I shall put forward my response in point form: 1. definition - here is one from Google: A street market is an outdoor market such as traditionally held in a market square or in a market town, and often held only on particular days of the week. Very similar markets, or bazaars, can also be found in large enclosed spaces, instead of on a street. 2. Examples in China - Panjiayuan in Beijing for antiques; Temple Street in Hong Kong for clothes and gadgets. 3. Other countries - plenty of information on the internet. Here is a link on markets in London http://www.timeout.com/london/shopping/london-markets If you have not been to markets in other countries, honestly tell your examiners so. 4. Exam techniques - your examiners would be looking for topical vocabulary and descriptive ability. Topical vocabulary and concepts would include: market days temporary stores local colour community life second-hand goods bargains creativity individuality and sole proprietors community aspirations social trends and movements a village market in an urban concrete jungle tourism counterfeit goods government control etc Descriptive ability - try and evoke the atmosphere of a street market: the bohemianism, the noise, the trade, the range of sellers and buyers, etc Socio-economic perspective - Is it a mirror of the larger society? Are there problems? What are the good points? Why can they survive? This is a general framework on which you can build your preparation. If you do all the research and thinking suggested here, you will pass your exam with flying colours.

Here in Los Angeles where I live, a street market is literally a part of a street that has been blocked off to traffic so that vendors can set up stalls and booths. They usually sell things like fresh fruits and vegetables, prepared food dishes, and other hand made items.