Band 5: Describe a crowded place you went to (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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I have a lot of memories from the past, but the most key memory in my life is the trip to Hanoi. I remember it was five months ago when I went to Hanoi. That holiday was with my friends and family. We encountered many people from other countries. I know Hanoi is a big city where many people from other cities come to study, live, and work, with many opportunities to improve themselves. When I arrived, I was really surprised by the variety of cultures and street food. The city has a lot of street vendors and cuisines. The people are very friendly and fun. The atmosphere here is really lively and bustling, and it feels great. I hope I can come here many times to have more experiences like that. That was the best experience for me at that time. I think visiting Hanoi is a must for people. It's so vibrant and attracts international tourists.

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I have a lot of memories in the past but the most key memory in my life is the trip to Hanoi. I remember it’s the five months ago when I came to Hanoi. That holiday with my friends and family. We come to work just with many people and other countries. I know Hanoi is a big city with many people from other cities come here to study and to live and to work with many opportunities to improve yourself. When I come here I really surprised with many countries and street food. The display has a lot of street vendors and caucins. The people are very friendly and funny. The famous here is really hostel and bustle and maybe feel so well. I hope I can come here many times to have a lot of experience like that. That’s the most good experience for me at that time. I think the most treat at Hanoi is the most visit for people. It’s so dramatic and international tourist.

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