SPEAKING

CODE 01
Part 1
1) What did you do on your last holiday?
- My most memorable holiday is the last one with my family/ friends/
colleagues in...... We did.../ played.../ ate.../ visited..... It was a good time
for us to share the feelings, experience and understandings and improve
the relationship/ friendship among us.
2) Who do you prefer spending your holiday with? Relatives or friends?
- I like being with my friends, because we have a lot in common, so we
can share our hobbies and interests.
- Spending holiday with the family makes me happy because I love my
family. It’s a good chance for all family members to be together, take
care of one another and enjoy the cozy and close atmosphere.
3) Do you prefer going on holiday abroad?
- Of course, going abroad on holiday is really an excellent experience
when we can see new things, meet new people and know more about
another culture, habits and customs of different nations. Moreover, it’s
also a good time to learn a language, make new friends and improve
communication.
- No, I’ve never thought about going abroad on holiday, because I can’t
speak a foreign language. Furthermore, travelling abroad is too
expensive and sometimes dangerous for young and inexperienced
people. In my view, domestic holidays are better in term of safety,
expense and convenience.
4) How many hours a day do you watch television?
- I rarely watch TV, because I don’t have much time/ I’m always busy. At
weekend I spend about one or two hours watching TV with my family
members.
- Watching TV is my favourite pastime. I watch it whenever I have free
time. I often watch three or four hours a day.
5) Which programmes do you like?

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 - There are a lot of good programmes on TV these days and the one I like
most is Discovery. This channel provides me with interesting knowledge
of the world. I never feel bored watching this programme.
- The News is my favourite programme because it provides me with
useful knowledge and information of all fields. You can sit at your
comfortable armchair but know everything happening in the world.
6) Do you prefer watching television alone or with other people? Why?
- I prefer watching television with other people because we can not only
share our feelings and information, but also discuss together on what is
watched on TV. Additionally, it’s a good time for us to promote
understandings and relationship among us.
Part 2: Situation
If you won the lottery of 1 billion VND, what would you do with the
money?
- Buy a new house.
- Start a business.
- Deposit the money in the bank.
a) If I won a lottery of one billion dollars, I would buy a house,
because I haven’t got one now. I am living with my parents, but I
prefer an independent life. After I buy it, I will have my own house
and I will be able to do whatever I want with it.
b) If I won a lottery of one billion dollars, I would start a business.
Firstly, having my own business is my dream. I want to make
money by myself and to stand on my feet. If my business ran well,
I could buy a house, deposit money in the bank, do charity and
other things.
c) If I won a lottery of one billion dollars, I would deposit money in
the bank. In my view, it’s the safest way to keep money while I can
get monthly interest to spend. I’m not young so I want stability and
safety.
Part 3
Topic: Online courses have changed the way people learn
- Provide new learning experience
- Be more convenient to study
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- Be independent in learning
- Your own ideas
a) Provide new learning experience: Instead of going to school,
college or university, people learn anywhere via the Internet with a
laptop. In traditional learning, the teacher teaches students
particular subjects in class on schedule. In contrast, with online
courses learners can learn anytime, any subjects they want. Instead
of taking exams in the class, people can do online tests and get the
results after they click “submit” button without waiting for weeks.
b) Be more convenient to study: Learners do not have to go to class
because they can stay at home or at work, learn online with a cup
of coffee. They can listen to the lectures again and again. They do
not have to meet teachers face-to-face to submit assignments or get
feedback from them. All they need is a laptop connected to the
Internet.
c) Be independent in learning: When learners attend an online course,
they must follow the rules and study by themselves because there
are no teachers in front of them to explain what the learners do not
understand. They do not have classmates to discuss together.
d) Your own ideas: Online courses are economical in terms of time,
expense and physical effort. Learners do not have to go to class so
they do not have to spend time travelling from one place to another
and attending classes. They do not have to pay for transportation.
Moreover, they listen to lectures whenever they can, this makes
their timetable flexible and they can do lots of things when
learning.
Follow up questions:
1) What advice would you give someone on how to study English?
- There are many ways to learn English depending on learner’s conditions,
interests and proficiency. The best way is that you put yourself in an English
speaking environment. You can listen to English songs, see English films.
Furthermore, communicating with a native speaker, participating in an
English speaking club are very good to improve your English as well.

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2) Do you think being a student is the best time of your life? Why/ why
not?
- In my opinion being a student is the best time of one’s life because we have
an exciting, wonderful time with friends at university. At that time, people
are young, strong, carefree and eager to explore new knowledge. They are
willing to do voluntary work without thinking about themselves.
3) Should a student’s university education be free or should the student
have to get a loan? Explain your choice.
- In my view university education should be free for some specific majors,
such as police, military education because those are demanding jobs. People
who are devoted to them may sacrifice their life to defend the motherland.
However, most fields in education should not be free. Students should
understand the value of their education in order to try harder. The money
should be paid for training facilities, materials, administration and education
affairs.

CODE 02
Part 1
1) When is your birthday?
- I was born in (month/ year). My mother told me that it was a very hot/
cold day in summer/ winter. I was the first child in my family so I got
love and care from my grandparents, parents and relatives.
2) What do you usually do on your birthday?
- On my birthday, I often prepare a good meal and invite some close
friends to my house for dinner. We eat together and chat in a cosy
atmosphere.
- On my birthday, I often invite some close friends to a restaurant for a
small party. I blow off the candles on the birthday cake, and my friends
wish me good luck, good health and success. I get some gifts from them.
Then we sing Happy Birthday song. We chat and enjoy ourselves.
3) What is your favourite family celebration? Why?
- There are a lot of celebrations my family has; however, Lunar New Year
celebration or Tet holiday is the most special time not only for me, but
also for Vietnamese people. We have much time together to prepare for
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 our holiday. We clean the house; decorate it with nice flowers and plants.
At New Year’s Eve all family members get together to enjoy traditional
food and give the best wishes to everyone. Children and old people
receive lucky money. That is my most preferable celebration.
4) What is the best way to travel in your town/city?
- In my opinion a bicycle is the best way to travel in my town. Firstly, the
town is small and the streets are narrow, so it is easy and convenient for a
bicycle to move to every corner of the town. Secondly, it helps to protect
the environment and it’s cheap.
5) What is your favourite means of transportation?
- My favourite means of transportation is a motorbike, because it faster
than a bicycle. It is not too big to move in narrow streets, and it is not as
expensive as a car to buy and drive, either.
6) Do you think people should use public transportation more? Why?
Why not?
- In my view, public transportation should be used more for some reasons.
Firstly, it is cheap and safe. Secondly, it helps to reduce traffic jams and
accidents. Thirdly, we can protect the environment when using less
private cars.
Part 2: Situation
You have just received a sum of money from your father as a birthday
present. How would you use the money?
- To buy a laptop for your study.
- To buy a fashionable smart phone.
- To save up for future.
a) If my father gives a sum of money as a birthday present, I will buy a new
laptop for my study. The reason is that it is really necessary for me to
learn and work. It can help me to search for information, documents and
references. I can send and receive emails, messages from other people.
Additionally, I can relax with music and games, and read e-books with
the laptop.
b) If my father gives a sum of money as a birthday present, I will buy a
smart phone. The reason is that I have already had a laptop, and it is not
small enough to take with me to everywhere. A smart phone is useful for
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 my study as well as for my job. I can talk, chat, and send emails,
messages to others conveniently. I can also listen to music, play games or
read e-books with a smart phone too.
c) If my father gives a sum of money as a birthday present, I will not buy a
laptop or a smart phone, because it’s a waste of money. The reason is that
I have had both. I will save up for the future. Running a business is my
dream, but I cannot start a new business without the capital. Now I do not
have enough, but I believe that if I save money gradually, I will have my
own.
Part 3
Topic: Examinations are not necessary
- Time-consuming
- Unfair
- Costly
- Your own ideas
a) Time-consuming: Examiners have to design, deliver and evaluate
students through the test. Whereas, students must revise their
lessons, take the test and wait for the results.
b) Unfair: Examinations are not always truthful and the feedback
about students’ study based on test results sometimes invalid.
Students sometimes cheat or copy other’s answers at examinations.
If examiners lack responsibilities, the test results will be invalid
c) Costly: A big sum of money has to be spent on preparation for the
test regarding facilities, equipment, materials, papers…. In
addition, we should pay for administration, evaluation of the tests.
Obviously, students have to pay fees, which is a burden on their
shoulders.
d) Your own ideas: Exams are still important. On the one hand, via
examinations teachers/examiners can evaluate students’ abilities so
as to adjust teaching methods properly. On the other hand, students
are be aware of their own abilities to have effective ways of
learning.
Follow up questions:
1) Do you think schools are necessary? Why? Why not?
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- In my opinion schools are necessary. Firstly, they are the place where
students can get knowledge of all fields and be educated. They are also the
place where students can make friends, learn useful skills for their life, such
as communication skills, problem-solving skills, soft skills...Secondly,
students can learn how to behave and develop their personality in a good way
when following the school rules
2) How do modern technologies change the way people study?
Modern technologies help people to study faster, more active and effectively.
people do not have to go to class because they can stay at home or at work,
learn online with a laptop connected to the Internet. They can search
information and download documents from the Internet. Furthermore, it is
possible for them to listen to the lectures again and again. They do not have
to meet teachers face-to-face to submit assignments or get feedback from
them.
3) Do you think that traditional schools will disappear in the future
because of the development of modern technology?
I don’t think so. Traditional schools are always necessary, because they are
the place where students can learn not only knowledge, but also social
lessons of how to behave and how to become good citizens. Schools are the
place for children to develop and improve their personalities.

CODE 03
Part 1
1) Do you like music? If yes, what kind of music do you like best? Why?
If no, why not?
- I am interested in music because of its rhythm and lyrics. I feel relaxed
when listening to music. Music is a good way to nurture my soul and
emotions.
2) What is the most popular kind of music in your country?
- Pop music is very popular in my country. It is said that it is the music of
the young which makes people love life more. It gives people more
energy to live and work.

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- Traditional music is the most popular in my country. It helps people to
relax, nurture our love for the country. Listening to traditional music,
people feel proud of the history, culture and customs of our country.
3) How is music good or not good for people?
- In my opinion, music is good for people. When you listen to music, you
can feel your happiness or sadness in the rhythm and lyrics. Moreover,
music makes you relaxed and comfortable after a hard working day. A
joyful song can cheer you up and change your mood. It is the reason why
when you are happy or in troubles, music is always your good friend.
4) Did you learn English at secondary school?
- No, I didn’t learn English at school. I studied Russian/ French. It was
interesting but difficult. I started learning English when I was at high
school.
- Yes, I did. English was a compulsory subject in my school. I knew that
English was necessary for my study and my future job
5) What do you think about how English is taught at school now?
- Now English is taught in a traditional way at school. It means that
students learn grammar, vocabulary and how to make correct sentences
but not how to communicate in real life situations. English is considered
as a compulsory subject rather than an interest. As a result, most students
are reluctant to learn English.
6) In what ways has children’s English much improved nowadays?
- These days children learn English from very young age. They start
learning English at Kindergarten and can access a lot of resources in
English. They can listen to English songs, watch movies in English, and
participate in English speaking clubs to improve their language
proficiency. Some parents send their children abroad, so they have
chances to live and study in an English speaking environment.
Part 2
An optional subject will be added to the curriculum for secondary students
in your city. Three options are suggested:
- photography
- swimming
- dancing
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 a) If I have the right to choose an optional subject to add to the
curriculum for secondary students in my city, a swimming course
is my first choice. In reality, Vietnamese students have a sedentary
lifestyle and they seldom do physical activities to make them
strong. They study at school during the daytime and go to extra
classes in the evening. Whenever they have free time, they play
games, see films or listen to music. Additionally, according to
some statistics, the main reason for the high rate of drowning
deaths in Vietnam is that children do not have swimming skills.
Therefore, a swimming course is necessary for them in terms of
health and safety.
b) In my opinion a photography class is interesting and necessary.
Vietnamese students study most of their time: they go to school
during the daytime and go to extra classes in the evening.
Therefore, a photography class can make students relax after hard
working hours. It also helps them to enjoy the beauty of life. With
a camera, they can keep their most memorable moments in life
with their family and friends for the whole life.
c) In my opinion a dancing class is interesting and necessary.
Vietnamese students study most of their time: they go to school
during the daytime and go to extra classes in the evening.
Therefore, a dancing class can make students relax after hard
working hours. It also helps them to make friends. Dancing
practice help students improve their physical and mental heath, be
more energetic and active in real life.
Part 3
Topic: It is good to learn about a culture when you learn a language.
- Language: the best means of culture
- Better communication
- Culture shocks
- Your own ideas
a) Language - the best means of culture: A language is a system of
grammar, meaning, sounds and written symbols which are used by
the people of a particular country or region for talking or writing;
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 whereas, cultures refer to social patterns of behaviours, beliefs,
attitudes and values. We know more about a nation’s culture via
traditional lullabies, legends of folklore which are expressed by
language. Language is the medium to convey cultural values from
generations to generations. Without a language (in oral or written
forms), people cannot express their ideas; therefore, cannot
communicate and pass their cultural beliefs, attitudes and values to
descendant generations.
b) Better communication: As said, language is a system of grammar,
meaning, sounds, and written symbols that are standardized
enough to be used by people to transmit information and ideas
from one to one another; whereas, communication is any form by
which people exchange information and ideas. They can use
language, but they can also use gestures, facial expressions,
signals, or any other medium to express that information. However
gestures, facial expressions and signals are not informative and
expressive enough to convey the information and ideas
successfully. In that case, language is the best way to pass on and
discuss ideas or information.
c) Culture shocks: Culture shock is an experience a person may have
when one moves to a cultural environment which is different from
his/ her own; it is also the personal disorientation, anxiety a person
may feel in unfamiliar surroundings. One of the most common
causes of culture shocks involves individuals in a strange
environment, even in a foreign language course. Values,
behaviours, and social customs we routinely take for granted may
no longer serve us in our new environment. By adapting to a
foreign culture, you can overcome your culture shock and develop
relationships with those around you.
d) Your own ideas: Learning a new language is challenging for
almost everyone. Sometimes you may feel depressed when coping
with lexicology, phonology and grammar....You may get shocks
because of differences between different cultures in eating,
shopping, travelling habits etc. However, it gives you new
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 knowledge and experience of new cultures and peoples.
Additionally, you may get a better job, have a higher salary or
promote in your career if you can speak a foreign language.
Follow up questions:
1) Do you think it’s good to understand other people’s cultures? Why?
- In my opinion, it’s great to understand other’s people’s cultures. If you
know other’s culture, you may not get cultural shocks when you
communicate or have a transaction with them and you can avoid
embarrassing situations. Furthermore, understandings of different
cultures enrich your knowledge and experience, which make you more
active and dynamic in real life.
2) What would you introduce first to a foreigner about the Vietnamese
culture?
- Vietnamese people have different traditional songs, dances, festivals as
well as historical monuments throughout the country to introduce to
foreign friends. However, if I had a chance, I would introduce “quan ho
Bac Ninh”- a traditional type of music originated in Bac Ninh province -
to a foreigner who first visit Vietnam. It is intangible cultural heritage
which was recognized by UNESCO.
3) What would you like to learn about English-speaking cultures?
- There are a lot of thing I would like to know about English-speaking
cultures, such as peoples, their cultural values and heritage. Those
understandings enrich my knowledge and experience, which make me
more knowledgeable, active and help me avoid embarrassing situations in
real life.

