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Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the place is
  • Where it is / when you visited
  • What visitors can do there
  • And explain why you recommend it
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Cue 1:What the place is

  • Begin by naming the place clearly and providing a brief description of its significance.
  • Mention any unique features that make this place stand out.

Example

The place I would like to recommend is the beautiful city of Udaipur, often referred to as the 'City of Lakes'. It is famous for its stunning palaces and serene lakes, which create a picturesque setting.

Cue 2:Where it is / when you visited

  • Specify the location of Udaipur within India, including any notable landmarks.
  • Share a personal experience about when you visited, including the season or occasion.

Example

Udaipur is located in the southern part of Rajasthan, surrounded by the Aravalli hills. I visited Udaipur last summer during the monsoon season, which added a magical charm to the city as the lakes were full and the greenery was vibrant.

Cue 3:What visitors can do there

  • List some activities or attractions that visitors can enjoy in Udaipur.
  • Highlight any cultural experiences or local cuisine that travelers should not miss.

Example

Visitors to Udaipur can enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, explore the majestic City Palace, and visit the historic Jag Mandir. Additionally, trying the local Rajasthani cuisine, such as dal baati churma, is a must for any traveler.

Cue 4:And explain why you recommend it

  • Share your personal feelings about the place and why it left a lasting impression on you.
  • Mention the hospitality of the locals and the overall atmosphere of the city.

Example

I highly recommend Udaipur because of its enchanting beauty and rich history. The warm hospitality of the locals made my experience even more memorable. The peaceful ambiance and stunning sunsets over the lakes create a perfect getaway for anyone looking to relax and unwind.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Udaipur is a captivating destination that offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you are an adventure seeker or someone looking to soak in the tranquility, Udaipur has something special for everyone.

    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 don't provide specific details about the place.

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    Include specific features, activities, and personal experiences to create a vivid picture of the place.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cue prompts can lead to an incomplete answer. This may cause you to miss important points.

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    Tip

    Make sure to cover each cue point: what the place is, where it is, what visitors can do, and why you recommend it.

    Overly Complex Language

    Using complicated vocabulary or sentence structures can confuse listeners. It's important to communicate clearly and effectively.

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    Use simple and clear language to express your ideas, ensuring that your message is easily understood.

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    The place in my country that I would recommend to visitors and travellers is Golden Temple which is in Amritsar and I would recommend Golden Temple because I think it is a very spiritual and a great place to visit if you are coming to India. Travellers can see Indian architecture and the spirituality that is in that place. It is one of the places where hundreds and lakhs of people are fed through langars, everything. Amritsar is one of the places where it is situated and it is also known as the place of God like Guru Gobind Singh ji.

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    So there is one beautiful place in my country which is Kanyakumari. It is often considered as the world's beautiful coastal area which is actually situated in the southern part of India. I would say it is near the three different types of oceans. The Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. So it's quite nice to know about it especially the reason that I would recommend others to visit that place is because of its beautiful significance of its various culture, heritage and tradition. Because moreover I would say there's quite a lot of pretty buildings like the Thiruvalluvar statue which is massive and it's said to be 13 foot tall if I am not right and I also had an opportunity to visit it. It was enormous and you know when people stand in front of it they feel really small. One more significant monument that I visited is the Thiruvalluvar rock Vivekananda rock memorial. It also has its personal significance. Moreover the vital reason that I would recommend people to visit this place is because of its environment. The peaceful environment and the people over there are really good the way they help each other the way they provide others with a lot of good things and you can learn quite a lot of you know abilities from them. A good personalities can be observed. Moreover the food the type of food they prepare is with a lot of love especially visiting that place can never make you to compromise in taste because every single day you get delicious foods and a lot of seafoods are available which is freshly brought from the ocean.

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    A place that I would like to recommend to the foreigners or the visitors to visit in our country is the place is Salarjan Museum which is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is a spiritual place like it is so well designed and the way it has exhibited everything of the ancient times things and everything which is displayed in a very good manner and the digital clock which is which was the first clock of the world has been there in that museum. It's basically a museum where we get to know about the ancient times you know ancient time people how they used to live how they used to work everything whatever was done in the city Hyderabad is displayed in that museum. It's basically a very good museum which has several rooms in it and several clocks, clothes many things are there that are displayed very neatly and visitors are required to come along with their you know okay I can say only this.

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    The place which I'll recommend anyone outside our country to come and must visit once in their life would be definitely a city called Pune. It's a Maharashtrian city and located on western Deccan plateaus. So cause of its location, its weather is really extraordinary. I've been living there for around past 6 years and I really start missing it whenever I travel back to my hometown. One of the main reasons it's good for living purpose is cause of its extraordinary location. As I stated earlier, it's located on the Ghats of the western Deccan plateaus. The weather there becomes so amazing for stay like you cannot leave it. Another reason is it's one of the important metropolitan cities in India. Therefore offering a wide variety of shopping centers, food, all type of cuisines and even the places minor around it are really famous for example Lonavala, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar. Mahabaleshwar is famous for its strawberries. Lonavala is famous for its eco points called the Tiger Eco Point. And one of the most beautiful place which I've found was Kundalika river where one can enjoy river rafting which is a white river rafting. Recently I've been there with my team. We really loved the experience. It was around 2 hours of rafting and we had an entire fun and one of the most important features of the Pune is its food. You will really love its Misar Pav, Vada Pav. Those are all kinds of food people of Pune enjoy.

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    One place which I would highly recommend to the visitors is Ooty. No direct trains run to Ooty. One had to take a train to Bangalore first then via cab or bus they can head on to Ooty. I visited Ooty last year in winter vacation. Well, Ooty is the place which I love the most. The atmosphere, the culture and everything seems to be so eye catching. Ooty is also referred as Queen of Hills as there are so many hills such as DotaBeta Peak, Dolphin Nose Point. The DotaBeta Peak is one of the highest peak point among the south. Well, Ooty is not just known for its hills but also for its tree plantation. The tea gardens in the Ooty are so worth full that when I visited there I saw the process of how the tea is getting made.

    Band 6-7

    The place that I would like to recommend in my country to everyone is Kerala in the south as it is like a very, you know, beautiful place and there's a lot of nature there. It is completely covered with greenery and also the people there are very friendly and nice. It's a place that has very moderate temperature throughout the year but it also rains heavily there so the weather is always pleasant and also the people who live in India really aim to go there because it's a really beautiful place and not normally all the states in India do not have such a nature or it's not that covered with nature or beautiful like I live in Haryana and it's not that green here but in Kerala you see a lot of hills, a lot of greenery plus they have great coffee plantation there and they have a good culture, they have good music there and the food is also great.
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