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Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What activity it was?
  • Why you took part in it?
  • How it was organised?
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Cue 1:What activity it was?

  • Begin by clearly stating the activity you planned with a large group of people.
  • Provide some context about the significance of the activity, such as a festival, event, or gathering.

Example

The activity I planned was a community picnic for my neighborhood. We wanted to bring everyone together to enjoy a day of fun, food, and games, especially since we hadn’t had a gathering in a long time.

Cue 2:Why you took part in it?

  • Explain your motivation for organizing or participating in the activity.
  • Mention any personal connections or experiences that influenced your decision.

Example

I took part in organizing the picnic because I believe in fostering community spirit. I wanted to create an opportunity for neighbors to connect, especially after the pandemic when everyone felt isolated. I also have fond memories of similar picnics from my childhood, which inspired me to recreate that joy.

Cue 3:How it was organised?

  • Describe the steps you took to organize the activity, including planning and coordination.
  • Mention any challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Example

To organize the picnic, I first created a WhatsApp group to gather interested participants. We discussed the location, which was a local park, and decided on a potluck format where everyone would bring a dish. I also arranged for games and activities for children. One challenge was coordinating the food, but we managed by assigning specific dishes to families, ensuring a good variety.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the picnic turned out to be a great success. It brought together over fifty families, and everyone had a wonderful time. It reminded me of the importance of community and how simple gatherings can strengthen bonds among people.

    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 Detail in Description

    Failing to provide enough details about the activity can make your answer sound vague. Specific examples help to engage the listener and demonstrate your language skills.

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    Include specific details such as the location, the number of people involved, and any memorable moments to make your answer more vivid.

    2: Ignoring the Organizing Process

    Not explaining how the activity was organized can leave your answer incomplete. This part shows your ability to describe processes and teamwork.

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    Outline the steps taken to organize the activity, such as planning meetings, assigning roles, and coordinating with others.

    Neglecting Personal Motivation

    Overlooking why you participated can make your response less personal and relatable. Sharing your motivation adds depth to your answer.

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    Explain your reasons for joining the activity, such as personal interest, socializing, or contributing to a cause, to connect with the examiner.

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    I would like to talk about an activity which I had done in Rishikesh with a lot of people. It started when I seen a video on Instagram that some group of people is doing river rafting in Rishikesh nearby Haridwar. It was a river in which a group of people sitting in a boat and going with the flow of water. There are so many ups and downs, so it seems like adventurous. So I decided to do so. I checked on Google regarding that activity and I found one trainer about that. So I contacted with him and luckily I got a batch in next two days. So I prepared well for going to Rishikesh. I booked a bus that dropped me to Haridwar. After that I will take a cab from Haridwar to Rishikesh. Finally I reached there. There are so many people and I am also excited with them. So our river rafting started. We are in a boat. There is a rescue type boat which we are sitting in. The shore of the river is very high and this activity goes freely.

    Band 6-7

    Then I recall a moment when I had planned to go to do a scuba diving activity with my friends and we all have visited the place Malaysia just because of these activities because we want to enjoy our holidays and it was a time of summer so we want to do these kinds of activities like scuba diving, mountain hiking and many more like that. However, at the initial stage we just visited the city center of Malaysia and on the second day we had planned such activities like the water sports so it was a daunting task for me to do these activities because I am suffering from the cold also and before the past few days I have a problem with my nose actually so it was a bit hard task for me but then also it was a time to enjoy with our friends so we have planned to go to do scuba diving and it was also organized by the government of Malaysia so they have guided us about the scuba diving also for 15-20 minutes period and it was a great task actually, they had gave us great guidance and safety precautions before going into the water, even they provided us the wet suit which we had wear at the time of doing that activity they had charged us the 5000 rupees in the Malaysia to do this activity for 15 minutes and it was a mind-blowing activity, I would like to go over there once again in my lifetime if I would get a chance

    Band 6-7

    In my busy schedule, I don't get enough time to do a kind of activities that are outside of work. But as I can recall, there was an event once we got a chance to arrange a barbeque party for everyone at a remote site. So, it was end of winters in 2023 and we decided to go for a barbeque party as well as campfire in Khor Fakan's Shees Park. The plan was among 7 friends initially and then it escalated to 11 people including me. I was in charge of arranging transport for everyone which I did perfectly as I can remember. However, yes, I arranged 3 vehicles including my car for everyone to travel from Dubai to Khor Fakan's Shees Park. It was one and half hour drive. Over there, we started preparing for barbeque since one of the friend already arranged marinated chicken and beef. We enjoyed our time there.

    Band 6-7

    It was winter holiday and it was a time of reconnecting with family and friends. So at that time I planned to do an activity with a lot of people, that is people from my family. So it was a Christmas dinner which we thought that we would make different items and different delicacies for ourselves. As a potluck and after preparing each meal we would end up in a common place. And after that we would set up the table all by ourselves. And it was mainly cooking that made us very anxious as well as interested in that task. Because cooking is really a stress buster but it can also make one feel anxious because it is something that would go in someone's plate. So making that dish a complete delicacy and not anything of a mess was very important for a Christmas dinner. And without any doubt the plan was evenly distributed so that not a single one gets overburdened. And after we started cooking we also took notice of every other person over there. So that nobody felt left out and everybody was included in the task. We made various items for dinner and after that as it was planned by me we laid out the table and we fixed everything. And after that we all sat together for a family dinner. It was a great time when we got the chance to indulge in a fun activity with ourselves.

