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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

The exercise I would like to describe is called Surya Namaskar, which is a part of Yoga, a technique of exercise very famous in India. The Surya Namaskar is a way of appreciating the sun while performing several exercises instead of emphasizing on one specific body part. The exercise overall takes around 2 minutes to complete and involves standing positions as well as lying positions, keeping your body both vertical as well as horizontal. The exercise is actually a set of physical activities that takes place within 2 minutes. I did my first Surya Namaskar probably when I was in the first grade.

Band 6-7

An exercise which I best know is strength training. It is usually done in the gym. I first started strength training because I have a condition called PCOS. So to balance my hormones, my doctor has prescribed me to do strength training in order to balance my hormones. So I started strength training almost 2 or 3 years ago and have been doing since then. It has impacted a lot of, it has created a lot of impact not only medically but also mentally and physically. I am able to, mentally I am able to concentrate better and I am able to handle stress a lot more better. Hormonally it has helped me a lot as well and physically I can see a lot of change in my appearance and the strength that I have gained from the training has helped me immensely and gave me a lot of energy as well. Overall it has improved, strength training has improved me, helped me in all the aspects of my life. So it made me a lot more happier person in general.

Band 6-7

An exercise I know and I love to do is yoga. Yoga is basically a form which we can do with our body without using any sort of weight lifting or any machines is not used for that. Plus we can do it anytime anywhere possible. We don't need a special gym equipment for that and that is one of the main reason I really love yoga. I tried it first time at an age of 23. My cousin who is a yoga teacher, she taught me for the first time yoga and there are kind of five phases in this. The first is Surya Namaskar which is one of my favorite one and the second is Yoga Chakra. This is also really good. Third, I love to do this particular yoga especially in the evening times where it helps to relax my body and focus on things. I think it is really good because my mind generally relaxes and also yoga is a form of life. It's nature. On one hand, we can really stay calm and

Band 6-7

Well, since my childhood to this present time, I have had tried countless exercises, although sometimes my experience was not up to the mark, but majority of the time, I was over the moon. However, today I would like to talk about one exercise that I found easy to do, and it's early morning running. Basically, this exercise is very easy, you just have to run as much as you can, which helps to keep our body warm and also make our body flexible by all ways, in terms of hands, legs, and the back pain also can be released by doing this exercise. I had tried so many exercises, but they all was not cup of tea for me, but I found this is very easy and convenient for me, and I do on daily basis in the early morning. I really remember this exercise was taught by my father, as I was a very lazy boy earlier, once he scolded me and advised this exercise to do in the morning every day, and after he suggested me, I got some motivation and I started doing this exercise early in the early morning every day, I also recommend to my friend to join me, as it helps to be fit and refreshed all the day, and also...

Band 6-7

The one exercise I know quite well is running. Running is simple yet effective form of exercise that can be done all anywhere. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and you head outdoors whether it's a park, along the beach, even on streets. The best idea is to jog or sprint for a certain distance or duration. You can adjust your speed based on your fitness level and can either run at a steady pace or doing intervals, alternating sprints and jogging. I first tried running during my school days as a part of physical education program. It wasn't something I immediately enjoyed but over time I began to appreciate the simplicity and how it made me feel. I gradually built up my stamina and I can run a few kilometers few times a week. Running is a great exercise for several reasons. First, it's fantastic for cardiovascular health as it strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps burn calories, improves our overall health. Beyond physical health, running is also excellent for my mental health. It keeps my mind mentally stable and fresh throughout the day.

Band 6-7

I think that one exercise that I really hated but I love it a lot right now I love to do that exercise would be Chakrasana. I used to I used to hate doing that because I was not really I was not really in a fit condition to do that honestly when I started learning yoga and I was more into fitness I slowly started to you know stretch out and I became flexible and honestly after that I could do the Chakrasana. I was really proud of it it was really a proud moment for me because I did not expect that I would I could do a standing Chakrasana because it's really not that easy and typically you would need to be more fit and flexible in order to do that which is why I was really really proud of myself and basically what you need what the standing Chakrasana is that you need to stand and you really need to bend 180 degrees in order to do so and it really puts a strain in your back and not everyone is capable of doing that at one go so it really takes a lot of practice in order to do that which is why I was really proud when the first time I did it

Band 6-7

The exercise that I used to play is Zumba because the Zumba is one kind of exercise that makes me feel very energetic and active throughout the day. And in Zumba there are many types but I know only two types that are an aerobic and aerobic Zumba are there. So during my childhood also I do many kind of Zumba but it's based on dance only. And during COVID time I started doing the aerobic Zumba and till now I'm doing that accordingly. So as I told it makes me more energetic and be more active throughout the day and because exercise is the main thing that we should do four times a week because nowadays people are very busy in their own work and so we have to take out some time to do exercise to be more healthy and be more active in our daily life. So while doing exercise will improve the the way of thinking and also to avoid many of the health issues like heart attack and other like diabetes and all. So doing exercise like only 10 minutes a day will be very helpful for us to be more healthy in future life also.

Band 6

An exercise I know is sprinting as well as swimming. I do love swimming because it gives me relaxation as soon as I enter into the pool. It's mainly done during my childhood where I began to swim in my first very first class. During my childhood I used to visit baby pools which made me a little bit uncomfortable of beginning stages. Later I visited it frequently makes me a good swimmer. Initially I don't know how to swim but later on providing the training by my trainers it made me realize that there is a hidden sport or talent of this exercise in me and I moved forward in this case of swimming because there are many famous people who are doing this are very fit and this make me realize that swimming is one of the key changes for my fat reduce. I'm very fat since my childhood but this not only make me reduce my fat but also increase the self-confidence as well as the self-motiveness of me.

Band 6

so my first exercise was a cardio exercise on float which helped me to boost my energy and it also increased my body heat which is good for heart which is good for muscles and which is also good for your skin as this exercise help us to secrete sebum and heat from the skin my floor exercises include Russian twist, scrunches, squats, leg raises, jumping jacks these all like exercises are related to each other and it is it helps to increase metabolism

Band 5-6

I enjoy doing as a child was being with my friends and being with people I love. Now I miss those all because it's not seen like before and I really miss those days which I was enjoying and smiling every day with my people, with my friends and with everyone who were so, so, so loved me.
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