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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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    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    Band 6-7

    most importantly I love to watch cricket because it is my favorite sports and I always prefer to do outdoor activities and I watch cricket with my homie on the weekends because we are free from work and it is a stress buster activity for us and we always watch cricket to know how the match going on and what is the new series happen like a test cricket one day T20 and cricket give me a relaxation and it is the best way to stimulate our mind and encourage our congenitive development to learn new things and one of the most important thing to watch cricket that is we know what is the and what is the new

    Band 6-7

    Cricket is the only sport I watch and enjoy and have fun because of Virat Kohli, he is my favorite player. So I started watching cricket in the year 2019 because of IPL where I have started to have more keen interest on that field. So there are lot of different types of games in the cricket game like Test, ODI and T20. I love watching T20 and IPL. So I usually watch cricket in the summer because it just starts in the month of March and ends in the month of May. So these three months, I will have lot of fun watching them, there are lot of bets happening with me and my dad, I usually love watching cricket with my dad. If I am at home, I watch with my dad and if I am at my college, I will watch with my friends and that's the best sport ever. And also if we talk about the game, it really have so much competition, spirit and teamwork. It just keep me tensed that I feel I really belong into the game and I feel so tensed when I watch it. But that's the best part, I feel IPL has been my favorite sport being watched since quite few years. So this has been my experience watching the cricket. I feel instead of watching it on television, it's really better to watch it in the stadium because that makes us feel more confident and more beautiful moments out there. And I've really dreamed about that.

    Band 6-7

    To describe a sports program that I like to watch, I would consider to definitely go with the cricket. Cricket is not just a game or any sports for Indians, now it has become an emotion. We live the life a cricketer can even imagine. We always try that our team wins. IPL is one of the cricket forms that is played in India. All the teams are divided according to their states. For example, there is a state for Punjab, there is a state for Gujarat named Gujarat Titans, there is a state for Mumbai, similar for Bengaluru, all of them. So an auction occurs and different players are chosen for different teams and the IPL is the only thing that I love to watch is because I don't only watch it alone, we as a group of friends used to watch it on a projector, we specially bought a projector rather for it and we just used to play in the evening time when we all were free as most of the IPL matches occur at the night or at the dawn time, at the dusk time, sorry. So we just get together and in an empty room we just projected the IPL and when they hit a six, all of the hostels just shouted away. That moment really felt in heart, it was a mesmerizing and enjoyable moment that we all can relate. Because not only to make our team win, we even cried a lot when we lost. So yeah, that moment it felt really.

    Band 6-7

    Good afternoon, today I am just going to talk about a topic about a sports, before that I want to tell you that many people have a interest of seeing or watching the sports, so as like that I prefer to watch is cricket, cricket is most favorable for everyone who in entire world, there are many people are very crazy about it, so likewise I really have interest on watching on it, normally I used to watch with my families, even with my friends, so the most important thing what I would like to say is when I am watching the cricket, I involved how they are handling the way of technique, spinning the balls or playing cricket, and also in addition I would like to say that I am very much cricket lover, the reason is my father, because he is the one when from my childhood, I was brought up when watching the cricket, so especially with the IPL match, so I make sure I finish all my home activity in my home, not only in my home, even if I have any work, I make sure that I will be free on that time, so that I can sit with my family, entire family and watch the cricket, and the most important thing what I want to tell you is that I am a fan of Dhoni, and currently I am very much fan of Virat, so these two people are, I really admire.

    Band 6-7

    First of all, I am a sports person from my childhood. I think from the 5th grade I used to watch all type of sports programs like IPL and World Cup, football and cricket. Especially I like football and cricket very much when we get our school vacations. I think at that time we have Indian Premier League in our country. It's like a 20 over game in cricket. I think majority of the children near my home like to watch this kind of sports. I think in June and July is the time the IPL starts. When we get home we like to watch this kind of sports programs. I think my favorite team is Chennai Super Kings which makes me very happy because most of the game they will win because of the very good batting and bowling performance by the team. Dhoni is the captain of the team which gives very spirit to the team members to play very well. In my family we all like sports. My father is a football coach. He trained a lot of young students to become a football player. In my opinion, football is the program I used to watch in my TV with my family and friends.

