Buildings and Architecture: IELTS Speaking Part 3 Sample Answer

In IELTS Speaking Part 3, you should focus on one idea only and then expand that idea into a long meaningful sentence using grammar patterns and vocabulary, which can help you get Band 8.0+ for IELTS Speaking.

Let’s practice it with some easy questions about a topic: buildings and architecture.

Speaking Part 3

1 Do you think it is good to preserve old buildings?

It depends on whether the building is worth preserving. Historical monuments, for example, need to be saved because of their cultural significance. On the other hand, if a building is old, ugly and has no importance then I don’t see why we should preserve it.

2 Are buildings now better than those in the past? Why?

Yes and no. The facilities are better, rooms are often fully equipped with whatever you may need. And there are lifts and convenient stores so you don’t have travel much to get what you want. But these buildings are also bad for the environment; their construction and operation release a lot of waste and heat, which pollute the environment and contribute to global warming.

3 Do you think the government should invest money in preserving old buildings?

If the buildings are really important to the country, yes. If they are well preserved, it will help bring in income that would be spent on the maintenance.

Vocabulary

• Worth preserving: to keep safe from injury , harm or destruction, protect.
  Eg: The tropical forests are worth preserving .
• Cultural significance: aesthetic, historic, scientific, social or spiritual value for past, present or future.
  Eg: The tribal dance  has some cultural significance
• Preserved: maintain in its original or existing state.
  Eg: All the ancient pieces are preserved in the museum.
• Fully equipped: properly equipped with a complete set of whatever equipment is needed.
  Eg: The office space is fully equipped.

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