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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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    Tip

    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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    Tip

    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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    Tip

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


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    Band 6-7

    A sports program which I like to watch is Follow the Blues which is a show which is made by Star Sports here in India. I usually like this show because it is about cricketers and how my cricket team, how my Indian cricket team is practicing, how they are preparing for the match. Furthermore, I watch this show with my dad as he is also a cricket enthusiast as I am and we often watch this show while we are eating our dinner as the show is live on TV at 7.30 or 8 in the evening every day or every alternative day. So I, alongside with my dad, watch this show very often and we love this show because we like to get news regarding our cricket players, we like to see how they are practicing, what is their daily routine, how are they living their life. These are the kind of things which we see and which we love to watch whenever we are seeing our cricketers going from one state to another or one country to another, their behavior, their habits. This is the kind of things which I personally try to inculcate in myself. Furthermore, I aspire to be a cricketer. This show inspires me to follow my dream and to make my daily routine like my favorite cricketers and the people I watch, the people I admire the most.

    Band 6-7

    I am not an athlete however I do like to watch sports programs One of my most favorite shows is the pro sports review which streams on ESPN I also believe it streams on other online platforms however I usually watch it on ESPN Now this program mainly reviews sports especially extreme sports like skiing or skydiving and base jumping They also tend to review sports such as MMA and also football I prefer the segment of MMA as I could see my favorite athletes perform And also they bring in guests from particular areas of MMA Who break down each and individual aspect of a person's fight For example if a person is doing well how are they doing well If a person is not doing so well what can they do to improve on it I usually watch it alone after my work in the evenings or on weekends with my friends I really like it because of its elaborate explanations The breakdown of each and every action and athletes does what could be improved And also the funny commentaries passed on by the presenters during the show The show also reviews live matches during football seasons Especially during the Ash Cup and the Aspa Cup Where famous celebrities also turn up during these live events and they give interviews Which I find it especially informative as they intend to tell more about their career

    Band 6-7

    So, that's a great question about the sports program I like to watch. It would be cricket. Whenever there is, especially I like to watch India's cricket match where Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and my favorite bowler Bumrah play in the stadium representing India. I usually watch it anytime and anywhere the match is on even if I am out of town or I have no internet. I usually find some way to watch the match. I have my youth support and my passion for India team. I usually watch it with my dad because he was the one who had introduced me and taught me how to play cricket initially. And I usually watch it with him because that's how me and my dad get to spend some quality time together. Furthermore, not only that we get to bond over the food that we have, the food and snacks that we have when we are watching cricket. We laugh and we smile. And cricket is our most favorite sport that we like to watch because we like to reminisce the old times when we used to play together. And he was a great bowler actually. To conclude, cricket is the sports program that we like to watch and I like to watch with him.

    Band 6-7

    The sport program which I would like to start watching is the F1. To tell what the F1 is, it's a racing sport with the fastest machines on earth with people who have non-human reflex time like they have godly reflexes. 0.08 seconds is like mind-blowing reaction time for the fastest F1 driver of our generation. I got interested in F1 races ever since the movie F1, it's the movie title I know, it came out. I went to it with my friend and was immediately hooked. Just knowing that you're going at 300 kilometers per hour has has given me a person who's watching the movie goosebumps. Imagine the driver, how the driver feels. So the only problem we have, I have to watch the F1 is that it is telecasted at 4 in the morning in my country time zone which might affect my sleep schedule. However, all my friends are determined to watch it so they keep alarms at 3.58, get up and watch it. I think it's around one and a half hour. They watch it and they go back to sleep after they're done watching it and the next day in college when I look at them and ask them what's wrong, they're like nothing, there was a race yesterday and I was like oh shit I forgot to watch that. They're like it was so interesting and they start giving me all the spoilers before I can watch it. But yeah, the races, the pit stops, the engineers, aerodynamic laws that are applied, all of them have me captivated in a way. They have mesmerized that I simply want to

