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Describe An Exciting Activity That You Experienced With Someone Else: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the activity was?
  • Who did you do it with?
  • Where and when you do it?
  • Why did you choose it, and how did you feel during the experience?
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Cue 1:What the activity was?

  • Begin by clearly stating the exciting activity you participated in.
  • Provide a brief description of what made this activity exciting.

Example

The exciting activity I experienced was paragliding. It was my first time, and the thought of soaring through the sky was both thrilling and nerve-wracking.

Cue 2:Who did you do it with?

  • Mention the person or people you shared this experience with.
  • Explain your relationship with them and why you chose to do this activity together.

Example

I did this activity with my best friend, Priya. We have always been adventurous together, and we both wanted to try something new and exhilarating.

Cue 3:Where and when you did it?

  • Describe the location where the activity took place.
  • Include the time or season when you did this activity to give context.

Example

We went paragliding in Manali during the summer vacation last year. The scenic mountains and clear blue skies made it the perfect backdrop for our adventure.

Cue 4:Why did you choose it, and how did you feel during the experience?

  • Explain your motivation for choosing this particular activity.
  • Share your feelings and emotions during the experience to convey its impact on you.

Example

We chose paragliding because we wanted to challenge ourselves and experience the thrill of flying. During the flight, I felt a rush of adrenaline and pure joy as I glided over the stunning landscape. It was an unforgettable experience that made me feel alive.

Conclusion

    Example

    Overall, paragliding with Priya was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. It not only strengthened our friendship but also pushed me out of my comfort zone, leaving me with memories I will cherish forever.

    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: Lack of Detail in Description

    Providing vague answers can make your response uninteresting. It's important to include specific details about the activity to engage the listener and showcase your language skills.

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    Tip

    Use descriptive language and include sensory details about the activity, such as sights, sounds, and feelings to make your answer vivid.

    2: Ignoring the Emotional Aspect

    Failing to express your feelings during the activity can make your response flat. Emotions add depth and connection to your story.

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    Reflect on how the activity made you feel and share those emotions to create a more engaging narrative.

    Not Structuring the Response

    A disorganized answer can confuse the listener. It's essential to follow a clear structure to ensure your response is easy to follow.

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    Organize your response by addressing each cue in order, ensuring a logical flow from what the activity was to how you felt.

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    All Answers

    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    Band 7

    One of the most exciting activities I have ever experienced with someone else was paragliding with my best friend during a vacation in United States last summer. We had always talked about trying an extreme sport together and when we visited Chicago, a coastal town famous for its stunning views and perfect conditions for paragliding, we knew we had to go for it. We signed up with a reputable company and after a brief training session, we were taken up the mountain by jeep. The mountain we reached the top and looked down at the turquoise sea and white sand beach and our hearts started racing. I was a bit nervous at first but having my friend there really helped me to ease the tension. We both flew in with experienced instructors, launching off the edge of a cliff. As soon as we were airborne, the fear vanished and was replaced by sheer exhilaration. Gliding silently over the coastline with the wind in our faces and the sun settling in the distance was an experience I'll never forget. We could even shout to each other from the air, which made it feel even more surreal and memorable. It was exciting not only because it was physically thrilling but also because we got to share it and laugh about it afterward. This activity strengthened our friendship and gave us a story we'll be telling for years to come. It pushed us out of our comfort zones and made the trip truly unforgettable.

    Band 6-7

    To be honest, I don't have any other exciting activity to tell about, rather than, one exciting activity I experienced was a night drive with my friends. It was a simple plan, but it turned out to be really fun and memorable. We were a group of friends, and it happened a few months ago, we didn't have any big plan, we just felt like we are going for a drive to relax and enjoy the cool night. So we took a car and went to Alapura Terminal, which is a very popular spot near the water. We played music, sang along and talked about all kinds of things during the drive. When we reached the terminal, we got out and walked around for a while, the place was quiet and peaceful, and the water looked beautiful under the moonlight. Then something funny happened, one of my friends accidentally fell into the water. At first we were shocked, but when we saw he was ok, we all started laughing like crazy. He was wet from head to toe, and we kept teasing him all the way back home. It was exciting, not because of anything dangerous or extreme, but because it was unexpected and full of laughter. Moments like that with close friends are always special.

    Band 6-7

    During my early internship days, few of my friends made a plan to go to a water theme park. We planned a trip to Vandala last year between May and June. Many people planned the trip but few only put the trip into action, that was 5 of us. It was a fun experience with my friends and we made memories that we could cherish all throughout our lifetime. There was a huge roller coaster ride which I always wanted to do only because I had the confidence to do it. My friend also did it with me. That was the best ever decision that I made.

