IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park,)
Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park,)
You should say:
What the development is
When/where you noticed it
How long it took to complete it
And explain how you feel about it
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
1. What the development is:
- Vocabulary: project, construction, facility, establishment, enhancement
- Expressions:
- “The new development is…”
- “Recently, a new…”
- “They have built a…”
2. When/where you noticed it:
- Vocabulary: noticed, observed, spotted, came across, discovered
- Expressions:
- “I noticed it…”
- “It was first visible…”
- “I came across it…”
3. How long it took to complete it:
- Vocabulary: duration, period, time frame, months, years
- Expressions:
- “It took about…”
- “The construction lasted for…”
- “Over a period of…”
4. Explain how you feel about it:
- Vocabulary: feelings, opinion, reaction, thoughts, perspective
- Expressions:
- “I feel…”
- “This development makes me…”
- “I think it’s…”
Collocations
- new shopping mall
- community park
- modern facilities
- construction project
- noticeable improvement
- local area
- recent development
- greatly appreciate
- significant enhancement
- positive change
Sample Answer
The new development in my area is a modern community park. This park includes playgrounds for children, jogging tracks, and beautiful gardens with a variety of plants and flowers. Additionally, there are several picnic areas and benches for people to relax.
I first noticed it about six months ago, when the initial construction began. The park is located just a few blocks away from my house, making it very convenient for me and my neighbors.
The construction project lasted for approximately four months. Over this period, I observed the progress and saw the transformation from an empty lot to a vibrant park.
I feel very pleased about this new development. This development makes me feel that our community is improving and that the local government is investing in enhancing our living environment. The park provides a place for people to enjoy outdoor activities and socialize, which I think is a significant enhancement to our neighborhood. I greatly appreciate the effort put into this project, as it has brought a noticeable improvement to our area. Overall, I believe it’s a positive change that benefits everyone in the community.
