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Describe a sports competition you watched: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What competition it was?
  • When and where you watched it?
  • What was the most exciting moment?
  • And explain how it made you feel.
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Cue 1:What competition it was?

  • Begin by naming the specific sports competition you watched, such as a cricket match or a football tournament.
  • Provide a brief background about the competition, including its significance and the teams or players involved.

Example

The competition I watched was the ICC Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia. This match was particularly significant as it was held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where India was aiming to win the World Cup on home soil.

Cue 2:When and where you watched it?

  • Mention the date and time of the event, as well as the location where you watched it.
  • Describe the atmosphere of the place, whether you were at home, a friend's house, or a public viewing area.

Example

I watched the match on April 2, 2011, at my friend's house. We had gathered there with a group of friends, and the excitement in the air was palpable. Everyone was wearing blue jerseys, and we had snacks and drinks ready for the big game.

Cue 3:What was the most exciting moment?

  • Identify a specific moment in the competition that stood out as the most thrilling.
  • Explain why this moment was exciting, including any emotions or reactions from the crowd.

Example

The most exciting moment was when MS Dhoni hit a six to win the match. The entire room erupted in cheers, and I felt a rush of joy and pride. It was a defining moment, as it not only secured the victory but also showcased Dhoni's incredible skill and composure under pressure.

Cue 4:And explain how it made you feel.

  • Share your personal feelings during and after the competition, focusing on the emotional impact.
  • Discuss any sense of pride or connection you felt with your country or the sport.

Example

Watching India win the World Cup made me feel immensely proud to be an Indian. I was filled with joy and a sense of unity with my friends and fellow fans. It was a moment that brought everyone together, celebrating our team's hard work and dedication.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, watching the ICC Cricket World Cup final was an unforgettable experience that filled me with pride and excitement. It reminded me of the power of sports to bring people together and create lasting memories.

    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 Specific Details

    Candidates often provide vague answers without specific details about the competition. This can make the response less engaging and informative.

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    Include specific names, dates, and locations related to the competition to make your answer more vivid and interesting.

    2: Ignoring Emotional Impact

    Many candidates forget to express their feelings about the competition. This can lead to a flat and uninteresting response.

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    Share your emotions during the competition, especially during exciting moments, to connect better with the listener.

    Rushing Through the Answer

    Some candidates speak too quickly, missing important points and making it hard for the examiner to follow.

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    Take your time to structure your answer clearly, pausing between points to ensure clarity and coherence.

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    One memorable sports competition I watched was the ICC Cricket World Cup final last year. It was an iconic match between India and Australia, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is the largest cricket stadium in the world. I watched it live on television with a group of friends at my apartment. The atmosphere was electrifying, even at home, because everyone was cheering, shouting and clapping during every boundary and wicket. The most exhilarating moment for me was when Virat Kohli scored his elegant half-century under immense pressure, keeping India's hope alive. However, the most crucial turning point was when Travis Head from Australia played an outstanding innings, scoring a century, which ultimately led Australia to victory. Watching this match made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions. I felt proud and elated to see India perform at such a grand stage, but at the same time, I felt crestfallen when they lost despite their brilliant efforts. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that showcased sportsmanship, resilience and the unpredictable nature of cricket. It reminded me how sports have the power to unite people and create memories that last a lifetime.

    Band 7

    I watched a local inter-college football competition at our college ground last month. The most exciting moment was where a player made a last-minute goal, completely changing the outcome of the match. The crowd entered with cheers and everyone jumped up in excitement. Watching the moment made me feel thrilled and inspired by the players' determination and teamwork. It was amazing to see how hard work and coordination on the field could create such an unforgettable experience. The crowd went wild cheering and clapping and I could feel the excitement and energy and excitement stayed with me making it one of the most memorable competition I have watched.

    Band 7

    So, I would like to talk about the Cricket World Cup 2023, which happened during the winter of 2023. So this was overall a pretty amazing tournament, especially for India, which had won 10 out of the 11 games, unfortunately, we had lost the finals. So during the start of the tournament, we had to face Australia, which gave us a tough fight. But eventually Virat Kohli and Kirill Rahul made an amazing partnership, which led us to the victory of that match. And later, we faced Afghanistan, whom we got past very easily. Next, we got to face Pakistan, which was also not much of a competition. Later we had to face many other teams. But however, the most memorable ones were the matches against Sri Lanka and the match against South Africa, where our bowlers decimated the opposition's batting lineup. So during the Sri Lanka match, all of our bowlers have destroyed the batting lineup of Sri Lanka, getting them all out within 55 runs. For South Africa, during that match, Virat Kohli has scored a century and the bowlers had got the batsmen out for 82 runs. So overall, when you look at the players' achievements, Virat Kohli has set a new world record with 765 runs, which was a marvellous achievement. And Mohammad Shami was very effective with the ball. He was very destructive. He was one of our key players during the tournament, taking many wickets. And he was effective. He was very important each and every match. We wouldn't have won the semi-final if it wasn't for him, taking seven wickets against New Zealand. And during the semi-final, it was also...

