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Describe A Water Sport You Would Like To Try In The Future: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it?
  • Where you will do it?
  • Is it easy or difficult?
  • Why would you like to try it?
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Cue 1:What is it?

  • Begin by clearly stating the water sport you would like to try, such as scuba diving or surfing.
  • Provide a brief description of what the sport involves and any interesting facts about it.

Example

I would like to try scuba diving in the future. Scuba diving is an underwater sport that allows you to explore the ocean while breathing through a tank. It’s fascinating because you can see colorful fish, coral reefs, and even shipwrecks up close.

Cue 2:Where you will do it?

  • Mention a specific location where you would like to try this sport, such as a beach or a diving school.
  • Explain why this location is ideal for the sport you chose.

Example

I plan to try scuba diving in the Andaman Islands. The Andaman Islands are known for their crystal-clear waters and rich marine life, making it a perfect spot for diving. I have heard that the visibility underwater is excellent, which is great for beginners like me.

Cue 3:Is it easy or difficult?

  • Discuss the level of difficulty associated with the sport, mentioning any training or skills required.
  • Share your thoughts on whether you think you would find it easy or challenging.

Example

I believe scuba diving can be a bit challenging, especially for beginners. It requires some training to learn how to use the equipment and understand safety protocols. However, I think with proper guidance, I would find it manageable and exciting.

Cue 4:Why would you like to try it?

  • Explain your personal reasons for wanting to try this sport, such as adventure, relaxation, or a love for nature.
  • Mention any specific experiences or influences that sparked your interest.

Example

I want to try scuba diving because I have always been fascinated by the ocean and its mysteries. Watching documentaries about marine life has inspired me, and I believe diving would be an incredible way to connect with nature and experience the underwater world firsthand.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, scuba diving is a water sport I am eager to try in the future. The combination of adventure, the beauty of marine life, and the opportunity to explore new environments makes it an exciting prospect for me.

    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

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the water sport you want to try.

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    Be specific about the sport, including its name, location, and what it involves to create a clearer picture.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is important for a well-rounded response.

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    Make sure to answer each cue: what the sport is, where you will do it, its difficulty, and your reasons for wanting to try it.

    Overly Simple Answers

    Providing overly simple or short answers can make your response sound unengaging. This may not showcase your language skills effectively.

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    Expand your answers with examples, personal experiences, or feelings related to the sport to make your response more engaging.

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    The water sport I am particularly eager to try in the future is scuba diving. I have always been captivated by mysteries of the ocean and I feel that diving is the ultimate way to experience it first hand. I have set my sights on doing this in Maldives or perhaps the Andaman islands. Both locations are world renowned for their crystal clear water and vibrant coral reefs. I imagine it would be entering a complete different world away from the hustle and busy city life. As for further it is difficult, I think it is quite daunting prospect for a beginner. It requires a lot of technical knowledge like understanding how to use an oxygen tank and learning how to breathe properly under the surface. The main reason I want to try it is my fascination with marine life. I have watched a number of documentaries about shipwrecks and exotic sea creatures and I want to see them with my own eyes rather than through a screen. Additionally, I have heard that underwater world is incredibly tranquil and silent which I think would be a very good escape from my daily routine. It is definitely at the top of my bucket list. I am planning to sign up for a certified paddai course to ensure that I have right training and safety gear.

    Band 6-7

    The water sport I would like to try in the future is scuba diving because some of my family members have tried scuba diving and explained me how thrilling and exciting it is to scuba dive and I would like to try it in Goa India because first of all I like to it's my own wish list to visit Goa India this year so when I will visit Goa I will try scuba diving there if possible and I think it would be a bit difficult because scuba diving requires an external support like from a third person which takes you towards the depth in the ocean so it could be difficult but I am very excited to try it I want to explore like what's under the ocean because since the birth we have only seen oceans from the land whatever is visible from the land is seen but I want to explore what's beneath what is not there what's there which we cannot see from above the surface of the water the marine life the water creatures all of would be very exciting to see and explore

    Band 6-7

    I always love to explore the things and to part to take part in some kind of adventurous activities is a part of my life. I feel wonderful involving in these things moreover it provides me a time to relax and spare some time from my daily schedule so that I can make most of my time with my family as well as with my friends. Earlier I have performed various tasks which involved in adventurous activities but I have never tried water sports activity and I'm planning to do one of the kind of water sports which is river rafting and I am planning it to do in the next two to three months so that I can become efficient in this in this sports also. Earlier I have tried many things but I have never checked this activity and I will feel great if I participate in this activity because it will give me a strength as well as courage to involve in this activity moreover the activity requires physical strength as well as mental well-being so that one can perform the activity throughout the task as the activity which is river rafting which involves about seven to eight person and all of this person have to perform their individual tasks like paddling across the river and there are many chances of falling in the river also and it is a quite cold during this river rafting task so I am preparing myself for this activity for the last three to four months and it is a really challenging activity moreover it will be a great thing for me to do in my lifetime because it's a great thing I am assuming that I'll do it in the coming

