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Describe a prize you have won.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • What was it?
  • What did you have to do to win it?
  • How many other competitors were there?
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Cue 1:What was it?

  • Begin by clearly stating the prize you won, including its name and significance.
  • Share your feelings about winning the prize and why it was important to you.

Example

I won a scholarship for my postgraduate studies in environmental science. This prize was significant for me as it not only covered my tuition fees but also recognized my hard work and dedication to the field.

Cue 2:What did you have to do to win it?

  • Describe the process you went through to win the prize, including any challenges you faced.
  • Mention any specific skills or efforts that helped you secure the win.

Example

To win the scholarship, I had to submit a detailed research proposal along with my academic transcripts. I spent weeks preparing my proposal, conducting research, and seeking feedback from my professors. It was a challenging process, but my passion for environmental issues drove me to put in my best effort.

Cue 3:How many other competitors were there?

  • Provide an estimate of the number of competitors and the level of competition.
  • Explain how you felt about competing against others for this prize.

Example

There were around 50 other applicants for the scholarship, all of whom had impressive academic backgrounds. Knowing that I was competing against such talented individuals made me anxious, but it also motivated me to give my best.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the impact of winning the prize on your life or career.
  • Reflect on what you learned from the experience and how it has influenced your future goals.

Example

Winning this scholarship has opened many doors for me in my academic career. It not only boosted my confidence but also reinforced my commitment to making a difference in environmental conservation. This experience taught me the value of perseverance and hard work, and I am now more determined than ever to pursue my goals in this field.

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: Being Vague About the Prize

Candidates often give unclear descriptions of the prize, which can confuse the listener. Specific details help create a vivid picture and engage the examiner.

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Clearly describe the prize, including its name, significance, and any unique features to make your answer more engaging.

2: Neglecting to Explain Efforts

Failing to explain what you did to win the prize can make your answer sound incomplete. It's important to highlight your efforts and achievements.

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Detail the steps you took to win the prize, including any challenges you faced, to showcase your dedication and skills.

Underestimating Competitors

Not mentioning the number of competitors can make your achievement seem less impressive. Context is important to understand the significance of your win.

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Include the number of competitors and briefly describe the competition level to emphasize the value of your prize.

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Band 6-7

So, I also have a degree in interior designing and while I was studying there, there was this competition which was all over India and it was called SIDCA which is S I D C A and it was basically a competition where you where we had to design a 5BHK which is which included like which means it included 5 bedrooms, one hall and a kitchen and we had to come up with the most innovative and sustainable design for the near future. So, it as I said it was all over India. So, there were a lot of other participants I feel around I think 50 or I think 50 plus and we had to participate in teams of 4 and me and 3 of my other college friends all of us came together to participate in this. There was some cash that we had to give to like enter the competition and then the advantages of winning this was we were supposed to get scholarships and like all 4 of us and what do you say this and a trip to I think Paris or we had to choose a place. So, we participated we were given 2 months of time to prepare for it and then when we were ready all of us were taken to Bombay and I think that was the best moment because there was Zaha Hadid available there who was the guest of honor and the main branch was in Mumbai of our college. So, we were taken there and the guest of honor was Zaha Hadid and the best moment was when they called out our names and all of us went on the stage crying and our parents were also there because you know it was such a huge moment all of us started crying and then it was such a proud moment I think for us and for our parents and I think yes.

Band 6-7

Throughout my life, I received many valuable gifts such as mobile phone, clothes, watch, etc. But today I would like to talk about a prize that I received last year. Sports day was held at our school and I got a medal as a prize for participating in the cricket tournament. My classmates and I took part in cricket match and our opponents were from another section of 12th standard. During the match, our team performed well and we won the match. After all the sports activities were over, our principal along with the teachers and other school members was on the stage. Then they started distribution of prizes to those who performed very well in both teams. During distribution time, our school principal called my name and they all gave me a gold medal because I performed very well in our team. At that time, I felt so happy and proud to receive that medal that day was very memorable day in my life.

Band 6-7

As I have won so much competitions in my lifetime, I would like to share about the experience in the competition in drawing about CAD modeling in 2D sketches. I did participate in the CAD competition about 2D drawing in the college of engineering college. They gave about me to draw a bolt and nut in a specific way. It was in a 3D shape but I need to draw in a 2D shape. I have won Rs.500 as a second prize. There were things to do in that image. It was so complicated and so tasky about it. The image was so much of addition into the dimensions in length and breadth. There were many competitors for me. But I am an intermediate in that drawing competition as I knew about the 2D drawing before itself. I am very much aware of 2D drawings. In addition to that, I have a master class in 2D drawings, sketches etc. I can draw sketches in various softwares like AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Solidworks etc.

