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Exciting activity that you experienced with someone

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   584   with Model Answer: Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else. You should say: what activity it was whom you did it with why you did it and explain how you felt about doing it 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: Thank you for giving me an opportunity to talk about an exciting activity that I experienced with someone else. One particular experience stands out in my mind, which I’d love to share with you for this topic. So, please bear with me. The activity was skydiving, something I had always wanted to try but never had the courage to do alone. It was an exhilarating experience that I shared with my best friend, Sarah. We both decided to go skydiving to celebrate our graduation from university, marking the end of an important chapter in our...

When someone or something made a loud noise

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   583   with Model Answer: Describe an occasion when someone or something made a loud noise. You should say: when it was who or what made this loud noise where you were then and explain what you did about this loud noise. [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 giving me the opportunity here to discuss an occasion when someone or something made a loud noise. There is one incident that stands out vividly in my memory, and for this nice topic, I will talk about this event. It was a sunny afternoon last summer when I experienced a loud noise that caught me completely off guard. I was at home, sitting in my living room, deeply engrossed in a book. The tranquillity of the afternoon was suddenly shattered by an ear-piercing sound that seemed to shake the very walls of the house. ...

Describe a sportsperson you admire

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   582   with Model Answer: Describe a sportsperson you admire. You should say: who this sportsperson is what sports he or she plays how successful he or she is and explain why you like or admire this sportsperson so much. [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 the opportunity that you have given me to share my thoughts and feelings on a sportsperson I admire. Well, for that topic, I'd like to talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, a name that resonates with millions of football fans worldwide, including myself. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He currently plays for Al Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League and the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo's career began at Sporting CP, but he gained in...

Describe a cafe you like to visit

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   581   with Model Answer: Describe a café you like to visit. You should say: what type of café it is what type of food and drink it serves how often you go there and explain why you like to visit this café. [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 the opportunity to let me share my thoughts about a cafe I enjoy visiting. Today, I’ll talk about my favourite spot in town, a charming little cafe that has become my go-to place for relaxation and a good cup of coffee. The cafe I’m referring to is a cosy, independently-owned establishment called “The Coffee Smile.” It’s an artisanal cafe that exudes warmth and comfort, with a rustic yet modern decor that makes it feel both welcoming and trendy. The walls are adorned with local art, and there’s a mix of comfortable seating options...

An outdoor activity you did in a new place

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   580   with Model Answer: Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place. You should say: what outdoor activity it was who you did it with where you did it and explain how you felt about doing it in a new 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: During a recent trip to a new city, I had the exhilarating opportunity to try rock climbing for the first time. Accompanied by a group of adventurous friends, we ventured to a local outdoor climbing spot situated on the outskirts of the city. I am so glad that I have been given the time and chance to share this experience with you today. To give you the details of this relatively new activity for me at a completely new place, I would try to focus on the activity, the new place and the people who were with me. So, as we arrived at the base of ...

Describe a time when you helped a child

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...

Something in your country that you are interested in

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 ...

Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others

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...

Describe a place where you like to go shopping

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...

When you disagreed with a decision someone made

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...