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Describe an outdoor sport you would like to do: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the outdoor sport is?
  • Where would you try this sport?
  • How easy would it be to learn this sport?
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Cue 1:What the outdoor sport is?

  • Clearly state the outdoor sport you are interested in and provide a brief description of it.
  • Mention what attracts you to this sport, such as its physical benefits or the thrill it offers.

Example

The outdoor sport I would like to try is paragliding. I have always been fascinated by the idea of soaring through the sky and experiencing the freedom of flight. The thrill of gliding over beautiful landscapes and feeling the wind rush past me is something I find incredibly appealing.

Cue 2:Where would you try this sport?

  • Identify a specific location where you would like to try paragliding, ideally a place known for this activity.
  • Explain why you chose this location, mentioning its scenic beauty or reputation for adventure sports.

Example

I would love to try paragliding in Bir Billing, which is known as one of the best paragliding spots in India. The stunning views of the Dhauladhar mountain range and the lush green valleys below make it an ideal place for this sport. I have heard that the take-off point offers breathtaking scenery, which would enhance the overall experience.

Cue 3:How easy would it be to learn this sport?

  • Discuss the learning curve associated with the sport and any training required.
  • Mention any personal experiences or observations about how others have learned this sport.

Example

I believe paragliding is relatively easy to learn, especially with proper guidance. There are many schools in Bir Billing that offer beginner courses. From what I have seen, most people can grasp the basics within a few days of training. I am excited about the idea of learning from experienced instructors and eventually flying solo.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, paragliding is an outdoor sport that excites me due to its adventurous nature and the stunning views it offers. I look forward to trying it in Bir Billing, where I can learn from professionals and enjoy the thrill of flying.

    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. It's important to provide specific details about the sport you want to try to engage the listener.

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    Tip

    Use descriptive language and specific examples to explain what the sport is and why you find it interesting.

    2: Ignoring Location Details

    Failing to mention where you would try the sport can lead to a lack of context. The location can enhance your answer and show your enthusiasm.

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    Include a specific location and explain why it is suitable for the sport, such as its facilities or natural environment.

    Underestimating Learning Curve

    Not addressing how easy or difficult it is to learn the sport can leave your answer incomplete. This aspect shows your understanding of the sport.

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    Tip

    Discuss the skills required and your personal experience with similar activities to give a clearer picture of the learning process.

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    One of the outdoor sport is Volleyball and I would like to do that in my courtyard or in my terrace also. We can easily do that at any open space. We just only need our arms to give the bounce to the ball. That's the whole way to play Volleyball. It enhance the exercise of hands and also it gives the strength to the wrist also. This is how we used to play that game. I am somewhere interstate level participator so I tried to play Volleyball in the interstate level but I wasn't selected because of that height. I am not having good height. So that was the error that I haven't got selected because all of my group mates were having the good height. So I wasn't selected at that time. But yes, I am having the good interest in playing the Volleyball if I got the chance to play. I will play and I will try to do that.

    Band 6-7

    One outdoor sport I would love to try in the future is cycling. I believe engaging in outdoor sport is like a breath of fresh air. For me, cycling is not just a sport, it is a form of therapy that allows me to break free from daily stress. I would love to go cycling early in the morning, when the roads are empty and the air is cool and fresh. The peaceful surrounding and natural beauty really helps me calm and positive. When it's come to company, I would prefer to go with one of my closest friend. Riding with someone makes the whole experience more enjoyable and it keeps me motivated when we face tough or long paths. Now talking about why I enjoy this so much, the first reason is health. Cycling is a great full body workout and helps me stay fit without needing a gym membership. Secondly, it's budget friendly and environment friendly and also it benefits me both physically and mentally.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    one of the best sport ever we can see as we know Wimbledon which is the best competition ever played in tennis non-tennis there are so many great players they play tennis very well and I do inspire them a lot they are my idol and I see towards them and I feel like I should play a very good tennis like them and yes it is the most outdoor sport I like to play in additionally I also like gymnastic I used to play gymnastic but it is indoor sport and living this I also like to play badminton with my friends this is the only sport which I regularly play in in night time with my friends and we really enjoy playing badminton as we know badminton is one of the game which doesn't take time to learn but there are some few rules which we really need to keep in our minds

    Band 6-7

    The sport that I like the most is football and the place I would play there will be most accessible like park and learning this sport can be difficult but it can be very fun because there are many techniques in football and you have to practice a lot and in football you can easily take inspiration from others how others do this and there are literally a thousand skills in this which you can learn over time.

