Name: IELTS Speaking 2: Describe a major river
Uploaded: 2018-07-27T08:34:53.000Z
Duration: 3 min 57 s
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This is Trang and I'm just gonna get straight to the point

There're quite a few waterways that are  very important in my country

but today I'd like to talk about a river that  I've always wanted to visit

China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia to Vietnam

then drains into the East Sea through 9 mouths

That's why it also has the name: 9 dragons river

Mekong delta is a vast maze of  rivers, swamps and islands

located in the Southwestern region of Vietnam

It has a myriad of uses in the region it passes through

one of the most important rivers in my country  is because

first of all, Mekong and its tributaries are essential

to rice production and agriculture in Vietnam

Apart from rice, the delta also provides  various seafood species

Second of all, Mekong River is  a hub for Vietnamese culture

and a major transportation route for  people living in the area

as well as for tourists traveling to Vietnam

Lastly, Mekong delta offers many exciting

The floating market is definitely a highlight  that's worth visiting

Tourists can buy different types of commodities  that are locally produced

and experience beautiful tropical scenery

and amazing cuisine from real life  of the Mekong people

Mekong delta is critically important to my county

That was my example answer for the IELTS topic:

“Describe a major river in your country”

I don't have any quotes that I like related to river

but I'd like to share with you some  interesting river idioms today

1st idiom: "Up the river without a paddle"

means that you're in a very challenging or difficult situation that can not be easily resolved

or you're totally not prepared for this situation

"I think I'm gonna start saving from now on

I don't want to be up the river without a paddle"

2nd idiom: “sell (someone) down the river”

or they didn't do what they promised to you

"The police raided the gangsters den  and arrested them all

Apparently, someone had sold them down the river"

You normally use this idiom to someone  that complains or whines a lot

"OMG, I don't have any clothes to wear!!!"

Cry me a river! You go shopping all the time!

I hope this video was helpful for you guys

Please let me know in the  comment section down below

if you've been to the Mekong delta or not

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IELTS Speaking 2: Describe a major river

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