IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Events and occasions

Describe a sporting occasion you watched, live or on screen.

You have one minute to make notes, then speak for one to two minutes. The examiner may ask one or two short questions when you finish.

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Part 3 questions that follow this card

Part 3 broadens the topic into a discussion of four to five minutes. Give a view, a reason and an example each time.

1. Why are sports events so popular?
2. Is watching sport as good as taking part?
3. Do major sports competitions benefit the host country?
4. Should top athletes be paid so much?
5. What do children learn from team sports?