SAMPLE SPEAKING PART 1 – HOMETOWN
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1. Where were you born?
Hanoi is the capital, the heart of my country, and that's where I was born. Hanoi is famous
for its vibrant and dynamic atmosphere and the people here are energetic with their
hospitality and heart-warming welcoming.
● vibrant (adj): sôi động, náo nhiệt. ~ dynamic.
● heartwarming (adj): ấm lòng, chân tình.
● hospitality (n): sự hiếu khách, tính mến khách.
2. Where did you grow up?
As I mentioned before, I was born and raised in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is located
in the Northern region of our country. I spent not only my childhood but also my entire life
here with my family.
● grow up (phr. v) /ɡrəʊ ʌp/: lớn lên, trưởng thành
● born and raised (phr) /bɔːrn ənd reɪzd/: được sinh ra và lớn lên
● located in (adj) /ˈləʊkeɪtɪd ɪn/: ở vị trí xác định
● childhood (n) /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/: tuổi thơ
3. Has your hometown changed so much since you were a child?
Yes, my hometown has undergone significant changes since my childhood, with new
buildings, improved infrastructure, and a more vibrant atmosphere. The transformation over
the years has been quite remarkable.
● undergo (v): trải qua (cái gì, chuyện gì, vấn đề gì…).
● infrastructure (n): cơ sở hạ tầng.
● remarkable (adj): đáng lưu tâm, rõ ràng = significant, considerable.
4. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
The most lovable thing that I've found in my city recently is that it's heart-warming. The
whole city is very familiar, neighbors caring for each other, roadside tea stalls, the
memories that I have with it. I've learned to love and appreciate all of those little things. I
am so in love with seeing, enjoying and discovering the city and see it as an adorable and
gentle city.
● roadside tea stalls (n): (các) quán trà/quán nước vỉa hè, lề đường.
● care for each other (phr): tương trợ lẫn nhau.
● gentle (adj): dịu dàng, nhẹ nhàng ~ soft.
● in love with something: yêu thích cái gì đó (sắc thái nghĩa mạnh hơn like).
5. Is there anything that you used to do in your hometown that you don't do now?
Yes, there are a few things I used to do back in my hometown that I don't really do
anymore. For example, when I lived there, I used to go to the local park every weekend to
meet up with friends and play basketball or just hang out. But now that I've moved to a
different city for work or studies, I don't have as much time for that, and I also don't have
the same group of friends nearby.
Another thing is that I used to visit my grandparents' house regularly, but now it's harder to
find the time to do that because of my busy schedule. It's something I really miss, but I try
to keep in touch with them through calls or video chats.
● meet up with somebody: gặp mặt với ai.
● keep in touch with somebody: giữ liên lạc với ai.
● For example ~ For instance: Ví dụ là…
● Because of + Noun/Noun phrase: bởi vì… (chỉ nguyên nhân)
