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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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    The noisiest place I have been to is a street in Jaipur, which is located in the state Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as Pink City. It is well known for its beautiful forts and markets. People mainly go there as tourists for sightseeing, for cultural sightings and for shopping as well. So one such day I had been to a famous street which was recommended by many of them to visit. As soon as I entered that street, the whole lane was covered with small stalls and each and every stall had different kinds of things like beautiful ornaments, handcrafts. The ornaments included oxidized earrings, necklaces, bangles and there was like variety of choices. There were also well-sewed bags, handbags, baskets as well and the whole lane was so crowded and noisy that there was such a buzzing sound that I could hardly hear my friend speaking to me or I could hardly hear myself as well. Even the vendors were trying to allure the customers for their shop to buy the things. It was very noisy with buzzing sound yet very serene because the beauty lies in that.

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    The last summer, I went to Mumbai, which is one of the biggest states in India. I went to do my club management services there, and they are so nice because it is the most populated state in India, where massive and tremendous number of noise will be there because so many people working around, different jobs at roads and buildings, so much of vehicles and traffic here and there. I went to develop my project, which is my main goal, but I visited many places there, and really I don't like noisy area like that, I like area which is more peaceful and vibrant. After I experienced that in Mumbai, when I came to my hometown, it feels so peaceful, but in Mumbai, it is the most noisy area I ever went to. I have been to Mumbai like 2-3 times, but this time is less noisy compared to the last time I went. But people who are living in Mumbai find it pleasant because they get used to it, but people from outside are not native people, when going to Mumbai, they find it very noisy and disturbing because the engine sound, factories and workers shouting here and there, most people find it unpleasant. But it was a good experience though, I would recommend everyone to experience everything in their life, not only sitting in a comfortable zone and relaxing, get out of your comfortable zone and go to the places that you feel uncomfortable like, I feel uncomfortable in places like Mumbai or Bihar, but I went and experienced some new stuff, yeah this is my experience.

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    Recently I visited East Planet, one of the city center of Kolkata. There is a big shopping complex and from my mother's time we are buying things from there only. So I went there with my mother and my brother before puja to buy shoes for three of us. But before puja it was so crowded and so noisy that place was because there was extra shopping stalls and little shops were there beside the road. And the walker market was super noisy, everyone was shouting for their customers and to sell their products. I just got confused in all this loud noise and screams. So I think I will prefer a quiet and decent place for shopping rather than a restless crowded place where I cannot focus on the thing I am buying. So I don't like that experience much. But from childhood we are going to that new market area. So I am somewhat accustomed with the situation there. But last time it was, as it was before the puja I think that is why it was so noisy.

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    I recently visited the local train stations of Mumbai. It is a very common way of traveling here in the city and it's quite efficient as well but I made the mistake of traveling when it was peak hours especially during the evening around 5.30-6.30 which is when a lot of the people who go on the job complete their day and they travel back home. So it is a lot of rush and apart from this rush it is always always very noisy. I would say that the reason for this noise and you know crowd of people is because of how overpopulated Mumbai is right now at the moment. But other than that I think the noise also carries the determination and enthusiasm that these people have. People usually travel for hours just to reach their office and then you know travel back to their homes as well. So basically I visited the local train station to go to my friend's place which is a bit far and when I entered the train I realized that this was a mistake because it was so noisy and so crowded but at the same time I felt like I blended in with the crowd because I am from Mumbai and it made me realize how much of this noise is there within each one of us especially when you know the entire world is going to the rocks but at the same time you are able to carry this kind of carry yourself and be able to

    Band 6-7

    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
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