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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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All Answers

Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

Band 6-7

There is a place called Kurg, it is in the Karnataka, it takes almost 5-6 hours to travel. It has a beautiful place as it is, there are many tourist attractions, mostly the glass bridge and also there are many falls which are attracted to us and even the fall sounds and the peace, it is such a beautiful place where everyone would love to enjoy and especially the Kurg place is known for the coffee seeds, where the coffee seeds are smashed and flavoured, there are different types of coffee seeds and also there is an elephant, where the elephants are taken for like 2-3 hours by the tourist people, where they go and they visit the elephant,

Band 6-7

The place I like to visit is Japan, it is located in the continent of Asia, so the main attraction for the place of Japan is the diverse culture and festivals, electronic hub and moreover the lifestyle that they are living. So I came to know about Japan from my childhood itself, right from my social science class and science classes they were introduced about how Japan is advanced in technology and in the culture and hygiene and so many things, so I also thought I want to go to Japan and make a positive career over there, after sometime when I grew up from my childhood I hadn't thought of real know how Japan will be looking like, so I searched around youtube and searched google and read the book, many people have read that book, it is called Ikigai, so that book gave me a different perspective of Japan, Japan is not only forward in the innovation technology and many other things, it is also having a life where that needs calm and peaceful living, so after a certain age I decided that to move to Japan, Japan countryside and lead my life peacefully, this gives me so much calm and peace how they are treating the life of each other and making it more beautiful, so the passion is changed into living a life than living so hard to work and earn, that's why I like the country Japan.

Band 6-7

I am passionate about traveling. I love visiting different sorts of places and meet different diversity people to interact with them. In forthcoming year I would like to visit Manali which is located in Himachal Pradesh in India. Manali is famous for its weather and stunning landscape because Manali is fully surrounded by mountains, all the mountains are covered with snow that's why I love visiting Manali. I would like to specify what are the tourist attractions in Manali. There are different tourist attractions in Manali especially it is very famous for its one of the locations it's called Solang Veli. It is located under the snow mountains and in that particular location we could play lot of thrilled activities and even though I could throw snowballs on my friend so I can recall my childhood memories because as a child I was a very humorous guy and I was spending too much of time for playing so whenever I visit so when I visit Manali definitely I would play on snow with my friends and finally I should not forget to mention about the location of Manali. Manali is the best tourist attractions in India in that Manali we could get food with cheap price and the resorts also we could get with a minimum price that's why I would

Band 6-7

Yes, I would like to, I would like to visit the place, Kashmir. It was a beautiful place, it is my, it is my childhood wish to visit Kashmir. There is a huge snowfall and also it is a beautiful place. Yeah, it is, it feels better. And actually I would like to go with my friends, we all are planning to go there. Inshallah I will be there. We are planning to go there next summer. Yeah, at that time we get vacation. Actually I am in now, I am in Dubai and also I am doing work here. If I get vacation next summer, I am planning to visit Kashmir. Because I didn't feel snow in my entire career, in my entire life. So, I want to feel that, the snowfall. And I don't know, I am able to, I am able to overcome the snow. I don't know, I am the guy who always getting sick while, while the winter season. So, it may difficult for me, but yeah.

Band 6-7

I would like to describe about a place that I recently visited. It is called as Udupi. It is a place located in the North Karnataka. It is a coastal city which is famous for its beautiful attractions. It has also got a picturesque landscape which is very green and beautiful to look at. When I went to this place on November 25th of 2024, somewhere around 3 months before, it was a sudden trip that we had planned just one night before. We used a public transport as the mode to reach the destination. I along with my parents and sibling, my brother, we all of them went to the place. We saw lot of attractions, attractive places. The first being the Shri Krishna temple that we visited early in the morning. As soon as we got out of the bus, we got ready and went to the Shri Krishna temple which offered a very spiritual experience for us. Later on, after having breakfast, we went to the Malpe beach which offered us an attractive tourist destination. It was an ecstatic view for me to watch the picturesque landscape and the tranquil atmosphere over there. I was mesmerized by the amount of adventure sports that the place had to offer. Apart from that, I also visited Murudeshwar temple which is somewhere around 10 kilometers from that place. Later on, we went on to have some breakfast and then we finished with the dinner and came back to our home the next day.