    Band 6-7

    There are several programs and several channels one can watch while watching a television or even an online platform, but there is one specific sports channel which I am always eager to watch. Not that I am fond of sports. Watching sports is not exactly my cup of tea, but I enjoy, I prefer watching this channel when I am with my brother and the channel is ESPN sports. It's mainly because ESPN sports. On this channel, we generally watch India versus Pakistan cricket match or whenever Roger Federer is playing against Novak Djokovic on a lawn tennis tournament. I remember we would sit in front of our TVs along with our popcorns or even a small snack or some other assortment made by our mother and we would watch this sports channel very excitedly on the television and this would be the place where and this sports channel watching this channel was not because I am fond of sports, but because I would get time to spend with my brother and also enjoy, thoroughly enjoy, enjoy whenever we would be rooting for different teams or even the same team. And this would have this generally led to having a very good environment.

    Band 6-7

    My favourite sport has to be badminton. I watch it with my friends whenever I'm stressed. It is just a stress booster. I also play badminton instead of just watching it. It releases all the stress in me. The purpose of watching it is because I enjoy playing the sport and also it's very interesting when people are playing. Thank you for watching!

    Band 6-7

    So now I gonna speak about the topic about the sports program that I like to watch most of the time. So it is IPL. So basically it starts from around during the summer time every year during from March and ends to May till May. So I do watch this sports event with my siblings or with my family who thoroughly enjoyed watching with that and we have some very quality time spending and enjoying together. So in this sports program the reason I like the most is basically I am a cricket lover. It is related to the cricket where they gonna explain about the players, their strategies and what can be done for winning the game. So that makes us the predictions of winning the match of two opponents teams. Well I would like to love this sports watch basically most of the time and I do consider watching worth it.

    Band 6-7

    So a sports program that I like to watch is football or soccer which is the common term used in America. So football was one of my favorite game or sport that I used to follow so much when I was doing my high school. The time when the world cup of 2014 was happening, I was in my 9th grade and I was one of the large group of teenagers who was interested in the foreign big teams like Brazil and Argentina and we had a lot of fan bases for Messi and players like Ronaldo. That was the peak period in my life where I used to get excited about every little thing with respect to football. Further, when the Indian sports league came where the teams were Indian states or Indian cities, I was fond of the team Kerala Blasters as I come from Kerala and I was fond of all the players in the team. I with my brother and my father used to go to watch live matches in the stadium. We were obsessed with the color of yellow and blue and we used to do every little thing to be a part of the team and belong to the fan base of the team. However, as time passed, I find myself dragged back from those interests due to life getting busier and academics and work. However, I recently find myself going back to football especially since the last world cup where I was supporting not the most popular teams like France and players like Mbappé and I find myself going back to the love that I long lost.

    Band 6-7

    well today I'd like to talk about my most favorite sport that I always watch on television it is cricket it's not I was a under 16 player if I talk about little bit history about cricket I was under under 16 player for the district level India 2007 and 8 and therefore I do have a direct connection with the game which develops a enthusiasm in me to watch the cricket other than this I was cricket along with my family as well as friends but I prefer real but but I really prefer to watch it with difference because we are we are we are always excited for cricket and we we all like cricket very much on the moreover we don't like to moreover I personally doesn't feel any important to watch an IPL matches which are league matches I I try to watch World Cups on I'm interested in much in fight a fight a test fight a test because it helps us to understand the it helps us to understand the the real the real game the pitch condition and the weather condition whole how the ball can swing outside and inside and it cannot be identified in a single day match or a 20 hours match so therefore I prefer to watch a test match other than this I do have like Virat Kohli if I talk about the cricket and and Sachin Tendulkar because of their consistent work it's not they they score much in comparison to any other international player they are they are like gentlemen they they give respect to the sport

    Band 6-7

    I really like to watch badminton together with my boyfriend as I'm really fond of playing badminton. That's why I really enjoy it. My favorite player of badminton is Sania Mirza. She plays impeccable, really amazing and I just feel super energized, super full of energy that after watching badminton you can literally keep me awake for like what three hours and I'll be fine. That's how much I like badminton and the tossing and the rules and the energy it gives your body such a glow up, full workout thingy. I just love playing badminton.
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