雅思口语 Part 1 - [新增题目] - Public Placestype
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Public places
- Have you ever talked with someone you don't know in public places?
参考答案
Yeah, quite often actually. Usually at bus stops when the bus is late - classic British small talk about the weather or complaining about transport. Last week I had a lovely chat with an elderly lady in Tesco about which biscuits are best for dunking. Random conversations like that can brighten your day really.
我的答案
Yes, I have. When I first went to the University of Westminster, we had an orientation week where everyone was new and didn’t really know each other. We were encouraged to socialise and make quick connections, so I ended up chatting with a few classmates in a public space on campus. It was a nice way to break the ice.
- Do you wear headphones in public places?
参考答案
Always on the tube - it's my way of avoiding eye contact and awkward conversations! But I don't wear them in shops or cafés, feels a bit rude. I do keep one ear free when walking though, for safety. My noise-cancelling ones are brilliant for blocking out that awful drill sound on the Underground.
我的答案
Not really. I’d love to wear them to listen to podcasts or music because it looks kind of cool, but I usually don’t for safety reasons. I’m always worried that I might not hear car horns or something important on the road, which could be dangerous.
- Would you like to see more public places near where you live?
参考答案
Definitely. We've only got one small park nearby and it's always packed. Would love a proper community centre or a decent library - ours closed down last year due to budget cuts. Even just more benches would be nice. Nowhere to sit and have a coffee outside except the busy high street.
我的答案
Yes, absolutely. I think my neighbourhood could really use more leisure facilities and supermarkets, maybe even a sports centre or a library. If there were more places for people to relax and socialise, the community would feel much more lively and convenient.
这里的 use 并不是“使用”的意思，而是一种口语化的固定表达
意思是：
“需要 / 缺少某样东西会更好”
（= need / would benefit from having）
💡 语法与语义解释
结构：
could (really) use + 名词
含义：
表示“如果有……就更好了”、“真的需要……”、“挺缺的”。它比 “need” 更口语、更自然，也更缓和，不显得太直接或抱怨。
✅ 举例说明：
句子 | 含义 |
We could use some more chairs. | 我们再多几把椅子就好了。（= We need more chairs.） |
I could really use a coffee right now. | 我现在真需要来杯咖啡。（= I really want a coffee.） |
My neighbourhood could use more parks. | 我这片地方真该多建几个公园。（= My area needs more parks.） |
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