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IELTS BAND 7 Dehradun: Best Coaching in Dehradun
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June 20, 2026 IELTS Research

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CUE CARD – Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

You should say:

Where the place is?

When you visited?

Why the air was not good?

And say how you felt about the place?

Sample Answer 1

Air pollution is now considered to be the world’s largest environmental health threat. It is hard to escape, no matter how prosperous an area you live in. It is all around us. As day by day the increase in population, the number of motor vehicles also increased, and motor vehicles cause high emissions, thereby causing pollution. I can mark this as one of the strongest reasons for creating pollution after my current visit to a place where the air was highly contaminated.

My family planned to meet our extended family which lives in Delhi. We were extremely excited to meet them and equally excited to explore Delhi. The moment we arrived at Delhi airport, we witnessed a change in the air quality. Everywhere it was black smoke, and I could feel polluted particles in my breathing. Despite the poor air quality, I tried to make the most of my trip and explore some of the famous places in Delhi. We visited the Red Fort, which is one of the most visited places in Delhi and holds historical importance, but again, the pollution made it challenging, as I could barely see the intricate details on the walls due to the smog. Even though I had a mask throughout the time, it did not help me much. I was constantly thinking about how hard it must be for people to live here for a longer period of time.

Overall, I was completely dissatisfied with the trip. It made me appreciate the importance of environmental conservation and taking steps to reduce pollution levels for a better future.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Appreciate	to value	I appreciate your efforts.
Dissatisfied	to be unhappy	I am dissatisfied by your results.
Prosperous	which brings wealth and success	Diwali is a prosperous festival.

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 place you visited where the air was polluted.’

Q1. Is there more pollution than in the past?

Yes, indeed, with the increase in population, the number of motor vehicles also increased, and motor vehicles cause high emissions, thereby causing pollution.

Q2. In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?

Well, there are several ways by which we can control it, starting by conserving energy – at home, at work, everywhere – and also by using environmentally safe paints and cleaning products whenever possible.

Q3. Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside?

Well, undoubtedly the countryside is cleaner than the urban areas. As it is less crowded, more population results in more pollution. Industries, coal power plants, etc. are major causes of air pollution, which is found more in cities.

Sample Answer 2

Well, with the advent of urbanisation it is quite obvious that the world has become a really compact space, and pollution adds on to it. Today, I would like to elaborate on one such place where the air was extremely polluted: the place is Delhi.

I went to Delhi last year, and I had a three-day stay there due to some work. I could clearly make out the difference in the air, for it was really polluted, and thus, the visibility was highly reduced. In addition to this, there was this never-ending queue of vehicles lined up one after the other, consistently honking at each other. Somehow, we managed to reach the hotel where our reservations for the stay were done. I was so tired that I directly went to sleep.

One of the main reasons why I feel the air was polluted was the high release of harmful pollutants in the air, which is not only detrimental to the environment but also to the living beings. I could actually understand now why people who live in metropolitan cities suffer from breathing problems, which is again due to pollution. I personally felt claustrophobic even though I was outdoors, as the air was so suffocating.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Detrimental	harmful	Smoking is detrimental to health.
Verdant	full of greenery	Dehradun is a verdant city.
Carcinogen	cancer-causing substance	Tobacco is carcinogenic.

Q1. Is there more pollution than in the past?

Definitely yes, as the number of high-rise apartments and vehicles has increased. So, there is more release of pollutants into the air. Also, people are very callous about using their vehicles; they do not get their cars and bikes checked on a regular basis, leading to the emission of carcinogens into the air, whereas this was not the case previously. As cities were less developed and more verdant.

Q2. Do you think wind has any effect on pollution?

Well, I for sure think that wind contributes to the rising pollution as the suspended dust particles flow along with the wind, which may result in reduced visibility and detrimental effects on the eyes.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS BAND 7

IELTS BAND 7 Dehradun: Best Coaching in Dehradun
323 GMS Road, Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

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June 17, 2026 IELTS Research

The officially registered trademark ‘BAND7’ (Trademark No. 4717489) is allocated to Anuj Kumar.

CUE CARD -Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in
You should say:

Where it is ?

How you knew it ?

How often you go there ?

What you do there ?

And explain why you like the place ?

Sample Answer

It is quite transcendental how we try to find the quiet in the fast-paced, chaotic world. Today, everyone is so busy with their work and in their own life that it is quite required to spend some good time in seclusion. Today, I would like to talk about a quiet place where I enjoy some alone time, away from the worldly pandemonium. The place is the Dashashwamedh Ghat, situated in one of the oldest cities of the world across the banks of the holy river Ganga.

