LATEST CUE CARDS FOR IELTS ASPIRANTS!

LATEST CUE CARDS LAST THREE MONTHS

(February to May 2017)

Describe a polite person you know

you should say:

§  who this person is

§  how you know this person

§  why you think this person is polite

Describe an unforgettable experience you have had

You should say:

§  where it was

§  what you did

§  why you had this experience

and explain why you remember this experience well.

Describe a well-paid job you would like to do/you will be good at in the future

You should say:

§  what the job is

§  how much training would be necessary

§  what is so special about this job

and explain why you are attracted to this job.

Describe an interesting house or apartment you visited

You should say:

§  what it would look like

§  where it would be located

§  what facilities this would have

§  and explain why you want to live there

Describe a decision you disagreed with

you should say:

§  what the decision was

§  who made that decision

§  if you told this person that you disagree

§  why you think it was wrong decision

Describe a historical event in your country 

you should say:

§  what the event is

§  how you know about it

§  when it happened

§  why it is interesting

Describe a plan you have for the future (But not related to work or study)

you should say:

§  what it is

§  why you have this plan

§  what you will happen need to do in order to make the plan

§  how you think you will feel after you achieve this

Describe two people who you know from the same family

you should say:

§  who these two people are

§  how much these two people have similar personalities

§  how much they look similar

§  how well the two people get along with each other

Describe a time you had good experience in the countryside

You should say

§  Where it was

§  When it was

§  What you did

§  And explain why you liked/disliked the experience

Describe an experience when you were not allowed to use a mobile phone

you should say:

§  what you did

§  when it was

§  where it was

§  why you were not allowed to use a mobile phone

Describe a place where people go to swim

you should say:

§  where this place is

§  what kinds of people go there

§  thy people choose to go to this place instead of other places

§  what facilities it has

Describe a quiet place that you like

you should say:

§  where it is

§  how often you go there

§  what you do there

§  why you like this place

Describe a famous person in your country

You should say

§  Who he/she is

§  What he/she does

§  And explain why the person is famous.

Describe a time you waited for someone/ something (special to happen)

you should say:

§  what you were waiting for

§  how you felt

§  what you did while waiting

§  why you had waiting

Describe an occasion when you received good service from a company or shop

you should say:

§  what company or business it was and what this company does

§  what the service was

§  who helped you

§  where you received this good service

§  why you think it was good service

Describe a new shop that opened in your city

you should say:

§  what shop it is

§  where it is

§  what it sells

§  why you like or dislike it

Describe an interesting talk or speech that you heard recently

you should say:

§  where you heard it

§  who the speaker was

§  that the talk or speech was about

§  why you think it was interesting

Describe your favourite weather

you should say:

§  what kind of weather it is

§  what you usually do during this weather

§  how this weather affects your mood

§  why you like this type of weather

Describe an interesting or unusual thing you did recently

you should say

§  what the activity was

§  who was with you

§  why you did it

§  why do think it was unusual

Describe an activity you did that was new or exciting

you should say:

§  what you did

§  when you did it

§  where you were

§  who you did with it

§  whether it was difficult or easy

§  why this activity was new or exciting for you

Describe an enjoyable activity you’ve done in the countryside

you should say:

§  what the activity was

§  when you did it

§  who you did with it

§  why it was enjoyable

Describe a book you want to read again

you should say:

§  what the book is

§  why you read it

§  why you want to read it again

Describe a cafe that you like to visit

You should say:

§  where it is

§  how often you go there

§  when you usually go there

§  why you like to visit this cafe

Describe an occasion when you spent time with a child

you should say:

§  who the child was

§  what you did

§  why you did it

§  when you did it

§  how you felt

Describe a success you would like to achieve (in the near future).
You should say:
what it is
how difficult you think it will be
what you should do to prepare for this
and explain why you want to succeed in doing this.
or and explain how you think you will feel after you reach this goal.

Describe an exciting sport that you know about.
You should say:
what the sport is
how you know about this sport
how easy it is to play this sport
and explain what it was about this sport that makes it exciting (for you).

Describe a party you would like to arrange for your friends or family.
You should say:
who you would invite to the party
when and where you would hold the party
what you (or, your guests) would do at the party
and explain why you would hold (= have) this party.
and explain what preparations you would do for this party.

Describe a kind of foreign food you have had

You should say

What it is

Where you had it

How often you have it/  Which occasion you had it

And say if you liked the dish or not

Or/And explain why you wanted to try this dish

Describe a practical skill that you have (such as driving a car, speaking foreign language, cooking etc).
You should say:
what this skill is
who taught you this skill (how and when you learned it)
how long you learned this skill
and explain how this skill is useful to you.

Describe an adventurous person who you know

You should say:
who the person is
how you know this person
what this person does that is adventurous
and explain why you think this person likes to take risks.

Describe an article you recently read in a newspaper or magazine.
You should say:
what magazine or newspaper it was
when you read it
what the article was about
and explain why you remember this article.

Describe an artistic activity that you do/did (outside of normal classes) at school or university
You should say:
what the activity is/was
when & where you do/did this activity
who you do/this activity with
how you did this activity
and explain how you felt (feel) about his activity

Describe a holiday you want to go on in the future

You should say: 
Where this place is
Who you would like to go with
What would you do there
explain why this would be a special trip

Describe a bicycle/motorbike/car trip that is interesting

You should say:

§  Where you would like to go

§  How you would like to go there

§  Who you would like to go with

§  And explain why you would like to go there by car, motorbike or bike

Describe a holiday postcard or email you received and that you liked.
You should say:
who the postcard/email was from
where it was sent from
when you received it
what the contents of the postcard or email were
and explain why you liked it.

Describe a painting or work of art that you have seen.
You should say:
when you saw this work of art
where you saw it
what it looked like
and explain your impression of it.

Describe your favorite website/Describe a website you like to visit

You should say:
When you found it
What it is about
How often you visit it
Why you like this website

Describe a place you know where people go to listen to music (such as theatre or a music hall).
You should say:
where it is
what kind of music is performed there
what type of people go there
why people go there
how you know this place
and explain your impressions of this place.

Describe a person who visited your home.

You should say:
who the person was
why they visited your home
how you spent the time with this visitor (or how you entertained this visitor)
and explain how you felt about the visit.

Describe a tourist site/destination in your country that you enjoyed visiting.

You should say
where you went (= the name and location of the place)
what sort of this place it was (or, what it looked like)
what you did there
who you went with
and explain why you enjoyed it.

Describe a special meal you would like to have

You should say:

§  where you would like to have it;

§  who you would like to have it with;

§  what you would like to eat;

And explain how you would feel about the meal.

Describe a tall building in your hometown you like/dislike

You should say:
Where this building is
What it looks like
What it is used for
And explain why you like/dislike it

Describe your favorite song

You should say:
what this song is about
when and where you first heard this song
how often you listen to this song
and explain why you like it

Describe a small business that you would like to open

You should say:

What this business would be

Where it would be located

What people you would hire as employees

Describe an item of furniture, either modern or traditional.
You should say:
what material it is made of
what style it is (modem or traditional)
who bought it (or, who chose to buy it)
and explain (how or) why this piece of furniture was bought.