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My town

My Town – Newquay

by Alex Howarth, 14

I live in Newquay. It’s a small town on the Atlantic coast in the south of England. It has got great beaches and is the best place to surf in the UK. There are lots of surf schools where you can learn how to surf. I go surfing with my friends every weekend. My favourite place is Fistral Beach.

I love Newquay because there are lots of other things to do as well as surfing. If you like water sports, you can go kayaking, water-skiing or coasteering. Coasteering is different because it is rock climbing, jumping into the sea and swimming in the same activity, but you should always go with a special instructor.

If you like animals you can also visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see lots of different fish and even sharks. You can also go horse riding on the beach or visit Newquay Zoo. There are lots of other attractions too like mini golf and bowling. Come and see for yourself!

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Language level
A2 English level (pre-intermediate)
Topics
places
beaches
water sports
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Comments

Submitted by panos on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 14:43

I live in Greece, in Athens.Halandri. I like my city because there are shops, square, bicycle lanes and sports centers with 2 pools. There are also play grounds and parks.

Submitted by Turtle08 on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 09:27

I live in Milan. A positive side of this city is that I don't need to go far from home to go to school or at the supermarket. A downside is that during summer here it's very hot. In Milan you can see lots of things, for example the cathedral, that in my opinion is amazing.

Submitted by Baldbanana on Thu, 06/30/2022 - 10:47

I live in Kaliningrad, Russia. This region is located apart from the rest of the country. Kaliningrad - beautiful city with interesting museums like Amber Museum and adorable areas built by Germany long time ago, for example, Amalienau. The city is safe and friendly.
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Submitted by FlowerQueen on Thu, 06/09/2022 - 09:19

Hi I live in Bietigheim-Bissingen, it's a town in the south of Germany, near Stuttgart. I like it because there are all things you need for example supermarkets and schools. I think my town is very boring because there aren't any interesting places to visit. 2 years ago, I lived in Kornwestheim, it's a town next to Stuttgart. I like Kornwestheim more. I think it's smaller than Bietigheim-Bissingen but there are more places to visit. FlowerQueen~♡

Submitted by elealli26 on Thu, 05/26/2022 - 05:16

I love Carrara because there is everything you can find: beach, mountain, old town, but the only thing I don't like is that it hasn't many shops, especially clothing, but for the rest I don't find it a boring city. I'm a teenager so I usually go out with my friends, I especially go to Marina di Carrara. Carrara is beautiful in the summer, even in the winter but in the summer is more lively. There aren't many things to do but I always have fun with my friends.

Submitted by elealli26 on Wed, 05/11/2022 - 14:40

I love Carrara because there is everything you can find, beach, mountain, old town, but the only thing I don’t like is that it hasn’t many shops, expecially clothing, but for the rest I don’t find it a boring city. I’m a teenager so I usually go out with my friends, I especially go to Marina di Carrara. Carrara is beautiful in summer, even in winter but in summer is more lively. There aren’t many things to do but I always have fun with my friends.

Submitted by Franz on Sun, 10/24/2021 - 11:07

I live in Emmerke wich is a village in the north of Germany. It is very nice and quiet there, we have a church and many Restaurants, the only thing we are missing is a Supermarket, but we also have many playgrounds and a school where a lot of children play in the schoolyard in the afternoons.
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Submitted by Kostantinus on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:37

My hometown is Dnipro which located on the South-East of Ukraine. Dnipro has an island called Monastic island. It has small white monastery where many couples get maried, amusement park and beaches. If you want to have a fun I would suggest you go to downtown where you can go shopping, watch some movies in the cinema, to skate on the ice-skating, taste some delicious food in local restaurants. You also can take a ship to have a trip on the river Dnipro. Welcome to my hometown Dnipro and don't forget to bring some cash with you! See you around! :)

Submitted by elealli26 on Wed, 05/19/2021 - 16:53

I live in Carrara in Italy. Carrara is known for its marble. You can visit marble quarries, go to the beach, visit the museums in the center of the city and go trekking. You can buy marble souvenirs and you can admire the beautiful view of the city and the sea. In the city center there are many monuments in carrara marble and there are many tourists who visit this city for its history. Carrara is an amazing city.

Submitted by theguys_2022 on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 07:31

Hi there! How are you? I know Carrara very well, because unfortunately I also live there. I don't like Carrara very much because it's boring. Do you really like living in Carrara?

Submitted by Blacklance on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 08:27

5/6 is my score

Submitted by karol38 on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 09:49

I live in Adana,Turkey.It has very good places to visit and If you go to Adana don't forget to taste the traditional food of Adana,Kebap!

Submitted by VALPARCO on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 14:38

i live in Macerata.

Submitted by Makam on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 18:39

I live in Juliaca, It's in south of Peru. It's a good place to visit.

Submitted by Elife on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 23:19

Hi, I live in Puno City. We have many beautiful places, for example; Islas of Sillustani, the Urus, the Titicaca National Reserve and and others attractions. Also, We have a delicious food.

