Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in
the future
IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC
Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future
You should say:
- What it is
- What you have known about it
- Who you would like to go there with
- And explain why you would like to visit it
Sample 1
Being a travelling buff, I would like to visit many countries on my bucket list. One is exceptional, and I would like to see it soon. And the name of this country is Vietnam. And I know a lot about it.
So it is a country which is good in two domains. The first is textiles, and the second is electronics. So, this country has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 10 years, and apart from this, it has a perfect past, rich culture, and traditions.
The country gave tough competition to America in the Vietnam War. And apart from this, this country is also famous for its natural beauty. So be it caves, hill stations, or serene and pristine beaches, it has everything for a tourist.
Moreover, new areas are coming up in this country based on new urban planning, so this country combines countryside and city well. So when I visit this country, I see it with my friends because, like me, my friends are also inquisitive. So they want to know more about the cultural traditions.
I won’t be confined to travelling by air or train when I go there. I would rather travel by local bus because that is the best way to know about a country. After all, you gel with the local people and learn about the country’s cultural traditions here. The one thing that intrigues me and why I would like to visit Vietnam is the country’s rich culture.
The Vietnamese people have a very different mindset. They start their day at eight, end at five, and are very professional in their work. And here it’s women empowerment in Vietnam, and in many businesses, women head the show, and they lead it. That is one thing which is very peculiar about this country, and I would learn various details by going over it. So that’s why I would like to visit.
Sample 2
So, there are many cities or places where I would like to explore. But here is a country where I would like to go as soon as possible.
And I have a great plan to go over there. So, it is the UAE, and I would like to go to the city which is one of the most famous in this country. So, that is Dubai.
I want to go to this specific city because of the many factors one of my friends had explained after coming from there. So, she visited Dubai last year and mentioned many things about this city. She noted that Dubai has one of the biggest malls in the world and the highest buildings in the world. That impressed me and left an excellent impression on my mind.
From that day onwards, I would be going there one day. Right now, I have planned my visit to Dubai with my sister as she is also on vacation at the same time when I am gonna have those. So, we had planned our trip.
My parents are also coming to this place simultaneously as Dubai is not as far as India. So, they plan to visit us there, and we will spend our vacation together. I am very interested in visiting this city because I have also heard about different kinds of things as it has one of the more modernist science worlds in that place.
Having so many modern gadgets, robots, and all those things I had also googled is impressive. So, I would like to visit, and I would like to check out what it looks like and what the new things we can see as inventions. Apart from this, my friend has also mentioned the sea there, which is also a beautiful place to go.
And the market that Dubai has and the safari desert. She mentioned many things. Because of all those things, I would like to visit Dubai and explore all those things myself.
Follow-ups
1. What do you think makes countries different?
Firstly, their culture makes countries different, which is deep-rooted in the people inside them. Apart from this, the general public’s and leadership’s mindsets. If the leadership wants the country to become developed, it wants its growth; then it becomes a developed country. On the contrary, if the leadership is focused on petty issues, the company lags far behind others.
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There are many aspects on which the country can be distinguished from other countries. So, one of the biggest things is the culture and tradition of a specific place.
Apart from this, the place’s economy and the people’s lifestyle. We could also consider the norms that a specific country follows. So, all these things are regarded as what can make one country different from another one.
2. Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other countries?
Yes, using reading as a medium to learn about different countries is a prudent approach because the people who write the books or write the content leave no stone unturned to provide you with the latest information. Moreover, they do deep research as well. So, by reading, you get valuable insights regarding a country, which helps you gain substantial knowledge.
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Definitely, yes. It could be one of the best things a person can do to learn or to know about other countries as it would help the person to get through to the culture and also the person can know about the tradition. And if the person is planning to go to that specific country, this would also help them not get a cultural shock after visiting there.
So, yes, books could be a good friend in knowing another country.
3. How do people get information about other countries?
These days, there are many platforms to learn about other countries. The first and foremost is reading books and magazines. Apart from that, people can watch videos about documentaries. Now, millions of videos are available on platforms like YouTube, and you can get information about any topic of your choice and any country. So, it has become relatively easy.
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Nowadays, there are different things from where people get. So, one and the foremost is the social media.
Usually, everyone uses it and can check out the different places on social media. And secondly, the internet has also helped a lot. They can Google whichever place they want.
Apart from this, many social apps, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, have helped people make new friends from different countries and helped them learn about other people in various countries.
4. What are the advantages of working in an international company?
The most significant advantage of working in an international company is a cosmopolitan environment because people from every nook and corner of the world work there. Apart from that, the payout you get is also very high. Thirdly, you will get enough opportunities to work in other countries. So, these are the advantages.
5. What do you think of national identity?
National identity is essential. When you are proud of your national identity and culture, which is depicted in your conversation, conversing with people from other countries helps you carve a niche. So, national identity is essential.