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What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bed rooms, two

bathrooms and a lovely back garden. It’s not really a spacious house, but it’s just right for

me and my family.

Who do you live with?

I live with my parents and my siblings. We always get on well with each other and have a

lot of fun.

How long have you lived there?

I’ve lived there since I was a child, until I graduated from high school and moved to the city

to enroll at university, where I lived in a student dormitory during the semester.

(If you answer you haven't lived there long)

What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the

past?

Living in a dorm with other roommates is totally different from living in my own house.

My current residential area is quite small and it’s very noisy because there are a lot of

people there and I don’t have my own space. Conversely, when I was living at home, I had

my own spacious room and it made me feel comfortable.

Do you plan to live there for a long time?

To be honest, I intend to buy an apartment in an urban area after I graduate from

university.

I can decorate and design my ideal home with whatever facilities I want.

Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

It’s definitely the kitchen. Not only lunch or dinner time but all our family reunions take

place in the kitchen where all the family members get together to eat tasty meals, and

chat to each other – it’s a really harmonious atmosphere.

Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

To be honest, most of the transport facilities to my place are not very modern. The bus

service from my work place to home is irregular and usually overcrowded.

Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

I prefer living in a house to a flat because I value my privacy and need my own space.

Owning an independent house, I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself.

Moreover, I can modify a house according to the size of the family.

Please describe the room you live in.

My current room is actually more like a bedsit. It is a multi – purpose room, I use it to

sleep and study as well. It is painted in pink, that’s my favorite color with a bed, a cupboard

and desk. It’s not really spacious but it’s just right for me.

What part of your home do you like the most ?

I prefer my bedroom most due to its convenience and privacy. Because of my stressful

work I want to be in a quiet place and concentrate on my work. In my own room, I’m

never disturbed by anyone else.

Moreover, in my own space I can do whatever I want without bothering others.

Describe your education

I started primary school when I was 7. 5 years later, I went to secondary school at 12. Then

at 16, I made it to a high school for gifted students in my hometown. In my country,

highschool education lasts 3 years, then I went onto higher education at the Foreign

Trade

University where I’m currently studying economics. What

is your area of specialization?

Well, my major is External Economics. I have mastered the basics of economics and

socioeconomics, combined with business knowledge mainly related to the import and

export business.

Why did you choose to study that major?

I think it would help to fulfill my dream of introducing my country’s agricultural products

to the world. Vietnamese goods have a real potential, but they still struggle to make a

name for themselves, you know.

Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)

Yes, of course. Studying economics, especially external economics is interesting and

practical. It helps me to keep up with current affairs and it improves my analytical and

problem-solving skills as well.

What kind of school did you go to as a child?

As a child, I attended a public elementary school. It’s quite a big school in my hometown

which provides both high quality education and a supportive environment, so I think I

was quite lucky.

What was your favourite subject as a child?

Well, I used to be very passionate about drawing when I was a little girl. It was fun to work

with brushes and colors, you know, as it was the time when I could indulge in my own

creative world.

Do you think your country has an effective education system?

To be honest, I don’t think so. Our system has somehow become unduly stressful, does

not promote creativity and the ability to be critical due to the fact that our society still

cares way too much about grades and schools consequently focuses on an exam-driven

curriculum, which I find quite impractical.

(Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?

Absolutely! It’s great to join the workforce, especially when I can do the job I love. Not

only will it pay the bills, but it’ll also give me the joy of making a contribution. It’s hard to

be happy and fulfilled without working, you know.

1. (What’s (the name of) your hometown?)

I'm from Hue, which is a city in central Vietnam. Talking about Hue, people immediately

think of the capitals, golden palaces, temples, shrines, and gorgeous dancing stage,

majestic tombs, and ancient meditative landscapes.

2. (Is that a big city or a small place?)

Well, the city is quite small as compared to the vast cities and provinces in my country. Hue

city covers just about 70.5 square kilometers, with a total population of roughly 360,000

people

3. (How long have you been living there?)

I have been living there ever since I was born, which is 19 years until now. It is a relatively

long period of time, so I’m really attached to this quiet, tranquil city.

4. (Do you like your hometown?)

(Answer) Yes, absolutely.

(Give a reason for your answer) Hue an area of outstanding natural beauty and for me is

one of the most beautiful places on earth. It has everything; historical sites, fantastic

beaches, rolling mountains, dense forests and picturesque countryside, extraordinary

cuisine and hospitable people.

5. (Is there anything you dislike about it?)

The sole thing that I dislike about the city is probably the weather. In Hue, it invariably

rains from September to December, which somehow adds up to the blue atmosphere of

the city. Sometimes, when the rain is so heavy and persistent the city even floods.

6. (What do you like(most) about your hometown?)

The greatest appeal of Hue city, to my thinking, is its diversity of cuisine, which makes it

well-known domestically and even internationally. Hue culinary traditions demand that

meals must be presented aesthetically, harmonizing food elements, decorations and

colors to create a gastronomic work of art.

7. (Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?)

(Answer) Actually I’m not quite sure about that.

(Give a reason for your answer) As I’m planning to study abroad, I may have to live far away from my hometown for a certain amount of time. However, if possible, I still want to

settle down in this beautiful, peaceful city.