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Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to | new cue cards 2025

 

9. Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium)

that you’ve been to

You should say:

- Where it is

- When you went there

- What you did there

- And explain how you felt about this place

 


📝 Sample Answer

Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to

Honestly speaking, I’m not someone who visits stadiums regularly, but one such experience that I can’t forget was my visit to the I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, which is located in Mohali, near Chandigarh. It’s one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in India and has hosted several national and international matches.

I went there last year with my best friend Rahul to watch an IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. We were lucky enough to get first-day first-show tickets, and the seats we got offered an excellent view of the pitch.

The atmosphere in the stadium was electrifying. Thousands of fans cheering, waving flags, and the sound of drums beating — it all created an unforgettable vibe. Before the match began, we clicked a lot of pictures and explored the stalls around the stadium that were selling team merchandise and snacks.

Watching the players live, especially my favorite ones like Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, gave me goosebumps. Although Punjab Kings lost the match, the whole experience was totally worth it. The energy, the crowd, and the overall ambiance of the stadium made it a day to remember.

All in all, visiting this stadium was one of the most thrilling experiences of my life, and I would definitely love to go there again for another match in the future.


💬 Vocabulary:

  • Iconic – well-known and recognized
  • Electrifying atmosphere – very exciting and energetic environment
  • Merchandise – goods or items related to a brand or team
  • Ambiance – the atmosphere or mood of a place
  • Goosebumps – a feeling of excitement or emotion

🧠 Idioms & Phrases:

  • First-day first-show – attending something on its very first day
  • Gave me goosebumps – made me feel very emotional or excited
  • Totally worth it – something was very satisfying or valuable
  • A day to remember – an unforgettable experience

🔗 Connectors:

  • Honestly speaking,
  • I went there last year when…
  • Before the match began…
  • All in all,

🧩 Template (Customizable)

Honestly speaking, I once visited a popular sports place called [stadium name], which is located in [city name].

I went there in [month/year] with [person’s name] to watch a [match/game type].

The environment was absolutely [describe the atmosphere]. We spent our time [mention activities], and I especially enjoyed [highlight moment].

All in all, it was an amazing experience and I’d love to go again.

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