Where do I begin? My hometown is marvelous. It was the heart of (the center
of) the Inca Empire, and is home many ancient Inca ruins, especially Machu
Picchu. It lies at 3,100 meters up in the mountains. You can do a lot of trekking,
site seeing, visit incredible natural landscapes, etc. It’s a perfect mixture of the
ancient and modern world.
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Your Hometown
A classic IELTS Part 1 question. You may also be asked about your hometown in Part 2 or 3, especially if it relates to changes or future plans.
Useful Vocabulary
suburb, countryside, landmarks, community
grew up, moved, peaceful, polluted
Example Questions
Where is your hometown?
What do you like or dislike about it?
Has it changed over the years?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe your hometown. You should say:
where it is
what it’s like
what people do there
and how you feel about it
Tips
Use vivid descriptions. Compare past and present if possible.
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