PART 1

COUNTRYSIDE
1. Have you ever lived in the countryside?
Live in the suburbs: ngoại ô
Yes, I did. I was born and bred (raised) in the countryside. It is a small village in the
north of Vietnam around 50 kilometers from the capital Ha Noi. But today, I’m
living and studying in HCMc.
2. Do you enjoy living in the countryside?
Actually, I prefer living in rural sites because I'm the kind of person who craving
for a sense of tranquility and many individuals there are so kind and friendly.
Maybe, I probably can't access more to progressive education and convenient
transportation than living in metropolitan areas. But I think it worth it.
craving for: thích thú
a sense of tranquility: cảm giác yên tĩnh
Not really. I prefer living in the city because it's hard to find a well-paid job in the
countryside. But there's one thing I don't like in big cities is air pollution.
3. What do you usually do in the countryside?
Actually, when I went to my hometown, i didn’t do anything special. It’s a small
village and there are no entertaining centers. So I spent all days watching TV with
mom or playing games on my phone.
Spend something doing something
4. Will you live in the countryside in the future?
I think that I won’t live in the countryside. In the future, I will find a job in Ho Chi
Minh city to make a living, to build up a happy family and live the rest of my life
with my partner in the city.

HOMETOWN
 1. What’s (the name of) your hometown (again)?
Bac Ninh is my hometown which is a small province located in the north of Viet
Nam. Although it is a small village, but it is still a tourist attraction because of its
stunning scenery. (because it has various stunning scenery).
2. Is that a big city or a small place?
My hometown is the smallest province in the country. But It has a reputation for
ancient temples and some intangible /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ cultural heritages /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/.
For example, Quan Ho Bac Ninh. Sorry, there is no word in English to describe it.
But it is a sort of Traditional music of Vietnam.
Reputation for something ~ famous for something = renowned for something
Reputation as something ~ famous as something = renowned as something
3. How long have you been living there?
I was born and bred (raised) there. But when I was 18 years old, I went to Ho Chi
Minh city to study at a university. And I rarely go to my home because it’s quite
far from where I’m living.
4. Do you like your hometown?
Yes, of course. Because I was born and bred (raised) there. So I have had a lot of
excellent /ˈeksələnt/ memories of my family, my school friends and my childhood.
5. Is there anything you dislike about it?
Of course, I think I’d have to say that I’m not keen on the weather. In the summer
months, the temperatures under the sun can get as high as 40 degrees Celsius
/ˈsel.si.əs/. So it’s quite uncomfortable if you have to go out.

Be (not) keen on something/Ving something

I’d have to say
6. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
I really love people there because they are very kind and friendly. Everyone is
usually willing (ADJ) to give others a hand when they need help (N).
Give someone a hand: to help someone (to) do something
 7. Do you like living there?
No, I don’t. I feel quite bored when I live in my hometown. I prefer living in the
city because I can easily hang out with some best friends of mine at pavement
café, go shopping and watch movies in the cinema.
Prefer Ving something
8. Please describe your hometown a little.
My hometown is both traditional and modern /ˈmɒdn/. On the one hand, tradition
/trəˈdɪʃn/ is preserved by conserving a number of historical sites such as ancient
temples. On the other hand, a lot of high-rise buildings have been built, which
turns my little hometown into a worth-living /wɜːθ/ place.
9. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
No, I don’t. I feel quite bored when I live in my hometown. I prefer living in the
city because I can easily hang out with some best friends of mine at pavement
café /kæˈfeɪ/, go shopping and watch movies in the cinema.

HEALTH
1. Is it important to you to eat healthy food?
Yes, of course. I believe that food plays a major role in our health. For example,
It’s easy to get obesity or diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ if we eat too much sugar.
2. If you catch a cold, what do you do to help you feel better?
It depends. If I get a heavy cold like get high temperature, headache, cough, sore
throat /θrəʊt/ (đau họng), runny /ˈrʌni/ nose (sổ mũi), I will go see a doctor for a
check-up. But if I have mild /maɪld/ symptoms (triệu chứng nhẹ), what I need to
do is just drinking hot tea with ginger, eating oranges, getting more rest to
support my immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ system to get rid of the disease.
Get rid of something: đánh bại, tiêu diệt cái gì đó. Cấu trúc này rất hay và ng bản
xứ rất hay xài (văn nói)
3. Do you pay attention to public information about health?
These days? of course yes. As we are living in the “decade /ˈdekeɪd/ of
coronavirus”. So I have to pay more attention about public information, for
example how to prevent the virus from spreading among /əˈmʌŋ/ the community.
It’s better to keep hygiene, keep washing hands, wearing masks and staying at
home as much as possible. If I have to go out, I need to follow social distancing
rule.
4. What could you do to have a healthier lifestyle?
To have a healthier lifestyle. I suggest 3 things to do. Firstly, it is diet. I need to eat
more seafood instead of red meat, eat more vegetable and consume less rice,
sugar. Next, do exercises every day, at least 15 minutes a day. And last but not
least, I need to build good habits, for example eating at the right time, going to
bed early and not overusing electrical devices, especially cell phone and laptop.

