Tag: IELTS Cue Card Sample

Describe your favourite flower.

You should say:

– what flower it is
– what it looks like
– why this flower is special

and explain why it is your favourite flower.

Describe the kindest thing a stranger has ever done for you.

You should say:

– who the person was
– what he/she has done for you
– what you were doing then

and explain why you think it was the kindest thing that a stranger has ever done for you.

Describe your favourite musician/singer.

You should say:

– who is he/she
– what type of songs he/she composes or sings 
– how long you have been listening to his/her music

and explain why he/she is your favourite musician/singer.

Describe a handmade gift that you gave to someone.

You should say:

– what gift it was
– whom you gave it to
– how you made it

and explain why you chose to give this handmade gift to that person.

Describe your favourite colour.

You should say:

– what colour it is
– has it always been your favourite colour
– is there any special meaning of this colour

and explain why this is your favourite colour. 

Describe the best natural wonder you have ever seen or heard about.

You should say:

– what it is
– where it is located and how it looks like
– when you visited it or heard about it

and explain why this is the best natural wonder you have ever seen or heard about.

Describe your favourite bird.

You should say:

– what it is
– what it looks like
– why it is special

and explain why this is your favourite bird.

Describe the nicest thing you have ever done for a child.

You should say:

– when it was
– who the child was
– what you did for the child

and explain how you felt about it.

Describe the most fun sporting event you’ve ever attended.

You should say:

– when and where it took place
– who participated in the event
– what you did then

and explain why you think it was the most fun sporting activity you have ever attended.

Describe your favourite author/writer.

You should say:

– who he/she is
– what type of books he/she writes
– how many of his/her books you have read so far

and explain why he/she is your favourite author/writer.