CODE 04
Part 1:
1) Where do you usually go when you have spare time?
- I’m always busy with my work. However, when I have free time, I often
go a coffee shop to relax with my friends. Spending time with friends in a
cosy atmosphere is my preferable enjoyment. There we can listen to
music, chat with them about our daily life and enjoy our favourite coffee
with some snacks.
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2) Are there many interesting places where you live for people to go at
weekends?
- Yes, there are some nice places in my hometown to go, such as Coc lake,
Museum of Ethnic Minorities, ATK- capital of the resistance against
French colonialists... Coc lake is an amazing place with artificial caves
and a large natural lake for adults and children to explore. Besides,
Museum of Ethnic Minorities can give visitors valuable understandings
about lives of different ethnic groups in Vietnam. Historic lessons can be
gained from a visit to the resistance capital ATK.
3) In what way is café a great place for people to enjoy their free time?
- A cafe is an ideal place for people to relax and meet friends. It is the
place where you can sit and chat with your friends about everything in
life when listening to favourite music. The cosy atmosphere at the cafe
can take you away from your worries. You can enjoy a cup of coffee
while you are surfing on the Internet. You are also able to negotiate with
your partners at a cafe.
4) What subject did you like most when you were at school?
- When I was at school, I liked Maths most, but I was not every good at it.
Maths is the father of most sciences. Math helps people think logically.
When you learn Math well, it is easier for you to learn subjects like
Chemistry, Physics and others. Maths is also necessary when you study at
university.
5) Do you think English is a good subject for all students to learn at school?
Why?
6) English is an international language in our modern world. Nowadays
English is not only good, but also very necessary for students at school. It
enriches their knowledge of the world, gives them opportunities to
communicate with people of different cultures. If students can use English
well, they are able to learn new things, and work with foreign companies to
get high salary. They can even have chances to go abroad to work or study.
In short, English provides them with a lot of opportunities to have a better
future.
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- Frankly speaking, Vietnamese students are learning too many subjects at
school now. They have too many lessons on too many subjects at school.
They spend most of their time going to school or extra classes. As a
result, they don’t have enough time to relax and do physical exercising.
Although each subject is important in its own way, students don’t have to
study all such subjects. They should have time to take part in physical
activities to keep fit and stay healthy.

Part 2: Situation
You are going to take your secondary students to a private cinema. Three
options of movies are suggested:
- cartoon
- action movie
- detective movie
I think a detective movie will be the best choice. Secondary students are
curious, they want to explore and investigate everything. They try to guess
and share ideas or comments on what they have seen. As a result, they will be
attracted to the detective movie. Moreover, it is also a good way for them to
learn how to think logically. A cartoon is no longer suitable for secondary
students. On the other hand, an action movie has too many violent scenes
which may affect their behaviors.
Part 3:
Topic: Punishment by teachers at school is good for students
- Obey teachers
- Minimise misbehaviours
- Concentrate better on study
- Your own ideas
Some people say punishment by teachers at school is necessary, others think
that it may cause emotional and mental suffering in children’s heart. In my
opinion, punishment makes students obey teachers and minimize
misbehaviours, as well as concentrate more on their study. Teachers deal with
30 or more students in each class, so students surely misbehave sometimes. It
is the teacher’s job to make them obey the discipline. If the teachers do
nothing, then the children see no consequences for bad behaviours. As a
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result, the classroom will be in disorder and confusion. However, punishment
should always be fair and appropriate so as students can see their faults and
adjust themselves. There are many ways to punish a child: writing an essay,
doing more exercises, cleaning the classroom. The purpose is to educate
students with acceptable behaviours.
Follow up questions:
1) Do you think punishment by teachers to students at school
should be encouraged?
- No, in any case, being punished is a negative experience for a child. It’s
the reason why punishment should be fair and in a suitable way. It is
better if teachers inform parents about their children’s misbehaviours and
co-operate with the parents to educate their children.
2) Do all students obey their teachers whenever they receive
punishment?
- No, it depends on each student’s character. There are many students who
obey teachers, because they are afraid of teachers and punishment.
However, there are some students who are stubborn and difficult to
control. Teachers should know their students well enough to apply
different ways to educate them.
3) What are the downsides of overuse of punishment at school?
- Overuse of punishment can lead to negative feelings and emotions in
children. It may make them more stubborn and restive. On the other
hand, they can be afraid of going to school or keep doing bad things.

CODE 05
Part 1
1) Where do you come from?
- I come from ....and I lived here all my life. It’s a peaceful town in the
North of Vietnam which is ..... kilometres from Hanoi. It has lots of green
fields and mountains and hills.
2) Do you like living in... (candidate’s hometown)?
- Yes, I do. I love my hometown very much, because it is the place where I
was born and grew up. This place nurtures me to become a good citizen.

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 There are a lot of wonderful things about my hometown, but one of the
best things is that the people here are honest, hard-working and friendly.
3) What is it famous for?
- My hometown is famous for tea. People often buy tea as presents when
they visit Thai Nguyen. They say the flavour of Thai Nguyen tea is
unforgettable.
4) What is your job?
- I’m a worker/ an officer/ a teacher of maths/ English/ literature.... I really
have to study very hard to become a good worker/ officer/ teacher. I love
my job and I’m proud of it very much.
5) How long have you been working as ......... (candidate’s job)?
- I’ve been working as a worker/ an officer/ a teacher for .... years since I
graduated from college. I will never change my job because it is a
rewarding job which is highly respected by society.
6) Why do you like your job?
- I love my job because it is a rewarding job which is highly respected by
society. I work with children of different characters, which makes me
happy and excited each day. Moreover, I have a good salary.
Part 2: Situation
Your school, college or workplace is organizing an Open Day. When
visitors come to see and find out about the place, people will be asked to
help with various aspects of the event. There are three options for you to
choose:
- A tour guide
- A traffic instructor
- A master of ceremony
I think being a tour guide will be the most suitable for me. I can speak
English so I want to make use this chance to practice English. Furthermore,
as a citizen of the town, I know its history very well, so I can tell visitors
about the events which happened in the past. I can take them to the scenic
spots of the town. Being a traffic instructor is good; however, I am not
healthy enough to stand out all the time showing ways for people. Being a
master of ceremony is great, but I am not confident enough to speak in front
of the audience.
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Part 3:
Topic: Smoking should be banned in public places
- Smoker’s health
- Second-hand smoker’s health
- Financial burden
- Your own ideas
a) Smoker’s health: Cigarette smoking causes a number of health problems
for smokers. It is a major cause of respiratory diseases such as asthma,
lung cancer and bronchitis. It also leads to heart disease.
b) Second-hand smoker’s health: Smoking also affects the health of non-
smokers and unborn babies. Non-smokers soften suffer from eye and
nose irritations, allergies and headaches as a result of inhaling second-
hand smoke. There is also evidence to suggest that passive smoking may
cause lung cancer. Smoking during pregnancy can hinder to growth of the
foetus and may even result in death.
c) Financial burden: Smoking is also a financial burden for smokers and
non-smokers. Firstly, cigarettes are addictive because of nicotine they
contain, so smokers have to pay a lot of money to buy them; Secondly,
the cost of medical treatment for the diseases caused by smoking is very
high. As a consequence, non-smoking taxpayers have to pay for the
health costs of smokers, which is unfair.
d) Your own ideas: Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to our health.
However, we live in a democratic country where everyone has the right
to do whatever he likes within the laws, so we cannot ban smoking
completely. We are able to raise awareness about health problems when
smoking, and prohibit smokers from smoking in public places. We should
have warnings and raise the price of all smoking products. This will help
to decrease smoking.
Follow up questions
1) Do you smoke?
- No, I don’t. I used to smoke when I was younger, but I gave it up some
years ago. Smoking is very bad for health so people should not smoke.
2) Why do many people want to smoke?

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- Many people smoke because they want to reduce stress and focus on
their work, especially people who have to work at night or under
pressure. Moreover, there is cocaine in cigarettes, so smoking can be
addicted easily.
3) What should you do to prevent smoking in public places
- Firstly, people should be given information and educated about bad
consequences of smoking. Secondly, we should have rules to ban
smoking in public places, then we hang signs “No Smoking” there.
Smokers should pay a penalty if they break the rules.

CODE 6
Part 1
1 What do you like doing in your free time?
- I usually spend my time on reading books or listening to music.
2 Why do you like doing it?
- I like reading books and listening to music because I want to relax after
working or just like a routine.
3 How much time do you spend doing that?
- I often read books and listen to music whenever I am free: on my way to
my office, cooking or going to bed. Sometimes, when I am unhappy I
also read a book to make me feel better. My favourite book is ‘the last
leaf’, written by O’ Henry.
4 Do you like English?
- Yes, I do. I like English because it is an international language, it is
spoken all over the world and I really need it for my work in the future.
Moreover, I can use English to communicate with foreigners from
different countries.
5 When did you start learning English?
- I started learning English when I was 10. In other word, I have learned
English for over 16 years.
6 How do you improve your English?
- Well, I often use many methods to improve my English skills. The most
effective way is watching films. There are a lot of movies which are
suitable for me to learn English. I usually watch American films with
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 English subtitle to enrich my vocabulary, my listening skill and my
pronunciation. Besides, I also read English magazines online or English
short stories. I always choose kind of books, according to my hobby
because I cannot read books which I do not like.
Part II: Situation
Your family is making a plan for this weekend. There are THREE options
for you to choose:
- Going to the cinema
- Having meal in a restaurant
- Going to the beach
Which plan do you think is the best choice for your family?
- This weekend I do not have free time, so I plan to have a dinner out with
my family. My children love hotpot, so I intend to have a chicken hotpot
in a restaurant near the city centre. It is a famous restaurant and we have
to make a call to book a table before coming. Last week, we went to the
cinema to watch ‘Kungfu Panda 3’ so I am not going the movie this
weekend. I can watch films on the Internet or TV at home with my
family. We are planning to go to the beach this summer when my children
have a long holiday after a school year.
Part III
Topic: Describe a teacher who has influence you
- His/ her appearance
- His/ her personality
- His/ her influences
- Your own ideas
The teacher who influences me most is my former teacher in grade 10. Her
name was Hong, she was 32, and she looked quite younger than her age. She
taught us Literature. My classmate and I loved her so much because she
taught very well, and she was very kind. We often shared our ideas and
problems with her. She rarely told our secrets to our parents but tried to talk
to us and suggested ways to solve.
Follow up questions:
1 When did she/ he teach you?

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- My teacher taught me when I was in grade 10 at high school. She taught
me for three years until I graduated.
2 Do you still in touch with him/ her?
- Yes, I do. I sometimes phone and talk to her, I want to know about her
health and we recall all our memories. She is retired now.
3 How often do you see him/ her?
- Sometimes, you know, I am very busy now with my family and my job,
and now I live far from my hometown, I really want to see her very often
but I can only do this when I have a lot of time.