SONG AND SINGING

1. Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?
I really love music. Music is an essential part of my life. When I was a teenage boy
or even right now when I’m an adult, I sing all the time, whenever I have free
time, especially while taking a shower. Singing makes my life livelier and more
colorful.
2. How often do you sing now?
As I said, I can sing whenever I want. But sometimes, I gather with friends of mine
and we go to karaoke /ˌkæriˈəʊki/ room. Each time doing this, I feel like I
immerse myself in a different world, the world of joy and happiness.
Câu cuối hơi bóng bẩy, dịch ra là tôi cảm thấy như tôi chìm đắm trong 1 thế giới
khác. Câu này nếu em nói được quen miệng thì rất hay và dùng nhiều lắm. Nếu
em thấy ko nhớ nổi thì em nói đơn giản là I feel like I am in a different world
(nghĩa nó tương đương nhưng sắc thái sẽ không mạnh bằng).
3. Do you have a favourite song you like listening to?
Recently I’ve listened to a song named “memories” of Maroon 5. The melody is
ear-catching (bắt tai) and the lyric is meaningful. This song is for anyone who has
ever loss.
Catch là chụp, túm.
Ear-catching (adj) = bắt tai
Eye-catching (adj) = bắt mắt
Listen to something. Phải có giới từ ‘to’
4. How important is singing in your culture?
As in any other cultures, singing is an important/essential part of Vietnamese
culture. It helps people express their feelings and emotions. Not only in all
festivals, people here also sing in wedding parties, birthday parties. Besides, you
can easily see youngsters singing and dancing on the street as a social activity or
even there’re many people singing on the street for a living.
Khi trả lời câu hỏi nào mà em thấy kiểu kiểu ủa ai cũng vậy ở đâu cũng vậy mà, thì
em thêm cái ý. As in any other culture vô. Biến thể của nó là:
As anyone else (như bao người khác), I …. (tôi thì…)
As in any other country in the world, …. Như là các nước khác trên thế giới
As in the past, … Như là trong quá khứ...
As many other parents, my parents want me… Như các bậc phụ huynh khác, ba
mẹ tôi cũng muốn tôi … trở thành bác sĩ chẳng hạn.

CLOTHES
1. Where do you buy most of your clothes?

Aeon Mall /mɔːl/ is my first option as (it’s located not far) (it’s quite near my
house) from where I’m living. There are many stores in the mall, so I have many
options. So I can buy clothes with reasonable price and good quality.
2. How often do you buy new clothes for yourself?
I just buy new clothes once or twice a year, but each time I spend a lot of money
shopping. For example, this lunar new year, I spent mostly 10 million VND buying
clothes not only for me but also for my parents.
3. How do you decide which clothes to buy?
It depends on my feeling. If I look at a T-shirt or a jean and I love it, I definitely will
buy it. I often don’t have a certain hobby to clothes.
Depend on something: phụ thuộc vào gì đó (ko được quên giới từ)
4. Have the kinds of clothes you like changed in recent years?
Yes, it has changed over time. In the past I got used to wearing shirts and trousers
when I left (in the past) my house. But recently, I prefer wearing T-shirts and jeans
because I feel quite active and I can act more comfortable.

FUTURE
1. What job would you like to have ten years from now?
I’d like to become a speaker in ten years’ time. I love being in front of the public
to talk about animal rights as I love animals, especially dogs and cats.
2. How useful will English be for your future?
English plays an essential role in my short-term career path. I plan to study abroad
by the end of this year, so I think if I master English language, it will be easier for
me to follow the courses.
3. How much travelling do you hope to do in the future?
I’d like to see more of the world. It would be nice to be able to travel abroad once
a year. Europe is always my first destination as I’m very into its ancient
architecture.
It would be nice to be able to + Vbare = sẽ thật là tuyệt vời nếu có thể làm gì đó
I’m into + something/Ving = I like/love something/ Ving
4. How do you think your life will change in the future?
A lot of changes, I guess. I’m quite young and there’re a lot of things that I’d like
to achieve. But eventually, I love to settle down, have babies and live the rest of
my life with my partner.

VOICE
1. Has your voice ever changed?
Yes, I did. When I hit puberty /ˈpjuːbəti/, my voice changed from high-pitched
/pɪtʃt/ to low. Today, I feel pretty confident about my voice. And with this voice,
I’d like to become a speaker in the future. I really love being in front of the public,
in front of hundreds of people to talk about interesting topics.
Hit puberty: the start of puberty
High-pitched: the sound is very high
2. Do you like your own voice?
Yes, of course. Some friends of mine said that: “I have a good voice” and I really
love my voice. But in the future, I will take part in some vocal courses to have a
strong voice so that I can speak in front of the public for hours, as a speaker.
3. Do you enjoy recording your voice and listening to it?
Yes, I do. When I started to study English, I have recorded my voice everyday in
order to check progress /ˈprəʊɡres/ in terms of my accent /ˈæksent/ and my
fluency. Now I really love listening to my voice recordings.
Anh mới kiểm tra thì progression và progress khác nhau nha em. Nếu em nói về
sự tiến bộ của em thì dùng progress.
4. Does your voice sound similar to your parents’?
I’d have to say that my voice doesn’t sound like my parents’ voice. My parents
have the north accent and I have a mixed accent, between the North and the
South. Because I have lived in HCMc for 5 years so my voice has changed a lot.
Hoặc em có thể nói là:
No, it’s different… rồi sau đó lắp đoạn sau vô
 SCIENCE CLASS
1. Do you like science class?
To be honest, I’m not really keen on science. It’s quite hard for me to do scientific
exercises. But I really love watching science fiction /ˈfɪkʃn/ movies, I feel like I
immerse /ɪˈmɜːs/ myself in a different world when I watch them, the world of
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/ and mystery /ˈmɪstri/.
2. Did you have science class in primary school or high school?
Actually, I didn’t study science in primary school. But I started learning science
subjects when I was in the 8th grade /ɡreɪd/ and in the whole time of high school.
I must admit it was a hard time to me because it’s quite difficult for me to pass
science exams.
3. What kind of science did you do at school?
I did basic science such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics when I was a pupil. I
didn’t really enjoy these subjects. So I just did exactly what the teachers asked me
to do in order to pass the final exams.
4. Do you think science classes are important?
 Cho em câu mới nè:
We can’t deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ the vital /ˈvaɪtl/ role of science to humankind. So science
classes are extremely necessary for young generation. In schools, these subjects
can help to build a fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ knowledge /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/, and also
awaken /əˈweɪkən/ the curiosity /ˌkjʊə.ri.ˈɒ.səti/ about life inside each pupil
/ˈpjuːpl/. However, there’s no need to force /fɔːs/ youngsters to study science
unless /ənˈles/ they really love it.

