Describe a popular sport in your country – IELTS Cue Card

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Sample Answer 1

Sports and athletics are extremely popular forms of entertainment across the world. Every country has a sport that they adore and support with passion. Apart from that, having a successful national sports team is a prestigious honour for any country. In India, the country where I reside, cricket is the most popular sport among the general population.

Cricket is an age-old sport and the first references to cricket are found in South East England. Presently, it is popular, across the globe, especially in Commonwealth and British territories. There are certain gear and types of equipment that are necessary for playing cricket. These include the basic bat, ball and stumps. Protective equipment is also necessary to play cricket, like a helmet, knee pads, and gloves. Other types of equipment used include elbow pads and abdomen guards.

Cricket at its base is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams consisting of eleven players each. Typically, it is played on a field with a 20-metre pitch with a wicket at each end, comprising three stumps and two bails. The game begins with one team bowling and fielding and the other team batting. The intent is to strike the ball with the bat and score as many runs as possible, either by running from one end of the pitch to another or by scoring boundaries.

The popularity of cricket in India grew as early as the time of British rule in the country. The Indian population has always been very passionate about cricket, and some people put their heart and soul into this game. Cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are no less than celebrities in our country. Cricket tournaments are some of the few occasions where Indians come together and enjoy themselves with friends and family. The act of being able to enjoy the game and cheer for your favourite team is what makes this sport popular in my country.

Sample Answer 2

Sports are an essential part of human life because they keep us fit and fine. Being a country filled with sand and desert, there are many sports that are very popular in the UAE. Most of the sports revolve around animals such as camel racing, falconry. Equestrian sports like horse racing are very famous in the UAE because of the Horse’s easy viability in the desert. Therefore, Horse racing requires many types of equipment such as saddle, halter, bridle, reins, breast collar, stirrups, bit, girth, stable, and horse accessories. One of the most sought-after horse breeds globally is The Arabian horse and is mainly used for riding in the middle east. The rider stands on the left side, passing the right leg over the saddle without touching the horse, and sits over it gently. Now the sport begins wherein the horse rides in the center, and to change the direction, the rider uses hands, legs, and reins effectively. They run for a set distance with obstacles for them to jump over. There are several horse racing clubs in Dubai. As horse racing is one of the most traditional sports, the UAE hosts prestigious horse racing competitions, including the Dubai World Cup horse race. It is well-known for offering the highest horse racing cash prizes in the world.

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Vocabulary

1. Viability 

• Meaning: the ability to work successfully. 
  Eg: His viability in the sales department led to his promotion as a Senior Manager. 

2. Equestrian 

• Meaning: relating to horse riding. 
  Eg: Harry is fond of Equestrian sports. 

3. Sought-after 

• Meaning: in demand, wanted, desirable. 
  Eg: the Maldives has become the most sought-after vacation destination. 

4. Effectively

• Meaning: in such a manner as to achieve the desired result.
  Eg: The course effectively helped me achieve my desired IELTS band score. 

5. Obstacles

• Meaning: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress. 
  Eg: Rose became a successful entrepreneur after overcoming a lot of obstacles. 

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