PART 1
YOUR HOMETOWN OR
BIRTHPLACE
ANSWERS
What is the name of your hometown?
Well, this is my hometown, Ulaanbaatar, I was born and raised here. As you may have observed, this is not a typical metropolis where it’s packed with people and where the problem of pollution is a nightmare. This place is laid-back with scenic views.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Metropolis [noun] – capital city; a large city
Packed with people [phrase] – crowded; many people
The problem of pollution is a nightmare [idiom] – the problem is serious or terrible
Laid-back [adj.] – relaxed Scenic [adj.] – impressive; picturesque
Note: The speaker is taking the exam in his own hometown.
Do you like your hometown?
Honestly, I couldn’t ask for more living in this magnificent place. This city is safe, people are hospitable and genuine, and the food is incredibly affordable unlike other cities in the world where I have traveled, which cost you an arm and a leg. Also, this place is rich in superb scenery, I can say this is paradise!
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Couldn’t ask for more [idiom] – something is so good that you can’t ask for anything better
Incredible [adj.] – unbelievable
Cost an arm and a leg [idiom] – very expensive
Superb [adj.] – very good; excellent
What is the most interesting thing about your hometown?
I believe it’s the coldness of the winter season. Since this city is surrounded by several mountains, we can experience a temperature ranging from -20 to -40 degrees and that’s really horrible. In spite of that, if you’re a nature lover person, you’ll surely love the jaw-dropping landscapes during winter, it’s like every corner is spectacular!
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Horrible [adj.] – awful; unpleasant
In spite of (that) [preposition] – although; even though
Jaw-dropping [adj.] – amazing
Landscape [noun] – scenery
Spectacular [adj.] – dramatically beautiful
Would you recommend your hometown to foreign travelers?
Yes definitely! Actually, my country itself is not yet prominent among travelers. I read some articles online that foreign people branded my country as The Land of Nowhere which I can really understand since we’re not known in the world. I want travelers to witness how magnificent my country is, especially my hometown. I want them to know that there’s more to this place than meets the eye.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Prominent [adj.] – famous; popular
Branded [verb] – labeled; called
More to (something) than meets the eye [idiom] – having more value/beauty than what it appears to be
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Meaning of Words and Phrases Sources: Collins, Macmillan, Cambridge, Oxford
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