Questions

1. What’s the name of your hometown (again)?
2. Is that a big city or small place?
3. How long have you been living there?
4. Do you like your hometown?
5. Is there anything you dislike about it?
6. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
7. (Possibly) Do you like living there?
8. Please describe your hometown a little.
9. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

Sample Answers

What’s the name of your hometown (again)? My hometown is actually Springfield, it's a pretty well-known city in the Midwest.

Is that a big city or small place? Springfield is a medium-sized city, I'd say. It's not too big, not too small. We've got a good balance of urban and suburban areas, so there's always something to do, but it's not overwhelming.

How long have you been living there? I've been living in Springfield my whole life, so about 25 years now. I've seen it change a lot over the years, but it's still home, you know... I mean, it's still got that hometown feel to it.

Do you like your hometown? Yeah, I do. I like the people, the community, the food – we've got some amazing BBQ joints. There's just something about the Midwest that's really welcoming, you know?

Is there anything you dislike about it? One thing I'm not a huge fan of is the winters. They can get pretty brutal, with lots of snow and freezing temperatures. But, you know, it's a small price to pay for the beautiful summers we have.

What do you like (most) about your hometown? I think what I like most is the sense of community. Everyone knows each other, and we've got a lot of local events and festivals throughout the year. It's just a really great place to raise a family or start a business.

(Possibly) Do you like living there? Yeah, I do. Like I said, it's home, so I'm a bit biased, but I think it's a great place to live. We've got a good economy, good schools, and plenty of opportunities. Plus, it's just a really comfortable place to be.

Please describe your hometown a little. Springfield is a pretty typical Midwestern city, I think. We've got a downtown area with some shops and restaurants, and then the suburbs are a bit more residential. We've also got a few parks and lakes nearby, so there's plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Do you think you will continue living there for a long time? Yeah, I think so. I've got family and friends there, and like I said, it's home. Unless something big changes, I don't see myself moving anywhere else anytime soon. Plus, I think it's a great place to start a family of my own one day.

Key Phrases and Idioms

hometown feel

a feeling of warmth and comfort associated with one's hometown

The smell of freshly cut grass gives me a real hometown feel.

The local diner has a great hometown feel to it.

small price to pay

a disadvantage or drawback that is considered minor compared to the benefits

The traffic in LA is a small price to pay for the beautiful weather.

The high cost of living in NYC is a small price to pay for the opportunities.