A city that you know?

I know Ho Chi Minh City.

Topic 1:

TOPIC 1:

Bat Trang Porcelain Village is a traditional pottery-making village, which is located in the Northern of the Red River, Bat Trang town, Gia Lam district, Ha Noi. The pottery here is made of a special kind of clay – the white clay.
The craftsmen only use their hands to knead the clay into the shape of the bowl, flower vase, etc. Then, they draw lively pictures or patterns on the products and glaze them. After that, these kneaded-clays will be put into the kiln for heating.

The pottery products of Bat Trang Porcelain Village are always famous for the skillfulness, subtleness and the diversity of product’s shapes such as small bowls, large bowls, flower vases, pots, thuribles, etc. Especially, all the handicrafts of this pottery-making village are waterproof and fade-resistant.

The glaze of Bat Trang is also very subtle and unique with the secret recipe, which is handed down from generation to generation. Those values have created such an irresistible attraction and appealing feature for Bat Trang village. This is the reason why this traditional handicraft village can attract so many tourists as well.

TOPIC 2:

Life in modern cities truly causes a lot of nuisances. In the first place, citizens have to deal with traffic congestion every day. This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on streets for hours. Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities. More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up all the time. Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired. Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emissions from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affects residents’ health. Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma. Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens.

There are many traffic problem in the city where I live. Firstly, there are too many people using the roads. Secondly, there are too many vehicles on the road that leads to traffic jams. Finally, many roads are narrow and bumpy. Therefore, I think we should obey the traffic rules and traffic signs as well. Moreover, carefulness is very necessary.

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Tham khảo: I came to Hanoi on an autumn day, and my first feeling was the feeling of a peaceful space, not like in Ho Chi Minh City. That feeling was overwhelming all my soul when I was walking along Nguyen Du Street and enjoying the Milk flower. Why was it so beautiful here? In the early winter night, in slightly cold spread hoarfrost, sitting on the bank of Thien Quang Lake, whether at the other side, I still smelt its perfume. I walked along the street and dropped myself in a sweet smell of Milk flower, the wind blew my hair, and I felt so great.
Milk flower on the streets of Hanoi goes deeply inside the memories of Hanoi people and all visistors who have come to Hanoi. It also goes into the music, the poetry, movies. Those are some good ways to introduce Milk flower to everybody. For me, means of communication such as internet or TV are the best ways to introduce Milk flower for all over the world. It is simple when everyone looks at all wonderful pictures or images of Milk flower, they will want to come and enjoy it. In Japan, they have cherry blossom, in Netherlands, they have tulip…How can we know about it? That is all thanks to means of communication. We must let them know that in Hanoi, we have Milk flower. Therefore, the things we need to do now are we should have a website about Milk Flower with pictures, clips, songs, poetry in many languages (if we can)… or we can hold more activities which relate to Milk flower. We must have some more activities to advertise this kind of flower. That was what I think when I saw Milk flower for the first time.
I love Hanoi. I love the early cold winter nights with Milk flower’s smell. I hope Milk flowers will be grown more on Hanoi streets. Milk flower is a precious gift that nature gives to us, especially to Hanoi, our beloved capital.

Tham khảo:

Seoul is the capital of Korea, the largest city in Korea, and its population is one of the largest in all over the world. More than half of the Korean population is concentrated here, and it makes Seoul a cultural and political center of Korea. When anyone mentions Korea, a lot people immediately think of the K-pop music market and the internationally popular artists. If you are a big fan of K-pop, some big entertainment companies are unmissable places to visit. By stopping by there, we can see and buy idol-related products; and if we are lucky enough, we can meet and get their autographs when they come by the company. After meeting famous people, we can visit the palace or the historical museum of Korea. Besides sightseeing, eating is also important thing that we should do in Seoul. Seoul is home to almost every traditional Korean food such as kimchi, sticky rice cakes, rice wine, soju etc. It is nothing more interesting than eating steak with a bowl of hot boiling kimchi soup, and enjoying some glasses of soju in Korea's cold weather. Besides, Seoul is also a city of sport since it hosted the Asian Games 1986, the 1988 Summer Olympics, and this was also one of the host cities of the 2002 World Cup. There are a lot of special things about Seoul that have not been mentioned yet, but it is still enough to see that Seoul is a lovely and worth-living city.

