Passaggio 1
Ascolto cieco
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Passaggio 2
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Passaggio 3
Shadowing
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Passaggio 4
Dettato
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Passaggio 5
Riascolto senza sottotitoli
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Passo successivo
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📝 Trascrizione dialogo IELTS Speaking
Today I want to describe a recent urban regeneration project on our high street. The plan focused on small traders and public art. A local trader said decorative baubles were hung from lampposts to brighten evenings. Later, a giant bauble sculpture became a landmark outside the library. Many passersby stop and stare at the sculpture during weekdays. In fact, I noticed people stare for several minutes, which suggests the piece invites reflection. Small shops complained when a new supermarket competitor opened nearby. That competitor offered cut-price deals and affected footfall. One independent trader adapted by selling handcrafted goods at market stalls. Cyclists had complained about glass and nails on the road that can cause a puncture. The council responded by placing puncture repair stations at two junctions. There was also a misleading report claiming the new footbridge solved annual flooding, when in reality flooding decreased only in one block. Another optimistic claim said traffic fell by 30 percent after pedestrianisation, but numbers showed only a slight reduction. Planners also rearranged benches and lighting to prevent people from staring into dark alleyways. Overall the project aimed to help traders compete, improve safety, and give the high street a stronger identity.
📝 📚 Domande pratica IELTS
1
What decorative item was used to brighten the high street in the evenings?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
B
Spiegazione:
The speaker says 'decorative baubles were hung from lampposts to brighten evenings.' Lanterns, bunting and flags are plausible decorative items but are not mentioned in the passage.
2
Why did small shops feel pressured according to the passage?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The passage states 'Small shops complained when a new supermarket competitor opened nearby.' The bridge, flooding, and the sculpture blocking storefronts are not given as reasons; the bridge and flooding are mentioned in other contexts and the sculpture is described as attracting passersby, not blocking shops.
3
What hazard for cyclists is mentioned?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
C
Spiegazione:
The speaker notes 'Cyclists had complained about glass and nails on the road that can cause a puncture.' Slippery paint, police checkpoints and poor lighting are plausible hazards but are not mentioned as the specific problem for cyclists.
4
What can be inferred about the effect of the bauble sculpture?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
B
Spiegazione:
The speaker reports people 'stop and stare' and 'stare for several minutes, which suggests the piece invites reflection.' Therefore B is inferred. A is the opposite of the stated effect. C and D are unrelated consequences not supported by the passage.
5
What does the word 'competitor' most closely mean in this context?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
'Competitor' refers to the new supermarket that competed with small shops, so it means 'a business rival.' The other options are unrelated meanings and do not fit the context.
6
Which of the following is true about the claims mentioned in the passage?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
B
Spiegazione:
The passage describes 'a misleading report claiming the new footbridge solved annual flooding' and says the traffic claim of a 30 percent fall was optimistic with numbers showing only a slight reduction. Therefore B is correct. A is wrong because the passage calls one report misleading and the traffic reduction overstated. C and D contradict the passage's information.
7
Why did planners rearrange benches and lighting, according to the speaker?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The text states planners 'rearranged benches and lighting to prevent people from staring into dark alleyways.' Increasing trader stalls, displaying baubles, and creating parking are not given as reasons.
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