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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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Band 6

In the recent place that I have visited recently is Kerala why not, so I went with my friends in 3rd day holiday, in semester holidays, we explored many mountains and historical places where people used to live and live in their olden days and what they did and at that time without any power supply, water and any entertainment purposes, so the best time, it is the best time with my friends because I and my friends used to explore many places, adventure places and so on, so it is a pleasant and most enjoyable time that I have not had in my life and I will not forget those moments that I have spent with my friends.

Band 6

Yeah, I have gone to Pondicherry, which is a new, beautiful place, which has me situated in the Chennai, Tamil Nadu district. While going, the thing which I have liked there in Pondicherry is the view and the sunrise and the pleasant lot of things were there, which need to be seek, learn and enjoy. Basically, going to there is not an easy journey, we need to travel via the bikes and we have seen so much of scenarios at the night and the pleasant moon, the skies and the coldly breezy air, which makes us even more bright in the head, chills up the head. And as well, while travelling there, we have talked a lot of much things, which is more interesting and as well, the Pondicherry has become a most significant place of travel because it gives me so much of interesting things, knowledge, wisdom as well and also, the beach, I have travelled to the beach, beach was very fun and after that, I guess what, I have gone to the park, National Park and after that, I have gone to the museum, which is filled with antique pieces of items, variety kinds of variety items as well. And you know, after visiting the museum, inside there, there was a zoo, where wild, large amount of animals was there and even including birds and domestic animals, even the carnivores, lions and tigers was there, while looking at the lions and tigers.

Band 6

In my graduation final year, me and my roommates went to Agra and we travelled by train and we loved the journey of train, like the facilities given at the train, the services are very good and we enjoyed very much while such as we do many type of activities like playing cards and singing, dancing and interact with different type of people sitting around us. Moreover, we also enjoyed the journey of bus because after completing our journey from train, we go for bus station and we catch up our train and then we go to the Taj Mahal and the Taj Mahal beauty was incredible, like I think that was a place of peace and love. Some people, moreover, some people think that the grave of Mumtaz also at that place, that's why the people are not allowed with sleepers inside that place and Taj Mahal was also made from white marble, that place was very interesting. In addition, me and my friend felt very good while exploring and we catch many memories, and we also, moreover, we also playing some games while coming back to our hostel.

Band 6

One interesting place that I have visited with my friends is absolutely Kerala. It's such a beautiful place that I have ever visited. Me and my friend just went for last new year and Kerala is such a good place in India. It is just located in southern part of India. As I said before, we just visited Kerala a year before. We visited more places like hill stations and beaches as well as there are more food stores and supermarkets. It is so good to look and moreover their food is such a good thing among those factors. Apart from these, Kerala people are very helpful and they just speak with you in a friendly manner. Obviously, Kerala is one of my favorite places to visit. Me and my three friends were visited last year and we haven't even forgotten those days. Those were memories that I want to keep in my heart forever.

Band 6

An interesting place where I went with is Vaishnodevi. I don't went with with my friends, I went with with my cousins and they are like my friends. In Vaishnodevi we went to Vaishnodevi Mandir. It's in Jammu, Katra. We went there from train and we are like eight peoples together, three boys and five girls. We had so much fun there. We eat, drink, we drink coffee, we eat a few other stuff. We ate vegetarian food and it's really cold there. We wear jackets, we had a lot of fun, we used to sing songs, we made so many reels, we clicked so many pictures, we made so many memories there. I prayed to God about my academic success and about my health and I really am a really spiritual person. I do believe in God. If I have to travel somewhere, I still choose to any temple. I'm a very introvert and shy person. I usually don't go out. I don't prefer going out and socialize with people. So I prefer staying at home but if I have to choose to going somewhere, I choose any spiritual place. I recently went to Vrindavan as well with my family. I don't go out with my friends that much. So spiritual place give me peace and relaxation. That's what I really like about that and we don't wear shoes and sleeper usually which makes my feet feel soft and I can understand, I can feel the earth. Spiritually it's a very strong feeling to be in a temple. I really appreciate all the feelings. I feel really gratitude. I feel overwhelmed sometimes. I do cry in temple as well which makes me feel