    Band 6-7

    So formula one is a sports program that I like to watch the most so it is basically Race of high-tech cars the fastest cars in the world that go around track For a minute for many laps, right? So it happens This is a race that these are a set of races So though it's a championship and as a set of races that occur at different parts of the world and different countries on different tracks, so and they go on for about a year, which is called a season in a formula one terms and driver with the most points get wins the championship and the Company or the constructor in formula one terms Wins the constructors championship. So I watch formula one usually with my friends So each of us support a particular, you know driver a particular team and you know, we try to Predict that he will win or this team will win So that's what we do and it's pretty fun to watch as well. So I watch it when I'm free usually So because this event takes part and takes place in the different parts of the world. So I'm and I'm living in India. So when the races take place in US, Canada or Brazil Mexico and that then it becomes too early here in India about 2 a.m So I'm unable to watch it. So but other races I do watch I do watch other races, which happen Australia Singapore or the European races so I watch the races formula one race mainly because of the different aspects of Racing it is not only just racing pure driver skill it also from a technological standpoint how they develop a car and as well as the strategy that is involved in a race

    Band 6-7

    I belong to India and here people belong different categories and like to play worry games. Today I would like to talk about one of my favorite sport program that I like to watch. It is about cricket. Cricket is one of my favorite sport because I like to watch the show with my family members and friends and it gives me it gives me satisfaction whenever I watch cricket sport program and Virat Kohli is my favorite player because of various reasons. Firstly,

    Band 6-7

    Being a child, I was very attracted towards the sport, whether it's cricket or football. My father is a sport enthusiast. One day he was sitting on the chair and watching cricket and I sat just beside him and watching the same sports and I got interested in that and knowing about the team's players and even the scores, how the 12 team players play significantly their role in the team and how they have T20 matches and how the country cheers them all over the international games that happen in our state and even I am not a big fan of sports nowadays but I do refer to my childhood that I was a very big fan. Even when our India team was playing against Pakistan, I got a feeling that we should win and it kind of brings up my sportmanship even though the people were not referring so much sports at that time but I remember that I used to play cricket in my street and in my ground as well so we got up very early and we started watching people playing cricket in the neighborhood and even though I was very small to understand how the scores and how the whole team is managed but I kind of tend to know about the things that a player is having a six ball and a person is bowling him and there is a boundary where you have to hit for the run and you have to run for the run and it basically consists of all the concepts and it kindly striking me over the period and I start liking it and over the age of six and eight I used to play in my summer vacation with my cousins and with my family and relatives that all over came from the different cities and states. We used to play it as a calm down and relaxing game over the weekend and summer

    Band 6-7

    The sports program which I like to watch is the pre-match presentation of every football match. I watch it with my father because I'm a fantasy sports player and I need insights about the match. For getting those information I have to watch things which give information particularly about the certain match which is happening at that point of time and it is not particular about the fantasy sports because the conversation that happens in the interviews are particularly very general, not on player basis. The game I play is about the player, the fantasy sports is all about money and gambling. I'm a degenerate gambler so watching these kinds of programs is very important and sometimes I find vivid information which is given by the podcasters. It plays a very important role when it comes to my income perspective. Without those I might find very difficult to cope up with the match and get information. Watching these kinds of programs with my father built a different camaraderie with him. The relationship has improved a lot. I think no amount of therapy or other kinds of activities could build up a perfect emotional relationship like this with a father and son. I'm grateful that the tradition of pre-interviews are happening even in this era.

    Band 6-7

    I love to watch cricket as a sport. I watch it with my family, with my friends. In fact, my father was the one who introduced me to cricket when I was young. Since then, I have... cricket is love for me. And apart from that, I watch IPL, I watch Asia Cup, I watch World Cup of Cricket. Some of the players that I really like are Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle. I love to watch the sports because since childhood, I have been watching it and playing it. So, there's a love for it since then.
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