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IELTS Speaking Test, Part 2 question with model answer: Describe a crowded place you have visited

IELTS Model Speaking Answers Band 9, 2023

Here is a Band 9 Speaking Part 2 answer for the cue card “Describe a crowded place you have visited”. This cue card has been seen recently in many test centres around the world. The answer below shows a good way to respond to this question.

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Speaking test

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a crowded place you have visited. You should say

– where the place is
– when you went there
– with whom you went there

and explain how you felt about this crowded place.

Answer

I’d like to talk about a crowded place that I visited recently, which was the downtown market in my city. This bustling marketplace is located right in the heart of the city, near the central square. I went there last Saturday with a couple of my close friends.

We planned a day out to explore the market, shop for some unique items, and enjoy the local food stalls.
It was a sunny afternoon when we decided to venture into this lively market. As we entered, the atmosphere was electrifying.

People were hustling and bustling all around – vendors shouting out their offers, shoppers bargaining for deals, and the aroma of various street foods wafting through the air. The market was a riot of colours, with stalls selling everything from clothing and accessories to exotic spices.

Navigating through the crowd was quite an adventure. We weaved our way through the busy alleys, exploring different stalls. It was both exciting and overwhelming. There was this constant buzz of activity, and you could feel the energy in the air. Despite the chaos, there was a sense of community among the visitors, as everyone seemed to be enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

Personally, I felt a mix of exhilaration and a bit of claustrophobia due to the crowd. On one hand, I loved the liveliness and the variety the market had to offer. Interacting with the vendors and fellow shoppers added to the experience. On the other hand, the sheer number of people made it a bit challenging to move freely. It was definitely an adventure, but I wouldn’t want to be in such a crowded place for too long.

In the end, despite the crowd, I appreciated the unique charm of the downtown market. It was an enjoyable day out with my friends, and I left with some interesting purchases and fond memories, making the bustling experience worthwhile.

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IELTS Speaking test in India – October 2023

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions India October 2023

The following Speaking test questions were shared by our kind subscriber PS who recently took IELTS in India.

Preparation Tip: Do a practice session where you answer all of these questions and record yourself. If you don’t have enough ideas for questions on a particular topic, research it and write down some vocabulary words and how to use them in a sentence.

After recording your answers, listen to them and look for fluency (frequent pausing, self-correction, hesitation) or pronunciation problems. Then re-record the questions you’re not happy with, and this time try to sound more fluent and pronounce the words better. Take a Speaking Mock Test online, read your Examiner’s feedback and learn how to score higher.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– What do you like about your hometown?
– Is it a good place for young people?
– Do you work or study?
– How do you travel to work?
– Do you prefer to travel on public transport or by private car? Why?
– What do you think of the public transportation system in your country?
– Can it be improved? In what way?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an area of science you’re interested in. You should say

– when you first heard about it
– how you learned about it
– what you know about it

and explain why you are interested in this area of science.

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Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you know of any recent advancements in this area of science that contributed to society?
– Do you think scientists play an important role in today’s world? Why or why not?
– Is it important for people to know about recent scientific breakthroughs? Why?
– Do you think people have a good understanding of scientific information?
– How can we make science easier for people to grasp?
– Should schools and universities encourage young people to become scientists?