Best 25 Cue Card For IELTS Speaking

Following are the best cue cards for ielts speaking practice.

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Describe the national music of your country. Please say
- what kind of music this is
- when is it played
- why this music is important
- how this music makes you feel

Discussion:

- Do you like music?
- Do you often listen to music? Why?
- What type of music do you listen to the most? Why?

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Talk about a small scale business in your country that earned good reputation in society. Please say
- What kind of business is it?
- What can you learn from this company?
- How helpful is this knowledge to you?

Discussion:

- Is it easy to establish a business in your country?
- What do you think about family owned businesses?
- Would you like to be a manager of such business? Why?
- What are the main responsibilities of a manager in your opinion? Why?
- What qualities should a good manager possess? Why?

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Talk about a sport or exercises that you do for fitness. Please say
- What is it?
- How often do you do it?
- How do you feel after?

Discussion:

- Why do you do it?
- How is fitness promoted in your town?
- Do you think it is necessary to remain fit?
- What should schools do to involve children in sports more?
- How is fitness promoted in the corporate world?
- Does the fashion industry play a role in the fitness culture? Why?

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Describe a country that you have never been to and would like to visit. Please say
- What and where is it?
- What will you do there?
- Why do you wish to go there?

Discussion:

- Do you think you will visit this country in the near future?
- Do you think people should travel abroad? Why?
- How does tourism affect your country? Why?
- What is the difference between travelling and living or studying in another country?
- What is the difference between travel in the past and today?

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Talk about your favourite song. Please say
- What is the song about?
- When did you first hear the song?
- Why is it your favourite?

Discussion:

- Does it remind you of something when you hear it?
- Let’s talk about music.
- What kind of music do children like to listen to?
- Is it different from what you listen to?
- What kind of music does the older generation like to hear?
- Why do people like to listen to music?
- Do you like to sing?
- Do you think everyone can sing?
- What are some of the occasions when people sing?
- Do you think all cultures enjoy singing?

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Talk about the best stage in your life from childhood till now. Please say
- When was it?
- Why do you think it was the best?
- How did you feel about it then?

Discussion:

- What is your opinion about the current status of older people in our society?
- People are living longer nowadays, what challenges does it bring?
- How can retired people help the society?

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Describe how you would spend your day off from your work or college. Please say
- Where would you go?
- What would you do there?
- With whom would you go there?

Discussion:

- Why do people take days off?- What is the difference between people who worked in the past and today’s workers?
- Why do people work overtime?
- What are the effects of overtime on family life?
- What do you think about short and annual leaves?

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Talk about something you didn’t like at school, but that interests you now. Please say
- What is it?
- Why didn’t you like it back in school?
- Why does it interest you now?

Discussion:

- Let’s talk about the role of Internet in modern education.
- What are the positive and negative aspects of the Internet?
- Is TV as important in education as the Internet now?
- Do you consider some TV programs a waste of time? Why?
- Do you think research plays an important role in a society? Why?
- How important are researchers to the development of society?

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Describe something that you have learned recently from the Internet. Please say
- What was it?
- How did you find out about this website?
- Would you recommend this website to your friends?

Discussion:

- What is the most interesting thing about dating websites? Why?
- Nowadays the Internet becomes more important socially, so do you think it’s affecting personal relationships?
- Today there are many social networks, do you think they are good to form new friendships?
- What do you think about long-distance friendship?

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Talk about a situation when you were surprised to see a person you know. Please say
- Who is this person?
- When and where did you meet?
- What did you do together?

Discussion:

- What is the difference between being best friends and just friends?
- Do you find it easy to make new friends?
- Can you become friends with somebody you just met in a shop?
- What is the difficulty in making friends from overseas?
- Where do you think people can meet and become friends?
- Why do you think people go online to find a friend?

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Describe an exciting sport that you enjoy the most. Please say
- What is it?
- When do you usually do it?
- Why do you like it?

Discussion:

- How did you come to know about it?
- Do you think sport is important for well-being?
- What can the government do to promote sport to people?

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Talk about an unusual building that you came across. Please say
- What building is it?
- Where and when did you see it?
- Why do you think it is unusual?

Discussion:

- What is the social importance of modern buildings?
- Some people prefer living in older buildings. Why?
- What are the different styles of architecture in your city?

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Talk about a gift you bought that took a long time to find. Please say
- What was it?
- For whom did you buy it?
- How did she/he feel after receiving the gift?

Discussion:

- What kind of gifts do people give to others in your country?
- Do you like giving gifts to others? Why?
- What do you usually give to children as a gift? Why?
- What is men’s and women’s attitude towards gifts?
- Why is this attitude or the way of giving gifts different between men and women?
- What do people consider when buying gifts?
- Do you think gifts that we give to others should be useful? Why?

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Describe a place that you went to for long time. Please say
- When and where was it?
- With whom did you go there?
- What did you do there?

Discussion:

- Would you like to go there again? Why?
- Do you usually go on long trips?
- What form of transport do you usually use?
- Do you prefer to travel alone or with friends? Why?
- What is the benefit of travelling alone?

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Describe an occasion when you received a very good service from a company or a shop. Please say
- What company is it?
- What was the product?
- Who helped you with it?

Discussion:

- Do companies respond quickly to customers’ feedback and enquiries?
- Would you buy another product from this company? Why?
- What else would you buy there?
- What should companies do to retain their customers base?
- What would be your suggestions?
- When you receive a defective product, would you prefer to get it replaced or repaired? Why?

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Talk about a memorable long trip that you made. Please say
- Where and when was it?
- How did you travel?
- What did you see during the journey?