Submitted by Quocvu on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 02:31

hi everyone , i live in Ninh Hoa town- a small town in Khanh Hoa province. It's not a famous place but to me it's wonderful. The People live there very friendly. I love my town so much

Submitted by phonguyen on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 14:03

I come from Nha Trang city , VietNam . There are many beautiful places hear , especially the coasline that stretches around the city. Nha Trang also has other famous places such as : Moutain Church , Ponaga Tower , Institute of Oceanography... and interesting activities that attract a lot of tourist . So , I am very proud and love my homeland.

Submitted by dntvan on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 05:48

Hi guys, I'm from Vietnam. I live in Ninh Hoa town - a small town in Khanh Hoa province. The center of town is 33 km from Nha Trang city to the North. It's very beautiful and peaceful. Specially, there have many types of food which are very delicious and famous, such as: fish noodles, spring rolls, coconut ...,. I am sure that you will love them. Moreover,you can visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Khanh Hoa when you go here - Doc Let beach. It is called Doc Let because it has pure white sand dunes running tens of meters high above the ocean line, separating the mainland from the sea. From the mainland, to reach the sea, people only have to overcome the sand dunes, so tired that they have to "drag" on the sand. Besides, you can also visit fishing villages, salt fields, Hon Khoi and Hon Heo areas... There also have many interesteing things that you can feel all ony when you come here. I believe that you will love Ninh Hoa like me.

Submitted by Sinhvien_61NNA7 on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 11:10

I'm Vietnamese people. I live in Thuong Diem - a small village in Ninh Thuan province. There has a beautiful and long beach, I usually swim into it with my friends. There are a lot of mountains in Thuong Diem too. I love climbing because it helps me feel healthier, I can do it every day. Moreover, a wonderful scenery with the green of trees, the blue of sky and sea and white clouds, how magnificent it is that I can't describe it in any word. Finally, I just wanna say that I love my town so much.

Submitted by DanhVN2001 on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 02:36

I live in Nha Trang, which is a coastal city with lots of ways to relax, such as resorts & spa, mud bath, there also has Vinpearl Land- an artificial tourism area in Nha Trang Bay

Submitted by Vietnamesepeople on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 17:14

I love the way how Alex introduces his hometown, he understands where he was born and be willing to administer to everyone around him. For me, i was born and raised near by the beautiful coastal city but i am still not really aware of this place, after read through Alex's introductory article i know that i need to know my hometown clearly and to introduce for everyone around me

Submitted by kimphuc21 on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 02:57

I come from Viet Nam. I was born and grew up in Cam Lam district, Khanh Hoa province. If you visit Cam Lam, you shouldn't miss the beautiful Bai Dai Beach and the memorial complex dedicated to Gac Ma soldiers. I love my hometown very much!!

Submitted by Toan0312 on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 05:10

I live in Phu Yen, one of 58 province in Vietnam. People in here are very friendly, everything is cheap, it also has alot of beautiful place like da dia reef or dien cape the first place to see the dawn in Vietnam.
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Submitted by Hoanghao251 on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 16:20

Surfing is a great activity, but where I live seems to be less popular
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Submitted by tunglamsbtc on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:21

I come from Cam Lam, a district of Khanh Hoa province, Viet Nam. Actually, there are just fields for the kids to fly their kites, play soccer,... in the afternoon, and nowhere else special to spend your time relaxing. However, if u like swimming, u have to ride 7km to Bai Dai beach, the most famous beach in Cam Lam.
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Submitted by Haocbs on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 12:53

I live in Phu Yen province in Vietnam. Being famous from the movie Tôi Thấy Hoa Vàng Trên Cỏ Xanh with the famous scene of children playing in the rice field and running on the green grass on the hill, Phú Yên is full of places to see, from Đá Đĩa Reef to Đại Lãnh Cape. The people are also friendly.

Submitted by Kimphuong157 on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 09:25

I am currently living in Nha Trang city, one of the most beautiful places in Viet Nam. It has many different places like: Tri Nguyen aquarium, Long Son pogoda.. especially beautiful beaches. It is a famous tourist destination that you should visit !

Submitted by giapta123 on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 14:35

I'm Giap . I'm come from VietNam . I live in Nha Trang City. this is a beautiful city. It's famous about The beach.

Submitted by Kimphuong157 on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 04:19

I'm from Vietnam. I live in a beautiful country near the beach- Nha Trang city. Ít has many different places like: Tri Nguyen aquarium, Long Sơn pogoda, Ponagas towels, especially is the beautiful beaches. It is a famous tourist that you should visit.
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Submitted by Youjiro on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 12:35

I live on Fukuoka city .It is located south side Japan.There are a lot of fabulous place.Most beautiful place is harbour .It is incredible place because there are a lot of neon and illumination.It is famous for first date at night .there are a lot of couple.Amount of population in increase right now.city council decided accepting foreigner from other country. as a result ,city population in increase.city has been change in 4 term.

Submitted by BrilliantStudent on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 19:25

Hi,my name is Olia.I live in Kiev.City has many temples,monuments and others attractions. My city is 1500 y.o. Now here it is sunny and worm +36.We have`t got many rain.

Submitted by cat28 on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 07:51

I live in Yokohama, Japan. It's the second largest city in Japan. There are lots of places to visit. You can see a beautiful night view.
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