Category: Cue Card Sample

Describe a river, lake or sea which you like.

You should say:

– what the river, lake or sea is called
– where it is
– what the land near it is like

and explain why you like this river, lake or sea.

Describe an interesting historic place.

You should say:

– what it is
– where it is located
– what you can see there now

and explain why this place is interesting.

Describe a song or a piece of music you like

You should say :

– what the song or music is
– what kind of song or music it is
– where you first heard it

and explain why you like it.

Describe an interest or hobby that you enjoy.

You should say:

– how you became interested in it
– how long you have been doing it
– why you enjoy it

and explain what benefits you get from this interest or hobby.

Describe a well-known person you like or admire.

You should say:

– who this person is
– what this person has done
– why this person is well known

and explain why you admire this person.

Describe a journey [e.g. by car, plane, boat] that you remember well.

You should say:

– where you went
– how you travelled
– why you went on the journey

and explain why you remember this journey well.

Describe a person who has done a lot of work to help people.

You should say:

– who this person is/was
– where this person lives/lived
– what he/she has done to help people

and explain how you know about this person.

Describe something you did that was new or exciting.

You should say:

– what you did
– where and when you did this
– who you shared the activity with

and explain why this activity was new or exciting for you.

Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.

You should say:

– where the market is
– what the market sells
– how big the market is

and explain why you enjoyed visiting this market.

Describe something you own which is very important to you.

You should say:

– where you got it from
– how long you have had it
– what you use it for

and explain why it is so important to you.