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Describe a place where you would like to go to relax.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Where it is?
  • When you would like to go there?
  • What you would like to do there?
  • And explain why you would like to go to this place.
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Cue 1:Where it is?

  • Begin by mentioning the specific location you have in mind, such as a beach, hill station, or a quiet park.
  • Include some details about the surroundings or features that make this place appealing.

Example

I would love to go to Rishikesh, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It's famous for its serene banks along the Ganges River and lush green hills that surround it.

Cue 2:When you would like to go there?

  • Specify the time of year or season you prefer for your visit, considering the climate and activities available.
  • Mention any specific events or personal reasons that make this timing special.

Example

I would like to visit Rishikesh during the winter months, around December or January, when the weather is pleasantly cool and perfect for outdoor activities.

Cue 3:What you would like to do there?

  • List the activities you plan to engage in, such as yoga, meditation, or exploring nature.
  • Emphasize how these activities contribute to your relaxation and well-being.

Example

While in Rishikesh, I would love to participate in yoga sessions by the river, go for nature walks in the surrounding hills, and enjoy some quiet time meditating by the Ganges.

Cue 4:And explain why you would like to go to this place.

  • Discuss the personal significance of this place and how it helps you unwind.
  • Mention any past experiences or stories that connect you to this location.

Example

I want to go to Rishikesh because it holds a special place in my heart. I visited it a few years ago and found the peaceful atmosphere incredibly rejuvenating. The spiritual vibe and natural beauty help me disconnect from my busy life.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about the place and the importance of relaxation in your life.
  • Reiterate your excitement or anticipation for the visit.

Example

In conclusion, Rishikesh is my ideal destination for relaxation. The combination of its natural beauty, spiritual ambiance, and the activities available makes it the perfect getaway for me to recharge and find peace.

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. It's important to provide specific details about the place you want to visit to engage the listener.

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Use descriptive adjectives and specific examples to paint a clear picture of the place you want to go.

2: Ignoring the Cues

Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to help structure your response effectively.

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Tip

Make sure to answer each cue in order, ensuring you cover where it is, when to go, what to do, and why you want to go.

Overly Complex Language

Using overly complex vocabulary or sentence structures can confuse the listener. It's better to be clear and straightforward.

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Tip

Stick to simple language and clear sentences to ensure your message is easily understood.

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Band 6

I want to go Haridwar. Haridwar is actually situated in Uttarakhand for finding a peace and relax my soul and body. Haridwar is a place of Lord Shiva and is very famous for a Ganga river. Then I wanted to visit Haridwar during a summer because there Gangaji water is very cold and normal and the peoples were also many peoples are going into a summer so I want to going Haridwar into a summer and Haridwar is also known as a city of temples because there are many temples to visit and making memories for a lifetime

Band 6

Everyone has many places where they can relax and have a great time. But for me, my relaxing place is my boyfriend's house. He lives in Perilat, nearby my city, and he lives alone. So whenever I get time, or as I am a nurse, I have a hectic schedule for my week. So whenever I got frustrated and I feel low from this cruel world, I used to go, like I used to visit him. I spent my time there and he makes me muffins and he makes, he make me, he makes me pizza to eat and made my mood very like calm and provide me a comfortness that I need, that my body need at that time. So I feel that my relaxing place is my boyfriend's house because he like, he is the one who take care of me when I am frustrated from my family, my workload, and many stuff that is going in my life. So I used to go there and I do relax there. We play many games over there. Moreover, we talk to each other and we discuss our problems and give solutions to each other. And that makes me that, that, that I don't know, but that gives me a calming, a smoothing feeling to myself. So yeah, my boyfriend's house is a relaxing place for me.

Band 6

when I feel stressed I like to go to my farm and relax in my farmhouse when I am I like to go to my farmhouse when I am free and stressed to get my mind relaxed and calm while sitting in the farm I just like to sit and see the nature and trees and wind blowing through the farms I like to go to my farm because it gives me because there is the nature over there is silent and peaceful which gives me relief from my stress and anxiety

Band 6

I would like to, the first place where I go to relax is my native, which is located, my native Appaneri, which is located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, India. I go there whenever I find time from my work. I go there by car from the place where I work. I work in Bangalore and yeah, I go there to spend leisure time with my family members. So, it is a small town, not even a town, it is a small village, so yeah, I like to go there in my leisure time because it is very connected to nature and it is surrounded by trees and birds and also I, when I go there, it is an agricultural, it is, we have many agriculture lands over there, so when I go there, I harvest some of the crops, so some includes harvesting cotton and many more and also there is a well located near the agriculture fields, so I love to swim and I am an avid swimmer, so when I go there, I do swimming in the well, which is a very deep well, but luckily I know swimming, so yeah, so it is a very relaxing thing to do there with my family members and we home cook meals and enjoy it.

Band 6

The place which I would like to visit for relaxation would be the UK. I have always dreamt to go there and visit several places as a tourist. I wish to visit London and Edinburgh. I also find the British culture really fascinating and I really want to try the food even when I am aware that it is typically blonde. The one thing which I like about UK the most is its environmental conditions as the AQI of that country is around 30 which here in India... The place which I would like to visit for relaxation would be the Dream and Desire Spa. I would like to spend a day there and I would call it a typical girls' spa day. I would like to have several procedures there like manicure and pedicure along with the face massage and hair care. I think that this whole process makes me feel very refreshed and calm. I like to go there because at least once in a month I have this chance to freshen up and take care of myself as a girl and I think every should get should... A place where I would like to go for relaxation... Relaxation... The place where I would like to go for relaxation would be the Dream and Desire Salon. I want... The place where I would like to go for relaxation would be the Dream and Desire Salon. I think that I wish to visit this place because they can provide me several procedures including manicure and pedicure along with the massage and hair care. I am really excited to visit this place because all of these things really make me feel that when you are having these kind of treatments you are really taking care of yourself as a person, as a girl and I personally feel that once in a while people should take care of themselves because by treating yourself like with these kind of treatments you can for at least for a while you can stay away from all the inconsistencies and your thoughts. At least for a while you stop ruminating about all the worries of the day and you can completely be in the present and have yourself pampered and the people there are also very friendly and they would rather talk to you in a very pleasant way which actually make you feel as if they are there only for you and they will treat you in a certain way which you will never forget.

