Describe a public place in your area that needs improvement.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2022
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home town
- Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)
Parks and gardens
- Is there a park near your home? (Why is that?)
- How often do you go to parks? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do people do in parks in your city? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you go to parks a lot as a child? (Why is that?)
Emails and letters
- How often do you send emails? (Tell me more about that.)
- Who do you usually write emails to? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever written a letter by hand to someone? (Why is that?)
- Do you think people will still send letters in the future? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a public place in your area that needs improvement.
You should say:
- where it is
- what it is used for
- what is wrong with it
and explain how you think it could be improved.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do other people in your area agree that it needs improving? / How often do you go to that place?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
public spaces in local areas
- Can you explain why some public places are allowed to fall into poor condition?
- In general, which public places do local people value most?
- What could be done about parks and squares that people no longer use?
who pays for local improvements
- Can you explain how local governments decide which projects to pay for?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of asking local residents to vote on how public money is spent?
- Can you speculate on how city centres will look in twenty years?
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