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Describe A New Development In Your City: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is the development?
  • When/where did you notice it?
  • How long it took to complete it?
  • And Explain how you feel about it.
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Cue 1:What is the development?

  • Begin by clearly stating what the new development is, such as a building, park, or infrastructure project.
  • Provide some context about its purpose and significance to the community.

Example

The new development in my city is a modern shopping mall called 'City Center Mall'. It features a variety of retail stores, a food court, and entertainment options like a cinema. This mall aims to provide a one-stop shopping experience for residents and attract visitors from nearby areas.

Cue 2:When/where did you notice it?

  • Describe the location of the development and your first impression when you saw it.
  • Mention the time frame when you first noticed the construction or opening of the development.

Example

I first noticed the construction of City Center Mall about a year ago while driving past the area on my way to work. The site was bustling with activity, and I was curious to see how it would transform the neighborhood.

Cue 3:How long did it take to complete it?

  • Provide information about the duration of the construction process.
  • You can mention any delays or challenges faced during the development.

Example

The construction of the mall took approximately 10 months to complete. There were some delays due to heavy rains during the monsoon season, but overall, the project was finished on schedule.

Cue 4:Explain how you feel about it.

  • Share your personal feelings about the development and its impact on the community.
  • You can also mention any specific features you like or dislike.

Example

I feel very positive about the opening of City Center Mall. It has created new job opportunities and has become a popular hangout spot for families and friends. I particularly enjoy the variety of food options available in the food court, although I wish there were more local shops instead of just big brands.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the development of City Center Mall has significantly enhanced our city’s landscape and provided a much-needed space for shopping and entertainment. It reflects the growth and modernization of our community, and I look forward to seeing how it continues to evolve.

    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 unclear. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the development.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the development. Use descriptive language to explain what it is and its significance in your city.

    2: Ignoring Timeline

    Failing to mention when you noticed the development or how long it took can leave your answer incomplete. This information adds context.

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    Tip

    Include specific dates or timeframes. Mention when you first saw the development and how long it took to complete.

    Lack of Personal Opinion

    Not sharing your feelings about the development can make your response less engaging. Personal opinions add depth to your answer.

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    Tip

    Clearly express your feelings about the development. Explain why you feel positively or negatively about it to make your answer more personal.

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    Band 6-7

    I would like to emphasize the new development that took in my city recently, that is one of the art galleries organized by Hydec City Exhibition Center near Hyderabad. It was back in 2019 where the construction was started and initially it was with a greater challenges from government authorities and laws who denied but yes later got approval but soon pandemic took over the chance and it's been almost two years the construction and development halted due to corona pandemic and later the progression was a bit faster and improved and furthermore it also enhanced the collection of different artistic masterpieces for the exhibition and display. I found it during the last month after overall completion of the exhibition. I personally feel it very fascinating because I am personally passionate of art which I feel is very therapeutic to paint and to watch also. It has a great display of incredible paintings with exquisite portraits and intricate details of masterpieces of landscapes with vibrant hues which is promoting cultural diversity, social commentary and thought-provoking forces as well. So that's all I could say. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    I think the new development that is happening in my city is the Central Vista that is coming up. It's a building right in the center of Delhi where all the high-profile offices are. They are revamping the entire area. They are creating this very sought-after space that is high on security. There is a hearsay about how they are planning the entire area which will also have access from underground, from beneath the structures, the idyllic structures that they are building. These idyllic structures are going to be offices, government offices. And that is how they are imagining it. They are doing up the place. I think it's nice that this very old city is going to get some restructuring. It's amazing that some new designs are going to come up and we'll be able to see Delhi in a very new light which is going to be amazing for tourists and even for the local people. It's a moment of pride. What I don't like is how those century-old structures are coming down. They are cutting trees which are 100-200 years old. And that is how they are building more structures. Apart from them, I think...

    Band 6-7

    The development happening in my city is like currently metro, they're constructing metros for you know easy commute and reducing the traffic. There are certain route construction is also happening around Mumbai and it's like I can see it everywhere, everywhere there is some or other things are constructing near my city, in my city. Some areas are still developing, some have already been developed like for metro train station has developed and from Andheri till Dhaiseh station and some are still working like from Dhaiseh to Kashigaon, Mirar Road and further in Bhaindar. I have also seen there are certain areas in Mumbai are planning for better road structures and everything. It's great to see that Mumbai is developing so much from past so many years and the great achievement for us after local train is metro because it helps to reduce traffic congestion, easy commute for people and the great thing about that it is not that expensive so it's pocket friendly for many people.

    Band 6-7

    When I recently visited to northern part of my city to meet one of my best friend who lives in Secunderabad with his parents, I saw a newly constructed flyover which was started around 2 years ago. I felt really happy by seeing that the construction of flyover is completed. It was sanctioned by our newly elected MLA upon frequent request from the public and various organizations. So, it will help to decrease travel time from one part of city to another part. It will avoid a lot of traffic congestion and in addition to that a lot of accidents will be avoided using this flyover efficiently. For emergencies like ambulances and firefighters, this flyover will be a link between two cities so that the services can reach on time and help people whenever there is some problem.

