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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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    Band 6-7

    I work in a research organization and thus it is actually a mind activity. Whenever I get back after my work, it is around 5 or 6 in the evening, I do involve myself in writing or journaling myself and my day. This activity is my core part of the day because it helps me to understand my emotions and the problems which I am facing and it also helps me to sort of understand how I have to deal with the problems. My favorite place where I do it is usually my bed because I do this journaling part at night. So, I would love, I always love to do it around my bed or around my sleeping area and sleep up. That's the satisfaction that I am able to go up with my problems. This journaling part is actually my favorite part of my day because it also helps me to sort of understand myself.

    Band 6-7

    So, my favorite after school activity is playing badminton. So, after school I rest for some time and then in the evening I go to the badminton court with my friends and then practice badminton. I usually play doubles, full court doubles because I am really good at tosses. So, I am usually at the back side in the back lobby and my partner Rishi is at the front since he is shorter than me. He is actually a year younger than me. So, he is quite shorter than me and he is good at smashes. So, we both are a great team and I really enjoy playing with him and our opponents are quite good too. But they are not as experienced as me since I have been playing badminton since 6 years. I am a state level player but couldn't make pass sets because of some complications and you can say I was not ready for it. I like drawing, not drawing with coloring and all. I actually enjoy sketching. I pick random objects and start drawing them. I just love doing that. I am quite good at it too. I love designing actually. I am trying to pursue a degree in fashion designing ever since I was a kid.

    Band 6-7

    After working hard for the day and I go to my home, the one thing I would definitely do is singing, that's how passionate about singing. I have downloaded this Gravcap on my mobile phone, so I would go to home and lock me in a room and I have created a little setup over there, so I would take my headphones and I would sing. I sing at least for one hour, choosing multiple songs from different genres. After that, I feel so refreshed and so energetic. I completely forget what I did in the office, how tired I was. Then I spend my time with my family, watching TV or helping in preparing the food. But the singing, that makes my life beautiful. For me, singing is like my oxygen. Without it, I wouldn't be able to live. I have found that

    Band 6-7

    Well, as I mentioned before, I'm a school teacher. So after when I came at home after my school, I always do a activity that is part of my life and that one is worship of my deity. I always do this activity at the evening time as well as in morning before and after both. I do this activity at my home as well as at temple. First, I do this whole process at my home and then after I went to temple with my wife always. Most of time she is with me in that place and after when she is not available, she is busy somewhere, then I prefer to my friends, they go with me to temple and then after I do the whole activity there and I worship with flowers and with some other things that is available on that time there. The most important thing is when I do this activity, I feel so much relaxed and the most vital thing is the aroma of that particular area and that give me a positive vibe always. In a particular way, I can grab most of positive energy from there. I can share my feelings to my deity there and I think so that he always guide me in a particular sense that give me a way for my life, for my decisions. So that's why I like this whole process very much. I think it is better if you are engaged in something unnecessary or some unsocial activities. It is more good thing that we are engaged in something spiritual and something exact really that exists.

    Band 6-7

    My hobbies since my childhood is playing keyboard or we can call it as playing piano. I learned playing piano in my childhood days. I was going to classes in my mid school. So, my hobbies since my childhood till now is playing piano. At the mid school, I was in hostel. I joined my band team, school band team where I learned how to play a piano and I was having special interest towards it. Normally at home, I used to play piano in free time. I have done various stage performances both in college as well as in high school. I would normally prefer playing piano alone in home. But sometimes I play along with my brother. My brother used to play guitar. We both set our tone and we will be playing some songs during his and my free time. Playing piano actually makes me feel refreshing. Normally, I go work. During my college time, I will be having busy schedule on studies. For refreshment or for a small break, we will be sitting together playing different music which makes me do other works which relieves my stresses. I have got lots of award during my childhood playing the music of Tamil films in stages. Till now, I love playing it.

    Band 6-7

    I am quite passionate about designing sector so I usually after my school or working hours I always prefer to learn new softwares that helps me generating new and creative designs. So during my lockdown period I used to learn CorelDRAW where I used to learn like how the designs are to be created then how the software is to be used and other than that I also like painting and sketching also. So I usually like take one of my family members picture then I try to recreate in the sketching manner or paint it on a canvas that always keeps my mind creative and make it like it will always keep my mind innovative. So whenever I am thinking of something it always helps me in generating those new and modernized idea and make the art in such a manner that today's generation or public is always attracted towards that kind of art. This passion of me I have also like tried to generate an earning source through this by doing freelancing for some period. So I used to make logos for the companies then posters for the events, flyers for the event. This always helps me and keeps me motivated to learn more things, learn new things. I recently have started learning the After Effects part which is the video editing part and this is also like gained me much more knowledge about it.

    Band 6-7

    I dedicate my evenings to reading so this is something that I do after coming back from work. I think books have always been a companion of mine since childhood and I've always positively associated the habit of reading as a quality productive habit. I dedicate my evening for reading. This is something that I take pleasure in and this is something that I do after coming back from work. I think books have always been my companion since childhood and I almost consider them as my friends. So when I come back from work, I freshen up and go to my bedroom, take something off my bookshelf and start reading. I ease myself into the world of fiction and I find my companions there. I think I bond with the characters that I read, I converse with them, I share my day with them and it's something that elevates my whole mood. So I also find it useful and productive, the time that I spend reading because it freshens me and it refreshes my mind. It also relaxes some of the work stress that I've held on during the whole day. I also talk with my friends who are avid readers. So they share suggestions as to what books that I can read next. I also share my reviews regarding the books that I've read already. So these kind of conversations also help me relax a bit. So books are something that I feel is my comfort space and I've got this huge bookshelf elaborately and neatly arranged in one part of my room and I've got a small table adjacent to it and I've got a cozy chair wherein I sit and read through the book. I've got a table lamp and it's the perfect setting to read.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    Well, if you ask me about the activity I like after school is, I would like to talk about the very active time in my whole day, that is going to gym. I love going to gym. It actually gives you a lot of energy and it is also a stress buster. My gymnasium classes are nearby the street, across the lane. Apart from that, I do visit, I do go to the gym with my gym partners and trainers. I usually have a lot of fun over there. In other words, I spread my work plan into different days. Like on Mondays I do chest, on Tuesdays I do back, on Thursdays I do biceps and triceps, on Thursdays I do cardio, on Friday I do legs, Saturday and Sunday are the offs. I feel very energized after the gym sessions. As far as I am concerned, they give me a lot of positive vibes. In particular, the favorite time of me the whole day is going to the gym and I don't think I will stop going to gym in future.

    Band 6-7

    One activity I really enjoy doing after work is evening walk, walking in the park near my home. I do this almost every day, especially when the weather is nice. After spending most of the day in front of a computer, I find it really refreshing to get outside and move around. Usually I go with a close friend or sometimes with my younger brother. We took about 30-40 minutes to walk around the park and we talk about our day, share funny stories or sometimes just walk in silence and enjoy the peaceful environment. It's a simple routine that has really helped me to unwind after a long, tiring day. What I love most about this activity is that it clears my mind, it helps me to disconnect from work stress and also improve my physical health. I have noticed that one day I skip my walk, I feel more restless and even sleepless peacefully. It becomes an important part of my daily routine, almost like a form of therapy. Also, spending time outdoors gives me a break from screens and technology, which I think is really important nowadays. The fresh air, the sound of birds and the greenery all help me to be more balanced and relaxed and it makes me feel very comfortable.
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