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Describe an activity that you do after school/work: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What it is?
  • When and Where do you do it?
  • Who you do it with?
  • And how you feel about it?
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Cue 1:What it is?

  • Begin by clearly stating the activity you engage in after school or work.
  • Provide a brief explanation of why you chose this particular activity.

Example

After school, I love to play cricket with my friends. Cricket is not just a sport for me; it’s a passion that brings us all together.

Cue 2:When and Where do you do it?

  • Mention the specific days and times you usually play cricket.
  • Describe the location where you play, such as a local park or a cricket ground.

Example

We usually play cricket every Saturday afternoon at the local park, which is just a 10-minute walk from my house. The park has a nice open space and a few trees that provide shade.

Cue 3:Who you do it with?

  • Identify the friends or group you play cricket with.
  • Share a little about your relationship with them and why you enjoy their company.

Example

I play with my close friends from school. We have been playing together for years, and our bond has grown stronger through our shared love for the game.

Cue 4:And how you feel about it?

  • Express your feelings about playing cricket and what it means to you.
  • Mention any benefits you gain from this activity, such as relaxation or teamwork.

Example

Playing cricket makes me feel incredibly happy and relaxed. It’s a great way to unwind after a long week of studies, and it also helps me stay fit. I love the thrill of competition and the joy of spending time with my friends.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, playing cricket after school is not just an activity for me; it’s a vital part of my life that brings joy, friendship, and a sense of belonging.

    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: Giving Vague Answers

    Avoid providing unclear or general responses. Vague answers do not give the examiner enough information about the activity, making it difficult to assess your speaking skills.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the activity. Include details such as what you do, where and when you do it, and who you do it with.

    2: Neglecting Emotional Connection

    Failing to express how you feel about the activity can make your response less engaging. Emotions help to personalize your answer and connect with the examiner.

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    Share your feelings about the activity. Explain why it is enjoyable or meaningful to you, which adds depth to your response.

    Ignoring Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Without a clear structure, your answer may lack coherence and flow, making it hard to follow.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue prompts in order. Start with what the activity is, then discuss when and where you do it, who you do it with, and finally, how you feel about it.

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    After a long week at work, during the weekends I like doing something that's really relaxing for me and I find it nice and relaxing to go out for a fishing trip. So I always pack my fishing bag. It consists of my fishing lures, the baits and the fishing gear. I go along with my husband because we like doing this fishing trip together. It's like our thing as a couple. We pack some snacks and some sandwiches too. So we go out for about four to five hours and we cast our hook and our rod and we wait patiently, talking to each other and enjoying the sea breeze. We sometimes get lucky and we catch a lot of fish. Otherwise we come back with nothing, just a good time. Besides this, fishing, I'm glad I found this partner, my husband who really enjoys the same activities as I do. And we like it. And we just got a partner and she enjoys fishing too. So it's become a family because every weekend we end up fishing.

    Band 6-7

    So, my favorite activity during my school time and college time, it was playing basketball with my friends and classmates. I used to play basketball in my college team with all my friends. I really feel very energetic and excited after finishing my game and it's a very fun and adventurous game that I like to play. It is really fascinating game in which we have to run every minute to score a goal and the opponent basket. So, it gives thrill to be a part of the adventurous game. So, that's it.

    Band 6-7

    Well, the one habit I've been carrying since my childhood is singing and dancing. When I was young, once after coming from school, I used to dance or sing all the time, everywhere around my home, in lawn, backyard, front yard. My mother used to scold me, why you're dancing so much. That's one of my habit turned into hobby. So still I'm 26 now, but I couldn't get rid of that my hobby. So I feel so good about dancing and singing because I'm doing it since my childhood. I don't have regrets or complaints about it. Because it makes me feel good, live good, dream good. Because the whole day I've been working in front of laptop. And once after completing my work, I just plug in earplugs on my ear. I just listen to a song and I start dancing. At that moment, I forgot everything about stress, problems, issues in my life. Everything vanish quickly, instantly. So I would never regret of having this habit. Not a habit, it's a hobby, my hobby, singing, listening song and dancing is my hobby. And I would never leave that beyond. Because that's the only thing that keeping my life.

    Band 6-7

    The one activity that I do after school is singing. I love to sing. Since I was a child, I used to sing a lot. From continuously singing from the childhood, I adapted to this habit of singing whenever I'm in any kind of mood. Like I'm angry or sad or be happy, I love to sing. Whenever I sing, I pour out all of my emotions into the lyrics. I express myself through those lyrics. Depending on my mood, I would love to listen to different genres of songs and I pour out my feelings into that. Because I can't just pour out my feelings on others, so I just pour my feelings into the lyrics so that I can relieve myself from the emotions that I'm feeling. I love to sing every day and I love to learn musical instruments like guitar. I seriously love to play guitar, but I didn't get the chance to play it. Once I got the chance to play it, I stopped because of various reasons. Singing is a kind of therapy for me. It makes me stress-free and makes me feel relaxed. I sing wherever I am. I would love to sing even in the bathroom or in the kitchen while doing chores. Wherever I am, I just love to sing and singing makes me happy. That's what I love about singing and that's my activity to do after school.

    Band 6-7

    There are many several activities that I do after coming from school. I come from school at 3 o'clock, after that I wash up, organize my bed and keep all my luggage or books in the almirah and then I open my laptop and start playing games. My favorite game is GTA V and so I play that game with controller and that is the most fun activity that I do after coming from school and that activity I do on my desk and also I organize my desk in that way from which I also use my desk or laptop as a TV or as a monitor for playing games because I have both keyboard, mouse, controller and all the gaming equipment. I pick my gaming controller and sit on the bed and then I start playing games and that is the most fun activity. Sometimes I play it alone but sometimes my brother also comes and we play both equally and at the time we play Tekken 5, it is a two player game and it is the most funny and interesting game that every person should try and after playing games, I feel more energetic and I feel enjoy and relaxed. These are some activities that I do after coming from the school but now that is my routine is completed games. Now I am completely at home or I completed my school, now I am doing some online course regarding cyber security and this is my complete day routine that I do but in this thing I need to add that.

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    Band 6-7

    It is a good question for me because after the school we are worrying about what to do in the college, where to do and when to do, what course we have to take for the future because for the future planning it is necessary to take a course and we are taking advices from other people also, for example my elder brothers, my relatives, so I think that it will be better to take an engineering activity because I am feeling glad when doing solving problems on maths problems, so when I am trying to do my registered... So when we are doing preparation with my friends in the friends house, so we gather together and make a group so we can justify our answer easily and we can share our thoughts, if the problem is not getting clearly so I can ask questions from my friends, my friends know about it and clear that problem and I will perform my best. After school we are doing fitness activities also like gym and enhancing our knowledge when we are free in time and improving our...

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    After finishing my school work, when I was a child, after completion of my school hours, I used to do painting. I was very fascinated about arts and after completion of my homework, along with my friend, I do some paintings and crafts. I feel much more relaxed after spending time with my friend and I was very much enthusiastic about learning new things. Thank you for watching my video.
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