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1. Describe an interesting traditional story. 2. Describe a successful sportsperson you admire. 3. Describe a talk you gave to a group of people. 4. Describe a good habit your friend has, and you want to develop. 5. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media. 6. Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth. 7. Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language. 8. Describe a book you read that you found useful. 9. Describe a time when someone apologized to you. 10. Describe an occasion when you lost your way.…
Describe a Time When You Received Money as a Gift | IELTS Cue Card 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer When did you receive it? What did you do with it? How did you feel about it? Vocab/Idioms Vividly – Clearly expressed God’s grace – Divine blessing Melodious voice – Sweet sound Applauded – Praised publicly Over the moon – Extremely happy Monetary gift – Cash present Convenience – Ease/Comfort A gift always brings a smile to our face whenever we receive it. Moreover, it shows our importance in someone else’s life. Gifts can be a great source of motivation…
Describe a person who likes to grow plants | May to August IELTS 2025 Cue Card Who the person is What he/she grows Where he/she grows them Why does he/she enjoy growing plants VOCAB/IDIOMS Delights – Brings happiness Rarely – Seldom happens Vibrant – Bright lively Joyful – Very happy Greenery not only delights the eyes but also calms the mind.” In my life, I rarely meet people who genuinely love to grow plants. Today, I want to talk about my mother. She truly enjoys gardening, and it’s her favorite way to spend her free time. She grows many types…
Describe a Person Who Persuaded You to Do Something | IELTS Cue Card May–August 2025 | Band 8 Sample When it happened What he/she persuaded you to do Why he/she persuaded you to do it Whether you did it at last Vocab/Idioms Scrolling – Browsing continuously Couch potato – Lazy person Initially – At first Eventually – In time Daunting task – difficult There are many people in my life who motivate me to improve myself, but today I want to talk about my older brother, who encouraged me to join a gym and start working out regularly. This happened…
Describe a Time You Saw Children Behave Badly in Public | Band 8+ IELTS Cue Card Sample | 2025 What it was What children were doing How other reacted to it And explain how you felt about it Vocab/Idioms Several – Many few Worse – More bad Escalated – Increased quickly Put a damper – Reduce excitement One bad apple can spoil the whole basket – Negative influence Down in the dumps – Very sad There have been several occasions when I witnessed children behaving badly in public, which often happens because kids are natural attention seekers and sometimes act…
Latest Cue Card | IELTS 2025 | Describe a Skill That You Can Teach Other People What it is? How you learnt it? How can you teach others this skill? How do you feel about this skill? Vocab / Idioms Piece of cake – Very easy Numerous – Many Fortunately – Luckily happened Mandatory – Compulsory required Curious – Eager interested Herculean task – Extremely difficult Skills play a defining role in our life. They make us more efficient and productive. Well, teaching something to someone is not a piece of cake. Although I have learnt numerous skills such as…
Do you live in a house or an apartment? Band 6 Answer: I live in a house. It has two bedrooms and a small garden. I like it because it’s comfortable. Band 7 Answer: I live in a spacious two-storey house with a garden at the back. Although it’s not very modern, I enjoy living there because it gives me a sense of peace and privacy. What do you like about your home? Band 6 Answer: I like my home because it is clean and quiet. My room is my favourite place. Band 7 Answer: What I appreciate most about…
Describe a Person Who Inspired You | IELTS Cue Card May to August 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer Who he/she is How do you know him/her What interesting thing you did How he /she inspired you to do it Vocab/Idioms To get the ball rolling – Start something Multitasking – Handling tasks Blessing in disguise – Hidden benefit Mouth-watering – Very tasty Amazed – Greatly surprised Culinary skills – Cooking ability Initially – At first Hidden talent – Undiscovered ability Well, to get the ball rolling, I’d like to say that I’m always open to trying new things because…
Describe an Impressive English Lesson You Had and Enjoyed | Band 8+ IELTS Cue Card May–Aug 2025 What it was about When you had it What the teacher did And why you enjoyed the lesson VOCAB / IDIOMS beyond textbook learning = practical education To kick things off = start something immediately captured our attention = grasped focus What made the lesson stand out from the crowd = unique quality left a mark on me = made impact icing on the cake = added bonus a real breath of fresh air = refreshing change vibrant and alive = full energy Throughout my school years, I have attended many English lessons, but one lesson in particular stands…
Describe a Friend from Your Childhood | IELTS Speaking Cue Card 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer Who he/she is When and how you met each other What you often did together And explain what made you like him/her Vocab/Idioms Treasures – Valuable things (can be objects, people, or experiences). Everlasting mark – A permanent effect or lasting impact. Significant role – An important part or responsibility. Cherished memories – Precious or fondly remembered experiences. Ice was broken – The tension or awkwardness was removed; a friendly start. Thick as thieves – Very close friends; deeply connected. Rain or shine – No matter the circumstances; always. Down…

