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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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    My favorite store is a store called Gaurav. It is located in Mumbai and it was near my college. I used to visit this store almost every week when I was in college and this store was particularly impressive because it had a wide range of imported goods that were available at a subsidized rate as compared to others of the category. To begin with, when you enter the store, there is a drink section to the right which has international as well as domestic drinks at a very reasonable rate. Near the drink section is the packet snack section. Gaurav produces all of its snacks including Indian snacks in-house and provides them under its own brand which is very unique. Many goods are available under the same umbrella and that is why I really love this store. Apart from that, there is a fast food counter which serves the best Indian fast food such as chaat and samosas and they also provide discounts for bulk orders. There is also a sweets section which has a variety of sweets and confectionary which appeals a lot to the younger audience.

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    A store I visit many often is the Kolkata Confectionary. It's located on the National Highway 13. It is a bakery which imports breads and all sorts of cakes and delicious delicacies from all around the world including Netherlands, France, Italy and Spain. All sorts of food items related to confectionery are available here. It is one of India's biggest confectionery stores and it hosts around 200,000 different varieties of cakes and breads available worldwide. It hosts some of the most delicious delicacies which our city has ever seen including croissants from France and cornettos from Italy. It also includes our traditional bakeries' breads as well such as roti, chapati. These are also available there. The quality of the shop is top notch and there is no comparison of it with any other bakery or confectionery in Kolkata or perhaps I say in West Bengal. This shop is our emotion. I have been visiting there since my childhood. They always incentivize and give discounts to the younger kids who come there to buy cakes. We can avail this offer if we are under the age of 12. To wrap up, this bakery has been our emotion and it is one of the best bakeries in not only Kolkata but in all of India.

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    I go to a supermarket which is named as DMART which is around 3-4 km from my house. I usually go there because that supermarket is a convenient store which contains all necessary items required in our day to day life. From cosmetics to grocery to stationery everything. Also there are huge discounts often on various products and also there are daily discounts on essentials. So I prefer to go there. So I prefer to go there and also

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    I am gonna tell that I frequently visit to a store that helps me to purchase what I want. It's usually a Judeo Tata Groups company. It offers a clothing. The store contains trousers, shirts and pants for children to adults. The store is well equipped with modern facilities like shoes and trending shirts and pants. Moreover, the environment on the store was really tremendous. Everyone in the store treats us in a nice gesture. The store runs by Tata Groups which is a well-recognized industry in my country India. Whatever I want to purchase for the occasion or casual wear, Judeo was my go-to store whenever I want to buy anything from online shopping as offline as well. It offers a blend of offers and also gives a plentiful color attraction to everyone.

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    I am quite fond of shopping and it is my favorite go-to activity and one of the shops that I frequently visit is in my neighborhood. It is a garment shop goes by the name of Trends by Reliance. Although there are many alternatives available online but I feel that the sense of shopping that one gets in offline and cannot be matched online although we have a variety of options available and a lot of time at our discourse while we are shopping online. Nevertheless the ambience of offline shopping is altogether different as I keep on hopping on to new trends and I am always quite fascinated by the emerging trends in fashion so I want to inculcate all those in my closet. I keep visiting the shops every now and then. All the ladies and young girls from my neighborhood also thong that shop occasionally and usually after their work or college. The shopkeeper is very amiable and is always perseverant while showing us all the varieties and the new collections that he has which is truly magical. I go there with my friends and also accompanied by my mother sometimes I like to gift my family stuff that I purchase from there. It is one of the trendsetters in our town and the quality of the fabric that is over there is unmatched. The kind of stitching the clothes have as well as there are the stitching

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    One of the shops that I often visit is a local stationery and bookstore called Paper Nest located in the near heart of my town, just a short walk from my home. It's a small independent owned shop, but it's packed with a wide range of useful and creative supplements. The shop offers everything from pens, notebooks, and art supplies to academic books and motivational novels. I usually go there to buy notebooks, pens, highlighters, and some other books related to my studies or personal interests like philosophy and self-improvement. The owner even helps recommending good reading based books on my preferences which I often find very thoughtful. What I love most about this shop is its calm and cozy environment unlike big commercial stores. Paper Nest has a personal touch, the shopkeeper is friendly, rememberable, regular customers, and always greets everyone with a smile. The prices are also quite reasonable.

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    I am a very shopaholic person and I do like to visit many shops and malls but one of my favourite store where I frequently visit is Vishal Megha Mart and that is situated in between the centre of the city of Harsharpur, Punjab. This store deals with all types of people, the people of low economic status, the people of middle economic status as well as the people of high economic status are available there and they all like to shop from there and a particular reason for what I like that store is that the shop deals in various types of goods and the staffs deal in a very nice manner. That store deals with various types of items that includes electronics like TVs, mobile phones, earphones and vice versa and many more electronics and pantry products and even the wearables like cloths, shoes, socks and various other products. They have a special kids section that allows you to leave your kids to the kids section. The kids can enjoy with toys and even you can buy them toys from there and you can do shopping without any problem and that's all.

    Band 6-7

    I would like shopping from different stores but here I would like to talk about a shop which was recently opened nearby to my home and I once when I visited there on its opening as it was a clothing shop I bought two jeans for myself I went there with my mother and when I when I went when I went there they politely welcomed their customers and I was really impressed with their welcoming nature and they gave us some refreshments. Later when I purchased the jeans and came back to my room I realized that the jeans was defective from its bottom so I decided to return it to the shopkeeper and they really handled the situation really well by returning the defective jeans and gifting me another new pair of jeans as the as the way to make a good goodwill in the market so I like visiting there again and again and more frequently because because now they know me very well and sometimes they give me some an extra discount for my for my shopping so I like this shop to visit

    Band 6-7

    In my life, I have visited many of the shops and stores which are located around my locality. But there is this one shop that I keep on visiting in every 3-4 days. It is a snacks store which is located in the chamber station near my apartment. Oftenly, the store has a mix of clients which can include children, young people or elderly. So the store is quite famous for its snacks such as momos, pani puri, popcorn or juices. It is located near the heart of the town. So it has lots of customers everyday. Moreover, it not only provides delicious snacks. It also is known for its beauty and the structure of the store. It is a store which was started in the year 2000 and now it has lots of outlets all around chamber which I am really proud of since I have been visiting that store since I was a child. However, the store manager also knows me so he gives me certain discounts and sales promotion which makes me feel more attracted towards their store. That's why I keep on visiting it often.

    Band 6-7

    The nearest store that I visit every day is right in front of my house like it's around 100 to 200 meters. It's a big big departmental store which has everything that I need for my daily deeds. Starting from my groceries, my toiletries, vegetables, food, my travel needs. So it's got everything that I need and it's very near to my house and that's why I visit it often. All kinds of people visit the store because it has everything and also it's very cheap and also the store has a lot of discounts and also offers on certain days and certain products.
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