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Spoken IELTS Part 1 Analysis of answer to model text: Street market

Street markets are relatively familiar to examinees in our country, while in some other countries, street markets are relatively rare. The so-called street market can be a small stall selling food and snacks outside, a traditional morning market in the north, or a market that specializes in selling cultural toys, handicrafts and other goods at roadside stalls. It is suggested that after seeing the following questions, students should give themselves some time for oral practice, and finally learn by referring to the original model text given by the old roast duck.

What do people usually buy on the street market? Why do people often buy things in the street market?

Well, people usually get some groceries such as fruits and snacks on the street market as the price is relatively competitive than those in the stores. Also, they would buy some handicrafts there because the craftsmen on the market can tailor them to their needs.

People often buy some general merchandise in the street market, such as fruits or snacks, because the price there is more competitive than the store. In addition, they will buy some handicrafts there. Because the craftsmen in the market can tailor their clothes.

Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market? Do you prefer shopping in shopping malls or street markets?

I’d rather go shopping in the shopping mall than on the street market. I know that the items sold by the street vendors are cheaper but I care about the quality the most, which is something they can’t always promise. So, this article is from Laokaoya website, the shopping mall is often my priority.

I prefer to go shopping in shopping centers rather than street markets. I know that the prices of products sold by street vendors are relatively low. However, I pay more attention to quality, which is not always guaranteed by them. Therefore, the shopping center is often my first choice.

When was the last time you went to a street market? When was the last time you went to the market?

Oh, that was long long ago. I remember it was about three years ago during the evening time after dinner. My parents and I were having a walk and saw a street market selling some good-looking Matryoshka dolls. I thought they were adorable and bought a set of them.

It was a long time ago. I remember it was about three years ago after a dinner at night time. My parents and I were walking and found a street market selling Russian dolls. I thought they were cute, so I bought one.

Are there many street markets in China? Are there many street markets in China?

Yes, there are. Usually, it’s quite common in small towns where there are fewer supermarkets to get easy access to. Street markets are very convenient in China for people to buy some groceries, so you don’t have to take buses or walk a long distance to get them.

Yes, there are still many. Street markets are common in small towns where it is inconvenient to go to supermarkets. In China's street markets, people can easily buy some groceries, so you don't have to take a bus or walk a long way to buy them.

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