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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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    The first sports competition I watched was a cricket match. I watched it on TV which was aired on Tata Sky. The match was held in Lord's Cricket Stadium which is in England. The match was between India and England. It was a one-day international match. It was the most memorable match of my life because my favorite player scored a century. He played very well along with all his teammates. He was a batsman. It made me feel on top of the world because it was the final match of cricket. India won the trophy. I remembered when my favorite cricketer scored the century. The whole crowd was cheering up for him. They all were hooting and clapping loudly for the player. I love to enjoy more of such kind of matches. Gladly, I was lucky enough to witness that most memorable day of my life.

    Band 7

    One of the most exciting sports competition I watched was the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France in 2022. The match was held in Qatar and was an absolute thriller from start to finish. Argentina started shock strong with Lionel Messi leading the surge. They scored two goals in the first half and it looked like they were cruising to victory. However, in the second half, France made an incredible comeback with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in quick succession to level the score at 2-2. The match went into extra time. Messi scored again to put Argentina ahead. But just when it seemed over, France earned a penalty and Mbappe completed his hat-trick, making it 3-3. The drama was unbelievable. The game was finally decided by a penalty shoot-out where Argentina held their nerve and won. It was an emotional moment, especially from Messi, who finally achieved his dream of winning the World Cup. The atmosphere, the stakes and the level of skill made it one of the greatest football matches I have ever seen.

    Band 7

    I recently watched the India-England Test Series of Cricket. It was a 5-day test series in the month of July. The competition was held in England at the world famous Lord's Stadium. I watched it at my home along with my father and brother who also enjoy cricket a lot. In India, cricket is not just a sport but it is more of a celebration and a ritual that almost everybody enjoys. Throughout the match, there were so many interesting moments. From the thrilling overs bowled by our goalers to the exciting innings played by our batsmen. One player Rishabh Pant got severely injured on his foot. Still, he was so determined, he did not give up and continued playing and helped us achieve a victory. All in all, the match was very interesting and exciting. It also made me anxious sometimes that whether or not my team will win. Overall, it was a very thrilling experience and enjoyable one.

    Band 7

    I recently watched the Indian Premier League for cricket in April 2025. I watched it on the television in my house. There were a few matches that took place in the same city, but it was very difficult to get a hold of those tickets. Therefore, I did not go to the stadium to watch these matches. I watched it from home. One of the most exciting moments of this series of matches was when my favourite team won. My favourite team is Royal Challengers Bangalore and they have been consistently losing for the past 12 years to the other teams. There was a lot of shuffle in the players that were participating in the current year's league. Therefore, in 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore was very powerful and competitive. They won the league finals. It made me feel very happy because they are my favourite team. I was very happy for them because they have lost matches in all 12 years. It was a very exciting moment for me and I will definitely continue watching these matches in the upcoming years.

    Band 7

    I have watched the Cricket World Cup very recently in 2024. We won the World Cup. Our country won the World Cup and the competition between India, England, New Zealand and Pakistan was very close. There were very strong teams throughout the session, but our country has not lost a single match in the league matches. And in the finals also, the memorable catch by Mr. Suryakumar Yadav has made us proud. We lifted the cup. There were total three stages in the sports format. First was the league stage, which had eight games. Second was the eliminator, four teams were eliminated. Third was combination matches between the top four teams and later two teams were qualified for the finals. Australia was the second runner-up, first runner-up was South Africa and the winner was India.

    Band 7

    One memorable sport competition I watched was the FIFA World Cup Finals in 2022. Between Argentina and France, I watched it live on TV with my family at my home and the excitement was truly unforgettable. The match was held in Qatar and it was intense from the beginning. Both teams were strong. Argentina had Lionel Messi and France had Kylian Mbappe, two of the greatest footballers. The game was full of action and it went into extra time and the penalty shootout, which made it even more thrilling. What made it special for me was that I was a huge Messi fan, seeing him finally win the World Cup after so many years was emotional. My whole family was cheering and when Argentina won, we were literally screaming with happiness. I felt a mix of tension, excitement and joy throughout the match. Watching the competition reminded me how powerful sports can be. It unites people and creates unforgettable moments. It was not just a game, it was a historic event and I am glad I witnessed it.

    Band 7

    Recently my son took part in cricket competition. The competition was held in Northern Park at around 11 am in the morning and I was quite anxious since morning because it was the first competition that he was taking part in. Moreover my son was also very nervous because since three months they had been practicing for this competition, for this game and they had been waiting for this day to come. So he was quite nervous in the beginning, later on he gathered some strength, I encouraged him, so he gathered some strength and we all, both me and my son, we went to Northern Park for this competition. When the competition started, it was somebody else's batting, so my son was just sitting and he was quite anxious at that time. When his batting came, the most exciting moment was when he scored a six and that was when the entire audience was clapping. The playground was, it seemed like the whole playground was full of cheers for him. People were shouting out at his name and that was the most memorable moment for me at that time. My son was also very happy at that time. He just could not control his feelings and he lay flat on the ground.

    Band 7

    The sports competition I remember being the most memorable in my life is the 2019 World Cup final that was related to cricket. The ICC final incidentally happened on my birthday, 14th July, however, I did not go to attend the show in person. I instead had to watch it to the comfort of my own home through television. Even that was an enlightening experience because the most exciting moment of the entire match was the super over at the end which happened to be completed at midnight Indian Standard Time. That was a very exciting moment since it made me feel a lot of tension in the air. There were palpitations in the hearts of the fans and there was such an unpredictable outcome that no one knew what could even happen. However, that aside, the entire match between New Zealand and England was a splendid display of sportsmanship as well as dedication and leadership. The way the players managed to handle high stress situations in limited amounts of time and carry themselves in that setting is impressive. I think the 2019 ICC World Cup final might just be my favourite sports match of all time since that reflects my core values as a person and has had major influence on me.

    Band 7

    The sports competition that I watched recently was the World Cup of Cricket. I watched it on TV with my family and it was a really great game. It was between India and Australia and the match was really fluctuating a lot. There were moments when I felt like our country would lose and it made me feel really sad but at the end the game went up for our country and that was the most exciting moment for me. It suddenly just excited me and there was a rush of happiness in our hearts that our country might be winning and in the end when the country won just by 6 runs it was amazing. The feeling was like no more. I just loved it. There was this sense of patriotism in me which actually made me more happier because our country had not won a world cup in about 7-10 years and it was a really proud moment for us to see our country win a world cup in cricket. The team of our country was really happy and it was a proud moment not only for the players but also the whole country, the whole people of the country. It was just an exquisite moment and it made us ecstatic. There was just no expressing of how we felt because it was way too good.

    Band 7

    I'd like to talk about a sport competition that takes place in my country India that is called as IPL, full form of IPL is Indian Premier League. So two months back I went to the city called Lucknow where this IPL league took place along with my family and I got to experience the view of a pavilion for the very first time because in my entire life I haven't been to a pavilion. So it was a very refreshing moment for me because for the very first time I was going along with my in-laws and I was very keen to know how would I feel after going to that environment because I have always wanted to take the experience of a crowded people where people, where everyone will be just cheering their heart aloud and for me it was very surprising and exciting moment at the same time because I was supporting the team called Mumbai Indians and it was competing with CSK that is called the Chennai Super Kings. At the end hour where we had left only with one wicket, it was very interesting to see if we will be able to win or not but by God's grace and the player was very magnificent that he played very well and he made us win at the last moment. For me this entire experience was different and very exciting because I got to experience something which I had never and I enjoyed my day along with my family members. So I think it is going to be...
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