Hometown – Describe your hometown

The place I was born is/was.. Which is located in the..

My old stomping ground is/was..
North
South
West
City – Urban area East

Thriving metropolis – (Busy city) Middle / centre / east coast

City that never sleeps – 24hr city
World-class education system e.g. UEH, UEF, RMIT Of Vietnam
Boundless (lots of) job opportunities
Moreover / furthermore
Vibrant nightlife (exciting + energetic nightlife)
Multicultural (lots of people from different nations living in one place)
Lots of advanced infrastructure (skyscrapers – Landmark 81 / Roads, bridges)
Lots of tourist attractions e.g. Ben Thanh Market
However
Traffic jams / congestion
Air / noise pollution
High crime rate – Pickpockets
Lack of green spaces e.g. parks
High cost of living – Property / cars / wine

End: My hometown will always have a special place in my heart

Sentimental value to me
Long An

Countryside – Rural area

Fresh air
Peaceful / Tranquil / Quaint atmosphere
Welcoming / hospitable people
Affordable cost of living
Moreover / furthermore
Breath-taking spectacular landscapes e.g. KimCharles mountain / temple / river
Picturesque/k/ villages/iz/ (as pretty as a picture)
However
Lack of facilities/z/ e.g. healthcare + education
People live sedentary lifestyles/z/ (too relaxed / not active)
Lack of employment opportunities
Lack of infrastructure e.g. roads, bridges, skyscrapers

End: My hometown will always have a special place in my heart

Sentimental value to me
Hobby – Pastime

Advantages – benefits / Pros / positives / merits

The main benefits of having a pastime are..

- Relax and unwind – Let my hair down

- Improves creativity – Thinking outside the box
- Improve my physical and mental health
- I want to get a body to die for – 6 pack!
- Learn new knowledge / skill e.g.
- Reading books – Allows my imagination to run wild
- Expand our social networks – Make friends

Disadvantages – Drawbacks / cons / negatives

- Time-consuming
- Expensive
- Get an injury
- Get addicted.. Which leads to social isolation