IELTS CUE CARD Speaking module
The speaking module is subdivided into three parts- IELTS Cue Cards
- Introduction
- IELTS CUE CARD
- Follow up Questions
Marking criteria for IELTS CUE CARD, speaking
- Pronunciation
- Fluency and Coherence
- Lexical Resources
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
IELTS CUE Cards Samples- September 2021
1. Describe your first day at school
- Where it was?
- What happened?
- Explain how you felt on that day
2. Describe an aquatic animal IELTS Cue Cards
Describe an aquatic animal
- What it looks like
- When you saw it
- Where you saw it
- Explain why it is interesting
3. Describe a bag you want to own IELTS Cue Cards
Describe a bag you want to own
- What kind of bag it is?
- Where you want to buy it
- How much it will cost you
- Why you want this kind of bag
5.Describe your favorite singer IELTS Cue Cards
5.Describe your favorite singer
- How do you know this singer
- What this person is like
- Do you think he/she is good?
- How do you know this singer
- What this person is like
- Do you think he/she is good?
5. Describe a time you made a promise to someone IELTS Cue Cards
5. Describe a time you made a promise to someone
- Whom did you make the promise to
- What the promise was
- Why you made the promise
- Was the promise easy to achieve
- Whom did you make the promise to
- What the promise was
- Why you made the promise
- Was the promise easy to achieve
6. Describe an art exhibition that you visited IELTS Cue Cards
Describe an art exhibition that you visited
- when you saw this exhibition
- where the exhibition was held
- what was on display
- and explain your impression of the exhibition
7. Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth IELTS Cue Cards
- Who your friend is?
- What the truth was
- What your friend’s reaction was
- And explain why it was important for you to tell the truth to your friend
8. Describe a skill that you can teach other people IELTS Cue Cards
- What it is
- How you learnt it
- How can you teach others this skill
- How do you feel about this skill
9. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination IELTS Cue Cards
- When it was
- When you needed to use imagination
- How difficult or easy it was
- And explain how you felt about it
10. Describe a special hotel you stayed in IELTS Cue Cards
- Where it is (m a k k a r)
- What it is like (IELTS)
- Why you went there
- And how you felt about it
11. Describe a person who wears unusual clothes IELTS Cue Cards
- Who is he
- How do you know him
- What kind of clothes he wears
- Why do you consider that his clothing choices are weird
12. Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line IELTS Cue Cards
- when it was
- how long the queue/line was
- what it was about
- how you felt about waiting in this long queue or line.
13. Describe a short trip that you often take but you do not like IELTS Cue Cards
- where you go
- when you go there
- why you go there
- and explain why you do not like this trip
14. Describe a place(/person/home) you like to visit but you don’t want to live there? IELTS Cue Cards
- -What place is it
- -When do you visit that place
- -How you feel about it
- -Why you don’t want to live there
15. Describe a piece of international news that you have recently heard IELTS Cue Cards
- What the news was about
- Where and when you heard it
- What you were doing when you heard it
- Explain how you feel about this news
16. Describe an interesting conversation that you had IELTS Cue Cards
- Who you had it with
- Where did you have it
- What was the conversation and why did you have it
17. Describe an unforgettable bike(bicycle) trip IELTS Cue Cards
- When it was
- Where you went
- What happened during the trip
- How you felt about it
18. Describe a computer/phone game you enjoy playing since your childhood IELTS Cue Cards
- What the game is about
- When you started playing it
- How often you play this game
- Why you enjoy playing it
19. Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal IELTS Cue Cards
- What it looked like
- Where you saw it
- What it likes to eat or do
- Why you like it
20. Describe your favourite weather IELTS Cue Cards
- What kind of weather it is
- When this weather usually occurs
- What you usually do during this weather
- Explain how this weather affects you
- And explain why you like this type of weather.
21. Describe a part of a city or a town you enjoy spending time in IELTS Cue Cards
- where it is
- what it is like
- what do you do there?
- and explain why you enjoy spending time there
22. Describe a famous person that you are interested in IELTS Cue Cards
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know about this person
- What sort of life they had before they became famous
- How this person became famous
- And explain why you like this person
23. Describe a time when your computer broke down IELTS Cue Cards
- You should say:
- When it was
- What you were doing?
- What you did about it?
- And how you felt about it?
24. Describe a polite person whom you know IELTS Cue Cards
- Who is the person
- How you know him/her
- And explain why you think this person is polite.
25. Describe a thing you bought and you are happy about IELTS Cue Cards
- Explain why you bought it
- Why you selected this product
- From where you purchased it?
- And explain why are you so happy about it
26. Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone IELTS Cue Cards
You should say:
- Who you gave advice to?
- What the advice was?
- Why you gave the advice?
- And how you felt about the advice?
27. Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time IELTS Cue Cards
You should say:
- What is it?
- When your family had it?
- How your family got it?
- And explain why it is important for your family
28. Describe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for first time IELTS Cue Cards
- When you had it
- Where you ate it
- What it was
- and how you felt about it
29. Describe a goal you want to achieve in the future or Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time IELTS Cue Cards
- What the goal is
- What would you do to achieve it
- When will you achieve
30. Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood IELTS Cue Cards
- What was the toy
- Who gave it to you
- How often did you play with it
31. Describe a country where you would like to work for a short time IELTS Cue Cards
Describe a country in which you would like to work for a short time
- Where you would like to work
- What kind of job would it be
- When would you like to go
- Why you want to work there
32. Describe a time when you forgot something important IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- When it happened
- What you forgot
- What was the result of your forgetting
- Why it was important
32. Describe a line that you remember from a poem or song
You should say
- What it is
- What poem is it from
- How you know about it
- How you feel about it
34. Describe a tradition in your country
You should say
- What it is
- Who takes part in it
- What activities there are
- And explain how you feel about it
35. Describe a person who you think is very open
You should say
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- Why do you think this person is very open
- And explain how you feel about this person
36. Describe an old friend you got in contact with again
You should say
- Who he or she is
- What he or she is like
- How you got in contact
- And explain how you felt about it
37. Describe a family which you like and are happy to know
You should say
- Who they are
- Where they live
- How you know them
- And explain why you like them.
