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Describe A Quiet Place You Like To Go: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • When do you like to go there?
  • What do you do there?
  • Why do you like to visit there?
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin by describing the location of the quiet place, including any notable landmarks or features.
  • Mention how accessible it is and any specific details that make it unique.

Example

The quiet place I love to visit is a small park called Cubbon Park, located in the heart of Bangalore. It’s surrounded by tall trees and beautiful gardens, making it a perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle.


Cue 2:When do you like to go there?

  • Specify the time of day or season when you prefer to visit this place.
  • Explain any particular reasons for choosing that time, such as weather or personal schedule.

Example

I usually like to go there early in the morning, around 6 AM. At that time, the park is peaceful, and I can enjoy the fresh air and the sound of birds chirping, which sets a positive tone for my day.


Cue 3:What do you do there?

  • Describe the activities you engage in while at this quiet place.
  • Share how these activities contribute to your relaxation or enjoyment.

Example

When I’m at Cubbon Park, I enjoy walking along the paths, reading a book on a bench, or simply meditating under a tree. These activities help me unwind and clear my mind from daily stress.


Cue 4:Why do you like to visit there?

  • Explain the emotional or psychological benefits you gain from visiting this place.
  • Mention any personal memories or experiences that enhance your connection to the location.

Example

I love visiting Cubbon Park because it provides me with a sense of tranquility that I can’t find elsewhere. It reminds me of my childhood when I used to play there with my friends, and it always brings back fond memories.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Cubbon Park is my favorite quiet place because it offers a perfect blend of nature and peace. It’s a sanctuary where I can escape the chaos of city life and recharge my mind and spirit.


    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 unclear and unengaging. Specific details help the examiner understand your experience better and make your response more interesting.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the place, such as its location, features, and what makes it special to you.


    2: Lack of Structure

    Failing to organize your thoughts can lead to a confusing response. A well-structured answer helps convey your ideas clearly and logically.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue prompts in order: start with where it is, then when you go, what you do, and why you like it.


    Overly Short Answers

    Providing very short answers can make it seem like you have little to say. This can limit your score as it shows a lack of fluency and vocabulary.

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    Tip

    Expand on each cue by giving examples or personal anecdotes to create a more engaging and detailed response.


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    A place which I love to go is Lotus Valley which is in the suburbs of Indore and it is not very far from my home like around half an hour distance and I like to visit there during winter months because its beauty is at its peak during winters when the lotuses bloom and the trees are green and everything is so calm and the weather is so chilly and peaceful whenever I go there I feel very calm, peaceful and relaxing. I have visited there multiple times and I felt the same warmth there and I remember when I went there for the first time I was so mesmerized by the view and its natural beauty of lotuses and we also can go on a boat in the pond where lotuses bloom and that was an incredible experience which I will never forget and you can also pluck lotuses with your hand and click many pictures it is a very photogenic place as well. I clicked so many pictures when I went there with my family and it was a complete wholesome experience and I keep going back there because I really love the environment there and it makes me feel very relaxed.

    Band 6-7

    A place, a quiet place I would like to go is Golden Temple and it is one of the most famous temples in India and lakhs of people every year visited it because of its famous because of it is very famous and I remember when I was 5 year old I visited Golden Temple and the energy and the power the ambience of the temple was amazing and when I entered in the temple thousands of people are quiet and prayed to God for their better future and everyone is still quiet so this place I like to visit again in the future

    Band 6-7

    A quiet place where I like to go would be Japan's exploring traditional village like Shirakawa-go that was a traditional gassho style house in the Alps and well preserved old town and onsen that was iconic destination offering glimpse into traditional Japan with the Takayama being a historic town also known for old streets, festivals, their foods and Hida Beef. Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO world heritage village famous for its unique style of gassho house and I also like their food which is very unique, their spices in it added, also their making style I just love them.

    Band 6-7

    There are lot of quiet place exist in this world and the one I prefer to go is the library that exist in my college. It is located at Sivarasi. I like to go there because there no one is allowed to speak. Even though I don't like to read book, I go to library and open my laptop and I will read some comic which my friend suggested to reduce my stress that cause to me come to library. I always go to library whenever I feel stressed or I feel scared because the calmness give a peaceful mind and it helps me improve my mental health. And the stops over there are very kind and they will help us with anything we ask. We can ask them any book we need to and we can access anything online because in my college they have access for every journals and novels so I can browse through anything using my college id. If I can't access it, I can just go to my library and ask them. By reading those novels and imagining those stories, I get a peaceful mind and it helps me a lot. So it is one of my favorite spot to relax and it is quiet that a pin sound can reflect all over the library.