Band 6

yes I have I have been to many mountain peaks with my friends but one trip I remember is the trip to the Hatu peak in Shimla in the Himachal Pradesh province of India I went with my friend named Pranav he is very dear friend to me we both know each other from our college days and we were in our same mechanical engineering branch during our undergraduate studies at the University of Pune he after after completion of our graduation I shifted to Delhi in order to pursue in order to do my job and he pursued MBA master's in business administration from elite college in India and he did his master's degree and finally got placed in Google marketing as a marketing head of India of India further further about the trip it was it was it is located in Himachal Pradesh in the beautiful snow-cladded mountains of mountains in the Himalayan range in particularly this is called as the Shivalik range of mountains the best way to reach the foothill of the mountain peak is by car you can get a train up to Kalka and from there you have to take a cab or a taxi or you can also hire a bus for a cheaper rate and then you can go to the foothill and the trek is of around

Band 5-6

ہمارا نام ہی کافی ہے اگر ہم آگئے تو دیوانے ہو جاؤ گے ہاں، میں خاہدہ باد مارڈ میں گزرتا ہوں ایف ثری مارڈ ہمارا نام ہی کافی ہے اگر ہم آگئے تو دیوانے ہو جاؤ گے بہت خوبصورت زندگی اور اچھا دنیا میں ایکسی طرح کے بارے میں اور شکریہ ہمارا نام ہی کافی ہے اگر ہم آگئے تو دیوانے ہو جاؤ گے ہمارا نام ہی کافی ہے مرواد ہے نا حرامی نے جندہ ہی رہتا ہے اب تب مرواد ہے جانوچ کے مرواد مرواد ہے

Band 5-6

Yeah, hi, so I would like to describe about my interesting place which is Jaipur. I have been there with my friend Tanya and we both were like, we were there and visit some places like forts and there are so many places more forts, temples and the nature of the place was very good. We have visited one restaurant too there. Their restaurant was like a miracle as I can say because of course we took the alcohol then we had dinner and with the dinner we were enjoyed a lot and the places if you are asking me like what's the interesting place there is Meena Bazaar. It's a market there we can buy anything which is in Jaipur. Jaipur is basically is in Rajasthan of India and Rajasthan is already very famous in India. It's the culture of Rajasthan. It's really too good and if you talk about me what we can buy from there from the market so that market was really really really decent. Okay, there we can have the saree or kurta whatever we want as an Indian attire we can take from there at that location apart from that of there is a lot of fort there as I told you so forts are very photogenic. We have clicked around like thousands of pictures there me and my friend basically like Tanya she's a very good company for me if I'm visiting anywhere. She's a very good friend of mine and we both enjoyed each other's company and if you will ask me like why I wanted to go there and if you ask me like why if you wanted to go there again so yes, I love that place I can go again there because that place like it's a good vibe the vibe of that place is very decent very photogenic we can move wherever we want and the fort.

Band 5-6

Yeah, I would like to tell my travel experience. When I was a childhood, I visited the Ooty. So Ooty is very nice place. It has seen so many hills and flowers and chocolate so etc. And I went, I go with my family, my mother and my father, my brothers. So it's a very memorable memories. And so the Ooty was very cooling climate, chill climate. Everything I like it like carrot and tea factory so etc. I would like and enjoy. After that we will go my uncle's home. So they are inviting me. Ooty is very nice place to visit. So like Totapetta, like mountain, so park, flowers park etc. So I really enjoyed that moment.

Band 5-6

I have been, went to Goa with my cousins last year, so we had enjoyed too much, there were beaches alongside the river, okay, there were beaches, breeze, we have done some of the rides what, and we have enjoyed a lot, we had some drinks also, we had tried different different things over there, furthermore we had also made tattoo, we got inked, and I had made a tattoo with the paws of the dogs, because I like the dog the most, and we did the water rides, which makes us so happy, and we enjoyed a lot, then we were staying there for one week long, and we go to different different places each day, like clubs, pubs, restaurants, beaches, and many more, we had enjoyed the sea food also over there, and we went for shopping in the evening, then we went, in addition like, we have, we had the dinner in a very beautiful restaurant, and I like the lunch too much, and we have enjoyed a lot.
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