Mindset IE1 - U2 : Speaking

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My hometown is a small town located near the countryside. It has quiet streets with old houses made of brick and some modern apartments. I like it because it’s peaceful and not crowded like big cities.

• Where do young people in your town meet their friends?

• Can you describe the town where you grew up?

• What places of interest are there in your home town? Where are they?

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I don't think it's a great place for young people, to be honest. There aren't many jobs, and it can be boring. There isn't much entertainment, like cinemas or big shops.

• Where do young people in your town meet their friends?

• Is it a good place for young people? Why?

• What is your town like at night?

  
  

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My town has changed a lot in the last decade. There are more people, and new buildings like apartments and shops. The roads are better, but traffic is busier. It’s more modern now, but some old places are gone, which makes me sad.

• How has your town changed in the last 10 years?

  
  

• Can you describe the town where you grew up?

  
  

• A long time ago, where did people from your town used to work?

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My hometown has a nice beach, which is the most popular place. It’s on the coast, about 5 minutes from the center by car. There’s also a museum in the main square, but it’s small and not many people go there. And there’s a park with a playground for kids, near the school area.

• Have any new buildings been built?

  
  

• Where did people from your town use to work?

  
  

• What places of interest are there in your home town? Where are they?

  
  

Young people in my town frequently ​ (a)   at the park, especially in the (b)   . They also visit a (c)   on Main Street. Some students go to the school playground after ​ (d)   .

• nights
• coffee shop
• gather
• class

People ​ (a)   to work on farms. They grew rice and vegetables in the fields around the town. There was also a ​ (b)   that made clothes. But the factory ​ (c)   down, people now work in ​ (d)   or commute to city for jobs.

• used
• factory
• closed
• supermarkets

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My hometown is located in ____________.

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There are many ____________ in my hometown.

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There's a ____________ where young people usually hang out in my hometown.

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My hometown has changed a lot. More ____________ and ____________ were built in the town centre, making it crowded.