to put up – to build
- They are putting up an ugly office block on the site of the lovely old theatre.
IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers
Common buildings vocabulary is highlighted in bold.
Part 1
What types of buildings are there where you live?
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In the town, there are lots of Victorian houses constructed from locally
made bricks and some modern shops and offices. We certainly don’t have any high-
rise apartments or skyscrapers in the area.
2)
Are there any monuments in your hometown?
The most famous monument is a clock tower called the Albert Clock in memory of
3)
Do you like to visit historic buildings?
Yes, I particularly enjoy visiting old manor houses and I’m lucky that there are
several interesting ones in the area where I live. I also like looking around
old ruins both in my own country and abroad.
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