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IELTS Listening Sample Test 1 From The British Council

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IELTS SPEAKING MODEL #10 - PART 2 & PART 3
Topic: Living in a city

Part 2 Question: Describe a city you would like to live in. You should say:
•	where this city is 
•	what the city is famous for
•	what part of the city you would like to live in, 
and explain why you would like to live there.
 
(Intro) Today, I would like to talk about Dalat, one of the most worth-living cities in Vietnam. (where this city is) To give you more information about it, Dalat is a small city located in the highlands of Vietnam, which is quite far from Ho Chi Minh City, about 6 to 7 hours travelling by car... And because of its location on the high mountains, the city’s temperature can drop down to 15 Celsius degrees, which makes the weather there much cooler than where I’m from. (what the city is famous for) Besides the atmosphere, its scenery, the spectacular waterfalls and fantastic strawberry farms for example, also contributes to making Dalat one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam. Some people told me that I’m out of my mind, but it’s my life goal to own a cozy house in Dalat and move there permanently when I’m older. (what part of the city you would like to live in) The dream house that I have in mind will be located on the upper hills far from the center, so I can look down and see the beauty of the whole city. (why you would like to live there) As I’ve mentioned above, the weather, the scenery and also the specialties are the reasons why I want to live in Dalat. Moreover, unlike Saigonese people like myself, Dalat and its people have a very calm and relaxed way of enjoying life. And that’s basically what we all need when we grow older!
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•	Question 1: What are the main disadvantages of living in a city?
The first thing that pops into my head is the high level of pollution that people have to suffer from, varying from air pollution to noise pollution. In addition to that, due to the large number of people living in cities, it’s more challenging to find a job because there are so many people searching for job vacancies at the same time. 
•	Question 2: How do you think cities could be improved?
In my opinion, we should ask for help from the policymakers to reduce the number of vehicles commuting on the streets, which will definitely reduce the level of pollution. Moreover, creating more green space is also an option to take into consideration when we want to improve the living quality of city dwellers. I would say that the government not individuals who plays the most important role in such efforts.   
•	Question 3: Are people less friendly in cities than in the countryside?
I think it’s rather harsh to say that people from the cities are less friendly than those who come from the countryside. It mainly depends on the personalities of each person. Or maybe a lot of people have that negative thought because people from the cities are busier with their work, and they don’t have enough time to worry about other people’s issues. 
Prepared by Ms. Nhat Nghi (8.5 IELTS) 
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