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Describe your favorite shop.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • What does it sell?
  • Where is it?
  • What sort of people go there?
  • Why do you like it?
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Cue 1:What does it sell?

  • Begin by describing the main products or services offered by the shop.
  • Mention any unique items or specialties that make this shop stand out.

Example

My favorite shop is a quaint little bookstore that sells a wide variety of books, from fiction to non-fiction. They also have a special section for local authors, which I find quite unique and appealing.


Cue 2:Where is it?

  • Provide details about the location of the shop, including the city or neighborhood.
  • Mention any landmarks or notable places nearby that help identify its location.

Example

The shop is located in the heart of Connaught Place in New Delhi, just a few steps away from the famous Central Park. It's easy to spot because of its bright blue sign and cozy outdoor seating area.


Cue 3:What sort of people go there?

  • Describe the typical customers who visit the shop, including their age group or interests.
  • Mention any specific events or gatherings that attract people to the shop.

Example

The shop attracts a diverse crowd, from students looking for affordable textbooks to older adults seeking rare finds. They often host book readings and signings, which draw in many local literature enthusiasts.


Cue 4:Why do you like it?

  • Share personal reasons for your fondness for the shop, such as the atmosphere or customer service.
  • Mention any memorable experiences you’ve had there that contribute to your preference.

Example

I love this shop because it has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to recommend a good book. One of my favorite memories is when I attended a poetry reading there and met some amazing local poets.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the shop and its significance to you.
  • Mention how often you visit and any future plans you have related to the shop.

Example

In conclusion, this bookstore is more than just a place to buy books for me; it's a community hub where I feel connected to fellow book lovers. I try to visit at least once a week, and I look forward to their upcoming events.


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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. Specific details help the examiner understand your favorite shop better and make your response more memorable.

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Include specific examples, such as the types of products sold and unique features of the shop, to paint a clearer picture.


2: Don't Rush Your Answer

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed points. It's important to take your time to articulate your thoughts clearly.

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Practice pacing your speech by pausing briefly between points to ensure clarity and coherence.


Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain why you like the shop can make your answer feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth and interest to your response.

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Share a personal story or experience related to the shop to illustrate your feelings and make your answer more engaging.


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Band 6-7

The favorite place of my shopping would be Lulu Mall. It's one of the largest malls in the state and they have got a lot of branches across the country. They sell a wide variety of products be you want fast foods or do a shopping for groceries, for dress, a movie experience or food court. Everything is under a single umbrella. You can experience a wide variety of food from the outlet. My personal choice would be the food arena because I'm a food loving person and I would like to try out different cuisines. They have got international brands like McDonald's, Indian brands like Chotu Masala available. On my occasions of visiting the place, I have met all kinds of people like students, professionals, teachers, IT workers. I think everybody visits the place to take a breather. The shop has got five compartments. So each compartment is restricted to each interest. So if you have gone out for watching a movie, they can go to the movie floor and if it's in the eatery that is you prefer, you can go to the second floor. It's a very nice experience. It's an alluring experience.

Band 6-7

A shop which I like the most is called the Zodio because the Zodio is fast moving cloth or grocery shop nowadays because I think they have improved the features a lot and I think it is an organization run by Tata. So there are many comfortable options in that. I was just going Zodio for about 2-3 years and it is satisfying me the most. I feel comfortable there. I can able to find a wide variety of fashion in Zodio. We can also trial them in a safetier place. I think Zodio is located in 3 places near to me which is about 40-20 minutes travel. It is also feasible for me to go there anytime which I wanted to go. I like Zodio because I think the products are very much affordable. We can buy for children and also for adult in the same place. You can also see some kind of groceries there where kind of slippers or a kind of makeup set for women and also some kind of affordable things there and it is actually very comfortable for me to choose and select my own dress.

