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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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    All Answers

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

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    I want to talk about a noisy place that I have been to recently. Me and my friends have planned a trip to Manali and we were very anticipated to go to Manali and moreover we planned a lot of things beforehand before our trip. We commuted to Manali via bus. It was an overnight journey which was quite good and after reaching Manali the bus driver dropped us at the Manali bus stand which was quite noisy I would say. There was a lot of bus honking here and there and it was not pleasurable at all. We had an assumption that if we are going to the hills we would be surrounded by nature and we will have a very good time and it will be so peaceful and quiet there but instead of that there was so much traffic, so much noise at the bus stands and even when we left the bus stand there was so much traffic around Manali that it was so not bearable for us to commute from the bus stand to our hotel which we booked in Manali. After reaching the hotel there was peace and calmness that's where we actually realized that yes this Manali place is so called a hill station but it is turning more into a city which has a lot of noise.

    Band 6-7

    Me being an Indian, I would have to say that the noisy place that I have been to is the local streets when it is Ganesh Chaturthi. This actually becomes a lot crowded place and noisy. During my childhood, I remember inside the society of four buildings, there was Ganesh Chaturthi happening. So the idol was placed and the music was very loud for five days continuous. I enjoyed it for two days and post that I would grow enough of it because it was playing all the day and all night. That would become a lot to take in. Moreover, these festivals go on around midnight and from 5 days to 11 days to 21 days. So this time, I enjoy this time a lot but it is also quite disturbing for my sleep schedule.

    Band 6-7

    Well, last year, in the month of November, I went to a Delhi local market near the Red Fort. I go there because of the Diwali shopping which I wanted to do in that market because I saw a lot of good feedback on the social media about the products. So, I decided to go there. But it was my mistake because I chose the wrong timing. There was a lot of crowd of the people who also come for the shopping. There was a lot of noise created by the people. They are shouting at each other. Shop owners also shouted on the street so that they can attend the event.

    Band 6-7

    So, I recently went to the Vivipuram Food Street in Bangalore, which is a very famous street here. I went there about two weeks back with my friends to hang out and have a good time. I am a foodie, so I love trying different dishes and cuisines. That is why I went to Vivipuram Food Street with my friends. The crowd there was particularly noisy, mainly because it was a weekend and the whole street was crowded. There was no place to put my foot there and the whole road was blocked for pedestrians. No cars were allowed. The noise was particularly because a lot of children were there and families and their children seemed to have a good time, but the noise did. So I didn't like that particular experience.

    Band 6-7

    The noisy place I have been to is Jaipur's pink city market. Actually it was not part of my plan to visit there. I was in Jaipur for my tour purpose to reach other places of my plan and needed to cross the pink city market. So that's why I reached there. The pink city market is located in the center of Jaipur where you can purchase many number of artifacts, old designed dolls and many more historical things there. And because it's in the open air market there are lot of noises coming from the vendors, sellers, customers and traffic noises also adding more disturbances there. I often feel that there should be some regulations regarding the maintaining the noise especially from the traffic side because both traffic and traffic sound and market sound are disturbing and annoying customers or nearby people a lot. When I was there, I was just getting irritated by crossing that market from 5 to 10 minutes. Since people are always yelling like the fish market, it's not good habit. Then people won't like to come on the market next time if they see this kind of behavior everywhere. People are also noticing one more thing that they are not talking politely with everyone.

    Band 6-7

    In my opinion a lot like many public places are noisy right one of the if I were to choose one that would be a real a railway station maybe. There's so many noises that are happening around right people are talking there's announcement going on the train is coming in the trains leaving the hawkers are selling calling out their offers right so many things furthermore to add you know people just listening to content right playing content on their phones and the visual that is playing on the last TV that is on this that is installed in the station the sounds from there it all adds up to the noise I went particularly for this one trip with my friend that we wanted to take a flight to the to the place but then we decided that let's take train to the destination it would be fun and it turned out to be fun right because you you you meet a lot of people there's so many people coming in going out and you meet a lot of strangers with different stories and experiences meeting in the in in stations the platform or inside the train right while you're traveling there's a lot of share that happens a lot of share in terms of stories in terms of you know experiences people just want others to listen to what what all they have to say and there's a lot right so I like overall I think railway stations are the nauseous places

    Band 6-7

    Well, it was the time when we were returning back from one of our posting. So I'm a nursing graduate. So we have community area or field area posting in our final year of study. And it was this one summer day. It was very hot and we were stuck in the traffic on our way back and make things worse. It was a Saturday, the weekend, and everyone was returning from their home, from their work to their home, from their schools. And there were buses all around the cars, the two wheelers just making the traffic worse. And that was such an such a horrible experience. Because this time when we this time when we return from our posting to our respective hostels used to be the time we nap and, you know, get time to chit chat and share how our day was and have some small talks. But because of the noise from the traffic, from all the cars honking and from the crowd, it just made things very bad. And the heat of that summer just made everything worse. And I cannot remember of anything as terrible as that experience. Because, you know, it was really irritating and we really had a bad headache because of all that noise from the traffic. So, yeah, that was when I really thought that, you know, there must be some control on the traffic and the car honking. There must be certain regulations so that, you know, it just.

    Band 6-7

    I have visited a crowded place which is known as KR market in Bangalore. Usually I go there to buy some fruits, vegetables as well as flowers. I always see that place as crowded as we hear a lot of noise and traffic, horns of vehicles and people talking and a lot of sound pollution is there. I am not into much noisy kind of thing as I am into quiet place and silence and peacefulness. I feel annoyed going to such places with overcrowded and noisy ones.

    Band 6-7

    I am a travel enthusiast and I like to travel a lot. As of now me being a teenager I have traveled a lot of countries and a lot of different places throughout my life and I have seen various places such as they were really congested they were really noisy they were like mind-boggling for me but here I would like to talk about one of the most noisiest place that I have been to its name is Ram Mandir in Ayodhya it is actually constructed a hundred years ago and then after it was demolished by the Mughals and then after the government of India they made a decision about it that they are gonna reconstruct the Ram Mandir again and it was in it was in the process for last few years and just a months ago it has newly opened and I traveled with my friends and family they were actually a seven-seater car we were on we were we were going on the route like we were going by road we were actually going through the Ram Mandir by road and there were lots of stuff happening because when we actually like arrived there there were the place was really congested and there were street vendors who were trying to sell things there were flowerpots there were like I don't have words for it but they were really congested and there were lots of making the noise and at that time the cars they were like all the way from they were coming because it was newly opened and all the Hindu devotees were coming to see the Lord Rama and that was the place that I have been to and there was really really noisy and I would not like to go there for the second time

    Band 6-7

    The noisiest place I've been to in recent times was the CST railway station located in Fort Mumbai. I think it is one of the most noisiest places that I've been to so far. It is quite noisy because of the amount of people that use that station and use it to traverse to different places not just within Mumbai but also outside of Mumbai. It is noisy for several reasons. One, there are multiple announcements going on at the same time and two, because of the sheer number of people present in the station on the trains as well as outside the trains near the ticket booths and near the subways as well. It made me feel quite tense and anxious. I do not tend to deal well with noisy environments. I find it quite difficult to be in such places. I would prefer a quieter environment. I do however understand the reason behind the noisiness and the hustle bustle of the place. I've come to adore it to an extent but I still can't help but feel anxious about either getting hurt or hurting somebody or losing my money in such situations.
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