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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 >7

    There are two of my favorite hobbies. First is listening music and second is playing badminton. In case of playing badminton, I would like to play badminton with my friends. We will go in a badminton court for playing badminton. In the game of badminton, it gives me energy, it gives me motivation and it removes my negative thoughts. In case of listening music, I would prefer to listen music in a closed room when I was alone. While listening the music, automatically my negative thoughts are removed from my mind and I will gain positivity. It is a very soothing experience when I listen music in a closed room. Music is my favorite hobby and music gives me some kind of motivation to do something better in my life. I also like swimming. Most of the weekend, I would go swimming with my friends. Mostly, we go into our society swimming pool. In that swimming pool, we would play some games like water ball, racing or also we do a freestyle. Also, it is very happy for me. That's it. Thank you.

    Band >7

    I usually do it in the early evening, around 6 or 7pm, right after finishing my work for the day. There's a beautiful park near my place, with a dedicated jogging track, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees. I often go for runs alone, as it helps me clear my mind and unwind. It's a time when I can focus on myself, listen to music or podcasts, and just enjoy the natural surroundings. Sometimes, I meet a few friends at the park who also enjoy running, so we occasionally end up running together and motivating each other. I absolutely love this activity, because it not only keeps me physically fit, but also helps me relieve stress. Running gives me a sense of accomplishment, and energizes me for the rest of the evening. It's a refreshing break from the usual routine, and helps me stay connected with nature. Overall, it's a very fulfilling and enjoyable part of my day. Of course, when I go for a run in the park, I start by warming up with some light stretches to avoid any injuries. Then, I follow a set route that covers about 5 kilometers. The track is well maintained, and the scenery is quite picturesque, with flowers, birds, and sometimes even squirrels guarding around. While running, I focus on my breathing, and try to maintain a steady pace. It's amazing how running can help clear your mind, and allow you to think about things more clearly. I often use this time to reflect on my day, or plan for upcoming tasks. On some days, I challenge myself by increasing the speed, or adding intervals of sprinting. It's a great way to improve stamina and endurance. Sometimes, I even set small goals for myself, like reaching a particular landmark within a certain time frame. Overall, running in the park is not just a physical activity for me. It's a form of meditation and relaxation. It helps me recharge and stay positive, ready to tackle the next day's challenges. It's an activity I truly look forward to every day.

    Band >7

    කමම සංනලද සහ ල පකසු එකතර කරන්න නර්තා to ලනනන ඉනෟ සදහසක වේ සට් ජ ඉපුදුවන්න my daily routine and personal growth I have been passionate about cricket since I was a child and now even with a busy schedule I always make time for it in the evening Every day around 5 or 6 p.m. Once I finished my work or studies I had to head to a local cricket ground in my neighborhood It's a large open field surrounded by trees which makes the atmosphere quite peaceful and refreshing I usually go there with my close friends most of whom I have been playing with for several years We form informal teams and sometimes even organize a mini tournament amongst ourselves I mostly play as a left-arm spinner, which is my strength and I always enjoy betting from time to time The playing cricket after a long day really helped me decompress and rest mentally It allowed me to disconnect from screen and the pressure of the day life the physical movement helped keep me fit and active while the competitive spirit of the game keeps my mind sharp

    Band 7

    Usually in my free time, that is after school, I love to plant. I do gardening with my father in our farm. We plant different kinds of fruit trees, flower trees, etc. Until now, we have planted roses, bougainvillea, jasmine, and in fruit trees, we have planted mango trees, coconut trees, and banana trees. I love gardening with my father. We have built a vermicompost plant and we regularly harvest compost from it and fertilize our soils to nourish them. I am from an agricultural background and planting is one of my favorite hobbies. It is therapeutic to me as it gives me happiness and calms my nerves. I love plants because it helps me connect with Mother Nature and it gives me calmness and happiness.

