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SPEAKING
SET A

Part 1

1. My full name is Nguyen Duc Canh. You can call me Canh. I come from Hanoi, Vietnam. I’m 23 years
old. I’m a student of Hanoi University of Science and Technology. My major is Chemical Engineering.

2. Generally, I just like to relax – I sometimes meet up with friends and we go out, or sometimes I watch
a movie.

3. My favorite author is Shakespeare. He was a famous English poet and playwright. He is considered the
greatest dramatist of all time. His notable works include Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.

Part 2

1. In this picture, I can see a group of friends sitting on the sand. They are eating and talking together. A
lot of food is being placed on the ground. Maybe they are having a picnic.

2. Last week, I went on outing with my 3 best friends. We went to the beach together. It took us about
three hours by car. There were a lot of interesting things to do, including swimming in the sea,
sunbathing, strolling, eating seafood. That was un unforgettable experience.

3. I think the friends are very important in my life. I can’t imagine how my life would be without my
friends. They share the happiness and sadness with me. They encourage me to do better. They are
willing to help me when I need assistance.

Part 3

1. I can see that in both pictures, people are shopping for food. However, in the first picture, people are
shopping at a street market while in the second one, they are shopping in a supermarket.

2. In my opinion, some people prefer to shop at street markets because it is very convenient. People
pick up the things they want, pay for them and take them home. If you enter a supermarket, it will take
you a long time for shopping.

3. I usually go to a street market near my house. It’s just a five-minute walk. The price is very cheap and
the food is fresh. Sometimes I go to the supermarket but the street market is my best choice.

Part 4

- In the past, I encouraged my friend to complete her homework by studying with her at home.
We did homework, compared the answers and had a discussion. This method was very helpful.
- I felt very excited when I did homework with my friend. By this way, I could encourage her to do
homework. We could discuss and learn from each other. It made leaning so fun.
- I think the teacher should make the rule for her class from the beginning. There should be the
punishment for those whose didn’t do their homework. The teacher should also check the
students’ homework frequently to observe their progress.
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SET B

Part 1

1. I come from Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. It’s a very beautiful and peaceful city. Hanoi is famous for
many tourist attractions such as Hoan Kiem lake, West Lake, etc. The food is delicious and the people
are very kind and friendly.

2. A few weeks ago, I went back to my hometown to stay with my family. It was on the occasion of
Independence Day and we had a long holiday. For me, staying with family is the happiest thing on earth.
We celebrated the Independence Day by enjoying a great meal together. We also visited some friends
and relatives nearby.

Part 2

1. In this picture, I can see a group of male athletes standing at the starting line. Maybe they are taking
part in a running competition and the race is about to start. In the background, there is a large number
of spectators observing/watching the race.

2. I always try my best to keep fit. I go jogging in the park about 30 minutes every day. I usually go
swimming with my dad at the weekend. I also work out in a gym 3 times a week.

3. I strongly believe that it’s very important for young people to keep fit. Keeping fit helps people live
longer and healthier. In addition, when people are in good shape, they are more confident and have
more chance for success. Keeping fit is extremely important for those who work as models, actors and
TV presenters, etc.

Part 3

1. In both pictures, I can see that people are spending their leisure time in different ways. The man in
the first picture is flying a kite in the countryside while the man in the second picture is playing golf in a
golf course.

2. In my opinion, flying kites and playing golf are both sports but they are very different from each other.
Each sport is suitable for a certain kind of people. Flying kites is usually popular with people in the
countryside where the large space is available while golf is usually played by the rich
people/businessmen.

3. I don’t think traditional sports will continue to be popular in the future because the number of people
playing them is going down. Nowadays, more and more people leave their home towns to move to the
cities. When they live in a city, they tend to play modern games and sports.

Part 4

1. Football is very popular in my country. It’s considered the king sport all over the world and my
country is not an exception. When the football season approaches, many people get together in their
homes, in the cafes and in the restaurants. They watch the football games on TV and discuss together.
Some people stay up all night to watch the games in Europe.
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2. To be honest, I prefer to watch sports on TV because it’s cheap and convenient. I lie on my sofa, turn
on the TV and watch sports. If you want to watch sports live, getting a ticket is hard and you have to pay
a large sum of money. Therefore, watching at home is the best choice for me.

