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IELTS Cue Card 2024 – Describe a sportsperson you like or admire.

September 18, 2024 IELTS Research

Describe a sportsperson you like or admire.

You should say:

who this sportsperson is?

⁠what sports he or she plays?

and how successful he or she is?

SAMPLE ANSWER

I am from India, where there is a craze for sports, especially cricket. As I am a student, I usually do not get enough time to watch sports channels or the matches in my day-to-day life. However, the recent Olympic event in France in 2024 has made me develop an interest in the sport. I used to watch all the sports’ highlights on my Jio TV at the end of the day, where I used to get the summary of the games that were going on in the Summer Olympics.

One evening I was watching different matches and I came across the tournament of men’s pole vault. It was a very new game for me. I hadn’t seen that earlier. In this game, the player has to run with a long pole and jump over a high bar with the aid of the pole. The match that I saw was a record-breaking one. In this tournament, a young player contested. He was from Sweden. His name is Armand Duplantis and he won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal, setting a world record of 6.25 meters (20 ft 6 in). While watching this match, I observed that it is purely a game of concentration. In the two prior attempts, Armand was quite anxious, and he could not succeed.

However, his last attempt was quite inspiring, where he calmed himself, and it was a blockbuster effort that broke all the records. Another thing in this match that I noticed was that right after making the record, he ran to his family. This shows that he is a family-oriented person. Since that point in time, he has become my favorite sportsperson because I really admire his focus and passion for the sport and his love for the family. At a very young age, she has achieved tremendous heights, and I aspire to do the same.

FOLLOW UPS

Q.1 What type of sports is most popular in your country?

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in India. This was probably even more evident when India won World Cup and there was a road show of all the famous cricket players in Mumbai. That was a once in a lifetime event. The roads were jam packed with fans dancing, enjoying all over the roads.

Apart from cricket, other sports from Indian origin like kabaddi, wrestling, boxing et cetera are also popular and most of the famous sports persons in these games come from the state of Haryana.

Q.2 What are the benefits of playing a sport?

There are immense benefits of playing games, not just a physical benefits, but it also gives you a mental peace and a relaxation from your busy schedule. One must definitely practice their favourite sports to maintain their physical fitness. I have always observed that Sportspersons are always fit and they remain young for years. We all must take inspiration from such Sportspersons and indulge in a healthy lifestyle.

Q.3 Do you often play a sport? Why/why not?

I don’t often play sports as I don’t get time for it. I used to play regularly when I was in school, and I have won multiple medals in sports. Now, I practice yoga daily in the morning, which keeps me fresh throughout the day. Moreover, I always try to take out some time in the evening and play badminton with my brother. It keeps me more active, and I take a sound sleep after that.

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IELTS Band 7 Dehradun

67Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS BAND 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

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IELTS Cue Card 2024 – Describe a person who thinks a lot about music.

September 17, 2024 IELTS Research

Describe a person who thinks a lot about music.

You should say:

Who this person is?

How do you know him/her?

What music he/she likes?

And explain how you feel about him/her

SAMPLE ANSWER

Music has no boundaries and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Today, I’d like to talk about my brother, who is a music enthusiast. His entire life revolves around music.
For my brother, music is not just a mere form of entertainment but a therapy that rejuvenates people and provides inner peace. He is also extremely fascinated by different genres, their history, and the musical equipment used to produce the beautiful melody that captivates our minds. I have seen him researching the types of music and how and when they originated, which sometimes makes no sense to me, but then I realise: Is this what is being called crazy about something?
I sometimes talk with him about music, and his answers surprise me. Conversations with him often circle back to music. When he listens to music, he doesn’t hear it; instead, he tries to absorb each detail of the song. He loves listening to all genres, but I feel the ones he is crazy about are rock music, which is full of energy.
I don’t know exactly how much the knowledge of music is helpful and how far it would take my brother. However, seeing him, I have realised that one needs to be passionate enough to learn something new.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun

67Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS BAND 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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IELTS Cue Card 2024 – Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.

