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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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    Band 6-7

    A beautiful sky that I enjoyed watching was just not a long time back when I was driving home from a cafe where I was visiting my friends. So while driving back I saw that the sky had turned pink. It was in the evening time and I had never seen a pink sky before. So it really looked beautiful, it enhanced the beauty and I could see the clouds which even more added the beauty of the sky and I could see birds just flying across all over the place which enhanced the beauty and I was alone at that time and I was driving so I like to put good songs. So with the sky I turned on the music that was related. So it was very nice and I felt that there was nothing more beautiful than this I had ever seen.

    Band 6-7

    I have seen the beautiful sky multiple times, but the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in the sky was during my first flight on the way back to Hyderabad from Mumbai. It was a very sunny day. My flight took off at around 10 am. At that time, there was a lot of light due to which the clouds were very dense and I was able to see the sky very beautifully. It was all blue around and I was feeling that I was floating on the clouds. It was very beautiful. Suddenly, after half an hour, there was a sudden turbulence and when I looked outside my window, I saw that it was raining suddenly and the clouds were currently on the grey colour. I have noticed the sky in two different colours at the same time. Both were very beautiful and at that time, I was feeling very peaceful that I am very privileged to see this view sitting on a premium flight. It was a very cherishable experience for me.

    Band 6-7

    To the best of my experience, I have a vision of sky in the past and that entirely different from the other views of skies and I really liked the view. The stories started when the time when I am studying in my college. So in the evening, I used to drink teas and resting in my room at that time after coming back from the college. So I just opened my window then suddenly I saw some speciality in the sky. Then I looked again, then it's fine, it's normal. But after 5.30 and around 6 p.m., the skies all over turned into reddish color and pink and orange, all the shades of red and it's really mesmerizing and the memory is really like giving me loads and loads of energy and this charmness because the view of sky was taking me to somewhere other. I felt like I am in a different realm and also I took loads of pictures of it and I posted in the social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram and everybody liked it. So at that time, I sit beside the window and looked at the sky and I drowned full of the hope and the thoughts about the future and this gave me a special kind of positive vibes which always like lead me to do something better tomorrow and it never gave up on me.

    Band 6-7

    I saw the beautiful sky when I was walking on my park and there are lots of people just smiling to looking each other greeting good morning to everyone and there are lots of fresh air because of the rainfall yesterday and it makes me feel so happy and the whole sky is get shine because after a long time the Sun get a very nice giving sunrise it giving more sun rays and it's scattered throughout all clouds that's it

    Band 6-7

    According to everyone every scene is a fantastic but I think the Kashmir valley sky view is a very very excellent because it is like a heaven and it is this place is also called the heaven place and I gone there with my friends to travel Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra which is planned by the shrine board of Shri Amarnath Yatra every year and I saw there the shining stars and beautiful moon and the darkness of the mountains where they look like a Himalayas and I feel very happy that God gifted a beautiful scene to everyone to see that how the God creates a beautiful fantastic I think the scene to show how the all nature works in the earth and I think the earth is the bestest place every location is a very good and so that's why I like to go Kashmir

    Band 6-7

    So, hi, the beautiful sky I have seen is a few months back when I was doing paragliding in Himachal Pradesh Birbeling and it was so beautiful experience, we were in the sky and like we were in the air and a huge white sky was there with a dot orange color dot which was very beautiful sunset and I saw this with my husband my friends we were we go to just enjoy the paragliding and we did paragliding at the sunset time so when I saw that beautiful view all mountains were there hilly mountains were there and one huge blue color sky white color sky with orange colored dot that was the sun and it was really beautiful watching that sunset and I really enjoyed that beautiful view with so much of satisfaction internally that you are with no burden and you are just enjoying yourself with that beautiful sunset so it was really really wonderful experience and I recommend this my personal experience with my friends to they should enjoy this and they should experience what nature is giving to us and that's it.

    Band 6-7

    When I was a kid, I was going to the temple nearby to give my offerings and I was going with my friend, we both go to the temple which is near a party field and there was a scenery where a saturated sun with a mix of pale yellow at the sky which was very exciting to watch like so relieving that I forgot almost everything, entirely the stress and all the things like that. My friend also enjoyed it and it was very nice to have such a great thing in our life and it was, I think it was six o'clock or something and the birds were flying in a party and a small wind and the sky was very clear without any cloudy atmosphere, only a mix of red and pale yellow and the center there was the sun and the party field gave it more definition and made it more attractive than usual days and my friend also had the same opinion. We sat here there for five or ten minutes and my friend gone, I still sat for another 15 minutes I think because I don't have any important job in my home so I can sit there for some more time and I don't want to miss something like that which I can't experience every day so I sat there and enjoyed it as I want and my friend also enjoyed it that's that was a memorable experience.

    Band 6-7

    The thing I watched, sorry, it was a day of, I think it was in the lockdown days where I saw, I saw sunrise, I saw first time the sunrise in my life because secondly I have a bad habit of waking up late so it was the first day when I saw sunrise, it was 6am sunrise, the sun was, it was full of yellow, orange lights and I saw it alone, like there was no one, I was sitting in my gallery and I saw there the sky was full of orange and somewhat little bit yellow and there were birds all around, they were making noises, they were making noises, it was not such as a noise, it was a pleasant sound they were making and the thing which I, there was everywhere loneliness, all were like, it was, it was a pleasant feeling for me.

    Band 6-7

    So, there was a time when I visited one of my friend's place in Dalhousie for a wedding. It was mainly her cousin's wedding and it was an impromptu invitation and I just started thinking about it and in no time we were packing our bags and we were checking at the salon and then we just moved to Himachal real quick. And once I got there, I was living in Jalandhar for a couple of years which is a plain area in India and once I moved to the Himachal, it started with the rocky terrains and the view was different. It was surrounded by lush green valleys and then picturesque landscapes and the mountain cold breeze. So, it just felt amazing. The aura was too good, the people were too hospitable and in no amount of time, we started dressing up for the wedding occasions. It was a perfect blend of events and the culture and heritage, rich Himachali heritage and after that, once we got back from the functions, I was sitting with her on her terrace and the sky was so beautiful, the clear blue skies and the sky was looking even more picturesque The reason being, it was surrounded by all the green mountains and then after a while, we had our lunch and then before the dinner, we went for an evening stroll. So then I saw stars in the sky and there were so many countless stars in the sky. Due to pollution, I have never been able to see it. It's been certain years. So now, that was an amazing, fulfilling experience for me and I saw it with my best friend Ankita and it was such a wholesome experience. In a nutshell, I would give anything to have that kind of feeling again. It was a thrilling, calm, peaceful environment and I just loved being here.

    Band 6-7

    When I was young, I had gone to Hyderabad to visit my aunt. On that day, I went on to their terrace and saw stargazing, and I found it fascinating. On that day, the stars are so bright, and furthermore, it is also a full moon day, and I will never forget that night. The stars seemed like they are blessing me, and the moon looked like it is smiling. In that moment, I felt really good and relaxed. I went downstairs and called my cousin to come and see along with me, and he is also super thrilled. On that day, I watched the skies differently, but that night, I adored it very much, and I am so delighted that that day I went on the terrace.
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