Hometown
What do you like most about your hometown?
Hanoi is dynamic since more foreign investors are coming in, hence more job opportunities for
the inhabitants here, especially the youngsters who are sharp with new trends. That is what I like
most in this city because it seems like I will never be jobless if I live here.
Dynamic (adj): năng động
Inhabitant (noun): người dân
Sharp (adj): nhanh nhạy
Jobless (adj): thất nghiệp
What do you not like about it?
The problem of big cities is most likely the overload situation of every system. For example, the
hospital is always overcrowded with patients, up to the point when people have to reserve an
appointment for a week later to meet doctors. What’s more, the number of students in a
classroom in public schools is about 50 people. This leads to a scenario where parents have to
scramble to get a position for their children. I feel like living in Hanoi forces me to be in a
situation when I always have to fight for my basic rights.
Overload (n): sự quá tải
Overcrowded (adj): quá đông
Reserve (v): đặt trước
Scramble (v): tranh giành
Would you prefer to live somewhere else?
Sometimes, when I’m distressed about life, I think of moving to Quy Nhon to live. It’s about over
1000km away from Hanoi. The reason why I choose this place is first, I want to seek escapism
from the hectic pace of life. Second, the sea is a tranquil place to walk, where I can free my
negative thoughts or worries.
Distressed (adj): cực kỳ căng thẳng
Escapism (n): khuynh hướng thoát khỏi thực tế
Tranquil (adj): yên bình
Free (v): giải phóng
Talk about your hometown.
Well, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is my hometown. The city, located in the north of Vietnam,
is the heart of the politics and culture of the whole country. To me, what is so unique about Hanoi
is that it has four distinct seasons. As Vietnam has a tropical climate, summer in Hanoi is super
sticky, but there is chilly fall, which is also my favorite season. At this time, I often get around at
night by my motorbike to sense the aromatic scent of milk flowers which sprawls all over the
atmosphere thanks to the breeze. However, not everyone loves it, some might think the fragrance
is too much to take. I would say that Hanoi is one of the well-known tourist attractions in
Vietnam, given that there is an array of historical sites. Visitors should tour around places like
Hoa Lo prison, which maintained treaties and prisoner figures, or visit Huu Tiep lake to see the
remnant of the B-52 Stratofortress and then drop by Ngoc Ha flower village. One more activity
that tourists should try is crossing the crossroad without traffic lights. I know it’s a little bit
eccentric to do this, but chaotic traffic has been a culture of Vietnam. Nonetheless, I do
recommend that travelers do this under the guidance of a native since it’s quite dangerous. If I am
asked whether Hanoi is a decent place to live, I will have a lot of considerations. Sure the living
expenses are exorbitant, but the services from health care to entertainment here are fast and
convenient, not to mention the labour market is huge. So, in my opinion, although residing in
Hanoi is challenging, it’s still worth staying in this city.
Sticky (adj): nồm
Get around: du lịch
Aromatic (adj): thơm
Scent = fragrance (n): mùi hương
Breeze (n): gió nhẹ
An array of sth: một loạt thứ gì đó
Treaty (n): hiệp ước
Remnant (n): tàn dư
Eccentric (adj): kỳ lạ
Native (n): người bản địa
Exorbitant (adj): đắt đỏ
Studies
What do you like most about your studies?
I love spending time in class because I learn something new every day and I feel myself grow. It
is quite challenging but very stimulating and I feel proud when I manage to solve some
complicated exercise for homework.
Is there anything you don't like about your studies?
The one thing I dislike most about my studies is all the homework. I have too much homework to
do every evening. It takes up so much of my free time.
What would you like to do after your studies?
Well…I'm not sure at the moment, but I think I will try to graduate with flying colors so that I can
apply to work in a foreign company. This is why I'm doing the IELTS. I'll probably decide for sure
what to do when I have completed that.
Tell me about your studies
