On the outskirt of something (phrase) a part of the city far removed from the center
Under pressure (phrase) be stressed
Fast-paced (adj) including a lot of different
things happening quickly
Stroll around (verb) to walk around casually
Decompress (verb) to relax
Hustle and bustle (phrase) busy and noisy activity (usually + of)
Go for a stroll (noun) a slow
walk for pleasure
Account for (verb) explain
Ambiance (noun) atmosphere
Dedicate to (verb) to use space, time, or money for a particular thing
Cultivation (noun) the process of growing crops or plants
Fauna and flora (noun) animals and plants
Plenty of (noun) many
Make contribution to something (phrase) an amount of money or something else of
value that you give in order to achieve something or to
help make it successful
QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
13.1. Are there many public gardens in your country?
To be honest, there are only a few public gardens due to the shortage of residential
areas especially in large towns and cities. The authorities
seem to pay excessive
attention to economic growth and ignore the provision of green spaces for citizens’
enjoyment and relaxation. For example, Madrid City has
a small number of public
gardens, but a lot of high-rise buildings.
13.2. Do you think there are enough public gardens in your hometown?
Personally, I think the number of public gardens in my hometown is insufficient. Due to
the shortage of housing and the increasing number of citizens, people tend to make use
of land for living or cultivation rather than giving priority to public areas such gardens
or parks.
13.3. What do you think are the benefits of having gardens in the city?
Having sufficient urban green spaces will bring many ecological and health benefits for
the city and its residents. Regarding the environmental benefit, public gardens help to
preserve various species of wild plants, they have beautiful flowers and they keep the
ecological balance of the area. City gardens also have a positive impact on the health of
city dwellers and factory workers.
13.4. Very often, public gardens are not designed in a simple way but, instead, are laid
out in a rather complex way. Why do you think this is the case?
In my opinion, a public garden built in a complex design pattern is very eye– catching
and attractive for people to visit. A garden consisting of sculptures, various rare species
of plants and special landscaping will be more appealing to visitors who wish to explore
something unique. To make an analogy, I believe that public gardens are designed to
capture public attention in the same way that architects design the structure of their
buildings.
13.5. Do you think governments should provide more public gardens for people to
visit?
Of course, I definitely agree with the idea that governments and authorities ought to
provide more public gardens for their citizens for the following reasons.
Public gardens are collections
of plants and flowers; they are used not only for
enjoyment but also education so that people, especially children, can have the chance
to understand and be close to nature. In this function as outdoor classrooms , they raise
an awareness of environmental issues as well as the conservation of special species.
Also, urban green spaces play an important role in leisure and recreation – imagine the
pleasure of sitting and reading a book or strolling and chatting with friends, surrounded
by the sight and smells of beautiful flowers.
13.6. What do people do when they go to a public garden?
There are various reasons why citizens go to a public garden, but I think the main one
is to find an oasis of peace and tranquility amid the frenzy and chaos of city life.
Residents in general can go
there to enjoy the fresh, tranquil atmosphere and relax
themselves simply by appreciating the beauty of the flowers and the songs of the birds.
Moreover, it is very practical for children and students to visit public gardens in order
to be in touch with nature and acquire knowledge about it. As a student, I would say
that public gardens are also a great place to read a book and to reflect on the lectures
or seminars of the day.
13.7. How do people of different age groups use public gardens?
Different age groups will have dissimilar preferences in using public gardens. For
example, elderly people tend to go there to relax, go jogging or doing exercises like tai
chi. Then again, when public gardens also incorporate
play areas, these are very safe
environments in which parents can keep a watchful eye on their children.
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