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Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Which place is it?
  • What's that place known for?
  • Why do you think it's beautiful?
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Cue 1:Which place is it?

  • Begin by naming the place and providing its location in your country.
  • Share a brief personal experience or memory related to this place.

Example

The beautiful place I want to describe is the backwaters of Kerala, located in the southern part of India. I first visited this serene destination during a family vacation a few years ago, and it left a lasting impression on me.


Cue 2:What's that place known for?

  • Highlight the unique features or attractions that make this place popular.
  • Mention any cultural or historical significance associated with the place.

Example

The backwaters of Kerala are known for their stunning landscapes, tranquil waters, and lush greenery. They are famous for houseboat rides, which allow visitors to experience the peaceful surroundings and observe the local lifestyle, including fishing and farming along the banks.


Cue 3:Why do you think it's beautiful?

  • Describe the natural beauty and ambiance of the place.
  • Explain how the place makes you feel and why it stands out to you.

Example

I find the backwaters beautiful because of their serene environment and breathtaking views. The gentle sound of water lapping against the houseboat, combined with the sight of coconut trees swaying in the breeze, creates a peaceful atmosphere that is truly rejuvenating. It feels like a slice of paradise, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about the place and its significance to you.
  • Encourage others to visit and experience its beauty for themselves.

Example

In conclusion, the backwaters of Kerala hold a special place in my heart. I believe everyone should visit this beautiful destination at least once in their lifetime to experience its tranquility and charm firsthand.


Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.


Tips to answer this Cue Card

1: Being Too Vague

Candidates often give general answers without specific details. This makes it hard for the examiner to understand the beauty of the place.

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Tip

Include specific features of the place, such as landmarks, scenery, or activities that highlight its beauty.


2: Ignoring the Cues

Some candidates forget to address all the cues provided, leading to incomplete answers that may not fully showcase their knowledge.

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Make sure to answer each cue clearly: identify the place, explain its significance, and describe its beauty.


Rushing Through the Answer

Candidates sometimes speak too quickly, which can lead to unclear speech and missed opportunities to elaborate on their points.

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Take your time to speak clearly and pause to gather your thoughts, ensuring you provide a well-structured response.


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Band 6-7

The place is my hometown, that is Tirupati. This is famous for the God that we pray for, Lord Venkateshwara. This place is mainly famous for the hills and the prasadam that we receive from the Tirumala and the tiffins that are served over there. So this place is mainly beautiful and eco-friendly. The weather in the winter is more amusing than in the summer because in the summer it is very humid and has a very high temperature.

Band 6-7

The place that I find absolutely stunning in India is a place called Tawang which is nestled between mountains and beautiful landscapes. It is a very less known place in Arunachal Pradesh and it's quite the hassle to get there. The reason why I think it's one of the most beautiful places is because during winters, the snow-capped mountains and snowfall is quite the treat to the eyes. I also believe that the people there are absolutely welcoming and down to earth. I loved going up the altitudes in a van, seeing the wonderful landscapes and it was wonderful playing snowball fights with my colleagues with whom I made this trip with. I also thoroughly enjoyed the food there and they had something called, something similar to ramen but it's a really warming soup that makes both your heart and belly full. I also enjoyed making conversation with the locals as well as the children there. I also enjoyed going to a monastery there which is quite peaceful and I had an amazing time exploring places in this very less known, underrated place. I would definitely suggest anyone to go here and see this place once. This place also had really fluffy, beautiful, warm dogs that just warm up to you.

Band 6-7

I think Kashmir is the most beautiful place to look around in our country. It's in the northern side of India, it's on the hills, it is very beautiful place. Kashmir is very much famous for its apples and wood and you get really pretty Kashmiri shawl which keeps you warm and I believe that people should really visit that place often. The Kashmir people are very kind and sweet. Once you visit there, you feel like you're on a cloud nine. The place is very much beautiful. It is mostly a cold region so the peak time to visit there is in May. You can visit there in May or either March and April so you won't feel much cold and inside Kashmir you can visit to Srinagar, Jammu, there are like small small cities to visit. You can visit flower garden, you can go to Gondala lake, you can do skiing over there since it's a snow region, snowy region.

Band 6-7

In our country, Udaipur, which is situated in Rajasthan, is a beautiful place to visit. It has a Udaipur Palace, which is situated in the middle of a lake, and surrounding the lake there are mountains, and almost the climate in a year is totally a monsoon climate, and it becomes very magnificent to have a look at the palace when it's raining. The climate near Udaipur is also very interesting, and there are a lot of flora and fauna activities over there. The sculpture of Udaipur Palace is like was drawn by...

