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Describe Someone You Know Who Has Recently Moved To A New Place: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is he/she?
  • What is the new place like?
  • Why did he/she move to a new place?
  • Explain whether his/her move had a positive impact on you.
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Cue 1:Who is he/she?

  • Introduce the person by mentioning their name and relationship to you.
  • Provide a brief background about them, such as their profession or interests.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my cousin, Priya. She is a 28-year-old software engineer who has always been passionate about technology and innovation.

Cue 2:What is the new place like?

  • Describe the new place in terms of its environment, culture, and amenities.
  • Mention any notable features that make the place unique or appealing.

Example

Priya recently moved to Bangalore, which is known as the Silicon Valley of India. The city is vibrant and bustling with a mix of modern skyscrapers and lush green parks. The weather is pleasant, and there are plenty of cafes and co-working spaces that cater to young professionals.

Cue 3:Why did he/she move to a new place?

  • Explain the reasons behind the move, such as job opportunities or personal growth.
  • Mention any specific events or circumstances that led to the decision.

Example

She moved to Bangalore for a better job opportunity at a leading tech company. The role offers her a chance to work on exciting projects and collaborate with talented individuals from around the world.

Cue 4:Explain whether his/her move had a positive impact on you.

  • Share your feelings about their move and how it affected your relationship.
  • Discuss any personal growth or inspiration you gained from their experience.

Example

Priya's move has had a positive impact on me. It has inspired me to consider new opportunities in my own career. I often talk to her about her experiences, and it motivates me to step out of my comfort zone and explore new possibilities.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Priya's move to Bangalore not only opened new doors for her but also encouraged me to think about my own future. It’s amazing how a change in location can lead to personal and professional growth for both the individual and their loved ones.

    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 and informative. It's important to provide specific details about the person and their new place to create a clearer picture.

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    Include specific examples and descriptive adjectives to paint a vivid image of the person and their new environment.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to guide your response and ensure you cover all aspects of the topic.

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    Tip

    Make sure to systematically address each cue in your response to provide a well-rounded answer.

    Overly Personal Opinions

    Focusing too much on personal feelings without context can make your answer less relevant. It's important to balance personal impact with factual information about the move.

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    Tip

    Share your feelings but relate them back to the person's experience and the new place to maintain relevance.

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    Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

    Band 6

    My mother recently shifted to a new place in Africa. It's Nairobi which is the capital of Kenya. And she got an offer letter from Mahitaji Enterprise. It's a typical food company in Nairobi. And she took on the offer just because of me, just because she wants to be able to earn more that she could afford my college fees now that I'm going into college this year. And the weather there is just phenomenal. I have also been there once. And it's just like a hill station just without the snow. And I think that people who like nature would be just fit and just like my mother. She just loves nature. And after she moved, I am living here with my grandparents. And I think it has quite proven to be a positive impact for me. Because I think that after she's gone, I am able to do my own laundry. I am able to perform cooking. I am able to become responsible. And I think that is just the thing that happens to you when you are away from your parents, when you are not in their shadows anymore, and when you have to thrive on your own.

    Band 6

    My friend called Ankit has recently been shifted to Pune with his whole family. Recently before he shifted he used to live at a PG then he got promoted in his job he decided to buy an apartment with taking loan from bank because he can afford it. He was a resident of Amadnagar and he and his sibling both are working right now and repaying the loans. It's a kind of a new flat with very much amount of amenities area is very good the cost of living in the area is very high I believe he is one of the furthermore I think he make a very good decision because having his own home in a city like Pune is very good thing for future perspective from a future point of view.

    Band 6

    so good morning I know one of my friend name Himanshi she has recently moved to a new place near Kanpur earlier she used to live in Mumbai so basically I have a little bit negative impact on my life because when she was here she used to help me a lot not only this but also she was a very genuine girl and various other things that I can talk about her is that she was an honest person she was incredible and she possess very good nature and many other things that I have to describe about her regarding her outfits and her cleanliness that she used to possess she don't have that untidy nature she used to have and still she possess a good communication skills so I had a good bonding with her thank you very much

    Band 6

    There is a friend of mine. She moved to Noida 6 months ago. Noida is a place in Uttar Pradesh. It is a North Indian state and she moved there for a job purpose as she got placed in a MNC company HCL. So she had to move there and in addition to that she is having problems while travelling as it is very far from her house and she is staying far from her family and friends. So it is obviously very difficult for her to survive there. Although she is fine with everything but for the distance, it kind of had a negative impact on me because we thought of living together but unfortunately ended up being in different cities which are in the extreme opposite of each other. Like she is living in the North and I am living in the South. So it is making us very difficult to actually meet and talk. Whenever we have time, we go and visit our hometown and that is the only way that we can connect with each other. Otherwise, the job has made us separate and stay in two different cities which is a big struggle for both of us.

