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Describe a movie you watched recently: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

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

Tips to answer this Cue Card

1: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the movie to engage the listener and demonstrate your language skills.

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Include specific scenes, character names, or memorable quotes to make your description vivid and interesting.

2: Don't Rush Your Response

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed details. It may also make it difficult for the examiner to follow your thoughts.

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Take your time to think about your answer and speak at a moderate pace, pausing briefly between points to enhance clarity.

Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain why you watched the movie can make your response feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth and interest to your answer.

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Tip

Share your reasons for choosing the movie, such as recommendations, reviews, or personal interests, to create a more engaging narrative.

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Band 6-7

So, I would like to express this about the movie I watched recently in a Cinemax, which is Java. The movie is based on a historical character. It's a true story. The movie is created based on a true story. I went to watch this movie with my friends. So, initially I thought it will be a typical historical movie. But when the movie started, it filled me with very thrill and it also helped to know the real history that we missed sometimes. Also, it was about the character of Chhatravati Sambhaji Maharaj, who was the great warrior who fought for the society and the good faith of society. His contribution to the society was tremendous and very thrilling. So, the music was quite good. But the one thing is disappointed that the movie was elongated by the dialogues, which is quite boring sometimes. But all the detailing fighting scenes were the most thrilling and amazing experience to watch in the Cineplex.

Band 6-7

The movie that I watched recently was Pushpa. It's a very famous movie in India. I watched it in the theatre with my parents. The duration of this movie was very long. It was 3 hours 45 minutes. So my parents were sceptical on going for watching that movie as they thought that it could get boring after a point. But when we reached the theatres and we sat in front of the screen, we really could not take our eyes off the screen even for a moment. Not just because of the movie, the story, all that was important. But the acting by the lead actor Prabhas was incredible. For not even once that we felt that he was not playing, he was just playing Pushpa. He was not really Pushpa. It felt like we were watching a person who is Pushpa on screen. He is existing. The part was played so well by him. This movie was all about smuggling of redwood, sandalwood which is commonly known in India, from India to other foreign countries. And how Pushpa manages the whole business but he keeps his principles in mind along with managing the business. That is what shows us the importance of being a good person. This movie also emphasised on the fact that Pushpa was very close to his mother. Pushpa's lead character and his mum is this important character. Their bond was shown so beautifully in the movie that everybody was in tears by the end of it. The climax was nail biting. It really took all of us on the edge of our seats. But it was such a great movie and has done wonders at the box office. It has been released in abroad many countries also.

Band 6-7

so I recently watched a movie it was just like a two days back I watched a movie namely girls will be girls it's a movie made by Indian diaspora director I don't know her name right now but I guess she's a female and very well reputed filmmaker she is and recently the movie was screened in the nearby theater me and my friend went there and yes yeah we booked the tickets earlier because it was very hectic to book the tickets later on because the seats were getting full in instantly then we started watching it and I watched this movie this movie was about the sexuality of a teenage girl in India see we as Indians we are very submissive towards in accepting the sexuality of some girls so that's why girls keep it hidden like we boys have a level to speak about our sexuality we can speak about about our desires we can speak about anything we want to but girls they do not have this leverage they are constantly pushed back by the society so that's the patriarchal society we are living in so when I watched it I was blown away with this movie this movie at all already talked about the summary about the synopsis of the movie yeah I loved it me and my friend we went there we enjoyed the time we had popcorn we had everything I loved the movie and it was it is one of the best movie about exploring the sexuality of a teenage girl and they were like some it was very it was very nice I like the story the plot was nice the character building was nice character arcs were nice there was no plot hole there was no deus ex machina so it was a for me it was a 10 out of 10

Band 6-7

The last movie I watched was a sci-fi movie with my sister in PVR. It was called Interstellar. It was a great experience about knowing the space signs. It was about how father go to the space for exploring a new planet for Earth. It was a great experience and I learned some thing most important that most people skip that even if you are on another planet, there is always someone who is watching you everyday and missing you and thinking of you even you are not there. You just have to trust and just have to wait. It was a great experience watching that movie. I learned many things from it. It was very emotional too.

