In this post, you will see a sample cue card question, high-level answer and feedback.
Describe an activity that you like to do in your free time after work or study
You should say –
- What you do
- Where you do it
- When you do it
- Who you do it with
- And explain why you like to do this activity.
You will have to talk about the topic for 1-2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say and may make notes during that time.
Model Answer
I’d like to talk about walking my dog, we recently rescued a dog who was found by our neighbour by the side of the road. At the time he was only around 4 weeks old and quite ill, he was covered in fleas, had a belly full of worms and various skin conditions. He soon became healthy after many vet visits and now has grown into a large healthy dog, who has a routine of walks at certain times every day to burn off his energy. We started his walking routine slowly when he was little, as he was scared of the park at first. He soon loved to go there and looks really happy with the freedom he has to be able to venture out on his own.
I normally walk him around my village in the morning before work for around 45 minutes. Then in the afternoons after work at around 7 pm we will visit the park, so he can run free. He loves to be able to run around and explore the park, meeting up with other dogs and playing. He enjoys running after people jogging and cycling, showing them that he can go faster than them. He also likes to have his photograph taken with tourists when they are posing next to monuments in the park. I really enjoy seeing him look so happy when he has the freedom off the leash to run as fast as he can and to play with other dogs.
In my opinion, walking with my dog is great exercise, as we walk together (or run) daily for at least 2 hours. This is good for both of us, as he can burn off his energy and I can also keep fit. I also think that getting away from my desk and breathing in the fresh air is beneficial for my health and to clear my mind. It helps to keep my mental health in check, by taking these walks and having the time to think about things. I will continue to walk my dog every day, taking him with me to various locations on the island, as he also enjoys the beach and the town park, but these areas are busy in the summer months, so he will have to wait until the autumn.
Feedback
This is a high-level answer, as there are concrete words being used to tell a story (the story of the dog and the relationship to the activity). Words and phrases are used to describe thoughts and feelings. The bullet points have been covered with the extra information given (examples), which extends the answer.
IELTS Cue Card Topics
People:
- Describe a person you once lived with
- Describe your favourite politician
- Describe your most favourite Math teacher
- Describe a teacher from the past whom you remember
- Describe one of your relatives whom you like
- Describe a famous person you know from your country
Places:
- Describe an unusual building you have visited
- Describe a cafe/restaurant you have recently visited
- Describe your favourite park in your city
- Describe a place where you would like to travel to
- Describe a place near water where you enjoyed visiting
- Describe a garden or a public place you remember visiting
- Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in
- Describe your favourite library
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- Describe a building/structure with architectural interest
- Describe a city you have visited and liked
- Describe your favourite shopping mall
- Describe a picnic spot or a recreational public spot
- Describe a river or a sea you have visited
- Describe a shopping center you often go to
Experiences:
- Describe an important event in your life
- Describe an exam that was very hard for you
- Describe an event when someone denied your request
- Describe a time when you missed a bus/ train/ aeroplane
- Describe a time when you trusted a stranger
- Describe a time when you had to wait in a long queue
- Describe a night when you could not sleep
- Describe a birthday celebration you have attended recently
- Describe a competition/contest you have entered
- Describe your first day at work or study
- Describe a training session
- Describe an unusual or interesting thing you did recently
- Describe a gift that you gave to someone recently
- Describe a room where you stayed for a long time
- Describe an outdoor activity that you did for the first time
- Describe a funny incident that happened to you
- Describe how you would organize a surprise party for your friend
- Describe a nation you know well
- Describe an occasion or event when you were congratulated
- Describe an irritating neighbour in your locality
- Describe a trip you have taken recently
- Describe a holiday you have recently celebrated
- Interesting story you heard when you were a child
- Describe a place where you like to go to often
- Describe a life-changing experience
- Describe a worth-watching theatrical performance
- Describe a memorable childhood experience
- Describe a sporting event you attended
- Describe a bad weather experience you have had
- Describe a library that you visited
- Describe a happy event of your life
Feelings:
- Describe a memorable experience
- Describe a peaceful place that you like
- Describe the most beautiful natural scenery
- Describe a stressful day at school/ university/ work
- Describe an interesting holiday destination
Habits and Likes:
- Describe a subject you would study
- Describe an indoor game that you enjoyed as a child
- Something that you want to learn more
- Describe the age or stage you enjoyed most
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- Describe someone who is your online friend
- Describe your favourite bird
- Describe one of your favourite books from your childhood
- Describe your favourite subject in your academic life
- Describe one of your favourite electronic media
- Describe one of your typical days
- Describe the best holiday you ever had
- Describe the environmental pollution in your city
- Describe a practical skill you have
- Describe something useful you learned from a member of your family
- Describe your favourite animal
- Describe your holidays
- Describe your favourite season in your country
- Describe your favourite music band
- Describe a thing which is important to you
Objects:
- Describe a successful company you know
- Describe a paid job you did or someone you know did
- Describe something interesting you learnt from the internet
- A gift you have received that was important to you
- Describe something you have that you no longer use
- Describe a method that helps you to save money
- A situation when others didn’t tell you the whole truth
- Describe a magazine you think is interesting
- Talk about the most important benefit of the internet
- Describe the job/ career you have or hope to have
- Describe a pet that you or someone you know once had
- A product you bought and was dissatisfied about
- Describe a foreign country you have planned to visit
- Describe an important invention
- Describe a traditional meal
- Describe a national festival in your country
- Describe the most useful household appliance
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