Thầy Nhân VSTEP - IELTS Hướng dẫn Speaking Part I – B1 B2

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION

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Danh sách chủ đề

1. HOBBIES........................................................................................................................................1
2. PETS................................................................................................................................................2
3. FRUITS...........................................................................................................................................2
4. MEALS OF THE DAY...................................................................................................................3
5. PARKS............................................................................................................................................3
6. NEIGHBORS..................................................................................................................................4
7. HOUSE............................................................................................................................................4
8. TRAVELLING................................................................................................................................5
9. MOVIES..........................................................................................................................................5
10. LEARNING LANGUAGES............................................................................................................6
11. GOING OUT...................................................................................................................................6
12. FAVORITE FOREIGN COUNTRY...............................................................................................7
13. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS...........................................................................................................7
14. COMPUTER GAMES.....................................................................................................................8
15. JOGGING........................................................................................................................................9
16. READING.......................................................................................................................................9
17. SPORTS........................................................................................................................................10
18. CLOTHES.....................................................................................................................................10
19. MUSIC..........................................................................................................................................11

1. HOBBIES
- What do you do in your spare time?
Whenever I have free time, I usually listen to music. I am a big fan of pop music: Son Tung
MTP-hay trao cho anh,…. It brings me simple sounds which help me to relax after hard -
workings days. I also have an interest in reading books. You know, I usually read some comics
to amuse myself. Well, my favorite comic book is Doreamom and I have a collection of these
comics.
- Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others?
Well, instead of staying alone, I really like spending my time hanging out with my family and

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friends. They can give me much useful help in my work as well as interesting ideas to enjoy life.
Staying beside them, I never feel alone with terrible mood. Sharing time with others makes my
brain energetic and it works effectively later.
- What are good hobbies and bad hobbies?
Oh, this is an interesting question. From my point of view, good hobbies are those that give us
the opportunity to develop new skills. For example, reading books or travelling helps us to
broaden our knowỉedge. Bad hobhies, well on the other hand, mray result in our acquiring bad
habits. Playing computer games can make us neglect our studies and work. Smoking do harm to
our health.

2. PETS
- What is your favorite pet?
Keeping pets is one of my hobbies and the one I like best is dogs, especially Buli dogs. Dogs are
believed to be the most royal pet. Besides, dogs are very intelligent so they can understand our
mood. Playing with dogs enables me to relax after hours of working.
- Do you have a pet at home?
Of course, I have a Bull dog at home. I have had him for almost one year and I call him Bin.
There are many wrinkles in his face, which makes him look so cute. My Bull is gentle and fanny.
Whenever I return home. he comes to me and acts so fondly. It seems to me that he can
understand my thoughts and gestures. I love him so much.
- What are the benefits of keepingpets?
As far as I concerned. Keeping pets can bring us many advantages. Firstly, they may be our good
friends. We will have quality time with them by walking them to the park or gossiping with them.
Besides, playing with a pet, well, we can increase the brain activity and enhance pleasure and
tranquility. We can also make more friends with those who share the same interest of raising pets
with us.
3. FRUITS
- Do you like fruits? Why?
I enjoy eating fruits so much. Each fruit bas its own smell and taste but to me, all kinds of fruits
are delicious: Eating a lot of fruits provides us with necessary vitamins which are very good for
our health.

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- What is your favourite fruits?

Well, I would say that I’m quite passionate about all types of tropical fruits, especially oranges.
This is simply because orange is cheap to buy and easy to eat. As they are very popular in
Vietnam, I can buy oranges in almost any markets or supermakets, even though from some
pedlaxs in streets. It’s so tasty!
- How important is fruit to your health?
Certainly, fruits are considered as a natural source of vitamins. They are not only good for our
physical health but they are also beneficial to our beauty, especially our skin. It is advisable for
us to choose seasonal fruits for daily diet

4. MEALS OF THE DAY

- What is your favourite meal of the day?
Among meals of the day, I usually spend much time for breakfast. It’s considered to be the most
important one. As breakfast supplies necessary nutrients for all day long, I have a diverse menu
for this meal including bread, eggs, noodles, salads and some types of drinks such as milk, soya
and fruit juice.
- Do you cook it or someone else does it for you?
My mother usually prepares meals for me and I love all dishes made by her. However, when I
live far from home, I have to cook myself. At the beginning, it seems to be difficult, which is
beyond my ability. However, I’ve become a huge fan of cooking days by days. Although I have
to get up ealier and prepare food, I find it interesting to cook and enjoy my favorite dishes.
- What time are good to have meals?
As far as I am concerned, the optimum time to have breakfast is shortly after 6 am, with 6:30 am
picked as ideal. Lunch is best enjoyed earlier rather than later with the key time between 12:30
pm and 1 pm. And the best time to eat dinner is from 6 pm to 6:30 pm.

