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Describe a place you visited and enjoyed in the countryside: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it is?
  • When you went there?
  • What you did there?
  • And explain why you enjoyed it.
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Cue 1:Where it is?

  • Begin by naming the countryside location you visited, providing some context about its geographical features.
  • Mention any notable landmarks or characteristics that make this place special.

Example

I visited a beautiful village called Khajjiar, located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is often referred to as 'Mini Switzerland' due to its lush green meadows and stunning views of the snow-capped mountains.

Cue 2:When you went there?

  • Specify the time of year or season when you visited, as this can influence the experience.
  • Share any specific events or reasons for your visit during that time.

Example

I went there last summer in July, during the monsoon season. I wanted to escape the heat of the city and enjoy the cool, refreshing weather in the hills.

Cue 3:What you did there?

  • Describe the activities you engaged in while visiting the countryside.
  • Include any memorable experiences or interactions with locals.

Example

While I was there, I went trekking through the forests, enjoyed a picnic by the lake, and even tried my hand at paragliding. I also met some friendly locals who shared stories about their village and traditions.

Cue 4:And explain why you enjoyed it.

  • Reflect on your feelings and thoughts about the experience.
  • Mention specific aspects that made the visit enjoyable, such as the scenery, activities, or people.

Example

I enjoyed my visit immensely because of the serene environment and the breathtaking views. The fresh air and the sound of nature were a welcome change from the bustling city life. It was a perfect getaway that rejuvenated my spirit.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my trip to Khajjiar was a delightful experience that allowed me to connect with nature and unwind. I would highly recommend visiting this beautiful countryside destination to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.

    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. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the place you visited.

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    Use descriptive adjectives and specific examples to paint a clear picture of the countryside location.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. It's important to cover each aspect of the prompt to provide a well-rounded response.

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    Structure your answer by directly addressing each cue in the order given to ensure a comprehensive response.

    Rushing Through Your Answer

    Speaking too quickly can make it hard for the examiner to understand you. It may also prevent you from fully expressing your thoughts and feelings.

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    Take your time to speak clearly and thoughtfully, allowing yourself to elaborate on your experiences and emotions.

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    Indeed, I visited a beautiful place that is McLeodganj which is situated in the Himachal Pradesh. This place is amazing to visit. I just love the cozy weather in the Himachal Pradesh, the mountains and hills and all the supermarkets are situated in that place. I usually like to visit this place most of the times in our summer vacations and I mainly love the Tibetans over there, the temple and their spirituality towards the culture amazed me. I always wanted to live there because of good weather, amazing facilities and better environment to live.

    Band 6-7

    There is this place in Himachal Pradesh, it's a small village called Grahan. So this village is located at an altitude of around 3500 meters above the sea level. And we had to do a short trek with a jeep ride to reach this place. So when I was told about this place, I really didn't want to visit it because it involved a trek and a jeep ride and almost one hour on bumpy roads. So I was skeptical about going there. But once I reached there, I got a different view of the world because I met people there who were devoid of any internet interaction. I was so shocked to hear that these people did not have internet, did not have access to signal networks and electronic gadgets and everything. They just lived in small hamlets and they just used to interact with each other. They created a community where they could express what we are expressing through social media. And there is one particular cafe where you could get Wi-Fi and only few people, especially the tourists reach that cafe and they use the Wi-Fi. But the villagers did not have the urge to even look at their phones or even like they do not have a phone in the first place. But it was really refreshing to see that kind of society still exists. At the same time, they did not have any opportunity for growth and education. So I just thought we were just lucky to be born in a different place of the world where everything is accessible to us. The accessibility was less but I think

    Band 6-7

    The reason visit to a country side would be my abrupt trip to Zanzibar which is a small island in Tanzania which is in Africa. I visited this country in May. It was a trip which lasted for a week and it was so sudden that we didn't even get to pack or plan the trip properly. We planned this whole trip in 48 hours and we left the country as we did not require any visa or any other documentation. So the main factor was the snorkeling and other swimming activities which were available. It was a wide variety of water activities and water sports which was offered by the island along with that there is another side which is the jungle safari or the treks. So if a person is interested in swimming or in climbing mountains this island can offer both. What I enjoyed the most was the sudden planning and this kept an element of surprise within because we did not have enough time to research upon what the island actually had to offer. Apart from all this there was also a wide variety of local food that we got to experience and have. The local people were also extremely friendly and invited us home and let us try their homemade meals and let us pluck the mangoes in their backyard which we got to eat and enjoy with them.

