IELTS Speaking Part 3: Cities, Transport and the Environment

Let's move on to some general questions about cities.

我們來談一些關於城市的一般性問題。

Why do you think so many people move to big cities?

你認為為什麼那麼多人搬到大城市？

Mainly for work, I think. That's where the jobs are.

我想主要是為了工作。工作機會都在那裡。

Cities also offer better hospitals, universities and entertainment.

城市也有更好的醫院、大學和娛樂。

Ha, and much better coffee, of course!

哈，當然還有好喝很多的咖啡！

What problems can this cause?

這會帶來什麼問題？

Well, traffic is probably the biggest problem.

嗯，交通大概是最大的問題。

In my city, a ten-kilometre trip can take an hour!

在我住的城市，十公里的路可能要開一個小時！

And all those cars make the air really dirty.

而且那麼多車讓空氣變得很髒。

An hour? That sounds exhausting.

一個小時？聽起來好累。

It is. I spend about two hours a day commuting.

真的。我每天通勤大約要兩個小時。

How could governments encourage people to use public transport?

政府要怎麼鼓勵大家搭大眾運輸？

Hmm... I think the first step is making it cheaper.

嗯……我覺得第一步是讓它更便宜。

If buses cost more than driving, people won't switch.

如果搭公車比開車還貴，大家是不會改的。

They should also make trains more frequent and reliable.

他們也應該讓火車班次更多、更準時。

Some cities charge drivers to enter the centre. Is that fair?

有些城市向進入市中心的駕駛收費。這公平嗎？

Well, it's a bit controversial, to be honest...

嗯，老實說，這有點爭議……

It's unfair on people who have no other option.

對那些別無選擇的人來說不公平。

But London's charge has reduced traffic quite a lot.

但倫敦的收費確實大幅減少了車流。

Do you think cars will disappear from cities one day?

你認為有一天汽車會從城市裡消失嗎？

Disappear completely? No, I don't think so!

完全消失？不，我不這麼認為！

But electric cars and bike lanes will become far more common.

但電動車和自行車道會變得普遍很多。

Some cities have already turned whole streets into parks!

有些城市已經把整條街改成了公園！

Interesting. Thank you, that's the end of the test.

很有意思。謝謝，考試到此結束。

Thank you! I really enjoyed that discussion.

謝謝！這次討論我很喜歡。

Good. And good luck with that commute!

很好。祝你通勤順利！

Ha, thanks! I'll need it.

哈，謝謝！我會需要的。