Describe a place you have visited recently IELTS Cue Card

The Cue card (IELTS Speaking), also known as the speaking part 2, is a crucial part for which you must make an effort to plan your talk. Here we have provided 3 model answers and 12 follow-up questions of “describe a place you have visited recently” to improve IELTS speaking part 2.

Here, you will have 1 minute to organise the answer on the topic “Describe a place you have visited recently” with the help of a pencil and paper. After that, you will have to speak for 2 minutes. So part 2 lasts for 3-4 minutes.

Describe a place you have visited recently 

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You should say 

• When did you visit this place?
• Who was with you?
• Why was the place enjoyable?
• and say if you would like to go back there in the future?

Describe a place you have visited recently model answer 1

Introduction

I am a travel enthusiastic person, hence I have travelled to a lot of places and countries, whether it be for business purposes or just a vacation.

When did you visit this place? And was the place enjoyable?

Recently I visited an island named Andaman and Nicobar during the fall season. The shores of these islands are spectacular and win the heart of all the tourists. One can do a lot of water adventure activities, sit by the sand and watch the water touch their feet. It was indeed a wonderful place to visit and enjoy scenery.

Who was with you?

It was a 4 day trip that I had with my parents. But we eventually decided to stay for 3 more days when we heard that my siblings would also join us. So I was basically accompanied by my parents and siblings for 3 days.

If you would like to visit it again in the future?

I would definitely go back there to enjoy the beauty of that place. The vibes of that place felt amazing and made me want to feel it again. I will never forget the culture and authenticity of 
these islands.

Conclusion

This way, I get to learn a lot by travelling, and it helps to calm down my mind. Such journeys leave a mark on my heart.

Describe a place you have visited recently model answer 2 

Introduction

I have always been an aviation geek. It is because my grandfather was a pilot and he used to tell me a lot of stories of incidents when he used to fly.

When did you visit this place?

When I heard on the radio that a new aeroplane theme cafe had opened recently, I couldn't resist exploring it. 
So I decided to check it out the very next day. 
The cafe was built in a very posh area and was very crowded throughout the day.

Who was with you?

I went there with my friends. We were 6 in total.
Two of my friends had already visited the cafe but couldn't hold back to try it again, and so our expectations had touched the sky because of them.

Was the place enjoyable?

It was built exactly like an aircraft and was placed on the radar. 
We had to book a boarding pass instead of a ticket to enter. As soon as we entered the place, it touched our hearts with its uniqueness. 
The interior had windows just like an actual one, it had compartments above the seats to place our bags, and the floor felt royal. 
We sat at a corner table, where we saw a menu which was just a replica of the menus on board. But it was funny how the menu had dished with aircraft names. 
We ordered a few, and they tasted yummy.
Between that, there were announcements made by the pilot and air hostess regarding the orders and feedback. We were also given some complimentary drinks and chocolates.
All in all, it made us feel like we were really boarding a flight to another country.

If you would like to visit it again in the future?

It was the best experience for me, and surely everyone enjoyed it.
People have luxurious wishes while travelling by air, and it is the best way to fulfil them without having to travel.
So I would surely visit that cafe again to taste their dishes again.

Conclusion

Hence, I wish to visit and experience such amazing cafes again and gain more knowledge about aviation.

Describe a place you have visited recently model answer 3 

Introduction
Well, I have travelled to many places. However, today I am going to talk about a place where I was longing to travel for a very long time.

When did  you visit this place?
It is Shimla, located in Himachal Pradesh. It has been my dream to explore with my friends since I was a kid. The dream came true when I finally got a chance to visit it in winter.

Who was with you?
It was December when I planned a trip to Shimla to enjoy the snow over there with my friends. They were my very close friends who lived in my neighbourhood and we were 5 altogether. Moreover, we went there by train and so were singing songs, playing deck and having fun throughout the whole journey.

Was the place enjoyable?
We had booked a hotel right in the middle of the city. So every place was nearby. We were so excited that at first, we didn't feel so cold. We started exploring the street, visited pilgrims, bought the clothes the locals wore to stay warm, made snowmen with snow, played with snow and made many videos.
We also tried the exotic dishes which were famous over there. We learned a few words in their language. I paraglided, and it was a wholesome experience. I was on cloud nine, and it all felt like I was the main character, but it ended too soon, even though four days had passed.

If you would like to visit it again in the future?
I wish I could go there again and do the things that I missed doing. It was a memorable and peaceful trip.

Conclusion
I could travel to many such places to enjoy the beauty of nature. As nature needs us and we need it as well.

IELTS speaking part 3 - Describe a place you have visited recently follow-up questions

Given below are the 12 follow-up questions for the topic “Describe a place you have visited recently”. The IELTS speaking part 3 would be around 4-5 minutes, during which you will have to give a brief answer to the questions.

1.What is the main point of attraction for tourists when they visit your country?
India has the largest statue in the world named as Statue of Unity which attracts a lot of tourists. Russians visit Goa a lot. Besides that, Akshardham,Taj Mahal and many temples are famous.

2.Do old and young people prefer to go to different locations for vacation?
Old people like to visit old religious temples, holy places, and pilgrims. While young people love to do some adventure and visit fun places for vacations.

3.How do people become aware of new places?
Due to digitalization some people get to know about it through social media, or on news and even via radio. Even when sometimes people hang out together they tend to share about it.

4.Which do you prefer living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?
Living in a city can be chaotic when you want to have peace. Because there is always a rush, you can hear vehicles passing by. So to avoid it, I prefer living in cities only as a tourist.
 
5.What action should be taken to deal with destruction to public facilities? 
I reckon a fine should be imposed on the person who damages public property. People often take things for granted and don't value them. Strict laws should be implemented to protect public facilities.

6.What are the differences between old facilities and new facilities?
Old facilities tend to have old specifications making them hard to use. They may be not well maintained and have old properties. Whereas new facilities have modern specifications, made according to current time use. 

7.Why do some people prefer to travel to their own country and not abroad?
Travelling abroad can be expensive and may take a very long process. Travelling within the county would not require a lot of documents, take less time and less expenditure. Also, while travelling abroad one should know the language of that country. Hence people would feel more confident by travelling in their country. 

8.How do young and old people respond differently to new things?
For young people, introducing them to new things will be very common for them, and they might solve them with ease. Old people will find it challenging because of their age. They would end up giving up because of new specifications and difficulty in understanding.

9.Why do some people enrol themselves in a college which is far from home?
Nowadays, people want to explore new places and things and be independent. Travelling far away for college will bring them more opportunities to be freehand hence to explore and learn.

10.What do old people and young people think about when making travel plans?
Old people think about the important things first. They would pack all the necessary equipment and things. Young people are busy planning what they will do when they travel. They think about having fun, so filled with excitement.

11.What is the effect of tourists on a place?
Tourists add on to the economy of the country. Government renovates and maintains  the place for the people with their money. People are employed to take care of the place. There are tourist guides and hence employment increases.

12.What are the advantages and disadvantages of booking holidays online?
Booking online will cause less burden and stress. One can directly reach the booked place on time and have their time. Well, it also has some disadvantages like, the website may not be legal or legit. It may be a fraud. So one has to be very careful before paying money online.

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