2020年5-8月 雅思口语 Part 1 Topic 4 The area you live in (常考题)

1. Do you like the area that you live in?

I do like the area I live in. I live in Beijing and I have lived here all my life, so I know the city well. Many people would find a city daunting and perhaps scary, but to me I am very comfortable here. I know how to get around in all parts of the city and I am never worried about getting lost. It is nice to feel so connected to the area that you live in.

2. What are some changes in the area recently?

As I live in a large urban city it is constantly changing and developing to keep up with modem developments. The city is always expanding as new suburbs are developed on the outside and more of the inner city is improved and modernised. There are always new shops and new restaurants popping up all over the city, so it is hard to keep up with the changes. I like this because it makes it feel like the city is constantly brand new.

3. Do you know any famous people in your area?

I do not personally know any famous people in my area but I am sure there are many around. This is because only about fifteen minutes away from where I live, there is a very rich and luxurious part of the city. I do not know exactly who lives in these beautiful houses but there are many rumours （传言） about different famous musicians and actors who may possibly live there. I find this very exciting.

4. Where do you like to go in that area?

My favourite places are the bookstores and the cafes. There are some lovely bookstores where I live. Some *all bookstores sell old but pretty second-hand books. I often like to go in these shops to buy an old book and then go to a cafe to have a look through it. There are many cafes to choose from and I could not really say that I have a specific favourite.