I first came across the place when my father was posted to the city as part of his job, and it was a usual Saturday evening when I stepped out of my house with my father to witness the mesmerising Ganga prayers that were being offered by the people who came from across the country. It was at that time when I realised I found my peace of mind.

When I was residing in the city, I used to go there every once in a while, especially on the evenings when I felt I was emotionally drained and exhausted from maintaining the hasslesome work-life balance. Honestly, the place is more like my safe haven, and so, every time I go there, I sit on the stairs made across the bank of the Ganga with my legs dipped in the cold water, watching the sun go down, and the blue sky adding a hue of red and orange to it. I would spend hours there just so as to receive the tranquillity it provides to the mind and soul. Furthermore, I sometimes also enjoy doing some recreational activities like boating and yoga, which rejuvenates my mind and soul.

The reason why this place captivates me is the absolutely breathtaking calm blue water and the blue sky, along with the sun adding on its inexplicable beauty. The serenity of the place calms me down, and brings about the inner joy and bliss The place is a sight for sore eyes. It teaches me to find and appreciate the beauty in simple things that life has to offer.

Q1. Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Definitely yes, because with every passing day, cities are growing to become noisier. It is becoming a compact space to survive, and somehow, people have become habitual to it. The tall buildings, high-rise apartments and industrial developments have dominated the place, leaving absolutely no space which individuals can find peaceful. Therefore, it is quite hard to find the quiet places in the city.

Q2. Why is it quieter in the countryside?
The countryside is the place where people often go to spend some good time in isolation amidst the verdant views of nature, surrounded by the simplicity of the village life. This is because it is far away from the clutches of the rapid urbanisation that is currently on the run. Thus, leaving the area more peaceful and pristine, with less pollution and fresh air.

Q3. Why do people go to quiet places?
There are abundant reasons for this. First and foremost, the lush green farms and the pollution-free environment. In the rat race of earning more money, people are so tired that whenever they get some leisure time, which is generally on weekends, they like to spend it in reticence by themselves rather than going to some noisy places and attending parties.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS BAND 7

IELTS BAND 7 Dehradun: Best Coaching in Dehradun
323 GMS Road, Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

June 16, 2026 IELTS Research

The officially registered trademark ‘BAND7’ (Trademark No. 4717489) is allocated to Anuj Kumar.

CUE CARD -Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully.
You should say:

What the event was ?

How you prepared for it ?

Who helped you to organize it ?

And explain why you think it was a successful event ?

Sample Answer

I think celebrations provide us a great opportunity to spend some good quality time together with our loved ones in a busy world. Today, I would like to talk about one such joyful event, which I organised successfully. The event was my parents’ twenty-fifth marriage anniversary.

Since it was a silver jubilee for them, I decided to keep it more intimate rather than celebrating it on a huge scale with all the relatives and friends. The party included only me, my younger brother, and my parents. I started preparations for it a week before the big day by placing an order for the chocolate ruffle cake, as it is my mother’s favourite, along with some other snacks and soft drinks. Thereafter, I went to the nearest street market and shopped for some basic home decor items. I also purchased a beautiful red Kanchivaram sari from a famous South Indian store, which I lined with a simple gold chain and golden bangles, for my mother. While, for my father, I bought a simple red kurta with a Titan watch.

My younger brother helped me a lot with the decoration part. He adorned the room with the colourful LED lighting, put up some balloons and painted the room mauve. Furthermore, he placed an order for the food, which mainly consisted of everything my parents love to eat.

I believe it was a successful event because my parents got quite emotional and hugged me for putting up everything so well. My father was really happy, as he was not expecting something like this, so well-planned, and he really loved the gift as well. We clicked a lot of pictures together, and recalling the day still brings back a lot of good memories. So, overall this was the time when I organised a happy event successfully.

Q1. How can parents help children to be organised?
Parents can help children become organised from a very young age, provided they pay attention to their children. They can create a timetable for their children, which would help the child in having a more organised day, as each task will be assigned some fixed duration, thereby making it mandatory for the child to achieve his daily targets, not to mention that it would be contributing significantly to the overall development of the child.

Q2. Do people need others’ help when organising things?
I think it is more of an individual choice. Some people like to take charge of things on their own, rather than asking for help from others for the same. These are generally the perfectionists, as they want everything to be well organised. On the other hand, there are individuals who do not shy away from asking for help from others, as they may like to include everyone’s ideas and take opinions from everyone else so as to make the best out of it.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS BAND 7

IELTS BAND 7 Dehradun: Best Coaching in Dehradun
323 GMS Road, Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

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