Band 6-7

My whole childhood I spent in my grandpa's house and there are many memories of my joy, joyness and happiness and sadness also. After completion of my 10th, I came to my parents' house for my further studies because my grandpa's house is located in the village and there are not that many facilities required for college studies. That's why I came to my house. Whenever I have time or in my vacations, I like to visit my grandpa's house every time. My whole year I am waiting for my vacations and any other holiday to visit my grandpa. Whenever I visit there, I spend my whole day with my grandparents and my uncle. We hang out together and also go to the cinema hall or any movie theatre and also shopping together. That's the type of my whole day I spend in my grandpa's house. I make more memories that I remember every time when I was at my home.

Band 6-7

So, I really like the place One Bihar, which starts from one gate to another, starting from north to east, and it is spreaded in 5 km. It is the biggest zoo in Bhopal, where you can see various animals. And opposite to One Bihar, one can see a big lake, which is also there. You can even take various kind of vehicles, either you can cycle, you can take cycle, or even you can take toy train, even you can ride via your car, or even you can walk on the path, and you can view various kind of scenes over there. It is a very cool place and calm place, where you can sit for hours and hours. You can enjoy with your family, and it is a very nice place, and I will highly recommend everyone to visit there and watch all the scenes, which are there. It includes various kind of animals like lion, tiger, white tiger, chimpanzee, tortoise, various kind of bird sanctuary is also there. And at the end of this park, one can also visit the restaurant, and they can eat various kind of items, which are available in that restaurant. So I highly recommend this place and suggest everyone to visit and must see One Bihar, which is a very cool place and very near to the big lake.

Band 6-7

It's Mysore Zoo. It's a geological area where you can see the wild animals, domestic animals, the exotic animals, the unusual animals which are not just captured in a cage but it is let it live in its own place, similar to its own place. I love something about Mysore is that it's its own habit tree, its own habituation it loves. The places are not just so confined, it's so spacious for the animal, they take care of it. The visitors are strictly prohibited from feeding, the rules are almost adhered to the fullest. I could see the animals are safe, they are being nurtured, they are given a proper care, its health conditions are taken care of. It's quite satisfying when you visit some zoos which are really really safe for you and it's quite the good environment for the animals too because in many zoos the animals are being kept in a cage, it's being ill-treated but here the Mysore Zoo is an exotic place full of wildlife creatures which I'm often amused about. I would like to thank my dad who suggested me this place for my 12th grade vacation because he had great experiences, because he visited this Mysore Zoo during his college vacation times. So thanks dad!

Band 6-7

Warangal Fort is the place which I like to visit in future and with my family friends. As Warangal is very famous in its history and culture, Warangal has many attractions like tourist places, religious places and other historical sites. However, Warangal stands for its culture and history. As I said, Warangal has rich history, it was ruled by Kakatiyas. In their time, they constructed many tanks which stand as a tourist places in recent days. When I was travelling to my home town, my friends suggested Warangal must be in your bucket list. Then further, I investigated about this place and browsed in web. Additionally, my parents also referred to me visit as a tourist place. So, I came to know this place is very most attractive in sense of natural habitat and history. That's why I want to visit in future.

Band 6-7

I like to visit Kashmir because it has a wonderful energy of food, people and mountains where the mind is present and will be peaceful and it calms the people who are urged with attentions or something like that. So I would like to visit the place Kashmir. It's strange that people see Kashmir as a both positive and negative side but remembering the positive side, it is a beautiful place where it feels like heaven and it's worth visiting and worth having food over the winter or spring season and worth watching the people and energy there and mind will be delighted with that.
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