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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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    So, the program I like is My Dress Up Darling. It's about a guy named Gojo and a girl named Mareen. They both study in the same high school in the same class. It's basically about their love story, high school romance and I enjoyed the episode 12 of season 1. It showed how they love each other but still they aren't gonna show it. Gojo indirectly confesses but he doesn't realize he does and Mareen does realize it is an indirect confession. Though Mareen hides it. In the show, it is shown that Mareen does like Gojo back and she is not going to tell Gojo. But Gojo, he has no idea. He thinks Mareen is a really high and mighty girl as Mareen is really popular in the whole school and Gojo is just a normal guy. He is the main character but still really famous. He is good at making cosplays and that's what got him into getting a friendship with Mareen. Well, the main point of the whole anime is about their love story and how they got to know each other.

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    There are a lot of programs which I love to watch, but my most favorite one is Shark Tank India. This show is all about the entrepreneurship. Moreover, I love to watch all the episodes of this show. Basically, this program gives me a lot of motivation to start my own venture. This is one of the prime reasons I love this show. But there are some other things which I love about this show. Firstly, we get to know about new ideas to start our own venture by watching the show because a lot of participants are coming to pitch their ideas. Second one is we get to know what young people of India are doing in today's modern world. We can also inspire ourselves that we have to be somewhat similar to these guys. Third one is we get to know how we should approach the venture capitalists by seeing how others are doing. In this way, we can correct our mistakes which we definitely make if we start by today. And lastly, I love to see the sharks because I am a huge admirer of some of the sharks which sit on this show. One of them is Aman Gupta. He came from a very humble background and now he is leading one of the billion dollar company. In addition to this, he is a chartered accountant as well. Similarly, he also started his venture named Boat. These are the few things which I love about this show.

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    My favorite program was a TV serial in my mother tongue Marathi, which aired in the year 2017-18 on a local regional TV channel. It is basically a crime thriller, murder mystery kind of series that you usually get to watch. But it is quite distinct from the stereotypical cliche web series and movies that you get to watch. So the story goes like this. I will give you a general brief of it. A man is assassinated by a drug cartel since he exposed their modus operandi of drug smuggling. So his wife initially thinks it's a suicide. But later on, she discovers a clue, which convinces her that it's a murder. And then she decides to single handedly take on the entire cartel. And in the end, she succeeds in taking out the mafia boss. One of the major takeaways from it is the portrayal of women in it. Unlike conventional shows and movies, where the heroine is just a romantic sidekick for the hero. Here, on the other hand, we see women playing a central role, assertive personality, etc. So I particularly enjoyed the twist in the 20th episode, where the leading actress almost gets caught and killed in a trap set by the antagonist. But she, in the end, gets away and manages to save herself. I usually watch it with family around dinner. And that's about it.

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    The program which I like to watch is a program named Ancient Aliens. It was telecasted in a channel called History TV 18. Ancient Aliens is a kind of program where they speak about extraterrestrial life forms which used to live on earth and they are trying to identify whether those aliens really lived on earth or not. I started watching this program when I was in my school days. I think I started it during my 12th grade during the COVID period. And it's actually good though. Even they try to identify the unsolved mysteries around the world and they mostly try to give their reason in terms of alien or extraterrestrial life forms which are more intelligent than the human beings. So it's quite mysterious and watching those series gives an amusement which you never feel like watching any other shows. And the shows actually give data about real data which are not fabricated like other channels. So History TV 18 is actually a good channel and it's most trusted channel among the informative channels. So I think most of the data there have been provided by the show.

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