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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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    So, it's basically a house that is in my neighborhood and I see it every day. It has a form of balcony, like it's basically in the center of the main road and whenever the owner of the house comes out in front of the balcony, it looks as if some royal figure like a princess or a king or queen came out of it. And I love the fact that it has a really unique texture in comparison to other houses in my society because all of the houses are simple brick to brick connected and in the form of apartment but this one is basically a bungalow and when I entered this house for the first time on the occasion of Diwali, as it's a form of festival in my country, I felt a sense of tranquility and positivity the moment I stepped into it and even the people are so kind to actually speak with.

    Band 6-7

    Ma'am, I am going to speak about a person's house I like the most. This house is located in Bangalore. When I visited for my college issues, I met my friend on the way and she called me to her house. During that time, she said me that she bought a house near the college and I went to see it with my college mate. The key features and designs I noticed were so elegant and beautiful, ma'am. Secondly, there was a structured manner of arranging things, even the crafts she made by herself. These were also some good things I noticed there. I think it's very good because the person's dedication and hard work could be seen in the house, the way she cleaned it and kept it, as well as the person had a lot of love and care to her house. The way it was arranged and the way it was demonstrated was a feeling of happiness was given. When I saw this house, I felt that the house was so pretty and even gave a feeling of relaxation. I felt a lot of relaxation and satisfaction while seeing the house.

    Band 6-7

    A house is often described as a place that provides relaxation after a tiring day, and my cousin's house perfectly fits this description. It feels like a calm place away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. My cousin Tenzin owns a beautiful two-story house located in a quiet neighborhood. It is spacious, with charming gardens in front and large windows that allow plenty of natural light. The interior is elegantly decorated with a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, which creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. I visit Tenzin's house quite often, usually every weekend, because it's a perfect place for our family to gather and spend quality time together. Whether it's enjoying delicious home-cooked meals or simply having a heartfelt conversation in this cozy living room, the house always feels like a safe haven where everyone can relax and connect. It's also a place where I can take a break from my busy routine and feel completely refreshed. What really makes this house stand out is not just the architectural design or decoration, but the incredible comfort and tranquility it offers. As the saying goes, home is where the heart is, and Tenzin's house truly reflects this spirit. It's carefully maintained and extremely well organized, with everything in its right place. This sense of order adds to the peaceful environment, making it the perfect place to unwind and recharge after a long and a stressful day. In conclusion, I think Tenzin's house is ideal because of its combined beauty, comfort and peace.

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    While I was walking around my street, I came across a duplex house near my place, which had a small pond in front of the house that was built differently. What mesmerized me is the traditional form of the house, which was filled with the Mangalore bricks and some of the sandalwood doors made of rosewood. It was very unique but also very traditional. Every part of the house was designed in a way that it tells the story about the creation. The most essential part of the house was the traditions which carried out the culture and the history of the Indian history. It looked like one of the houses from the historical cinemas and that is when I felt so joy. It was really helpful for me to think about those dynasties from Vijayanagar empire. I felt mesmerized and happy looking into this small cute tiny house where two of the couple were living together. They had a pet which again adds up to the house that was a turtle named Thara. This was something unique which I never came across the whole street. This made me feel that it is one of the unknown.

    Band 6-7

    I have visited many good apartments in my life which I have seen because I am a travelling person and I like to travel in my life. I usually travel every month twice and here I would like to talk about apartment of my friends. His father is a well-known person and a qualified doctor. When I visited first time to his house, I was shocked by seeing the size of his house. The building was about four floors up and it was very good designed, well designed and also it is very well painted and the paint was matching with all the walls. There was a good garden in front of that house so there was a good view and we can enjoy by sitting in the balcony of the apartment. When I gone in the house, the interior was very well furnished and everything was well designed. The sofas and furnitures were of western culture and there was very much of aesthetic things which makes the interior more well and good looking. When I gone to my friend's flat, he told me that there was a little mistake in that house about the lift because the lift is not there and there are too much steps to go up to my friend's room. The room was very well furnished as well as there is a king sized bed.

