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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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    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.

    Band 6-7

    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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    I have a good interest in sports. I have even played as a national player in Kho Kho in CBSE tournaments. Today I would like to talk about a sportsman that is Mr. Neeraj Chopra. He belongs from a small village Haryana. Although he is from a rural area, he is a national javelin throw champion. He got a golden medal in the Olympics for javelin throw. Although he belonged to a rural and backward area, yet he practiced hard and he showed the world that strong determination and hard working can take you anywhere and you can get succeed in your goals. He is very kind in real life. Although he got worldwide famous, still he is very grounded and living in his own hometown. As well as he also started giving training to the needy people so that they can achieve something in their upcoming life. He usually prefers to donate and he does the work of charity. He works hard and he has a very good daily plan. He is a very fitness freak. Apart from all this, what make him stand out is his unique personality. He is very good with people and he is very kind and grounded. Although he is very famous, yet he is

    Band 6-7

    Well, if I talk about my favorite sports person to whom I admire and look up to is Virat Kohli. He is an Indian cricket player. He used to be a captain of India from 2016 to 2020. Well, he is retired from T20 cricket but he will still play for ODI and Test matches. Why I admire him because I have seen his journey from his childhood to where he came at this time. He was a very small boy who come from a very small village and now he is a very big personality in the world. One more thing why I admire him, I have seen how he work hard for something which he wants to achieve and I want that feeling in myself too. He has won Test match championship after 10 years I guess. Before that everyone was dominating Indian Test cricket but when he came he started dominating every other team. He is my most favorite player in the world and whoever has seen his journey know how much hard work he has done to achieve all this. He has over 200 million followers on Instagram and he is a very nice person.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sports player that I admire is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He was a very successful player in his career life and he was very inspiring to other cricket players. He was the best cricket player in the Indian team and he was born in 1973 in the month of July on 17. He was the best cricket player. He always wanted to motivate other cricket players and he was the best player in the 2011 World Cup. Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave us the World Cup in the year 2011 and he also won the Asia World Cup in the year 2007 and he was the best player all the time. He has faced many problems in his life and the problem that he handled was very good and he always get inspired by his problems. He was very poor and he can't afford his bat and cricket kit price. His father is a ground pumper and his father occupation is to spray water in the ground. This inspired Mahendra Singh Dhoni to be a cricketer and he was a successful player in his world and his favorite player was Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar was playing in the Indian team in the year 2003 and Dhoni seen him and inspired by him. In the future, Dhoni has become an Indian team captain which was ruled by Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar has also played under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and many cricket players like best successful players played under Mahendra Singh Dhoni. I love to play and I love the way he faced the problems and I admired him a lot.

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    Today I would like to talk about my favorite cricketer who has inspired me, who is known as Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli is India's number one, he is known as the king of cricket. I really admire him because he is a player who has faced a lot of struggle in his life. Starting on his first day of the match, his father died on the first day of the match. He really felt sad, but that time he decided to play cricket for the first time. Then he scored a century on this date. He really inspired me because he is not just a cricketer, but he is a humble person. He is a respectable person all over the India, all over the world. All the people know about Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli is not only a representative of the Indian team, but he is playing for the Indian audience. Lots of fans of India are here. One negative thing is that sometimes Virat Kohli starts as an angry, aggressive cricketer. But aggressive is too much sometimes. Sometimes lots of people criticise him. But in the present situation of the Indian team match, he really faced lots of situations. He really won this type of match for one incident. It was around one year ago. The match was India vs Pakistan. Around the last two overs, India needed 35 runs. But Virat Kohli was there. Virat Kohli hit the ball in the last second over of the last two balls. Then the commentators said Kohli goes down the ground. Kohli goes down the ground.

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    Well, usually I do not get inspired by sportsmen because they do surrogate advertisement but today I would love to talk about a sportsman called Christopher Henry Gale who is a cricketer and he is a destructive T20 batsman. I love to watch him. I watch cricket because he plays and he is somebody whom I really admire because he has seen so much struggle in his life. In fact, he has a hole in his heart and that's the reason which I liked him because after being considered to the doctors that he is somebody who has the capability to do all the things in life but doctors said to him that he is no longer capable to play cricket. Despite this, Chris Gale doesn't stop his playing for the country and which makes him a great player. Another thing which I like about him is that he behaves so nicely with everyone. In fact, recently I encountered with him on a TV show where he spoke with me with polite nature and he also provided me some good attention knowledge about life. He also teaches me that everybody has difficulties in life. Without sacrifices, nobody is going to get nothing. So, he is somebody whom I really admire because recently he also scored a triple hundred in Test matches which is a great achievement and nobody has done it from the cricket started. That's why I really admire him. Moreover, he is somebody who is really open-hearted person. He usually donates lots of money to homeless people and for those

    Band 6-7

    Well, sports play part and parcel role in everybody's life and in this modern era youth love to follow sportsperson and they love to watch sports. And here I would like to talk about a person whom I admire the most, sportsperson whom I admire the most and he is none other than the most famous cricketer MS Dhoni. He is one of the person whom I admire and he is also my role model. He is one of the most humblest person I ever know. I have, I vividly remember about two years ago when his movie got released, when his biopic got released I watched it and I got to know about that. After that I have watched all his matches. He is also the former cricketer of our Indian team. Well, usually I love to know about him and he also, well usually his team members love to call him Mahi and I also really like his name. Well, if I ever, well he play cricket like, well he in his life he really struggle. He belong to a middle class family and his father is against him so his friends cheer up him to play cricket and they supported him and with their support they played different types of match and win many trophies. Most of the people in India admire him and also he is one of the person whom I admire. All in all it is all about a person whom I admire the most.
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