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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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    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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    The one sport that I usually like to do outdoor is certainly cycling. Even though I don't do it in a professional way, I do love casual biking a lot. So I usually go around my neighborhood, try to explore new roads and explore new places and take in all the nature as I go along. I find it to be very relaxing and it clears my mind even on a stressed day. So I prefer biking. Another outdoor sport that I usually prefer to play is badminton. It can't be said as an outdoor sport in the scenario of professional games, but when it comes to like how I play in casual settings, it certainly is an outdoor sport. So badminton is one other sport that I usually do play much. We usually play in our front yard. We have a bit of a front yard. So I usually play with my father or my friend.

    Band 6-7

    Yes, I would like an outdoor game. Outdoor sport is hockey. Hockey is the national game of India. So, my game level is state level and then I will achieve more certificate for college time and school time. I started level of hockey game at school, 9th standard. It was actually my favourite game on hockey. So, this game is very interesting and analyzing and critical thinking game. So, on a daily basis I will touch on my mind. I am thinking full game only. So, don't think for others, don't think for anybody. I can develop my skills daily. I can achieve sports level competition for having more effect for the space. So, my courses are supported for me. So, I can achieve for more levels. I had one year gap of my games.

    Band 6-7

    Cricket is my favorite sport. It is one of the outdoor sport I have learned and my father has trained me how to play cricket. Cricket is not an easy sport because in cricket there are many aspects like batting, bowling and fielding. In cricket the rules are too tough and we have to follow all the rules. There are many aspects to be followed while playing cricket. We have to wear some cricket kit and also we should play with grace ball. I will play cricket in the evenings daily but coming on Sundays I will play cricket in the morning and evening. I have played many tournaments in my city and achieved many medals like gold medals. We are two times tournament winners from our district called Nizamabad and I trained many children who were living in our colony. I have gifted many people cricket bats and also kids. My favorite cricketer is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is my inspiration and also I will have more love regarding cricket. I would practice many things in this and also this is one of the best thing I have learned from cricket.

    Band 6-7

    An outdoor sport I like to do is football. Football is globally popular because the young ones always play that. Football is globally praised for the popularity along with the easy to understand the game. It's a group game played by 11 members in each team. Why I want to learn is because of the popularity and I like games with interactions like group games. I am not into cricket but football always makes learning easier. I was introduced to football with some of my college friends. They are also in the football team in my college and they are good athletes also. Once I joined with them to play football and they described me about the rules and regulations. That's how I learnt. It was a good experience for me and it motivates me to become a professional player in that field. And to know more about the globally popular players in football. That's how I started investigating about Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar. After observing their playing skills I got surprisingly astonished.

    Band 6-7

    An outdoor sport that I would like to do in this age is cricket as it was my favorite sport since my childhood. So I would like to play cricket in turf only just because playing in a playground at this age of mine is not that great idea. The professionalism which I had at my younger age, it is not that cohesive as of now. The age factor is relatable as of today's. Currently I could not do as good sports that I was doing in my young age. The flexibility and the instances of good play was done at my young age only. But I can learn it within some days with a good coach and preparation of my well-being. And also I want to persuade to apply in coming tournaments of older age cricket matches. It will not be that easy for me to convert into a good player just because of my current health. And that is not that appealing that it was in my young age. But an engaging workout and schedule to learn this sport will be fruitful in future.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, so I would take my outdoor sport as running. I used to do running every day in the evening after my work. Running helps me to reduce my stress level and it helps me to have a better sleep in the night. It also helps me to maintain my physical strength and and keeps me happy. Apart from this, running has several health benefits such as better sleep quality, then better sleep quality, then better life expectancy and it also enhances your immunity. I used to run five kilometers which hardly takes me around 26 to 27 minutes to complete this task. It also helps you to, it also makes you mentally strong that you need to achieve your goals in a specific time limit. So running helps me in that way. I run in a open ground and it also allows me to breathe in open park and and by doing this activity every day you will stay calm and by following this routine I'm able to manage my work life very easily and

