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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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    Tip

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


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    One place with a lot of trees that I would like to visit is Yakushima Island in Japan. It's famous for its ancient Exedar forest, some of which are thousands of years old. The island has a mystical, almost otherworldly feel too because the trees are covered in the moss. I haven't been there yet because I've read and seen pictures of Yakushima's beautiful hiking trail and the famous Jomon Sugi. The reason I am fascinated by this place is because it seems untouched by time, like something out of a fairy tale. The idea of walking among such ancient trees feels both peaceful and humbling. I also love being surrounded by greenery and this forest is one of the greenest and most beautiful places I can imagine. The place also has been around for 2000 years old. If I go there, I would definitely like to explore the forest trails and maybe take some pictures and photographs for myself for the memories and souvenirs to look back. Yakushima Island in Japan has been on my bucket list because of its rich heritage and the greenery has always...

    Band 7

    I think I would really like to visit the Amazon forest as it is the largest forest there is. It has plenty of exotic wildlife and variety of species of trees and other flora. I think that I would really like to go for a jungle safari sort of experience. Furthermore, I would also want to hike over there and visit the lakes and rivers that run by it. And perhaps indulgence in camping as I feel the stars at night would be just lovely. I really feel that it would be a great experience to have. Moreover, the adrenaline rush would just be exhilarating. And it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to just do something like that. I feel I would like to go with some of my friends soon before I am too old for it.

    Band 6-7

    A place I know which has a lot of trees I can imagine and I know is Jim Corbett which is situated in Nainital, Uttarakhand. I have visited there when I was in my school probably in 8th standard. So it is a national park reserve where a huge forest has been conserved and there are small hotels which are made into the national park. So we had a stay there for 2-3 days and we had done much more activities but we could not cover up the whole area at that time. So nowadays due to work hectic and lot of stress I am lately feeling I should visit there again and complete all those other activities which I missed last time and also I need some time for relaxation so visiting there and keeping my mind cool for some time would be a great idea and if we think the facilities they provide over there are much more soothing like they have spa days and various activities which keeps our body and mind calm.

    Band 6-7

    India is a diverse country with many beautiful places such as rivers, mountains, beaches but here I would like to describe one such place which I have never visited but I have listened it. The place name is the Safari Forest which is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The forest is situated in 100 hectares. Inside the forest, the trees are very big and all kinds of trees are available from bushes to long trees. In addition, all the birds, all the different kinds of birds and animals are there. They had made their home in the jungle. I have listened this from one of my friend who recently visited the forest. She told me that there is a time limit to visit the forest because due to the safety purpose. So, this is the place that I want to visit with my family to explore the forest life how animals and birds live there and hunt for their food. I feel like it will be a great experience for me because as I am a nature enthusiastic person, I believe that I will enjoy it more.

    Band 6-7

    water or something else. I have never been to any forest or something because I want to live in a peaceful place based on two reasons. But particularly in one reason, I don't want to be in a city because of everything is polluted, climate conditions or water, polluted air, and there are many buildings were present and we can barely see trees in the cities. For some business persons or some classic people will place trees in like a showcase or they will present like in a beautiful garden present in their homes. I want to be in a forest because of no pollution, no sound, everything is peaceful. In daily life, everyday morning we can see the birds, birds are chirping, animals are making sound. We can live a peaceful life in a forest than in a city. Mostly I prefer living in a forest with my favourite person or a favourite relative or a family member to enjoy a peaceful life in a forest. Basically I can say that living in a forest is somewhat dangerous than a city. Nowadays city is also dangerous we can't live anymore in a city we can't be anymore. Now the city and a forest is not a great place to live alone for a girl.

    Band 6-7

    A place that I would like to visit is Nilgiri Hills. Nilgiri Hills houses a range of forest and a range of mountains. These hills are located near the Sahadri ranges and at the place where the western coast and the eastern coast intersect. Because of these interactions between these two large ranges of mountains, a very lush and very very beautiful forest have been formed. Because of these forests, the place is filled with greenery. The place is also nicknamed as Scotland of India. Another important thing about this place is the activities that this place houses. A variety of active participants that variety of active participants say for example climbing, rock climbing, bungee jumping, bungee cords, touring with off-roading and on-roading experiences can be availed in this place. Why this place makes me interested or why this place makes me very free is because of the atmosphere, because of the quality of air that's available in this location. Because this hills are located at about thousand feet from the sea level, the quality of air over there is extremely extremely high as that compared to the local city where air quality is extremely bad.

    Band 6-7

    As I have to describe a place which I love to visit and it has a lot of trees in it, I would probably draw out a place whose name is Amrit. It is a place situated in the southern part of Punjab and it is a highly populated area with a lot of trees around the roads and it has also beautiful scenery and bushes around them. Moreover, the main reason for me to visit this place is that I am a kind of person who love environment and always find myself very happy whenever I am around the plants or something which is natural. In my belief, whenever I visit this place, I would probably try to run on the grass and try to take most of pictures with the trees and after I get tired, I usually went to sleep near the trees under its shade which will be very refreshing and upbring my mood. Lastly, I think that when I visit this place, I would feel very joyful. The main reason is that it is my last and dream to visit this place. Moreover, it is not simply a feeling of joyful but my whole mood will be lifted as I belong to the countryside there.

    Band 6-7

    If I remember, in my past, I visited a place named Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India, where there was a lane, where we crossed, there was a forest. It was very quiet, serene, with lush green forests and beautiful scenic nature. I can hear the sound of peacocks and see ample amount of animals starting from beautiful deers to bear. I was thrilled seeing the entire ambience, but we did not got that privilege to stop there. Currently, I am planning with my husband to go to that place and explore the inner beauty of the forest, definitely with a guide, whom he can guide us to be alert and protected as it is a wildlife sanctuary. I would like to take a closer look and feel the thunderstorm, the scenic beauty around the forest, what is the natural habitat of the, what is the natural life cycle and the habitat of these animals. In future, I would definitely.

    Band 6-7

    The place with a lot of trees that I would like to visit, in fact, I did visit the place known as Munnar, which is situated in Kerala. It is a hill station where it is one of the India's most beautiful place where you will find a lot of more trees, you can find many plantations across the slopes. I went during my college days when we got a summer break in the middle. I went with my friends, we went on a road trip, took a car and went on a road trip with my friends. The hill station was particularly exciting as we went in the monsoon season, the raindrops were just breezing, the clouds were just breezing through in front of us, it made an enthralling experience for each of us. The nature was so captivating that we forgot to move anywhere else.

    Band 6-7

    I would say I don't like traveling a lot, but if I would be willing to visit a place with a lot of trees, that could be in Rishikesh because once I went to Rishikesh on a trip with my friends, there was, the time we went there, it was rainy season and the forests were shining so bright. It was a good experience and if I choose to go again, I would go to Rishikesh because of the fact that that is a holy place also, so there are more temples which I can go and pray to. All, moreover, I have heard about some place in South India, I don't know exact name, but mangroves forests are the most heard in South India that I want to go because I want to see how mangroves trees look like, how mangroves forests look like. In addition with, I would love to go to Shillong also because my cousins are from Shillong and they, they, they have shown me the pictures of the forest there and the trees and the plants. It was so mesmerizing experience that I just cannot say.

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