CODE 07
Part I:
1) When is the best time to come to your hometown? Why?
- The best time to come to my hometown is in the summer. You can go all
over my country and my hometown ti visit the beautiful views, specially a lot
of wonderful beaches.
2) What do you like best about your hometown?
- I like best about my hometown is the people, they are very honest, hard-
working and friendly, and they can help you whenever you need a hand.
Besides I also like many interesting places and the traditional food…
3) Do you think your hometown is the best place to grow up? Why/ Why
not?
- Yes, I do. I think my hometown is the best place to grow up because I used
to live there and I love it. Moreover, the air here is fresh and the people-my
neighbors are very helpful and friendly, the food is very delicious. It is a
good environment to grow up.
4) What does your best friend look like?
- My best friend is tall; she is beautiful, kind-hearted and has long black hair.
Her name is Mai, she is thirty years old, she works as a doctor in the hospital
where is not far from my house.
5) How did you meet your best friend?
- I met her ten years ago. It was the first day of the beginning of term at
university. We started talking and became friends when we sat next to each
other to wait for the formality proceeding.
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6) In your opinion, what is the best quality of a good friend?
- The best quality of a good friend is loyalty and honesty. You can’t share
anything with a person who can give up on you easily, and of course, you
can’t trust anyone if you realize he or she is dishonest. This kind of friend
will give you the feeling of being unsafe.
Part II: Situation
Your friend is going to have his first date this weekend. He would like you
to give advice on where to go. There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Restaurant
- Cinema
- Shopping malls
Which do you think is the best place for the first date?
- I think he should take his girlfriend to a restaurant to have a meal. They
can talk and share the time while having meal. There is a variety of
places for him to choose. He should ask the girl about the dish she like
and pick her up. When they are having dinner, they could talk to know
each other such as hobby, his or her family, work or something like that.
That is a amazing evening to move the next step in their relationship. If
they want to have a next date, going to the cinema or going to shopping
malls will be better instead of the first date.
Part III:
Topic: Airplane is the best transport means to travel long distance
- Time-saving
- Save
- Comfortable
- Your own ideas
I think that airplane is the best means of transport to travel long distance for
some reasons. Firstly, it is the quickest way to travel. It takes you only 30
minutes to travel from Vinh city to Hanoi capital. The second reason is that
traveling by airplane is safe and comfortable. You will not be stuck into the
traffic jam like traveling by cars, you just need to sit and enjoy your journey.
Follow up questions:
1 Do you think airplane is the most important transport means of all
time? Why/ why not?
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- I think it is one of the most important means of transport of all time
because it can save us a lot of time and energy. If we want to travel
thousands of miles, it may take you days or even weeks if you use trains
or cars and after such a long journey people are often exhausted and
tiring. But it takes you just several how if you choose travelling by plane.
2 Are there any disadvantages of traveling by airplane?
- You must follow the time table and the ticket is expensive. Besides, there
can be some accident, and of course, accidents for planes are very
serious. Moreover, some people can suffer from jet-lag because of the
change of time.
3 What are some ways that airlines could improve the flying experience
for passenger?
- They should give passengers the best services to enjoy their trip. For
example, the flight attendants can give passengers instructions to help
them avoid all drawbacks as possible.

CODE 08
Part 1
1 What do you often do in your free time?
- It depends, when I have free time and I am feeling tired, I just want to
stay at home, listen to some of my favorite songs take a deep sleep. When
I am feeling good, I often go out for a meal or do some shopping with my
friends.
2 Have your leisure time activities changed since you were a child?
- Yes, they have. When I was a child I often played rope-skipping and
played marbles, I think these games are still popular. Now I often play
football, watch T.V, listen to music and sometimes play games on my
computer or on the Internet.
3 Do you prefer to spend you leisure time alone or with other people?
Why?
- I prefer to spend my leisure time alone listening to music. I don’t want to
join activities with other people or requiring physical. But sometimes I go
out to join some activities with other people such as: playing fooball,
watching T.V, shopping...
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4 What kind of books do you like to read?
- I often read reference books, especially books about English grammar
and other cultures beacuse they help me have a wide knowledge and
know a lot of news and information about the outside world. Reading
newspapers also makes me relaxed and comfortable. Besides, buying
books is not very expensive.
5 Do you read the same kind of books now that you read 5 years ago?
- No, I don’t because 5 years ago I had much more free time than I have
now so I often read romantic novels because reading these kind of books
takes a lot of time. Now when I have time I read science books or
newspapers... They help me enrich my knowledge and it is good for my
job.
6 When do you think is the best time to read? Why?
- I think the best time to read is before going to bed because reading books
makes us relaxed, comfortable and forget a hard-working day then easy
to fall asleep.
Part II:
Situation: Your parents’ wedding anniversary is coming. You and your
sister are thinking of giving them a great present. There are THREE
options for you to choose:
- A wedding cake
- A 5-day tour to the beach
- An album of the whole family
Which do you think is the best present for their wedding anniversary?
- I will give my parents a three-day tour on the beach. My reason is very
simple. My parents have always loved the beach, and they love going
there for a holiday but they haven’t made it because they are so busy with
their kids. I am sure that my gift will make them extremely happy and
they will hav the moments of their life. Another reason is that a wedding
cake can’t be kept for memory. And the album of family is not necessary
because we have already had 2 of it.
Part III:
Topic: Traditional festivals present important values
- Honor community strength
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- Improve spiritual life
- Teach history and culture
- Your own ideas
Traditional festivals have many advantages. They show their strength in the
relationship between people in the community. Also, traditional festivals are
good chances for children to learn and the adults to teach their kids about
histoty and culture, and these festivals help to improve people’s spiritual life.
Follow up questions
1 What local festival in your area or country would be the most intersting
for a foreign guest, do you think?
- Flower festival in Da Lat is the most interesting one. Foreigners can
enjoy hundreds of kings of beautiful dlowers with different lovely
colours. Meanwhile, tourists can visit some of famous and romantic
places in this wonderful city, such as Love valley and Complaining Lake.
2 Do people nowaday appreciate public holidays like they did in the past?
- No, they don’t. People are busy with their work, so they rarely have time
to appreciate public holidays like in the past. Publi holiday is just the
time they are off work, they only consider it the chance to get toghether
drinking and eating, they don’t care much about celebrating the events.
3 What are some ways that the government should do to preserve
traditional festivals?
- The government should preserve traditional festivals by giving
information about them widely on TV, on the Internet, etc, so all citizens
will know about these festivals. Besides, the government should have
rules about making use of traditional festivals to earn money because this
can damage the value of culture.

CODE 09
Part 1
1 Do you like social networks?
- Yes, I do because they can bring us many benefits in communication,
education and business. Thanks to the connection of social networks we
can do these things faster and more effectively.

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2 What kind of social networks are you using now? If yes, which social
network are you using? Why?
- The social networks which i am using now are Facebook, Email, Chat
voice…. Because they can bring me many benefits : Social networks are
good for people. They connect people and they help people to share
information and feelings. Social networks also help people to keep
themselves updated.
3 What is your advice for social network users?
- My advice for social network users is using a suitable way of social
network if not it will make us get addicted.
4 How important is fashion to you?
- I think the fashion is very important not only me but also everyone
because it makes us more beautiful, luxurious and elegant.
5 What sort of clothes do you prefer to wear?
- I often like wearing dress sometimes I put on jean and T-shirt because it
makes me feel comfortable and confident.
6 Do you ever have to wear things you don’t really like? If so, when, and
why?
- Yes, I do. When I was a teacher at … high school. Other teachers and I
had to wear long dress “ao dai” during winter. Because the winter is very
cold and “ ao dai” is very thin so that we must wear coat to cover. I
looked like very ugly and untidy that made loosing the beauty of “ao
dai”.
Part II: Situation: You were a lottery winner. You won one billion VND.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Put all in a bank to receive monthly interest
- Bought some valuable things such as a car, a house or a piece of land
- Gave some to a charity organization. Then, went travelling with your
family or friends with the rest.
Which will you choose?
- If I won the lottery of 1 billion VND, I would deposit all the money in
the bank to get the interest rate in banks in Vietnam increases day by day.
I can stay at home or do leisured work, and take some money more from

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 bank’s interest. I can earn some money without doing anything from
early morning to late night! It’s so interesting!
Part III:
Topic: How important are your friends to you?
- Share life
- Help
- Get together (have fun)
- Your own ideas
There’s an old saying “Tell me about your friend and I will tell you who you
are”. And of course, nobody can live without family and friends. Friends are
these ones who you share everything in life, and the ones who help you when
you have troubles. Whenever you have ones you can confide in your friend
and when you do that you can reduce your stress and it can help you out of
your problems with suitable solutions. And you can have a lot of fun with
your friends when you take part in outdoor activities or go to some
interesting places to stay and explore. Sometimes you can organize a party to
create a chance to connect everyone together and have fun.
Follow up questions:
1 Do you think you make friends easily? Why? / Why not?
- Well, I feel easy to make a new friend because I am a exalted person. But
in my point of view, to have a close friendship that is not easy.
2 What is the most important quality to you in a friend ?
- Personally, I think loyalty is the most important quality in a true
friendship.
3 Do you sometimes get on with your friends better than with your
family? Why?/ Why not?
- Yes, of course. When I get into trouble or when I am upset, I often talk to
my best friends because they could give me their useful advice which my
parents sometimes cannot understand and tell me what exactly I should
do.

CODE 10
Part 1
1 Which indoor games do you play regularly?
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- I often play chess with my son sometimes play game on internet.
2 Which indoor games are common in your hometown?
- Badminton is the most popular indoor sport in my hometown. It is the
simple sport because of playing easily. It makes people healthy and
funny. Most of the people love it very much.
3 Do you take part in any outdoor sports regularly? (Which?)
- Yes, I do. The outdoor sports which I regularly play is soccer.
4 How often do you do any exercise?
- I do exercise everyday in the early morning because it makes me feel
stronger to start a new day.
5 Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a class? Why?
- I prefer to exercise in a class because when many people doing exercise
makes me excited and doing better.
6 What do you think is the best type of exercise? Why?
- I think the best type of exercise is yoga because both the old and the
young can do. Yoga is very light and easy to do. After doing yoga, people
feel better and free in mind.
Part II:
Situation: You are invited to a new working place. You have decided to go.
There are THREE reasons that make you go:
- You go because you are paid much higher than the old working place
- You go because you are respected (needed) in a positive work
environment with high salary
- You go because it is simply that you will be paid higher and can do
whatever you want in a competitive work environment.
Which will you choose?
- I am an educated person and I am an expert in my field so I am going to
get a new job in a new working place where I will be paid higher and I
can do whatever I want in a competitive work environment. People just
improve their skills when put them in a active work environment. So I
can create in work or give ideas to develop my ability. In addition, I will
devote all my knowledge to my working place.
Part III:
Topic: Crimes are increasing in modern society?
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 - Unemployment
- DVD
- TV programmes
- Your own ideas
In the modern society, there are more and more crimes. Unemployment,
DVD, TV programme and the lack of education are the causes of crime. We
can see crimes everyday on TV, on newspaper and they are increasing
seriously. Moreover, the crime is younger than before. They are not aware of
their behavior and have no responsibility for what they do. So the
government should have better rules to reduce crimes.
Follow up questions:
1 What do you think are the causes of crime?
- People who are not well educated and are not taken care of often do
crime.
2 Do DVDs and TV programmes about violent crime help to cause more
crime? Why?/ Why not?
- They are sometimes the cause of more crime because people imitate
things they watch from movies.
3 Is prison really the answer to crime? Why?
- Partly, prison is the answer to crime. Because the government bans the
strict laws to reduce crime. But we need to improve people’s awareness
and have policy to decrease the rate of unemployment.
Speaking test 11

Let’s talk about rooms in your house

Which room in your house do you like best?
B1: I like the bedroom most because that is where I can relax after long working
day
B1: There are 5 rooms in my house including 2 bedrooms, a living room, a
kitchen and a bathroom. My favourite room is a living room because this is a
place where I can meet my friends and all my family members to chat and talk
about all things in life.
B2C1: Well, I live in a small house which is about 2 kilometres from the city
centre. There are 5 rooms in my house including 2 bedrooms, a living room, a
kitchen and a bathroom. My favourite room is a kitchen because this is a place
where I can meet all my family members to chat and talk, and about all things in

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 life during the meal. It’s also a good time for all the members of my family to
share the feelings and improve the better understanding among us.
Examiner speaking: What do you like doing there?
B1: Just lie on my bed watching TV or read books to take a rest
B2C1: I like chatting with my family members in my kitchen. I think it’s a good
chance for all members of my family to be together and preseve the cozy and
close atmosphere of the family. To be honest, I release that I have a highly-
motivated feeling with all my heart for my family.

Examiner speaking: Do you like having guests in your room? Why? Why not?
B1: In fact I am not really like having guests in my personal room as I cannot do
what I usually do.
B2C1: In my opinion, my own room is a personal space that I want to keep for
myself so that I rarely invite guests to my room except some special situations
like sickness, injuries…
Now, let’s talk about sports
Examiner speaking: Do you play any sports?
You know, playing sports is very important to our life because it helps us to have
good health and reduce stress after work. Moreover, sports make us become
more active and dynamic in our job and our life. Last but not least, playing
sports is considered as the best way to improve the good relationship with other
people. Recognizing the importances of sports, I often play badminton at my
school after I finish my work in the afternoon.
Examiner speaking: What sports do you enjoy watching?
There are many kinds of sports that are often shown on TV everyday, but my
favourite is watching football because it is the most popular sport all over the
world and it is considered a King sport that is favoured by most people. This
kind of sport praises the strength of community and honors the solidarity among
the members of the team. Finally, it is easy to play and suitable for both male
and female.
Examiner speaking: What sports do you enjoy playing?
PART 2
Situation: Some of your friends are visiting you this weekend. You would like
to do something fun with them. What will you do?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Cook a meal together in your apartment.
- Go to a local restaurant together.
- Take your friends out for sightseeing.