    Band 6-7

    Hi, today I am going to share an activity that I have experienced with my friend, we went to the movie back in April, it was a good movie, the movie name was Mission Impossible, it starred Tom Cruise, we all know he is a brilliant actor and a great stunt performer, in the movie the story telling was good, the actions were good and it was different from the other sequels, but contradictory to it, the previous sequels were quite eye catching and quite fond to it, but the recent sequel had something missing in it, I think it was the story telling, or maybe the story was not good enough, that is what I think, but because of Tom Cruise I think the movie got good ratings and we also went to watch only for Tom Cruise, because of his brilliant acting and stunts that he performs, I think it was a good British film industry movie, I can say that Tom Cruise is an exceptional actor, the stunts he performs are quite good, he puts all in it, his efforts are quite good and considering his age, I think he is the best actor amongst all and I went for the movie.

    Band 6-7

    Well, the most exciting activity which I did was way back in 2018, January and it was with my family, my wife and my son. We went to Pattaya, Thailand on a New Year Eve. We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel and the activity basically was the traditional dinner, the New Year dinner which was organized by the Hard Rock Hotel at the hotel's premises itself. So we were thinking like it will be a something big event or a lavish dinner which it was but for us, for our surprise it got over in just at around 12.30 am. Just as the New Year began, just as the New Year rang bell, the whole event was over. We were quite surprised. Although the dinner was quite lavish and there were some singers singing some I would say not so up-tempo songs, it was like a low chill out of air. So we were quite disappointed by this overall dinner experience. In my mind, it was like it should be more enjoyable and more lively but it was a little low paced but what happened after that was amazing experience for us. The dinner which we were having was just near to the beach. So after this event got over, we went to the beach and they were like firecracker show for the New Year Eve for like 20 minutes straight. And this was out of this world experience. We were like there for like 2 hours and the firecracker show, the music was playing. There was a small pub there of Hard Rock Hotel in which the DJ was belting out some very cool music. So we were dancing.

    Band 6-7

    I belong to teaching field, so one day it happened that the whole group of teachers were invited for teachers training in a school. The place, the location was new for me, so it was exciting thing again to me. Then after reaching to the place, after some hours of explanation and thorough readings, we were asked to do an activity which was based on a certain topic. The topic was so amazing that it created excitement in all of us, for me the topic was technology and I have to prove that how technology is necessary for us and how if we fails to upgrade with that technology, how the results are. To that situation, I was asked to make a small prop with the help of that prop, I was asked to explain that topic which I already said, so with the help of that prop, I started designing the prop by using sketch pens and the prop was made by me was a cell phone and I explained the technology well with the help of that prop.

    Band 6-7

    My exciting activity was, I was going to a mehendi class with my sister. So basically, I used to wake up in the morning, then I used to get ready for the mehendi classes by keeping a book and a mehendi cone. And I used to go to mehendi classes with my sister daily, on a morning basis, around 2am. Then it was really exciting for me, as I used to visit there continuously and practice mehendi.

    Band 6-7

    Last summer, I went to my grandmother's house and I was getting bored, so I decided to go to an adventure park with my cousin sister and her friend. We were in Lucknow, so we took out our school tea and then we went to the adventure park and then after getting our tickets, we went into a dark room and then we were given jackets and laser guns and then we were asked to go into a dark room. In that dark room, there were murals on the wall which were glowing and in that room, there were lots of partitions where we could hide ourselves and aim at the other person with our laser gun.

    Band 6

    I went to the fun world recently with a friend of mine it was a beautiful and enjoyable experience you just pay unlike the amusement parks in Rachi in Bangalore you just had to pay one single time fees and then you could enjoy the rides multiple times for as long as you want as long as the amusement park is open so I enjoyed one ride particularly which was known as the hurricane from what I remember it was an amazing experience in the sense the view it offered was phenomenal and the experience itself was a little nauseating at times but overall I wanted to ride it again it was that good so I couldn't do it on the on the contrary I couldn't enjoy it again but I did remember it because it was very memorable one of the most memorable so whenever I think about fun world or visiting it with my friend I think this ride comes to my mind first then the water slide was also great it was a one-time thing the climbing is a bit exhausting because there are a number of steps to get to the top but the ultimate experience of sliding down that slide it was something I wanted to experience again but ultimately I didn't which is a similar and shows a pattern yet this is one exciting activity I experienced with my friend

    Band 6

    Recently an exciting activity I have done is FGVPS. FGVPS is nothing but Full Gospel Vacation Bible School. It usually takes in the time of May, like in the summer vacation. Small children used to come to the churches and we people teach them gospel and we like will teach them songs, dances, stories and some cute little little activities and we teach them how to be disciplined and how to talk and how everything. It's more like a preaching thing about God. It's really a bliss thing I ever experienced. I didn't mean to take part in it but God made me, made me to be a teacher to teach the small children about God and the most favorite thing I've experienced in that activity is we danced. We danced to a God song and we really enjoyed the time we spent together. I took part in this activity with my sister. It's really a bliss thing I ever done and it meant a lot to me.
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