如何描述一个城市：词汇全总结+高频话题示范

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hometown & city

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描述此话题的一些高分词汇

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01

Talking about quality of life

描述生活质量可以用到的词汇

notes

“the rat race”这个习语很地道，用来描述现代城市生活的快节奏以及日常紧张的环境。常用的表达有：get out of / quit the rat race

amenities 这个词表示便利设施

02

Areas of a city

描述城市地区可以用到的词汇

notes

“the inner city” 表示大城市的中心区，尤其指城市中相对贫困的地段

“the outskirts” 表示郊区，城市的外围地带

03

Means of transport

描述交通方式可以用到的词汇

notes

“commute” 表示（搭乘车、船等）通勤，常用的搭配有：commute to/from/between

04

Adjectives describing hometowns and cities

描述家乡及城市可以用到的形容词

1. ancient 古老的-a place that has a long history.

Words with similar meanings: historic

Example sentence: Athens is an ancient city, which was established thousands of years ago.

2. boring 无聊的-dull and not very interesting.

Words with similar meanings: uninteresting

Example sentence: Widnes is a boring place to live.

3. bustling 繁忙的-a crowded, busy place.

Words and phrases with similar meanings: lively, fast-paced, hectic

Example sentence: New York is a busy, bustling city. One of its nicknames is “The City That Never Sleeps”.

4. charming 迷人的 -nice, very pleasing.

Words and phrases with similar meanings: delightful, quaint

Example sentence: Oxford is a charming English city, which is steeped in history.

5. fascinating 吸引人的 非常有趣的-very interesting.

Words with similar meanings: captivating, intriguing

Example sentence: Tunis is a fascinating place to visit, with a wonderfully rich culture and history.

6. picturesque 独特的-charming or interesting in a unique or unusual way.

Words with similar meanings: quaint, charming

Example sentence: Xitang is a picturesque town.

7. touristy 游客常去的-visited by lots of tourists.

Words with similar meanings: touristic

Example sentence: Chester can be a bit touristy and crowded during summer.

part 1 经典题目

Do you like living in the city?

Yes I do. I like going out with my friends and there are lots of lively bars and restaurants within walking distance of my apartment. I’m a bit of a culture vulture as well so it’s great to have access to art exhibitions and that kind of thing.

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notes:

lively bars and restaurants: bars or restaurants with a good atmosphere

Do you get many tourists visiting your area?

Not really. I live in the inner-city and the area is a little run down. It’s basically a lot of high-rise flats, so nothing to interest tourists really.

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notes:

inner city: the central part of a city where people live and where conditions are often poor

run down: old and of a poor standard

high-rise flats: multi-story apartments

part 3 经典题目

What are the advantages of living in a city or big town?

I think it’s having access to local facilities really...local shops as well as access to larger shopping malls in the city centre.

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notes:

local facilities: local buildings or services serving the public

What are some of the challenges facing towns and cities?

I suppose traffic congestion is a major problem. The growth in out-of-town supermarkets and retail parks mean lots of town centre shops are closing down. I think these are the major challenges.

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notes:

out of town shopping centre/retail park: large shopping centres outside of the town or city

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