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Describe a successful sportsperson you admire: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who he/she is
  • What you know about him/her
  • What he/she is like in real life
  • What achievements he/she has made
  • And explain why you admire him/her
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Cue 1:Who he/she is

  • Begin by introducing the sportsperson, including their name and the sport they play.
  • Mention any notable characteristics or background information that makes them stand out.

Example

The sportsperson I admire is Sachin Tendulkar, a legendary cricketer from India. He is often referred to as the 'God of Cricket' due to his incredible skills and contributions to the game.


Cue 2:What you know about him/her

  • Share some interesting facts about their career and personal life.
  • Include any challenges they faced and how they overcame them.

Example

Sachin started playing cricket at a very young age and made his international debut at just 16. Despite facing immense pressure and criticism throughout his career, he remained focused and dedicated to his game.


Cue 3:What he/she is like in real life

  • Describe his personality traits and how he interacts with fans and teammates.
  • Mention any philanthropic activities or contributions to society.

Example

In real life, Sachin is known for his humility and down-to-earth nature. He often engages with his fans and supports various charitable causes, including education for underprivileged children.


Cue 4:What achievements he/she has made

  • List some of his major achievements and records in his sport.
  • Highlight any awards or honors he has received.

Example

Sachin holds numerous records, including being the highest run-scorer in both Test and One Day International cricket. He has received several awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.


Cue 5:And explain why you admire him/her

  • Share your personal feelings about his impact on you and others.
  • Explain how his dedication and achievements inspire you.

Example

I admire Sachin not just for his cricketing skills but also for his perseverance and sportsmanship. His journey inspires me to work hard and stay committed to my goals, no matter the obstacles.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Sachin Tendulkar is more than just a successful sportsperson; he is a role model for many. His achievements and character continue to inspire millions, including myself, to strive for excellence in our own lives.


    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: Lack of Specific Details

    Avoid vague descriptions of the sportsperson. Providing specific details about their achievements and personality makes your answer more engaging and credible.

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    Include specific examples of their achievements and personal traits to create a vivid picture of the sportsperson.


    2: Overly General Statements

    Using general statements can make your answer sound unoriginal. It's important to personalize your response to show your genuine admiration.

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    Share personal anecdotes or specific reasons why you admire them to add depth to your answer.


    Ignoring the Cue Card Structure

    Neglecting the structure of the cue card can lead to a disorganized response. Each part of the cue should be addressed clearly.

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    Follow the cue card prompts systematically to ensure you cover all aspects of the topic in a coherent manner.


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    A successful sports person whom I admire a lot is Virat Kohli. He is very energetic and despite of his age, his compassion and energy towards the sports and other curricular activities is amazing and the way he presents himself on a TV or a media or while he is playing is phenomenal and on the other side, he also does some advertisement like shampoo advertisement or complan advertisement, his curricular activities makes him so popular and commitment towards the game when he is playing and played many series in world cup and also he is one of the most compatible player all over the world and additionally for his personal life, he gives much time to his wife and to his daughter. I admire a lot for such commitments and giving time to his family and he make sure that his family doesn't miss him or do not think like he is giving up on his family and he is focusing on his career. He is very compassionate. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    Honestly, I don't have any admire person in sports because I don't watch much sports activities and I don't even play in my free time because I was injured after 12th. So I won't play in the playground. But this topic is related to sports so I can speak with MS Dhoni, speak the topic MS Dhoni. I really inspired by the movie called MS Dhoni, A Real Truth. MS Dhoni was initially a ticket collector, he is a street player, he can't even imagine that in future he is going to be a brilliant cricket player. When he was sitting in the railway station, he picked the train and resigning the job without any knowledge and gone to the playground for playing. Now he is winning the lot of, he won lot of international matches as a captain. His story was really amazing, so every youngsters should follow him because he is disciplined, he follows many disciplined activities and he is a good sportsman in India.

    Band 6-7

    I admire the most, I think, I would like to say about our previous cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni He is also called Amma's Dhoni. He is a cricket captain of our Indian team. He is a good, genuine, humble person who did this Indian cricket team and won World Cup, ICC, G20 Cups and so many achievements got in Indian cricket team during his captaincy He is such a beautiful person and he is also a good keeper He is such a good keeper and otherwise he is such a genuine, humble person They do some charity works and helping so many other peoples So, I think, I want to see in my real life if any chances to get me But now she is retired as Indian captain but he has played in G20 matches He played in Chennai Super Kings, so many cups they won I think he is the best, genuine, good-brain, mind

    Band 6-7

    One of the most successful sports person I admire is well-known Indian cricketer Sanju Samson. He is one of the Indian cricket team members mainly playing for IPL which is also called Indian Premier League. He is one of the members in Rajasthan Royals and he is from Kerala. Me being a Keralite, I feel so proud when I hear about Sanju Samson and his winning and innings that he scores. He is one of the very famous bowlers we have within the Indian cricket team and something I really admire about him is his dedication and practice. I have read his bio story that he was born and brought up in a place with no access to such information and the ability to be a successful sports person. So those skills are something that he moulded with practice and lot of dedication. That is something I really admire about him and I have always seen him being very grounded to his roots. That is also a really great thing. A sports person, not just a sports person but be it any person should have, be humble, be thankful which all accounts to the final factor that they will be successful in their life.

