Pratique du Shadowing: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Tall Buildings and Urban Development - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube
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Hello everyone and welcome back.
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Today we're discussing the part three topic, Tall Buildings and Urban Development.
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You'll first watch a mock interview with Finn.
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After that we'll break down each answer
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and look at the key ideas he uses so you can learn how to develop your own responses.
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Let's get started.
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Why are tall buildings becoming more common in cities?
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I think the main reason is that cities are becoming more crowded as more people move there for work, education, and better opportunities.
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Since land is limited, building upward is often much more practical than expanding outward.
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Tall buildings also allow developers to create more homes, offices, and commercial spaces without using too much land.
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Another reason is that modern construction technology makes it easier and safer to build high-rise structures than it was in the past.
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Overall, I think tall buildings are a practical response to the growing demands of urban life.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of tall buildings?
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Tall buildings have several advantages, especially in large cities where space is limited.
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They can accommodate a large number of people in a relatively small area, which helps reduce pressure on land.
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They also tend to be located near workplaces, public transportation, and other essential services, making daily life more convenient.
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However, there are some disadvantages as well.
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Living or working in a high-rise can sometimes feel less personal because people have fewer opportunities to interact with their neighbors.
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In addition, these buildings are expensive to construct and maintain, and problems like elevator failures can cause significant inconvenience.
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Do you think it is better to live in a high-rise apartment or a house?
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Why?
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I think it really depends on a person's lifestyle and priorities.
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Personally, I'd rather live in a house because it offers more privacy, outdoor space, and a quieter environment.
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That said, I completely understand why many people prefer high-rise apartments, especially in busy cities where houses are either too expensive or difficult to find.
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Apartments are usually closer to workplaces and public transportation, so they can save people a lot of commuting time.
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In the end, I think both options have their own advantages, and the better choice depends on individual circumstances.
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How have buildings changed compared with those in the past?
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Buildings today are quite different from those built several decades ago.
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In the past, most buildings were designed mainly to serve a practical purpose, and they were generally much shorter.
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Nowadays, architects focus not only on functionality but also on appearance, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
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Many modern buildings include smart technology, environmentally friendly materials, and designs that reduce energy consumption.
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I think these changes reflect both technological progress and people's growing awareness of environmental issues.
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Do you think governments should build more tall buildings in the future?
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Yes, I think they should, but only in places where there is a genuine need for them.
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In densely populated cities, tall buildings can help solve housing shortages and make better use of limited land.
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However, I don't think every city should be filled with skyscrapers because that could make urban areas feel overcrowded.
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Governments also need to preserve historical buildings, parks, and public spaces to maintain a good quality of life.
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In my opinion, careful planning is much more important than simply building taller structures.
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Why do some tall buildings become famous landmarks?
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I think tall buildings usually become famous because they have something distinctive that sets them apart from others.
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It could be their unique design, impressive height, or the role they play in a city's history or development.
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Over time, these buildings often become symbols of the places where they are located, so both residents and tourists recognize them instantly.
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They also attract a lot of attention through travel guides, news reports, movies, and social media, which makes them even more well-known.
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In addition, many people visit these buildings for the views, exhibitions, or observation decks, so they naturally become popular tourist attractions.
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Once a building gains that kind of recognition, it often becomes an important part of the city's identity.
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How does architecture influence a city's image?
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I think architecture plays a huge role in shaping the way people see a city.
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Well-designed buildings can make a place look modern, attractive, and culturally rich, while poorly planned developments can have the opposite effect.
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Architecture also reflects a city's history, values, and level of development, so it creates a lasting impression on both residents and visitors.
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In many cases, people remember a city because of its unique skyline or distinctive architectural style.
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That's why I believe good architecture can strengthen a city's identity and even attract more tourists and investment.
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What qualities do you think make a building well-designed?
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In my opinion, a well-designed building should be both attractive and practical.
