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Describe An Activity You Do To Keep Fit: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is the activity?
  • When and where do you usually do it?
  • How do you do it?
  • Explain why it can keep you fit.
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Cue 1:What is the activity?

  • Begin by clearly stating the activity you do to keep fit, such as jogging, yoga, or playing a sport.
  • Mention any specific details that make this activity unique or enjoyable for you.

Example

The activity I do to keep fit is yoga. I find it not only helps me stay physically fit but also improves my mental well-being.

Cue 2:When and where do you usually do it?

  • Describe the time of day you usually practice this activity, such as mornings or evenings.
  • Mention the location where you typically do this activity, like a park, gym, or at home.

Example

I usually practice yoga every morning at 6 AM in my living room. I prefer this time because it sets a positive tone for my day.

Cue 3:How do you do it?

  • Explain the steps or routine you follow during this activity.
  • Include any specific techniques or styles you practice, such as Hatha or Vinyasa yoga.

Example

I start with some warm-up stretches, followed by a series of poses like Downward Dog and Warrior. I focus on my breathing and try to hold each pose for a few breaths.

Cue 4:Explain why it can keep you fit.

  • Discuss the physical benefits of the activity, such as improved strength, flexibility, or endurance.
  • Mention any mental health benefits that contribute to overall fitness.

Example

Yoga keeps me fit by enhancing my flexibility and strength. It also reduces stress, which helps me maintain a healthy lifestyle overall.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, yoga is a holistic activity that not only keeps me physically fit but also promotes mental clarity and emotional balance, making it an essential part of my daily routine.

    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 activity you do to keep fit.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the activity. Use descriptive language to explain what you do, such as the type of exercise, duration, and location.

    2: Lack of Structure

    Failing to structure your response can lead to confusion. A disorganized answer may not effectively communicate your thoughts to the examiner.

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    Tip

    Follow a clear structure: start with the activity, then discuss when and where you do it, how you do it, and finally, why it keeps you fit.

    Ignoring Personal Experience

    Not sharing personal experiences can make your answer less engaging. The examiner wants to hear about your unique perspective and feelings about the activity.

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    Tip

    Include personal anecdotes or feelings related to the activity. Explain how it impacts your life and why you enjoy it.

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    Band 7

    So, one activity I do to stay fit is dancing. I started dancing when I was fairly very young. My mother pushed me into going because I remember one day she told me to click on the beats of a song and I couldn't match it with the rhythm. So she was very disappointed and told me to go to a dance school. That's where I started my dancing journey. I went to a classical dance studio specializing in Kathak and I was five years old. Since then I started dancing and regularly when I was in school I did Kathak. So dancing is a really good exercise. It moves every part of your body and helps you feel good about yourself while doing it. Then I proceeded to go to college and I started giving auditions for the western dance team which is also called SALT. I did that for three years and we have a set routine where we exercise for 20 minutes straight and we start with our head rolls, then we go on to our shoulders, hips, legs and then a core workout. So that's how I kept myself fit for all these years.

    Band 6-7

    The activities which I do to keep myself fit are yoga, calisthenics and walking. So initially I have been walking for a really long period of time. My dad loves to walk and he inculcated this habit of walking in all of us. When I joined gym a few years back my motive was just to lose weight. Over the period of time I realized that losing weight should not be the main goal rather it should be staying fit. Furthermore along with exercising diet is also necessary. Since the past few months I have switched up from gym to yoga and calisthenics. That is because gymming was becoming a little monotonous for my liking and I love trying new things. Doing yoga and calisthenics for one hour every day helps me develop muscle strength along with burning fat. It also helps me become more flexible. By doing so to add up to that point yoga also helps in cardiovascular development.

    Band 6-7

    The activity which I do to keep fit is go to gym. In my society itself there is a gym area which I prefer to go usually in the morning only because when we start our day we should start our day with a healthy attitude, with a healthy atmosphere. So I usually start my day by going to gym in the morning. In the gym area there is a trainer which has been allotted to our society members who teaches us how to use the equipment and also he guides us towards what should be our diet preferences as well as how should be our gym training time because it depends on our own body how our body is reacting to each and every equipment. Sometimes for some people it takes time to build up their immune system so the trainer guides us that it's okay not to be very fast, it's okay to go slow.

