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Describe a city you have been to and want to visit again.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Where is it?
  • When & why did you visit there?
  • Would you go back?
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin with a brief introduction of the city, including its geographical location.
  • Mention any notable landmarks or features that make the city unique.

Example

The city I want to talk about is Jaipur, located in the northern part of India, in the state of Rajasthan. It is famously known as the Pink City due to its distinct pink-colored buildings and rich cultural heritage.


Cue 2:When & why did you visit there?

  • Provide details about your visit, including the time of year and the duration of your stay.
  • Explain the reasons for your visit, such as tourism, family, or work.

Example

I visited Jaipur last year during the winter holidays for about a week. I had always wanted to explore its historical sites and experience the vibrant culture, especially the famous Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal.


Cue 3:Would you go back?

  • Express your feelings about returning to the city, highlighting what you would like to do differently or explore further.
  • Mention any specific experiences or places you missed during your last visit that you would like to see.

Example

Absolutely, I would love to go back to Jaipur! I want to visit the local markets to shop for traditional handicrafts and try more of the delicious Rajasthani cuisine, which I didn’t get enough of during my last trip.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the city and your desire to return.
  • Reiterate the unique aspects that make the city special to you.

Example

In conclusion, Jaipur holds a special place in my heart due to its stunning architecture and rich traditions. I look forward to revisiting and immersing myself in its beauty once again.


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: Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging. Avoid general statements that don't provide specific details about the city.

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Include specific landmarks, cultural experiences, or personal anecdotes to make your description vivid and memorable.


2: Ignoring the Cues

Not addressing all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score for coherence and relevance.

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Structure your response by clearly answering each cue: location, visit details, and your desire to return.


Overly Long Responses

Giving excessively long answers can lose the listener's interest and make it hard to follow your main points.

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Be concise and focused. Aim for clear, structured responses that cover all points without unnecessary elaboration.


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Band 6-7

The city that I have been to and want to visit again will be Delhi because it's the most favorite place of mine. Whenever I visit there I used to do a lot of activities. Also there are a variety of monuments which can be found in the streets of the Delhi. For example the Rashtrapati Bhavan or Taj Mahal, India Gate and all. Also the food, the places food fascinates me a lot. Therefore if I have a chance again to go there I would definitely love to go there and also spend time.

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I'd like to talk about the trip we had gone on 2019 to the Middle East and to United Arab Emirates to the city of Dubai. Specifically it was 2019 the year when the COVID began initially. So yes what I loved about the city was the vibrant and the hustle bustle of the traffic but at the same time the uniqueness, the richness, the history of this whole city and the vibrant culture over there. You could find a variety of nationalities in one place. We could see and what is the most that I wanted to visit over there is there was a flower garden where they literally had made things out of plant and which looked so real and there were amusement parks which was incredible and also also the main important point where we literally lost our the whole thing was on the 2019 new year it was on December 29th 30 it was so beautiful the fireworks the love the love in the air it was so beautiful if at all I get a time to visit or if I get a chance and I definitely go for Dubai because the environment over there haven't been anywhere else though the traffic up till we left to visit

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about a city named Arnavalan that was nearby my hometown. When I was a child I used to go travel with my family. At that time my family used to visit the city. At that time I saw so many beautiful buildings and good architecture. Also they have a very good infrastructure like hospitals, super speciality hospitals, malls and also cinemas. Now I am a teenager I want to go one more time to the city to explore more options or more possibilities of that cities. Nowadays there are so many IT companies are placed at that city. As a IT professional I want to go there and explore more opportunities for my career. That's why I want to go to Arnavalan. Also once I visited that place I felt like more happiness because grabbing that opportunity at that time. Yeah that's it.

Band 6-7

A city that I have been to and want to visit again is New Delhi, which is the capital of our country. It is a vibrant place and it is lively, full of people and places to visit. Moreover, there are some historical monuments which are very extraordinary and they were built years ago and they still stand, marking the extreme architecture of those times. People in this city are awake 24 hours a day, as it seems, and the city is lively and bustling throughout the day. Even if you go out at night, it seems that people are busy on the roads and shops are still open. I went there on many occasions and I was even born there and I would like to visit it again and live there forever because that is the place where I was raised. I have many memories connected to that place and it is very important for my further studies. I would visit that place for studying in college and the university and the most important institutions of our country are located there. Furthermore, the Parliament House, the Houses of the Ministers and other Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are also located in Delhi. It is a place of importance and the National Zoological Garden is one of my favorite places there.

