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Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where you saw it?
  • Who you saw it with?
  • What you saw?
  • And explain how you felt about it.
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Cue 1:Where you saw it?

  • Begin by describing the location where you experienced the beautiful sky.
  • Mention any specific details about the place that made it memorable.

Example

I saw the beautiful sky while I was on a trip to the hills of Manali. The location was breathtaking, surrounded by tall pine trees and snow-capped mountains, which made the sky even more stunning.

Cue 2:Who you saw it with?

  • Introduce the person or people you were with during this experience.
  • Share a little about your relationship with them to add a personal touch.

Example

I was with my best friend, Priya, who had come along for the trip. We have been friends since childhood, and sharing this moment with her made it even more special.

Cue 3:What you saw?

  • Describe the specific details of the sky that you found beautiful.
  • Use vivid language to paint a picture of the colors and shapes you observed.

Example

As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into a canvas of vibrant colors. Shades of orange, pink, and purple blended seamlessly, with fluffy clouds scattered across the horizon, creating a mesmerizing view.

Cue 4:And explain how you felt about it.

  • Express your emotions and thoughts during this experience.
  • Reflect on why this moment was significant to you.

Example

I felt a deep sense of peace and happiness as I watched the sky change colors. It reminded me of the beauty of nature and how important it is to take a moment to appreciate such wonders. I felt grateful to be there with my friend, sharing this unforgettable experience.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, witnessing that beautiful sky in Manali was a truly magical experience. It not only brought joy to my heart but also strengthened my bond with my friend. Moments like these remind us of the beauty that surrounds us and the importance of cherishing them.

    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 Vague in Descriptions

    Avoid giving unclear or general descriptions of the sky. This can make your answer less engaging and informative. Specific details help paint a vivid picture for the listener.

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    Tip

    Use descriptive language to explain the colors, shapes, and any unique features of the sky you saw.

    2: Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Failing to express your feelings about the sky can make your response less personal and relatable. Sharing emotions helps connect with the examiner.

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    Tip

    Include how the sky made you feel, such as happy, peaceful, or inspired, to add depth to your answer.

    Ignoring the Cues

    Overlooking the specific cues can lead to an unstructured response. Each cue is important for a comprehensive answer and helps organize your thoughts.

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    Tip

    Make sure to address each cue in your response, providing a clear structure that flows logically from one point to the next.

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    Well, I live in a town, so there is a real chance to see a beautiful sky at night. But hardly I get the chance when I visit my grandmother's house. And today I want to talk about a beautiful sky when I saw in my grandmother's house. Because last year when I take holidays from school, so I visited my grandmother's house there. We spend a lot of time with each other and we do a lot of activities. And even at night we spend a lot of time with each other. We are talking, chatting. And even at night we are spending time at home. We are sleeping in open area. And this is a time when I can see a sky which is full of stars, moons, and beautiful sky with full of stars. And I think very interesting. Even I asked my grandmother what is about a galaxy and she told me everything. And I was fascinated a lot by this interesting story. And in the night I spend a lot of time with each other. We click photos with stars. And I find it very interesting because only this time I can see a lot of stars. Because of active schedules we never get a chance to see a sky. But at night we feel free from all work. So we decided to see a star. And I felt very interesting to see a star.

    Band 6-7

    A beautiful sky could be of many colors, it could be a plain blue sky or a pink sky or a purple sky. The sky that I personally found beautiful was when I was hiking in the Misa Puli Mala mountain. Misa Puli Mala is the second highest peak in southern India. I was hiking with my group which I met on the day before I was going for the hike. It was an India hike group which I applied for online. After a three hour climb and hike I was able to see a beautiful sky which was completely blue but the interesting part was that the clouds were below us. So the reflection from the cloud and the light blue sky left me starstruck and I think personally I felt like really mesmerized and I was enjoying the view. I spent like 30 to 40 minutes laying down on top of the mountain viewing the sky. The sky was completely empty because of the hike we were in. No birds, no anything and yeah it was personally a very beautiful experience and having accomplished that hike which was three hours long made the view even more rewarding because of how much effort I had to put to get to that view. I took a lot of pictures and I still remember that sky which I would personally go again.

    Band 6-7

    Middle of the ocean, that's where I saw the most beautiful sky I ever witnessed. I work on ships, so one day after work, as usual, we went to the balcony to witness the sunset. And that day, the sky was vibrant in colors. It was pink, it was lilac, it was mixing with orange, the clouds, it was caressing the sun, and it was a sight to behold. As I said, I saw it in the middle of the ocean, there were no colleagues or co-workers with me, I was alone, and I had to take it all in and own it. It has to be one of the most beautiful because every few seconds the colors was changing, the hues of purple, orange, red, everything was changing in a few seconds.

    Band 6-7

    I'm not a very huge fan of nature and I don't really enjoy stargazing or just looking at the sky but there was one specific moment that made me very emotional. I was sitting in the terrace with my cousins talking about how things have changed, how hard adulting is and we were just looking at the sky and talking about how people change over time. So there were birds flying, the sky had a tinge of pink hues in it and at that moment everything felt so calm. I could hear the birds chirping, the clouds moving slowly and strikes of orange hues, sun setting, the planes flying and it was very peaceful, very emotional and it reminded me of something that I usually crave for. I am someone who craves for peace and privacy and at that moment everything felt silent, everything went quiet. It gave me a sense of privacy, it gave me a sense of comfort.

