IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a sport that you have watched others play and would like to try (or play) yourself IELTS Cue Card
You should say:
- what sport it is
- where you have seen it being played
- who was playing it
- and explain why you would like to try it.
Sample Answer Band 8+ for IELTS Cue Card
(what sport it is) When I was young, I used to watch cricket with my cousins. One of them was adept at it, and I learned a lot of techniques and terms from him. He was thorough in all aspects of the game. Every India – Pakistan match was celebrated as a festival in his house. Each of them would shout when their favourite player was about to bowl or bat.
(where you have seen it being played) (who was playing it) More than the match on the television, the game in the apartment would enthrall me. Everyone who knew cricket would join. They would split into teams and then swat the ball in the most stylish manner. I liked the batsmen more than the bowlers. My cousin would insist that I observe the all-rounders instead.
(and explain why you would like to try it) I would like to get involved in it for fun. When people cheer for the six or four, they make the batsman feel like a hero. It builds team spirit as well. The eleven players in a team feel like a family. What stands out in the game is that, when a batsman scores a century in which the team loses the match, it is not celebrated. Team’s victory is given priority over individual heroism. I’ve noticed that the players became more confident after a game.
There are other reasons too. It is a great stress buster when played with families and friends besides being a good exercise. It improves concentration as well.
Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic
Adept (adj) – very skilled or proficient at something.
Eg: She was adept at weaving.
match ( noun ) – a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport.
Eg: “It was a very good tennis match. You missed it”
Batsman (noun ) – a player, especially in cricket, who is batting or whose chief skill is in batting.
Eg: The batsman hit a six which seemed to go up to the sky.
Bowler (noun) – a member of the fielding side who bowls or is bowling.
Eg: Sheela opted to be a bowler.
Heroism (noun) – great bravery.
Eg: Tom’ s heroism died in front of his team’s failure.(Give an example)
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic & Questions (Discussion)
Can you explain why people like to watch sports competitions?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) Sports is engrossing because of the reason that victory or failure is unpredictable. After a hard day’s work, watching sports competitions are refreshing. Also, it is a lot of fun to watch a match with a group of friends. But it is sad that sports have become a national identity nowadays. (Give an example) For example, cricket matches have become like world wars. When there is a game between India and Pakistan, people feel that India is winning over Pakistan or vice-versa and forget for a while that it is only a game.
Can you explain why some people think watching sport is good, while other people think it’s a waste of time?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) On the one hand, watching sports is relaxing and rejuvenating to the mind. By watching sports, one can understand the importance of team spirit. Sports is a unification factor. On the other hand, people argue that sports is a mere waste of time. In fact, George Bernard Shaw had said that cricket is a game of 11 fools watched by 11000 fools. They feel that people can do something more productive during those hours.
Can you explain why some famous people, including some famous athletes are used in advertisements?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) Sports create heroes. Though the main purpose is to take the team to victory, some players gain stardom out of their gaming style. These players are used in advertisements because of their visibility. It is easy to market a product with the help of known faces. Since people are often prone to hero-worship, this technique works out well.
Would you say people in your country are good at sport?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) Yes, to a certain extent. But there is scope for improvement. Many of them are interested in cricket. Tennis, football and basketball are equally popular. In the olden days, everyone wanted to try cricket. But now the situation has changed, and other sports such as hockey and kabaddi are gaining popularity.
In your opinion, should children have sports classes in school?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) Absolutely, yes.
Sports should be given equal importance. Apart from a fitness perspective, children learn many other qualities like team spirit, which will help them in the long run. In my opinion, every child should strive to excel in some sport.
Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)
Unpredictable (adj) – not able to be predicted; changeable.
Eg: Tom’s has an unpredictable nature.
unification ( noun ) – the process of being united or made into a whole.
Eg: He initiated the unification of the Jews and Nazis.
stardom (noun ) – the state or status of being a very famous or talented entertainer or sports player.
Eg: Nobody expected that he would rise to stardom
market (verb) – advertise or promote (something).
Eg: The merchants tactfully marketed their products.
perspective (noun) – a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Eg: “You should respect the other person’s perspective”.
