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Describe a place you would like to visit.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • What are the main attractions?
  • How do you know this place?
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin by stating the name of the place and its geographical location.
  • Mention any specific reasons why this location appeals to you.

Example

I would love to visit Kyoto, Japan. It is located on the island of Honshu and is famous for its classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, and traditional wooden houses.


Cue 2:What are the main attractions?

  • Highlight two or three key attractions that make this place special.
  • Explain why these attractions are significant to you or what you hope to experience there.

Example

One of the main attractions is the Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, which is a stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf. I am also excited about visiting the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, as I have always wanted to walk through those towering bamboo stalks and feel the tranquility of nature.


Cue 3:How do you know this place?

  • Share how you became interested in this place, whether through travel shows, books, or conversations.
  • Mention any personal connections or experiences that have influenced your desire to visit.

Example

I first learned about Kyoto through a travel documentary that showcased its rich culture and beautiful landscapes. Additionally, a friend who visited last year shared amazing stories and photos, which made me even more eager to experience it myself.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about visiting this place and what it means to you.
  • Reiterate your excitement and any plans you might have for the future regarding this visit.

Example

In conclusion, visiting Kyoto would be a dream come true for me. I am excited about immersing myself in its culture and history, and I hope to plan my trip in the next couple of years.


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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. Specific details help the examiner understand your thoughts and make your response more vivid.

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Include specific landmarks, cultural aspects, or personal experiences related to the place to create a clearer picture.


2: Don't Rush Your Answer

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed details. It may also give the impression that you are unprepared or anxious.

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Take a moment to organize your thoughts before speaking and maintain a steady pace to ensure clarity.


Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain why you want to visit the place can make your answer feel impersonal. Personal connections make your response more relatable and interesting.

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Tip

Share a personal story or reason for your interest in the place to engage the examiner and add depth to your response.


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I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language
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As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

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When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

Describe a book you recently read
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It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

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Band 6-7

I would like to visit Africa soon. I am a wildlife enthusiast and as such I have visited a lot of wildlife reserves and national parks in India but as it is wildlife enthusiasts have their interest in Africa because of the massive expanse of wildlife and the diverse species that are there in that particular continent. In addition to the wildlife that is there, there are multiple national parks which have a rich and expansive wildlife collection there. So in Africa we have the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. In South Africa we have Kruger and Masai Mara in Kenya. In Masai Mara that is one particular place, sorry, Masai Mara is one particular place that I would love to visit because of the lion collisions present there. Looking at the lions, the lionesses and the cubs would be very interesting in person and since the distance to the man, I'm sorry, since the distance to human beings and the animals is very less there, I think that is one of the places that I would love to visit.

Band 6-7

There are a lot of places which I would like to visit but I mostly want to visit Manali which is situated in Himachal Pradesh. It was recommended by my friend who stayed there and have a good time there and enjoy their beautiful natures. Manali is located in between Himachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded with rain environment which make people refresh and help unwind from their busy schedule. More tourists are visit there to see such a spectacular view from the mountain and to do river crafting and skydiving which is a breathtaking view and happy time for them. Additionally, there is a lot of cultural and traditional which are shows at the diversity level. Overall, I want to visit that place because I am very hyped to do river crafting and skydiving which I didn't do ever before.

Band 6-7

I like to visit Maldives. Maldives is a tropical paradise located in the Indian Ocean. Known for its stunning white sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, and vibrant coral reefs, it is a dream destination for those seeking relaxation, water sports, and breathtaking natural beauty. It includes luxurious resorts, water sports, relaxation, and a unique experience. Maldives also has a unique experience like swimming with white shark, dolphin watching, and visiting a unique inhabited island. You can also explore local culture and traditions through visits to traditional villages and mosques. Overall, Maldives is a captivating destination that offers a blend of luxury, adventure, and natural beauty. It's a place where you can create unforgettable memories and truly experience the wonder of the ocean. Thank you.

Band 6-7

I would like to visit Kashmir because I love their beauty, natural mountain and the ice. I know about this place from my mobile. I also want to go there and visit and I wanted to live in their houses. I would like to taste their food and many other dishes.

