Business IELTS Speaking Part 2 Model Answers

Describe a regional industry in or near your hometown.

You should say:

I am going to talk about an important industry near my city of Malaga. On the outskirts, Malaga is surrounded by agricultural land and the farmers grow a lot of fruit and vegetables. The climate is good for growing oranges and citrus fruit as well as more exotic things like avocados and pomegranates. Agriculture and farming is one of the most important industries as it not only supplies some areas of Spain, but a lot of fruit and veh¡getable are exported to other countries which have colder climates. A lot of tomatoes and strawberries are sent to the UK because people don’t want to eat only seasonal food. They want strawberries in December and Spain can supply them.

Millions of people work in jobs related to food and agriculture in Spain so it is a vital part of the economy and the way that a lot of people get by. When we have extreme weather such as drought or flooding, this can have a massive impact on local people and how they can make ends meet. The other industry is tourism, a major part of the Spanish economy as Spain is the second most visited country in the world. In the summer, tourists flock to Malaga for the beaches and the lifestyle. During the pandemic, this industry suffered greatly and lots of people got laid off as there was no tourism. It is recovering slowly now and I am sure agriculture and tourism will continue to be vital industries in Spain.