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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

    Yeah, there is a sports program that is aired on the Indian televisions, that is the Pro Kabaddi League. It is broadcasted at the TV9, a sports channel in India. You can see that there are many teams competing in this league to get a final result, to get a final test. If you win, you will be rewarded with a good cash prize. Apart from this, the social implication of this program is that it has given boost to the Kabaddi game in particular, that has helped new players to be motivated from and to earn their living once they are selected in the team of the Pro Kabaddi League. Furthermore, it is one of the sources of my motivation that inspires me to strengthen my muscles and to get engaged in some outdoor activities. Moreover, I feel that I am not a good Kabaddi player, though I play it sometimes whenever I am visiting my hometown. We have a small league on the village level, where a lot of teams participate and that ends up with a reward of feast. The winning team will be given a chance to get a feast of their choice.

    Band 6

    A sports program that I like to watch is cricket. I watch Test Cricket, T20, T50, World Cup, Champions Trophy. I watch all kind of matches whenever it's being telecasted in TV or whenever it's happening. I mainly watch cricket with my parents as well as my neighborhood friends. Recently Indian Premier League is being telecasted in Star Sports. Indian Premier League is a cricket match that happens in India in every year between the month March to May. 11 different teams play and after playing several matches and finals, one team wins the trophy. Recently I have been watching IPL and I am really enjoying it. My favorite team in IPL is CSK which is Chennai Super Kings and after this Border Gavaskar Trophy is coming so I will be watching that also. I really love watching cricket. I don't have good knowledge in cricket but whenever I watch it, I really used to get entertained and while watching cricket I think my whole family comes together to watch it.

    Band 6

    I love to watch badminton, especially after a tiring day of studies or work. It helps me feel relaxed while watching it because, you know, it's a very fast game. And I love the strategies and the mind games that players use to make the opponent's game as difficult as possible. Also, it's, you know, very enjoying to see their reflexes when they suddenly hit an unexpected shot. That's very pleasing. Also, my parents usually don't watch it. I watch it on the TV and it is very good. And also sometimes I go to the nearby club to watch live matches, especially of national players only because they play very, very, very professionally. Usually in India, the high-level matches do not happen, and they happen also very far, so I usually don't go that far. I just go to a nearby club and watch the matches with my friends also sometimes. And I just enjoy the hitting sound of the racket, especially when they smash. And in addition to that, I love the strategies.

    Band 6

    I am very much watching to like the sports of cricket, because cricket is my passion. in my school time I also playing too much cricket and I really love the cricket. Generally when I have free time, I watching the cricket game and also watching with my son also, because he also love too much cricket. This cricket game, generally Indian people are very much like to the cricket, because cricket is the passion of India and now a days cricket is boom in peak time in India and everybody want to going big cricketer. I have also dream, my time already is gone, but I want to know, I want my son in future come out as a cricketer. So, I am watching cricket with my son is very often. I already discuss about the play, what is the improvement, what is the next step of the playing, means everything we can discuss together.

    Band 6

    I watch many programs but my favorite sports program is WWE. It is a USA wrestling. There is many wrestlers play and fighting each other and winning titles. I watch this program with my friends and family. I like Roman Reigns. He is a very famous wrestler in WWE.

    Band 5-6

    There are lots of sports programs I like to watch but I usually watch cricket because I like watching cricket because it is very interesting and when the cricket match or podcast on TV, me and my family watch together and I enjoy, I enjoy I enjoy lots of sports programs but the one sport I enjoy a lot is cricket. I like to watch and cricket is a sport which is an emotion where we support a nation and I like to watch cricket with my family and my friends because if I watch alone, we don't enjoy and we don't enjoy because cricket is a match where we, where we, where there are lots of emotions and every minute there is a suspense who is win, who is lost and I usually, I don't like all the match, I don't watch all the cricket match, matches. I usually like IPL and when there is a match between Pakistan and India which is India and I watch, I like to watch cricket because when I was child, my father used to watch cricket and he is so excited and shout, shout and I thought why and I then I thought why my father is shouting because of the cricket match and then I sit with him and watch, watch the cricket with him and then I, then I think, then I found why my father

    Band 5-6

    Cricket is my favorite game, sports game. Cricket is very interesting game. I usually watch with my family and my friends because the players in the cricket are very interesting. The playing of the cricket is very nice and also I usually watch the cricket in my free time. I do really like to watch IPL and also the World Cup. I really like to watch it because one of my favorite players is Virat Kohli who is the best batsman and his jersey number is 16.
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