C1: I am a quite good cook so whenever my friends visit me, they always want
to enjoy the food I prepare. Therefore I think we will cook a meal together in my
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 Going to a local restaurant is also a good choice, but my friends usually prefer to
stay at home so that we have more time together while still save money. I also
like taking my friends out for sightseeing but the weather at this time of the year
is not really beautiful, therefore I think I will choose the first option.
C2: In my opinion, there are some factors that affect job satisfaction including
qualifications, attitude to work and relationship with colleagues. The first thing I
want to talk about is qualification, which is one of the key for anyone’s job
satisfaction. When we are well-qualified, we feel so confident to perform our
work effectively and we can meet all the requirements of the job. The next point
is attitude to work, which plays a huge role in how you perceive your job and
your life in general. If you are depressed, angry or frustrated, you're much less
likely to be satisfied with anything. Making a change to a positive attitude is a
complex process that requires a lot of work and a strong commitment. However,
over time, you can turn your internal dialogues around and start to see most
events in your life as positive and worthwhile. The last factor to bring the job
satisfaction is relationship with colleagues. If I have a good relationship with my
colleagues, they are willing to share and support me in the best way for my job.
Our job satisfction may be broken when we have to work with unhelpful or
inactive and uncooperative colleagues. I think the success or failure depends
much on the combination and the great effort of the team. Thus, good interaction
with colleagues is one of the most important parts that help us feel satisfied with
our job.

PART 3
Topic: Things that affect people’s job satisfaction?

Qualifications

Attitude to Job satisfaction

Your own ideas
work

Relationship
with
colleagues

Do you think companies should promote workers who are

experienced?
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Do you think that workers should change companies often? Why?
Why not?
What is better motivated for workers? Salary or working condition?

There are a lot of factors that affect people’s job satisfaction. The first factor is
the qualifications workers own. If they have to do something that they are not
trained, it is difficult for them to do the job well. Secondly is the attitude to
work. If people can do the job they like, they will become dedicated to it and
always feel willing and happy. Another factor that affects people’s job
satisfaction is the relationship with colleagues. Once they have good working
environment with helpful and friendly colleagues, people love their jobs more.
Last but not least, the working condition is also important in raising people’s job
satisfaction as I think every employee likes to work in modern office building
with enough equipment to support their job.
Do you think companies should promote workers who are experienced?
C1:Yes I think it’s a good idea to promote workers who are experienced because
they better understand their jobs and know how to deal with various situations.
C2:I think one of the most essential requirements for workers who want to
perform their jobs effectively and succesffuly is “working experience”. The
more experienced workers are, the more accomplisments companies can make
because the wokers who have a lot of experience have a good sense of
responsibility for their work and they seem to have a good awareness of
performing effective work and save much money for the company. Thus,
promoting workers who are experienced is considered as a good recognition for
their effort and provides them motivation for their good performance in work
and this thing should be added to one of the strategies for any companies’
development.

Do you think that workers should change companies often? Why? Why
not?
No I think workers should work in the same companies to contribute more
efficiently. Changing jobs so often usually makes people distracted and so not
enough time to adapt.

What is better motivated for workers? Salary or working condition?

I think both salary and working condition are important and equally motivating.
However, if I have to choose which is better motivated, working condition is my
preference because when I have a good working condition, I can dedicate all my
talents and ability for my job that brings me a lot of chances to earn much
money and get higher promotion.

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 Speaking test 12

Let’s talk about your reading habits

Examiner speaking: Do you enjoy reading? Why? Why not?
Examiner speaking: What types of books/magazines do you enjoy reading?
Examiner speaking: Where do you prefer reading?
- Oh yes, I really love reading because it helps me not only widen my knowledge
but also relax after a hard-working day.
- I read many sorts of books. I am really interested in economical books because
it’s really useful for my presentation in my classroom. Moreover, when I want to
relax I find a lot of novels especially romantic ones, bit of love with a happy
ending.
- Normally, everyone wants to go to library to enjoy reading because you know
there are a lot of books there, but I nearly always read at home, especially before
I go to bed in order to concentrate on reading.
Now, let’s talk about your free time
Examiner speaking: What do you like doing in your free time?
- I do a lot of sport actually. I play volleyball mostly at the weekend with my local
team. You know I work quite hard at the moment, so I don’t get a lot of free time
except the weekend.
Examiner speaking: Who do you enjoy spending your free time with?
- Certainly with my friends. You know I really hate to be alone so it’s good to
hang out and meet friends or play sport.
Examiner speaking: Where would you prefer spending your free time? Indoor or
outdoor?
- It depends on my mood really. After hard working, I just want to get home and
read a book or something to relax but sometimes I like to go out and meet
friends in the evening or play volleyball in a team at the weekend.

Situation: You are about to study at university. Which of these is most

important? There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Cost of the course
- Reputation of the university
- Distance from home
C1:I will choose a university because of its reputation. A university which is
well-known must have good teaching and learning. So I can enjoy good study
environment. If the cost of the course is high, I will try to afford by doing some
part-time job. Distance from home is not very importance because nowadays the
traffic is much better, making travelling around easier and more convenient.
C2; In my opinion cost of the course and distance from home are not as
important as reputation of the university because if I have a chance to study at a
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high salary after graduation and I can afford to pay for tuition fee I get loan
during the university’s time. Moreover, I am an active and independent student,
so the distance from home is not important at all because it will challenge me
and train me to become more confident and more dynamic to deal with all the
problems in my life.

Phần thuyết trình

C1:City lives have many disadvantages. Firstly it is not easy for a person to find
jobs although many companies have offices in the city, they are also more
populated than in the countryside and the number of jobs created are, therefore,
not enough to for everyone. Secondly, accommodation is another problem due to
the population density. Hence, people usually have to live far from their office.
The traffic jam also causes big problems to citizens. It often takes long time to
travel short distance. Another problem is crime. In the cities, there are much
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 safe. To sum up the problems for people living in cities include traffic jam,
crimes, lack of accommodation and jobs.

C2: There are many difficulties for people living in cities. First, finding
accommodation is hard because there are many people in the city and the supply
of housing is limited. Second, finding a good job in cities is not easy, so you
have to compete with many other people. Last, travelling around in cities is a big
problem. There are many cars, motorbikes, buses and people in the city streets,
making traffic very bad. In conclusion, you have to think carefully before you
decide to where you live.
Phần trả lời 3 câu hỏi
1. Is it a good idea for universities to be located in big cities
C1: It’s not a good idea for universities to be located in city centres. Travelling
around in cities is a big problem. There are many cars, motorbikes, buses and
people in the city streets, making traffic very bad. So it’s not convenient for
students.
C2: In my opinion, it is a good idea for universities to be located in big cities
because of the following reasons. The first reason is that it is convenient for
students to travel by public transport which is available in a big city. The second
reason is that the modern facilities in a big city can meet all the requirements for
students to enjoy a good study environment and living condition.
Why do young people want to live in a big city?
B1: Many young people like to live in the city because they have more chance to
find a good job and to have better living condition
B2C1: Most young people want to live in a big city because they have a lot of
chances to get a good job with high salary and higher promotion. The city brings
them a good working condition to express their ability and their personality.
Moreover, living in a city is very exciting to provide the young people with good
service related to education, health care, entertainment that can satisfy their
demand. Last but not least, the public transportation in a big city is always
available and makes their travel more convenient and easier.
Do you think the quality of life in big cities will be better in the future?
B1: Life in the city will be better in the future if we can solve the problems of
pollution, traffic, and social evils.
B2C1: The rapid development of economy with the help of modern technology
brings the people in big cities a lot of benefits related to good working
condition, higher standard of living, better service of education, heathcare and
entertainment. Thus, I know for sure that the quality of life in big cities will be
better in the future. However, as well as advantages of living in a big city, the
people’s life is dealing with some problems such as pollution, traffic jam,
obesity and violent crime…. I hope that all these social problems will be
considered by the government to make the city become ideal places to work and
to live.

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 Speaking 13:
Let’s talk about ways of relaxing
Examiner speaking: What do you do to relax?
- I usually stay at home to read some fantasy cartoon books or something or only
sleep to relax after a hard – working day.
Examiner speaking: Where do you want to go to relax?
- I and my friends always go to the cinema to enjoy new films at the weekends
and after that we go to the cafeteria and discuss about this films. You know, it’s
really good way to relax.
Examiner speaking: Do you like relaxing on your own or with other people?
- It depends on my mood really. After hard working, I just want to get home and
read a book or something to relax but sometimes I like to go out and meet
friends in the evening or play volleyball in a team at the weekend.
Now, let’s talk about rooms at home
Examiner speaking: Which is the most important room in your house?
- It’s definitely my living room.
Examiner speaking: What make it important?
- Because of some reasons following. Firstly, it’s the room which is decorated
most beautifully in my house. Secondly, it’s is the place where my family sit
together to watch a TV after a long day. Thirdly, when my friends come to see
me, I can introduce to them a lot of family pictures with a lot of family events in
the living room
Examiner speaking: What do you do in the room

- In my living room, I always watch TV with my family at the weekend evening.

Moreover, it’s the place where I and my sister help each other to play the piano.

Situation: Your university offers free courses for graduate students. Which
would you choose? There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A time-management course.
- A public speaking course.
- A team work course.

If I have a chance to join a free course that my university offers, a public

speaking course and team work course are not my choice because when I study
at university, presenting a project in front of my classmates and working in
groups or teams are considered usual and regular tasks I have to perform, so
they are very interesting and good but it is not as necessary as a time-
management. I want to join this course because, to me, time is the most
important and valuable property that people often waste for useless activities.
How to manage and use the time effectively and efficiently during 24 hours is
very necessary and if I can manage the time suitably, I can do any things
successfully and perfectly.

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C1: There are a lot of things causing stress in life. Among those, the biggest
burdens for many people are job security, financial problem and family life. For
most people especially the young, finding a permanent job is not easy.
Sometimes they like the job but the salary is not enough for their daily expense,
sometimes though the payment is good, they still decide to give up because it is
too stressful or too dangerous. Finance is also another big problem especially for
married people as they need to earn enough to support their family. Besides,
family life sometimes causes stress when the members of the family can’t share
the feelings and emotions with each other and they don’t spend enough time to
be together to do the same things. Last but not least, people today are dealing
with other stress in big cities like; pollution, traffic jam, limited
accomodation…..
C2: There are many stressful things in our modern life. First, money can make
us very tired because we have to think of how to earn money to feed our family
and how to keep and spend money reasonably. Second, problems in our jobs can
be a source of streess. If our company has trouble, or our boss or workmates are
not friendly, we’ll feel unhappy. Last, family life can sometime be stressful. We
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 not behave well. In conclusion, we are easy to get stress in modern life, so we
need to balance money, job, family life and our own interest.
What do you think is the best way to deal with stress?
C1: There are many ways to reduce stress for people in modern society but I
think the best way to deal with stress is relaxing whenever you have free time.
C2: The best way to deal with stress is to think positively. If we have good mind,
we feel happy and we can forget about worries and pressure. We can overcome
difficulties and live better.

Do you think life was easier in the past?

C1; Yes, I do. Life in the past seems to be easier. People in the past seem to be
happier with their life. They don’t expect too much, so they do not suffer from
stress.
C2: It depends on the way of thinking of each person. Life in any time past or
present contains both advantages and disadvantages. However, in most
situations, we should have a postive side in life and always feel to have a
motivation in a better future.
Do you think people should take regular break during work hours?
C1: Of course not, although you have to spend a lot of time on working but I
think it should have fixed time to have a break. If not, it affects the process of
working.
C2: Yes, I do. People should have some kind of regular breaks during working
hours so that they have more energy to work better later.

SPEAKING 14

Let’s talk about films

Examiner speaking: Do you like films?
- Oh yes, I really like watching movies especially cartoon movies.
Examiner speaking: What type of films do you like?
- As I said, I really like cartoon movies because it helps me to relax after working
hard
Examiner speaking: Who do you enjoy watching films with?
- I always watching film with my children because they are interested in cartoon
movies like me.
Now, let’s talk about mobile phones
Examiner speaking: Do you use a mobile phone?
Yes, of course. It’s one of the most important equipment to me.
Examiner speaking: What are the good points of mobile phones?
There are a lot of advantages of mobile phones. Firstly, it’s a good way to
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 because you can access the internet, check your email or even listen to music or
watch movie.
Examiner speaking: What are the bad points of mobile phones?
You know, nowadays there are a lot of people much depend on mobile phones.
So I think it wastes a lot of time phoning and messaging on mobile phones and
many people are wasting much money buying fashionable smart phone in order
to satisfy their tendency’s demand or their interests. Moreover, the wave of
mobile phone, according to statistics, is not good for our health if we use it
continously and regularly.

Situation: A student wants to do a part-time job where he can practice his

English. Which job would be best for him?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A job at a souvenir shop
- A job at a travel agency
- A job at a take-away shop

There are a lot of part time jobs for example student can work in a souvenir shop
or a travel agency or a take-away shop… However, if he wants to practice his
English, I think a job at travel agency is the best suitable for him. You know,
working at travel agency, you can be a temporary guide in English. For example,
guiding a group of Australian tourists visiting Hanoi, you can practice English
to describe and present about Hanoi’s sightseeing…

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C1; Fastfood is now really popular in the modern world. Though it has some
benefits like helping people save time, it has a lot of disadvantages. Firstly,
family gathering may become less than before as family members do not need to
help each other prepare food. What’s more, people eating too much fastfood
risk losing appetite due to the similar flavor of different fastfood. In addition,
fastfood makes people forget their regular eating time which may causes some
disorder of the digesting organs. Thus, it can be seen that fast food is not good
for our health.