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

Shopping was never a great experience for me since I was tall. It's very hard to find clothes of my size. And these days I become healthy. So it is much harder to impossible to find some good clothes of my size. But there is a shop called Westside owned by the Tata Group. Which provides good quality of clothes in all sizes, all materials with very fashionable outfits. Initially while I was looking for a jacket I found this store. I just tried some formal clothes in the store. And surprisingly the clothes had fit me very well. The next day in office I was praised by everyone. From then onwards I was shopping in Westside. These days Westside became so popular that most of the celebrities are coming and buying in that store. The other thing about this clothing retail is the price was very inexpensive and reasonable. Even people of all categories can buy the clothes irrespective of their size and shapes and their budget.

Band 6-7

Well, I would like to talk about the shop named Tulsi, which is in Davankere. This shop is a store which sells beauty products, sandals for girls and the other accessories for women. Before, the word shopping was the most irritated and the bored hobby of mine, but now, according to the current circumstances and the situation, the shopping is one of the most favorite thing as it brings calmness and reduces my anxiety to the stress we will have in, I'll have in the office and home. In this shop, there is a person who sells the makeup products, he will give the entire description on how the product should be used and how we should take care of our skin according to the available products. Even though it is the most current selling, it sells most products at its shop, I like it. I do think that it would sell more for the students from the college. This shop is like a home for me.

Band 6-7

the shop I like the most is the H&M because it have various clothes and accessories which made customers to feel high they are available usually in metropolitan cities and some of the malls people usually go there are middle-class to high-class people the thing why I like the shop most is that they have various collections and the branding is really awesome which makes the cloth makes me feel comfortable

Band 6-7

well I go to many places to shop so but I would like to mention one particular favorite shop of mine which is a mall and it's called by the name UB City which is located in Laval Road in Bangalore in India so wherever I go to shop I always look for a nice dress or a makeup or anything but in UB City there are many brands in that particular mall and there are many restaurants and cafes as well moreover UB City has a theater as well where we can watch movies if you want to furthermore all the kinds of crowd is seen going there so you can find crowds of every type there so I love going to that mall because it has many luxurious brands like Louis Vuitton and Swarovski and then there are many timeless watch brands and then there are many fashion brands, makeup brands so that really fascinates me and also its architectural design is very elegant and timeless so every time I go there I just feel so happy and at peace and even the restaurants there have really good food and the service they offer is exceptional and there even the washrooms are really hygienic there and it's really clean so overall I love that place because it's great

Band 6-7

My favorite shop is the Kamal Watch Center which has many branches in the city. It is the shop which sells the watches and all. It has a great collection of brands in it. So the most, the brand which I like the most is the Casio, Fossil and also the Rado watch. So the collection is very great over there. It is from like outer countries. It is very greatly exported from the outer countries like US and all. So it is. And also it is located in very, it is located in many areas. We have the nearest store and also in the malls which is located in Hitech city in Madhapur. And the people who go there are like we have very poor to rich people because we have all the brands and the cost is very reasonable. If you want to buy at a low cost you can buy it and also you have the very costly watches up to like 1 lakh also and the colors and all are very different and unique. The most specific thing I want to mention is that the brands are like really very natural. It is not a duplicate brand because you can feel that and the material and all it is very original. So I most of the time buy my watches over there and I recommend everyone to buy over there. And you can also find not only the watches, you have the clock which you can keep in your like shops or in your houses or offices. And those are also very unique and they have a great collection in this.

Band 6

Today I am going to talk about a phoenix mall where I like to go and we shop a lot there. It is in the center of the city where it is in Whitefield Bangalore and it also has a various brands where people who are interested in buying different brands go there for the shopping and also I go there for buying.

Band 6

I would like to talk about my favorite shop generally there are many shops which are which I like most but I would like to talk about Mangalya shopping mall earlier in earlier in earlier a couple of years back it was not established in my village but recently it it it opened its branch in my village around one year back it sell all types of goods such as cloth clothes and grocery items as well as the footwear and homemade things it is located in my village and around two kilometers away from my home this place is visited by middle-class and as well as rich people because the items sold in this mall is are generally of good quality and moreover the best thing I like about this mall is it has a affordable price and it sells it sells item it sells item on discounted prices I often visit this shopping center recently a couple of weeks back I purchased a pair of good shoes and well and night dress which I wear on my sister's wedding
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