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Why do people like to live in cities?
Well, obviously there’s a multitude of advantages that offered by big cities. Living in an urban environment means you can enjoy a higher standard of living such as a variety of entertainment facilities, optimal healthcare and advanced education system.
Which city did you visit recently?
Well, I had a whale of a time visiting Hoi An Old Town a couple of months ago with my beloved family. And you know, I was instantly captivated by the ornate architecture, tranquility and stunning cuisine. It’s really a must-see destination for any tourists visiting Vietnam.
Which city are you going to visit in the future? Why do you want to go there?
London is at the top of my list because it has always captured my imagination. It costs a small fortune visiting this fancy city, that’s why I’m saving up money right now. I can’t wait to take up classes in elocution to perfect my British accent as well as visit the magnificent Buckingham Palace.
Vocabulary highlights:
- A multitude of= a large number of people or things: vô số, rất nhiều
Example: the city has a multitude of problems, from homelessness to drugs and murder.
Example: this case has raised a multitude of questions.
- Urban adjective /ˈɜː.bən/: of or in a city or town: đô thị
Example: urban development (phát triển đô thị)
- Standard of living noun /ˌstæn.dəd əv ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/: the amount of money and comfort people have in a particular society: mức sống
Example: the standard of living in many developing countries is low.
- Facilities noun/fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/: the buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose: cơ sở vật chất
Example: shopping facilities/ medical facilities / sports facilities
- Optimal adjectiveuk /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/ = optimum /ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/: best; most likely to bring success or advantage: tối ưu
Example: a mixture of selected funds is an optimum choice for future security and return on investment.
- Have a whale of a time = to enjoy yourself very much: có thời gian tuyệt vời
Example: we had a whale of a time on holiday.
- Captivate verb /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/: to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive: thu hút
Example: with her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere.
- Ornate adjective/ɔːˈneɪt/: having a lot of complicated decoration: công phu, tỉ mỉ
Example: a room with an ornate ceiling and gold mirrors
- Tranquility noun /træŋˈkwɪl·ɪ·t̬i/: calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc.: sự yên bình
Example: the tranquility of the forest helps me relax.
- A small fortune = a large amount of money: rất nhiều tiền
Example: you’ll have to spend a small fortune in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation.
- Save (sth)up phrasal verb /seɪv/: to keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future:
Example: it took me months to save up enough money to go travelling.
Example: she’s saving up for a new bike.
- Elocution noun /ˌel.əˈkjuː.ʃən/: the art of careful public speaking, using clear pronunciation and good breathing to control the voice:
Example: classes in elocution
- Perfect verb /pəˈfekt/: to make something free from faults:
Example: he is keen to perfect his golfing technique.
- Magnificent adjective /mæɡˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/: very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired:
Example: a magnificent view/ a magnificent piece of writing
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