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An outdoor activity you did in a new place

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 580 with Model Answer:

Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place.

You should say:
  • what outdoor activity it was
  • who you did it with
  • where you did it
and explain how you felt about doing it in a new place.

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


Model Answer:
During a recent trip to a new city, I had the exhilarating opportunity to try rock climbing for the first time. Accompanied by a group of adventurous friends, we ventured to a local outdoor climbing spot situated on the outskirts of the city. I am so glad that I have been given the time and chance to share this experience with you today.

To give you the details of this relatively new activity for me at a completely new place, I would try to focus on the activity, the new place and the people who were with me. So, as we arrived at the base of the rocky cliffs, I couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement and anticipation coursing through my veins. The towering limestone formations loomed majestically above us, presenting a daunting yet alluring challenge that I was eager to conquer. With the guidance of experienced climbers in our group, we geared up with harnesses, helmets, and climbing shoes, ready to tackle the vertical terrain.

Scaling the sheer rock faces was a thrilling and physically demanding endeavour, requiring focus, strength, and agility. With each upward movement, I felt a profound sense of accomplishment and exhilaration, buoyed by the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape unfolding beneath me.

What made this outdoor adventure even more special was the fact that it took place in a completely new environment. Exploring unfamiliar terrain added an extra layer of excitement and novelty to the experience, as I navigated my way through the rugged landscape and embraced the challenges of a different climbing setting.

As I reached the summit of each climb, I couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the natural surroundings and the sense of achievement that washed over me. The adrenaline-fueled rush of conquering new heights in a new place left me with a profound appreciation for the thrill of outdoor adventure and the endless possibilities that await in unexplored destinations.

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