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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

    I enjoy watching many kind of sports but the program I like the most is the coverage of cricket matches specially the Indian Premier League which is popularly known as IPL. IPL is a professional T20 cricket league held every year in India which is broadcast live on television as well as in other online platforms which we call as OTTs. I usually watch it on Hotstar or sometimes on TV with my family if I am at home. The program doesn't just show the match but also includes the commentary, experts analysis, interview with the players and even sometimes behind the scene footages. Also in the program there are choice of languages which we can hear the commentary in. So majorly it can be heard in English or Hindi. I find this program very interesting because cricket is more than just a sport for India. It is a emotion tied to history of India from long back. Since the time of British colonial time till today cricket matches and India's relentless and amazing victories signify a prestigious position of India internationally among all the countries. So as we are talking about cricket, there is a recent Asia Cup that happened during September this year. There also India played against a lot of countries and did a very good job.

    Band 6-7

    So, one of the sports that I would like to watch is F1 racing. It is because of Lewis Hamilton. I love the guy. I love the way he drives the car. I am a car enthusiast and I love F1 cars as well. The racing, the events and everything are organized in a particular way that makes the people feel lively. Those who are watching, those who are not watching. Just by hearing the sounds of the car and seeing people going from 0 to 200 to 300 of a speed that makes the experience thrilling. I like to watch it when basically I am down or I need some kind of motivation. So, I just go on YouTube and type Lewis Hamilton's races and I do watch the races. Upon that, also, he is a VT guy. The way he speaks, the sarcasm and everything, I like it too.

    Band 6-7

    There are a couple of sports programs that I like to watch on TV or on my phone. These include watching mixed martial arts or UFC or football. The reason why I like MMA is because it is unpredictable. It's not like other sports where things are very predictable. But in MMA, it is a very variable thing. You can one day see a knockout or the other day you can expect to see a submission. It's only a surprise. And I watch all these sports with my friends and family. I go to an MMA gym nearby. So a couple of friends in my gym watch MMA fights with me. And the other sport that I watch on TV is football. I grew interest in football since my schooling days. I used to play football with my friends all the time. So that's how I grew interested in football. Some of my favorite teams include Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. These both play in the Premier League, which is the football league of the United Kingdom. And football is the most popular sport in the world. There are a lot of people like me who enjoy watching football. And the most viewed sporting event in television history is the FIFA World Cup. And billions of fans across the globe watch the FIFA World Cup. The last FIFA World Cup, which was held in 2022 in Qatar, was won by Argentina for the third time. And prior to that, it was in Russia in 2018, which was won by France.

    Band 6-7

    So coming to which program I like to watch, so I would go with WWE, like it's the World Wrestling Federation or World Wrestling Entertainment as we call it. And I used to watch it a lot during my childhood days. Some of the favorite wrestlers from that show are Undertaker, Kane, John Cena, Randy Orton. And I really used to enjoy the fight they used to have. And there are many sections of WWE like SmackDown, Raw. And especially Raw was my favorite because it had a better storyline than SmackDown. And as I grew up now, I really enjoy watching badminton and cricket. Both are my equally favorite. I can choose just one from that. And especially I love to watch cricket because my country India really excels at it. Like it has won 2 World Cups. After that, it has won many cricket World Cups and also T20 World Cups. And the favorite match that I really like to see, really like to watch is that India vs Pakistan match. Because not just one for cricket, we have arch rivalries in the real world also. And also I like to watch badminton. Like one of my favorite players is Victor Edselson. And he is a top ranked player in badminton and he is also Olympic gold medalist. And not just that, my favorite Indian player, my favorite Indian badminton player is Lakshya Sen. Who is really young and he is really excelling at the game. And he is the next rising champion of the game.

    Band 6-7

    actually I don't interest I don't have interest in sports programs I think it is waste of time for us but I changed this opinion after watching a sports program when I was a student in college my friends suggested me that to go to a sports program live event that was a live event held at my college I also joined that live event that sports program was about cricket who were participated in that cricket the players who are participated in that cricket they were they were joined at that program and they were suggested some things to young people some suggested some valuable points to young generations they were very valuable and important to us that suggestions changed my life totally after that event I had very interested in sports program or any sports event like live events

    Band 6-7

    I would love to watch cricket from my very small age because it plays an important role in my life because it is because I like it so much it is a connection between me and my friend we patch up with one of my best friend from fourth because of this game I would watching it most probably I will be watching cricket with my friends or I'll get to know scores whenever the match is going on mostly I'll be watching it on weekends Saturdays and days when I'm free or else I'll be looking into looking after it when any serious test match or any one day is going on this game plays an important role in not only me it plays an important role in every person who watches cricket especially in India we have a very emotional bonding towards the game we cry for the game we support a lot other than any other game to cricket cricket is an emotional for Indians each and every area or even small kid who grew up they will be playing only once cricket in their lifetime from very small age that will be

    Band 6-7

    Sports plays vital role for every individual's life. With the help of this they can easily to build their fitness and healthy body. Today I am going to talk about a sports program. When I watch it, it is none other than the badminton sports program. I vividly remember that I was studying in 10th standard during that time. In the evening time, my elder brother always watched the badminton sports program. He told me it is very beneficial for our health. I saw it every time with my elder brother. I saw many parts of their chapters.

    Band 6-7

    The most common sports program that I watch is of course cricket. For an Indian, cricket is like a religion. Every Indian matches. There are a lot of people who watch cricket. Every Indian citizen would watch cricket every matches. But I am not a person who watches every matches of Indian team. I mostly watch World Cup series. I prefer watching World Cup because we are able to see a lot of competition in a World Cup match. One of my favorite cricketer is M.S. Rony and of course I love him. I mostly see World Cup matches along with my father because he is also a great fan of cricket. He really loves cricket. So we usually have a small snack like Lay's or a popcorn during our watch which makes it much more interesting. The reason I love cricket is because it is in our own blood. I think it is in our own blood. Cricket is one of the greatest sport for any team. We usually watch it along with my family. I think it brings family together. Usually channels like Starsports, Starsports 1, 2 and 10 sports channels provide cricket matches. So these are the channels that we commonly use.

    Band 6-7

    I'm a person who rarely watch sports program in television. From my childhood I was into sports but I was not that interested to watch it in TV. But I rarely found time to watch cricket when I was in college. We had a large TV attached on to the wall in our mess when I was in college hostel. During breakfast, lunch and dinner we used to sit to the table next to the television to watch sports program. It was very interesting to watch it with friends because we team up supporting different players and it was like a competition between us. It was very interesting and a quality use of time.

    Band 6-7

    I like to watch IPL. It's a program where people play cricket. It's called the expansion of IPL. It's Indian Premier League. I watched it with my dad. And my favorite sportsman is MS Dhoni. He's from the team Chennai Super Kings. Furthermore, there are more other players and there are totally 11 teams. Moreover, everyone loves watching IPL in India. It is a sport that runs in their blood. Cricket is every Indian's favorite sport. And to become a cricketer is actually my dream as well. Cricket is an emotion for me. When I was a little baby, when I was a kid, I used to watch cricket with my dad. He taught me the nuances of cricket, everything about cricket. And that sport is running in my blood. When I was a kid, I used to play this game with my friends and neighbors. It would be so relaxing. And the adrenaline rush when playing this is amazing. It's just next level.
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