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Describe a crowded place you went to.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • When & why did you go there?
  • Who were you with?
  • How did you feel about the place?
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Last year, my friends and I had visited a place called Goa in southern part of India which we had been planning for centuries to come. This vacation was a mini vacation. It was a getaway plan as we were finally rid of all the studies and the exhaustion from work. We wanted to be free and have time talking to ourselves and getting to know each other better. But as soon as we dropped down to the flight in Goa, we acknowledged that there were so many people who wanted to do the same thing as us. Although we were slightly disappointed at first due to the overcrowding, we decided that it would not be a bother to us because we were there for fun and not anything else. As soon as we reached our hotel which was trafficked with the people coming right in after us, we decided to go to the beach and watch the sunset to cool off our heads. As soon as we reached the beach, no matter the amount of people that were there, we felt free and alive. And this is because all of us are truly multiple bodies one soul. All of us enjoy sunsets, the sunsets.

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What activities did you enjoy the most in Goa despite the crowd?
Despite the crowd, we enjoyed relaxing on the beach, swimming in the sea, and exploring local markets. We also tried various local foods and participated in some water sports, which made the experience exciting and memorable.

How did the crowd affect your overall experience in Goa?
Initially, the crowd was overwhelming, but we quickly adapted. It reminded us that many people share the same desire for relaxation and fun. We focused on enjoying our time together, which made the crowd feel less significant.

Would you prefer visiting crowded places or quieter ones in the future?
While I appreciate the energy of crowded places, I think I would prefer quieter locations for relaxation. However, the vibrant atmosphere of a busy place like Goa has its charm, especially when shared with friends.

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The third place I've been to was a place called, it was a temple which is located in a small village called Devarayanathurga which is about 800 km from Bangalore, the place where I stay. I had been to this place about 2 months ago. I visited with my mom, my father and my mother's sister. We travelled there via public transport. We travelled early in the morning and reached there by 12 pm in the afternoon. The place was heavily crowded with a lot of people as there was a fair going on that day and they were taking the God around the temple for a ride. There was a lot of people there that day and it was really very crowded actually and that place is filled with positive vibes and people regularly visit that place because it is such a devotional place and they believe in that God a lot because people see that praying there has helped them in many ways and all of the issues have been solved. So that is the recent crowded place I've been to because that God is a really powerful God who

Follow up questions


What activities were happening at the fair?
At the fair, there were various activities like traditional music performances, food stalls, and games for children. Many people were enjoying the festive atmosphere, and there were also vendors selling religious items and souvenirs related to the temple.

How did you feel about the crowd at the temple?
Initially, I felt a bit overwhelmed by the crowd, but as I absorbed the positive energy and devotion around me, I began to appreciate the experience. It was heartwarming to see so many people gathered for a common purpose, and it made the visit feel special.

Do you think crowded places enhance or detract from the experience?
I believe that crowded places can enhance the experience, especially in a devotional context. The shared energy and collective faith of the crowd can create a unique atmosphere that feels uplifting. However, it can also be challenging if the crowd becomes too overwhelming.

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Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
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I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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Anonymous student Band 8

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The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language
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Anonymous student Band 6.5

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As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned
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Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

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When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

Describe a book you recently read
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It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

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I usually try to avoid going in a crowded place but sometimes I have to go because of my family and my friends. Last year I went to Amritsar which is pretty much a crowded place. It has a lot of crowd. I went there in the February 2024 and I booked a train from Phagwada which is the nearby station for me and I reached there at 6am in the morning. I went there with my friend whose name is Gurdeep Kumar and we reached at sharp 6am because we have to pick a train that will be there for 6.15am. We went there at 8.30am and when we reached there, it has a lot of crowd when we reached at Amritsar railway station. After that we picked an auto to go to Golden Temple and we stayed there for almost 2-3 It took us 1 hour to do our 2 prayers for us which shows how crowded it is.

Follow up questions


How do you feel about crowded places?
I generally feel uncomfortable in crowded places because they can be overwhelming and stressful. I prefer quieter environments where I can relax and enjoy my time without feeling rushed or jostled by others.

What do you think causes places to become crowded?
I think places become crowded due to various factors like festivals, holidays, or popular attractions. For instance, the Golden Temple attracts many visitors, especially during special occasions, which contributes to the crowd.