    Band 6-7

    So, I would like to talk about my own house, so it's located in a rural area, in the outskirts of the city, it is, I wouldn't say it's a big house, nor is it a small house, it's a medium-sized house, so the architecture is very good. On the first floor, we have three rooms, two master bedrooms, and one guest room, and we have this area where we can see the TV with all the people, it has a big area, which I really like it so much, and then on the second floor, I have my own room, it's the biggest room in the house, I would say, and then the other room is my sister's room, and from my sister's room, there is this particular view that I'm really fond of, it's a view of the Lotus River, Lotus Pond, I would say, it's not a river, it's rather small, so I would say Lotus River, so it's very pretty when the lotus is bloomed there, and then we can watch it from the windows, so that is a really pretty view about her room, and there comes my brother's room, from my brother's room, there's two openings, one opens towards a beautiful view of paddy fields, and the next opens through the outer view of my house, and the plot we have, also we have a very great view of river.

    Band 6-7

    So this happened a few years ago. One summer when I was playing with my friends, we got this new kid who joined into our society. He was this very big artist in Collywood. His name is Harris Jayaraj. The kid was his son. So we didn't know at that time but we brought him in and we like made him play in our team. We were playing cricket and we made him play in our team. Then one day he invited all of us in his house in the evening and when we went we were like starstruck to see the house. It was so beautiful. He had an individual villa. He had his own villa where he had sliding drive-thru where he had a small ice-cream shop and a parking later that because we call it as a drive-thru where you stop at the ice-cream shop and go inside the drive-thru. He had about like five to six cars in his garage. They were all like starting from Mercedes to Ferraris, Audis. He showed us his cars and he showed us. Then he took us inside his apartment where he had an indoor pool and an outdoor infinity pool. It was just pretty big and beautiful with glowing lights and stuff. His house was well constructed in a modern way. They had an artifact.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    I visited various apartments or houses in my life, but here I would like to talk about the specific one which I like very much. It is apartment of my friend, which is located in my own hometown in Pinjore. I visited his home in recent examination because we made a plan to study alone, so we can study in their home. At that time, I visited their home and felt over the moon because the structure of their homes was well planned. Firstly, I entered in the drawing hall, after that one side of the corner has a kitchen and on other hand, there is two bedrooms and with attached washrooms. After that, there is stairs along the side of kitchen and we take stairs to go to the second floor of that building. After entering the second floor, we found one lawn and there is several rooms with attached bathrooms. As well as, we found the long backyard in the back side where we found that different types of gardening his father was doing as well as there is a well planned manor house which I felt over the moon after visiting because nowadays, people spend lots of money and don't recognize their flats in a proper way and put don't efforts in making houses because they are not made a plan which type of house is good.

    Band 6-7

    In today's modern era, with the advent of modernization, a lot of people have refurbished their homes in order to make them more appropriate and provide a more facilitative environment to people. So, when it comes to me, from my personal experience, the most fascinating house that I have ever seen is of one of my friends who is currently living in Goa and her house is situated there as well. I got a chance last summer to visit it with my other friends and our whole group went there in order to see, explore the Goa, so when we visited there, we stayed in that one friend's home. When I firstly took a look on the home, I was completely amazed because usually I have heard that the Goa houses are not quite spacious and do not have much facilities, but her home was really appreciable because firstly it was related to the tradition and culture, but along with that it had all the facilities that is required in a well modernized home. Her house was literally shaped as a palace, like it had a dome shaped head, moreover the furniture was quite good and it had an ethnic touch in it and the furniture was all made of timber which was imported from America and it was very qualitative. Beyond that, when I saw the paintings and the renovation her mother did was really appreciable and I was really impressed by her home. It was quite spacious and gave a vibe of having a rush of greenery in the home. She had a personal garden where she used to spend a lot of time. I felt really amazing over there.
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