IELTS Speaking Part 1: Buildings

♻️ RetainedPart 1 Speaking Topic
Q1

Do you take photos of buildings?

Absolutely, I'm a huge fan of snapping shots of architecturally striking buildings, be it historic landmarks or futuristic skyscrapers, whenever I wander around a new destination. I post my favorite shots on social media to preserve precious travel memories.

architecturally striking /ˌɑːkɪˈtektʃərəli ˈstraɪkɪŋ/:建筑风格极具冲击力的

futuristic skyscrapers /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk ˈskaɪskreɪpəz/:未来派摩天大楼

historic landmarks /hɪˈstɒrɪk ˈlændmɑːks/:历史地标

snapping shots /ˈsnæpɪŋ ʃɒts/:拍快照

preserve /prɪˈzɜːv/:保存,留存

Q2

Is there a building that you would like to visit?

Absolutely, I've long been fascinated by the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. Gaudí's whimsical architectural style, paired with its intricate stained-glass windows, makes it firmly top my travel bucket list.

stained-glass windows /steɪnd ɡlɑːs ˈwɪndəʊz/:彩色玻璃窗

bucket list /ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/:人生愿望清单

fascinated /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/:着迷的

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkl/:奇思妙想的

intricate /ˈɪntrɪkət/:错综复杂的

Q3

Are there tall buildings near your home?

Absolutely, a cluster of high-rise residential blocks popped up in my neighbourhood three years ago. Some reach up to 35 storeys, housing hundreds of households and boasting ground-floor amenities like cafes and convenience stores.

high-rise residential blocks /ˌhaɪˈraɪz ˌrezɪˈdenʃl blɒks/:高层住宅楼

popped up /pɒpt ʌp/:突然出现

amenities /əˈmiːnətiz/:生活便利设施

cluster /ˈklʌstə(r)/:群,组

storeys /ˈstɔːriz/:楼层