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

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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.

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.

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.

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 am a person who usually wants to be in a natural environment so I do love gardens and I like to visit gardens. One of the gardens in my country which is very famous is the Rashtrapati Bhavan's garden which is our president's residence the garden it only opens during the January time in the during the January month for only 15 days and in that 15 days only all the public has the time to visit that beautiful garden. I remember when I few months back when I visited that garden it was it looked like a very beautiful natural paradise and there were many range of flowers and they were like long and very large green landscapes where people were walking and they were taking photos usually in that place people visit with their families and friends to enjoy the natural beauty of flowers and other species varieties of species of plants and they click photos and then they enjoy the natural beauty with their family members it was a it was really a

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

Garden. The last time I visited a garden is my grandmother's home. It was a very beautiful garden. Firstly, that brings me, that actually drives me to a very nostalgic experience because I could even recollect the fragrance that I, you know, I smelt in my childhood. It is before the sit-out, in front of the house, there is a seating arrangement where we could actually sip a cup of coffee and all the flowering plants ranging from the roses to the lilies and jasmine, night queen, everything was there. And also these creepers are so beautiful and this paper flower is something I am very, very, very fond of. And also it extends with a wide variety of trees like coconut tree, neem trees, palm tree and even banana tree with, and everything was, all the fruits and vegetables that I found were so organic and that I like the kitchen garden also, that is there hanging with the small pots outside the kitchen balcony. And bell peppers and pepper, and this green chilli tree is something I would especially go and pick up two chillies before every meal in the afternoon. So these are one of the beautiful experiences that I had.

Band 6-7

The garden I remember visiting is Lalba garden. It's a botanical garden. It's in Bangalore. Every year there's a flower show happening in that where different kinds of flowers are put on for a show which are very beautiful and they grow across the world and very rare species. So furthermore there are people will be there to help you know about what species of that flower is and what conditions are required for it to grow like the weather conditions. Furthermore there are people to look after it through the whole flower show to make it an amazing experience for the visitors there. So that garden I went with my parents and it was a tranquilling and rejuvenating experience for me from the monotonous days we have. So in addition to that people came there with their families and friends and enjoyed it to the core. So that garden will be open all days of the year and you can just go there to enjoy.

Band 6-7

I would like to recall about the garden which I used to visit often during my postgraduate studies. It is located in Mumbai. It was just opposite to our college in Mumbai. It is very large and spacious. Actually it is surrounded by all the three apartments around it. Many people used to come there and people of all age groups used to visit it. It had all the basic facilities. It had benches, desk and small hut like structures and also seesaws and slides for the children and people came there to perform yoga, jogging and for exercising. The exercising equipments are also present there and children also there are present there and I have also seen people practicing plays and acts there and there are also college students performing tik-tok in and around the garden. So this garden offers a very good place to chit-chat with friends and it holds a lot of memories for me because I have spent enough time there with my friends and also I have seen people going there and studying and reading novels. So being in a very big city and to find such a good and calm place, so this garden was always a favourite place for me there.

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