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Describe a sport that you really like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the sport is
  • How/when you play or watch it
  • What you like about the sport
  • And explain why it’s special to you
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Cue 1:What the sport is

  • Begin by clearly stating the name of the sport you enjoy.
  • Provide a brief description of the sport, including its basic rules or objectives.

Example

The sport I really like is cricket. It is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.

Cue 2:How/when you play or watch it

  • Describe how often you play or watch cricket, and in what context (e.g., with friends, at home, in a stadium).
  • Mention any specific tournaments or matches you look forward to.

Example

I usually play cricket with my friends every weekend at a local park. We often organize friendly matches, and during the cricket season, I love watching live matches on television, especially the Indian Premier League (IPL) and international tournaments.

Cue 3:What you like about the sport

  • Share specific aspects of cricket that you enjoy, such as the teamwork, strategy, or excitement.
  • Explain how these aspects make the sport enjoyable for you.

Example

What I like most about cricket is the teamwork involved. It’s not just about individual performance; every player has a role to play. I also enjoy the strategy behind each game, as teams must adapt their tactics based on the situation.

Cue 4:And explain why it’s special to you

  • Reflect on personal experiences or memories related to cricket that make it meaningful.
  • Discuss how cricket connects you with friends, family, or your culture.

Example

Cricket is special to me because it brings my family together. I have fond memories of watching matches with my father and brother, cheering for our favorite team. It’s a tradition that has strengthened our bond and is a big part of our culture in India.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, cricket is more than just a sport for me; it’s a passion that connects me with my loved ones and my culture. Whether playing or watching, it brings joy and excitement to my life.

    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: Lack of Specificity

    Being vague about the sport can make your answer less engaging. Specific details help the examiner understand your passion and knowledge about the sport.

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    Tip

    Include specific examples, such as your favorite team or a memorable game, to make your answer more vivid and interesting.

    2: Ignoring Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why the sport is special to you can make your response feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth to your answer.

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    Tip

    Share a personal story or experience related to the sport that highlights its significance in your life.

    Rushing Through Your Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed points. It's important to articulate your thoughts clearly.

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    Tip

    Take your time to organize your thoughts and speak at a moderate pace, ensuring you cover all the cue points thoroughly.

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    One of my most favorite sport is cricket because I like cricket because it's a team sport, it's a strategical sport, it's a sport where we have to make strategies, execute the plan correctly and have a precise execution and accurate mixture of strategy, team play, leadership and stamina and quick decision making. It is a sport where there are 11 team players in each team, two teams play, it's a bat and ball based sport. It is being played with the help of a bat and ball, there are batsmen, bowlers, wicket keepers and fielders. The one team bowls and the next team bats makes the target set up, the target of them is to score as much as possible and the bowling team then gets the target and they have to chase it to win the match. I played that sport in my college, we had a turf where we played a lot of cricket for enjoyment, I guess for 3 hours, 2 hours, we played a lot. I really like that sport, it's enjoyable, it gives us some memory.

    Band 6-7

    I have loved cricket since I was a kid. I still play with my friends on weekends and also on government holidays. I came to know about this when I was in my 10th standard doing my secondary education. I of course went to a stadium. There I saw a good cricketer named Virat Kohli. He played very well and his appreciation filled me in a very good way. And I decided from then I will play cricket every day and do hard practice on that to improve my skills in that particular game. I joined tournaments and focused on it. Another thing I liked about this game was when I was a child my mother suggested me a list of games but I choose writing. Then my mother suggested me not to do this because I was very weak at this skill. Then my mother asked me to do something that would help in my enhancing physical and also mental health. Then I came to know about this game and I searched lots of information about this game on online platforms like social media, Instagram, Facebook and Google. Overall it was a very good feeling.