Band 6-7

The place which I would love to visit is Kochi, which is located in Kerala. It's a very growing city, but there's another city called Fort Kochi. So it's located adjacent to the city of Kochi. So it's a Dutch town where it has a lot of churches and a beach, and you have beautiful cafes and a whole street filled with the European pictures. And how do you know about, I know about the street since I had researched about it, I had gone for Kochi-Binalya and a lot of my seniors had gone there and they recommended me to go to this place because it had a lot of historical significance since the Portuguese had come here. That's how I know this beautiful city, which had a lot of significance, a lot of data. We, in fact, we cycled for 64 kilometers. It was a really good experience as we pondered through the city using the cycles, which we took it for rent. And it was indeed a beautiful experience, which had to be remembered in our life as we had gone for the Kochi-Binalya, where they had displayed art, architecture, how this photography and all those things. Indeed, it was a very beautiful experience, which had to be remembered for a life.

Band 6-7

I would love to visit Masai Mara. So I found out about this place because a very popular actor from India, Bollywood, was engaged, happened to get engaged at the sanctuary there. So it is a boutique holiday experience where you, the living arrangements are in the middle of the sanctuary. So you get to experience wildlife in its entirety. Then there are these guided tours that take you around. So, and then you can observe animals, lunch around well, you know, you have beautiful places and around scenic areas and open a bottle of wine. Apparently, they do a lot of guided tours and night tours, which is something that I would love to experience. And all of that is.

Band 6-7

there are many places that I want to visit in my life but here I would like to talk about my favorite place that I want to visit again and again that is Chandigarh city because it is beautiful and unique and furthermore it is made of stones rocks and other precious materials and it has also tourist attraction many tourists came and enjoy its beauty it is full of gardens flowers and for moreover it is highlighted like lights green lights yellow and it is a good place to live and spend a holiday with family I also visit this place with my friends that I really enjoyed there are many tourist attractions in like Sukuna lake, Chandigarh lake, Dal lake and it is also special for the rock garden that is beautifully made of rocks pearls and it has also beautiful waterfall that it makes me unique it is a really beautiful place I really want to visit again and again

Band 6-7

I like to visit and I am very fond of visiting and very eager to visit Trumbakeshwar. It's situated near the bank of Godavari and I came to know about that particular place through some reels, insta reels which made a captivating in my heart and now I'm preparing to visit near about this month for sure. I'll be accompanying, my friends will be accompanying me through this travel. I will be seeing the Trumbakeshwar temple which is of God Shiva, the Lord Shiva, the God of fertility. We also name him like this and there is nearby forts like Brahmagiri which is an historical fort, one of the historical fort. It resembles from the medieval period of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is in a part of two, one is Durga Bhanda, the other is the temple of Raireshwar.

Band 6-7

There are numerous places where I really want to visit but if I have to choose one then it would be Himachal Pradesh. So Himachal Pradesh is a small state in the northern India and what I love about the place that it's one of the most beautiful stations we have in India. I have been there twice and last year in April I went to Manali which is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh and now I really want to explore other new places which are there. So currently I am planning to go to Shimla and the main tourist attraction was there that beautiful mountain, that beautiful culture, the famous street food and one of the most famous of all the hill stations is the Mal Road where you will get the traditional and the local stuff, local handmade clothes, jewellery, bags and a lot and lot of things. My heart is really aching for a place called Kasur. So it's basically a place in Himachal Pradesh which is covered with snow all over the year. You can visit that place anytime and there are so many adventurous spots which I really wanted to experience once in my life. So yeah these are the few things which really calls me to the mountain and similar to Himachal Pradesh there is also a beautiful state in India is called Uttarakhand which is as similar as Himachal. So much of mountains, beautiful culture, different food, lovely people. So yeah that is the main thing that is make me feel more love, that made me feel more love about Himachal.

Band 6-7

A place I would like to visit is Paris. Paris is a small country in France and France is situated in Europe. Some of the main attractions that I want to visit in Paris are the Venezuaries, the bakeries, the streets, the shopping malls, the eateries, the beautiful flower shops and the classic attractions like the Eiffel Tower and take a boat ride on the Seine. The reason why I love this place is because of the people and how amazingly carefree they are. This place is also a hub for fashion and all things luxury, hence I want to visit this place. There is also a small city pharma shop where you get all the pharmaceuticals and skin care for up to 60% off. This is also one of the attractions why I want to visit Paris. How I discovered about this place is through Reels, through my dreams and through Pinterest. It has always been my dream to go to Paris, to interact with the people there, to learn about the culture and to lay around easily living life and living life one day at a time vicariously.
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