    Band 6-7

    Certainly I have interest in various sports like tennis, badminton, cricket also but the one I would like to perform is basketball. I have a keen interest in basketball, it's skills, dribbling, bouncing, the wall I think attract me a lot. This sport is not only good for physical fitness but also as well for our mental abilities. I would like to learn this sports activity. I wanted to perform with my full dedication and my will, this would lead to development of my physical as well as mental development. I would like to perform this activity in a basketball club, I would like to participate in that if I would get an opportunity in the future. And I also have planned it after attaining my academic goal, I would go for basketball coaching. This game is quite interesting in my fact, I would like to perform its various skills. I have participated in basketball competitions but they were just like simple techniques and I wanted to get advanced level of knowledge of that. I wanted to train myself in basketball so that I can represent my nation as well and can have a big name and a big identity. So basketball is a very interesting game and within the trend its preference is growing.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport I would like to do is swimming. As it is, I enjoy swimming. It takes a lot of energy. Actually, when I was in a summer, when it is a summer holidays, I had tried to join swimming, which is quite, quite difficult. I tried to do it twice a day, like morning about 6 to 7 and at evening at 4 to 5. It was really difficult to do the stunts, the moving parts of the body, like hands or legs. Taking breath under the water is quite difficult, but I tried to do. It was like quite challenging and I was really trying to focus doing, but it was hard for me before, like 15 days or 12 weeks. Then later on, I was like perfect mastered in swimming, like I was taking comfortable, totally taking, inhaling the breath under the water and I was totally doing a different kind of stunts. I really enjoyed.

    Band 6-7

    Good morning. My favorite sport is cricket. I used to play cricket since my childhood. And we have one group with 11 members. We all used to go to cricket early in the morning round on Saturdays and Sundays. If we have time in the evenings also we will go to cricket with my friends and my cousins. We used to play lots of cricket. I have played one district level tournament also. I think I got in the second prize runner-up. We have runner-up in that participant. And also there are many struggles I have faced in cricket. I used to go to cricket early in the morning and I will take five rounds around the ground. First I will start the practicing of my body and I will warm up my body. After that I will practice bowling. After bowling I practice batting. After batting I used to go to the field and I used to take some rest. After the cricket my body will become very tired of playing hours of cricket. And I used to be very sweaty after coming. And I will get some time to hang out with my friends after cricket. I used to play also block cricket and ball cricket. Block cricket is nothing but playing under the net. It is only having no runs. We can't run here and there like on the pitch. We used to score only four or six. There is an essay only nothing rolls. If it's gone six we need to go to four and we need to give it. Nobody is there to check like impulse or nothing. And so we used to do like that.

    Band 6-7

    An outdoor sport which I would like to describe will be badminton. Since childhood I have been playing badminton with my parents and also other school friends and colleagues as well. I have a very good hand in this particular game. Apart from that I was a very chubby girl during my childhood. So my parents wanted me to have a sports thing with me so that physically also I will be quite active. Although I had my dance classes going on but still my parents wanted that okay if there is a sports for me then it would be much more nicer along with the dance classes as well. So yes my parents didn't want to overburden me so what they did is that they told me that okay what we will do is we will have a very good play during our free period but we will ensure that we do play with each other everyday for at least an hour or minimum for 30 minutes at least. So everyday around 6 to 6.30 I have a good game with my mom or my dad mostly it is with my mother because my dad was working at that time so it wasn't really possible for him to come and play with me but yes for every weekends he makes sure that he have a game with me also. So that is why I am much more inclined towards badminton. Even now also in case if I have any you know if there is anything that I have to overcome or I am very overburdened mentally or emotionally this particular game badminton as such is something which purely enhances me from within. It also helps me to cope up with all the challenges around me and to concentrate on my task as well. So even today also if I am stressed out or I am happy or whatever the emotions might be which is affecting me if that comes.
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