Band 6-7

The most beautiful place in my country would be Kashmir. I first went to Kashmir when I was just 10 years old and even at that age I remember the beautiful views, the valleys and my mesmerizing experiences very vividly. The first time I went to Kashmir, it was a very bad time to visit Kashmir because it was raining cats and dogs, it was super cold and me being from Mumbai which is usually a hotter place wasn't able to cope up with the coldness but still after a day the heavy rain stopped and the sunlight came through and the view which I got to see after the sunrise was just spectacular, the mountains, the greenery, the water valleys, it was just amazing and Kashmir has some of the beautiful stays like.

Band 6-7

Basically I visited various places in my country but the place which I considered as the most beautiful in my country is Manali. Manali is basically a small town which is in state of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is in a country of India and it's at elevation of 2000 meters. So it's basically a hesitation. Manali is on the foothill of Himalayas and Manali is basically famous for its lush greenery and the scenic beauty of Himalayas. Manali is also famous for a lot of adventurous activities like paragliding, skydiving and you can also do skiing activities. There are a lot of skiing resorts in Manali. I visited Manali in year 2019 with my five friends and overall it was a great experience because I do a lot of adventurous activities like skydiving and paragliding and I also went to see the beautiful glacier and the weather was quite snowy over there and there are very less pollution in the Manali. The AQI was quite good because earlier I used to live in Delhi where air quality index was very poor. It's like around, it's more than 500 in Delhi but in Manali it's between 40 to 50 which is quite good according to the Indian standards and the weather over there is also quite good because in summers the weather will be like around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. However, in winters the temperature is like quite chilly like minus 5 to minus 10 but if you have a good heating system in your home you can easily bear the winters. Overall the experience and the vibe of Manali was very good.

Band 6-7

The beautiful place I visited was near my locality where I live, Kanaikanam Waterfall. I live in the northern part of southern part of India and in India in the northern part of Kerala in Kannur. Kannur is in a village called Eremam. Eremam is in the border of Kannur and Kasargod. But the place I visit and I used to visit more often because it is near my resident. And it is a wonderful waterfall we have to visit in the rainy season. It is not a very big waterfall. It is a medium waterfall where we can swim too. And there is a place to swim and many people used to visit there. And it is very popular among the nearby cities and town. Really it is a tourist place and the people are not allowed to eat food or do any other activities there. And it is very interesting because as we move to the waterfall it is like it is in a forest where we have to walk little bit and lots of rocks and etc. We have to pass through it. And the last view is there. It is very adventurous.

Band 6-7

The place I recently visited, which I consider the most beautiful and spiritual place in the world, in my country, is Dwaraka. My friend and I were planning to visit there for a long time. We visited during our internship, nearly at the end of our internship. We planned on a date, we booked a train as well. Once we reached Dwaraka, we took a ferry boat trip to a place called Beth Dwaraka, where the original Krishna temple was located. It was completely a spiritual trip for us. In addition to it, we also visited several other temples around the site. We came back, we also have, moreover, we did lots of shopping, we even tried different different food, because since it is in Gujarat and we are from Tamil Nadu, our cuisine is totally different. That was quite fascinating, the day, it's just a one day trip, but we still managed to go to so much, so many places.

Band 6-7

According to me, the best place to visit in my country is Tirupati region. It is also known as Tirumala. It is a temple located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh in the forest region. I think the best time to visit to this place is during winter. During this season, the atmosphere will be so soothing and refreshing. The place is known for its significant cultural and religious heritage being home to the Sri Lord Venkateshwar Swami. Additionally, it is located on the top of seven hills. It is one of the most important temple for Hindu pilgrims. I would love to visit this temple every year because it will give you so much of positive energy and sacred feeling. The entire temple premises will reflect you so much of tranquil feeling. Whenever we travel to this temple, we can come across lot of trees, lot of waterfalls where we can see animals etc. It is a complete small tourist attraction spot for anyone to visit. It is also a self-manifested temple like Swayambhu temple.

Band 6-7

So, in summers I visited Shillong with my uncle and his little son. So I think Shillong is something which I wanted to visit from a long time ago, but I visited it this summer and I found that place is mesmerizing and that place is so much beautiful that I can't even imagine that my country is also having that kind of gems, hidden gems, which I explored after a long time.
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