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

You should say

  • 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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The city that I am going to talk about is Jammu and Kashmir. I went there for a holiday with my family. We chose airways as a mode of transportation and I would love to go back to the moment if I had the opportunity to. I earn to go back to Kashmir every single day. It is a very beautiful place. I recommend everyone, my family, friends, to have a visit to this place at least once in their lifetime. It has the most beautiful scenery. Snow Cape Mountains will be seen from the hotel. The people here are very affectionate and caring. Also, the cuisine is very delightful. Only if I could go back to this place, I would live every moment to my fullest, record everything and come back so that I do not have any regrets in my life.

Band 6-7

The city I have recently been to is Hitech city, I went there because my exam was there, it was a competitive exam, so I happened to go there with my father, as I visit that place I thought that it's another country I visited, the level of development there is very mesmerizing, I like it very much, the people, the level of support the people offer and the way they live it's very good and it's mostly an employment area there, mostly the people who work for offices get there, it's a high profile area, I like that very much, so I want to visit that place once again and mostly I can say that I want to stay there, it's a very hustling and bustling area, I like it very much.

Band 6-7

okay last week I have been to Munnar with my family with my husband my children and my sister Munnar is a very beautiful place which is filled with nature which means mountains rivers plateaus etc is a very very beautiful place I think I have gone to there five to six times because I have never seen such a beautiful place with these mountains. Then the most important thing I like in Munnar is tea estate then elephant safari horse riding then Aravikulam National Park we can also see many animals there sightseeing are available there then we can travel with elephants which means we have elephant safari is available there I have gone there because it was a vacation for my son so we had planned for a trip to Munnar so we went there we had fun together then we have spent three nights and two days in Munnar it was very cold actually there the climate was very mesmerizing for me

Band 6-7

Good evening. I went to the city called Chicago five years ago when I was in college. During that time, it's a very vibrant city. I love going back there again and again because the city is very interesting. You find most of the people from your country itself and you get a different vibe there. You get new friends. You mingle with people very fast because it's a multicultural city. I love being there because there are many places to explore, many historical places and modern places you can explore. You can go on field trips with your friends and you can go for shopping. I love shopping. You can find many different brands which are available in the U.S. The city is in the U.S. Some of the brands are not available in different countries but I found every brand. So I was very thrilled to be visiting Chicago and hope to visit here again in future with my future family. I love the city. Thank you.

Band 6-7

I have been to Ooty which is located in Tamil Nadu which is in South India and Ooty is known for its natural beauty. There are a lot of natural things to do there, natural views like lakes and various mountains on which we can climb and enjoy the views. And I have visited this town Ooty like two years back with my spouse and I must say that I enjoyed that period and we were there for like three days and we visited two different locations and we had planned the entire itinerary for us and we followed the itinerary and we were completely satisfied and we went there for leisure as he was on the work vacation so we thought of doing something useful and when we visited there it was very cozy and the weather was very cold and the food was amazing like as I said it is located in South India so in South India most of the people prefer Italy, Dosa, Vada this kind of good so authentic food I found there and I really enjoyed all my meals from breakfast to the dinner and even they had Hyderabadi Biryani which I enjoyed a lot and I would definitely love to go back there as it is an amazing place and like whenever I see some videos of natural beauty, nature I get nostalgic and I remember my visit to Ooty.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about a city named Vithira where all the Trivians would like to go. Vithira is a neat touristic place where you can see Ponduri hills, we have a Pepara dam nearby which is also a wildlife sanctuary to birds. I recently visited Vithira as one of my colleagues is staying at Vithira. I had a chance to go there as a part of her engagement. After the engagement we stayed there for around 2-3, 3-4 days. I have been staying at her house. So one day we thought of going to Ponduri which is the hill station of Trivandrum, one of the most important and amazing hill station of Trivandrum. And also it was my first time visiting the hill station. I have only heard people saying about Ponduri that how beautiful the whole hill station is. But I had a chance to visit there. So it was just a half an hour travel from her home or from Vithira to Ponduri. So it was quite a short distance travel. But entering Ponduri was a kind of feeling that I have never experienced because we could see a lot of forests, we could see lakes and waterfalls nearby. So it was a really amazing journey. And even if I still think that if I get time I would visit her home and her Ponduri because that's how much I love the whole city and also the naturistic part of the city as well. I really like that.

Band 6-7

One city I have been to and I wanted to visit again is Kuttanadu. It is situated in Alappuzha district in Kerala. It is known as Venice of West and it is situated below the sea level. Even though its unique geographical landscape attracts tourists and people all over the world. Moreover, it is situated near a famous lake called Vembanadu. People in this village usually do the job like fishing, farming and boating. If we visited here, we have a lot of activities to do like kayaking. It is a major entertainment of the visit. I visited when I was young and I am often visiting there with my family. If I get a chance to go there, I will definitely go because it is a way I connect with my memories. It is a natural beauty and the sounds of the birds we heard is so refreshing there. It also boosts my mood.

Band 6-7

It's a good question actually. I think my favorite city will be Coimbatore. I went to that city only once when I was 8 years old. It's one of the list in my bucket. In future I want to go there. I want to settle there. I want to express my feelings when I went there. I saw a statue of Lord Shiva. By watching that statue, I was on cloud 9 at that time. It makes me so happy. And also another thing I like about the city Coimbatore is nature. I like the nature. It's so calm there. The people in that city are ground to the earth. They help each other. They are so good. I want to go there in future. One more thing is about birds and animals. We can explore different types of birds. I like chipping of birds so much. There we can go to trekking and also we can enjoy with friends. I like that about so much. I will visit occasionally in future. Till now I did not go there. It's my favorite city.

Band 6-7

Four years back, in the year 2021, I have visited Dubai during the period of corona pandemic, second lockdown. I have visited Dubai on that occasion because I had a branch transfer from Qatar to Dubai and there was a requirement that only those who have got double vaccine only can travel to Dubai country for work. On that occasion, we had a quarantine of 14 days to stay in a hotel and then we got into the work. During my stay in Dubai, I have not explored many things because we have to follow the strict rules and there was a rule that we have to go under modification once in a week and update our Al-Hosan app. So, it indicates that we are not corona affected person. It was a time where corona was adversely spreading in the world. So, I thought I would like to visit this country again. If I would revisit this country, I would definitely go to the temple at Abu Dhabi. Also, Burj Khalifa, the famous building in Dubai. Also, the Dubai Mall which is famous where I would like to take my family for purchasing the heritage and culture which belongs to the Arab country. Also, I would like to spend more time in holiday trips exploring Dubai in tourism and sports etc.

Band 6-7

One city I would really like to visit would be Dehradun, Dehradun is situated near in Uttarakhand and it is one of the most beautiful cities ever, so near Dehradun comes Rishikesh, I would love to visit Rishikesh because it's situated in the bank of Ganges and the pleasant vibe it carries is something beautiful, mostly you, why would I lie? The divine Ganga that happens every morning and every evening brings a smile and a divinity or a joyfulness on each and every person's face and I feel that's the most precious thing ever and to just see that.
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