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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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Anonymous student Band 6.5

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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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Band 6-7

So the place which I want to go is Leh Ladakh actually, the reason is that I don't know to ride bike like previously like one and half years back if you ask me to drive a bike, a gear bike I don't know to ride but now I know how to drive and ride and those stuffs. So when seeing the mountains, the hills and the adventurous rides in the Leh Ladakh I definitely want to try and take my bike and go there and explore. Not only in bike, I also want to take my car actually because I don't have a bike, I don't have any Royal Enfield at Java or anything, I just have my Toyota Glanza, it is also not that much kind of off-road kind of car but still I want to have some extra step knees and extra stuff and I want to take my car from my home town Trinalveli to Leh Ladakh. The reason why I like this is, I am a big fan of Vijay actually, Ilaiyathalapathy Vijay but Ajit Kumar, you know Ajit right, what he is doing now, he is riding and he is living in his own life, he told in this recent interview that you go and travel, you can see many places, you can see different cultures, you can see different people, it will be a kind of heartwarming for you. That interview itself was a very heartwarming interview, I was like really mesmerized by seeing that and before that in 2016 and 2017, I used to watch the YouTube videos, so that was the time where YouTube was booming and people used to create contents in YouTube. In 2017-18, I used to watch videos, people from other countries, they come to Leh Ladakh and they explore from the bike and after that in 2019-20, when I am seeing YouTube videos, people from Kanyakumari and down South Kerala and all, they are going from Kanyakumari to Leh Ladakh. It is almost like more than like 1500 kilometers but they are doing.

Band 6-7

In my bucket list there are many places which I like to visit but there are very few of them which I really like the most and one of them is Ladakh. Ladakh is located in the northern part of India. There are so many places which I would like to visit and the place is famous for its monastery, naked mountains and also their cuisines are very famous there. So I was planning to go Ladakh in the next season because currently it's heavily snowfall is there so roads are totally blocked. I also visited once in 2021 with my siblings. So the place is totally different from all of India because the places it's look like it's it's in Afghanistan. So the cuisine it's mainly attraction for me because there are totally Chinese food which is not currently available in any part of India. So yeah I would say Ladakh is the only place which I want to explore in future and I hope so I will be going visit it soon.

Band 6-7

The place I am really looking forward to visit is Araku Valley, which is a beautiful valley present in the outskirts of Vizag city. Maybe it's present roughly 20 kilometers away from the Vizag city and along the way we can experience beautiful tunnels and many caves which are present all over the roads, of course. But I am most intrigued about this place when I first heard about it from my friend when I was studying in the middle school because he went there with his family and started exaggerating about the place. I have never heard him talk so much about a place. So that had awoken me and interest in me. So from then I have a desire to visit that place at least once in my life. So I started to plan with my family a trip there, but the trip has failed a lot many a times, but we are also planning to visit Araku next month, which I am hoping even this time the trip would go well as planned. Also I think the best things we can do in Araku Valley is to visit some chilling places.
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