September 16, 2024 IELTS Research

Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.

You should say:

Who this person is?

How do you know him/her?

What he/she likes to talk about?

And explain how you feel about this person.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Some people can talk endlessly for many hours, and surprisingly, they never feel bored. On the other side, I am the type of individual who would prefer solace and speaking the bare minimum however I’m frequently surrounded by talkative individuals. Ritu happens to be one of them. She is a chatty coworker of mine who is tall with dusky complexion and possess a beautiful smile.

Ritu is an absolute talker, so having her around will keep anyone entertained. She is not limited to any one subject to discourse on; rather, she is self-sufficient. Ritu possesses a lot of talents, but her sense of humour makes her the ultimate performer. She does stand-up comedy and completely nails it during our holiday meetings and business get-togethers. She can, however, occasionally become a bit annoying and challenging to manage. Ritu once received a severe reprimand from our manager for talking nonstop about the product at a meeting.

The client felt boring and didn’t show much interest in our services. Although the deal was saved by one of our brilliant leaders. Although I believe she was making every effort to impress the clients, she was unable to control her tendency to talk excessively. I believe, she has a kind heart, but occasionally her overly chatty personality gets her into problems. It’s important to acquire the skill of effective speech especially for people who likes to talk a lot.

STRONG WORDS

WORDS	MEANING	Sentence
Reprimand	To tell someone officially that he/she has done something wrong	The boss reprimanded his employees for being careless towards their work.
Nailed it	To skilfully/creatively complete a task	It was her first time performing in public, and I guess she nailed it.

Part 3 follow up questions

Q1. What communication skills are important?
I believe verbal communication and the skill of confidently stating one’s opinion are very essential. Moreover, I would like to add the importance of being a good listener for having smooth communication in conversation.

Q2. What jobs need employees to be talkative?
Jobs related to sales and marketing require employees to be expressive and have the ability to get social with people. Additionally, people working at radio stations, especially radio jockeys, are expected to be entertaining by cracking jokes and talking a lot.

Q3. Should children be encouraged to talk more?
Well, children should definitely learn to present themselves without being scared, and learning communication skills will definitely help them in the long run. What needs to be closely checked is knowing what to say and where to say it. Being a good communicator requires a person to know how much to say and how to convey their opinion without being rude or disrespectful.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun

67Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS BAND 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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IELTS Cue Card 2024 – Describe a school you went to in your childhood

September 5, 2024 IELTS Research

Describe a school you went to in your childhood.

You should say:

Where it was?

What it was like?

What did you learn there and explain how you felt about it?

SAMPLE ANSWER

When we talk about childhood, the first memories that we can recall are of our good times spent in school. I studied in Convent of Jesus & Mary, Dehradun. It is one of the most prestigious and oldest schools in Dehradun. Even though many years have passed since I left school, I vividly remember the impressive layout and architecture of my school.

There was a huge church at the entrance. After the church, there was a beautiful garden on one side and the rows of colourful seasonal flowers gave a warm welcome. All the students walked along this floral path towards the main building. A sense of calm pervaded over me when I stepped into the school every morning and walked down towards the main building.

The junior and senior sections had dedicated buildings. A vast playground separated the two wings. The playground was fully equipped with swings, monkey bars and sea-saws. Swings were my favourite. It was a routine for me to reach early so that I could go on the swings for few minutes before going to my class.

All the teachers in my school were very loving and caring. Throughout my schooling we were taught how to lead a disciplined life. The focus was on all round development and the teachers encouraged the students to participate in a range of extracurricular activities, from dramatics, dancing, singing to sports. The personality of every student was nurtured with utmost responsibility.

I consider myself fortunate to attend this school. Whatever I have achieved today the credit for it goes to the dedication of the teachers.

STRONG WORDS

WORDS	MEANING
Pervaded (past tense)	spread through and be perceived in every part of eg. The fragrance of the flowers pervaded the air.
Dramatics	the study or practice of acting in and producing plays