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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

    I would like to talk about a recent development that has been done in my area. It's a project which is introduced by government for people. It's a public transportation project. I noticed this public transportation service metro around two years ago. I was walking to a place and I discovered that the metro station is right near my home, nearly two meters away. I got excited. I felt that this is the first time I am going to try metro in my life. So I got there and experienced the traveling of metro. It's been five years since the metro has been established in Ahmedabad now. To find out about how the construction process went, I read some papers where I got the information that it took almost ten years for a construction company to completely establish the plan and make this public transportation service running throughout the Ahmedabad city. The first reason why I like traveling through metro is because it's cost efficient. The charge for a trip around any Ahmedabad to corner would not cost you more than 20 rupees. Second reason that I enjoy traveling in a metro a lot is because I can skip traffic very easily. Whenever I am in a hurry and I have to travel or I have to reach some place in a very small amount of time, I prefer

    Band 6

    Recently, the government has provided some funds to our community, which is the town, hometown. And when we receive those funds, we make use of the funds by investing in an auditorium or a playing field or a bridge. So, recently, it was during the time of February 2024, during that time, the town committee, the town authority, they made up a decision that we need to invest in an auditorium, playing field. So, they did. They started doing it and at that moment, it took around eight to nine months to finish because the funds were also provided. So, money was there. So, it was quick. And then, it didn't take long to finish. And the playing field, the auditorium playing field is near the main bazaar area where people used to participate, where people used to make big programs such as like a football match or a community program. We all go there and enjoy it. So, it was great. We could take pictures. The programs were done amazingly as it was very spacious as well as it was very clean. We have to maintain it to be clean so that later the in-charge people won't be able to, like the housekeeper won't be able to clean. So, that way, we did it. It was very memorable. It was very fun. And nowadays, people are all using it.

    Band 6

    I am currently live in Delhi and I see the new buses are including public transport. I see the new electrical buses are available in public transport. That buses are very comfortable and look like luxurious so that is best for that is I see that buses previous week and it look like nice. These buses are electrical that's why they are eco-friendly and no noise and no pollution of this from this buses. The people are easily travel in that buses. These buses are including all facilities like mobile charger as well as drinking water are in that buses.

    Band 6

    There are many changes in my city compared to the last few years. I would like to speak about a newly invented park or newly organized park in my hometown. It is friendly for children as well as for the elders. We elders used to go for jogging and other purposes such as yoga in this park. And grandparents used to gather there as a place for gathering. And young children have different playing sports there. This was introduced last year to the city and the construction work was of two years. Compared to other cities of my hometown, it is much better and highly facilitated for every individual of the town. It helps us to get mind relaxed and enjoy the evenings very carefully.

    Band 5-6

    So I will tell here about the cleanliness in our city which is developed in some of these days like before 10 to 15 days I noted that government like developed some facilities in our city regarding neat and clean facilities of the roads and everything related to that and so I noted it and also I liked it very much that government did something good for us for the people of the society because it is the vote time and as you all of us know that during vote times government likes to take many kinds of votes from different kinds of people that's why they like to do something good for all of us all of the people of the society so that their votes can increase gradually and regardless of that or despite of that I liked it very much because in some way there is some improvement in the roads of the city and also they planted different kinds of flowers and different kinds of greeneries in some of the areas where there is emptiness so it is very effective for the environment and for the people so in different kinds of ways like improving their health and also there will be cleanliness in the cities and on the roads and different kinds of floors of the areas then there will be less infections and there will be more facilities in a good way for all of the people of the cities.

    Band 5-6

    There are lots of development being in my city and also being in my city. Here I would like to tell about that development that finished in my city. It was in a metro. It was inaugurated by the Indian President Narendra Modi. It takes one to four years to complete. It started from Nalua to Arunachalam. It was very helpful for the passengers because from Nalua to Arunachalam, it's heavy traffic jams in the duty times. I think from 9 o'clock to 10 o'clock in the morning and evening. 4 to 6 it is very traffic jam. It is very high traffic jam. So I think metro is very helpful for them to travel in the buses and also in the public buses or auto, taxi, etc. It is very cheap price and also it is very comfortable for our customers. It is fully air-conditioned so it will not get polluted inside. I think it is very helpful for the customers in my city and also can travel from one place to another place within minutes. So I think it will reduce the travel anxieties and also reduce the pollution. I think it is very helpful for the people who want to reach their destiny fast because it is very fast.

    Band 5-6

    The recent development in my area was a 1 to 2.5 kilometers long highway for commuting from one area to another, the areas of Dilshad Garden and to Anand Vihar. It was created because it because there was a four way crossing and the intersection used to be very crowded. There was a lot of traffic jam because of it.

    Band 5

    New development in my city's metro. Metro has developed last two months ago. It was started building construction in 2022. Moreover, it is sanctioned in 2021 because after one year it was started and it was first developed in my city and I looked it. When I go to market I was very excited because this is a new development in my city and for all of inhabitants. And I very excited and I very good feel about it because they are provide many facility and we can go easily anywhere. However, we can travel with family and friends easily.

    Band <5

    मेरे essentially My City ज्याता था बनूड और आपको एक एक शालाध किसimalde kisaleh किसमारों

    Band 6.5

    A new development in Bengaluru is that at various signals in the city, the installation of a new system called the WAC that is Variable Accutator Connector is being installed. This helps in controlling the signal lights from being red to green based on the number of vehicles that are being lined up at a particular direction. This helps to reduce the waiting duration or manipulating the signal in such a way that the vehicles can move at a faster pace which in turn helps in clearing the traffic soon. This has been around 6 months since they have installed this system at major locations like Jainagar, Banshankari, Majestic etc. This has reduced the traffic waiting period by a significant time.
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