IELTS Cue Card 2024: Describe a house or an apartment you want to live in

June 6, 2024 IELTS Research

Describe a house or an apartment you want to live in

You should say:

what it would look like?

where it would be located?

what facilities this would have?

And explain why you want to live there.

Sample Answer

Home is where the heart is. We all have dreams and things we want from our lives. It’s ok to be materialistic in life and there is no harm in having some luxuries. I was born and raised in a valley surrounded by hills so I’d like my dream house to be ideally located somewhere in between the hills.

The location of the house would be a semi-urban area as certain places in the hills are secluded and there are no facilities available for miles. I’d like my dream home to be located in Mussoorie, a small hill station resting on the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India.

The house would be a medium-sized bungalow with two floors, a front and a back garden and have all the modern-day amenities. The building will be designed as such that all the windows of the bungalow will overlook the Doon valley. The architecture will be of Victorian era.

The ground floor will have a spacious living room adjoining a modular kitchen and a bar which will have spirits from different parts of the earth. As the climate remains cool in Mussoorie throughout the year, the windows of the bungalow will be double-glazed to provide insulation to protect us in the harsh cold weather. The upper floor will have a master bedroom and two other bedrooms as well.

As I live in the city so I’ll use this house as a holiday home and to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located in nature’s lap, it will be a perfect relaxation spot. Once in my latter years of life, I’d like to retire and live a calm and peaceful life in a serene environment.

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Part 3 Follow-Up Questions

Q1. What kind of home do most people in your country live in?

My country has a diverse section of people living across, from different geographical backgrounds, people all over the country live in different kinds of homes. People living in urban areas tend to live in apartments, while those living in rural areas, can either live in cottages semi-detached houses or a terraced houses.

Q2. Do you think moving to a new house can bring problems to people?

Shifting is a difficult task and involves a lot of things that need to be taken care of. But, if they aren’t taken care of properly, they tend to cause issues like management and adjustments. Some people face issues because they are not able to adjust to their new house or the new people around them.

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