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Describe A Sports Program You Like To Watch: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it?
  • Who do you watch it with?
  • When do you watch it?
  • Why do you like to watch it?
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Cue 1:What is it?

  • Begin by naming the sports program you enjoy watching.
  • Provide a brief description of the program, including its format and main features.

Example

The sports program I like to watch is the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It features teams representing different cities, and the matches are filled with excitement, showcasing some of the best cricketing talent in the world.

Cue 2:Who do you watch it with?

  • Mention the people you usually watch the program with, such as family or friends.
  • Explain how watching together enhances the experience.

Example

I usually watch the IPL matches with my family, especially my younger brother who is a huge cricket fan. Watching together makes it more enjoyable as we cheer for our favorite teams and discuss the game, creating a lively atmosphere in our living room.

Cue 3:When do you watch it?

  • Specify the time of year when the program is aired and your viewing schedule.
  • Mention any special occasions or traditions related to watching the program.

Example

The IPL takes place every year during the months of March and April. I make it a point to watch the matches every weekend, and sometimes even on weekdays if there’s a big match. It has become a tradition for us to have snacks and drinks ready for the matches.

Cue 4:Why do you like to watch it?

  • Share your personal reasons for enjoying the program, such as the thrill of the sport or the entertainment value.
  • Discuss any emotional connections or memories associated with watching it.

Example

I love watching the IPL because it brings a lot of excitement and suspense. The matches are often very close, and I enjoy the strategy involved in cricket. Additionally, it reminds me of my childhood when I used to play cricket with my friends, making it a nostalgic experience.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the IPL is more than just a sports program for me; it’s a source of joy and bonding with my family. The thrill of the matches and the shared experiences make it a highlight of my year.

    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: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear and unengaging. It's important to provide specific details about the sports program to make your response more interesting.

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    Include specific examples, such as favorite moments or players, to make your description vivid and relatable.

    2: Lack of Personal Connection

    Failing to express your personal feelings about the program can make your answer sound flat. The examiner wants to hear why it matters to you.

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    Share personal stories or emotions related to watching the program to create a stronger connection with your audience.

    Ignoring the Cues

    Not addressing all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to help structure your response effectively.

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    Make sure to answer each cue clearly, linking them together to create a cohesive narrative about your sports program.

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    Band 7

    One sports program that I genuinely enjoy watching is the Indian Premier League IPL cricket broadcast which airs every year during summer months. I have been following it for quite a few years now and it has become almost a ritual for me and my family to sit together and watch the evening matches. I usually watch it on TV at home but sometimes when there is an important match I stream it on my laptop if I am outside or travelling. The production quality of the broadcast is fantastic. There are multiple camera angles, slow motion replays, expert commentary and even behind the scenes segment that makes the entire experience more engaging. What I particularly like about this program is the way commenters break down the match. They explain strategies, field placements and the player performance in such a simple yet insightful way that even someone who isn't a big fan of cricket can follow the game easily. The pre-match and the post-match analysis adds another layer of excitement because experts discuss predictions, highlight key moments and even interview players. Another reason why I enjoy watching the IPL is its entertainment factor. I didn't just about sports event, it's a complete package with energetic crowds, colourful team jerseys, dramatic moments and very often matches that go down to the last ball. The atmosphere created on screen is electrifying. I find myself completely absorbed, shouting at the TV during tense overs and celebrating brilliant catches and big sixes. But what makes this sports program truly special for me is that it brings people together. My friends and I often create small prediction games of fantasy like during the season. Enjoy watching the IPL not only because

    Band 7

    So the sports program that I like to watch is F1 or also known as Formula 1 Motorsports. It's a sport in which there are 20 drivers in a grid representing 10 teams and all those 20 vehicles race around a circuit to get podium finish i.e. position 1, 2, 3 and eventually win the race. I got introduced to this sport by my friend who is a big fan and he wanted someone to also watch this sport so he kind of forced me into watching it. Initially I didn't like this sport because I found it quite boring and to general people it might seem that way because what they are usually seeing is 20 vehicles just making laps around a set path. So at first I didn't like it and my experience was pretty bad but afterwards I got to learn about the entire mechanics and the entire structure of the sport as well as the history and prestigious drivers like Ayrton Senna, Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and all of that increased my interest in this. Afterwards my friend also took me to go-karting and when I did go-karting I realized how difficult this sport is and I gained new found respect for the same. Eventually I became a fan of this sport and I started watching it regularly. There came a time period when a new movie was also released this year and it is a movie about Formula 1 and it is a movie that is made to generally garner interest of new found fans which worked for me as well as the movie was a bit spicy one and I quite liked it.

    Band 7

    Interesting, the first sports program that I like to watch is IPL which stands for Indian Premier League. IPL is a cricket league actually which involves 8-9 teams which represent a city or a state in India and there are 12-15 players in each team which play and represent. Sometimes I watch it with friends and sometimes I don't. Interesting, so I am fascinated by a sport which is called cricket. Cricket is actually a game where there is a batsman, a bowler, other fielders and a wicket keeper. In India there is a sports program called IPL which stands for Indian Premier League where there are 8-9 cricket teams which represent either a city or a state of India and all of these teams come together in this tournament and play to represent their specific city or a state. I watch it with my father. My father and my uncle are big cricket watchers and they even used to play when they were in their 20s and 30s. So seeing their gravitation towards the game made me more inclined towards the game too. It just grew on me and I can't stop watching it. My favourite player is K. Rahul. He hails from Karnataka and in my opinion is the best cricketer in the whole wide world but opinions may differ for others and I watch it in the IPL. The tournament is conducted in March so March, April, May these three months are so full for us because we are watching the IPL games all the time and on Saturdays and Sundays.

