Ideas to improve community from "summary" of IELTS Speaking Practice Tests Questions #1 Sets 1-10 by Jason Hogan
This topic offers ideas to strengthen and enhance community life. It looks at activities that can bring people together, create a sense of belonging and encourage collaboration. It also offers advice on how to ensure the community is connected, engaged, and supported.- Community improvement can start with small things like introducing a monthly clean up event, where everyone takes an hour off to improve the community surroundings in their respective neighbourhoods.
- Another idea is to include elderly members of society by encouraging young adults and children to spend time with them, learning from their experiences and making sure they feel loved and included.
- An investment in infrastructure such as better roads, public transportation networks, parks or other facilities may also help bring communities closer together and provide better conditions for its members.
- Creating a platform for local businesses, entrepreneurs and artists to come together and share their ideas and offer their products or services in the community would promote deeper connections between neighbours and boost the economy.
- Establishing public spaces such as libraries, cafes and recreation/sports facilities would give opportunities for people to gather and socialize.
- Improving public safety by increasing police patrol hours or setting up neighbourhood watch groups can provide a sense of security, leading to an enhanced quality of life.
- Finally, hosting regular community events can be beneficial for bringing people together and creating a collective atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie.
- Art installations throughout the community have been known to reduce violence and crime, which can help unify citizens and create positive energy within a town or city.
- Enacting legislation that provides tax relief and access to credit to community residents could go a long way in boosting economic growth.
- Increasing funding for social programs such as mental health services, homeless shelters, job centers, addiction counseling and public education all assist in providing necessary resources to those in need.