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Hey everyone, welcome to IELTS Time.
Chào mọi người, chào mừng các bạn đến với IELTS Time.
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Today we're looking at Parks and Gardens, a Common Part 1 topic.
Hôm nay chúng ta sẽ tìm hiểu về Công viên và Vườn hoa, một chủ đề phổ biến trong Phần 1.
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You'll hear Finn and Blondie answering a series of questions on the topic.
Bạn sẽ nghe Finn và Blondie trả lời một loạt câu hỏi về chủ đề này.
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Let's get started with Finn.
Bắt đầu với Finn thôi nào.
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Do you often go to parks?
Bạn có thường đi công viên không?
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Not really at the moment.
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I'm a university student and there isn't really a park near my university, so I don't have much of a reason to go to one during the week.
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When I'm back home though, there's a park quite close to where I live
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and I sometimes go there for a walk or to meet up with friends.
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Is there a park or garden near your home?
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Yeah, there's a pretty nice park about a 10-minute walk from my house.
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It's not huge, but it has quite a lot of trees, a walking path, and a small playground.
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I used to go there more often when I was younger and I still go there occasionally when I'm back home.
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What do you usually do when you visit a park?
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Usually I just walk around or sit somewhere and relax.
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If I'm with friends, we might get some food and eat there, especially when the weather is nice.
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I'm not really the type to go to a park specifically to exercise, so for me it's more about getting some fresh air and taking a break.
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Did you often go to parks when you were a child?
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Yeah, quite often.
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There was a park near my house, so my parents used to take me there when I was little.
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Later on, I'd go there with my friends after school.
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We'd play football, ride our bikes, or just hang around and talk.
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I have quite a few good memories of that place.
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Are public gardens important for cities?
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Yeah, I think they are.
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Cities can be pretty crowded and stressful, so having green spaces gives people somewhere to relax and get away from all the buildings and traffic.
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They're also useful for families and older people, and they can make an area feel much more pleasant overall.
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What activities do children do in parks?
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I think the most common ones are playing on the playground, riding bikes, and playing sports like football.
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When I was a kid, my friends and I would sometimes just run around and make up our own games.
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So I think parks are useful because children can be active
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and spend time with other kids instead of being at home on their phones or playing video games.
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Do people in your country like going to parks?
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Yeah, I'd say they do.
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Although it probably depends on their age and where they live.
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Families seem to use them quite a lot, especially at weekends, and you often see people having picnics or going for walks.
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Among university students, though, I think it's a bit less common, especially if there aren't any parks close to campus.
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Do you prefer public gardens or natural parks?
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I'd probably choose natural parks.
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I like public gardens, but I find natural parks a bit more relaxing because they feel less artificial.
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If I had a free day, I'd rather go somewhere with hiking trails and lots of trees, then somewhere that's been carefully landscaped just feels like more of an escape.
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Do you prefer visiting parks alone or with other people?
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Probably with other people most of the time.
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If I'm back home, I might go with a friend and just walk around and catch up.
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That said, I can see the appeal of going alone, especially if you want some time to yourself.
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I just don't usually make the effort to go to a park unless I have someone to go with.
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What improvements would you like to see in the parks in your area?
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I think having more seating areas and better lighting would be useful.
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Some parks near my home are quite dark in the evening, so people don't really use them after sunset.
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I'd also like to see more facilities for teenagers and young adults, like outdoor sports areas, because playgrounds tend to be aimed mainly at younger children.
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And that's the end of Finn's mock interview.
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Now let's hear another set of answers from Blondie.
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Do you often go to parks?
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To be honest, not as often as I'd like.
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Between work and general adulting, life gets pretty hectic.
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so I usually only manage to drop by a park on the weekends, maybe once or twice a month when I need a breather.
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Is there a park near your home?
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Yeah, actually, there's a sweet little neighbourhood park just about a 10-minute walk from my apartment.
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It's not massive, but it has a nice loop trail, plenty of shade and a small pond, which is great for a quick stroll.
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What do you usually do when you visit a park?
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It really depends on my mood, but most of the time I just put my headphones in, listen to a podcast and go for a brisk walk.
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If the weather's nice, I might bring a book, lay out a blanket and just chill for an hour or two.
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Did you often go to parks when you were a child?
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Oh, constantly.
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Growing up, my parents used to take my brother
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and me to the local park almost every evening after school to burn off some energy.
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We'd spend hours on the swings or playing tag until it got dark.
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Do you prefer parks or gardens?
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That's a tough choice, but I'd say parks take the top spot for me.
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Gardens are absolutely gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but they can feel a bit rigid with all the strict rules.
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Parks feel much more laid back.
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You can actually stretch out on the grass without worrying about stepping on a prize rosebush.
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What kind of parks do you like?
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I'm a big fan of parks that strike a balance between natural wilderness and good facilities.
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I love open green spaces with lots of mature trees, but I also appreciate practical stuff like well-paved walking paths and clean public restrooms.
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Are there many parks and gardens in your city?
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Surprisingly, yes.
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My city has actually made a huge push toward urban greening over the last few years.
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You'll find pocket parks tucked away in business districts, as well as a few massive botanical gardens near the city outskirts.
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Do you think parks are important for cities?
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Without a doubt.
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They serve as the lungs of a city by improving air quality.
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But more than that, they're crucial for mental health.
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Living in a concrete jungle can be pretty draining, so having accessible green spaces gives people a chance to decompress.
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Do you prefer visiting parks alone or with other people?
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It depends on the goal, honestly.
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If I'm going there to clear my head or unwind after a crazy week, I definitely prefer going solo, but if it's for a weekend,
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picnic or catching up with friends, then the more the merrier.
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What improvements would you like to see in the parks in your area?
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I think better lighting and enhanced safety features would make a world of difference, especially for women visiting in the evening.
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adding a few more trash cans and maybe in an outdoor cafe
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or coffee cart would also make them a lot more welcoming and
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that brings us to the end of blondie's interview now let's
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take a closer look at some useful vocabulary from both interviews that you can actually use in your own answers
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get some fresh air means to go outside
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and spend some time outdoors usually because you've been inside for a
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while it's a very common expression in everyday english and it's particularly useful when talking about parks, outdoor activities or relaxing.
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For example, I sometimes go for a walk in the evening just to get some fresh air
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or I like sitting outside on sunny days and getting some fresh air.
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A brisk walk is a walk that is fairly quick and energetic.
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It's faster than a casual stroll but it's not as intense as running.
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It's a useful expression when talking about exercise, healthy habits or what you like to do outdoors.
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For example, I usually go for a brisk walk in the evening if I've been sitting around all day.
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Or, a brisk walk in the morning is a great way to start the day.
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Hang around means to spend time somewhere without having a particular plan or purpose.
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It's informal and very common in spoken English.
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It's particularly useful when talking about what you did with friends or what you used to do as a child.
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For example, when I was younger, my friends and I used to hang around in the park after school.
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Or, we didn't have anything planned so we just hung around the town centre for a few hours.
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Catch up means to spend time talking to someone and finding out what they've been doing recently, especially if you haven't seen them for a while.
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It's extremely common in conversational English, so it's useful for questions about friends, weekends and social activities.
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For example, I sometimes meet my friends at the park so we can walk around and catch up.
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Or, I met an old friend last weekend and we spent a couple of hours catching up.
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To burn off some energy means to do something active so that you use up some physical energy.
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We often use this expression when talking about children, exercise or outdoor activities.
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For example, my parents used to take me to the park
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so I could burn off some energy or the kids usually play football outside to burn off some energy.
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This is especially useful for questions about childhood or activities for children.
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If a place is tucked away it means that it's located in a quiet or slightly hidden place, often away from busy streets or main areas.
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It's a nice expression for describing where a park, cafe, restaurant or other place is located.
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For example, there's a lovely little park tucked away behind the shopping centre
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or we found a small cafe tucked away down a quiet side street.
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Laid back means relaxed, informal and not stressful.
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You can use it to describe a person, a place or an atmosphere.
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When talking about parks it's a useful way to explain why you enjoy them.
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For example, I like going to the park
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because it has a really laid-back atmosphere or I prefer small restaurants because they tend to be quieter and more laid-back.
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If you describe something as a bit of an escape you mean
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that it gives you a chance to temporarily get away from your normal surroundings, responsibilities or daily routine.
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It's particularly useful when explaining why you enjoy a particular place or activity. For example,
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going for a walk in the countryside is a bit of an escape from the noise of the city
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or for me reading in the park is a bit of an escape from my busy routine.
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To decompress means to relax and release stress after a busy, tiring or demanding period.
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It's slightly more advanced than simply saying relax but it's still natural in spoken English.
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For example, I like going for a long walk in the evening because it helps me decompress
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or after a hectic week I usually spend Sunday somewhere quiet and just decompress.
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If something makes a world of difference it means that it has a very noticeable or significant effect.
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This is especially useful when talking about improvements or changes that would make something better.
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For example, adding more benches would make a world of difference for older visitors.
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Or, better lighting would make a world of difference in the evening.
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It's a great alternative to repeatedly saying something would be very helpful or very useful.
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And that's it for today's lesson Remember you don't need to memorise Finn's or Blondie's answers word for word Instead,
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take the ideas and expressions that feel natural to you And adapt them to your own experiences
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If you'd like more lessons like this You can join our membership for extra lessons and speaking topics
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Thanks for tuning in

