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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

    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.

    Band 6

    In my opinion recently I have been to Thailand and I visited night market based on the reviews from social media and when I reached there around 6 p.m. the noise the crowd was on control and I was able to try a lot of dishes and the food that was famous in Thailand night market and as the time got as the time went the noise started to double and it started increasing the reason is it's a famous night market and people enjoy coming there and having different types of Thailand dishes so the place was good in my opinion and the only downside of the place is the noise and the crowd of course further I didn't have any allegations other than the noisy atmosphere and the food was delicious there and and moreover I was not able to enjoy the atmosphere in peace and my food in peace because of the noisy surroundings and I have been to many night markets and it have not been this bad and it was actually a nice position if I could say and I enjoyed the market with flourishing delicious smelling foods and a lot so yeah that's the noisiest place I have been to and I don't regret it because the food was good

    Band 6

    I have been to many noisy places but a place which I find particularly noisy is Udaipur. I feel it's very, very noisy because I went there for my aunt's marriage and there was a lot of working going on that it was very busy and this as soon as I stepped inside the marriage hall girls were running go get the cake go get that and I couldn't sit down peacefully and and I felt a bit I felt a bit scared and I felt a bit uncouraged at first but I stayed that for seven days because of a lot of parts of the marriage and slowly I began to get more courage and I started feeling more better I started socializing with many other children my age and I had a lot of fun that day.

    Band 5-6

    A noisy place I have been to is a water park. Last week I went to a water park because right now summer season is going on so lots of people went to see water park, waterfalls etc. So I went to water park with my family and as right now summer season is going on so there is a lots of people are there and water park has become a very noisy place there. Peoples are running here to there, some of peoples are singing very loudly song, some peoples are getting their friends into trouble, some peoples are fighting there and yes that's it. So I really don't like that experience. I had a very bad experience there because of its noisy environment. However water parks usually are not that much noisy but this time when I went there it became very noisy at that time. So my experience there was very bad and I would like to suggest some people that don't go water park during summer.

    Band 5-6

    So it was a place, it was a club where I visited for the first time. I am not the person who regularly or frequently visiting over there. I am a person who belongs to the quiet place where do I have my own people, I can have my time with them. But I went with my friends over there, they insisted me to come with them. So it was a quite good or bad experience too because it had a lot of noise, people were dancing, people were having fun. As I do have an issue of migration so I can't go but I can't handle hard music. So that's why it was not that good for me. And it was a time of affair, back then we were having fun over there but it was not that fun for me. But I was with my friends so it was quite fun too.

    Band 5-6

    I recently went to Delhi to receive my mom from the airport. After I picked her in the airport, we together went for shopping in the streets of Delhi. Some people suggested me to try street foods of Delhi, so we went to explore the street foods. During that time, I felt the place around the streets were very congested. And there are lot of small tiny shops are congested one to another, making the road space very small. So, the vehicles and bikes can't be ride on the road properly. There are lot of pollution, lot of noise, the public crowd was huge. It is the capital of India, so the population is also huge comparing to other states. It will be really helpful to reduce some of the traffic. Government should take care to reduce such kind of traffic. It could be better.

    Band 5-6

    well there are many noisy places that I had visit but if I talk about the most noisy place then it would be Delhi so I was in Delhi for leaving my sister to the airport because she is going to abroad so I think that she at the time I just look for Delhi well I am a very travel of person so I just like to visit different places but I remember that once I had visited Delhi so it was actually very noisy place as everyone knows so I just went there for a leaving my sister on the airport because she is she was going to abroad for her further studies so when a car entered the Delhi so I just look out from the window of the car so everywhere was traffic and Delhi is actually full of traffic apart from this the main causes of the noisiness is that Delhi is the capital city of whole India due to which we may say that it is the most noisy place moreover Delhi has the airport also so that mostly people went to the airport there and moreover there are some of the political things happened in the Delhi which are like very noisy so apart from this I will talk about its pollution so it is actually also very pollutive place I had seen in my life right now so I think that if I get chance to visit Delhi again then I would never recommend any other or I will never visited it again because it is actually very noisy and disturbing so I always want to stay in peaceful place because my hometown is actually very peaceful and it is very far away from the Delhi so I will actually recommend that we should never visit Delhi because of its noisiness and pollution

    Band 5-6

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    Band 5-6

    Yeah, I have been to a noisy place last Monday, that was on a railway station and it was very noisy. There were a lot of people rushing around and making many noises and just pushing each other. There were many, many people who were acting as beggars, making various noises and asking for money to one another, but no one was listening to them. And also there were big queues to book the tickets and get their number first and also pushing each other. I felt very tired and distracted at that time, I had to go to work but after travelling there I really felt very tired. I wasn't able to even move in such people and making such noises. They were really very cheap and making such noises that are untolerable and I also had a headache after travelling there.

    Band 5

    I forgot I forgot Alright Let's try example I will give you an example Again again Ok ready First where it was It was in and then why you went there It was in what? Why was there a lot of noise It was in what? Anything It was in UAE Which part of UAE? I don't know Ok for me first Hindi lang mag travel I will give you an example I will be the one to answer Quiet ah Describe a noisy place you have been to The noisy place that I have been to is when I am in a party where in we are partying with my friends like singing songs and how I feel about it is that it's like I'm happy but sometimes it will be a little bit so not so good to hear in my ear because I don't like really noisy places and I am a kind of person where in I preferably want a peaceful environment so those things are making me like feeling like I don't have peace of mind so all of that those are the noisy places that I have been to

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