You should say,
● where it was
● when you went there
● why it was crowded
● and explain how you felt about the place.
(where it was) (when you went there) Soon after my graduation, I got a job in Bangalore. I stayed in a hostel in BTM in Bangalore. On the weekend, my friends and I decided to explore Commercial street. We travelled by bus. It was more than an hour’s travel from BTM to Commercial street. The street is famous for selling a variety of things ranging from clothing, footwear, jewellery and electronics. I have read about it in the papers but experienced the real crowd that afternoon. I was almost squeezed. I managed to follow my friends, who moved aimlessly. We halted at a food joint to have pani puri. By the time I put the puri on my mouth, I was hit ruthlessly by a stout, tall person. My puri fell on the ground.
(why it was crowded) Later I learnt that the place contained only 75 parking slots for four-wheelers which causes the area to become very crowded, especially on weekends.
(explain how you felt about that place) Since it was afternoon, the street was bustling with activity. It is true that you get to shop on a variety of things, but you have to bear the crowd. It is easy to get lost. One must be careful about one’s belongings. I enjoyed it, though. The place was very entertaining. Time just flew. It was hard for us to realise that it was evening. One of my friends was smart enough to find her way through the crowd, and we followed suit.
VOCABULARY
Street (noun) – a public road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides.
Eg: The streets in his place were very narrow.
Crowd (noun) – a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.
Eg: He got hurt due to the stampede in the crowd.
Squeezed (verb) – manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space.
Eg: John squeezed in beside Jim.
Ruthlessly (adverb) – without pity or compassion for others.
Eg: He was treated ruthlessly by his friends who lent him money.
Entertaining (adj) – providing enjoyment
Eg: Fredrick was an entertaining companion.
Part 3
1. Is there a completely quiet place?
(Give a direct answer to the question) There are many such places. (Explain your reason or reasons) There are quite a lot of hills and mountains which are calm. Also, there are places in the city, like museums and libraries, where it is very peaceful. Also, I have observed that post office hour the residential areas remain calm and quiet. For example, my colony is very quiet from 10:00 to 12:00 PM.
2. What are the places which attract many people in your country?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) There are places like Chandni Chowk in Delhi, Commercial street in Bangalore, which attract a lot of people. There are a variety of products being sold in these places and people from all strata of society find some store which suits their expectations.
3. What kind of places do people want to go to when they want to be alone?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) When they want to be alone, people usually go to meditation halls. Some people find their homes to be the best places to spend time alone. Some of them like to drive to a nearby lake or hill where it is very serene. These places allow people to think better.
4. Do people like to go to crowded places? Why or why not?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) Well, it depends on the person. It also depends on the income of the person. There are posh areas which are not crowded and where goods are sold at a higher price. But not everyone can afford it. So, the low and middle- income groups tend to go to places where things are affordable and don’t bother about the crowd.
5. Is there a place in your country which is overpopulated?
(Give a direct answer to the question) I think it is Mumbai. (Explain your reason or reasons) It is commonly believed that anyone can earn a living in Mumbai. There are several businesses thriving in that area. So, people from different parts of the country flock to Mumbai.
VOCABULARY
Residential area (noun) – is a land used in which housing predominates, as opposed to industrial and commercial areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family residential, or mobile homes.
Eg: There are many residential areas near ABC mall.
Strata (noun) – a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income.
Eg: Their behavior is poor because they are members of other social strata.
Posh (adj) – elegant or stylishly luxurious
Eg: Leela Palace is a posh hotel.
Afford (verb) – have enough money to pay for.
Eg: I could afford to live only in a single bedroom.
Thriving (adj) – prosperous and growing; flourishing.
Eg: Tim had a thriving umbrella business in the west of the City.
