Describe an old building
You should say:
Where this building is located
What it looks like
What it is used for
And explain why you think this building is important or why you like it.
To kick things off, I’d like to talk about Longshan Temple, which is a magnificent historic landmark located in the heart of Taipei’s oldest district.
It was originally constructed back in 1738, and looking back at its history, it has survived numerous natural disasters and even bombings during the Second World War.
Moving on to the next point, what makes this building so special is its exquisite traditional architecture.
To be more specific, the temple features incredibly ornate dragon pillars and colorful roof carvings that represent the peak of classical craftsmanship.
Whenever I step inside, I am struck by the thick scent of incense and the rhythmic sound of people chanting.
Notably, the atmosphere there is a stark contrast to the bustling, modern city streets just outside the gates.
On top of that, I find the cultural significance of the building to be its most intriguing aspect.
It’s not just a tourist site; it’s a living part of the community where people of all ages go to pray and seek guidance.
In contrast to this, many modern buildings feel a bit soulless, but Longshan Temple has a profound sense of character and spiritual energy.
To wrap things up, I believe this building is a timeless treasure.
All things considered, visiting such a place reminds me of the importance of preserving our heritage.
It’s a perfect example of how the past and present can coexist beautifully in a modern metropolis.
字子連接要很自然：
• To kick things off
• Moving on to the next point
• To be more specific
• On top of that
• In contrast to this
• To wrap things up
• All things considered
整體結構分析
Opening（引入主題）
To kick things off, I’d like to talk about Longshan Temple...
功能：
• 直接回答題目
• 說明地點
• 提供歷史背景
Appearance（外觀描述）
Moving on to the next point...
• dragon pillars
• colorful roof carvings
• incense smell
• chanting sound
這裡使用了 多感官描寫：
Function（用途）
題目要求回答：
What it is used for
你回答：
people of all ages go to pray and seek guidance
而且補充：
• not just a tourist site
• living part of community
不只回答題目，還延伸文化意義
Personal evaluation（重要性）
題目最後要求：
explain why it is important or why you like it
從
建築 → 社區 → 文化遺產
這種 層次提升 (conceptual escalation) 是高分口說常見技巧。