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Discuss your favorite season of the year
• What the weather is like.
• Why you like this season.
• What activities you usually do during this season.
• How different kinds of weather in this season affect people.
Sample Band 8
The weather in Vietnam is the best during spring because you will not suffer from the excessive heat of summer or the freezing wind of winter. The temperature is tolerable both day and night. One of the best things about spring is that, during this poetic season, nature displays itself in beautiful green and flowers are noticed everywhere. Fruit trees, such as cherry and apricot trees are in full blossom, and colourful flowers such as daffodils and marigolds bloom in parks and gardens. The sounds of spring are wonderful too. A typical spring day will begin when some birds start their morning chorus as they look for a mate. We also celebrate Tet, one of the most anticipated holidays by the Vietnamese people. This is an occasion for pilgrimages, family reunions and many festivals. Parties full of delicious traditional dishes are the main theme for the whole holiday of Tet.
I believe that various weather conditions can impact individuals' well-being. Even those in optimal health can suffer from illness or injury on extremely hot or cold days, especially the elderly who are more prone to extreme weather. Weather also significantly influences daily life. Clearly, weather determines clothing choices, often depending on the season. Additionally, winter snowstorms in Western countries can disrupt school or complicate morning commutes.
Highlighted Vocabulary
be affected by: experience the consequences of
excessive: more than what seems reasonable or appropriate
acceptable: satisfactory, okay
in full bloom: with flowers fully opened
morning birdsong: early morning bird songs
pilgrimage: a journey to a sacred place for religious reasons
in the prime of: in the best, most successful stage
prone: likely to experience something undesirable
determine: decide, control
irritation: annoying inconvenience
By Mytour Academic English School
