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IELTS Cue Card: Describe a sportsperson that you admire

January 8, 2026 IELTS Research

Describe a sportsperson that you admire.

You should know:

Who is the person?

What is their achievement?

Why do you admire him/her?

Sample Answer

Sports and fitness activities play an important role in everyone’s lives. Apart from keeping a person fit and healthy, one can also excel in sports to gain name and fame. Most of us follow sportsmen and athletes that play different sports and we also have personal favorites among them.

I also follow a sportsperson whom I admire and respect the most. He is Mr. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, a very well-known and esteemed ex-cricketer of the Indian national team. He is the only player who has scored a hundred centuries in his international playing career. Because of his achievements, Mr. Tendulkar is considered as a living legend and one of the greatest batsmen of all times.

Known as the little master, he started his international cricket career at the age of 16. He surprised everyone by scoring his first century in a test match against Pakistan when not many people knew about the talent he possessed. After that, he did not stop and made many records. He has since then received many awards and accolades not only for his exceptional playing capabilities but also for his good conduct on and off the playing field. Moreover, He has received the Arjuna Award, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Vibhushan Award.

A very simple, down to earth person, he is also very kind hearted and honest. He has played cricket in all three formats namely test matches, one-day matches, and twenty over matches. He has recently retired from his cricketing career and is now appointed as a Member of Parliament. I admire his patience, dedication, and constant aspiration to improve as an individual. He has always played with the utmost spirit of sportsmanship and I respect him for it.

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IELTS Cue Card : Talk about a time when you complained about something.

January 7, 2026 IELTS Research

Talk about a time when you complained about something.

You should know:

What was the issue?

Who did you complain about it?

What was the result?

How did you feel about it?

Sample answer:

Complaining about a product or service that we buy is a common phenomenon. I have also complained about the problems relating to the products that I purchase. Today I am going talk about one such time.

I am very fond of electronic gadgets and I always buy the latest items that are released in the market. I recently purchased a new phone from a renowned outlet in my city. It was a smartphone and I liked it very much.

For the first two days, the phone worked well. But, after that the screen stopped working while being on charge. This sudden issue in the device both surprised and saddened me. I tried to power the device, switched on and off and followed all the steps listed in the user manual, but the problem did not solve. Eventually, I called up the customer service centre to lodge a complain and explained the issue to the executive. Initially, he made me reboot the phone and reconnect the battery. When these steps did not help at all, I was asked to bring the phone to the outlet.

I immediately went to the store and gave the phone at the counter. After checking the device, the staff on duty told me that it was a software issue. The staff were very polite. They fixed the issue very quickly, without any extra cost. I was very happy with the prompt professional service and support provided by the staff. I thanked them and returned home with a positive experience.

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IELTS Cue Card: Describe your hometown

January 6, 2026 IELTS Research

Describe your hometown.

You should know:

Where is your hometown?

What is it famous for?

What do people do here?

My hometown is Dehradun. It is a valley town nestled in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. Picturesque sights and natural landscapes make it one of the most beautiful places to visit in India. It is also the state capital of Uttarakhand, and is about two hundred and fifty kilometers away from the national capital, New Delhi.

For its central location and religious significance, Dehradun is colloquially known as the gateway to God’s abode. Apart from the holy spirit, tourist attractions like Mussoorie, Kempty falls, Camel’s back mountains, Robber’s cave and the Forest Research Institute give Dehradun a different feel. Adding further, this city is renowned as an education hub. Students of all age groups from different parts of the country come to study here.

Another notable centre of attraction in Dehradun is the prestigious Indian Military Academy. It is a crown jewel which imparts a glorious prestige to the whole state of Uttarakhand. The pleasant weather of Dehradun also deserves special mention here. It is one of the few places in the country where one can experience five different seasons of the year.

In terms of the infrastructure and businesses, Dehradun is developing gradually. Education, manufacturing, food production and information technology are the main sectors which provide employment to a large number of people. As a whole, Dehradun has its own unique essence that the locals cherish. Its natural beauty, weather and quality of life, all make it a lovable place for everyone, including me.

Words to know

word	meaning
Colloquial	used in ordinary or familiar conversation. Example – The colloquial and everyday language.
Imparting	to provide or to supply. Example – The teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.
Essence	the intrinsic nature of something. Example – Conflict is the essence of drama.
Prestige	widespread respect and admiration. Example – The firm has recently gained considerable prestige.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe a mistake you made

December 31, 2025 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

Here is latest cue card question.

Describe a mistake you made

what the mistake was

when you made it

why you made it

And explain how it affected you.

Here is latest cue card question November 2016. Describe a mistake you made. Sample answer is on Level IELTS Band9. Best BAND7 IELTS Dehradun IELTS online simulator IELTS BAND 7 Coaching Classes

Sample Answer

To err is human. Today, I’m going to talk about a mistake I made when I was in 6^th class.

One day my sister was quite unwell. She was suffering from fever. There was only one doctor in my village and there were no mobile phones at that time. The only way to call the doctor was to send someone to fetch him. Unfortunately, my father had gone somewhere. My mother asked me to go to the doctor. Since it was quite cold and dark outside, I told her that I would fetch the doctor tomorrow.

In the night my sister’s condition deteriorated, her fever was touching the mark of 104-105 degree Fahrenheit. She started murmuring. That was the most difficult time for me and my mummy. I was cursing myself. If I had gone to the doctor on time, my sister would not have been in this situation.

I made this mistake without realizing that I was making a mistake. I was a child and I had no idea about how high fever can be life threatening for someone.

This incident affected me a lot. With God’s grace and my mother’s efforts, my sister survived. But, her complete recovery took a long time. Now, I am much more careful about health and I never ignore any kind of health problems.