Right in the center 市中心

　　In the suburb/ outskirts 在郊区

　　Spacious 宽敞的

　　Cramped 狭窄的

　　Detached house 独立别墅

　　High-rise flats 小高层

　　Cosmopolitan/ Modern metropolis国家大都市

　　Picturesque 风景如画的

　　Hustle and bustle 城市喧嚣

　　Historic architecture 历史建筑

　　Stunning views 非常棒的景观

　　a fast-growing city in the world 发展很快的城市

　　Green spaces and parks 绿地和公园

　　2.常用短语和句型

　　Within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and bars 距离商店，饭店酒吧只有步行的距离

　　Two -thirds of the city comprised of water and green space 城市三分之二是水和绿地

　　Give its residents an amazing high quality of living and safety 居民有高质量的生活和安全感

　　……. Is home to such iconic structures as 有一些标志性建筑

　　draws so many people from the world 吸引了很多国外的有课

　　the city is well-known for its easygoing lifestyle, sophisticated culture, and world-class restaurants 城市因为轻松的生活方式，深厚的文化和顶尖级的餐厅而闻名

　　…….. Is an integral part of the city’s street culture ……是城市街道文化非常重要的一部分

　　…… is home to the most vibrant economies on the planet …... 有全球具有活力的经济

　　……. Is popular for it location and modern infrastructure 因为位置和现代的基础设施而有名

　　good transport links to the city center 去市中心交通十分便利

　　Is very desirable for its Beautiful architecture and views 因为建筑和景观而闻名

　　Combine fantastic waterfronts with generously-sized parks, top-notch restaurants, and cultural musts, making them truly wonderful places to live, work and visit 把水边和公园，一流的酒店，文化圣地结合在一起，适合人们生活，工作和旅游。

　　地点类题目是雅思口语一直高频的题目，最近的口语考题中出现了 describe a city you have visited, describe a place away from home where you stayed, describe a place you visited to learn another culture, describe a park/garden you visited and liked that impressed you . 在准备这几道第二部分的答题卡时，同学们可以联想一个自己特别熟悉而且易于表达的地方，例如去旅游时的一个海边城市，国外的一个城市。 同学们可以利用上文介绍的词汇和句型来描述，从这个地方的位置，北京介绍，旅游目的地，文化历史，建筑等等方面来描述，还可以具体地结合自己的经历来表达。

　　例如准备一个常见的旅游城市巴黎，可以从以下几点来考虑: 1. 背景介绍 Paris is the largest country in the Europe, it has beautiful countryside. 2. 旅游目的地 Eiffel tower is the most-visited attractions. I have heard a lot about Louvre which has some of the famous works of art. 3. 特色介绍 It has delicious food such as the frog legs. You can sit in the café of the restaurant and people watching. It is famous for its historic architecture. The public traffic is so great so metro goes everywhere.