facilities (2)

1.

FACILITIES
Swimming pool sports center golf course tennis courts
football pitch skating rink
Culture: theatre opera house concert hall radio station
art gallery
Education: school college university library museum
Transport: bus service taxi rank car hire car park
Other:health center law courts citizens advice bureau
department store chemists police station Town/City hall
estate agent housing estate

2.

When describing cities in IELTS Speaking,
you may want to talk about the following,
•Location / Size
•History
•Industry
•Interesting places
•Weather

3.

Primary industries (dealing with raw
materials)
•Agriculture
•Mining
•Farming
•Fishing
•Oil and Gas

4.

The manufacturing industry
The service industry
•Tourism
•Hospitality
•Recreation
•Food and beverage

5.

The finance industry
The IT industry
The entertainment industry

6.

My hometown relies mainly on tourism / the
service industry
It’s famous for tourism/ the service industry
Its main source of
revenue comes from tourism/ the service
industry
The economy depends mainly on tourism/
the service industry

7.

•Bustling center
•Urban living
•Reliable public transport
•Long opening hours (shops and restaurants)
•Upmarket shops
•Pricey /overpriced restaurants(expensive)
•Lively bars
•Fashionable clubs
•High-rise flats

8.

•picturesque
•historic
•spacious
•elegant
•magnificent
•lively

9.

Where is your hometown?

10.

My hometown is a modern
metropolis located near the coast. It has a
busy commercial district with shopping
malls, but many families live in the
suburbs / on the outskirts of the city.

11.

What do you like about your hometown?

12.

I love the fact that it’s a cultural melting pot.
You can find all kinds of local cuisine and
traditions. Also, the public transport system is
really well-connected, so it’s easy to get around.

13.

Is your hometown a good place for young
people?

14.

Yes, especially because of its vibrant
community. There are lots of tourist
attractions, sports centres, and job
opportunities. The lively nightlife is also
something that attracts young people.

15.

Has your hometown changed much in recent years?

16.

Yes, a lot. The city used to have many run-down
areas, but they’ve been redeveloped. Now, it’s
turning into a cosmopolitan city with
more infrastructure and better quality of life.

17.

What do you dislike about your hometown?

18.

I think the main issue is pollution levels.
With so many cars and factories in
the industrial areas, the air quality isn’t
great. Also, sometimes it feels like a bit of
a concrete jungle.