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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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    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.

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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.

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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.

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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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    A foreign country I would like to visit in future is definitely Germany. I like Germany because of the educational system they have. There is vast number of universities with vast number of master courses or the graduation courses they provide. I like the education system and that's the main reason I get attracted towards Germany. So Germany is an European country is one of the European countries and mostly known for the education system and the work life over there. The main thing that attracts me towards Germany is to do public course in masters. My plan to do my plan I'm planning to do my master's course in Germany and the subject is public health because nowadays public health is the most important thing to be considered. Since Covid everyone is cautious about their health and want to be healthy for their life. So definitely I would be planning to do my master's course in public health from Germany and I'm willing to work there after my master's is completed. As I've completed my graduation in health science I think I will be eligible for the master's course in public health and I do have experience working in a hospital, government hospital because the government hospitals in the country mainly deals with the public health.

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    I have one country in my mind is Japan which is located in the eastern side of India and I'm really curiously looking forward to it because the thing that attracts me to that country is the people, calm-minded people and the culture over there and the thing that intrigues me most about is the anime cartoon that I have been looking since my childhood the Doraemon and the surreal environment over there that attracts me more to visit that country and if in future I got a chance to visit it, I would really feel good to exchange the culture over there, I would really like to exchange my language and learn the language over there and also like to get to know about their long life, how to live a long life and healthy life and like to know about the work-life balance over there.

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    There was this country which I would like to visit in my upcoming life, it's Mecca which is a holy place for Muslims. I like to visit the holy place Mecca because every Muslim has a dream to go and visit over there because it's a part of Islam where you need to once go to Mecca and visit over there. It is located in South Arabia and it is nearby Jeddah where all the planes drop to Jeddah. From there we had to use a bus or train to reach over to Mecca. Mecca is a place where all the Muslims of every country would like to visit and we go over there and worship to Almighty Allah. We do Umrah, Umrah means we have to go round about the Kaaba which is located in the centre of Mecca where we have to go round and say the words which is spiritual for every Muslim to read over there. After reading that, after taking seven rounds and then we sit down and make Dua for every people and in this way we reach over there. If you have not seen Mecca with your naked eyes then you can definitely make a Dua which is definitely going to be approved and which is essentially very important for us to visit over there. Thank you.

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    well one of the most beautiful country and one of the most biggest country I would like to visit in my future is called Germany why because my husband is there like I wanted to go there since from 80s to end of year it was there like my husband went from my homeland and also like that's not the case but I wanted to visit the that place because that environment is different there and education system is also different there I have one thought like I'll go there and I'll study there those ones like I was thinking before now honestly I am saying that my husband is there that's the reason why I want to visit there and I want to live for few months there once my husband will get some job or something then I'll go from here and I'll stay there only and also I wanted to visit so many places there that is one of the dream for me I wanted to know the culture and everything about the country

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    So a foreign country that I would like to visit in the future is UAE. It's situated in the Middle East and the cities that I would like to visit in UAE is Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Dubai is well known for its huge lands, huge skyscrapers. The world famous Burj Khalifa is also situated in Dubai. Along with that, it also has the Ecoventure waterpark which has the world's longest light. Other than Dubai, Abu Dhabi has a Ferrari world where there's a roller coaster which is the world's fastest roller coaster. I want to go there with my friends and family to enjoy a short vacation. Other than that, I would like to add that this country has a rich culture and is very important because of their oil reserves. Many countries work with UAE because of their oil reserves. UAE is a rich country. It has a lot of money. The rich people over there are called the Sheikh. They own the world's best cars and they also own private jets. If you have heard of Emirates, Emirates belongs to UAE. Other than that, the companies like Emir, Domac, they also belong to UAE.

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    I would like to visit Israel when I was teen from that time onwards I have great desire to visit Israel I'm a Christian and I want to see all the places where Jesus was born raised up and he lived entire of his life and even where Apostles of Jesus Christ walked with Jesus and did great ministry over all those places moreover I have heard it's a beautiful country

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    I have never traveled to any foreign countries until now, but if I get an opportunity to travel, I would like to go to European countries. The thing about European countries that attracts me a lot is the cuisine over there. Lately, I am watching most of the Netflix series, which inspires me to try out the cuisines of the European nations. More precisely, if you ask me which country do you want to travel in Europe, I would prefer to go to Spain or Germany because Spain has a culture of beer. The beer I like the most, so I would like to travel to Spain. Also, the people over there, the vibe they give me is much better. I like the feeling about Spain.

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    I love traveling and traveling being my one of the best hobbies, I would love to visit Dubai, a foreign country. Dubai is located in UAE and is an Arab country located in Asia. Dubai is known for its nightlife and also luxurious lifestyle. Not only Burj Khalifa is the main attraction in Dubai but also Ferrari world in Abu Dhabi is a very famous attraction for all the tourists. I would also love to visit Burj Al Arab and also there is a man-made sea that's present near Atlantica. I have heard that Shah Rukh Khan has built his own bungalow in Dubai that's very precious and beautiful. I would also love to visit there. Dubai being a Muslim country and Arab country, it's known for its non-veg food and I would love to eat and taste all the non-veg food over there. I would love to taste chicken, fish, crabs over there. Also, not only it is just known for its entertainment but it's also known for a very spiritual and religious aspect. So, visiting the mosque in Abu Dhabi would be an asset to my trip. It will make me feel very special because whenever I plan to go to Dubai, that would be through my earnings only because Dubai is a little costly country and I would love to visit when I start earning. I feel that as Dubai has been on my vision board since a very long time, once I visit there, it's going to make me feel very much satisfied and happy and also very much excited.

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    I would like to visit Japan, which is an archipelago of islands located in East Asia, has long been a source of fascination for me. This captivating country seamlessly blends traditional and modern culture, offering a unique experience for visitors. One of the primary reasons why I am drawn to Japan is its stunning natural beauty. The country is home to majestic mountains, pristine forest, picturesque coastlines, Japan's cutting-edge technology and innovation spirit are traits that are eternally admired by me. From robotics and artificial intelligence to high-speed trains and futuristic cities, Japan is a country that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. I am excited to experience Japan's innovative culture and learn more about the country's vision for the future. I would like to visit Mt. Fuji, Cherry Blossom Festival and temples and shrines. I would try sushi and ramen because I know that they are the topmost food of the country. I feel that Japan is a country that offers unique and unforgettable experiences for many visitors, and from its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities to its rich culture and cutting-edge technology, there is something for everyone in this incredible journey, and I hope to visit Japan soon and experience all that it has to offer.
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