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Describe a garden you remember visiting.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • What does it look like?
  • What do people usually do there?
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin by mentioning the location of the garden, including the city or town it is in.
  • Share any personal connection or reason for visiting this particular garden.

Example

The garden I remember visiting is the Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore. I visited it during a family trip when I was about ten years old, and it left a lasting impression on me.

Cue 2:What does it look like?

  • Describe the features of the garden, such as the types of plants, flowers, and layout.
  • Include sensory details to help the listener visualize the garden, like colors, scents, and sounds.

Example

Lalbagh is famous for its vast collection of tropical plants and a stunning glasshouse. The vibrant colors of the flowers, especially the roses, were breathtaking. I remember the sweet fragrance of jasmine in the air and the sound of birds chirping in the trees.

Cue 3:What do people usually do there?

  • Talk about the activities that visitors engage in while at the garden.
  • Mention any specific events or experiences you had while visiting.

Example

People usually come to Lalbagh for leisurely strolls, picnics, or photography. During my visit, I saw families enjoying picnics on the grass, while others were taking pictures of the beautiful plants. I also remember joining a guided tour that explained the history of the garden.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the garden and its significance to you.
  • Mention if you would like to visit again and why.

Example

Overall, my visit to Lalbagh was a delightful experience that sparked my love for nature. I would love to visit again someday, as it holds a special place in my heart and reminds me of the beauty of the outdoors.

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: Being Vague in Descriptions

Avoid giving unclear or general descriptions of the garden. This can make your answer less engaging and informative, leading to a lower score.

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Tip

Use specific details about the garden's features, such as types of plants, colors, and layout, to create a vivid picture.

2: Ignoring the Cues

Neglecting to address all the cue prompts can result in an incomplete answer. This may leave the examiner with unanswered questions.

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Tip

Make sure to cover all the cues: location, appearance, and activities. Structure your response to include each aspect clearly.

Overusing Simple Vocabulary

Relying on basic words can make your speech sound repetitive and dull. This may not showcase your language proficiency effectively.

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Tip

Incorporate a variety of descriptive adjectives and verbs to enhance your vocabulary and make your answer more dynamic.

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I remember visiting a beautiful garden located in the heart of a small town nestled at the edge of a quiet river. The garden was a serene oasis designed with a mix of vibrant flowers, neatly manicured hedges, and wild winding stone pathways that led you through different sections, each with its own charm. Tall trees, their leaves rustling in the breeze provided shade, while colorful blooms, roses, lilies, and sunflowers filled the air with a sweet, calming fragrance. In one corner, a small koi pond glistened, its surface disturbed only by the occasional ripple as fish lazily swam beneath the water. What stood out was how meticulously the garden was maintained. The grass was lush and green, perfectly trimmed, and there were little stone benches scattered throughout, inviting visitors to sit and take in the beauty of the surroundings. A gazebo stood at the far end, its white painted wood offering a perfect spot for couples or families to relax while children played nearby, chasing each other around in the open lawns. People typically visited the garden to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Many came to walk, some with books in hand, to sit on the benches and read or reflect in peace. Others took photographs of the vibrant flowers, capturing the colors and details. On weekends, families often gathered there for picnics, enjoying lunch under the shade of the trees while joggers passed by on the well-kept paths. The garden had a tranquil, inviting atmosphere, a place where nature and people coexisted in harmony.

Band 7

When I was a child, I used to visit a garden, also known as Jogger's Park, with my parents. It's placed in Vileparle East, Mumbai. This garden had many features, such as a jogging track, many gym instruments, and most importantly, different toys and wheels to play. This was one of my favorite parks, as I used to have so much fun with my friends and family members. We used to go on swings, ladders, etc. Also, I remember, there used to be this one uncle who used to sell popcorns and kulfi. As a kid, kulfi was my favorite thing to eat. It still is now.

Band 6-7

I would love to talk about a beautiful garden I visited last year when I travelled to the countryside. The garden was a part of a large state and it was a perfect blend of natural beauty, moreover careful design. It was located near a historical house. In addition, the first thing that caught my attention was the vast expanse of lush greenery. The garden was divided into several sections, which fascinated me a lot, each with a unique theme. There was a large flower garden, where vibrant tuplets, roses, daisies and sunflowers were in full bloom. The air was filled with their sweet fragrance and I spent a long time just walking around the pathways, enjoying the colourful display. What this garden stand out even more was the careful design. There was an amazing sculpture placed throughout, giving it an almost magical feel. There were also many seating areas made of wood and stone, where visitors could sit, relax in the beauty of the surrounding. In this garden, people typically lay leisurely strolls along the pathways, enjoying the vibrant flowers and relax by the pond. Many visitors sit on the benches or in the sitting area, soaking into the natural beauty and tranquility. Some people also take photographs and others enjoy very well. Overall, I find this garden very peaceful and refreshing.

