Place Monologue Q2-2024 - Part 1

Match the following

• một điểm đến đẹp mê hồn

• an enchantingly beautiful destination

• a secluded /sɪˈkluːdɪd/ area

• S + is nestled + in [AREA]

• S + is located/ sited + in [AREA]

• lacks the extensive tourist infrastructure

• a place not many people visit

• a lesser-known place

• thiếu cơ sở hạ tầng du lịch rộng lớn

• an off the beaten path area

Match the following

• đứng đầu danh sách địa điểm du lịch cần

• (to be) at the top of my travel bucket list

• nét duyên dáng mộc mạc và vẻ đẹp tự nhiê

• lS + features/ boasts + something

• vẻ đẹp tự nhiên hoang sơ

• pristine /ˈprɪstiːn/ natural landscapes has

• S + has + something

• rustic charm and natural beauty

• cảnh quan thiên nhiên hoang sơ

• untouched natural beauty

Match the following

• dòng suối trong vắt

• serene lakes

• những hồ nước thanh bình

• crystal-clear streams

• những khu rừng rậm rạp

• lush greenery

• những ngọn núi gồ ghề

• dense forests

• cây xanh tươi tốt

• rugged mountains

Match the following

• trải nghiệm chân thực và yên bình

• the serenity /səˈrenəti/ of the landscape

• a go-to spot for nature enthusiasts

• offers a more authentic and peaceful experience

• sự thanh bình của cảnh quan

• a go-to spot for nature enthusiasts

Today I’m going to talk about Ma Thien Lanh, (a)   , yet ​​ (b)   beautiful destination located in the southern part of Vietnam, not far from Ho Chi Minh City.

• a lesser-known
• enchantingly

What fascinates me the most about (= What I like most about) Ma Thien Lanh is its ​ (a)   natural landscapes, ​ (b)   atmosphere, and ​ (c)   greenery

• pristine
• serene
• lush

Even though it’s really stunning, Ma Thien Lanh remains relatively off the radar for most tourists. One reason is its location; it is somewhat​ (a)   compared to more famous destinations like Da Nang or Da Lat. The area also lacks the extensive ​ (b)   found in more popular spots, which can make it less convenient to visit.

• off the beaten path
• tourist infrastructure

However, this lack of tourism is precisely what makes Ma Thien Lanh so special. This ​ (a)   valley retains its ​ (b)   natural beauty and offers a more ​ (c)   and peaceful experience.

• secluded
• untouched
• authentic

V1: For those who want to find/seek an ​ (a)   from ​ (b)   of city life, Ma Thien Lanh would be the ​ (c)   .

• escape/ solace
• the hustle and bustle
• perfect spot