IELTS Cue Card

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   579   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you helped a child. You should say: when it was who this child was why and how you helped this child and  explain how you felt about helping this child. [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 am so happy to have been given this topic to talk about. I know exactly what I want to talk about, and I'd like to thank you for the time and opportunity to let me talk about this topic. Well, one memorable occasion when I helped a child stands out vividly in my memory. It was during a summer camp volunteering programme a couple of years ago when I had the opportunity to mentor and assist children from underprivileged backgrounds. A child who caught my attention was a young boy named Michael. Michael was about 8 years old, with a bright smile but a shy...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   578   with Model Answer: Describe something in your country that you are interested in. You should say: what it is how you know about it how famous this is in your country and explain why you think this something that is important for your country. [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 for this interesting topic that gives me an opportunity to talk about something in my country that I am interested in. Well, one thing in my country, Canada, that I'm particularly interested in is the Indigenous cultures and traditions. I first became aware of the richness and diversity of Indigenous heritage through my studies in Canadian history and anthropology. Here, I will share what I know about it and explain why I am interested in it. Indigenous cultures hold significant importance in Canada ...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   577   with Model Answer: Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others. You should say: who this person is what he/she likes to cook how you know this person and explain why you think he/she enjoys cooking for others. [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: A person who comes to my mind when thinking about someone who enjoys cooking for others is my friend Elina. I'd like to thank you for the time and opportunity you have given me to talk about a person who enjoys cooking for others. In my opinion, Elina is a passionate cook who loves to experiment with various cuisines and dishes to delight her friends and family. Elina's culinary repertoire is quite diverse, ranging from traditional comfort foods to exotic international cuisines. She particularly enjoys preparing elaborate meals for specia...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   576   with Model Answer: Describe a place where you like to go shopping. You should say: where this place is how you know about this place who you go with when you go to this place and explain why you love to go to shopping at 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: Well, the place I absolutely love to go shopping is the bustling street market in the heart of my city called "Central Market." It's this vibrant marketplace that's teeming with life, energy, and an endless array of goods. I would like to thank you for the time and chance you have given me to talk about this shopping centre where I love to go and do shopping. I first heard about Central Market from a friend who raved about its unique charm and eclectic offerings. She described it as a shopper's paradise, wh...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   575   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you disagreed with a decision someone made. You should say: when it was what decision was made who made this decision and explain why you disagreed with this decision. [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 can recall a few occasions when I could not agree with the people who made some important decisions. Despite being a reasonably agreeable person, I disagreed in these situations and sometimes I expressed my disagreement while other times I remained silent. For this topic, here I will talk about one memorable instance when I disagreed with a decision as a member of a student organization in college. It was about a year ago when our group was planning an event to raise funds for a charitable cause. The decision in question was made by the presi...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   574   with Model Answer: Describe your favourite toy in your childhood. You should say: what it was who gave it to you how often you played with it in your childhood and explain why it was your favourite toy in your childhood. [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: During my childhood, my favourite toy was a teddy bear affectionately named "Cocoa." Cocoa was a gift from my grandmother on my fifth birthday. This soft and cuddly brown bear quickly became my constant companion and a source of comfort. I am so grateful for this interesting topic that allows me to refresh some of my favourite childhood memories. My grandmother, who had a knack for choosing thoughtful gifts, presented Cocoa to me with a beaming smile. From that moment, Cocoa became inseparable from my daily adventures. I played wi...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   573   with Model Answer: Describe a place where you can go to learn something. You should say: what type of place it is how you know about this place what kind of people go there and what they can learn and explain why you like to go to 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: Thank you very much for this wonderful topic that asks me to talk about a place where I can go to learn something. Well, one such place where we can broaden our knowledge is the local community library that we have. I believe that libraries are enriching hubs accessible to all, fostering a culture of learning and discovery, and for this topic, I would like to talk about it. I became aware of this place during my early schooling when teachers encouraged us to explore beyond textbooks. Libraries were the treasur...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   572   with Model Answer: Describe an advertisement that you think is informative and useful for people. You should say: where type of advertisement it is what product or service it advertises what it shows and explain why you think this advertisement is informative and useful for people. [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 would like to talk about a highly informative and useful advertisement for a product that I believe can significantly benefit people's health. It's a televised advertisement for a brand of water purifiers known as "PureFlow." The advertisement is a typical 60-second television commercial that typically airs during prime time. It advertises water purifiers, which are essential devices for ensuring safe and clean drinking water, especially in areas with water qu...

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   571   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you were forced to stay home for a few days. You should say: when it was why you had to stay home for a few days what you did during these days 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 distinctly remember a time when I was compelled to stay at home for several days due to an illness. It was about two years ago, during the winter season, and the experience left a lasting impression on me. I would share this experience with you now. The reason I had to stay home was a severe bout of the flu. It started with a high fever, persistent cough, and an overall feeling of weakness. My doctor advised me to rest and recover at home to avoid spreading the illness and to allow my body to heal. Being confined to my home for sev...

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 an...