Describe a time you moved to a new home/school
IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC
Describe a time you moved to a new home/school
You should say:-
When you moved-?
Where you moved-?
Why you moved-?
And how you felt about it-?
Sample Answer 1
Introduction
Moving to a new place is always a daunting task. However, when we move to a new home, it is always a mixed feeling.
Recently I shifted to my new abode.
When did you move?
Last year, we bought a new house. Since it was ready to move property, we immediately shifted to the new accommodation.
Where did you move to?
From the countryside, we moved to the heart of the city.
Why did you move?
We moved because of two reasons. The first reason was distance. Earlier we were staying in the countryside. Although our old accommodation was not that far from the city, in rush hours it used to take me two hours to reach college.
The other prominent reason was that we got a good bargain. Due to the corona pandemic, there was a sudden decline in the prices of real estate.
My family had taken it as an opportunity, and we purchased our dream home at a reasonable price.
And how you felt about it?
On the one hand, I was jubilant because, after a long wait, I got my dream home in the heart of the city. My life was about to become comfortable because my new home was at a very close distance from my college.
On the other hand, I was upset because I had to part ways with my old friends who used to stay in my neighbourhood. I had spent my whole childhood under their company.
Conclusion:
Finally, when I shifted to my new house, I had a sigh of relief. Although I love my new abode, I still miss my old home.
Follow up Questions
Here are some examples of follow up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to the cue card “Describe a time you moved to a new home/school”.
1. Why do people move to a new home?
There are numerous reasons why people shift to a new abode. However, the most prominent reason is to get a plum job or obtain a quality education, because in most cases. Another prominent cause is the expansion of the family due to the wedding or the arrival of a new family member. This is due to the reason that they would like to have freedom coupled with privacy because their current accommodation may be small in size to accommodate the expanding family.
2. What problems do people face after moving to a new place?
The first problem people face is logistics. When we stay for long at a place, we become aware of every nook and corner of the city, therefore procuring goods like groceries and vegetables etc, is an easy task for us. On the other hand, when we shift to a new place it becomes a daunting task to find suitable vendors for various purposes.
Apart from this, sometimes the climatic conditions could be a troublesome factor for the new inhabitants. For example, a person living in the countryside would find it difficult to live in cities because of pollution.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same place?
To begin with the advantages, the first and foremost is the awareness we have of the area. While living at the same place, we acquire a boatload of information about the climate, cuisine and nature of people. This information helps us to lead our life comfortably. Apart from this, we have a wider social circle.
On the other hand, the prime disadvantage is boredom and monotony. There is no denying this conviction that when we shift to a new place, we gain new experiences in terms of culture, people, climate and cuisine etc. So we miss dynamism in our lives by staying at the same place.
4. Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why?
As per my opinion, shifting to a new place frequently is an imprudent approach. First of all, it costs a lot financially, because when we migrate we have to incur a lot of expenditure. Secondly, it is a turbulent task to widen the friend circle when you keep on changing your residence frequently.
