Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Topic: Describe a water sport that you would like to try in the future

Describe a water sport that you would like to try in the future

You should say:
What is it
Where you will do it
Whether it is easy or difficult
Why would you like to try it

MODEL ANSWER:

The water sport I would like to try in future will be River Rafting. Although I do not know how to swim but river rafting is done by wearing safety jackets, so one does not drown in the water. It is an adventurous water sport. There are many other water sports like deep sea diving, jet ski, para sailing etc but I want to try this first. I learnt about river rafting from one of my best friends. He did River Rafting last year during the summers and he told me it is really exciting.

In my country people go to Rishikesh for white water rafting. It’s a beautiful town located in the state of Uttrakhand. People do rafting on Ganges River which flows between the Himalayan mountains. One can do rafting for 12 kilometers or 16 kilometers,  Rafting is not a difficult sport, it can be done by people of all age groups.

But, you need to have an expert guide you because at some places it gets dangerous. That is why they provide safety equipment like helmets and life jackets to everyone. Rafting is done early in the morning. Each raft can carry approximately 6-8 people and a guide sits at the end. The raft is inflated using air and people paddle to drive it forward.

During the course, there are several rapids in the river which bring a lot of thrill. When raft goes through the rapids it gets very fast and can sometimes go up in the air as well. I want to try this sport because I have never tried adventure sports in my life and this water sport sounds really exciting to me. I will probably do rafting during the next summers.

Port 3 – Follow up Questions

1. Which is the most popular water sport in your country?

According to me, the most popular water sport in my country is White Water Rafting. It doesn’t necessarily require a swimmer to do the sport. One has to wear a life jacket and be seated in the raft. The adventure level in moderate and it also includes calm sailing sections too.

2. Why do people like to do things near water?

Water is a necessity and serves the purpose of adventure and recreation too. People like to camp and have a bonfire near water. They enjoy fishing and having parties near the coast. The views and weather around water during sunrise and sunset is pleasant and soothing.

3. Do you think schools should teach students to swim and why?

Absolutely! Schools should teach students how to swim. It is not just a complete workout, it is a life skill that can help students in moments of need and emergencies.

4. Are there many schools teaching swimming?

Not many, but some of the good schools do teach swimming now. To teach swimming, schools have to invest funds and space to build a pool and hire a good instructor. It isn’t possible for many of the schools.