Cue Cards 2017

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Describe an invention that changed how people live.

You should say:

 what it is
 how it changed our lives
 the benefits it brought

and say if it is more important for older or younger people

Describe a plan you have in life that is not related to work?

You should say:

 Why you are planning this


 What you will have to do to achieve it
 How you will feel when you achieve it

and say when you expect to achieve this plan.

Describe an enjoyable place you visited in the countryside.

You should say:

 when you visited this place


 who was with you
 why the place was enjoyable

and say if you would like to go back there in the future

Describe a shop that recently opened in your 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 a new shop that has recently opened in your village/town/city.

You should say:

 where it is
 what it sells
 how often you’ve visited it

and say if you think the shop will be successful, and why, or why not.

Describe a person you met recently that you didn't know and would like to meet again in the
future.

You should say:

 who this person is


 what you talked about
 Why you want to meet this person again

and explain why you thought this person was interesting.

Describe a time when you gave some good news to a person you know.
You should say:

 Who the person is


 What the good news was
 How you heard about the news

and describe what their reaction was to the news.

Describe a work of art that you really like.

You should say:

 what it looks like


 where you first saw it
 why you like it

and explain how you felt when you first saw it.
Describe a situation that was new and exciting for you.

You should say

 what it was
 when it happened
 what you did

and explain why it was exciting and how you felt about it.

Describe one of your neighbors that you know well.

You should say:

 who he/she is
 how you met him/her
 how often you see each other

and say if you like this neighbor, and why/why not.

Talk about a wish that it took you a long time to accomplish.


You should say:

 what it was
 why it took so long
 when this was

and explain how you felt when you finally accomplished it.

Describe a situation when you encountered a wild animal.


You should say:

 who you were with


 what the animal was doing
 what you did and explain how you felt when you encountered it.
Talk about a high-paying job in your country.
You should say:

 which job it is
 what the job involves
 if it is a popular job

and what the requirements are to get the job or a similar job that is high paid.

Describe a beach where people go and spend their time.


You should say:

 where it is
 what’s special about it
 what it’s like

and explain why people like to spend time there.

Talk about a well-paid job that you think you would be good at.
You should say:

 what the job is


 the qualifications needed for the job?
 why you would be good at it

and explain any other benefits the job offers?

Talk about a time when someone disagreed with you about


something.
You should say:

 what the disagreement was about


 why they disagreed
 what you said to them

and say if you resolved the disagreement, and how.


Describe a time when you heard about riots in another
country.
You should say:

 what you heard


 when you heard it
 how you heard about it

and explain how you felt after hearing about the riots.

Talk about a time when you got angry


You should say:

 when it was
 what happened
 why it made you angry

and explain what you did as a result of it.

Describe a recent holiday you went on.


You should say:

 where you went


 when you went there
 who was with you

and explain why you chose that particular place for a holiday.

Describe an experience you had with foreign food


You should say:

 when you first ate it


 where you ate this food
 how you felt about it and say if you liked or disliked it.

 Describe a time you waited for someone/ something (special to happen)
 You should say:
 what you were waiting for?
how you felt?
what you did while waiting?
why you had waiting?

2. Describe an occasion that you have a cake that is special

What kind of cake it is

When you ate the cake

Who you ate with

and explain why you think the cake is special

3. Describe a couple you know who have a happy marriage

you should say

who they are

how you knew them

what they usually do together

and explain how you feel about their marriage

4. Describe TV series you like

you should say:

what the TV series are

who act these serie

what is the plot

and explain how you feel about it


5. Describe a work of art that you saw before

You should say:

When you first saw this work of art

Where you saw it

What it looked like

And explain your feelings about it.

6. Describe a plan you haven’t done yet

What is about

When you plan to do it

Why do you want to do it

And explain why you haven’t done it

7. Describe an English lesson you have taken

When it was

What it was about

What happen-ed And explain why you liked it

8. Describe one of your favorite clothing.

You should say:

What is it looks like How did you get it

Do you often dress it & explain why it is your favorite clothing


9. Describe a time when you received something free

You should say:

What it was

When and where you got it

Why you got it

And explain how you felt about it

10. Describe a time you need to arrive early

You should say:

When it was
What time you arrived
Why you need to arrive early
How you felt

11. Describe an occasion where everybody smiled/laughed.

You should say:

What happened:

When it happened:

Who were there:

And explain why everyone smiled/laughed.

12. Describe a favorite sports you watched / a sport you like to watch.

You should say: What it is

When you watched it, How you watch it And explain why you like watching it
13. Describe a place where you feel crowded / you went to that was crowded

You should say:

Where it is:

When do you usually go there:

What you do there:

And explain why it is crowded

14. Describe an interesting conversation you had with a stranger

You should say:

Who the person is


What you talked about
What kind of person he/she is
Why the conversation was interesting

15. Describe a helpful person in work or study

You should say: Who it was

What this person did

How this person helped And explain how you felt after this person helped you

16. Describe a piece of good news that you received

You should say:


what this news was
when and where you heard it
how you heard it

and explain why you think it was good news


17. Describe an important plant in your country.

You should say:

What the plant is

How you know it

Why it is important And explain how much you like the plant.

18. Describe a city that you have visited.

where the city is (and its name)


when you went there
what you liked / disliked about the city
and explain why you visited this city.

