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Describe a shop/store you often visit: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it is?
  • What type of people go there?
  • What types of goods are sold there?
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Cue 1:Where it is?

  • Begin by describing the location of the shop, mentioning nearby landmarks or neighborhoods.
  • Include details about how often you visit this shop and what makes it convenient for you.

Example

The shop I often visit is located in the bustling market area of my neighborhood, just a few blocks away from my home. It's called 'Daily Needs' and is situated right next to a popular café. I visit this shop at least twice a week because it’s very convenient for me to grab groceries on my way back from work.

Cue 2:What type of people go there?

  • Describe the typical customers you see in the shop, including their age group and demographics.
  • Mention any specific reasons why these people prefer this shop over others.

Example

The shop attracts a diverse crowd, including young professionals, families, and elderly residents. Most of the customers are local people who prefer shopping here because the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. I often see mothers with children buying snacks and working professionals picking up quick meals.

Cue 3:What types of goods are sold there?

  • List the main categories of products available in the shop, such as groceries, household items, or personal care products.
  • Highlight any unique or popular items that make the shop stand out.

Example

At 'Daily Needs', you can find a wide range of goods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, snacks, and household essentials. One of the unique features of this shop is its selection of organic products, which has become increasingly popular among health-conscious customers like myself.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, 'Daily Needs' is more than just a shop for me; it’s a community hub where I can find everything I need while enjoying a friendly atmosphere. I appreciate the convenience and the variety of products available, which keeps me coming back regularly.

    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. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the shop or your experiences there.

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    Include specific examples and details about the shop, such as its location, unique features, and your personal experiences to make your answer more engaging.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address the provided cues can lead to an incomplete answer. It is important to cover all aspects of the question to demonstrate your speaking ability.

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    Structure your response by clearly addressing each cue: where the shop is, the type of people who visit, and the goods sold there.

    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple language may not showcase your English proficiency. It can make your response sound less interesting and engaging.

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    Use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to express your ideas. Try to incorporate descriptive adjectives and adverbs to enhance your answer.

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    There is a place called D-Mart near my place where I visit every month for shopping. It is kind of a supermarket which caters to everybody's needs. People from different aspects of life can be seen there shopping for their needs. There are various items available and some of them are on discount. So during the start of the month, it is kind of a rush shopping place where people gather to collect their groceries and their basic needs. It has many floors which are divided into multiple sections like grocery section, household needs, cleaning, clothes and home furnishing. It has many outlets all around the city and it is across multiple cities. The place offers everything for all kinds of needs. There is a dedicated kids section for toys, board games. It also has a footwear section which displays different kind of footwear for all genders. The luggage section is especially cheaper compared to retail stores or individual shops. It offers 50% discounts every time throughout the year. During major festivals, there is a huge rush.

    Band 7

    A shop I often visit is a bookstore. I am, like many others, somebody who values and treasures books extremely deeply. Books for me are so important to gain perspective on the lives I have not lived and the lives I will not lead. And this is something that I have encountered from a very young age where if I read a different perspective, if I read a different book, I start to see life in a different lens. The kind of people that go to this specific bookstore are a myriad of people. This is a melting pot of people from different walks of life who come here to gain something new. There are people who are looking to escape reality, who want to read fiction and fantasy, who want to get away and step away from their everyday lives for a little bit and get lost in the beauty of words and the beauty of a world that does not exist. And then there are people who step into the bookstore to get help, to gain another way of seeing life, to gain some amount of hope or dream, to make sure that they are not alone. The people who read self-help books and then there are people who want to read documentaries, who want to read biographies, who want to read about the greats of the people who lived before them, of the people who have done things that they can only imagine and to maybe gain a little bit of strength and to be inspired and to be motivated. For me personally, a bookstore is an entrance into a different realm where the opportunities are boundless, where there is hope, where there is dreams, where there is an option to leave whatever you have been carrying, the burden of existence and to pause for a minute and to take something and be transported into a world that is not your own, that does not exist, but still gives you comfort that can only be given through art.

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    One of the stores I often visit is H&M, Heinz & Moritz, which is a Swedish brand dealing with apparels, accessories and even home products. I feel that it's my favorite brand because it has a very comforting exterior, very polite employees and I feel, I perceive that the clothes over there do not just stick to one body type and cater to all shapes and sizes. What I love the most about it is that the clothes, even though have plus sizes in them, but are really fashionable and comfortable on the body. As a girl who's more on the healthier side, it is truly a gem. You can see that it is located in various malls throughout the NCR or even throughout the globe. You can find it in every single developed country such as US, UK and India. H&M has been very special to my heart because since the time I was dealing with obesity, that was the only brand I thought really got my fashion sense and taste because every other brand had a sizing issue or a fit issue because they didn't really cater to the people on the heavier side. So Heinz & Moritz has truly been a gem.

