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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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Father of a bride will really hold a place in my heart forever. It is about a father who finds it difficult to understand that his little girl has grown up and is getting ready to marry a person whom she has met during her semester abroad. It definitely captures the nuances every father goes through when their daughters are getting ready to move abroad or stay away from home or when they are getting ready to start their new chapter. I had watched it when I was in 7th grade and I really don't know why it still stays with me even it's a really heartwarming movie by Nancy Myers and it was just brilliantly executed by Steve Martin. I feel like this movie has really mirrored how I feel when I will leave my home for college or for higher studies abroad. My father is really attached to me and we just do everything together.

Band 6-7

My favourite movie is probably Interstellar. I watched it a couple of times. The last time I watched it was maybe two months ago. It's a great movie. It's about time travel, making scientifically difficult or almost close to impossible things possible. It's a really great movie because I really refer to it for my projects and stuff. It's an amazing movie which is based on physics and science, literally making chills when you watch it. I feel really great about it because the way the director Christopher Nolan has directed the film, it's really amazing to watch. He has a great touch of movies. Specifically, he has a style of movies. So, when you watch a Christopher Nolan movie, you get really indulged in it. You really know that he is the one who made these films, you know.

Band 6-7

I watched Mojambathur in December 30 and this movie's director is Shukumar Rai and he is one of the greatest filmmakers in Indian cinema. Recently I watched a little bit of Sonopushpathu. It was a great movie. The movie's hero is the great Allu Arjun. He is the most intelligent actor in our India. And when I watched this movie I also fell in love with him.

Band 6-7

So, my favorite movie is the Interstellar. I have watched it recently on Netflix. This movie dwells into the concept of the 4th dimension, that is, the time. It revolves around science and how these 4 dimensions work together and how can time become a physical dimension in science. It inclines more towards science fiction. I love this movie because they have given a great representation of black holes even before a black hole was pictured. And it is quite similar. And many concepts in the movies are correct according to the science. That's why I love this movie. The director of this movie is the same who has directed Oppenheimer. And obviously, we know how great Oppenheimer is. So, even Interstellar is great and awesome. So, in the Interstellar, the main lead is Matthew. And he is a scientist or inventor, you can say, who has curiosity and a very curious mind. He also has a daughter who is portrayed by Anne Hathaway. So, he gets lost in the space and somehow he guides his daughter to become a scientist and search for him in the space. But at the end of the movie, she has become very old and she dies as soon as she sees her father, that is Matthew. But Matthew remains of the same age. And then again, he goes to travel to space because now that has become his aim. They want to...

Band 6-7

Yeah, I watched, when I was in my 12th standard, I watched Godfather filler and I liked the movie a lot because of its non-linear screenplay. I always fascinated about non-linear screenplay differently because it gives different feel and it always hold our nerves up and I enjoyed that sort of film making and I watched it when I was in my 12th standard. It's a great film about the father and his son and lot of dangers involves him and I think this film was one such film I just, it was constrained.

Band 6-7

So, the movie, my favorite movie of all time would be The Sixth Sense. So this movie is particularly based on a psychologist who was treating a number of people over his period, over his working period. And there was this time wherein he could not heal or help a patient of a 10-year-old, 10-year-old male to overcome his depression and anxiety who ends up committing suicide. So this movie was suggested to me when I was in my high school because I was very, I was way more inclined towards psychological thrillers and science fiction type of movies. So I was looking forward to watch this movie on the basis of the summary provided by a really good friend of mine. So a really good lesson after watching this movie was about the human emotions, like how humans tend to grow closer to another human being apart from their family and friends when wherein you don't even know that person, but over a period of time when a particular individual tries to bond with you, tries to talk or have a conversation on a daily basis, tells you his or her problems. So we incline to get more attached to them and how that attachment can lead to a really great disaster. So how to maintain a professional relationship on the basis of treating patients, that was the lesson.

Band 6-7

I've watched different types of movies as per my interest. Today I would like to discuss about a Punjabi movie that I recently watched on Netflix. There are, nowadays there are too many platforms are available. Like Hotstar, Prime videos and the Chopala app is also there for comedy movies. When I was preparing for graduation, when I was graduated in the degree, that time I watched movies on cinema halls. But today number of platforms are there, so I watched movies on that. The one of the famous movie I watched that is the Carry On Jatta. It is the most famous movie that I watched recently. And there are two famous characters in the movie. One is Gipi Grewal and Sonam Kapoor. In this movie, it describes a famous married couple that they are living together. But their families do not know about their marriage. So, Gipi Grewal is suffering from lot of problems.

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Band 6-7

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