CUE CARD – Describe a time you visited a new place

November 17, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time you visited a new place.

Where the new place is ?

When you went there ?

Why you went there?

And explain how you feel about the place

Sample Answer

I am a hodophile and so I love to explore a lot of new places. Recently, a few weeks ago I went on a sudden unplanned trip to Varanasi which is situated in Uttar Pradesh. It is known as one of the oldest surviving cities in the civilisation of earth and has a lot to offer starting from the beautiful sunrise at Assi ghat which left me enthralled followed by the mesmerizing temples and the holy river Ganga, whereby, I sat for hours enjoying the view and indulged in some boating activity. Furthermore, the city is an architectural marvel as there still stands some of the world’s finest pieces of art on the walls of the ancient buildings like, Sarnath. After enjoying a good tour of the city, I finally got the opportunity to try out some renowned street food unique to the city itself.

I went there because one of my bosom friends, Fiza, recommended it to me as a great tourist attraction site with millions of visitors visiting it throughout the year. I really loved the place and felt that it was a wholesome experience for me as I had never been to a solo trip before. So overall this was the new place that I visited and gained a rejuvenating experience.

Speaking -Part 3 (Follow up questions)
Here are some examples of follow up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3)related to cue card ‘describe a time you visited a new place’.

Q1. What measures should be taken to deal with the damage to public facilities ?
It is undoubtedly clear that public facilities are the services provided by the government as basic amenities to its citizens and businesses for their convenience. These may be in the form of public transport, infrastructure, sanitation or healthcare. But, sometimes people tend to take these for granted and so, it is high time that the government should start taking strict actions against these miscreants, by penalizing them with a heavy charge. Furthermore, it should also be made sure that sufficient checkpoints are established at every few miles, but most importantly, the regulating bodies like, traffic police and authorities should keep a check on those who try to harm public facilities.

Q2. What is the difference between the facilities in the countryside and the ones in the cities ?
There is undoubtedly a huge difference. First and foremost, the employment opportunities, which are scarcely available to the individuals who live in countryside areas as compared to those who live in the main cities. Secondly, the comfort of modern city lifestyle may not be available to the former one, while, the latter enjoys the luxuries of a comfortable life. Thirdly, the life in the countryside is peaceful, calm and tranquil because of the picturesque view and the absolutely soothing flora and fauna. However, the city life is fast-paced and thee clock is always ticking. Lastly, the cost of living which is way too cheaper in countryside areas as compared to the main cities where it sometimes get very difficult to manage the expenses.