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Describe a person you follow on social media

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   547   with Model Answer: Describe a person you follow on social media. You should say: who this person is where you follow him or her what this person does and explain why you follow this person on social media. [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: It is undeniable that social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, and many of us spend hours scrolling through various social media platforms. For this topic, today, I'd like to talk about a person whom I follow on social media. I will also tell you why I find this person's content inspiring and interesting. Who this person is: The person whom I follow on social media is Simon Sinek. He is a well-known author, motivational speaker, and marketing consultant. I came across his work when I was reading one of his books t

Describe a second language you have learned

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   546   with Model Answer: Describe a second language you have learned. You should say: what language it is how you have learned it how long it took you to learn it and explain how learning this language has helped you. [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: Learning a second language can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, and I believe that a second language skill helps us in many different ways. It opens doors to new cultures, helps in personal and professional growth, and enhances communication skills. In my case, the second language that I have learned is French. And I would like to share my experience of learning this language for this topic. What language it is: French is a romance language and is widely spoken in France, Canada, Switzerland, and many African countries. It is

Describe a person who taught you something important

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   545   with Model Answer: Describe a person who taught you something important. You should say: who this person is how you know him or her what this person has taught you and explain how it is important to you. [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: Throughout our lives, we meet many people who have a significant impact on us, either directly or indirectly. Among them, there is one person who has taught me something valuable that I will always remember. Here, for this nice cue card topic, I will tell you who this person is, what he taught me and how this has been proven to be important for me. Who this person is: The person who taught me something important is my mother's elder brother, who I refer to as Uncle Tom. He is an experienced businessman who has been running his own compan

Describe an expensive activity you enjoy doing occasionally

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   544   with Model Answer: Describe an expensive activity you enjoy doing occasionally. You should say: what activity it is who you do it with why it is expensive and explain how you feel about this activity. [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 believe that, as humans, we all have certain activities that we enjoy doing in our free time, and some of them can be quite expensive. One such activity that I enjoy doing occasionally is fine dining at a luxurious restaurant. For this cue card topic, I would like to talk about this expensive activity that I really enjoy doing occasionally. What activity it is: Fine dining is a high-end culinary experience at a good restaurant. In such good restaurants, food is prepared and presented in an artful and sophisticated manner and they offer except

When you thought the weather was so bad

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   543   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you thought the weather was so bad. You should say: when it was what the weather was like how it affected your plan 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: I think that weather plays an important role in our daily lives, and it can have a significant impact on our plans and activities. Thus I have different types of memories of events based on different weather conditions. I vividly remember a time when I encountered extremely bad weather, and it disrupted my plans, and for this topic, I am going to share this experience with you. When it was: It was a few years ago when I was travelling to a nearby town for a family gathering. The trip was planned for the weekend, and I was looking forward to spending some q

Equipment or tool you often use at home

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   542   with Model Answer: Describe a piece of equipment or tool you often use at home. You should say: what it is how you use it how it helps you and explain why it is important to you. [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: First, I'd like to thank you for this nice topic. In fact, we use various tools and equipment in our daily lives to make our work easier and more efficient. One such tool that I use frequently at my home is the "washing machine". It has made washing clothes a lot easier and more convenient for me. For this topic, I am going to talk about this useful equipment that I use almost daily. What it is: My washing machine is a fully automatic front-loading machine. It has a capacity of 7kg, which is sufficient for my family's daily laundry needs. How you use

Describe an art exhibition that you have been to

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   541   with Model Answer: Describe an art exhibition that you have been to. You should say: when you visited this art exhibition where the exhibition was held what was on display and explain your impression of the art exhibition. [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: Art exhibitions are a great way to appreciate and learn about different forms of art. I have been fortunate to attend several art exhibitions, but the one that stands out in my memory is the "Metamorphosis" exhibition that I visited a few years ago. For this topic, I would like to talk about this art exhibition. And before I get into the details of this exhibition, I would like to thank you for this great topic. When you visited this art exhibition: I visited the "Metamorphosis" art exhibition in the summ

Describe a journey that did not go as planned

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   540   with Model Answer: Describe a journey that did not go as planned. You should say: where you were travelling to who you went there with what was your expectation from the journey and explain why it did not go as planned. [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: Travelling is always exciting and full of surprises. However, sometimes even the best-planned journeys can go off-track. Today, I would like to talk about a journey that did not go as planned. Where you were travelling to & Who you went there with: I went to Paris, France, with my best friend. It was our dream destination, and we had planned the trip for months. We were excited to explore the famous city and indulge in French cuisine. What was your expectation from the journey: My expectations were high, and I was looking f

Something you did that was a waste of time

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   539   with Model Answer: Describe something you did that you think was a waste of your time. You should say: when it was what you did how long it took and explain why you think that was a waste of your time. [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: Time is a valuable asset, and we should spend it wisely. However, sometimes we may end up doing things that we regret later on. For this topic, I will talk about an activity that I did that I feel was a waste of my time. When it was: Last summer, during my summer vacation, I decided to learn a new language. Well, little did I know back then that it was not a prudent decision. What you did: I was quite excited about it, and I spent a lot of time researching the best courses and resources available. I finally found an online course and started tak

Describe your favourite dress

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   538   with Model Answer: Describe your favourite dress. You should say: what type of dress it is when you like to wear it how often you like to wear it and explain why this is your favourite dress. [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: As a girl, I have a wide variety of dresses in my wardrobe but there is one particular dress that is my absolute favourite. In this answer, I will describe my favourite dress and why I love it so much. But before I talk about it, I'd like to thank you for this wonderful topic. What type of dress it is: My favourite dress is a knee-length, sleeveless A-line dress made of lightweight cotton fabric. It has a floral pattern in shades of pink, blue, and yellow on a white background. The neckline is round and it has a fitted waistline that flares out into