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Talk about a historical building.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What building was it & where?
  • How do you know about it?
  • Why is it important?
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Cue 1:What building was it & where?

  • Begin by naming the historical building and its location.
  • Provide a brief description of the building's architecture or features.

Example

The building I want to talk about is the Red Fort, located in Delhi. It is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture, with its massive red sandstone walls and intricate carvings.

Cue 2:How do you know about it?

  • Share your personal experience of visiting the building or learning about it.
  • Mention any specific events or stories that made it memorable for you.

Example

I first learned about the Red Fort during my school history classes. Later, I visited it with my family during a trip to Delhi. I was fascinated by the stories of the Mughal emperors and the vibrant history associated with the fort.

Cue 3:Why is it important?

  • Discuss the historical significance of the building.
  • Explain its cultural importance and any recognition it has received.

Example

The Red Fort is important because it symbolizes India's rich history and heritage. It was the main residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your thoughts on the building's impact on you personally.
  • Reflect on its significance in the broader context of Indian history.

Example

In conclusion, the Red Fort is not just a historical building; it represents the glory of India's past. Visiting it left a lasting impression on me, and it deepened my appreciation for our cultural heritage.

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: Lack of Specific Details

Avoid giving vague answers without specific details about the building. This can make your response less engaging and informative.

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Include specific facts such as the building's name, location, and unique features to make your answer more vivid and interesting.

2: Ignoring Personal Connection

Failing to mention how you know about the building can make your answer feel impersonal. Personal connections add depth to your response.

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Share a personal story or experience related to the building to create a more engaging narrative.

Neglecting Historical Importance

Overlooking the significance of the building can lead to a shallow response. It's important to explain why the building matters historically.

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Discuss the historical context and significance of the building, including its impact on culture or society, to enrich your answer.

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Band 6-7

Actually, I am living in a very historical place which is Jaipur and here so many ancient time fort and mahal, so much ancient times scenery are located, much more things are there. So, here I would like to talk about a very historical building which is located in Jaipur as well and it is called by Aamir fort which is a fort of the Maharaja, the king of Jaipur Mansingh and it is a very in a very huge space and a very big type of building and the view and everything was so much beautiful. I actually when I live here, I probably search some things which are very famous here and then I decided to go and you know explore that type of thing. I really love to do this type of things, so once I decided me and my friend go there and we explore all the things, the museum, the fort, the clothes, everything was located which is used by them at that time, what type of lifestyle in the recent time, what type of their activities they do in their free time, how they survive in summers, how they survive in winters, so much things to explore, I really love to go there and the kind of thing is that the guides are also available for you.

Band 6-7

I remember when my father and mother planned a trip to the Taj Mahal, which symbolizes the love that a former king Shah Jahan had on his wife. So this historical building is situated in the Agra, Delhi. So we go by train. It was a three day journey. And it was such a memorable experience I felt during the three days of train, because I haven't experienced such kind of traveling on these years. It was when I was in third standard, when we went there. I knew about this building. How I know about this telling is by hearing it from my parents. So they told me that he built it for his wife, his dead wife Mumtaz. So he always wanted to remember her by building such a beautiful architecture in the city of the Agra. Whenever we enter the Taj Mahal, we could feel the cold marble and the building is full of made in the marble. It was cold in the weather, I was feeling so cold. And moreover, when I stepped in the building, I was feeling so loved. I don't know why. And I had seen the tomb of both of them, which is beneath the ground. It was such a memorable experience and memorable vision for me. I always wanted someone to love me just like Shah Jahan loved Mumtaz. I think that is it.

Band 6-7

So, a historic building that I would like to talk about is the JT that is located in Daman, Gujarat. It is a JT fort and it used to be a major center for trading during the Portugal era where the Portuguese used to reside in India. It was a center of attraction for many of the traders where they used to unite and do trading but in present time this JT has been renovated and turned into more of a government building where majority of government offices and other important structures have been kept. Relocated in the JT and it is quite an interesting place. You can find many Portugal things that were very popular in that time.