    Band 6-7

    So, my favorite sport I would say is Haikyu. So, my favorite sport I would say is Volleyball. That's only because when I started watching Haikyu, that's an anime, Japanese anime. I loved watching like how they play, how they move, how they jump. Each and every aspect of them, I love it. So, because of that reasons only I have started watching Volleyball. I have also watched some games between India and Germany, India and other countries. They were one of the best games that I have ever watched. That explosive power, that creative swing or that exclusive blocks, they were the best. And the main reason I love it is all because of the liberos. Man, they just take all the powerful hits from the spikers and they carefully make the ball go up. And after that, it's just pure magic. You can also go up and see it. Like when the spiker goes for a spike and the libero makes the ball go up and the wing spikers. And when the setter sets the ball. I love watching a setter do an A pass or C quick. These are the best quicks. And also, when they do quicks in minus tempos or in tempos like first tempo. When the player already reached towards the net and the setter has the ball after that. In second tempo, you can see if the player touches the ball and the setter and the spiker is near him. And when you go for third tempo, first the ball goes up, then the wing spiker moves from its place. And it's just pure magic when you see them play. I f***ing love it. After all, at the last I could say in a conclusion. I love watching volleyball just and only because of an anime named Haikyuu. And the setter named Kageyama. And wing spiker.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sport is badminton. It's an Olympic level sport. It can be played with two people or in teams of four as well. It's an indoor sport, so you can play in any weather. I've been playing badminton since I was a kid. When I was in school, I used to go for badminton classes, but now that I don't have that much time in my schedule, I just play with my friends and family on weekends. I love the sport because I think it has taught me a lot about sportsmanship. It's taught me to never back down from a challenge and that you don't lose until you give up. I also really enjoy watching the sport on TV because the result of the game can change right up to the last point.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sport is basketball. I have been playing basketball since my school days itself. I really love playing this game as it brings happiness and joy in my heart. Basketball has been the best game which I have played till date. It has helped me to learn the ethics in our playground and how to work in team management. When we play basketball, we often play in teams and everyone needs to be united and play against the opposition. At that time, the teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperativeness comes into play. Basketball has been an amazing game. It is very popular especially among the women as people here are very enthusiastic about it. In my school days, I used to be the best basketball player representing my team in different schools. During my college days, I also got an opportunity to go for an inter-college tournament in Amity Fest where I played really very well. I was the captain of my team and got gold medals for my team as well. Those were the golden days of my life where I used to cherish the game I loved the most. Nowadays, due to my professional life being so stressful, I don't get time to play sports especially badminton. I don't get time at all to play basketball. But I still love those moments where I become stress free and just focus on the motive of playing basketball and those moments where I do unlimited baskets. Basketball is absolutely the favorite game of mine.

    Band 6-7

    The sport I like is cricket, since it is a sport which is widespread and widely known in India. You can see kids playing cricket in every nook and corner of the country. I personally don't play, but I love to watch the sport, the World Cup or Asia Cup or Champions Trophy. It is personal because my father also loves cricket and he used to be a great player back in his days. So when watching a match, all of us, our family members sit together with popcorns, with snacks and watch the sport together. It is quite interesting because the players and the public get so enthusiastic when watching the sport, the way they cheer, the way they support, sing songs, slogans.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sport is probably chess because I have an interest of playing chess since a very early age. I like to play chess because it enhances my creativity, my problem solving. In addition to, it enhances my problem solving thinking and I would say that whenever I get free or I get time, I would definitely go to play chess. I just want to enhance my creativity, my problem solving capacity and my thinking so that I can enhance my intellectual ability.

    Band 6-7

    I've personally loved watching cricket although I'm not an athlete myself. I have seen my friends play the sport especially my best friend who was a professional cricket player. What I like about this sport is the energy it brings with it as this sport has a very large fan base in India. Every time there's a match there is a lot of anticipation, there is a lot of excitement, there is a lot of nervousness, sort of exciting energy that brings this sport to the top of its game. As for me playing it I've never played the sport myself although I have played it during couple of occasions when I was a child but that is it I have not since I'm not a very athletic person and

    Band 6-7

    The sport which I like is badminton. It makes me feel highly energetic. It instills some qualities such as sportsmanship, leadership qualities and decision making. It gives me a good boost of dopamine in daily life so that I can do things more quickly, take decisions more quickly and function quite effectively in daily life. The sport which I like is badminton and I feel amazing while playing it, especially with friends. It's really a good hobby. I can play it all day long if you ask me to. It's nice. I started playing it from childhood and I still play it when I get time with my friends or with my college mates. It makes me feel really energetic. What more can I say? It's an amazing sport. I would really like to play it on a national level someday. I'm a good player. I'm quite fit. It's really nice. It's really nice actually. So, yeah, that's it. www.globalonenessproject.org

    Band 6-7

    The sport I like most is badminton since badminton is a racket sports I've heard that it increases your health and lifespan by a decade not only that badminton is a very fun activity which could be played with friends, family relatives etc. I play badminton very often five I play badminton around five to six times a week I've been playing badminton all my life I've been taught the skill at a very young age by my father it is a very fun activity it not only burns calories but it doesn't make you feel bored or tired as it involves aggression, excitement, the ability to think critically at moments it has a very special place in my heart as it was taught in my childhood by my father who was keen on making me learn it because the sport has been passed through generations in my family and was a great help in increasing the overall health and fitness of my family
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