IELTS Cue Card 83: Describe A Place You Have Been To That Has A Lot Of Water And That You Liked
IELTS Speaking Cue Card with Sample Answer. Describe A Place You Have Been To That Has A Lot Of Water And That You Liked. IELTS Speaking Part 2 With Model Answer. Also Sample answer for Part 3 discussion.
Describe A Place You Have Been To That Has A Lot Of Water And That You Liked
You should say:
- where this place was
- what people did at this place
- why (when) you went there
and explain why you liked this place.
Model Answer:
In Beijing there is a nice little lake spot called Houhai. It lies just north of Qianhai Lake connected by a small canal. The buildings in Houhai are of the old Beijing style, giving you a sense of the history and the culture of China. Despite the many modem additions, there is still a very pleasant Chinese atmosphere.
Houhai Lake has become so popular that young people just like to hang around there for the weekends. Terraces, bars, lots of open air jazz music, and restaurants line the west shore and the northern end of the lake. Many of the bars and restaurants have live band performances and have put sofas, where people can sit and order a drink, out by the water. There is also a boat house where you can rent a small two-person-paddle boat, set out onto the lake, and have a romantic ride with a sweetheart.
That is why I went there last summer. I had just met a beautiful girl and I wanted to show her a good time. I met the girl there in the late afternoon-outside the front gate, where there were a few people playing hacky sack and a few vendors selling nick knacks. We enjoyed a very nice stroll along the water and then decided to rent a pedal boat for an hour. While out on the water we had a very nice conversation and found that we had a lot in common. After the boat ride, we sat in a very cozy sofa on the lake and watched the night sky reflect off the water. I have to say it was the best date I had ever been on.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Question and Sample Answer:
What is your attitude to water resource?
Water is a life resource, and it must be preserved and managed. It is quite limited all over the world right now. About ten or more years ago, the Chinese government made a policy that urges citizens not to waste water resources. Now in northwestern China provinces such as Gansu, water shortage is a serious problem. People there may only take a shower three times in their entire life. One for birth, one for marriage, and one for death; it is sad.
Do you think people use more water today than they did before?
Yes, I think people use more water today than before. In the past; people‘s living conditions were not as demanding as they are today. They would wash their clothes in the river, and then would use the same river for drinking water. Nowadays people, particularly in big cities, care more about hygiene. They take showers, brush their teeth, and wear perfume everyday to smell good.
Do you think it’s important to try to save water? Why?
We are more aware of our environment than ever. Changes in weather patterns and the effects of global warming have had a dramatic effect on the world’s water supply; scarcity and cost are becoming increasingly important issues for all of us. By using water more wisely in our homes, gardens and workplaces, we can ease the pressure on our wetlands and rivers. Saving water will ensure more stable habitats for the birds and other wildlife that depend on our water environment for their survival.
Do you know how water can be recycled?
Water saving doesn’t require drastic measures, huge expenses or big shifts in the way you do things. For example, one way to cut down on water use is to turn off the shower after soaping up, then turn it back on to rinse. Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or cleaning. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. If you have a double-basin in your kitchen, fill one side with soapy water and one side with rinse water.