IELTS Speaking Part 3: Cities, Transport and the Environment

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

我们来谈谈关于城市的一些一般性问题。

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

你认为为什么那么多人搬到大城市？

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

我想主要是为了工作。工作机会都在那里。

Cities also offer better hospitals, universities and entertainment.

城市也有更好的医院、大学和娱乐。

Ha, and much better coffee, of course!

哈，当然还有好喝得多的咖啡！

What problems can this cause?

这会带来什么问题？

Well, traffic is probably the biggest problem.

嗯，交通大概是最大的问题。

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

在我住的城市，十公里的路可能要开一个小时！

And all those cars make the air really dirty.

而且那么多车让空气变得很脏。

An hour? That sounds exhausting.

一个小时？听起来好累。

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

确实。我每天通勤大约要两个小时。

How could governments encourage people to use public transport?

政府怎样才能鼓励人们使用公共交通？

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

嗯……我觉得第一步是让它更便宜。

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

如果坐公交比开车还贵，人们是不会改的。

They should also make trains more frequent and reliable.

他们还应该让火车班次更多、更准时。

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

有些城市向进入市中心的司机收费。这公平吗？

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

嗯，说实话，这有点争议……

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

对那些别无选择的人来说不公平。

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

但伦敦的收费确实大大减少了交通量。

Do you think cars will disappear from cities one day?

你认为有一天汽车会从城市中消失吗？

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

完全消失？不，我不这么认为！

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

但电动汽车和自行车道会变得普遍得多。

Some cities have already turned whole streets into parks!

有些城市已经把整条街改成了公园！

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

很有意思。谢谢，考试到此结束。

Thank you! I really enjoyed that discussion.

谢谢！这次讨论我很喜欢。

Good. And good luck with that commute!

好。祝你通勤顺利！

Ha, thanks! I'll need it.

哈，谢谢！我会需要的。