Band 5: Describe a trip you have taken recently. You should say: where you went who went with you why you went there and describe some things you saw and did on your trip. Trip .................................................................................................................. :. ..... . Where ...................................................................................................................... . Who················································································,····:····································· Why ......................................................................................................... : ............... . Activities ..................................................................................................................... (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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To be honest, I have a really hectic schedule, so I don't have much time to make long trips, but I try to make some time to go anywhere to relax and change the scenery. One of the trips I took recently with my brother and sister was to the Verburg Sea, which is located near St. Petersburg. The first reason we chose the city was its location. The second reason was that my brother had been there before, and he really recommended that we visit it too. So we chose the city and the day when we had holidays. It was the beginning of May. We packed some things and went to the Fabric. We tried to see as much as possible. We explored the old and the newer parts of the city. There was really significant architecture, kind people, and the weather was also very pleasant. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the peaceful environment. We also tried the local cuisine, especially their baked goods, like dillnick, as they call it. I really enjoyed this trip. It wasn't long, but it was truly enjoyable for me.

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To be honest, last to use I have a really hectic schedule so I have no much time to make long trips but I really try to make some time to go anywhere to relax and change the obstacles. One of the trips that I have taken recently with my brother and sister was a trip to the Verburg Sea that located near to St. Petersburg. The first reason why we chose the city was its location. And the second one, the fact that my brother had been there before and he really recommended us to visit it too. So we choose the city, we choose the day when we had holidays. It was beginning of May. We take some things and went to the Fabric. We tried to make us more as much as possible. We saw the old and the more newly part of the city. There was really significant architecture and kind people and the weather was also really friendly and grateful. So we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the peaceful atmosphere. We also tried the local cuisine, especially their bakery food, like dillnick, they name it that. I really enjoyed this trip. It was no long, but it was really enjoyable for me. Oh no.

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