IELTS Cue Card

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   532   with Model Answer: Describe a character from a movie or book. You should say: what this character is when you watched this character or read about this character what movie or book it is and explain how much you like this character. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: One of my favourite characters from a book is Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird". Atticus Finch is a lawyer and the father of Scout and Jem, the two main characters in the book. I read the book when I was in high school, and since then, I have read it multiple times. Atticus is a wise, kind, and honest man, who believes in justice and equality. He is an excellent role model, not just for his children but for anyone who reads the book. He is respected by his community, and he treats everyone w

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   531   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: when it was how you helped him/her why you helped him/her  and explain how you felt about it. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: Introduction: Helping a friend in need is always a fulfilling experience. I have many instances where I have helped my friends, but one particular moment stands out in my mind. For this topic, I will share this event and experience with you. When it was: It was about two years ago when one of my closest friends was going through a tough time. He had just gone through a bad breakup, and he was feeling very low and depressed. How you helped him/her: I offered to spend some time with him and listen to his problems. We went out for dinner and talked about what he was going through. I also sugg

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   530   with Model Answer: Describe a quiet place you would like to visit. You should say: where this place is how you know about this place when you plan to go there  and explain why you would like to visit this place. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: Introduction: I love exploring new places, and there is one quiet place that I would really like to visit more than anywhere else. It's a little-known nature reserve in the countryside, and I have heard so many wonderful things about it. I will share my plan for visiting this place with you. Where the place is: The nature reserve is located in a remote area of the countryside, about two hours' drive from where I live. It's a peaceful and tranquil place, surrounded by lush green forests, clear streams, and rolling hills. How you know abou

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   529   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you moved to a new school or home. You should say: when it was where you moved why you moved and explain how you felt about it. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Introduction: I remember moving to a new home with my family when I was a child. It was the summer of 2014, and we moved from a small town to a big city, where my dad had got a new job. For this topic, I will share this experience with you. When it was: If I remember correctly, it was the year 2014. We moved to this new house at the beginning of summer. Where you moved: We moved to a newly-built apartment in the city centre, and I was excited to see our new home. This new house was far bigger than our previous home, and I really liked the fact that it was in a place where a lot was happenin

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   528   with Model Answer: Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future. You should say: where it is how you know about this city what it is famous for and explain why you would like to live there. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Introduction: I would really like to thank you for this interesting topic. I have not actually given much thought about a city or town where I would like to live in apart from my own city. However, when I started thinking about it, I found that it could be a fascinating idea to live in a city which I think would make things better. Where it is: Well, the place, where I would like to live in the future has to be Vancouver, Canada. One of my uncles lives there, and I have learned about this great city from my uncle, parents and a friend who recently

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   527   with Model Answer: Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media. You should say: when it was where you saw it what you saw and explain why you think it was interesting. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: Introduction: Thank you for this interesting topic. I would like to talk about a time when I saw something amusing on social media. When it was: A few months ago, I was waiting for my flight at the airport, and as I had some time to kill, I opened Instagram to pass the time. As I was scrolling through my feed, a video caught my eye, and I couldn't help but watch it. Where you saw it: I was on my smartphone and I watched the video on Instagram, one of the most popular social networking platforms in the world. What you saw: The video was a compilation of dogs and babies do

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   526   with Model Answer: Describe an object you find particularly beautiful (e.g. a painting, sculpture, piece of jewellery/furniture, etc.). You should say: where the artwork/ object is how it was made what it shows/looks like and explain why you find it particularly beautiful. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Introduction: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk about an object that I find particularly beautiful. I would like to describe a painting that I have at home and that I am very fond of. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful paintings that I have ever seen. Where the artwork/ object is: The painting now adorns our house. I bought it at an art exhibition approximately three years ago. It is a landscape and it was created by a local artist. I think this painting is a

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   525   with Model Answer: Describe some technology (e.g. an app, phone, software program) that you decided to stop using. You should say: when and where you got this technology why you started using this technology why you decided to stop using it and explain how you feel about the decision you made. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: Introduction: Thank you very much for this interesting topic. I'd like to also thank you for allowing me the time to talk about a technology that I stopped using. I will share with you what this technology is, why and when I started using it, when and why I stopped using it and how I feel about my decision. When and where you got this technology: I used to be an avid Instagram user, but I have since decided to stop using this social media platform. I first got Ins

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   524   with Model Answer: Describe a luxury item you would like to own in the future. You should say: what item you would like to own what this item looks like why you would like to own this item and explain whether you think you will ever own this item. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: What item you would like to own: Thank you for this interesting topic. Today, I would like to talk about a luxury item that I have been dreaming of owning for a long time. This item is a sports car, specifically the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. I will describe what it looks like, and why I am interested in owning it, as well as whether I believe I will ever be able to own it. What this item looks like: The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is an Italian-made supercar that boasts a sleek and aerodynamic design, with sharp li

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   523   with Model Answer: Describe a review you read about a product or service. You should say: where you read this review what the product or service was what information the review gave about the product or service and explain what you did as a result of reading this review. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Introduction: In this era of computers and the internet, people tend to read reviews of products and services whenever possible, and some people are a bit more serious about those online reviews than others. I often read online reviews when I plan to buy an expensive product, or a new product, or plan to check in at a hotel. For this topic, I would like to talk about an online review that I read about a hotel where I stayed for three nights. Where you read the review: I read the reviews o