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Describe A Time You Bought Something From A Street Market: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When was it?
  • Where was the market?
  • What did you buy?
  • And how do you feel about it?
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Cue 1:When was it?

  • Begin by mentioning the specific time or occasion when you visited the street market.
  • You can include details like the season or a festival that made the visit special.

Example

It was last summer, during the month of June, when I visited a vibrant street market in my city. The weather was warm, and the market was bustling with people, which added to the lively atmosphere.

Cue 2:Where was the market?

  • Describe the location of the market, including any notable landmarks nearby.
  • Mention what makes this market unique or popular among locals.

Example

The market was located in Connaught Place, a well-known area in Delhi. It is famous for its variety of street food and local handicrafts, making it a favorite spot for both locals and tourists.

Cue 3:What did you buy?

  • Specify the item you purchased and why you chose it.
  • You can also describe any interesting interactions you had with the vendor.

Example

I bought a beautiful handwoven scarf made from natural fibers. I was drawn to its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. The vendor was very friendly and shared stories about how the scarves were made, which made my purchase feel even more special.

Cue 4:And how do you feel about it?

  • Express your feelings about the experience and the item you bought.
  • You can mention how this purchase has significance or a memory attached to it.

Example

I felt really happy about my purchase. The scarf not only serves as a lovely accessory but also reminds me of that joyful day spent exploring the market. It brings back memories of the lively atmosphere and the friendly people I met.

Conclusion

    Example

    Overall, visiting the street market was a delightful experience. It allowed me to connect with my culture and support local artisans, making it a memorable day that I cherish.

    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: Lack of Specific Details

    Avoid vague answers that lack specific details about the market, the item purchased, or the experience. This can make your response less engaging and informative.

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    Tip

    Include specific details such as the name of the market, the exact item you bought, and any interesting facts about your experience.

    2: Ignoring Emotional Response

    Failing to express how you felt about the purchase can make your answer seem flat. Emotions add depth to your response and engage the listener.

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    Share your feelings about the purchase, such as excitement or satisfaction, to make your answer more relatable and vivid.

    Rushing Through the Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed opportunities to elaborate on your experience. It may also affect your fluency score.

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    Tip

    Take your time to speak clearly and pause to gather your thoughts, ensuring you cover all the cues in a structured manner.

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    I would like to talk about the product which I bought recently. I remember last month I bought a product which is electric kettle from a local market near the Chandanar. I bought this product to boil water on my daily basis as I am a heavy tea drinker I always need readily hot water for me. Also this is very useful gadget and when coming to the product, product is very neat with a sleek design and it is also small in size. We can carry anywhere if you want to plan any trips we can also carry this product to anywhere with ease and the special thing in this product is whenever we boil water when the water was ready it automatically turns off. It's a special feature in this gadget we don't need to look for time basis and we can get our water boiled within 5 minutes I think. So it is a great example of an object which made a huge impact on our daily routine. These type of gadgets are very useful and we should welcome these kinds of products. Moreover it can provide us a lot of benefits instead of heating water on top of the stove we only need current to boil the water. So overall it is a good product I have been still using this product without any difficulties and I bought it for around 2500 which is a reasonable price.

    Band 6

    A few months ago, in the month of January, I went to a street market at Colaba in Mumbai, where I saw a beautiful t-shirt which was of peach colour. I found the t-shirt very attractive because of its colour and the texture. I bought the t-shirt because it was a matching with one of my jeans which I had purchased last year. So, I thought the colour combination would be great and like it would be in pairing with the jeans. Also, I bought a pair of shoes from that market because the shoes were also matching with the t-shirt which I was going to buy. So, I thought, yeah, the t-shirt and pair of shoes will have a great combination. So, whenever I wear it on a special occasion, I would look very attractive.

    Band 6

    Here I would like to talk about a time when I bought a jeans from a street nearby my area. The street name is SM street, it's sweet and neat street, it's a well-known place in Calicut because from there they offered every items like shoes, dresses, sweets, everything they offered in cheaper price, that's why a lot of people often visit there for purchasing and also SM street is one of the main tourist attraction in our area. Two months before, I visited there with my best friend Abinant for a shopping because I want a baggy jeans, I want a baggy jeans because my old jeans are damaged, that's why I decided to purchase a jeans from there because from there the dress items are very cheaper when compared to the shopping malls or other textiles. When I entered there, there are a lot of shops there, I am very confused from where I need to purchase. Then finally, I enter a shop and I wear and test every type of jeans, finally I chose one that was a black color and it was more cozy and convenient for me that I wear to any dresses, that's why I purchased it. That jeans I still use now because that's one of my favorite item of clothing.

    Band 6

    So last year I bought a Christmas gift for my grandfather as he is really fond of leather collection. So I gave him a bag which has a name on it and I do think that I got it from the heart of Mumbai, Colaba. It is a well-known place for leather goods and commodities and you can always customize those leather bags and surprise your loved ones.

