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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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    I admire many sportsperson like Sanya Amritsar Virat Kohli but the sportsperson I admire the most is Mary Kom who is legendary in Indian boxing and has made India proud many times with her accolades and achievements. I first came to know about her through a Hollywood film Mary Kom. It was released in 2014 and with Priyanka Chopra acted her role. The film shows that how her struggles in her life and the lack of facilities in her village Manipur and how she balanced her life with the career. She is a six-time world champion and an Olympian bronze medalist. From her interviews, I came to know that she is a very grounded and humble person. I admire her not only because of her medals but also her determination and perseverance. She proved that with courage and determination nothing is impossible. She is the mother of three children but still managed to continue her career at higher levels. She came from a small village with lack of facilities but achieved high position in sports.

    Band 6-7

    A successful person I know is, whom I admire is MS Dhoni. He is a well-famous cricket player, especially in India. He was born in India and raised here. I think he was born in Jharkhand. He was not from a noble family, but from a poor family. He once worked at a railway station and then he moved to the coaching of cricket and from there his great career started. I know this person because I watched so many matches of him playing in the World Cup or in the ISL IPL, which is the Indian Premier League. I admire him. In real life, he is a down-to-earth person with no partiality towards his fans. He treats everyone equally. Also, everyone can approach him without any barrier. I admire him because of his perseverance and resilient nature. He is a graded captain and he is called Captain

    Band 6-7

    The person I adore a lot, particularly in sports, is Mr. M. S. Toney. He's a cricketer and I got this admiration through my father, who is also a cricket player. I mean the local cricket player. He loves cricket. It's like something which runs through his blood. He always watches old footages of cricket on TV and also the live telecasts too. He's something too into cricket and I got admired because of him. Talking about M. S. Toney, he's one big player. I adore him also because of his character. On the other hand, he's also such a genuine and someone who respects the society. He's also doing a side job as a producer and producing films. Recently, he has produced a film in Tamil too. He's one of the sweetest person whom I see and who loves his wife. I've also seen that he has got many awards. He's the one legend who got the World Cup for India after many years. He has worked as a captain for the IPL team for Chennai Super Kings too. So, it's a big dress to praise him. Moreover, he's one of the most talented cricketer in the world.

    Band 6-7

    I admire MS Dhoni because he had done, I mean, he had faced a lot of struggles in his early younger age and he had lost his first chance to play for India and he became a great captain for our team India and he achieved the three IFF trophies and also he had gained the popularity by the name Captain Cool and I like to, I mean, I like to take the inspiration of him and make me a good person with the qualities of staying calm in hard situations and also being humble to everyone and also always being with gratitude and also my takeaways are more being a family man and being the, I mean, being the humble person to all.

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    The successful sportsperson I admire is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. We simply call him as MS Dhoni. He is one of the favorite cricket man. That means he plays cricket. So he is one of the best cricket players in India. I think so on. But he was unfortunately retired of his age. But when he was playing the cricket, we admired a lot and myself with my friends enjoyed seeing Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing helicopter shots. They are very much exciting and interesting to watch also. They captured our eyes and the game was mind-bobbling. However, I know everything about Mahendra Singh Dhoni because of his biopic MS Dhoni which came into the picture in 2012. And that movie has explained everything about Mahendra Singh Dhoni like his past life and how he became a cricketer. His past life was he worked as a TC in railway. After that his coach brought him into the cricket and made him as a wicket keeper and he is a wicket keeper cum batsman. After that the favorite things of Mahendra Singh Dhoni was buying new type of bikes and repairing his bikes on his own. And there are so many achievements of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But on a basis we can say in 2012 he bought the world cup for India. That is after so many long years ago that India got the world cup. And I admire him a lot because after a job he got up into the cricket and he played very well and consistently and he also made me very happy.

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    I like Virat Kohli very much Virat Kohli Achieved Success At Orange In his small year, in his small age, he became a great person He broke the record of Master Buster, Master Sachin Tendulkar Within a short time and he is a technical wrestler Every shot he played, he played perfectly And his passion and dedication on the field is worth to see He is one of the top wrestlers in the world He is an entertainer on the field He encourages his team He builds confidence in teammates

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    The most sport person I admired the most is Geeta Phogat. Her hard work and dedication brought her to the top which is inspiration for every girl. Her father helped her to bring her here on the top. She with her three more sisters have made their big name in sports industries. They have won several gold medals for our country. These three girls, four girls are really admirable. I admired them a lot. Geeta Phogat is one of my favorite one. She struggled a lot as she belongs to very backward area. People was not sporting at all, even her family was not sporting at all. And because of her backward living style, people used to criticize her too much when she used to practice and all that. But as she didn't give up, now she has really become a very famous personality. There was one biography is also made on Geeta Phogat is Dangal which is presented by Mr. Amir Khan. In that picture you can see a complete story of Geeta Phogat as well as Babita Phogat. They were not financially strong enough to play further but anyhow her father was the inspiration.

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    One of the sportsperson which I admire the most is Virat Kohli. He plays for the Indian national team in the sport cricket. He served as the captain of Indian cricket a year ago and he is currently in his retirement age. I love his batting, his style, his aggression but he is too much soft in real life. He has tremendous talent in batting and he bowls well too. His fielding is exceptional. He has won many awards like the cricketer of the decade, player of the month, many player of the match and player of the series awards. I love him very much. Moreover he is very much friendly and lovely to his fans. So that's why I love him.

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    The person I admired was Rohit Sharma. He is popularly known as Hitman. He was the most important player to the Indian cricket team. He was the captain of India for ODIs and I admired him a lot for his nature. He was very soft-spoken, nice to the fans. He will give respect to his fans and he plays very good cricket. He achieved so many awards and recently they gave Rohit Sharma pavilion in the Mumbai cricket stadium and he was the only man who achieved that three double centuries in the ODIs. That was so admirable. I just want to be his fan for my lifetime.

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    I really like to watch cricket and the person I admire is Virat Kohli, who is the best Indian cricketer till date. He started his journey from small test series and now he is the captain of an Indian cricket team. Also, he has a wife Anushka Sharma who is basically an actress in the Indian film industry. Virat Kohli comes from a small town. He struggled in his life and worked hard to get that success. After achieving his goals, he became the first captain to score hundreds in the match. He just won the World Cup in 2018 which was against Pakistan. I love to see him batting as he is much stronger in batting than bowling.

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