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Describe a TV series you like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is the name of the TV series
  • When you watched it
  • What it is about
  • And explain why you like it
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Cue 1:What is the name of the TV series?

  • Clearly state the name of the TV series you enjoy.
  • You can mention any relevant details, such as the genre or the platform where you watched it.

Example

The TV series I really like is called 'Sacred Games'. It's a thrilling crime drama that is available on Netflix.

Cue 2:When you watched it?

  • Mention when you started watching the series, such as the year or during a specific season.
  • You can also include how long it took you to finish it.

Example

I started watching 'Sacred Games' in 2018, and I binge-watched the first season over a weekend. I was so hooked that I finished it in just two days!

Cue 3:What it is about?

  • Provide a brief summary of the plot without giving away spoilers.
  • Highlight the main characters and the central conflict of the series.

Example

'Sacred Games' revolves around a Mumbai police officer named Sartaj Singh, who discovers a dark underworld led by a notorious gangster, Ganesh Gaitonde. The series explores themes of crime, spirituality, and the complexities of Indian society.

Cue 4:And explain why you like it?

  • Share your personal feelings about the series and what makes it special to you.
  • You can mention aspects like the storytelling, character development, or cultural relevance.

Example

I love 'Sacred Games' because of its gripping storyline and the way it blends history with modern-day issues. The performances by the actors are outstanding, especially Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Gaitonde. It keeps me on the edge of my seat and makes me think about deeper societal issues.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, 'Sacred Games' is not just a TV series for me; it's an experience that combines entertainment with thought-provoking themes. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating show.

    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: Vague Descriptions

    Avoid being too general when describing the TV series. Vague answers can make it hard for the examiner to understand your thoughts and feelings about the show.

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    Tip

    Provide specific examples from the series, such as key characters or memorable scenes, to make your description more vivid and engaging.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Neglecting to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score as it shows a lack of preparation.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer each cue clearly, structuring your response to cover the name, when you watched it, what it’s about, and why you like it.

    Overly Long Responses

    Giving excessively long answers can lose the examiner's interest and make it difficult to follow your main points. Conciseness is key.

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    Tip

    Practice summarizing your thoughts in a clear and concise manner, focusing on the most important aspects of the series and your opinions.

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    The TV series that I like is Drive to Survive, it's available on Netflix and I started watching it in 2019 when it started gaining popularity on social medias like Instagram and Twitter. It is about motorsports, it is about F1, Formula 1, the open wheel racing motorsport and it tells us how that it is not just a motorsport, Formula 1 is a team sport which tests the limits of an engineer, a driver, a team leader as a strategist. It tests not just patience but limits of how a person can blend into nature with speed, with acceleration, with braking, how the natural g-forces act on a driver, how the strategies have to be made in order to get into the politics, go through the politics. My favorite series is Sherlock, it is actually a story how Dr. Watson played by Martin Freeman is now a retired military due to some injuries that he got during the war and he shifts into a flat with a guy named Sherlock who is played by Benedict Cumberbatch and he realizes how that Sherlock is now just a local detective, has few connections in police and the story follows how they start with first of all from bonding themselves as roommates to friends to the brothers till the end of series. The series is followed by events which is basically are the storylines of Sherlock series and how Sherlock finds the killers and the victims, he helps victims and how Dr. Watson helps him in solving the cases that are sometimes provided by local police and sometimes those are some personal vendettas of Sherlock and I love it because I am fascinated by thriller dramas and sometimes somewhat when it gets legal and this theme of the series is basically what intrigues me, it's a dark theme set in London and the whole environment is somewhat intriguing to me which I basically like it and I think that Sherlock fits perfectly in that theme and in the setting.

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    Band 6-7

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