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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

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    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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    I think I would really like to do skiing since India is a tropical country and rarely it snows here especially where I live I belong to the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent so we do not see snowfall in fact I haven't seen snowfall in my entire life so skiing is something that is only possible in a place where there is snow which is mostly the northern region and I haven't visited the north during winters so skiing is something that has been on my list since quite a few years but I've seen videos even if I have not done it I've seen some videos and the sport is basically with they give you two like ski boards I think those that is what they are called and two metal bars to balance you to balance so that you do not lose your balance while skiing and I have seen a lot of experienced skiers experienced people who do skiing they are pretty good at balancing themselves even without the metal rods that they give that they give you and I think it requires a lot of perseverance and I think it would be difficult to learn but I am ready to take up the challenge I have learned cycling so I don't think that it will be too difficult from that skiing is something that I really want to learn because it is a new sport I have seen seen it in the movies and I've seen it in documentaries and everything and look

    Band 6-7

    So, when we are talking about the outside sports, which is basically none other than the games which we play outside of our house. And when I am talking about my best outdoor sport, which I like most, which is cricket. Since 2012, I always follow the Virat Kohli, who is a great batman. That's why I have such great passion and interest regarding the cricket. So that's why I opt cricket. Also I played some other games like football, ho-ho, and cycling, and many more. But in this all, my favorite one is cricket. And I frequently play the cricket like in two day in weeks. And outdoor games and sports provide us a fresh air and healthy body, which help us a lot regarding the health. And with health, it comes with some consequences, like pollution and many other things which can harm us in outside sport. That's all about outdoor sport, what I think.

    Band 6-7

    Outdoor sports means sports which we are playing on the ground, not inside the household things. So my favorite outdoor sport is cricket. It's very easy to play cricket. There are two equipments required to play cricket, that is a bat and ball. Someone has to throw the ball and with the help of bat another person has to hit the ball, that is the basic thing and in India cricket is very familiar since the childhood for each and every person. The well known cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is my favorite cricketer and currently Virat Kohli is my favorite cricketer. I played a lot of cricket in my childhood and even whenever I get time today I spend it while playing the cricket.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport which I like to do is to play football as I really love playing football and during my schoolings I used to play football a lot and I even won a trophy for my school in the inter-school competition which was conducted in the year 2017 and since then I have been playing football a lot and apart from that I would like to play football in a stadium which is in the LV stadium it has a huge football ground and there are competitions conducted in that ground and I might participate in them in the coming future and it's not that easy to learn how to play football as there are many rules you need to look after and you need to be good at team, you need to have good skills like leadership skills and you should know how to play under a coach and you need to have good analytical skills as then you need to have good physical health as you need to run a lot for around 90 minutes and you need to have good strength to shoot the ball and you need to score for your team so that your team can win.

    Band 6-7

    Outdoor sports are often a good means of physical activities and is very good to maintain a physical health in the good condition. Playing physical and outdoor games is often preferable over the indoor games as it provides you a good experience as well as refreshes you and rejuvenates you from the hectic schedule of your studies or your work. Moreover, if I talk about myself, if I want to explore an outdoor sport in the coming future, I would like to go for cricket because I am very fascinated from the cricket since my childhood. I am very fond of cricket and I have known about its rules and regulations in the physical education subject that I have taken in the school and I have also read and watched many of its live matches which helped me to gain experiences of how to play and how to handle the pressure as well. This game provides me a good teamwork as well as a good leadership. I will perform this outdoor sport in the local ground that is in our city where the tournaments are held every year and if I talk about particularly the state tournaments that are held in my city, firstly I would like to go for the practice of this sport and then afterwards I would like to go for the tournaments so that I can reach the state level tournament and I can play and reach the heights of the sky in this sport.

    Band 6-7

    Today, I want to talk about an outdoor sport that I really love, swimming. Swimming is one of the best sports ever, especially for someone like me. You see, I'm not really into scary or extreme activities like climbing or roller coasters because I'm afraid of heights. I prefer peaceful and fun things where I can enjoy myself and feel calm. That's why swimming is perfect. When I swim, I feel light and free, like I'm flying in the water. I can swim slowly and relax, or I can challenge myself and race my friends, just for fun. It's exciting, but never too scary. And it's great exercise, too. It helps me stay active, strong, and healthy without feeling tired or bored like other sports sometimes do. Another thing I love about swimming is that I can enjoy it with my friends. We can play games like water tag, see who can hold their breath the longest, or just float around and chat. We always laugh a lot and have so much fun together. I also love swimming on warm, sunny days. The water feels cool and refreshing. It makes me feel super happy. I don't even need much to enjoy. It's just a pool, or a beach, or a swimsuit, and maybe some goggles.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport I would like to do is definitely badminton. Since I have always been keen on playing this sport from a very young age, I have been a very good player in my school and in my college. I have always been selected in most of the tournaments. I have presented my school and my college on an inter-school and inter-college level. So badminton also gives me a kind of relaxing mind where I don't pressure myself enough that I have to be good in this.

    Band 6-7

    Yes, well, the outdoor sport which I'm interested in mostly is running, because it is simple and easy to learn. And I tried this running back to when we were a child, when we were a teenager, our community had organized an event for sports for young people, for the whole communities. And I have been participated in that and I even win the race. I feel like running is a simple and easy sport that everybody could enjoy. However, to be active and stay in focus, we need to be good in good health. So it will be very effective for the human beings to run very fast and efficient. We have to be very healthy and conscious about our health as well. Unfortunately, I feel running in the future times might hamper the people who are having any heart-related disease, but I think for the rest of others, for the rest of them, I think it is very easy and very enjoyable sport that we could play. So yeah, I love running and racing a lot.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to try outdoor sports because I am a person who likes being in outdoor most of the time. One sport which I would like to try outdoor is surfing which is a water sport. I am a person who really likes water sports, who actually enjoys water activities since my childhood. So yeah, I would suggest water surfing and it's my dream to learn. I don't know how easy or how tough it is. I haven't researched about anything. It's like my dream to do that stuff. So I really don't know the things that will convince. But nowadays water activities are really proliferating in young people, usually in young people. It's really good to do such activities which make us feel refreshed and to let go of all the stress. I need this busy schedule of life, we need some break, we need some refreshments at some point. So I really like and I am a person who really want to try other water activities also. I usually want to do this in Malaysia, that's my dream. Firstly I want to study water surfing actually after several training, period of training.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport I played regularly is badminton. I usually play the game very often. When I was in school, I played badminton regularly with my friends. I also bought rockets to play the game at home with my younger brother. After completion of homework, we both went outside and played shuttle with my friends. It is a very easy game to learn. By playing this game, our body should be warmed up. It is a very easy game to learn. You can learn this game by yourself.
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