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Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the activity was
  • When/where you tried it
  • Who you were with / how it happened
  • And explain why it was exciting
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Cue 1:What the activity was

  • Clearly state the activity you tried for the first time, making it engaging.
  • Provide a brief description of what the activity involves.

Example

The exciting activity I tried for the first time was paragliding. It involves flying through the air while being harnessed to a parachute-like wing, and it gives you a bird's-eye view of the landscape below.

Cue 2:When/where you tried it

  • Mention the specific location and time when you experienced this activity.
  • Describe the environment to set the scene for your listener.

Example

I tried paragliding last summer during a trip to Manali, a beautiful hill station in India. The weather was perfect, with clear skies and a gentle breeze, making it an ideal day for flying.

Cue 3:Who you were with / how it happened

  • Talk about who accompanied you and how you decided to try this activity.
  • Share any interesting details about the experience leading up to the activity.

Example

I was with my friends, and we had planned this adventure together. We had seen videos of paragliding online and decided to book a session after hearing great reviews from other travelers.

Cue 4:And explain why it was exciting

  • Discuss the feelings you experienced during the activity.
  • Explain what made this experience memorable and thrilling for you.

Example

The moment I took off, I felt an adrenaline rush like never before. The sensation of soaring high above the mountains was exhilarating, and the breathtaking views made it even more special. It was a mix of fear and joy that I will never forget.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, trying paragliding for the first time was an unforgettable experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone. It not only gave me a sense of adventure but also created lasting memories with my friends.

    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

    Failing to provide enough details can make your answer sound vague and uninteresting. It's important to paint a clear picture of the activity to engage the listener.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the activity, such as the location, the people involved, and your feelings during the experience.

    2: Ignoring the Excitement Factor

    Not explaining why the activity was exciting can leave your answer flat. The excitement is a key part of the cue card prompt.

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    Tip

    Share personal feelings and reactions to the activity, highlighting what made it thrilling or memorable for you.

    Poor Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener and make it hard to follow your story. Structure is essential for clarity.

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    Tip

    Follow a clear structure: start with what the activity was, then when and where it happened, who you were with, and finally, why it was exciting.

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    Band 6-7

    So one activity which I have done very recently that excited me was writing letters for my best friend. I am a very mechanical person, I tend to hold back my emotions and I am not really expressive when it is needed. So one day I called my best friend and I asked her can we go out and do something different. So she suggested me that we go to a cafe and we write letters to each other and see what we can write for each other. So I think two months back I went with her and it was in MG Road if I am not wrong. We went there, we had coffees, we had food, we ate, drank a lot and then we started writing letters to each other. So it was a new experience for me, I have never written any letters for anyone. So I started pouring my heart into that letter for her because my friend, her name is Pravya. She has been with me for almost two and half years now. I have known her for a really long time. I have seen her in her ups and downs, I have seen her growing up from a very apprehended individual to a very strong woman that she is today. And she had a lot of personal troubles in the way. So I wrote all the things and I wrote a letter which in a way comforted her feelings. So I made sure that after reading the letter she feels good about herself. Because I don't want to be another pain in her life that already is almost painful. So I thought...

    Band 6-7

    I am an art student and I've always enjoyed doing art throughout my life. Moreover, I spent almost 90% of my life thinking about and doing art. So recently I came across a post on Instagram where a girl was doodling and I thought why not give it a try. I brought some sketch pens and alcoholic markers and I started doodling. I have to say this was my best experience ever in art field. I felt a sense of calm and relaxation while doodling and also I noticed that doodling in fact felt like an escape from my heavily stressed life.

    Band 6-7

    One of the recent activity I tried that gave me excitement was yoga. To be honest, yoga and meditation. I'm not a big fan of yoga but recently I've seen one of my colleagues who practiced yoga everyday and he started to exhibit some of the impressive traits such as more focus and increase in his productivity. So I was quite impressive about it and I was asking him about what is his secret. And he revealed that he started practicing yoga and meditation everyday. So I was much inspired by his action and I started following yoga. And it was very exhausting at first because I couldn't focus much on my thoughts. Later on, I started practicing it every single day and then I improved my power to focus and now meditation became a practice of my daily life. Moreover, it gave me a sense of relaxation, improved my focus and gave me a productivity, improved my productivity in my day-to-day life. Apart from this, it also gave me happiness and a sense of joy and made my life really simple to be honest. So the first time I tried this activity was before a month. It was the time I started to know about yoga and now I'm following it for more than a month and I hope I will be following it in the future as well. So practicing yoga gives us mindfulness and definitely improves our productivity as well. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend anybody who wants to improve their focus and productivity to practice yoga every single day.

    Band 6-7

    An activity I tried for the first time and gave me a happy feeling is when I tried parasailing in Alibaug which is a small place in Mumbai and Mumbai locates in India. So this happened when I visited Mumbai for 2024's New Year. I was with my close friend Gayatri and we both after enjoying our time in Mumbai we moved to this place called Alibaug and we spent 2-3 days there. So during our staycation time in Alibaug we tried parasailing for the first time. Both Gayatri and me we both tried it. That was our first experience. So we were already excited about it and we were not at all nervous about it because we were both interested and excited about the adrenaline rush because we are so interested in high dopamine kind of activities. Thus it gave us an ecstatic experience and what I felt about is that I should try more water sports like this because I just feel like that is where I belong and that is what I enjoy the most in my life. The things which give me excitement holds a great value in my life and I always wanted to try it again and again. Not just the parasailing, I would like to try out other water sports like scuba diving and all. But when I tried parasailing for the first time it gave me a really good experience and I got to know about myself and about my likes and dislikes. So that is one of the incidents I am very excited about.

