My areaRole play: Talking to a local councillor

Can you describe the facilities, advantages, disadvantages and problems in a variety of areas?

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Role play: Talking to a local councillor

Role play C (Higher)

You are speaking with your local councillor about problems in your area. They speak first.

Question

Councillor: Cad é do bharúil ar an cheantar seo?

1. Say that it is a lovely area with great views.

Councillor: An bhfuil fadhbanna sa cheantar?

2. Say that there is a problem with drinking and drugs on the streets at the weekend.

Councillor: Tuigim. Beidh mé ag labhairt leis na péas fá dtaobh de?

3. Tell them that there are also always traffic jams.

Councillor: An bhfuil réiteach na faidhbe ann?

4. Say that there are too many traffic lights and not enough roundabouts.

Councillor: An bhfuil go leor áiseanna ann?

5. Say that there are a lot of sports facilities but no facilities for old people.