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Describe a live performance you enjoyed watching: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who performed in it
  • What kind of performance it was
  • When you watched it
  • And explain why you enjoyed it
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Cue 1:Who performed in it?

  • Mention the name of the artist or group who performed, and provide a brief background about them.
  • Share any personal connection or admiration you have for the performer to make your answer more engaging.

Example

The live performance I enjoyed was by the famous Indian playback singer Arijit Singh. He is known for his soulful voice and has sung numerous hit songs in Bollywood. I have always admired his ability to convey deep emotions through his music.

Cue 2:What kind of performance it was?

  • Describe the type of performance, such as a concert, theater, or dance show.
  • Include details about the atmosphere, stage setup, and any special features that made it unique.

Example

It was a concert held in a large stadium, where Arijit performed a mix of his popular songs. The stage was beautifully lit, and there were stunning visuals that complemented the music. The energy in the crowd was electric, making the experience even more memorable.

Cue 3:When you watched it?

  • Specify the date or time of year when you attended the performance.
  • Mention any significant events or feelings associated with that time.

Example

I watched this concert last year in December, just before the New Year celebrations. It was a perfect way to end the year, surrounded by friends and fellow fans, all excited to hear our favorite songs live.

Cue 4:And explain why you enjoyed it?

  • Discuss the emotions you felt during the performance and what made it special for you.
  • Mention any standout moments or songs that particularly resonated with you.

Example

I enjoyed the concert immensely because Arijit's voice is incredibly powerful and moving. One of the highlights was when he sang 'Tum Hi Ho,' which is my favorite song. The entire audience sang along, creating a sense of unity and joy that I will never forget.

Conclusion

    Example

    Overall, this live performance was a remarkable experience that left a lasting impression on me. It not only showcased Arijit Singh's talent but also brought together people from different walks of life, all united by the love of music.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the performance.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the performers, the type of performance, and your personal feelings to create a vivid picture.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score for coherence and task response.

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    Tip

    Make sure to systematically address each cue: who performed, what type of performance, when it was, and why you enjoyed it.

    Lack of Personal Connection

    Not sharing your personal feelings or experiences can make your answer less relatable and memorable. Avoid being too factual without emotion.

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    Tip

    Explain your personal connection to the performance and how it impacted you emotionally to make your answer more engaging.

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    Band >7

    That's a very interesting question. I'd like to talk about the performance, the live performance I've seen from a musician named Agam. He's one of the popular musicians in Kerala. This happened to be on the Professional Student Summit, which was on 2023. I was there with my college mates as part of my university team representing the Professional Student Summit. By the end of the meeting, the performance was scheduled and Agam was there. It was very special for me since it was the first time ever I was watching a live solo concert. The songs he performed there were so good. I was feeling so high and almost kind of zoned out by hearing his voice. It was such a magical performance out there.

    Band >7

    One live performance that I really enjoyed was an esport tournament of BGMI, that's Battleground Mobile India. A very popular battle royale game here. It was the finals of a big tournament and I watched it live on YouTube about 6 months ago. The match featured some of the top teams in India including my favourite team Godlike Esports. The atmosphere was electric. Even though I was watching from home, the live chat was going crazy. People were spamming emojis, cheering for their favourite teams and hyping every move. The commentators were super energetic and kept calling out intense plays which made the whole match even more exciting. My favourite moment was when Jonathan, one of the best BGMI players, clutched a 1 vs 4 fight and secured a chicken dinner for his team. I literally jumped out of my chair and when that happened. I think I enjoyed it so much because it just felt like watching a traditional sports match but in a digital format. The strategies, teamwork and quick reflexes of the players was amazing to watch. It also brought back memories of playing BGMI with my friends late at night and competing in small tournaments. Overall, it was not just entertaining but also inspiring because it made me want to improve my own gameplay.

    Band >7

    Whenever I get a chance to describe about a live performance, so in my mind one name comes which is Aditya Gadhvi, it is a famous Gujarati singer in the whole Gujarat, no one can beat them in the singing, especially in Karba, it is a time when her concert was held in Dharamdavad and me and my friend decided to go there at any cost, but my friend do not have money so I gave him money and I convinced my friend to come with me and we are 5 people, we are 5 friends and go to the concert and in that concert we entered, the lot of crowd was there and me and my friend very excited when the Aditya Gadhvi arrived, but it is about half an hour, we stand near the stage and after 30 minutes, 30 to 35 minutes Aditya Gadhvi arrived and all of the crowd are praising her voice and also click her photos and I enjoy her singing because her voice is very exhilarating and very sweet, so I think it is a very memorable experience for me and also after the concert was over I go to Aditya Gadhvi and I ask him to click my picture with him and he was very kind person and he definitely say yes and I also click my picture with him.

