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Describe an exercise you know.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it & how is it done?
  • When did you first try it?
  • Why do you think it is a good exercise?
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Cue 1:What is it & how is it done?

  • Begin by clearly stating the name of the exercise and its purpose.
  • Describe the steps involved in performing the exercise, ensuring to include any necessary equipment or specific techniques.

Example

The exercise I want to describe is yoga, specifically the 'Surya Namaskar' or Sun Salutation. It is a series of twelve postures that flow into one another, designed to warm up the body and improve flexibility. To perform it, you start in a standing position, then move through a sequence of poses that involve stretching, bending, and strengthening various muscle groups.

Cue 2:When did you first try it?

  • Share a personal anecdote about when you first encountered this exercise.
  • Mention any specific circumstances or motivations that led you to try it.

Example

I first tried yoga during my college days, around five years ago. I was feeling quite stressed due to exams and a friend suggested that I join a yoga class with her. I was curious about it and thought it might help me relax and focus better.

Cue 3:Why do you think it is a good exercise?

  • Discuss the physical and mental benefits you have experienced from this exercise.
  • Mention any long-term effects or improvements you have noticed since you started practicing it.

Example

I believe yoga is an excellent exercise because it not only enhances physical strength and flexibility but also promotes mental well-being. Since I started practicing it regularly, I have noticed a significant reduction in my stress levels and an improvement in my concentration. It has also helped me maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall thoughts on the exercise and its importance in your life.
  • Encourage others to consider trying it for their own well-being.

Example

In conclusion, yoga, particularly Surya Namaskar, has become an integral part of my daily routine. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a holistic approach to fitness and mental health, as it has truly transformed my life.

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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the exercise to engage the listener and demonstrate your knowledge.

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Use clear examples and specific terms when describing the exercise, such as the equipment used or the steps involved.

2: Don't Rush Through Your Answer

Rushing can lead to incomplete answers and missed details. Taking your time allows you to think and articulate your thoughts more clearly.

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Practice speaking slowly and pausing between points to give yourself time to think and ensure clarity.

Neglecting Personal Experience

Failing to include personal experiences can make your answer less engaging. Personal stories help to illustrate your points and connect with the examiner.

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Share a brief personal anecdote about when you first tried the exercise to make your response more relatable and interesting.

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Band 6-7

So I was born and brought up in this place called Guwahati, which is in the northeastern part of India. I had my, I had all my education in this part only, but as, but for my, fuck man, fuck fuck man. One exercise that I know well and personally enjoy is yoga. It is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Yoga has been practiced for centuries and is known for its ability to improve both physical and mental health. To do yoga, you first need a calm and comfortable space, preferably with a yoga mat. It usually begins with simple breathing exercises to focus the mind, followed by a series of postures or asanas. These asanas include stretches, balances and strength build poses like the downward dog, the warrior pose and the tree pose. Some routines also include flowing sequences like sun salutations which are great for warming up the body. This session typically ends with a relaxation pose such as lying down in the corpse pose while practicing mindfulness or meditation. Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Beginners often start with basic poses while advanced practitioners challenge themselves with basic complex postures and deep stretches. It is especially popular among individuals looking to reduce stress, improve flexibility and maintain overall well-being. I think yoga is an excellent exercise because it is more than just a physical activity. It improves postures, strengthens muscles and increases flexibility. At the same time, it helps in reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity. Unlike some exercises, yoga does not require special equipment or a gym, making it accessible to everyone. In my opinion, yoga is a holistic practice that benefits the body, mind and spirit, which is why I would recommend it to anyone.

Band 6-7

Exercise is very beneficial for an individual's overall well-being. Normally people focus on eating healthy and going to the gym. Running is equally important for the overall fitness of an individual. One such exercise that I practice on a daily is running. I usually go for a light jog every evening around my apartment complex for about 45 minutes. I first started this exercise back when I was in the 8th grade. My friends usually went for a run and I saw them and I asked if I could join and I started going for a run with them. It's a really good habit to have as it gave me mental peace and it helped me improve my focus and marks in my studies. Running is really simple and requires very less equipment. You just need a good pair of shoes and an area where you can run. Preferably the area should have no obstructions. You can just take your phone, set a timer in it and there are plenty of apps now tracking how much you run, how many pauses you take and what is your overall pace per kilometer. All these technological advancements have helped us track our run and prepare better for any upcoming marathon or any event.

Band 6-7

I am not usually a fan of exercise and due to that I had to resort to different means through which I could burn my calories and maintain a healthy lifestyle. So one such thing that I enjoy, specifically not exercise, is the dance workout. The part of dance workout strung me because I enjoy listening to songs and dancing to the rhythm of the songs. So it was one of the places where I could have elucidated my habits and exercise and burn down my calories. So it was always once in a blue moon that I tried to exercise. So dance workout was a great deal for me. It helped me reduce my calories, be more active and efficient. It has always helped. And in dance workout, we use some dance steps and dance just to the rhythm of the songs. I found out first when I was trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. So there are various dance workout videos that you can watch on YouTube and you can learn. And also by doing dance workout, one of the pros is that you can learn to dance and this has always helped me and now I am many a times a lead dancer for my college or institution whenever there are festivities around. So that's it.