Band 6-7

The city I have been visited and I want to visit it again is Mumbai. So, Mumbai is the city of dreams and it's Mumbai it really feel like dream of city. And the climate of Mumbai is really climatic and unexpected. We don't know when will the rain comes and when will the sun comes up and the greenery of the Mumbai. And one thing I don't like about Mumbai is the Mumbai's traffic because it's really annoying at the point. And yes I can visit Mumbai again because in Mumbai there is my nani's house. So, when I was young, when I was young in my like I am 7 to 8 years old. Once I was goes to Mumbai for vacation and I saw the beach and marine drive and the Hazili. And all of the places are so beautiful and the tourist also come and visit the beauty of the Mumbai and it's really feel like dream of city.

Band 6-7

Two years ago I went to Goa and it's a magnificent city with a beautiful sceneries and nature over there. I went with my girlfriend as it was our anniversary of our first meeting and I also proposed her in the Goa. That's why we planned to be there on the day of our anniversary. Goa city fascinates me because it has lots of greenery over there. Also it finds me very beautiful because of the beaches, resorts in the Goa. Also there are some food places which me and my girlfriend had enjoyed it very well. It's a fantastic and magnificent city which by the night time because by the night time the star shines over the water. Also I would like to go there again and again every year on the day of my anniversary because it reminds me of the decision that I had taken in my life which was very right and correctful. It also fills me with energy and gives me very positive vibes whenever I am on the same place in the same city where I had took my best decision of my life.

Band 6-7

The city I want to talk about is Chandigarh. It's located in Asia, India, in Punjab. I visited it like 10 to 15 times. I love that city because it's clean, beautiful, it has beautiful nature and I love the people who live here. There is positive, kind and I love the environment, the way it is structured, the beauty it has. I just fell in love with it. I try to visit as many times as possible because it gives me that calm, subtle feeling that everybody look for when they are not happy, sad, either anxious. Chandigarh is the place where I feel calm, happy.

Band 6-7

So the city that I have visited once and always want to revisit is Andaman and Nicobar Island. It is not just a city but I would determine it as a Union Territory. I would say I visited when I was young, when I was in my 9th standard and I really really loved that place a lot. I loved the beaches, I loved the climate and everything but I would love to revisit the city because I think I didn't enjoy it to the fullest because I was a little sick back then when we went to Andaman and Nicobar. And also that during that phase we stopped eating non-veg for a pretty while and also we went to Andaman and Nicobar during that season when we didn't really have any non-vegetarians so I couldn't really taste the authentic fish meals or seafood over there. I really miss that. I think that is one of the reasons and the other thing would be that I would love to visit it with my friends. This time, last time I went with my family. I know I was pretty young back then to go with my friends but now I think I got enough maturity to travel around with my friends and it would be a great place to travel along with my friends and the time I would love to visit that place is around the month of December. When I went it was around the month of May, it was really sunny and I had a lot of issues roaming in there, it made me so tired but this time I would love to visit during the month of November or December along with my friends.

Band 6-7

I have been living in a city, Hyderabad, which is situated in the heart of our country, has a reputation for its monuments and historical buildings around the world. Additionally, it has a warm-hearted and welcoming community, making it a nice place for tourists. It is the capital and the largest city of Telangana, the fourth-largest city in India and a major urban centre for south-central India. Evidence of its large city status includes its status as a preferred destination for major IT businesses, its rapid transformation into a small, smart metropolis and its large population. I usually live in this city, I don't want to leave this city. It has so many facilities on time. We have metro for quick journey and we have MMTS service for the long journey. We have so many types of facilities here. The government providing us good and sorted things, which is very good for the people. The community gives you the respect and I live here because I was born here and I don't want to leave this city for the heart-warming people and the community which sort of type of it is. So I love my hometown Hyderabad and definitely it's a big city, I don't want to leave.

Band 6-7

One city I have visited and would love to go back to is Jodhpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. I went there a couple of years ago to visit my college best friend who lives there with her family. Jodhpur is often called the blue city because of its many houses and old town are painted in shades of blue. When I saw it for the first time from the top of the Mehrangarh fort, the view was simply breathtaking. The city looked like a sea of blue buildings spread across the desert landscape. During my stay, I had the chance to explore some famous attractions such as Umid Bhavan Palace, Jashwant Thada and the bustling local markets where handicrafts and traditional Rajasthani clothes are sold. But what I enjoyed the most was experiencing the local food, specially the Dal Bhaji Churma. And the Mirchi Vada was so authentic which my friend's mother cooked for us at home. Another reason I want to visit the place again is when I visited it was the month of May. And it was scorching heat in the summer. So I could not explore the city as much as I wanted to. Therefore, I would love to visit the city again. Also my friend's family hosted me with a warm hospitality. They made me feel at home. And we created so many beautiful memories together. I would want to relive again. Overall Jodhpur left a lasting impression on me because of its unique architecture, rich history and the emotional connection I had through my best friend.

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