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Describe a place in your city you have been to where you can see wildlife (eg, animals, birds, insects, plants): IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Where it is?
  • When you went there?
  • What wildlife you can see there?
  • And explain how you feel about it.
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Cue 1:Where it is?

  • Begin by naming the specific place in your city where you can see wildlife.
  • Describe its location in relation to well-known landmarks or neighborhoods.

Example

One of my favorite places to see wildlife in my city is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, located in Borivali, Mumbai. It’s a vast green space that is easily accessible by train or bus, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Cue 2:When you went there?

  • Mention the time of year or a specific occasion when you visited the place.
  • Share any memorable experiences or reasons for your visit.

Example

I visited the park last summer during the monsoon season. I had gone there with my family for a weekend picnic, and it was a perfect time to enjoy the lush greenery and the fresh air after the rains.

Cue 3:What wildlife you can see there?

  • List the types of wildlife you encountered, including animals, birds, and plants.
  • Share any interesting observations or experiences you had with the wildlife.

Example

In the park, I saw a variety of wildlife, including monkeys swinging from the trees, colorful butterflies fluttering around, and many species of birds like peacocks and kingfishers. I was particularly fascinated by a family of deer that we spotted near a waterhole, which was a delightful surprise.

Cue 4:And explain how you feel about it.

  • Express your emotions and thoughts about the experience of seeing wildlife.
  • Discuss the importance of nature and wildlife in your life.

Example

Seeing wildlife in such a natural setting made me feel incredibly peaceful and connected to nature. It reminded me of the importance of preserving our environment and the joy that wildlife brings to our lives. I left the park feeling refreshed and grateful for the beauty around us.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, visiting Sanjay Gandhi National Park was a memorable experience that allowed me to appreciate the wildlife in my city. It’s a reminder of how important it is to protect these natural spaces for future generations to enjoy.

    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. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about the place or wildlife, which can lead to a lack of clarity.

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    Use descriptive language and specific examples to paint a vivid picture of the place and the wildlife you saw.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Candidates sometimes overlook the provided cues, leading to incomplete answers. This can result in missing important aspects of the topic.

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    Band 6-7

    So, I live in Navi Mumbai and near Palm Beach Road, there is a maritime institute named as T.S. Chanakya. And beside T.S. Chanakya, it is connected to the creek, Vashi Creek, and it also have a bit of wetlands and water surrounding in the area. So, in that surrounding area, during its winter season, flamingos, there are a large number of flamingos come into that area for resting and that is the most peaceful thing that I can experience in the whole year. And I visit that place twice a week whenever there is a season when flamingos have came in. And when I visit that place, it really calms down my mind and it helps me to get my focus and attention in place as there are many disturbing things happen and it helps me to get my stress relieved.

    Band 6-7

    There are many places where I can see wildlife. Recently, deforestation is done in some areas for making large, large monuments and buildings. My favorite place of wildlife is Sanjay Gandhi National Park which is located in Borivali. I visited it last summer with my relatives who came from Dubai. We went there through mode of transport such as train. You can also go there through bus which takes usually one hour to reach there. Moreover, we can see species of birds, insects, various plants, flowering plants, herbs, medicinal trees. Also, children come there for an educational visit. It's a kind of more interesting and children have more enthusiasm towards seeing animals which they often see in their books. The place is very appreciable and is quiet, silent. The area is very spacious and all the view is really mesmerizing. In addition, I would love to highlight about the cleanliness that is maintained in that place. All is very neat and tidy. One thing, the cherry on the top was the roaring sound which we heard of the lion which could never be forgotten in my mind. It also brought a pinnacle of happiness in my family. So, I would recommend each and everyone to visit this place once in a lifetime and enjoy the journey. Also, they provide you with their one bus which takes you through the tiger safari which is really worth attracting to the small children and even for the adults. Where you can spot the tigers and lions sleeping, roaring, eating something, playing with the trees.

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    Band 6

    This is a very interesting topic and I would like to share my experience where I went to a city. The city was mainly located in hilly areas called Nainital. So I went to Jim Corbett where you can find various natural habitats present over there. The wildlife is very conserved there. I went to Jim Corbett when I was in 9th standard. That was probably when I was around 14 years old. So I went there with my mother and father and we went during my summer vacation of the school. When I first went for jungle safari in Jim Corbett, there were many people who say that they saw a tiger but I was unfortunate as I didn't encounter a tiger but I did saw deers and many other birds. I felt very delighted and happy. I felt very contented when I went there as it was a whole new experience for me and I have not done any jungle safari or I haven't seen the nature from so close. So that's the reason I feel that it was a very great experience for me.

    Band 6

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    Band 5-6

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