C2: There are many negative effects of fastfood. First, we may lack of family
gathering when we do not spend enough time eating at home but fastfood
restaurant. Second, if we eat a lot of fastfood, we may loose our appetite because
it has a lot of oil and artificial spices. Last, we may have irregular eating time, so
it’s not good for our health. In conclusion, eating too much fastfood can have
some bad effects, so we should avoid eating lots of fastfood.

Cau 1: C1: Nowadays, People eat fast food because of some reasons. Firstly, it’s
very convenient because they can save time make dinner after a hard working
day. Secondly, fast food is usually much cheaper than homemade meals and
have a meal in restaurants. Moreover, Fastfood is decorated very colorfully and
its flavour is very attractive and delicious.
C2: People eat fastfood because it’s fast and convenient. It’s suitable for busy
people in our busy modern life.
Cau 2: However, fastfood menu items are high not only in fat but also in sugar.
Most fastfood are cooked in fat like French Fries and Donuts… Moreover, it
takes in large amounts of sugar. It leads to undesirable weight gain and many
other health issues. Last but not least, fast food is often stored for a long time
with a lot of presevation so that it can have a bad effect on people’s health.
Cau 3: I think people should be aware of the disadvantages of eating from fast
food. We should be careful before considering fast food as a best choice for their
menu. Fast food is convenient in modern society but it also contains a lot of
negative sides that damage people’s health if we use it regularly.

Speaking 15
Part 1:
Let’s talk about sports.
Examiner speaking:Do you prefer indoor or outdoor sports? Why?
I like outdoor sports because it has more exciting atmosphere

Examiner speaking: Which sports do you like best? Why?

I like football because each match brings a lot of surprises

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 Examiner speaking:Do you know why people like to play sports?
It is good for their health and helps them feel relaxed

Now, let’s talk about fast food.

Examiner speaking: What kind of fast food do you like best?
I like chicken best

Examiner speaking: Is fast food good for your health? Why?/ Why not?
Of course not I think. It is not organic food and may result in obesity

Examiner speaking: In your opinion, why is fast food popular?

it helps people save time.

PART 2
Situation: Your friend is going on a long journey by train on his own. Which do
you think is the best way to pass time on a long journey?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Talking to other people
- Reading books
- Sleeping

In my opinion, the best way to pass time on a long journey is to talk to other
people. When talking you may forget everything around you and just focus on
your chat. I don’t think that reading books is good because on a journey as our
eyes may become tired. Moreover, we can get train-sick because of
concentrating on reading. Sleeping is also a good way to pass the time but we
cannot socialize with others while sleeping. So for me talking to other people is
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There are many ways to stay healthy. Firstly people can do physical exercises at
home or go to the gyms to practice with different equipment. People should also
pay attention to their diets. Having good diets help them get enough nutrition
for their daily work and therefore feel energetic and never be distracted by
hunger. Another contribution to healthy lifestyle is sufficient relaxation which
helps people release stress and feel happy all the time. So, having good diets,
doing physical exercises frequently and having enough relaxation play
important roles in keeping our life healthy.

- Do you think people today care about their health more than they did in the
past?
Yes I think so. I agree that people today pay more attention to their health than
in the past because the standard of living is much more improved than in the
past. Moreover, recognizing the importance of health in our life is very inportant
and people’s life in modern society is facing many serious diseases like cancer,
obesity, stress….so that people nowadays usually go to hospital to
check their health regularly.
- Do you think happy people are healthier than angry people?
Yes, sure. Happy people are more relaxed and they usually have an optimistic
view about life. When we have a positive thinking about life, we become
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healthier. In contrast, angry people tend to make their life become worse and
they always feel stressful and feel uncomfortable about life. This thing leads to
some serious problems to their health.
- Could you recommend some kinds of exercises that are good for health?
I think all forms of exercise are good for people but I prefer sports like
swimming, badminton, tennis.

SPEAKING 15
Let’s talk about sports.

1. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor sports? Why?

To be honest, I prefer spending all my leisure time playing outdoor sports

because outdoor activities will help me become more healthy, bring me be closer
with nature and expand my relationships.

2. Which sports do you like best? Why?

Football, of course, to me, this is the best team sport and it teaches me to be
responsible and try my best for the whole team.

3. Do you know why people like to play sports?

Well, I think people are keen on playing sports because it’s fun, it helps them to
relax after a long day working and it’s great to enjoy the feeling of a winner.

4. What kind of fast food do you like best?

To be honest, I’m not a fan of fast food. But I love hamburger. It is so tasty with
a hunk of ground beef served between two pieces of bun-configured bread and a
variety of toppings and condiments.

5. Is fast food good for your health?

Not really, fast food contains large amounts of carbohydrates, added sugar, fats
and salt. But I eat it anyway because it’s tasty and convenient.

6. In your opinion, why is fast food popular?

Well, people now are so busy at work that they can hardly prepare a meal by
themselves. That’s why fast food is much preferred. Not only does it taste good
but it also helps people to save time and energy for other things.

PART II:

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Situation: Your friend is going on a long journey by train on his own. Which do
you think is the best way to pass time on a long journey?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Talking to other people
- Reading books
- Sleeping

Part II:

Talking: More positive experience about journey, makes new friends, more
social, break out of your comfort zone, enjoy the journey more

Sleeping: tired

Reading book: tired

Getting a long train on your own can be kind of tiring and boring; therefore, you
may probably prefer to find something to do to pass the time. Talking to other
people, reading books or sleeping are some options that, to some extent, are
good to be chosen. As far as I’m concerned, I would rate communicating with
others higher than either reading books or sleeping because of a number of its
benefits.

Firstly, in spite of just isolating yourself from others, talking will help you get
more positive experience about your journey. It’s when you can share all about
your life, your job or your ideas with a stranger. And in fact, we often feel
comfortable to openly tell a person we’ve never met before our stories either the
bad or good. By this, we can relieve our stress and become happier. By
communicating, we can spice up our tedious moments on the train.

Besides, talking is prerequisite for a friendship to flourish. Obvious as it is, no

friendship can be built in silence; and all of your friends were once strangers.
Breaking out your comfort zone and starting a conversation with a stranger may
probably bring you a soul mate that you’ve found for long.

In contrast, sleeping and reading book are by far less favorable. Focusing hard
on a book when the train is moving can cause and tiredness. The story conveyed
will then be less appealing and barely completely understood. On the other hand,
after sleeping during the whole long journey, you may feel weary to wake up
with a possible pain in your head. The longer you remain apart from others, the
less you can enjoy.

In a nutshell, I think it is highly recommended that people open themselves to

talk with other so that they can greatly relish their long journey on the train and
make new friends and turn on their excitement.
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Part III:

Keeping health at a good level is of the most significant things that people
pursue in lives. Being healthy, however, is not merely physical problem but the
combination of physical, mental and emotional y. To remain a fresh life, it is a
good idea to do regular exercise, relax and be happy, have balanced diets and
keep good health.

Your eating habit should be mentioned as the first factor that can influence your
health. A balanced diet should include dairy, grains, protein, fruits, vegetables
and even good fat. An equate proportion of these kinds of food, will provide you
with necessary minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients enabling you to have a
healthy heart, healthy brain, and a fully functional immune system, which,
altogether helps you prevent potential diseases and cancers. Not only is food
crucial but what you drink can also affect your body. Drink a lot of fresh water
and reduce soda, wine or beer would be recommended.

For maintenance of perfect health, exercise is no less important than diet. These
physical activities are essential for maintaining the fitness levels of the body and
also for improving the immunity system of the body. Exercises are very similar
to the regular cleaning that you do to keep your house clean from dust and other
harmful particles. Through exercises the body flushes out some of the harmful
toxins and energies from the body and thus our internal system is able to work
much better. Through exercises blood is pumped to the heart and other organs
and thus the body has better flow of oxygen, which is another advantage for
your health. Eventually, regular exercise will improve your muscle strength and
boost your endurance. This is also a beneficial way for you to stay mentally
healthy.

Moreover, the best medicine for a mental health that is worth to mention is
relaxing and being healthy. Happiness has been correlated with better health,
both in individuals and communities. Some studies have even suggested that
states of happiness may be associated with lower stress-related hormones and
better immune function. There is no doubt that happier people can live longer
and healthier lives. Good diets and regular exercise without good mood will also
be unavailing.

Finally, managing your personal hygiene is important not only to look and smell
your best on a daily basis, but also to prevent the onset and spread of infectious
diseases. Taking the proper precautions can help you avoid getting sick and
passing illnesses on to those around you. For example, washing your hands can
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body to another. Flossing and brushing your teeth can reduce the likelihood of
oral and other diseases.

In conclusion, good health is the most precious gift that God bless human. In
order to enjoy the beautiful life as much as you can, you should try to stay
healthy by building good eating habits, regularly exercising, relaxing and being
happy and keeping hygienic.

1. Do you think people today care about their health more than they did in the
past.

Yes, I do. Nowadays, human knowledge is much wider than ever before. The
more knowledgeable they are, the better they can realize about the importance of
health. Besides, in spite of the higher living standards, human’s bad habits lead
to more risks of diseases and cancers. This causes more human’s worriness and
concern about heath.

2. Do you think happy people are healthier than angry people or stressed people?

As far as I’m concerned, happy people definitely have better health condition as
compared to angry or stressed ones. Spirit and health have strong correlation
with each other. Happy people often smile a lot which is considered as best
remedy for diseases or illness. Besides, it is nature of these people to be positive
in all situations, even the worst ones. Positive and happy attitudes make great
contribution to anti-aging and prolonging life. The past has witnessed that a
number of positive cancer patients had more chance to recover than the
pessimistic ones. In contrast, anger and stress can be potential reasons for high
blood pressure or heart-attack and other illnesses.

3. Could you recommend some kinds of exercises that are good for health.

I would recommend swimming as the first priority. This is the perfect workout,
helping you to keep fit and increase your height. It can also improve your mental
state and put you in a better mood. Besides, walking is a good choice for its
simplicity but efficiency. It can help you stay trim, improve cholesterol levels,
strengthen bones, keep blood pressure in check, lift your mood and lower your
risk for a number of diseases (diabetes and heart disease for example). A number
of studies have shown that walking and other physical activities can improve
memory and resist age-related memory loss.

SPEAKING TEST 16
Let’s talk about your habits.
Examiner speaking: What is your typical day like?
I get up at 7 o’clock then go to work at 7:30. I will be ready at my own desk at
about 8 o’clock. At 12, I often eat my lunch box prepared from home. After
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finishing work at 5 pm, I head home. I have dinner with my family at 7 pm.
Before going to bed at 10 o’clock, I take a shower, watch TV and read my
favorite book. What a boring day, isn’t it?
Examiner speaking: Do you have any habits that annoy other people?
I think my habit of keeping the TV volume a bit too loud annoys my family.
They often shout “turn it down or I’ll break it!” at me.
Examiner speaking: What do you usually do when you are upset?
Sometimes I listen to upbeat music to cheer myself up, but sometimes I like to
listening to sad songs that really suits my mood at that time.
Examiner speaking: What’s the weather like today?
Today it’s a bit too cold and windy. Elderly people and children can easily get
sick these days.
Examiner speaking: Do you prefer hot or cold weather? Why?
I prefer cold weather to hot weather. Because in hot weather I feel very
uncomfortable. I hate sweat. Moreover, in winter, my skin becomes prettier. I
love winter fashion too.
Examiner speaking: Could you recommend some activities to do in different
kinds of weather?
In hot weather, you can go swimming, play beach volleyball, or play in
waterparks. While in cold weather, you can go to the gymnastics, go jogging and
running in the morning. You can even go skating.

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Situation: A group of people is planning a trip from Thai Nguyen to Ha
Giang. Could you suggest the best means of transport? Which do you think
is the best choice?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Train
- Boat
- Coach
I choose coach because coach is safe, cheap and comfortable. The distance from
Thai Nguyen to Ha Giang is about 250 km and it takes about 4.5 hours or 5
hours to travel. Going by coach is relaxing and the cheapest among the three
options. You can even sightsee through the coach window. Moreover, you can
reach almost exactly where you want to arrive at by coach because it is easy to
travel in roads. Travelling by train is noisy and more costly and boats can give
you seasickness which is really awful. More importantly, you have to take taxies
or buses from train station or boat port if you want to reach the place.
PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Reading should be encouraged among teenagers.

