Author: Rupinder
Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time Cue Card | 8 band sample | may to august 2025 Who he/she is Where he/she is from Where/how you knew him/her And explain how you feel about him/her Vocab /idioms To kick things off – Start beginning Fascinating – Very interesting Insight – Deep understanding Actions speak louder than words – Deeds matter Unique charm – Special appeal Quite – completely Bit tricky – Slightly difficult Well, to kick things off, there are a variety of cultures around the world, and every culture has its…
Describe an argument two of yours friends had | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample When it happened What it was about How it was solved Explain how you felt about it Vocab /idioms Often – Frequently Quite intense – Very strong Eventually – Finally Apologise – Say sorry Over the moon – Extremely happy Diverse opinions – Different views Eventually – In the end Nowadays, arguments have become a common part of daily life. People often disagree on various topics, and while some arguments are minor, others can become quite intense. In this response, I’d…
Describe a city you have been to and would like to visit again Cue Card | May to August 2025 | 8 Band Sample When you visited What you did there What it was like And explain why you would like to visit it again Vocab/idioms Worth visiting – Valuable destination Unique charm – Special appeal Quiet – Peaceful silence Spots – Places/locations Unwind – Relax mentally Stunning – Very beautiful Fast-paced – Quick-moving There are a number of cities around the world that are worth visiting, each with its own unique charm. One city that I have been to…
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.) | May to august 2025 cue Card Where you saw the plastic waste Why there were a lot of plastic waste What you did after you saw them And explain what your thoughts were about this Vocab/ idioms Pressing issue – Urgent problem Horrifying sight – Shocking view Littered – Scattered trash Garbage dump – Waste site Heap of garbage – Trash pile Impose – Force upon Convenient – Easily accessible In this modern era, plastic pollution has become a pressing…
Describe a popular place for sports (stadium) that you’ve been to | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample Where it is When you went there What you did there And explain how you felt about this place Vocab /Idioms Vital – Very important Foster – Encourage growth Unforgettable – Memorable experience Over the moon – Extremely happy Cheering – Shouting support Cherry on the top – Final touch Incredible – Hard-believable / Amazingly good Once in a blue moon – Very rare Sports play a vital role in our daily lives. They not only help us…
Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax | May to August 2025 Cue Card | IELTS Speaking | 8 Band Sample Where it is What it is like What you enjoy doing there And explain why you feel relaxed at this place VOCAB / IDIOMS Kick things off – Begin something Unwind – Relax mentally Hectic day – Busy day Cozy – Comfortably warm Food for soul – Emotional comfort Sense of belonging – feeling of being accepted and valued as part of a group, place, or community Hustle and bustle – Busy activity Constant stress…
Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes | May to August 2025 | 8 band sample Who this person is How you knew this person What his/her clothes are like And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual VOCAB/IDIOMS Dress to impress – Wear clothes to make a good impression Dress to express – Wear clothes to show your personality Bosom friend – Very close friend Thick as thieves – Very close and trusting friendship Anything but ordinary – Very unique or different Turned heads – Attracted attention Cool as a cucumber – Calm and confident, even…
Describe a sports event you would like to watch | IELTS Speaking May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample What it is Who you want to watch with Why you want to watch it And explain how you feel about it Vocab/idioms Part and parcel role – Integral part Fast-paced world – Hectic life Fantastic – Truly amazing Cheering for the players – Showing support Showcases – Highlights features Discover – Find out Determination – Strong will Over the moon – Extremely happy Feast for the senses – Sensory delight (Something very enjoyable to see, hear, taste,…
Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers | May to august 2025 Cue Card | 8 Band sample What it is Where it is What people can do there And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/ travelers Vocab / Idioms Unique charm — Special appeal Recommend — Suggest strongly Plenty of — Large amount Spot — Specific place In a heartbeat — Instantly, quickly Relive — Experience again Exaggerated — Overstated, amplified Rely — Depend on Stunning — Amazingly beautiful Well, to begin with,…
Describe a film that made you laugh | IELTS Speaking May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 Band Sample What it is When you watched it Who you watched it with And explain why it made you laugh IDIOMS/VOCAB Blow off steam — Release stress Cracked me up — Made me laugh a lot Renowned — Famous, well-known Blend off — mixture of Cozy — Comfortable and warm Out of the box — Creative, unconventional Quick wit — Sharp, clever thinking Amusing — Entertaining, funny Humor — Quality of being funny All in stitches — Laughing uncontrollably Rollercoaster —…
