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Describe A New Development In Your Country Or The Area Where You Live (Like A Shopping Centre, Park, Etc.): IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is the development?
  • When did you hear about it?
  • How did it influence you?
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Cue 1:What is the development?

  • Begin by clearly stating what the new development is, such as a shopping centre or park.
  • Describe its features and why it is significant to the community.

Example

The new development in my area is a large shopping centre called 'City Mall'. It opened last month and features a variety of stores, a food court, and a multiplex cinema. This mall is significant because it provides a modern shopping experience and creates job opportunities for local residents.

Cue 2:When did you hear about it?

  • Mention how you first learned about the development, whether through news, social media, or word of mouth.
  • Include any specific details about the timing or context of when you heard about it.

Example

I first heard about City Mall through a Facebook post from a local community group. They announced the grand opening date, which was just a few weeks before it actually opened. I was excited to see such a big project coming to our area.

Cue 3:How did it influence you?

  • Explain how this development has impacted your life or the lives of people around you.
  • Share any personal experiences or changes that have occurred since the development opened.

Example

The opening of City Mall has greatly influenced my social life. I now have a convenient place to meet friends, shop for clothes, and enjoy meals together. It has also made my weekends more enjoyable as I can explore new restaurants and watch movies without traveling far.

Conclusion

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    In conclusion, the new City Mall has transformed our community by providing a modern shopping experience and enhancing social interactions. It has become a central hub for entertainment and shopping, making life more convenient and enjoyable for everyone in the area.

    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. It's important to provide specific details about the development to engage the listener and demonstrate your language skills.

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    Use descriptive language and specific examples to explain what the development is and its features.

    2: Ignoring Personal Impact

    Failing to discuss how the development influenced you can make your response less personal and relatable. Personal experiences add depth to your answer.

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    Share a personal story or feeling related to the development to make your response more engaging.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. It's essential to structure your answer clearly to cover all the cues effectively.

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    Follow a clear structure: introduce the development, mention when you heard about it, and explain its influence on you.

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    So, today I would like to talk about a new development that happened in my area which is Delhi NCR, so that is Metro. Having a Metro is very good option for a commute from one place to another place. However, this was first heard in 5 years ago when I was in school but later on it got implemented and now we do have a Metro in our city and that is really economical and easy for transportation. In fact, it has cut down the traffic on the roads which is definitely reduce the congestion to the roads and to the vehicles. Also, I would like to add that it has made many people's life easier. Now it has become more popular transportation in my country as well. Therefore, now I frequently do the travelling. If I like to go to some areas from my place then I rather choose Metro over cars or public transportation like buses. In fact, it is quite easy to board and deboard at the same time. The government and the Metro people has provided the frequent maps to follow so that there are very much less chances of getting lost. I would like to mention that whenever I board the Metro, I always feel joyful because it is a feeling of ecstasy for me. I like the travelling part and having a Metro where all the environmental factors are being included such as air condition in the apartments which affects the health as well and I do like the facility in the Metro.

    Band 6-7

    Shopping centers in the modern era are a hub of all the essential materials required for our day-to-day lives. The recent shopping center which was opened in my area was the Pantaloons which is located at Dhaka Patti, Nagaon. I got influenced by this because by seeing the interior design of the shopping center and also the materials and the shops inside the shopping center and also heavy discounts were offered to the public on its opening ceremony. Also talking about the shopping center, I heard about the opening of the shopping center from one of my friends who lives nearby the shopping center. Also there are many showrooms inside the shopping center which are international, some of them are international brands and all of them have offered discounts on their stores.

    Band 6-7

    There have been many developments in my hometown in recent years, but the most admirable development that happened in my area is the reproduction of Downtown 44, it is a very mesmerizing place because it has many things to offer, I heard it about the day, I heard it from my friends and even when I get free, I get to visit this place, like there are many things to see in this place, there are many shopping brands, there are many shopping brands like Daika etc moreover, there are many food brands like Sudhiram, Burger King etc, and mostly I spend their time on weekends, because there is also a gaming center in that area, where we play many games like bowling, cricket, pool etc and in upcoming years, it will also introduce a 5 star hotel, which will be the first 5 star hotel in my city, so I am really looking forward to it, it had a huge influence on me as because due to this, I have made many memories with my friends and family, because mostly on weekends, I like to visit this place.

