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IELTS Speaking Part-2 A recent development in your city




Describe a recent development in your city.

You should say:

  • What it is

  • Where it is

  • How long it took from start to finish

  • And explain how you feel about it.

One recent development in my city that has truly captured my enthusiasm is the opening of a new cultural center. This development is located in the city’s old industrial district, an area that has long been in need of revitalization. What was once an abandoned warehouse has been transformed into a vibrant hub for arts and culture.

The construction of the cultural center began about a year ago and, after several phases of planning and development, it was completed just last month. The project took approximately twelve months to finish, with a considerable amount of work going into both the renovation of the building and the creation of various spaces within it.

The center now features an art gallery, a performing arts theater, and a community workshop area. It also has a café and a small bookstore, which add to its charm. One of the standout elements of the center is its modern architecture, which combines sleek, contemporary design with elements that reflect the city's industrial past.

I am thrilled about this development for several reasons. First, it provides a much-needed cultural venue in our city, offering a space where people can engage with the arts, attend performances, and participate in creative workshops. It has quickly become a focal point for local artists and a gathering place for the community.

The cultural center is also a fantastic addition to the cityscape, breathing new life into an otherwise neglected area. It’s inspiring to see how an old, unused space can be repurposed to serve a vibrant and constructive purpose.

Overall, I feel a deep sense of pride and excitement about the new cultural center. It’s not just a physical space but a beacon of creativity and community spirit. It’s wonderful to see our city embracing and nurturing its cultural and artistic potential, and I look forward to exploring all that this new center has to offer.





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Table of Meanings and Translations

Phrase/Expression

Easy English

Bangla

Russian

Hindi

Cultural center

A place for arts and culture

সাংস্কৃতিক কেন্দ্র

Культурный центр

सांस्कृतिक केंद्र

Old industrial district

An area of the city that used to have factories

পুরানো শিল্প এলাকা

Старый промышленный район

पुराना औद्योगिक क्षेत्र

Revitalization

Bringing new life and energy to something

পুনর্জীবন

Возрождение

पुनरुद्धार

Abandoned warehouse

An old building that was not used

পরিত্যক্ত গুদাম

Заброшенный склад

परित्यक्त गोदाम

Performing arts theater

A place where plays and performances are shown

পারফরমিং আর্টস থিয়েটার

Театр для сценических искусств

प्रदर्शन कला थिएटर

Community workshop area

A space where people can work together on projects

কমিউনিটি কর্মশালা এলাকা

Сообщественный мастер-класс

सामुदायिक कार्यशाला क्षेत्र

Modern architecture

New and contemporary building design

আধুনিক স্থাপত্য

Современная архитектура

आधुनिक वास्तुकला

Vibrant hub

A lively and energetic center

প্রাণবন্ত কেন্দ্র

Живой центр

जीवंत केंद्र

Repurposed

Used for a new purpose

নতুন উদ্দেশ্যে ব্যবহার করা

Переоборудованный

नए उद्देश्य के लिए उपयोग किया गया

Beacon of creativity

A symbol of creative energy

সৃজনশীলতার প্রতীক

Олицетворение креативности

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