Band 6-7

The historical building I visited was a temple in Beluru and Halebidu, which is a beautiful, spacious and an ancient temple comprising of various different styles of architectures throughout the building and beautiful sculptures of the gods and goddesses. The ancient cravings were done by the artist in the early 18th or 19th century. This building has its own importance regarding the sculptures. The sculptures were magnificent, which was craved by the artists. They used to depict a story making use of sculptures, also provided meaningful valuable information and life lessons to the sculptures. It was a nice visit and the place was known to be historic as it is very old rebuilt and ruled by the emperors. I came to know about this place in my history textbooks and also when I spoke to my relatives and friends.

Band 6-7

So, the building was situated in India, Kerala, Tripunthura and it is called Hell Palace and it is located inside Kerala where it is a huge heritage with lot of stones and ancient things are kept there. So, my friends had told me about the historical place and I really love to visit historical place. Now, it is used as a museum and people are allowed to enter there and watch the statues, the plates they use, the cards they use to travel in those days and clothes they had used. So, I have learnt so many things from the museum especially the history of all ancient times of people, how they build the museum, how they interact with the people and how they fight during the times it needed and the hereditary pattern of the people in that museum during that time. And I really enjoyed going there and watching whole museum because the interior is so beautiful and they still keep it as good as possible and there are lot of statues of the people who lived in that museum all the time and I really enjoyed it with my friends because I am a person who love to know more about historical places and things and I really attracted to capture it in my mind.

Band 6-7

I Would like to talk about a historical building in Kolkata Which is Victoria Memorial. I recently visited that place and found the architecture magnificent It was built on the women On the remembrance of Queen Victoria The architecture is white in color and has an angel on on its crown The architecture inside the hall is also very well done and contains Various depiction of The the 80s and 90s

Band 6-7

So the historical building which I am going to talk about is the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a symbol of love, devotion and human creativity. It is situated in Nagra and it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his late wife from Taj Mahal who died in 1631 and the construction began after that year. The Taj Mahal has four pillars also called minarets and between them there are tombs of the Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. The Taj Mahal is made of white marble and features gemstones like jade crystals and chalcoys. The marble facade symbolizes purity and divinity.

Band 6-7

Taj Mahal situated in Agra was built by a Mughal emperor called Shah Jahan for his wife as a mark of his undying love for her. The first time I came to know about this historical monument was when my friend visited Agra and happened to visit this marvel of an architecture. Since the time she told me about this wonderful architectural wonder, I decided that I must visit it as well and experience what the visitors experience after going there. It is built out of white marble and has a rectangular pool of pond in front of it where pigeons can be seen thronging around the water body. Every year a record number of visitors from across the world visit this building. Social media is also flooded by beautiful pictures of Taj Mahal and people have raved about how exotic the building is.

Band 6-7

Hello, so talking about historical places, the first name came to my mind, come to my mind is Vishnupur. Vishnupur has a lot of traces of history. You can find any traces here and there from small to big in the place. But first the Rasmanshah, there are a lot of terracotta works, terracotta itself a history of art and there are a lot of temples, lot of buildings that tells you the history of that time, the Malla Raja's history. If you do something, if you explore the city, you can found in each lane, there was a historic place, the gate, the gateway, the Rasmanshah, the Radha Mandir, Radha Krishna Mandir, everything has its own history. Next come to the historical place, my mind is Mysore, the Chennai, that's all.

Band 6-7

One of the historical buildings I like is a temple in Tamil Nadu in the district of Tanjavur. It is known as Brihadeshwarar temple. It is about a thousand years old temple. Tanjavur is also famous for its painting. This temple hosts a deity called Brihadeshwarar who is known as Shiva the destroyer in the myth of Hindu. This temple is very huge and it is by awe that people see that how a large rock was transported
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