Describe a park or a garden in your city
IELTS Speaking Part 2 sample answer and one-minute preparation outline.
The cue card
Take one minute to prepare, then speak for up to two minutes. Use these points to organise your answer.
- Where the park or garden is located
- What it looks like
- What people usually do there
- Why you enjoy visiting it
Preparation notes and model answer
One-minute outline. Neighbourhood park · ten-minute walk · Pond, wide path and community garden · Dog walkers · children learning to cycle · A change of pace after a busy day
The park I'd like to talk about is a small neighbourhood park about ten minutes from where I live. I usually take the side entrance, which is at the end of a residential street. From there, a path runs past a community garden and loops around a pond.
The park looks different depending on the season. In summer the garden is full of beans, tomatoes and sunflowers, and you can hear people talking as they water their plots. In winter the pond is the main thing you notice because most of the plants have died back. There are a few benches on the far side where you can see the whole path.
People use the park in different ways. Dog walkers are usually there early, while families come later in the afternoon. The path is wide and fairly flat, so it's a popular place for children to practise riding a bicycle.
I go there when I've spent too much of the day at a screen. If I only have twenty minutes, I can still walk around the pond once and sit for a few minutes before going home. I also like seeing the same people on different days. We often say hello, and that makes the neighbourhood feel a little more familiar.
What to notice. The answer covers location, appearance, activities and personal reasons. The seasonal comparison adds detail without interrupting the structure. For delivery practice, pause briefly before moving from what other people do to why you go there.
Try this free cue cardPart 3 follow-up questions
- Which features make a public park useful to people of different ages?
- Should cities spend more on neighbourhood parks or on large regional parks?
Give a reason and a short example for each answer.