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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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    Band 6-7

    here I would like to talk about a city that have a lot of noise it's none other than one of the famous city in Kerala Kochi. Kochi is located in Ernangulam district. A couple of months ago I visited there for my vacation because Kochi is very famous because it's a one of the famous tourist attractions such as marine drive, Subash park and also big malls are also there. Most of the people visit or went that metropolitan for better education and better job opportunities you know there are a lot of multinational companies there so young people to adult are visited there for getting a job and also good education. When I was there it's a bad experience for me because the traffic construction is very bad and also people are run for earn money they are very selfish they do what they want and they never get bothered about other people or what they do or what they say they do their work and didn't get any mind to help others because that's the natural and also one of the main noise is because of the traffic it's deafening you know I stuck the traffic almost two or three hours that's a very bad that I experienced in that city and also our neighbors we lived in an apartment so neighbors had children

    Band 6-7

    I could recall is Vaishnodevi temple. So I went there when I was in class 8 and my father was about to retire. So he had a voucher for the whole family. So we decided to visit there. But my father eventually thought of visiting Vaishnodevi as well. So that was the first time I was supposed to see it. So after travelling for approximately 14 kms by foot we finally reached there. But I was never aware that the temple places could be that crowded and that noisy. So when I reached there I found it a bit weird. I would say I don't want to criticise it but because the space was very confined and the number of individuals were a lot more. So I wasn't able to understand the religion of Saiyams and I was also not very aware with the Hindu religion, traditions and culture. So that was a very new experience for me.

    Band 6

    There are lots of noisy places where I live. I would like to talk about Sonipat bus stand. It's full filled with people, thousands of people commute there and go to Delhi to do their work. When I went there, I went there last month with my friends because we were going to Delhi. I saw there were lots of people standing there waiting for buses. I got down, I bought the bus there and got down in Delhi. It was a very unfair experience because there were lots of people who made noise there. Lots of buses honk there and create an uneasy sound for me. That's why, as far as I know, it's a noisy place. I have been there.

    Band 6

    I have been recently visited a refinery plant for knowledge of updating my skills. The place called MRPL near Mangalore town. I visited there because I had a small project which I could gather some of the information related to my work. There was a place called hydrogen unit in the plant which was producing a lot of noise. Comparing to the surrounding areas the noise was very high. The noise was very at the peak because there was some construction going on in and around the plant. Maintenance work was going on as of renovation of the plant for the upcoming productions. I felt that I almost had an ear loss because we were supposed to use double ear protection ear plug and ear muff. Even though we were using double protection we were almost daily got irritated due to the heavy sound and noise created in and around the hydrogen plant. We were also under medical observation for a day due to this exposure of heavy noise created by the plant.

    Band 6

    So the most noisy place I went to is Dhaka, Bangladesh. I went there in 2020 for attending the ICCR examination. I feel very sad and also angry to see that people are enduring it every single day and it's not a good place to be in. It's not also healthy. The sound decibel was more than 70 and it was very painful experience for me. I don't like the pollution and the space where the sound is a barrier for people. It will decrease the hearing possibility and also unhealthy environment for the people who are living and enduring a place like that. On the other hand, I went to Kochi, India. I used to live there. The place was nice and peaceful. The sound decibel level was below 30 and I love how it feels there.

    Band 6

    About my experience about the noisy places, it's not bad, actually it's a good experience. The noisy place which I was been there is Waterfalls in Kodai, which is known as Koppel. It was too noisy but it was so pleasing for the ears and I was enjoying the noise because it's not like a noisy noise but it is what good to hear and it was like a healing part for me. And I was enjoying so much that which noise. The noisy place which I went to was Waterfalls in Kodai, Kodaikanal. I was not expecting that place would be that much noise but I was so awestruck by the noise which is not disturbing to me but it was healing to me. The noise was so noisy that it was, it felt so good. I was wondering how a noise can be this good. And why I went there was to explore the nature but at the end I got a different experience like the noise also can be a healing process and it can give a different variety to the life. So, these are some of the things I learnt from that and sometimes noise cannot be irritating, it can also be a beauty from the way it is coming from the waterfalls. Noise is, everyone would be thinking noise would be irritating to everyone but it's not like that. I experienced a different perspective of noise from that waterfalls experience.

    Band 6

    In today's era, noise pollution is rising day by day due to traffic congestion on the road as well as people also do some negligence due to that noise pollution is rising. Here today I would like to talk about the last month at that time I went to a restaurant which is near to my hometown. I usually went there with my family member. In addition to it, I got bored at my home then I decided to went to that place and ate some snacks. When I visited there, there was too much noise of the DJ system. Furthermore, there was one party in another hall and it was around the 10 pm. It was against the law to loud noise of DJ system but there are some boys who shouted very loudly due to that I disturbed a lot at that place. After few time, I got frustrated and depressed when I went to that place. Similarly, other people also unable to enjoy their food at that restaurant. Additionally, the waiter was also unable to hear the order properly. At that time, I also gave feedback to the owner to reduce the voice of DJ system so that other people can also enjoy their moment. I do not like to ruin the function of another person but it's my personal advice for them so that other people also enjoy with their family member as well as close ones. So, it was one of the noisy place in which I visited last month and which disturbed me a lot.

    Band 6

    The noisy place I have been to was, beside my house, a new construction is going on. The banging sound on the walls and the continuous usage of the machines made me feel very uncomfortable due to which I did not had enough sleep throughout months as the work was going in the day and in the nights, I felt I was not at all feeling well because of that, even I tried to speak to them to not to work at nights but as they have commanded to finish the construction as soon as possible, they were repeatedly continuously working on that because of which I was not sure, not only this, recently I went to a music concert where I was not sure that there will be so much music because I was never to that place but because of my friends, I went there and I really did not like that place because we can't even have a proper communication with that loud music, because of that I had a severe headache, so I don't like the noisy places at all, I choose to stay away from such places and till now I again never went to the music concerts and I don't like going pubs as well and even I don't go to markets for shopping, I prefer to do online because it is quite better to make yourself in trouble, so this is it.

    Band 6

    Last month I went to Lucknow for doing my GRE exam. I reached examination center in the morning and after completing my test I was heading back to home. So I needed a bus or an auto rickshaw to reach my destination. But I was already exhausted after giving that exam. So there were lots... there were honking of the horns. Many people shouting. A street vendor was selling something. He was also shouting at that place. So it was a horrible experience for me.

    Band 6

    The noisiest place which I feel is Mumbai because of the traffic even the work and there's a lot of noise people blow horn a lot which creates noise pollution and I don't really like it. Early when I was young my dad was staying in Mumbai and because of that we used to face a lot of noises when we used to live over there in the apartment and later to that he shift to Navi Mumbai because it was better and it was not really it was a very quiet place but I still feel that Mumbai needs to be a little peaceful place although it's a very hectic place people go to fulfill their dreams and it's always busy the roads are busy it's a good thing to see people are working towards their dreams but sometimes it feels so haphazard so fast that I don't really feel that I belong to nature more than into those hectic spaces that creates a lot of chaos every corner of Mumbai feels like everything is moving everybody is working towards their goals and ambitions to work even in local trains also it feels like there is a lot of rush and I don't really feel that I am capable of going to that place I don't want to go and stay in that place once again because yeah I really am I'm very much into nature
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