Scorify.uzThe cue card
Describe a place you would like to visit in the future.
You should say:
- where it is
- how you know about it
- what you would do there
- and explain why you want to visit this place
Band 7 sample answer
The place I would most like to visit is Kyoto in Japan. It was the capital of the country for more than a thousand years, and today it is famous for its temples, gardens and traditional wooden houses.
I first learned about Kyoto from a documentary I watched last year, and I have been dreaming about it ever since. If I went there, I would begin by visiting the bamboo forest in Arashiyama and the famous red gates of Fushimi Inari. I would also try a traditional tea ceremony and stay in a small guest house so I could experience everyday local life.
I want to go because it combines two things I love: history and calm nature. In my busy daily life, I rarely have the chance to slow down, and Kyoto seems like the perfect place to do that. I am saving money at the moment, and I hope to make the trip within the next two years.
Another reason is the food. I have read that Kyoto is known for its vegetarian temple cuisine and delicate sweets, and since trying new dishes is one of my favourite parts of travelling, I would definitely spend at least one full day just exploring local markets.
About 206 words, roughly 2 minutes of natural speech.
Key vocabulary
- a bucket-list destination — a place you want to see before you die
- breathtaking — extremely beautiful
- immerse yourself — become fully involved in
- off the beaten track — away from tourist crowds
- a cultural heritage site — a place protected for its history
- serene — calm and peaceful
- authentic — genuine, not artificial
Tips for this cue card
- Say where it is and how you know about it in the first 20 seconds.
- Use “would” for imaginary plans: “I would visit…”.
- Mention a personal reason that makes the place meaningful to you.
Part 3 follow-up questions
Why do people like visiting other countries?
Idea: To experience different cultures, food and scenery, relax from routine and broaden their understanding of the world.
Is it better to travel alone or in a group?
Idea: Alone gives freedom and independence; groups provide safety, shared costs and company.
How can tourism damage a place?
Idea: Overcrowding, pollution and rising prices can harm local communities and historic sites if tourism is not managed.
More discussion questions with full answers: IELTS Speaking Part 3 topics.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.