Speaking Practice

Naoko is talking about her hometown. Read the example below, and think about what makes your hometown special.

Ex:
I’m from Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan. It’s a very busy and exciting city, and it has fantastic public transportation. It’s the best place to experience Japanese fashion and pop culture. Plus, Tokyo has some of the greatest restaurants in the world!

Words to describe a place Sentence patterns for describing a place
ancient
modern
expensive
energetic
quiet
It’s famous for its food.
It’s located by the sea.
It has a lot of parks.
It’s high up in the mountains.
It’s very hot in the summer.

Action!

Use the information above to tell your friends what is special about your hometown.

A: Can you tell me something about your hometown?

B: