Monday, January 2, 2012

TOEFL Speaking Practice 10 - Where is a good place to have fun in your city or town? Describe this place and explain why it is fun.

Sayaji Baug is a garden located in my city Vadodara (erstwhile Baroda) in the state of Gujarat India. Sayaji Baug was dedicated to the citizens of Vadodara by Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III in 1879. Maharaja Sayajirao III built Sayaji Baug, well known as Kamati Baug on the river Vishwamitri. The main attractions of this garden are Museum, Zoo, Aquarium and a Planetarium. In addition it has a huge Floral Clock and a Toy Train. It is a great fun to move around in the garden and watch site of the garden, watching wildlife animals and birds in the zoo, colourful fishes in the aquarium, beautiful floral clock and toy train. The planetarium conducts regular shows on planets. It is a great fun to see the stars so near to us. It is exciting to see children so excited on a ride of toy train. There is a Band Stand in this garden where music is played by the musicians and the visitors enjoy the instrumental music too. Sayaji Baug is a real great place for fun.