쉐도잉 연습: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Tall Buildings and Urban Development - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

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Hello everyone and welcome back.

Today we're discussing the part three topic, Tall Buildings and Urban Development.

You'll first watch a mock interview with Finn.

After that we'll break down each answer

and look at the key ideas he uses so you can learn how to develop your own responses.

Let's get started.

Why are tall buildings becoming more common in cities?

I think the main reason is that cities are becoming more crowded as more people move there for work, education, and better opportunities.

Since land is limited, building upward is often much more practical than expanding outward.

Tall buildings also allow developers to create more homes, offices, and commercial spaces without using too much land.

Another reason is that modern construction technology makes it easier and safer to build high-rise structures than it was in the past.

Overall, I think tall buildings are a practical response to the growing demands of urban life.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of tall buildings?

Tall buildings have several advantages, especially in large cities where space is limited.

They can accommodate a large number of people in a relatively small area, which helps reduce pressure on land.

They also tend to be located near workplaces, public transportation, and other essential services, making daily life more convenient.

However, there are some disadvantages as well.

Living or working in a high-rise can sometimes feel less personal because people have fewer opportunities to interact with their neighbors.

In addition, these buildings are expensive to construct and maintain, and problems like elevator failures can cause significant inconvenience.

Do you think it is better to live in a high-rise apartment or a house?

Why?

I think it really depends on a person's lifestyle and priorities.

Personally, I'd rather live in a house because it offers more privacy, outdoor space, and a quieter environment.

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.

Apartments are usually closer to workplaces and public transportation, so they can save people a lot of commuting time.

In the end, I think both options have their own advantages, and the better choice depends on individual circumstances.

How have buildings changed compared with those in the past?

Buildings today are quite different from those built several decades ago.

In the past, most buildings were designed mainly to serve a practical purpose, and they were generally much shorter.

Nowadays, architects focus not only on functionality but also on appearance, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

Many modern buildings include smart technology, environmentally friendly materials, and designs that reduce energy consumption.

I think these changes reflect both technological progress and people's growing awareness of environmental issues.

Do you think governments should build more tall buildings in the future?

Yes, I think they should, but only in places where there is a genuine need for them.

In densely populated cities, tall buildings can help solve housing shortages and make better use of limited land.

However, I don't think every city should be filled with skyscrapers because that could make urban areas feel overcrowded.

Governments also need to preserve historical buildings, parks, and public spaces to maintain a good quality of life.

In my opinion, careful planning is much more important than simply building taller structures.

Why do some tall buildings become famous landmarks?

I think tall buildings usually become famous because they have something distinctive that sets them apart from others.

It could be their unique design, impressive height, or the role they play in a city's history or development.

Over time, these buildings often become symbols of the places where they are located, so both residents and tourists recognize them instantly.

They also attract a lot of attention through travel guides, news reports, movies, and social media, which makes them even more well-known.

In addition, many people visit these buildings for the views, exhibitions, or observation decks, so they naturally become popular tourist attractions.

Once a building gains that kind of recognition, it often becomes an important part of the city's identity.

How does architecture influence a city's image?

I think architecture plays a huge role in shaping the way people see a city.

Well-designed buildings can make a place look modern, attractive, and culturally rich, while poorly planned developments can have the opposite effect.

Architecture also reflects a city's history, values, and level of development, so it creates a lasting impression on both residents and visitors.

In many cases, people remember a city because of its unique skyline or distinctive architectural style.

That's why I believe good architecture can strengthen a city's identity and even attract more tourists and investment.

What qualities do you think make a building well-designed?

In my opinion, a well-designed building should be both attractive and practical.

It needs to meet the needs of the people who use it while also fitting naturally into its surroundings.

I also think sustainability is becoming increasingly important.

So, features like energy-efficient systems and environmentally friendly materials should be included whenever possible.

Another important quality is safety, because people should always feel comfortable and secure inside the building.

When a building successfully combines functionality,

aesthetics, and sustainability, I think it can have a positive impact on both the people who use it and the surrounding community.

That's the end of the mock interview.

Now let's go through each response and look at the key ideas Finn uses to develop his answers.

Question one.

Why are tall buildings becoming more common in cities?

Finn explains that the main reason is that cities are becoming more crowded as more people move there for work, education and better opportunities.

Since land is limited, he believes building upward is often more practical than expanding outward.

He also points out that tall buildings can provide more homes, offices and commercial spaces without using too much land.

Finally, he mentions that improvements in construction technology have made it easier and safer to build high-rise structures.

Question 2.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of tall buildings?

Finn first talks about the advantages of tall buildings, especially in cities where space is limited.

He explains that they can accommodate many people in a relatively small area and help reduce pressure on land.

