Predicted Cue Cards – March 2025

Tips

Cue cards in speaking tests (like IELTS) can be tricky, but with the right strategy, you can handle them confidently. Here are some tips:

1. Understand the Task

• Read the cue card carefully and underline key points.
• Identify the tense—is it asking about the past, present, or future?
• Make sure to answer all parts of the prompt.

2. Plan Quickly (1-Minute Preparation)

• Use a simple structure:
  1. Introduction – Briefly introduce the topic.
  2. Main Details – Answer each part of the cue card.
  3. Personal Experience or Opinion – Add your thoughts or a related story.
  4. Conclusion – Summarize briefly.
• Jot down keywords instead of full sentences.
• Use WH questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) to generate ideas.

3. Expand Your Answer

• Don’t give one-line answers—add examples, reasons, and personal experiences.
• Use connectors like Furthermore, In addition, However, As a result to make it natural.

4. Speak Clearly and Naturally

• Don’t rush—speak at a steady pace.
• Focus on pronunciation and intonation.
• Use pauses to sound more natural instead of using fillers like “umm” or “you know.”

5. Practice Regularly

• Record yourself and analyze fluency and grammar.
• Practice with random cue cards to improve spontaneity.
• Time yourself—aim for 2 minutes of continuous speaking.

Practice Predicted Cue Cards – March 2025

1. Describe a countryside area that you have been to.
2. Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop.
3. Describe a risk you took that you thought would lead to a terrible result but ended up with a positive result.
4. Describe a time when you helped someone in need.
5. Describe a time when you moved to a new home.
6. Describe a special occasion that you celebrated.
7. Describe a prize you have won.
8. Describe a book that had a big impact on you.
9. Describe an exercise you know.
10. Describe someone you follow on social media.
11. Describe something you bought but had to return.
12. Describe a time you visited a new place.
13. Describe a time when a person made a special meal for you.
14. Describe a famous person you’re interested in.
15. Describe your favorite TV show.
16. Describe a singer that you like.
17. Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your parents/friends.
18. Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully.
19. Describe a time when you missed an important appointment.
20. Describe a skill you learned from an older person.
21. Describe a time when you received money as a gift.
22. Describe a time when you used your imagination.
23. Describe someone you really like to spend time with.
24. Describe a sports person or sports team that you admire.
25. Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy.
26. Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.
27. Describe a time when a friend surprised you.
28. Describe your first day at school.
29. Describe a change that you benefited from.
30. Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
31. Describe a person you would like to see performing on the stage (singer, actor or dancer)

Important Websites for Speaking

Here are the official websites for IELTS Speaking preparation with clickable links:

1. IELTS Official Website – Sample test questions and details about the Speaking test:
   https://ielts.org/take-a-test/preparation-resources/sample-test-questions
2. British Council IELTS – Free online IELTS Speaking practice tests:
   https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-english-practice-tests/speaking
3. IDP IELTS – Speaking test format, sample questions, and preparation tips:
   https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-free-speaking-practice-questions

These links will help you access official IELTS Speaking materials and practice tests. Let me know if you need more guidance! 😊