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- - - - is pretty polluted and congested
      - is metropolis.
        
        My city is becoming more and more vibrant as time goes on. I love it
      - is the business and financial hub of Vietnam
      - it's not a tourist destination like Da Nang or Nha Trang
    - - is famous for sth
      - the charming destinations for tourists to travel and enjoy a new experience
      - a worth living city in Vietnam
        a coastal city
      - a combination of modern and natural beauty
  - - - Back in the 2010s,..
      - since the 2010s,...
      - it used to be....
      - A century ago,...
    - - But now,... perfect present continuous
      - Nowadays,..
      - are being converted into..
- - - - Yes
        
        to help me gain an insight into my field.
    - - Not really. I prefer printed books
        
        it provides a less harmful effect on my eyes.
      - Yes. I am a big fan of ebook
        
        be easy to carry around
        
        be more cost-effective
    - - Data Science
        
        this kind of books will deepen my understanding of data science
      - self-help books
        
        https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-successful-people-read-self-help-books-sally-oddy/
        
        My mind may be opened to a new way of thinking, new possibilities that never occurred to you before
        
        When I feel depressed, reading self-help books help me feel more motivated and inspired
      - English books
        
        to be fluent in english, reading english books by well-known authors is necessary
      - Comic Books
        
        https://the-artifice.com/social-stigma-comic-book-reading/
        
        The last time I have read comic books when I was a child.
        One of my favorite comic books that I still feel fun is Doreamon, a Japanese comic books. I think Doreamon can be for anyone to read, although, its main audience might be for children or teens.
        You know, the art and writing is so exciting
      - Statistics
        
        I settle on being a data analyst, so statistics books is indispensable
      - Action and adventure books
        
        When it comes to action and adventure books, I prefer watching films as I can picture different characters instead imagining it in my head
    - - whatever
        
        I can take it or leave it
      - dislike
        
        I don't mind sth
        sth is not my kind of thing
      - like
        
        why?
        
        This book is a real page-turner.
        it has a captivating story and memorable characters, so I can't put it down
        
        to broaden my knowledge
        to relieve stress
        
        be keen on sth
        be really into sth
        be fanatical about sth
  - - - Do you like listening to music?
        
        To be honest, I admit to the benefits of music, but I don't really keen on listening to music. Because when I listen to music, a catchy piece of music that continually repeats through my mind after it is no longer playing. => feel annoyed
      - When do you listen to music?
        
        Basically I listen to music whenever I got/ suffered from severe headache.
        
        help relieve stress and anxiety
        
        to hang out with friends at the coffee shop where music is played inside
      - Did you learn instruments?
        
        I used to play the piano when I went to high school. It was taken up after listening to my best friend playing the piano.
      - Did you have any music classes in school?
        
        I used to have music classes back when I was in primary school only. It was so much fun.
      - Do you think it is necessary for children to have music classes?
        
        Yes, music has been scientifically proven to have positive influences on one’s way of thinking and feeling, so it will do people good if they can experience music from an early age.
      - What do you think of Vietnamese traditional music?
        
        It's not really to my taste, to be honest. However, If I have a right occasion, I will try to listen because it truly reflects the typical characteristics of people, culture, customs, geography, etc. of Vietnam
      - How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
        
        It depends. I rarely immerse myself in music. When I need to really concentrate on school work, I don’t really listen to music as it can cause some real unwelcomed distraction.
      - What is your favorite kind of music?
        
        I don’t have a particular taste in music. I can pretty much listen to everything as long as it sounds good to me.
      - How do you feel when you listening to music?
        
        feel rewarded
        
        influence my mood
        
        is a way of hiding from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
  - - - Absolutely, I’m an avid fan of art.
      - observing art can help reduce stress
      - I used to have a voluntary project painting on the wall ->
- - - - it's still fresh in my mind
      - sth left a lasting impression on me
      - the memories are so vivid
      - when ....., it really takes me back (it reminds me of the past)
      - I distinctly remember sth
      - I often reminisce about the good old days
      - they remind me of people I'd long forgotten about and then it all comes flooding back
      - that was an unforgettable experience.
    - - I can barely remember that....
      - I have some vague memories
      - her name is... oh, the name escapes me
        it escapes me.
      - it's on the tip of my tounge ( I can almost remember it but not quite)
      - I have a terrible/ bad memory for sth
      - my mind went blank
      - nothing came to mind