- What is the difference between the kinds of books read by your
parents’ generation and those read by your generation?
- Do you think that governments should support free books for all
people? - In what way can parents help children develop their
interest in reading?
PART III:
Reading is an important skill that all parents need to encourage their children to
master. A person who can read well is more likely to perform well in school,
graduate from college, and get a higher paying job. Obviously, reading expands
a child’s vocabulary, introduces them to different writing styles and techniques,
requires them to understand complex ideas, and exposes them to new ideas and
knowledge that covers a wide variety of topics.
- What is the difference between the kinds of books read by your parents’
generation and those read by your generation?
Due to different time and circumstances, our parents’ generation and our
generation have distinguised kinds of book to read. My parents often read books
about Vietnamese histories, about Uncle Ho, feng-shui, about how to do proper
offerings to the ancestors, while I like reading romantic, detective novels,
newspapers on economy, technology, entertainment, celebrities, etc.. My
parents’ generation tends to like Vietnamese traditional things or something in
the past while my generation loves books about updated and modern things.
- Do you think that governments should support free books for all people?
Not really. I think governments should support free books for poor people in
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 books should not be free because books are of precious intellectual property,
people should pay to read and master the knowledge.
- In what way can parents help children develop their interest in reading?
• Parents can provide a good role model by reading themselves and reading
often to their child.
• They can provide varied reading materials: some for reading enjoyment
and some with information about hobbies and interests, for example, about
animals, drawing, cooking, etc..
• They can encourage activities that require reading, for example, cooking
(reading a recipe), constructing a kite (reading directions), etc..
• Establish one evening a week for reading (instead of watching TV).

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 SPEAKING TEST 17
Let’s talk about your cooking.
Examiner speaking: Who does the cooking in your family?
Everyday, my mother and I do the cooking in my family
Examiner speaking: Do you think cooking is a task that only women should do?
Why?/ Why not?
In my opinion, cooking is a task that both men and women should do because
the men should help the women cook whenever they are busy in their jobs or
assist them for the family’s parties or celebrations
Examiner speaking: Do you like cooking by yourself? Why?/ Why not?
I strongly like cooking because it helps me to improve my own skills of
cooking and I am very glad when I try my best to cook for meals for my family.
I think all members in my family are also happy to enjoy them.
Now, let’s talk about TV programs.
Examiner speaking: What’s the worst TV programs you’ve ever seen?
- I find TV programs very interesting and useful so I think they are not too bad.
Examiner speaking: How much TV do you watch every day?
- Because I am very busy in work so I don’t have much time to watch TV. I only
wacth TV in the evening with my family.
Examiner speaking: What are some advantages of watching TV?
Nowadays, television has become the most popular media of human. There are
many advantages of watching TV. At first, TV programs provide us with useful
information about science, nature, society, entertainment, etc. Secondly, by
watching TV, we can see many things happened all over the world. Finally,
watching TV helps us relax after strained working hours.

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 PART II: Situation: Your brother is going to hold his wedding. He would like
you to give advice on who should be invited. Which do you think is the best
choice?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- All acquaintances
- Only close people
- Only the ones that invited you to their weddings
The answer:
In my opinion, only inviting close people is the best choice for my
brother’s wedding. As you can see, the wedding is seemed to be the most
important event in life, therefore, inviting close people such as relatives,
neighbors or close friends to the wedding has become a general rule. The
presence of close people will make you happy from their congratulations and
they may help you to prepare for your wedding.
Two left choices are really unreasonable. Inviting all acquaintances may
make your family confused. Your family can not control the number of guests
invited to the party and accommodate them considerately. Inviting only the ones
that invited you to their wedding makes your wedding no longer significant in
the event that you don’t want to invite them for any reason. Moreover, there is a
bad case that they come to the party as a duty or responsibility when they only
give you an envelope with money and come back home.
PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)
Examiner speaking
Topic: Too much TV can harm children.

Affect children’s behaviour

How much TV is enough for children?

Do you think that governments should limit the programs for children?
Why?/ Why not?
How can parents control what their children watch on TV?

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 There are some negative sides of watching TV a lot among children. The first
point I want to say here is that watching TV can affect children’s behavior.
Nowadays, TV programs show a lot of violent scenes that make children tend to
imitate their actions and become more aggressive. This is very dangerous
because the children’s behavior becomes out of control and they can break the
laws. Moreover, watching TV a lot can make the chidren’s eyes tired because
they have to look at the screen for a long time in a short distance. This thing can
cause some problems to their eyes. Next, the children who spend much time
sitting in front of TV become more passive and lazier. They rarely move their
body parts and they become a coach potato that is one of the main reasons for
over weight problems. Besides some disadvantages of watching TV such as
affecting children’s behavior, causing eye-diseases or overweight problems, I
think watching TV too much result in poor social development. Children who
watched excessive television as less cooperative, less imaginative, less
enthusiastic about learning, and less happy than those who watched little or no
TV.
How much TV is enough for children?
In my opinion, children should spend less than one hour watching TV in their
free time.
Do you think that governments should limit the programs for children?
Why?/ Why not?
Government should develop the useful programs that help children develop
comprehensively and some entertainment programs should be encourage for
relaxing them after strained studying hours. Government should limit violent
programs that are not good for children because those programs affect their
behavior.
How can parents control what their children watch on TV?
I think there are some ways that help parents control what their children watch
on TV. The first way is that parents should choose the suitable channels that are
appropriate for children’s age and give them the fixed time to watch everyday.
Moreover, parents should find the ways to lock the bad programs that can have a
bad effect on chidren’s development. More importantly, parents should create
healthy enviroment for chidren to play and study from the outside world by
encouraging them to take part in outdoor activities that make children heathier
and more active, dynamic rather than watching TV at home. Finally, parents
should give some punishment to chidren if they don’t obey parents’ rules.

SPEAKING TEST 18
Let’s talk about money.

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Money
How much did you spend last week?
As usual, I spend 300,000vnd per week. But last week, I had to buy a gift for my
mother for her birthday. Therefore, the total amount of money I spent last week
was 800,000vnd.
What do you spend most of your money on?
I spend most of my money on books because I like reading. Each month, I use
the considerable amount of money to buy some books of my favorite authors.
Can money buy happiness? Why?/ Why not?
In my personal opinion, money cannot buy happiness. Money can buy things
that make us feel good in the short time. Money just helps us cover our needs.
For example, when we are hot and we need an ice cream, we can use money to
get it, then we feel happy. However, when we don’t feel hot, eating an ice cream
will not make us happy anymore.
Shopping
What is your favorite place to shop?
I like to go shopping at a small shop near my department because it takes me
few minutes to go on foot and it has reasonable prices.
What was the last thing you bought for someone else? Where and why did you
buy it?
Last Saturday was my mother’s birthday. Because it’s winter, I bought her a
wool scarf of a famous brand at the mall. It was blue, which was my mother’s
favorite color. Having seen this gift, she was extremely happy.
Do you prefer going shopping on your own or going with other people? Why?
I tend to go shopping with my friend especially whenever I go to buy clothes.
We go window shopping before deciding what we buy. She is really an expert in
shopping. She gave me a lot of useful advice. I am very excited to go shopping
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PART II: Situation: Your brother would like you to give him some advice on
how to lose weight. Which do you think is the best choice?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Skip meals
- Use drugs
- Exercise regularly
PART II
The best way to lose weight is to exercise regularly. Firstly, doing exercises
helps reduce belly fat and strengthen the muscles. Moreover, exercises allow
more energy released and help us stronger and healthier. Jogging or going to the
gym every day is the good method.
Nowadays, some people often skip their meals or use drugs as the ways to lose
weight. These are acceptable in a short time because they can have negative
influences on our health. If people don’t eat any of three meals in a day, they
tend to die of eating and therefore they can eat much more in the next meals
without control. As a result, they become fatter. Using drugs can be able to affect
negatively to center nervous system and social activities such as low thinking
and memory, ineffective work, easy mistake making,… In conclusion, it is
necessary to exercise every day to maintain a nice and healthy body.

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 PART III:
Topic: Online shopping is a convenient way for people to buy
things.

Have you ever bought something online? Which?

Do you think that online shopping will be more popular in the
future? Why?/ Why not?
Are there any disadvantages of online shopping?

PART III
Hello Ms/Mr… Today, it’s my pleasure to be here and talk to you about the
topic: online shopping – a convenient way to buy things. My talk will be divided
into four parts according to four reasons why people like online shopping.
People like to buy things through online shops for some reasons. Firstly, online
shopping helps people save time. Instead of walking along the street and going
to the many shops to choose the satisfying things, we now just stay at home and
select products very fast through online shopping. Moreover, there are thousands
of products available in the online shops. We just go to the website, type key
words, then we can see the images and information of products we need.
Another reason that makes online shopping more popular is competitive price.
Because of the availability of products in the Internet, shoppers set their prices
in the most reasonable way to gain most profit and catch much attention of
customers. Based on the price set, customers can easily compare the prices of
each product and choose the one they prefer. Finally, online shop’s owners don’t
need to charge rent so the price of products in online shops tend to be cheaper
than that of products bought in the other shop.
That’s all of my talk. Thank you for listening.
Answering the questions:
Have you ever bought something online? Which?
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I usually visit online shops to buy clothes, shoes or accessories. I am a worker so
I don’t have much time to go window shopping.
Do you think that online shopping will be more popular in the future? Why?/
Why not?
I believe that online shopping will be more popular in the future because of its
all advantages. Online shopping helps people save time selecting thousands of
products and purchase the things at the cheap and reasonable prices.
Are there any disadvantages of online shopping?
When buying something online, customers only look at the images of products,
customers cannot try them before buying. So if they decide to buy and this
product does not fit, they cannot be repaid money. There are a number of unreal
online shops. When customers buy products online and pay on the credit card,
they receive products with lower quality than these they see on advertisement.
Even worse, they can receive nothing at all. Therefore, when buying online,
customers should take care of such situations.

SPEAKING TEST 19
Let’s talk about museum.
Examiner speaking: Do you like visiting museums? If yes, how often do you
visit museums? If no, why not?
Examiner speaking: What are usually displayed in the museum where you live?
Examiner speaking: How is visiting museum good or not good for young
people?
Now, let’s talk aboutspecial events of your country.
Examiner speaking: What are important events of your country ?
Examiner speaking: Can you name one or two things in common that people in
your country celebrate all events?
Examiner speaking: Do you think it is a good idea to celebrate all such events
in the same way?

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PART II: Situation: An optional subject will be added to the curriculum for
secondary students in your city. Which do you think is the best option for
secondary students?
THREE options are suggested:
- cooking
- swimming
- sewing
I will choose cooking because:
+ It helps them to cook for themselves
+ Children will know how hard their parents are to cook
+cooking make them appreciate the food more
I don’t choose swimming and sewing because:
+ It might be dangerous for children to do these
PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)
Part 3: I think knowing a new language is really good. Firstly, language and
culture are closely related. When you know a new language, you know a new

culture also. You understand what people like to do or hate to do. You are living
another life. Secondly, you can get a lot of information easily. Therefore you can
show your own ideas and become smarter.

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- If I introduce to foreign learners, I will introduce them our poems because I
like it so much
- No, British and Vietnamese behave differently

SPEAKING TEST 20
Let’s talk about secondary schools around where you live.
Are there many secondary schools where you live?
Yes there are. Exactly 3,my neighborhood is quite populous, so there are a lot of
children. Therefore, there is a need for schools, especially secondary schools.
And a new school is now being built, which will be a modern school in both
facilities and teaching methods.
What do these schools have in common?
Well, they are all newly built and equipped with modern facilities, such as new
desks and chairs, televisions, air-conditioners, projectors, and so on. In addition,
the teachers are quite young but well trained. They are very lovely and
enthusiastic.
In what ways do you think schools play an important part in the
Vietnamese educational system?
Schools do play an important role in Vietnamese educational system. Schools
provide talented people. As we all know, in Vietnam education mostly means
schooling. We have kindergarten, primary schools, secondary schools, high
schools, universities and colleges and even higher levels. Schools are the main
source of talented personnel supply. Of course, there are many talented people
who do not receive schooling, but the number of these people is too small.
When did you start learning English?
I started to learn English when I was young, exactly when I was in grade 3. I
first had English lessons then.
Do you think English is a good subject for students to learn at school? Why/
Why not?
I think English is definitely a good subject for students to learn at school, and
even the best. English has so many advantages and applications in future job and
without English people will have a lot of difficulties in the current context of
integration.
Do you think that students are learning too many subjects at school now?
Yes, I do. There are too many subjects that they have to take. Especially primary
school students have to learn so many subjects, a lot of which I think are useless
for them. And students need time for relax and playing, but entertainment time is
quite out of their reach now.
PART II: Situation: You are planning to take your students to participate in
outdoor activities. Which do you think is the most suitable one for your
students?
THREE options of activities are suggested:
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 - visiting the zoo
- camping
- drawing
I am planning to take my students to participate in an outdoor activity and I plan
to take them to the zoo. I know my students really like animals. Going to the zoo
helps them to widen their knowledge and satisfy their interest. And I think Thu
Le Zoo is quite suitable a place for us to go to. It is quite large with a lot of
games for children to play. But most importantly, there are a lot of cages of
animals which students cannot see at any other places. And my plan for that day
is that we will start off in the morning, go around the zoo and sightsee and play
games for about three hours, then at noon we leave the zoo for a restaurant for
lunch. While having lunch, I will ask students to talk about their feelings after
the trip. This is really necessary, giving them an opportunity to express
themselves, talking about what they have learned from the trip, and especially
enhancing their love for nature and animals. I hope the trip will raise their
awareness of protecting nature and animals and at the same time, provide them
with interesting and enjoyable moments.
PART III:

Topic: Marking by teachers at school is good for students.

Motivate
students to
learn

Teachers’
Your own ideas
Create a Marking
competitive
learning
environment
Facilitate students
with better teaching
methods

- Do you think marking by teachers to students at school should be encouraged

?

Do you think teachers’ marking at school always work ?

