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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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    Anonymous student Band 8

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    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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    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.

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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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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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