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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 which I want to travel is Kashmir which is situated in India. The best time to visit Kashmir is in winters because we can see a snowfall there during winters. The activities which we can enjoy there are skying, trekking, climbing mountains and many more. The special thing about Kashmir is the vast diversity and the wildlife sanctuaries over there. On the other hand, there is something special also about the food over there which has less spices but yet tasty. The preparations which I will make to travel Kashmir is I will prepare myself for the temperature because it's going to be very cold there. The average temperature in Kashmir will be 1 degree Celsius or 3 degree Celsius. So, I better carry a shovel and jackets for myself. I wish to travel Kashmir through bike because it is my dream to go to Kashmir by road which is a bit expensive but it is very satisfactory.

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    architectures, I would like to recommend Varanasi due to its various architecture greenery and so on. In architecture we can see a seahorse that is incredibly built and the Vishwanath temple and BHU university is the one of the famous university of India and famous for all medical students.

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    If you are looking for a beautiful place to visit, I would recommend some states of South India. When I was a child, I visited there. That was so peaceful and that place was so nature friendly. Visitors can visit the village life and know more about that life. Visitors also know the culture and tradition better in these states about how people live their life. I would recommend this place to those people who love to live in a peaceful place.

    Band 6-7

    In my country, India, there is a lot of places that, you know, the visitor can visit there. But for my consideration, a specific place, it is Amritsar. I recommend everybody, they can go there and they can visit there because the place is a holy place. It is a holy place and it is a spiritual place as well. And it, you know, it reflects the history of the Sikhism. And it is the northern part of India. And every month I visit here because it gives me solace, you know, it gives me peace. It is a solace place for me. And, you know, the sublime of this place is awesome. I never compared this place to any other place. And I highly recommend it. The visitor, they can go there, they can explore their history. And they can see the nature, you know, natural beauty of this place. How the Sikh people build the temple, golden temple. They put, you know, gold, they build this temple with gold. And there is a precious diamond as well. Moreover, it has a very beautiful, I can say that garden. And furthermore, there is a lot of very big buildings there. And it also reflects our history, Sikhism history. How the Sikhism, like, sacrificed their life to save their culture. So all over I can say that it is a very beautiful place. Moreover, there is a lot of good restaurants, hotels.

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    There's a place in my country which is the north side of the India, okay, and the place name is Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most beautiful and adorable place for the visitor. So whoever is coming to India just because of the visiting purpose, so he or she should visit that particular place in order to enjoy their moment. And like they can get whatever they are looking for like if they wanna do the skateboarding or if they wanna do the skating or even if they wanna like live in some sort of the igloo houses, stuff like that. So they can go over there, they can enjoy their vacation. On the other end, talking about the foods and the other things that they can get since India is pretty much popular for the traditional foods and their culture, stuff like that. So like they can get all the things whatever they are looking for by visiting that particular place. It is really famous for the snow, for the mountains, for the igloo houses, for the other things as well, okay. And at last, I would like to let you know about the place. So it is in the north part of the India, very popular, not that much crowded, and it's also very cheap. So whenever you are just coming to India, so that person has to visit that place first. So it has to be his or her first priority. And yeah, that's all I would say about that.

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    So, I would like to share one place which is located in my city only, at my home country. The name is Dumas, where you find all kinds of activities like beach, amusement parks, different types of games over there. And I think it is a best place for people to visit there and enjoy the simplicity and the adventurous things in my city and also as well as in my country. I have seen many people from the outside of the country like international people are also come to visit there because it is a largest amusement park of India. And I think it is a very best place for people and the family to come and enjoy over there. I am the one who really likes playing games, who really likes bowling, especially sitting on the beach and enjoying my sunny summer weather. So, I am the one who, you know, going by, every one month, once I go there, I freshen up my mind, get out all my stress from my body and go sit there, enjoy it. And I have seen the people from the outside of the country, foreigner people are also coming there, they are exploring our culture, they are seeing how people from India behave, how they are friendly to them and I have seen that people love to be there and enjoy by themselves. So, I think this is the place I would like to recommend to the visitors that they can travel, which is a must. Thank you.

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    There are many places to visit for travelers but today I would like to recommend Amritsar which is famous for golden temple, historical place, this is a historical place, the shining of the golden, look like holy in the water, it is very good place for peace and it is located in the district Amritsar, I recommend to visit to once in a month and there are many places like cuisine shops, clothes market at reasonable price and traveler can also do chanting there and they can take langar in the golden temple which is very delicious and some cuisines available which is available in the market are very delicious, I was over the moon when I ate it, when I ate something, so this is the place which I recommended to be visitors, please to visit once in a life, it's the picture of the golden temple speaks as well, there are many sikhism.

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    There are many places in my country where I would love them to travel or explore but one place I personally love is my hometown Nasik. It's not just because I grew up in there but because the history and the ancient culture that town carries with itself, may it be the Lakshmana Rekha Mandir or the Ganga Ghat, the spiritual experience you feel over there is something you may not find in any other place of the country. Other than that, there are places like Sita Gufas and Ram Mandirs and Sundar Narayan Mandirs. It's a peaceful town and also it's covered by a range of mountains known as Brahmagiri. So tourists would love to visit over there due to the scenic views and the pleasant climate conditions. Also, it has a place known as Panchavati. It is believed that when Shri Rama was travelling in Vanvas, he pointed out 5 arrows in 5 directions and those 5 arrows were named as Panchavati, Panch means 5. So this is a lot of history a small hometown or small town carries. That's why I would recommend tourists to visit over there. Other than that, it is famous for vineyards and known as grape city or wine city. Also, it has famous food item called Misarpav which is authentic traditional Maharashtrian dish and they would love to explore and try such beautiful things at one place which is Nasik.

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    That's an interesting question. The one place in my country I'd love every people, I believe each and every people should visit once is Delhi. I visited Delhi during my student formula competition which was held in last month. While going to Delhi, there are so many places which you can explore. The transportation system, the transport system in Delhi is top notch so that you can enjoy each and every place without breaking your wallet. You can cover almost so many monuments, historical sites, and you can clearly see the history of India while walking through the streets of Delhi. One thing you have to be cautious is you have to take care of your backpack and your valuable things because there will be pickpockets and some people who will be stealing things from you. You also have to be careful regarding your phones. One of my friend lost his phone while he was walking in front of Jannah Masjid in old Delhi.

    Band 6-7

    Hey, so I would like to recommend a place in India, so if you come to India, you must come to Rishikesh. It is a very very good place. It has a lot of adventures, it is spiritually connected and there you can dip in the holy water of the Ganga river. It is said that Shivji, the Indian mythological god, once stayed there for their wedding. So yeah, it is hence a very good place. You can go there. You can also do bungee jumping, river rafting, more of these adventures and you know, it's so interesting. When I went there, it was a very spiritual place, like I felt spiritually connected. It just enhances my mood because I loved going there. There were also so many Babas, Aghori Babas, which you don't usually see in your country or you know where you live. So yeah, I would like to recommend Rishikesh.
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