Cue Cards – July – September 2020
Describe a time when you were sleepy but had to stay awake. You should say:
- when it was and where you were?
- why you were sleepy?
- why you had to stay awake?
and how you stayed awake at that moment.
Describe a time when you were in a public place and you overheard a stranger talking on the phone. You should say:
- where this happened?
- when it happened?
- what the person was talking about?
and explain how you felt about hearing the conversation.
Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone or something to arrive. You should say:
- who or what you were waiting for?
- how long you had to wait?
- why you had to wait a long time?
and explain how you felt about waiting for such a long time.
Describe an interesting talk or lecture you have heard or attended to. You should say:
- who was the speaker?
- when and where you heard/attended it?
- what it was about?
and explain why you think it was interesting.
Describe a time when you moved to a new school. You should say:
- When it was
- Why you moved?
- How old you were then?
- Was it easy to get along?
and explain how you felt about it.
Describe a cold winter morning you remember. You should say:
- when it was?
- what you were doing?
- what the temperature was like?
and explain why you remember this particularly cold winter morning.
Describe a crowded place you have been to. You should say:
- where the place is (or, was)?
- when you went there?
- with whom you went there?
and explain how you felt about this crowded place.
Describe a time when you complained about something. You should say:
- What was the issue?
- Whom you complained about it?
- What the result was?
and explain how you felt about it.
Describe a person who cares about the environment. You should say:
- Who this person is?
- How you know him/her?
- What he/she does?
and explain why you think this person cares about the environment.
Describe a skill that takes a long time to learn. You should say:
- What the skill is?
- How useful that skill is in our daily life?
- Why it takes a long time to learn?
and explain how you can learn that skill.
Describe a success your friend has had that you are proud of. You should say:
- What success it was?
- How he/she achieved it?
- How easy or difficult it was for your friend?
and explain why you are proud of it.
Describe an outdoor activity that you haven’t tried yet and would like to do in the future. You should say:
- What outdoor activity it is?
- Why you have not tried it yet?
- When you plan to do it?
and explain why you are interested in doing this outdoor activity.
Describe a shop that recently opened in your city/country. You should say:
- What its name is?
- Where it is?
- Who the typical customers are?
and say if you have bought anything from the shop. Why/Why not?
Describe an invention that changed how people live. You should say:
- What it is?
- How it changed people’s lives?
- The benefits it brought?
and say if it is more important for older or younger people.
Describe your idea of a perfect holiday destination. You should say:
- Where it would be?
- What type of place it would be?
- how it will look like?
and explain why you think it would be a perfect holiday destination.
Talk about a piece of clothing that you received as a gift recently. You should say:
- what it was?
- when you received it?
- who gave it to you?
and explain if this gift was important to you.
Describe an ambitious person you know. You should say:
- Who the person is?
- How you know this person?
- What his/her ambition is?
and explain how important his/her ambition is.
Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say:
- What the book was?
- How you first heard of the book?
- What is the main story of the book?
and why it plays such an important role in your life.
Describe a website you often browse. You should say:
- What is it?
- How long have you been using it?
- Detailed information about the website?
and explain why you often browse this website.
Describe an important decision/choice that you made in your life. You should say:
- What the decision/choice was?
- When you took this decision?
- What the result of the decision was and whether it was a good choice.?
and explain why it was an important decision or choice for you.
Describe your dream workplace. You should say:
- What it would look like?
- What facilities it would have?
- Where it would be?
and say if you think you will ever work in a place like that or not.
Describe a stressful day at school/ university/ work. You should say:
- How the day started?
- How things went wrong?
- Who the people involved were?
and explain why it was a stressful day.
Talk about a pet that you or someone you know once had. You should say:
- What kind of animal it was?
- What kind of care it needed?
- What you liked/ disliked about it?
and explain why this is a popular type of pet.
Describe an occasion or event when you were congratulated. You should say:
- What was the occasion?
- When was it?
- Who congratulated you and why?
and explain how did this make you feel.