Band 6-7

I have recently watched a movie named Dark in a theater. The movie is science fiction and it was very scary and thrilling movie. I went along with my family to that movie. The story is all about a wormhole where a couple goes to their new house and from then onwards the whole movie starts where they enter into the wormhole so the whole timelines gets repeated again and again. Whatever they do, whatever the things they do, they feel like deja vu and I really enjoyed that movie. At first I thought that was horror movie where there is a ghost and movie but later on I realized it is not related about the ghost but it is a deja vu movie where there is a science involved.

Band 6-7

The movie which I watched recently is Sukhmadarshini and it is a type of investing movie and the investigator in that movie is a woman which empowers woman and also the story was very interesting. Its title as well as the visual clarity was amazing. I enjoyed all the songs in it and also the cast crew was my favorite among all these. It was very interesting to watch my favorite actor and actress in the screen and I enjoyed the whole movie for the two cast and it was very interesting to see my favorite actress after a long time in a superb movie which was very interesting.

Band 6-7

I recently watched a movie named Do Bhi Ga Zameen. It was a really nice watch. Do Bhi Ga Zameen is based on the Zamindari system which was prevalent in the old India. This movie I just stumbled upon this movie while browsing through the OTT channel and I just got this instinct that yeah this movie has the Balraj Sahni in it who used to be a very famous actor of his time known for his extremely genuine style of acting. So some days ago when I was alone with my cousin at my home I decided to just give it a try and watch this movie with my cousin. I watched this movie simply for the brilliant acting of Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy. The movie story is really disheartening as it showcases the reality of that time as to how this Zamindari system aggravated the pain of general public especially farmers who worked on the fields of Zamindars and who had to do the work on these lands without getting anything in return. So it was really a great movie to watch and it really gave

Band 6-7

described a lot of war fought between the Mughals, the Portuguese and the Maratha Empire. It was all related to the building of Swaraj, which was the main mission of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Furthermore, initially in my childhood stage, we had no history about these great leaders like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. So, I am more interested in learning about these great leaders, like how and when, how they fought, how they...

Band 6-7

A movie that I watched recently was The Conjuring. I went to watch this movie with my friends and it was an amazing movie to experience. I went to see this movie at the sceneplex near my school area. Although this movie was 18+, we had our college ID cards with our birthdates on it. The security guards checked our authentication and then let us proceed towards the movie hall. Our seats were near the screen so we sat down and our movie started with National Anthem. After that, the movie was sequenced with a horror show. Since Conjuring is known for having horror movies and horror scenes, it was fun for me to watch it. At the end of the movie, the story was concluded by a horror scene which was truly terrifying. The reason why I went to watch this movie was because I truly enjoy to watch movies that have horror in it. From my childhood, I have been watching these scenes with my parents and series as well as serials that have horror shows in it. So yes, it was definitely that I would have watched this movie with my friends and my family too. I really enjoyed this movie and I would love to see its part 2 that is coming 2025.

Band 6-7

Firstly, I would like to say the movie name. So, the movie name is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani where Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are the main cast. Why I watch this movie is, this movie gives you a life lesson, life important decision making and the way how you reach your goal and fulfil your dreams even though there are so many obstacles in your life. How you overcome those obstacles and reach your final destination. So, these are the key words which they have mentioned in the movie and there is a lot of fun in the movie like romantic thing, how you treat your partner, how you maintain the work life balance, how you reach your dream goal with your partner by not affecting them also. Therefore, it's like I had watched it, I don't know how many times but recently it was re-released in the movie theatres. So, I watched it in the last week with my best friend because he also loved it, he also loved those kind of movies. So, this is kind of adventurous also, here the person wants to see the whole world and get the memories in one book, maintaining the memories in one book. So, I felt connected because it was my dream also and it is my dream also. Furthermore, I will try to apply it in my life. I love to travel and I love to...
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