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Describe a movie you watched recently: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • When and where you watched it
  • Who you watched it with
  • What it was about
  • And explain why you watched this movie
  • Top rated answers

    Here are the 5 highest scoring answers by real-users for this IELTS Cue Card.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    1 month 12 days ago

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    Last week a new movie just got released on Netflix. It's called Lucky Basker. So my family and me decided to watch it on a Saturday night. It's based on an average bank manager, bank assistant who uses all his skills such as making scams, collecting fixed deposits from the customers and all, and raising the ladder to the bank manager level and all the scams he has done as a bank manager. Finally when he got caught, he amassed around 100 crores of rupees and bought a nice hotel and restaurant in USA and moved over there before anybody found it. It's based on the story which happened in 1991. As you all know, Harshad Mehta who was a scamster in those days, it is related to that story. It was a really nice movie and my family and me enjoyed it a lot since it contained a lot of drama, a lot of funny things and emotional sequences. He was very poor from the beginning and he didn't have any money to afford even a bicycle and scooter for his son. Because of that desperate situation, he wanted to earn money quickly and went into that form of earning money, like scamming the people with those money. He created fake bonds and signed the fake government bonds so that he can sell it on the stock market to get more money.

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    What did you think about the main character's actions?
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    I found the main character's actions quite controversial. While he was desperate and wanted to provide for his family, his methods were unethical. It raises questions about morality and the lengths one would go to for financial security. The film does a good job of portraying this internal conflict.

    How does this movie compare to other movies you've seen?
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    This movie stands out because it combines elements of drama, comedy, and real-life events. Unlike typical heist films, it delves into the emotional struggles of the protagonist. I appreciate movies that are based on true stories, as they often provide deeper insights into human behavior and societal issues.

    Would you recommend this movie to others? Why or why not?
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    Yes, I would definitely recommend it! The storytelling is engaging, and it offers a mix of humor and drama that keeps you entertained. Additionally, it provides a glimpse into a significant event in Indian financial history, making it both informative and entertaining for viewers.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    12 days ago

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    I recently watched a movie of Manoj Kumar, who became an IAS officer. So the movie started with a child and his brother. They were in a town and there was a concept of cheating and passing the exams. But that year, they failed the exams because there was no cheating in 11th. So the movie name is Gyaare Bhi Fail. They met the DSP there and the DSP stated Manoj, if you want success in life, don't do cheating and you will be a success. After that, he went with all the collection of his grandmother for the preparation of Bihar Public Service exam. But that year, the exam was cancelled. So he caught a man in the bus stop and the man said him about the IAS preparation. With that, he made a friend on the bus stand. He went to Delhi. He had no idea about UPSC. So he understood the exam and the power of IAS officer. After talking to some people over there, he found out that you have to crack the exam and it is quite costly to live in Delhi. So he rented a room and worked in the library for part-time job. After that, he worked very hard to earn to live there in Delhi and afford the books. He met very good people and friends who supported his journey. He met a girl in the coaching institute where he worked. They fell in love and the girl supported her. He failed in first attempt and the next attempt he failed due to silly mistakes like he was confused in pollution and population. After that, after huge efforts, he went successful.

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    What did you learn from the movie about perseverance?
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    The movie taught me that perseverance is crucial for success. Despite facing failures, the protagonist continued to work hard and learn from his mistakes, which ultimately led him to achieve his goal of becoming an IAS officer.

    How do you think the movie reflects real-life challenges?
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    The movie reflects real-life challenges by showcasing the struggles of preparing for competitive exams, the pressure to succeed, and the importance of support from friends and family. It highlights that success often comes after multiple failures.

    Would you recommend this movie to others? Why?
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    Yes, I would recommend this movie to others because it is inspiring and motivational. It encourages viewers to believe in themselves and emphasizes the value of hard work and integrity in achieving one's dreams.

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    Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
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    I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

    Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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    Anonymous student Band 8

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    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

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    Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

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    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

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    Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

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    When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

    Describe a book you recently read
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    Anonymous student Band 7.5

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    CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

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    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.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    1 month 15 days ago

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    Recently, on my last weekend, on day of Sunday, I watched a movie called Pushpa at a nearby mall. I watched that movie with my friends, my four college friends, and the movie was about smuggling of a particular tree, which was illegal, but they were doing the smuggling. And I watched that movie because on the last last weekend, I have my exam, so to relieve all the stress due to that exam, I watched that movie to get some relaxation and also to distract, distract from the problem. And also my friend told me to watch that movie so that we can spend our time together. Thank you.