    Band 7

    It was a cricket match, T20 world cup of... What competition it was, when and where you watched it? It was the most exciting moment and... It was a cricket match between India and Pakistan during... World cup T20 tournament in 2007. It was conducted on 24th September 2007. I watched the match at my home with my parents and friends... on the same day as a live telecast. We were very excited when the catch was taken by Srisanth... to dismiss Ms. Baulhak in the last over of Jaginder Sharma. So after taking the catch, we all got goosebumps and tears on our eyes... as India lifted the world cup T20 for the first time ever. So it was unforgettable and most catchable moment in our life. So it made us feel extremely happy. We were over the moon on watching that match... especially after winning that world cup, inaugural T20 world cup for our nation.

    Band 7

    Since childhood, I never had interest in watching sports competitions, but this question unlocked a cold memory from my childhood. I don't remember the year, but the whole family was gathered and we watched India-Pakistan World Cup finale together. In that year, India won the World Cup and it was midnight time, but everyone was so happy on India's win that my father asked my brother to go to nearby shop and buy some cold drinks and chips for everyone so that we can celebrate that win.

    Band 7

    I enjoy watching cricket. I watch cricket often, be it the international matches or the ones that happen within my country. Cricket in my country is actually a big deal. We have a cricket league called as Indian Premier League which happens every year. I still remember watching it as a kid. First time I watched it was during my 7th grade I guess. I watched it with my parents and I wanted to know what was the excitement about. From then I used to watch it often until now. Still there is this one match that I remember. My favourite team against Arrival. It was like a cliffhanger moment until the last ball. I really thought my team would lose that day. It was really nail biting. There were several nail biting moments in the match. The match actually took a different turn after the 15th over. The rival team started losing wickets and my team started getting to the winning moment. The weight, the thrill in the match made it satisfying at the end. I enjoyed the whole process.

    Band 7

    Usually, I don't watch many sports competitions, but yes, I like cricket a lot and I also am a cricketer. So, I once visited to see a cricket competition, district match between Patiala versus Mansa. I went to Mansa to watch this match. The match was in Khalsa cricket ground at Mansa near railway station. I myself was a part of the team, I was among the extra players. The most exciting thing about the match was that whenever captain was really batting well all the day and he scored double hundred, then all the team was very happy and were cheering for him. So, yeah, it was a really happy moment for all of us as it was its debut match as a captain and also on the next day as it was a two-day match, our bowling performance was also too good and after scoring a total of 300 runs, we did them all out on just 80 runs. So, yeah, it was a great experience watching the match. I wasn't in the playing level, so I was just watching the match, but still it gave me goosebumps and I felt really lively like I myself was playing the match. Thank you.

    Band 7

    I was honored to watch the recent IPL that was held in March of 2025. It was a cricket match between RCB and KKR. RCB has a huge fan base even though it hasn't won a single IPL trophy in the last 18 years and that was achieved this year. My favorite team RCB lifted its first IPL trophy and I witnessed that moment in my house with my parents on the TV. I was extremely happy. I was elated. I was on cloud nine. I felt very proud and it was a very memorable moment. The most heartfelt moment that happened during the match was when I saw Virat teared up because that player has dedicated his entire life to this team and to see him win the trophy it made me feel really happy and it is a day to be remembered.

    Band 7

    Recently, a few months back, I watched Cricket World Cup and I watched it on TV. It was a very exciting moment because my favourite players were playing, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It was predicted that Rohit Sharma might not play the next best match, World Cup. So, it was very special for us to win that cup. It was very necessary. And, they won the World Cup.

    Band 7

    I'd like to talk about the sports competition I watched which is the Indian Premier League. It is a T20 competition held between two different states in India where each team gets chance of batting and bowling for 20 hours respectively. I have been watching the IPL from my childhood and I still watch it. So, one thing I can say that it has been one of the most remarkable leagues that I have ever witnessed. My and my favourite team is the Chennai Super Kings which is led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. One thing I would definitely say that it is a fantastic team and the moment which filled my heart with joy is the 2023 final where the match has been extended from day 1 to day 2 because of the rain. Secondly, the overs have been restricted to 17 and the target has been skimmed from 220 for 20 overs to 170 in 15 overs which is one of the hardest achievable targets while chasing in the history of T20 cricket and that too in a final match. But our team boys pulled out a crazy chase where 10 runs were needed of the last 12 balls and our team all-rounder Jadeja has pulled off the chase by scoring a 6 and a 4 in the last over.
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