19. Describe a time when you moved to a new house or a new school

You should say: When it happened

What kind of home did you moved into Why you moved And explain how von felt about the
moving

20. Describe a leisure activity near or on the sea

You should say:

What it is

Who do you play with

Why you have to prepare And explain how you feel about it
21. Describe a positive change in your life

You should say:

What the change was

When it happened

How it happened

How it happened

and explain why it was a positive change

22. Describe an organization or company where you live and they employs a lot of people.

You should say: What it is

How many employees work there

What its work And explain what you think about it.

23. Describe a happy event from your childhood that you remember well.

You should say:

What the event was


When and where it happened
What you saw or did And explain why you remember this event so well

24. Describe a person who solved a problem in a clever way

who the person is


when you meet the person
where do you

and explain why do you think the person is clever


25. Describe an appointment that was put ahead of schedule.

You should say:

What this appointment was

When it happened

Why it was brought forward

And explain how you felt about the result.

26. Describe a statue or art.

You should say:

What it looks like

Where you saw it

Did you like it

And why you think it is special.

27. Describe a bicycle tour.

You should say:

+When you had this trip

+Whom went on with you

+What did you do during this trip And explain why you like it.
28. Describe a useful website that you often visited.

You should say:

What the contents of this website are;

How you first found this website;

How often you go to visited this website;

And explain how this website helps you.

29. Describe an experience you spend your time with a child.

You should say: When you spent time with this child

Who this child was

What you did together

And how you felt about it

30. Describe an enjoyable day spent in the countryside

You should say:

When and where you went

Who you went with

What you did there

And explain why you think it was enjoyable


31. Describe a decision made by that you disagree with

You should say:

Who made this decision

What it is

How you told him/her And explain why you disagree the decision

32. Describe an occasion waiting for something. You should say:

What the situation is

When it happened

Why you decided to wait and explain how you felt while you were waiting

33. Describe an interesting house or an apartment you visited.

You should say:

Where it was

Whose home it was

What it looks like

And explain why you think it was interesting?

34. Describe a kind of foreign food you tried.

You should say: What it was

When and where you had it Why you had it

And explant how you felt it.


35. Describe an interesting neighbor

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know this person

What this person like to do And explain why you think this neighbor is interesting

36. Describe a shop that just opened in your hometown.

You should say:

Where the shop is

When it opened

What it sells

And how you feel about the shop?

37. Describe a future plan which is not related to work or study

What the plan is

When you thought of the plan

Who is involved in the plan

and say how you think you will achieve the plan.
38. Describe a well-paid job you would like to do in the future.

You should say: What job it is

What qualities are required for this job

What you would need to learn to get this job

And explain why you would like to do this job.

39. Describe a book that you would like to read again. You should say:

What the book was about

Why you read it the first place

What you learned from this book

And explain why you would like to read again.

40. Describe a kind of weather that you like

You should say:

What it is

What you usually do in this kind of weather

How you felt about it And explain what influences it may bring to you

41. Describe an interesting talk or speech you heard recently.

You should say: Who was the person you talk to

Where and when you talked with this person

What you talked about with this person And explain why it was interesting?
42. Describe a famous person in your country.

You should say: Who this person is

How you know this person

What this person famous for And explain why you like this person.

43. Describe a café or restaurant you enjoy.

You should say:

Where it is

Where it is like there

How often you go there

And explain why you enjoy going there.

44. Describe a polite person you met.

You should say:

Who this person was

When and where you met this person

How you met

And explain why you think he or she was polite.


45. Describe a popular place where people go swimming.

You should say: Where it is

What it looks like

What kind of people usually go there And explain why people like to go there.

46. Describe a trip you plan to take in the near future.

You should say:

Where you plan to go

Who you plan to go with

How you plan to travel

And explain what you plan to see and do on this trip

47. Describe a time you were not allowed to use your mobile phone.

You should say:

When and where it was

Why you were not allowed to use your phone

What you wanted to use your phone for

And explain how you felt about not being able to use your phone.

48. Describe an occasion that you feel excited.

You should say: What it is

Where you can do it

How you do it And explain why you feel excited


49. Describe a quiet place you visited.

You should say:

Where it was

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you think it was quite

50. Describe a family member who you are proud of

You should say:

Who this person is

How often you spend time together

What he or she does makes you proud.

And explain why you are proud of this person.

51. A wedding you have been to

You should say:

Where it was

Who you went with

What you saw

And how you felt about the wedding?


52. Describe an occasion that you received a good service from a company or shop

You should say:

What the service was

When and where you received the service

Whom you were together with

And explain why you think it was a good service

Describe a situation when you were late for an appointment.


You should say:

 When was it?


 Why were you late?
 How did you feel about it?

and say whay happened as a result of being late.

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 a long time.

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 a long time.
Describe an environmental problem
You should say:

 what it is
 how long it has existed
 how it has affected people's lives

and explain what we can do to solve the problem.

Describe something you want to learn more about.


You should say:

 what it is
 what you know about it
 how you plan to learn more

and explain why learning more about this is important for you.

Talk about a time you spent with a child.


You should say:

 who the child is


 how you know him/her
 why you spent time with him/her

and explain what you did when you were together.

Describe a situation when you were in a place where mobile phones were prohibited.
You should say:

 where you were


 what you were doing
 why you couldn't use them and explain if it caused a problem not being able to use your
phone.

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