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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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Band 6-7

I would like to visit Mumbai. I have already visited there when I was in 5th grade. I think I really like that city so much. It is located in the state of Maharashtra and it is really developed and has amazing infrastructures and there are drastic development taking place and apart from that other thing that grabbed my attention is that they have a very amazing waste management system that there are lot of people assigned to do this work in a well maintained way and there are different places to visit like Shivaji temple and other famous monument which they possess is Elephanta Caves and I think it is one of the heritage site which comes under the UNESCO. I am basically person who admires the beauty of the historical architecture so it is a very kind of first place that is like more suitable for me and I visited when I was in 5th grade so I have little bit traces of memory so I wish I will be able to visit that place one more time and other thing that I like about that city is that the people around are non-judgmental. They are not concerned about other people's like they will not peep into other people's life. They are so into their life and they are in a rush to keep their future safe and that is also other thing that I like about

Band 6-7

if at all I get a chance to visit a place the first thing that gets in my list is Australia and the reason because it has a wide variety of cultures and cuisines and the main attraction of this country has attractive places is like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and these are very much famous about their culture technology and diversity apart from that I like the Sydney very city very much in Australia because there is a historical monument called Lotus Lotus shaped in a lotus kind of thing and the sunset over there looks very fascinating and they are spectacular to view by any public people and these are famous for its scenery views and apart from that there are also however there are also some other advantages of visiting these places is we could able to know different kinds of cultures and their traditions by indulging with local people however visiting Australia the main reason for visiting the Australia is the animals like kangaroos are known for its places if I get a chance I'll definitely definitely view the kangaroos the way it holds the babies in her pouch it looks very good feeling

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about a place which I would really love to visit which is Agra. Agra is a place in Uttar Pradesh which is the northern states of India and one main attraction there is the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is a monument built by Shah Jahan which was an emperor in India years back for the memorial of his beloved wife Mundas. So if I am getting a chance to travel and visit a place in near future I would like to go to UP and visit this particular monument and also the Agra fort which is very close to the Taj Mahal. The view I have heard of the beautiful unexplainable view that we will get in the mornings from the gateway of the palace of the monument which is inexplicable. So I wish to visit the place and capture the moment, capture the scenery of the Taj Mahal in the morning itself. Apart from that the monument is built in white marbles which is a thing that I have never seen before. And this one particular thing as we all know it is one of the seven wonders in the universe.

Band 6-7

Here I would like to talk about the place I want to visit is Kullu Manali, the place is located in North India, state of Uttarakhand, it's a very beautiful place to visit, normally people used to go in the time of November to January, because in that period of time lot of tourists attract this destination because of the weather, it's cold weather over there and snow, like a rain kind of snow, so people enjoying to go over there to spend some quality time and there are lot of sport activities also available like skating, ice skating such a kind, such activities available over there, I know this place because of my so many friends already visited over there and this is a globally attracted place, so many people used to go in winter season over there, and nowadays this place is also recognized as a tourist and lot of activities also there, now there are such a small airport also, if you want to go there, there is some communication also like transportation is available over there.

Band 6-7

I would like to visit to Vizag. Vizag is also called as a city of destiny, which is located in north west of Andhra Pradesh. In Vizag you can see a lot of beaches. In Vizag beach road is most famous. Beach road is occupied around 32 kms road, where everyone used to explore when the new person or new visit to Vizag.

Band 6-7

Hello everyone, I am here to describe a place I would like to visit in future. If I tell you about my travelling experience, I am very fond of travelling. I usually trip 2-3 times a year. So in future I would like to visit the city of Giza, which is a city in the country Egypt. And if I talk about the main attractions in that city, the main attraction is the city itself, its structure, its historical places and its architecture. This is outstanding. And one more city attraction is the Pyramid of Giza, which is among the 7 wonders in the world. I think there should be no one who hasn't heard about the Pyramid of Giza. So that place is in my bucket list to travel to visit. And if I got any chance and somehow I would like to visit the city of Giza, it is in the top of my bucket list to travel.

