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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 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.

    Band 6-7

    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.

    Band 6-7

    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.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sportsperson is MS Dhoni, who was captain of Indian cricket team and a wicketkeeper. I introduced it to him when I was studying 3rd standard, in 2012-11 I think. My school declared a holiday for World Cup finals. At that time I don't know much about cricket. Then I went to home and watched cricket World Cup with my friends and family. On last ball team India need 6 runs for 1 ball and he hit the 6. I still remember that goosebumps and that moment I particularly become his fan. He is also captain of our regional franchise called CSK. He is a down to earth person. The way he handles the situation under the pressure is impressively beautiful and stunning. He never show off whether he win or lose. He stay to remain calm as possible. These characteristics really influence me a lot. Moreover, my favorite moral admirer is a famous quote called, he used to always say, focus on the process so automatically the result you decide you get. So this means...

    Band 6-7

    I am going to talk about Virat Kohli. I like to admire him because of his game, his consistency and legacy and discipline towards his game. He plays for our nation. That is very proud thing for all of us. Secondly, I like him because there are many things. Firstly, he achieves his goals that are essential for our country making proud. His favourite food is Sholay Bhature. He is the one who has two achievements in his life. Firstly, he plays for the nation and win for the nation which make it proudly. Secondly, there is Anushka in his life which is a green flag and good quality for being a successful man. Anushka is her second priority. That's why it's very important. Virat Kohli is the one who plays cricket with legacy and discipline. Not only I am the person who is liking him but there are the whole nation who is proud at Virat by his work. So in the last, I just want to say that do such good things that everyone should be proud of you. Thank you, thank you.

    Band 6-7

    I think that my favorite sports person is MS Dhoni whose full name is Mahindra Singh Dhoni. He was the former captain of the Indian cricket team and his life always gives me motivation and his words keeps me motivated in my life as his life is a living motivation and he comes from a middle-class family of Jharkhand and how he keeps going in his passion how much hard work he has put in his life to achieve the place today he is and I love him because he is generous and he is an outstanding cricketer and he had achieved the World Cup in every format and three ICC trophies champions trophy when he was the captain team India won every format in cricket and he personally is a great human being so it always fascinates me that how can be a person become this much down to earth after achieving so many things after going to that high position so I love him because of how he is and who he is

    Band 6-7

    Alright, so a successful sportsperson that I admire is Virat Kohli, which is one of the most famous cricketer in Indian environment. He is a cricketer by profession and he is very helpful in real life and he works super hard to achieve his goals and one thing that I have seen him achieve is a world cup in the year 2011, which just really boosted me to look after his innings a lot and someone who is hardworking and who does not let any negative comments or any negative judgements from the people decide who that person will do is one of my favorite kinds in humans and that's the reason I admire him the most, the hard work that he do in practice sessions and the amount of energy that he brings to the ground is just incredible. When you watch Virat Kohli playing on ground, either be at batting, which he is known for, he is known as the best batsman in the Indian history and or at fielding, he is just incredible at both the things that he do and being a successful person has not make him gain ego, which is the biggest strength someone can have.

    Band 6-7

    A sports person whom I admire the most is Sanya Mirza. She is a tennis player, Indian tennis player and she has done an outstanding work in her field and moreover she was Indian's first woman to be like who has participated in one in WTA. She has achieved the title with her hard work and determination. What I like most about her is like her determination, her strength and her like mentality to stand through all the different difficult situations that came through like criticism as this is a lot in India as if as such she's in she was an Indian player and during the time Indian women athletes has to suffer a lot. Criticism was it peaked at time like that time women's were not allowed to play especially in such fields so she was the one who took the step ahead and with her determination she has achieved a lot and has become example an example for the empowerment of women like she set a goal for young girls in India to dream such level of achievements in the life and what I admire most is her determination and hard work and how she stood strong and like fought through all the situations very strongly.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, so if I have to describe a successful sportsperson I admire, I would describe Virat Kohli, not because he is a successful sportsperson or because he is a good sportsman, but because of the life changes and the things he has gone through. I have seen a lot of ups and downs in his life and irrespective of all those ups and downs, I have seen him growing and catapulting his career like anything and he is a kind of a person who actually boasts to you to go and make a step forward or go an extra mile beyond and even after that I have seen his personal relationships going quite well, like he is very good with his parents, he is very good with his fiance and wife, so I have seen like how well he is able to balance both his work life and I can see the happiness on his face when he actually gets to the people, when he actually gets on the field and I can see the compassion on his face and I can see how well he treats his wife, how well he treats his mother, so that was the thing I always admire and I will keep on admiring that and I will definitely try to inculcate some of those traits in myself too, so Virat Kohli is the one.
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