Have you ever enjoyed being in a crowded place?
Yes, there have been times when I enjoyed being in a crowded place, especially during celebrations or events. The energy and atmosphere can be quite exhilarating, making the experience memorable despite the crowd.

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So, I feel the most crowded place I have been to was last month, when, if you know Diljit Dosanjh, he came to perform in Hyderabad, I think in December. And all of us, which were like 20 people, a group of my friends from college, all of us went there. And I think we had a lot of fun. So, it was very crowded, I believe, there were around 5000 passes sold, so a gathering of such a huge, of such huge was very, you know, very not neat and clean, there was a lot of things on the floor, and it was not really that great, but I think the security and the view of the stage was very, very clearly visible, that was a very good advantage, because we had paid a lot of, we had paid a lot to get a pass. And I think it was all in all good, but then there were some cases of phone theft and wallet pickpocketers of cases of pickpocketers being there, but the police really helped, but then such a large crowd, you cannot really do anything if something gets lost of yours. And I think all of us were really careful, so I think that was an advantage, but if something would have happened like that, it would have been really upsetting. So I think that was the main disadvantage of being there. And all in all, the concert was really great, all of us had a lot of fun. There was no pushing around, or you know, unwanted touching, anything like that happened. It was just a great, fun concert that all of us enjoyed a lot, and I think

Follow up questions


What do you think makes a place feel crowded?
I believe a place feels crowded when there are a lot of people in a small area, making it hard to move around. Factors like the size of the venue, the number of attendees, and the layout can all contribute to that feeling. In the concert, the excitement and energy also added to the crowded atmosphere.

How do you usually feel in crowded places?
In crowded places, I often feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. The thrill of being part of a large group can be exhilarating, especially at events like concerts. However, I also feel a bit uneasy about personal space and the risk of losing my belongings, which can be stressful.

Have you ever experienced any negative situations in crowded places?
Yes, I have experienced some negative situations in crowded places, like getting pushed around or losing my friends. At the concert, there were reports of pickpocketing, which made me more cautious. It's important to stay aware of your surroundings to avoid such issues.

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The crowded place which I am going to talk about is the church which is there in my hometown and I being a Catholic teacher, we have to do our duty during the Christmas time into the churches which are there in the school amenities and we have to perform our duties every year during the festive season of Christmas. So I have to go there to fulfill my duties and also I really enjoy being around Jesus and it's a very holy place for me although I being a Hindu but I don't believe in all these things. I believe that we should follow all the traditions and it's a very religious thing to follow all the customs of other religion as well. And I went there with my husband and son and of course because we were having our duties so my all colleagues and the staff members, all the office staff and the teaching staff, primary, seniors, everybody was there in the church. Some of them they were having their duties at the time and some have done their duties and they were enjoying themselves. After I have completed my duty, I went to the fair and I enjoyed in between so many Christians and see what their tradition is and I also found very pleased and it was a very happy moment for me. And whenever it's a festive time, we all should enjoy ourselves, leaving behind all our tensions and worries and we should encourage everyone to enjoy and to light up their mood and focus more on the future and to forget about the past. So I went to church.

Follow up questions


What other crowded places do you enjoy visiting during festivals?
I enjoy visiting local fairs and markets during festivals. They are vibrant and full of life, showcasing various cultures and traditions. It's a great way to experience the festive spirit and interact with people from different backgrounds.

How do you feel about the importance of traditions in different cultures?
I believe traditions play a crucial role in shaping our identities and fostering community bonds. They help us understand and respect each other's beliefs, promoting harmony in a diverse society. Participating in different traditions enriches our lives.

Can you share a memorable experience from a crowded event?
One memorable experience was during a Diwali celebration in my neighborhood. The streets were filled with lights, laughter, and delicious food. I loved seeing everyone come together, regardless of their backgrounds, to celebrate joy and unity.
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Cue 1:When & why did you go there?

  • Start by mentioning the specific event or occasion that led you to visit the crowded place.
  • Explain your motivation for going there, such as a festival, a concert, or a special sale.

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I went to Connaught Place in Delhi last Diwali because I wanted to experience the festive atmosphere and do some shopping. It’s a popular spot during the festival season, and I was excited to see the decorations and enjoy the lively vibe.


Cue 2:Who were you with?

