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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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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.

Band 6-7

The city that I want to visit again is Ladakh because Ladakh is a city in northern part of India which is also border with Pakistan, China and India. I like Ladakh because it has some natural beauties over there and lot of greenery, lot of lakes, rivers and water is flowing down the stream over there. So, in future if I had chance to visit Ladakh, I would be so much proud and I just wanted to go there. So, it also have some disputes over Ladakh like India and Pakistan are fighting over Kashmir or some political threat etc. So, Ladakh is a beautiful place because you can feel fresh air over there and you can have some nice family time, you can enjoy with your friends just like you are chill and relax over there. So, it is very helpful if you choose Ladakh rather than going to other countries like Switzerland. You should try to focus on the area which is in your country not in other because if you go to your country, it will help to increase your country economic GDP and tourism will be increased in your country.

Band 6-7

The city I like the most is Hyderabad, which is in South India. I think this city is something special to me because my grandparents used to stay there. I used to enjoy a lot, I used to chill and it's my favorite place. I used to go to malls on Sunday and enjoy some kfc and go on, moreover, it is the best place in the world, I think, because my grandparents used to stay there and furthermore, this place gives me a warm feel. It is a polluted city but I think you should explore, we should explore more in that city. There is adventure, fun and loving side in this city and the best place in this city is Hussain Sagar, where if we ride in the boat, there is a cool breeze of air, which feels like a home welcoming thing to me.

Band 6-7

Actually I don't remember visiting any city in India but I am born and brought up in a metropolitan city which is Calcutta. But I do remember visiting Uttarakhand and it is one of the memories I would cherish for lifetime because I visited one of the Baba's ashram who was said to be one of the avatars of Lord Hanuman. So I am very lucky that I got the opportunity to visit there. In addition the beauty is exotic and picturesque with mountains all over and furthermore it creates a very nice beauty consisting of the coniferous trees which are covering the mountains like a quill. So that is the most beautiful or the wonderful scenarios I have seen in my whole life and the mountains will always be close to my heart.

Band 6-7

I usually don't travel but I love this city named Delhi which is the capital of India that I recently visited. Back in the school days when I was in ninth grade there was an excursion planned for all of us and we then set off to Delhi Delhi was not only one of the most amazing exquisite places of India but also stands as one of the most beautiful cities that holds the rich culture and heritage of India. This place had a lot of historical monuments and sites that are stated under the seven wonderful historical sites in the world namely Taj Mahal, the Black Taj Mahal, the Qutub Minar, the Ashok Pillar. One of my favorite things that I did in Delhi was visiting the monuments with a guide who told me the stories back in the days that happened back in the days and he clearly explained it with periods which made it more relevant because we firstly because it this is what we have studied throughout the day throughout the years and secondly because there's no other better place than Delhi in India that

Band 6-7

There is a city named Mathura which I like the most and I want to repeatedly go there as I believe in Lord Krishna so much and also I want to go there to show my devotion to Lord Krishna and there are many foods also like kachoris, dhoklas and jalebis which I like the most. So I want to go there every time as their nature is also very good and I want to have my whole life to spend there only.

Band 6-7

The city that I have recently visited is called Delhi, New Delhi, which is actually the capital of India. New Delhi is a happening city. It is always crowded. It is a bit chaotic. Even though it is chaotic, it has beautiful monuments, architecture, architects, and it is rich in its culture and heritage. I think it is a very beautiful city to watch. If you love the architecture and if you love the monuments, Delhi is the best place that you want to visit in your life. I have visited in the last year, in June 2024, with three of my friends. That trip lasted for about 10 days, which was actually one of the memorable trips in my lifetime, which I will be cherishing the trip memories forever in my life. When I went there, I was very happy. When I saw the Red Fort, I was like over the moon. I was so happy because of the structures, the architects that they made. It looked very beautiful. Also, when we are leaving from Delhi after the 6th day in Delhi, three of us thought that we want to visit Delhi again because there are many things that we haven't seen yet. I would like to go back there in coming days or coming months because there are many things that we haven't visited yet that we want to visit in Delhi. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to speak about this topic.

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