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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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Band 6-7

I recently went to a garden it is a newly built one it is just a 15 minute drive from here it is the Grand Central Park located in Thane it is a very big garden not something that we have seen in India till now it has several arenas it has different cultural themed gardens it has a kids play area something for adults also then there is a lake where we can see a few swans there then it also has a huge bridge a stage for events and I think there is yes correct there are tennis there is a tennis court a basketball court a skating ground and also a pool people usually go there for their kids because adults in India are not that interested in sports but they take their kids to the play area

Band 6-7

I went to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, a garden, there is a museum over there, in front of the museum there is a beautiful garden, in that garden there are a lot of different types of flowers like rose, jasmine, marigold, sunflower, lily, tulips, everything, there are a lot of varieties of flowers over there, and I went and sat for half an hour and I just breathed the smell over there, I just inhaled, the smell is awesome actually, and I really like to go visit different kinds of gardens, but unfortunately I went to one, I have seen a lot of people enjoying through their eyes by looking into those flowers, they are very beautiful and aromatic, so mesmerizing to me, not only me, to everyone, and they are having a lot of tea stalls, drinks, everything, people going to buy the drinks and sitting in the garden, enjoying their time with their family and loved ones, I also did the same thing, but I observed each and every flower for a long time, so I can easily understand what is what.

Band 6-7

There are many parks that I am remembering. Last month I went to Rose Garden which is situated in Chandigarh. The full name of Rose Garden is Sacred Rose and Rose Garden and it is built in 1947. I vividly remember that when I was in 8th, I went to Chandigarh in order to attend my cousin's marriage party. After the marriage, we went to Rose Garden with my cousin. It was a different experience for me. When I entered the Rose Garden, there were different types of roses such as black rose, orange rose which I cannot see in my life. Near the Rose Garden, there was a street market which we go there and we tried different kinds of street food such as burger, pizza and many more. It was a different experience for me. Apart from this, I remember Rose Garden because it was full of roses and there was a separate area where people can sit and celebrate their birthdays and ring ceremonies. It was very good. Apart from this, it was full of roses and plants. Also, I am a nature lover person and I love that very much. Nowadays, it becomes a tourist place and foreigner people go there in order to visit the park and see roses. It was a different experience for me.

Band 6-7

In my childhood, I went in a very beautiful garden which is located at the Nagpur. My all family members were deciding and then we were go there for a picnic or for a holiday. So at that time when we enter there, we just pay the garden fees like 20 to 30 rupees entry fees and then we will walk off. After that, we found lots of things there like swings or slides or seesaw. There are so many people, so many children, especially children are there for enjoying and there are lots of green environment, fresh air, people will come for jogging, running and do exercise too. They were very excited for going in a garden because it is based on historical places. There are so many sculptures there and the murtis which the babies were play and enjoying on the garden. Most of the time, parents will take off them for enjoyment and this is very beautiful day or beautiful garden it is. The garden was full of greenery like flowers.

Band 6-7

My name is Abubakar. Actually I am going to talk about garden I have visited. There are many gardens I have visited but the most beautiful garden which I have visited was in Delhi. The garden beside India gate. It looks so beautiful. So how the garden looks like is there is a fountain between the garden and many people gather around there. And I saw bunch of eagles and bunch of pigeons taking a bath in that swimming pool. That was so beautiful and that was so beautiful that I remember till now. So many people visit there. Many of the families visit there. So they take selfies, they take photographs. They visit there since there is India gate and they lay around. The environment is very good. There are squirrels, there are sparrows. Everything is so good. That was the experience of mine of going to a garden which is in Delhi. Actually I have visited another garden nearby India gate. Nearby India gate there is this palace. This is this palace which has a huge garden. So what happens is me and my friends were going to that garden. And actually we were surprised by that garden. Many trees actually. Butterfly, butterfly, where are you going? Out in the garden.

Band 6-7

My favorite garden which I visited is a botanical garden which is located in Ooty. That is the first ever big garden I have seen in my life. In the botanical garden there are various plants, trees and flowers which I saw. It is so refreshing and smoothing for my mind to get over from all negative thoughts. What the people did there means taking a lot of selfies and spending good quality time with the family members. And exploring a new opportunity and enjoying the climate with peacefulness. It is overwhelming to all. They enjoyed that a lot.

Band 6-7

Yes, I love remembering about this garden. I love this Indira Park which is a prominent garden and also a park which is in Lower Tangban Road opposite to Ramakrishna Murt. And it contains a lake which consists of fishes in it and that place make me calm and give me peace whenever I go there. I see a lot of people coming there and taking pictures and spending time near the lake and feeding fishes and also chit-chatting. I went there with my friends and we had a very great time together. We also tried to feed the fishes in the water and that was so fun. And also we took pictures, we ate there and the pictures were worth remembering and we also played with the little kids, like becoming a kid and playing with them was a very great moment. Whenever I see the Google Photos, I usually cherish the moments and I am grateful for that. Actually, I have no time to visit there but I should do visit or visit with my friends, I should plan a visit with my friends this New Year or Christmas and I also love to talk about it. Thank you.

Band 6-7

The recent garden I visited was in Pangot, it was a nice garden and it was kind of religious as there were scriptures or statues relating to Mahabharata in that and also some pictures of Rishis and it was probably used for bird watching, sceneries and to spend time there. The scenery was beautiful and also there was a lake there. In addition to that there was a hut in which you can sit for long hours in the morning and enjoy the peaceful environment. It was a mesmerizing memory for me and there were stairs and a trekking area there, furthermore there was two birds watching each other there and a bench on which we took photographs. Although we didn't go to trekking because of some issues but it was a nice place.

Band 6-7

So the garden about which I am going to talk about is my own home kitchen garden. It is full of variety of plants, shrubs and herbs. You can find a lot of variety of flowers and fruits among them which are actually used for home cooking and various other occasions like weddings or birthday celebrations or even for gifting like bouquets. The garden I would love because it has lot of fragrance around and I love to see the newly buds blooming into flowers. It has a very peaceful environment for someone who is in a very sad time or they are having emotional and for those who are really happy or in a good mood they would find it mesmerizing. Because it has extremely marvellous views, it is full of greenery and it helps to brighten up anyone's day.

Band 6-7

The Central Park is the garden of one of the favorite garden of mine because it was situated in a few meters distance from my house where I am living right now. So Central Park is usually famous for doing yoga and children also like Central Park just because of there are many kind of swings are present. So children are enjoying on it and for me I really love to spend more time, I really want to spend more time on there just because of I really love to do yoga. So I spend more time there for my yoga practice whenever I wake up at early morning. So I always go to the park and doing my yoga practice and after yoga I enjoyed my walk. So at my walking time I saw many things like swings, different kind of swings, skating and children are always also do skating on that park and many people doing different kind of things like yoga and exercise and playing games on there. So that's why I really love to visit at that Central Park.
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