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Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis): IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is this place?
  • Why you want to visit it?
  • What activities you plan to do there?
  • And explain how you think it will make you feel.
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Cue 1:Where is this place?

  • Begin by naming the specific place you want to visit, such as a famous forest or an oasis.
  • Provide a brief description of its location and any notable features.

Example

I would love to visit the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, India. It is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is known for its lush greenery and diverse wildlife.

Cue 2:Why you want to visit it?

  • Share your personal reasons for wanting to visit this place, such as its beauty or tranquility.
  • Mention any emotional or spiritual connections you have with nature.

Example

I want to visit Jim Corbett because I have always been fascinated by nature and wildlife. The idea of being surrounded by tall trees and the sounds of birds chirping is incredibly appealing to me. I believe it would be a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Cue 3:What activities you plan to do there?

  • List the activities you are excited to do, such as hiking, bird watching, or taking photographs.
  • Explain why these activities are important to you.

Example

While at Jim Corbett, I plan to go on a jungle safari to spot tigers and other wildlife. I also want to take long walks among the trees, enjoy bird watching, and capture the beauty of the landscape through photography. These activities will allow me to connect with nature and unwind.

Cue 4:And explain how you think it will make you feel.

  • Discuss the emotions you expect to experience during your visit.
  • Reflect on how being in nature can impact your mental well-being.

Example

I believe visiting Jim Corbett will make me feel rejuvenated and peaceful. Being surrounded by so many trees and the beauty of nature will help me relax and forget my worries. I expect to return home feeling refreshed and inspired.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, visiting a place like Jim Corbett National Park would not only fulfill my desire to connect with nature but also provide me with a much-needed break from my daily routine. I am looking forward to experiencing the tranquility and beauty that such a place offers.

    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 clarity in their response.

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    Use descriptive language and specific examples to paint a vivid picture of the place you want to visit.

    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 overall score.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer all the cues provided, ensuring a well-rounded response that covers location, reasons, activities, and feelings.

    Overly Simple Sentences

    Using overly simple sentences can make your speech sound less fluent. Candidates often rely on basic sentence structures, which can limit their expression.

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    Incorporate a variety of sentence structures and connect your ideas to demonstrate fluency and coherence in your speech.

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    A place with a lot of trees that I would really like to visit is the Redwood National Park in California. I have always been fascinated by nature and the redwoods are especially interesting to me because they are some of the tallest and oldest trees on earth. Just looking at pictures and documentaries makes me feel like it's a magical place, misty, quiet and completely different from the kind of environment that I live in. What attracts me most is the peaceful atmosphere, I feel like walking through those enormous trees would be a calming experience, almost like meditation. It's not just about seeing something beautiful, it's about disconnecting from everyday stress and reconnecting with the natural world. I think it would give me time to reflect and recharge mentally. I haven't had the chance to travel there yet but it's definitely on my bucket list. I believe visiting such a place would leave a lasting impression and remind me of how powerful and healing nature can be.

    Band 7

    I would like to visit Thekkady in Kerala, the Gautham country. This particular location or the tourism spot is among the most visited sites in Kerala. It is part of the hill station and it is part of the forest range of Aravalli hills. The beauty of this place is that it takes you into the nature, depths of the forest. The small trekking paths through which you walk gives you the mind of peace and makes you relaxed. There are lot of activities that are available for the tourists in this location. You can climb rocks, you can go through rocks and cover the bridges, there are waterfalls which gives you relaxation, enjoyment, enthusiasm, everything. It regenerates your mind and your body, it relaxes your nervous system. Nevertheless it gives you more pressure to be the best place to visit during the monsoon seasons. It regenerates your mind, it reclaims your old childhood memories and it gives you more energy to move on in life. I think being with nature is the best medicine each and everyone can have. It's a place which will take you back into the bosom of nature and help you.