Ha Noi city is a great with the morden restaurant and many ancient museums, you can come to the city, you can visit Uncle Ho's Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem lake, Quoc Tu Giam temple, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Ha Noi. and you can taste the street food which is very famous in the world. 

Seoul is the capital of Korea, the largest city in Korea, and its population is one of the largest in all over the world. More than half of the Korean population is concentrated here, and it makes Seoul a cultural and political center of Korea. When anyone mentions Korea, a lot people immediately think of the K-pop music market and the internationally popular artists. If you are a big fan of K-pop, some big entertainment companies are unmissable places to visit. By stopping by there, we can see and buy idol-related products; and if we are lucky enough, we can meet and get their autographs when they come by the company. After meeting famous people, we can visit the palace or the historical museum of Korea. Besides sightseeing, eating is also important thing that we should do in Seoul. Seoul is home to almost every traditional Korean food such as kimchi, sticky rice cakes, rice wine, soju etc. It is nothing more interesting than eating steak with a bowl of hot boiling kimchi soup, and enjoying some glasses of soju in Korea's cold weather. Besides, Seoul is also a city of sport since it hosted the Asian Games 1986, the 1988 Summer Olympics, and this was also one of the host cities of the 2002 World Cup. There are a lot of special things about Seoul that have not been mentioned yet, but it is still enough to see that Seoul is a lovely and worth-living city.

Dịch:
Seoul là thủ đô của Hàn Quốc, là thành phố lớn nhất Hàn Quốc, và dân số Seoul thuộc hàng lớn nhất trên thế giới. Hơn một nửa dân số Hàn Quốc đều tập trung nơi đây khiến Seoul trở thành một trung tâm kinh tế chính trị văn hóa của Hàn Quốc. Nhắc đến Hàn Quốc người ta nghĩ ngay đến thị trường âm nhạc K-pop và các nghệ sĩ nổi tiếng thế giới. Nếu đã là một người hâm mộ lớn của K-pop thì các công ty giải trí lớn chính là địa điểm du lịch không thể bỏ qua. Tại đây chúng ta sẽ được xem và mua những sản phẩm liên quan đến thần tượng, và nếu may mắn thì chúng ta có thể gặp và xin chữ kí của họ khi họ ghé ngang công ty. Sau khi gặp được những người nổi tiếng, chúng ta có thể tham quan điểm đến quan trọng của Seoul là các cung điện hay bảo tàng lịch sử của Hàn Quốc.Bên cạnh việc tham quan, thì ăn uống còn là điều quan trọng khi chúng ta đến đây. Seoul là nơi tập trung hầu như mọi món ăn truyền thống của Hàn Quốc như kimchi, bánh gạo, rượu gạo, soju. Còn gi thú vị hơn việc ăn thịt nướng với bát canh canh kimchi nóng hổi và thưởng thức vài ly soju trong thời tiết lạnh giá của Hàn. Bên cạnh đó Seoul còn là thành phố thể thao khi đã từng tổ chức Đại hội Thể thao Châu Á 1986, Thế vận hội Mùa hè 1988, và đây cũng là một trong những thành phố chủ nhà của World Cup 2002. Còn thật nhiều thứ đặc biệt về Seoul còn chưa được nhắc đến, nhưng như thế cũng đủ để thấy rằng Seoul là một thành phố đáng yêu và đáng sống.

When we mention Japan, people will immediately think of the prosperous Tokyo City which is busy all day and night. It has a diversity culture, and it is a combination of modern and traditional values. When people arriving in Tokyo, they will have chance to admire ones of the most modern buildings of the world. People can see the overview of the beautiful Tokyo from Tokyo Sky Tree Tower - the pride of the city. On the fine days, people can see Mount Fuji which is covered by snow from this tower. Japan is the nation traditional festivals which take place throughout the year. If we come to Tokyo those holidays, it will be our unforgettable experience because there will be many interesting things awaiting us. In spring, around from the last week of March to the second week of April is the time of the Cherry Blossom Festival, and it is an occasion for everyone to see Tokyo being covered in the pink of flowers. In summer, we will have the opportunity to watch the colorful fireworks festival which is held on the Sumida River flowing through Tokyo. Next, the bright red color of the leaves, the pleasant atmosphere of Tokyo's autumn sky will make you want to stay here forever. If we hate the heat of the summer, we can come to see a city that is covered in a pristine layer of white snow. There are a lot of unique and interesting things about Tokyo. The mix of natural scenery and architecture and the combination between tradition and modernity have created an impressive Tokyo city.