    Band 6-7

    I have enjoyed seeing the beautiful sky when I visited Gorikot beach with my parents and my cousins. It was really a great experience. We went there around noon time and it was very hot. We sat there for several hours and we took so many reels. At that time, around 6 pm, it was really nice to see the sky. It was not so orange or red. It was something reddish to orange. It was really nice that the sun was going deep into the sea. The view was really beautiful and it made our mind a great amount of peace. The scene was mind-blowing and I took several pictures of it. The seabirds were flying across the sea and some boats were coming to the shore. The scene was really imaginary as we see in our storybooks and fairy tales. I was so happy to see and view that. My parents and I also felt very deep happiness in our mind. We were able to capture so many beautiful moments. It was really a peace of mind. Those who are not in a good mood or having a great frustration, to keep them relaxed. It's a great and good choice to go there and sit beside the beach to see the sunset. I absolutely felt that it was worth it.

    Band 6-7

    I was about 13 when my sister told me that the clouds in the sky do actually move. Before that I never knew this happened. I sat down and looked at the sky and watched the clouds moving. It was the best moment of my life. It was so satisfying. It was so relaxing. I never felt that way before. Looking at the clouds moving with the air forming different shapes and covering the sky so beautifully enhancing its beauty and uniqueness was one of the best thing I've witnessed in my life. Afterwards, whenever I felt sad, I felt depressed, I used to go out and watch the sky. And in the times when there were no clouds in the sky, it was the cold breeze which made me feel relaxed. Moreover, the night sky has always amazed me. The sky filled with stars and moon has always satisfied me. Anyhow, people don't like or don't get the chance to watch the moon daily but I do have a clear view of moon from my window daily. So before I get to bed, I can watch moon before sleeping. And trust me, it is nothing more than a blessing to someone. I will conclude it saying that life in village where you can gaze the sky

    Band 6-7

    I remember the time when I was on a holiday trip to Dubai with my family. There, we had went to an amusement park, there was a beautiful view on the sky. The jet planes were making designs over the sky, that was the very special occasion. Moreover, that was a national day. On that day, we saw the sky was full with green and white foam, they were making flags and crackers were being burned on the sky. That was a beautiful view which we had all together, we enjoyed a lot the beauty and the creativity, the thought of making such things on the sky, which one could not imagine. Furthermore, I loved the view, how the jet planes were making different designs through foam with different various colors, they were portraying the national legacy of their country. It was a beautiful representation of the Saudi Arabian culture, about their king, their dynasty

    Band 6-7

    A number of times I seen a number of skies and I enjoyed a lot because the sky gives us a peaceful life and we feel so fresh while looking at the sky. So here I would like to state one sky which I enjoyed a lot because that was a wonderful sky. Once it was a time of my Mathematics examination. I was in 10th standard and my mind was too in the tension because I was thinking a lot about that because I was having a big tension towards my exam because I was not knowing anything in the Maths and I get a lot of problems to solve the questions in the Mathematics. So I was just preparing day by day and I was not achieving my goal. So I was in a tension that if I will fail in class 10, so I will get punishment from my father. So I went on the top of my home and I just sit simply on the chair with my books. I was just preparing and suddenly I look at the sky. The sky was definitely blue and the number of birds were flying in the sky. They were just charming and it was looking amazing. Then I thought that we should not take tensions and while seeing that sky I have forgotten all my tensions and I thought that we should not take tension because while taking a lot of stress it can affect to our health and it can damage our physical body. So this was a time when I saw a sky and I enjoyed a lot and now whenever I have a time of tension, I don't.

    Band 6-7

    Yeah, the one of the most beautiful sky I haven't seen in my life was during a beach holiday in Goa during the last winter. It was around 6 in the evening when I was sitting with my friends in a cafe and the sun was just starting to set. The sky was painted in the shade of orange, pink and purple with soft clouds reflecting the golden sunlight. The colors kept changing even minute also, almost like a life painting. I was sitting on a cafe with my friends, enjoy the sound of the waves and a light breezy. We have been taking photos all day but when the sunset began we just put our phones aside and watched in silence. The clamness of the sea, the warm glow of our face and the gently facing of light made it feel magical. I find beautiful sunsets because they have a clamming effect and remind me to slow down in life. This particular evening felt special because it combined natural beauty with a sense of peace and togetherness. Even now, whenever I see that sky, it brings back warm and happy memories in my mind.

    Band 6-7

    So, I'm a photo enthusiast, so I do like the skies, the astrophotos, the photos of the Milky Way. I'm hooked on that particular field. So, talking about a photo, talking about the sky which I viewed, a beautiful sky will be about a sky which was during a night time. So, my friend and I traveled to a place where there is less pollution, which is far away from town, which have less air sound pollution and all of that which is free from the city traffics and all that. We traveled there at night approximately 12 o'clock I think and we saw a sky which is full of stars. At that time the sky was, there is no moon, so we were able to see a lot of stars. So, we took a camera and put it on a side and started to fill in the sky and the photo we got it was amazing. Means there was a lot of stars including the Milky Way and the colors of the Milky Way we can see
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