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A person who has given you some important advice

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   570   with Model Answer: Describe a person who has given you some important advice. You should say: who this person was  what type of advice he/she gave you when it was and explain why you think it was some important advice for 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: Oh! this is such an interesting and important topic to talk about. For it, I would like to talk about a person who provided me with some crucial advice, and he is my high school teacher, Mr. Johnson. He was not only an exceptional teacher but also a mentor who genuinely cared about his students' future. The valuable advice he gave me was about setting clear career goals. It was during my junior year in high school when students typically faced immense pressure to make decisions about their career paths. I was confused and overwhel

When you were made responsible for something you did not do

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   569   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you were made responsible for something you did not do. You should say: when it was why you think you were made responsible for that what was your initial reaction and explain how you feel about it now. [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: The incident I'd like to describe here actually took place a few years ago, perhaps five years ago, when I was working as a project manager for a software development company. It was a fairly large-scale project, and the team was under tremendous pressure to meet deadlines. One day, a critical bug was discovered in the software we were developing, and it had the potential to delay the project significantly. The bug was traced back to a specific module of the software, and it was supposed to be handled by another te

Describe a foreign TV programme you have watched

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   568   with Model Answer: Describe a foreign TV programme you have watched. You should say: what TV programme or show it was when you watched it why you decided to watch it and explain how much you enjoyed 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: Well, this interesting topic reminds me of a time when I had the pleasure of watching a Korean TV programme called "Moving to". In fact it happened a couple of months ago, and the memories are still fresh! I discovered this foreign TV programme when I was exploring international content on a streaming platform called Netflix. I decided to watch "Moving" primarily out of curiosity about Korean television and to experience a different cultural perspective. The premise of the show, which revolves around individuals or families relocating t

A movie you would like to watch with your family

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   567   with Model Answer: Describe a film/movie you would like to watch with your family. You should say: what film/movie it is how you know about it when and where you want to watch it with your family and explain why you want to watch it with your family. [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 : One movie that I would really like to watch with my family is "It's a Wonderful Life." I first heard about this classic film through a friend who highly recommended it for its heartwarming storyline and timeless themes. But when I actually watched it, I thought it was one of the best movies ever, and I would want to enjoy it with my entire family. Thank you very much for this opportunity to let me talk about this topic. I believe that watching "It's a Wonderful Life" with my family

Describe a time when you represented a team

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   566   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you represented a team. You should say: when it was what type of team you were representing how many others were in the team 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 : Thank you so much for this interesting and nice topic. I'd like to tell you about an experience when I had the honor of representing my college's debate team in an inter-college debate competition a couple of years ago. This event took place during my second year at college. I was an active member of the college's debate club, so when the opportunity arose to participate in this prestigious competition, I was both excited and a little nervous. The competition was held at a renowned university, and it attracted teams from various colleges in the reg

When you went outside of your country for the first time

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   565   with Model Answer: Describe your experience when you went outside of your country for the first time. You should say: when it was what country you visited why you went outside of your country on this occasion 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 : I remember my first international trip like it was yesterday. It was back in the summer of 2017 when I had just turned 20 years old. I travelled to the vibrant and diverse country of Thailand, and I feel really excited to be able to talk about this experience here. The reason for my journey was both an educational opportunity and a chance to explore a different culture. I was selected to participate in a university-sponsored exchange programme, which allowed me to spend a semester studying at a university in Thailand

When you met someone who you became good friends with

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   564   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you met someone who you became good friends with. You should say: who you met when and where you met this person what you thought about this person when you first met and explain why you think you became good friends with this person. [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 : This is such a nice topic to talk about. It reminds me of one memorable occasion when I met someone who later became one of my closest friends during my freshman year at university. Her name is Sarah, and I met her at a campus orientation event that took place in the first week of our classes. I vividly recall the day - it was a sunny September afternoon, and the campus was bustling with enthusiastic students eager to make new friends. I had just moved to a new city for my studies, and