IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions (Jan-Apr 2025) - 3. Hometown

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions (Jan-Apr 2025)

雅思口試 本季最新Part 1題目 (2025年1月至4月)

Bộ đề dự đoán IELTS Speaking Quý 1 (T1 – 04/2025)

3. Hometown

1. Where is your hometown?

→ I was born and raised in Son Tay, which is located on the outskirts of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. It’s famous for its historical sites and scenic landscapes, providing a peaceful escape from the bustling capital.

→ I hail from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, which is celebrated for its picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks. The city is a melting pot of cultures, and its lively streets are always filled with energy, making it a captivating place to live.

→ I was born and raised in Hong Kong, which used to be a colony of the British Empire and is now a special administrative region of China. Being a global financial center and known for its stunning skyline and bustling harbor, it’s a place that uniquely blends Eastern and Western cultures.

2. Is that a big city or a small place?

→ It’s a relatively small place, allowing for a more intimate environment where everyone knows each other. This sense of community is something I truly appreciate, and the slower pace of life here is also quite refreshing compared to larger cities.

→ It’s definitely a large metropolis, full of life and energy. With millions of residents, it has a bustling urban environment that can be both exhilarating and overwhelming at times. The sheer size of the city means there’s always something happening.

3. Do you like your hometown?

→ Yes, I do have a strong affection for         . The friendly and welcoming nature of the people, the mouth-watering local cuisine and the strong sense of community make it a wonder place to call home. I feel fortunate to have grown up in such a culturally rich and vibrant city.

4. What do you like (most) about your hometown?

→ I particularly enjoy the food scene in          . The variety of delicious street food options is something that keeps me coming back for more. Whether it’s a bowl of noodles or some pastries, the culinary delights are endless.

→ What I appreciate most about my city is the beautiful landscapes. The mountains and parks provide a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing me to unwind and recharge.

5. Is there anything you dislike about it?

→  While I love it here, the weather can be quite humid and stuffy during the summer months, which I find uncomfortable. It sometimes makes outdoor activities less enjoyable.

→  One thing I hate is the occasional traffic congestion, especially during rush hours when people are commuting to and from work and the streets are packed with vehicles and pedestrians, which can be quite frustrating.

→ I do have some reservations, particularly the pollution. The air quality can be poor at times, which is a concern for many residents, including myself. I wish there were more initiatives to address this issue.

6. How long have you been living there?

→ I was born and raised here and I’ve been staying here for my entire life, and during that time, I’ve seen the town evolve while still maintaining its charm. This familiarity has made it a comforting place to call home and given me a strong sense of belonging.

→ I have been residing in           for most of my life, having grown up here. This time has given me a deep appreciation for its culture and community, and I’ve witnessed its transformation firsthand.

7. Do you like living there?

→ Living in           has its perks, and what I appreciate most is how it offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity that keeps life interesting. The historical landmarks and stunning landscapes provide a picturesque backdrop for daily life.

→ Yes, I genuinely enjoy living in            . The energy of the city is contagious, and there’s always something to do or see. I enjoy exploring the local markets and experiencing the vibrant festivals that bring the community together. It’s a place that constantly inspires me and makes me feel alive.

→ No, I don’t particularly enjoy living here. While the city has its charms, the heavy traffic and pollution can be quite overwhelming at times. I often find myself longing for quieter, greener spaces where I can relax and unwind. The hustle and bustle sometimes makes it challenging to find peace.

8. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

→ While I love living in           , I’m open to the idea of exploring other places. I will probably be staying here for a few more years, as it feels like home, but before turning 30, I believe I will have been travelling around the world before settling down.

→ I might still stay in            for the foreseeable future, but I also envision traveling and experiencing life in other cities as well. That said, I can’t imagine leaving this vibrant place behind anytime soon, given my attachment to the city and its culture. I feel there’s still so much to discover here.

9. Please describe your hometown a little. What’s your hometown famous for?

→ Son Tay is famous for its historical significance, particularly the Son Tay Citadel, which dates back to the 19th century. This site is a testament to our rich cultural heritage.

→ Hanoi is famous for its rich history and cultural heritage. The city is known for its beautiful lakes, ancient temples, and delicious street food, which attract both

locals and tourists. The Old Quarter, in particular, is a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience the essence of Hanoi.

→ Hong Kong is recognized for its blend of modernity and tradition, with towering skyscrapers standing alongside traditional temples. It is also often referred to as a culinary paradise, famous for dishes like dim sum and wonton noodles

10. Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?

→ Yes, history lessons in school provided valuable insights into its rich past. Understanding our heritage has deepened my appreciation for the town and helped me understand the importance of preserving our cultural identity

→ Yes, my school curriculum included various aspects of its history. The lessons about its ancient past and significant events helped me appreciate the city’s culture more deeply. Understanding its history has given me a greater sense of pride in being a resident.

