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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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    Actually, I want to visit one of the famous place in India, that is Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders in the world. When I was a child, I read about this one in my social book. And also this is especially for the lovers. The main purpose of the Taj Mahal build, the Shah Jahan, he is a prince who build his love of his wife. And it's a main reason is, it's a completely made up of pure white marble. And it's been taking around 22 years to complete that full figure. So I am interested to visit that place. It's located in the northern part of India, exactly in Agra, Delhi. In my life, one time I want to visit Taj Mahal, because that is the one of the wonders in the world. But it's recently there is issue happening like the pollution, the color of Taj Mahal is going to fade. So I think the coming generation, they can't see the pure white marble because of this pollution. So I am planning to visit Taj Mahal before that one. That's my biggest wish. But recently there is some issues happening in that area. So they are not allowed to visit that area. So in coming days, I am planning to visit there with my friends. Taj Mahal is the one of the famous

    Band 6

    I have a memorable moment in my life while I was traveling to Gujarat with my uncle and I felt more fascinating in that place because there are too many roads to reach one's destiny and you go any of the route, you will reach one's destiny, only one destiny in that town, that place is, in that place previously, Narendra Modi is in that place too.

    Band 6

    I would like to share my very interesting place in my country that I like the most is Pondicherry and Auroville so Pondicherry is a fun place to have a lot of fun and furtherly I like the place more it has more aesthetics and will connect to more people to the travellers it has beaches and many restaurants street foods and all over the place it was very overwhelming actually and coming to Auroville it is a place where we can go and have fun like it is like our village and our city we can hang out at any place we can stay there we can have food like many days many months and I liked it so much because in any other city or any other village we have if we are going there we have to take permissions we have to stay there if we are or even if we are staying there we have to pay them in Auroville it is like anyone can go stay there anyone can do whatever they want it's just being with them that's it

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    it is necessary for interested I would like to speak about the interesting my interest is going to the park and walking and doing different types of exercises and sitting in the park and meeting to the people so this is my interesting things and I am very very great when I am feeling like this when we are going to the park and the city is interested is the Hyderabad city it is a metropolitan city it is a highly sophisticated city it has old monument and in this city there is a seven tombs and Charminar, Kutubshahi Minar etc it has people have been living different places they are coming and leaving in this city there are many types of cultures people and traditional levels they are maintaining and this city is very busiest city in the world this city is a global city because people it has a IT companies also and people have been coming surrounding places and living in Hyderabad and doing jobs and spending their time for his life

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    A travelling place which will make your picnic really interesting with your family and friends that is Statue of Unity. It is located in Gujarat in Ektanagar and it is near from Maharashtra, Mumbai. So I went over there a few months ago and there is the big statue of unity over there. It is the biggest in the world and one thing I noted over there was the place was really clean, hygienic and it offered a lot of amenities and basic needs. The public transport over there is free. I came to know about this place via news channels. When I visited over there, there are a lot of beautiful sights to view over there and you can enjoy the wildlife over there. Wildlife that is situated over there. Over there, over there, over there, over there, over there, over there, over there, over there,

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    I recently went to a place called Kedarnath. It is located close to Himalayas in the region of Uttarakhand in India. Uttarakhand is an Indian state located in north of India. So I travelled to this place last September and it was a very fantastic experience I had at that moment. What amazed me was the beautiful glaciers that was flowing through the Himalayas and the temple itself. One of the deities that I worship is Lord Shiva and he was there. I had an opportunity to touch the lingas and worship the Lord Shiva. So I took the pilgrimage for about 12 hours to climb uphill and when I reached downhill which was another 12 hour trip, I saw a hot pot which was very amazing. I did not know that India has such a hot shower at this place. It still amazes me a lot. After a tiring and a weary travel experience, rising uphill and coming downhill, a total of 24 hour journey by walk without any support, I came downhill and reached out to this shower, took bath in this hot spring and it was a pleasantly very beautiful experience I had and I wish every people of the religion should go and have blessings from Lord Shiva.

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    A place in my country that I think is interesting, which is the desert. I go there on long holidays after school, usually for two to three weeks. I stay there. We go usually by bus or sometimes with a car with family and close friends. We go to remote places and rent out tents where each and every one of us gets a blanket and a pillow so they can sleep on the floor. We also rent out beach buggies which work great on sand, believe it or not. Every time I rent out my own buggy, I would be on cloud nine. I would be very happy, but most of the times I can't afford it because I'm flat broke. We usually go there to have fun. After a whole month or two of hard work, we just go there so we can ease our minds. We all enjoy our times with friends and family, grandparents and even the closest of friends. It is very fun with very little room for sadness. We always go there every time we get a chance to. It's a very beautiful place in the morning with the shining sun and at night with the very cold weather. I always love to go there and I can't wait for the next time to do.

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    The place in my country which is extremely amazing and beautiful is Kashmir which is located on the extreme north of India. It is surrounded by the mountains, very famous lakes, pine trees and what not. The mountains are covered with snow so annually there is a beautiful snowfall and all over the India only Kashmir and some region of Himachal makes people witness the snowfall. So that's the reason I would love to be there someday and the most interesting thing about Kashmir is the tribal area which resides in this location. I would be amazed to meet these people and interact with the tribe because somewhere the profession from where I belong it makes me study and know about the behavior of people from various communities and I have never experienced anything from the extreme north and it would be a great opportunity and I am very interested to know about the tribe, how they survive there, the extreme cold conditions and how they be there, what are the things they used. Moreover, I would be interested to visit the beautiful places which I see on the Instagram influencers posting about it and which makes me more eager to visit Kashmir and understand Kashmir, know Kashmir at its core level and that's why it makes me.

    Band 6

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