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    So I took a visit last year in the summer to Bali, I took that trip on a solo backpacking purpose only. I went around there not knowing what to expect, just to meet a bunch of strangers and explore the city all in all. I spent almost over a week there with those strangers, partying across different beach clubs, bars and pubs, staying in hostels, also trying out different water sports and activities. I particularly enjoyed going through the rafting experience through the coursing waters and the stream of river. Particularly we also spent some time going through exploring the local food cuisines, we particularly like to call it as a food excursion because the food that the country of Indonesia has offered lies closely to what we have in India, kind of like an Asian cuisine. However, I would say the most daunting experience for us would have been when we went out on our own for a walk, trying to find out food in the midnight although it did not turn out well because we ended up having way too many drinks and could not find our way home back. Also we did spend some time in shopping and buying some souvenirs for ourselves on our way back home. That was a very exhilarating experience, getting in touch with locals, trying to understand their culture. I enjoyed this trip because it was completely new to me, it offered uncertainties and the thrill of not knowing what's going to happen tomorrow, what would happen in the next second, who am I going to go on the trip with was exhilarating for me.

    Band 6-7

    So, I remember going to the Darjeeling, which is situated in Himachal Pradesh. I went there in 2024 with my family members and my Maasi, which is my family too. But I enjoyed there a lot because I went there with my cousins, who are very funny and very creative. We enjoyed a lot. We went to different places like Khajiyar, where we did bungee jumping. And it makes videos and clicks amazing, amazing photos. I remember going to the place where we did the trekking to the top height up to, I don't know the exact height. But I remember that we enjoyed a lot. My mom and my Maasi cannot climb up to the mountain, but we all cousins plus my elder uncle also went with us. So, we did a lot of fun. And it is fun because that was the first or the second trip of my life. And I enjoyed travelling a lot to different, different places and different, different countries.

    Band 6-7

    My family loves traveling so back in 2015 we had an opportunity to visit the world's most exquisite country and stunning views that was Switzerland. We stayed there in the country for 15 days and we had a lot of energy and experiences while visiting the country and also the countryside. So there are a lot of cities in Switzerland that are remarkable for their beauty and view. One of them was Interlaken. That city was in the outskirts of Switzerland and on the border of France. So we stayed there for almost three days and I still remember the picture of the city like the view from our hotel room. It was quite astonishing. There we had opportunity to roam in the city on the roads. There was no quite public transportation as available, steadily available and also not much of the four wheelers and cars. But yeah I saw a lot of horse carts and different mode of transportation. So we opted most often that time and it's nearly I can say

    Band 6-7

    A destination which I had recently visited and I enjoyed a lot was Kolukkumalai, it is a destination offered for the tourist in the district of Idukki of Kerala, it is a place where filled with the utmost joy and pleasure with its greenery and the surrounding environment, it will gives immense moments of joy and happiness as we witness and experience the weather and the conditions aside, I went to there on the last December where it was a winter season and the scenery was at the most with where I was able to see the cloud beds and the birds flowing through them, the skies and the clouds were tearing apart as the wind blows very quickly, although there was a climatic condition which was unbearable for my body but everything teared apart as the soothing view has captured my heart, yeah it was a good and an awesome experience which will last till the last moments of my life.

    Band 6-7

    Last year, I went to Lonavala to celebrate New Year, as it was hosted by one of our relatives where all of the family members were gathered together. We enjoyed that time so much. We had good meal time, as well as we also enjoyed some games playing in the pool, while we also had a cricket match that was more of a fun. I enjoyed that time because it was not only the beautiful sceneries that the farmhouse had, but as well as the company that I was in, where we cherished so many beautiful moments and that was unforgettable experience for all of us. So that's the place I enjoyed the most. Thank you for watching!

    Band 6-7

    A place that I visited or enjoyed in the countryside would have to be my mother and father's hometown. It is actually the place where my sibling was also born. The reason I visited was because I had a relative that was getting married in my mother's hometown, which is Jabalpur, which is in Madhya Pradesh. I, of course, attended the wedding, but other than that, I visited a lot of places, such as a very commonly visited cafe that my mother cherishes. I had various local foods there, such as the brown-colored jalebi. I went with my mother and my uncle and cousin. Another thing that I found very new and that I enjoyed was a horse carriage that I took from the marriage hall to the outside of the entire venue.

    Band 6-7

    So, I remember this one time I enjoyed countryside was in when I went to Assam and it is a very beautiful place. I visited when I was in my 10th class, summer vacation. I went there with my family and friends, we were about 17 people and it was a really fun trip to a countryside. I have never been to a countryside place, so it was a really new experience for me and we went, we did our journey, completed our journey by car and plane. Initially from Nagpur to Guwahati, we went by plane and after the further countryside journey, we have completed it by the car. It was a really amazing experience. What I really went and we did was, we helped people in tea gardening, they gave a countryside experience by making us pluck the leaves and make a tea out of it. We really enjoyed the adventures and the river rafting and sightseeing, the sceneries were so pretty. What I really liked about this place and I have often asked people to really visit is that people are so kind and beautiful, the nature is so beautiful and the place itself is very beautiful and the people, the people of the place are very humble and very kind, they will be ready to help you any time of the day if you ask them.
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