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It needs to meet the needs of the people who use it while also fitting naturally into its surroundings.
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I also think sustainability is becoming increasingly important.
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So, features like energy-efficient systems and environmentally friendly materials should be included whenever possible.
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Another important quality is safety, because people should always feel comfortable and secure inside the building.
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When a building successfully combines functionality,
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aesthetics, and sustainability, I think it can have a positive impact on both the people who use it and the surrounding community.
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That's the end of the mock interview.
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Now let's go through each response and look at the key ideas Finn uses to develop his answers.
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Question one.
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Why are tall buildings becoming more common in cities?
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Finn explains that the main reason is that cities are becoming more crowded as more people move there for work, education and better opportunities.
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Since land is limited, he believes building upward is often more practical than expanding outward.
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He also points out that tall buildings can provide more homes, offices and commercial spaces without using too much land.
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Finally, he mentions that improvements in construction technology have made it easier and safer to build high-rise structures.
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Question 2.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of tall buildings?
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Finn first talks about the advantages of tall buildings, especially in cities where space is limited.
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He explains that they can accommodate many people in a relatively small area and help reduce pressure on land.
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He also mentions that these buildings are often located near workplaces, public transportation and essential services.
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However, he points out some disadvantages, including less interaction between neighbours, high construction and maintenance costs, and problems caused by elevator failures.
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Question 3.
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Do you think it is better to live in a high-rise apartment or a house?
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Why?
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Finn says that the choice depends on a person's lifestyle and priorities.
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He personally prefers living in a house because it provides more privacy, outdoor space and a quieter environment.
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However he understands why many people choose high-rise apartments, especially in busy cities where houses can be expensive or difficult to find.
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He explains that apartments are often more practical because they are closer to workplaces and public transportation.
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Question 4.
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How have buildings changed compared with those in the past?
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Finn explains that buildings today are different from those built several decades ago.
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He says that buildings in the past were mainly designed for practical purposes, while modern architects consider more factors.
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These include appearance, sustainability and energy efficiency.
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He also mentions that many modern buildings use smart technology and environmentally friendly materials to reduce energy consumption.
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Question 5.
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Do you think governments should build more tall buildings in the future?
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Finn believes governments should build more tall buildings, but only in places where they are truly needed.
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He explains that they can help solve housing shortages and make better use of limited land.
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However, he does not think every city should be filled with skyscrapers because this could make urban areas feel overcrowded.
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He also emphasises the importance of preserving historical buildings, parks and public spaces through careful planning.
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Question 6.
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Why do some tall buildings become famous landmarks?
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Finn explains that some tall buildings become famous because they have something distinctive that makes them different from others.
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This could be their unique design, impressive height or their role in a city's history or development.
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He also mentions that these buildings often become symbols of the places where they are located.
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In addition, attention from travel guides, news reports, movies and social media can make them more well known.
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He adds that many people visit these buildings, which helps them become an important part of the city's identity.
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Question 7.
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How does architecture influence a city's image?
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Finn explains that architecture plays an important role in shaping how people see a city.
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He says that well-designed buildings can make a place look modern, attractive and culturally rich, while poorly planned developments can create a negative impression.
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He also points out that architecture reflects a city's history, values and level of development.
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Finally, he believes that good architecture can strengthen a city's identity and attract more tourists and investment.
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Question 8.
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What qualities do you think make a building well designed?
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Finn believes that a well designed building should combine attractiveness with practicality.
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He explains that it should meet the needs of the people who use it while fitting naturally into its surroundings.
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He also highlights the importance of sustainability, including energy efficient systems and environmentally friendly materials.
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In addition, he mentions safety as an important quality because people should feel comfortable and secure inside a building.
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Overall, he believes good design can have a positive impact on both users and the surrounding community
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That's the end of our discussion on tall buildings and urban development Take these ideas,
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make them your own and keep practising your part 3 responses For more IELTS lessons and exclusive content,
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