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Describe the type of home you'd like to reside in.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • What is it like ?
  • Where would you like it to be?
  • Why you would like to live there?
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Cue 1:What is it like?

  • Begin by describing the physical features of your ideal home, such as its size, style, and interior design.
  • Mention any specific amenities or features that are important to you, like a garden, balcony, or modern kitchen.

Example

I envision a spacious, three-bedroom apartment with a contemporary design. It would have large windows that let in plenty of natural light, a cozy living room with a balcony overlooking a park, and a modern kitchen equipped with all the latest appliances.

Cue 2:Where would you like it to be?

  • Specify the location you prefer, whether it's in a bustling city, a quiet suburb, or a rural area.
  • Explain why this location appeals to you, considering factors like proximity to work, schools, or nature.

Example

Ideally, I would like my home to be in a vibrant area of Bangalore, close to my workplace. This would allow me to avoid long commutes and enjoy the city's lively atmosphere, while still being near parks and recreational spaces for relaxation.

Cue 3:Why you would like to live there?

  • Discuss the lifestyle benefits of living in your ideal home and location.
  • Share personal reasons or experiences that make this choice meaningful to you.

Example

Living in this type of home would provide me with a perfect balance of comfort and convenience. I love the idea of having a peaceful retreat after a busy day at work, and being in a lively neighborhood means I can easily access cafes, shops, and cultural events, which enrich my life.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your ideal home and its location succinctly.
  • Reiterate the importance of this choice for your overall happiness and lifestyle.

Example

In conclusion, my dream home is a spacious apartment in a lively part of Bangalore, offering both comfort and convenience. This setting would greatly enhance my quality of life, allowing me to enjoy both my personal and professional pursuits.

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 unclear and unengaging. Specific details help the examiner understand your vision and interests better.

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Tip

Include specific features of the home, such as the number of rooms, style, and unique characteristics to create a vivid picture.

2: Ignoring Location Importance

Failing to explain where you want to live can weaken your response. The location often influences the type of home and lifestyle.

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Tip

Mention the city or area you prefer and explain why it appeals to you, considering factors like climate, culture, and amenities.

Lack of Personal Connection

Not sharing personal reasons for your choice can make your answer less relatable. Personal stories or experiences can enhance your response.

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Tip

Connect your ideal home to your personal experiences or dreams, explaining why it matters to you and how it reflects your personality.

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All Answers

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Band 6-7

I prefer my home to be own property that should be constructed in a rural village of Telangana. Not only it should be located in remote location but it should have scenic view of natural habitats because it gives me peaceful vibes additionally it must be quiet from urban sound pollution. I prefer two bedroom house with living room and a separate kitchen however it must have separate bathrooms as I don't like attached bathrooms it should be detached from my home and I also prefer backyard with various species of plants and variety of vegetables and fruit crops garden must be naturally decorated secondly I prefer top garden on my home as it creates natural habitat for birds and small creatures it feels although it feels very good and it gives me vibes of peaceful and joyness as it situated in rural area additionally the forest should be

Band 6-7

The home I would like to reside in would be a house near the beach as I love the sound of the waves of the ocean, also a lot of sunlight would help me get positive energy in the morning. The house would be very large with big windows, so ample of sunlight comes in, with a fresh garden outside my house where I can plant trees and grow plants and water them in the sunlight. Also I would like my room to be aesthetically pleasing with a lot of creative things like my own paintings and photo frames. I want it to be cozy and my home should be my comfort place where I feel safe. I am gonna paint my house white because white is a beautiful color and it brings positive energy and if I get to reside in this kind of house in a tall building then it would be amazing because I want to live on the top floor where I have my own penthouse and a big house where a lot of wind comes in and makes me feel very cool. And I would like to reside in a place where there aren't a lot of people because I don't really like socializing or interacting with people. I want a safe house where I am far from people.

Band 6-7

I think the description of a house that I would love to live in would be a mix of both modern and contemporary interiors. It would use old rustic wood plus pastel colors which would like go really well together. Furthermore I would like for it to be around two floors with like a penthouse on top and I wish it would be a 4BHK which is four bedrooms, one hall and one kitchen and in my opinion open kitchens are the best so I would prefer that. In the outside, the outside of the house would include a huge pool for us to chill and get a sun tan and stuff like that. And also a gazebo which would enhance I think the whole house and take it to such a next level. This will also include you know open a theater where all of us you know could sit, chill and eat popcorns, watch movies and then have a sleepover. In my opinion I feel a huge family dining would be amazing for all of us to sit and just have conversations of how our day was and stuff like that. For example like even now, me, my parents, my brother, all of us sit together during dinner have food, sometimes we watch TV while having dinner and sometimes we just have conversations about the day and share our opinions or have a debate whatever our mood is like and that's all.

Band 6-7

Talking about being an architect, I want to build my house in lush greenery, mango orchard with traditional materials by using traditional materials like mud and aesthetics like Kerala traditional designs. Rather than using concrete, I use simple and traditional. I want to build mango orchard. It's like a farmhouse where we can have picnics and when we have holidays, we can gather with our friends. We can enjoy in the flow of greenery by eating fresh mangoes and by enhancing the fresh climate.

