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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

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    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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    A few years, a few days ago I was, I have been invited by, by my friend Shalini to visit her house. So that was the day I have been to her house and it was an apartment with three bedrooms and one kitchen villa. The most key feature that I have been interested of is the balcony which is outside, outside the room and a cool breeze flows when you stand in the balcony and that's the moment I felt it was very good and the ceiling design was appropriate and it was designed in such a way that it could bear the temperature and there were lights present on the ceiling. So it was connected by Bluetooth. So whenever you are connecting any device near to it, so it could play.

    Band 6-7

    Well today I would love to describe one of the apartment which I think is very good and an individual should also build that type of house. Recently I had visited to my maternal uncle's apartment and I was very shocked after seeing that house or apartment which is located in Chandigarh as my maternal uncle is currently living in the Chandigarh Mohali as he was shifted towards it as before that he was living in the Shimla because of his promotion he was visited there. So recently I had visited to my maternal uncle's house and I have watched the many house amenities there. The house amenities such as windows as well as the glasses were automatic and the taps were also automatic apart from this there was a home mini theatre in which the individual can also sit and enjoy with their friends and family members. Apart from that there was a big lawn and the big parking space was also there so that the individual can park as many as four cars in that lawn. So I was a bit surprised to see that kind of house as it was my first time to see that kind of house in my life. If I would get a chance I would definitely build that type of house in my life as since my childhood I have been dreaming of that apartment. Apart from this the playground was very much large as well as the

    Band 6-7

    So talking about my experience visiting my friend's apartment which is located in Ellukira. Once I visited my friend's apartment in Aluwa few weeks back and the reason for visiting her apartment was I have a combined study in her house. What I felt is that her apartment was built in a extraordinary way and what makes that apartment more beautiful is its scenery and paintings which was bought by her parents and one of the picture has her full family which is very precious and beautiful picture and she had planted a few flowers which is really beautiful and I have not seen such plants planted in any of my apartments which I have visited and which made me think that there are people indeed who like plant plants in different ways and which made me more fascinating about things and it inspired me a lot to plant different varieties of flowers and her rooms was more spacious and was like a build and technological ways and different things were put in her room which made me think even deep and her room is the best of her apartment which had two balconies even painted in different colors like coffee brown and the curtains had print on it which are the cartoon characters which I haven't seen in any of my relatives or even in my apartment that people rarely keep such

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    So, I saw a house of Alex near Kothrud in Pune. What I liked about it, it is modern as well as it holds a piece of ancient Indian homes, ancient Indian cultures that I was very familiarized with. So I went with one of my friends and when I saw it, it was very mesmerizing with all of the artifacts it had, all of the paintings, the interior it had. It was colored in brown and somewhat red. It is one of the most unique and extravagant structure that I have seen. It holds a piece in my heart as of the many ancient murtis that I have, that we have in India, have a unique place in his house. So it's a plus point that it makes it more beautiful. Also the garden he has, it has various types of plants and flowers. So that was also very beautiful to watch. As I love gardening, it was very, that holded a cherry on the top, cherry on the cake of the whole house. So it was also mesmerizing, yeah.

    Band 6-7

    I visited a house with my mother in my summer vacation which was just three kilometers from my house. As soon as I entered the place I noticed it was actually humongous as there was no false ceilings and the walls color were white so the house appeared to be bigger than it actually was. I had a lot of fun there as my friend as it was my friend's house the design elements would be that it consisted of a lot of paintings as I love art it was very much appreciable they had a lot of showpieces for the decor and of course my friend's guitar which I really loved they had this stand which really fascinated me. The lamps there were to be lit with the help of oil which caught my eye and with something I begged my mother for us to have too because it was very fun to actually see how humans have progressed with something as basic as light.

