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Tuesday, 29 July 2025

✦ IELTS Speaking Practice – Sport Equipment

Part 1: Introduction & Interview

Do you play any sports that require equipment?
What sports equipment do you own?
Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?
Have you ever borrowed or shared sports gear?
Do you think quality equipment makes a difference?

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a piece of sports equipment you own or have used.
You should say:

what it is
how you got it
how often you use it
and explain why it is useful or important to you.

✦ Sample Answers Using the Phrases

Part 1 Answers

1. Yes, I play tennis and use a tennis racket every week.
2. I have a cricket bat and football boots that I use for weekend games.
3. I prefer team sports — I enjoy playing goalkeeper and wearing my goalkeeper gloves.
4. Yes, I once borrowed a table tennis paddle at a tournament.
5. Definitely — good protective gear and shoes help performance and safety.

Part 2 Sample Answer

One piece of sports equipment I use often is my tennis racket. I bought it last year when I joined a tennis club near my house.

It’s lightweight and has a strong grip, which really helps with control and power. I use it about twice a week when I play with friends.

I’ve also invested in protective gear like wristbands and a case to protect the strings.

It’s important to me because tennis helps me stay fit, and having the right gear makes it even more enjoyable.

✦ Comprehension Test: Sport Equipment

1. "She bought a new tennis racket for the school tournament."
Q: What equipment did she buy?

2. "His grandfather gave him a wooden cricket bat as a gift."
Q: What did he receive?

3. "You need proper football boots to play on grass pitches."
Q: What kind of shoes are required?

4. "The goalkeeper’s gloves helped him make some amazing saves."
Q: What helped the player?

5. "Cyclists should always wear protective gear like helmets and pads."
Q: What is recommended for safety?

6. "He forgot his table tennis paddle and had to borrow one."
Q: What did he forget?

7. "They installed a basketball hoop in the schoolyard."
Q: What was added to the schoolyard?

8. "The wind kept blowing the shuttlecock off course."
Q: What object was affected by the wind?

9. "She always wears swimming goggles to protect her eyes."
Q: What does she use in the pool?

10. "The team left their hockey sticks in the changing room."
Q: What equipment did they leave behind?

✦ Answer Key

A tennis racket.
A cricket bat.
Football boots.
Goalkeeper gloves.
Helmets and pads for safety.
A table tennis paddle.
A basketball hoop.
The shuttlecock.
Swimming goggles.
Hockey sticks.