1. architecture: There’s some nice, German-style architecture in my hometown.

2. coast/coastal city: My hometown is a coastal city.

3. high-rise building: There are a lot of new high-rise buildings in my hometown.

4. historical site: There are a lot of historical sites in my hometown.

5. hospitable: The people in my hometown are always very hospitable.

6. industrial: My hometown is an industrial city with lots of pollution.

7. main industry: The main industries in my hometown are steel and manufacturing.

8. make a living: It is a little difficult to make a living in my hometown.

9. medium-sized: My hometown is a medium-sized city.

10. open-minded: Usually the people in my hometown are very open-minded.

11. pace of life: The pace of life is fast in the city.

12. prosperous: My hometown has been getting more prosperous recently.

13. shore: We do have a very nice sea shore with many coconut trees.