Places
Describe a memorable place you visited that surprised you
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Cue card
You should say:
- Where this place is and when you travelled there
- What expectations you had before visiting
- What distinctive features surprised you
- Explain why the visit left an indelible impression
Band 9 vocabulary
Picturesque
/ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/
Visually charming or quaint
Breathtaking
/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
Astonishing or awe-inspiring
Unparalleled
/ʌnˈper.ə.leld/
Having no equal or match
Examiner tip
Incorporate sensory details—sight, aroma, ambient sounds—to demonstrate sophisticated descriptive fluency.
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