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Interesting conversation you had with an elderly person

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   597   with Model Answer: Describe an interesting conversation you once had with an elderly person. You should say: what the conversation was about whom you have had it with why you think it was interesting and explain how you felt about this interesting conversation with this elderly 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: Thank you so much for this fascinating topic. Here, I will share an interesting conversation I once had with an elderly person. It was with my grandfather, and it’s something that really stayed with me. So, I have decided to talk about this conversation with you. I guess it was at least 5 years ago when this conversation took place. One day, we were sitting together after dinner. We started talking casually, but somehow the discussion shifted to my grandfather's youn...

A journey you once made that was delayed

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   596   with Model Answer: Describe an important journey you once made that was delayed. You should say: when it was where you were going why the journey was delayed 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: This is such a nice topic to talk about, and thank you so much for the opportunity to let me talk about it. Well, for this topic, I’d like to talk about an important journey I once made that was seriously delayed, and it’s something I still remember quite clearly. Back then, it was such a negative experience, but retrospectively speaking, it was not so bad! This happened about two years ago when I was travelling to another city for a very important job interview. I had planned everything carefully because the interview was scheduled early in the morning, and ...

An activity you once did that made you feel tired

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   595   with Model Answer: Describe an activity you once did that made you feel tired. You should say: what activity it was when you did this activity why you took part in this activity and explain why you think it made you feel tired.. [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 topic. Here, I’d like to talk about an activity that completely drained my energy, and that was participating in a charity marathon. I will share this experience with you. I joined this event about a year ago. A local organisation arranged a marathon to raise funds for underprivileged children, and a group of my friends signed up. I didn’t want to feel left out, and I also liked the cause, so I registered as well. I had done short runs before, but never anything close to a full maratho...

Describe a place you visited that has beautiful views

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   594   with Model Answer: Describe a place you visited that has beautiful views. You should say: where this place is when and why you visited it what views you can see from this place and explain why you think these views are so 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 so much for giving me the chance to talk about a place I visited that is surrounded by beautiful views. For this topic, I’d like to share a memorable experience I have had visiting Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. It’s one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever been to, and the views there were absolutely stunning. Where this place is: Ha Long Bay is located in the northern part of Vietnam, near the Gulf of Tonkin. It’s about a four-hour drive from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The bay is famous for...

Describe a car journey you made that took longer than expected

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   593   with Model Answer: Describe a car journey you made that took longer than expected. You should say: where you were going who you were with how you felt during the journey and explain why this car journey took longer than expected. [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: Thank you so much for this opportunity to let me share an experience I had during a car journey that took far longer than I had expected. It was a trip from my home in Toronto to visit some friends in Montreal, which should have been a simple drive of about five hours. However, things didn’t go as planned. I was heading to Montreal, a beautiful city in Quebec, to visit a few friends I hadn’t seen in a while. I was really excited about the trip because I had been planning to catch up with them for some time, and I was loo...

Describe a small business you would like to start

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   592   with Model Answer: Describe a small business you would like to start. You should say: what type of business it is what preparation you think you need to start it when you plan to start it and explain why you want to start this small business. [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: Thank you so much for this interesting topic. For this topic, I'd like to talk about a small business that I've often dreamt of starting - which is a sustainable and locally sourced artisanal bakery and café. I am so glad to be able to talk about it here. The core of this business would be a bakery that focuses on producing high-quality, handcrafted bread, pastries, and cakes using locally sourced, organic ingredients whenever possible. Alongside the bakery, there would be a small, cosy café space where cust...

A person from your country who has won a prize, award or medal

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   591   with Model Answer: Describe a person from your country who has won a prize, award or medal. You should say: who this person is which prize, award or medal they received what they did to win this and explain whether you think it was right that this person received this prize, award or medal. [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: Thank you very much for this interesting topic, which allows me to talk about a remarkable individual from my country who has received significant recognition. The person I'd like to describe is Professor Muhammad Yunus, and the prestigious honour he received was the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. Professor Yunus, an economist and social entrepreneur from Bangladesh, is globally renowned for pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. He realised that...

Describe a trip you took by a motorbike

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   590   with Model Answer: Describe a trip you took by a motorbike. You should say: when and where the trip was who you went with why you made the trip on a motorbike 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: One of the most memorable trips I ever took was a motorbike adventure along the scenic coastal roads of central Vietnam last summer. We started our journey from the vibrant city of Da Nang and headed south toward the historic town of Hoi An, riding along winding roads that hugged the breathtaking coastline. My travel companion on this journey was my closest friend, Andrew, who, like me, has always had a passion for exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. We had been planning this road trip for months, sharing dreams of navigating Vietnam’s coastal highway...

Describe an occasion when you used a map

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   589   with Model Answer: Describe an occasion when you used a map. You should say: when it was why you needed to use a map how the map helped you and explain how you felt about using the map on this occasion. [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 giving me the opportunity to talk about a time when I used a map. I clearly remember a situation a couple of years ago when I used a map to navigate an unfamiliar city during my solo trip. Here, I will share the details of that experience. When it was: It was around two years ago when I decided to take a solo trip to the beautiful city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It was my first time visiting the city, and I was quite excited to explore its charming streets, canals, and historic sites. Why you needed to use a map:...

Describe a law that was introduced in your country

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   588   with Model Answer: Describe a law that was introduced in your country and that you thought was a very good idea. You should say: what the law was who introduced it when and why it was introduced and explain why you thought this law was such a good idea. [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 so much for the opportunity to let me talk about a law in my country that I believe was a really good idea. There have been several impactful laws introduced in my country, but one that stands out to me is the "Clean Air Act" introduced to combat air pollution and improve public health. What the law was: The Clean Air Act is a comprehensive environmental law aimed at reducing air pollution from industries, vehicles, and other sources. It sets strict emission limits on pol...