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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

Today I am going to talk about the historical building which is Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This building is a symbolism of love. I don't know very much thorough information about this building but I do know that it is symbol of love, loyalty and also years of yearning for her. Actually it was made when Mumtaz Mahal died and for her remembrance Shah Jahan built it. Many people still consider it as a symbolism of love and also it is a symbol of love. What else I do know is that nowadays it has deteriorated due to many pollutions which are increasing tremendously in the Delhi and also due to the effect of global warming and people are using it and people are not maintaining the courtesy when visiting this place. Yeah, actually we don't.

Band 6-7

The building, the historical building I saw is a temple which is located in Madurai. It is called Meenakshi Amman Temple. It is very famous for its architecture and design. It has four gates from which we can enter and exit. In the middle, we have a pool lake in which it has water and mainly I visited this temple in the first year of my college where I was studying in Madurai. So it is very important for our cultural heritage to visit the temple and we can know about all the different types of stories around it. So it is very important to visit the temple, mainly it is

Band 6-7

So, I would like to talk about a historical building which is in India, it is named as Taj Mahal. So, Taj Mahal is a biggest cultural divorced historical building which is on the capital city Delhi. So, about the Taj Mahal, it was actually built up by a Mughal empire called Shah Jahan. So, which represented as a love of his, love and his desire and affection towards his beloved wife Mumtaz. So, this Taj Mahal, it was built, if I am not wrong, it was built around 1880s century, so it was built with a beautiful white brick and the height of the Taj Mahal is around, I guess if it, it is the hugest building all over the India and it, the building, it symbolizes the love of his wife and the place where he actually kept as his wife's tomb, where she passed away. So, the building was represented as a typical culture and we, all the visitors are allowed inside the building in order to watch the tomb and explore more about how he and his wife was lived and I think it is one of the important and great way to know how the people will be affectionated to another and I think it is a.

Band 6-7

My favorite historic building will be Victoria Memorial, it is placed in West Bengal, Kolkata. It is a white monument which beautifully depicts the presence of British Empire in India or West Bengal. It was built during the British Empire with white marble and there is one fairy which is constantly moving on the top of the huge building. There is a beautiful scenic area with many plants and there is a water body behind which is the Ganges which is running just behind the Victoria Memorial. The building is important because it shows the presence of British Empire as well as nowadays there are many exhibitions which are held in Victoria Memorial. There are many sculptures, paintings which are exhibited daily. The Victoria Memorial is quite a beautiful place to visit and many people visit there to take photographs of their wedding as well as pre-wedding shooting is done. People go there for scenic beauty as well.

Band 6-7

I would like to speak about historical building known as Taj Mahal. It was built in 1950s by Shah Jahan for his wife Mamtaz. It was built to signify his love for his wife Mamtaz and it is built with white marble and situated in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the 7 wonders of the world which grabs tourists all over the world. Shah Jahan gathered many labourers for his work of Taj Mahal and it is today known as one of the greatest monument in the world.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about one of the most renowned historical building of the world that is Taj Mahal. It is one of the seven wonders of the world. Moreover, it was made by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz. This building has a historical significance of its own because it's a symbol of love. It depicts how the devotion of a man for his dead wife leads to creation of a mind blowing architecture. It is said that he didn't wanted the artist to make that building again, so he chopped their hands, got them chopped. Moreover, it is situated in Agra which is near to my hometown. I live in Uttarakhand. So, Agra is very near and it's in India which is also my hometown, homeland. This historical building, it's not even a building, it's a feeling of true love when love combines with timeless devotion towards someone. For instance, if I love someone, I want to do something very unforgettable for that person, so this building is a symbol of unforgettable memory created by the spouse of Mumtaz.

Band 6-7

The historic Konark Sun Temple. This temple is near the Konark where it is in on the coastal line of Puri which is in Odisha state. This temple is resembles for the God Sun where the shape of the temple is like a vast chariot with 7 horses and 12 pairs of wheels. All are curved with carved with stones and this big huge height goes up to 100 feet. This temple attributed by the King Narasimha Deva I and it depicts the architecture of Kalinga and this is a UNESCO heritage site which clearly tells about the historic architecture of the Odisha architecture and coming to the main from where the origin is that it the chariot has been enhanced and comes from the depth of the blue sea.

Band 6-7

I recently visited Sajangarh near Satara district. Sajangarh is known for spiritual association of Samatha Ramdaswamy and he was spiritual guru of Shri Shivaji Maharaj and Shri Shatrapati Shambhaji Maharaj. The Sajangarh begins with, actually it built in 16th century. It is actually debatable topic when it is created. After looking at its architecture, it was made by static walls and deep moats and bastions and gates. I often visited for worship and for spirituality. The Sajangarh is surrounded by deep nature and mountains, too many mountains and natural heritage, forests. Nearby Sajangarh, there is a dam which reserves water and it looks very mesmerizing. At last, I want to say that Sajangarh is surrounded by spiritual and natural viscera.

Band 6-7

A historic building that I would like to respond is Taj Mahal which is considered or to be known as one of the eight wonders and Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is very well known that Taj Mahal is a beautiful historic building ever in the history of mankind. It is famous because it represents the symbol of love. Shah Jahan which is a former ruler or king during the period of early Mughal kingdom and Mumtaz his wife died. So for that to represent her love of mind Shah Jahan built this fort and why it is famous is there are so many conspiracies over the theory of Taj Mahal but the main reason is the Taj Mahal is fully built by white marble by handmade architects like there is no machines used, no machineries, no such things. Only fewer architects at that time and it is impossible not impossible but it is hard to create such a building or monument only from marble in a single structure that is a great way to know about it.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about a serious thing in our country called Taj Mahal. It is one of the most precious monuments ever built by a prominent person named Shah Jahan. This building is created for the recalling memory of his wife Mumtaz and this is the one of the famous and everlasting prominent buildings in the India so far and the building was built by Shah Jahan by the 19th century. As of now the architectural and technical side of the building was so much powerful. Also it's been a famous tourist attraction for the people in India. I really love to be visiting Taj Mahal. I visited twice a month and I'm really enjoying the texture and the architectural side of Taj Mahal. I've been visited with my friends called Rahul and we really enjoyed the place very well and in future also I'm really glad to be going there and I'm really really fascinated in the and really fascinated and mesmerized the view of Taj Mahal. Thank you for asking me that.
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