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Describe a program you like to watch: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the program is called?
  • What it is about?
  • Which episode or segment you enjoyed?
  • And explain why you like it.
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Cue 1:What the program is called?

  • Clearly state the name of the program to grab the listener's attention.
  • You can mention the genre of the program, such as drama, comedy, or documentary.

Example

The program I would like to talk about is called 'Koffee with Karan'. It is a popular talk show in India that features celebrities from the film industry.


Cue 2:What it is about?

  • Provide a brief overview of the program's concept and format.
  • Mention the types of guests and the themes discussed in the show.

Example

The show revolves around Karan Johar, who interviews various Bollywood stars. Each episode includes fun games, personal stories, and discussions about their careers and lives.


Cue 3:Which episode or segment you enjoyed?

  • Choose a specific episode or segment that stood out to you.
  • Explain what made that particular episode memorable.

Example

One episode that I particularly enjoyed was when Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh appeared together. Their chemistry and candidness about their relationship made it very entertaining.


Cue 4:And explain why you like it.

  • Share your personal feelings about the program and what you appreciate most.
  • You can mention how it connects with your interests or provides entertainment.

Example

I like 'Koffee with Karan' because it offers a glimpse into the lives of my favorite celebrities. It’s not just entertaining but also insightful, as I get to learn about their struggles and successes.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, 'Koffee with Karan' is more than just a talk show for me; it’s a source of inspiration and entertainment that I look forward to watching every week.


    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

    Avoid being too general when describing the program. Vague answers can make it hard for the examiner to understand your point of view and may lead to lower scores.

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    Tip

    Provide specific details about the program, such as its genre, main characters, and unique features to make your answer more engaging.


    2: Neglecting Key Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can result in an incomplete answer. This may give the impression that you are not fully prepared or knowledgeable about the topic.

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    Tip

    Make sure to cover all the cues in your response, including the episode you enjoyed and the reasons for your preference.


    Lack of Personal Connection

    Not sharing your personal feelings or experiences related to the program can make your answer less interesting. Examiners look for personal engagement in your responses.

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    Tip

    Explain why you like the program by sharing personal anecdotes or how it resonates with you, making your answer more relatable.


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    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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    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.

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    Anonymous student Band 7

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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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    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.

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    A program that I have recently started taking a liking to is Big Boss Season 7, which is hosted by the famous Malayalam actor Mohanlal. I started watching it very recently after my friends started suggesting it. So, in this reality show wherein 25 contestants have to stay together in a house for 100 days and they are provided with very limited durations and facilities. They have to complete tasks and earn money as well as they have to earn the trust and love of the audience. Based on their performance, the audience have to vote. So, that is how basically this game works. What an episode that I liked. More than an episode, I would say one of the contestants I love in this show is Nebi. I really love him because he is a very jovial person and he is very easy going. Moreover, he turns every situation into something funny and he is a full time entertainer. I love the energy with which he performs various tasks and carry out everything that is handed over to him. So, I feel after a stressful day, if I sit and watch this, I feel pretty much relaxed.

    Band 7

    I absolutely enjoy watching sitcoms they are my favorite genre of TV programs. I am not of much of a movie watcher. I would rather watch series or sitcoms over movies any day. I have watched all the major famous sitcoms like Friends, Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine etc. However my favorite has been Friends. I love that show because it's extremely funny. I love all the characters for their individual traits. There are six characters and all of them are shown to be thick friends living just across each other. I don't like this show only because it's comedic. I also like it because all the characters are shown to be very emotionally involved in each other's lives. Although it's been almost 25 years since the last episode of Friends aired, I think it has still left a huge impact on the audience's mind. It has now become a show that people watch to find comfort after a long day. The series went on for 10 years meaning it had 10 seasons and about 20 to 24 episodes in each season. But my favorite season has to be season 5 where Monica and Chandler get married and they start their own families which affects the whole friend group and changes the dynamic.

    Band 7

    The program which I liked watching the most is a sitcom called The Big Bang Theory or TBBT as often shortened to. The part which really fascinates me about this show is that it combines humor with science along with showing the power of unity and friendship. My favorite episode of the show was Sheldon winning a Nobel Prize in his works and Leonard slapping him in the face due to Sheldon not realizing that his Nobel Prize isn't just his but a collection of everyone's work. Another thing which I really love about this show is that it combines the homely and timely feel of old American houses along with modern technology. This show gives me very cozy vibes, often kind of like reminding me of both The Hobbit and The Mason's Meow. The show also goes deep into scientific details including quantum mechanics and physics. Another thing about this show is that it never really gets boring as new form of drama always comes along somehow. My favorite character of the show is Raj as he is an engineer which kind of relates to my field along with science.

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    One program that I absolutely love is TEDxTalk. Most of the entrepreneurs or various company CEOs and higher profile people come together to share their experiences and make us learn many facts about everyday speaking. Some of them mostly speak about how to increase your confidence and how to build up your profile in accordance to speaking with a larger audience. By watching TEDx, I have learned many things. TEDxTalks were also conducted at my college in Nagpur. I was extremely happy that I could witness such an event in my college. TEDxTalks are mostly based on the concept of increasing your knowledge, helping people learn more about other parts of the world and also sharing experiences with confidence.