  • Mention the people you were with and your relationship to them, such as friends, family, or colleagues.
  • Describe how their presence contributed to your experience of the crowded place.

Example

I was with my close friends, Priya and Aman. We decided to go together because we always enjoy shopping and exploring new places as a group. Their company made the crowded environment feel more fun and less overwhelming.


Cue 3:How did you feel about the place?

  • Share your initial feelings upon arriving at the crowded place, whether it was excitement, anxiety, or curiosity.
  • Reflect on how your feelings changed as you spent more time there.

Example

At first, I felt a bit anxious because of the huge crowd and the noise. However, as I got into the spirit of the festival, I started to enjoy the energy around me. The vibrant lights and the laughter of people made it a memorable experience.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall impression of the crowded place and its significance to you.
  • Mention any lessons learned or memorable moments that stood out during your visit.

Example

Overall, visiting Connaught Place during Diwali was an unforgettable experience. It taught me to embrace the chaos of crowded places and appreciate the joy of celebrating festivals with friends. The memories we created that day will always hold a special place in my heart.


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: Lack of Specific Details

Avoid giving vague answers without specific details about the crowded place. This can make your response less engaging and informative.

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Include specific details like the location, time of visit, and activities happening to make your answer more vivid and interesting.


2: Ignoring Emotional Response

Not expressing how you felt about the crowded place can make your answer seem flat. Emotions add depth to your response.

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Share your feelings about the atmosphere, whether it was overwhelming, exciting, or enjoyable, to create a more personal connection.


Neglecting to Mention Companions

Failing to mention who you were with can miss an important aspect of your experience. Companions can influence your feelings about the place.

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Briefly describe who you were with and how their presence affected your experience to provide a fuller picture.


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Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
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Anonymous student Band 7.5

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Pitampura Test Centre, New Delhi

Answer

I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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Anonymous student Band 8

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Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

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The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language
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Anonymous student Band 6.5

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Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

Answer

As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned
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Anonymous student Band 7

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Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

Answer

When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

Describe a book you recently read
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Anonymous student Band 7.5

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CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

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It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

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I'd like to share one experience. Last year, near my house, there was an open fair market. I don't prefer going out much because of the reason I don't like crowded areas. Despite that, my mother forced me to come with her because she wanted to shop a lot of things. As the fair offered a wide variety of food items, home decorations, and a lot of day-to-day clothing materials such as bedsheets, sofa covers. So, I went there with my mother as I told. It was a great experience indeed because it was the first time I was experiencing such kind of thing. I never used to go out with my mother in buying groceries as well because I don't like to go in a crowded place. When I went there, I saw a lot of people really rushing on things because they want to buy the best product, whatever there is. Moreover, I saw a beautiful home decor items out of which I purchased one. After all my shopping was done, I said to my mom, let's go home because it's a good fair but it is not made for me and I am not used to this kind of things.

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I went to a crowded place I think during my college days. In my college they conduct culturals where they call artists to perform programs and shows. So they had invited an artist called Motamadi Music and I was so excited for the show so I ended up leaving. Before I had a plan to go see a movie I went to see the movie and I left the movie halfway just to come to the concert. When I came to the concert the place was so crowded I was not able to breathe I was not able to get inside the auditorium where the concert was taking place and I was with my friend my best friend actually and we were both of us were suffocating and she was like I can't we just have to leave now. So we tried leaving but we were not able to leave for like half an hour. All of the people there started suffocating us and they crowded us in some kind of way and we were pushed to a corner and we were just standing there for I don't know 15 minutes or half an hour. Then they opened up a door because it was so crowded I grabbed a guy's t-shirt and we just left the place and he was going out so I just grabbed the guy's t-shirt and we left the place

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So, India is a densely populated country so have a lot of places which are often crowded. Some of these places are religious like Shirni, Rojagal, Sajil, Purses, Farar Park, etc. And here I would like to talk about a college and yesterday I am going to my college for give an exam. And there are lots of pupils are coming and I am feel very nervous and there was very crowded area.

Band 6-7

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So, recently I took the train from Mumbai local to travel to Bombay. I live in Bassai and we live on the outskirts of Bombay and we have this amazing train system that connects us to the city. It's called the Mumbai Locals and it's well known to be extremely, extremely crowded. So, I had to take the train to go to Bombay for my dress fitting. So, this was...