    Band 6-7

    Well, the development in my city, the huge development, what I have noticed in past ten years was the development in the field of metro. The metro train came in function like around five years back and it was, the work started from the circle to the railway station which connected around five kilometers area of my city. And the transformation of my city was beautifully done by the construction workers and the engineers. And it took around five years to complete this construction and I feel so good about it and it is, this has made my life so convenient as I use the metro for commute and on daily basis I travel and it has made so convenient and so flexible traveling in the city itself. It is also helping in traffic concessions these days as you know traffic is too much in and around the city. I can reach the railway station on time because of this wonderful development in the city. The traffic issues arising these days creating noise pollution and everything, metro has cutted it off altogether. The development is so beautiful and it is useful for the students and the people around my mother, my family, everyone in my family uses this mode of transportation now. And it has amazingly transformed the city entirely, the bridges around the city and

    Band 6-7

    so recently our city opened a new movie theater nearby earlier we used to go to a movie theater that was far away for like we have to take a metro that would take us approximately one hour to reach there which was considering a good amount of time for traveling but now it's been opened nearby and we just have to take like a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute rickshaw ride so it was very convenient I recently went to watch a movie that released yesterday it was called doomsday and it was actually a very great experience the movie theater was very vibrant the seating's the sounding system was everything so great and we went there me and my friends and we ordered popcorn and drink and it was actually in the mall that we used to go to which did not have a theater but now it have so it was actually a very fun thing to witness and sure we will be going there for coming days because earlier we do not used to make plans because as we have to travel for travel too long to reach there but now it's nearby I'm I'm seeing that we will be going there often and enjoying our time

    Band 6-7

    So, in metropolitan cities like Chennai, to avoid the traffic congestion and to fasten the travel, cities have been undergoing in the process of developing metro stations and metro transport facilities, which is basically providing train facility in the underground and over the road, so this is one of the new development, which I could see in my city. So, this project has been going on for the past 4 to 5 years, still it is in the under development process, so there has been a lot of process and development has been going on over in or the overall city and there has been lot of funds allocated by the government to fasten up the process and once after the project is completed, we can easily travel to any places in the city within few minutes and within less hours. So, after the development of the process, this would be one of the greatest development in the city, so we are all actually looking forward for completion of the project and it would be highly beneficial for the peoples like school student and office goers, so because it reduces their overall travelling time and also it reduces the necessity to use their own vehicle, which helps them to reduce their travel time.

    Band 6-7

    A new development in my city is a new shopping mall, which is a popular place for visiting for all the age groups, for children and I say teenagers and the old people, for everyone it become a popular place for visiting, for enjoying their holiday and spending a lot of time with their near and dear ones. I noticed it the last year when its construction completed and it began for normal public for their visits. It is just opened near to my house with a distance of 1 km from my house. It was in construction from about 3 years back and the thing I like the most about the shopping mall is its cinema, which is having a great ambience and offers the most affordable tickets. According to me, it is having the most affordable movie tickets in the entire city. It offers the tickets at Rs. 99 only and also the food court in this mall is very attractive or radiant. It has a great ambience and offers the food at the affordable costs.

    Band 6-7

    So, as Mumbai is an ever-growing and ever-developing city, there are many projects undergoing right now. But the project I would like to talk about is the Metro project, which is the most awaited project. And I think every citizen of the city is eagerly waiting for this project to complete. It has been divided into four stages, from which three of them are fully completed and fully functioning. I noticed the completion of this Metro project while I was traveling to Andheri. Before this Metro project, it was very difficult to travel to Andheri as you only had two options, the railway, that is the Western Railway, or by roads. But the crowd and the congestion made it very difficult to travel to these cities. Metro has not only efficiently decreased the time of traveling, but also made it more comfortable and more relaxing. I think it is a wonderful initiative. This project took a long time. It almost took eight years, which should not be the case in developed countries. The main reason for this delay was due to the dirty politics, which took place. And I think this should not happen as when it comes to the matter of development of the city, we should not bring any kind of politics in it. I think I have, I sense a lot of pride while talking about this Metro project, because it is one of the most awaited projects, as I mentioned earlier. And it has brought Mumbai closer to the world, and it has also made Mumbai more accessible. I feel a lot happy while looking at these projects being completed. And it is a great thing, notice.

    Band 6-7

    Recently, city has many developments which includes many flyovers, roadways, pedestrian paths, cyclist roads and also eco-parks. These developments are really very helpful to society especially for people who are walking on footpaths, the cyclists and also it balances the eco-system. Apart from this, there is a huge development in Uppal which is a sky road or the sky walk which started 5 years ago and it finished recently which is helping many people to cross the roads to all the four junctions without any accidents. Really it's a wonderful idea. In addition to these developments, we also see few sewage constructions which are very much helpful in the rainy season because there is no chance of water to stay on the roads. They simply directly go to the drainage which we consider as a recent development and also many advancement in technologies, the infrastructures are making city a light.
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