First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40. Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40. Good morning, everyone.
First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40. Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40. Good morning, everyone.
Today, in this second lecture of the series, we turn our attention to transportation. In particular, we're going to take a look at the way the motor car influenced urban development in Australia and changed our lifestyle from the 1940s to the end of the 1990s. The car is so common nowadays that we all take it for granted, and we barely think about the major effect it has had on our society.
But let's go back for a while to the late 1940s. Although they had been around since the start of the 20th century, only one person in eight owned a car in Australia's major cities at that time. Nearly 60% of journeys were still made by various means of public transport, and only 15% by car, which is clearly very few compared to statistics now.
Buses were very crowded in the days before extensive car use, and they were also considered to be uncomfortable, despite providing a cheap option that most people could afford. Remember, this wasn't long after the Second World War. People were tired of living without things, of making do, and to them, cars represented freedom.
But even for the wealthy few who did have vehicles, it wasn't easy to run a car at this time. As well as the expense of buying a car, spare parts were difficult to get, as many were imported. Another problem for car owners was that fuel was still rationed, and car taxes were very high.
Strong public feeling on issues like these from various pressure groups resulted in a change of government in Australia after the general election in 1949, which undoubtedly shaped the future of our nation. In the 1960s, cheaper, more reliable cars became available, and this coincided with the rapid expansion of the suburbs. The car enabled these to grow in all directions, far beyond the train lines laid down in the 19th century.
サンプル問題
- Question 1: Multiple choice — choose the best description of the main argument.
- Question 2: True / False / Not Given — decide if the statement matches the text.
- Question 3: Gap-fill — complete the summary using words from the passage.
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FAQ
IELTSリスニングのセクションはいくつですか？
4つ：日常会話・モノローグ・学術的討論・学術的講義。30分で40問に取り組みます。
IELTSリスニングのスコアを上げるには？
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