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Talk about a trip where you encountered danger.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When did you go on the trip?
  • What was the danger?
  • How did you feel about it?
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Cue 1:When did you go on the trip?

  • Begin by stating the time and place of your trip clearly.
  • Mention the purpose of the trip to provide context.

Example

I went on a trekking trip to the Himalayas last summer in July. It was a long-awaited adventure with my friends, as we wanted to explore the beautiful trails and enjoy nature.


Cue 2:What was the danger?

  • Describe the specific danger you encountered during the trip.
  • Explain how this danger affected you and your group.

Example

While we were trekking, we unexpectedly encountered a sudden landslide. Rocks and debris started falling from the mountain above, and we had to quickly find shelter behind some large boulders to avoid getting hurt.


Cue 3:How did you feel about it?

  • Share your immediate feelings during the incident.
  • Reflect on how this experience impacted your view of adventure and safety.

Example

At that moment, I felt a rush of fear and adrenaline. My heart was racing, and I was terrified for my safety and my friends'. However, once we were safe, I realized how important it is to respect nature and be prepared for unexpected situations.


Conclusion

  • Summarize the key points of your experience.
  • Mention any lessons learned from the trip.

Example

In conclusion, that trip taught me the importance of being cautious while exploring nature. It was a thrilling experience that reminded me to always prioritize safety, no matter how adventurous the journey may seem.


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 of the Trip

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. It's important to provide specific details about the trip to capture the examiner's interest.

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Tip

Include specific dates, locations, and activities during the trip to create a vivid picture for the listener.


2: Ignoring Emotional Impact

Failing to express your feelings about the danger can make your response less personal and relatable. Emotions help to connect with the audience.

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Tip

Share your emotions during the experience, such as fear, anxiety, or relief, to make your story more compelling.


Lack of Structure in the Response

A disorganized answer can confuse the listener and make it hard to follow your story. Structure is key to clarity.

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Tip

Organize your response by clearly addressing each cue in order: when the trip happened, what the danger was, and how you felt about it.


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Anonymous student Band 6.5

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All Answers

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Band 6

I vividly remember one of my trips it was in the year 2012 so precisely 10 years ago my mother planned a vacation for all of my cousins and her sisters so we decided to go on the on a trip to Amritsar which is in Punjab it is just north to Delhi so it is like a four or five hours drive and the trip was going very well it was a four or five day trip but as time passed and we and we were reaching the end of the trip I remember that the day we had to leave our bus was standing a few meters across from us and my cousin and I we were very very young like I was 10 years old and he was around 15 years old so we got lost in the crowd and in order to reach to the bus we had to follow our big brothers or elder sisters so we were very scared because we were alone and the constant fear and the anxiousness all of that just added up to the tension but after some time because I had my phone so my mother found us and she really scolded us like really badly but at the same time we were very happy so yeah

Band 6

Well, talking about the trip, back in time I do remember that me and my family went to Himachal Pradesh for a short trip and to enjoy the apple of services that the city offer and its diversity of course but the thing which made me feel horrible and made us frightened was the road side of the Himachal Pradesh. I do remember that I was with my little brother, with my younger brother, he was running all over the area and there was a board written caution so he didn't observe well. What happened next, I followed him to the end and then we observed that there was a giant bear and of course it was a wild animal so there was a caution board and later on we read that its written that we should not go over there as there are many wild animals so it made us like very frightened as my brother was very young so it could be like happen anything which we haven't expected but by the grace of God I made him rescued from that area and we made it back to our resort so that's all but our trip went really well after lightening up the mood, after lightening up the mood we really enjoyed well, we had the best food that the city offer so that's all.

Band 5-6

So talking about the truck we encountered dangerous is a trip to a place called Amburi. It is actually situated in between Tamil Nadu and Kerala border and we went through bike and we had around a bunch of friends and the thing is why we went is mainly one of my friends who was my colleague in working place at Tata Alexey is also leaving the company so I said farewell to him and as a last trip not last trip but as a corporate employees we thought of going on to there so also we go down from our home places and went to visit the sunset and viewing breeze around five to six range we reached and at that time the danger which I and my one of my friend encountered is actually I was traveling in a bike and my friend was sitting beside me so by going on to that route it was heavier heavily raining but what we thought is already even late so if you are not even on getting on to that exact time we might miss the sunset along with the it will be hard for us to get on to that since it's requires a trekking of around two kilometers so we were also speeding on the meantime while there was actually some mud at the ground and along with that since because of the raining we got lost of control and we fell down so we really had many injuries in hand and legs and my friend had injury around his hip region so we were forced to go to government hospital to put on the first aid in Chennai and moreover many of our friends were really disappointed stating that we might miss it but after that we even went to
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