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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

    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

    Band 6

    A noisy place where I have been to is Jaipur which is a capital city of Rajasthan. I have been there to attend my competition exams. I just reached Jaipur before my exams from Jodhpur by train. And when I moved to the hotel at night before the day exam, I was stuck in traffic, a lot of traffic because at night people were moved to their home from their work so there was a lot of traffic on the road and I stuck in the traffic around half an hour in the taxi. I feel a lot of trouble to reach at my hotel. After reaching my hotel and next day when I reached my exam center, lot of people were also there and it's really a noisy place because there was less management there and a lot of people come here to come to their center to attend their exams and also less management done by the administration, no proper rules and regulations were followed by the people. They were all in their early to reach their destinations. So that is why I stuck in the traffic and faced a lot of difficulties there.

    Band 6

    The noisy place I have been is Haridwar. There was a lot of noise of the people and I went there to celebrate the... Where it was? Why you went there? Why it was? The noisy place I have been to is Haridwar. I have been there in 2024 in the month of June. There was a lot of people celebrating Lord Shiva's day. That's why I went there. It was a great day for Lord Shiva and Hindus specially to celebrate the day at Haridwar. And it was noisy because of the lot of people there. It's a holy place for Hindus to take a bath and feel good about themselves. But do I think about it? I think it's a holy place and people often like to go there and take a holy bath in the river Ganga.

    Band 6

    Approximately one year ago, I applied to a project related to volunteering at a foreign company in a foreign country. I was selected among the candidates. Then I went to Turkey, the capital city of Turkey, Ankara. During this period, I visited many cities in Turkey, but I especially settled in Ankara. For this reason, I explored all parts of Ankara. I made new friendships there like the new friends that I settled in Turkey and others. They are from different countries like Ukraine and Maldives. During this time, we went to various restaurants and one day, we decided to go to, I don't know where, Hammamonu is the oldest part of Ankara and there are many restaurants that showcase their traditional food, music, and dance. I liked to enjoy. On this day, we went there, but this place was very crowded and there was so much noise. This noise affected me negatively because I am not a person who enjoys noisy places. The Turkish people perform their traditional dance like the zebek and showcase their traditional music and attributes. After a few hours, I wanted to leave, but my friend encouraged me to see their performance and watch their dances and songs. For this reason, I stayed a little longer, but as I mentioned, I did not like the noise

    Band 6

    I have recently visited Khartoum, the capital of our native country, Sudan. في الواقع، ذهبت إلى هنا في وقت الحرب. عندما تنتهي الحرب في كارتوم، بدأ الناس بالعودة إلى منزلهم بعد أن يتم تحريرهم من خلال الحرب في هذه المدينة. فإن الوضع أصبح مغامرًا ومجددًا بين الناس. وكان هناك صوتًا مغامرًا جدًا من أصوات الضربات العسكرية والطائرات الطائرية والناس الذين استخدموا الأسلحة والأسلحة بشكل مستمر. لذلك، بسبب كل هذه الأشياء، كانت الوضع مغامرًا جدًا. وكان وقتًا سيئًا الذي شعرت به هناك. كنت هناك لثلاثة أيام. بعد ذلك، عدت إلى هناك.

    Band 6

    If I have to speak about a noisy place, then it would be the capital of India, that's New Delhi. I went there for a trip with my dear parents and it was a wonderful trip. It's such a busy place, buzzing with noises like the traffic and cars buzzing in and out, the amount of IT offices and the amount of employment that's in there. It's such a busy area, so many residents live over there and it's buzzing with chaos, there's such a chaos. I generally don't love so much noise but it was a good trip although I won't deny that. But it's so much of chaos, I was apprehended for that. Sometimes felt like this is too much but then also it felt good.

    Band 6

    So, a noisy place that I have been to was Mumbai, India. It is located in Maharashtra state and why I was sent there was for educational purpose. I was pursuing a bachelor degree in Maharashtra. Why the place was so noisy was because Mumbai is a fully packed state, it is a busiest state city in India. Although it seemed bad for me, but the people were living there, they were calm because they are living all the time.

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