    Band 6-7

    A successful sportsperson whom I really admire is undoubtedly Virat Kohli who is a very famous Indian cricketer. He is one of the finest batsmen in the history of cricket and he is a very humble and grounded person on and off the field as we can see through his interviews and how he deals with his private life. He has got many achievements in the one day cricket series and also the test series. He has scored more than 70 centuries and also he was one of the first batsmen to ever reach many milestones in the history of cricket. And I really admire how beautiful a husband he is to Anushka Sharma who is a famous Bollywood actress. The way they lead their life and the whole lot of spirituality and the fitness they carry is something exceptional and also his attitude towards sports, the comeback stronger spirit every time he loses his charisma is something outstanding. So I think that makes him very popular among the youngsters and many of them look up to him in all the aspects of life I think.

    Band 6-7

    I like the woman who is related to Voxie and her name is Mary Fong in India. She is from India. I think she belongs to North East state at the Mizoram and Manipur but I don't know correctly. She is an inspiring woman to many of the girls. She also teaches the one who like boxing and she recently won medal and she had reached the Olympic stage. Why I admire her is because she is a woman who started her career even after giving birth to twins. She has very good support from people by little where maximum women should get for their career. She inspires many of the men around the world because she has faced so many difficulties and finally she became an idol for many people. Her dedication to the sport is quite to the top level. That's the reason I like her very much.

    Band 6-7

    A successful sport person I admire is Mr. Sachin Tendulkar. He's also known as the God of Cricket. He's from Mumbai, India and started his cricket career from childhood. He's from a humble background from a city in Mumbai and his parents were really supportive of his cricket journey. What best I like about him is how humble he is not only in his career but also in his personal life. I love to watch his interviews and understand more about him. Over the years he has created a lot of records surpassing the previous players and uplifting the enthusiasm and hopes of the cricket lovers all around the world. He has inspired generations and young people to come into cricket and make it a great career. He also trains young minds, young people and gifts them with cricket kits and sessions exclusively for the children who require financial and mental support. He also endorses many brands of women and young aspirants of cricket. He's also he's not only known as the God of Cricket but also as a humble human who served the nation with pride. We love him.

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    So, the successful sportsman I admire the most is Ronaldo, as everyone knows that he is a football player, 0-7 is the number of his, and why I like it is because he always used to say to be fit, moreover he also defined that fitness is the key to achieve every success, we all know the historic background of Ronaldo that he comes from a family where he does not have any this luxurious lifestyle or other things, however he made from nothing to above the thing and that inspired me a lot, so that he moreover he also said moreover he said that wherever you want to reach you have to be very regulating form or you can say like you should be consistent whatever you want to achieve and that I admire most from him.

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    The successful sportsperson that I admire about is none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He was the Indian captain, cricket team captain. He was the Indian team wicket keeper and he was everything to Indian cricket. He has won lot of trophies such as the ICC men's cricket world cup, T20 world cup, five IPL cups and more. He has won lot of man of the match awards and man of the series awards. He has lifted the Indian cricket team's legacy. He has played a crucial role in lifting up the Indian team's pride and he has increased the rankings of Indian team in all the formats of cricket. I like him so much because he started his life from nothing. He was from a poor family background and he was forced to work in Indian railways. He has to take a call whether he should work for the railways or for cricket. He made a brave call and with nothing he has come up to this level. He has been known for many other qualities like the calmness that he shows in the field, the politeness that he has and I like his saying that we should always focus on the basics. We should not try to do something extraordinary, unlost things.

    Band 6-7

    Talking about a sportsperson, I really like Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli is an inspiration for many of the youth. From the beginning, he never gave up. He always did something better every time. Constantly, he was growing all the time. From his first match till he retired in 2025, he played very well. He scored the maximum runs he could. He even beat Sachin Tendulkar in overall runs and number of centuries also. He was almost at the top. While coming to his personality, outside of the sports, he is a really calm person and devotional. He helps others. He has a wife who always supports him. He is always in a positive mind. He can learn new things every day. He has a positive atmosphere. He is really good with his fans. There are a lot of other things to admire from him. Talking about admiration, he never gave up. In our life too, we should never give up on ourselves. We should predict how consistent we are and how strong we are. Keep going on until we get success. We should never give up in between. Always be like Virat Kohli is the greatest thing to be. Also, we can achieve many other things like he did.

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