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Describe A Foreign Country You Would Like To Visit In The Future: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where this country is located?
  • What attracts you to this country?
  • What you plan to do there?
  • How you think you would feel about visiting this country?
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Cue 1:Where this country is located?

  • Begin by mentioning the name of the country and its geographical location.
  • You can include details like neighboring countries or its position on the world map.

Example

I would love to visit Japan, which is located in East Asia. It is an island nation situated in the Pacific Ocean, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Japan is known for its unique culture and beautiful landscapes.

Cue 2:What attracts you to this country?

  • Discuss specific aspects of the country that fascinate you, such as culture, food, or technology.
  • Mention any personal interests or experiences that make you want to visit.

Example

What attracts me to Japan is its rich history and vibrant culture. I am particularly fascinated by traditional practices like tea ceremonies and the art of calligraphy. Additionally, I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, especially sushi and ramen, which I would love to try in their authentic form.

Cue 3:What you plan to do there?

  • Outline the activities or places you want to visit during your trip.
  • Include any specific events or experiences you hope to have.

Example

During my visit, I plan to explore Tokyo, where I want to visit famous landmarks like the Tokyo Tower and the historic Asakusa Temple. I also want to experience the cherry blossom season in Kyoto and participate in a traditional tea ceremony. Additionally, I hope to visit some local markets to taste street food.

Cue 4:How you think you would feel about visiting this country?

  • Express your emotions and expectations regarding the trip.
  • Share how this visit might impact you personally or culturally.

Example

I believe visiting Japan would be an incredible experience that would leave me feeling inspired and enriched. I am excited about immersing myself in a culture so different from my own. I expect to feel a sense of awe while witnessing the blend of ancient traditions and modern technology.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Japan is a country that captivates me with its unique blend of tradition and modernity. I look forward to experiencing its culture, cuisine, and beautiful landscapes, and I believe this trip would be a memorable adventure that would broaden my horizons.

    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 country you want to visit.

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    Include specific attractions, cultural aspects, or experiences that excite you about the country to make your answer more vivid.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address the provided cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to help structure your response effectively.

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    Make sure to answer each cue clearly, providing relevant information about the location, attractions, plans, and feelings regarding the visit.

    Overly Simple Sentences

    Using overly simple sentences can make your speech sound less fluent and engaging. It may not showcase your language skills effectively.

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    Try to use a variety of sentence structures and connect your ideas with linking words to create a more dynamic response.

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    They have proved to the world that they can come and arise from ashes. They have done tremendous development. They are far ahead than developing countries. They have everything. They have the infrastructure. They have very big organizations specifically into automotives like Toyota, Honda. They have the culture to keep their country clean and they respect their country and motherland. Actually, I also like their education system where they teach their children about cleanliness, how to keep their country good, how to keep working hard to develop their country.

    Band 7

    First of all, the country I would like to visit is Germany. It is located in Europe. This place holds a special place in my heart. I always wanted to visit this place since I started learning their language, which is German, the synonym of which is Deutsch, Deutschland we call for the German. It has been my inspiration and my dream to visit this country in future and not just visit, but if possible, settle there. Moreover, for now, I am trying to do better and achieve this goal.

    Band 7

    Ever since I was a child, from my schooling days, I had a dream to travel to different countries in the world. So once I finished my schooling, I completed my degree, got my job, I started traveling different parts of the country, different countries, and so far I have traveled Singapore, Thailand and Dubai. But one of my most favorite country, the country that has always been in my bucket list is Israel. It has many different aspects for me, not just as a tourist but also in terms of religious aspect because I come from a converted Christian family and Israel is the birthplace of Jesus. So it holds a very important place in my life and I am planning to visit Israel this year in September because September is the best time of the year to visit Israel because that is the time when you have the least number of tourists there. The environment, the weather there is so soothing and so pleasing that September turns out to be the best month to travel in Israel. Israel has a wide variety of culture, a great history and great food. So once I get there, I will be traveling to different historical places in Israel related to Bible. I will go and enjoy the biblical food there in Israel and visit the oldest church in Israel.

    Band 7

    A foreign country that I would like to visit in the future is definitely Japan. Japan has been in my bucket list for quite some time. The thrill of visiting this country and seeing those enormous skyscrapers in Tokyo is like a dream come true. I would also like to visit the beautiful country side of Japan and enjoy the cherry blossoms over there. I would also like to visit the Mount Fuji and as I am a foodie by heart, I would also love to try their food starting from Ramen to Sushi and all that they have to offer to me. Over there, I would also like to try one thing that is their speciality, the A5 Japanese Wagyu. All in all, Japan seems to be a very good destination for me to visit and it's definitely in my bucket list.

    Band 7

    The country that I would like to visit is Italy. It is in Europe and being a historical country, it has been one of my favorite countries. I am especially very excited about getting to see Rome, which has been an historical city throughout so many years. It has a lot of attractions that I would like to see, especially from Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo or Michelangelo. I would feel very blessed if I ever get the opportunity to visit such a beautiful country.

