Describe a Town or City Where you Would Like to Live in the Future- IELTS Cue Card

Sample Answer

Everyone has a dream house or at least an ambience where one prefers to reside and so do I. There is a town that is no less than a paradise when it comes to the exquisite beauty and beguiling spell it casts on everyone who sees that. Its name is ‘Elixir town’. It is 45 km apart from the city where I live. I have always treasured a dream of living there due to its serenity, composure and well-planned structures.

The first time I got to know about its existence was when my friend and I were having a conversation about the cities we would like to dwell in. That’s when he mentioned this beautiful and aesthetic town that enraptured his senses upon having a look at the magnificence of this town. It is acclaimed for its palatial buildings and lush green verdure. And, since I am a nature-lover and an eco-nut, the very description that came out of his mouth was enough to make me fall head over heels.

Apart from that, the people there are very civilised and one who loves peace and calmness would love to be here. Moreover, it has several yoga centres and meditation points where the uniform vibration of tranquillity, spirituality and harmony can be felt and enjoyed. Hence, there is no reason for me to show any sign of reluctance to live there given the person I am.

Vocabulary

• Ambience

Meaning: environment
Eg.: The ambience of the class was very conducive to learning.

• Exquisite

Meaning: beautiful
Eg.: The exquisite flowers in the garden were worth watching.

• Beguiling

Meaning: enchanting
Eg.: The book had a beguiling effect on its readers.

• Serenity

Meaning: peace
Eg.: Serenity is what I look forward to when choosing a vacation spot.

• Palatial

Meaning: large
Eg.: The house where he lived was palatial.

Part 3 Questions

• Why do more and more people live in the city?

Well, living in a city has surpassed the scope of choice nowadays for most people. In order to get suitable employment and capital to survive smoothly, one has to live in a city. Apart from that, cities are generally more advanced and progressive as compared to towns or rural areas.

• What are the factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?

There are sundry factors that one might meditate over while choosing a place to reside, such as the employability, facilities, sanitation of the place, educational aspect, infrastructural facility, etc.

• What are the differences between the young and old when choosing where to live?

Well, older people prefer living in a serene environment with calmness and organised setup. In contrast, the younger generation prefers to live in more zesty areas with accessibility to parties, fun and frolics.

• Do you like to live alone or share a room with others?

Well, I prefer living alone as I get quite uncomfortable sharing a room with someone. However, if the room is commodious and as long as the person I am sharing the room with is civilised, I have no problem sharing as well.

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living alone?

Talking about the advantages, you get enough space to breathe and carry out your activities without being hassled or interdicted by someone. Moreover, you can work with better concentration while being alone. However, there are certain disadvantages too as at times, you need someone to talk to or someone to go out with.

Vocabulary

• Surpassed

Meaning: to pass beyond someone’s level.
Eg.: The sprinter surpassed the car with his speed.

• Sundry

Meaning: various
Eg.: There are sundry reasons to stay at this place.

• Commodious

Meaning: roomy and comfortable
Eg.: The rooms were very commodious and I didn’t have any inconvenience in living there.

• Hassle

Meaning: trouble
Eg.: I don’t prefer going through unwarranted hassles.

• Interdicted

Meaning: interrupted
Eg.: She kept on pestering and interdicting me again and again.