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Describe a place you have been to where things are expensive

 

Describe a place you have been to where things are expensive



You should say:



  • Where the place is
  • What the place is like
  • Why did you go there
  • What you buy there
  • And explain why you think things are expensive there

Expensive places have various items, and in this cue card, I would like to talk about an expensive place I visited last year.



  • Where the place is

The name of this place is Pushkar which is located around 70 miles from Jaipur which is the capital city of Rajasthan state in India. This place is famous for its Pushkar Camel Fair and Pushkar Lake.



  • What the place is like

This place is famous for having the world's only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. This place is surrounded by hills on all sides and a natural lake which tourists like the most.


  • Why did you go there?

It was my long-cherished desire to pay my obeisance at Brahma Temple. Moreover, I wanted to witness the beauty of the Camel Fair which is very popular worldwide. The Pushkar Fair is one of India's largest camel, horse and cattle fairs.


  • What did you buy there?

I bought various handicrafts there which are made up of mud and clay. I like these things, and hence, I bought earthen pots, windchimes, paintings by local artists, lamps, and wall hangings.


  • And explain why you think things are expensive there

The things at Pushkar were costly according to me. I remember when I asked the shopkeeper the price of a bronze pot it was about 3500 Indian rupees; however, the same pot I bought at Rishikesh, cost me around 1200 Indian Rupees.

Similarly, I bought items like natural colours, windchimes, and earthen pots at high prices since I think they are full of purity. No chemicals were added to any colour and they all were natural. Likewise, a few items made up of camel leather were so expensive since they were made using high-quality leather.  

Part 3 - The Internet Citation


1. Why do some people still use cash? 

It is unequivocal that digital transactions have become integral to our lives. In my country, India, people use UPI for various transactions, and even small vendors like those who sell groceries also use UPI transactions. However, there is a section of society that still uses cash, and it is because not all people are technology savvy, and many people are also fearful of cyber fraud. That’s why they prefer cash instead of digital transactions. 


2. Will the payment be paperless in the future?

Yes. Payments will be paperless in the future because the world is moving towards digitalization. Paper currency has various flaws. The essential one is that it is pretty challenging to track who holds how much money. In the case of digital transactions, it is fairly easy for the government to know the series of transactions. That’s why digital currency is the future.

 

3. What do you think of the view that time is as essential as money?

Yes, time is as essential as money because it is a vital, precious, and limited resource. Whether rich or poor, you have the same 24 hours a day. So, time is as important as money, and it is our bounden duty to use it prudently. 


4. Is choosing a job with a high salary or with more time off is more important?

We should choose a job with a higher salary because the primary purpose is to earn money. After all, if we have enough money,  70-80% of our jobs will be done.

If we get reasonable remuneration, we can invest in various products like fixed deposits and mutual funds. When our investments grow, we can take a bit off from our jobs to travel and spend time with our family. 


5. How important is it to have a variety of payment options? 

Nowadays, various payment options are essential because not all vendors accept digital payments when you shop. 

So, in that case, you also need to have cash. In some cases, organizations take cheques instead of digital payments. That’s why a chequebook is also important. In most cases, vendors prefer digital transactions. So, it would help if you had your UPI, credit card, debit card, and everything in place. 


6. Why are things more expensive in some places than in others? 

This is because land and labour costs are high in some places and low in others. For example, cities have high land and labour costs, making things more expensive. However, that’s different in the villages.

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