Describe your favourite season

Describe your favourite season IELTS cue card is provided below. You can refer to our sample answers to generate ideas regarding the Speaking cue card (IELTS).  Also, you must express your ideas in the cue card as well as in the third round you have to answer the follow-up questions. The IELTS speaking examination would last between 11 and 15 minutes.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 - IELTS Cue Card 

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In IELTS speaking part 2 for the topic Describe your favourite season you will be given 1 minute to prepare and you have to speak for about 2 minutes. Along with the topic, questions would be provided to you which illustrate what you have to talk about in the speaking cue card test. Based on your cue card topic, the IELTS speaking part 3 will be having a follow-up section, which will be a discussion round.

Describe your favourite season cue card 

You should say

• What season it is?
• How that season is different from other seasons?
• what the weather is like at that time of year
• Explain how you feel about that season.

Describe your favourite season - Model answer and Follow up questions 

The model answers to Describe your favourite season IELTS cue cards are given below for your reference. 

Describe your favourite season - Model answer 1 

Introduction

Addressing the fact that I get to experience all five of the country's seasons namely summer, winter, autumn, spring, and monsoon. It makes me feel fortunate to live here in India.

What season it is?

Out of all these seasons, my favourite is winter because I have always been captivated by the cold weather that almost lasts from November to January.  

How that season is different from other seasons?

The Winter season always comes with energy, and a pleasant climate throughout the day unlike other seasons like summer or monsoon, because they are more exhausting to me. But, the nights in winter are longer than in any other season. Therefore, I get perfect sleep and am fully charged for the day.

What the weather is like at that time of year?

In this season the weather is cold. This type of weather is very helpful for farmers to grow crops and pulses. Hence this season is considered significant for the agricultural economy of India. 

Explain how you feel about that season.

Actually, In winter, I usually visit places like Manali, Shimla and Leh for a family vacation, so I feel mentally relaxed and it gives me time off of my daily routine. Hence, for me, winter is always a way to detox and get fully inspired and motivated again.

Conclusion

Lastly, I have started to follow a strict routine for my health throughout the three to four months of the winter that lasts in my country. For me personally, this is the most enjoyable period of the year. I always look forward to this season.

Describe your favourite season - Model answer 2 

Introduction

Some people say that there are five seasons, spring, summer, rainy, autumn, and winter. But, India mainly experiences three seasons that is summer, rainy, and winter. Summer is the season which is most loved and enjoyed throughout my country.

What season it is?

The summer is my all-time favourite season. I took cricket training when I was younger, and ever since, it's been one of my favourite things to do in this season. Nearly every day, my friends and I go to the society’s common plot to play cricket as in summer all have a vacation from their schools and colleges. The variety of food and fruits I can have during this time of the year is another reason why I love summer.

How that season is different from other seasons?

My favourite fruits are mango and watermelon, they are seasonal fruits that are only available during the summer. On the flip side, winter and monsoon don’t have these fruits. You can also enjoy delicious dishes and different types of ice cream from local shops almost every week. My mother often prepares watermelon juice and fresh mango jam for the family.

What the weather is like at that time of year?

The weather in this season is mostly hot and humid. Many crops and fruits are grown in this season such as Mango, snap beans, cucumber, etc. Also in this season many people visit hill stations and prefer to wear cotton clothes. 

Explain how you feel about that season.

The summer season always brings holidays and a lot of fun with friends and family. I feel extremely delighted to spend quality time with my loved ones and create ever-lasting memories. For example, last summer me and my family went to Goa and had so much enjoyment at the beaches there, which indeed helped me calm and relax my mental state.

Conclusion

Thus, summer is my favourite season as in that season one can easily commute to different places for vacation which can help people to relieve stress and can get a break from the daily hectic schedule.

Describe your favourite season - Model answer 3 

Introduction

We get varied experiences of all seasons throughout the whole year. The time for which each season lasts differs from one year to another. Many people have their favourite season, and this may vary from person to person.

What season it is?

Monsoon season is my favourite of all seasons. The monsoon season may not be to everyone's taste, and some people may be disappointed by its arrival, but certain characteristics like the weather, rain and sweet smell of wet soil make it my favourite time of year.

How that season is different from other seasons?

The monsoon season is quite different from other seasons as precipitation and humidity are very common at this time of year while other seasons like winter and summer are more dry seasons. At this time of year, the water levels of lakes, ponds, and rivers rise significantly, making the environment fresher and greener than normal.

What the weather is like at that time of year?

Most of the times due to the warm, moist air heavy rainfall is observed in this season. Moreover, people wear raincoats to prevent themselves from rain. Many individuals travel to well renowned places due to the scenery and weather in this season.

Explain how you feel about that season.

What I love about the monsoon season is the calm atmosphere of cloudy skies and typically rainy days. The smell of fresh earth during rains is also a mesmerising factor of the monsoon season which I adore the most.

Conclusion

Hence, I love the rainy season out of all seasons which I experience in my country because in monsoon I find myself closely associated with mother nature and refreshed for my work and studies.

Describe your favourite season - Model answer 4 

Introduction

Weather is a short-term atmospheric condition. It keeps changing every now and then. We enjoy many types of weather in India. We have hot weather in summers and cool weather in winters. The weather in spring and autumn are generally pleasant. 

What season it is?

The weather I'm talking about here is pleasant spring weather, so it's from March to early April. This is very welcome weather as it gives relief from the bitter cold of winter. Flowers are blooming everywhere and you can hear birds chirping. The spring season gives you reasons to smile. It will add colour to your life.

How that season is different from other seasons?

It is different from other season in many cases such as splendid weather, great time for growing crops and in India this season is considered as the most auspicious as in this season multiple festivals fall and they all are celebrated with great joy. 

What the weather is like at that time of year?

The weather begins to get warmer and trees and other plants grow new leaves. It is considered for the regeneration of new leaves of trees, new seedlings sprouting out from the ground and hibernating animals awake. 

Explain how you feel about that season.

Spring is also the season of festivals for  Hindus. Holi is a festival of food and drink. I enjoy it the most. Holi adds to the glory of the spring season. The day and night are neither too long nor too short. I hate cold winter winds. I don't like the hot summer sun. Not good at getting dirty from rain.

Conclusion

So, out of all seasons spring is my favourite season and spring weather is my favourite weather.

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Describe your favourite season follow-up questions 

1. Describe the seasons in your country.

In my country India, we practically have only three seasons namely winter, summer and monsoon. Firstly, winter is from the month of November to February throughout which we experience extreme cold and even snowfall in some areas too. Then follows the summer season, which mainly lasts from March to July, during this period everyone enjoys the heat and vacations on beaches. After this comes the monsoon or rainy season, which is very much liked due to rainfall and the pleasant environment it gives after the rainfall. All the seasons are best in their own way and I personally enjoy them all in some or the other way.

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Conclusion 

I Hope, the sample answers given for the, “Describe your favourite season” cue card, is helpful for you in formulating your own answers. Having these answers as a base, you can try creating your own answers.