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I would not say that this is a place that I went to but it is the place which I feel the most crowded and I go to every day is Metro. I travel to my work every day like in the morning and in the evening. I go to my office in Metro so like the main means of transportation that I use is first firstly an auto and then I get on to the Metro. So it's very much crowded our country and our country's population is increasing day by day and it's getting crowded in every nook and corner so whatever it may be and wherever it may be it can be a road it can be it can be a street it can be a metro line so when I'm traveling in auto there is traffic on the road and when I get onto the Metro it's very much crowded with so many people going to offices in the same time. Although Metro is taken up as an initiative for fast traveling and and very easy accessibility, Metro's have been getting much and more and more crowded day by day and I travel in Metro alone so I don't I don't really have a companion in the Metro's and since the office hours are mainly 8 to 5 p.m. everyone is going to use the Metro at the same time and everyone is rushing to get to their office or rushing to get to their homes so it's very much exhausting when you have to stand and when you have to stand for for a long time so it's it's really infuriating to be packed up in such a small space sharing it with everyone else and listening to them shout at each other or talk to each other listening to some person blaring their music from their phone in consideration of others and it's pretty much frustrating and uncomfortable

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So, on 19th October, I had gone for a concert. The artist's name was Hip Hop Tamla. His artist's name was Hip Hop Tamla, while his real name was Adi. But yeah, he is well-renowned for his pop and rap songs, which are known for its lyrics. Those lyrics are meant to give a true meaning about each person's situation. It just relates too well to each and every person who really listened to each and every song. And it gives a deep meaning for it, which is one of the main reasons it was a very crowded concert. Around 50,000 people were surrounded in that YMCA ground because the concert was held in YMCA ground and so many of the people were there. And along with it, I had gone with five of my friends, five of my really close friends, and I had a really comfortable night. The concert lasted till 10 p.m. It had started around 7 in the evening and it lasted till 10 p.m. And there were around like 30 songs throughout the concert. They coordinated the ground so well, despite of so much of crowd being gathered there, they coordinated really well and made sure that everyone were able to have a comfortable concert and everyone had a enjoyable night. I'm pretty sure everyone had an enjoyable night that evening because while exiting the concert, I could see sweat in each and everyone's body. They were drenched in sweat. It was like they bathed in the sweat after that concert.

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Yes, one of the crowded places, I went there, it's one of the coffee shop in Patna, Bihar, it's a barista, there are so many crowds, like whenever you go there, always get some, on this cafe, it's a very busy cafe.

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In last month, I went to a market, it's name is Saroji Nagar and it is in South Delhi. It's famous for their local shopping. You can buy any type of clothes regarding to your daily wear and as well as official clothes you can buy from it but it's a crowded place. In every weekday, you can see a very crowd in every shop because it's a affordable and cheaper market where girls and boys visit for the purchasing of clothes. Apart from this, you can buy many home accessories and otherwise you can also buy some gadgets like electronic gadgets, some decoration items and it's also a great variety of particular things which we use in the decoration and it's also a festive season market because you can get everything which you want in the festival time and many girls which is learning in the college, they also visit for the Saroji Nagar market. Young generation are also attracted with this market because it's have a

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congested places are always feel very awkward for people last year I come come across with this awkward moment of my life so I have been to a place where loads of people gathered so it was one of one of serious issues with my friends and for me as well around 6.30 in the evening lots of people gathered at the beach and nearly a path that allows to walk away from here there to the outside of the beach and this was one of the really embarrassed moment for us we doesn't get any oxygen to breathe and in my life ever I don't feel that situation much worse than the other so I'm not like to be part of that in ever

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अधाबत बाद पहलें गंग है, मुझे पहलें रकर दुरीर ऒगना अनू Special जपर बाद पहलें गंग पहलें भी अमस्गालना मैश्चु की सब पंगे मुचते हैं वो शीवा्स कारी है मेरे पैरेंस के लिए यूटियो रचना बाति यह पिल्गरमेच है और मैं बहुत नहीं चाहता हुई यदा बहुत जबर मुश्चा है जबर जबर जबर लोगों आप बाहराशित करते हैं यूटियो रचना देखता है यूटियो रचना देखता है यूटियो रचना देखता है यूटियो रचना देखता है यूटियो रचना देखता है
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