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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

    My favorite sport is football because when I was 15 years old, I used to play football a lot. Whenever I had free time, I went to the ground and played football with my friends. Football is my first favorite sport as well as it really feels joyful. For now, I am not able to play football because of my work. On Saturday night, me and my friends watched football matches together, especially Al Nassar match. My favorite football player is Cristiano Ronaldo, which is one of the top scorers in the world. I love the dedication he has at the age of 60. He is still one of the highest scorers in the world. We watch football matches till 2 am in the morning. I love to watch football matches with my friends as well as sometimes we play FIFA World Cup video game.

    Band 6-7

    A sports program which I like to watch is IPL which typically airs on Starsports Network. It is a program based on cricket where all players from different countries are merged into different countries. A sports program which I like to watch is IPL which airs on Starsports Network every year around March and April. So it's a program in which players from different countries, especially cricket flying nations, they come to India and get divided into different teams, then they perform and there are at least 50 to 60 matches and after that playoff, final, all this stuff. I do watch it with my family, sometimes friends, but most of the time I do watch it alone and I enjoy it, thoroughly enjoy it. One thing I like about IPL is competitiveness and the spirit in which the players play well. This program always starts in the month of March and ends by the end of April and I like to watch it from my home and the reason I like it because I have grown up watching and playing cricket. This is the only sport I can play well and I know all the rules of cricket and also IPL is Indian Premier League, although different players from different countries, especially great players, they gather here, they perform, so it's quite amazing and I like it.

    Band 6-7

    Ok, the sports program I like to watch the most is the football matches which are held. Especially recently the football world cup was held and Argentina won the match. It was so much thrilling to watch and it was all a nerve-breaking experience. I usually watch it with my younger brother who is also very fond of football and he also has a good name in the college where he also plays. What do I like about this game most is that the thrill it gives. You cannot predict what will happen the next second and the whole match can turn instantly within a few minutes or just a single goal can take the team to an elite level. So that's what makes it interesting to watch and as per my favorite player obviously it's Messi because I admire him the most and I also like his humble nature. I'm not comparing him with others but as we see Ronaldo he seems a bit aggressive but I don't think that's a fault. If you are playing a game you need to be aggressive to show the sportsmanship and I also think that's a good point. But for me especially I'll always admire Messi for his skills and for his nature.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sports program is FIFA. It is an international football tournament that happens every four years. I really like to watch it with my parents. Since football is a European sport, the major matches occur at night according to IST, which is Indian Standard Time. I have to stay awake late to watch the matches. I really like football because it is a very enthusiastic game. I really find it thrilling to watch 22 players hovering over a single ball in the playground just to make goals. It is a very short game of 45 minutes. It does not hamper my other activities like studying and doing my work related things. It also gives me joy of watching a sport. I really like football. One of my favorite people is Cristiano Ronaldo. He is a very famous footballer. I really like watching him play.

    Band 6-7

    Since my childhood days, I have been very fond of watching cricket and playing cricket in life. And watching cricket on television was my favorite thing to do after school or after heck of exams. I inculcated this hobby in childhood and it's still with me till today. Me including my sister and my father used to watch cricket matches all together. The one turning point which made me watch all the cricket matches was the World Cup 2012. I was really fascinated about the game and the pace it took off. Virat Kohli is my forever favorite player till today. Furthermore, MS Dhoni, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal are also my favorite ones. We had a huge 96-inch television at our place and we loved watching everything including cricket and other games on the television.

    Band 6-7

    I definitely like watching cricket with my family often in the evenings and I love watching cricket better than any other sports or of all other sports because first of all I have I have grown up playing the same sport, second my father has a background in cricket, third it's national sports in our country India. I like watching cricket because it's very engaging, I love the thrill the enthusiasm with which the players play and it's highly entertaining. Moreover I like having detailed discussions over the game because it provides us a lot of opportunities to have such fun discussions. Furthermore cricket is a very engaging game, it is very entertaining and moreover it's a very simple game to comprehend. There are no technical or very detailed underlying rules and regulations in the said game so it's very easy to grasp and anyone be it a child or an older person can easily understand the game. Moreover there is continuity in the game. All the teams show a lot of zeal and enthusiasm while playing it so that's what engages me and keeps me connected to the game and thrilling.

    Band 6-7

    The sport program I love to watch is cricket. Cricket is something not just a sport for me, it is personally connected with me. My dad and I used to sit and watch matches late at night, early in the mornings. He actually passed when I was in my 12th grade. But even after that I didn't stop watching cricket. So whenever I watch cricket I feel like he is with me, I can feel his presence. So cricket is not just a sport, it is like very personal, it's very personal for me. Especially IPL and during this World Cup matches and recently India won a World Cup. Those moments I miss my dad. So it is like very emotional for me and my favorite cricketer is Dhoni and Virat Kohli. So is my dad.

    Band 6-7

    Now is the month of IPL. IPL means Indian Premier League. It's a cricket program. It's happened in the month of April to May. From 2 months it's a busy schedule for me to watch cricket. The IPL starts evening at 3.30 and night at 7.30. From the post itself I used to watch the whole process of cricket. I used to watch with my father and brother. We three had different favourite teams. My mother used to don't watch cricket. When the cricket starts she goes to sleep. I like cricket a lot from the period of Sachin. After the retirement of Sachin I used to like Rohit Sharma. So I am a biggest fan of Mumbai Indians from a long period. I used to see every match of Mumbai Indians. Mumbai is my favourite team. IPL is an enjoyment fantasy league having more than 7 teams. It's a fantasy game.

    Band 6

    I'm a sport-holic person and I like to watch cricket as my favorite sports program. I like to watch it with my dad as both of us are really interested in this sport and I am very proud to say that I watch this event when my country plays against different countries and I usually watch this when bigger events are held like I would say ODI World Cup, Test Cricket Matches, T20 World Cup, Asia Cup or Champions Trophy. These are the main events I like to watch in cricket and I like to watch this because since in my childhood I also dreamt to become a cricketer but due to some situations in my family I had to leave the dream off and I had to begin my journey with education as becoming a cricketer is not an easy thing in my country as there are a lot of political affairs and the selection process. So I had to begin my journey with education and to leave my dream of becoming a cricketer but I often play this sports with my friends on some weekends not the regular weekends but like once a month and I enjoy playing my sports and I often visit to some stadiums to watch the match live and the first time I went to watch the match live was last Champions Trophy and that was a great experience for me to see my country winning and lifting the trophy for the first time and after 13 years that was a great moment for me and that was a great experience.

    Band 6

    So, I'm living in India and in India, in summers we have a particular cricket series called IPL. IPL stands for Indian Premier League and in Indian Premier League, all the players from the overall world come and they have an auction and different state teams buy the players and form their own teams. So, I watched IPL alone in my mobile phone on some particular app called Hotstar and after that in IPL daily IPL has two matches, one from 3pm and another from 7pm. The 3pm matches ended on 5.30 and 7pm matches ended on 10 or 11.30. After that, it is very entertaining and there are many different state teams who we have, it has a competitive spirit between them. There are many people who support Bangalore, many people support Chennai because of Tamizh Dhoni and there are many different people who support their different teams, different type of people support their own regional teams and all.
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