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Describe a countryside area that you have been to: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • When and why you went there?
  • Who you went there with?
  • And explain how you felt about it.
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin by mentioning the name of the countryside area and its location in India.
  • Describe some notable features of the area, such as its natural beauty or landmarks.

Example

The countryside area I visited is called Coorg, located in the southern part of India, in the state of Karnataka. It is known for its lush green hills, coffee plantations, and stunning waterfalls.

Cue 2:When and why you went there?

  • Mention the time of year you visited and the occasion for your trip.
  • Explain your motivation for choosing this particular destination.

Example

I went to Coorg last summer during my vacation in June. I wanted to escape the heat of the city and experience the serene beauty of nature, as I had heard so much about its picturesque landscapes.

Cue 3:Who you went there with?

  • Talk about the people you traveled with and your relationship to them.
  • Share any special memories or activities you enjoyed together.

Example

I traveled with my family, including my parents and my younger sister. We had a wonderful time exploring the coffee estates and trekking to the Abbey Falls, which brought us closer together as we shared laughter and created lasting memories.

Cue 4:And explain how you felt about it.

  • Express your emotions and thoughts about the experience.
  • Mention any lasting impressions or lessons you took away from the trip.

Example

I felt incredibly relaxed and rejuvenated during my time in Coorg. The fresh air and beautiful scenery made me appreciate the simplicity of nature. It was a refreshing break from my busy life, and I returned home with a sense of peace and a desire to explore more of India’s countryside.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my visit to Coorg was a memorable experience that allowed me to connect with nature and my family. It reminded me of the beauty that exists outside the hustle and bustle of city life, and I hope to visit more countryside areas in the future.

    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 and informative. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the countryside area.

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    Include specific features of the area, such as landscapes, activities, or local culture, to create a vivid picture for the examiner.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score as it shows a lack of structure in your response.

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    Make sure to systematically answer each cue, such as location, time, companions, and feelings, to provide a comprehensive response.

    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple language can limit your ability to showcase your English proficiency. This may not impress the examiner and could affect your score.

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    So, the countryside area that I have been to is my native place. My father and me are born and brought up in Mumbai itself, but my grandfather is born in my village, which is further than Pune, and the generation previous to him have been living there from ages. We also own a farm over there, where we grow crops, and crops like jowar and bajra, which are basically millets, and a few other legumes and greens like chickpeas, kidney beans, etc. Since my childhood, I do remember my parents used to take me and my sister to the native place, and in every summer vacation and winter vacation, we used to go to our village and spend most of our days over there. It is around three hours of commute from the place where I live, and it was such a good experience to be there. I would want to go there again and again and again, because it feels so soothing, calm, away from the city life, and the air there is very fresh. I used to wake up in the morning to see the sunset, see the sunrise.

    Band 6-7

    About a month ago, I went for a trekking, it's near Vijayawada, Kondapalli, where we used to climb a, we usually climb a mountain by crossing all the paths which includes trees and bushes and rocky areas and I had went to the trekking with my gym partners or my gym friends and we used to spend time by trekking, started at morning 8 am and at the time of reaching the peak point, it's been 12.30 pm like that, yeah we used to go for trekking once a month and it makes me feel relaxed and also refreshed and not by reaching the peak of the mountain, I felt really overwhelmed but it gives me satisfaction or a kind of fulfillness to complete the trekking and also it helps us to improve our mental health and also physical health by doing such physical activities and it will be very challenging and entertaining by doing trekking with friends and it helps us to increase our communication skills and also

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    The countryside where I recently went is my native place. It is a small village surrounded by all mountains and waterfalls and I went to my granny's house and there and it is very relaxation. Whenever I get holidays I go there to visit that and we go for trekking on small mountains and to see the waterfall. If you go in summer it is very crowded so it's better to avoid summers going to the waterfalls and all. So we always go to the waterfall and mountain in winters and it is very cold that time and it is very peaceful and the countryside food is very tasty and authentic Andhra style food we get and I love to eat fish curry and rice. In morning I love to eat the breakfast in the mutton biryani that is so yum. I always pray for that biryani you will never ever get from any other place that kind of biryani. In the evening time we all cousins together we come out and play in a play area nearby garden and we enjoy sitting and playing everything. In the evening time we eat snacks like onion bhajiya with the lime and coriander and we go for coffee and every day night after dinner we always go for this eat eating desserts in this yummy

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    I have been to Sholavandan which is located in southern part of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is a state which is located southern part of India. I went there two years back for my cousin wedding. I went along with my parents. So in my experience, I have never seen a place like that. Sholavandan which is famous for rice. Where they cultivate, the farmers will work everyday. However, they have certain time limit to finish their farming works. During my cousin wedding, I got a chance to visit a dam which is located near the place. That dam is located nearby Sholavandan. Which has plenty amount of water where people used to do fishing and other activities as well. During my cousin wedding, I also been to one waterfalls. Which is located 20 km away from Sholavandan. That falls is India's one of the largest falls. And especially I have to mention about the food which I have eaten. That's it. Thank you.

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