    Band 7

    One program that I really enjoy watching is MasterChef, a popular cooking competition show. It features talented home cooks who compete against each other in a series of challenges. Each episode includes tasks such as mystery book challenges and pressured text where participants must prepare creative and delicious dishes within a limited time. I usually watch this program two or three times a week, especially in the evening when I want to relax after a long day. Whenever a new season is released, I make sure to follow it constantly because every episode ends with a bit of suspense. Moreover, I like this show for several reasons. Firstly, it's highly inspired and even though the contents are not professional, their passion and creativity motivate me to try new recipes at home. Secondly, the judges promote insightful feedback which helps me understand different cooking techniques. Finally, this program is engaging and the presentation of the dishes is so beautiful that it sometimes feels like watching an art. Overall, MasterChef is a program that does not only entertain me about how teachers are something useful which is why I enjoy it so much.

    Band 7

    Recently, I really enjoyed watching this show called Stranger Things on Netflix. It is a mystery TV show produced by Tuffer Brothers in the USA. So, this show is about a group of friends who encounter something like a parallel universe which they term as Upside Down. There are monsters and other weird creatures which live in the Upside Down and eventually they make their way out into the real world. This show focuses on how this group of four friends fight these creatures and save their city. What I really enjoyed about this show is the character development and the storyline of one character called Steve Harrington. In season 1, he is portrayed in a really bad way. He is portrayed as a bully and someone that is not a really good person. He undergoes a great character development arc and everyone starts to like him by the end of season 3. There is also this relationship between Steve and one other guy 3 years younger than him called Dustin Henderson. I really enjoyed the relationship between these two guys. I really enjoyed the humor in the show as well. Again, this show is set in the 80s. The background music is all retro. These are stuff I am really into and so I really enjoyed watching this show. The fifth season of this show is about to come out. It will be out in a couple of weeks. This will be the last season of the show as well and they are planning to finish it off instead.

    Band 7

    Previously, when I was a kid, or the entire of my childhood days, I spent on watching cartoon or mostly animated series that were suitable for kids. But now, I have limited watching TV or television programs. Apart from that, currently, I have been hooked to this particular series called Anime, which is the Japanese animated series suitable for adults. I started watching Anime with this particular series called Naruto, which has about 720 episodes. I thought Anime was just a mere cartoon and eventually I realized that it is better and has a lot of life lessons to teach. It changed my perspective entirely. I also explored a lot of other Anime like One Piece and Bleach, which One Piece, Naruto and Bleach together are called the Big 3 Anime currently in the industry. And apart from that, I have also watched Demon Slayer, which is said to be one of the best Anime in terms of the animation and the budget. It also won an award regarding the animation part.

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    I love watching TV. So recently I started watching this program on Sony television which is known as Satyamev Jayate. Satyamev Jayate means to talk about the truth, to let the truth prevail. Moreover, I was very keen and inclined towards this show because of the show's actor. The actor's name is Aamir Khan and I love watching him. I love each and every content he makes. So this show particularly on 2nd August showcased a particular program or you may say a particular episode on girl child education. It just not only gave me experience but also a high level of satisfaction towards how girl child education should be. It promoted a feel in me and developed a liking towards how important is to educate girls and women. Women empowerment is so important today and this recently had a feeling on me that enlightened me.

    Band 7

    One program that I really like to watch is Hidden Love. It's a C-drama, basically how serials are in India, but it has a fixed number of episodes. It's a rom-com and it's a light watch. Whenever I feel like I want to just chill, cool down my head or need a mental boost, I go watch this drama. It's a comfort watch. The main theme of the whole story is about growth, be it individual or assisting somebody else. By growth, I mean personal growth. Additionally, I think I enjoy each and every episode of this drama. I don't think there are any filler episodes. It is really good in the way it expresses or helps us illustrate, help us visualize all the struggles of the leads. The main lead has a difficult past because of family circumstances. He did not have a bad family or anything like that, but there were some accidental issues and it's really tough for him to get out of it. It has created a toxic environment for him. The female lead likes the male lead. Both of them have a giver mindset, so they assist each other in that.

    Band 7

    The program that I would like to talk about is Top Gear by BBC. It is a show about automobiles in general. They talk about cars, buses, boats, yachts, anything and everything which has an engine inside it. So Top Gear is chaired by three major people, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. The trio has been together for 20 plus years and they have aired almost 50 plus shows under the Top Gear banner. Now this show talks mostly about cars and that is one of my favorite things to watch. So if you talk about the show which I like the most, it would be the season 3 of Top Gear, where they do a tour from one end of Vietnam to the other. The reason why I like this is mostly because of the different culture that they show, the food, the vehicles and moreover it was an authentic show. It was said to be an unscripted show from start to end which gave a little bit of a flair for it. Now when we talk about their second best show, it would be season 5 where they had to build a car in the middle of the desert and then ride out of it to escape from the harsh climate.
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