August 1, 2023 - IELTS BAND7

CUE CARD – Describe a place where you go to do outdoor activities or play sports

August 1, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place where you go to do outdoor activities or play sports.

You should say:

Where is it located?

What activities can you do at this place?

How often do you go there?

Sample Answer

Health is wealth, an adage that I follow religiously, especially in this contemporary period where health is often neglected due to increased workload and indolence. To keep up with my health, I perform various activities like swimming, yoga, and running; among these, my favourite is yoga. Doing yoga fills me with vitality and invigorates me both physically and mentally. I perform it in an open place that is 100 meters away from my home. One can perform numerous activities since it has a large space that can accommodate many people without any inconvenience, but since it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it doesn’t have many visitors; only those who live nearby are seen. The place has a calm and verdant environment. I regularly visit that place with my friends and sometimes even independently. The place is completely safe, as it is guarded by the army. The place is much cleaner than any other place in my town.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Invigorates	To make somebody feel healthy, fresh and full of energy	I felt invigorated after working out for half an hour
Vitality	Energy	Her performance lacked vitality

Speaking -Part 3 (Follow up questions)
Here are some examples of follow up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to cue card ‘Describe a place where you go to do outdoor activities or play sports’.

Q1. Are outdoor activities better than indoor activities?

Well, I believe both have their own advantages. Engaging in both indoor and outdoor activities can considerably stimulate a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Q2. What outdoor activities do young people like to do?

Young people usually don’t get much time for outdoor activities due to their hectic schedules. However, some still manage to get some free time to keep themselves fit by going for a walk or playing their favourite sports.