80 cue card samples for 2020
In this article, IELTS Game will add the expected IELTS speaking cue cards 2019 – 2020 samples with band 9.0 model answers with follow up questions that will help you in your IELTS test.
These cue cards are Makkar IELTS Speaking part 2 Guesswork for SEP-DEC 2019, Makkar Jan-Apr 2020, and Cue Cards Jun-Aug 2020Â IELTS Speaking Exams.
Each new cue card 2019 -2020 has a main topic with 3 to 5 questions, and you will have 1 minute to prepare an answer, after which you need to continuously speak on this topic for about 2 minutes.
At the end of your answer, the examiner can ask a few questions about this topic.
So, let’s start with the definition of cue card and a punch of the recent IELTS speaking cue card topics with answers.
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Expected Cue Cards IELTS Speaking 2019 -2020 with sample answers
1.
Talk about an interesting conversation.
You should say:
- – Who was the person
- – When and where did you have the conversation
- – What was the conversation about
2.
Describe a film you would like to share with your friends.
You should say:
- – Where you watched it
- – What it was about
- – Who you watched it with
- – Why you want to share it with friends
3.
Describe a place where you read and write, apart
from your home.
You should say:
- – What is it
- – Where is it
- – Why do you go there to read and write
4.
Describe a school you went to in your childhood IELTS cue card sample.
You should say:
- – Where it was
- – What it was like
- – What you learned there
- – And how you felt about it
5.
Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood.
You should say:
- – What was the toy
- – Who gave it to you
- – How often did you play with it
6.
Describe a person who likes to travel by plane.
You should say:
- – Who this person is
- – How do you know this person
- – Where this person travels to
- – Explain why this person likes to travel by plane
7.
Talk about someone who is professional in his or
her job.
You should say:
- – Who this person is
- – What job does he or she have
- – Why he/she likes the job
- – Explain why this person is good at the job?
8.
Describe when was the first time you admired the sky.
You should say:
- – What were you doing
- – Who was with you
- – What you saw
9.
Describe A Leisure activity that you do with your family.
You should say:
- – What activity it is
- – When do you do it
- – With whom do you do it
- – Do you enjoy doing it
10.
Describe a place full of colour.
You should say:
- – Where is it
- – How you know about it
- – When you went there
- – What you did there
- – Explain why you think it is colourful
11.
Describe an experience when you were with
people and you got bored.
You should say:
- – When was it
- – Where was it
- – Why did you get bored
- – How you felt about it
12.
Describe a product made in the region you come from or a popular product from your hometown.
You should say:
- – What it is, how it looks like
- – What is it used for
- – How is it made
- – Explain why your country makes it
- – Explain why is it popular
13.
Talk about a celebration organized after an achievement
or
Describe a situation when you celebrated your achievement.
You should say:
- – What was the achievement
- – When it happened
- – How did you celebrate
- – How you felt about it
14.
Describe an advice you received on your subjects or work.
You should say:
- – who advised you
- – what advice did he give
- – Are you happy with the advice
15.
Describe a time when you first met someone.
You should say:
- – Who was it
- – Where did you meet
- – When was it
- – How was your experience
16.
Describe a special day that made you happy.
You should say:
- – When was it
- – What was the occasion
- – Why did it make you happy
17.
Describe a picture or photograph in your home/room that you like.
You should say:
- – What is it about?
- – Where is it in your home?
- – How you got it?
- – Why you like it?
18.
Describe a gift for which you spent long time to choose/make.
You should say:
- – What it was?
- – Who was the person you gave it to?
- – How he or she felt about it?
- – Why it took long time for you to choose?
19.
Describe an experience when you played an indoor game with others?.
You should say:
- – What you played
- – Who you played with
- – Why you played
- – How you felt about it?
20.
Describe a time you were sleepy but had to stay awake.
You should say:
- – When it happened?
- – Why you were sleepy?
- – Why you had to stay awake?
- – And how you stayed awake?
21.
Describe Good news that you heard/received/read on the internet.
You should say:
- – What was it about
- – When did you hear it
- – Why do you think it was good
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22.
Describe an advertisement that you remember.
You should say:
- – What is it
- – When and where you saw it
- – What happens in it
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23.
Describe an occasion when the vehicle you were traveling in broke down.
You should say:
- – When was it
- – Where did it happen
- – Who was with you
24.
Talk about a singer or musical band (favourite singer/musical band) you enjoy listening to.
You should say:
- – Who is it? Or Who are they
- – What style of music do they play?
- – Talk about their personality
- – Why do you like listening to their music
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25.
Describe a water sport that you would like to try in the future.
You should say:
- – What is it
- – Where you will do it
- – Whether it is easy or difficult
- – Why would you like to try it
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26.
Describe an occasion when you got up extremely early.
