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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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    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 the most important or the sport which I like the most is badminton. I really love to play badminton, the reason behind that is I usually go out with my friends to play badminton. We are usually a group of 5-6 people, we used to go out and play badminton in the weekends The thing is, why I like badminton is the reason it gives me more stamina and energy throughout the week which is very equivalent to doing exercises each day. To be frank, I am not an exercise person who does exercises every day, so instead of that what I will be doing is, I go out during my weekends, I go out with my friends and play badminton. So, that time being, it gives me more stamina and energy and it also makes me so flexible person and the more I can be, the more I think, you know. The most beautiful moment I like really playing badminton is because of my friends, because I go out with my friends and play this sport. Since we all friends are meeting up at that time and we used to chit-chat and we play and after that we used to roam around and eat something and we end up going to the homes.

    Band 6-7

    so I like badminton a lot so I started playing badminton and back 2020 when there was a lockdown me and my friend used to play badminton literally daily at night after we we would had a dinner okay and at that time we used to play it for one to two hours but yeah literally it gave it gave us a lot of joy I love that sport because that includes a lot of physical work and yeah a mental work little bit but yeah and then I enjoy I enjoy playing badminton a lot and it's it is one of my favorite sports

    Band 6-7

    The one sport which I really like to play is badminton. When I was in school I used to play badminton during my games period with one of my friends. I really enjoy playing badminton because I really enjoy playing this game because it helps me to remain flexible, remain active and moreover I used to play just for fun not for the tournament. I really enjoy playing this game. Badminton has been really special for me since my childhood days and now also whenever I get time I start playing badminton. I also bought two badminton rackets for myself.

    Band 6-7

    Hello, I would like to talk about my favorite sport. My favorite sport is Hockey and we also know that Hockey is our national game. In India, there are Hockey team of girls also and I inspire Hockey from my father. In 2016, he is a Hockey player captain, he is a Hockey team captain and he gave me inspiration to play Hockey and I really like to play Hockey because it is my father's favorite game. When I was a child, when I was young, I see my father to play Hockey and also I try to take that bat and hold it in my hands and also try to play that I will play Hockey and it is our national game that's why we are not able to disappear that game. There are 11 players in that game, one is captain and there is so many responsibilities at captain's hand, he also select the, he also have the capability to take so much response of.

    Band 6-7

    Since my childhood, I have played and tried many sports. From around age 5 to 10, I used to play cricket a lot. In my birthday, I got a gift of cricket bat. After school, I used to go with my friends to the playground and there we played cricket. In my school days, around 9 to 9, I used to play football in the ground. It was one of the best things that happened in my life. As football is a team sport, you learn so many things from it. After that, I tried martial arts. Specifically, I learned karate. I did it for 6 to 7 years. I got a black belt on it. I have also competed on national levels. Sometimes, I feel that sports are not just for physical workout. It's about mental also. It will challenge you mentally, physically and also help in building a good communication between teammates.

    Band 6-7

    The sport that I really like is shooting, the gun shooting one. I likes the most because I have been interested in the game like of guns, which includes of shooting. Firstly, I have played shooting in my class 6th, when the school selection was going on. I got selected in our school shooting club, then I started practicing there. After that, I had joined a shooting academy nearby my home, which is about 5 kilometers from my home. Every day I practice for the shooting and play some shots using the targets. I like to watch the shooting in the Olympics. Recent Sarbjot Singh from our locality won the bronze medal in shooting in 2024 Olympics. I like playing shooting because it is a game of dedication and meditation. When a person is aiming at the target, it should be properly aimed and the target should be at the center of the target.

    Band 6-7

    I like playing badminton, it is an interesting game. The most important thing what I like about this game is that the person needs to stay focused on the opponent as well as whatever the opponent is planning against him or else the person may lose the game and this principle can be focused in the life as well when you are participating in any of your competitions. I am playing badminton since I was 7 years old. My school used to have this extra co-curricular activity lectures and in that I have chosen badminton. This is a very special game to me because I have won, I mean this is the only game where I have won maximum prizes. The body gets very very energetic by playing this game and it also contributes to your overall fitness like I can say you can be a good runner if you know how to play a good badminton.

    Band 6-7

    The sport name is badminton. I really like it and it is an outstanding sport. I have played it 8 weeks ago and 5 weeks means 1 month and I have been played it because I have an inter-house badminton competition and I have been selected for it. I am enjoying it. The most enjoying part is how much the strength requires, how much power it needs etc. And the most main thing, I can defeat any person in tournament. Like I have been playing badminton in my sports period and I have defeated my friend at least for 5 times. It really shows a happy me.

    Band 6-7

    So, being a sportholic, I like playing a variety of sports, but the most efficient sport to me is, I would like to talk about cricket. So, from my childhood, it was my dream to become a cricketer, but when I kept growing off my age, I came to know about my family conditions and it wasn't supportive to fulfill my dream to become a cricketer. So, I kept my dream aside and supported my family in their conditions, but the sport I usually used to play it in my whole childhood and I played it completely for the weekends and the weekdays. Also, in my school after, as I'm a teacher child, my mother got the disperse, my mother had got dispersed one to two hours later from the normal students, but I had to stay back after school for one to two hours. So, at that time, I gathered with my friends and we played cricket and we enjoyed a lot. I liked about this sport is like it's a game of leadership and it's known as a game of gentlemen as it's the part of the teamwork. The whole team gets together and perform together in their spirit. So, that's why this is my favorite sport and it's really special to me like in my country, like it's my country has a population of nearly 140 crores and I would like to say that out of this 140 crore, 100 crore people like this sport as this sport is the most special sport in our country and every child is given opportunity to become a cricketer in my country, but some are suppressed due to their financial conditions. So, that's why I like this sport.

    Band 6-7

    Basically, I really like cricket, because... When I go fishing, I try to bring back some of the fish. It's not as easy as you think it will be, but I finally manage to do it. Basically, I really like to play cricket. Cricket is an England national game. It's also an international game. I played when I was free and also I play it on weekends. Also, I play on the college tournament. I like to play because I feel so good when I hit the ball. The ball goes out of the boundary and people clap for me and I feel like I'm a superman. In cricket, we have 11 players as an overteam and also 11 as an opponent. It's in this special level. My father wants me to become a cricketer. He taught me when I was a kid. We would practice together every Sunday and every vacation. He taught me how to hit the ball and how to...
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