    Band 6-7

    I saw a house of an influencer, Nix. His name is Nix Jonas. The house has a nice pool and a nice jacuzzi in it, in the back. And the house is a sea facing house. It is very nice and attractive. In addition, the house contains a cricket ground, a basketball court and a tennis court too. The pool is an infinity pool. Furthermore, the majestic house has a big car parking which can contain atleast 20-25 cars. But in my opinion, the house is a liability for him. It does not generate any revenue. But on the other hand, I think it is an asset too. But in my opinion, the price of the house was very high and the house needs very high maintenance cost. However, he generates the revenue by making videos of that majestic mansion. I like it, I like it, I like it. About the cricket ground, it has a very nice cricket ground. It is spectacular, attractive and the first impression after watching the house is tremendous. However, I think it is a wrong investment for him. Investing such a high money in a house is not good in my opinion.

    Band 6-7

    I am very much obsessed with a home that is not others home, my friend's home. She is my colleague and I have known her for the last three years. Her home actually only three kilometers away from our workplace. Actually we are together working in a university as assistant professors and you know in our area in Mayjun very heavy rain, the monsoon is here and while going to the college what happened to me is that heavy rain, very heavy rain means actually the cats and dogs rain and I trapped in that rain, my all the dresses were wet and I trapped in that rain. Unfortunately because of I have fog, just forgot to take my umbrella and what happened is that she helped me, she told me you just change your dress dear, we can go to our house and that time I visited her home, very fantastic home, a big beautiful courtyard is there, a beautiful garden with a small lotus pond and she is also very keen towards pets and her pets includes cats, so for nurturing them, for bringing them, for bringing up she dedicated a space in the corner of this house and also the attractive thing is her open kitchen, so every time her family mates, her spouse and kids engaging with her while she is doing with her household chores.

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    The best house I ever visited was my close friend named Adhiaan. His parents are doctors. They have a very good bungalow. I remember when I was in 6th grade, that's the first time I visited his house. It was just enormous. His room was on second floor. They had a cellar in which they used to park cars and beside that they also had a home theatre. We have a lot of memories attached to that house. We used to have regular night outs at his house. His house was so aesthetically pleasing. We used to sleep in his room. I remember his house has double height ceiling. It was located in Banjara Hills. He had a small lawn as well in which we used to play cricket.

    Band 6-7

    Well, that was an evening, around two years ago, I did a visit to my friend's house. It was an amazing trip, actually. That house is situated in a beautiful place, like it was in Doha. So, in that home, everything is different from typical Kerala houses. In that house, I think there are a variety of things I observe, because of their aesthetic view in their designs, and the pictures they are choosing on the house, make that home very beautiful. And when I went to the one room, I think that was a room, but actually that was not a room, it's actually a kitchen. Does a kitchen look like a room? Oh my God! That was an amazing thing, I think, I thought. And in that kitchen, I feel like to every place, we can spend for reading and chit-chat with others, we can play, we can sit and relax for sometimes. So, that home made me a beautiful view from other homes. When I visited, I loved every different homes in my life, but this is a unique one. And the people surrounding the home is also very nice, and decent, different personalities. That's the main uniqueness of that home. A great, different view and aesthetic things are got from that home. And the smell, that aroma that create at home more energy.

    Band 6-7

    So here I would like to conclude about my uncle's apartment that he bought last year and he is a very eager beaver person towards his work. So he hard earned the money and bought a very much fantastic fantastic apartment. Everyone was so happy that a dog with two tail that like a dog with two tail and he additionally he invited us to the opening ceremony of the door of the house. We went there with the help of google map in the car and that apartment is just so much perfect that it have three bedroom, two balconies and a kitchen with it. I think that's enough for a small family or I would say nuclear family and I was so impressed by watching the map of the apartment. Even though I asked my father to buy the same apartment and he asked me to buy it myself. However I was so happy and there is a lot of furniture like chair, bed and well furnished kitchen that makes it more look aesthetic. The full ceiling is also done in the roof of the apartment that makes it look more magnificent.
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