Từ, cụm từ tiếng Anh miêu tả nơi chốn

Miêu tả nơi chốn là phần kiến thức bạn cần nắm vững bởi đây thường là một trong những chủ đề kiểm tra kỹ năng nói (Speaking) của các bài thi tiếng Anh.

1. Trước hết, để miêu tả một địa điểm, nơi chốn nào đó bằng tiếng Anh, bạn cần trả lời một số câu hỏi sau:

2. Các cụm từ thường dùng để miêu tả nơi chốn bằng tiếng Anh

Những cụm từ này được dùng để giới thiệu cảnh quan và bầu không khí chung, các danh lanh thắng cảnh, điểm thu hút khách du lịch, bày tỏ cảm nhận cá nhân, nhận xét về thời tiết, con người, ẩm thực... 

Cụm từ Nghĩa Ví dụ
It offers…  cung cấp, mang đến It says in the guide that this area offers some of the best walks in England. 
The views are… Các cảnh quan The views are endless here in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
You shouldn’t miss… Bạn không nên bỏ lỡ If you are a real lover of classical music, you shouldn't miss the days of music which take place in one of Berlin's best theatres. 
The atmosphere is… Bầu không khí I was at the stadium on Tuesday to cheer them on and the atmosphere was amazing.
It’s located in… toạ lạc ở The palace was located in the middle of a forest.
Far away from… cách xa so với  Not far away from her village, hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from a 30-kilometre zone around the nuclear plant  
What I don’t like about it is… Điều tôi không thích là...  What I don’t like about it is the lack of green space.
The good thing about this place is… Điều tốt đẹp là...  We went there for Yum Cha and the good thing about this place is the cheap Dim Sum prices. 
A popular tourist attraction is… Điểm thu hút khách du lịch là...  A popular tourist attraction is the ancient building which is located near the river. 
It’s popular with tourists because… Nơi đây thu hút khách du lịch vì...  It’s popular with tourists because it is easily reached by train.
It’s well known for… Nơi đây nổi tiếng về...  The restaurant is well known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent service. a well-known local artist 
It’s possible to… Có thể...  We'll see if in the future it is possible to enter without a visa by train from Finland. 
It’s got… Nơi đây có...  I love this place very much because it's got a fantastic atmosphere.
You can see… Bạn có thể ngắm... You can see evidence of the former markets on Via Indipendenza. 
It’s close to… Nó gần với...  This location is less than 30 km from the Quebec-Labrador border and it is close to the southern MTA boundary.

3. Một số cụm từ chỉ vị trí của nơi chốn mà bạn cần miêu tả

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ
By the sea ven biển We spent a week by the sea (= on the coast) this year.
On the coast
In the country ở vùng quê I’m spending next weekend in the country with a friend.
In the north/south/west/east of ở phía bắc/nam/tây/đông của The house is in the north of the hill.
On the river (name) bên sông Paris is on the river Seine.
In a valley trong thung lũng A few farms were dotted about in the valley.
On a plain trên đồng cỏ The cows stood grazing on the plain.
In the mountains ở vùng núi On a journey from home to the unknown, we will from now on be found in the mountains.
Near a forest/desert gần rừng/sa mạc There is Venezuala with a 16,000 foot peak near the dry desert ocean. 

Từ, cụm từ tiếng Anh miêu tả nơi chốn

4. Các tính từ miêu tả bầu không khí, đặc điểm chung của nơi chốn đó

4.1. Từ miêu tả mang nghĩa tích cực

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ
Peaceful/quiet bình yên It’s so peaceful by the lake.
Ancient/Historic cổ kính Athens is an ancient city which was established thousands of years ago.
Beautiful xinh đẹp Paris is very beautiful in spring.
Charming/
Captivating/
Picturesque		 thu hút, quyến rũ, đẹp như tranh Oxford university is a charming place with a delicate touch of history.
Cosmopolitan có sự pha trộn giữa nhiều nền văn hóa We love big cities and the cosmopolitan culture where we can meet people from all around the world.
Bustling/
Fantastic/
Vibrant		 phồn hoa, nhộn nhịp New York is a bustling city where you can enjoy all kinds of activity.
Unspoilt/Pristine  nguyên sơ, thuần khiết The pristine beaches is the main reason why tourists love coming to Phu Quoc Island.
Lively sôi động Newcastle is a lively city with lots of things to do and see.
Fascinating vô cùng thú vị Tunis is a fascinating place to visit with a wonderfully rich culture and history.
Huge/
Enormous/
Giant/
Sprawling		 rộng lớn Istanbul is a huge city, with over thirty million inhabitans.
Popular được nhiều người yêu thích York is a historic British town which is very popular with tourists.
Contemporary đương thời, hiện đại Manchester is a northern city with a very contemporary, modern feel.
Hospitable hiếu khách Other guests were harboured by that hospitable sward, shambling, downcast lice of the town.