    Band 7

    The best activity that I have done after my schooling was that to do public speaking. I practiced a lot to do public speaking and I engaged with public speaking with political parties, meetings and going to colleges and in functions also I used to make public speaking related to various topics, topics all these things the organizers will provide and I will speak at least for half an hour or 45 minutes it took and the audience will cover more than 30 to 40 audience and at times it may go around 50 persons. So I could gather more confidence and I could improve my communication skills a lot. I got the habit of reading a lot of books, watching televisions, watching BBC news, reading newspapers, watching movies and conducting group discussions among our students, among the experienced teachers I could gather a lot of knowledge and I could impart it in front of a group of audience that really improved my confidence level for public speaking. Especially, especially in front of when I was speaking in front of a group they were asking questions in English and without any fear I could answer all the questions they have raised in that group and right now I am engaged with training people, training students to speak in front of a public group. That right now I am a public speaker trainer and I am giving training to more than 30

    Band 7

    The activity that I would love to do after my work is gardening because gardening helps me to feel free and I get a lot of time to relax. Gardening always helps me to relax. It's a stress free activity. So what do I do is at my garden I plant all the plants in my pots. So I have a lot of plants as well as trees in my garden. So this I have been doing since more than 15 years. So this has helped me to improve the landscape, the greenery in my house. So this looks very beautiful, amazing in my backyard. So gardening is an activity which can also be followed by each one of us. The reason is gardening helps to improve our blood circulation. It gives a fresh oxygen to us as well as it helps to inhale and exhale by doing a lot of physical activity. So gardening can make us to feel better in day to day's life by physically, mentally because this activity brings us more scope in day to day's life. So this plant helps to improve chlorophyll.

    Band 7

    An activity which I truly enjoy after my work is to dance. As soon as I reach home, I get crashed, I close my room, close the doors, and play the loud music by Taylor Swift. I dance for like an hour, which makes me feel super energetic, super positive, it makes me feel really good, it lifts my mood. Then after dancing, I take a quick cold shower.

    Band 7

    The activity that I'd like to take part in after school is playing the electric keyboard. And I have been doing that since I was nine. And I usually play that in my room, in sort of a corner where I can plug it in. And have some space to myself where there's no disturbance and also so that the others aren't disturbed by the music. And I usually am alone whenever I take part in the activity. And I feel accelerated, rejuvenated and relaxed whenever I am playing the piano. And it is quite an activity to make myself happy.

    Band 7

    So one key activity that I do after coming back from work is cooking and that is not only because I have to have dinner but it's also because it really helps me de-stress and unwind. I do this in my own kitchen in my little apartment in JVC where I do the cooking. For cooking I usually get my ingredients from the grocery store downstairs which is also a nice walk and a break from work and phone and everything that we've been busy with during the day. After I get the groceries I come back to my kitchen and I love watching new recipes on YouTube or I like to ask my mother on WhatsApp if there's any dish that I'm craving for and I would like to get her personal recipe on it. And then I would start cooking, making it. And I also mostly do it alone because I like to have my own space in the kitchen but sometimes my husband also accompanies me and helps in chopping the vegetables for example or mixing and stirring the pot or putting the plates on the table and setting it up. What I really enjoy about cooking is the fact that it makes me feel like I have a lot of agency in what I'm creating and the way I present it. Actually more than the cooking I love presenting. So I love putting it in nice dishes, I love plating it in a way that it looks appealing, that it looks a certain way, there's always a candle on my table, there's always fresh flowers on my table and I love to present food in that way. And after a long day of work and very technical stuff I think something like this gives me a lot of joy and a feeling of fulfilment and then after that eating that food with myself and my husband is also a really fun way to end the day.

    Band 6-7

    I do many activities in my childhood and also now. After my secondary education, I started to doing boat lot work. During that time, it was very unique activity. Most of people like to do this. Moreover, it decorates our home. So, I made many boat lots in my home in different shapes and in different colors and using variety ideas. My first boat lot, I gifted to my sister in her wedding. She was very happy because I made it very creatively using some photos of her and her husband and their marriage date. With lot of sequences, she liked it very much. I also sell to other people with less amount. When I feel down to terms, I started to doing it because it makes me more happy. This is my happy pill whenever I feel sad.
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