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

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  • What is that tourist attraction?
  • Where is this tourist attraction in your country?
  • What can the visitors see and do at this tourist attraction?
  • Explain why you would recommend this tourist attraction.
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Cue 1:What is that tourist attraction?

  • Begin by naming the tourist attraction clearly and concisely.
  • Provide a brief overview of what makes this place special or unique.

Example

The tourist attraction I would like to recommend is the stunning backwaters of Kerala, often referred to as 'God's Own Country'. This place is famous for its serene waters, lush greenery, and traditional houseboats.

Cue 2:Where is this tourist attraction in your country?

  • Mention the specific location of the attraction within India.
  • Include any notable cities or landmarks nearby to give context.

Example

The backwaters are located in the southern state of Kerala, particularly around the city of Alleppey, which is easily accessible from major cities like Kochi.

Cue 3:What can the visitors see and do at this tourist attraction?

  • Describe the activities that visitors can engage in while at the attraction.
  • Mention any sights or experiences that are particularly memorable.

Example

Visitors can enjoy a relaxing houseboat ride through the tranquil waters, explore the lush paddy fields, and witness the local village life. There are also opportunities for bird watching and enjoying traditional Kerala cuisine at local eateries.

Cue 4:Explain why you would recommend this tourist attraction.

  • Share your personal feelings or experiences related to the attraction.
  • Highlight the unique aspects that make it a must-visit for travelers.

Example

I highly recommend the backwaters of Kerala because it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences. The peaceful environment allows for relaxation and reflection, making it a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. I have visited this place multiple times, and each visit has left me rejuvenated.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the backwaters of Kerala are a breathtaking destination that showcases the beauty of nature and the richness of Indian culture. I believe every traveler should experience this magical place at least once in their lifetime.

    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 unclear. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the attraction.

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    Use descriptive adjectives and specific examples to paint a vivid picture of the place you are recommending.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

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

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer each cue clearly and in order, ensuring you cover what visitors can see, do, and why you recommend it.

    Lack of Personal Connection

    Not sharing personal experiences or feelings can make your response less engaging. Candidates often miss the opportunity to connect with the listener.

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    Include personal anecdotes or emotions related to the attraction to make your recommendation more compelling and relatable.

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    A place which I would really recommend to visit as a traveller who doesn't have a country would be Rajasthan. It's a state among the 28 states in India and within Rajasthan there are various cities and peoples but one such city is Jaipur which is also known as Pink city and it is really pretty and beautiful. Another is Udaipur which is also known as a city of lakes and people who are fond of nature and lakes and gardens and greenery they must really visit Jaipur. Another thing I would recommend them to go is during the winter. The weather during winter is really amazing. Also the food, the cuisine which Rajasthan serves is really delicious and people who love spicy food I would specially recommend them to taste Dal Bharti and Alka Paratha. It's one of the list of go to famous dishes which one must definitely try. And because of the weather and the beauty and of course the tradition and the historic palace, the history of India lies in those walls and those grounds and one must definitely step the feet in our history. I enjoy every time I come here.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, so even though there are many destinations in my country which is very attractive and tourist-spoke, but honestly I would definitely say my state, Kerala, not because it has many tourist attractions, but also it's very safe for foreigners, so ever since I was a child it was very common for me to see travellers coming to Kerala and enjoying their vacations. Even in my village also I've seen tourists from various world, like there was an annual festival and some of the tourists come on every year to see that and it was something of a pleasure to my eyes and also there are many places in my state like Munnar, Kochi etc., which is very popular among the tourists and also it is very attractive and also there are many amenities which can't be found in the northern states. Also the locals and the people in Kerala are much more friendly towards the tourists and almost the middle-aged people, everyone can understand their English, so there won't be any problem in understanding or communicating between them and everything is very affordable like the food and the accommodation etc., people are gonna charge fair for all of that. I would definitely say that it's a 10 out of 10 experience if any tourists are willing to visit my state, they can enjoy various activities like backwater riding, houseboats, bungee jumping.

    Band 6-7

    The place I would recommend a traveler to visit in my country would be the Delhi city because in Delhi city we have a place called Agra and in Agra there's a place, there's a huge, one of the seven wonders which is the Taj Mahal which is beautifully created by the Shah Jahan for his wife to indicate love. It is a very beautiful monument. As you go there you could see why was it declared as a seven wonders of the world. And it was very, it was made decades ago by the skilled workers and as the sun changes its position, the color of the Taj Mahal changes too which is a very phenomenal thing a person or traveler could watch and there's an interesting history behind such a beautiful monument that a person sees.

