Speaking 17 - City by Andy English

Describe a city where you'd like to stay for a short time

hocieltswithandy — 2024-08-07 12:59:27 UTC

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Ella

2025-05-30 03:20:46 UTC

I would enjoy living in a short period at Ðà Lat, a city located in the west - central part of Vietnam, which is famous for its chilly atmosphere, beautiful flowers, nice people and amazing landscape. Personally, I prefer living there with my mum, a person I really adore. Together, we will dive in the beauty of nature - the mountains, pine forests, flowers, and the fog. We will explore the poetic and fancy cafes, and try various of flavorful and scrumptious local dishes. Then, we will rent a house on a mountain hill, decorated with floral patterns, on both the interior and exterior, additionally with a garden full of flowers, which my mom loves. And we will cook delicious meals, bake appetizing bread and enjoy our time here. However, yes, it would just be “renting” the house, not building, since we will only live for a small amount of time, which is about 2 to 3 months! In my point of view, in the winter, Ðà Lat is very cold, and I and my mum could not really bare it. This would be hard for us to live normally and complete things we would do on our daily basis. Moreover, the living price here is quite expensive. Renting fees, water and electric fees, eating and drinking money, and other things, costs us a lot of money. Furthermore, Ðà Lat does not give us many opportunities to work and learn there - since the education and infrastructure quality in this city is not as convenient as Ho Chi Minh city’s, there place where we are living in. But yes, in conclusion, I would love to spend 2 to 3 months in Ðà Lat with my mum, and fulfill my childhood wishes - which is living with her. And yes, 2 to 3 months would be the ideal time for us, since we are quite used to the busy life in Ho Chi Minh city, and the relaxing and slow pace in Ðà Lat, is just not suitable for us.

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Ella

2025-05-30 03:23:39 UTC

I would love to spend a short time living in Đà Lạt, a peaceful city in Vietnam’s Central Highlands known for its cool weather, beautiful flowers, friendly people, and stunning natural scenery. Ideally, I would stay there for two to three months with my mum, whom I greatly admire. Together, we would enjoy the fresh air, explore the mountains, pine forests, and foggy mornings, and visit artistic cafes while trying a variety of delicious local dishes. We would rent a cozy house on a hillside, decorated with floral patterns inside and out, and surrounded by a garden full of flowers, which my mum would really enjoy. We would spend time cooking, baking, and relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere. However, we would not stay permanently. Đà Lạt gets very cold in winter, and both my mother and I would struggle with the chilly weather, making it hard to carry out our daily routines. Moreover, the cost of living is quite high — including rent, utilities, and food. In addition, the city lacks quality educational and career opportunities, with infrastructure not as modern or convenient as in Ho Chi Minh City, where we currently live. In conclusion, while I wouldn’t choose Đà Lạt as a long-term home, spending a couple of months there would be a dream come true, especially with my mum. It would be a perfect way to escape the busy city life for a while, even though the slow pace of life in Đà Lạt might not suit us in the long run!

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