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Describe A Time Of The Day You Like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What time of day is it?
  • What you do at that time?
  • How is it different from other parts of the day?
  • Why do you like that part of the day?
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Cue 1:What time of day is it?

  • Clearly state the specific time of day you enjoy, such as morning, afternoon, or evening.
  • Mention any particular activities or routines associated with that time.

Example

I particularly enjoy the early morning, around 6 AM. This is the time when the world is still waking up, and I find it peaceful and refreshing.


Cue 2:What you do at that time?

  • Describe your typical activities during this time, such as exercising, meditating, or enjoying a cup of tea.
  • Share any personal rituals that make this time special for you.

Example

During this time, I usually go for a jog in the nearby park. The cool breeze and chirping birds create a perfect atmosphere for exercise. After jogging, I like to sit on a bench and sip my chai while watching the sunrise.


Cue 3:How is it different from other parts of the day?

  • Explain how this time feels different compared to the busyness of the afternoon or evening.
  • Highlight the tranquility and calmness that this time brings.

Example

The early morning is vastly different from the rest of the day. As the day progresses, it becomes hectic with work and responsibilities. In the morning, there’s a sense of calmness and clarity that I cherish, which is often lost later in the day.


Cue 4:Why do you like that part of the day?

  • Share personal reasons for your preference, such as the peace it brings or the opportunity for self-reflection.
  • Mention any emotional or mental benefits you experience during this time.

Example

I love this part of the day because it sets a positive tone for the rest of my day. It gives me time to reflect, plan, and feel grateful. Starting my day with exercise and a quiet moment helps me stay focused and energized.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the early morning is my favorite time of day. It offers me peace, a chance to connect with nature, and a perfect start to my daily routine. I believe everyone should take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the morning.


    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: Being Too Vague

    Candidates often provide unclear answers without specific details. This can make it difficult for the examiner to understand your point of view.

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    Tip

    Include specific activities you do at that time and describe your feelings to create a vivid picture.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Some candidates forget to address all the cues provided, which can lead to incomplete answers and lower scores.

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    Make sure to answer all the cues systematically to ensure a well-rounded response.


    Overly Simple Language

    Using very basic language can make your response sound uninteresting and may not showcase your English proficiency.

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    Try to use varied vocabulary and complex sentences to demonstrate your language skills while remaining clear.


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    Band 5-6

    Welcome. Here I would like to tell about the evening time. In a day evening time up to four to seven it's very precious for me and it is very comfortable for me because and then after lunch I eat lunch I go for a sleep till two to five and after I get up I wash the face and also eat some break some food and after that I go to ground for playing football at that time all the friend all friends near me will come to the ground and we discuss about the normal games and normal plans about the future and also where we play football for up to five to seven I think that time is very precious and that time is in a physical workout time I work out that time little bit and play football and structure my muscles and it makes my feet or that uh that playing football so I think it is very precious for me that time and also I can communicate with my friends more more time because all of them came to ground early and at that time I can communicate to all of them and also tell jokes funds and also can discuss about more activities I think it is very precious and also it's quite good for me at that time and it makes me to reduce my anxiety depression and make me feel good so I think it was very good time and also it was very precious for me I think so it was

    Band 5

    Talking about the day and time I like, it's my 7th year anniversary of love, that is on May 5th. We went out, like we had a lot of fun, he planned a date, like in the early morning he took me out and gave me bouquet of flowers and we went to some cafe in the early morning and had a cute and nice breakfast and additionally we have coffees in the cafe, obviously. And next we went to a movie date, we had a great movie sense of humor, both of us and then we had a great time in the movie theater. And next we went to barbeque to had a best buffet and there are many things that happened in there, we enjoyed and the stuff we had, like we danced each other, the floor is ours and we were like kids where we started our journey and then after coming back we went to some kind of higher spa, so where we done our things together, unisex together and next we had a great theme party to our friends and family, so we enjoyed a lot on the day, so it's the best time of the day and time I like the most.
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