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Describe A Place In Your Country That You Think Is Interesting: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • How did you know it?
  • What special features does it have?
  • And explain why you think it is interesting.
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin by stating the name of the place and its location in your country.
  • Provide some context about the region or city it is in, mentioning any notable landmarks nearby.

Example

The place I find interesting is the city of Jaipur, located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is famously known as the Pink City due to the distinct color of its buildings. Jaipur is surrounded by beautiful hills and is part of the larger Golden Triangle tourist circuit.

Cue 2:How did you know it?

  • Share a personal story about how you first learned about this place.
  • Mention if it was through travel, school, or perhaps a recommendation from friends or family.

Example

I first heard about Jaipur during a school project on Indian heritage sites. Later, I visited the city with my family during a summer vacation, which made me appreciate its rich history and culture even more.

Cue 3:What special features does it have?

  • Highlight the unique aspects of the place, such as architecture, festivals, or local cuisine.
  • Mention any specific attractions that stand out, like forts, palaces, or markets.

Example

Jaipur is home to several stunning forts and palaces, such as the Amer Fort and the City Palace. The intricate architecture and vibrant markets, like Johari Bazaar, are filled with beautiful handicrafts and traditional jewelry, making it a shopper's paradise.

Cue 4:And explain why you think it is interesting.

  • Discuss your personal feelings about the place and what makes it special to you.
  • Connect its historical significance or cultural richness to your own experiences.

Example

I find Jaipur interesting because it beautifully blends history with modernity. The stories behind the forts and the vibrant culture of the local people make it a fascinating place to explore. Every time I visit, I discover something new, whether it's a hidden café or a local festival.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Jaipur is not just a city; it's a treasure trove of history and culture. Its unique features and the warmth of its people make it a place I always look forward to visiting again.

    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, which can lead to a lack of interest from the examiner.

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    Tip

    Include specific features, such as landmarks or activities, to create a vivid picture of the place you are describing.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Not addressing all the cues can result in an incomplete answer. Candidates sometimes focus on one aspect and neglect others, which can affect their score.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer all the cues: location, how you learned about it, special features, and why it interests you.

    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple or repetitive language can make your response sound unprepared. This can limit your ability to showcase your language skills.

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    Use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to express your thoughts more clearly and engagingly.

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    Band 7

    A place in my country that I think interesting is the very own place I live in, a city in Tamil Nadu, India, Madurai, Madurai is known for its rich heritage and culture and for the traditions we follow. The city is filled with rich art and architecture. It is also known as the place where the language Tamil was born. The city has so many beautiful temples which is why it has got the nickname as temple city. As we dig deeper into the city, we realize this place not only has beautiful temples, it is also a food hub. Truly food lovers can enjoy this place. They can find variety of dishes here. They can dive into various local activities and one of the most famous activities is Jallikattu, which you can watch during every summer. The shops, the artifacts here will capture your heart forever. It will make you to stay here for more than the time you would like.

    Band 7

    I live in India. A place in India I like the most is Dehradun. It is a city in Uttarakhand and it is also the capital of Uttarakhand. I love the weather of Dehradun. I have known this place because I studied there for 9 months in my post graduate diploma course. The place has vibrant cultures. Half of the population were Nepalese. The place integrates the cultures of India and Nepal including for a better remarkable cultural significance. The socio-cultural events are held once in a while. The most magnificent part in Dehradun is that it is surrounded by large hills. The hill station present in Dehradun is Masuri. Masuri is also termed as the queen of hills. It has vibrant trees, a lot of flora and fauna. In addition to this, there are a lot of waterfalls which will be flowing at the height of 1000 meters which is extensively flowing waterfall all over the year. The climate in Dehradun is quite appreciable. These are the factors that made me interested in Dehradun.

    Band 7

    One of the most interesting place in India that I believe is Marine Drive which is located in South Mumbai. I used to study there. I did my graduation from Mumbai and for more than 3 years I lived there. And I used to frequently visit that place during the course of my graduation. During that time I used to love visiting there because of the silence and the peace the place has. The wonderful thing that I believe for the Marine Drive is, Marine Drive after having a very hectic day as we all know Mumbai is the busiest city of India. And after having a very hectic day full of work and projects and meetings and assignments and everything, one needs a place where they can silently sit at peace or calm their mind, remove all those thoughts from their mind and have a peaceful time with themselves. Marine Drive is the best location they can be. Marine Drive has a beautiful view of seaside and one can enjoy sunset as well there. Another beautiful thing about Marine Drive is there are a lot of boats flying around so it creates a very magical scenery for one to view. I personally prefer sitting there for hours and hours late night.

