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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

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.

Band 6-7

Recently I visited Rajasthan especially area like Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh. Wow what a fascinating experience is. It is full of vibrant colors, the people, the attire they wore, the surrounding atmosphere very much pleasant, calm with their traditional music and I visited one month before. It was very much fascinating experience. The food oh my god what to tell about the food. The food, the taste like their dal pakwan, their dal bati, their shaak, their sabji, their special type of khewar. Wow what a tasty and tangy taste it was. I think the best experience to visit there. It is April to September because very much pleasant environment plus cooling, soothing. Otherwise we all know that Rajasthan is very humid and hot climate having. So yeah it was very much and I like to visit again as I sure because it was around two to three days trip so I have not I didn't get much chance to explore more. I did but covering all the parts of very much tough and takes more time.

Band 6-7

First of all, I would like to tell that I have visited many of the cities in recent months because I am giving multiple competitive exams but if I am being asked about a specific one then I will surely tell you about the city which I visited two months ago with my parents in car. Actually there was my exam and that is why we went to that city. That city is Karnal which is located in the state of Haryana. I found that city very soothing and very calming for me because there are a lot of things which a person can explore and get an exposure to the new things such as the tourist place called Karna Lake. The Karnal Lake offers very soothing and calming vibes because of the boating and all those adventurous things. Although it is pocket friendly, the budget, the cost of those adventurous things are not that much high. I mean it's not expensive overall. I was very over the moon when I visited that place. Besides that, my mother was also with me and she is very fond of clothing and food varieties. That's why we went to the main market of Karnal city. When we entered in the market, everyone of us was so amazed that the people are so frank and they are not aggressive like the other cities. We explored a vast variety of food items. Also the taste was so good. The maintenance and the hygiene of the shops were maintained properly. We were so happy. Secondly, the food variety and the clothings were so decent that we wanted to stay in the city all day.

Band 6-7

The city I have been is known as Dammam. It is situated in Saudi Arabia. It's actually a very very beautiful place where I would wish to visit again and again. Time being I stay in India right now. It's a beautiful city. I visited it as a child for the purpose of my dad's business and other kind of things. But the memories that I have in that city are very precious to me. I cannot forget them. I wish I could visit that city again because I want to make another few moments in that city again. The city that I want to visit again. The city that I want to visit again. A city that I have been and want to visit again will be Dammam which is located in Saudi Arabia. It is a middle eastern country. Dammam is a beautiful city. It is known for its educational and training centres. I visited that city when I was a child. I went there. Actually I stayed there for few years for my dad's work and other course. A city that I have been and want to visit again is Dammam in Saudi Arabia which is a middle eastern country. It is a very very beautiful city which is popularly known for its educational and training centres. It is not a city with historical monuments and other things. But it is a place which provides peace to the soul. I visited Dammam when I was a child because our family moved to Dammam for our trading purposes. I would visit it again time and again because I made very very unforgettable moments in Saudi Arabia. Specially Dammam is a very pleasant city with many seashores, garnishes, good schools, good people and good souls I must say. People are very humble and very nice. I feel like home going back. If I could go back in time I would explore that city again and now again I would love to visit that city once more. It is a beautiful place actually. I never felt that I will be missing this city so much but after coming back to India I realized it was a big part of my life.

Band 6-7

A few years ago, I visited to a place called Norwood, Zanzira. It is located near a town called Alibaug. It is 50 kilometers from Alibaug. It is situated 50 kilometers away from Alibaug. So I visited with my family for my summer vacation there. So I visited with my family first when we went there, we went to the main fort, the Morood Zanzira Fort. For that, you have to go to the fort and then board a local ship. The guide takes you to the Morood Zanzira Fort. It is situated on an island. So you have to board the ship which takes 5 minutes of travel time. And then when you reach there, the local guide explains you about the history of the fort and then we explored the fort. Also the fort had one remarkable point which was the cannon. It has the world's largest cannon weighing over 2,000 tons. So that was a remarkable feature of that fort. Also the fort included various structures like it also had a temple and on the other side it also had a mosque beside the temple. So yeah, and talking about going back to the place, I would like to visit it again because I love to place and after that we also went to Alibaug to visit some beaches. So yeah, that was a great
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