PEN & PENCIL

1. Do you usually use pen or pencil?
Yes, I do. As I’m a student, I often have to write my lessons down on my notebook
/ˈnəʊtbʊk/. So In my backpack, there are always pens and pencils.
Jot/dʒɒt/ sth down = chép gì xuống, note gì lại mà viết siêu nhanh, cấp tốc
Note sth down = write sth down = chép lại gì gì đó xuống bình thường
2. Which do you use more often? Pen or pencil?
Actually, I prefer using pens to write something down. I just use pencil if I want to
draw a picture. But it’s rare.
Paint = tô màu
Draw = vẽ (bằng bút chì)
Drawer = ngăn kéo (tủ)
3. When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
Near my house
Far from my house
Chỉ dung from khi nói ý xa (tính từ) chỗ nào đó
Yesterday, I bought 2 pens in a bookstore near my house: 1 red and 1 black. It
costs me around 4 dollars.
4. What do you think if someone gives you a pen or pencil as a present?
Actually, I haven’t received a gift as a pen or a pencil. However, if I could receive
one, I would be glad and grateful. And I think that it will be quite a particular
present /ˈpreznt/ in my life.

PATIENCE
1) Were you patient when you were young? => Attention: Simple Past Tense
I don’t have lots of memories of my childhood, I’m not sure. Maybe I was or
maybe I wasn’t.
However, it’s so common that children easily lose patience because they don’t
know how to control their emotions yet.
Câu đầu tiên em học thuộc lòng để sử dụng trong trường hợp tương tự nếu cần.
 2) How do you feel when other people are not patient?
Well, I don’t really mind because I don’t want to be stressed out with negative
/ˈneɡətɪv/ things. As long as I’m not the reason of their impatience, I won’t be
affected /əˈfektɪd/ at all.

3) Were you less or more patient when you were angry/ˈæŋɡri/? => Simple
Past Tense again, mà chỗ này tự nhiên dung quá khứ ngộ ghê

When I lost my temper /ˈtempə(r)/ (mất bình tĩnh), I lost my patience,

especially when I had to wait for someone for long time. I think I need to learn
how to control my temper to be more patient.
Lose my temper = get angry: trở nên tức giận
Control my temper = kiểm soát cơn nóng giận

WATER SPORT
4) Have you done water sports?
Yes, when I was a student, I went swimming with some friends of mine every
weekend. But after graduating, we don’t have time to do this anymore.
5) What water sports do you like doing?
I like doing swimming, diving and scuba diving. However, I’m more fascinated
with scuba diving, simply because I can explore the beauty of the ocean.
6) Are water sports popular in your country?
Yes of course. Vietnam is a hot country and people love to be close to water.
There are a number of swimming pools in Ho Chi Minh City, and you can buy
entrance tickets with a very low price.
7) What kind of water sports do you want to try?
As I said, I’m interested in scuba diving but I haven’t had a chance to do it. I need
to save money to go to Nha Trang, a beach city in the centre of Vietnam, and give
it a try.
 PERFUME
1) Do you use perfume?

Yes, I wear perfume /ˈpɜːfjuːm/, but not every time I go out. I just use it when I
need to go to a party or an event.
Wear perfume = xịt nước bông lên người
2) What kind of perfume do you like?
I’m not a big fan of perfume, so I don’t know many kinds of perfumes. I only use
Bleu de Chanel (b.lớ đờ Sờ neo) . It smells soft /sɒft/ and fresh.

3) What does perfume mean to you?

Well, when I wear perfume, I feel a bit more confident in the public. But if I forget
to wear perfume before going to a party, for example, it won’t /wəʊnt/ be a
problem.
4) Do you give perfume as a gift?

Not at all because I’m afraid /əˈfreɪd/ that when I give it as a present to
someone, he may not like the smell and will not use it. So it’s just a waste
/weɪst/ of money.

BREAK
1. Do you prefer a long break or several short breaks?
I work at my desk and look at my computer screen for long periods of time. So I
prefer a number of short /ʃɔːt/ breaks. I like to get up, stretch /stretʃ/, move
around to get the blood moving after every single hour working. (tôi thích đứng
lên, kéo người, đi qua đi lại để máu lưu thông sau mỗi giờ làm việc)
Cần ghi nhớ: a number of = a lot of
2. What do you usually do during a break?
I usually get a cup of tea and grab /ɡræb/ something to eat. Sometimes I just
stand up, take a deep breath /breθ/, do 5-min exercises to warm-up my body.

3. Why do you need to take a break?

Breaks are necessary for me to get away from my desk. It helps me to relax my
muscles /ˈmʌsl/, especially my back, shoulders and neck. And also it gives my
eyes a chance to rest from looking at my computer screen.
Cần ghi nhớ: it gives (me) a chance to + Vbare: Điều đó cho tôi cơ hội để
= I have a chance to + Vbare
4. How often do you take a break?
As I said, I take a break every one hour. Short breaks I mean. I don’t want to
ruin /ˈruːɪn/ my back and my eyes while sitting too long in front of the computer
screen.
Ruin: phá hủy, hủy hoại

DRINKING WATER
1) How often do you drink water?
Well, everyday of course. Especially after waking up and brushing my teeth in the
morning, I drink a cup of warm water to refresh myself and start the day.
Staying hydrated is so important for our health.
2) Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines?

Neither /ˈnaɪðə(r)/ bottled /ˈbɒtld/ water nor /nɔː(r)/ water from water
machines /məˈʃiːn/. I get tap /tæp/ water, boil /bɔɪl/ it, leave it outside to
cool /kuːl/ down to drink.

Neither A nor B: ko phải A cũng chẳng phải B

Either A or B: hoặc A hoặc B
Tap water = nước máy
 3) What kind of water do you like to drink?

Any kind of water. But it must be clean /kliːn/. However, if I have a digestion
/dɪˈdʒestʃən/ (thuộc về tiêu hóa) problem, I prefer drinking
mineral /ˈmɪnərəl/ (khoáng chất) water.

