Unit 1

Speaking

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 1. Where are you from?
I was born and raised in a family on the outskirts of Bentre. The
village where I lived has a very tranquil atmosphere. Although I’ve
been living in the city centre for my study for the better part of the
last 4 years, I always get back to my village to escape from the hectic
pace of city life on weekends.

• on the outskirts (of something)/ˈaʊtskɜːts/: ở vùng ngoại ô …

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• tranquil /ˈtræŋkwɪl/ (adj): yên bình, tĩnh lặng
• the better part of something: phần lớn, hầu hết
• escape from the hectic pace of city life/ɪˈskeɪp//ˈhektɪkpeɪs/: thoát
khỏi nhịp sống xô bồ ở thành phố
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 2. What is the weather like in your home town?
My hometown has pretty consistent weather. It’s usually warm in the
summer and cold in the winter. Sometimes there can be dry spells, but we
get a normal amount of rain and snow. I like that we go through all the
seasons. It’s nice to have a change every once in a while .

• pretty consistent weather: thời tiết khá ổn định

• dry spells: thời kì khô hạn

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• once in a while: thỉnh thoảng

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 3. When is the best time of year to visit your home town?
Well, I can be said that anytime in a year is a fabulous time to visit
my hometown because it is famous for its pleasant climate and
rarely suffer from natural disasters like other areas.
I guess autumn and spring are probably the most favorable seasons
for tourists.

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 To be honest, I would say I
like everything. But what I
like the most maybe its
privilege in natural
landscapes. I mean my city
is well-known for having
incredible sceneries
everywhere from the fine
sandy beaches to the east
to green chilling forests to
the west.
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Frankly speaking, I dislike the slow
pace of life in my city. For a young,
dynamic, active person like me, my
hometown is not an ideal place for
me to expand my horizons or find
a better job opportunity. That’s
why I moved to Ho Chi Minh city
for work. However, I still think Da
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Nang is a perfect place for
vacationers who would only stay
for a few days.
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