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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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    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

    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

    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 which I enjoy watching is Zakir Khan's show. I recently watched his Delilu Express on August where he mentioned about his past experiences on how low he was what kind of jobs he used to play, what kind of job he used to do and how his family supported him during all that. The way he performs, the way he portrays comedy with real life events, it's a genre where I get more connected with and his shairis, it also helps me connect more deeply.

    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

    Band 6-7

    so the live performance that I really enjoyed watching that's the performance done by the 6th to 8th graders and the program is known as open sessions there are different categories of dance like hip-hop classical western I love all of them and to be honest more than watching the performance I like to do the performance I love dancing while seeing the audience and I love hi so a live performance that I enjoy watching is definitely performance done by 6th to 8th graders in my school the name of the performance is open session and there are different categories hi so a live performance that I enjoyed watching will be definitely 6th to 8th graders varieties of dance performance hi so a live performance that I enjoy watching will definitely be 6th to 8th graders program in my school the program is known as open session and it is the most beautiful and most famous program that has ever conducted in our school and there are varieties of dance just like I can say classical western hip-hop and I love to see them dance and to be honest I love performing on stage as well cause it's like a beautiful connection between me and the audience I love that and the 6th graders are so cute they look so cute while performing on the stage and I love them a lot I always cheer for them and I always clap and to be honest I always try to make eye contact with the programmers so that they feel more confident and more happy that yeah they are doing well

    Band 6-7

    So, hello. So, today I am going to talk about my experience witnessing one of Preetham Das concert. So, yeah, last year I was living in Mysore and Mysore has this tradition of celebrating their Dusshera festival with a lot of grandeur performances. The government organizes a concert that includes both northern and southern regional artists and it's completely free for the public to attend. So, this year a lot of northern artists such as Preetham, Sunidhi Chauhan and Zubin Nautiyal were there to perform for the audience and I went to the Preetham Das concert. Preetham is a very famous, very reputed Indian composer. He has worked in like plenty of Indian movies and his music is very nostalgic for most of my generation as well as people who were huge music geeks in like early 2000s till late 2000s. So, yeah, that day when I went to see the concert, I went alone. I wasn't, I was supposed to go with my friends but they couldn't be able to attend it. So, I was bit sad that I was there all alone and I wouldn't be able to share this experience with my friends but the connection I felt with his music, the memories that have grown to nurture for so long had resurfaced and that made me very emotionally moved. That had a huge impact on me emotionally. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    I remember a live performance by a singer called Zubin Garg from Assam. I'm basically from Assam and he's a very famous singer in my state. So basically he's a folk singer and he sings and he has many songs in his coveted playlist. So the performance that I'm excited to describe about him was in a festival called Zero Festival in Arunachal Pradesh. I was there in the last month of June. We were a group of 5 friends who visited there. It was a 3-4 days festival and the singer Zubin Garg was performing there. He was performing there with 4-5 of his very famous songs. The song I particularly liked of him was Mayabini. It is an Assamese song which is a tribute to a lover who has been away from you for very long. So we enjoyed the performance totally. He was very good with the mic and he is very unique in comparison to the singers now who use auto-tune and everything to enhance their musical performance. He was a real singer to the core of his heart.
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