Dịch:
Nhắc đến Nhật Bản người ta nghĩ đến ngay đến thành phố Tokyo phồn thịnh, tấp nập suốt ngày đêm. Nơi đây có nền văn hóa đa dạng và là sự pha trộn giữa hiện đại và truyền thống. Đến Tokyo mọi người sẽ phải trầm trồ trước những tòa nhà cao tầng hiện đại bậc nhất thế giới. Mọi người có thể ngắm nhìn toàn cảnh Tokyo xinh đẹp khi đặt chân đến tháp Tokyo Sky Tree - niềm tự hào của thành phố. Vào những ngày đẹp trời từ đây mọi người còn có thể nhìn thấy được núi Phú Sĩ tuyết phủ. Nhật Bản là quốc gia có các lễ hội truyền thống diễn ra quanh năm. Nếu đến Tokyo ngay dịp lễ thì đó sẽ là một trải nghiệm không thể nào quên vì sẽ có rất nhiều điều thú vị chờ đón chúng ta. Mùa xuân vào khỏang tuần cuối cùng của tháng 3 đến tuần thứ hai của tháng 4 chính là lúc lễ hội Hoa Anh Đào diễn ra, và đây là lúc mọi người sẽ thấy được tòan cảnh Tokyo được bao phủ trong màu hồng của hoa. Vào mùa hè khoảng cuối tháng 7 chúng ta sẽ có dịp ngắm lễ hội pháo hoa rực rỡ đầy sắc màu được tổ chức bên dòng sông Sumida chảy ngang qua Tokyo. Và sắc màu đỏ rực của lá cây, cái không khí dễ chịu của tiết trời mùa thu tại Tokyo sẽ khiến chúng ta muốn ở lại đây mãi. Nếu chúng ta đã chán ghét cái nóng bức ngày hè, hãy đến Tokyo vào mùa đông để chiêm ngưỡng thành phố được phủ trong lớp tuyết trắng tinh khôi. Còn rất rất nhiều điều độc đáo và thú vị về Tokyo. Sự trộn lẫn giữa cảnh quan thiên nhiên và các công trình kiến trúc, sự kết hợp giữa truyền thống và hiện đại đã tạo nên một thành phố Tokyo đầy ấn tượng.

I never really d New York until after I lived in Bangkok and got used to big-city life. Now, whenever it is I decide to move back to the United States, I will move to New York City. I lived there last summer and came back every other week between trips around the US. New York City is a place where dreams are made into reality, and there is always something to do, something to see, or a new place to eat. The city is so mulultural that when I feel I need to travel but I can’t, there’s an ethnic area of the city that will give me my fix. Moreover, it’s constantly stimulating. And as someone who can’t sit still very well, it’s perfect for me.

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Essay on my trip to Nha Trang city

My first visit to Nha Trang, a coastal city in Vietnam, was three years ago. It was a pleasant and memorable trip.

Nha Trang, the Capital of Khanh Hoa province, has one of the most popular municipal beaches in all of Vietnam. In Nha Trang, nature beauties are so attractive. Waves crashing onto the cliffs; the soft sigh of the sea breeze; clean white sands and turquoise waters; it all makes for a marvelous landscapes. It’s no accident that Nha Trang is often compared to a Mediterranean City. During my visit to Nha Trang, I used to get up early each morning to stroll along the beach – a chance of breathing in the fresh sea air and enjoy the sunrise across the water. One attraction that captivated me three years ago and still it does is the collection of small offshore islands. Hon Tre is the largest among the islands, and Monkey island is, as the name suggests, the home of hundreds of wild monkeys. Yen island is known for its swifts’ nests. Tri Nguyen island is the location of an outdoor aquarium housing more than 400 species of fish, crustaceans and other marine life.

That trip, I spent the whole day roaming the Ponaga Cham towers. These ancient Hindu temples were built from the 7th to 12th century. Many of the sandstone statues from this time still remain among the red brick towers, typical of Cham architecture.

