Speaking Test Part 1

1. Is pollution a problem in your town/ city?

Yes, pollution is a major problem. The city has high levels of air pollution due to traffic congestion, industrial emissions and all the construction that is happening here at the moment.

2. Are there many green spaces in your town/ city?

Yes, fortunately there are many green spaces in my city.  There are parks in most parts of the city and there’s also a botanical garden that’s really nice.

3. Does your country ever suffer from floods or droughts?

Yes, my country is large and it’s prone to both floods and droughts in different areas. Floods are common in some northern parts in the spring when snow melts, while droughts can occur during dry summers, especially in southern areas of the country where there is very little rainfall.

4. What environmental problems do you think are most serious?

The most serious environmental problems are air pollution, water pollution, and deforestation. Climate change is important too, and I think the whole world is worried about it, but I’m more concerned about the direct damage to animal habitats and the ecosystem that we cause every day.

5. Is it common to recycle rubbish?

Yes, most people separate recyclable materials from their rubbish and put it in a special bin. The rubbish collection service will pick it up once a fortnight.

6. How can an individual reduce carbon-dioxide emissions?

I think the main thing you can do to mitigate climate change and be more sustainable is use your car less and take public transport more often instead. The exhaust fumes from your car contain a lot of carbon-dioxide and they contribute to smog in the city too.

7. Do you think we will still use oil and gas in 50 years?

Yes I think fossil fuels are still probably going to be used, especially in poorer countries, but hopefully richer countries will have been able to replace them with nuclear or renewable energy.

8. Are you worried about climate change?

Yes, I am worried about climate change, but, as I said before, I think an even more important problem is the daily deforestation, extinction of endangered species and the pollution of our environment with chemicals and gases.