luyện speaking Flashcards
where is your hometown ?
- Thanh Hoa
- Located in the North Central region
- Well- known for Sam Son beach, Ho citadel ,which attract a lot of tourist every year
- Local people: friendly, sociable always willing to lend a hand when needed.
- Local cuisine is known for its spicy and salty flavors, Which are flavorful and traditional excessively especially with the famous Nem TH
what do you like/ dislike about your hometown ?
- The things that I am keen on in my hometown
+ the local people ( friendly and sociable, always willing to lend a hand when needed)
+ enjoy going to the public parks to wander around or jogging in the morning / enjoy the fresh air.
-> I really like that.
+ the atmosphere ( peaceful and quiet) -> without any noise from companies or vehicles. - On the other hand, I dislike
+ the local cuisine -> tends to be too salty for my taste.
+ I find the weather unpleasant,( it’s too hot in summers and too cold in winters )
+ not as convenient as the city where I currently live. The amenities are available in the city.
The things that I am keen on in my hometown are the local people who are friendly and sociable, always willing to lend a hand when needed. Secondly, I enjoy going to the public parks to wander around or jogging in the morningand enjoy the fresh air. I really like that. Thirdly, the atmosphere in my hometown is very peaceful and quiet, without any noise from companies or vehicles.
On the other hand, I dislike the local cuisine as it tends to be too salty for my taste. Secondly, I find the weather unpleasant because it wil be extremely hot in summers and too cold in winters . Finally, my hometown is not as convenient as the city where I currently live. The amenities such as shopping malls, hospitals, and entertainment options are more readily available in the city.
Does your hometown have a lot of tourist ?
- Centainly / of course
+ The reason for this is beacause Thanh Hoa is well known for its attractions such as Sam Son beach , Ho citadel which attract tourist with their beauty and unique architecture
+ Local people : friendly, sociable always willing to lend a hand when needed.
+ local dishes : are simply delectable, with the famous Nem TH - being a must- try - Overall, TH offers a great experience for visitors.
what is your favorite leisure activity
- watching TV ( animation)
+ The reason for this is because it is the effective way to let my hair down after studying hard
+ Therefore , Watching Tv is my cup of tea
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do you prefer to spend your free time with other people or alone?
it depends on my mood
- When I am stressed or blue -> alone - > find a sense of peace, calm to recharge my batteries.It’s an effective way to have some quiet time to myself and do what i want
- On the other hand, when I am joyful -> spend my free time with others. This not only helps me to improve my social skills, such as communication and empathy but also radiates positive energy around me.”
what is a common leisure activity in your country
As far as I know ….. ( online chit-chat )
+ the internet is continuous developing so many people tend to prefer to stay indoors
+ Moreover, some individuals feel shy when they come to face to face communication
what did you enjoy doing in your free time as a child
When I was a child, I used to watch TV in my free time, especially animated films because they helped me to reduce bore when there was nothing else to play. Moreover, they had extremely funny scenes and spectacular special effects
what is your favorite destination
- Hanoi,
- the capital of Vietnam , located in the central part of the Red River delta.
- is an economic hub -> the atmosphere ( bustling and vibrant)
- enjoy trying different types of local cuisine ( bun cha, pho xao, com, and …)
- several famous places in Hanoi -> attract millions of tourists annually ( the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the One Pillar Pagoda)
My favorite destination is Hanoi, which is the capital of Vietnam and located in the central part of the Red River delta. Since Hanoi is an economic hub, the atmosphere is bustling and vibrant. Additionally, I enjoy trying different types of local cuisine when I travel, such as bun cha, pho xao, com, and many more. Moreover, there are several famous places in Hanoi that attract millions of tourists annually, including the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the One Pillar Pagoda.
what do you do while you you are traveling
- While traveling, I engage in various activities to make the most of my experiences.
+ Firstly, often capture moments through camera
-> save unforgettable memories -> can relive the sights and emotions of each place I visit.
+ Secondly, take advantage of the opportunity to learn about different cultures , customs, lifestyles and so on though interact with local people, visit museums, participate in cultural events, try local cuisine. I extremely like trying regional dishes and thanks to that I not only satisfy my taste buds but also get a deeper understanding of the customs there.
- wander ( MOVE AROUND ) (v) : to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction
e.g : We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city. - immerse (v) : to become completely involved in something : đắm mình
-> immerse yourself in something - explore (v): - to search a place and discover things about it
- to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it
e.g: -The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.
- They are exploring the possibility of collaborating on a new project. - embrace ( embrace the opportunity ) = take advantage of
- gain : to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time: nhận được
do you prefer to travel with your family friends or alone
- My preference is traveling with my friends
+ spend quality time together, create unique memories, explore new places, and try new things together -> Therefore, it can strengthen our friendship
+ ( give ) an added level of safety and support, save money -> split the expenses during our travels-> making the trip more affordable for us
- expenses: chi phí
- split (v): to (cause to) divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
e.g: The teacher split the children (up) into three groups.
My preference is traveling with my friends because it allows me to not only spend quality time together, creating unique memories, exploring new places, and trying new things together. Therefore, it can strengthen our frienship. Moreover, it is a good way to give an added level of safety and support, and it can also save money because we can split the expenses during our travels, making the trip more affordable for us
what kinds of music do you like
- To be honest, I’m a big fan of rap. ( The reason for this is because :
+ It helps me to recover my energy and enrich my life.
+ The catchy beats and wordplay in rap music really attract me, but what I find most appealing is its meaningful and poetic nature. - On the other hand, I’m also keen on ballads.
+ Unlike rap, ballads have a more emotional and heartfelt tone.
+ They allow listeners to truly feel the emotions flowing with the lyrics and can touch our hearts.
+ Whenever I listen to ballads, I experience a calming effect and peace of mind.
appealing: attractive or interesting
when do you listen to music
I am a music lover, and I often choose to listen to music while studying, especially non-lyrical music and positive songs.
+ it’s a quiet good way to boost my mood and create a positive atmosphere, making studying a more enjoyable experience.
+ Additionally, it helps me improve my focus on studying and enhances productivity.
do you play any kinds of musical instrument
To be honest,
I have never played a musical instrument because I don’t gived talent, but if I had the chance to play some kind of instrument like the piano, I would like to try it once in my life.
do you like any foreign celebrities
To be honest I haven’t been a big fan of any foreign celebrities, but sometimes I still listen to their music simply because it is a way to let my hair down after studying hard. Nevertheless, I’m recently impressed by Charlie Puth through his great concert several weeks in Da Nang of Vietnam.
who is your favorite celebrity in Vietnam
- Khanh Vy
- Youtuber, MC, influencers.
- I am keen on hers->
+ her impressive academic and career achievement / the positive energy she credit to those around her and in social media
+ become a source of motivations for me and many others about learning English through her video in YouTube
My favorite celebrating in Vietnam is Khanh Vy she is a Youtuber, MC, influencers. I am keen on hers simply because not only her impressive academic and career achievement but also the positive energy she credit to those around her and in social media. Moreover she has become a source of motivations for me and many others about learning English through her video in YouTube