5. PARKS
- Do you like to go to the park?
Certainly, I usually walk in the park with my pet or my friends. Sometimes, I go the the park
with my family at the weekends. The atmosphere there is very fresh with many big trees and
immense greens.

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- Do people go to parks in your area?

Yes. As you may see, there many people who walk in the park every moming and late
aftermoon. Public parks provide people in my area with opportunities to be physically active.
- What make a good park?
From my point of view, an idea park is one which has a lot of trees and ponds to look at, lots of
grass to walk on and fresh air to enjoy. A good park should have lots of walking paths that
people can meander along. Well, it should be centrally located and accessible to people of all
generations and walks of life.

6. NEIGHBORS
- Do yoụ know the people who live next door to you?
I know my neighbors quite well. There are 3 people in their family, including a young couple
and a cute son. They're really nice people. They are also very polite hence there are rarely any
arguments between us.
- Do you get on well with your neighbors?
Certainly, it's important to get on well with the people who live next đoor. I always stop to have
a small talk whenever I see them. Sometimes, I help them to take care of their baby or pick him
up from kindergarten. And of course, so do they.
- In what way are neighbors helpful?
We all want good neighbors because they are closest people whom we share the daily life with.
Therefore, I would like to live nearby friendly and helpful people who can at least smile and say
hello whenever we meet each other. Even neighbors can help each other in some necessary
cases.

7. HOUSE
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
Currently, I live in a small house with family, which is located in a small town. It has sot a living
room, 3 bed rooms with attached washroom and a kitchen. I have been living there since I was
born.
- What are some advantages of living in an apartment?
I had lived in an apartment for 4 years since I stared studying at university. Hence, I found some

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drawbacks of residing in an apartment such as noise from neighbors (especially if walls are thin),
sharing spaces such as yard, balcony or flat roof. You may get trouble with yonr roommates or
neighbors as well.
- Can vou describe your dream house?
If I would be given a chance, I would like to live in a house that is neither too big nor too small,
but with just the right size, where there are a living room, just one or maybe two bedrooms with
attached washroom and a kitchen. To me, decorating is very important. I want to do it by myself,
following my own style.

8. TRAVELLING
- Do you like travelling?
Of course, I have a strong preference for journey. Not only is travelling the best way to relax, but
it ai so helps me to widen my knowledge. I usually go with my friends or my family. Sometimes,
I also choose going alone in a strange city. It gives me the feelling of adventure.
- Do you like travellling alone or with others?
Well. I would prefer to travel with other. Firstly, travelling with a companion is safer because we
can support each other if something happens. It is more exciting as we can share all beautiful
moments and new experiences. Finally, it helps to save some money because companions can
share daily expenses on gas, accommodation and transportation.
- What do you often do on your holiday?
I usually spend my holidays in the mountains. I am a big fan of climbing. Standing on the top of
the mountain, I can inhale fresh air as well as see the beautiful picture of landscape below.
Sometimes, I also go to the sea to change the atmosphere.

9. MOVIES
- Do you like watching movies?
I have to say I am really crazy about watching film, especially those are about love. It’s so
fantastic to find myself in some characters. Sometimes, I also like to see comedies in order to
cheer me up.
- What kind of movies do you like? Why?
As a great lover of films, I like all sorts of films. However, if I had to choose one, it would be

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romantic movies, because they are sentimental and sometimes they provide me with moral
lessons about love and life.
- Do you prefer watching films on TV at home or at the cinema?
I prefer watching films at the cinema. It provides me with more exciting atmosphere. Besides,
the surrounding sound system at the cinema brings the characters to life and enhances special
effects. Even I can enjoy a night out with my friends.

10. LEARNING LANGUAGES

- What foreign language(s) do you study?
I have studied English for more than 10 years. Besides, I also learn a bit Chinese. I found that
leaming foreign languages is one of the shortest ways to approach culture of countries all over
the world.
- Do you think that English is the most important language/international language?
Yes, English seems to be the most common language which is used all over the world. Because
of having high appllication, English is a certain subject in education program in almost countries.
It is used not only daily life but also in international meetings or conferences.
- What do you find difficult about studying languages?
I find it interesting. However, I sometimes have some trouble. As you may realize, my voice is
influenced by the mother tongue especially my dialect. Although I have tried my best to limit
them, it’s still slowly improved.