    Band 6

    so i went to sarojini nagar market which is situated in delhi south part so i went there before my birthday because i wanted to shop for the dine and the resort stay so i bought black top and antique vase for my mom to keep the flowers so according to me i feel like the best purchase is the black top i have bought from the market because it is used in so many multiple purposes there are a plethora of ways to use it and style it with my every occasion because it has such a sweet back drop which with a sleek thin straps to the top with the hole to neck and i have got a lot of compliments on that top particularly as well and the vase that i bought for my mom to keep the flowers i think that has made my mom the super special feel when she gets home and the flowers are kept in that vase and she feels so special and rejuvenating as the flowers smell really good to her and it is her favorite vase for right now because she can't bear that

    Band 6

    The toy which I recently bought is a cactus plant. This is actually a toy which imitates your voice. I bought this in the market called Chickpea which is located in Bangalore. It is a place where you find all the toys, all the necessary items under one roof. And this particular toy I bought in a stall which is on the roadside. And this toy costed me around 500 rupees. But it feels worth buying, worth the amount. The toy imitates whatever the other person tries to tell. And this toy I had bought to gift it to my nephew. Nephew, he actually had a wonderful time with it. And whenever I see him, he is just with the toy. The toy is entertaining the kid in such a beautiful way that he reduced his screen time. It is one of the greatest gift I have given to him. And not only this but also I bought some flowers. Flowers in the same market as I already mentioned. It is, you get various things over there. These flowers I bought it to provide in a temple. And as I am a little inclined toward devotional, I bought these flowers which had lot of fragrance. I am not able to talk.

    Band 5-6

    Definitely, I love shopping. One day, I was just roaming around in a market, suddenly I saw a street market. It was a pleasant surprise for me. I want to buy a lamp. For couple of month ago, I decide to redecorate my bedroom. There is a one thing lamp that was missing. I surprised to see a lamp in a street market. The color combination is excellent, the condition, the price, all are very affordable. And it appeals me, it catch my, I catch, it catch my eyes. So I buy this lamp from a street market. It will happen in last Sunday and the price was very affordable as compared to shopping mall, as compared to online buying and it's very convenient for me to buy and they also give me some discount and I feel very proud of myself. You know why, because for further more detail, I just inform you about the street markets. Street market sometime we feel it's just a market and sometime we feel the useless product, the useless items are there, but every time it's not true, believe me, sometime we can find a very good product that is more efficient as compared to the product which we buy from the big fancy shopping mall, either place doesn't matter.

    Band 5-6

    I am a very explorer person. I love to explore new things, new markets in my life. I really love shopping, but one shopping I always recognise, which is street Juhu shopping, which is located in Mumbai. There is a Juhu in Kolhapur Centre, which is street market. It's a very good street market. There are so many fancy clothes over there, new paintings over there, crafts and arts materials over there, clothes, shoes, pants and jewellery and many more. In a street market, I would like to tell, this is the wonderful experience. There is so many things I buy and I would like to, you know, wear it when I was in family trip and there are so many compliments I received to here, like you looking so fab in this dress and I really love to wear these kinds of clothes.

    Band 5-6

    when I got admission in my college at that time there is a huge buzz about Sarojini market and this is the famous market in Delhi and in the north India and this market have different kind of streets and they each street have different traditional clothes and other stuff and when I got that chance on weekends usually girl make a group and they go there and first time when I went there there is a lot of people and firstly I got scared but after some time when I prepare myself that I have to go and buy something and at that time I buy something on the street market but this market has a huge variety of clothes jewelry bags footwear and also sportswear and the undergarments and there are so many shops and every shop have their own collection and that time I buy some tops and after that couple of time when I go there I I understand that this every street have their own prices their own collection and there is second number of street which usually have traditional clothes and I at there I buy some of kurtis which I had till now then they are so amazing but there are some

    Band 5-6

    There is a huge local market in our town, it's called Lal Darwaza, the most cheapest thing you can buy from there. I went there around first time, around four to five years ago, my sister-in-law's wedding is upcoming. I heard that there are cutlery items are too cheap over there, so I suggest my sister-in-law to come over here, Ahmedabad, you can go there, buy your cutlery, you can buy your cutlery for your marriage, and she come over Ahmedabad, and we went that Lal Darwaza market, as I told that it is the cheapest market in our town, first time I went there, my God, I thought this is a super crowded market, and first time I feel like I'm suffocating over there, but after few time I sat over there and buy so many things, I buy bangle from there, from different colors, as you see my hand, I have so thin hand, it is difficult to find a bangle from anywhere in stores, but lucky me, I found a bangle of my size, and I went crazy and buy all of colors bangle from there, and I feel so happy on that day, because I found my size bangle from there, as I mentioned earlier, my hands are too small.
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