45 cue cards · Part 2 and Part 3
IELTS Speaking cue cards with sample answers
In Part 2 of the Speaking test you get a cue card, one minute to prepare and up to two minutes to talk. Each card below has a band 8–9 sample answer, the phrases that make it sound natural, and the Part 3 discussion questions that follow, with model answers. You can practise any card out loud with your microphone and get a band estimate straight away. For technique, see the free Speaking lessons.
People
- Describe a person who has had an important influence on your life
- Describe a friend you have known for a long time
- Describe an elderly person you respect
- Describe a teacher who helped you a lot
- Describe a person you know who runs their own business
- Describe a person you know who speaks a foreign language well
Places
- Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time
- Describe a historical place that you have visited
- Describe a city you would like to visit in the future
- Describe a park or garden that you enjoy visiting
- Describe a shop or market that you often go to
- Describe a place near water that you enjoyed visiting
Objects and possessions
- Describe something you own that is very important to you
- Describe a piece of technology, apart from your phone, that you find useful
- Describe a book you have read that you found interesting
- Describe a gift you gave to someone
- Describe a piece of clothing that you enjoy wearing
- Describe a photograph that you like
Events and experiences
Activities, media and skills
- Describe an outdoor activity that you enjoy
- Describe a sporting event that you watched
- Describe a hobby you would like to take up in the future
- Describe a film you enjoyed watching
- Describe a website or app that you use often
- Describe an advertisement that you remember well
- Describe a useful skill that you have learnt
Decisions, goals and values
- Describe an important decision you made
- Describe an achievement that you are proud of
- Describe a change that would improve your local area
- Describe a piece of good advice that someone gave you
- Describe a goal you hope to achieve in the next few years
- Describe a rule that you think is important
- Describe something you do to help protect the environment
Culture, nature and other topics
- Describe a traditional dish from your country
- Describe a time when bad weather affected your plans
- Describe a time when you worked with others as part of a team
- Describe a wild animal that you find interesting
- Describe a song or piece of music that is special to you
- Describe a time when you disagreed with someone
Warming up for the test? Try the Speaking Part 1 questions and answers.
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