    Band 7

    In my inquisitive mind, I want to visit every single country in the world, but it is not possible as I don't have limitless flow of money for all the time in the world to fulfill this wish. So my dream country is to visit is China. It comes at the top in my list. So China, it is a truly marvelous country. Here I will tell you what I already know about this country, when I plan to travel to this country and explain why I would like to visit China. China is well known for its diverse culture and fascinating history of its civilization. The Great Wall of China, one of the seven wonders of the world, makes China a popular destination among tourists. It is the longest man-made structure that is ever built, and some people claim that astronauts can see the wall with the naked eye from the spaceship. China also has a lot of beautiful landscapes, such as mountains, hills, and valleys, which are well known for their purity and originality. I should also mention that China is famous for its unique and exotic animal, panda. Finally, some authentic cuisines and local foods that China offers to its visitors are worth mentioning. I am planning to visit this country in the middle of November this year. If everything goes according to my plan, I will stay there for two weeks. I am looking forward to visiting China as this is a truly unique country that has many things to offer to its visitors, ranging from historical places, unique animals, authentic cuisines, beautiful panoramic places, and so on. But perhaps what I would like to witness first once I am in China in the rapid development this country has gone through in recent times. I have heard that it is a modern, unique, and culturally diverse country, and I would like to go to China to witness it all.

    Band 7

    In the near future, one of the most amazing countries in the world that I would like to visit is Italy. Italy, it has always been in my heart and in my soul that I feel like I'm very close to Italy and I hope that one day I will visit this beautiful country, mainly Rome, its capital city and also it's known as the Eternal City. Rome is one of the most magnificent cities in the world and it has been a renowned capital since the ancient times. It was the center of the world, so to say. I would like to visit this particular place because of the rich historical figures and also of the ancient events that have taken place in this city, especially the Colosseum. It's on my bucket list that I should not miss this, notably Colosseum, because by going there I really hope that it will bring me those past history and past events that have happened there. In addition to that, I will be able to envision how thousands and thousands of people were killed there for the sake of the entertainment of the emperor and the people, and how sad it is to witness and also to imagine the slaughter of the people, being the victims there as they played in the arena.

    Band 6-7

    Well, a foreign country that I would really love to visit in the future is United Kingdom. I want to go there especially because I wanted to pursue my post-graduation in computer science. My brother lives also there and I want to do my studies there so I would love to visit the part of London or Edinburgh or Newcastle. These are the few cities that I'm thinking about to go. What admires me the most about the country is, what attracts me is the different cultural heritage and different backgrounds the country offers. There are different people living there from different cultures and communities and it will give me an international exposure also. Also I want to do my studies there and UK offer one of the world-class universities there and studying there will be a very helpful thing for me. So I really admire the cities as well as the study it will offer me. Also after completing my studies there, I can also gain some valuable experience by working in one of the multinational companies. I am attracted to this country since I was a child. I wanted to go there because I have a feeling that I will gain something valuable living there.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to visit Italy any time in the future. It is my dream place because I have seen a lot of videos of people traveling to Italy. It really made me inspired to go there because that place is blessed with natural beauty and I absolutely love all the things over there, their culture, their food, their sceneries and everything. So I would really like to visit there in the future. And I think if I go there sometime, I will feel that my dream has come true. It is my dream destination. I would like to go there with my family because I want all of them to experience that country's culture and try their food items and all. After I go there, I would like to eat their pizza, which is very popular dish of Italy. I would like to visit Pizza Tower and go on a gondola ride. There is a beautiful lake which is named Lake Como. I would like to visit that there as well.

    Band 6-7

    A foreign country I would like to visit in the future would be Singapore. Singapore, I've seen a lot of pictures online and actually my aunt and her family, they actually went on a tour to Singapore. And I remember seeing their photos and videos of the place and just, wow! It was just so magnificent, like there was a fountain show at night with the colours, it was like colours on the water. It was beautiful, it was like such a thrilling experience, like it's only a fountain show but it's just so, you know, beautiful. And also the buildings, I've always been a city person more than a nature person. I really like cities because I actually grew up in a city myself. So just seeing other beautiful cities and just like all the skyscrapers and all the, you know, beautiful, gorgeous buildings, I really, really realised, I really realised that I really want to go there and just see how beautiful the place actually looks like in my own eyes. So I also heard a lot of unusual rules there like how bubblegum is not allowed in the country. And I was like, what a strange rule but then when I really thought about it, I realised that they're actually smart because a lot of people after chewing bubblegum, they spit it out on the ground. And that's quite disgusting because other people walking on that ground, they would get bubblegum stuck beneath their shoes. So I realised how smart they were and how hygienic they were too. And I realised that it's a really smart government and I would really like to also live in that country too, not only visit. But yeah, I would say it's one of the most beautiful places.
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