    Band 6-7

    Talking about the sport that happens to be my favorite is cricket. Now cricket turns out to be a widely celebrated sport in my country and it is the dream sport of any child who is growing up. The very first sport that any child takes up in his or her school is usually cricket. So what happens over here, why preferably cricket? See you have got a team of 11 members, you have got batters, you have got bowlers and you do have all rounders and you have 1 or 2 or a couple of wicket keepers on board. So this happens to be a team game. The result of such a sport doesn't depend on a single individual or a group of 2 or 3 individuals. The entire team has to perform in order to get the results in their favor. Moreover, during the entire duration of a cricket match you are not sitting idle. You have to do some sort of movement or the other. So you are not sitting idle, you spend a lot of energy, you do have a lot of movement whether you are doing your batting part, fielding part or you are the wicket keeper yourself. So because of all these reasons cricket turns out to be my favorite sport.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport I would say is badminton, because that is one of the things that I have learned in my very early childhood days. I have learned that from my mother, who is kind of a very good player in badminton. She is the one who used to teach me how to use a bat, how to use a cock, how to play with the opposite one, how to oppose the one, how not to do it. She is one of the best ones I have ever known. So that is when I have grown my interest for playing badminton. Also I love to play another game like cricket, not with everyone, but if it is my family member or if it is a known person, I can say I used to play cricket with them.

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    I love to engage myself in outdoor activities, for instance, hiking, paragliding and sometimes going out with friends. It really refreshes my mind and I get a chance to explore new places around my city or around the world. Here I would like to talk about the outdoor activities that I really like the most and I have been fascinating toward this for so long. Given the chance, I would love to do paragliding with my friend Ritu and she is one of my best friends. There are numerous reasons behind choosing the paragliding instead of other outdoor activities. First and the foremost, it's really adventurous and it really makes you get the essence of the environment or the surrounding and you can watch people and you are at the upper level and moving from one point to another and because it is attached with two mountains and there is an empty space between them and you have to move from one point to another and this is quite interguing and it really fascinates me a lot. Moreover, when last time I visited Manali, then I spotted 2-3 people and they were enjoying this paragliding a lot there and from them, I was really encouraged to do that activities as well.

    Band 6-7

    In my life, I really like a lot of sports activities like football, cricket, badminton, and tennis. Today I'd like to talk about an outdoor sport that I liked from my childhood, and it is cricket. I really liked cricket from my childhood. Now I also play my cricket at weekends. After my finishing work, I just went to the ground to play cricket with my friends. It's very easy to learn and it is very stressful. It is very easy to release my stress from my work. When I first played cricket in my childhood at the age of seven with my friends, at that time I was very afraid and I didn't think that I must do batting or bowling. After a lot of matches, I got more interested in cricket. I got a lot of information regarding cricket, batting, and bowling. So after proper training from my friends, I just went for training to a cricket class in my school days. I think I spent two and a half months training in the cricket club in my school. There was a proper trainer in that club, so I got more knowledge about the technical skills of cricket. After that, I used technical skills. It is very helpful.

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    My favorite sport that I would love to describe, the outdoor sport is tennis. I love playing tennis. I have been playing tennis since a long time. I play tennis around, like near my home, in my college. There is a lot of space where we can play anything in my college, so we prefer to play tennis. It is very easy to play tennis. It doesn't have many terms and conditions, it doesn't have many rules and regulations, which may make you foul or miss a point. It is easy to play, it gives you some good body exercise. I also heard that tennis helps you in increasing your height, it reduces your weight, it gives you all which an exercise must, and that's it.
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