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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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    All Answers

    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    Band 6-7

    Firstly, I am in a law profession, so it is essential for me to raise voice when it is important. So, about six months ago, during internship, along with my senior advocate, I visited a colony. There was a situation took place that many people in that colony were cutting off the plants and trees and they were throwing them outside. So, at that time, I gathered people and raised my voice to stop them because trees and plants are very important. It plays a crucial role in the human well-being and for survival in this earth. It is really important. It is main source of living, so we should not cut it off easily, right? It gives oxygen and takes carbon dioxide, that is a simple logic, even a small kid knows that. So, at that moment, I raised my voice and I gathered all people and we went for the rally and at last, we stopped it and finally, they were thankful. At that moment, I felt proud of me.

    Band 6-7

    in a well manner. Recently, I had a plan too. So the last month I organized a birthday surprise party with my friends and I was the one who initiated this program because I wanted to do something for him. He was my best friend and he literally did everything for me even in my hard time, he was there for me. So I wanted to surprise him and the main difficult part of the program was I couldn't make him know since it's a surprise. So everything was planned accordingly and we acted like we didn't even know his birthday was coming and what we did was we went to his house and we already planned everything with his mom so that he doesn't have any hunch of it. So we went to his home and bought a cake with some of his favorite gifts that is there was a watch which he really loved and there was a t-shirt which he really wanted to buy. So we all planned everything accordingly and went to his home and he was so surprised to see everything. Since everybody was there, the cake was arranged, the decorations were done and he was so surprised to see how hard we did it because his home was very far away from our college and we already did everything and he didn't even expect it and the happiness in his face was so worth for the hard work we had done. So yes, that was the thing that I had recently planned to do and it was very successful and I was so happy that I could do something for him.

    Band 6-7

    We friends usually do make a lot of plans to hang out together. One such activity that I planned during last year was a concert program. We all wanted to attend the concert program because we all love to listen to music and love to enjoy the time, dance together and sing together. So we planned it at the right time. It was during the August season, which was a very good season because during that time the climate is really cool. When I planned to ask my friends who all wanted to join in and there were about 7 people who really wanted to join in and we tried to get an early births ticket because the cost would be much less. So we bought 8 tickets prior to it and I arranged the trip to the concert. It was supposed to be held at the Belgrade ground. So before the concert began I invited all my friends to my home so that we all could dress up together and meet there. Meanwhile we can travel together and reach the destination. As planned they all arrived at my home and we had food together. Then we went to the place by car. I drove the car and all my friends and another friend too brought a car and we together went to the place after having food. We enjoyed the concert really much. It was such a vibrant festival. We had different kinds of people from all over Kerala and we met a few people here and there. There were some celebrities who popped up within the crowd. There were many bands that were involved like Statsy.

    Band 6-7

    Well, I'm not a social person, but today I'll take this opportunity to talk about the time when I have to work in a group. Actually, it was a matter of the last year when our school had organized a poster-making competition. Actually, it was hard for everyone to singly do that competition. So, our teacher decided to make groups of five people. I was first feeling very lonely and awkward because I don't like to work in a group, but understanding the circumstances, I agreed to do work in a group. Our group was of five people and every person has organized a specific task and the contribution which we have to do in it. My job in that was to do coloring at last and to decorate the recent picture. The topic of our theme was safe environment. Our poster was so good that we received a first position and that time I know that sometimes group discussions are better than doing individually. So, I took a lesson from it that the more brains, there will be more productivity.

    Band 6-7

    The planning trip to Aleppey to attend our friend's wedding is such a memorable incident. So we were a people of six and we actually planned to attend our friend's wedding. Many friends they wanted to miss out the event but still only six of us wanted to be in it. It was such a crucial planning for us because we did not have much time. We had only a week left. So within a week's time we have to book our tickets, pack our stuff and that too this is our first group trip so we had to plan things accordingly. So first it was kind of nerve-wracking but we still managed to book the tickets on time and get to the station on time. And once reaching we actually relished the experience. It was quite refreshing and entertaining. We had lots of fun with each other and the marriage function was also very memorable that we had many games with the bride and grooms. As we belong to the bride's side it was a quite a bit cherished moment for each and every one of us.

