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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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    Band 6-7

    Yes, so there are many outdoor games which I know, but the one which I love the most is cricket. So cricket is very easy to play. I was playing, I am playing cricket from last 20 years, I guess. So yeah, cricket has required 11 players, which contains 6 batsmen with 1 wicket-keeper and at least a team should have 5 proper bowlers. So yeah, cricket can be played in grounds, in big grounds like in my hometown there is a ground which name is Gandhi Maidan, so yeah, we used to go there and to play. For new ones who wants to play cricket, yeah, initially it will be quite difficult for them because whenever we try to do some new thing, it might be difficult for each and every one of us. So yeah, at first they will have quite difficulties, but later on they will have a great hand on that. So yeah, I like to bat first a lot, thank you.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport which I would love to play is badminton, because as a child I was very interested in sports. I was not very good academically. I wanted to be a sports person. Yes, but unfortunately things did not turn out as I wanted. But yeah, that curiosity and my wish to play someday has always stayed. So if I would have got a chance, I would have played at least at national levels. My favourite badminton player was Monica Seles. So I was always interested in badminton. And so because of that, my niece, I just requested my sister to get my niece into any sports. Although with studies kids enjoy sports also. So if I get an opportunity, I would love to play and teach other people for free, like girls who are not able to pay for that, I would love giving my input for it. I think sports is not just a game or a medium to make money, but I think it's more of keeping yourself fit physically, mentally. It makes you strong.

    Band 6-7

    The one sports which I really wanted to learn would be badminton. I wanted to go more deep into the nitty-gritty of the sports and I really want to learn the technicality when it comes to badminton. As a child and even as an adult, badminton is something which we all play when we don't have anything to do, anything else to do. I think it's a very great sporting activity and I would like to learn it in a more detailed manner. Badminton is mostly played in the badminton courts. It is an indoor and outdoor sports. Outdoor when you don't know, indoor when you are playing it professionally or playing it in a much more disciplined manner, then you can play it indoor. There are many courts made dedicated specifically for badminton but I have never played myself in a court and I really wanted to do it. When it comes to learning badminton, badminton is something which has become very famous in India. I think after players like Saina Nehwal and Jwala Gupta, they won Olympics. It has garnered a lot of fame and there are almost in every district of India, you can find badminton training centres and if not training centres, we have badminton courts everywhere. So I think that this is one sport which I really wanted to learn and yes, the accessibility is quite fair when it comes to this particular sport. Badminton is something which gives joy and it looks pretty fascinating. So yes, I really wanted to learn badminton.

    Band 6-7

    I am not a sports person and I don't have much knowledge regarding sports. But when I was a child I played many outdoor sports like cricket, table tennis as well as shuttle bat also. But these days I am playing once in a blue moon because I am leading a hectic lifestyle. I am busy with my work as well as my family time. One of my favourite outdoor sports is tennis especially lawn tennis. So I want to try lawn tennis. My favourite tennis player is Tanya Melissa who is an Indian player. She did many matches for India and she won many prizes also. I always watch matches on television and other online media because I don't have enough time to watch live matches in stadium. Apart from that in my place one tennis stadium is also there and one club also available there to start tennis playing. Many of my friends joined that club and they are playing regularly tennis. So next month onwards I am going to start tennis. Initially I thought that it is a piece of cake but my friends told me that it is not that much easy because we should pay attention at the ground and we should pay concentration also.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport I would like to play is football, football is my favorite game from my childhood. In my childhood I watch TV, I watch matches on TV and Ronaldo and Messi are my favorite players. I always watch their matches on YouTube and sports channels and I love to watch football but I don't get chance to play football because I was not from financial strength background. I didn't get chance to get training to the football and if I get the chance in future to play football then definitely I will play football and I will be ready to learn football.

    Band 6-7

    Well playing games are beneficial for us to keep our body fit as healthy and now I would like to shed some light on the other sport that I would like to try and this sport is the field hockey. I am very interested in hockey and I like to do it because it boosts the strength and stamina even though I did not play myself but when I was looking it was fascinating and it demands a lot of stamina and coordination. If I had a chance I would join the local academy nearby my home and I would take beginner lessons like how to hold the stick properly and how to pass the ball, moreover how to move quickly on the field. By this way I can learn easily and I like to play this game in Punjab because it is very famous in Punjab and moreover there are many grounds and playing centres there and I think it is a great place to learn and moreover I like to try it because I am interested in I know it is not a piece of cake for me firstly but I am willing to give it a shot and I hope I will do better.

    Band 6-7

    To initiate with, there are numerous sports such as indoor sports and outdoor sports but I like to do outdoor sports. There are a large number of outdoor sports like hockey, football, badminton, judo, karate, cricket but here I would like to talk about my favourite outdoor sport which is badminton. To commence with, I love to play badminton because this sport is such an amazing sport as well as a good activity as an exercise of body. So this is my most favourite sport, badminton. Secondly, in this sport, there are two players who can play opposite each other. In this game, the player has one racket and

    Band 6-7

    Yeah, so good morning, and I'd like to talk about a hobby that interests me called tennis. Tennis is a sport that I've always, you know, liked, because I've always watched sports such as tennis, where people like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic always played, and they inspired me to watch the sport. I used to watch Grand Slams every year, such as the Wimbledon, the Roland Garros, Australian Open and US Open, and they were very fun to watch because they had so many emotions involved in them that made the players so involved in the game and used their own, you know, skill and everything to play and improve their game. And I've always wanted to play that sport so that I could improve my mental strength. As I've heard, it's one of the hardest games to play in the world. It keeps you very healthy, and as these games take a lot of time to play, they also increase your patience and your ability to react to things, and your reflexes are increased, and your reaction time is reduced, and your flexibility increases because you're doing a lot of motions in your body. You're stretching out your hands, stretching out your legs, and you're reaching for the ball. So this makes it a special sport to play, and it's a very prestigious sport as well, and it's very fun to watch. So this makes me want to try that sport and learn that sport and be a part of that community to be able to learn that sport very well.

    Band 6-7

    The outdoor sport which I would like to do is basketball as I am very fascinating person who love to explore the things and I feel the most energetic and most coordinating game is basketball so in the starting when I was in engaged and curious to learn it I started it when I was in school when I was in 11th and in the school campus during the sports club I tried to grasp the techniques and the level of gaming which my coach told me and for me it was easy to do because I was an athlete player in my school and I have played intranationally and it was a brilliant experience learning there but I want to be master in this field of basketball moreover this is one of the unstressful game because it deals with leadership quality, it deals with partnership, it deals with coordination and I am the person in my school who is known for coordinating with people like I am an outspoken person so it was easy for me it will be easy for me to gain the knowledge easily so I would always been preferring the sports of basketball in my life and I am very curious to learn it more and more from the coaches which are there and they will provide me the best ever knowledge I required.

    Band 6-7

    An outdoor sport which I love to play is badminton. It's not actually a fully comfortable outdoor sport but still I love to play it. I used to play it outside my house. I have a racquet and cock in my house, my personal one. So I used to play it with my brother. My father told that by playing badminton you can easily increase your height. So that was the only reason I started playing badminton. But eventually it became my favourite sport. So whenever I came from my college or school, it's the only activity which I love to do. It makes me feel energetic and relaxing. It just vanishes all my stress from the whole day. Badminton also helps me to release oxytocin in my body. I really love whenever I play badminton. Every negative thought just flows away from my brain. I play badminton with my brother mostly because he is a champion in badminton and we both are champions in badminton. We give each other a healthy competition. I also play with my father because he is a national level badminton player. He has won many awards in badminton and he was my first coach.
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