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.

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.

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.

Tip

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

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Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood

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Anonymous student Band 8

Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

Answer

The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language

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Anonymous student Band 6.5

Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

Answer

As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned

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Anonymous student Band 7

Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

Answer

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Describe a book you recently read

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Anonymous student Band 7.5

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Answer

It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

All Answers

Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

Band 6

My favorite live performance was of Alan Walker. He came to India back in September 2024 and I decided to watch him perform live. So I made a plan with my friends. We went there and then we enjoyed. I loved Alan Walker's live performance because anyways I love techno music and on top of that Alan Walker was the one who got me into this. Thank you for watching.

Band 6

So, I'm a person who loves enjoying music and I love seeing performances like music and dances. So, on one fine day when we were talking about something random about music, I and cousin heard about this fest that was going to happen on the beach on a fine Sunday. It happened last March. So, we heard that the great Malayalam artist Chitra and the great Hindi artist A. R. Rahman was going to perform live. So, I was really excited because those are persons who I really adore and I had a strong desire to see them and hear their music live. So, the setup was very good. It was filled with light and music. There were a lot of people around and we enjoyed listening to them. The reason why I wanted to go there was because it was the night time and also we love going to beach at night. So, I and my cousin went there. We heard a lot of music. It was really breathtaking for me to hear it because I find it very enjoyable by listening to music. It was a super experience. It helped me to calm my soul also. We also had a lot of fun. We danced very well because of the music. Also, I got really inspired to start my own music band. I told her that I would definitely start a new band and try to achieve my dreams and goals. I really wanted to become an artist but due to some situations, I am not able to.

Band 6

The live performance I watched was in my PUC and it was by CK6, a group of 6 boys who performed the pop dance and it was very natural and very sync, that's why I liked it and it was very enjoyable because of the songs which they choose, the old and the English mix that was amazing and they had performed it very well, that was the first live performance I had watched which was very incredible and the more thing about it is I have continuously watched them after that even now also as they have been uploading the videos over YouTube, so I follow them, I watch their videos.

Band 6

Well, I love to enjoy a different performance in my life. Here I am going to talk about a performance that I really love to enjoy the most. It was time when I completed my graduation from the college and I was free on that time. I spent a show. I went to watching the performance of 15 August. It was Independence Day. It is celebrated all around my nation in India. I saw this performance with my parents in ITI ground at Namasher. It was very fantastic performance. When I entered to that ITI grounds, I saw different kinds of balloons and another decorative balloons that enhance the beauty of that place. Me and my parents were enters to the ITI ground and saw different performance are done by the children of schools and another universities and colleges. I really love that performance of two girls dancing on the beat of Punjabi music like on the Deshbhakti songs. That really enhance the beauty of that place and shows her talents with different beat of music. It was a time when I love to enjoy the performance of that two girls that are dancing too much.

Band 6

So I went to Indiagate in Delhi where there was a live performance of Shaan, Shaan singer and he was a remarkable singer. He sang so, so, so perfectly. We all enjoyed so much. He sang so many songs beautifully like some Chaar Kadam and many more. I enjoyed it fully. It was a blast show. We were so, so, so, so into his songs. It was emotional. Some songs are emotional, some songs are like a party. It was an all over mix of everything. The vibe, the singing, it was so perfect and I don't know.

Band 6

Everyone wants to see a live match in our life. Today's my topic is related to watch a live match between India and Pakistan in the cricket field. I like the cricket. I always want to watch a match in my life. The last year I go with my friends. We see a T20 match between India and Pakistan. Both teams are full energetic. Referee comes in the ground and the toss is placed. India won the toss and choose the bat first. The opening batsman comes into the ground. Which is start by the Sehwag. Sachin is the front of the Sehwag which is placed in the second position. India starts very quickly and scored the high score on the net. They scored 320 on the 10 wickets. After that in my half time I enjoy with some snacks and cold drinks. We also click some photos which are very memorable. After the half an hour the match was restarted and Pakistan started batting. Pakistan performed well but he is lost by the five runs. Sehwag won the man of the match. I want so it's very grateful for me. Sehwag won the match.

Band 5-6

Yesterday, I was seeing my favorite movie, so I am very happy to seeing a movie, every each and new movie I will see in the TV, otherwise Picasso app, otherwise in our theater. I am very grateful to say and giving some details of that, some like that movie, सितारे जमीन पे, सितारे जमीन पे, this type of movie, it's very interesting for us, as well as the social life, and each and every movie teaches like that, you are the something, providing some moral and some teaching values, everything, and especially for the south side movie, it's very good, some natural and some old and realistic scenario is there, so I am very interesting and some fighting also is there, so it is a very happy moment and reduce the stress of mind, while watching the movie, and we are enjoy our life, and every time I was go with my daughter and my wife, for watching movie, and they also very happy and my daughter, at the evening time, my daughter and me watching the movie together, and enjoy the moment of life, while watching the movie, and learn something new from the movie, and every time I was giving some strategies to view movie, my daughter, how, which type of movie we can see, that she is very happy, and she is very interested in watching movie like that for God, for some horror movies, this type of movie.

Band 5-6

I haven't gone to a live performance like a concert or something but I have watched live shows in YouTube that content creators make live videos of gaming or chatting on Omegle like that. I watch gaming lives on YouTube or any other social media platforms. I really like watching gaming the players playing the game, their way of talking. I really enjoy the way of talking the creators make and I have great time when I am watching and listening to them. Yeah, that's it.

Band 6.5

Regarding the live performance, I could say that was one of my favorite because everything on the stage is clearly done by artists who would have had a really great training before the performance. So, in here I am going to talk about my friend, she is very close to me, but then I didn't have an idea before entering the room that I would witness such a fantastic performance because, you know, when it comes to a friend, we already have some friends like, okay, it's our friend, she'll do it. But then that was completely professional. It was a one hour entertainment show, the dance was held in J.T. studio, if you know, one of the famous studio in Kochi, where my school, it belongs to my school where I'm, which I'm working in. Yes. So, it consists of 100 packs. Yes. The one most interesting part about it is that from the moment I entered or from the moment the program started till the end, it kept us on the toes because usually for me live performances, like when it is music or a dance or a thing, I always think, okay, this might not, that might not keep me entertained for the whole one hour, but still, yes. To a point I thought, okay, I can, I can manage for now because it's my friend. But then no, that wasn't the case. In contrast, it was like completely off the top because it kept me so entertained for the whole one hour, not just me, all the people in the stadium or all the people in the space, in the place.

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