    Band 6-7

    From my young age, I always go to a place in Coimbatore which is called Race Coast and I like that place because it has very tall trees and also people there spend time by walking and running, jogging and even some people do exercises there. So I always spend my weekends in that place. I will walk a kilometer there. From my childhood, I have been to that place. Additionally, they made changes in 2020 during the corona time, they made the changes which actually intensified the beauty of that place. You know, even before the place was very beautiful and serene, but now they enhanced the beauty of that place, making it even more beautiful, like adding a jewel to a crown. It was very beautiful, it is actually very beautiful and I spent most of my time there. Previously, I used to spend only one day or only two days a week in that place, but right now I am spending most of my time there because it is also actually very close to my home and they have planted more trees and shrubs which actually beautifies that place, which actually gives us a connection with the nature. It helps us to stay connected with the nature, that's the reason why I love that place. Even in the center of the city, there is a place which makes you feel connected to the nature. It's very unique and it's fantastic to have such a place in your city and I am blessed to have such a place near my home. So I am very happy and I usually spend most of my time there with my friends or anytime when I am down, I always go to that place, it's my kind of therapy or it actually helps me to enlighten and also it helps me to calm my mind.

    Band 6-7

    So the recent development around my area or where I live is a park. It was a park which was used to be just an empty dead ground with no grass or anything. It was for the people who come there for their physical exercises such as running and jogging. But as the people were coming in much more quantity, the government thought about rebuilding it again. So they dig a hole there on the grounds to plant the grass and they have installed some benches on every corner of the park. So and even in the middle they have built a temple where people can sit and pray. And on the right side area which is dedicated to the physical exercises such as a badminton court, a tennis court and a small gym which has some equipments such as weightlifting equipments and some physical exercise equipments. And on the left side it's all about playing. There are rides, there are slides, swings so the little children can have fun there while their parents do the exercises. They have implanted a yoga section also where there's a big yoga section where people come to sit and do yoga. They have provided every facilities for the park and I think it is a new development in the city and people are getting more conscious about their health after the development of that and more people have started to visit it.

    Band 6-7

    A recent new development in the area where I live in Bangalore has been increase in the park facilities of all the existing parks in and around the area. They have added a lot of physical exercise equipment that help a lot of not just younger people but also older folks who may not be able to go to a traditional gym. That makes it very good for them to have their health in check. With these activities put in place, it also becomes a very great opportunity for people who have older parents and you can go with them so you help them to do this at their own pace. There is no restriction or rigid structure that you need to follow. There is a set of equipment there. You also have a set of people who are open to look at you, learn how you are doing it, have a set of people that are also in the similar age group that gives you a sense of acceptance in and around. With the equipment being a part of a park, there is a sense of greenery, there is a sense of calmness, there is a sense of love and acceptance towards health which again makes it a very big deal for a lot of people who may not have access to any form of health related activities.

    Band 6-7

    So there has been a new development of a shopping mall called the Grand Central in Seawoods. I saw and I knew about this new development through the billboards attached and built up on the roads. Also some of my friends recommended this shopping mall as to be a place of great variety of shopping brands available. Also not only that but the area of games and fun section is one of those that have never been developed in my area. It has been an immense development.

    Band 6-7

    The recent development which is in my area is a shopping center and I have heard that it is going to be completed in a month or so moreover I have heard that it will accommodate around 50 shops and that would be having almost all the brands available now so it will definitely affect our lives positively because an amenity having such huge amount of shops will definitely benefit us. I was willing to move from this town to another place because it was very difficult to get everything which is needed for daily household and for regular purchases the things we need was very difficult to get from this town and usually I had to travel far places to get each and everything for my daily requirements. Now as we have this supermarket getting ready in a month I don't think I would want to move from this place because my requirements will be fulfilled by this shopping center. However, it would be great if it will finish within a month because it will be really fun to roam in the shopping center.

    Band 6-7

    So, there are many developments in my area where I am located, so last summer I moved to this new place and it is just near a city side and the place is called as Kompit, Chennai area. And last summer, when we moved to this place, we were very new and we were not familiar with many of the surroundings, so I came to know about one park which is just 50 meters far from my house and it is named as Erika Park. So, I got to know about this park from one of my neighbors and when we visited there at once evening, my nephew who was very keen about playing, he loves playing some sports activity, he loves playing some swing or other football activity, so when I asked my nephew so we can visit there sometime, so after that when I visited, I saw so many people over there and it was a great time, I had a lot of, I had a lot of time and many kids were playing around and they were also a group of people with old citizen and with senior citizen and they were having a great time, they were laughing, they were playing, some of my age people they were playing football or some at the other side they were playing basketball on the court which was being constructed, overall it was a great time and had a great
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