UNIT 10: HOMETOWN
* Vocabulary
Area:
+ The countryside/rural area>< city/urban area
+ Suburb, small town
+ Crowded>< sparse
+ Bustling>< peaceful
+ Hectic pace of life >< slow pace of life
+ Be located in
Weather:
+ Hot and humid
+ Cold, cool, fresh
+ Fresh air, pure atmosphere
+ Changeable/Volatile
+ Downpour>< Scorching hot
Traffic:
+ Light traffic>< Heavy traffic
+ Public transport system
+ Traffic jams/Congestion
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about hometown
1. What kind of place is your
hometown?
2. What is the most interesting
part of your hometown?
3. Is your hometown a
good place for young
people?
Food:
+ Local food/ specialities
+ Tropical fruits
+ Seafood
+ Traditional cake
+ Delicious/Scrumptious
+ Be famous for
Landscapes:
+ Breath-taking views
+ Paddy fields
+ High buildings>< cottages
+ Tourist attractions
+ Entertainment centers
People
+ Friendly/ Hospitable/ Enthusiastic
+ Be willing to/helpful
+ Close-knit
I live in Bac Lieu which is a rural area. It is
located in the South of Vietnam.
Coastal area
Hung Vuong Square. There are a lot of interesting
activities such as walking, eating and drinking
delicious food.
Pagodas, check in/take many beautiful photos,
pray for lucky things in our life.
Island/ Islet. Ca Mau Cape.
Ninh Kieu Quay, Cai Rang floating market.
- Yes, It Has High-quality education. For example,
there are many English Centers for them to
inprove their English Skills. There are many
chances to find well-paid jobs.
- No, It Has low-quality education. For example,
there are not many English Centers for them to
inprove their English Skills. There are less chances
to find well-paid jobs.
 Let’s talk about hometown
4. Has your hometown changed
since you were a child?
5. Is there anything you don’t
like about your hometown?
The street is bigger and wider. There are more
schools, supermarkets and entertainment centers. It
is more bustling and modern. Population is
increase quickly.
I don’t like weather in my hometown. The weather
is changeable/volatile, which makes me feel
uncomfortable.
I don’t like traffic in my hometown. The city has
traffic jams in rush hours and it is polluted.

6. Do you want to live in a big I want to live in a small town because it is peaceful
city or in a small town? and has slow pace of life. It helps me enjoy my
life.

I want to live in a big city. It is more convenient

and interesting than a small city. For example, It
has a lot of chances and high-paying jobs.
PART 2: SITUATION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your family members are discussing where to live. There are three options:
a beach city, a quiet suburb, or a small town. Which place would you recommend?
Introduction
……………………………..………………..………………..……………………
……………………………..………………..………………..……………………
I think ……………………………………….is the best choice for some reasons.

Firstly, A beach city is more beautiful than other options. The weather is fresh and
comfortable/ A beach city has fresh air and comfortable weather. It has/ there are
a lot of breath-taking views, I can take many beautiful pictures here/ enjoy our
life.
Secondly, A beach city is more interesting than the other options. We can take part in a lot of
interesting/exciting activities such as going fishing, going swimming/swimming
in the sea and exploring many tourist attractions.

Finally, A beach city is more convenient than the others.

- We can make/earn money from selling/trade sush as seafood, bikini, souvenirs
for tourists
- We can sell souvenirs, sea food, bikini for tourists. It helps me make/earn money
and improve our income.

 I don’t choose other options because they are not suitable.

Conclusion
For the reasons above, I think……………..……………………………………..
is the best choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are several problems of city life.

Traffic congestion

Serious Lack of
pollution Problems of city life accommodation

Introduction There are several ……………………………………………………………………………

Firstly, one + KHUNG GIỮA + is….. Câu giải thích

Firstly, one problem of city life is traffic congestion. A number of
Idea 1 vehicles are increasing and very crowded, which leads to traffic jams in
rush hours.
 Secondly, another + KHUNG GIỮA + is…... Câu giải thích
Secondly, another problem of city life is serious pollution.
Idea 2 Air pollution is caused/ results from smoke of factories,workshops and
vehicles.
Water pollution is caused/results form domestic wastes and garbage
from factories, companies
Idea 3 Finally, another + KHUNG GIỮA + is……. Câu giải thích
Finally, another problem of city life is lack of accomodation. Because
many people move to cities to seek for/find/look for high-paying jobs,
high quality education and a stable life, population in big city is
increasing. It leads to lack of accomodation.
To sum up, there are several ………………………………………………………………
Conclusion ……………………………..………………..………………..………………………………………

Vietnamese English
Where
People
Local food
Weather
Landscapes
What you like
What you don’t like