Ielts speaking Test Part 1 Examiner: Good morning, my name is Can you tell me your full name please?

IELTS Speaking Model: Hometown - Part 1
Where do you come from?
Well I guess I could begin by saying I was born and brought up in Ningbo, a city that is located southeast of Zhejiang province. I would say it's a rather wealthy city since there are many high-rise buildings with the most modern architectural styles and many people drive expensive cars such as Audis. Another significant characteristic is that my hometown is a great place for shopping because there are a plethora of shopping centers and department stores where people can purchase goods.
What tourist attractions are there in your hometown?
As a famous historical city, Ningbo boasts attractive landscapes and rich cultural relics, there are two places that are especially worth visiting. In my opinion the most popular tourist attractions is Tianyi pavilion - the oldest surviving private library in China and Asia. I also shouldn't forget to mention Baoguo Temple which is one of the oldest and best-preserved wooden Buddhist buildings with a unique design and impressive stature.
Would a foreign visitor enjoy them?
I’m have no doubt in my mind that most foreigners would be absolutely amazed by the beauty of the two landmarks that I have mentioned. Not only are the insides of these attractions wonderful, there are also many souvenir stores, so they could buy gifts for their friends and family. Furthermore there are also many food stands so that visitors would be able to taste the delicious cuisine of my hometown.
Did you learn much about the history of your hometown in school?
Well, I’m in high school now and the teachers don't teach the history of my hometown because we focus on the content of the College Entrance Examination and my hometown’s history is not apart of the syllabus. But when I was in middle school my history teacher did briefly teach us about Ningbo’s history and to be honest I’m not very interested in it.
What do you think needs to change in your hometown?
As you know China has a population crisis and Ningbo is no exception. There are way too many people so the roads are usually congested during peak hours and department stores are generally quite crowded if there is a sale. To overcome this problem, maybe we could widen the roads and construct more shopping centers.