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    What did you think about the main themes of the movie?
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    I found the themes of the movie quite compelling, especially the moral dilemmas surrounding smuggling. It raised questions about legality versus survival, and I appreciated how it highlighted the struggles of the characters involved in such a dangerous trade.

    How did watching this movie help you relieve stress?
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    Watching the movie allowed me to escape from my worries about the exam. The engaging plot and action sequences kept my mind occupied, and I was able to laugh and enjoy time with my friends, which was a great way to unwind and recharge.

    Would you recommend this movie to others? Why or why not?
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    Yes, I would definitely recommend 'Pushpa' to others. It has a gripping storyline and strong performances. It's not just entertaining but also thought-provoking, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a good film to watch with friends.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    2 days ago

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    A recent movie that I watched is the movie named as Green Mile. It is a story based upon a Negro who has a supernatural power and he has been detained in the central jail of London for the wrongdoings that he was charged for. So this remains a question till the last of the movie that whether or not that crime was actually committed by him or it was a planned murder that he has been gotten into. So I watched this movie alone at home on my Netflix account and it talks about the mishappening that basically goes around in the central jail of London. And as an individual, I would recommend everyone to watch that movie if you are into the movies that have deeper meaning and that can leave a saddest mark on your personality and it influences you to do the acts of humanity even after you have been through a lot and emotionally it was a really traumatizing movie and it was also recommended to me by the Netflix under the head that saddest movie of all times. One of the main lessons that I think everyone should learn from that movie is that how humanity and humility from a person can change even the most adamant person ever you could ever imagine. Also, I recommend everyone to watch that movie. One reason being in today's world there is a lot of competition among the fellow mates so we should at least watch movie that puts an optimistic impact on everyone.

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    What themes in 'Green Mile' resonated with you the most?
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    The themes of humanity, compassion, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters really resonated with me. The movie challenges viewers to reflect on their own beliefs about justice and empathy, especially in a harsh environment like a prison.

    How do you think movies like 'Green Mile' can influence society?
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    Movies like 'Green Mile' can raise awareness about social issues and encourage empathy among viewers. They can inspire people to reflect on their actions and promote kindness, especially in a competitive world where such values are often overlooked.

    Have you watched any other movies that left a similar impact on you?
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    Yes, I have watched other impactful movies like 'Schindler's List' and 'The Pursuit of Happyness.' Each of these films explores deep human emotions and societal issues, leaving a lasting impression and encouraging viewers to think critically about their own lives.

    Band 5-6

    IELTS Learner

    1 month 1 day ago

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    recently I watched a movie called Jigra in the theater near our house in Pune I watched it with my sister my elder sister of course the movie I watched it with my sister because of course she is my elder sister and the movie is all about brother and sister relationship starring Alia Bhatt as Satya Anand and Vedang Raina as Ankur Anand. Vedang is starring as Ankur and is Alia Bhatt's that is Satya. Satya's little precious brother I must say she precious because she can she's such a devotional sister she can go to any strength great strength I must say to rescue or to any to do anything for him the thing I loved about this movie that Alia Bhatt was so what I can say so beautiful in this movie she starred as elder sister she was so devoted to her to his brother to her brother and she was constantly there remembering that she needs to rescue him she needs to do anything for her him thank you

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    What themes did you find most impactful in the movie?
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    The themes of family bonds and sacrifice were very impactful. The movie beautifully portrayed the lengths a sibling would go to protect and support each other, highlighting the importance of love and devotion in relationships.

    How does this movie compare to others you've seen?
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    This movie stands out because of its emotional depth and strong performances, especially by Alia Bhatt. Unlike other movies I've seen, it focuses on sibling relationships rather than romantic ones, which made it refreshing and relatable.

    Would you recommend this movie to others? Why or why not?
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    Yes, I would definitely recommend it. The storytelling is engaging, and the performances are top-notch. It resonates with anyone who values family, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate heartfelt dramas.
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    How to Answer

    A step-by-step approach to answering cue cards confidently and effectively.


