IELTS Speaking Practice: Your Hometown

Your Hometown

Speaking Part

Q1: Where is your hometown?

I hail from a quaint little town on the outskirts of Hanoi called Son Tay. It's a place of immense natural beauty with the tranquil Tich River flowing through it.

• Hail from → Đến từ

• Quaint → Yên bình, đẹp đẽ

• Outskirts → Ngoại ô

Q2: What do you like most about your hometown?

What I love the most about my hometown is its serene atmosphere. Unlike the bustling city life of Hanoi, Son Tay offers a peaceful environment that is often hard to find these days.

• Serene → Yên tĩnh

• Bustling → Náo nhiệt, nhộn nhịp

• Peaceful environment → Môi trường yên bình

Q3: What is your hometown famous for?

Son Tay is best known for its ancient citadel which is a historical relic of great significance. It's a popular tourist attraction that draws visitors from far and wide.

• Best known for → Nổi tiếng về

• Historical relic → Di tích lịch sử

• Draws visitors from far and wide → Thu hút khách du lịch từ khắp nơi

Exercises

  1. 1. I ______ from a small city in the south of the country.
  2. 2. The village is ______ with narrow, winding lanes and old houses.
  3. 3. The park is located on the ______ of the city.
  4. 4. The ______ atmosphere of the countryside is perfect for relaxing.
  5. 5. The city's ______ nightlife makes it a popular destination for young people.
  6. 6. I enjoy living in a ______ environment, away from the noise and chaos of the city.
  7. 7. The town is ______ known for its annual music festival.
  8. 8. The castle is a ______ of the medieval period.
  9. 9. The museum ______ visitors from all over the world.
  10. 10. The ancient temples in my hometown ______ a lot of tourists.

Answers

  1. 1. Hail
  2. 2. Quaint
  3. 3. Outskirts
  4. 4. Serene
  5. 5. Bustling
  6. 6. Peaceful
  7. 7. Best
  8. 8. Relic
  9. 9. Draws
  10. 10. Attract

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