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Describe a person's house/apartment that you think is very good: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Where is/was the house or apartment located?
  • Who did you see it with?
  • What are the key features or design elements you noticed?
  • Why do you think it's very good?
  • How did you feel when you saw or visited it?
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Cue 1:Where is/was the house or apartment located?

  • Begin by mentioning the city or area where the house or apartment is situated.
  • Include any notable landmarks or features of the neighborhood that make it appealing.

Example

The apartment I think is very good is located in the heart of Bangalore, specifically in the vibrant area of Koramangala. This neighborhood is known for its lively atmosphere, with numerous cafes, parks, and shopping centers nearby.

Cue 2:Who did you see it with?

  • Mention the person or people you visited the house or apartment with.
  • Explain your relationship with them and why you were visiting together.

Example

I visited this apartment with my cousin, who was looking for a new place to live. We decided to explore some options together since I had some experience in house-hunting.

Cue 3:What are the key features or design elements you noticed?

  • Describe specific features of the house or apartment that stood out to you.
  • Include details about the layout, decor, and any unique aspects that caught your attention.

Example

The apartment had a modern design with an open floor plan that made it feel spacious. I was particularly impressed by the large windows that let in plenty of natural light, and the stylish kitchen with sleek cabinets and a breakfast bar.

Cue 4:Why do you think it's very good?

  • Explain the reasons why you consider this house or apartment to be very good.
  • Mention aspects like location, amenities, or overall vibe that contribute to your opinion.

Example

I think this apartment is very good because of its prime location and the amenities it offers. It has a gym, a swimming pool, and is just a short walk from the nearest metro station, making commuting very convenient.

Cue 5:How did you feel when you saw or visited it?

  • Share your emotions and thoughts during the visit.
  • Reflect on how the apartment made you feel about living there or its overall appeal.

Example

When I first walked into the apartment, I felt a sense of excitement and comfort. The bright, airy spaces made me envision myself living there, and I could easily imagine hosting friends and family in such a lovely environment.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the apartment in Koramangala left a lasting impression on me. Its modern design, excellent location, and vibrant community make it a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a new home. I truly believe it embodies the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. Specific details help the examiner visualize the house or apartment better.

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    Include specific features like the number of rooms, colors, and unique design elements to create a vivid picture.

    2: Ignoring Emotional Response

    Failing to express your feelings about the house can make your response less personal and relatable. Emotions add depth to your answer.

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    Share how the house made you feel, whether it was cozy, exciting, or peaceful, to connect with the examiner.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. A clear structure helps convey your thoughts more effectively.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue card prompts in order, addressing each question systematically to maintain clarity and flow.

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    Well, if the topic is about the favorite apartment or a house I have visited, so my answer is that my brother's house I visited is the best and fully furnished house I have ever visited. The complete marble flooring and a perfect interior with the Italian marbles and totally detailed interiors and many many more chandeliers, lights, fans and doors, wardrobes, ktv cabin and many many interesting things are there and not only this, the antiques are also there in my brother's house that I have interest in and the many many antique pieces of portraits, paints, arts and even they have art gallery in the house that I likely to visit most and he also have a 85 inches big LED TV with not only LED it's a smart LED TV with bright colors and pictures. They have a 20 member sitting dining room where 20 people can easily sit in the dining and have fun together, they also have a cinema, a bar, theater in the house, they even have a swimming pool in their house, they also have Jacuzzis, bathtub and Italian style bathing tub and many many more things over there, actually I like to visit the house and it was a perfect place to visit for me as a brother, as a younger brother.

    Band 6-7

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    A person's house that I visited recently was my friend's grandmother's house that was located in Janakpuri in New Delhi. It is an old construction of about 200 years ago and I saw it with my friend for the first time. As soon as I entered that place, it was full of traditional energies and the wooden furniture and the cultural designs over there were so appealing to my eyes. I even talked to my friend's grandmother about what made her construct the house this well and she told me that she wanted to honour our traditions and our culture. Her home maintained an ancient aesthetic which was immaculately neat and kept well. I also think that the staff there had a huge role to play when it kept to come to keeping it clean and in order.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, thank you for the question. So, the apartment or house I would like to talk about is my cousin's house, which is in same society as mine. Ours in 200 and hers flat number is 211. So, we both are in the same society. So, his apartment is very nice, architectural. He also has 4 BHK apartment. Each balcony is attached in each room. So, what I like most about his apartment is the beautiful interior design he has done. In the drawing room, they have built a TV unit with background color of beautiful marine scene. And in the kitchen also, they have constructed various units for storage of kitchen units, which is both unique and stylish. In the living room, they have decorated the wall with beautiful house painting. And the wall color also has 3D design, which makes it very unique. And in each room, they have beautiful architectural design.

    Band 6-7

    So one day I visited a neighbouring apartment which was located in Tolkiench in Kolkata. And it was my aunt's apartment which they have shifted recently. And I went along with them to check it out. So when I went I saw that the apartment was really very pretty and the surrounding was very clean and hygienic. It was fully covered with lots of trees and lots of greenery around. And after that I also checked inside the interiors. The interiors were really impressive because everything was consisting lots of space which is mandatory I believe. So after seeing it I was really excited and I really asked my aunt to share the number from where they have done their interior design. And she really designed it so that it will be in my future. Someday I can also call and I can also do some interior to maintain space, maintain design and maintain the environment and maintain the classy look. The look was tremendously good. It was so perfect. Nothing was visible. So I really loved it. I really appreciate the person who have done such kind of beautiful work. That's all.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    well I've been to many places in my life because I've had my father serving in army so we have to had to travel a lot you know basically I've always had a fun time doing that although there are times when I'm sitting on the fence to decide if I should be going somewhere or not but one such experience was really great for me as I went with my mother to my cousin's house and she's my you know aunt's daughter that is related to my mother maternal side right so basically when we went there I it was in Delhi it's roughly a three-hour drive I believe and it was a pretty great experience for me personally I mean I was able to enjoy a lot and their house was really well maintained like although I wouldn't say that our house lacks in any aspect but I think the house was also very well maintained the way they had all the things well you know organized like every single room had its own segment and kind of materials that would only be required there every furniture and placements equipments every single thing just fascinated me how they were just kept there it really fast that main reason for me it to fascinate me was because I'm very indolent and I have never really you know looked after my things that much and looking at their things just really made me feel pretty great on how beautiful their house was I even asked him some questions on how you do that and all and they were just like very kind to me they speak it pretty well to me and I learned a lot with that it was a very good experience I had thought that I would be feeling monotonous at that time but every cloud has a silver lining as my thoughts were just completely wrong and I enjoyed so much that I just can't express it basically their house was but one of such things which was very good

    Band 6-7

    I recently visited my friend's place and that's in Bengaluru, in the city of Karnataka. To be more precise, it's in Hebal and it was a very huge apartment and it's called Prestige. It's one of the best luxurious apartments in Bangalore as of now. So I got a chance to visit her house during Christmas as she invited us for a team dinner with my family members and it was really amazing to see how luxurious and how peaceful and how spacious her apartment was. Even though it was a two bedroom house, it was very huge and I really loved how well she was able to design and how well she was able to manage all her requirements in that small spacious house and that's how I feel and she even had a beautiful garden. She even had a beautiful garden in her house where she made sure that all kinds of rose plants are being there.
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