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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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    I have many hobbies but in sports my hobby is to play chess game it is one of the favorite game it's a very mind-blowing and it gives us energy and it may keep our mind sharp it keep us successful in life in free time we can play we can play either alone if we are not having any partner and it's indoor game it has lots of good things specialties and the best thing it can be played on different levels we can win it and we can write the name of our country so it is easy to carry with us anywhere even in the journey also we can play the chess it has good options and we can play in our with our friends sometime and if we organize a party at home if someone they do not like the dance and another thing so we can play with it and from my childhood I like to play it one of my friends she is the best player in it and she always loves to play with me she likes to spend time with me and we both are sitting together on holidays and we are playing chess together so I think it's a good hobby we can say or a habit and it always keep me calm when I am feeling stress I always prefer to play chess and the best thing it can easily play on mobile laptop or TV

    Band 6-7

    Hey the sports I like is badminton badminton is something I will go out and play anytime in the day so speaking of how often do I play it I played every morning with my fiance yes we enjoyed a lot why is it special for me because you know when I started playing badminton my fiance I have overcome many health issues because of it so it not only helped me play enjoy myself and free like set myself free but also it had given me a lot of fun time with my fiance and overcome my health issues so this is one of the best sport that have attracted me and I have liked it okay and if I talk about something else about badminton it is a sport where you not only get happy feeling you get stamina it also let you unleash the beast inside you while you play it's like a competitive playground for me while I play badminton with my friends and family and I go all in the beast mode and I play like something else badminton overall has given me a lot of positive feeling and a lot of positive reviews and responses on my body my health and my relationships we all should have something or something like badminton or other sport that not only help us to get our minds free from tension but also help us in exercising in getting the stamina and you know getting happiness playing around your friends or with your friends so all these things has given to me by the badminton thing so yes that's all about badminton that is my favorite sport for this specific reasons

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sport is Cricket, Cricket is most important for me because it helps to relax my mind. When I feel sad, I choose to play Cricket and I also think that Cricket is helping to boost my energy and thinking positive way. When I am a child, I like to play Cricket because I like MS Dhamani. That's why I play Cricket.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, I really like cricket. Cricket is a fascinating game. I watched cricket when the Indian team was playing cricket. I had a love watching Virat Kohli's cover drive. Even by watching, I learned to drive very well. One thing I really love about cricket is when the ball hits the back, when the ball hits the sweet part, the sound it makes really feels very well about the shot. I love Virat Kohli because his passion to game and his aggression, the way of playing cricket is different. Because of him, I loved watching cricket. As they retired, now I am not interested in watching cricket. But still, whenever India is playing, I would like to find a new player who plays like Virat Kohli and get inspiration from them and start watching. I like cricket because it teaches you. Cricket is a gentleman's game.

    Band 6-7

    Yes the sport that I like was basketball which I played at my childhood at the time of my 8th to 10th class and I really like it because it grows my height and it helps to make me fit and it was really a really good sport to play and it was physically challenged and it was a great help for my mental and physical growth at the time it really helped me a lot and it's a group of team sport which helps me make a team effort and increase my team management skill and I was a very good player at that time and I was learning so many leadership qualities by playing the game.

    Band 6-7

    One of my favorite sports is cricket and my love towards cricket started when I was the age of 6 or 7 maybe and I used to go and play with my friends at school ground, I used to play mostly in the evening time and we had the makeshift bats and all that we used to make with palm leaves and all and we used to play cricket and now a days I don't play cricket because I have work and I don't have time for that but I certainly see, watch cricket matches whenever it comes and I used to enjoy it, I often enjoy cricket matches with my friends usually with a beer and maybe chips and some pizzas or something that we usually order and yeah that's it and cricket is one of that games that which makes you sit and enjoy the whole game it is really nice game to watch, just like you like to play same way you like to watch that game because it's really nail biting and it's really, how do you say, it's really

    Band 6-7

    I like playing basketball the most because with the help of this sport, the person can learn teamwork, sportsman spirit and also learn how to execute the theoretical concept which we are learning while understanding the rules to the practical applications. So, since childhood, I used to play basketball when I was approximately in class 4th or 5th. I started playing basketball. After that, I got qualified for under 14 basketball tournament for states and represented my district as well as my province as well. I do love this sport because it is that we have to not only run but run with the goal. That's why I love this the most.

    Band 6-7

    So, well if I talk about my favorite sport which I really like, I would say it is cricket. I also like football but cricket is my favorite sport. I watch on TV, sometimes on my mobile phone or laptop also. It is a bat and ball sport which happens between domestic like state to state or between countries to country. And I remember when I was a child, my family is a big fan of cricket, everyone watches cricket in my home, especially my grandfather. There was a match in 2011 when after 28 years India won a world cup in T20 and my whole family was screaming in happiness that wow we have won. From there it caught my attention and I became so interested in cricket because I have watched my grandpa watching from my childhood so I started watching with him. And there is a culture in my village, people used to play gully cricket. It is basically playing cricket on street with some children. I used to play with them. I like this cricket because of its dedication, how it is a team match. If a batter couldn't perform well, the bowler will do. It is so special because it holds a very important memory of my childhood which I remember every time whenever I feel low. So yes, that's what is very special for me.

    Band 6-7

    The sport that I really like is basketball, when I was in class 6th my English teacher they kept me in the basketball team for interhouse basketball competition and from there I got to know about basketball, what it was and how to play it. I really liked the team spirit and that time and which really fascinated me towards the game. The whole team, the people cheering, it was a really fun moment to experience. After that it became really special to me as I got my first gold medal from basketball game only. It was when I was in class 6th in that moment I promised myself that I will play basketball regularly and that is my story of how basketball became my favourite sport.

    Band 6-7

    The sport I usually like is to play football because it gives me more energetic feel and helps me to stay fit. I started playing football back in 2014 with my neighbour friends. We started as the 2014 football cup started in Germany. So while watching those matches we were eager to learn and play football. So we started by helping each other and watching YouTube videos and the matches online. We started from the beginner stage and then we progressively leveled up and became an amateur level. Through those times we struggled a lot and we lost quite a lot of matches in the starting stage. We presented our coach to guide us and we taught ourselves and learnt from our mistakes. We were playing every day at 5pm after school in the nearby ground near my house. It was so special for me from learning it from the beginner level without any guidance and by helping and guiding by my friends and self-improvement. Everyone should play this game and learn and it helps to make a good teamwork as well. So football motivates me to play football.
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