Candidate task cardan interesting building

Describe an interesting building you have seen.

You should say:

  1. 1where it is~30s
  2. 2what it looks like~30s
  3. 3what it is used for~30s
  4. 4and explain why you think it is interesting~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in May 2026 Hometown & Places

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Where it isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What it looks likeSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3What it is used forSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain why you think it is interestingThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe an interesting building you have seen.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

Answer it with the examiner

Sign in free, then speak for 1–2 minutes and get a band score with one thing to fix.

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