    Band 6-7

    I remember that when it was a COVID-19 time, we all were in a quarantine period, we were at home. And after releasing those COVID-19 pandemic, so we all decided one day to have a fun time or a quality time so we can plan the activity. So all the family members and friends, we all went to a place called, a place in Maharashtra at Mahabaleshwar. We really enjoyed there, we put on some activities, we shared some things with each other, we had a fun time, we had a good meal, food, we made a shopping, we had shopping, we purchased so many things, we really enjoyed everything, we shared each and every gossip with each other, we had a quality time over there.

    Band 6-7

    After the first year of my college, we had an opportunity to go for a batch tour. I had embarked this journey with all of my friends, which counts to be 100 of us. Because it's a very stressful job to coordinate all 100, having different concerns about the place which is to be selected and how to go. I was all stressed about it. Eventually no one had taken the responsibility to coordinate the tour, but I was the only one. We formed WhatsApp group which was a blessing at that time, because otherwise we would have needed to gather in person. I am really thankful for technology which made that possible. After long discussions in the group about deciding the place to go, as well as which of the staff members to be selected to accompany us, we decided and then once we started the journey and went on it, it gave one of the most memorable experiences in our college life. After all this planning, I came to the conclusion that other than just asking for an opinion by polls, it will not be a good idea to involve all the people for a discussion. The decisions should be made by very selected individuals who are capable of understanding all the consequences and consequences.

    Band 6-7

    I quite enjoy when I hang out with my friends who I met from school so one of these one of the activities where which I had planned are some sort of a get together where I get to hang out with these friends I had planned for a group of us to meet at a mall called ambience mall it is quite a popular spot for people my age we all decided to get there at around 2 o'clock and leave at around 7 o'clock and the meantime have a good time with each other however we faced a lot of complications and issues regarding transportation and permission from our parents etc so I also had to combat a lot of these problems for example I myself did not have a mode of transportation as both of my parents were out of town so after obtaining their permission I decided I would go with a friend of mine who lives close by and I would come back by cab and I would get money from an ATM while I was at the mall this is just some of the issues that were solved and over all in all it was actually quite a serene experience I thoroughly enjoyed it and all of the all of us who were involved in a plan were able to make it

    Band 6-7

    So, when I was in my 12th standard, we had Dramatics coming up. It's our school's identity to be honest because our school is very good at Dramatics and we also win a lot of prizes when we go for international ones. So, at the end during the month of December when we finished all our exams and we are ready to go home. So, one day before we are supposed to have Dramatics and we have 4 houses which is Red, Blue, Yellow and Green. So, these houses we compete between these 4 houses and whoever wins gets a good prize or an award or something like that. I really like this. So, this skit was about Pride and Prejudice which is one of my favourite books that I have read and our captain decided to have a Dramatics based on it. I am really very passionate about drawing. So, I helped them make the banner which was supposed to be hanged in the back of the auditorium when we play. So, I am also a good actor because when I was in 10th, I had this mono acting and then I had mono acted the book Hamlet which was written by William Shakespeare.

    Band 6-7

    Our own personal experiences are the best teachers in our daily life and the experiences we gathered from our life is the reminder of choosing good and bad. Likewise, I too had an experience which helped to understand my own ability in the film making or the direction field. I gathered my friends and organized a script for doing a drama and we filmed it in a camera. I just plotted the characters and described each and every single notions of every character in my script and I chose the costumes for them and the appropriate plot for playing the drama and together with their talent and their ability to portray the characters helped me to understand that my way of explaining each and every character helped them to gain more knowledge about their own characters.
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