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


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    My favorite sports program is cricket. I learned to watch cricket with the help of my dad. My whole family really spends their time together to watch cricket and everyone shares the same enthusiasm and it makes the watching more fun and moreover the cricket is a international sport so there's lots of interesting factors going on. So many players, the way the cricket goes, it's always interesting, it always piques my interest. The excitement it carries, the calculation it takes for a player, the dedication it takes for a player to go through something like that and to win the country a cup is something huge that is celebrated like a festival in India. So cricket carries a lot of emotions and watching that together with family brings a lot of joy to me and to all the people around me.

    Band 6-7

    The sports tournament I usually watch on the TV is cricket. Cricket is very popular in India. It could be because it's very simple to play, like you just need a wall where you can draw the wickets, you take a bat, you take a ball and you need just somewhere around 10 people to play cricket. It's very popular in India. I usually watch cricket with my family if they are at home, otherwise I can watch it when I'm alone also. It's a very cheerful environment whenever Team India is playing, that is especially when my family, me, everybody gathers around the TV and watch cricket. Whenever Team India is playing, it could be any tournament or a match series between two countries like India-Pakistan, India-Bangladesh, India-South Africa, something like that. I love cricket, everybody in India does because first thing is India is very good in cricket. Our players are at the top rankers in the whole world. Our Team India usually stands on the first or second position in the points ranking. I love cricket because it's my national pride.

    Band 6-7

    I really like to watch badminton as I myself am a badminton player. I did not play professionally but I am in my college badminton team and I really like to watch badminton tournaments such as China Open, Indonesia Open and BWA World Championships. I try to learn their techniques and their ways of playing. I enjoy watching these sports as this is a sort of therapy for you and I really enjoy watching them. Also since I have not learnt badminton professionally I try to understand their playing techniques and I even try to practice those at home or in my badminton court. I am a big fan of P. V. Sindhu who is the most famous woman badminton player in our country India and there are a lot more players who I am a fan of and I love watching their healthy competition and their sportsmanship spirit. Even though I could not play professionally I would have loved to play badminton and to take it up as my career but I love having it as my hobby and I play it whenever I need some break or I need to relax as it is sort of a therapy to me. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    From beginning I was always a fan of cricket, it is a European sport which came to India during colonial period and it's worth noticing that India is always one of the greatest competent to England. Also the game is where there are 11 players in each team and it is played using a bat and a ball. There are two sets of players who are playing on a pitch and the method of scoring is to hit the ball and if the ball is inside the circle then you have the ability to run and score the points and if the ball crosses a certain circle then you will be awarded with the points 6 and 4. So yeah the game is very interesting and there are a lot of historical events which happened during the game. It is one of the most popular sport in my country. There is a biggest one of the biggest rivalry in the cricket history is of India versus Pakistan. People have national sentiments or we can say that people possess a patriotic feeling when it comes to match between India and Pakistan.

    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.

    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.

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