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Describe your favorite movie.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Which movie is it?
  • When did you watch it?
  • What is it about?
  • How do you feel about it?
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Cue 1:Which movie is it?

  • Start by clearly stating the title of the movie and its genre.
  • Mention any notable actors or directors associated with the film.

Example

My favorite movie is '3 Idiots', a comedy-drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani, featuring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi.

Cue 2:When did you watch it?

  • Describe the time and setting when you first watched the movie.
  • Share any specific reason or occasion that led you to watch it.

Example

I first watched '3 Idiots' during my college days, about five years ago, at a friend's house during a movie night. We were all looking for something entertaining and inspiring.

Cue 3:What is it about?

  • Summarize the main plot or theme of the movie in a few sentences.
  • Highlight any important messages or lessons conveyed through the story.

Example

'3 Idiots' revolves around the lives of three engineering students and their struggles with the education system. It emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passion and the idea that success is not solely defined by grades.

Cue 4:How do you feel about it?

  • Share your personal feelings and thoughts about the movie.
  • Explain why it resonates with you or how it has impacted your life.

Example

I absolutely love '3 Idiots' because it makes me laugh and think deeply at the same time. It encourages me to chase my dreams and not just follow societal expectations, which is something I often reflect on.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall impression of the movie.
  • Mention if you would recommend it to others and why.

Example

In conclusion, '3 Idiots' is not just a movie; it's a life lesson wrapped in humor. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for inspiration and a good laugh.

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 and unengaging. It's important to provide specific details about the movie to create a vivid picture for the examiner.

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Include specific scenes, characters, or themes from the movie to make your answer more interesting and detailed.

2: Don't Rush Your Response

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed points. It may also give the impression that you are unprepared or nervous.

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Take a moment to think before you speak, and pace your words to ensure clarity and coherence in your response.

Avoid Overly Simple Answers

Providing overly simple or short answers can make it seem like you lack depth in your thoughts. This can negatively impact your score.

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Expand on your answers by explaining why you like the movie, discussing its impact on you, or relating it to your personal experiences.

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All Answers

Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

Band 7

My favorite movie is Chennai Express, which was released in a theater near my home. I had gone with my parents to watch it ten years back. What's interesting about the movie is that it's about a young gentleman, based out of Mumbai, who traveled all the way to Rameshwaram to immerse the mortal remains of his father into the sea. And in the process, while traveling in the train, he meets a group of gangsters along with a young woman, and chaos ensues after that. It's a hilarious movie filled with lots of interesting and enthralling parts, and the characters are equally amusing to watch. The movie has been able to renew my interest in the city of Rameshwaram, and I've added it to my go-to list. I hope I'm able to relive the movie when I get to travel to Rameshwaram.

Band 7

Okay, the movie, my favorite movie's name is the Erastor movie by Taylor Swift. I watched it in the year 2023 in the month of November. This movie is about, this movie was basically a tour movie. It makes you feel like you are at the tour when you watch this movie. This movie is something that immerses you in an experience that you never thought would be possible without spending lakhs of rupees and leaving your country and going to another country to watch it because the tour never actually came to India. The movie basically takes us, the fans who are watching the movie, through the different eras of Taylor Swift's life where she made different kinds of music, different genres, different kind of lyricisms and with a lot of different celebrities too and basically this Erastor movie maps out her entire life in different eras which is how it gets its name, the Erastor. And how it made me feel was, it might sound strange but it made me feel ecstatic when I was there. I felt like I was losing all my senses because all we could do in the theater was sing and dance and I wasn't the only one doing it. I had people doing it with me and it was one of the most unique experiences I've had in my entire life. And honestly, her releasing this movie was like a love letter to her fans telling us that she loves us even though she cannot visit our country and bring her fabulous Erastor here. So that was it. That was about my favorite movie, the Erastor movie by Taylor Swift. Thank you.

Band 6-7

My favorite movie, hands down, has to be La La Land. I remember watching it in my early teen phase. The reason why this movie is my favorite is because I'm hopeless romantic right from the bottom of my heart. I always used to indulge in movies which had a plot twist, a love story, a love triangle. But this movie is very different. It's a story about a boy and a girl who were so focused on their careers. They fell in love but then life took them into different paths and they had to go separate ways. But at the end, they don't get together. In fact, they live their dream. They become who they wanted to become. And at the end, I remember the heroes who wanted to open a cafe opens it up on the heroine's name. And it was such a subtle but yet heartbreaking gesture. This movie really hit a nerve in such a way and it taught me that no matter what, you will have to live in the present. You cannot always expect things to go your way. But most importantly, it also gave me the advice to live life to its fullest and never ever sacrifice your goals for anything, not even love. It's a bit selfish but yeah, that's what I take back from the movie and I try to apply it to my life as well.

