Band 7: Part 2. Describe a new development in your city. You should say: • what the development is • when/where you noticed it • how long it took to complete it • and explain how you feel about it (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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Today I would like to talk about a new development in my city, which is a modern shopping mall. I first noticed it about a year ago when it was still under construction. It is located in the city center, so I often passed by and saw the progress. The construction took around 2 years to complete, which was quite fast compared to other projects. After it opened, I visited it with my friends. The mall is very large and has many facilities such as restaurants, cinemas, and even a playground for children. It has become a popular place for young people to hang out. Especially on weekends, in my opinion, the development is very positive for the city. It provides more entertainment options and creates opportunities for local people. However, it can also be quite crowded and noisy at times.

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Today I would like to talk about a new development in my city which is a modern shopping mall. I first noticed it about a year ago when it was still under construction. It is located in the city center so I often passed by and saw the progress. The construction took around 2 years to complete, which was quite fast compared to other projects. After it opened, I visited it with my friends. The mall is very large and has many facilities such as soft restaurants, cinemas and even a playground for children. It has become a popular place for young people to hang out. Especially on weekends, in my opinion, the development is very positive for the city. It provides more entertainment options and creates just opportunities for local people. However, it can also be quite crowded and noisy at times.

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Band 7+: Part 2. Describe a new development in your city. You should say: • what the development is • when/where you noticed it • how long it took to complete it • and explain how you feel about it

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