He also mentions that these buildings are often located near workplaces, public transportation and essential services.

However, he points out some disadvantages, including less interaction between neighbours, high construction and maintenance costs, and problems caused by elevator failures.

Question 3.

Do you think it is better to live in a high-rise apartment or a house?

Why?

Finn says that the choice depends on a person's lifestyle and priorities.

He personally prefers living in a house because it provides more privacy, outdoor space and a quieter environment.

However he understands why many people choose high-rise apartments, especially in busy cities where houses can be expensive or difficult to find.

He explains that apartments are often more practical because they are closer to workplaces and public transportation.

Question 4.

How have buildings changed compared with those in the past?

Finn explains that buildings today are different from those built several decades ago.

He says that buildings in the past were mainly designed for practical purposes, while modern architects consider more factors.

These include appearance, sustainability and energy efficiency.

He also mentions that many modern buildings use smart technology and environmentally friendly materials to reduce energy consumption.

Question 5.

Do you think governments should build more tall buildings in the future?

Finn believes governments should build more tall buildings, but only in places where they are truly needed.

He explains that they can help solve housing shortages and make better use of limited land.

However, he does not think every city should be filled with skyscrapers because this could make urban areas feel overcrowded.

He also emphasises the importance of preserving historical buildings, parks and public spaces through careful planning.

Question 6.

Why do some tall buildings become famous landmarks?

Finn explains that some tall buildings become famous because they have something distinctive that makes them different from others.

This could be their unique design, impressive height or their role in a city's history or development.

He also mentions that these buildings often become symbols of the places where they are located.

In addition, attention from travel guides, news reports, movies and social media can make them more well known.

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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이 B2 수준 말하기 레슨은 영상 “IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Tall Buildings and Urban Development”을(를) 바탕으로 합니다. 가장 자주 반복되는 단어는 다음과 같습니다: tall, Finn, cities, explains, architecture. 이 영상에는 섀도잉할 문장 115개와 단어 1648개가 있습니다. 말하는 구간의 길이는 10:50입니다. 화자는 분당 약 152단어로, 일상 대화에 가까운 자연스러운 속도로 말합니다. 단어의 82%가 영어에서 가장 많이 쓰이는 3,000단어에 속합니다. 나머지는 연습 전에 미리 확인해 두세요. 전체 115문장 중 18문장이 질문이어서 의문문 억양과 짧은 대답을 연습하기에 좋습니다.

이 영상의 핵심 어휘

영상에서 가장 어려운 단어 15개를 발음, 뜻과 함께 정리했습니다.

단어	발음	뜻
disadvantage 명사	/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/	불리
workplace 명사	/ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/	직장, 일터
depend 동사	/dɪˈpɛnd/	의존하다, ...에 달려 있다
skyscraper 명사	/ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/	마천루, 초고층 건물
practise 동사	/ˈpɹæktɪs/	연습하다
functionality 명사		기능
surroundings 명사	/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/	주위
landmark 명사	/ˈlændmɑːk/	경계표
shortage 명사	/ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/	부족, 흠손
accommodate 동사	/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/	수용하다
architect 명사	/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/	설계자, 계획자
combine 동사	/kəmˈbaɪn/	조합하다, 결합하다
attractiveness 명사		흡인력
aesthetics 명사	/ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/	미학
circumstance 명사	/ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/	상황

영상에 나오는 구동사

단어	뜻
point out 동사	가리키다

따라 말해 볼 만한 문장

영상에 나오는 짧고 완결된 문장으로, 일상 대화에서 그대로 쓸 수 있습니다:

Do you think governments should build more tall buildings in the future?
How does architecture influence a city's image?
What qualities do you think make a building well-designed?
What qualities do you think make a building well designed?

이 영상의 문법

화자가 가장 많이 쓰는 문형을 영상 속 실제 표현과 함께 정리했습니다.

문형	영상 속 표현
수동태 be + 과거분사 — 누가 하는지보다 무슨 일이 일어나는지에 초점	be located · were designed · should be filled
관계절 who / which + 절 — 사람이나 사물에 대한 추가 정보	media, which makes · people who use

주의할 발음

화자는 don't, I'd, I'll 같은 축약형과 약화된 형태를 6번 사용합니다. 들리는 대로 짧게 발음하세요.

“th” 소리: strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/, aesthetics /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/
“sh”와 “zh” 소리: shortage /ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/, attraction /əˈtɹækʃn̩/, observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/
긴 단어 — 강세 위치에 주의: sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/, disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/, elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/, accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/, inconvenience /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/

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자신의 목소리를 녹음해 원본과 비교하고, disadvantage, workplace, depend 같은 단어에 특히 주의합니다.

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