Band 6-7

Actually, it depends. At present, I love to live in a house which is roofed and with all the basic amenities and accessible to all the emergency services, public transportation with a small garden, etc. But my dream house would be always in the countryside, which I love to build at the age of my 40s or after my retirement, which is surrounded by the mother nature with peaceful environment, so where I can spend the rest of my life with my loved ones, enjoying the nature with basic amenities and all. The countryside, the landscape, the landscape, surrounded by the greenery, by the fields, fresh air, enjoy the early morning breeze, chirping of birds, the gentle breeze, fresh breeze, chirping of birds, chirping of birds, chirping of birds, Actually, it depends. But in my opinion, it actually depends. At present, I love it. But once I get retired, I promise. In my personal opinion, it actually depends. At present, I like to live in a home with all the basic necessities, and where I can have privacy and lots of space, my separate space for learning, drawing and other activities with a small garden, a backyard. And in the garden, I like to have a tea table so that I can enjoy my evening coffee and etc. But my dream house would obviously be in the countryside, which I would like to build during my late 40s or after retirement. It is like a dream for me since my childhood to enjoy the nature so that I can enjoy the nature with the birds chirping early in the morning and that I could spend the rest of my life with my loved ones with peace and happiness, devoid of all these disturbances, traffic, pollution, etc., growing my organic vegetables in my farm and raising a pet.

Band 6-7

The house that I would like to reside in is mostly made with glass so that there is a lot of sunlight getting in the house. That is one of my important thing that I need to include in my future home. It's not that my current home doesn't have this but it doesn't have a glass. But I have seen the consequences of installing a glass in the home but still I am ready to take that risk because it's worth the sunlight and beautiful scenery you get to see every day. Mostly I would like to install it in the roof and secondly why I would want to live there. Where I would want to build house is mostly in isolation away from many houses like isolated area. The present one that I'm currently living is like densely packed with houses on all four sides and I do not want that for my next house. And why would I want that is because there is a noisy neighbor that we have and we have been trying to file cases against there and we are going behind courts and courts but there is no use. So it's better to look for a place away from people so you don't have to worry about these kind of things.

Band 6-7

so the ideal home that I would love to live in is a duplex of four-bedroom hall kitchen with my family I would prefer it to be in the small town of Manipal which is in southern part of India in the state of Karnataka the reason which I chose Manipal town is because I have personally lived there for four years where I was doing my graduation the best thing about that town is it is located on the coastal area of Arabian Sea as well as on the boundary of the Western Ghats which is a natural vegetation it's ever been vegetation over there so this is the house and this city that is located it's on the hilltop of the Western Ghats but the beach is very near to the city almost five kilometers within the range of it I prefer to live in the small town because it's not very crowded the population is hardly 1 lakh people and it is away from the noise and the buzz of the city life where although the city life provide many comforts of their own but the the noise and the pollution of the city life is not what I am attracted to and I would definitely given a chance would love to live in a small town of Manipal with my family

Band 6-7

I always wanted to talk about this topic, that is my favorite type of building to occupy in. Actually I have dreamt, I have dreamed about this and actually I have thought about this in my, always I will think about my dream house, how it will be in, like from my childhood I had a thought of thinking about how I can build it. To begin with, I really wanted to speak about this topic because this is one of my favorite thing to do and from my childhood I will think about my dream house, how would it be and which type of house was my favorite and after travelling to, when I travelled to a place in Tamil Nadu called Kodaikanal, that place became my favorite hill station. So, I wanted to construct a cottage type of house, which is more like, it's made up of wood and it's the best place to construct there. Don't get tensed, just order your line, what are we going to say first? First, what are you going to talk about? To begin with, this is one of my favorite topic to speak, that is my, to begin with, I really wanted to talk about it because it's on one of my favorite building to occupy in. From, to start with, I really wanted to talk about this topic because this is about my favorite building to occupy in. From my childhood, I would always think about my dream house, how would it be and what type of material I'll use it, like it would be a wood house or it would be a glass house. Additionally, I wanted to construct a house, which is like a cottage. A cottage is a building which is made up of totally, which is made up of wood and I want to construct it in a hilly places because it connects with nature and it's a very calm place. Moreover, the people over there are very kind and very, it's a very adventurous place. As I am a nature lover, I always wanted to construct a house or a cottage in Kodaikanal and I want to build a cottage, which is very minimalistic and aesthetic. I wanted to add some South Indian culture to that cottage, that is, I want to add Atangudi tiles, which is nothing but the traditional type of tiles, which is made in Karekudi. It's a state in Tamil Nadu, southern part of India. Additionally, I really want to construct a terrace, which consists of different types of vibrant flowers and plants. As you know, Kodaikanal is really famous for its medicinal plants. So, I really want to plant it as well. Thank you.

Band 6-7

I would like to reside in an apartment filled with various amenities for a person of my age. I'm young and I would definitely like a whole lot of amenities including a gym, a basketball court, as well as a health center to be a part of the complex I'm living in. I feel that it should also contain a number of bedrooms, ideally two, since I would like to share the house with my parents as well. And of course, I think it's very important to have neighbors who are of the same age. Moreover, a garden would be very helpful to recharge during the mornings through a run. Additionally, I feel that the house should be really beautiful and huge. And I would definitely want to do up the interiors based on my taste. Anyhow, I do look forward to build my dream house in the near future. Currently, money is the only constraint which is preventing me from doing so.

Band 6-7

My preferable home will always be a place present outside of the city in a calm and quiet place surrounding by trees and plants with a spacious terrace and a cozy balcony where I will be able to see the sunrise and the morning beauty. So it's always my dream to have a 2BHK house with two large bedrooms, having a proper living room and a drawing room and having a broad kitchen so that it will be easier for me to cook the things and it will not be congested. So as a person I like decorating my house also so I would like to bring some of the decorative items and
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