Describe an important river / lake in your country
You should say:
Where it is located
How big / long it is
What it looks like
And explain why it is important
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I'd like to tell you about the Mekong , a river that holds a special place for every Vietnamese.
So, the river starts its way up north in the mountains, near China, and winds its way south for thousands of kilometers, all the way to the Mekong Delta where it pours into the sea. You can imagine it as a silver ribbon weaving through lush green rice fields , dense jungles, and bustling cities.
Talking about its size, the Mekong is just amazing. It's like the 12th longest river in the world, and during the rainy season, it swells like a giant, flooding the rice paddies and turning the whole delta into a shimmering lake. During the dry season, though, it reveals a network of smaller channels and hidden islands, perfect for exploring by boat.
But the Mekong's importance goes far beyond its looks. It's the backbone of Vietnam, nourishing the land and the people. Farmers rely on its fertile waters for their crops and villages dot its banks like jewels. It's also a highway, with boats of all shapes and sizes carrying everything from rice and fruit to building materials and tourists.
And then there's the cultural significance. The Mekong is literally woven into the fabric of Vietnamese life , with myths, legends, and countless folk songs about it. Even its annual flooding is celebrated as a festival, you know, a time for communities to come together and thank the river for its generosity.
So, yeah, the Mekong is more than just a river; it's a symbol of life, resilience , and connection. It's the very essence of Vietnam, flowing through our history, our culture, and our hearts.
VOCABULARY
the Mekong (phrase) = sông Mê Kông
wind (v) = (về đường xá, sông, kênh,...) lượn, uốn khúc
the Mekong Delta (phrase) = đồng bằng sông Cửu Long
weave through sth (phrase) = len qua cái gì đó
lush green rice fields (phrase) = những cánh đồng lúa xanh tươi
swell (v) = phình rộng ra
flood the rice paddies (phrase) = làm ngập các cánh đồng lúa
shimmering (adj) = lấp lánh, lung linh
backbone (n) = (nghĩa bóng) xương sống, trụ cột
nourish (v) = nuôi dưỡng
dot (sth) (v) = nằm rải rác (quanh một vị trí, khu vực nào đó)
be woven into the fabric of life (phrase) = len lỏi vào mọi ngóc ngách cuộc sống
folk song (phrase) = bài dân ca
resilience (n) = sự kiên cường
essence (n) = cốt lõi
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