Oct 24 IELTS Speaking

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4-5 min

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• Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?
• How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
• What is the condition of the roads in your city like?
• Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?

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Answer

1. Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?

Oh, absolutely, the roads and streets around where I live are, kind of, quite busy, especially during peak hours. I mean, my neighborhood/ˈneɪbəhʊd/ is located close to the city center, so there's a constant/ˈkɒnstənt/ flow of traffic throughout the day. During mornings and evenings, it's honestly/ˈɒnɪstli/ pretty congested/kənˈdʒest/ with commuters/kəˈmjuːtə(r)/ heading/ˈhedɪŋ/ to and from work/wɜːk/. What I mean is, the influx/ˈɪnflʌks/ of cars, buses, and motorcycles/ˈməʊtəsaɪk(ə)l/ can make driving a bit stressful at times. Anyway, despite the traffic, the area is well-connected, which is a big plus for residents who need to travel frequently.

2. How do people cross the road in the city where you live?

Well, people have a few different ways of crossing the road here. To be honest, the most common method is using the pedestrian/pəˈdestriən/ crossings, which are strategically/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/ placed at major intersections. There are, sort of, traffic lights and pedestrian signals /ˈsɪɡnəl/ that help regulate the flow. Additionally/əˈdɪʃənəli/, a lot of people rely on crosswalks with zebra/ˈzebrə/ stripes/straɪp/ because they are easy to recognize/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/. What I'm saying is, the infrastructure/ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/ supports/səˈpɔːt/ safe crossing, but during busy times, it can get a bit chaotic/keɪˈɒtɪk/. Anyway, for those who prefer not to wait, jaywalking/ˈdʒeɪwɔːkɪŋ/ does happen, although it's not officially/əˈfɪʃəli/ encouraged.

3. What is the condition of the roads in your city like?

Honestly, the condition of the roads in my city varies/ˈveəriz/ quite a bit. In some areas, especially the main arteries/ˈɑːtəri/ and downtown /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/ streets, the roads are, kind of, well-maintained with smooth/smuːð/ asphalt/ˈæsfælt/ and regular/ˈreɡjələ(r)/ repairs/rɪˈpeəz/. However, in the more residential/ˌrezɪˈdenʃ(ə)l/ or outlying/ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/ neighborhoods, the roads can be a bit, um, rougher/ˈrʌfə(r)/ and show signs of wear and tear /teə(r)/. Potholes/ˈpɒthəʊl/ and uneven/ʌnˈiːv(ə)n/ surfaces are, to some extent, still an issue in certain sections. What I mean is, while there's been significant investment in infrastructure, there's still room for improvement in maintaining consistency/kənˈsɪstənsi/ across all areas. Anyway, the local government/ˈɡʌvənmənt/ has been focusing on upgrading the roads, which is a positive step forward.

4. Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?

Yes, I do believe that the roads in my city need some improvement. To be honest, despite the efforts/ˈefət/ to maintain major streets, smaller roads often get neglected/nɪˈɡlektɪd/, leading to issues/ˈɪʃuːz/ like potholes and poor /pɔː(r)/ drainage/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/. What I'm saying is, these minor/ˈmaɪnə(r)/ roads are essential for everyday/ˈevrideɪ/ traffic flow, and their deterioration/dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ can cause significant inconvenience/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/. Additionally, enhancing the road conditions could also contribute to better traffic management and reduce the likelihood/ˈlaɪklihʊd/ of accidents. Honestly, investing more in road maintenance/ˈmeɪntənəns/ and upgrading infrastructure would not only improve driving experiences but also boost the overall quality of life for residents. Anyway, it's something that the city planners should prioritize/praɪˈɒrətaɪz/ to ensure sustainable urban development.