    Cue 1: When and where you watched it

    • Start by mentioning the date and location where you watched the movie.
    • Include any relevant details about the environment, such as whether it was in a theater or at home.

    Example

    I watched the movie 'Chhichhore' last Saturday at a local cinema in my neighborhood. It was a cozy afternoon, and the theater was almost full, which added to the excitement of the experience.


    Cue 2: Who you watched it with

    • Mention the people you were with and your relationship to them.
    • Share any interesting anecdotes about your time together during the movie.

    Example

    I went to see the movie with my college friends, Riya and Aman. We hadn’t met in a while, so it was a great opportunity to catch up and reminisce about our college days while enjoying the film.


    Cue 3: What it was about

    • Give a brief summary of the movie's plot without revealing any spoilers.
    • Highlight the main themes or messages that resonated with you.

    Example

    The movie revolves around the lives of a group of friends who navigate the ups and downs of college life. It beautifully portrays themes of friendship, resilience, and the importance of not giving up, which really struck a chord with me.


    Cue 4: And explain why you watched this movie

    • Share your motivation for choosing this particular movie.
    • Mention any recommendations or reviews that influenced your decision.

    Example

    I chose to watch 'Chhichhore' because I had heard great reviews from my friends and read about its inspiring storyline. I was also in the mood for a light-hearted yet meaningful film, and this one seemed perfect.


    Conclusion

    • Summarize your overall impression of the movie.
    • Mention whether you would recommend it to others and why.

    Example

    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed 'Chhichhore' and found it to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a feel-good movie that also delivers a powerful message about life and friendship.


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

    All Answers

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

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    1 month 12 days ago

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    00:00

    Last week a new movie just got released on Netflix. It's called Lucky Basker. So my family and me decided to watch it on a Saturday night. It's based on an average bank manager, bank assistant who uses all his skills such as making scams, collecting fixed deposits from the customers and all, and raising the ladder to the bank manager level and all the scams he has done as a bank manager. Finally when he got caught, he amassed around 100 crores of rupees and bought a nice hotel and restaurant in USA and moved over there before anybody found it. It's based on the story which happened in 1991. As you all know, Harshad Mehta who was a scamster in those days, it is related to that story. It was a really nice movie and my family and me enjoyed it a lot since it contained a lot of drama, a lot of funny things and emotional sequences. He was very poor from the beginning and he didn't have any money to afford even a bicycle and scooter for his son. Because of that desperate situation, he wanted to earn money quickly and went into that form of earning money, like scamming the people with those money. He created fake bonds and signed the fake government bonds so that he can sell it on the stock market to get more money.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    12 days ago

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    00:00

    I recently watched a movie of Manoj Kumar, who became an IAS officer. So the movie started with a child and his brother. They were in a town and there was a concept of cheating and passing the exams. But that year, they failed the exams because there was no cheating in 11th. So the movie name is Gyaare Bhi Fail. They met the DSP there and the DSP stated Manoj, if you want success in life, don't do cheating and you will be a success. After that, he went with all the collection of his grandmother for the preparation of Bihar Public Service exam. But that year, the exam was cancelled. So he caught a man in the bus stop and the man said him about the IAS preparation. With that, he made a friend on the bus stand. He went to Delhi. He had no idea about UPSC. So he understood the exam and the power of IAS officer. After talking to some people over there, he found out that you have to crack the exam and it is quite costly to live in Delhi. So he rented a room and worked in the library for part-time job. After that, he worked very hard to earn to live there in Delhi and afford the books. He met very good people and friends who supported his journey. He met a girl in the coaching institute where he worked. They fell in love and the girl supported her. He failed in first attempt and the next attempt he failed due to silly mistakes like he was confused in pollution and population. After that, after huge efforts, he went successful.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    1 month 15 days ago

    00:00

    /

    00:00

    Recently, on my last weekend, on day of Sunday, I watched a movie called Pushpa at a nearby mall. I watched that movie with my friends, my four college friends, and the movie was about smuggling of a particular tree, which was illegal, but they were doing the smuggling. And I watched that movie because on the last last weekend, I have my exam, so to relieve all the stress due to that exam, I watched that movie to get some relaxation and also to distract, distract from the problem. And also my friend told me to watch that movie so that we can spend our time together. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    2 days ago

