IELTS Speaking Part 1: Old buildings – bài mẫu và câu trả lời hay

Have you ever seen old buildings in the city?

Oh, yes, loads.

I grew up in Hue, so I cycled past the old citadel walls every day on my way to school.

I took them completely for granted back then.

Actually, it's only when friends visit now that I realise how impressive they are.

Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?

I do, because once they're gone, they're gone.

The thing is, empty old houses fall into disrepair fast, so someone has to actually use them.

Hoi An's a good example.

Lots of the old merchant houses there have been given a new lease of life as restaurants and souvenir shops.

Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?

A modern place, to be honest.

My block's fairly new, with a lift and air conditioning.

I'm far too attached to my creature comforts to give them up.

Mind you, a friend's family lives in a lovely old garden house in Hue.

The roof leaks like a sieve when it pours, though.

Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?

Angkor Wat, for sure.

I've read so much about it that it's right at the top of my bucket list.

I mean, the photos of those long stone carvings look unreal, so I'd love to stand in front of them one day.

Then again, getting enough time off is the hard part.