PARK
1. Do you often go to a park?
Mostly every morning I go for a run in a park which is quite close to my house. It’s
just a small park but it’s usually quiet and peaceful.
2. What activities can be done in a park?
A number of activities I can say. Take the park near my house for an example, I
see:
- youngsters doing street-workout,
- the elderly /ˈeldəli/ doing yoga,
- some groups playing badminton
- and many people just sitting on the benches /bentʃ/
3. Do you think people like going to parks?
Of course, in big cities like Sai Gon, people love going to parks, the only green
spaces where they can enjoy fresh air. It’s also a good site to do a small /smɔːl/
picnic with friends with snack and beverage /ˈbevərɪdʒ/.

Cần ghi nhớ: green spaces = khoảng không xanh. Dùng để paraphrase park trong
writing
4. Do you prefer natural parks or amusement parks?
I prefer going to natural parks because I love nature, I love taking a deep breath
with fresh air. Amusement /əˈmjuːzmənt/ parks are always overcrowded. And
I don’t want to spend a lot of money playing games in these parks.

LAUGH
 1. Do you like to watch movies or TV shows that make people laugh?
Yes, I prefer watching comedy on TV to other kinds of TV programs. It makes me
feel very good when I’m in a bad mood. It also helps me renew my energy,
especially after a hard-working day.
2. Do you usually make your friends laugh?
I always make my friends laugh whenever we hang out. Sometimes I upload a
funny post or meme on my facebook. It’s great to share a funny moment with
friends.
3. Are you the kind of person who makes people laugh?
I’m not a stand-up comedian but I do believe that I have a sense of humour. I
enjoy meeting up with my friends, tell good jokes and make them laugh.
4. Do you think it’s important to laugh with friends?
Yes, of course. It's important to see the funny side of things; humour helps us not
to take life too seriously. I think that laughter is good for our health.

THE AREA YOU LIVE IN

1. Do you like the area that you live in?
Yes, I do love my neighborhood. It has many entertainment attractions, so I can
reduce stress after hard working days there.
2. What are some changes in the area recently?
A lot of changes, for example, firstly, there are more and more people come and
live there. Secondly, in the past, there was no park, but now, the authority has
built a new park which is located quite near my house.
3. Do you know any famous people in your area?
Actually, I don’t know any celebrity close to my house. Because well-known
people often live in the city center, but I live quite far from the city center.
4. Where do you like to go in that area?
My area has a big mall, namely aeon mall. I really like to go shopping or watch
movies with some best friends of mine there.

LANGUAGES
1. What languages can you speak?
I can speak Vietnamese and English. Vietnamese is my mother tongue and English
is the second language.
2. Do you think it’s difficult to learn a new language?
Yes, of course. When I started studying English, I found grammar and
pronunciation very difficult for me. But now, it is much easier.
3. Will you learn other languages in the future?
Yes, my lover is living in France and I will live the rest of my life with my partner
there. So in the future I will study French.
4. Why do you learn English?
I plan to study abroad in France as a master student by the end of this year, so
that’s why I have to learn English and get an ielts qualification.

TEA AND COFFEE

1. Do Vietnamese people like to drink tea or coffee?
Yes, Vietnamese people really like drinking tea and coffee. You can easily see
there are a lot of coffee shops on the street, and you can buy a cup of tea or
coffee with a very low price.
2. Do you prepare tea or coffee for the guests at home?
Yes, I live quite far from the city center, but whenever my friends come to my
house, I always prepare tea or coffee for them.
3. When was the last time you drank tea or coffee?
Just this morning, I took a cup of tea in the café near my house, and I’m really into
its vintage decoration.
 HANDWRITING
Anh bôi vàng nghĩa là ý chính cần nhớ, gạch chân là triển khai thêm để support.
1) Is your handwriting easy to read for other people?
I have to say YES. I’m proud of my handwriting /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/. I remember when I
was at high school, my friends usually borrowed my notebook if they skipped
/skɪp/ a class.

2) What’s the difference of writing with a pen and typing on a computer?

In my opinion, typing on a computer is faster than writing with a pen. However, in
some certain situations, for example writing diary, using a pen is much more
emotional, I guess.
Or:
Well, I think the biggest difference between handwriting and typing is the speed.
While writing a letter by hand can take a great amount of time, typing is more
convenient and speedier.
3) Can we tell someone’s personality from his/her handwriting?
Yes, I think handwriting can speak volumes /ˈvɒljuːm/ about someone’s
personality. For example, if you have beautiful and clear handwriting, you’re
assumed to be an organized /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ and careful person.
speak volumes about: to provide a lot of information, especially in
an indirect way
4) Do you often write with a pen?
Yes, everyday I can say. Because I’m still studying, a pen is one of my
necessities /nəˈsesəti/. I can jot /dʒɒt/ down some notes during lectures.

WORK OR STUDY
Anh bôi vàng nghĩa là ý chính cần nhớ, gạch chân là triển khai thêm để support.
1) What work do you do?
I graduated last year in Business administration, but at the moment, I’m working
as a freelancer, a TV host.
2) Do you like your job?
Absolutely yes. I love being on the stage, talking in front of thousands of
audiences and connect /kəˈnekt/ people.
3) Why did you choose to do that type of work?
I’d like to become a speaker in the future, like people come and talk in TED TALK
shows. Because I think that being a TV host now can lay a solid /ˈsɒlɪd/ foundation
for my future career path.
4) Do you miss being a student?
Surely, I do. Sometimes I miss the time when I was a student. The time when I
met lots of friends and lecturers almost every day. However, it was a bit stressful
whenever I had an exam.
5) Why did you choose to study that subject?
As I mentioned, my major was Business administration. The reason why I decided
to study this subject, simply because my parents would like me to become a
businessman, but actually I don’t like it.
6) What subjects are you studying?
As I said, I’m not a student anymore. However, I’m learning English at the
moment in order to get an English qualification to study abroad.
7) Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
In the early mornings I can say. Personally, I focus /ˈfəʊkəs/ better in the
mornings. And also, according to scientists, after a good night’s sleep, your brain
is ready to take in information.
8) Are you looking forward /ˈfɔːwəd/ to working?
Absolutely. I cannot wait to put my first step into the labour market, so that I can
settle down and build up my family soon.
9) Do you like your subject? Why? Why not?
As I said, I don’t like my subject. But I feel that I learnt a great deal of knowledge
from my university, especially about the financial market.