3. There are some ways for me to promote sports among my friends. Firstly, I show them the benefits of
playing sports. Next, I suggest forming/starting sports clubs for some popular sports like football,
basketball, volleyball, swimming. People can choose the club which suits their hobby. Finally, the
competitions should be held so that everyone can compete. Those with good achievements should be
given awards.

SET C

Part 1

1. Last weekend, I went out with my classmates. We went to the park, and then saw a movie in the
cinema and finally ate in a restaurant.

2. When I hang out with my friends, we would like to go to the places of entertainment such as cinemas,
shopping malls, cafes and restaurants.

3. My best friend is Lan. She is the same age with me and she is also a teacher. We’ve known each other
since we were students in secondary school. She is very intelligent, friendly and kind.

Part 2

1. In this picture, I can see a group of boys working together in a forest. I think they may be classmates.
It seems that they have a camping trip in the forest, so the boys are preparing to set up the tent.

2. Last year, I went on a camping trip in the mountain with my friends. We chose that site because we
wanted to be away from the noise of the city. When we got there, we put up the tent, saw the sight/did
sightseeing, took photos and had a barbecue. That trip was an unforgettable experience in my mind. I
felt very relaxed and comfortable.

3. From my point of view, some games, sports activities and recreational activities may bring young
people to work together as a team. Soccer and camping are the typical examples in which teamworking
is an important part. In order to succeed in these activities, the participants have to cooperate with each
other in an appropriate manner.

Part 3

1. In both pictures, I can see that people are working in the different ways. The first picture shows a
groups of colleagues working together in an office. They are discussing a document together. In the
second picture, there’s a boy studying alone in his room.

2. I would rather study alone than in groups because I am often more productive when I work
independently. When I am at home, I often study in my bedroom. It is very quiet and I can focus on my
work better.

3. Personally I think students may have to study in groups when they are asked to finish a group project
by their teacher. In this case, the students need to discuss, delegate the tasks and stick to the schedule.
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Part 4

1. Two years ago, my mother bought a new house in a new neighborhood, so we moved house. Because
we had too much furniture, we hired a truck and some porters to help.

2. I can never forget that day. To be honest, it was a hard day for all of us with too much work. We had
to rearrange the furniture and clean the house afterwards. We were busy from morning till night. That’s
why I never want to move house again.

3. To ease the task of moving house, people should seek for help. As I said above, my family hired a truck
and some porters and this way was very effective. Besides, people may also ask their neighbors and
relatives for assistance.

SET D

Part 1

1. I have a very big family. I have three brothers and two sisters. We all get along really well, which is
good.

2. When I am at home, I like watching TV and listening to music. Sometimes, I help my parents cook
meals and clean the house.

3. My family’s favorite activity is cooking together. We would rather eat at home than in the restaurant.
When we have free time, we often cook together and enjoy a delicious meal afterwards. For me,
nothing is happier than that.

Part 2

1. There are four people in the picture. I think they are a family of four members: a father, a mother, a
daughter and a son. They are sitting on the grass and eating a meal. Maybe they are having a picnic in a
park. The family members look very happy when staying together.

2. As I mentioned above, cooking is my family’s favorite activity. Besides that, we also go to the cinema
in our free time when there is a blockbuster film. On summer holiday, we always go to the beach. We
are crazy about swimming in the sea.

3. I strongly believe that today’s parents should spend more quality time with their children. It’s a good
way for the parents to understand their children better. Spending time together also helps to strengthen
the family relationship among the members. It’s an indispensable thing for a happy family.

Part 3

1. In the first picture, I can see a family of 4 members – a grandmother, a father, a mother and a
daughter. They are wearing traditional clothes. The second picture shows a family of 6 members –
grandparents, a father, a mother, a son and a daughter.
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2. These two families have 2 things in common. First, they both are extended families. There are 3
generations in each family: grandparents, parents and children. Second, both of them are happy
families. I can see the people smiling in the pictures.