What are the downsides of overuse of punishment at school?
Marking by teachers at school is good for students. In my opinion, this is true in
four aspects.
First, marking motivates students to learn. Students always want their efforts to
be recognized and marking is an effective method to do so. If s student gets a
good grade, which means their achievement is recorded, he will tries his best to
have good results again and again.
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class gets good grades and is praised before the class, others definitely want the
same. And they will make continuous efforts to have good results, too.
Third, marking facilitates students with better teaching methods. Traditional
teaching methods do not always work and there are needs for better ones. And
marking makes it easy for students in learning.
Finally, my own opinion is that marking is a mirror of student’s capabilities.
Though this is not absolute, to some extent marking reflects a student’s efforts
and is a measure to evaluate their abilities.

Anyway, marking is effective.

Do you think marking by teachers to students at school should be
encouraged?
Yes, I do. Marking will help reinforce students’ studying morale. And without
marking, a big number of students will not pay attention to studying, no pressure
and then no efforts made.
Do you think teachers’ marking at school always work?
Not always. Sometimes marking causes pressure on students, and so many
students as well as parents are stressed and even obsessed to try to get good
marks.
What are the downsides of overuse of punishment at school?

Overuse of punishment has some drawbacks. Punishment makes students lose

their interest in studying. Punished students get bored and depressed, so they
cannot concentrate to continue to study.
Punishment also makes students afraid of studying. They will look at studying
with a pessimistic view that studying is stressful and full of punishment and no
joy at all.
In conclusion, I think punishment should be abolished

SPEAKING TEST 21
Let’s talk about health.
Examiner speaking: What do people where you live do to keep fit?
They often play sport to keep fit.
Examiner speaking: Do you think that they are practising in the right way?
Yes, I do.
Examiner speaking: In what ways is doing gyms good or not good for old
people?
Doing gym everyday enables older men and women to not only live longer, but
also to extend their active involvement in all levels of society. Lots of older
people use gyms and feel better for it. Doing gym is an effective intervention for
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and the performance of some simple and complex activities. It had a small but
significant effect on improving physical ability and on reducing some pain on
old people. In fact, gym is good but the elder should choose suitable type of
exercise to their physical ability.
Now, let’s talk about healthcare service where you live.
Examiner speaking: What do people in your area usually do when they have
health problems?
People often talk to friends, family, and coworkers to find out the best doctor
who can treat them, after that they go to see him/her for checking their health
problems as well as asking for recommendations. Some others can check with
their insurance plan for a list of doctors in the area. Then they go to a local
hospital, medical center, or nearby medical school.
Examiner speaking: Do you think that it is good to open private clinics ?
In addition to public health care providers such as primary care doctors and
hospitals, many private clinics offering specialized services also operate. I think
that it is good to open private clinics because they typically offer services with
reduced wait times compared to the public health care system. Moreover, in
private hospitals your treatment is usually in a private room which has hotel type
services such as TV, menu choices etc., at a time to suit you.

Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too many private
clinics?
It makes more and more people confused about the private health care choices
available to them. People tend to compare hospitals relative to infection rates,
degrees of surgical success, and many other metrics. When we are able to do
this, hospitals will be driven by quality, service, and cost — all of which will be
necessary to compete. Therefore, too many private hospitals means that there is
an open competitive market. We know what happens in this environment. There
are winners and losers. As a result, many clinics with expensive and modern
equipment will be closed which wastes a lot of money.

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PART II: Situation: You are planning to take your secondary students to
participate in outdoor activities. Which do you think are the most preferable to
them?
THREE options of dressing for girls are suggested:
- uniforms
- selected tops and shorts
- skirts
I think that selected tops and shorts and skirts are popular costumes that make
students more active and dynamic but they are not suitable male students.
Uniforms may be the best choice because of the following reasons. The first
reason is that uniforms highly appreciate the community. All the rich and the
poor are the same. There is no difference and unequality between male and
female. Moreover, when students put on uniforms they feel so proud of their
school and have a sense of responsibility to keep their school’s reputation.
Finally, uniforms make all students look more formal.

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

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At several universities worldwide, staffs are required to wear university
uniforms. Wearing uniform does have its advantages. One of the main
advantages of uniforms is the reality that every staff looks the same so they are
easily recognized. Staffs who don’t have enough means to buy expensive and
fashionable clothes can surely benefit from this. They also save quite a bit of
money, not having to buy the latest clothing to wear.
University uniforms are a form of unity in the school, wherein the staff wears
the same uniform that gives them the identity. This surely gives them the
identity from other school and they will look good. If they are wearing the
uniform that identifies them with a certain university or school, people will able
to distinguish them.
Another advantage of wearing university uniform is the staff can feel proud
because of the feeling that they belong to a certain university. Just wearing the
uniform together with its logo can provide them the best chance to feel proud of
their university.
Wearing uniform is also important for staff to save time changing clothes or
outfits because they are trying to figure out the right combination of shirt, pants,
blouse or skirt. This makes it easy for them to save time because they just need
to wear their uniform when going to university.
Staffs don’t have to compete with their colleagues because everyone wears the
same thing. In order to “fit in” many people feel pressured to buy expensive
clothing.
In conclusion, for all the advantages above, we should have uniforms for staffs
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 SPEAKING TEST 22
Now, the test begins.
Let’s talk about happiness.
Examiner speaking: What do you think happiness is?
C1: It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion.
For me, when thinking about happiness, I often remember a saying that “If I
was in my perfect place, would someone else there make it better?”. Therefore,
in my point of view it’s simple that the person who is always with you to share
and to love whenever you need makes you happy!
C2 : It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion.
For me, happiness is that I can do whatever I want.
Examiner speaking: Do you think that rich people are always happy?
I don’t think that they are always happy because I think there are more important
things than money in our life. Love is one of them. Although rich men can buy
almost all things that they want, they can never purchase a good human
relationship based on love. In particular, when they became elder people, if they
are alone, they must feel miserable. In conclusion, I disagree that rich people
are always happy.
Examiner speaking: What do you do to make yourself happy?
Happiness is so interesting and I would love to be happier. To make myself
happy, I often spend time with my friends and family because I think that we
are only happy when we have family and have friends and almost all the other
things we think make us happy are actually just ways of getting more family and
friends. Moreover, for me helping others with a smiling on lips can make us feel
better since smiling is one way to reduce the stress caused by an upsetting
situation.
Alright. Thank you.
Now, let’s talk about money.
Examiner speaking: Do you think money is more important than any other
aspects of life?
Money is important because it means being able to give your children the best –
the best education, the best health care, the best start in life. Of course, when it
comes to kids, money can also greatly spoil them, so it’s up to wealthy parents
to find a way to give their kids the best, while still teaching them the value of
money and not giving them so much excess that their view on life is forever
skewed.
Examiner speaking: What would you do if you had a lot of money?
Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too much money?

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Situation: You are planning to take your students to participate in outdoor
activities. Which do you think are the most preferable to them?
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- selected tops and shorts
- skirts

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Disadvantages of owning a car.
Expensive

Your ideas
Cars

Not green

Stuck (traffic jam)

- What are advantages of having a car?

Do you think it is better to use a bicycle than a car?

How do you think traffic jam can be solved with the increased
number of cars ?

In our lives, we travel from one place to another for a great variety of reasons
and while traveling we greatly depend on cars, whether it is a private car or a
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 public bus. The number of car-owners increasing everyday because every person
expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most
of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many disadvantages.
Firstly, owning a car is very expensive. The price of the car, the cost of the tax,
insurance cost, fuel-cost, driver' salary, car repairing etc. all must be considered
before buying a car and that is why it is out of reach of the middle class people.
Not all families can afford it. Private car is more expensive than the public
transportation, people have to pay more for using of car.
Moreover, private cars can not carry many passengers at a time yet occupy
spaces in the street. As the number of car is increasing in the road so does the
traffic jams. City travellers have to spend longer hours on traffic jams. Using
more private car, the density of traffic has been increased phenomenally and
citizens have had to stay longer time on traffic load.
Perhaps the major disadvantage of cars in general is the huge damage they do to
the human health and to the environment. More cars mean more pollution. The
consumption of fuels to run the car is contributing to the rise if global warming
and affecting the ozone layer. The environment pollution is a serious issue today
and in any cost we must reduce the amount of pollution. And if we consider it,
then owning a car is never a good idea.
To sum up, having a car gives someone freedom but if public transportation
system is easily accessible, safe and efficient, then the idea of buying and
owning a car should be abandoned. Cars have increased the level of air and
noise pollution in cities, causing more humans to suffer from respiratory, heart
diseases, or cancers.
Further questions:
1. The main advantage of owning a car is it gives the freedom to travel. If you have
a car then you don't need to be limited to fixed routes and timetables. Moreover,
a car-owner can take his/her family members with him/her and other necessary
goods whenever he/she wish which might have been impossible otherwise. In
addition, personal cars give comfort while traveling on the contrary to the public
buses which are so crowded and disgusting. You can read books, listen to music
or even can play with kids while you are in your own car but those all seems to
be impossible in a public transport.
SPEAKING TEST 23
Let’s talk about restaurants.
Examiner speaking: Tell me about your favourite restaurant.
Examiner speaking: What is your opinion of foreign food?
Examiner speaking: Why do people like to eat out?
People eat out for many reasons. Some people like to eat out because they do not
like to cook and do the washing up on their own. Some people like to eat out
because they can have food they do not know how to cook at home. People
might go out to eat if they are in a hurry. At some restaurants, food is prepared
quickly or comes already prepared and ready to eat. If a person does not have

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special occasions. If a person has a birthday, for example, she may invite her
friends and family to a restaurant for a meal. By going out, the person and her
friends can enjoy a birthday celebration without having to worry about preparing
food or washing up.
Now, let’s talk about relaxation
Examiner speaking: What activities can people do to relax?
Listening to your favorite song is one of the best ways to relax. Sometimes
belting out the lyrics to a favorite tune makes everything seem all right and
classical music can be especially relaxing right before bedtime. Talking to a
friend is also a good way to reduce stress. When something’s really bothering
you, it can help to share your feelings with a pal. In fact, more talkative folks
tend to be happier in general. So people tend to go to a coworker or call a close
family member and spill.
Examiner speaking: Tell me about how you like to relax.
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Situation: You are planning a holiday and you will be staying in a hotel. You
will decide which feature you consider to be the most important when choosing
a hotel to stay in.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- The location of the hotel.
- The comfort of the hotel room.
- Reasonable price.
When having a holiday, your accommodation choice is very important because it
can make or break your holidays. In my opinion, the location of the hotel is not
very important because I will go by my private car so I can travel everywhere I
want without any worrying about the distance. Costs are another important
consideration here but I have affordability so I do not care about the price. I only
want to make sure to check whether the hotel prices are all-inclusive or not.
I consider the convenience of the hotel the most important when choosing a
hotel to stay. Travelling, either by land or air, can be exhausting. So I would be
looking forward to a comfortable and convenient stay when I arrive in my
destination. Therefore, my hotel should have the amenities that would help me
relax and unwind. Things like a cozy room, a soft bed, or a pool spa are a big
plus. I can check these, as well as the type of service they give, by reading
reviews or guest testimonials on the Internet. Also, safety and security should
not be overlooked when selecting accommodation.

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PART III:

Topic: Living in the countryside?

Do you think companies should promote workers who are experienced?

Do you think that workers should change companies often? Why? Why not?
What is better motivated for workers? Salary or working condition?
Living in the countryside has a lot of advantages. As the advantage we can
consider the fact that the country is less polluted and the traffic isn't so heavy.
You are fit and you don't need to worry about your health condition, because in
the countryside the air and water are so clean. In the country there are many
plant species. In the country you are free to admire the breathtaking landscapes
such as huge meadows, peaceful hills or forests. You can enjoy walking in the
forest and picking mushrooms or hunting. Moreover, living in the countryside is
cheaper than it is in the city, so you probably may afford many other things,
because the prices are lower. What is more, you can invite your friends to the
barbecue organized in your garden. It would be great! The other positive side is
the safety. In the rural area the crime rate is much lower. There aren't a lot of
housebreaks and the possibility of burglary is also lower. In the countryside
people usually and keep eyes on neighbour's estates. They always react when
something strange is happening. Country life is very peaceful and silent. You
will enjoy the feeling of peace.
You also feel closer to nature in the country, you are woken up by the singing of
the birds rather than by the noise from the traffic. Homes in the countryside are
surrounded by nature which has a soothing effect on both the mind and the body.
In the country, you do not have to leave your home to feel closer to nature
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because here, the nature comes to you and it is quite common to see wildlife
such as birds, butterflies, hedgehogs, foxes, rabbits and even deer from your
backyard.
Living in the countryside, you have good neighbours. In the country, everyone
knows everyone and people actually say ‘hello’. Communities in the country are
much smaller but they are more connected and open. People in the country are
really friendlier and are prepared to help without asking anything in return.
To sum up, I think that living in the country may have a lot of advantages such
as fresh air, breathtaking landscape, comfort and lovely neighbours, but a lot of
people decide to stay in the city, due to the fact that the life in the town is easier.

SPEAKING TEST 24

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about housework.

Examiner speaking: How do you share housework in your family?

( nữ trả lời) In my family I often prepare meals and wash clothes while my
husband does some technical work like repairing things. However sometimes
when I am busy, my husband helps me to cook.

( nam trả lời) In my family my wife often prepares meals and washes clothes and
I some technical work like repairing things. However sometimes when my wife
is busy, I am willing to help her to cook.

Examiner speaking: Do you think children should help with the housework?

Yes, I totally agree that children should help their parents do the housework that
are suitable with their ages

Examiner speaking: What are some of the things that your family usually do
together?