SKY
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1) Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
From where I’m living, sometimes I can see the moon and a few stars at night, not
as many as in the countryside. I guess it’s because of the air and light pollution.
2) Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?

I’m more fascinated with the sky at night. I like to sit on the rooftop /ˈruːftɒp/
for hours gazing /ɡeɪz/ at the endless /ˈendləs/ sky with billions /ˈbɪljən/ of
twinkling /ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ/ (thuynh cờ linh) stars. It’s amazing.

Câu này từ hơi màu mè em rang nhớ nhé.

Sit on the rooftop = ngồi trên mái nhà
Gaze /geiz/ at something = nhìn chăm chú vào cái gì đóh
The endless sky = bầu trời vô tận
Twinkling stars = những ngôi sao lấp lánh
3) How often do you look at the sky?
Rarely I can say. I’m quite busy with my work and study, so I don’t have time to
enjoy the beauty of the sky.
4) Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?

Unfortunately, not. As I’m living in a big city, there’s too much traffic /ˈtræfɪk/
emitting /iˈmɪt/ carbon dioxide that pollute /pəˈluːt/ the air and obstruct /əb
ˈstrʌkt/ the view of the sky.

Emit = thải
Obstruct something = block something
 TRAVEL
1. Do you like travelling?
Yes of course, I’m very into travelling. It would be nice to be able to discover more
around the world.
2. Which cities have you travelled to?
I travelled to a couple of cities in my country such as Vung Tau city, Da Lat and
Can Tho. But I’m more fascinated with Da Lat because of its peaceful atmosphere
/ˈætməsfɪə(r)/.

3. What kind of cities do you like to travel to?

I really love beach cities. In the future, I want to go to Nha Trang, a beach city in
the center of Viet Nam to explore the beauty of the ocean.
4. What is the place that left you the deepest impression when travelling?
Actually, I haven’t had many chances to travel. But I’m really impressed with Da
Lat because its food is very delicious.

STAR
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1) Have you ever met a celebrity in real life?
Of course, yes. I’m working as a TV host/həʊst/, so I have plenty of opportunities
to face to face and talk to well-known people in Vietnam, in different fields from
singers, movie stars to comedians.
2) Who is your favourite movie star?
I’m a big fan of Harry Potter, so the English actor /ˈæktə(r)/ named Daniel Radcliffe
/ˈdænjəl ˈrædklɪf / is my favourite movie star. He did an outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
job acting in Harry Potter.
3) Are international superstars popular in your country?
Well undoubtedly, international superstars have a good reputation in my country,
especially Korean bands /bænd/, singers, actors and actresses /ˈæktrəs/.
Youngsters go crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ for them.

RUNNING
1. How often do you go for a run?
I can say every morning. I often go for a run in a park which is located near my
house, it’s just a small park but it’s usually very quiet and peaceful.
2. Where do you usually go running?
I like running in a park but sometimes there are a lot of people there, I will go
running around my neighborhood.
3. Do you like running?
Absolutely, yes. Running is my favorite outdoor activity. I can keep fit by running
everyday.
4. Do you think running is good way to stay healthy?
Yes, of course. If you go for a run at least 15 minutes per day, you will avoid
obesity.

HAIRCUT
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1) How often do you have a haircut?
Once every 2 months I suppose. I think this is the ideal length /leŋkθ/ of time. Any
less, there wouldn’t be enough to cut. But any longer, I’ll start to look like a
mess /mes/ (lộn xộn).
2) How long have you had your current haircut?
It’s been 2 months. I got it cut right before the lockdown because of Covid-19.
3) Have you ever had an unhappy haircut experience?
Fortunately, I haven’t. My hairstyle is not too complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ to cut.
Even when I updated my hairstyle, I wasn’t upset at all.
4) Do you like to have your hair cut?
No, not right now. It’s not long enough to get a haircut. Maybe in 1 month I will.

HISTORY
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1) Have you ever been to historical museums?
Several /ˈsevrəl/ times when I was a student. However, to be honest, I was not
keen on visiting historical museums at all. I prefer science and nature museums.
2) Do you like history?
No, I have no interest in history. Back when I was at high school, I usually got low
scores for the history subject.
3) When was the last time you read about history?
I have to confess that I’m a non-reader. To me, reading books is like watching
grass grow. I think movies are a better way of storytelling. It’s also an entertaining
way to learn history.
4) Did you like history when you were young?
As I said, I didn’t like history at all since I was young. At school, I just learnt by
heart /hɑːt/ everything in order to pass the exam.

ANIMALS
1. What wild animals do you like most?
I’m very into monkeys. As I feel that they are very naughty /ˈnɔːti/ (tinh nghịch) but
very smart.
2. Have you ever seen any wild animals before?
Yes, about six months ago, I went to a wilderness park located in the countryside.
And it was the first time I saw many wild animals.
3. Do you like to go to the zoo?
Yes. Sometimes I go to the zoo with some best friends of mine. But it’s rare
because I’m quite busy with my work so I don’t have lots of time to do it.
4. Have you ever kept pets?
At the moment, I’m breeding 3 pet dogs in my house, they are very cute and
friendly.

PARK/GARDEN
1. Do you think there are enough public gardens or parks in your hometown?
No, there is only a park in my hometown. I think that the authority should build
some new parks around my area so that citizens have a place to work out and
take part in outdoor activities.
2. Are there many public gardens in Vietnam?
I’m not sure how about in other cities. But take HCM city for an example, you can
easily see there are a lot of public gardens in this city. in district 1, there are
already four big public gardens.
3. Why do people in cities like public gardens?
Because public gardens are the only green spaces in big cities where people can
take a deep breath with fresh air.
4. What do you think are the benefits of having gardens in the city?
I think that there are 2 benefits of having gardens in the city. Firstly, people can
play sports and work out to stay healthy and keep fit. Secondly, trees in the
gardens can help reduce the air pollution.

