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Describe a Competition You Would Like to Take Part In - IELTS cue card

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IELTS Speaking contains different types of questions which test a candidate's creativity. One of those questions is, “Describe a competition you would like to take part in”. Read more to know about how you can attempt this question with the help of some model answers.

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The IELTS exam contains four sections. One of the sections is the speaking section. The speaking section is further divided into three parts. Describing a Competition You Would Like to Take Part in is one of the questions that come in the IELTS speaking test.

Read this blog to learn how to attempt the question “Describe a Competition You Would Like to Take Part in” and some model-answer to understand in a better way.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 - IELTS Cue Card

Describe a Competition You Would Like to Take Part in is one of the IELTS speaking cue cards that come in the IELTS speaking test. In this question, students are given one minute to prepare for the topic, and they have to speak for at least 2 minutes. Students are provided with a pen and pencil to prepare their points. After students finish speaking for 2 minutes, the examiner will ask questions related to the same topic.

Describe a competition you would like to take part in Student should say

1. What kind of competition is it?

2. What would you do in this competition?

3. Why does this competition interest you?

Describe a competition you would like to take part in - Model answer 1

Introduction

In today’s time, we are all surrounded by competition. Earlier, I used to take part in debate and drawing competitions. This time, I tried something new.

What kind of competition is it?

Chitkara University, Rajpura, has a lot of extracurricular clubs. One of them is Toastmasters Club. I will take part in the International speech contest, where there will be around 100 participants.

What would you do in this competition?

I will be giving a 15-minute speech on my chosen topic and will be evaluated based on various parameters such as my voice, body language, gestures, eye contact, confidence, etc.

Why does this competition interest you?

It is one of the biggest competitions organized by the Toastmasters Club, which will help me to improve my public speaking skills and confidence.

Conclusion

I am confident that I will be able to showcase my public speaking skills. Also, I am looking forward to winning the international speech contest.

Describe a competition you would like to take part in - Model answer 2

Introduction

Although I have participated in several competitions, such as singing, debate and dancing, I would like to take part in a competition based on literature.

What kind of competition is it?

It’s a poetry competition held by the Chandigarh Writers Club every year, allowing every budding writer to showcase their creativity.

What would you do in this competition?

I am going to recite one of my poetries based on nature. Around 50 writers from the whole city will be competing to become the best writer of the month.

Why does this competition interest you?

This is something which will help me to connect with writers like me. I will learn from them and improve my writing skills.

Conclusion

Literature is a subject that needs to be encouraged from time to time. Nowadays, not many people insist on writing and going away from literature. This competition will help raise awareness for the poetries and poems and encourage writers to write and create more.

Describe a competition you would like to take part in - Model answer 3

Introduction

Dance is one of the best exercises that relieves our mind. It is something which anybody can do effortlessly and feel happy instantly.

What kind of competition is it?

Every year, my university organizes a dance competition where hundreds of students compete and showcase their dance style. The performers can either dance individually or with their partners.

What would you do in this competition?

This time, I decided to dance to one of the Hindi songs of Bollywood. I will dance with one of my friends who is a professional dancer.

Why does this competition interest you?

This competition interests me because I dance regularly, making myself stress-free. Also, the competition winner will get a prize of Rs. 50000.

Conclusion

Dance makes me feel alive, and it’s something that definitely keeps me going in a world full of chaos and rush. I look forward to showcasing my dancing skills to the whole campus and winning this competition.

Conclusion

Describing a competition you would like to take part in is one of the IELTS speaking questions, which takes around 10-14 minutes to complete the test. The candidate had 1 minute to prepare and had to speak for 2 minutes. After the candidate finishes speaking, the examiner asks questions on the same topic. Connect with Canamprep and prepare for the IELTS Exam.

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FAQ

What are cue cards in IELTS?

The candidate has exactly 1 minute to prepare for a particular topic in the IELTS cue card question. This question is also known as a task card or candidate task card.

How can I prepare for the IELTS cue card?

Students can prepare for the IELTS cue card by practicing real IELTS cue cards, recording themselves and using bullet points.

What are the topics for speaking cue cards?

Some common topics for speaking cue cards are Describe a recent travel experience, describe a place you would like to visit and describe a place you would like to visit.

How can I score 9 in IELTS speaking?

Students can score 9 in IELTS speaking by being confident, showcasing language skills and excellent English.

Which Part is the Most Important in IELTS speaking?

Pronunciation is one of the most important parts of IELTS speaking.

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Describe a Competition You Would Like to Take Part In - IELTS cue card

Table of Contents

IELTS Speaking Part 2 - IELTS Cue Card

Describe a competition you would like to take part in - Model answer 1

Introduction

What kind of competition is it?

What would you do in this competition?

Why does this competition interest you?

Conclusion

Describe a competition you would like to take part in - Model answer 2

Introduction

What kind of competition is it?

What would you do in this competition?

Why does this competition interest you?

Conclusion

Describe a competition you would like to take part in - Model answer 3

Introduction

What kind of competition is it?

What would you do in this competition?

Why does this competition interest you?

Conclusion

Conclusion

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