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Describe an unusual but interesting building you would like to visit: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where it is?
  • How it looks like?
  • Why you went there?
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Cue 1:Where it is?

  • Begin by mentioning the location of the building, including the city and country.
  • You can also add a brief context about why this location is significant or interesting.

Example

The building I would like to visit is the Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India. It is situated in a beautiful garden area, making it a serene place amidst the bustling city.


Cue 2:How it looks like?

  • Describe the architectural style and unique features of the building.
  • Use vivid adjectives to paint a picture of its appearance and surroundings.

Example

The Lotus Temple is designed in the shape of a lotus flower, with 27 free-standing marble petals. The white marble shines brightly under the sun, and the surrounding pools of water reflect its beauty, creating a peaceful atmosphere.


Cue 3:Why you went there?

  • Explain your motivation for wanting to visit this building, whether it's for its architecture, cultural significance, or personal interest.
  • You can also mention any experiences or feelings you hope to gain from the visit.

Example

I want to visit the Lotus Temple because I am fascinated by its unique architecture and the peaceful environment it offers. I have heard that it is a place for meditation and reflection, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for me to experience tranquility away from my busy life.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the Lotus Temple is not just an architectural marvel but also a symbol of peace and unity. I am eager to visit it and immerse myself in its beauty and serenity.


    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. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about the building, which can lead to a lack of interest from the examiner.

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    Tip

    Use descriptive adjectives and specific examples to paint a clear picture of the building's appearance and features.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Not addressing all the cues can result in an incomplete answer. Candidates sometimes focus on one aspect and neglect others, which can affect their overall score.

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    Make sure to answer all the cues: location, appearance, and your reasons for wanting to visit the building.


    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple or repetitive language can make your response sound unprepared. Candidates may miss the chance to showcase their vocabulary and fluency.

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    Incorporate a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to demonstrate your language skills and keep the response interesting.


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    One unusual but fascinating building I would love to visit is the Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India. It is a house of worship and is famous not just for the spiritual importance but also for the incredible architecture design of it. The structure is shaped like a giant white lotus flower, made up of 27 marble petals arranged in a cluster of three forms of nine sides. The building does not have idols or religious symbols inside, which is a kind different from other temples. The Lotus Temple is calm atmosphere, open to people of all religions, which I find very beautiful and inclusive. The temple is mainly used for meditation and silent prayers, and thousands of visitors from all around the world come here every day, which makes it more impressive. This is not a speaking or a ceremony are allowed inside one. I find Lotus Temple unusual because of its unique design and purpose. In country like India, where most of the temples are loud, colorful and full of rituals, this one stands out for being completely silent. I love how the building blends nature and spiritual, as the lotus is a sacred symbol in many cultures. Visiting this building is one of my bucket list because I believe it could be refreshing and peaceful.

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    An unusual but interesting building is in my mind that Taj Krishna Hotel which is outside. It looks very amazing. It's very memorable for me that day. The construction and the work which is done on the building is very interesting. If I will have a chance in my future, I definitely want to go there and make my day in such a place memorable. I went there in my first date with my husband. He used to make a dinner with me. We had a very beautiful day which is very memorable. However, it looked like a princess dream when I was to go there and see the infrastructure, construction and the designs. Every wall is so amazing and incredible.

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    I would like to visit the magnificent Statue of Liberty. It is based in New York and I think that it acts as a very good building to look at and also it has the structure, texture and a different kind of vibe that I think no other building has. Statue of Liberty is blue in color and it was brought into America from France. It was a gift from the French to America and it is based on the coast and people can watch it through the cruise or their own personal yachts and I think that is very cool. The Statue of Liberty is a building which is a girl who is holding a fire in her hand which also states that a country should keep on going.

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    I would like to visit to one of the most scariest place in the town of Burhanpur Madhya Pradesh it is located about 25 kilometers from Burhanpur it has a good connectivity of road we can go there by bike or car this building is known as Asir Varka Qila and it was built by some Emperor in 1400 I like to visit to this place because it has many historical events in it the architecture of that building is also very nice it has a good picture and also many travelers come here to visit every day you have there are more than 100 steps to go to that building in that building there is a Masjid also it is also very of ancient times the building which is the Asir Varka Qila has a good view it is about 300 meters tall and it has boundary walls from every side we can see the architecture of the Mughal period the building is made from red stone it has a good view and also it has a historical importance I like to visit to this place

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    Well, there are several unusual buildings that I visited in my life but here I would like to talk about a beautiful building of Taj Mahal which is situated in Agra. This happened around 6 months ago when I visited there because my school organized a trip to Agra. During that time I visited different types of buildings and Taj Mahal is one of them. It is a historical building which was made by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 19th century in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and this building is very interesting. Its color is white but it become red at night when moon lights reflect its color and it turn into a red color. There are several rooms in this building and its shape is round and different types of creative designs are made by the people on this building. Additionally in the front of this building a beautiful garden which is divided into four parts and pool which give it an elegant look. All in all this is a memorable experience of my life when I visit this building.

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    One unusual but interesting building I would like to visit is Lord Buddha temple in McLeodganj. McLeodganj is a hill station and is 1 km away from my hometown which is Chandigarh. Since my childhood I have read about this place in books and I have also read about it online but never got a chance to visit this place. According to the facts it is shown that there are 27 white marbles which are used in the dome of this building which was from Roman era. These hold historical value and the thing which can't be seen anywhere. People come there and sit quietly. After a trek of 5 minutes the temple can be seen and the epitome of nature is visible clearly because there are mountains on one side and river flowing by the temple on the other. Visiting a temple once just relaxes the mind and the lotus shape of the temple just mesmerized me because it is the first building I have seen in this shape.

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    In India, there are many places which has its unusual historical evidences and histories that could excite anyone. But I would like to mention here the Taj Mahal situated in Agra. It was built by Shah Jahan Akbar in great memory of his wife Jodha Akbar when she died. The monument is majestic and with mesmerizing view of Yamuna river nearby. The very first story that felt to me really great that when his wife died, he built Taj Mahal as a token of love for her and buried her dead body nearby. Also, he lived in the Taj Mahal with great mesmerizing beauties near of it. They shifted to Taj Mahal when there was a scarcity of water in Fatehpur Sikri. Another unusual fact that I have heard about Taj Mahal is the constructors hands were being cut down by the order of king as they could never be able to build the second Taj Mahal and it should be the only monument with so much of mesmerizing views. Also, the pillars of Taj Mahal has been tilted by some degrees to protect it from things like earthquake and other natural disasters.
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