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

You should say

  • 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

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.

Band 5-6

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.

Band 5-6

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

Band 5-6

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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