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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

You should say

  • 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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    Tip

    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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    Tip

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


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    There are several places in our country to visit for a visitor and also attract a visitor like Agra for Taj Mahal and Delhi for Lalkila and also Jammu Kashmir like Ladakh places and some Himalaya places like as we can say that. But my most favorite and recommended city for the visitors is Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is actually a state and in this state a place is Hem Kunj Gurudwara, a Sikh temple which is situated so many fields above from the land in between the seven hills. If we can go there, we can see seven hills near about that Gurudwara and there is small pond like Sikh name them Sarovar in front of the Gurudwara or Sikh temple. It is very beautiful view and you can also experience a snowfall and snow around the hills. It was very beautiful and comfortable route with beautiful view. There is a very good route with a beautiful view around the Gurudwara. When we go through the route, we can see several of them.

    Band 6-7

    My recommendation would totally be dependent on the tourist preference. If the tourist is a naturalist seeker, then I would recommend Snow Cap Mountain of the Himalayas where they can go for trekking, do some adventure sports like skiing and on the other hand if the tourist have some inclination towards historical monuments then I would recommend Ajanta Ellora Caves, especially the Kailas Temple which is located at Ellora. This temple was carved out of single stone and the whole debris around from this monument is not there. If the tourist wants to go to the beach then we have Goa. So it all depends on the tourist what kind of place they want to visit. India has everything for everyone. We have desert to snow, beaches to open landscapes.

    Band 6-7

    I have recently visited Goa which is a most popular tourist destination in India. Goa is divided into two parts, one is North Goa and another one is South Goa. First we travelled through aeroplane and we visited Goa International Airport and we made our route to our resort named Willow Springs which is completely beside the Calangute Beach. There are many tourist attractions like Calangute Beach, Miramar Beach and also Big Daddy Casino and there is the world's biggest bridge known as Atal Setu built by Government of India. I would like to recommend to tourists because there are many places to visit in Goa like Catholic Church and also the places like Calangute Beach where it is well known for the different types of water sports like paragliding, parasailing and also scuba diving. It is well known for the different types of seafood and also there is a concert played in the month of May which is known as the Goa Festival where the people of Goa make themselves a Goa Festival Parade which is full of colours and joy and also there are different types of casinos by payment. We can go through these casinos by payment and also we can...

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    I would like to commence by giving the introduction about the tourism. What is tourism? Tourism is the biggest economical organization set by any nation and which helps to ameliorate the currency of any nation and also it increase the diversity of any nation. First of all I would say in the India there are lot of tourist places like the forts, monuments and historic places are paramount in the world like Taj Mahal, Lal Mahal and some other forts like Rajgarh, Raigarh and so on. So I would recommend that types of historic monuments because they have lot of history and that's that's is a. I would like to commence by saying that each and every country has a lot of diversity in which they offer the tourism. Furthermore I would say the tourism is the backbone of the each and every country because it assist to improve the economy of any particular nation. That's why tourism is beneficial for each and every state or as well as local community. There are a lot of benefits to the local community as well as nation like local community can sell their products to the tourists and they can earn more money as well as I would say nation can earn more and more money from the taxes and based on the according to the demand of the question India has a lot of diversity and in which there are lot of historic places like the forts and other and I would recommend Fort Rajgarh because it contains a variety of diversity and it also has a historic background like it was built by 1930 by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and if the tourist visited this particular fort then tourist can able to diversify the nature and also it assist to help knowing about the history of the India which is full of the war and some sacrifice. Furthermore I would say most of the tourists can do a physical activity on the Rajgarh fort because there are some traditional ways to do a physical activities on the Rajgarh fort so that's why I would recommend Rajgarh fort.

    Band 6-7

    Usually, there are many places to visit in our country. I mostly prefer the southern part of our state because in our southern part we have the Bay of Bengal. In our country I mostly prefer the Andhra Pradesh state because it has some of the most famous temples and hill stations to visit. I mostly prefer, I used to suggest them to go to the Orkoo Valley hill stations because it contains of various viewpoints, waterfalls, some other hill stations. It is very peaceful, it is very safe and peaceful to trek to the hill stations. We can learn more tribal culture things from there. There are many tribals living in that area. We will get so many tribal handmade things in that area. I mostly prefer, I mostly suggest my friends and all the persons who are staying in other states or countries, I mostly suggest them to come and visit here because our Andhra Pradesh state wants to develop tourism in our country. But it is also one of the beautiful places in our Andhra, in our country. It is located in the southern part of our country. While I was, after visiting there, after returning, they just gave some words regarding the places. They felt very excited and they felt very

    Band 6-7

    The tourist attraction place in my country is Thiruvannamalai.It is in Tamilnadu. The place is famous for Arunachaleshwara temple dedicated to lord Shiva. One of the highlights of this place was doing Giri Pradakshina which is a spiritual walk around entire hill covering 14 km barefoot. What I admire about the place is the people.Despite of not knowing the language, we never faced any cultural diversity or language barrier as people are kind, warm and welcoming. It is one of the most trending spiritual place in India right now. It is also known as Arunachaleshwara temple which was built 2000 years ago by Raja Raja king dedicating to lord Shiva. Many people believe that Arunachaleshwara temple was built by Raja Raja king.

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    There are two places in my home country which I would like to suggest, one is obviously my home town Lahore and the second is the northern areas of Pakistan, firstly I would like to talk about my home town, my home town is Lahore, it is a country filled with history and cultural backgrounds, it has a vast majority of historical places including Badshahi Mosque, Shahi Qila and has delicious food, so I would suggest that you travel Lahore first and then take a flight to Skardu from Lahore, Skardu is in the northern area of Pakistan, it has a vast majority of landscapes, snow-capped mountains and breathtaking views with cold lakes and everything in between, so you will go to Skardu and have a good breakfast beside the lake, a full Pakistani style breakfast.

    Band 6-7

    Yeah, I would prefer to travel Kerala because it is a beautiful place and naturally it gives very aesthetics because whenever we do more stress it gives happiness. For example, I tell my story, once I went to Kerala, in their place they have so many beaches and good food. I like most of in Kerala food. The food is very, very, very delicious and it gives me relaxation. Next, I would like to prefer to go Kerala shopping, Kerala for shopping because they are in that place gives affordable prices and we check out some restaurants. And in that restaurant we ordered a fish, the fish was so delicious. Then, afterwards we visit Kerala, Tirumala temples, temples are good in Kerala. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    Well, there are many places for tourist that I recommend to visit but today I would like to talk about Amritsar. Amritsar is a vast and holy place in Punjab located in India. I often visited there with my parents and my friends and my colleagues. In Amritsar, there are many places to visit, firstly like Sikh temple, it tell us about the history of Sikhism in 1984 that how the crisis in 1984 come on Punjab. There are also a holy pond named as Sarovar in that place. I am a foodie person and I also visit there for taste their food like Chinese and Indian food also. I recommend all the visitors to visit there to check their beauty and know about the history of Sikhism.
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