IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Sample Band 9 – Describe a recent development in your city

Describe a recent development in your city

You should say:

• What it is
• How could it help people
• What benefits it could bring
• And explain whether it changes your life

Band 9 Model Answer

Over the last few months, there have been significant changes in my city, particularly the improvement of the public amenities, but if I have to describe one, the local park within a stone’s throw from my house is what I would say the most momentous development having taken place recently.

There is a lot to see in the park, as it is the hub of activities for the city-dwellers. There were people selling lottery tickets, some hawkers selling their goods, or children playing around on the lawn. While other groups of three or four simply have a good time together catching up on gossip in the shade cast by many gigantic trees.

The park offers city-dwellers a host of benefits. First, the atmosphere is fresh and there are many species of plants and flowers to gaze at. Second, the scene of kids running about in the park and seeing them having fun blows blows people’s mind, you see, it reminds people of their meet childhood when they spent most of their free time playing in the park.

The park is quite influential to me. In the past, I used to be a couch potato, just sitting aimlessly at home watching TV and scarfing down burgers and fries. But since its construction, the park has turned me into live wire; I usually work out in the park every morning, and now I’m quite in good shape.

QUESTIONS FOR PART 3

What measures should the government take to solve transportation problems in traveling?

The government can do a lot to solve traffic problems. For example, better educations of the citizens to follow traffic rules, more provision of public transportation facilities, such as buses and underground railways, as well as broadening the roads or building skyways, can all contribute to the alleviation of traffic problems.

What types public transport can be found in your country?

Obviously, there’s quite a mixed variety of public transport in my country. When we travel on the roads, it’s easy to find a mass of buses, taxis, or even trains. If someone wants to have an outbound trip, plane is crucial. However, the most commonly-used would potentially be buses, since they are so cheap and reliable.

Why types of public transport do you use most?

As far as I’m concerned, I take buses more often than any other means of transport. That might be due to the fact that I am liable to carsickness buses aren’t so stuffy. Moreover, bus wouldn’t let me back because with only 200.000 done for a monthly commutation ticket. I could commute to work every day without any anxiety.

Are there any public transport problems in your country’?

With an increase of private cars in my country, during the rush hour there are always jam-packed and people often go bananas due to this, the road quality, furthermore, is too run-down to meets the needs of the overwhelming vehicular traffics. This might leads to the increase in drastic crack-ups recently.