1: Where is your hometown? / Can you describe your hometown a little?

Useful expressions:

mega city 超大型城市

international metropolis 国际大都市

livable city 宜居的城市

densely populated 人口稠密的

a city of diversity and dynamism 一个多样性和有活力的城市

a city of profound history and extensive culture 一个历史文化博大精深的城市

be located in 坐落于……

most visited 最多人拜访的

Sample:

大城市

I was born and raised in Shanghai, a mega city of diversity and dynamism. Living here, I can have access to people from all over the world, and the diverse cultures and energy they bring just make the city so special and different from anywhere else.

小城市

Where I was born and raised is a livable city called Suzhou which is located in Zhejiang Province the east of China. Because of its profound history and ancient gardens, it has become one of the most visited cities in our country.

2: What do you like about your hometown?

Useful expressions:

vibe 气氛 氛围

life style 生活方式

be burdened with 负担

constant overworking 长期加班

spend quality time with family members 和家人共度美好时光

Sample:

大城市

I think the vibe there is what I love most. I mean people living there are very open-minded, creative and hard-working, they try with whatever abilities they have to do things they are passionate about, which really inspires me and influences me a lot

小城市

I think what I love most is the life style. I mean life in my hometown is pretty slow, people don’t have to be burdened with constant overworking or high housing price. They can spend quality time with family members or doing things they are interested in.

3: Is there anything you dislike about it?

Useful expressions:

housing price 房价

Be out of reach 超出能力范围

devote ourselves to sth 致力于 投身于……

there is literally nothing to do 这儿没什么事儿可干

hang out with friends 和朋友出去玩

career options 职业选择

Sample:

大城市

If I have to say something, that’s gonna be the housing price, which has already been out of reach of most people. The fact that what we earn wouldn’t make us have enough money to purchase an apartment in a city we devote ourselves to just makes most young people frustrated.

小城市

Yes, I think life in my hometown is quite boring. I mean, there is literally nothing to do. Whenever I want to hang out with friends, all we can do is to go to movies, have afternoon tea or have dinner together. The choices are just as limited as the career options.

4: Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

Useful expressions:

numerous career and business opportunities大量的职业和商业机会

quality healthcare services and education 有品质的医疗服务和教育

settle down 安定下来

see what the outside world is like 看看外面世界是什么样子的

Sample:

肯定回答

Yes, I think so. For me it could be the best place to live in. I mean, it not only provides numerous career and business opportunities for young people, but also offers quality healthcare services and education to elders and children.

否定回答

Probably no. Because I think it’s a little early to settle down at my age. I am that kind of person who always wants to try something new and see what the outside world is like. So I think I will go somewhere else to study or work before I finally settle down.