Describe a City or a Town – IELTS Cue Card

Are you searching for words when you speak? Does the Speaking section of the IELTS make you tense? The IELTS cue card – Describe a City or a Town, will help you answer questions from the category – Location/Places. Practise using the sample answer given and ace this module of the IELTS with a band 8+.

Sample Answer 1

We all know the adage – ‘Rome was not built in a day’. Many draw inspiration from this proverb to never give up. But, for me, it is a reminder to work hard enough to visit the city one day. Known as the ‘Eternal City’ or ‘the City of Seven Hills’, this historical city is the capital of Italy and here, I am going to relate my wishes and knowledge regarding the city.

Rome is the third most visited city in Europe, after London and Paris and the fourteenth most popular city in the world. It is located in the central-western portion of the Peninsula of Italy along the shores of the river Tiber. The Vatican City is an autonomous city with the boundary of this city. This city has found its place in the works of great personalities like Ovid, Virgil and others. Besides its history, it houses many organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). It hosts many national and international banks and the presence of many sought-after fashion brands makes the city an important centre of industry, fashion and business. 

Every year, Rome attracts a considerable number of tourists annually due to its unrivalled history spanning over 28 centuries, breathtaking archaeology, including the Colesseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Della Repubblica, to name a few, and delectable cuisines. When in Rome, everyone needs to taste the pizza, ravioli or lasagne, or it is a total gastronomical loss. Apart from that, you get delicacies like Carpaccio, Risotto, Tiramisu, Grappa, etc. Piazza Fontanella Borghese Market, Via Sannio Market and Porta Portese Market are the best places where various items from books and clothes to antiques and food are sold. 

Therefore, if you are a globetrotter, being in Rome will give you an experience of a lifetime.

Sample Answer 2

Well, just like others, I wish to construct my own dream house in my dream city. And, this city is none other than Dehradun – the capital of Uttarakhand.

I have visited this place plenty of times as my relatives reside there. The city is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. The weather here is always mesmerizing and somewhat cool, considering that the city is close to the mountains. So, you will always find pleasant weather throughout the year, especially in summers. In addition to this, Dehradun is a modern and well-planned city. It is equipped with every facility and amenity required for dwellers, be it shopping malls or educational institutes. There is also a myriad of parks in the city, making it greener and cleaner. This is the reason why it is one of the cleanest cities in the nation.

There are several specialties of this city as well. One of the best is the Paltan Bazaar. It is an economical place where you can buy the famous Basmati rice, one of the popular things of Dehradun. There are reasonably priced clothes, attractive antiques, second-hand books, handicrafts, and more. Other than that, there is also a Tibetan market, Astley hall, Indira market, Connaught place, Gandhi road market, Arhat bazaar, and many more such markets.

Sample Answer 2

Here is the sample for “Describe a City or a Town” topic:

I am going to describe my hometown, the city of joy, Kolkata which has lots of people and diverse cultures. Kolkata is a metropolitan city and is the capital city of West Bengal.

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Kolkata is the abstract and conceptual hub of India and is enriched with culture and art. Kolkata is famous for having the largest banyan tree. The city has lots of recreational, outdoor, entertaining and dining places to visit. The city has full energy with entertainment and enthusiasm. Kolkata is an irreplaceable city, and it has always worked towards giving India a better place in the world spectrum. Everyone in this city remains busy and energetic from morning tea to night dinner . 

Kolkata has a rich historical background with lots of architecture and paintings. There are many flourishing market places, and IT sectors with doors opened for experienced professional and career advancement. There is Victoria Memorial, Princep Ghat, Botanical Garden, lots of shopping malls, Indian museums and many other remnants of British culture that still remain in Kolkata. There is a lot of street food which attracts office people, pedestrians and regular travellers. Kolkata is one of the renowned places for Durga puja. People from all over the world come to India for this Puja.   

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Vocabulary

Here are the vocabularies for “Describe a City or a Town” with examples:

• Metropolitan: relating to or denoting a metropolis or large city.
  Eg: Bangalore is a metropolitan city 
• Diverse: showing a great deal of variety; very different.
  Eg: India is a land of diverse cultures
• Irreplaceable: impossible to replace if lost or damaged.
  Eg: This toy is irreplaceable. 
• Flourishing: developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.
  Eg: Country A is flourishing

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