3. In my opinion, family harmony heavily influences a child’s behavior. A child who was born and
brought up in a harmonious family often shows good behavior. He/she tends to become a good child
and a good citizen in the future.

Part 4

1. Last year, on the occasion of Family Day, my neighborhood held a cooking contest. My family took
part in the contest and won the first prize. We made a cake and decorated it with some fruits. We
finished it earlier than the other teams. Our cake was highly appreciated by the board of examiners and
we were awarded the first prize.

2. I can never forget my feelings at that time. I was extremely happy and surprised. We took part in a
cooking competition for the first time and we won. I felt so proud of myself and my family. We were the
best.

3. I think family day activities bring us a lot of benefits. It offers a chance for families to experience the
new things they have never done before. Also, it connects family members, strengthening the
relationship among them.
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SET E

Part 1

1. I like reading comic books such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, Conan, Doraemon. I have been reading
comic books since I was a child. I find them very fascinating and easy to understand. Comic books help
me relax after a long day at school.

2. Last year, I went on holiday but I took the wrong train. At first, I was very worried, but then everything
was fine. I spent a few days exploring the new land.

3. The best way for me to motivate my self is to think positively. I always say to myself that: “Don’t
worry. I can do it well. Everything will be fine.” This way really works for me.

Part 2

1. In this picture, there’s a person washing the dishes but I can’t see his/her face clearly. Maybe this
person is in the kitchen. There are a lot of dirty dishes on the table and nobody is helping him/her.

2. Last week, my family had a birthday party for my grandmother. We invited many friends and relatives
to join us. After the party, I had to wash/clean a lot of dirty dishes. It took me one hour to finish.
However, I was very happy because it was my grandmother’s birthday.

3. In my opinion, there are many ways to handle cleanliness and hygiene at eateries. First, the
government should make strict regulations on this issue. Second, inspectors should visit eateries
frequently. Finally, the employees at eateries should be trained for cleanliness and hygiene.

Part 3

1. The first picture shows the Coliseum in Rome, Italy. The second picture shows the Eiffel Tower in
Paris, France. Both of them are famous tourist attractions in the world.

2. The Coliseum is the symbol of Rome. It’s an ideal destination for those who want to explore a historic
and ancient city. The Eiffel Tower is also the symbol of Paris and France. People who want to visit a
modern city should go there.

3. I always go to the beach on my holiday. It’s my favorite destination. I love swimming in the sea,
sunbathing, strolling along the beach and eating seafood. I feel very relaxed and comfortable.

Part 4

1. I never forget a time when I cried. It was many years ago when I was a first-year student at university.
I failed the math exam and I burst out crying in front of my classmates. It was so embarrassing.

2. That was my first exam at university and I failed although I had been a good student at math in high
school. I was so sad and disappointed. I felt guilty because I let my parents down. That’s why I cried
when I knew the test result.

3. People can calm themselves down by thinking positively, taking a deep breath, getting a good sleep
and doing exercise.
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SET F

Part 1

2. Last week, I went to the library with a group of my classmates. We were asked to finish a group
project, so we went to the library to find some reference books.

3. I can say my Oxford English dictionary is my favorite book. As a student studying English, I always have
to look up the new words in this dictionary. It really helps me broaden my vocabulary/It helps me learn
more English words.

Part 2

1. In this picture, I can see a woman and some children. I think they may be a teacher and some students
and they are in the classroom. The teacher is holding book and reading it to her students.

2. When I was a student in primary school, my teacher used to read the fairy tales/stories to me. I
always listened to her attentively. The stories were interesting and I could learn many things from them.

3. I think teachers often read to their students when the students are in primary school. The teachers
read stories or dictate a short text to the students.

Part 3

1. In both pictures, I can see that people are taking a bus/train ride. In other words, they are using public
transport. In the first picture, the bus is crowded, so some passengers have to stand. In the second
picture, the bus is not full, so most the passengers are seated.

2. Young people normally use their mobile phones, listen to music, read books or sleep when they travel
on a train. If they know each other, they may talk together but this is not encouraged.

