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

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  • 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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    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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    yeah there are many buildings I would like to visit but there is only one building that I especially I would like to visit it is an oxen towers and here my hometown it's not much interesting but it's a very casual building and useful building not much exterior was very different but the interior is so beautiful and the architecture they built inside the house it's very different and so good there they used multi-furniture exported from other countries like Japan and China products American products they use some polishing the tiles wall posters wall painting Asian colors for everything and there is interesting the building about this the rooftop this is completely filled with the swimming pool and there's a cricket box to also cricket box to also it's very cool and very atmospheric I went because of my friend he invited me to his home for his housewarming ceremony so I went for that so I saw the building was so good so well designed the architecture different types of clothes and there and there is also 40 floors and each floor contains like five to six houses individually they have different and they have different lift and there is a different lift to their building architecture and so also there are many different types of there are also different types of facilities they use through the people then can show up their amenities and their different amenities and surroundings and underground there is also playing kids kids for playing the playing grounds and like sliding jars etc

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