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

Definitely, I would like to share something important about this topic that how I won a first prize in my school life. Reason is that... Definitely, I would like to share something important, a story that happened in my life of winning a prize and if we speak about how... Yes, definitely, I would like to share a story on this topic where I win... Yes, definitely, I would like to share a story of winning a prize that happened in the school time. If we talk about what was it? It was an award that I won in the Olympiad and it was a science Olympiad that happened in nearly... Yes, definitely, I would like to share a story about winning a prize. If we talk about what was it? It was a prize that I won by playing a game, the game of cricket. I loved a lot. Yes, definitely, I have a story on that of how I won a prize and if we talk about what was that prize? The prize was related to a game which we known as... Yes, definitely, I have an experience of winning a prize and the time when I won that prize was nearly when I was in class 10th. The prize... If we talk about what was the prize about? The prize is for playing cricket in the state tournament. I was playing with my friend at that time and he was a good player and he always... Yes, definitely, I have an experience of winning a prize and if we talk about what was that prize? The prize was related to the sports of cricket that I won nearly in my class 10th and if we talk about that, what I had to do to win that prize is like we had to practice a lot. I was playing with my friend at that time. He is also a cricketer in the current time and with him I practiced a lot, a lot and he helped me to increase my speed while building. He helped me to increase my physical strength so that I can do dives while taking the catches in the field. Not only that and if we talk about how many people were also there to win that prize? There were a lot of teams playing there with us. I am... I am... I am... I am... I am... Yes, definitely I would like to share an experience with you of winning a prize. And if we talk about what was it, it was related to the sports of cricket, which I played with my friend at time. We were playing in the state tournament of cricket there. And if we talk about what I had to do to win that prize or what we have to do to win that prize, we had to practice a lot. Me and my friend, both were doing a lot of hard work. We both were playing in the daytime, the nighttime, in the evening time to practice for our match. We do batting practice, we do bowling practice, we do fielding practice, we do catching practice and a lot of other things we have to do. We have to prepare for our diet as well so that we can be fit while playing the game. And if we talk about how many other people were there. So there were a lot of people because more than eight teams were there in that tournament and we had to play between them. And as I remember, there were a lot of difficult matches that we have to play. There was a team that was having many experienced guys with them. But after all, we were able to win the second prize. We were the runner-up in that match. And if we talk about the result of that, we were so proud that now we can go in our school by being a very famous person. We enjoyed a lot that all were praising us, all were applauding for us. And after that, we also played a lot of tournament after that as well. And always, cricket is my loving, beloved cricket sport. And I'm happy that we played that time together. And I'm happy that it helped me to be physically fit today as well.

Band 6-7

so I won the music prize during my school days and that is a music competition held between the inter-school competition I'll do more and more practice to win that competition that was held by the music federation of Aligarh and that is the federation which gives the first prize to me that is won by me because of my singing skills moreover I also doing a rehearsal for that music competition because my teacher is a great teacher of my school for music and he also gives me a song collection to select a song for that competition and it was great to me to choose that song that gave me a vibe to become a great singer in that competition and secondly I also I also nervous because of the audience that were there and I have been that place in past as well to see the crowd in other competition and that competition is lot to me because I want to become a singer in my life and that give me a chance to become a great singer in my life and I also really enjoy that competition because there are so many participants in that competition that participate and they are eagerly to perform on that platform and they also want to win but basically I win that competition because of my singing skills and I have a lot of enjoy in that competition thank you

Band 6-7

This is a very special memory that is close to my heart. I had won a prize in my sports competition in class 6. I became third and I was really happy when I won that prize. I had no idea that I will get to be in the third position in that race. It was a really beautiful moment. I had to run like anyone, like anything and I think I did my very best even though I never thought that I did take a position among the top three place. But I did it and I was really happy. I hugged my mother when I won that place. I also was giving my utter most best when I was running and I did not think about anything else and I was all and I only thought about winning that competition. There were other than me there were 12 more students who were running with me. It was a 500 meter race and I think that it was a very cloudy day and it was going to rain soon but I did not care about that much and I just ran and gave my very best. But everything's well what ends well and I think running is like a very

Band 6-7

During my graduation days, my interest towards research day by day increases and I have done the various types of different projects on the research in which I research on the method of formulation of drugs and synthesis of the drugs and also the formula. In the third year, I participated in the Mumbai University Research Competition and I won the competition with the first prize. It was a very best moment and memorable moment for me and that's why I won a prize for that and also when I was in the final year, I participated in the logo making competition and I made a logo on the pharmacy base because I was a pharmacy student at that time. That project also made the second position and I got the prizes to honour my creativity.

Band 6-7

One of the most memorable prize I won was a 12th standard academic award. I had scored school second for the period of 2003 to 2004. My school has awarded me cash prize which was handed over to me by our area legislative assembly member Mr. Napoleon at the time and it has been considered to be one of the prestigious moment in my life. Although we had so many competitors from different braids, I have won this award.

Band 6-7

The prize which I won was a small trophy which I won in my handball competition. So talking about my handball practices. The prize which I won was a small trophy which I won in my handball competition. So when I was young, when I was in my 6th standard, my PT teacher came up to my class and asked me to join the handball team. So at first I was not very much interested in joining the team. But when I came and said that to my mom and dad, they told me to try it out. So I started practicing from then on. So they took me to a competition. After practicing for some 1-2 months, they called me for the competition. That was an inter-school competition. A lot of schools took part in that competition. So they just kept me as a substitute. And a girl couldn't play over there. She was in the main 7. She couldn't play there. So they called me upon to play. So in the whole match, I was in the main team. So when they called me to participate, I was very much happy. Then we won the first round. And then we won the second round. Then finally we went to the semi-finals round. So I was very much happy because that was my first match. And I really didn't expect that I would go to the semi-finals and all. So after the match started, we played so well. We just put in our full effort. So we went to the finals. And after going to the finals stage, we were very much nervous. But still we managed to play well. But we really couldn't win that match. But we became the runner-up of that match. So I got a small trophy for that.
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