    Band >7

    Okay, well, basically I am interested to listen music, I love music concert, to see the beautiful singers, to give their live performance, basically I love, but I couldn't get any chance to attend that live concert, so one of the team, my college management arranged one concert, it's not, it's about culture, college cultural, so my, one of my colleagues performed in it for live, I love, I think my classmates, 2-3 members are performing to give that participation that cultural events, so one of the, my girlfriend, the name is Lakshya, she has a more energetic voice, I love it, her voice and when, when she performs, my jaw lines is dropped because of the singing, that enthusiastic to seeing her standing up me and start to singing, it's very well connected, I always prefer melody genre songs, especially I love the genre, so one of the time, I seen her performance, also the melody songs she sung, I love the way she handle, how to pronounce the melody, everything, I totally enjoyed that time and few more times she performed very well, I love to watching her performance and one more my friends, my close boys friends also performing, group performance, that's also been nice.

    Band 7

    During the final year of my college, we had a very elaborate festival called Blitzschlag. During that festival, the main guest was Mohit Chauhan. He is one of the most famous indie pop romantic genre song singers. He set the tone for the evening by singing the melodies that had such nostalgic memories associated with them from my teenage days and from childhood as well. The weather was very pleasant and it added to the whole melody of songs that were being presented. Overall, it was a memorable night that we enjoyed thoroughly.

    Band 7

    Yesterday, I visited my university from where I was graduated and it is Amity University which is in Gurgaon. And I was lucky enough to be invited as an alumni there. I got to experience this marvelous performance. A group of students performed a well-known dance form which is known as Kathakali. And that was really wonderful. It gave me goosebumps though. These were the students of bachelor's first year and there were eight to nine students in a group on one of the famous Indian classical music which included various instruments. And the live performances were not only about dance but also about the way these instruments were being played on the stage in front of around 800 to 900 people.

    Band 7

    So, back in February, I had the opportunity to watch the live musical of Phantom of the Opera. It's a Broadway musical which was presented at the Neeta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center. The actors had traveled all the way from England and it was the first time I was seeing a live performance like that, so it was a brilliant experience. The music, the production, that feeling of the whole crowd experiencing something together, feeling the same emotions at the same time, it was pretty unforgettable. I actually came back home and looked up the soundtrack, which is available on Spotify and I listen to that very often, partly because I really enjoy the music and partly because it's, like, reminiscing about the show. I really wish I get the opportunity to see it again, maybe in the UK sometime.

    Band 7

    So, two years ago, I watched live performance of a stand-up comedian who is called Kenny Sebastian. He is a widely popular stand-up comedian and he's done many shows and has many fans, especially concentrated in Bangalore because his jokes are rooted in Bangalore because that's where he grew up and collected his experiences from. I watched this along with my siblings and my friends as we'd gone to a youth festival called Under 25. We watched him go live for the first time and it was a surreal experience because I personally am a fan of his stand-up comedy and I've laughed on multiple occasions while watching his stand-up comedy and watching him live was a great experience. His timing, his humor, everything was on point and although there were a lot of people blocking my vision, I could still hear him speak and that was enough. I didn't need to look at his body language for the jokes to work and all in all, it was an amazing experience and it was a fan-meeting ridal.

    Band 6-7

    Last month, I went to a nearby stadium to watch Ronaldo performing archery in it. I was literally mesmerized with his accuracy and his shots. They were, the shots performed by him were very accurate and very precise. Unfortunately, it's not even possible for a normal human to do that. That range of accuracy requires a lot of practice and training and a good coach to train those particular things up. I went there along with my friends and family as well. We all were surprised by their stunts. I dream to become like Ronaldo one day and hopefully I will also get a good coach for me who can help me practice these stunts and who will help me to become as good as Ronaldo. The price of the ticket was a lot. It was around 10,000 per person which decreased the total number of audience but increased the quality of audience and only the persons who were interested and keen on the archery attended the event which reduced the number of viewers.

    Band 6-7

    The performance that which recently I have enjoyed is a music concert by Sonia Sershan. Sonia Sershan is the face of Goan music and jazz from the 90s in Goa. Recently she performed in Museum of Goa which was based on their 10th anniversary and it was just a full blown introduction of myself to Goan music and this music also helped me to understand more about the culture, the language of Portuguese in Goan music and how the people of Goa have taken it to the heart even though Portuguese is not their native language. The music has its own culture, the way of rhythms which is mostly involved through the roots of people in Goa and through Sonia Sershan's voice we could also understand how depth the music rooted in the people. So jazz and Goan music considered with
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