2021年9-12月 雅思口语 Part 1 Topic 4 Hometown 家乡 (常考题）

1. What’s (the name of) your hometown?

The name of my hometown is Beijing, it is a huge, vibrant city and the capital of China. I have lived here from a very young age and feel very comfortable in my hometown. As one of the most populous cities in Beijing a large population. Therefore, there is a vast array of different people and cultures which keeps my hometown constantly interesting.

2. Is that a big city or a *all place?

As it is the capital of China, Beijing is a very big city. So it is the industrial and economic heart of the country, and throughout history many people have migrated here from other parts of the country seeking opportunity. Therefore, there are currently over 20 million people living in Beijing so it has to be very big to accommodate everyone.

3. How long have you lived there?

I have lived in Beijing almost all my life. I was actually bom in Guangzhou but my parents moved to Beijing when I was a very young child, only a couple of years old. So it feels like I have lived in Beijing my entire life, so almost two decades. I could not imagine living anywhere else.

4. Do you like your hometown?

I really like my hometown. Because it is such a huge city, there is a very diverse range of people and entertainment. Every day you see someone new and I enjoy the vast array of life I get to witness when I walk around. There are also so many different restaurants and shops to choose from and experience so I never get bored in my hometown.

5. Is there anything you dislike about it?

One thing I really dislike about my hometown Beijing is the air pollution. It worries me very

much as it has been proven that the air pollution is very harmful to peopled health and there is very little you can do to prevent being affected by it. Furthermore, it is very ugly to look at especially in winter when there is a heavy *og in the air.

6. What do you like (the most) about your hometown?
The thing I like the most about my hometown is definitely the people of the city. People in Beijing are very friendly and enthusiastic. The people create a very nice environment to live in and everyone is kind and helpful to each other. I think this makes my hometown a very pleasant place to live and prevents me from feeling lonely in such a big city.

7. Do you like living there?

I love living in Beijing. I have lived here for almost all of my life so I cannot imagine living anywhere else. This city feels like home to me and I feel very comfortable walking through the streets and familiar places of my memory. I have a lot of friends in the town and also my family, so I feel like I am part of a community.

8. Please describe your hometown a little.

Beijing is a city with a lot of history and culture, as it has been the capital of China for centuries. In fact, it is possibly one of the oldest cities in the world dating back 3000 years. Due to its age, there are many interesting historical sites in my hometown. You can find part of the Great Wall of China as well as visit the Forbidden City, the ancient imperial palace of the Ming dynasty, in Beijing. My hometown is one with a very rich history.

9. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

I think I will continue to live here as long as possible. It is the only home I have ever known, and I think it is a wonderful place to live. However, life can be unexpected and I do not know where future opportunities may take me. If it is good for my future then possibly one day I may leave Beijing and move somewhere new.