    Band 6-7

    Once, I once stayed at Lapland, which is a popular place for a business trip. Then I saw the charming of Lapland. It was a great moment to stay with a member of Lapland. And there I saw the beauty, I saw the beautiful beauty of this place. And there was a special kind of living, a beautiful language, which was amazing. And they were providing every kind of facilities as we said before, to provide to the strangers. And when I got the bonus of the wedding, they provided hospitality without even a cost. So this was a long lasting impression on me, that their behavior, their attitude, is not a type of greatness like we thought there was in India.

    Band 6-7

    Oh, the place I like most is Hyderabad, I love traveling to Hyderabad, even I have traveled many times to Hyderabad as my brother and my sister are staying in that place and I like Hyderabad a lot because it has a very diverse culture and we can explore many things I like different parks, different types of people and different cultures and everything and whenever I travel to Hyderabad, I keep on exploring new places over there and new places and as I love tasting new foods, I even opt to go to different restaurants and different places and also I love window shopping

    Band 6-7

    There is a place in Himachal Pradesh, Manali, where I have been visiting quite a few times and that is one of the most interesting place I have been. Whenever I need a detox for my brain or for my whole body mechanism, I try to visit that place and last year also I visited Manali as I am a mountain person and Manali is full of mountains, good weather and rains. The most perfect, perfect and beautiful place I have ever been and there is a place there called Atal Tunnel through which we go to Rohtang Pass where during summers also there is a land full of snow and that is the best part when during your summer breaks you go to a place where there is snow all around and that is a very quiet place, very soothing place where you get to feel the whole nature. I have seen this place and I have known this from a movie called Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwaani, a Bollywood movie where they portrayed this place very beautifully and I love this place because of the experiences like we can go for treks, skydiving, bungee jumping and that is the most adventurous as well as the most beautiful at the same time and I love visiting there and that is my favourite place.

    Band 6-7

    The place which is very interesting that I am going to describe is Tirupati. The geographical location of Tirupati is in the district of Chhetur of Andhra Pradesh state. Since I was living near to the Tirupati location from 2001, I came to know about the location. There is a temple in the place of the Lord Venkateswara. The interesting thing about the temple is it situated among seven hills at the top of the hill of seventh one. The crowd will be like more like your water of ocean. Chants of Govinda Govinda will gives you positive atmosphere and pleasant experience to roam or to be in the place.

    Band 6-7

    One of the exciting place in my country is shopping mall. The name of that mall is Phoenix and it really took 5 long years for it to build. People were awaiting for the opening of the Phoenix mall. It was inaugurated by the CM of Tamil Nadu along with few of the celebrities. It was really a star studded event. I visited that mall last weekend along with few of my college friends. We really had a great time over there. There were large number of international brand stores. I shopped through few outfits from one of the international brands. And then we had a nice lunch and I tried different cuisine this time. Later we went to terrace garden. It was really serene and calm. On the other end of the terrace garden, there was play area for the children. So parents can leave their children to play while they shop. It is a one stop place.

    Band 6-7

    Kerala is one of the most beautiful places in India. It is located in the south part of India which is close to the sea. Kerala is also known as God's own country because of its stunning natural beauty and hill stations. I visited, first time I visited Kerala in my 6th standard with my family as my sister was living there. It is a very beautiful place to visit because there are so many different kinds of things you can do. The Ayurvedic massage is very popular in Kerala. They do the treatment using the Ayurvedic medicine. And second most importantly is houseboat cuisine because you can live on boat for one day by making food and you can do daily activities. And the most important is boat racing. In Kerala you can witness phenomenal boat race during the time of Onam festival. They celebrate in very grand way. And they have some of the main places to visit like Padmanabhaswamy temple and Jatayu hill station. Jatayu hill station is where the bird Jatayu fell from the sky during the time trying to save Sita.

    Band 6-7

    It was my childhood dream that once I grow up and I will travel the entire globe. But after growing up, I realized that there is a city in my country that is Ahmedabad, capital of Ishras. It's one of the most auspicious place that I have always looked forward and I have always admired this thing over there. So, whenever I get a chance from my holidays or vacations, I used to travel for two days trip and that is Ahmedabad because it's one of the most glorified cities and one of the needed cities. And though it is not the capital of the country, but it is one of the top tier two cities in the nation and I have always been recognized for the huge network and everything, the hospitals, education background, culture and everything is there. So, I love the city and that's why I always think that that is the best place and one of the best places in our country. I knew the city because I have been hearing its name since childhood. But after growing up, I realized that I will go over there and travel as well because a lot of beautiful cities are there. So, cities are very much part of it. And though we have more companies and centers over there in Ahmedabad, especially because I like about it is the food, the culture over there. People are so strict with their culture. They are so strict with their religion and they are so much focused about their work and planning and everything. They have a very good work balance with their professional life because of their family's life and friends and family. They go for outings. The best part I like about the city is that it is alcohol free. People start to have alcoholic or drink. They do not go shabby around and that's the main feature that makes it interesting because it has always been a proven feature. Plus the diversity and there is a continuity of knowledge. There are so many people from outside the world who come and visit.
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