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    00:00

    A recent movie that I watched is the movie named as Green Mile. It is a story based upon a Negro who has a supernatural power and he has been detained in the central jail of London for the wrongdoings that he was charged for. So this remains a question till the last of the movie that whether or not that crime was actually committed by him or it was a planned murder that he has been gotten into. So I watched this movie alone at home on my Netflix account and it talks about the mishappening that basically goes around in the central jail of London. And as an individual, I would recommend everyone to watch that movie if you are into the movies that have deeper meaning and that can leave a saddest mark on your personality and it influences you to do the acts of humanity even after you have been through a lot and emotionally it was a really traumatizing movie and it was also recommended to me by the Netflix under the head that saddest movie of all times. One of the main lessons that I think everyone should learn from that movie is that how humanity and humility from a person can change even the most adamant person ever you could ever imagine. Also, I recommend everyone to watch that movie. One reason being in today's world there is a lot of competition among the fellow mates so we should at least watch movie that puts an optimistic impact on everyone.

    Band 5-6

    IELTS Learner

    1 month 1 day ago

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    00:00

    recently I watched a movie called Jigra in the theater near our house in Pune I watched it with my sister my elder sister of course the movie I watched it with my sister because of course she is my elder sister and the movie is all about brother and sister relationship starring Alia Bhatt as Satya Anand and Vedang Raina as Ankur Anand. Vedang is starring as Ankur and is Alia Bhatt's that is Satya. Satya's little precious brother I must say she precious because she can she's such a devotional sister she can go to any strength great strength I must say to rescue or to any to do anything for him the thing I loved about this movie that Alia Bhatt was so what I can say so beautiful in this movie she starred as elder sister she was so devoted to her to his brother to her brother and she was constantly there remembering that she needs to rescue him she needs to do anything for her him thank you

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    1 month 12 days ago

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    I watched the movie recently. I watched Pushpam movie recently. It is about the red sandalwood. It gives more impact on people and I like, I watched with my friends. I watched the movie because of more excitement what happens the next and gives more information to people. If we use the red sandalwood in a good way or bad way, it gives corruption and it tells about how we have to manage to cross the border.

    Band 6-7

    IELTS Learner

    28 days ago

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    Thank you for this interesting cue card topic. As I will go ahead and talk about the movie I have recently watched. Firstly, I would say I watched that movie a couple of weeks ago and I went to cinema after my college gets over. Since my mom came to meet me in Bangalore and she was getting very bored. So, she asked me can we go to spend some spare time and I was also agree with that. So, I booked my tickets in my book my show and there I got two seats luckily. However, it's not necessary that we plan to go movie and watch but that was a sudden plan we went. The movie name called Chandu Champion and it's about the motivational story of it. How he accepts his desire. Since the movie is very much interesting and fantastic. I was overblamed by the storyline and over the moon experience and the unique interesting one I got. Unfortunately, we were lost in the movie that we didn't realize the time has gone. Even though my mom liked a lot about this movie. Meanwhile, I also enjoyed with her and to be honest, I will recommend this movie to everyone to watch around me. Moreover, this is the movie which I loved a lot and also based on this movie we can judge like how India is growing and we can also say that.

    Band 5-6

    IELTS Learner

    13 days ago

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    So I have watched a movie online on Google Meet with my husband since we are in a long distance we are not able to go to the movie theaters and watch the movies together. However, we found a way where we can watch movie together while being in long distance as well that was a Google Meet. So we were watching a movie called Mukunde which is related to the long distance since we feel since we know the pain which we have for being in long distance the same pain has been described in the movie and we we knew that we are going to feel so connected with the movie hence we plan to watch that movie that was the first reason. Coming to the second thing when we watch the movie the movie is related to a forever long distance relation the one partner with the one partner was with another partner and how is that let me explain you. So the first thing is basically there was two people of course they were in love during their college days and when they met each other they fell in love slowly and gradually their friendship turned into love and their love story started. So initially they lived together in the college hostel and later on the guy the hero he was into movie he was interested basically into being an army officer and he cracked the exams and he got into one of it and after going into army of course the long distance started from there.

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