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The topics of City, Travel, and Places appear very frequently in the IELTS Speaking test. One of the classic topics many candidates encounter is: “Describe a beautiful city”.
At first glance, this seems like a relatively easy topic, as anyone can talk about a city they’ve visited or wish to visit. However, precisely because it’s so common, many answers become formulaic, often revolving around ideas like “beautiful city,” “delicious food,” or “many famous attractions.”
To impress the examiner, you don’t need to talk about a particularly unique city. The key is knowing how to describe the scenery, atmosphere, people, and your own feelings using a diverse vocabulary, while also incorporating personal insights. This article will provide you with a comprehensive toolkit to master this topic.
1. High-Scoring Vocabulary & Structures for the “Beautiful City” Topic
Instead of using common vocabulary, elevate your speaking with the following academic collocations:
A. Descriptive Vocabulary & Collocations
| Category | English Collocation | Vietnamese Meaning |
| Urban Landscape | A vibrant city / A bustling metropolis | Vibrant city / Bustling metropolis |
| A picturesque destination | Picturesque destination | |
| Breathtaking scenery | Breathtaking scenery | |
| Charming architecture / Iconic landmarks | Charming architecture / Iconic landmarks | |
| Well-preserved historical buildings | Well-preserved historical buildings | |
| A harmonious blend of tradition and modernity | A harmonious blend of tradition and modernity | |
| Living Environment | A high standard of living | A high standard of living |
| A pedestrian-friendly city | A pedestrian-friendly city | |
| Efficient public transport | Efficient public transport | |
| A lively atmosphere | A lively atmosphere | |
| A strong sense of community | A strong sense of community | |
| Experiences | Immerse myself in the local culture | Immerse myself in the local culture |
| Explore hidden gems | Explore hidden gems | |
| Sample local cuisine | Sample local cuisine | |
| Leave a lasting impression on someone | Leave a lasting impression on someone |
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