Scorify.uzThe cue card
Describe a sports event that you watched.
You should say:
- what the event was
- where you watched it
- who you watched it with
- and explain how you felt about it
Band 7 sample answer
I would like to describe a football match that I watched in the stadium last autumn, between my city's team and a big rival from the capital. I went with two close friends, and we had bought the tickets weeks earlier.
The stadium was full, and the noise before the game was incredible. Fans sang, waved flags and beat drums. For most of the match nothing happened, but in the last ten minutes our team scored a goal and then defended brilliantly until the final whistle.
When the goal went in, everybody jumped up and hugged strangers. I screamed so loudly that I lost my voice for the next day.
Before the match, we walked to the stadium with thousands of other fans, and the street was full of people in team colours. A vendor sold us hot tea and sunflower seeds, and strangers shared jokes about the referee. That friendly atmosphere is something you simply cannot feel at home.
I felt proud and excited, and the experience reminded me that sport brings people together. Even though I usually watch matches on television, being there in person was much more powerful.
About 191 words, roughly 1 minutes of natural speech.
Key vocabulary
- atmosphere — the feeling of a place or event
- rival — a competing team or person
- final whistle — the end of a match
- fans — enthusiastic supporters
- thrilling — very exciting
- defend — protect your goal or position
- spectator — a person who watches
Tips for this cue card
- Build up to the key moment, then describe your reaction.
- Use emotional adjectives: thrilled, proud, exhausted.
- Contrast watching live and on TV.
Part 3 follow-up questions
Why are some sports more popular than others?
Idea: Because of tradition, simple rules, media coverage and national success.
Is sport important for national identity?
Idea: Yes, victories create pride and unity.
Should sports stars be paid so much?
Idea: They earn a lot from sponsors, but essential workers deserve more respect.
More discussion questions with full answers: IELTS Speaking Part 3 topics.
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