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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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    Recently, I went to Andaman with my friends and one day evening we went to this beach. I don't exactly remember the beach name but it was sunset and the sun was setting at the surface and it was light then it turned little bit darker like you can feel it as time passes on it's getting darker and while the sun was setting between the ocean and the sky, the sky was filled with bright red color. I think that, that must be one of the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen in my life. It brought me joy, you can say that. I don't know what the feeling was, it was amazing. I think that was one of the best sunsets I have ever seen and I was enjoying that view with my friends. I think it couldn't get any better than that.

    Band 6-7

    Last week myself and my wife went for an outing, in the return evening we went to see a sunset at the place called Kanyakumari where three oceans were meeting together and the sunset view is very good vision over there. Around 5.30 while the sun started singing into the sea, the sky colour was changed to a light reddish colour which is a tremendous colour view and the seeing is very good and me and my wife like the view and the colour of the sky is not blue, it is light reddish colour, yellowish red where the sun rays are reflecting through that and the view gives a remarkable vision and it is always in our memories where we visualise the other part of the sky, it is a good vision and a good view which gives a pleasant mind and brain always. So later when the sun was, the way it is going down to the sea, the colour of the sky again changes from reddish to again back to blue, white like that, so it is a good view here.

    Band 6-7

    I am a person who always adorn nature and I am born in southernmost corner of India where sunset and sunrise can be seen in a beach. I loved this Christmas day where sunset was amazing. I love the sky view. I was picnicking with my parents in the beach. That sky was looking like an orange sari worn by a blue lady. It was really beautiful and I was feeling how good God's creation and how beautiful this earth just engaged in its activity. I also often love to see skies whenever they are pale blue in a sunny day and dark grey in a rainy day.

    Band 6-7

    Well, when I was on my 10th grade, after completing my board examinations, me and my whole friends went on a vacation. We went on a road trip. While we were traveling on the train, we saw lots of nature beauties. Apart from that, we saw some waterfalls and graveyards and such beautiful mountains. Me and my close friend Praneet, we went everywhere and discussed about the nature and its beauty. After that, we reached Goa. In the early morning, before the sunrise, we waited to see the sun before it rises. Throughout that, my whole friends group saw such a beautiful and pleasant sky while the sun is rising towards us. That was the best situation we ever saw in my life and also I never forgot that trip.

    Band 6-7

    A beautiful sky that I've enjoyed seeing was one in late July. I was alone waiting downstairs at the garden, waiting for my father to come down and play badminton with me, when I suddenly looked up and saw beautiful clouds with sunshine coming through them. And the clouds are outlined with this golden light and I was alone so I could just stare at the sky for minutes on end. And it was very reminiscent of an airport morning for me. I have always loved being at the airport but especially in the morning, the light that comes through those big glass windows is something that is just a vision to behold. The morning sunlight induces serotonin in you which is also scientifically proven. Moreover it is a good way to prep you for the coming day. It was later in the day that I saw this sky but it was reminding me of that feeling and it felt good to know that the sky is giving me a sign that life can go on and it was wonderful and sunshine always feels good and this one was no exception. It was a beautiful, beautiful day and I was hoping my father would come a bit later so I could enjoy the sky a bit more.

    Band 6-7

    So, I am a person who admires sky, beach and nature a lot, so there was this one day I went out to roam or walk at a beach and coincidentally, oh my god. So, I am a kind of person who loves admiring nature, especially the colours of sky and also beaches and I also do visit beaches more often, so there was this one day I decided to take a walk at a beach. I went with my boyfriend that day and we didn't expect any sunset or so because it was rainy season so definitely it would be cloudy and it was also a beautiful weather to go for a walk, so we did and unexpectedly we met, we unexpectedly we got to see the most beautiful sunset ever, the skies were orangish and also with the pink undertone, it was one of the most beautiful sight I have seen in my entire life because the sunset appeared soon after the rain and every sunset that appears right after the rain is supposed to be very beautiful because once the clouds are cleared, you get to see the most beautiful light scattering on the sky, so yeah, it was my one time experience I would say because I didn't expect anything that day, it was just like a beautiful surprise I had and I also wish I could get such views everyday outside my window but unfortunately I live in a city, not by the shore, so yeah, that was my one time best experience.

    Band 6-7

    In summer vacations, I went to my village. There, at night, I decided to go on a terrace and watch a beautiful sky view from terrace. So I went up there and went to the top of the building and saw a beautiful sky with a dark blue leaves which has a lot of stars and the moon is reflecting very gracefully. The stars are twinkling very brightly and at that moment, once the stars are getting down, I wait for my dreams and goals. Then I enjoy thinking about my career and about my family and also in that situation, I enjoy watching that view of the sky. Also, I really enjoy when I feel very calm and relaxing without any tension and relaxing atmosphere. Everything is very calm down. Everyone is sleeping and we are just looking at the sky. No sound, no noise. Just me, myself and the view of the sky make me very very happy. So yes, I enjoy this moment at my village when I was alone at the terrace and I will recommend others to do this because it is very peaceful, hermeneutic and very calm.

    Band 6-7

    When I go back to my days of thinking about it, the scenic beauties of the clouds and the skies always has held my mood up to a good level. I was travelling with my family and my friends along the hill station of Nashik and we stopped at a point where we can see a 180 degree angle of the clouds which was completely visible from there and I just saw a very beautiful bunch of clouds moving from left to right with a little bit of sunshine coming out of it. The air was very cold, it was very mesmerizing, chilling and it was very pleasant to the eyes. I have never seen such view and never had such experience from the last 2-3 months because I was inside my house. So it was a pretty good experience for me to enjoy that scenic beauty with my cousins and my family because it felt like a wallpaper of a computer because it was that pleased by all of the aesthetics which was present and I feel really glad that I was present over there. I was able to get that experience, it was really nice and to get more into the details of what I saw there, what I seen there is what the distribution of clouds all over the sky was perfect and it was an evening so the golden hour started just after we reached there and it enhanced the aesthetics of the whole place by few big margins and then after that we had our own fireworks in our car and we used it and it lit up the moon.

    Band 6-7

    The most gorgeous and beautiful sky I enjoyed watching was the sunrise at the Kalapathar in Himalayas. So, I went to this specific trek called Everest Base Camp Trek which I hiked for about 17 to 18 days. Furthermore, I almost covered about 180 kilometers in the trek. To get acclimatized, I started going from around 6,000 meters to 7,000 meters which was a really astonishing thing for me. I went there with some random group of trekkers, one of which was from Brazil, another was from India, the third person was from Nepal itself and the guide himself. The guide was quite experienced and quite fit, so we saw this sunrise on my 16th day of the trek. So, we started a trek at midnight around 3 am for which we had to climb almost 2 kilometers which was very steep to climb.

    Band 6-7

    The beautiful sky when I enjoy watching is the night time because I always like the night sky because it just looks so beautiful with the stars and the moon. I usually like seeing it all alone, I just never enjoyed it with any of the other people. I used to see the sky all alone at night, while I see I always wonder how beautiful it is with all the stars and the moon. I always admire the beauty of the moon and the dark sky. It feels so calm and all my mind come to one place like a meditation when I watch the night sky. So, it was not a particular day that I enjoyed the sky. I always admire the night sky if I get a chance to look out of the window. I usually go out in a balcony or watch through the window in the evening, but when I just want to look out the night sky, it's always a special kind of feeling. It looks so beautiful with all the twinkling stars and the bright moon with very few, you know, rarely seen night clouds. It gives a calm and deep thinking mood anyone would fall in love with. So, yes, I love the sky when it's dark.
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