Hometown

Where is your hometown?Can you describe a little bit about your hometown?
-Ho Chi Minh City is a typical metropolitan city. The city is open 24-7, and is
home to many cafes and restaurants serving food from all around the world. The
traffic is dizzying and life happens at full-speed. It has all the entertainment
services that young people look for.  Entertainment centers as well as beautiful
landscapes in this city could be easily be found.
Is there much to do in your hometown?
-Oh yes, there's certainly lots to do there as it's a fairly big city. If you like going
out in the evening there are a lot of good restaurants and bars. If you prefer cultural
activities there are museums and art galleries. But if you like nature there are lots
of other things outside of the city which are easy to reach.
What are the people like in your hometown?
-They are mostly quite friendly, but as with most big cities everyone is often busy
so it may seem as if they are not interested in speaking or having a chat. But if you
live there you know that most people are quite happy to have a chat if they have
time and will help you if needed.
What do you like most about your hometown?
-I like the city’s dynamic lifestyle: young and busy. It attracts me and people from
every walks of life thanks to its open atmosphere, a practical attitude, a mix
culture, a rapid rhythm….the city never sleeps. This city provides everyone so
many opportunities to build up their careers, especially young people who want to
build a brilliant social position.

Does your hometown have a lot of tourist?

-Definitely yes, not only a busy and vibrant city, Ho Chi Minh city has a lot of
tourist attractions which are really worth coming. Thanks to convenient bus routes,
I can get tourists to travel around where I live. Visitors will be really keen on
activities in the heart of the city such as the fair, art exhibition, and so on.

How has your town changed over the last 20 years?

-Well, as far as I can see, the cty has undergone tremendous changes as it has
turned from a small city into a large bustling city. It’s now approximatly three
fourth as small as it used to be because of seperation due to economic situation.
However, now it can boast improved infrastructure, more places to visit and
things to do as a lot of facilities have been made available for people. Overall, i
would say the city has changed for the better, though there are still issues with
public transpot whuch is as inefficient as many years ago.

What is your hometown well-known for?

-I believe a wealth of history and culture is primary source of attraction for
tourists. People come there to visit museums and many places of historic value
such as Independence Palace.

Studies
Do you work or you a student
-I’m currently a student at a high school. I’m studying A’ and AS levels in order to
study abroad.

What do you studies?

-Before starting a new school year, I’ve chose physics, Further Math and Computer
Science, which are really nescessary for my dream job, a commercial pilot.
What do you like about your studies?
-I willprobably sound a bit nerdy, but I’m happy that school provides me with an
opportunity to acquire knowledge about things I didn’t know before. I guess that most
subjects, we are taught, will help us to succeed in the future. So I never miss lessons
and complete all the assignments on time.

What do you like most about your school?

-I guess the aspect I find most enjoyable is the environment. I mean, I get to study
in English-speaking classrooms, and the facilities are top-notch; I mean, all the
classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with projectors. My friends and
teachers are all adorable, so, all in all, it’s a great place to study.
Accommodation (chỗ ở)
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
-Actually, I live in a 2 storeys villa which has got a living room, 5 bed rooms with
attached washroom and a kitchen with my family. Beside, there is a garage for
parking cars. Interestingly, I also have a garden to supply vegetables and fruits in
this pandemic. I’m quite people person so the garden is the place my extended
family or friends having BBQ together each weekend before this catastrophe

Why do you live in an apartment/house?

-To be honest, because all facilities and services are available within walking
distance, which means I can easily grab anything I need in just a few minutes.
Additionally, a house is much more capacious, and I’m not terrified of making
noise. Importantly, in the emergency problem, opportunity to survive is higher than
living in the apartment,

How long have you lived there?

-I’ve been living here since third grade which was about 9 years ago after my dad
put the old house on sale which was located in district 5. I spend most of my
childhood here.

Do you like your house?

-Absolutely, it is huge, pleasant place to get rid of hustle and bustle of the
overcrowded city. Instead, it gives me the freshness of nature , passion to work on
something, enhance my mood, help me chill out after school or workout at the
gym.

What do you like the most about it?

- Well, as I said earlier, my garden is second to none, I appreciate it. Firstly, my
gorgeous garden which diverse of fruit trees. In the morning time and sometimes in
the evening, I prefer walking on bare foot over the green grass in the garden which
provides me extreme level of mental peace with breath-taking scene and this is
what I approve the most about my garden.
What is your favorite room in your home? Why?
-Definitely my own bedroom. It’s the personal space where I can do whatever I
want without getting scolded by my mom. Besides, my bedroom is an ideal place
for me to avoid noise, it is painted with light blue which help yourself relief stress
and due to scientific fact that this color can alo increase creativity. Consequently, I
tend to lock myself up in my bedroom whenever I need to concentrate on my study
or practicing new piano piece.

Hobbies
Do you have any hobbies?
-Definitely yes, everyone has at least one leisure pursuit and I am no exception.
My perennial hobby is playing piano consequently I am infatuate with classical
music by it’s beauty. Currently, I am practicing the Piece called G minor Bach,
quite difficult. It’s really interesting and hopefully, I can finish that by this
weekend.

1. Do you feel nervous when you travel to new places?

Yes, I suffer from (to experience sth very unpleasant) great anxiety when travel, but it can
catch up with (to start to have an effect on someone) me once I'm on the road. I am always
terribly worried about the accommodation, the discomfort of being in an unfamiliar place
where do not know the language or peoplein the area.

2. Can you read a map when you travel to new places?

Yes. always use map when I visit new places. When I come up with (-to think of sth such as
a plan or an idea) a travel plan and pick some destinations, maps will definitely help me
decide the journey I want to taketo get there. This stage is even more satisfying if I have a
paper map and can physically trace my fingeracross it and then mark it with a pen.

3. Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

Well, haven't met anyone who got lost before. If there was a chance, of course would be
happy to help them find the right track.
Holidays/Festival
Do you have any special festivals/ holidays in your country?
-Yes, I have, Lunar New Year has got to be my most favoured festival. It normally
last for a week or more allowing us a pretty long time to recharge out batteries. A
well as this, new year always bring a fresh feeling of the start of something new.
We all can celebrate new year with great joy, hope and festivity for the upcoming
year.

What kind of festival is most popular in your country?

-Well, wach festival bring us a abundance of celebratory activities which are to be
suitable with each and every geographical region. Like the other place, we all
celebrate bigs celebration loke mid-autum festival. We all enjoy special cake and
sparking lanterns and quality time together.

Traveling
Where do you like to travel during the holidays?
- I like to travel abroad but it can be expensive, so I usually plan affordable
travel. Travelling to holiday destinations when it is out of season saves a lot of
money. Out of season travel is also the best way to avoid places that are swarming
with tourists.

What are your favourite holiday pastimes?

- I like to get away from it all. I look for exotic destinations with scenic views that
are off the beaten track. I tend to avoid guided tours and packaged deals as I prefer
to go sightseeing on my own.