TOPIC 9 – NATURE
Christopher (English US)
Jenny (English US)
- What is your favorite part of nature?
It’s tough to answer, but I really love landscapes /ˈlændskeɪp/and the living world. But if I had to choose, I would choose the colors of flowers. as vivid colors and their pleasant smells help me to get away from stress and improve my mood.
- Where do you go to enjoy fresh air?
Well, HCM City is really noisy and quite polluted. So whenever I want to get fresh air, I will go to Dalat city, which is about 300 km from HCM city. The weather in Dalat is really mild; it has a blue sky and pure, clean air. So it’s definitely my destination to get away from the polluted air or let off steam.
- Have you done any nature activities recently?
Yes, of course. My recent trip was about 9 months ago. We went to a coral beach in Pattaya, Thailand. This beach has magnificent scenery /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/, stunning views /ˈstʌnɪŋ/, fresh air, and blue water. There were many fun activities there, but we just took a walk along the beach and enjoyed the scenery and local specialties as well. But it was really exhilarating, /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/, we had a great time there.
- What do you do to protect the environment?
I reckon that there are a lot of things we can do to protect the natural world, such as reuse, reduce, recycle plastic containers, plant trees, and I never throw garbage on the roads or conserve water. They really help our mother nature.
- If you could visit any natural place, where would you go?
It’s really tough to choose because there are so many places to visit. But if I had the chance, I would go to Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh, which is the oldest national park in Vietnam. It is in the north of Vietnam.
Cuc Phuong boasts an engaging cultural and wildlife heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ and enchanting scenery /ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ/ and magnificent mountains /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/.
I have seen a lot of pictures about them in textbooks or in videos, so it would be amazing to check them out in real life.
VOCAB
- Landscapes (n) /ˈlændskeɪps/ : cảnh quan, phong cảnh.
E.g : The country is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, rivers, and forests.
- The living world : /ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ wɜrld/ : thế giới sống, tức là mọi hình thái của sự sống trên Trái đất.
E.g : Exploring the depths of the ocean reveals a fascinating array of creatures in the living world.
- Let off steam : /lɛt ɒf stiːm/ : giải tỏa cơn giận, căng thẳng hoặc áp lực bằng cách thể hiện cảm xúc một cách tự do.
E.g : After a long day at work, I like to let off steam by going for a run or playing my favorite sport.
- A coral beach : /ə ˈkɔrəl biːtʃ/ : bãi biển san hô, nơi có đặc điểm là cát và rạn san hô.
E.g : The Maldives is famous for its stunning coral beaches with crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life.
- Magnificent scenery : /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt ˈsiːnəri/ : cảnh quan tuyệt đẹp, hùng vĩ.
E.g : The Grand Canyon offers some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, with its towering cliffs and deep canyons.
- Local specialties : /ˈləʊkəl ˈspɛʃəltiz/ : đặc sản địa phương.
E.g : When visiting a new city, I always make sure to try the local specialties, such as street food or traditional dishes.
- Exhilarating (adj): /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ: kích thích, làm hứng thú, làm sảng khoái.
E.g : Riding a roller coaster can be an exhilarating experience, with its high speeds and twists.
- Mild (adj) /maɪld/ : ôn hòa, nhẹ nhàng, không quá mạnh.
E.g : The weather in spring is usually mild, with pleasant temperatures and gentle breezes.
- Boast (V) /boʊst/: khoe khoang, tự hào về điều gì đó.
E.g : The town boasts a rich cultural heritage, with its historic buildings and museums.
- Wildlife heritage : : /ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/: di sản động vật hoang dã, bao gồm các loài động vật và môi trường sống tự nhiên.
E.g : Africa is known for its extraordinary wildlife heritage, with diverse species like lions, elephants, and giraffes.
- Enchanting scenery : /ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ ˈsiːnəri/ : cảnh quan mê hoặc, quyến rũ.
E.g : The countryside in Tuscany is known for its enchanting scenery, with rolling hills, vineyards, and charming villages.”
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