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A place you know that has a beautiful environment

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 329 with Model Answer:

Describe a place you know that has a beautiful environment.

You should say:
  • where it is located
  • what it looks like
  • when you first went there

and explain why you think this place has a beautiful environment.

[You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]



Model Answer 1:
The surrounding area of Mount Maunganui has a wonderful environment that is stunningly beautiful. The place is located in New Zealand, and it is locally known as "The Mount". This is a great area for people who live there. Besides, spending leisure hours there could always surprise you with new adventures. Despite being a place renowned for a great residential area, and various activities, like commercial, industrial and recreational ones, this is a delightful place with a lovely environment.

The white sandy beaches of this place invite travellers and locals alike. Besides, the mountains are also eye-refreshing sights to look at. The sheltered bay in the inner harbour is a great place for relaxation activities and when I had been there for the first time, I was awe-stricken about its serenity and harmony. Moreover, being a beach town, this city has everything an adventurous tourist can look for.

I went there for the first time two years ago, and instantly, fell in love with this place. I took part in surfing, boat riding and many other water sports which were both thrilling and new to me. I also enjoyed the natural views of the locality and I must mention that the people in this area were so great and hospitable. The tip of the peninsula mountain is another attractive place and many young people take the challenge to reach there just to enjoy the view and get some adrenaline pump.

This is a beautiful place, without any doubt, and you will never get bored being there. It appeared that peace, happiness and harmony are the three main ingredients of this place which really attracted me towards it. The calm breeze from the sea, the large lava dome, the delicious and exotic foods, friendly people, sandy beaches, and stunning scenery have made this place so beautiful.


Idea generation for this Cue Card topic: 

"Describe a place you know that has a beautiful environment." 

The world is filled with numerous beautiful places but describing them in words is not easy. Here are some other hints for the IELTS test-takers to have some new ideas in dealing with this candidate task card topic.

1. Tropical forests and sandy beaches in Brazil are so beautiful and alluring. They look adorable in almost every season. The country is blessed with freshwater fishes, rainforests, many plants and other natural beauties. As a result, the country attracts a huge crowd every year. Visitors around the world love to visit the Amazon forest and other rivers near the forest.

2. The Solovki Islands in Russia looks amazing. Over hundreds of small and large islands have made this archipelago near the Arctic Circle. The surrounding environment is picturesque, and the forests among the lakes are hidden jewels. The islands accommodate some small villages with well-constructed dams, roads and other establishments.

3. Egypt is filled with many beautiful places. Elba National Park is one of them. It is an artificial park and covers a huge area. The beautiful park is also known as Gabal Elba. Since its inauguration in 1986, the park has been playing the role of unifying the nature of the country. The location is attractive for beautiful plants, animals and stunning views. The environment here is just wonderful.

4. The environment of the northeast part of Romania is just perfect in my eyes. The locality is filled with natural beauties. Some of the painted monasteries have added more beauty to them. The monasteries are made with colourful frescos. They have been surviving since the 15th century and are described in many stories. The surrounding localities near the churches are magnificent and beautiful.

5. Surrounded by a couple of seas, Borneo in Malaysia is a lovely place. This is an island and homes to a good number of species and plants. It even accommodates some of the rare species. Visiting this place and enjoying the surrounding beauties could be a life-time experience for many.

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