BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 12th April

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IELTS SPEAKING INTERVIEW

PART – 1 INTRO

What is your full name?

My name is Rashiko Shimkura.

How may I address you?

You may address me as Rashiko.

May I see your ID?

Sure, here you go.

Do you play any sports?

Not as much as I should. I’m really busy with my job these days, so I don’t get the chance to do as many sports as I would like. I try to play basketball on Saturdays for a couple of hours and I occasionally play golf.

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Have you played basketball for long?

Since I was about 10 years old, I remember playing a computer game about basketball when I was about 10 and it made me obsessed with the sport. From then on I played basketball every day until I went to university and then other things took priority, but I regret not maintaining it because it was something I loved doing.

Do you watch sport on TV?

Football is my favourite sport to watch on TV. I’m terrible at football but I love watching it on TV, especially big games like the Champions League. I follow Liverpool Football Club.

What is the most popular sport in your country?

In my country there are two dominant sports Gaelic Football and Hurling. Gaelic is a little like soccer but you are allowed to pick up the ball with your hands and you can kick the ball over the bar for one point or in the goal for 3 points. Hurling is played with sticks and a smaller ball and involves hitting the ball over the bar or in the goal.

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PART – 2 CUE CARD

Describe a modern building.

You should say:

– Where it is?

– What it looks like?

– What it is used for?

– and explain why you like/dislike it.

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Model Answer

Modern architecture is a construction style that prioritizes utility and a streamlined appearance above adornment. Sharp, crisp lines are common in this design. The modern building comes in a variety of styles across the world. However, today I’d like to discuss a well-known modern Indian structure, the Lotus Temple.

The Lotus Temple, also known as the Baha’i House of Worship, is not only an icon of modern Indian architecture but also one of the most visited religious establishments in the world. The Temple, which is situated on a 9.7-hectare plot near Nehru Place in South Delhi, is a place of worship open to people of all races, faiths, and castes.

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This House of Worship is shaped like a lotus flower, considered sacred by most Indians. It is intended to express the Baha’i Faith’s simplicity, clarity, and freshness and serve as a symbol of humanity’s faith and harmony. The structure comprises three levels of nine petals each, each erupting from a pedestal that raises the edifice above the plain. The first two layers bend inward to encompass the inner dome, while the third layer curls outward to create canopies over the nine openings. The center chamber is 34 meters in diameter and stands 33.6 meters above the podium.

The whole superstructure of the Lotus temple is designed to function as a series of skylights with glass at the apex of the inner petals, beneath the outer petals, and on the exterior side of the entry petals, which is why I enjoy this architectural design. Moreover, light filters into the center hall the same way as it does through a lotus flower, making it spectacular and eye-catching.

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PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS

1 Which is more important: preserving old buildings or building new ones?

Both are equally important. We have to continuously renew our construction methodologies and ensure that we are on par with other developed nations. Old buildings must be preserved as well. But there must be a valid reason for preserving them. Also, there should be sufficient funds to maintain the building.

2 What kinds of public buildings do people like to visit in your country?

It varies from person to person. Children like to visit buildings like the planetarium and libraries while adults want to visit places of entertainment like cinema halls and shopping malls. Shopping malls are becoming increasingly popular because of the number of services they offer under one roof.

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3 What is most important for a public building: design, location, or facilities?

If I were to rank them, location comes first. Facilities and design follow it. People choose to visit malls that are in a prime location. Only then do people look for the facilities offered. The design does matter, but it is not a critical factor. A building with a poor design but located in a good location will undoubtedly thrive.

4 Do you think the appearance of a building is important?

Appearances don’t matter at all. People look for the services that a building will offer despite it having a poor appearance. For example, some banks have a pathetic building, but they are crowded at peak banking hours because of their services.

5 What buildings do young people and old people like in your country?

Young people are attracted to malls and cinema theatres. They generally choose places which entertain them well. Older people tend to go to places of religious importance like temples.

6 What measures should be taken to deal with damage on public buildings?

People should be conscious when it comes to using public buildings. For example, when they visit a public building like a palace, they should be careful not to scribble on the walls. Also, the government should allocate funds for the maintenance of these buildings.

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