You should say:
- – When did you get up early
- – Why you got up early
- – What did you do?
- – How you felt about it personality
- – Why do you like listening to their music
27.
Talk about a prize you want to win.
You should say:
- – What prize it is?
- – How do you know about it?
- – What will you do to win it?
- – Why do you want to win?
28.
Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone.
You should say:
- – Who you gave advice to?
- – What the advice was?
- – Why you gave the advice?
- – And how you felt about the advice?
29.
Describe a time you solved a problem through the Internet.
You should say:
- – What the problem was?
- – How you solved this problem?
- – How long it took to solve the problem?
- – How you felt about it?
(Same as describe a time when you looked for information on the internet)
30.
Describe a person you think has interesting ideas and opinions.
You should say:
- – Who this person is
- – What this person does
- – How you know this person
- – What kinds of ideas and opinions he has and why they are interesting
31.
Describe a park you visited and liked.
You should say:
- – Where is it
- – When you went there
- – Why you liked it
32.
Describe a practical skill you learned.
You should say:
- – What this skill was
- – When you learned it
- – How you learned it
- – And explain why you think it was important
- – How you felt about it?
33.
Describe a new skill you want to learn.
You should say:
- – What it is
- – How would you learn it
- – Where you can learn it
- – and explain why you want to learn it
34.
Describe a person who speaks foreign language well IELTS Cue Card.
You should say:
- – Who this person is
- – Which foreign language he speaks?
- – Why he/she learnt this foreign language
- – Explain why you think he/she speaks the foreign language well
35.
Talk about a historical building or Describe a historical building you have been to.
You should say:
- – Which is the building
- – Where it is
- -What is it used for now?
- – How you know about the building
- – Why you think it is important
- – How you feel about this building?
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36.
Describe a person who helps others in his or her spare time.
You should say:
- – 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?
37.
Describe a time you visited a place with friends.
You should say:
- – Where you went?
- – When you went out?
- – What you did?
- – And explain why you had a good time?
Related Cue Card: (Describe an experience when you went out with your friends and had a good time)
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38.
Describe an unusual vacation you had.
You should say:
- – What you did
- – When and where you did it
- – Who you did it with
- – And explain why you think it was interesting or unusual
Related Cue Card: (Describe an unusual experience of travelling)
39.
Describe your favorite clothes.
You should say:
- – 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?
40.
Talk about a game show or quiz programme you watched on Television or online.
You should say:
- – Where you watched it?
- – What it was like?
- – How often you watched it?
- – Explain why you like or disliked it
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41.
Describe a time when you invited someone to have dinner at home or a restaurant.
You should say:
- – When you invited them
- – Where you had the dinner
- – Why you invited them
- – How you felt about this dinner
42.
Describe a time that children made you laugh.
You should say:
- – When was it
- – Who were the children
- – What they did
- – How you felt about it
43.
Describe a time when you heard a stranger talking over the phone.
You should say:
- – When
- – Where
- – What were you doing at that time
44.
Describe an occasion when you received incorrect information.
You should say:
- – What was the incorrect information?
- – When did it happen?
- – Why you got it?
- – How you found out the information was incorrect?
- – How you managed the situation?
- – How you felt about it?
45.
Talk about someone who encourages you to achieve goals.
You should say:
- – Who is the person?
- – How is he/she related to you?
- – How does he/she encourage you?
- – What this person encouraged you to do?
- – Something about that person which you like the most?
- – Why this encouragement helped you to achieve the goal?
46.
Describe a time when you were cheated/ when someone lied to you / someone did not tell you the complete truth.
You should say:
- – What was the occasion/ What the situation was?
- – When this happened?
- – Who was the person?
- – What did he hide about?
- – Why do you think the person did not tell the whole truth?
47.
Describe a person you have seen (met) who is beautiful or handsome.
You should say:
- – When and where you saw or met this person
- – What the person looked like
- – Why do you think this person is handsome or beautiful
48.
An intelligent person that you know cue card IELTS 2019.
You should say:
- – Who is the person?
- – What does he do?
- – Why do you think he is smart?
- – How do you feel about him?
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49.
Talk about an interesting old person you met.
You should say:
- – Who is this person?
- – How you met him? How you know him
- – What you do with this person (optional)
- – Why you found him interesting?
50.
Describe one of your grandparent’s jobs Cue Card.
You should say:
- – What it was?
- – How long he or she had this job?
- – How he or she got the job?
- – Whether you would like to have this job?
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51.
Describe a subject you did not like when you were at school but now you find interesting.
You should say:
- – What was the subject
- – Why you did not like it then
- – Why do you find it interesting now
- – Why you became interested in it?
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52.
Describe a time when you showed or taught a young person how to do a thing.
You should say:
- – Who was the young person
- – When it happened
- – What did you teach him/her
- – How did you feel after teaching
- – Do you think the young person was benefited
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53.
