IELTS Speaking Cue Card 06 - Talk about something you can do on a computer that you think is enjoyable

Talk about something you can do on a computer that you think is enjoyable. You should mention -

1.   What equipment or software you need to that?

2.   What you need to do to do it?

3.   What kind of people it is popular with?

4.   And say if you would like to spend more time doing it or not and why?

TIP -

The key to answer cue card questions in your IELTS examination is to begin with a suitable introduction which briefly gives an overview of the topic you will be speaking on and to end the question's answer with a proper conclusion.

A well set introduction and conclusion not only defines the flow of your task, and provides it with the much needed connectivity but also helps you to cover up nearly 30 seconds to 40 seconds of your speaking time in an effective manner.

Hence, always remember - NEVER forget an Introduction and Conclusion in your Speaking Cue Card Answer.

SAMPLE ANSWER - 

Ever since their development, computers have interfered in every aspect of a human's life. Be it work, home, studies or recreation, computers these days have become an indispensible part of our living. There are many things, which a person can do on a computer, but one thing which I really believe is quiet enjoyable to do is to play games on it.

Playing games on computers is one activity that is quiet popular among youngsters in the present day. They engage themselves in playing games both offline or even at times online with the help of an internet connection. As playing games on a computer requires the use of minimal software and hardware configuration, it has become highly recognized among the people of young age. To play a game, one might only require a computer, a game setup CD, a joystick for movement control and an internet connection through a modem. In addition to it, one at times might also require a graphic card, a sound card and memory space for playing high-definition games.

In order to play a game one has to successfully install the game setup on their computer's hard-disk drive, configure the necessary hardware devices and once done, run the executable file to enjoy. As already mentioned before, this kind of activity is quiet popular with teenagers and other school and college going students. The reason being they can involve in multi-player gaming with the help of internet and interact with people who enjoy doing the same activity from across the world. Moreover, gaming provides an instant adrenalin rush to the mind, which again attracts youngsters who are more inclined towards adventure and thrill as a means to entertain themselves. Now-a-days many gaming competitions are also being organized in order to encourage the young crowd to take up this activity.

Although, as excess of anything is bad for a person, I personally would not like to invest more time doing this, as I am presently a student and preparing for my further studies abroad. Playing games only serves as a leisure time activity for me, where I can relax myself of the hectic schedule and stress. However, I believe that if I indulge in doing it for a longer duration, I might lose my focus from my set goals on the academic front.

(This model answer can be followed as an example of a very good answer. However, please note that this is just one example out of many possible approaches.)