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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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    Well, after finishing my work, one activity that I usually do is going for an evening walk in the nearby park. I started this habit a couple of years ago because I wanted to stay active after spending most of my sitting at the desk. Sometimes I do meditations for my refreshments so that I can do my work peacefully.

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    I have many hobbies, but my favorite of them all is painting. I recently picked up this hobby and it has brought me a great sense of relief and catharsis after a stressful day of work. I have a friend who is also an artist and we spend time by the beach or at a promenade where we can sit and paint whatever is in front of us, whether it is mountains or rivers, trees, lighthouses, it doesn't matter. Whatever it is, we enjoy sitting together in serenity and painting. It brings me a lot of peace and it helps me to think clearly. I like to do this hobby when I finish from work. If my friend and I have planned to go somewhere, we go out and we paint together. If not, I come home and in the serenity of my home, I like to paint. I recently started working with acrylic colors and I find them very enjoyable.

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    After coming back from work, I love to do drawing. I think it's very therapeutic. And I just sit alone, take up a canvas and draw whatever feels right. In my opinion, a more artistic way of drawing, painting, anything that you want, is just not thinking about it too much and just draw whatever that comes to your mind. Paint it however you like. Use different mediums, get creative, have fun with it. This hobby of mine, it makes me calm and peaceful. And I enjoy doing it. Moreover, I think it's a very good hobby for everyone to take up. And it's easy to learn. I have trained in art, in the different art forms from my childhood. And my parents had forced me to learn. But now I think that they did the correct thing of sending me to art school. And it created a very good base for me. So now whenever I feel like drawing, I don't have to see a video to learn a technique. I can just sit without my phone or any screen and draw from whatever comes to my mind.

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    Whenever I get time after work, I love to meditate and I love to read religious book and ancient texts. So that is something that I very, I find very inspiring. And also at the same time, it gives me peace. So for that, I generally prefer this evening time, generally around 7 p.m. So I sit down and I try to meditate for a while. I focus on my breath. And after 20 minutes or so, then I open my eyes slowly and then I start reading the religious texts. For example, Ramcharitmanas or Ramayana. So I have, I am very fond of them. And I believe that it guides me to choose the right path. It motivates me to move forward no matter what is there in your life. You can always choose the right path and you can always opt for growth and prosperity. So that is how I found them very inspiring. I also prefer reading books like Bhagavad Gita. It guides me in selecting my path in opting for right people in my life. And it also helps me remove negativity or any kind of thought that can have a harmful impact on my behavior. That makes me calm. So I prefer it on a daily basis and every evening I do it like a clock.

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    After my work, when I come home, I rest for a few minutes or a few hours. After that, my favourite thing in my leisure time is gardening. I have a terrace garden and there are so many flowers and different kinds of plants. I like to spend time with them, like watering the plants and keep caring of the plants, everything. So I think that is the best time, the best leisure time and I never think about anything during that time. So I spend up to one to two hours in my garden. There is a kitchen garden also, so I collect vegetables for my dinner. And I like to spend more time there because that is the refreshment of my mind. So I don't need any meditation or anything to burst my stress. This gardening and this thing, that means the closeness towards the nature, that helps me to overcome my stressful situations and I come out from my depression and all these things. So that is the best thing that ever happened in my life. And there is nobody to help me in my house, nobody to help me. Everybody is busy in their own life and I don't want anybody to help me during my gardening sessions. So I think that is the best time and I enjoy my coffee on the terrace with these flowers and plants. And I talk to them, they reply them. I can feel that emotions of my plants. So I think that is the best time of my life. I always wait for ending of my duty and I come home.

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