Topic 26: The country I would like to visit

The country I would like to visit
I have heard much about the beauty of the East as well as the West, about the wonderful islands in the Pacific and also in
the Atlantic. In short, the whole world seems to be full of beautiful places. The country that I would like to
visit, however, is the United States of America.
My knowledge of the United States of America is derived from the geography and history books that I have read, the
films that I have seen and the stories that I have heard from people who have visited this country.
The United States of America is a vast country with a mixed population. People from many different lands have come
and settled here. This mixture of different races of people with different customs, religions, cultures and abilities have
created a nation unique in history. Although this country has a very short history compared with that of the other large
countries in the world, it is an example to the world of how people of different races could live together in peace and
harmony. The exchange of ideas among the people of so many racial origins here has contributed greatly to the progress
and prosperity of the nation. There are world famous scientists, doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers and
politicians whose original homes were in many different lands. The work of such men has made this country a wonderful
land indeed. The roads, buildings and cinemas here may be said to be the best in the world. There are many places and
things of interest such as Hollywood, the United Nations building. Niagara Falls and the skyscrapers. Even the natural
vegetation and features are rich in variety. If one travels across the land, one will find different kinds of scenery in
different places. Further, as the people here still follow their original customs and traditions, one will also have
the feeling that one is passing through many different countries.
The people of the United States are proud of their country, for it was their country that gave the modern world ideas of
freedom. The name of Abraham Lincoln will always be remembered by those who believe in the freedom of man. It was
the United States, again, who saved the world from destruction in two World Wars. Such a country must be a wonderful
land, and it is for this reason that I would like to visit this country some day.
NEW WORDS:
1. derive (v): xuất phát từ, bắt nguồn từ
2. racial (adj): thuộc chủng tộc
3. sky-scraper (n): nhà chọc trời
4. destruction (n): sự phá huỷ, sự tiêu diệt