MARKET
1. What do street markets sell?
I can say everything. You can simply buy any things in street markets such as
clothes, food, vegetables, and so on.
2. Are there many street markets in Viet Nam?
I don’t know how about in other cities in VN. But take HCM city for an example,
you can see there are a lot of street markets in this city and it often open from
early morning to midnight.
3. What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?
Well, the biggest difference is that you can easily bargain with the shopkeepers to
get a more reasonable price.
4. Do you often go to the supermarket?
I can say rarely, I often buy food in a street market near my house. I don’t like
supermarket, it’s usually overcrowded, especially at weekend.

MOVIES
1. What’s your favorite movie?
One of my perennial /pəˈreniəl/ favorites is Harry potter. It’s an amazing movie, I
feel like I immerse myself in a different world when I watch it, the world of magic
and mystery.
2. Do your friends like this movie?
Yes, my best friend is very keen on Harry Potter. Whenever we hang out, we often
discuss this film.
3. Do you want to be a movie star?
I can say No. I really love watching movies, but I don’t have acting talent, in the
future I’d like to become a speaker.
4. What kinds of movies do you think young people like?
I’m not sure. But I think that youngsters like superhero movies, take Marvel studio
for an example, their films always attract lots of audiences to go to the cinema to
watch them.
 WALKING
1. Do you walk a lot?
I can say every morning, I often walk in a park near my house, it’s just a small park
but it’s usually very quiet and peaceful.
2. Do you walk more often than in the past?
Yes, of course. In the past, I was quite busy with my study so I don’t have time to
do it. However, at the moment, I spend at least 30 minutes per day to walk.
3. Do you think people will walk more in the future?
Yes, after the covid-19 pandemic, people are becoming more and more conscious
of the important of health, so I’m sure they will do more work out including
walking.
4. Where do you usually take a walk?
As I mentioned, I often walk in a park but sometimes there are lots of people in
this park I will walk around my house.

CAKE
1) Do you like dessert?
Absolutely yes. I prefer having fresh fruits /fruːt/ after meals, such as oranges and
watermelon /ˈwɔːtəmelən/. It’s an ideal /aɪˈdiːəl/ dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ for me.
2) Do you like eating cakes?
Yes definitely. I have a sweet tooth /tuːθ/ and cakes are my favorite kind of
dessert. Eating a slice /slaɪs/ of cake after a meal is heaven on the Earth /ɜːθ/.
3) What desserts do Vietnamese people like?
Well, I don’t think Vietnamese people are a big fan of cakes after meals, because
we, especially girls, are afraid of gaining weight. So I suppose fruits are more
popular in Vietnam.
4) Have you ever made cakes?
No, I’ve never had a chance to make a cake, simply because I don’t have an oven /
ˈʌvn/ /ˈbeɪkə(r)/ at home.

SPENDING TIME BY YOURSELF

Từ giờ anh sẽ bôi đỏ đậm các từ liên kết hoặc các từ nhỏ nhỏ quan trọng để làm
nổi bật ý của câu nhé. Mấy từ đó em phải nhớ để nói đó.
1) Do you usually spend time by yourself?
Well, I’m not living with my family in this city. I’m living alone in a small studio
/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/. That means I spend time by myself most of the time.

2) What did you do last time you were by yourself?

Last night, when I was at home alone, I chilled on my bed with my laptop and
thought about things which happened during the day.
3) How do you usually spend your time by yourself?
At this time, I spend most of the time studying to improve my English because I
don’t have any distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/ (Sự phân tâm), so I’m able to focus really
well.
4) Do you like spending time by yourself?
Yes, but like everything there’s a fine line. Too much and I’m lonely /ˈləʊnli/, but
too little and I’m exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/.
A fine line = Đường mỏng manh, hay nói nôm na là sự khác biệt nhỏ xíu giữa 2
thứ gì đó mà mình phải cẩn thận để ko thôi bị xẩy chân
Anh lấy ví dụ như người ta hay nói ranh giới giữa tự tin và tự kiêu nó rất mỏng
manh
Thì cái đó tiếng an hem sẽ nói là a fine line between self-confidence and
arrogance.
Hoặc a fine line between love and hate
A fine line between humour and sarcasm (sarcasm là cười mỉa mai à)
 CONCENTRATION
1) When do you need to be focused?
Well I really need to focus when I’m taking an exam. Such as this one, right now. I
think deep concentration /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/ will help me perform better.
2) What may distract /dɪˈstrækt/ (làm phân tâm) you when you’re trying to stay
focused?
Noise for sure. I fail to stay focused if there is too much sound around me.
Besides, If I’m not in a good physical state, it’s much harder to force myself to
focus on something.
Fail to = cannot
3) What do you do to help you concentrate?
To make myself concentrate better, I have to remove things that may distract me.
For instance, closing the window and turning off my cell phone.
4) Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
I think yes, it’s a bit difficult. As I said, what I need to help me stay focused is the
quietness /ˈkwaɪətnəs/. Even it’s just the noise of a notification /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
from my phone, that will distract me immediately.

PLANTS
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Từ giờ anh sẽ bôi đỏ đậm các từ liên kết hoặc các từ nhỏ nhỏ quan trọng để làm
nổi bật ý của câu nhé. Mấy từ đó em phải nhớ để nói đó.
1) Do you keep plants at home?
No. Actually. It’s my dream to grow some herbs /hɜːb/ (thảo mộc), but due to the
lack of land, I don’t have any plant at home.
2) What plant did you grow when you were young?
Well, I didn’t plant when I was a kid. Even my parents were famers, but I just
watched them growing plants on the farm.
3) Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Yes, I know some basic things like watering plants regularly but not too much
water each time. Some plants, such as orchids /ˈɔːkɪd/, don’t need too much
sunlight /ˈsʌnlaɪt/.
Orchid = hoa lan
4) Do Vietnamese people send plants as gifts?
Yes, and it depends on which occasion. For example, we send roses /rəʊzɪz/ to
someone’s birthday party, we send sun flowers to a family for the Lunar New
Year.