Band 6-7

My favorite movie is Maleficent. I watched it when I was younger. It is a mix of many Disney movies. It is a fictional movie and it contains of many characters like the Disney princesses, the evil witches and the fairies. Whenever I try to watch it, it feels like I am reliving my childhood. It is a Disney movie and it is also a very great movie to watch when you are with your family or friends. I have watched this movie several times.

Band 6-7

My favorite movie is The Sound of Music. I was around 10 years old when I first watched this movie. And since I love music, and this movie is all about music and the dialogues as well as the songs are amazing. The way the movie has been picturized is absolutely awesome. I love the way they have shooted the scenes and the color combinations they have used for the frames. The songs in the movie are too good. They are child-friendly and I still listen to them when I get nostalgic. I haven't seen such a movie with such moral values imbibing discipline in children. It is a beautiful movie that we can gift our children in order to teach them good practices and good habits and how we need to behave with others.

Band 6-7

So the movie that I love the most is the movie called Tangal and I watched it during my 10th grade just before the 10th grade actually and it's a movie about how a dad goes against the society to bring his daughters to a position where they don't have to do or work with anybody that can take them down. He goes against the society to bring them on a position. It starts with a plot where the kids don't actually involve in anything but the dad sees that they are interested in wrestling and the entire movie ends up giving you goosebumps about how they win the Olympic medal. This is also about a relationship between the parents and the two sisters. It was a very feel-good movie and I still go back to that movie whenever I feel low. It has impacted my life in ways I couldn't comprehend but the actor Aamir Khan has been a motivational actor in the entire movie. The girls, they struggle a lot in their early ages but they are thankful to their parents especially their dad when it comes to winning the Olympic medal for their country and making not only their dad proud but also the entire country. This movie was released during my 10th grade which was also a big big motivation for me to study and make my parents proud as well.

Band 6-7

I watch a lot of movies and among them today I like to talk about one of my favorite movies is a Malayalam movie called Drishyam which is acted by Mr. Mohanlal who is a famous actor in the South industry. I watched this movie last month with my friends and with my family. The movie is about a common man and his family and the way he is taking care of his family and suddenly one incident happens in his life that completely shifts his life forever and the movie also depicts how he overcome this situation and how he wins in his life. It is a science fiction thriller and I really enjoyed that movie because he's one of my favorite actors and he's known for his acting skills. The way he enacted was really appreciating so I think that it was a great movie and I recommend everyone to watch it. I felt very happy while watching the movie because many of the things that is shown in the movie can we can relate to our real life so I think it was a great experience for me to watch that movie and I was really on cloud nine after watching the movie

Band 6-7

Last Saturday I was having a week off, and I tried to find something interesting to do to spend my leisure time, so I decided to go for movies. I chose one inspiring movie, the name of the movie was Tare Chamin Phir. So this particular movie depicts a story about a boy who seems to be less talented in studies but happens to obtain a lot of skills in art. The story depicts how every child is special and then carries a unique character for its own characteristics, and after watching the movie it made me feel that one should not judge the book by its cover. The child plays the character very amazingly, stunningly. He performs it very well, and then I was very amazed to see the character of the child and how he performs the characters very well, and it made...

Band 6-7

There is this movie called Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati. It was actually a Kannada film which was dubbed into Telugu. I watched it two years back. I think it was my most favourite film to date. There is this character called Manu. He has a girlfriend and he wrongfully gets convicted into a hit and run case under false pretences that he would get some ransom or remuneration if he agrees to the crime he didn't commit and he goes to jail. He struggles over there trying to fight for his freedom and when he gets back, he finds out that his girlfriend has moved on and married somebody else but he still is very much determined to take care of her from a distance, make sure that she is provided for and at the end of the film, he even sacrifices his life in the process of doing so. I think the director has done a very good job in portraying the selfless love of the hero. Not only for the heroine, he also does some nice things for his friend and a new girl that he has met recently. The film overall is a portrayal of a full circle of love that is passed on from one person to another. Even though we are broken, we can still make a difference.

Band 6-7

The name of the movie is Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwaani. It is a Hindi movie. It came out in 2017 and I watched it roughly around 6 years ago and I recently watched it with my friends once more in theatres where it was re-released. It's a story about a boy and a girl. The boy is an adventurous person who wants to pursue a lot in his career. He is a carefree person while the girl is a nerd who is preparing for her medical exams and coincidentally they meet at a trip to Manali where the girl falls in love with him but the boy is too ambitious to notice her and later they part ways. After few years they meet back for a friend's wedding where they both fall in love with each other. This movie means a lot to me as it showed us the gradual changes that both of them went through and how they both had a personal growth in their lives separately and when they were more mature and more understanding of the world the way they created their lives which helped them to shape and understand each other also is very significant.
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