IELTS Cue Card Question 822 With Model Answer

Describe your favourite sports

: You should say

what it is
how often you play/ watch it
how to play it
And explain why it is your favourite sports

: Model Answer

Cricket is a globally popular sport and is played usually between two teams. I also like the sport very much for different reasons

Cricket once was considered as the sport for the rich. But with the change of time, it has become common for all and even the poorest country of the world may have a cricket team of their own. In cricket, usually 11 players are in each of the sides. After tossing, the winning team usually decides to bat first or allows the opposition to bat (depends on pitch condition) and continues the sport. The batsmen try to hit the ball and run between the bowling lines to make runs. When the ball reaches the boundary line be getting in touch with the field, it is considered as four runs and if the ball crosses the boundary line from above the head, then it is considered as six runs. The game ends either when the bowling is finished or when the batsmen are made out by the fielding team. When one team is made all out or the bowling times are over, then the other team comes to the batting and tries to make upper score than the previous team. The team who makes highest score turns the winner

Usually, I prefer to watch the sport on a television but when I get free moments in my college I play cricket with my college friends. I prefer to watch the sports on television as it is easier to watch by sitting on a sofa or chair or sometimes by lying in bed. When I go to play cricket, I have to take lots of preparations like adding my cricket pads on legs, wearing gloves and helmet etc. which seems troublesome for me. But due to security measures, I have to wear all the gears as once I was hit by the ball in my elbow and fortunately did not have any serious injury with the hit. Thereby, I prefer enjoying the matches in television and if there are chances, I go to the stadium to watch the sport live

Playing cricket is not a big deal and it is played on a large open field. Anyone with prior knowledge can play cricket. But before hitting the ball with a cricket bat, you are to learn few necessary rules about the sport. Firstly, you have to be aware of the rules of taking runs. Secondly, you have to be mentally prepared to abide by the decisions taken by the umpires, and finally, you have to respect all the opponents during the play. When you are on batting, you have to be attentive to the ball delivery. Before hitting the ball, you are to decide in which direction you are going to send the ball. If you are on the bowling side, you have to make sure that the ball is delivered on the right line following a standard length

I love cricket much. Firstly, this is an international sport and allows several players to participate in it. When cricket is played, all the players including the batsmen and fielders are to run to catch the ball. Their purposes are different but the running makes them fit. It is a kind of great exercise. Besides, when I go to play cricket, we are to participate in various exercises to keep us fit and there is no physical trouble during the matches. Besides, cricket players are globally famous in some cases and more influential comparing the television stars which is another positive impact. Above all, cricket offers me enjoyment which is unavailable for me by the other sporting forms. For all theses reasons, I like cricket