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    A store that I often like to visit has to be Off Duty India. Off Duty India is located in Oshiwara, Andheri which is one of the busiest places in Mumbai. A lot of people go there as it is located in the hub of Andheri where a lot of people live. All kinds of people visit the store but especially it is popular among the people who are into fashion. What I really like about the store is that it has a fashion idea which is sustainable. Additionally, it also ensures that it delivers quality fabric. What I like apart from all of these factors is that it caters to my needs as I am someone who is more than the average female in India. My height is about 5.7 inches and the models also available over there are around my height. Which is why the bottoms that I buy from there are often catering to my length. It is a store that I like to visit often as the staff over there is also quite friendly. The moment I enter the store, the ambience is extremely mesmerizing. Additionally, the store was inspired by Korean fashion which is gaining popularity in India and globally as well. The fitting also is perfect. I like that it also includes people who are skinny. And also ensures that people who are a little overweight or from the plus size are also getting the kind of clothes that they want to. It caters to all kinds of people right from people who want chic and minimal clothing. And at the same time some people who want to go a little overboard with their dressing sense.

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    I recently visited a Decathlon store near my house. Here Decathlon is in every corner of the city, every street, every locality. So I usually prefer going to the one nearby me. As a fitness influencer and someone engrossed in physical activities like swimming and training every day, I usually prefer my sportswear athleisure from Decathlon which generally includes gym training kit, my swimming costume. At times Decathlon also has a very good variety of casual wear. I sometimes buy that as well. They also contain trekking items which include tent, hiking boots, hiking pants, etc. Also here the cost is not very much so it's pocket friendly as well.

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    The shop or store that I visit often is the South City Mall in Kolkata. It's located in the southern part of the city. I go there often because of the lively nature and the bright shops that intrigue me to have a lovely experience shopping there. There are various stores there like starting from the exclusive and luxury Omega brands to even smaller brands like Pantaloons and Shopper's Top. So everybody can buy and have a good time there. There's also a very big food court there with lots of options starting from Pizza Hut to Domino's to normal takeaways like Kebabs and Biryanis and Chinese options. There's also a big Starbucks in the food court that you can stay and have a enjoy a coffee. I love to visit there often.

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    BEDFORD STREET So there is this dessert shop called Dumont Creamery in Saloma called Coimbatore and this is one shop that I visit very often because you know I crave for desserts and this is the one location that serves amazing desserts in Coimbatore It was recently opened about a year back So what I like the most there is a dessert called Matala Crunch So it is basically a brownie that is made up of Matala and on top of that you get a vanilla scone and a few pieces of chocolate butter and the taste is simply you know out of the world So that is something that I would recommend to anyone that comes to Coimbatore So that is something that they should try at least once in their life and there is this thing called chocolate platter So what they serve in that platter is you have a chocolate fondue and it is heated up using a chandelier at the bottom So the fondue is very hot and you will get two scoops of ice cream and chocolate wafers, gummy bears and pieces of brownie and fruits So you basically you poke them and you dip it into the fondue and have So that is what is most famous there but I don't go there to have that I like something very different and they also have American based cookies, brownies and then milkshakes and cold coffee So it is a very big menu and I would say that people from all walks of life you know this is the best place because it is affordable and it is located in the heart of the city It is a prime location and they are open till about 11 in the evening, late in the night So it makes it very accessible for people from all walks of life I would say

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    I often visit Army Canteen, which is located in Bareilly Cantt, Uttar Pradesh. It's an amazing place. It's a very huge canteen with available of all items. It usually opens from Monday to Thursday every week. Only Army personnel and retired personnel are allowed in the canteen. I also love going there because we always get the items 10-20% discount. All the items are available and kept in shelves, which makes them very easy and accessible. Also, I love going there because it's a fun place where I tend to meet my friends after few days because they also come there. Also, there are a lot of my favorite things available there, which I get my hands on, like juices, chocolates, many more things. We usually go there once or twice a month to buy our groceries. It's fun going there.

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    I visit H&M store very often. I believe many students visit the store to shop. H&M is a very well-known brand for clothing. It mostly deals with fast fashion products. It has a range called the Conscious line, which is designed for environmentally friendly clothing. It offers varied products like jeans, tops, jackets, and even home appliances and much more to women, men, and kids as well. H&M offers very trendy clothing and that's the reason that it appeals to the student population. H&M also offers many discounts, including the discount provided when we are certified to be students on uni days. This helps students in receiving a 10% discount while shopping at the H&M store. H&M also has an online app through which users can shop and they also recently tied up or collaborated with Myntra for selling their products through the app.
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