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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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    Band 6-7

    The house was located in Mumbai in Maharashtra and it was near Mahalakshmi and it was a bungalow type of setting and the house, I visited it with my fiancé, going there with her was a very prestigious kind of a thing that we were buying that house. So we were looking for the house and then the main feature of the house was it has a big large set of doors, front doors which were carved, beautifully carved with intricate details of Indian culturism and by opening them you can enter the first lobby of the house. The lobby introduces to a grand amount of flooring, seating and it also has a very featureable point. The best point that I looked for was it also includes having a pool. The pool was really great and it also had some design intricacies and many architectural references from all around the world and this also made the house look a little aged in a sense but it also had a momentary gap between what it was trying to convey as a home and it also had a charm of the elegant luxury kind of a setting. So this is what I feel about that house.

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    Band 6-7

    If I have to describe a person's house or apartment that I think is very good would be my best friend's apartment which is located in Hitech city in the state of Telangana close to Hyderabad city. There are so many amenities in an apartment like a badminton court, a tennis court, a swimming pool and a beautiful garden and also let us not forget about the gym. So the gym would be my favorite place because you don't have to travel for minutes to go gym outside. I think it's really nice that the gym is inside the community and close to the building which is the apartment. I saw it with my friend, my another friend who is Shravani, so we went together. My best friend Hema who resides in that house has invited us for a birthday party and we went to greet her on her birthday party. We were so amazed by seeing the quality of interior inside her house. Furthermore, I think the architecture plan was built very beautifully, planned with amazing greenery and scenery which impressed me a lot. In addition, I was planning on to take a similar apartment which is exactly 100 meters away from my best friend's apartment which is a great place to reside in as there are similar amenities and the best part is it's close to my best friend's house. So we can just keep hanging out every day and almost many times, so yes.

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    so the house that i will describe is one of my friends so the house is situated at shimla in himachal pradesh which is at northern part of india so the its house is made up of wood it's a kind of quaint style house and i'm in immense love with all these ancient things or especially the structure is it's kind of the house was designed in a victorian style moreover it was in red color and the roof was i guess of white yes the roof was of that house is in white color so when i went there in 2017 for my first time so i saw his house and at that time i was very flabbergasted to see that and from that day till now i have a dream that if i ever got a chance to make a house then for sure i'll also build something like that so one of the most important thing or the most crucial thing that i like in his house is that he have a pretty lawn in his house and which have a swing and i guess it was a chair which is made up of stones and rocks yeah it is made up of stone and rocks and the chair is really very comfortable to sit and when i sit in their lawn i can see the whole i saw the whole shimla from there and the sunset was really very tranquil but the thing is in night it was really freezing outside and in day it's kind of very sweet weather

    Band 6-7

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