    Band 7

    A place with an abundance of trees that I would really like to visit is the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Although I haven't been there yet, it's been on my travel list for a long time because I've heard so much about its lush forests and untouched natural beauty. Jim Corbett is India's oldest national park and it's famous for its dense sal forest, tall grasslands and a huge variety of wildlife. What fascinates me the most is the sheer greenery. Every picture I've seen shows endless stretches of trees almost forming a green canopy overhead. It looks like the kind of place where you can literally breathe fresher air and forget that the rest of the world exists. If I get a chance to go there, I'd love to stay in one of the forest lodges and wake up to the sound of birds instead of alarms. I want to go on a jungle safari, walk through the nature trails and just take in the peaceful environment. I feel it would be a very refreshing change from the city life, especially for someone like me who is from a busy urban place like Mumbai. The main reason I want to visit is to experience real untouched nature. Most of us only see trees in parks or along the roadside but Corbett offers an entire ecosystem of towering trees and wildlife living together. I also think it would be a great digital detox. No noise, no rush, just silence and greenery. Overall, it's a place that represents calmness, purity and a deep connection with nature and that's why I would love to visit it someday.

    Band 7

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    Band 7

    One place that comes to my mind is a beautiful wooded area just outside my city, Banegatta forest, a quiet forested park filled with tall old trees. The moment you step into it, you are surrounded by greenery. The trees from the natural canopy overhead filtering the sunlight and creating a peaceful almost magical atmosphere. It's a kind place where the air feels fresher and the time slows down. I often go there for walks along with my dog or just to clear my head. It's not only relaxing but also a reminder of how important trees are for shade, for wildlife and also for our own well-being. It is a perfect escape from the noise of the city life.

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    Band 7

    I would really love to visit a place called Duars in the northern area of West Bengal which is a state situated in India. Duars is a place which is heavily protected by the government of India because it hosts a huge group and there is a large amount of biodiversity in the number of organisms present in the forest. You can find wild elephants, deer as well as bears in this area. The most important and I would say the most famous animal found in these areas is a cheetah which is an endangered animal and because it is not very common to spot a cheetah anywhere else hence Duars is quite well known for it. I recently went to an area quite near Duars, it is a hill station called Darjeeling but I really felt horrible because I could not visit this forest and I was really regretting it but unfortunately did not have the time so I plan on visiting this forest in a few months when it is winter again since the forests are closed during the monsoon season. I would really love to go and go for a safari there and stay in a small nature focused resort and as well as go to a museum situated there to learn more about the animals and the history of that area since not long ago it used to be a place with a booming timber industry which was later shut down by the government.

    Band 7

    A place that I would love to visit again will be Wattavada, Munnar and it is a place for which I have visited when I was studying in 10th standard. So I would love to visit it because this place has a beautiful landscape, beautiful trees and along with the noise of the birds chirping and whenever I go there I feel so relaxed and refreshed. So I came across a nature's documentary last year about this Wattavada, Munnar. So whenever I came across that, I wanted to visit there. I had a feeling to visit there again. It is a place, I think I will do camping with my friends and try to play music and we plan to construct tents, we will prepare some food. So I think if I visit that place, it will be a refreshment to my mind from this busy schedule that I have. I will feel so relieved and relaxed whenever I go there. So I think I would love to visit that place again and to explore the cultures, traditions of the New Delhi.

    Band 7

    Hidden in the Himalayas is a green, lushful and vibrant place called Lammahatta. Lammahatta is a famous tourist attraction which is located very close to the Queen of Hills, Darjeeling. Lammahatta is 48 km from Kershiong or 136 km from my house. I really wish to go to Lammahatta at least once. Lammahatta offers various activities like mountain climbing, trekking, mountain hiking, boating, fishing and etc. Lammahatta offers local food. Some examples of the local food are momos, typhoos and chowmein. Lammahatta is cooler as compared to my home. The average temperature of Lammahatta ranges from 12°C during the peak summer days to 8°C during the winter. Lammahatta is also known as the land of orchids. Lammahatta is located at the foothills of Himalaya.

    Band 7

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