Band 6-7

A place where I would like to visit is Kashmir, which is located in India. I have always been fascinated by Kashmir as I have always watched it in movies since my childhood. So, it has always left me in awe. Like, how can a place be that beautiful? I have never had the chance to experience snowfall or even for that matter see snow. So, Kashmir is a place which has always fascinated me. The snow-covered mountains, the surreal landscape, it has always left me awestruck. So, I have always dreamt of going to Kashmir. Back then, when I was in 5th standard, my dad had almost planned the trip. But due to certain family issues, we couldn't go for that trip. But I always look forward to travelling to Kashmir someday. As many of my friends who have visited Kashmir, they have described about its beautiful nature, the Dal Lake. There is even, in the Dal Lake specifically, the Shikara Boat Ride, which is very famous, where people can get on a boat, travel through the serene rivers of Kashmir. There are several boat houses, which my friends mentioned, where people can stay overnight and get an experience about living in a houseboat. So, all in all, Kashmir has always been a dream destination for me. And if my luck permits, someday, I will visit Kashmir.

Band 6-7

The place I would like to visit is a place in India known as Kashmir, Kashmir Valley. I think it has more natural tourist areas compared to the whole India. It's basically a snow area where we can find big huge mountains and it's very near to nature. I am a nature person, I don't avoid going to pubs and all that stuff, but whenever I go to a green area which is near to nature, it calms me down. The amount of stress I have decreases drastically and it feels so calm there. I prefer that because sometimes we should know which are my weaknesses, which are my strengths. To know that we should have certain environment around us, like having calm environment, no one is there to disturb me. We can get to know more people as we go further there, travelling in that area leads to diverse cultures. Additionally, we can get to know their food items, traditional values, traditional things, what they do. And moreover, I enjoy their food. Food is the main thing. I enjoy it very drastically, very joyfully. It helps me to know how is the area and how we can explore more. Moreover, the hilly areas which we can see and we can do the trekking. By trekking we can know how hard life becomes as we go up. We get to know some life lessons from there. As I go there, sometimes I feel like,

Band 6-7

Like, I love traveling and when it comes to the mountains, I like to travel, I like to do traveling on mountains, especially when it snows. However, I only went to the mountains for the first time, only for once, it was Himachal Pradesh. However, I want to go to, however, I would like to visit Shimla again because it looks so pleasant in winters, especially when it snows, like the mountains are fully covered with snow and it looks so beautiful. The atmosphere is so refreshing, however, I didn't know it about anything, I didn't know anything about it initially, but I watched so many vlogs of YouTubers like Saurav Joshi and Flying Beast visiting Manali. And Shimla, so I got to know about this place from there and from those videos. However, it is not so far away from my city, like it only has a thousand kilometers distance, I guess. So yeah, I am a guy who loves winters mostly, that's why I want to go there, moreover, the environment, the snowy mountains make my mind peaceful.

Band 6-7

Yes, I would love to visit my hometown because the sole reason is my family and the beautiful architecture and cultural heritage site built by Hoysalas and Cholas. So as soon as I enter into my city, there is an aroma of coffee beans because my city is known for the coffee production and they are one of the largest producer too. And we have a miracle place, we call it as a miracle place because there is an incident that happens every year, like I would love to explain that. There is a temple named Hasanamba temple and the goddess name also the same. So this temple opens once in a year, like only for 15 days they would open the temple and this temple, the diya, the lamp which has been burning, which we light up in that 15 days, it would be burning whole year and that is a miracle. Nobody opens the door of the temple, it will be closed, it will remain closed for whole year but still the diya will be burning for whole year. And next if we talk about the cultural heritage site, the Beluru, Halebidu, these are all well known for the sculptures and a beautiful cravings which tells a lot of historic stories and try to convey so many hidden facts about the history and this architectural site was built by Hoysala and Cholas. And my place is well known for the agriculture.
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