11. GOING OUT

- How often do you go out? Why that much/little?
Frankly, I go out once in a blue moon because I am busy with my tight schedule at university. I
attend classes almost all days in a week and I have to fínish lots of assignments before deadlines.
I’m also up to my nose in the position of an English teaching assistant. Thus, going-out twice a
month is enough for me.
- Who did you often go out with? Why?
I often arrange time to go out with my close friends. I am in group of 5 girls who pursue an
interest of back-package tours and we are also close mates, so we date out to share with others
aboat amusing attractions and plan for new joumeys. I find it entertaining when chatting witth

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them, which is funny although sometimes it does not make sense.

- Where do you often go to when you go out? Why there?
Cafe’ Book Store is my choice for my group meeting. It is spacious, clean and well-organized. It
is famous for fruit juice and Korean foods which are appealing to teenagers. A variety of books
also attracts readers like me
and the hilarious waiters there make me feel relaxed. The reasonable prices with a fresh menu,
perhaps, put impression on customers from their first visit.

12. FAVORITE FOREIGN COUNTRY

- What is your favorite country in the world? Why?
I am a great lover of Japan - a symbol of patience and intelligence. Located in the area of active
volcanoes, Japan has suffered from a lot of natural catastrophes annually. However, their
economic growth is on the first rank in the world with numerous advancement in every aspect of
life. I admire Japanese spirit and their genius wisdom. They set a good example of law obedience
and customers’ rights protection.
- Have you ever been there? If yes, could you describe your visit to that country? If no, do you
wish to visit that country? Why/Why not?
I have not ever been to Japan before because the finance is a barrier. Yet, I have embraced a
dream of setting my feet on this country since I was a small girl and I am planning for a coming
journey to Japan. I want to contemplate Japan’s sceneries when cherry flowers bloom in the
spring and I would like to purchase conventional dresses of Japanese women - Kimono.... I
desire to see how they make Sushi and Sashimi, as well as talk to friendly Japanese people.
- Do you want to live the rest of your life in that country? Why/Why not?
Honestly, Japan or whatever international countries is for visiting and they are not able to replace
my motherland - Viet Nam. From the bottom of my heart, I love my country where I was bom
and brought up very much. It is the place of ancestors and traditional unique beauty is preserved
and developed.

13. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

- What is your favorite musical instrument? Why? .
When I was small, I could play the organ and I was passionate about this kind of instrumment.

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However, now when I am a student at university, I find it more interesting to play the guitar. It
seems to me that the sound of guitar can ease my burden and help me to connect with others. I
can perform the guitar well and I often play it in parties.
- Do you play any musical instrumuent? If yes, what kind of musical instrument do you play? If
no, do you wish you could play any musical instrument?
As I have mentioned, I am able to play the guitar and there were several times I had a
performance with the guitar on the stages. I am keen on myself making videos whilst I am
playing the guitar and covering famous songs. The new melody inspires me and the themes I
recreate would be exclusively different from its first version.
- Which musical instrument is the most popular? Why do you think so?
As far as I am concerned, amongst students, the guitar has gained its popularity more than other
instruments. The guitar is not too cumbersome to hold everywhere and the players can perform
with it wherever because it does not require electricity or sub-devices. Moreover, the price of
guitars is reasonable and the sound is as attractive as such modern musical instmments namely
the piano.

14. COMPUTER GAMES

- Do you enjoy playing computer games? Why/why not?
I am not a big fan of computer games because my eyesight is not good enough to sit in front of
the computer screen for long hours to play games. Additionally, I dislike the imaginary
characters and the unreal world in the computer games which do harm to the mental health of
players.
- What kinds of ganes have you ever played? Why do you play these games?
I rarely play games but when I play games, I often choose quiz games with numerous
questionnares. Being a player in these games, I can practice how to response quickly, how to
deal with obstacles under time pressure and how to logically think about a matter. Possibly, it
would rather be helpful than violent ones.
- Do you think computer games are good for small children? Why/why not?
computer games are not believed to be beneficial for the growth of kids, in terms of both
physical and mental health. Concerning health problems, their eyesight will be negatively
affected if they are addicted to playing computer games. Moreover, they may get mental disorder

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when playing computer games too much. Most importantly, game players become more
aggressive and violent, causing comficts and more crime in the community.

