Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sports music

IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC

When did you discover it?

How do you want to improve it?

How do you feel about it?

NOTE – The examiner gives you one minute to plan your answer, and to help you prepare for the topic, the examiner provides you with a pencil and a notepad. You’ll have to answer the questions given on the topic for one-to-two minutes

Sample Answer 1

Introduction

All of us possess natural talent that could do wonders for us.
Like others too, I have a hidden talent, and that is I am good at playing Lawn Tennis.

When did you discover it?

During my last year summer vacations, I went to my cousin’s place.
He has a lawn tennis court in his society
Upon his insistence, I decided to try my hand at this sports.
Since I was a novice at tennis back then, I found it extremely uncomfortable to play it.
But after playing it for 2-3 days, I got into a state of flow.
After that, I managed to beat all the players over there.
That victory had uplifted my confidence, and I started believing that I could excel in this game.

How do you want to improve it?

Although I possess a natural talent for lawn tennis, I need to hone my skill.
For that, I need to train under the aegis of a seasoned lawn tennis coach.
Because there are so many ways to improve your talent in this game.
Proper training and guidance is a must because that would lead to a paradigm shift in my performance.

How do you feel about it?

Playing this game gives me a sense of satisfaction.
By giving my best performance in this game, I can bring laurels for my state and country.
Due to this sport, my fitness level has increased considerably.
Moreover, this game has made me famous in my hometown.
The game has given me so much love and affection.
Therefore I have decided to dedicate my life to it.

Sample Answer 2

Introduction

In this contemporary epoch, where fierce competition has become an integral part of our lives, honing your natural talent is of utmost importance.

I am good at playing the guitar, and I would like to improve this skill

When did you discover it?

Since childhood, I have had this tendency to try my hand at various musical instruments.

Once I tried to play the guitar at my school. Seeing my curiosity, the music teacher of our school provided me with basic training.

After getting the basic knowledge, I had started playing the guitar with tremendous ease.

Upon my teachers’ recommendation, I got an opportunity to showcase my guitar playing skills in front of the whole school during the annual function.

That day I had earned plaudits from the whole school and realized that I possess a skill.

And that day, I had decided that I would leave no stone unturned to carve out a niche for myself as a guitarist.

How do you want to improve it?

To improve my talent, I would work under the aegis of a seasoned guitarist.

How do you feel about it?

I love playing the guitar because whenever I play it, I get into a state of flow. Moreover, I get instant gratification from it.

I have an aim to have a palatial house in the heart of my city. And to achieve this goal, my talent will help me because musicians enjoy enormous respect in our society. Apart from this, the payout you earn as a guitarist is high as compared to other professions.

Sample Answer 3

Introduction

There is no denying this conviction that some talents are inborn.
It is our bounden duty to identify and develop our such talents.
So that we can move our lives towards an impressive growth trajectory.

What it is?

Like others, God has blessed me with a talent, and that is singing.

When you discovered it?

I have immense interest in singing since my formative years of childhood.
I remember people used to call me a budding singer when I was a kid.
I vividly remember I got an opportunity to display my singing skill on the occasion of school’s founder day, I was in 4th standard during that time.
I had won the trophy that time and received a big round of applause from the whole school.
That day I developed confidence and started taking my singing talent seriously.

How do you want to improve it?

Although I have improved my singing talent a lot by working with determination, dedication and discipline, I still have much more to learn.
To hone my skill further, I need to work under the aegis of a seasoned music teacher.
To do so, I have planned to take music classes from a renowned musician in our city.
He has improved the singing talent of many singers.
I am going to refine my signing quality under his guidance.

And how you feel about it?

With a bit of improvement in my singing quality, there would be a paradigm shift in my singing quality.
Because I face problem while singing in high notes and I work on that and manage to correct them, I will get many offers for work.

Sample Answer 4

Introduction

Most people in this world have a natural talent, and by honing it, they can move their lives towards an impressive growth trajectory.
Since childhood, I have played cricket, and many experts believe that I am good at it.

When did you discover it?

