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“Description of Places” refers to the detailed and evocative portrayal of settings, landscapes, or locales, enabling readers or listeners to form a vivid mental image or feel as though they are experiencing it firsthand. Such descriptions may encompass the physical attributes of a place, such as its topography, architecture, or weather conditions. But they can also delve into the intangible – the mood, atmosphere, or emotions a place evokes. An effectively described place can transport someone to a sunlit Tuscan villa, the bustling streets of New Delhi, or a tranquil Zen garden in Kyoto, even if they’ve never been there. These descriptions form the backbone of world-building in literature and storytelling, providing a canvas upon which characters act and events unfold. The depth and nuance of place descriptions can deeply influence a reader’s connection to a story, making the setting itself a character of importance.

BUB BAE 2207 English - Oral Communication and Study Skills, Description of Places / Buildings

Description of places/buildings

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Today our topic of discussion is-Description of places/buildings

Description of places/buildings

Sometimes we describe a place or a building that we’ve visited. In this lesson you will see the language of giving description of a place or a building.

Objectives

After completing this lesson you’ll be able to: describe the beauty and grandeur of a place recall the key points of a description find out necessary information about a place.

Situation : To Visit a Place.

List of Vocabulary and Language Points:  visit, arch, dome, trip, gateway, reception hall, preserve, ornamental, Darber hall, palace, facade, banquet hall, vast, decoration, pattern, moat, plaster work, sculpture, boundary, hemispherical, fitting, chandeliers, feudal lord, ancient Rupam and Sohel are friends.

Rupam went to Rajshahi with his parents lastweek. There he visited the “Uttara Gono-Bhabon.” He now describes the palace to Sohel.

 

 

Dialogue:

Sohel:So, you went to Rajshahi. How did you enjoy the trip

Rupam: That was nice, especially our visit to Dighapatiya.

Sohel: Dighapatiya?

Rupam: O yes, you see it’s only a couple of miles north-east of Natore town. What’s so interesting about the place?

Sohel: Well, perhaps the best preserved palace in Bangladesh is at Dighapatiya. You see, it is now maintained as the “Uttara Gano-Bhabon” or the Government House of the northern region of Bangladesh.

Rupam: O, I’ve heard of “Uttara Gano-Bhahon”. Tell me more

Sohel: about it. Ok! The palace was built by the Maharaja of Dighapatiya. The total area of the palace covers about 50 acres of land. It is protected by a moat and a high boundary wall. The main entrance is on the east through an imposing four-storeyed arched gateway. In front of this gateway there are ornamental grills guarding .

Rupam: pathway which connects the high palm-lined main approach road.

Sohel: Interesting.

Rupam:  The main palace is single storeyed. The facade of the palace is picturesquely relieved with floral decoration in plasterwork. A hemispherical dome was placed on the central lofty hall in 1967.

Sohel : Did you go inside the palace?

Rupam: O, Yes. The main palace consists of nine bed rooms. It also has one reception hall, one banquet hall and a darbar Sohel hall. The entire floor of the reception hall is covered with patterned black and white marble.

Sohel : Is the palace like a museum?

Rupam: Well, the palace still had many of the original pieces preserved, such as sculptures made of bronze and marble. There are also furniture, fittings, chandeliers, flower vases and soon. These all depict the life style of the feudal lords of that time.

I always like to visit ancient and historical places. This trip added to my enjoyment. I’m planning to go thereSohelagain in the coming vacation.

Sohel : Are you? Then I won’t miss the chance. Let’s make plans for that.

Rupam: O’ that will be great

 

 

Review Questions  : Tick (√) the correct answer.

1. Rupam visited

A. Daulatdia

B. Dighapatiya

C.Debiganj

D.Dohar

2.Dighapatiya is near Natore town, only a couple of miles:

A. North-south

B.North-west

C.North-east

D. South-east

3.Dighapatiya is an interesting place to visit because of the

A. Palace

B.River

C.Surrounding

D.Library

4.The palace is now maintained as the

A. Uttara Bhabon

B.Uttara Town

C.Uttara Gano Bhabon

D.Palace of Dighapatiya

5.It is also known as the

A. Government House

B. Governor’s House

C.Government’s House

D.Government Palace

6.The palace was built by the

A. Maharani of Dighapatiya

B. Jamindar of Dighapatiya

C.Raja of Dighapatiya

D. Maharaja of Dighapatiya

7.The Palace area covers about

A. 50 acres of land

B.60 acres of land

C. 15 acres of land

D.55 acres of land

8.It is protected by a moat and a

A. river

B.high boundary wall

C.low boundary wall

D.high arched wall

9.The main entrance gateway which is is on the east through an imposing arched

A. 3 storeyed

B.5 storeyed

C.2 storeyed

D.4 storeyed

10.The main palace is

A. single storeyed

B. 2 storeyed

C.3 storeyed

D. 6 storeyed

11.A hemispherical dome was placed on the central lofty hall in

A. 1960

B. 1962

C.1966

D.1967

12.The main palace consists of

A. 10 bed rooms

B. 19 bed rooms

C. 8 bed rooms

D.9 bed rooms

13.It also has one reception hall and

A. one banquet hall and a Darbar hall

B..one banquet hall and a veranda

C..ne banquet hall and a dining hall

D.one dining hall and a dance floor

14. The entire floor of the reception hall is covered with patterned

A. black and brown marble

B.black and white marble

C.black and white tiles

D.blue and white marble

15.The palace has many of the original pieces preserved such as, sculptures, furniture and

A. fittings, chandeliers, flower vases etc.

B. fittings, chandles, flower vases etc.

C. fittings, candles, crockeries etc.

D. paintings, chandeliers, crockeries etc.

Situation  : Description of a new apartment.

List of Vocabulary and Language Points:

apartment, floor, drawing room, attached bath rooms, close to. Mr. Khan has moved into his new apartment. He talks about the apartment to Mr. Huq over telephone.

 

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Dialogue:

Mr. Khan: Hello! This is Khan speaking. May I talk to Mr. Huq please?

Mr. Huq : Hello Mr. Khan! Where have you been? I called you

Mr. Khan: several times. I’m sorry. My phone-line was cut off since I’ve changed

Mr. Huq : my house. I’ve shifted to my new apartment last week.

Mr. Khan : Sorry, I couldn’t contact you earlier. It’s okay. You must had real busy days. So, tell me

about your apartment. Where is it?

Mr. Huq :  Well, it’s at Gulshan 2, road 21, building 2. You see it’s near the park. My apartment

building has 12 floors. My apartment is on the 6th floor. It’s a nice one, but it’s not so big. It has

only 2 bedrooms, 2 attached bathrooms, a kitchen and a drawing room.

Mr. Khan: I think, it’s more than enough for just two of you. Yes, that’s true. I like it and it is close to my job.

Mr. Huq : That’s better.

Mr. Khan: : So, are you free this afternoon? Mm….. Yes.

Mr. Huq: Then please join us for a cup of tea.

Mr. Khan:  Thank you very much. I’ll be there in time.

Review Question : Fill in the blanks in the conversation below:

1. Mr. Huq: Tell me about your…

2. Mr. Khan: Well, it’s at Road You see, it’s near the……My apartment has My apartment is on the Its a nice one …but its not so It has only a and a 2 attached.

3.Mr. Khan: Yes hat’s true…. I like it and it is to my…..

Answer key 

Situation  : Review and Test

Situation  Review and Test

1. apartment

2. Gulshan 2/21/building 2/park/building / 12 floors / 6th floor/ big/2 bedrooms/ bathroom/kitchen/drawing room. 3. close / job.