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Architecture (Part 3--IELTS Speaking)

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Architecture (Part 3--IELTS Speaking)


Question:
What kind of architecture do you think is best?

Sample Answer 1:
I have a soft spot for historical architecture with a romantic touch. The intricate details and craftsmanship are simply awe-inspiring. Nowadays, it seems like modern buildings are designed using a cookie-cutter approach, lacking the unique character and charm of their predecessors.

Sample Answer 2:
While I appreciate the grandeur of historical buildings, I have a thing for modern architecture that seamlessly blends aesthetics with creature comforts. The sleek lines and innovative designs of contemporary buildings are simply fascinating to me.

Sample Answer 3:
As an architecture enthusiast, I appreciate all forms of architecture, but I have a particular fondness for Gothic architecture. The intricate details and ornate embellishments create an ethereal atmosphere that simply cannot be replicated in modern buildings.

Noteworthy vocabulary from these answers:
  • Soft spot (idiom): a strong liking or affection for someone or something
  • Historical architecture: the style and design of buildings from the past that are of historical significance
  • Romantic touch: elements of design that evoke a sense of romance or sentimentality
  • Intricate details: small and complex features or aspects of design
  • Craftsmanship: skill and quality of workmanship in creating something
  • Cookie-cutter (idiom): lacking uniqueness or originality, as if mass-produced with a cookie cutter
  • Unique character: Distinctive and individualistic qualities or features
  • Charm: the quality of being attractive or pleasing
  • Creature comforts (collocation): items or amenities that provide comfort and convenience to people
  • Modern architecture: the style and design of contemporary buildings
  • Sleek lines: clean, smooth, and stylish lines in a design
  • Innovative designs: original and creative designs that break from traditional forms
  • Architecture enthusiast: someone who is passionate about architecture
  • Fondness: a liking or affection for something
  • Gothic architecture: the architectural style characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and ornate decoration, popular in Europe from the 12th to the 16th century
  • Ornate embellishments: decorative elements added to a design, often intricate or highly detailed
  • Ethereal atmosphere: a light, delicate, and otherworldly atmosphere
  • Cannot be replicated (collocation): cannot be duplicated or imitated exactly the same way
  • Have a thing for: To have a strong liking, attraction, or preference for someone or something
Question:
What, according to you, is more important--interior or exterior of a building?

Sample Answer 1:
As someone who appreciates good design, I would say that both interior and exterior of a building are equally important. A well-designed exterior can make a strong first impression and set the tone for what's inside, while a well-designed interior can create a comfortable and inviting space. It's like the saying in the chef's industry: one eats food from one's eyes first. Similarly, one experiences a building visually before experiencing it physically, so both interior and exterior design are important.

Sample Answer 2:
I think the interior of a building is more important than the exterior. The interior is where people spend most of their time, so it needs to be functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. The exterior is important for creating a sense of place and setting the tone, but ultimately it's the interior that matters more for the people who use the building. That being said, a well-designed exterior can enhance the overall experience of a building and create a memorable impression. 

Noteworthy vocabulary from these answers:
  • Appreciates (verb): values or enjoys
  • Well-designed (adjective): carefully planned and created with attention to detail
  • Equally (adverb): in the same measure or degree
  • First impression (collocation): the initial feelings or opinions people have about something
  • Set the tone (idiom): establish the mood or atmosphere
  • Comfortable (adjective): providing physical ease and relaxation
  • Inviting (adjective): attractive and welcoming
  • Chef's industry (collocation): the culinary profession or the food and beverage industry
  • Visually (adverb): in terms of what can be seen or perceived by the eyes
  • Aesthetically pleasing (collocation): visually attractive and appealing
  • Human perspective (collocation): the view or opinion of a person
  • Functional (adjective): designed to be practical and useful
  • Aesthetically pleasing (collocation): visually attractive and appealing
  • Creating a sense of place (collocation): establishing an identity or character for a particular location or environment
  • Matters (verb): is important or significant
  • Overall experience (collocation): the total impression or feeling one has of something
  • Memorable impression (collocation): a strong and lasting impact on one's memory
More practice questions on this topic:
  • How has the architecture of buildings in your country changed in the last 10 years?

  • Has globalisation impacted how buildings are designed in your country?

  • How does the weather of a place affect the design of the buildings of the place?
    Or
    How does the weather of your country affect the design of the buildings of your country?

  • Are buildings now better than those in the past? [Why/Why not?]
Historical buildings
  • Do you think it is important to protect and preserve historical buildings? [Why/Why not?]
  • Should all old buildings be protected and preserved?
  • What types of people visit historical buildings?
  • How do people in your country feel about protecting historical buildings?
  • How can a historical monument benefit the place where it is located?
Buildings & Environment
  • How can buildings be designed to be environmentally friendly?
  • Why is it important for buildings to be environmentally friendly?
  • How can governments encourage the design and construction of environmentally friendly buildings?
  • Should it be compulsory for companies to have environmentally friendly buildings?

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