Experience
Describe an exciting athletic event or match you witnessed
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Cue card
You should say:
- What sporting event it was and who competed
- Where you watched it and who accompanied you
- What key turning points defined the contest
- Explain why the atmosphere was unforgettable
Band 9 vocabulary
Exhilarating
/ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated
Spectator
/ˈspek.teɪ.t̬ɚ/
A person who watches at a show, game, or other event
Underdog
/ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
A competitor thought to have little chance of winning
Examiner tip
Capture collective emotion: 'palpable tension', 'deafening roar of the crowd', or 'cliffhanger finish'.
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