    Band 6-7

    one of the places that I recommend in my country is Goa it's situated in southern part of India it's known for its beautiful beaches and the nightlife I would recommend it going with your friends or the couple mostly for their honeymoon phase there are numerous beaches in Goa to explore but I would say the Anjuna beach is a good beach to explore as there is a number of shopping spots there you can find Indo-western dresses there yeah so it's a good shopping spot to visit and in the day you can participate in water sports and experience experience Portuguese architecture and you can even explore the streets and see the traditional churches over there and in the evening you can go to beach side and enjoy the music and tasty seafood there so yeah Goa is that one place I would recommend anyone to visit and you you find more freedom there like the way you can dress that's very good like you know girls can dress anything like from bikini to traditional saree which you can't find in maybe other places in India so yeah that's one of the reasons I would say you should visit Goa and you can find many types of deals there and the seafood is amazing it's incredibly delicious

    Band 6-7

    I would like to recommend Rajasthan, a state rich of heritage and culture. In Rajasthan, I would like to describe my own city, Jaipur, a city which is also known as the pink city. Hawa Mahal, being the most famous landmark and cultural heritage of the city, is built by his highness, Sawai Maan Singh ji too. It is also known as the wind palace because of its architecture. I would like to recommend this to the visitors, they can click photos, they can enjoy the beautiful view of the pink city from there. It was built for the queen's caretakers to see the city because they are not allowed to move outside the palace. So it was built for them to see the city so that they cannot be seen from outside the city, the traffic, and they can see it, yes. And it is also shaped like the crown of Lord Krishna, which makes it a unique and historic place. Now, it is under the city palace.

    Band 6-7

    Like see, the tourist place in my country is Hyderabad, Chandmira. Hyderabad is located in Telangana and Telangana is located in India, which is known. And in India, there are 192 languages. In India, there are so many types of religions. And the visiting place in my India is Hyderabad in Telangana, Chandminar. Where the visitors will visit once, then they like to visit it again and again. Because the place was, the Chandminar was built by, constructed by Nizam, named as Akbar. So, he built the Chandminar in the 18th century, when he was ruling at Hyderabad. And the Hyderabad name has been kept on his own name, Hyder. Hyder, actually his name was Hyder. So, he named the city as Hyder on his name only, Hyder, Hyderabad. So, the visiting place in our country is Chandminar. Where the people come from most of the countries and they take the pictures. Each and everything are available in our, in nearby Chandminar. And there are good facilities for the travelers or visitors or tourist persons to visit the Chandminar. And they take, and you know, recently the Miss World has been organized in a Chandminar near, in Hyderabad, near Chandminar, you know. And it is like, old place.

    Band 6

    In my country there are lot of places I would like to visit but my favourite place is Shimla. It is 3 hours away from my city Ludhiana by the railway and it is a very wonderful place Shimla because of the nature and the valleys. This place is quite wonderful because of the nature and the valleys because there are many visitors would like to come there and visit to see the nature of the creativity and many people also come from the foreign also because there are a lot of things have to do to people can visit the zoo they can see the green valleys over there and they can play with the snow if they go in the winter season around November and December and people also can enjoy the food also there I can see there are lot of temples of Hanumanji there was a big temple and the big statue of there they can visit there and pray to the God and there are many places have there Kufri zoo and green valleys have people can do I also remember that when I was 3 years back I visited there I remember that so I did so many things to do the fun and for the enjoyable things and I also remember that there are so many things to do over there for as a visitor I would like to visit because of the nature and the snow must have to go this place in the summer time because in the summer time there's a degree temperature is 50 degree but in the similar side the temperature is very low and it's very quite like a winter places so this is a place I would tell

    Band 6

    The place I would recommend the people to visit is Ayodhya which is located in Uttar Pradesh, India. Ayodhya is a holy place where Lord Ram was born and brought up and later which is also known for the iconic Ramayana story. And post his exile he ruled Ayodhya for many years and later he took Jal Samadhi in river Sarayu. So I would really recommend people to visit that place because this is such an iconic place where Lord Ram had lived for many years. And which is also newly established place and there are surrounding further more there are various other places to visit there.

    Band 6

    Well, in my country, a southern part of, west and south of my country, there are many places to visit, like Goa, Pondicherry, Ladakh, there are different types of tourism places in my country. As I talk now, I mostly prefer for these three, Goa, Pondicherry and Ladakh. Firstly, I want to talk about the Goa. It is the most famous place in India. Most of the people will go to the tourist for the Goa. Most of the young people will go, mainly, young people will go to the Goa because it is a young attraction, there are many water streams and many beaches over there, as well as there are many temples also there in the Goa. Next thing, we will talk about the Pondicherry. It is also same like Goa, it is nothing much different. Same like as usual, same like Goa, all facilities are there. And thirdly, we will talk about Ladakh. It is a hill station covered with the snow. I love the snow very much. And it is a very attractive place. We have many good sceneries in the Ladakh. So many want to travel with their bikes or cars with the adventurous roads, road to climbing the mountain by the bike. It is very attractive. In many cases, most of the bikes and cars were stuck in the Ladakh, but they enjoy. It is the bad thing also, they are enjoying, they stop.

    Band 6

    I live in India and we have many places that are so beautiful for tourists to visit. One of my most favorite places in India is Ooty. I would recommend each and everyone who visits India to visit one time at an Ooty. You will find a very special thing in Ooty is that whichever restaurant or hotel you stay at you won't find an AC in it because Ooty is cold for 12 months and so it doesn't require an AC whenever the sun goes down you will feel the chill in the air and that's what's special about the Ooty. Ooty has lots and lots of good amount of chocolates which are really yummy. You should try it, it's in homemade chocolates. One more thing I'll suggest that to visit Ooty Zoo. It's so nice and has so many animals you can interact with.
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