During childhood, I used to watch each and every cricket match telecasted on the Tv.
While watching these matches, I developed an interest in this game.
When I started playing cricket at the age of eight, people called me a cricket prodigy
Without any training, I have broken all the records at the local cricket club.
These achievements have given me the confidence to take cricket as a career option.

How do you want to improve it?

Although I am born talented for cricket, I need to develop my talent.
To do so, I need to play cricket under the guidance of a cricket expert.
It could be a seasoned cricket coach or a former player.
Because due the advent of T20 cricket, this game is going through a paradigm shift
Hence, to make my name in this game training is a must.

How do you feel about it?

Playing cricket puts me in a state of flow.
Whenever I play it, I forget all the troubles and worries of my life.
My family has huge expectations from me.
A very few players from my state have played at the international level.
To bring laurels to my province and the country. I have decided that within the next two years, I will play an international match.

Sample Answer 5

Well, I have many talents in my life. But my famous talent in painting which my life and love. Painting is my hobby, and I love to do it at any time. Since childhood, I have loved to paint and draw.

When I moved to higher school, I participated in higher school. I participated in the art competition. All the teachers like my painting look. The first time I was in 6 class, I participated in a school competition for painting. That painting looked very beautiful. All the teachers like my painting.

I won first prize in the competition and enjoyed it entirely. I look at my old painting. I have participated in every art competition. In my free time, I love to do painting.

My friend and I participated in an art competition. Me and my friend do art in our free time. I feel very grateful because art is my hobby. My mind gets relaxed by painting.

Follow up Questions

Here are some examples of follow up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to cue card “Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sports music”.

1. Should artists with talents focus on their talents?

If you have a skill or talent, you must hone it. Because in this contemporary epoch, specialists earn the most. So rather than focusing on doing various things, one should target their strengths. Because when you work in your talented field, you get into a state of flow and give your best. This thing is best explained in a Japanese book called “Ikigai.”According to this book, when we do that thing in which we are skillful, then our work doesn’t seem a burden to us. In other words, we enjoy our work, and our time passes quickly. On the other hand, if we do a task different from our strengths, we face numerous challenges. Hence, having the central focus on the talent you possess is a prudent approach.

2. Will the children who are 3 or 4 years old become musicians or painters when they grow up?

Although children show a glimpse of their talent in their formative years, it is difficult to predict whether they will become musicians or painters when they grow up. Because as we age, our preferences keep on changing. So a child good at singing must turn his attention towards dancing in the future. Because, unlike past, youngsters these days have many career options. We are living in a world where having a micro-niche talent can lead your life toward an impressive growth trajectory. Therefore, career predictions for children are difficult to make.

3. Do you think parents feel guilty for putting too much pressure on their children?

Although parents always give their best while raising their children, sometimes they make them follow the wrong trajectory in life. Because a few parents have this conviction that by pressurizing their kids, they can bring the best out of them. However, this practice kills the confidence of children and adds tremendous stress to their lives. Many children often fail in life due to this approach. Due to this attitude of parents, some children have to go through burnt-child syndrome. It is a psychological issue; children going through such a syndrome follow the wrong trajectory and ruin their lives. If children do not achieve goals despite enough pressure from parents, the parents feel guilty.

4. Why do people like to watch talent shows?

People like to watch talent shows for two reasons. Firstly, they get entertained through this practice as people feel bored by watching the same talent repeatedly. Reality shows provide them with much-needed freshness because many budding artists showcase their talent in such shows. Viewers break the monotony by watching the best talent. And sometimes, the talent showcased by the artists in talent hunt shows is far better than the ability of overhyped celebrities. Because in such shows, participants give their best to beat their opponents. Secondly, people get inspiration from talent shows, and some viewers get motivated to bring out their hidden talent. Many people keep their talent to themselves only; they feel shy while exhibiting it. However, when they see others showing their talent, they also get charged and jump on the bandwagon.

5. Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s shows?

It is more interesting to watch ordinary people because they bring out something new. As far as famous people are concerned, most people have already watched their talent. There is less element of surprise in the talent of famous people because, for them, showcasing something different after becoming famous is a daunting task. So they sound monotonous. At the same time, ordinary people bring an element of surprise because they know they must do something out of the box to move their lives toward an impressive growth trajectory.