Nha Trang is the city in harmony: its fine weather, favorite position and friendly people bring it a certain balance. Nha Trang is a perfect tourist destination. As I left, I was reminded of one reason I the place so much. I hope to have chance to come back.

_{Good afternoon everyone. My name is Thanh. Today, I am going to be talking about my interested place Nha Trang where I would to take you if you love to go to visit Vietnam. Firstly, I will start by introducing about Nha Trang after that I will show you how to get in Nha Trang, and then many place need to be visited in Nha Trang.
Frist of all, I would to tell you introduce about Nha Trang, it is a small sized city in Viet Nam, located within Khanh Hoa province where is widely known thanks to its beautiful beaches, which is about 450km from HCMC ( need to put full stop here to end of sentence) the most famous seaside resort-town because It is not only the beautiful bay, but also the scuba diving center of Viet Nam, with its islands and white sand beaches, made for a perfect bathing spot, and there are excellent for a stunning vacation. 
I would to show you the second point, how to get in Nha Trang. In fact, you can go there by airplane but you must pay a high price by using taxi when you move from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang city. In contrast, a better choice is to take the airport bus from Cam Ranh to Nha Trang because of its cheap cost. Moreover, You also get in Nha Trang by train, of course, Nha Trang is a stop on the main railway-line connecting Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. Furthermore, you also get in Nha Trang by car, but you must spend 9 hours getting there. Well, I have told you about how to get in Nha Trang.
Let me show you the last point, there are many wonderful places to visit in Nha Trang. If you want to dive into the sea and see fish, Nha Trang is a great place to do it. Furthermore, you can go to Vinpearl park, there are many game for visitors. Especially, there are cable trains in Vinpearl park which you can see around Nha Trang beach when you get into them, which due to the fact that it is wonderful. In the evening, it will be fantas if you go to around Nha Trang by bicycle or go to seashore. What is more, the seafood here is great and cheap. Therefore, I have talked about famous place in Nha Trang.} 

It’s a coastal city named Nha Trang which is considered as a sprawling city. It’s quite compact and you could walk across the city in a couple of hours but actually, there’s no need to do that as we have a fantastic public transport system so it’s easy to get around. 

I visited this peaceful city 1 year ago when I was on my summer holiday to dispel the extreme heat of the sun. I came along the sandy beach to enjoy the fresh air of the wind and the salty taste of sea water. I felt all my daily stress and hardness set aside. I also dropped by some upmarket shops and chain stores in the centre but only for window shopping. Pavement cafes everywhere surprised me most where I could take a cup of cafe whenever I wanted.

I am definitely keen on living in this city due to many reasons. Firstly, it is such a worth-living city because of its peace, cleanliness and beauty. I can see the colorful lifestyle of Nha Trang people. Secondly, this charming city attracts a lot of foreign visitors, so I can learn many things from them.

I think that if I have a chance, I will definitely try to live in this city for some years before settling down in Ha Noi capital.  

Sample Answer

I love traveling and exploring new places. Today, I’m going to talk about a foreign city I wish to visit. It’s London, the capital of United Kingdom.  Since London is about 7000 km from my hometown, the only viable modes of transport to reach there are water and air. If I were to choose between these two modes, I’d prefer a flight because it’ll take less time as compared to a cruise. From safety and economic points of view as well, I think going by air is definitely the better option.

Talking about the time when I’ll go to London, I haven’t yet decided, maybe in summer this year. I don’t know who I’d take with me but it would probably be some people that are close to me, I feel that visiting a new place is more fun if you’re with your family or friends. I’ll have a word with my parents and friends, whoever wants to come with me is welcome.

Coming to the many reasons why I want to visit London, I guess the main reason would be my fascination with history and art. You see, London is one of the oldest multicultural cities in the world. I’ve read about the changes which transformed this city into a center of history, art, business, and education through many of its conquests of the world. And thus, London is home to world-class museums and art galleries, all having a different and unique story behind them.

Other than that London also happens to have the oldest underground railway system in the world. To visit the most popular tourist attractions of London has been on my bucket list for a long time. These include the London Bridge, National Art Gallery, and the British Museum. I’ve heard that the bakeries in London are some of the best out there. I’d love to see what they have to offer.

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