    Band 6-7

    The activity that I do to keep fit is walking. I go for a walk everyday and I target to finish at least 10,000 steps a day. I have started this habit since the last one year and I have been living with my family and we live in a colony where the roads are very private and very accessible and it is a very good experience walking there at night. Generally, I take my dog for a walk at night and I also do other activities whenever I am walking which would include either putting on my headphones, listening to music or listening to podcasts or listening to some study materials. So I can also learn a few things while I walk. It keeps me engaged and it also keeps me very active. I generally go for long walks. I walk for around 60 to 90 minutes and it is a very pleasant experience because I get to go outdoors. Generally I have a very sedentary lifestyle as I tend to sit and study all the time but this helps in me going outdoors and in connecting with nature and also keeping myself active. It does keep me mentally happy, physically. It keeps me, after dinners whenever I go for a walk, it does keep me pretty light and I feel good.

    Band 6

    Activity I usually do to stay fit is that I regularly go to my field in the morning and evening. While going to my field first I interact with nature a lot as field is a large area to cover. I usually walk in my field in the morning checking that all the plants are okay, what is to be done. Also I have pets whom I take them for grazing so this keeps me moving a lot. This leads to my physical fitness as I am walking a lot, I am lifting things, I am roaming on tough terrains. Also this helps me ease up my mind, I stay mentally fit because greenery is the best therapy. Also I do other activities at home such as yoga and meditation. I do pranayama, it is a kind of yoga, it is a breathing exercise to be precise. Also I prefer sound mind over sound body. So these are the things I usually do for staying fit and I think that staying fit is very crucial because body is the only asset that is really of our own. So everyone should take efforts for staying fit. Moreover, as I told that whenever it is required I do freestyle exercises like I will help my workers lift things up in weeding in fields. I concentrate more over stamina and core strength than rather going to gym and just lifting weights to pump up our body. So in addition to this, my interaction with nature and my walking is the best exercise that I do and which leads to my fit body, fit metabolism and sound mind.

    Band 6

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    Band 6

    There are many activities which one can do to enhance his or her fitness level, but for me the best activity which I do usually is dancing. I love dancing, I have learned it from my college. When I was in college, I was in the society, dance society, which was named as Electro Western Dance Society. I learned a lot of dancing there, many forms. I have learned hip-hop, I have learned Bhangra, and many others. I usually now do dancing in the evening at my home, we have a huge hall, and it benefits me in many ways, like dancing makes me more peaceful and make my mind more thoughtful, and it enhances my strength, it enhances my stamina, which makes me a good person, better person. I have learned it from my college only, and after that I also go to some studios for dancing I met a lot of big dancers who are very reputed, and overall, dancing makes me a better person. It makes me calm, and it makes me a composed person.

    Band 6

    Well, today I would like to talk about an exercise which helped me to stay fit. As I am an early riser, my morning starts with a typical yoga session. And also I am actively engaged in meditation to keep my mental and physical health strong. As I believe that while doing meditation, it helped me to regain my focus on my studies and work and stay me fresh throughout the day. Likewise, I also do cardio in gym throughout my workout session. The most favorite exercise which I do is running on treadmill. As I believe that running on treadmill helped me to burn out my calories and which will beneficial for me to burn out my fat. Moreover, I think that whenever I eat more junk food, it can be good for me to do running on treadmill and doing cycling. And as it have more benefits while we do it for long time. And also if we have any problems such related to knees, running on treadmill can also solve it.

    Band 6

    An activity that I do to keep myself active and feed is badminton. I love badminton. I love playing badminton because it makes me feel refreshed and it makes my body light after playing. I play it during the evening with my brother and my sister. I am not really good at playing badminton but I have improved a lot and that is why I love playing badminton. Moreover, I love to walk. I take my dog for a walk in the evening and in the morning. It makes me feel fit and also more aware.

    Band 5-6

    So, for becoming fit, I usually do many kind of activities such as early morning water drinking as well as warm water with apple cider vinegar and another thing is I used to do is yoga and the most generous thing that I do for my fitness is running and cardio mixture like cardio is an activity that I most frequently do in my evening times and afterwards that I run for 4 kilometers or 5 kilometers per day so doing cardio helps to strengthen my muscles as well as keep my gut health very good so that's why I think that cardio and running they both simultaneously help me to get my fit and I do it in evening mostly nearby 6 o'clock I guess and for doing cardio I usually take one mattress and put my timer and for one hour I do cardio after doing cardio I feel like very my body feels like very energetic as well as
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