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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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    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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    Band >7

    I often watch comedy programs in my television. There is a channel named Flowers which provide a comedy program named Star Magic. We can only one time and I really love to watch that because it makes me happy and when I watch that program I get smile on my face. The main content of that program is some drama and some realistic games which attracted so many people to watch towards that program. The program include 12 actors in Malayalam cinema who are the

    Band 7

    One of the programs that I usually love watching is Shark Tank India. It's a reality show but in contrast to drama-based or gossip-centered one, Shark Tank focuses on business and innovation. This show features upcoming entrepreneurs from all across the country who come to pitch their business ideas in front of a panel of successful business tycoons who are called sharks. So these sharks listen to the pitch and ask questions about the sales, profits, and future visions then decide whether to invest in the business or not. I started watching the program out of curiosity but honestly I hooked up after a few episodes. Each pitch is unique. Some of them are hilarious while some are so smart that they will blow your mind. What really makes me enjoy the show is how real it is. Every entrepreneur comes with a brilliant idea irrespective of their educational status or place they are raised at. When the sharks invest in them, it feels so inspiring. I also love to get acknowledged about various business terms in a simpler way. In fact, ever since I started watching it, I had become more interested in start-ups and entrepreneurs. Even sometimes I imagine myself pitching my business idea in front of them.

    Band 6-7

    Well, that was an amazing question. My favorite program that I ever heard is Big Boss. It is mostly seen by Malayalees in Kerala. It is a program conducted by a famous Malayalee actor named Mohanlal. It is about the life of some people that were selected from social media activities. They were mostly like a mix of girls and boys. When I would like to speak about Big Boss, the last episode I have seen is a better and most heart-touching scene. I like to tell that each and every person in that program performed well. They tell their personal feelings about other people and they achieve good scores and prizes in that program. Most of them were trying to conduct their family and all, but all are very dedicated and they finally put their hard work together to achieve their prize. Finally, the winner will get a big flat and two cars and other more prizes. At the end of the episode, they finally understand their problems and they become friends and they adjust for each and every people. They know what to do and what not to do. They know what a girl needs and what not a girl needs and they act as friendly with every people.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    The program is a cooking comedy reality show, its name is Laughter Chef. It is hosted by Laughter Queen Bharti Singh with Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi. There are around 6 teams and a total of 12 contestants, which are also very famous and known celebrities like Krishna, Ali Goni, Karan Kundra, Sudesh Lehri and many more. What makes this show special is the reality and not being a scripted show. Whatever is done is completely recorded on the camera and nothing is scripted. The pure joyful laughter, jokes and their comedy timing is what makes our evening peaceful. Moreover, it's not only about laughing and all. The chef always brings some kind of tricky and unique recipes to challenge the celebrities, which makes it more interesting to watch as most of the celebrities don't know how to cook. The only way to relax myself in Saturday and Sunday night is via this show only.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I would like to talk about a program which I like to watch it is none other than crore con banega crorepati and it is hosted by Amitabh Bachchan in this program he testing general knowledge of contestants and all contestants answer the questions to win to win money and I and in every evening I watched I watch it with my family and also I try to guess answers before the before the response of contestants and also it improves my general knowledge and also updated on different topics because of this I also spend time with my family and way of motivating contestants make the show very in very inspiring and

    Band 6-7

    I'm not in line with watching any dramas or series, but I do like watching cartoons episode by episode because that feels like light and nothing is there to taking anything deeply so cartoon is one of my way to utilize television time other than this I watch movies I spend particular time to watch those which display in specific channels in specific time I look forward to my favorite movie on specific days like Sunday, which is the year of teen in addition to that I watch comedies and songs

    Band 6-7

    My favorite program is Love Weekend. I like this show. There are 4-5 characters, which are nerds and they are professors in a university. They have street smartness and when they are smart, they revolve around physics. I like this show because of its humor and cooperation. I like this show because of its humor and its students. I like this show because of its R&D ratings. I like this show because of my favorite actors.

    Band 6-7

    India is a diverse country and there are numerous TV serials and programs which is a very famous. Here I would like to talk about a program which I like to watch. The program is Kapil Sharma Show which is very famous in all over the world. It is famous for their comedy. Because sometimes I feel very restless, tired and I always watch the Kapil Sharma show with my family after the dinner. And it was on the Sony live channel. And we are all together to watch the television at 9 o'clock. I vividly remember when I watched the episode 16 when Akshay Sharma and their team came to this Kapil Sharma show for their film promotion. It was a great humor. I remember there Kapil Sharma asked humorous questions from Akshay Kumar and they also set up punches on them. And there was a lot of humor. Everyone laughed and their way of putting the question is very humorous. Kapil Sharma is a very great comedian in India. So I think I watch the show in order to relax my mind. People are very stressful nowadays because of hustle and bustle of life. And everyone wants to see such type of shows because of get relief to stress.

    Band 6-7

    Usually I like to watch art as much as it is performed in those programs. One of the popular programs in my country is Art and Craft by Aditi. This program comes in a Disney Channel every Saturday and Sunday at the time of 9. Till date it contains episode 110. I like the episode number 50 where she has created a lot of art and craft stuff using plastic bottles. While we know that plastic is biodegradable, it cannot be dissolved and cannot be recycled. So she has created a great decoration with plastic bottles and plastic containers. She has created a great home decor with plastic bags and other plastic stuff. It gives a very encouraging and it can be helpful for environment and it is a great use of recycling. Even I have created the same and it helps me by activating my mind and think out of the box. She is a great teacher as her art and craft helps me.

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