4.2. Từ miêu tả mang nghĩa tiêu cực

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ
Noisy ồn ào Barcelona is quite a noisy city.
Boring/Dull buồn chán In October 2016, a headline in the Japan Times declared Nagoya “the most boring city in Japan.” 
Polluted/Smoggy/Hazy ô nhiễm do khói bụi The whole city was smoggy and hazy this morning. We can’t stand the air pollution anymore.
Touristic/Touristy hơi xô bồ, đông đúc These theme parks are quite touristy and lack a sense of authenticity.
Crowded đông đúc London can get very crowded in the summer months.
Expensive đắt đỏ Tokyo is very expensive place to live.
Compact/Dense/Crammed nhỏ, chen chúc, chật chội The fire has destroyed a compact commercial area with poorly-designed stores.

5. Từ, cụm từ miêu tả hoạt động giải trí, nghệ thuật… tại nơi chốn đó

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ
Lots of nightlife cuộc sống về đêm nhộn nhịp  This is a place with lots of nightlife in the warmer months.
Spectacular views cảnh quan ngoạn mục Holidaymakers are willing to travel the world to take in spectacular views from man-made or natural vantage points
Good shops/transport cừa hàng/cửa hiệu/giao thông thuận tiện The excellent location, in a historic area with good transport into the centre of the city, makes this hotel popular with tourist and business clients.
Go sightseeing/shopping/hiking đi ngắm cảnh/mua sắm/leo núi The apartment is in an ideal location to go sightseeing in London.
Visit museum/art galleries thăm quan bảo tàng/triển lãm nghệ thuật You should definitely try out the restaurants, go shopping, visit museums and art exhibitions, etc.
Take lots of photos chụp nhiều ảnh Enjoy the moment, take lots of photos and have a lot of fun.
Go to concerts/the theatre/exhibitions đi nghe hoà nhạc/xem triển lãm Tom certainly had plenty of opportunities to go to concerts while he was in Boston.
Do business buôn bán, kinh doanh Many other major cities also limit vendors' ability to do business.
Practise a sport chơi 1 môn thể thao Opportunities to practise a sport in Costa Rica are almost limitless.
Meet people gặp gỡ mọi người Madeiro Beach is also an interesting place to meet people.
Relax on the wonderful beaches thư giãn trên những bãi biển tuyệt vời You can relax on the wonderful beaches of Quang Binh Province.
Wander round the town/shops lang thang dạo quanh thị trấn/các cửa tiệm Here you will find magnificent sandy beaches and lots of opportunities for shopping. Stroll along the Croisette with its palaces, go shopping in the fashionable Rue d'Antibes and wander round the old town.
Go for a boat ride on the lake/river đi thuyền trên hồ/sông The hotel is located on Amantaní Island of Lake Titicaca mere steps from the island's primary port and main plaza. Nearby there are pre-Inca temples and one can go for a boat ride or a swim in the lake.
Get on the tourist bus lên xe buýt thăm quan During the sightseeing tour you can get on and off of the tourist bus as many times as you like. 

 6. Một số hình ảnh minh hoạ việc miêu tả nơi chốn bằng tiếng Anh 

Từ, cụm từ tiếng Anh miêu tả nơi chốn

7. Bài văn minh hoạ 

A place that I enjoy visiting is Prague. It’s the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, with a population of nearly 2 million. It lies in the north-west of the country, in the centre of the Bohemian region, which is a green and lush part of Czech Republic.

There is lots to do in Prague. It has several universities, so first and foremost it’s a fantastic place to be a student. It’s buzzing, with a good nightlife, good restaurants and a lively cultural life. In fact, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural and economic centre of central Europe a few years back.

If you climb up to the hill overlooking the old town, you have an amazing view of the city. What strikes me most when I go up there is all the traditional, pale buildings with their red roofs, and then right in the middle of it all, a remarkable piece of art and engineering, the Charles Bridge. It is one of the most loved attractions in Prague that crosses the Vltava River. It was built between the 14th and 15th centuries and connects Prague Castle with the Old Town. Today you can walk across it and find many souvenir stalls or have your caricature drawn. There are many statues on the bridge and some people think that if you touch the statue of St John of Nepomuk you will receive good luck and return to Prague soon.

The last time I went to Prague, they were having a wine festival. People were tasting all kinds of wines from stalls on the street, very informally and chatting with friends while they drank. It was wonderful.

How has it changed since I first visited it? Well, I would say it has undoubtedly become more trendy. Like I say, they have built a stunning new museum. Another example is “the Lennon Wall”, a monument of recent vintage: It is a wall covered in graffiti and pictures inspired by John Lennon and the Beatles. People have been drawing on the wall since the 1980s and they continue to do so today. I would say the local inhabitants have become more overtly proud of their city too. It has received quite a bit of recognition in recent times, which has really placed Prague well and truly on the cultural map; something the inhabitants are always happy to talk to you about. In fact, that is something else I enjoy about going there: the local people are invariably friendly and helpful.

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