All IELTS PART 1 QUESTIONS (JAN-APR 2025)

All IELTS PART 2&3 QUESTIONS (JAN-APR 2025)

English	Vietnamese	Traditional Chinese
born and raised	sinh ra và lớn lên	出生和長大
outskirt	ngoại ô	郊區
capital city	thủ đô	首都
historical site	di tích lịch sử	歷史遺址
scenic landscape	phong cảnh đẹp	風景如畫
a peaceful escape	một nơi yên bình	一個寧靜的避風港
bustling	nhộn nhịp	繁忙的
picturesque landscape	phong cảnh đẹp như tranh vẽ	如畫的風景
historical landmark	địa danh lịch sử	歷史地標
a melting pot	nơi hội tụ văn hóa	大熔爐
captivating	quyến rũ	迷人的
colony	thuộc địa	殖民地
special administrative region	khu hành chính đặc biệt	特別行政區
global financial center	trung tâm tài chính toàn cầu	全球金融中心
stunning skyline	đường chân trời tuyệt đẹp	令人驚嘆的天際線
bustling harbor	cảng biển nhộn nhịp	繁忙的港口
blend	pha trộn	融合
intimate	thân mật	親密的
sense of community	cảm giác cộng đồng	社區感
appreciate	trân trọng	欣賞
refreshing	sảng khoái	令人耳目一新的
metropolis	đô thị lớn	大都市
exhilarating	phấn khích	令人興奮的
overwhelming	choáng ngợp	壓倒性的
at times	đôi khi	有時候
sheer size	quy mô lớn	龐大的規模
have a strong affection	có tình cảm sâu sắc	懷有深厚的感情
friendly and welcoming nature	bản chất thân thiện và chào đón	友好和熱情的本性
mouth-watering	hấp dẫn	令人垂涎的
cuisine	ẩm thực	美食
fortunate	may mắn	幸運的
street food	đồ ăn đường phố	街頭小吃
coming back for more	quay lại để thưởng thức thêm	回來品嚐更多
pastries	bánh ngọt	糕點
culinary delights	món ngon ẩm thực	美食佳餚
provide a serene escape	mang đến một nơi yên bình	提供一個寧靜的避風港
the hustle and bustle of city life	sự nhộn nhịp của cuộc sống thành phố	城市生活的喧囂
unwind	thư giãn	放鬆
recharge	nạp năng lượng	充電
humid	ẩm ướt	潮濕的
stuffy	ngột ngạt	悶熱的
traffic congestion	ùn tắc giao thông	交通擁堵
rush hour	giờ cao điểm	高峰時段
commute	đi lại	通勤
vehicles	phương tiện	車輛
pedestrians	người đi bộ	行人
frustrating	bực bội	令人沮喪的
have some reservations	có một số lo ngại	有一些保留
pollution	ô nhiễm	污染
air quality	chất lượng không khí	空氣質量
initiatives	sáng kiến	倡議
address issue	giải quyết vấn đề	解決問題
evolve	phát triển	演變
charm	sức hấp dẫn	魅力
familiarity	sự quen thuộc	熟悉感
sense of belonging	cảm giác thuộc về	歸屬感
witness	chứng kiến	見證
firsthand	trực tiếp	第一手
perks	lợi ích	好處
stunning landscape	phong cảnh tuyệt đẹp	令人驚嘆的風景
backdrop	nền	背景
contagious	dễ lây lan	有感染力的
inspire	truyền cảm hứng	啟發
make someone feel alive	khiến ai đó cảm thấy sống động	讓某人感到活力
heavy traffic	giao thông đông đúc	交通擁擠
longing for	khao khát	渴望
open to the idea of	cởi mở với ý tưởng	對想法持開放態度
probably	có lẽ	可能
settle down	ổn định	安頓下來
the foreseeable future	tương lai gần	可預見的未來
envision	hình dung	設想
that said	dù vậy	即便如此
historical significance	ý nghĩa lịch sử	歷史意義
dates back to	có từ	追溯到
testament	minh chứng	見證
cultural heritage	di sản văn hóa	文化遺產
must-visit	phải ghé thăm	必遊之地
essence	bản chất	本質
skyscraper	tòa nhà chọc trời	摩天大樓
paradise	thiên đường	天堂
provide valuable insights	cung cấp những hiểu biết quý giá	提供寶貴的見解
deepen one's appreciation	làm sâu sắc sự đánh giá	加深某人的欣賞
preserve one's cultural identity	bảo tồn bản sắc văn hóa	保護文化身份
school curriculum	chương trình học	學校課程
aspect	khía cạnh	方面
sense of pride	cảm giác tự hào	自豪感