    Band 6-7

    one of the quite place that I like to go many times in a month I'm gonna say it's a place called Hasargata farmlands is nearby my home around 20 kilometers the reason I go there is it's a very pleasant farm area it is a government property but as an individual you can go there are no restrictions on that it's a very nice place it's a very it's a refreshing place right you are in a city full hustle and stress pollution and everything it's a very quiet getaway thing for me I personally feel that farm area which I usually go to is somewhat connected to me because it's quite calming and I like a place where it's calm and I usually go around in the morning let's say early morning at 6 o'clock the late evening around 7 8 o'clock because that's the time most people don't usually cross those roads because it's moreover like a silent place or already of course and I usually just go around there drive for a drive not in a high speed obviously because this place is very nice and it's a restricted area and I sit around a tree there's a banyan tree as a huge banyan tree over there which I love to sit just sit watch some birds trees and the air quiet air going around and some cars to be exact and I love to sit there and read a book not very peculiar books but let's say manga or whatever the new series are going on I like to go there

    Band 6-7

    A place that is serene and which I adore to go is Velliangiri, that's in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. So the place is located in the mountains of Western Ghats. So if you want to reach top of that hill, you have to climb at least 7 hours. It will take 7 hours for you to reach top of that hill. So it will test your physical ability whether you can climb or not. I saw some people who they couldn't able to climb the mountains and I saw someone who stopped in between the mountains. So that has 7 hills, you have to climb all the 7 hills to reach on top of that mountain. So I would like to go in the summer because in summer you will feel very hot but because that place is kind of cold region, so I would like to visit that in summer because it's very cold and the summer climate, it will eventually give some warmth to your body. And I will do some meditations over there, like if I reach on top of that mountains, I love to do the meditations. I adore meditations because nobody will be around you and you will be surrounded with the forest and greeneries and you can see some waterfalls nearby you. So I love to do some meditations and I like to visit that place because I am a big fan of mountains. So I love to be in mountains all the time whenever I get my leisure time. And the greeneries itself, it will make you fell in love with that place and the place is so serene actually, so that's the reason I love Velliangiri and mostly if you are going with your friends, that would be even more great. That's what I would suggest you. So try it.

    Band 6-7

    I think the quiet place that I would like to go and visit always is my church. As of now I am in Bangalore but whenever I was there in Kerala or when I used to visit my parents place in Dubai I always used to find a church nearby where I could sit and pray for a long time. I usually visit this place when I am in a deep sense of anger or when I am very sad or I feel very frustrated about something that has happened during the day or about the past week. I also visit this place when I try to pray for someone else or some other important event that is taking place in someone else's life or something that is going to happen in my own life so that I can be prepared and I have the confidence that the Lord God the Almighty is there along with me and I am not alone in this task. I also visit this place frequently. I try to keep myself visiting the churches at least once a week and I also am a very integral part of the church community which has taken me in order to perform for different events and as a result I always like to visit this place even in a quiet environment.

    Band 6-7

    Nowadays everyone needs a quiet place where they can relax. Here I would like to talk about a time when I visited a very quiet place at the countryside to my maternal aunt's house. It happened around 2 years ago when I went to my maternal parent's house. To begin with, I went there with my family. We spent a lot of time together. In the evening, we went to the field to check the crops. The atmosphere was so good and nice. I was over the moon at that time because I hardly got a chance to interact with nature. Because I live in a city, the buildings are so tall and the city was full of pollution. Moreover, when I was in the field with my family members, I saw a flock of birds in the sky over the field. It was so fascinating to me. I captured many of the photographs. The moment was so precious. If I get another chance, I will visit again.

    Band 6-7

    The most quiet place I like to go is my mother's hometown which is in Morjim and it is close to the beach. I prefer going there in the month of May, being it a holiday season for the kids, normally schools in Goa are shut and it's the summer holidays, I prefer going there as my cousins from abroad come to Goa during the season. We spend time talking to each other, sharing our thoughts, ideas and our experiences. We also spend time going on the beach which is the most precious thing I love to do in my mom's hometown.

    Band 6-7

    Today I am talking about Thiruvananthapuram. It is a capital of Kerala. I have visited this city a long time ago. It is one of the most beautiful city in Kerala. I think in all over the world it is very clean and gives a fresh air to us. When I travel through Thiruvananthapuram, I feel a sense of safety and comfort in this place. It is one of the city covered with lush green with a modern style. I would recommend anyone to come here and visit this city. The people here are very friendly and nice to us. One of the tourist spots in the city is a museum where families come together and spend a lot of time there. Another is Padmanabha temple which is one of the wealthiest temple in the world. The other thing is the IT hub. There are so many dams, hill stations and beaches in Thiruvananthapuram. One of the most beautiful beaches in Thiruvananthapuram is Anjuthanga beach. When I visited Anjuthanga beach, I felt a calm sensation all over my body and I felt very safe in there.

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