Band 6-7

The most memorable garden I have seen is near to my hometown. It looks like I am wandering in the fairy's home. It's filled with all the flowers, trees and giving the soothing vibes. It contains all the positive vibes.

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I have visited so many gardens but I would like to recall back of visiting a garden Ooty which is situated in southern part of India. It has more different kind of flowers, plants and trees. I am not environmentalist though I know few common flowers my mother used to buy in the street side vendors. It was maintained by government, the maintenance was very clean and neat. So many visitors, since Ooty is a tourist attraction place, so the visiting the garden is one of the list that most people like to come and visit in the Ooty once they visit this place. Since it was maintained by the government, they charged a small fee for the entrance. I think that's very reasonable since the maintenance cost of this beautiful garden takes very cost effective and costly. I saw a gardener was watering for some plants not for some because it's specific to species of the plants. Some plants needs to be watered periodically. That was the statement given by the gardener and we were listening the theories of the plants and the emerging history of the plants. That was very momentable experience I had in the visit to the garden.

Band 6-7

I visited Mysore Vrindavan, Vrindavan garden back, back then when I, back then in my 10th class, when actually I visit, I visited there on my batch trip with my friends and teachers. The garden is very large and beautiful, beautiful and it is actually a treat to our eyes. There was a lot of people just like us to visit the garden, people usually go there and take beautiful pictures in the garden and also walk through the, through the green grasses and lawns present in the garden. Also, whenever we, whenever we visited the garden in the evenings and we sat down on the lawn with my friends and my friends and teachers and we played leisure games in the garden.

Band 6-7

I visit a garden nearby my house. The garden is very quiet and very good. They have everywhere children are playing and elders are come for jogging. Sometimes I also go for jogging but usually I just go to feel nature and I love spending time in nature. Every time I visit a garden, remember me about my childhood, how my father bring me to a garden and play with me. Like so many things I remember but I love everyday to go to the garden.

Band 6-7

My favorite garden to visit is Lalbagh Botanical Garden which is located in the city Bengaluru. The reason I love that garden is so much because of the greenery that are present in the garden. In addition to that, there are different kinds of interesting plants and flowers. Along with flowers, there are also different kinds of fruit plants. And there is also a sculpture made up of a plant. Most of the time whenever I feel stressed, I go to this garden to get fresh air. And in the weekends, I go with my family as a picnic as it is a good place for the family to spend time.

Band 6-7

I like garden that is situated in Bangalore city central that is Kaban Park it is a garden which is very close to my house when I was walking I usually used to visit that garden every weekend it is very refreshing and it gives you fresh air it is a garden that consists of variety of plants and vegetables and trees it is a botanical garden basically and it has different types of medicinal plants they usually have flower show and they will have wide variety of activities that will be going on every weekend the people and or the public that attends these kind of parks every weekend and usually there will be reading club, bicycle club, skating club and so on the people usually come the different age groups come there they usually the kids will be playing around and the elders doing exercises and young adults will be busy in painting, reading and many other activities overall everybody visit that park every weekend for a kind of refreshment and for break from the work

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about one of my recent visited garden that was Sivadangiponga. Sivadangiponga is located in my hometown. Here there is a lot of adventure rides like a swimming pool and there is a lot of zoos. Like here there is a shows varieties of animals to the students and the kids also. Like in the zoo there is a peacock and rabbit and deer and bear also. And in this park there is a one toy train around the park. So it is also beautiful to see the park in the train. It is really an awesome experience. And then here there is a lot of cafe. In this cafe they sell the items like a traditional food and a lot of fast food also. And in my childhood I really like one favorite type of traditional food that is Indian cake. It is really wonderful taste and the aroma makes me mouth watering. So whenever I visited this park I must try the Indian cake. It is really good experience. In this park this shop only get full. So all the people rush to get the Indian cake in weekends. In weekdays there is a limited people so there is no much crowd in the Sivadangipark. So it is really one of the best park in my area. I love to go for this park in April.
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