    Band 6-7

    I would like to try swimming, considering it is the most basic thing that you need to learn when you are trying to learn any other water sport. Ever since I was a kid, I was not allowed to go outside, mainly because of the familial issues in my house or the lack of resources. Which impeded my willingness to learn swimming. I really think swimming is a basic skill that anyone needs to survive in any case of emergency in a water body. It is not easy. I know that it is not easy, considering it requires a lot of endurance and stamina. And it also works a lot of muscles. It works almost all muscle groups in our body, which can make you tired in an amount of few seconds. So, if I learn the skill of swimming, I will practice it daily and my goal is to learn it when I enter a university. I would join a club, swimming club and teach myself swimming or ask my coach or my friends to teach me swimming. So that I develop the skill and continuously practice it every single day. Once I learn it, I will gladly and proudly show my parents that I am able to swim and I can survive in the outside world.

    Band 6-7

    okay so when I was a kid I used to fear water a lot I visited Goa which is one of the most one of the only places in India with beaches as a child and I think I was five or six years old so I did a few water sports back then but as I was a child I wasn't allowed to do a lot but I still went and went for a fish scene on a boat we had to wear some life jackets and we got to see whales and dolphins another thing that I was allowed to do was snorkeling on the shallow side of the beach water as I was too young to actually go on the deeper edge of the water my fear for water increased ever since I found out that my aunt got stung by a puffer fish eventually I think I understood that part of visiting beaches so I think whenever I visit some place with beautiful locations just Spain or Maldives I would love to explore the ocean and go scuba diving another thing that's holding me back is I am a little scared of heights but I think I wouldn't mind going paragliding

    Band 6-7

    I am an adventurous person and I love doing activities that give me such thrills. And one such water sport that I badly want to try is scuba diving. I have not done any water sports, so I want my first water sport activity to be the best one. I have made plans on which one to try and where to actually do it and whom to do it with. So I have my bucket list ready. I plan a lot of such events but eventually I don't have time to finalize the task. So one such water sport which I am really really interested is scuba diving. And the best place to do scuba diving according to my opinion is Netrani river near Gokarna. And why Netrani? Because it has a rich culture of corals, underwater species and it's known for that. And it's one of the best places you can go do it. Many people who have done it there actually have left on a lot of positive clients and positive reviews and that is anything what one needs for a motivation. And one more reason why I chose Netrani is there is a film in Kannada called Gandhada was which casted Dr. Puneet Rachakumar in it and he in the movie has done the Netrani scuba diving experience and has given positive feedback on why it is a must for anyone.

    Band 6-7

    So the favourite activity of water sports that I would like to do in the future would be scuba diving, although I am a pretty good swimmer but I think scuba diving does take it to the next level with exploring the underground water world and being able to witness all the beautiful and diverse categories of marine animals and also I think it would be a great idea to take along my friends for this trip and I assume that I would be mostly heading to the Maldives to do this because it has such clean waters and such great flora and fauna that the entire experience is so enriching and I think scuba diving would definitely be one of the bucket lists that on my bucket list that I would be fulfilling.

    Band 6-7

    well there are lots of water sport in my country but I would like to talk about specific one that is scuba diving I believe scuba diving is the best water sport in India the country has some excellent diving locations especially in the Andaman Island, Lakshadweep and Goa the water is crystal clear and the marine life is amazing what makes scuba diving special is that allowing you to explore a world that you normally never get to see you can swim with colorful fish look at coral reefs and experience complete peace under the water it's adventure but very calming which is why I think it stand out among all water sports in India it is difficult for me because I had never experienced about it so I have a little bit of scare about it and my friends who had experience about this they oftenly say that is a fascinating sport in our India so I am exciting for this sport so I have a one of the dream for it one of the dreams for it so

    Band 6-7

    There are numerous water sports like swimming, scuba diving and rafting, and many more, however, I would like to try swimming first. I have never tried any water sports yet. I would like to try swimming in Samrat Swimming School, which is recently opened in my hometown. I came to know about this school from my cousin, who is already learning swimming there. I also developed interest in swimming from my cousin. Moreover, according to me, learning swimming is difficult because it takes a lot of stamina, but people can expert in this water sport by practice. In addition, it is beneficial for our immune system and it also strengthens our muscles because in swimming muscles are used.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite sport that I like to try out is kayaking. It is basically a boating kind of water sport with a person sitting in a small boat called kayak. It fits only one person and you should... Kayaking is one of the water sports that I have always wanted to try since my college days. My friends once went kayaking and they came back with a lot of positive reviews about it. It is a very adventurous sport. It is basically a person sitting in a small boat known as kayak and it's basically rowing the boat to the finish line. I would like to try this in Munnar, a small city in Kerala which is known for its famous hill stations and the waterfalls. The waterfalls run down the hills and right in a sweet spot where the water runs like a river for around 2-3 km, which is where this kayak event takes place. I really want to visit that place once at least in my lifetime and get an experience of how kayaking is.
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