    Band 6-7

    During my school days only, I was very shy and introvert kid. I don't initiate or participate in any of the school activity. But when I grew up, I was like nearly 18 to 19 years of age. There was birthday party of my brother and first birthday of his daughter. They both shared the birthday. So, my sister-in-law asked me to perform a dance on their birthday. But I was very shy. So, I immediately refused her idea and I said I can't do it as I am having stage fear. But she motivated me and she said like if she will accompany me and she will help me also and she will teach me all the dance steps. She even put out the idea that she will choose only easy steps which I could do as it was my first time going to perform something in front of hundreds of people. So, she said if any error I would about to do, she will cover up me. So, these things motivated me and I thought why not give it a try for how long I can be such an introvert kid. I have to go out and I have to step out of my comfort zone. So, we practiced for about 2 weeks. Every day she used to come at my home with her daughter also. She was so dedicated to us. She just want everything to be perfect for her husband and daughter's birthday. And so patiently, she taught me everything, every step and she even changed so many steps even if she liked the steps the most. But she changed it for me so that I could perform it. And after 2 weeks of our hard work and I also dedicatedly learned the steps and it was so much exciting for me for dancing.

    Band 6-7

    On the last weekend, I had an activity with my friends. This was a realistic thing which I have done on my weekend. And my weekend became a very very enjoyable moment and I will never forget that. Because we played a basketball that is a physical activity. It gives me strength and it boosts my energy level. And it is good for my health also. I enjoyed with my friends on that day by playing the basketball. We laughed together at that time because we don't have experience about basketball. We try for the first time. So we are enjoying. Really we enjoy by sharing together the first experience by playing that. Overall it was a great experience. However, I love cricket. But on that weekend, we just say that we will play cricket regularly. But we often used to do other activities. So we chose to play basketball. So it is an incredible moment of my life. We also take a photograph while we are taking a ball in a hand. We enjoy and we save our moments by taking a picture, taking a snap in our mobile phone. This was an incredible experience.

    Band 6-7

    Well, an exciting activity that I have tried for the first time was go-karting. It's an activity in Noida, Delhi where we have to do racing on the racing track and where we can compete with our friends and do the racing. It's such an amazing activity, I just enjoyed every bit of it. It brought thrill to my heart as I never knew how to drive a normal car and for me driving, it just brings a hormonal rush in my body and brings happiness to me. So when for the first time I started driving on the racing track with all those outfits and those vibes, it just got so much of happening for me, I really really loved it. It was like a one-time experience for me because I always had dreamt of doing such activity but in Kolkata it was not available. So when I travelled to Delhi, it was like one and only opportunity for me and I thought I have to grab it at any cost. So me and my friends, we just went for this activity. It was for 15 minutes and where we have to drive the car on the racing track and we have to compete with our friends. So it was a really really amazing experience, I enjoyed every bit of it. And honestly speaking, I would recommend everyone to go for a go-karting ride, especially people who don't know how to drive and want to learn driving. For them, I would recommend, this would legit fill your dream of driving cars and it would give you that straight-on experience in your heart.

    Band 6-7

    The dance activity is exciting in my life at the first time. It is done during my school days. When I am studying 10th class, I perform dance activity at the time of all my cultural activities which are going in my school. Actually, I didn't do this activity before any time during my school days. The activity I learnt myself only without any master or anyone help. Suddenly, my teacher called my name and she asked to perform a dance. I went on the stage and I danced and I performed very well. Everyone appreciated me by seeing my dance. My teacher gave me a compliment. I did dance like the dance master who did in D10. Everyone congratulated me and encouraged me. From that time, I did every cultural activity. I was the main person in my school to dance. This is the most and first exciting thing in my life based on the activities. Also, this is done with my friends and I perform same activities at the time of farewell parties. When I am celebrating the last day of my school days.

    Band 6-7

    some practices I could float a little after the while I become more confident and I tried to move my hands and legs it was the difficult but I feel very happy when I could move for one side to other side this activity was very exciting for me because I faced my fear and learned something new also it gave me energy and made me feel free. In the end I enjoyed it a lot and I decided to keep practicing swimming in the future.

    Band 6-7

    Last year, I have taken part in theatre. This was a very exciting opportunity for me because that was the first time I have participated in such type of theatre. I haven't done theatre in my life earlier. So that was very exciting and also very challenging for me and I like to challenge myself sometimes to break through from my comfort zone and try something new. I have tried theatre with one of my friends and she was, I mean she sees into it, I mean she sees into theatre for a very longer period of time but I was very new but she was very supportive and she introduced me to this theatre teacher and I had the opportunity to play a role of a widow in that particular, I mean that play and that was very interesting. So I had to remember so many dialogues and I had to also rehearse for that particular role for so many days and then I had to wear a different saree and make-up for that particular role. So it has happened in the particular stadium which was situated in Kolkata and that was very interesting and that was very new for me and that was memorable and very challenging also and I am very thankful to that particular friend because she was very helpful and also very supportive.
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