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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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    A beautiful sky that I have watched was the last week when it was raining in our city. I was at the roof of my house and with my father and we were sitting there talking to each other. He was giving me lessons and things that I should learn about life and I lost it. So I was with my father and it made it even more special because it was raining and after that rain you get that rainbow and a little sunlight as well. In addition to that my mother also joined us later which made it even more special for me. It was like a family thing for me and therefore I loved it.

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    Yes, there was one such experience I had, I think, a couple of years ago. I think we had visited Ooty. Me and three other friends had been on a bike to Ooty. It was, I think, middle of the day, though it was almost midday, we could feel the coldness and the chillness around the place. I think we were very much pleased with that. So the moment we reached there, we were stunned by the views of the sky because there was sunlight and it was clear. Amidst this, we could also feel the chillness and the moving clouds. We could feel the clouds, you know, it was so cool and it was so serene. So me and my friends just went to the top of the hill at the summit and we stood there and we enjoyed the moving clouds and it was also drizzling along. In addition to this, there was also beam of sunlight which was falling here and there and like just beside, there was a view of quite a, what to say, monuments of houses. So I think all these things were added up together and gave us a very serene effect and it was a very wonderful and enjoyable experience. I had never felt anything like that before and after that also, I have never seen anything like that because it is quite difficult for me to view such places because I stay in a place called Bengaluru, which is a city centre and we just have skyscrapers here and nothing else. Yeah, so we stood there for some time, we relaxed ourselves and we maintained some silence and enjoyed the views and we could sense the, what to say, the clouds just touching us and moving on.

    Band 6-7

    The beautiful view of the sky that I enjoyed the most was when I travelled to my cousin's wedding to Assam two years ago. I travelled by flight and I booked a window seat. It was my first flight experience so I prefer a window seat to happily enjoy the view of the sky, clouds and mountains. So we were in the middle of the journey when we entered into the clouds and we had turbulences and post birds the view of the sky from the plane was incredible. It could not be expressed by words. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my lifetime and I would also say since that being my first flight experience that would be a memorable experience for my lifetime. However, even in future I would prefer booking a window seat when I travel by flight in order to enjoy the beautiful view of the sky, clouds and mountains. And also while you watch such beautiful things you will also know how God has created the world, the sky and the clouds, how beautifully it has been designed by God.

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    When I was on my way to Gold Coast in Australia, I witnessed a beautiful purple sky. This was the first time I am seeing the sky in another color other than the shades of yellow and orange. To have seen purple sky made me feel really happy and I was astonished by the fact that sky could actually produce different colors. I never knew that. I have only seen it in rather paintings or art forms, a purple sky and I always thought to myself as to whether such a sky, whether did it ever exist. And to have seen a purple sky and to be able to witness it was a feeling I can't explain or put into words because it was just amazing. It was there for quite some time and I really enjoyed watching the sky because it relaxed my mind. It gave me a very soothing feeling inside and I love the fact that the sky stayed purple for quite a while.

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    A sudden gazing over the skies from the comfort of my terrace, I saw a captivating view, which was quite a sight to adore. Even my sister witnessed the astonishing view of a tiger hunting a lion, where the sun belongs to the heart of the lion. It was quite weird and interesting. I felt really terrified and happy to see such a beautiful sight from my home.

    Band 6-7

    A beautiful sky, sky is always beautiful whenever I get a chance to see and to watch the stars. So I would like to share an incident, I think 5 years back, I was on a trip. I went to Dalhousie, where my class fellows, we are 5 people, we enjoyed the sky, the clear sky which we are not seeing in the city. So we went to a health station basically. So 5 of us just lay down on the ground and just do a stargazing. And we saw constellations also, that would be the Ursa Minor and Ursa Major, the two most prominent constellations that can be seen with naked eyes if the sky is clear. And that would be one of the best beautiful sky memories which I recall, which I can remember. So I think that Dalhousie sky was a very beautiful memory, which I would like to say on that. So other part of that beautiful sky, sometimes in the day time also, whenever I used to go to my farmlands, the sky is very blue and clear. And I used to see some clouds, just noticing clouds and just imagining the various shapes and sizes of the clouds, some like a butterfly and some like a cloud.

    Band 6-7

    So, a few months back, my girlfriend broke up with me, it's an appropriate situation, she didn't like my company, so she cheated on me. So during that, during this period, during my break up period, my friend suggested me to go on a trip with him. So me and my friend went on a trip on a Chandrakha lake, which is very famous, which situated, this lake situated in between the mountains, and the height of this location is like 17-1800 feet, which is 80 km from Manali, tunnel, at a tunnel, so I saw this Chandrakha lake and I saw this Chandrakha lake with my friend, because he was my very close friend, he stood with me in every situation, whenever I need him, so he was more like a brother to me, not a friend, so I saw a breathtaking view, like a lake covered with mountains, and the lake is very quiet, and the reflection of the mountains, and reflection of me, I can see myself exactly like a mirror, and I can't explain the view, the aura of the nature, the silentness, and I can hear my heartbeat at that point, just a breathtaking view, I forget everything for a minute, I can't, I just want to live in this situation, like a in-loop, nothing more than that, I have witnessed the most memorable sunset of my life.

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    One day I was in my terrace with my small brother where we are enjoying the blue beautiful sky which is like a blue diamond and shining like a diamond and when we are talking about how I felt that was amazing and I love to explore the sky and their indescribable paths. So when I was on my terrace I saw the clouds which was white and passing through the blue sky and that feeling was amazing.

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    I live in an urban city, it is difficult to have a look on the beautiful sky because of the tall buildings and a lot of pollution. However, here I would like to talk about the day that comes every year that is 15th of the August, Independence Day, which is celebrated by the Indians by flying the kites, having fun with the family. And I think this is the only day when the sky looks beautiful because of the colorful kites and varieties of the kites. The sky looked beautiful and people went on to their rooftop for flying kites and having a quality time with their family, laughing together, lunch together. And I always remember this day as I capture the moment of the day by capturing picture in my phone galleries of the sky of the family. The day the sky looks more beautiful as after the sunset the weather turns into a little bluish and orange which looks more beautiful. Every year it becomes a mandatory thing that the rain comes which sometimes spoils our kite but I always remember this day because of the beautiful sky and quality time I spent with my family.
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