Describe a place in a village that you visited.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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Where is it?
When did you visit?
What did you do there?
How did you feel?

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Cue 1:Where is it?

Begin by mentioning the name of the village and its location, such as the state or region.
Describe the surroundings briefly to give a sense of the place, including any notable landmarks.

Example

The village I visited is called Khajuri, located in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. It's surrounded by lush green fields and has a beautiful river flowing nearby, which adds to its charm.

Cue 2:When did you visit?

State the time of year or specific occasion when you visited the village.
Share any personal reasons for your visit, such as a festival or family gathering.

Example

I visited Khajuri last summer during the monsoon season. It was a family trip to celebrate my grandmother's 80th birthday, which made the visit even more special.

Cue 3:What did you do there?

Highlight the main activities you engaged in while in the village.
Include any interactions with locals or experiences that stood out to you.

Example

During my stay, I helped my family prepare traditional dishes, visited local farms, and even participated in a folk dance during the village festival. It was a great way to connect with the culture.

Cue 4:How did you feel?

Express your emotions regarding the visit, focusing on positive feelings.
Mention any lasting impressions or lessons learned from the experience.

Example

I felt a deep sense of joy and contentment being surrounded by nature and family. The warmth of the villagers and their hospitality left a lasting impression on me, reminding me of the importance of community.

Conclusion

Summarize your overall experience in a few sentences.
Reflect on what you took away from the visit and how it impacted you.

Example

Overall, my visit to Khajuri was a memorable experience that strengthened my bond with my family and roots. It reminded me of the beauty of village life and the simplicity that often gets lost in the hustle of city living.

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 and informative. Specific details help the examiner visualize the place and understand your experience better.

Tip

Include specific details about the location, such as landmarks, scenery, and unique features to create a vivid picture.

2: Ignoring the Cues

Neglecting to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in lower scores for coherence and task response.

Tip

Make sure to answer each cue clearly and in order, providing a well-rounded description of your visit.

Lack of Personal Feelings

Failing to express your feelings about the place can make your response less personal and relatable. Emotions add depth to your answer.

Tip

Share your feelings and thoughts about the visit, explaining why the place was special or memorable to you.

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All Answers

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Band 6-7

so let me describe myself my name is Rijo and I belong to a native place called Karnagappalli which is in Kollam so I live in Maharashtra which is a place in India so I happened to visit my native place after a long time and the experience was really amazing I was able to witness the beauty of nature the trees I was able to enjoy the fruits especially the mango Alphonso mango mangoes as well as bananas straight from the from the nature with no chemicals and it was perfectly organic and the view and the I would also like to describe how the climate is the climate is really good as compared to the city which I am living in in that village you will be able to breathe efficiently like the greenery and sky I always dreamed about having a bungalow over there it would be so amazing in order to watch the stars at night at night when I am sleeping it would be so much fun

Band 6-7

Once I visited a place called Unnao, it's somewhere around mountain range of Himalayas. So Unnao is a very secluded village and it was somewhere around 400 km away from Dehradun, that is my hometown. We went there specifically to distribute sanitary napkins for the women and masks and hand sanitizers because it was a time of COVID and we went there as a part of NGO. So we had to travel, although we had to travel 20 km up the hill on our barefoot, but when we reached there, the serene location of the village was quite mesmerizing and we got a chance to live a life of the village people. So it was a very pleasant and wonderful experience.

Band 6-7

I would like to describe a place in a village that I have recently visited. It was in Monar. So me and my husband visited there in the last May 2024. We went to Monar and after that from the Monar town, it's about 3 kilometers to that village. In the village there is also a resort, so we stayed there for 3 days. The experience was too amazing, since the village have a very outstanding waterfalls. We can swim over there, it's like a natural jacuzzi bath. It was too amazing. And we stayed there for 3 days and it was too relaxing. It was a village that is surrounded by green trees and so many animals were there. In the morning we can see so many birds chirping and cawing, which helps us to make our minds more relaxed and peaceful. As well as there are small animals too, we can see small rabbits here and there. And once we see a fox too. So that was a kind of horrible moment when we walk along through the countryside, suddenly a fox came and my husband was so terrified. So that was an awful moment for us. Apart from that, it's an overall good experience.

Band 6-7

It's a small, beautiful village. It's in the state of Bihar, where I was born. I lived there for six years. Since I was seven years, I left that village because my father wants to... because my father used to work in some other state. So, my father called me and asked me to leave that place. We used to visit there on summer vacations. It's a beautiful place. I go there and I play with my friends and visit my relations and explore my village. I feel that I don't want to leave that place because so many memories are there. Actually, it's a beautiful place. Everyone loves their village. Me too.

Band 6

So, the village I visited is in India. It is a rural place actually where you will not get any electricity or Wi-Fi or mobile phones to be used that well. So, the village was quite good with a peaceful environment and I went to that place to see my grandparents. They seemed to be very happy to see us after a long gap and that place reminds me of my grandparents and usually there is a misconception that people always think village is not that good place for having fun and vibe. But I think villages are the best place to have a peaceful environment and to have a good place to vibe with. Like from my point of view, the village I visited and my native place is quite bit good compared to the Chennai city which has traffic, pollution and lot of discomforts. Whereas in village, it is good to have that environment.

Band 6

Well, there is a very old and beautiful temple that is located in this village which is known for its most popular events are the pujas that keep taking place every year and it is by the beautiful river that represents the whole village. This river is located right in the center of the whole village. And the time that I have visited this temple was few years back and that was my last memory of this temple. It has this serene and beautiful architecture that really represents the olden structure and the olden architecture that is really beautiful to see and it is a must visit place in that whole village.

Band 6

I wanted to describe my father's native place because it's a village in Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is a wonderful place. We often go there. We frequently visit it along with our family. We all gather there for every festival, especially for Diwali and Pongal. All our cousins will be there. All my aunty, uncle will be there. I used to have such a wonderful experience there. I just wanted to describe that particular place. In front of our house, we have a farm. We have cows and hens. There is a feeding place where we actually feed the cows and hens. I will go there and feed all the cows and hens. It is such a fabulous experience to me. When I was a little child, I used to feel very strange and also very scared to feed all the cows. I was very scared because what if the cow may hit me? But now, as time passes, I really do enjoy doing it. I especially wanted to express my feelings towards the people there, the village people. They are very soft-hearted, kind-hearted. They offer me food, fruits from their farm without me asking for it. They are very enthusiastic in helping others. They take me to their farms and show me different places and how things work around the farm. I used to feel very happy whenever I go there.

Band 5-6

I visited a village called Karavalur. It was a nice place to see that. There are many farmers in that village. Additionally, they have anganwadis called primary schools. Moreover, people gathering in the evening, and they speak.

Band 5-6

Okay, so I am live in a small village which is name is Srinavagam, is located at Kappad Banj and Gandhinagar main highway in Gujarat and I used to live in a village and I like to live in a village but there are many place a new developed by our new serpent whose name is Meet Patel, he is a younger serpent in all over Gujarat and he and recently he opened a new garden and as well as okay new garden, new playground and also new old citizen place but I like the most a garden, I visited there in last week when I went to my home, sorry when I went to my village and because I lived in different city because my studies and in my village gardens, there are many flowers and plants are placed and there are good aroma and very freshness in the garden and there are big jogging track all over the garden in this track, all youngsters of my village and as well as older people are used to jogging, used to jogging there and there are they okay they build a gym area okay outdoor gym in which there in which village people maintain their fitness.

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