PLAN
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Từ giờ anh sẽ bôi đỏ đậm các từ liên kết hoặc các từ nhỏ nhỏ quan trọng để làm
nổi bật ý của câu nhé. Mấy từ đó em phải nhớ để nói đó.
8) What is the hardest part about making plans?
I suppose the hardest part is to schedule the time and things exactly. Things keep
changing and you cannot predict everything. Sometimes when you start to follow
the plan, problems keep coming out. (câu này nhớ thì em nói ko thì thôi)
9) What is the latest plan you made?
That’s the plan I made for my study abroad in France by the end of this summer.
Briefly, as soon as I get the IELTS certificate, I will submit my application in the
middle of June, then prepare for the interview at the beginning of July. 2 weeks
later, I will ask for the VISA /ˈviːzə/. That’s the latest plan I’ve made.
10) Do you make plans every day?
No, I don’t like to make plans every day. I hope my daily life could be more
casual /ˈkæʒuəl/. I only make plan in some special occasions, like when I have an
important meeting or event to come.
11) Are you good at managing your time?
I have to say YES. I usually complete tasks /tɑːsk/ before deadline. I’m not the
kind of person who let the grass grow under my feet.

Let the grass grow under your feet = Nước đến chân mới nhảy.
 Đây là thành ngữ nha em. Xài được là điểm nhảy vọt lên 9 luôn, kaka

PUBLIC HODIDAYS
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Từ giờ anh sẽ bôi đỏ đậm các từ liên kết hoặc các từ nhỏ nhỏ quan trọng để làm
nổi bật ý của câu nhé. Mấy từ đó em phải nhớ để nói đó.
1) How many public holidays do you have in Vietnam?
I don’t know the exact number of public holidays in Vietnam. But I guess
somewhere between 10 and 15 days a year.
2) Do you think people need more public holidays?
I don’t think so. The current number of public holidays in VN is already enough. If
we add more, businesses will be affected.
3) How do you usually spend your holidays?
It depends. If I have consecutive /kənˈsekjətɪv/ holidays, I will travel abroad or go
back to my hometown to be with my parents. If the holiday is just 1 or 2 days, I
will stay at home and rest.
4) Which holiday is your favourite?
Without a doubt, it’s Lunar New Year. It’s always the best time of the year to me.
I like the ambiance /ˈæmbiəns/. I can feel the love people share wherever I go
during the Lunar New Year.
 HOME/ACCOMMODATION
1) Who do you live with?
I’m living with a friend in order to share the rent.
2) What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Well, I’m living in a small studio of around 20 m2 (meter square). It’s located quite
far from the city center.
3) Do you live in a house or a flat?
As I said, it’s a studio. It’s quite small for 2 people but it’s ok for me. At least I have
a place to sleep.
4) What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you
had lived in the past?
Well, in the past I lived with my parents in my hometown. There’s a private
/ˈpraɪvət/ room for me. But now, I’m sharing my studio with a friend, so I have no
privacy /ˈpraɪvəsi/.
5) Can you describe the place where you live?
The studio is located in a small and quiet street. It’s around 20m2. I live in the
attic /ˈætɪk/. I leave my scooter /ˈskuːtə(r)/ on the ground floor. There’s a small
corner /ˈkɔːnə(r)/ to cook. And the restroom is also on the ground floor.
Attic = gác mái
6) What room does your family spend most of the time in?
As I mentioned, I’m not living with my family. But in the past, when I was with my
parents, we usually spent time together in the living room.
7) How long have you lived there?
I spent my childhood there. Until I turned 18, I had to go to Ho Chi Minh City for
my study.
8) What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?
Well, I work, study and chill out on my bed with my computer. Sometimes, I invite
1 or 2 friends to my house for dinner.
9) Do you plan to live there for a long time?
No, I’m planning to study abroad by the end of this summer. So, as soon as I get
the VISA, I will leave my studio and go back to my hometown with my parents.
10) Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
There’s a bus stop not far from my house. But I don’t use public transport at all
because I have my own scooter.
11) Please describe the room where you live?
As question 5.
12) Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
I prefer living in a house, but it’s so expensive to buy a house.
13) What part of your home do you like the most?
I like the cooking corner in my studio the most. As I love cooking, so I usually
spend time cooking for myself the best meal.

NUMBER
1) What’s your favourite number?
Well, my favourite number is number 4. That’s the day my partner showed his
love to me. He asked me whether I wanted to become his partner, and I said
yes. It’s an unforgettable memory.
Whether = có hay không
2) Are you good at remembering phone numbers?
No, I'm not very good at memorizing numbers. I don't think it's necessary to learn
them by heart; I just save them on my phone.
3) Do you usually use numbers?
At the moment, NO. I have to concentrate 100% on studying English to get the
IELTS certificate to study abroad. So, I have no contact with numbers.
4) Are you good at math?
To tell you the truth, I’m not. Back to the time when I was at high school, I
usually struggled with math exams, and I didn’t get good scores.
Struggle with something = đương đầu với (face with, cope with)

COOKING
1) Is it difficult to cook Vietnamese food for you?
No, it’s not. I find cooking quite easy for me. I am able to cook many Vietnamese
dishes.
2) Do you want to learn how to cook?
Yes, I want to learn how to cook Western food, then I can create some dishes that
are mixed between Asian and Western styles.
3) Who taught you how cook to?
My mom was my cooking teacher, as I spent most of my childhood in her kitchen.
4) Do you like cooking?
Yes, I do enjoy cooking, especially when I need to cook for my partner. I love
watching him enjoy my food.

SLEEP
1) How much sleep do you need every day?
I usually go to bed before midnight and wake up at 7AM. So It’s around 7 hours
sleep per night. However, if I have to work to meet a deadline, I sleep only 4-5
hours a day.
2) Do you like to read before bed?
No, I don’t because I’m a non- reader. I prefer listening to a ballad /ˈbæləd/ song
before going to sleep.
 3) How have your sleeping habits changed since you were young?
Well I don’t get as much sleep as I did when I was a child. My parents made me
go to sleep pretty early as a kid. Now I’m much busier and often stay up late until
midnight.
4) Do you take naps at noon?
Yes, I take naps almost every day. I wake up quite early in the morning, so I need
a short nap to recharge /ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ/ (sạc) my energy.

