[IELTS] SPEAKING_part 1_ Hometown

1. Where are you from? / where is your hometown?
- My hometown is Seoul which is the capital city of South Korea. My hometown is a really peaceful and a very comfortable city because the transportation systems are well-made. Also, there are many green areas like parks and gardens there.

2. How long have you been living there?
- I was born and raised in Seoul. So, I have basically lived here my whole life but when I was a university student, i resided in cheongju which is located in the suburbs for 4 years because of my major.

3. Do you like your hometown?

Absolutely. My hometown is located in a convenient area to go anywhere by cars,buses and subways. It takes under a hour to go the main center areas. Moreover, there are a lot of cozy and great cafes in my hometown so I usually go cafe to drink coffee and relieve stress.

4. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
-Unfortunately, no. I really like my hometown But I will not live here for a long time. That's because I'm preparing for my master's degree abroad. So, in a few years, I will move to my house in another country.

5. Is that a big city or a small place?
-  My hometown is the biggest city in Korea. It has a super clean and comfortable transportation and a lot of facilities

6. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
7. What’s the best time to visit your hometown?
8. What is the most interesting place to visit in your hometown?
9. Do many tourists visit your country?
10. What are some changes in the area recently?
11. Do you know any famous people in the area?


모범답안
1. Let’s talk about your hometown. What kind of place is it?
I'm from xxxx which is located in xxxx. It’s also known for its xxxxxx

2. Is it changing?
Of course it is. As we speak, it has a population of about _____. Besides that, there are also basic facilities such as xxxx. So, I would say my hometown is slowly but surely developing.

3. What's the most important part of your hometown?
Well, I would say the most appealing and boisterous section in my hometown is xxxxx. That’s because most shopping malls are located there and a good chunk of the population reside there.