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

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    Band 6

    I personally like my uncle's house very much. My uncle lives in Ahmedabad in the satellite area. Whenever I go to his place, his bungalow gives me a vibe of the vintage. I recently visited one of my friend's uncle's place whose name is Shashikant. Shashikant uncle lives in Ahmedabad near satellite area. So when we visited him, when I entered the house, it gave me a complete vintage house vibe. When I entered, there was an open space in the middle of the house, directly in the front of gate there was a kitchen, then the right side there were rooms and a store room, then again they had a second floor where there were few more rooms, each room was designed like so detailed oriented, the doors were like in the vintage like palaces used to have that kind of doors were there in the house, then yeah everyone is sitting in the middle of house, there are like in the beds they have placed in the middle where there is an open space, we can stargaze during the night whenever we start sleeping there. Yeah it was like a very good experience overall.

    Band 6

    The person's apartment I would say that I like the most would be one of my neighbors. It was during the Ganesh Chaturthi festivals when we were taking sweets to everyone's houses, everyone's home and then that was the first time we visited his home. It was newly built and the most significant thing about his home was they had kept their old house as it is and they had a redevelopment of their upper floor. I visited with one of my friends. When I visited in the house, the most breathtaking thing was they had an open to sky atrium in their living area which acted as a sustain to the light energy which we get or the light ventilation but the overall feel of the apartment was basically attached to the atrium itself and it gave me a sense of homeliness. They had a very nice wood filling structure with all the louvers and they had an open kitchen which directly opened to the living room and that is like the main kind of design element I like. Like you can talk and you can communicate with the people in the room while cooking or you can have an engaged cooking unit. The second most thing was they had just two bedrooms but they were so grounded in them. They had a touch of modern architecture but they were grounded with all of the Marathi architecture present and the main key was they had their new house built attached to their old house which gave a sense of belonging that you need to sustain your culture, your ancestors work with your present work which would help you to go in a motion with stuff.

    Band 6

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    Band 6

    My friend's grandmother bought this place Bought this home in an apartment called activakers and It is situated in Kolkata. It is one of the most Posh Apartment and we and I went there with my sister-in-law to attend a mehendi ceremony henna ceremony with my Sister-in-law To The to that apartment and when we Reached there there were many Apartments in that area and in every up in every In each building has specific numbers and One of them and then we went inside the building and we reached there and The ceremony was going on everyone there were Henna appliers who were applying Beautiful designs on the on the hands of Women present there. So I also tried and I really like the Kitchen of that apartment of that house where In that apartment there was a Balcony connected to it, which really caught my eye and Now I think that one day when I have my own apartment

    Band 6

    Well, there are various types of houses constructed in this contemporary era, according to some are portable, movable and pakka or khacha houses. Well, there was an apartment which I visited lately with my friend. He wanted to rent an apartment. As we went there, it was a beautiful apartment and it was one storey and inside it was built in the Delhi, near the Taj Mahal. The scenery around was very beautiful and when we went inside, there was a lot of pictures and portraits hanging on the wall and there was a furnished well-developed kitchen with modified things and there was two bedrooms with two washrooms. The one bedroom had a double bed with which there was a well-furnished mirror and in addition to this, there was also one wardrobe which was made of glass and I liked it the most as it was my dream wardrobe as I liked the glass material was used on it. Well, the overall experience was beautiful and the apartment was much beautiful than we thought and there was also the washrooms were built according to the advanced technology. There was a shower which was of good quality and the lumbering and carpentry work was done well and the walls were covered with wallpapers.

    Band 6

    My own apartment is the most beautiful house I have ever seen because it has all the facilities which I need. It has all the furniture, all the objects which are functional and which are vital for my living. I believe it is a place of natural calmness. It unwinds everything which I am stressing out for no reason. It has a corner where I just sit, watch the sunset, having a cup of tea and reading a book while having a soft music at the background. It is truly a magical moment and I believe for every person their own house is very special as it is created with lots of love, money and hard work. Because parents they use their entire life for creating a house and I am so grateful that my parents have blessed me with such a beautiful house which I call home.

    Band 6

    So, it's a good question for me and I would try to ubiquitous my thoughts with you that I have reached, that house is of my friend, a near dear friend of me because I have seen in that house and I have go inside the house and sit for sometime for preparing for preparation for exams, I have noticed that there is a big hall and it is a quaint house and it is a quite fascinating house that every person can imagine and thinks about positive thoughts by sitting in that house and can be feel stressless because there are the sofas which are adjusted at a very good condition and the hall of that house is decorated with the flowers and some shiny strings materials and it is a fabulous house and anyone who comes from the outside like a guest will enjoy and feel better while sitting and think positive thoughts and always think it is a exceptional house for everyone and I have also noticed that the person, the family members of my friend always relax in their field of house and...

    Band 6

    The house where I've been and thought that it was a very good, it was a very good home, house or apartment, I've gone to the apartment, well, I've gone to the apartment with my friend of mine and I was 18 years old when I went there, so I just, me and my friend visited my cousin's home in Hyderabad, that was my initial experience to her home, going to her home, so me and, additionally me and my friend, we were like, going to her home for the first time and we were just so amazed how beautiful the home was, the decorations, the designs and all those elements in this house, like, like the sofas, the mattress, the tires, the walls, the colours of the home, it felt so lovely, like, I never wanted to go outside of the house, I just wanted to live there, but I couldn't because it was my cousin's home and we were just her relatives, we just found going in her home and stay like, stay in their home for forever, so we just, I felt so jealous looking at her home, it was a two storey building and it was so good and her bedroom was like, oh my goodness, you have, you should have seen that, like the colours, they were so vibrant, I felt like, I felt like I should make my room like this.

    Band 6

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