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Describe A Noisy Place You Have Been To: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it was?
  • Why you went there?
  • Why was there a lot of noise?
  • How did you feel about it?
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Cue 1:Where it was?

  • Begin by describing the location of the noisy place, including any relevant details about the environment.
  • Mention any landmarks or specific features that make the place recognizable.

Example

The noisy place I visited was Connaught Place in New Delhi. It’s a bustling area filled with shops, restaurants, and offices. The circular layout and the iconic white buildings make it a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Cue 2:Why you went there?

  • Explain your purpose for visiting this place, whether it was for leisure, shopping, or meeting friends.
  • Share any specific event or occasion that prompted your visit.

Example

I went there to meet some friends for lunch and to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. We had planned to try out a new restaurant that had just opened, and I was excited to catch up with them.

Cue 3:Why was there a lot of noise?

  • Describe the sources of noise in the area, such as crowds, traffic, or music.
  • Highlight how the noise contributed to the overall experience of the place.

Example

The noise was mainly from the large crowd of people chatting, laughing, and enjoying their time. Additionally, the honking of cars and the music from nearby cafes added to the lively ambiance. It was a cacophony that made the place feel alive and energetic.

Cue 4:How did you feel about it?

  • Share your personal feelings about the noise and the overall experience.
  • Mention whether you enjoyed the atmosphere or found it overwhelming.

Example

Initially, the noise was a bit overwhelming, but as I settled in, I found it quite exhilarating. It felt good to be in such a vibrant environment, surrounded by laughter and chatter. I enjoyed the lively atmosphere and felt more connected to the city.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, visiting Connaught Place was a memorable experience. The noise, which at first seemed chaotic, ultimately added to the charm of the place. It reminded me of the vibrant life in Indian cities and how such energy can be both overwhelming and delightful.

    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 less engaging. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the noisy place.

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    Include specific details about the location, such as its name and what makes it unique, to create a clearer picture.

    2: Ignoring Emotions

    Failing to express your feelings about the noise can make your response less personal and relatable. It's important to share your emotional reaction.

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    Describe how the noise affected you emotionally, whether it was enjoyable, overwhelming, or irritating, to add depth to your answer.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Make sure your answer flows logically from one point to the next.

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    Follow the cue card prompts in order, addressing each question clearly to maintain a coherent structure in your response.

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    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

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    One of the noisiest places I have ever been to was an Indian wedding. Indian weddings is always loud and why I went there? Because my mom forced me to, like Indian parents always force you to go to Indian weddings and the reason why it was noisy, because Indian people don't just invite one or two people or you know the close colleagues for their wedding, but they would literally invite a whole town for their wedding and every single time I enter a noisy place or noisy room, I just feel anxious, even when I am entering a cinema theatre, I just feel like my whole body went into a panic mode and I just started to panic, because every single time the noise just blocked my ears and I could not focus or balance, that how literally human work and I literally couldn't see anything, I would just feel so anxious and Indian weddings can be very loud, because the music, the drums and the people would be dancing, shouting, kids would be crying, I hate it and I love it at the same time, because those are the moments that would make you feel alive, the noise and the sound, but at the same time, it would be the moment that would be killing me inside and my mom would never ever let me live my life peacefully, she would always take me to weddings that would hurt my ears and my soul and lot of people make lot of noises, especially kids, kids can't live without being a menace, so they would always shout and I love being around kids, I don't want to lie, but they are such a stupid little head, they would always shout and cry for no reason and me, I would cry with them.

    Band 6-7

    The most noisy place I've been to in my life has to be Kashi in Uttar Pradesh, India. I've been to Kashi last year in October and I will never be able to forget about it. So me and my family went there to pay a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It's a temple which pays tribute to Lord Shiva, an integral figure in Hinduism. I've been there alongside millions of Indians who pay visit to it every year. There was a lot of rush because Shiva, the destroyer, is considered the most holy god in Hinduism and alongside the tens of thousands of people I've been, I was able to catch a glimpse of the divine figure. So I guess you could say there was a lot of rush because it was during the peak holiday season of Dasara and it consists of 9 holidays and it is very natural for all the Indians alongside me to pay a visit to Lord Shiva during that time. So but I'd say the experience was very worth it as it gave me something to cherish and something I won't be forgetting for a long time. Furthermore, now I can gladly say that I've had darshans of Lord Shiva in Kashi's Vishwanath.

    Band 6-7

    I once visited the Tsukutsu Outer Market in Tokyo, it was like a trip for me, solo trip, which was incredibly noisy. The air was thick with the shouts of vendors hawking fresh seafoods, the clutter of knives chopping fish, and the constant hum of the massive crowd moving through the narrow aisle. Well, it wasn't easy for me as the sounds were so much disturbing. I have also been the most relentless, glorious canopy I have ever experienced wasn't just concert on a construction site. Deep within the labyrinth sprawl of the Chukchuk Weekend Market in Bangkok, stepping off the sky train, the noise hits you first, not as a single differing wave, but as a hundred simultaneous sonic assaults.

