IELTS Speaking Cue Card

I often watch travel documentaries and shows that talk about picturesque and interesting locations around the world. I add some of those locations to my bucket list which eventually I would visit. One such place that is very interesting is Tokyo, the capital city of Japan. I had the chance to visit it a year ago and it was a once in a lifetime kind of experience. 

I am a fan of anime which are the Japanese animated shows and movies. There are many events conducted to celebrate the brilliance of the shows and their makers. There are many anime setups in Tokyo, and it is also one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is renowned for the stunning locations during springtime with cherry and wisteria blossoms. Furthermore, there are many delicacies offered which have intricate flavours and taste amazing.

One of the major reasons that I came to become fond of the city was when I first saw a documentary of all the lovely places and tourist attractions on TV. I immediately made an itinerary and travelled to Tokyo with my friend Jane, who also loves the city as much as I do. It was an exhilarating journey where I had a chance to meet some amazing people and taste lip-smacking food. 

I was extremely excited to see all the places that I had in mind, and it was no less than a piece of heaven on earth. The people were kind and very respectable. The food was absolutely delectable and the best I have ever tasted, which made the experience all the more interesting. I had a wonderful time exploring the city and if I ever get a chance to visit it again, I definitely would.

 

Vocabulary:

1. Picturesque - very beautiful
2. Renowned - famous
3. Exhilarating - exciting
4. Delectable - very delicious

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Part 3 Follow Up - Questions & Answers

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1. Why do some people like to visit historical places?

Historical places around the world represent the foundations and the culture of the region going back decades or even centuries. People like going to such places because they can gain more about the significance of them and the impact they have had on the current situation. This makes them get a deep insight into the rich heritage of the place and understand their culture better.

2. Why do people go to modern city?

There are numerous reasons why people visit modern cities. People go to cities often to travel and have fun as a vacation while some go for business or job purposes. Those who visit for travelling experiences love to get a glimpse of life in cities and explore the kind of food and lifestyle habits that people have in cities.

3. What are the problems caused by maintaining a historical city?

A few problems that maintaining a historical city may cause are probably getting enough funds for the sustenance of the city on a daily basis. Furthermore, the facilities to be provided to tourists that visit the city in huge numbers during special occasions could also pose a problem in terms of space and spends.

4. Do you think having too many tourists is a positive thing for historical attractions?

I believe that hosting too many tourists at historical sites could be detrimental as people often tend to litter places and that could cause pollution. Also, there would be too many vehicles which drop and pick tourists up throughout the day, which could lead to a lot of traffic and inevitable pollution.