3. If I have a long journey on a train, I will look out the window and see the sight. If I don’t get a window
seat, I will sleep. It helps the time pass more quickly. Sometimes, if I bring a book, I will read it for a
while but not for long because I know that reading on a train is not good for my eyes.

Part 4

1. Last week, I went for a picnic with my family. We wanted to be away from the noise of the city.
Therefore, we went to a park in the suburbs. When we arrived, we took part in some outdoor
recreational activities such as cycling and rowing a boat. Then, we sat on the grass and had a barbecue.

2. Our picnic was great. I felt extremely happy when going on a picnic with my family in a beautiful park.

3. Families should go for picnics because it’s a good way for parents to spend time with their children.
Picnics bring us a lot of fun, connecting family members and strengthening the relationship among
them.
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SET G

Part 1

2. Every day, I get up at 6.00. I take a bath, have breakfast and go to school by motorbike. Classes start
at 7.00 and finish at 5.30. In the evening, I often stay at home. I go to bed at 11 p.m.

3. The most interesting place near my hometown is Ha Long Bay. It is one of the best tourist attractions
in Vietnam. You can take a tour to see the islands. There are also some amusement parks nearby with a
lot of interesting games. The food is certainly great.

Part 2

1. In this picture, I can see many elderly people. They are holding hands and dancing on the street.
Maybe they are celebrating an important occasion in their country.

2. The first time I performed a dance was about ten years ago when I was a university student. At that
time, I and my classmates took part in a dancing contest and we decided to perform belly dance. It was
also the first time I performed in public. I felt very shy and nervous, but in the end, we won the first
prize.

3. I think that dancing is a good way of exercising. It helps people keep fit, relax and remove stress after
long hours at work.

Part 3

1. In both pictures, I can see that people are doing exercise in different places. In the first picture, they
are doing exercise in a park while in the second one, the people are working out in a gym.

2. People need to exercise because exercising is good for health. It helps people keep fit, live longer and
healthier. Exercising is also a good way for people to remove stress after long hours at work.

3. I would rather exercise at a park than in a gym because exercising at the park is free of charge and
more convenient. There’s a park near my house. It’s just a five-minute walk and I often get there to go
jogging.

Part 4

1. Many years ago, my aunt worked for Amway and she persuaded me to buy some food supplements.
They cost me a large sum of money but in fact, they were not as efficient as she said.

2. To be honest, I felt annoyed. I didn’t want to buy such an expensive thing but she persuaded me and I
had to buy because of our close relationship.

3. Nowadays, some people are willing to spend their money to stay healthy because good health
enanbles us to enjoy a happy life. In addition, people have higher incomes while the health care service
now is good. As a result, people have more chance to stay healthy.
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SET H

Part 1

1. In my country, weddings are often held at home or in the restaurant. People have a party, send best
wishes to the bride and the groom and they give presents to the couple.

2. Last year, I went to the countryside to attend my close friend’s wedding. She was so beautiful and
happy on that day. I felt very excited.

3. I like the moment the bride and the groom give each other wedding rings. They officially become
husband and wife at that time. I always feel excited to see this.

Part 2

1. In this picture, I can see that people are attending a wedding ceremony. In the center of the picture,
the bride and the groom are wearing traditional costumes and smiling happily. The bride is also holding
flowers. There are many guests behind.

2. I like to attend weddings because of the happy atmosphere they create. There is music, delicious food
and flowers. People are formally dressed. They enjoy the food, sing and dance.

3. I think some people feel excited to attend weddings because the wedding day is the happiest and
most important day in each person’s life. When we see the happiness of other people, we also feel
happy.

Part 3

- In both pictures, I can see that people are attending weddings. However, the first picture shows
a modern wedding (The groom is wearing a suit and the bride is wearing a white dress) while
the second one shows a traditional wedding. (Both the groom and the bride are wearing
traditional costumes).
- During a wedding, relatives often come early. They help decorate the house, arrange flowers
and serve guests. They are expected to give the couple valuable presents.
- If I were invited to a friend’s wedding, I would buy kitchen utensils as a present. They are
necessary for a family’s life. I hope that my friend will have delicious meals with her family.