    Band 6

    My friend Evangeline moved to Paris for pursuing her master's. From childhood, her dream was to study or do something in Paris. She's more into this Parisian romantic comedies and she loves French food. And also some of her relatives and friends were already staying in Paris. So it has always been her dream to go live there, which she's currently doing. But after she moved, I personally missed her. Of course, she's my best friend. But she faced a lot of issues there. Basically, it was a cultural shock from moving from India to Paris. The first thing she was so shocked was people were greeting each other. And the second thing was, even though they know English, those people prefer to speak only in French. And of course, the jet spray, which is available only in India. In Paris or any European countries, it's only toilet paper. The impact on me is like, but whatever challenges she faced, she's now there living her dream. She's actually an inspiration for me. She inspired me to break my shell and experience life like moving out from India to go living alone. She has inspired me in that way.

    Band 6

    Well, to this question, the person who has moved to a new place very recently, for me the answer is my very close one, my sister, her name is Ashwini, so I will be telling her, I will be speaking by using her name later on, and it was like 6 months before she moved to her new place Dubai, and it was related to her job, she is a physiotherapist, so after clearing her exams, license exam here itself, she moved to Dubai, where her husband is working, so it been one year they got married, but they were not able to move together to Dubai because of the job issue she was doing, working as a physiotherapist in my home town, in a hospital in my home town, soon after the marriage she was preparing for clearing this license exam to move to Dubai to live together with her husband, so she got a chance, in the last attempt she cleared the exam and she moved to her team place Dubai, where she is working as a physiotherapist in a clinic, also now she is living her dream life with her husband together, basically she is a jovial kind of person, now she is much more happy.

    Band 6

    Recently, my brother shifted from Pune to Kolkata. As he is an engineer and he is working in a IT sector company, he transferred her job from Pune to Kolkata and he shifted recently two days ago. For as there is my hometown and for convenience and easy to connect to the other people relatives, he shifted. For the health issue also, he shifted from Pune to Kolkata and he is my elder brother. The place is new for him because he did not stay in that place before after for very long time. So, it is a new place for him.

    Band 6

    My friend Krishna recently moved to Delhi and this made me feel a bit sad because me and my friend was really close, we have bonded together. The new place that he visited is in New Delhi. New Delhi is known for vibrant music, better standard culture and since New Delhi is the capital of India it does come with many facilities and many offerings, job opportunities too. My friend having moved away from me has found a better flat in New Delhi. He is staying with his family there. What caused him to move was due to his marriage. He got married to a very beautiful woman, she is like bhabhi to me and I really like both of them but moving away from him felt a little sad while he moved away from me. But considering his move made a positive impact on me, it did strain on my mental health. Me and my friend used to go have a tea together and used to discuss mostly about politics, cultures, movies etc. Krishna was a movie enthusiast and we both used to discuss both movies alike. Some of his favourite show was that of life, but him moving away made me a little bit sad and I am not able to accept his move in some way and also him moving away to another place did affect me a bit.

    Band 5-6

    One of my new colleague in office moved to Ireland, his name is Suresh, he is well-knowledge in the technology transfer. What he did in this location, that is nothing but India, that is Bangalore, he want to transfer fully with knowledge wise to the Ireland unit. So that is the assignment he got from the office management. Once he moved from here to there, it's showing a drastical impact on my work. He is my mentor, so once he not available here means the planning of work completely disturbed, eventually it is affecting on my progress also. That is the main negative impact I am feeling when he is absence in the place. Once he is available in the unit means he is very occupied with me in a very systemic way and he is to give good points towards my work. Finally he is one of my mentor also, that is showing lack of confidence when he is not available in the place. If you add one more point means from this scenario, he is having 10 years of experience in the work, so he can pinpoint all the drawbacks in the work, he try to help in keeping the others in a good compact in work progress. That is the main disappoint I am getting from him.

    Band 5-6

    Yeah, actually I was with my friend and we were having a lot of a good time, me, my friend Sia and Aariz, we were there on a solo trip. In a group of people, they have like multiple options we had, so yes we chose to go on Kasol. When we went to Kasol, we found out like there is a very high price over things. If we wanna buy at least a single time for food, you have to pay a lot. So what we did it, we bought some maggie packets and we had a kettle, so we arranged some fireworks and we started again. Just we putted some water in kettle, some maggies and then we started dancing like how old people in Japan they do. And after that, we completed. Actually one of the sudden I have got a miss call from some unknown person. When I just opened my mobile phone, I found out that I have no idea who's the person is. So I literally tried my best to get into it. I just called back again, I just called back again to try it but network wasn't coming cause we were literally at top of the mountains. Everywhere is a full of rust at lower side but at top of the mountains there is a very hazardous and everywhere is a full of it. So I tried to connect it. Sometime it got connected and sometime it didn't. I found out like there was a mysterious voice and she was calling my name. I had no idea who was calling it. So I told it same to my friend. My friend first told me like it could be possible that someone is trying to kill you or kill you or anything but because the place we were headed that time, it was a most horror, mysterious and ghostly place that we ever had in our lives. So we went in a car, we found out like someone is just creeping around, running our way. It was too much.
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