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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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    Tip

    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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    First of all, I would like to start with the past of that house. That was my uncle's house. That is my uncle's house. We spent a lot of our childhood and even my younger age, in my teenage, in our summer vacations and in our winter vacations. My mother, she used to take us to our grandfather's house now, which is under my uncle's authorization. So we used to go there. The first thing is, it is located in a very good place, which is the heart of the Pakistan, the city called Lahore. It is on a very prime location, there are a lot of facilities in surroundings, there is a big park in surrounding and a mosque and many, all the facilities which a person required to fulfill or to spend his day in a very good way, you can get it in the surrounding of that house. That house contains six rooms, two on a ground floor, three on a first floor and two, one is on a second floor. The most good thing is, why I like that house, because it is spiritually connected with us, me, my mother, because my mother, she also spent her whole life there, me, myself, my siblings, all of us, we spent over half of life there, because we go to stay there very often. So that's why I like that apartment, if I will get an opportunity to take that, I will

    Band 6

    So there, basically there was an apartment which I visited a month ago in Greater Noida. It is, the society name is Paramount. It has two buildings, one is Oak, one is, the other one, I am not able to remember the name, but my friends, my friend owned the apartment in the Oak building on 21st floor. I visited there with my other friend, which is a classmate to me in my college. I visited there with my friend, however, the lifts are somehow very hectic, but we managed to get on the 21st floor. We then went to his room, his room was very very good. It has minimal design, as we know, less is more. We entered the room, it was a 1RK room, means one bedroom and a kitchen with a bathroom and a small balcony. The kitchen has all the basic amenities, the bathroom was also very good and the view from the balcony was very very amazing. I was in love with the apartment. The apartment rented around 15,000 INR in Indian currency and it also contains all the basic necessities like water supply, paid food services and etc. The apartment was very good, the lighting was perfect, it has TV, it has a microwave and every basic things. However, it was not very cheap for students.

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    So, I visited one of my friend's house along with my sister. That was actually a house but not a flat and that is what I really liked about that house because it provides them the personal space which nobody can feel in a flat. And the house itself has lot of accessories along with lot of furniture such as talking about the outside environment, the house had a playground in front of it. In that playground, there were different flowers, the greenery which were really soothing to my eyes. Also, there was a play equipment in the garden in which people can actually enjoy their evenings. There was a balcony, there was a balcony where they can have their evening tea. And obviously, when we entered into the house, the best thing that actually fascinated me a lot was their kitchen. It was a modernized kitchen featuring all the modern equipments, the flame, the steam. Everything was structured so well and when I entered into their room, it was all fulfilled with the beautiful accessories and beautiful furniture over there. The best furniture I liked about them was the dressing table. It had LED light into it so that if anybody is showing makeup or seeing themselves, they can easily see themselves.

    Band 6

    it was a two years back I go at his home it was fabulous all the materials all the furnitures were important were imported from foreign I love his house he is very rich he have throw the money like water for that house it is about it is about 1 billion bucks it cost more than 1 billion bucks I think so it's fabulous if you see him once you will be like shocked

    Band 6

    To start with, when I was in my bachelors, my friend, one of my close friend had shown me his house, which is located in Shimla, so it is a kind of a farmhouse, which is located in the jungle, there are no houses in their surrounding, so that place fascinated me a lot, because I always wanted to live in that kind of house, because I have always lived in a crowded place, like we have neighbors almost every side of our house, so when I saw that house, I was fascinated, it was a lovely house, which is located in the jungle, it's a small house, but there is a small house, along with that, there is a garden, lots and lots of trees, and some flowers are also there, so yeah, so that's why I...

    Band 6

    apartment I think it is good is my friend's apartment I have visited his apartment long back I went to his house for a house party with my friends I have stayed there for one day the apartment building is in a prime location and it is it was accessible to many areas the color interior design is amazing although the kitchen was small the hall and the bedroom was spacious and ventilated properly I think the designer who designed this apartment was well qualified he made sure that there's passive cooling technology which makes his apartment cool when the atmosphere outside is hot and when the temperature in the room increases the windows and doors are placed in such way it cools down instantly when opened I felt it was a bright idea and I want to use this passive cooling in my house one day I appreciated his apartment and we enjoyed

    Band 6

    The apartment I have seen, he is in the South, South Mumbai, that is a seven-story of building. And then my friend was staying. I went with my friend and when I entered in the entrance, it was excellent ambience. So I was impressed with that. When we entered in the lift, without the card, it was not opening. The card should be needed. And when I saw the infrastructure of that apartment, I was really impressed with that building. So how like, like I have never seen just the, just this type of apartment when I have visited. I think so we should also, also manifest this type of apartment so we can, in future, our

    Band 6

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    I'm an architect, so during my internship, there was this interesting project, my office design. It was a villa, a house of a famous industrialist, Venkatesh, and it was located in Anakramguda, it's a very prime area, it is well connected to all the airport, major hospitals, even the IT industry. I think the most favourite part in the building is the whole building actually, because it is, my, the whole building was designed in the concept of deconstructivism, and it is so much beautiful, the walls, the spaces are aligned very functionally, very good, at the same time, aesthetically, the deconstructivism actually fills the aesthetic, brings the aesthetic to the, brings the aesthetic to the building. One of, still one of the favourite from the whole building that I like would be the spiral stairs. The spiral stairs are defined in a variety of concepts, it had a, I think it almost took one month to finalise the design and send it to the manufacturing unit, and there it came, it came nearly after six months, and

    Band 6

    Yeah, recently I visited my friend's apartment which is near to my house and I visited it with some of my friends. Firstly, when we entered in the house, there was a big door which is getting everyone's attention and was very beautiful when we entered in the house. The house is too beautiful with such an excessive waste and some beautiful paintings. I love the house because of its decoration, its design, everything was on point and one of the most things that makes it more attractive is the peace. It is located in an area which is very very good and connected with the nature so all around the apartment is plants and flowers which makes it more beautiful and a very good place to live and if I can see anything in the house is just the beauty, the elegance of everything designed by the people and best location that I have ever seen is something that I want to live in and as soon as I get into the house, everyone's reaction is very shocking and they are amazed by the beauty of the house and everyone has a dream to live in. Apartment, you can also say it is your dream apartment with 6 bedrooms and a large long area where you can enjoy a party or something which I love to do and if I can say one thing about it, I want to live in it in the future.
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