Band 6-7

Squat is a lower body exercise, exercise which we do to improve our lower body strength and I personally love squatting everyday because it improves our overall posture and we can easily move, we can easily do any work we want which is a good thing. Squatting is basically done by spreading your legs little bit far away from each other and you have to just push your butt to the ground little bit upto 45 degree I guess.

Band 6-7

So, an exercise which I know and the one which I do the most is the chest press. I am a guy who frequently goes to the gym and this is the exercise which I frequently work out in the gym. It is called chest press. It is basically lying down in a bench and lifting weights above your chest with the dumbbells and all. You can insert the weight into the steel and you can lift it. It is a great exercise for your chest muscles. And I first tried it in my gym back in the day when I joined gym. I tried it with my trainer. He used to help me that time with the variations and all and he was cross checking if I was doing it right. It is a good exercise because it circulates the blood in your chest so well. It is good for your blood circulation basically. And it gives you a lot of strength and it also feels you kind of motivated to do much more exercise in the gym. Moreover, it is not highly done by the guys in the gym. So it makes you unique if you lift a high amount of kgs in deadlift.

Band 6-7

the exercise I know is the type of free exercise like gym so I practice daily in the early morning and do some of the routine like chest day, lats, leg day and shoulder day so it's done in the format of using some of the metal items and the trainer will train while exercising I first tried it in my 8th standard and it was good for me and I was very fit back in days I think it's good to exercise daily because it maintains good body shape and good health, healthy heart and other parts of the body and it is good for all the age groups in the format some exercises are done in a different format like yoga, gymnastics, gym, cardio and it is all good for health to maintain the consistency in the body to maintain health so exercise is most important in our body and daily routine

Band 6-7

The exercise I love a lot is Pilates. These Pilates are done by using some flat instruments and metal instruments. These Pilates require a lot of huge metal kind of instruments while doing the Pilates. It is kind of an exercise and it should be done in someone's observation as it can be dangerous to do it alone without anyone's proper guidance. I have been introduced to this Pilates when I was 20 years old when I was completely physically unhealthy and physically unfit. To become so healthy and gain strength, my friend suggested me to do Pilates as they boost our energy levels and make us overall physical development will be increased, mentally fit, strength, it's going to train our strength, it's going to increase our strength levels and it is also important to know that it helps me to focus on my current stress levels. It also managed me to decrease my stress levels and anxiety levels. The minute I start doing the Pilates, it is so relaxing and refreshing to do it.

Band 6-7

Yoga is a particular form of exercise which is practiced very diversely in India. It is an ancient practice in India and people have been recently going more into yoga because of the health benefit it carries with itself. It is not only physically fruitful but also stabilizes one's mental well-being. Yoga is one such exercise which a person can do individually at any comfortable place from a comfort of their own home or anywhere outside of their home in a park etc. It does not require any equipment. Just a sheer desire to lose weight or to be healthy is all that's needed. Yoga is actually an ancient Indian practice where the yogis or sants of Hindus would practice it to keep their balance into motion. One of my favorite postures of yoga is Dhanushasana. It helps you in fastening your focus and it helps you in keeping the vigor to lead your daily lifestyle.

Band 6-7

So I would like to talk about a bicep curling and it is an exercise that really involves your biceps and your forearms and your palms. So an exercise that really helps your biceps grow for the better and strength. It is basically when you hold dumbbells or barbells in your hands and make sure you get your elbows close to your body and curl in a way that it really activates your biceps. I initially tried this in 2022 and since then I have been doing this consistently every year. So it's been about 3 years consistency, consistently of this bicep curling and I initially got it recommended by a friend, it was a thing that I wanted to do in order to lose weight and in order to look better and I really think that it is something that people should be doing in order to look better and feel better. In addition, I really think it is a super good exercise as it really involves your biceps, your chest as well and forearms and your palms. These 4 muscle groups really help you with your strength, your wellness and as you know health is wealth so I really recommend this exercise for your body. Bicep curling to be honest has been a big part of my life, I regularly do it, you know I do it 5 times a week, it's super exciting and it is extravagantly super good and I really do do enjoy it and I hope that my friends who I recommend it to would also try it so that it is helping others and stuff. Thank you.

Band 6-7

An exercise I know that I really do enjoy doing is running. It is a rather simple exercise if you can call it that. It can be done anywhere you can run. It is usually done in a park or in like an open field where there is enough space to run continuously in good stretches. But it is also done on treadmills in the gym or at your home. The first time I recall doing it is when I was in school and during one of our PE classes the teacher told us to run around and I knew what running around was but it really took me a second to actually think and run a good stretch, a good distance at a constant speed. So that happened when I was much younger. Later on I learned how to breathe while running, how to position my fingers, my hands and legs when running to make it more efficient and improve on the exercise. One good thing is running helps your body warm up and free up. It is mainly a cardio exercise that helps you burn calories but running helps you stretch out at the end of the day.
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