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Describe an interesting place you have been to with a friend: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What and where the place is
  • Who you went with When you went there
  • What you did there
  • And explain why you think it is interesting
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Cue 1:What and where the place is

  • Begin by naming the place and providing a brief description of its location.
  • Mention any unique features or significance of the place that makes it interesting.

Example

One of the most interesting places I have visited is the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra. These ancient rock-cut caves are located in a beautiful, lush valley and are famous for their stunning frescoes and sculptures that date back to the 2nd century BCE.

Cue 2:Who you went with and when you went there

  • Clearly state who accompanied you on this trip and your relationship with them.
  • Mention the time of year or specific occasion when you visited the place.

Example

I went there with my best friend, Priya, during the summer vacation last year. We had been planning this trip for months, excited to explore the historical significance of the caves together.

Cue 3:What you did there

  • Describe the activities you engaged in while at the place.
  • Highlight any memorable experiences or discoveries you made during your visit.

Example

While we were at the Ajanta Caves, we spent hours exploring the intricate carvings and paintings. We also took a guided tour that provided us with fascinating insights into the history and art of the caves, which made the experience even more enriching.

Cue 4:And explain why you think it is interesting

  • Share your personal feelings about the place and why it left a lasting impression on you.
  • Discuss any unique aspects that you believe make the place stand out.

Example

I find the Ajanta Caves interesting not only because of their artistic beauty but also due to their historical significance. The way these caves were carved out of solid rock is truly remarkable, and it made me appreciate the skills of ancient artisans. The serene environment surrounding the caves also added to the overall experience.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall experience and feelings about the place.
  • Mention any future plans to revisit or recommend the place to others.

Example

In conclusion, visiting the Ajanta Caves was an unforgettable experience that deepened my appreciation for India's rich cultural heritage. I would love to return someday and explore more of its hidden treasures, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history and art.

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 less engaging. It's important to provide specific details about the place to capture the listener's interest.

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Include descriptive adjectives and specific examples to paint a clear picture of the place you visited.

2: Neglecting Personal Experience

Failing to share personal feelings or experiences can make your response less relatable. It's essential to connect your story to your emotions.

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Share a memorable moment or feeling you had while at the place to make your answer more personal and engaging.

Ignoring the Cues

Overlooking the specific cues can lead to an unstructured answer. Each cue is important for a comprehensive response.

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Address each cue in your answer to ensure a well-rounded and organized response that covers all aspects of the topic.

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All Answers

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Band 6-7

Approximately three years ago, we went on a travel with our friends from the church. It was organized by the church. We went to a place that was so beautiful and that is Goa. We went there for, we visited that place for three days. We stayed there and I went to that place with my childhood friends. And to talk about the place, it was so beautiful and so calm. There were a lot of churches. Therefore, it was a very peaceful time we spent there in the daytime. We visited a lot of churches. We saw so many old monuments, old churches which were half demolished. And in the evening, it was party time. We had a lot of fun. We played, danced, sang, we had drinks. We stayed up till two o'clock and we had girls' talks and gossips. We went for a shower. Therefore, it was a very memorable travel I had recently. Then we came back, we came in a traveller up to the railway station and we danced there. And then we came in a train and it was so tiring and we slept for the whole journey.

Band 6-7

Recently, me and my friend Deva Malini went to visit one of the famous temples in Kerala named Guruvayoor. So Guruvayoor is situated in the Thrissur district of Kerala and it is very renowned pilgrimage site. We went for a two day visit in Guruvayoor and we went by train. It took around two hours to go there and we took a place in rent so that we could fresh up and this temple is very old and it is a huge temple. And we will get prasadams from the temple. The trip was very interesting and this place is very special to us because we have been planning to go there since our first day in college and finally being able to go there was a goal achieving for both of us. And there we went to temple in the morning and evening hours. It was very peaceful and calm. There were not much people in the temple. So we were able to get a nice view of the whole temple and by evening we returned back to the hotel room and we freshen up and our trains were scheduled for around midnight and we took a cab from the stay to the hotel to the railway station.

Band 6-7

Actually traveling is my hobby, so I like to do traveling, so last year I went to Saudi Arabia with my friends for the Umrah purpose and it was a very very memorable travel for us because we enjoyed a lot a lot of there and we were together and we we offered our prayers, we saw our very historical places, we and we also went in the different food food corners and we also enjoy our different foods and we also check their traditional traditional foods also we taste and like Majboos and other things and I really enjoy that and I think so that with the friends with my friend she is she meet me after a long time and when we were there together and so we shared our a lot of our stories with each other and after that I also experienced first time the bullet train and we also we also see our different places so traveling is always is I think so challenging and so in during travel I lost my mobile phone and it was also become a very um I mean that I become very worried about that and I we lost our one train

Band 6-7

So, the place I visited is Taj Mahal which is located in Delhi, India. I have gone there with my mother who is also my best friend. So, the things I saw there was Taj Mahal and the scenery around it which is very beautiful. The interesting thing about Taj Mahal is that it was built in Mughal period by Shah Jahan for his wife to portray his love. It is a tomb that is located in Taj Mahal. One interesting fact or you can say a story about the Taj Mahal is after the workers built the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan cut their hands off so that they won't be able to build another Taj Mahal. And another quite amusing thing about Taj Mahal is if there is an earthquake, the pillars, the four pillars surrounding the Taj Mahal will not fall on the building. And that is quite an example of great architecture at that period, in the Mughal period.