15. JOGGING
- Do you like jogging? Why/why not?
I have passion for jogging because it is a suggested way to keep fit. I am in the habit of waking
up early in the morning and walking around the lake in the local park. Jogging helps me stay in
shape and burn energy by sweating. At the dawn, I can inhale the fresh air when going jogging
and I also can enjoy the beauty of my city. Actually, it is an energetic start of a new day.
- Do you prefer to go jogging alone or in groups? Why?
I find it preferable to go jogging in groups because of funny moments and safety. When spending
time walking with others, I can chat with them and laugh out loud to entertain. It also brings me
closer to neighbors besides working hours at the offices all day. What’s more, jogging in group is
safer than walking alone, especially at the dawn in secluded areas. The security is taken on
priority, hence, we had better walk in groups.
- Is jogging a popular daily exercise in your country?
Never than nowadays has health protection been taken on priority. Sporty activities are favored
by everyone and jogging is not the exception. In my country, not only the old but the teenagers
also take part in going jogging. They are excited when walking because it costs no money to do
exercise and they can have great moment with others.

16. READING
- Do you like reading? Why/Why not?
Reading is one of the most essential parts in my life-routine. Prior to have breakfast, I surf the
Internet and read the news. I read almost all news items and earliest posts on online magazines.
On average, I read one novel per a couple of month to practice- reading speed. Because I have to
do a lot of research for assignments, I find information in various materials, forcing me to read.
- Which type of reading material do you like? Why?
I am a dedicated fan of online newspapers because I could update latest information speedily.
Searching for old posts is more convenient and interacting with other readers is more effective. I
can post my comments and have a discussion with others about different issues. I would get

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valuable pieces of advice and reviews about many things from them also.
- Which type of reading materials do you think is the most popular in your country? Why?
To the best of my knowledge, both printed and online reading materials are popular in my
country. The demand of updating news and broadening scopes of knowledge is imperative and
essential so the sources of information have been available. Readers are free to absorb
knowledge by various ways.

17. SPORTS
- What are the sport facilities like in your city?
There aren't so many sporting facilities that are free and open to the public. To use most of the
indoor facilities you must be a member. The outdoor fields are open to everyone. We have two
indoor swimming pools, four football fields, and many basketball, badminton and volleyball
courts.
- What sports do you like playing? Why?
I like sports although I am not good at them. My favorites are tennis and swimming. I think
through playing these sports together, we can make fiends. And they can also improve our spirit.
- If you had time, what sport would you dream to play in the future?
Well, I guess the sports I’ll try in the future is dance sports because it can help me build strength
and can improve my flexibility and balance. Besides, dance sports is a social activity too; it's a
sport I can enjoy with friends.

18. CLOTHES
- Do you often buy clothes?
Fashion is my passion, so on an average, I purchase clothes four times a month. I always update
the trendy kinds of clothes and go to clothes stores with my friends when I am free. I’m also
attracted by the clothing models which are advertised on online shops and if I have enough
money, I’ll buy them.
- What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear?
I am an active and dynamic girl, which affects the way I choose clothes. I prefer wearing T-
shirts with jeans when I go to school because those sets make me feel comfortable and confident.
However, when I attend parties, I often wear dresses with light make-up. I think in the crowd, I

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should be more charming and attractive.

- Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing?
Men and women have different view of clothing which depends on the perspectives of each sex.
The females like light clothing items which can show the attraction of the body while the men
prefer loosen clothes so they feel convenient when taking part in physical activities.

19. MUSIC
- What kind of music do you enjoy most?
I am a strong fan of acoustic songs which are played by the guitar and the trmnpet. When
enjoying this kind of music, I relax myself and I can sing the meaningful lyrics of the songs. I
am also in habit of listening to music when I wake up to have a fresh start of a new đay. The soft
themes of acoustic songs refresh my mind and provide me with a great amount of mental energy.
- Is there any other kind of music that you want to listen to?
I like acoustic music best; otherwise, I also prefer rock and roll songs. This kind of music awakes
my mind when I feel lonely. At the parties, these songs are played to create an exciting
atmosphere for every participant.
- Do you prefer live or recorded music?
I find it enjoyable to be in a live perfomance because I can enjoy the facial expression of singers
and instrument players when they perform. I arouses my interest of listening to live music since I
was a small girl. My father often took me to live concerts on special occasions and he showed
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