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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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    Tip

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


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    Water sports. Actually I have a lot of fear about water sports because I never go and play water sports games. But in my dream I want to learn water sports like water skating on the sea. That is very impressive. So many people are doing water skating on the sea. It's looking very crazy and they are feeling happy. And they are playing with the turtles. That's so impressive. So that's why I want to learn water skating. First of all I try water skating on simple ponds etc. And then I go to the sea.

    Band 6-7

    Well that's a pretty interesting question. I have couple of things which I want to do in water like exploring fishes and scuba diving and do surfing but one among that is my constant urge to do is swimming. Swimming has always been on my bucket list. I want to learn it from since my childhood however I was not able to allocate lot of time due to my works and my schooling and classes everything which made me really busy in my daily routine. Moreover I had chance in my summer days like summer vacations in my 10th grade I visited few of the kind of swimming pools nearby my home. I have practiced a little bit. I found it really relaxing and enjoyable when you go into water you see yourself into try to leave because when you dip into the water you feel that you are dying but you also know that you have to fight for your life. So there is a kind of specific reason if you do swimming you will know how life is precious and you will also know that like you have a great sense of consciousness on your life. So swimming was always on my bucket list as I said but however I'll try to start it as soon as possible when I have a proper time. Even in my weekends now additionally I started this swimming classes from Calford which is a swimming providing company. So I go it on Saturday mornings and

    Band 6-7

    The water sport that I would like to try in the future is the scuba diving. From my childhood, I had a keen interest on the world under the water. I had a pet goldfish. So I have an obsession with the world under the water or under the sea. So whenever I get the opportunity, I actually like to take the opportunity of scuba diving. I was planning to go to Andaman, Nicobar Island and I am planning to do scuba diving there. Although I don't know how to swim, but it will be a sport and I love to do scuba diving.

    Band 6-7

    To be honest, I am not a person who is interested in sports, especially in water sports, but I would like to watch it in television and in other medium. In future, if I get a chance to explore any water sports, it would be boat racing. I would love to watch boat racing, which is colloquially called as Vallam Kali in Kerala in television itself, but I didn't see it live. Boat racing is really associated with the cultural heritage and tradition of Kerala. It is usually a group activity. There may be more than 10 or 12 persons in a boat. Altogether they will be rowing a boat using a tool in the rivers. It is usually associated with some festivals. Aranmula is one of the places in Kerala, which is very well known for this boat race. There is a story which says that Jawaharlal Nehru, our former Prime Minister, has arrived this place to witness this amazing water sport. I think it is very difficult because it needs immense amount of practice and coordination. Since it is a team game or team sport, it needs patience, perseverance and consistency in practicing. One of the most important factors I notice is that girls usually don't play.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to try surfing on a beach. This is the type of sport that I wanted to try from the childhood. It seems that it is difficult but I have heard that it is rather easy. I would like to try surfing in Udupi. It's the best place for doing this activity in India. This place is located in southern India in Karnataka state around 2000 kilometers from Bengaluru. I would like to do this because it is in my bucket list. When I was a child I dreamt of doing this. I have watched many YouTube videos of this sports activity. The reason I love this most is that it gives a lot of balance to your body. Moreover, it is a very thrilling experience. The other reason is that it is the most famous sport in the country. I would like to try it once. In the end, I would recommend that everyone should try surfing once in their life.

    Band 6-7

    A water sport that I would like to try in the future would be in the amusement park which is called Vandrulla and this amusement park is situated in my city. So Vandrulla has a various number of activities dry and water and it's not possible for a person to complete all the games in a single day. So I have nearly been two times to this amusement park and have not gotten chance to experience this giant water slide because either the time would be up or either I would spend a lot of time on the other activities. So in the future if I would get a chance or opportunity to visit this amusement park again I definitely want to try this water slide and I am eager to experience this activity because it seems really enjoyable, fascinating.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to try scuba diving in the future but not right now because I have some experience in water sports especially in my past. I have rided a few of some of the rides and water sports like paragliding and ski driving in the water. So I had some experience on water sports but in the past I didn't try because I had a fear of water. Especially when I am scuba diving, it's all about you are going deep into the water and exploring the underwater sea and I have a power. I have a power of minus 6 in my both eye. So it's a huge disadvantage. I can't see without my specs. And when you talk about scuba diving, it's all about you have a whole mask and you will wear a suit and have a gas tank in your back. So it's not that comfortable for me either. So in the past I didn't try. Now I am planning to do it in the future when I got my own contact lens but right now I can't because of my studies. I am currently in my final year. I have to practice for my job interview as well as to finish my current college works. So right now I am bit stressed and I have a lot of work to do but in the future I would love to do one day for sure. I think I will do it after the 2026 coming year when I got finished my UG and I will get some free time especially in the middle of process. So I will try scuba diving especially in Goa. My friends recently went there and they gave me a couple of feedbacks. So I would love to do scuba diving over there.

    Band 6-7

    the water sport that I would like to do in future is river rafting as I reside in India we have a place here called Rishikesh where we can enjoy the river flows with heavy flow the river rafting is quite famous at that place the reason that I would like to do this sport is because I have never experienced it before and also I am very keen to understand and know more about rafting well there is also one other sport that I would like to try which is which is jet skiing and maybe swimming these two sports would also enhance my water survival chances and I would also like to improvise in swimming as I feel swimming is a basic necessity in today's life and everyone should know it

    Band 6-7

    The one water sport that comes to my mind is swimming. I would love to learn swimming in the future. It would mainly be because it builds up muscles and helps build stamina. Furthermore, I would love to learn it with my friends and family so that it keeps everyone in good shape and health. Moreover, I would hire a trainer or join a club so that I can learn swimming and practice it daily and I don't lag behind or skip any days. It is usually considered as a difficult sport to achieve perfectness at first but with difficulty comes ease is what they say. I hope learning swimming would give me mental peace and physical health, build up good stamina and help me boost my daily work. In particular, swimming piqued my interest due to the movies that I have seen in which the male or female leads always have swimming as their sport and it looks very dashing to me. I would love to go for swimming in the future.

    Band 6-7

    In future, I would like to experience scuba diving as I am so fascinated in the underworld and I would like to see the underwater creatures and fishes. I am so excited about the world that will be underwater. I would like to and I am planning to do scuba diving in Lakshadweep as in Lakshadweep there is plenty more opportunities and it's so safe in Lakshadweep to do scuba diving as wide range of fishes and creatures can be seen and we can experience it there. It is difficult in some ways as we are not aware about how to do it without a professional guide.
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