38. Describe an energetic person that you know
You should say
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- Why you think this person is energetic
- And explain how you feel about this person
39. Describe a time you saw children behave badly in public
You should say
- Where it was
- What the children were doing
- How others reacted to it
- And explain how you felt about it
40. Describe a conversation topic you were not interested in
- Who you talked with
- When you had the conversation
- What the topic was
- And explain why you were not interested
41. Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- What it is
- Who do you do it with
- Why is it expensive
- And explain how you feel about it
42. Describe an area of science that interests you IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- What it is
- How you learned about it
- Why are you interested in it
43. Describe a prize that you received IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- What it was
- When you received it
- What did you do for it
- And explain how you felt about it
44. Describe a time when you first talked in a foreign language IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- Where were you
- Who you were with
- What did you talk about
- And explain how you felt about it
45. Describe a good decision you made recently IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- What it was
- When you made it
- What the result was
- And explain how you felt about it
46. Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t like the music played IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- What the event was
- Where you were
- What the music was like
- And explain why you didn’t like the music.
47. Describe an ambition that you have for long time IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- What it is
- What you did for it
- When can you achieve it
- And explain why you have this ambition
48. Describe a time when you changed your opinion IELTS Cue Cards
You should say
- When it was
- What the original opinion was
- Why you changed it
- And explain how you felt about it
49. Describe an intelligent person you know IELTS Cue Cards
- Who is the person?
- What does he do?
- Why do you think he is smart?
- How do you feel about him?
50. Describe a photo of yourself that you like (or you have taken) IELTS Cue Cards
- When it was taken?
- Where it was taken?
- Who took it? or How you took it?
- Explain how you felt about the photo
51. Describe a person who helps others in his or her spare time IELTS Cue Cards
- Who this person is?
- How often this person helps others?
- How this person helps others?
- Why this person helps others?
- How you feel about this person?
52. Talk about a prize you want to win IELTS Cue Cards
- What prize it is?
- How do you know about it?
- What will you do to win it?
- Why do you want to win?
53. Describe a book you read that you found useful or Describe an exciting book you read
- When you read it
- What type of book is it
- What is it about
- Why did you find it useful
54. Describe a time when you received good news
- What was it about
- Who told you the news
- When you knew it
- How you felt about it
- Why do you think it was good
55. Describe a film/movie that made you laugh
- What is the name of this movie?
- when did you watch it?
- Who you watched it with
- why it made you laugh?
56. Describe an occasion when you wasted your time.
You should say
- Where you were
- When it was
- What you did
- And explain why you think it was a waste of time
57. Describe something or someone that made a lot of noise.
You should say
- Who or what made the noise?
- What was the noise like?
- What did you do when you heard the noise?
- And how you feel about it?
58. Describe an old person you know and respect
- Who he or she is (makkarIELTS)
- How you know this person
- What he or she is like
- And explain why you respect him or her
59. Describe a risk you have taken which had a positive result.
- What it was?
- Why you took it?
- What the result was?
- How you felt about it?
60. Describe a mistake you have made
- What it is?
- When you made it?
- How you made it?
- How you felt about it?
61. Describe a volunteering experience you have had
- What it was
- Where it was
- Why you volunteered
- How you felt about it
62. Describe a program or app in your computer or phone
- What the app/program is
- When, where you found it
- How you use it
- and how you feel about it
63. Describe a long car journey you went on
- Where you went
- What you did at that place
- Who you went there with
- Explain why you went on that journey by car
64. Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution
- Where is it
- When you visited this place
- What kind of pollution you saw there
- And explain how this place was affected
65. Describe a friend/person who is a good leader
- Who this person is (m@kk@r|ELTS)
- How you know this person
- What he does
- How this person behaves
- Why do you think he is a good leader
66. Describe a dinner you really enjoyed
- When it was
- What you ate
- Who you were with (ma kk ar I E L T S)
- And explain why you enjoyed it
67. Describe a large company that you are interested in
- Which company is it
- What it is like (what kind of business it does)
- How you know about it
- How you feel about it
- Why you have interest in this company
68. Talk about something you enjoyed doing in a group
- What it was
- With whom you did it
- When you did it
- How you felt about it
69. Describe a film you watched or Describe a film that made you think a lot
- When and where you watched it?
- What was the movie about?
- Why you chose to watch it?
- How you felt about it? and explain why it made you think a lot?
70. Talk about a new public building/place, which you would like to visit
- Which building/place is it
- Where is it
- When would you like to visit it
- With whom would you like to visit
- Why do you want to visit it
71. Describe your favorite clothes
- What is it like
- Who gave it to you or where you bought it
- How often you wear it
- Explain how you feel about it or why you enjoy wearing it?
Or Describe an ocassion when you wore your best clothes
72. Describe an experience you had as a member of a team –
- What it was?
- Who were the members of the team?
- What role did you play in this team?
- And explain how you achieved your goal?
73. Describe a goal that you achieved, which was set by yourself
Or describe a time when you set a goal and tried your best to achieve it
- What it was
- When did you set it
- How did you achieve it
- Explain how it influenced your life