    Band 7

    Well, the sports program I would like to watch is cricket with my family because cricket is a game in which we could have multiple learning, specifically the strategical skill which we all enjoy watching of M. S. Dhoni, which is an Indian cricketer. We all love how strategically he plans out the game on the ground and which could make a team win and make the country proud. And along with that, he is able to analyze all the skills and the drawbacks of every team player so that he can utilize according to the situations the team faces on the ground.

    Band 7

    My favorite sports program is Indian Premier League and I love it because it's coming from India. I love the way cricket flows through my blood. I watch it with my dad and I usually watch it. It streams at evening 8pm mostly. So the timing is perfect. During dinner or after dinner we can watch a match. Plus it is a shorter time period format. The thing is it's called 2020. So the match is short which creates more excitement to watch other than the regular cricket which takes double time.

    Band 6-7

    Hello, my name is, this is DSF, Pir Mohammad Faizan. I would like to describe about the sports which I love to watch, which is called F1. It's not just a sport, it's a, you know, entire spectacle for the world. Which is, you know, which takes part by the multiple tech giants, because I love that sport. Because, you know, that sport is normally, it's not for the normal people, everybody wants to do that sport, if you want to, it's actually about a car, it's actually about something which you, you, if you want to make yourself in that, you need to go through a certain task which is very hard, very extreme training, and that is when you, you need to, you need to take the neck exercise, you need to have overall control over the body, you need to take the more to more elbows down to your body level, because it is not something which is easily done by the others, it is extremely, next to impossible stance, but there are people who do it, that is, that's how they become great, and that's how the name in the world, because the global spectacles will be, spectacles will be there, you know, there are tech giants will be investing there, and all of the people will be looking to you, what you are doing, and how you are doing it, it's about a car which goes through,

    Band 6-7

    Not exactly sports, but as in motorsports, I like to watch F1 racing, which I like to watch it with my friend, who lives in another city, but we usually watch it online in a Google Meet because, you know, we like to share ideas on what we think about the players, statistics, how the race is going, which team are we supporting exactly. And I started watching that because my friend, whom I watch it with, we went to watch a F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, and it was an amazing movie, it was amazing. My first experience of F1 is that movie, and what I think about it is that it introduced me to a new world. I know what F1 was before that movie, but I did not know it was so exciting. That movie has one of the best, how do you say it, the best camera, or the use of filmography, yes, the photography of the movie is one of the best. It was filmed by Apple, and it was very good. So we watched it with the 4MXD or with the Tierra Rocks, and it felt like I was driving it. So after that, me and my friend decided to watch it together. Now it usually streams in midnight because we live in India, so we have to watch it in midnight. We stream it using some application, and then we stream it on the Meet, Google Meet, and then we watch it together, and then we discuss what we like about it.

    Band 6-7

    Though I am not a great fan of sports, sometimes I watch cricket along with my father. The reason I like to watch cricket is because there are a lot of Indian cricket players and in India cricket is looked as a very cultural and popular sport. Moreover, many cricket players are looked at as celebrities and people often get really inspired by cricket players. One such person who greatly inspired me is Mahendra Singh Dhoni who was the former captain of the Indian cricket team. I usually watch major cricket matches like the World Cup and T20 matches. Sometimes I also watch IPL i.e. the Indian Premier League which also gives an opportunity to know about future talents in India and upcoming talents in India.

    Band 6-7

    I'm quite a person who loves football a lot and I watched so much programs regarding the football like the interview sections and analytical and tactical sections which was held by the pundits of football and moreover there are highlights regarding football and all but if I have to choose a particular thank God it's come to mind my mind now it was CBS that the after the UFA Champions League matches there is a dugout section where all the three pundits name theory Henry Michael Richards and Jimmy Carragher there they are or they are all legends of football along with Alex Scott she was the host in the program and it was so funny and tactical and we can see from the start to end on that program because the introduction of the program itself that Kate Scott the host of the show is roasting the Michael Richards and it's very funny and that the main hook that that makes the viewers enjoyable so it's quite a lot and so much interviews are going through that show regarding like after the match people's are get together with

    Band 6-7

    Well, I am a sports lover person and I have also participated in sports competitions when I was in school and I also had won many awards at that time. However, I would like to talk about the time when I went to see a cricket match. I remember I went there about one year ago with my friends. We went to Jawaharlal Stadium in Mumbai to watch a cricket match. The match was between RCBs versus Punjab Kings XI. My favourite team was RCBs. I went there just because of Virat Kohli as he is my role model. Also I love to play cricket. He is a very fitness oriented person and he spends hours in gym to maintain his levels on ground. I remember on that day he got injured while playing the match but instead of leaving the match he played till the last to make the other persons win the match. He also has inspired the other players. He is an inspiration for all the people playing there. Also I admire him because of his hard work and friendly nature. Moreover, I love to watch the match and after a few times we saw that RCBs won the match. I was on cloud 9 after RCBs won the match as it was my favourite team. Moreover, we also had a lot of fun there. We cheered for our team and we had a lot of fun there. We also ate snacks which was very delicious. It was a very memorable experience that I had with my friends.
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