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Hey everyone, welcome to IELTS Time.

Today we're looking at Parks and Gardens, a Common Part 1 topic.

You'll hear Finn and Blondie answering a series of questions on the topic.

Let's get started with Finn.

Do you often go to parks?

Not really at the moment.

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.

When I'm back home though, there's a park quite close to where I live

and I sometimes go there for a walk or to meet up with friends.

Is there a park or garden near your home?

Yeah, there's a pretty nice park about a 10-minute walk from my house.

It's not huge, but it has quite a lot of trees, a walking path, and a small playground.

I used to go there more often when I was younger and I still go there occasionally when I'm back home.

What do you usually do when you visit a park?

Usually I just walk around or sit somewhere and relax.

If I'm with friends, we might get some food and eat there, especially when the weather is nice.

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.

Did you often go to parks when you were a child?

Yeah, quite often.

There was a park near my house, so my parents used to take me there when I was little.

Later on, I'd go there with my friends after school.

We'd play football, ride our bikes, or just hang around and talk.

I have quite a few good memories of that place.

Are public gardens important for cities?

Yeah, I think they are.

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.

They're also useful for families and older people, and they can make an area feel much more pleasant overall.

What activities do children do in parks?

I think the most common ones are playing on the playground, riding bikes, and playing sports like football.

When I was a kid, my friends and I would sometimes just run around and make up our own games.

So I think parks are useful because children can be active

and spend time with other kids instead of being at home on their phones or playing video games.

Do people in your country like going to parks?

Yeah, I'd say they do.

Although it probably depends on their age and where they live.

Families seem to use them quite a lot, especially at weekends, and you often see people having picnics or going for walks.

Among university students, though, I think it's a bit less common, especially if there aren't any parks close to campus.

Do you prefer public gardens or natural parks?

I'd probably choose natural parks.

I like public gardens, but I find natural parks a bit more relaxing because they feel less artificial.

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.

Do you prefer visiting parks alone or with other people?

Probably with other people most of the time.

If I'm back home, I might go with a friend and just walk around and catch up.

That said, I can see the appeal of going alone, especially if you want some time to yourself.

I just don't usually make the effort to go to a park unless I have someone to go with.

What improvements would you like to see in the parks in your area?

I think having more seating areas and better lighting would be useful.

Some parks near my home are quite dark in the evening, so people don't really use them after sunset.

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.

And that's the end of Finn's mock interview.

Now let's hear another set of answers from Blondie.

Do you often go to parks?

To be honest, not as often as I'd like.

Between work and general adulting, life gets pretty hectic.

so I usually only manage to drop by a park on the weekends, maybe once or twice a month when I need a breather.

Is there a park near your home?

Yeah, actually, there's a sweet little neighbourhood park just about a 10-minute walk from my apartment.

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.

What do you usually do when you visit a park?

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.

If the weather's nice, I might bring a book, lay out a blanket and just chill for an hour or two.

Did you often go to parks when you were a child?

Oh, constantly.

Growing up, my parents used to take my brother

and me to the local park almost every evening after school to burn off some energy.

We'd spend hours on the swings or playing tag until it got dark.

Do you prefer parks or gardens?

That's a tough choice, but I'd say parks take the top spot for me.

Gardens are absolutely gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but they can feel a bit rigid with all the strict rules.

Parks feel much more laid back.

You can actually stretch out on the grass without worrying about stepping on a prize rosebush.

What kind of parks do you like?

I'm a big fan of parks that strike a balance between natural wilderness and good facilities.

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.

Are there many parks and gardens in your city?

Surprisingly, yes.

My city has actually made a huge push toward urban greening over the last few years.

You'll find pocket parks tucked away in business districts, as well as a few massive botanical gardens near the city outskirts.

Do you think parks are important for cities?

Without a doubt.

They serve as the lungs of a city by improving air quality.

But more than that, they're crucial for mental health.

Living in a concrete jungle can be pretty draining, so having accessible green spaces gives people a chance to decompress.

Do you prefer visiting parks alone or with other people?

It depends on the goal, honestly.

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,

picnic or catching up with friends, then the more the merrier.

What improvements would you like to see in the parks in your area?

I think better lighting and enhanced safety features would make a world of difference, especially for women visiting in the evening.

adding a few more trash cans and maybe in an outdoor cafe

or coffee cart would also make them a lot more welcoming and

that brings us to the end of blondie's interview now let's

take a closer look at some useful vocabulary from both interviews that you can actually use in your own answers

get some fresh air means to go outside

and spend some time outdoors usually because you've been inside for a

while it's a very common expression in everyday english and it's particularly useful when talking about parks, outdoor activities or relaxing.

For example, I sometimes go for a walk in the evening just to get some fresh air

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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這段影片共有 145 個句子、2050 個單詞可供跟讀。講話部分時長為 11:25。說話人語速較快，每分鐘約 180 個詞，會出現較多連讀和弱讀。 82% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，其餘的詞建議在練習前先學一下。

影片中的重點詞彙

影片中 15 個值得學習的單詞，附發音和釋義：

單詞	發音	釋義
relax 動詞	/ɹɪˈlæks/	鬆開 /鬆開, 放鬆 /放鬆
outdoor 形容詞	/aʊtˈdɔː/	戶外的 /戶外的, 室外的
topic 名詞	/ˈtɑpɪk/	主題 /主題, 話題 /話題
lesson 名詞	/ˈlɛs.ən/	課業 /課業, -課 /-課
depend 動詞	/dɪˈpɛnd/	信任, 信賴 /信賴
playground 名詞	/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/	操場 /操場, 遊樂園 /遊樂園
atmosphere 名詞	/ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/	大氣 /大氣, 氣圈 /氣圈
trail 名詞	/tɹeɪl/	足跡 /足跡, 蹤跡 /蹤跡
routine 名詞	/ɹuˈtin/	常規 /常規, 慣例 /慣例
informal 形容詞	/ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/	非正式
picnic 名詞	/ˈpɪknɪk/	野餐
stroll 動詞	/stɹoʊl/	漫步, 散步
pocket 名詞	/ˈpɑ.kɪt/	口袋, 荷包
practical 形容詞	/ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/	使用的, 實用 /實用
everyday 形容詞	/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/	日常的

影片中出現的短語動詞

單詞	發音	釋義
hang around 動詞		逗留
find out 動詞		找出, 查明
grow up 動詞		長大 /長大
make up 動詞	/ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/	組成 /組成
run around 動詞		忙碌, 奔忙

需要注意的發音

說話人用了 35 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 I'm, I'd, don't。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。

“sh” 和 “zh” 音: trash /tɹæʃ/, occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
長單詞——注意重音位置: occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/, accessible /əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/, surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/

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先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 relax, outdoor, topic 這類單詞。

影片中的語法

說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：

結構	影片中的用法
“used to” used to + 動詞 — 過去的習慣或狀態，現在已不再如此	used to go · used to take · used to do
現在完成進行時 have/has been + -ing — 以前開始、現在仍在繼續的動作	I've been sitting · they've been doing
現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事	that's been · has actually made · you've been
被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的	be aimed · is tucked · is located

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