Band 6-7

I have traveled to the place named Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mohotsav and it is nearby my house around 25 kilometers and we go there with my friends and my girlfriend as well. After reaching there we felt such a divine experience and we had such a good amount of thoughts in our mind. I think it is because of the aura of that place and after reaching there we have enjoyed lots of food for example like Italian cuisine, South Indian cuisine and I have a sweet tooth that I definitely tried sweet dishes as well. After having snacks and such kind of food we watched short movies and dramas there and the most interesting part of that place is it learnt us the concepts of nationalism and also the lessons for the morality, integrity, family values and other ethical values which have to be in our life and we enjoyed lots of the things there and the lessons and the teachings we gained there I think it has improved my life and changed my life by 360 degrees. I wish to go again there if I have a chance in nearby future.

Band 6-7

Recently, the interesting place where I had been with my friends is Manali, which is very famous for tourist, which is famous as a tourist destination during the winter season. So we went, actually went on, we went to Manali in the first week of December, that is the starting of the season, winter season. So it was a very, like the environment was very wonderful, the weather was also great and it helped us to witness the snow during our, I mean during the trip to Manali. So we also went to Sisu through Atal Tunnel, Atal Tunnel is the highest, I mean the longest tunnel at that altitude, I mean at the highest altitude. So it was a wonderful scenario there as well. So when we reached there, there was no snowfall, so we got a bit nervous and but after we reached there, the snowfall started, so it was like a very wonderful thing that we experienced over there and we went, I mean I went with my cousins for this trip and I suggest my friends, other friends to go to Manali, like it's a one time experience, I mean it's a wonderful experience, everyone should experience it and also there were other activities like adventure activities like paragliding and river rafting, river rafting is one of the major, I mean adventures.

Band 6-7

Myself and my friend went on a trip to Ooty, that's not a very new place for me but it was a very new place for my friend. That was the first time we were travelling together to a place very alone. That place was truly fascinating and it's beauty gave us an immense pleasure. That place was truly incredible and we could explore lots of things over there. We found everything new, the language was very different. And then myself and my friend, we spent lots of time together and it was a very happy trip.

Band 6-7

An interesting place that I want to talk about is Banff that's located in Canadian Rocky Mountains in the Alberta state of Canada. I visited there in 2022 on a university trip from the University of Alberta with a group of students who went to the hill station named Banff and the nearby hilly valleys and mountains. The hill station is a beautiful tourist attraction that attracts tourists all across Canada as well as the world. This beautiful hill station is a home to a lot of wildlife species and beautiful flora and fauna. The attraction, the major attractions there include the gondola that is a ropeway through which we glide over the mountains and see beautiful and stunning views from all across. There are beautiful lakes situated at different locations on in this particular area. We have beautiful lakes including Lake Minnevanka, Lake Minnevanka and other beautiful lakes which people do love to enjoy and has beautiful waters and very scenic and they look very scenic with the mountains. Tourists all across the globe come over there regularly to feel and capture the beauty and the charm of that place in their eyes and the memories forever.

Band 6-7

so one of the most interesting places that I went with my friend was a game parlor so it had a lot of machines a lot of games that I could actually play and it was very easy to access because you were just supposed to have a card you were supposed to fill it with money and you could use it on any of the machines so I love where we get to do bowling I love that we got to do bumper cars and picking up toys and winning them was one of the most unique experiences that I received during my time in the game parlor also the game parlor had a dancing booth so you could just go and dance your heart out either with your friend or against your friend as a competition and the best part about the game parlor was that after every game you were basically given some kind of tokens so you can go and redeem it and you can actually buy something in free

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about an interesting place that I have been with my friend. My friend is a doctor, his name is Abhishek. He did his medicine in China. He can speak English, Spanish, Chinese and Norwegian. So what really happened is that we planned to go to Goa, which is a state in India. It contains many casinos and interesting places. And the main attraction of Goa is a temple called Shri Ram Temple, which is famous in the world. So we planned to go to that place and we got stuck in a fight and he was saying we should go for scuba diving and I was saying we should go for the temple, we should go see the temple. And we were in a dilemma. Although the other friends told us we should go to the temple, my friend keep on insisting me to go for scuba diving. So even because of all this hassle, we decided to go for a movie and kept on watching the movie a lot. So this happened and we were saying this kind of things to our friends and they were saying we should do this and that. And the main problem is that we couldn't get to see the temple.
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