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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 6-7

    Yeah, today I'm going to say about one of my favorite places I would like to visit in India is Kasol. Kasol is a very famous place among all the youngsters and all the people who live in India. The main way I could know about this place is through my friend named Vinu. Vinu is settled in Delhi and he has very good knowledge about the place. He usually goes to that place and gives me about the wonderful, stunning sceneries that you can see in that place. This place is covered with snow and there is a beautiful view that we can see from the Kasol hills. By trekking we can move and camp in a place that we would like if we have a tent. I enjoy walking and trekking because I have very good feet to trek to any places. This place is well known to everyone through the videos or someone who would say about this place and make us very ambitious to go to that place. Although it has some climate, at that time we can see the beautiful scenery that will be one of the stunning scenery that we see in our life.

    Band 6-7

    One place I like the most in my country is definitely Goa. I travel to Goa every year. I stay in Delhi and I have to take a flight to Goa every year. The best time to visit Goa is during the winter season particularly between September to March. One thing I exceptionally love about Goa is the white sand beaches. Nowhere in India you will find white sand beaches and they are absolutely clean, fresh and tidy. This is the reason Goa is preferred by most of the foreigners. Furthermore, it is a party hub. All adults can go and party till late at night and Goa is very famous for that. Why I find this place most interesting is because it has everything for everyone. It has a party for adults, for teenagers, then it has beautiful beaches for someone who wants to rest, relax and rejuvenate. It is a peaceful place that helps you break free from your world and just go there on a solo trip and come back with a fresh motivation. So Goa is my go-to place and I would love to go there to rejuvenate myself.

    Band 6-7

    A place called Pahalgam, which is located in Kashmir, is very interesting. One should really visit that place because it gives a lot of experiences. It is very rare to see such places in India. I got to know this place called Pahalgam through my friend and I received a good feedback of their experience and I want to visit it as well. My visit to Pahalgam was just three weeks back and I found a lot of good features there like one can hike, one can trek and also they can celebrate their birthdays, get together and also they can go for picnics as well. I think it is a beautiful place with a lot of valleys, mountains. One should choose a destination as Pahalgam to celebrate their anniversaries, to celebrate their honeymoons as well and also their birthdays. A place called Pahalgam, which is located in Kashmir, is very interesting. One should really visit that place because it gives a lot of experiences. It is very rare to see such places in India. I got to know this place called Pahalgam through my friend and I received a good feedback of their experience and I want to visit it as well. My visit to Pahalgam was just three weeks back and I found a lot of good features there like one can hike, one can trek and also they can celebrate their birthdays, get together and also they can go for picnics as well. I think it is a beautiful place with a lot of valleys, mountains. One should choose a destination as Pahalgam to celebrate their anniversaries, to celebrate their honeymoons as well and also their birthdays.

    Band 6-7

    A place in my country that is most beautiful is a state known as Kerala. Kerala is known as God's own country. It was very beautiful and naturally blessed state. Kerala has different types of goods and heritage rich culture. Mainly Kerala have different type of religion but the important factor of this religion they are always keep a unity among this religion. The peoples are really very kind and friendly. They are always helpful character and mentality. They are always a rechargeable energy given to others in any state of any kind of people. They are always very respectable people. There are different types of beauties are hidden in the Kerala. Kerala has different types of tourist monuments are every in Kerala. Loads of peoples are come from different country to visit this Kerala known as God's own country. Kerala have really rich heritage to bring people attracted and it gives a beautiful natural and historical things to people. Kerala have different varieties of food and it is well known for all over the world. Kerala's food and peoples and everything is mostly important and known to all over the world. Kerala is really nice. There are huge interesting factor of Kerala is the beauty of Kerala. The main beauty of Kerala is Moona, Wayanad, Trivandrum, Koil and there are 14 states in Kerala. Kerala have different types of export and import in Kerala. Loads of peoples are, loads of businessmen and famous peoples are arriving from Kerala to all over the world. Kerala really import and export everything to the all over the world.

