Describe a place that wasn't kept clean.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

The phrase 'The place I wasn't kept clean' is incorrect and lacks clarity.

Rephrase to 'The place I am going to talk about wasn't kept clean.'

The sentence 'So, back in the 2020, I got a chance to visit nearby government hospital for due to some health reasons.' contains unnecessary words and incorrect article usage.

Rephrase to 'Back in 2020, I had to visit a nearby government hospital due to some health reasons.'

The phrase 'where I found that the outside of government hospital were not clean' has a subject-verb agreement error.

Change 'were' to 'was' to match the singular subject 'outside.'

The phrase 'Speaking about was not clean, it was piles of garbage' is awkwardly constructed.

Rephrase to 'There were piles of garbage left unaddressed at the front gate.'

The phrase 'there wasn't much of a cleanliness as compared to the private hospitals' is awkward.

Rephrase to 'there wasn't much cleanliness compared to private hospitals.'

Starting a sentence with 'But yeah' is informal.

Use 'However' instead to maintain formality.

The phrase 'a fall odor' seems to be a typo or incorrect word choice. It should be 'a foul odor.'

Replace 'a fall odor' with 'a foul odor' to convey the intended meaning of an unpleasant smell.

The phrase 'algae covered on the water surface' is awkwardly phrased.

Rephrase it to 'covered with algae on the water surface' for better clarity and grammatical correctness.

The response lacks cohesive devices, making it sound less structured. For instance, using connectors like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' could improve the flow.

Try to structure your response by using linking words to connect your ideas. This will help guide the listener through your narrative more smoothly.

There are several repetitive phrases, such as 'because lots of people come' and 'people were not.'

Consider using synonyms or paraphrasing to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'lots of people come,' you could say 'a large number of visitors frequent.'

The sentence structure is somewhat fragmented, lacking clear separation between different ideas.

Break down long sentences into shorter, clearer ones. Use punctuation like periods and commas to separate distinct thoughts.

The use of 'which is called a Gaimukh' is incorrect as it should be 'which is called Gaimukh.'

Remove the indefinite article 'a' when referring to specific names.

The phrase 'people were not informant' seems incorrect.

The correct phrase should be 'people were not informed.'

Repetition of phrases such as 'I went to her room', 'I visited her room'.

Avoid repeating similar ideas by combining sentences or using synonyms. For example, 'I visited my friend's room after our exams during the holidays.'

Incorrect subject-verb agreement in 'Me and my friend, we hung out.'

Use 'My friend and I hung out' for correct subject-verb agreement.

Use of 'in a disbelief' instead of 'in disbelief'.

Use 'in disbelief' to correctly express the feeling.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and'.

Use varied connectors such as 'Moreover', 'Additionally', or 'Furthermore' to enhance the flow.

Repetition of ideas and words, such as 'very dirty,' 'foul smell,' and 'not clean.'

Try to use synonyms or paraphrased expressions to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'very dirty,' you could say 'filthy' or 'unclean.'

Incorrect use of prepositions, such as 'visited to beach' and 'visiting to Mumbai.'

The correct form should be 'visited the beach' and 'visiting Mumbai.'

Lack of cohesive devices to improve the flow of ideas.

Use connectors like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' 'In addition,' or 'However' to structure your response more clearly.

Inconsistent tense usage, such as 'was coming' instead of 'came.'

Ensure consistent tense usage throughout your response. For example, 'a consistent foul smell came from every area I visited.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'also.'

Try using varied sentence structures and connectors like 'Furthermore,' 'Additionally,' or 'Besides' to enhance the complexity of your sentences.

The response lacks clear structure and contains run-on sentences, making it difficult to follow.

Try to break down your response into smaller, well-structured sentences. Use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion' to guide the listener through your narrative.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' results in repetitive and monotonous sentences.

Use a variety of connectors such as 'Furthermore,' 'Additionally,' and 'However' to enhance the flow of your response.

The response lacks descriptive vocabulary and expressions.

Incorporate more descriptive language to paint a vivid picture. For example, use words like 'overwhelming,' 'pungent,' or 'disheartening' to convey the unpleasant experience.

Frequent repetition of ideas, such as the uncleanliness of the place.

Avoid repeating the same ideas. Instead, expand on different aspects of the experience or provide specific examples to add depth to your response.

The response ends abruptly without a clear conclusion.

Conclude your response with a summary or a final thought, such as a suggestion for improvement or a reflection on how the experience affected you.

The response does not address the question about a place that wasn't kept clean. Instead, it describes a beautiful city.

Focus on describing a specific place that you found to be unclean. Mention what it looked like, how you felt about it, and any reasons you think contributed to its condition.

The sentence structure is slightly awkward and could be improved for clarity.

Rephrase the sentence to make it clearer, such as: 'Recently, I visited a city that I consider one of the most beautiful in the world.'

The use of 'are' in 'utensils are kept here and there' is incorrect. It should be 'were' to maintain past tense consistency.

Use 'were' instead of 'are' to match the past tense used in the rest of the narrative.

Repetitive use of the phrase 'so much of' and 'especially' throughout the response.

Try using synonyms or rephrasing to avoid repetition. For example, 'a lot of' or 'particularly' could be used.

The phrase 'discomfort feeling' is awkward and redundant.

Use 'discomfort' or 'uncomfortable feeling' instead.

The sentence 'So, I told to my friend that it is not at all good for health and especially your mind.' is awkwardly structured.

Rephrase to 'I told my friend that it is not good for their health, particularly for their mental well-being.'

The phrase 'so much of spread of diseases' is grammatically incorrect.

Use 'there is a high risk of disease spread'.

Inconsistent tense usage, especially in 'Health will also affect subsequently.'

Maintain past tense by saying 'Health would also be affected subsequently.'

The response is repetitive and does not address the question.

Try to focus on the question asked and provide a detailed description of a place that wasn't kept clean. Use the 1-minute preparation time to jot down key points and structure your response using the 5W+1H method.

The response contains several sentence fragments and lacks clear structure, making it difficult to follow the narrative.

Consider organizing your response using a clear structure, such as starting with the setting (past), describing the experience (present), and concluding with reflections or actions taken (future).

Repetition of words and phrases, such as 'on the way,' 'try,' and 'food,' reduces the clarity and impact of the response.

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of repeating 'on the way,' you could say 'during our journey' or 'as we traveled.'

There are several grammatical errors, such as incorrect verb tenses ('are cooking' instead of 'were cooking') and subject-verb agreement issues ('the persons who are cooking' should be 'the people who were cooking').

Pay attention to verb tenses and ensure subject-verb agreement to improve grammatical accuracy. Review basic grammar rules if necessary.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'so' and 'and' affects the flow and cohesion of the response.

Incorporate a variety of cohesive devices such as 'however,' 'therefore,' and 'consequently' to enhance the flow of your response.