Discussion:

- Did you like the trip in general?
- Will you do it again?
- Would you suggest it to your friends or family?
- What precautions do you need to take during long trips?
- What are the main problems a person can face during long journeys?
- What can people learn during their travel to other countries?
- What can people learn about themselves during long travels.

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Talk about your favourite TV or radio program. Please say
- What is it about?
- Why do you like this program?

Discussion:

- Is there a broadcasting tendency in your country?
- Why is there this tendency?
- What foreign TV program is popular in your country?
- How can foreign TV programs help viewers improve their foreign language skills?

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Talk about traffic jams. Please say
- When did you experience a traffic jam?
- What did you do?
- How did you feel after that?

Discussion:

- What caused that traffic jam?
- Do you think governments should tax more big cars owners?
- Do you think it might solve the problem?
- What would you suggest to solve the problem?
- Is there any relationship between traffic jams and pollution

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Talk about a situation when you came across a stranger and helped him/her. Please say
- Describe the situation and what you did.
- When and where did it take place?
- How did you feel after helping that stranger?

Discussion:

- Let’s talk about volunteering jobs.
- Should older children volunteer?
- What happens when you volunteer?
- Do you think speaking one language globally is good?

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Talk about a song from your childhood that you remember until now. Please say
- What is it about?
- What is the significance of this song to you?
- What do you feel listening to this song?

Discussion:

- What kind of music is popular among young people?
- How important is music in our life? Why?
- Is music important in your culture?
- Is there a difference between music for young people and older generation?
- Do you think that music should be taught to children?
- Is there any relation between the age and the type of music people like?
- Do you think preference in music changes as the person grows older?
- Could music be considered a national identity?

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Describe a photo that you have in your house. Please say
- Who is on that photo?
- Where and when was it taken?
- Why is it important to you?

Discussion:

- Why was the photo taken?- How did you get this photo?
- Why do you like this photo?
- Do you think drawings and paintings are important?
- Do you think people can learn to draw or paint easily?
- Do you think art classes are a must at school?
- Is it a core subject in schools in your country?
- What do children learn there?
- Can early childhood art classes be beneficial later in life?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking photos with a mobile phone?

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Describe a surprise that made you happy. Please say
- What was it?
- Where and when did it happen?
- Why did the surprise make you happy?

Discussion:

- Who else was involved in it?
- How did you know about the surprise?
- How do people in your country show happiness?
- It is said that happiness contributes to overall health. Do you agree or disagree?
- Why do you think so?
- Do you think poor people are happy in your country?
- It is said that attitude can affect a person’s happiness. Do you think it is true?

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Describe a subject you were not interested in at school, that you would like to learn now. Please say
- What subject was it?
- Why didn’t you like it then?
- Why would you like to learn it now?

Discussion:

- What can teachers do to make their lessons interesting?
- Should lessons be funny? Why?
- What would you suggest to improve the school system?

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Talk about your school friend who was a good leader. Please say
- Describe him/her.
- Why do you think he/she is a good leader?
- What did other people say about him/her?

Discussion:

- Do you think you can be a good leader?
- Who do you think is the decision maker in a family?
- Do you think a woman can play the main role in a family?
- Who will be the decision maker in a family in the future?
- Do you think managers should involve employees in the decision-making process?
- Can you compare a manager to an employee?

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Talk about a strong disagreement that you had with a friend. Please say
- What was the disagreement about?
- How did you resolve it?
- What was the result?

Discussion:

- What disagreements do teenagers usually have with their parents?
- What disagreements do children usually have with their peers?
- Do you think being polite is an important cultural aspect? Why?
- Do you think being polite helps in business? How?

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Talk about a situation when a child made you laugh. Please say
- Who was the child?
- What did he/she do?
- When and where did it take place?

Discussion:

- What is the importance of childhood?
- What is the perfect age to become a parent? Why?
- What are the main qualities of good parents?

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Talk about a historical building that you have recently visited. Please say
- What and where was it?
- When did you visit it?
- What special features attracted you the most?

Discussion:

- What can be done to attract people to visit historical places?
- Would you prefer to renovate historical buildings or to build new ones?
- Who should take the responsibility for repairing historical buildings, the government or individuals? Why?
- Why do you think historical buildings have a significance for people?

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Describe a place that you have visited on a short trip and would like to go back. Please say
- What and where is it?
- What did you do there and with whom?
- Why do you want to go there again?

Discussion:

- What are the differences between a long journey and a short trip?
- What are the advantages of short trips? Why?
- What places would you recommend to visit as a short trip in your country?

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Talk about a place near water that you visited recently. Please say
- What and where is this place?
- When and with whom did you go there?
- What did you do there?

Discussion:

- Did you take a lot of photos there?
- Do you have a photo of that place at home?
- Do you think clean water is important for people? Why?
- What is the reason for shortage of clean water in the world?

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Describe any paid work that you did and enjoyed the experience. Please say
- What was the work?
- With whom did you work?
- Why did you enjoy it?

Discussion:

- How does work affect our daily lives?
- How is work related to the identity of a person?
- What kind of work is suitable for youngsters and the elderly?

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Talk about something you would like to buy in the future. Please say
- What is it?
- How long do you have this idea for?
- Why do you want to buy it?

Discussion:

- Do you think people spend a lot of time shopping? Why?
- Is it useful at all? Why?
- What age group spends the most time shopping? Why?
- How can advertisements influence people?
- What type of advertisements do you like to see? Why?

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Describe a toy that was special to you as a child. Please say
- What was the toy?
- Who gave it to you and when?
- How did you use to play with it?

Discussion:

- Do you still have that toy?
- Do you think toys are important for children?
- What is the difference between toys at different ages of children?
- What is better in your opinion: electronic or simple soft toys?
- Do you think children should play with the same toys as other kids?