Part 4

I think mass weddings are impressive but too expensive.

Some couples prefer a mass wedding because they want to have an unforgettable experience in life.
These people often have a lot of money and relationships, so they prefer to invite all of their friends and
relatives (to their wedding).

I wouldn’t choose a mass wedding because as I mentioned above, a mass wedding often costs a lot of
money. I prefer a small but warm wedding with my close friends and relatives. It’s better to save money
for my future.
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SET I

Part 1

1. Last week, I had a wedding feast. It was my sister’s wedding. We had a big meal in a luxurious
restaurant. The food was great. It was an unforgettable experience.

2. - fruits and vegetables because: good for health & make me more beautiful.

3. - don’t like fast food because: not good for health & make me fat.

Part 2

1. – can see a woman eating fast food. She is also holding a cup of soft drinks. There are many kinds of
fast food on her table such as potato chips, hamburgers, pizzas.

2. I think that fast food is not good for health. It contains sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and
cholesterol. Eating too much over a long period of time can lead to/cause health problems (such as high
blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity).

3. – get up early and go to bed on time, do exercise, drink a lot of water and eat plenty of fruits and
vegetables, and think positively.

Part 3

1. In both pictures, I can see that people are spending time in different ways. The first picture shows a
couple riding bikes and talking together. In the second picture, there’s a boy staying indoors/sitting on
the sofa, eating and watching television.

2. Cycling brings us many benefits. It is a good way of exercising. Cycling helps us

- keep fit, relax and remove stress after long hours at work

- strengthen our bones and muscles, improve immune system and prevent diseases

3. Youngsters prefer to stay indoors because there are many interesting things for them to do inside
their homes. They can watch television, listen to music, play computer games and order the food.

Part 4

1. I feel worried about the health of obese people.

2. If they do not control their weight, they may have health problems such as high blood pressure,
diabetes, heart diseases. In addition, obese people may not be confident in life because of their physical
appearance.

3. If I had an obese friend, I would encourage her to lose weight. First, I show her the disadvantages of
obesity. The, I would advise her to go on a diet and do exercise regularly.
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SET J

Part 1

1. A children playground is a place designed for children to play there. It is typically outdoors and it has
modern recreational equipment.

2. Last week, I went to the playground with my nephew. His parents were busy and they asked me to
take care of him for one day. We spent the whole day playing in the playground together.

3. Children generally like to play on the slide, on the swings and on the seesaw in the playground.

Part 2

1. In this picture, I can see a group of children playing together in a playground of a park. Some are
standing on steps while the others are playing on the slide and the swings. There is a man nearby.
Maybe he is watching the children.

2. When I was a child, I used to play with some of my friends near my house. We went to a playground in
the neighborhood and played hide and seek. It was lots of fun.

3. Children like to play because playing is lots of fun. Next, it’s essential for children’s emotional, social
and physical development. Also, playing is a good way for children to explore the world, helping them
develop confidence.

Part 3

1. In the first picture, there is a man riding a motorbike in a dangerous way. The second picture shows a
group of people playing tug of war.

2. I think youngsters who are involved in dangerous activities are brave people. They want to take risks
and challenge themselves. Dangerous activities also make them be different from others and help them
explore new things.

3. To help children spend time wisely, parents should join them. The whole family could go shopping,
cook a meal, go camping or go for a picnic together. Spending time together connects family member
and strengthens the relationship among them.

Part 4

1. Last year, I went camping in the mountain with my friends. We chose that site because we wanted to
be away from the noise of the city. When we got there, we put up the tent. In the evening, we held
hands and danced around the campfire.

2. That time, I felt very relaxed and comfortable. In the mountain, the scenery was beautiful, and the
atmosphere was peaceful.

3. I think campfire activities are interesting outdoor activities for families or friends. It’s relaxing to sit
around the campfire, having a conversation and enjoying the food together. In cold weather, campfires
are warm enough to make you feel comfortable. It connects everyone, making them closer to each
other.
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