    Band 6-7

    During my school days, we planned a trip to Silent Valley, and it was a very nice day. Also in Deepak, it was really good, the experience was really amazing. We all enjoyed the trip very well. During my school days, we planned a trip to Silent Valley, and it was a very nice day. During my school days, we planned a trip to Silent Valley, and it was a very nice day. And Silent Valley, which is an area where we can't find insects like crickets, so the place is so quiet, so the place is called Silent Valley. And it was a long trip from Wayanad to Malappuram district and Palakkad district. It was really beautiful, we were able to spend quality time with each other. All the teachers who came with us and the students, we enjoyed the trip very much. In the morning, we had our breakfast in a place nearby a town which was filled with coconut trees. And the place was really beautiful and we were chatting a lot, having a lot of fun, playing games. It was so fun, and the Deepak experience was so fun. So many of them were afraid to get on many of the rides, but we enjoyed it a lot. Even though they were afraid, we just made all of them get on all of the rides. And we played in the pool for a lot of time. Then we went to the Silent Valley Park, it was a long ride, but the place was so beautiful. We saw a lot of animals, birds.

    Band 6-7

    Today I would like to share an experience of an activity I do. Recently there are couple of holidays coming up and came up and me and my cousins are gathered in my home. My father was organized some games and he is very thoughtful and very creative mind. He had a thought that we cousins play a game together and whoever win he or she gave us a party. We played cards and also we played various types of games like lemon spoon. Also we played some hide and seek type of games but it made me so enjoyable. I also took part in that and also it remembers of our childhood. So we all our cousins like we were go back to our childhood and experience this after so much time. After very long time we had this activity and this experience was truly amazing and it connects us more close. Because now a days there are so many responsibilities and hectic work schedule. So no one have that much time to gathered and playing some games.

    Band 6-7

    Today I would like to talk about an activity that I love and that I do with a significant number of people. Basically, it is an activity which involves the preparation of a meal for a sufferer of a flood. So me and my community people get together to organize, to prepare a meal that consists of all the chapatis along with the lentils for all the flood sufferers. So initially I was not in an opinion of to go there and assist them for preparing all this stuff but when I watched the significant number of the movies along on the social media that bring a speciality inside of me to why not I had to be help that in preparing the meal so that I can contribute my own efforts for some welfare of the people. So that time I went there and helped the people in getting the stuff done and after that one of the best thing I have done according to my opinion is packaging. The packaging is basically involves the packaging of the chapatis and the lentils. So that it should be reached to the people who are the sufferers of the flood regardless of any devastation. So in this way I feel over the moon and feel lucky I am getting the chance to help the people along with my community people who are the sufferers of the flood. Because it is a hard time for the Punjab that no one is carrying the sufficient amount. So in this way I work with the several people to prepare a meal for the sufferers of the flood.

    Band 6-7

    Well, today, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about an activity that I am really fond of and that is organizing Ganesh Chaturthi in my locality. As every year, our locality celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with lot of efforts and lot of devotion, so I always become a part of this celebration. Ganesh Chaturthi is really a positive aura for me and I really feel pleased to be a part of this celebration. Moreover, I am an artistic person, so I love to do art, like in the form of organizing various decorative items and moreover, decorating Ganesh idol with huge respect and dignity. This celebration always creates a lovely feeling and moreover, it brings unity among people, so as to bring it with a lot of positivity among people and people are joined together irrespective of their caste, religion and social status, so this celebration is a huge celebration in our locality and I always welcome Ganesh Chaturthi with warm heart.

    Band 6-7

    I have planned to go on a trek to Skandagiri Hills, located in Bangalore, with some friends which I did not met before as I was working from home and these were my boyfriend's friends. So, I planned to go on a trek with them to get to know them better because they are close friends with my boyfriend and this trip was organized on phone as well as through my boyfriend. We had to book the tickets before so that the jeep will come to our location for the pick up.

    Band 6-7

    There are many plans that I have to engage so many people in, but I would like to describe one of them which was conducted in my university. It was the first year of my graduation and we were having a freshers party, so we need to perform a dance for all the people and for the entertainment. So I dominated the task and I planned accordingly. I decided that I will include both the dancers and non-dancers, so all the members of class could participate in it. So I made it so easy and so basic steps and I trained and taught each and every step individually with a tailored method in their way, so they can learn it. So moreover, after that I planned, it was very good experience, I came to know each and everyone and interacted with all of them. It was a bit tricky to deal with all of them because everyone has their own opinion and their preference. So I listened to all of them and by considering the points of all, I made changes in the plan of dance and who will be standing in front and who would be on the last line. So accordingly, I planned, however, it was challenging, but I made it.
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