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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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    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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    Band 6-7

    So, there is a building here, an open ground, it is surrounded by trees, bushes, flowers and everything. It looks like an abandoned building, but I have seen some people there sometime, circling around, probably sneaking in the building. It looks like a scary house, kind of. It's very dark. The building is made of like just bricks outside. I would like to explore what's going on inside and why are those people there or to know why the building has been abandoned, what's the story behind it. And I see a lot of people go in there as groups or like individuals. They record the videos and everything. So, even I would like to go and check out the building and see what's happening in there and why it has been abandoned.

    Band 6-7

    The most abnormal but attractive building that I have ever been is Golden Temple. It's really a wonderful and an extraordinary place to be visited too. I think so the marvel being carved and the beautiful architect showed in it is a really great piece of work. First of all, it offers a great extraordinary thing. I think so by saying this I mean that it is situated in center of a secured pool that is all around surrounding it with a path for the entry. It is a great art I think so because it consists of all the marvels and even at its entry it have four gates which indicates that all the culture are given the equal importance. It is two-story the second floor consists of all the marvel carved and the beauty it presents out. I visited there after my 12th board examination to feel a sense of relax calmness and away from the hectic life of urban all around urban noise and hustle that is being prevalent in urban cities nowadays. I had really a great experience visited there the abnormal things that really attracted me that the sacred pool that the sacred pond was really big and deep. And the uniqueness of the four doors and moreover it has been all all embroidered by the gold 24 carat gold which was done by Maharaja Ranjit Singh which adds on to its beauty. Not only it acted as a peaceful place but it was really attractive and fascinated me and mesmerized me at the first sight.

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    I would like to visit world famous Taj Mahal which is located on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra. This building is built in white marble which is famous for its architecture and it is symbol of love. It is said that it was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz. I haven't been there yet but it's in my bucket list to visit Agra one day and see the Taj Mahal.

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    Well, I dream of visiting to the iconic Marina Bay Sands building. It's very unusual in its own infrastructure. It is located in Singapore and it comprises of three unique towers with a unique infrastructure. It is the most surreal building I have ever seen. But I also manifested this dream of mine visiting the Marina Bay Sands building by visiting Singapore last year. It was a very exhilarating experience. I was overwhelmed to look at the beauty of the building and it was an experience which will last for a lifetime to me. The Marina Bay Sands building is truly a magnificent epitome of luxury and miracles. I like Singapore and I also like the Marina Bay Sands building.

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    A particular building that I would like to visit is a haunted building right in the center of Bangalore city. I have stayed in the city for almost one year and still couldn't find an opportunity to visit there. Therefore, it is still in my bucket list and I would like to visit it sometime. I have only seen photographs of the building and it looks like a very old abandoned building typically have a typical haunting look to it. I would like to visit a haunting building which is situated right at the center of Bangalore city. I have stayed in the city for almost one year but never had the opportunity to visit this particular site. I have heard stories about it and there are many myths which recounts the sightings of ghosts in this particular building and I have seen photographs, watched documentaries regarding this particular building and the building looks very typical and somewhat resembles the old haunted buildings that you see in movies. It's tall, abandoned, partially destroyed and a lot of creepers are growing around it but it's right at the center of the city. That means there are cafes and other amenities surrounding it. So it's an interesting piece of building. I think this particular site invites a lot of adventure tourists especially youth who wants to witness paranormal activities first hand and I am also one of that enthusiast. I think I would make time somewhere in the future to visit the building and see for myself if it's actually haunted with ghosts. The stories are very amusing and even if I can't see a ghost in real life it would still be interesting to see the buildings that are at the center of these stories.

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