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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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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.

Example

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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Tip

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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Tip

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


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All Answers

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Band 6-7

I would like to describe about a crowded place where I went recently. It was a market in Bangalore. I went there to buy some clothes and some accessories. Since I visited Bangalore for my biometrics and after that there was a lot of time to for the departure because my train was at 4.30 and my biometrics finished around 1.30. So there was much time in between the train as well as the okay so that's why we decided to visit Bangalore market. So we went there to buy some accessories like we want to buy some souvenirs so we went there. My parents was also with me so we went there by booking the Uber. The place was too crowded and too noisy so even though we can see a lot of markets are there but we're a little bit anxious about the thieves over there because whenever we entered into the market they told like we need to be careful with the bags because they told like there are some chances of theft at there. So we were too vigilant in carrying our bags because we had taken so many important documents with us so we were too vigilant about that and because of these two crowded people were

Band 6

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

Band 6

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

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.

Band 6

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

Band 6

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...

Band 5-6

the crowdy place I went was a market probably it's called Sunday market is near to my home and I went there at Sunday probably in the evening it was rainy at that day it's raining cats and dogs and the place was really untidy and very bustling I don't like the bustling place very much but some necessary things are needed so we went there I went there with my mom at Sunday and we brought some vegetables fruits and some other drinks to home the place was really crowdy and beat the beam I felt really irritated about the place the place was really untidy and the crowded place was filled with so many people as I am an indoor person I don't like to come out so I've been there for my mom to help her so I not at all feel good to go there I feel blue

Band 5-6

when I was younger I once went to a fair with my mother father and my sister we went there because it was a fair that was put in our city and it was very on the hype so we went there to watch the things there furthermore I would add that the crowd there it was immense so many people and it was also published in the newspaper next day that there were approximately 20,000 people attending the fair usually crowds make me feel a bit anxiety and I don't know why I feel like there is a burden on my chest whenever I am in crowds but moreover the experience overall was a very good experience but in the end I would add that I do not like crowds

Band 5-6

ہے ، And when he talked about the crowded place which I went visited last Sunday, I went to Delhi, it was a very crowded place over there. I went with my friends circle because that time I went to see to the like Taj Mahal, sorry, India gate, so that's why I went. Even I went to the Shishkanj Gurdwara, which was in the Chandni Chowk. When I went there, even I didn't see that type of the crowded. It was too much crowded place. Even I hadn't any we can say the space to touch my feet on the earth. Really, it was a it was very crowded place. Even when I went there, even I faced many problem. I even I saw the traffic jams on the highway. It was long traffic jam jam due to the rainy weather. All there were all the water logging. Even I faced many problem over there. If yeah, I went there already told that I went with my friend circle. But if you that the crowded place I faced many problem about it because I had lost my purse over there due to the this crowded place. Even I felt very upset over there because this crowded places. He made my mood very that this crowded place made my mood very spoiled. So even that's why I don't want to go again because first of all time when I went there, I saw too much crowd in the Delhi which I didn't see in my life whole life. So really I face too much problem in the crowded place. If you talk about how I felt it was very worth over there when I went in.

Band <5

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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