Band 6

Alright then, I would like to begin by saying that the place I often go to is the park. It is situated in the north-eastern corner of my home town and it is in elliptical shape. Moreover there is an elliptical path around its walls. And elder people, especially the one who likes to do physical activity or likes to walk there. And for every 10 meters benches are arranged which are used by elder people to sit for some time. Moving to the next point that I would like to go there when I feel exhausted during my hectic work schedule. Moreover I would like to go there when I feel low and I feel discomfort with any of my friends. In that park there are lots of trees which plays a main role in purifying the area and providing shade for our community people. And in the north-eastern corner of the park there is a big stage. Furthermore it is built by donors in a donation.

Band 6

so a place where I would like to go and relax would be a gym like when I started my first job it was in Global Logic and I used to go to Gurgaon like I used to travel 65 kilometers a day and it was very new experience for me I faced people I started looking for like challenges that actually people face in these corporate worlds like politics and different kind of stuffs I then used to come to home I used to feel very pressured then I joined gym for like one hour or like 45 minutes of exercises enough to keep your mind sane you feel very calm and relaxed when I used to go to gym in the evening but when I wanted to like do something that gets my frustration out it used to be something that is strength based exercise there are different kind of exercises you can do but for me it has always been like strength based exercises I used to pull like 20 kg dumbbells over my shoulders and used to do different kind of stuffs and it just it just makes you feel powerful from inside or maybe outside too but you feel very energetic or you feel like you are doing something for yourself and that is what makes your mind sane or maybe we can say it just keeps your mind peaceful actually cardio is also very important but I use prefer I used to do like strength based more because it made me like

Band 6

A place where I go to relax or I would like to go to when I want to relax is my bedroom or my room. The reason being I like to be isolated after a hectic day when I get exhausted a lot. So usually I prefer to be in my room, pop up some movie, listen to music, dance around like if no one is watching, I'll order my food, I'll take it to my room, I'll have a good time over there, I'll enjoy my silence, my peace if I want to or if I'm in a mood of listening to some music, so I'll pop up some jazz and I'll just sit there all by myself. After a very hectic day, I usually do all these things, I like when I get time to myself, I can put my thoughts and ideas in a place, I'll get some mental peace from it, apart from that, yeah, shit, where it is, so, it is, after a hectic day, to do that, I'll be talking about is my own room where I currently stay or… The place I like to go is a lake about 10-20 minutes away from my place where I live currently, the drive there is not much of a hassle since it is a countryside and there isn't much traffic over there. I like to go there when I have had a long day or I feel a little bumped out, that place gives me a sense of peace and quietness that I require to come back to my senses, relax and just spend some time alone with myself, watching the sunset in the evening, the pink sky always lighten up my day, also, there are a lot of animals around the lake, there are dogs, there are seagulls, there are pigeons, different kind of birds, so, I like to feed them, observe them, I also like to see people coming there, enjoying their time, some come with their families, they like, there are kids and elderly people, so, seeing them having a wholesome time gives me a boost in my energy levels and lightens up my mood.

Band 6

There are a lot of places I would like to stay. When I want to rest or relax, I would definitely choose a beach which was in our hometown. It's just a kilometer. I would like to walk by foot rather than going in a scooty or something else. Because if I walk through the road, I will feel so relaxed and calm. Then slowly I went to the beach. I would like to go to that beach during the night time. Because I can able to connect or I can able to relax during the night time by looking at the vast seas, falls, etc. It always brings a memory of my husband because who is living in abroad. Usually me and my husband used to go to this beach. So I have a lot of memories with him on that beach. So whenever I miss him, I will go there and I will spend some time there. And I would like to have ice cream. There is one spot in that beach who will serve a small kind of snacks, evening snacks. I always love to eat there. Whenever we go there, that was the first shop, we eat something. So yes, of course, I will go to that shop and have some snacks. And I feel so relaxed that time.

Band 6

It's a very interesting question. I can say that everyone wants to go at some place where they can relax for some time. For me, that place is a park that is very close to my home and I usually prefer to go at that place at the evening time. Furthermore, I can say that whenever I have time, I prefer to go at that place and I rest for 5 minutes to 30 minutes depending upon the availability of time that I have. Moreover, I used to walk there and listen the music so that I feel comfortable and relaxed. Whenever I get the time, I go there and enjoy the green flowers, I see the nature and it always makes my mood enlightened. I can say that this is a very cheerful experience for me. Furthermore, I can say that this is required for everyone or preferably for me because after a hectic schedule, I want to relax and have some time for me and this place give me that comfort and relaxation. Moreover, I also feel very relaxed and enthusiastic after going at that place. I prefer to go alone and sometimes I take my pet with me whenever I have time. If possible, other family members can go along with me and I enjoy their company very much. I can say that, at the last, I can say that this place is my favorite place and I want to go there.
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