FRIENDS
1) What kind of people do you like to make friends with?
I value honesty /ˈɒnəsti/, So If one possesses /pəˈzes/ this valuable trait /treɪt/ (đặc
tính, tính cách), I can easily make friends with him or her.

2) Do you think you are a good friend for others?

I believe I am. I always treat my friends well and always there if they need me.
However, it’s not easy to make friends with me because I’m a bit introvert
/ˈɪntrəvɜːt/ (nội tâm).

3) What do you think makes good friends?

I believe this varies /ˈveəri/ from person to person. To me, a person can be a true
friend when he is supportive /səˈpɔːtɪv/ and he can be trusted.
Vary from sb/sth to sb/sth: thay đổi từ này sang này
4) Do you keep in contact with friends from your childhood?
Well, only with the closest friends of mine. I have 3 childhood friends. 2 of them
are still living in my hometown in the North. The other is studying abroad. Even
we are far away, we keep talking on social networks.
Chỗ này em có nhiêu bạn than đang ở đâu em cứ nói theo ý em nhá.

MUSIC
1) When do you listen to music?
I like to listen to music, soft music, at night before going to bed. Its slow rhythm
will help me to get rid of the tiredness of a stressful day.
2) How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
A couple of minutes before going to sleep and after waking up. Ballad music at
night to sleep better and energetic /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/ music in the early morning to
start a day.
3) What kinds of music do you like to listen to?
I listen to different types of music. It depends on my mood. When I am happy, I
usually come to dance or EDM to boost up my emotion. When I need to relax, or
concentrate for studying, I come to ballad.
4) What’s your favourite kind of music?
I listen to ballad music mainly because of its ambience. It creates a relaxed and
peaceful atmosphere around me.
5) Have you ever been to a concert before?
Yes, I was in the live show of My Tam, the most well-known singer in Vietnam. It
was the show to introduce her new album /ˈælbəm/.

PHOTOS
1) Do you like to take photos?
Yes definitely. Taking photographs is one of my hobbies. I think I should start to
save money to invest in a high-quality camera /ˈkæmrə/.
2) Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people to take
photos?
I’m way more comfortable taking photos myself because I can see crystal-clear
/ˌkrɪstl ˈklɪə(r)/ how ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/ (ngớ ngẩn) my face expression looks like.

Crystal-clear = siêu rõ và sắc nét

3) How often do you take photos?
Well, I take photos every time I travel, I’d like to keep great memories of people,
scenery, every ancient corners of the place where I visit.
4) In what situations do you take photos?
As I’ve mentioned, I snap a photo of anything that catches my eyes when I’m in a
good mood. So I take photos when my friends and I hang out or when I
participate in social activities.
5) How do you keep your photos?
I usually keep photos on my cell phone. If my phone is out of memory, I will
transfer /trænsˈfɜː(r)/ them into my laptop.

JEANS
5) Do you wear jeans?
Yes, I do. I’m into wearing skinny jeans. I really look taller on those pairs /peə(r)/
of jeans.
6) How often do you wear jeans?
I think the only time you won’t see me wearing jeans is when I’m at the gym. They
are not flexible /ˈfleksəbl/ enough to work out.
7) Do you like wearing jeans, why?
I love wearing jeans because I find them comfortable and stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/. And
also it’s not expensive to afford one pair of jeans.
8) Why do you think jeans are popular?
I think it’s because they can never be out-of-style. In addition, it’s easy to mix
different styles of T-shirts with jeans or pull /pʊl/ with jeans.

COLOR
1. Do you like dark colors?
I’m not keen on dark /dɑːk/ colors. I look quite thin whenever I wear clothes in
dark colors, so I prefer wearing clothes in bright /braɪt/ colors.
 2. What’s your favorite color?
White is my favorite color. In the future, I want my ideal house will be painted in
white and pink colors. I’m sure, it will look so beautiful.
3. Do you usually wear clothes in your favorite color?
Yes, of course. Whenever I hang out with some friends of mine, I tend to wear
white T-Shirts or white Shirts. My friends always said that: “I look more handsome
when I put on clothes in bright colors, especially white.”
4. Are there any colors you dislike?
I’m really not into orange and purple /ˈpɜːpl/. it always brings me a depressing /dɪ
ˈpresɪŋ/ (buồn bã) feeling, and I’m not confident in orange and purple at all.

ART
1. Do you like art?
Yes, I do like art /ɑːt/, especially abstract /ˈæbstrækt/ one. It always stimulates
/ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ my imagination.

2. Have you ever visited an art gallery?

Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to visit an art gallery. But I will when I’m in
France for my Master by the end of this summer.
3. Is there any artwork on the wall in your room?
I’m living in a studio, and I don’t have any piece of artwork in my studio because
it’s quite small, and its decoration is not compatible /kəmˈpætəbl/ with (tương
thích với) any kind of artwork.
4. Have you ever had art classes?
Yes, I had an art class when I was at primary school. I learned how to paint, but to
be honest, I was not good at drawing and painting.

SCENERY
1. Is there good scenery in your hometown?
Câu này em trả lời giống câu hometown: Although my hometown is a small
village, it’s still a tourist attraction because of its stunning scenery like some
ancient temples that make classical scenery.
2. When you travel, do you like to live in hotels with scenic views?
Of course. I guess everybody is into living in hotels with scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/views.
Imagine when you wake up in the morning, then you take a look at the beautiful
natural scenery through the window, it will make your day.
It makes my day = đại ý là điều gì đó làm nên ngày của em, làm em vui và hung
phấn cả ngày.
3. Do you like to take pictures of good scenery with your smartphone? Why?
Yes I do. I have a habit of taking photos of beautiful landscapes with my phone
when I travel because I want to share them with my family and my friends on
social media like Facebook and Instagram.
4. Is there good scenery in cities?
It depends on which city. For example, Hoi An in Vietnam is an ancient city. There
are plenty of old buildings that make classical /ˈklæsɪkl/ scenery for tourists to
enjoy.