Describe a person you would like to study or work with.
You should say:
- – Who is that person?
- – Why would you like to study with him/her?
- – What will will you study?
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54.
Describe something you bought but did not use much.
You should say:
- – What was the thing
- – When did you buy it
- – Why you bought it
- – Why you didn’t use it often?
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55.
Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you were growing up.
You should say:
- – Who is this person?
- – Where and under what circumstances did you meet him/her?
- – What were the physical attributes – eg. height / hair / eye colour / scent?
- – What quality about him / her inspired you?
- – How was the attitude of this person towards you and towards others?
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56.
Describe a historical period you want to know more about.
You should say:
- – What period do you want to know about
- – Why do you want to know about it
- – How do you think you can know about it
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57.
Describe a time when you found something that someone lost.
You should say:
- – What did you find
- – When did you find
- – Where you found it
- – How you returned it back to its owner
- – How you felt?
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58.
Describe your idea of a perfect home or dream house.
You should say:
- – Where this place would be
- – What it would look like
- – When you would like to live there
- – Explain why it is ideal to you
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59.
Describe things you usually do well (or do regularly) for your job or study.
You should say:
- – What are the things
- – Where you do it
- – When you do it
Or Describe something you do to help you study or work
- – What it is
- – How you learnt it
- – When you do it
- – How you feel about this method?
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60.
Describe an outdoor sport that you haven’t done yet and would like to do in the future (future tense).
You should say:
- – What activity is it?
- – When and where would you like to do it?
- – What special skills or equipment would you need?
- – With whom you will play
Related Cue Card: Describe an outdoor sport you played for the first time (PAST TENSE)
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61.
Describe a time when you had to change your plan / you changed your mind.
You should say:
- – When was it
- – What was the plan
- – Why you had to change it
- – How you felt
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62.
Describe a party you attended or joined.
You should say:
- – When was it
- – Who joined you?
- – What happened in the party
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63.
Describe a healthy lifestyle you now.
You should say:
- – What it is?
- – How you know it?
- – What one would do living in this lifestyle
- – Explain why it is healthy
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64.
Describe a time you received horrible (bad) service cue card sample.
You should say:
- – When it happened
- – Where did it happen
- – Who you were with
- – What happened
- – Why the service was horrible
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65.
Talk about a newly built public facility (such as parks, cinemas etc) that improves/influence local life quality in your city.
You should say:
- – What the facility is
- – Where is it
- – How does it improve the life quality
- – How you feel about it
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66.
Describe a time when you enjoyed free time IELTS cue card.
You should say:
- – When it was
- – Where you were
- – What you did
- – How you felt about it?
Describe An activity you would do when you are alone in your free time (Future Tense)
- – What the activity is
- – When will you do it
- – Why you would like to do it?
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67.
Describe a situation when you did not have enough time.
You should say:
- – What were you trying to do when you didn’t have enough time
- – Why was this task important to you
- – What circumstances led to you not having sufficient time
- – What did you do to improve the situation
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68.
Describe a time when you searched/looked for information from the internet.
You should say:
- – When was it
- – What information were you looking for
- – Where you were searching on the internet
- – How did it help you (how you felt about the information)
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69.
Talk about something that you borrowed from your friend.
You should say:
- – What was it
- – When did you borrow
- – Whom you borrowed it from
- – What you did with it
- – Why you borrowed it
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70.
Describe a product or application, which is based on Artificial Intelligence.
You should say:
- – What is it
- – How you heard about it
- – How and why do you use it
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71.
Describe a software that you use often.
You should say:
- – What is it
- – How often do you use it
- – For what is it used
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72.
Talk about female leader you would like to meet.
You should say:
- – Who is she
- – What does she do
- – Why would you like to meet her
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73.
Describe a famous person that you are interested in.
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
Related Cue Card: Talk about a foreign celebrity you like
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74.
Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something.
You should say:
- – What was the thing
- – When you bought it
- – For whom did you buy
- – Are you happy with your purchase
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75.
Describe an important technological product you bought.
You should say:
- – What is it
- – When did you buy it
- – How often do you use it
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76.
Describe a city you once visited with your family.
You should say:
- – What city was it
- – When you visited
- – What you did there
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77.
Describe a long car journey you went on.
You should say:
- – Where you went
- – What you did at that place
- – Who you went there with
- – Explain why you went on that journey by car
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78.
Talk about a time when you visited a friend IELTS Speaking Part 2.
You should say:
- – when was it
- – whom did you visit
- – Why did you visit him/her
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79.
Describe an experience when you taught an older person something new.
You should say:
- – Whom did you teach
- – What did you teach
- – How was the experience
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80.
Describe a good experience of online shopping.
You should say:
- – What did you buy
- – From which site
- – Why was your experience good
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