We usually watch TV together in the evening. Sometimes at weekends we go out

to eat in a restaurants or travel to some new places

Now, let’s talk about fashion.

Examiner speaking: Do you try to follow the latest fashion?

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 Not usually but sometimes in fact. Although I am not really fashionable, I think
that I should keep up to date with new fashion to keep my image in other
people’s eyes.

Examiner speaking: What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

in fact I like dress most as I think I look more attractive when wearing dress

Examiner speaking: Which do you prefer, shopping in a small shop or a

supermarket?

In fact I like shopping in a supermarket more because I think it’s more

convenient. There are lots of things in a supermarket so I can buy almost
everything I want without having to travel to different places.

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you. That is the end of Part I. Now let's
move to Part II. In this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation
with THREE options. You have to choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say
which option you will follow and explain why. You will also have to say why
you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to prepare your
talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation.

Situation: You are giving a short talk on language learning. You will decide
which activity is the best way to learn a new language.

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- Join a class.

- Self-study.

- Talk to native speakers

In learning a language, there are many different options such as joining a class,
learning by oneself and talking to native speakers. In my opinion, talking to
native speakers is the best way to acquire a new language. Communicating with
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native speakers can help people make sure whether they can make themselves
understood. What is more, it is a great chance for language learners to practise
their pronunciation and sharpen their communicating skills. Besides, having
talks with foreigners can act as a motivation for language learners. Joining a
class is also a good way but looking for a good classroom is not an easy job.
Self-studying is necessary in language learning, however it is more suitable for
language learners of high level than low level ones. All things considered, I
believe that talking to native speakers is the best way to learn a language.

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Topic: Being famous?

- Which qualities should a famous person have?

- Why does the young generation copy them?

- If you had a chance to become famous, who would you like to become?
Being famous, in fact, is not always advantageous. Famous people usually feel
stressful as they need to meet people’s expectations. Sometimes they need to try
their best to keep their image good and therefore do not dare to show their real
feelings. Being famous means being followed by many people. This naturally put
pressure on famed people, they need to perform well every time, everywhere and
are easy to be depressed once they cannot do their job perfectly. The biggest
problem is that famous people normally lose their privacy. Nearly every thing
that they do can be released on newspaper. Thus, not only famous people but
also their family members are irritated sometimes. So, I think, being famous is,
in fact, not always good.

- Which qualities should a famous person have?

I think they should have good communication skills because they need to work
with a lot of people and keep their image good.

- Why does the young generation copy them?

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 Young people are usually affected by their idols. They tend to try to imitate
their idols’ styles and actions. I think it’s because young people think famous
people have fashionable styles and they look more modern if wearing similar
to them.

- If you had a chance to become famous, who would you like to become?
I would like to become Taylor Swift. She’s smart, elegant and does not have any
scandals.

SCRIPT FOR SPEAKING TEST 25

LEVELS 3 – 5

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about friends.

Examiner speaking: Could you tell me about your best friend?

My best friend is Trọng. He’s a very good friend. He shares with me everything
in life and gives me a lot of useful advice.

Examiner speaking: What is important about a friend for you?

I think a true friend is someone who understand me and I can trust, who share
my happiness and my sorrow

Examiner speaking: What kind of people do you like to spend time together
with?

I would like to spend time with optimistic people as they seem to be happy all
the time. Spending time with them makes me feel relaxed

Now, let’s talk about houses.

Examiner speaking: Would you rather live in a big city or in the country? Why?
I would like to live in a big city because it is very convenient. There are a lot
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countryside so it’s easier to find what we need in the cities.
Examiner speaking: Could you describe your house/flat and the rooms in it?
My house is quite small with only two bedrooms and a living room. My
bedroom is what I like best in my house because it has enough appliances such
as TV, air conditioner, DVD player, computer which helps me deal with my job
and entertain in my free time.
Examiner speaking: Which is your favourite place at home and why?
In fact my house has a small garden with a lot of flowers and this is the place I
Iove most as looking at the flowers after coming back home help me release
stress I get during the working day

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Situation: You have been asked to give a presentation in your English

class on a famous city. Decide which aspect you think is the most
important one to focus on in your presentation.

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- History of the city.

- Tourist attractions in the city.

- Famous citizens of the city.

If I have to make a presentation about a famous city, I think my emphasis will be

put on the tourist attractions of the city because it seems that this is the
information that most listeners want to know. People are usually interested in
the beautiful places in a city so that they can come when they have time. The
history of the city is also important as it provides people with the knowledge that
they may know little about, but it should be brief as history is not always
interesting. I will not say much about famous citizens of the city except that one
has special contribution to the city

Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMNT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Benefits of zoos

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- What wild animals do you like?

- Do you like visiting zoos?

- Do you think we should teach children something that is related to

wild animals?

Many people think that we should not keep animals in the zoos but I think zoos
have a lot of benefits. Firstly zoos are the places where people can keep and
protect endangered species. Many endangered animals even have given birth in
zoos. Secondly, zoos also serve education especially for small children as they
do not have opportunities to see wildlife if there is not a zoo in their places. In
addition, zoos are the places for entertainment. Going to the zoo is a way to
refresh with many families and couples at the weekends. So, we can see that
zoos play a quite important role in our life.

- What wild animals do you like?

I like panda because they look so cute

- Do you like visiting zoos?

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Yes I do. I like visiting the zoo with my children, spending time with family and
watching the animals’ life is a good way to relax after work

- Do you think we should teach children something that is related to wild

animals?

Yes I totally agree that children should be taught about wild animals. It is quite
interesting knowledge and also helps them broaden their minds.

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 SPEAKING TEST 26
Let’s talk about schools.
Examiner speaking: What were your favourite subjects/lessons at school and
why?
- My favourite subject at school is English because my English teacher is the
person I admire most and I want to be an English teacher like her.
Examiner speaking: What is an ideal teacher like for you?
I think an ideal teacher has to good qualification, good characteristic such as
love teaching, love students, care about students… and especially be ready to
further study to enhance their knowledge.
Examiner speaking: What are some of the best memories of your school years?
-I have a lot of best memories in high school. I took the first award for the
singing contest and have a boyfriend after that.
Now, let’s talk about jobs.
Examiner speaking: Could you tell me about the job you would like to have in
the future?
- I always want to be an English teacher like my mother.
Examiner speaking: Would you like to be self-employed or an employee? Why?
- Actually I always want to be self –employed because I want to be independent
and don’t be controlled by others.

Examiner speaking: Have you ever had a summer job? If yes, could you tell me
about it? / If no, would you like to have one this summer? Why/Why not?
No, actually. I have never had a summer job. But maybe I try this summer
because I heard that a part time job is very useful for the future job.
Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)
Situation: Your local council has been allocated money to add one new
entertainment facility to the community in your area. Decide which one you
would choose.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A sports centre
- A park with a lake.
- A children’s playground.
I think it should be a park with a beautiful lake because you know in my town
there are a lot of private sport centres and a children’s playground. Firstly,
having a park will make a town beautiful. Secondly, people can go there to relax
or doing morning exercises or just to see a lake.

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 Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMNT (~ 5 mins)
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you. That is the end of Part II. Now let's
move to Part III.
In this part of the speaking test, you will have to present on a topic that you will
see in the outline below. After your presentation, you will be asked THREE
follow-up questions related to the topic. You have ONE minute to prepare and
THREE minutes to complete this part. Here is the outline of the topic.

Topic: Disadvantages of tourist developments

- Why do you think people like to travel to different places in their

free time?
- Should your government invest more money in attracting tourists?
- How do you see tourism changing in your country in the future?

Examiner speaking: OK. Thank you. That is the end of Part III and also the end
of the speaking test. Good luck!

Presentation: Tourist development has a lot of disadvantages. First, there are a

number of ugly hotels complexes because of their degradations. Second, another
problem due to tourist development is destruction of natural habitat. Finally, it
also destroys traditional ways of life. For example an peaceful environment
nowadays is replaced by noisy resorts, so the way of life has to change too. In
conclusion, Tourist development has cause a lot of troubles such as ugly hotels
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 complexes, destruction of natural habitat and destruction of traditional ways of
life.
- Why do you think people like to travel to different places in their free time?
People like to travel to different places in their free time because each place has
famous sightseeing and people want to discover them.
- Should your government invest more money in attracting tourists?
Yes, of course because tourist is one of the most important part of economy
which contributes to increase GDP.
How do you see tourism changing in your country in the future?

I think tourism in the future will be more invested and change in a positive way.

SPEAKING TEST 27
Let’s talk about food.
Examiner speaking: What do you normally have for your breakfast / lunch /
dinner?
I usually have hamburger for breakfast because it is easy to go fastfood store and
take it instead of cooking at the kitchen.
Examiner speaking: How healthy is your diet?
My diet includes much vegetable and a little bit meat and I think it is healthy.
Examiner speaking: Where do you like to eat? Why?
I really love to have meal at home because I can eat with all of my family after a
long day.
Now, let’s talk about sports
Examiner speaking: What do you do to keep fit?
I always do a gym or go swimming to keep fit.
Examiner speaking: How important is sport to your family members?
Sport especially team sport is very important to my family members because it
‘s the time my family gather together and play sport to keep our heath better.
Examiner speaking: What sports are you interested in? Why?
I really enjoy swimming because it helps me to keep fit and relax after hard
working.

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins) .

Situation: You have been asked to advertise a play which is being produced by
your school or college. Decide which way you will choose to use.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Local television.
- Leaflets.
- Websites.
I think using local television and leaflets take me a lot of money and time to
advertise. So I will use websites to advertise a play. I have an own page so I put
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quite cheap.
Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Solutions to improving educational system in your country?

- Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl?

Why?
Do you think schools should teach subjects like arts, music and
dancing? Why (not)?
Is the Internet a valuable education tool?

Presentation: There are a lot of solutions to improving educational systems.

Firstly, revised curriculum and text books should be used in schools because we
need use a suitable curriculum for children and revised text books instead of
wrong and uninteresting ones like in the present. Secondly, they also neend to
improve facilities in schools such as standard desk and table or modern
equipment of teachings… Thirdly, the best way to improve educational systems
is that teacher has to improve their knowledge and professional. In brief,
solutions to improving educational systems include revised curriculum and text,
improved facilities and better teachers.
- Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?
I think good education is important both for a boy and a girl. Because both of
them need to fully develop their knowledge and the way to treat other people.
- Do you think schools should teach subjects like arts, music and dancing? Why
(not)?
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 Of course because there are very practical for their imagination.

- Is the Internet a valuable education tool?

Sure because you can search a lot of information you need in internet.

Examiner speaking: OK. Thank you. That is the end of Part III and also the end
of the speaking test. Good luck!

SPEAKING TEST 28
Let’s talk about watching TV.
Examiner speaking: Could you tell me about your family’s TV viewing habits?
We always watch television together in the evening after a long working day.
Examiner speaking: What are your favourite TV programmes and why?
It’s cartoon network because it helps me to relax and laugh a lot.
Examiner speaking: Which do you prefer, watching a film on TV or going to
the cinema? Why?
I really prefer going to the cinema to watching a film because of their large
screen and new films.
Now, let’s talk about transport.
Examiner speaking: What’s your favourite means of transport and why?
It’s motorbike because it’s very convenient and I don’t have to wait if I want to
go anywhere like public transportation.
Examiner speaking: What do you think of the traffic in your area/town?
Because the traffic in my town is improved a lot so I think it’s quite convenient.
Examiner speaking: Could you give me directions to the nearest shop from
here, please?
You turn left right here and go straight to the end of the road.

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Situation: Your local council wants to make your area more environmentally
friendly. Decide which way you would choose as being the best one to make
your area greener.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Recycle bins in public places.
- Plant trees.
- Educate the people on the environment
I think it should be educate the people on the environment because it’s the most
effective way to protect environment. Moreover, although there are a lot of

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still put rubbish into the road.

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Topic: Reasons why some couples choose not to have children?

Too much
responsibility

High cost Reasons for not having children

Your own ideas

No freedom

What morals and values do you think children should learn? Should
these be taught at home or at school?
“Children should be given whatever they want.” Do you agree?
What responsibilities do children have towards their parents?
There are many reasons for not having children. First of all, having children
means that you have too much responsibility. Then, the cost of living will be
significantly high because of their clothes, their food… Next, you don’t have
free time because of taking care for your children. To sum up, too much
responsibility, high cost and no freedom are factors for not having baby.
- What morals and values do you think children should learn? Should these be
taught at home or at school?
First children should learn how to greet the adult people whenever they meet
someone. And it is convenient to teach at home because they will be remarkable
affected by their parents.
- “Children should be given whatever they want.” Do you agree?
I disagree with this statement because if children are given whatever they want,
they will be dependent.
What responsibilities do children have towards their parents?
I thinks that is obeying their parents in all things.

SPEAKING TEST 29

Let’s talk about holidays.

Examiner speaking: Could you tell me about a holiday you enjoyed a lot?
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This is my family trip to Nhatrang beach. You know I can go with my family
and enjoy the fresh air and eat a lot of seafood that I like.
Examiner speaking: What kind of holiday do you prefer and why?
I prefer relaxing holiday than adventurous one because I just want to relax
instead of discovering sth.
Examiner speaking: What way of travelling do you prefer when you go on
holiday? Why?
I really like travelling by car because it’s active and convenient.
Alright. Thank you.
Now, let’s talk about transport.

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