    Band 6-7

    The place in our country which I think is interesting is the Kabul. Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan and it is located exactly in the center of Afghanistan. And how I know the place, I was born in Kabul, I was brought up in Kabul. Moreover, the reason which I think makes Kabul more interesting for me, it is located in a geographical area where it has four seasons. So, when you are in Kabul, you can explore the four different seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter. And exactly in the north of Kabul,

    Band 6-7

    So, my favorite place in the country is Delhi, which is the national capital of India. I got to know about Delhi and its various heritages when I was 5 years old. Delhi is situated in between Huff Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh. It is a place rich in cultural heritage and is filled with warm people. I love to visit Delhi because it consists of n number of historical forts. Furthermore, in addition to all the monuments which I have explored in Delhi, there are various other monuments which I have not yet explored. So, I want to go to Delhi again. I am a huge Mughal era fan and I also want to visit Akbar Fort and obviously the Taj Mahal which is situated in Agra. In addition to this, even though people say that Delhi is very not healthy, I personally think it will be healthy if people just take awareness to their surroundings.

    Band 6

    The place in the country, in my country which is interesting and which I like the most is the Taj Mahal, which is including in the wonders of world. I think it is very special for all Indians to visit, to go and visit there. Even foreigners will come and visit that magnificent place. After going there, it feels like a heaven, like we have went to a heaven and the waterfall there, all the rooms, the structure, the monument, the historical significance it is having, for which purpose it was built, significance, like a symbol of love, it is a symbol of love. I like that place because it is pure, it feels good there after going, it is an breathtaking monument having historical significance, having a love story behind it, yeah, so it is a good place to visit, to travel there, every time we go to that place, it is always mesmerized.

    Band 6

    There are numerous places in my country that are interesting to visit, but here I would like to talk about a place which is interesting the most. The place is New Delhi, which is situated in the heart of my country, India, and it is the national capital of country, New Delhi. New Delhi is famous for its architects and its traditional industry. Whenever there are numerous number of places for travelling, especially places like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and along with that is the Taj Mahal, which is situated in Delhi. Moreover, Delhi is famous for its traditional food in the Chani Chowk, the best food of the delicious food that I have ever visited there, ate it there. It was the time when I was living in Delhi in 2020 for my NEET coaching, I explored that part of Delhi, the Chani Chowk street, famous for old clothing markets, especially the lehengas, which is the Indian traditional dress, along with that Red Fort there, which was made by Mughal artist in 1756, which was in red colour, labelled with red marble, engraved with the people, person's colour, along with that, there is the India Gate, on which, name of soldiers who had died in 1999 war, Kargil war, also engraved there with golden words. After that, there is a place called Pannot Place, which was very beautiful, which is very beautiful and interesting, amazing place, people especially visit that place in the evening, when my brother came from Canada. I visited that place with him, along with the famous creator Virat Kohli, also visited that place, as Delhi is the origin of the Virat Kohli, where the birth took place, so overall, Delhi is the best place I had visited in my life.

    Band 6

    Well, a place in my home city that I think is quite interesting is the Blue World Park. It is basically an amusement park which has a lot of features in it. It offers dry rides as well as the water rides. The park is quite big and it is for all the ages. The kids mostly enjoy there because it offers so many interesting and amazing games. We have a museum as well inside the Blue World. So the museum consists of all the ancient sceneries, pictures and so many interesting things that we can just adore them. Also we have a ghost house. I think this is a fantastic and the most fascinating feature of the amusement park which attracts most of the attention. I really love to go there with my family. I remember about two years ago I went with my family. My cousins were there who really enjoyed a lot and there was a fun incident also that took place at the amusement park. It was like my younger brother, he actually went to the ghost park, into the ghost room and we were just looking up at the dinosaur and suddenly he just shouted and we all became so scared that we rushed out of the door and there was so much hubbub and we remember it was very funny. Now when we look at it, we just smile and laugh and look at each other and we really look forward to visit that lovely place again. So I think it is interesting because of the features and because of the variety of options available there. If you don't want to go to the water park, you can simply move to the park.

    Band 6

    so hello good afternoon and I'm going to speak about a place in my country that I think is interesting I don't think there is a there are many places in our country but in our state Hyderabad Telangana state we have a Charminar monument which is very which is located in Hyderabad and it is very popular because it was built during the Nizam and it was built by the Quli Qutub Shah in the 90s and you know because the Nizam were ruling at the time and they used to live in it and it is special because it is built with the unique stones which are not available at the right time and and I think this it is it is built it it took many years to build and yeah many tourist from any many other countries comes to Telangana state in India to visit and to see the Charminar and in Charminar there are a lot of things you can buy and it is a like bazaar and there are many shops to shop for shopping and and in your Charminar there is a Roman hotel which is in which we can get a Irani chai which is most famous in India and many people offer it many people have it so yeah that's it and Charminar is a very beautiful and amazing monument
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