    Band 6-7

    The noisy place that I went to, that I have been to, as far as I remember, when I was I think 10 years old, I went to Kondagattu Vemulavada, it is a, it is a temple, I went with my parents for Daiva Darshanam, there are lot of people, there we have to stand in a queue to get, to complete the Darshanam, at that time I have seen people throwing, pushing each other to go forward so that the line will be completed fast and we will get the Darshanam, that is the place that I, as far as I remember as a kid, it was a noisy place where thousands of devotees were going for deity's Darshan, while taking bath also in the holy water, the lot of crowd, what I feel is, I felt, I feel very, it is a scary moment as a kid, because everybody is pushing you, because they are not bothered whether you are a kid or what, they just wanted to complete their work and they wanted to leave, it is the mindset, so it is like scary for me and also the other place that I remember, I went to a shopping, it is a street shopping, it is in Hyderabad, Charminar only, it is a very crowd place, because as it is a

    Band 6-7

    I have been to a lot of noisy places but if I have to just pick one it has to be Jama Masjid so my mother is actually from Delhi and I have been to Jama Masjid on multiple occasions and it can get as noisy as it can get to the limit so it gets most noisy during the Ramadan there are a lot of people coming from Delhi and other places like Noida and Gurgaon just to offer Namaz during the holy month of Ramadan so it was the last Friday of Ramadan and it holds a significant place in Muslim culture so we went there with our family and it was about time we were going to break our fast and there were like thousands of people literally thousands of people were there and it gets too loud with a lot of microphones plus people in India in my personal opinion doesn't have any civic sense they just keep shouting at the top of their lungs and it gets too messy when we were exiting because there are three gates from Jama Masjid where you can exit from and all three were crammed totally it was like we were ramaging through the crowd and all people were shouting with their phones above their heads so the pickpockets don't steal them

    Band 6-7

    I was on a Barringwood fair during the night time, it was full of noise, plenty of face mongers were driving here and there, they were making noises and the generator set was also making the noise, people were coming and going, they have a lot of conversation, the vendors were asking for the price and the products were all sold out, despite all these things, humdrum and the large merry-go-round playing and all kinds of cards, toys, fair, people and everything.

    Band 6-7

    One of the nicest places I have ever been to is a busy market in my city. I went there with my family to buy some cloths and household items. As soon as we entered the market, there were loud sounds coming from everywhere. People talking, shopkeepers calling out to customers and vehicles honking on the road nearby. The market was very crowded, street vendors were shouting the prices of their goods to attract buyers. Some were selling fruits and vegetables while others were selling cloths, toys and accessories. The sound of bargaining between the customers and sellers added to the noise. There was also loud music. At first, the noise made me feel a bit uncomfortable but after some time, I started enjoying the lively atmosphere. In the end, even though the market was very noisy, I liked the experience because it showed the busy and cheerful side of the city life. It was a place full of sound, life and activity. Thank you for watching my video.

    Band 6-7

    The noisiest place I have ever been to is the Garba Hall during the festival of Navratri. So, there were multiple loudspeakers which were extremely loud, which would definitely damage the olfactory organs of human body, which are ears. These speakers, instead of having pleasant experience while dancing, were exhibiting an annoying noise, annoying sounds, or annoying noise which were generating frustration, feelings of frustration and anger among the dancing folks in the Garba Hall. Moreover, the organizers of the Garba were unaware of this situation and totally ignorant of the fact that the people are getting annoyed and having a bad time while dancing. Furthermore, people regretted paying a huge sum of money which they had paid to attend the Garba, since it was not a worthwhile place to be in.

    Band 6-7

    The place I have been and where it was very noisy is the cinema theatre. Unfortunately, I was unaware of the crowd, which usually is a fan base for the particular star who acted in the movie. I went on a first day, first show, so that the movie's review were very nice and then the movie captured the real life concepts. However, I was planning to book a premium space where there would be no much crowd, yet due to the free tickets, due to the less priced tickets, people were crowded and then they were literally whistling loudly, screaming, because it was interfering with the dialogues which the people in the cinema were talking and I was really uncomfortable, I couldn't hear what they were speaking, it was so clumsy, it was so jarring and I think never in my life I should attend a famous star's first day, first show. My experience was really very bad, so I always suggest this to everyone, to wait and watch. It is definitely going to be without any validity, so even these days we watch movies on Netflix, which is more comfortable, peaceful and it can be avoided. Me being a patient who is suffering.

    Band 6-7

    A noise increasing day by day and it is a really big problem of our environment and in a present day it is very hard to find a peaceful place and today I would like to talk about a time when I visited Noichi play with my family. So I remember almost 6 months ago I went a restaurant with my family for a dinner. The name of the restaurant is the Taj restaurant is straightened of the bank of the river and the straightened of the heart of the cities and it is a really famous and big restaurant. When I visit there I was amazed saw the beauty of restaurant firstly it is neat and clean and decorated with the different colors of flowers as well as lights and I really impressed. So after that when we enter in the main hall when I heard a lot of noise because there was a birthday party was going on and the noise is so loud people were shouting while dancing and even I feel irritated and I was not able to enjoy my food even my mother feel headache so after that I requested to the manager please lower the volume of music and after that manager did the low volume of the speakers after as well as I enjoyed with food and with my family even my experience was not up to mark due to noise I feel headache and irritated but I really enjoyed moment with my family as well as I enjoyed a delicious food. So that was a time when I visit a restaurant.
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