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topic danh từ/ˈtɑpɪk/chủ đề
lesson danh từ/ˈlɛs.ən/bài, bài học
depend động từ/dɪˈpɛnd/phụ thuộc
playground danh từ/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/sân chơi
atmosphere danh từ/ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/khí quyển
picnic danh từ/ˈpɪknɪk/dã ngoại, píc-níc
stroll động từ/stɹoʊl/đi dạo, dạo
pocket danh từ/ˈpɑ.kɪt/túi, túi áo
everyday tính từ/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/hằng ngày, thường ngày
membership danh từsố hội viên
mood danh từ/muːd/tâm trạng, tính khí
helpful tính từ/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/hay giúp đỡ
trash danh từ/tɹæʃ/rác
bench danh từ/ˈbɛnt͡ʃ/ghế dài
occasionally trạng từ/əˈkeɪʒənəli/đôi khi

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Thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn have/has been + -ing — việc bắt đầu từ trước và vẫn đang tiếp tụcI've been sitting · they've been doing
Thì hiện tại hoàn thành have/has + quá khứ phân từ — việc đã xảy ra nhưng còn liên quan đến hiện tạithat's been · has actually made · you've been
Câu bị động be + quá khứ phân từ — nhấn vào việc xảy ra, không phải người làmbe aimed · is tucked · is located

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