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Change

Have you changed a lot since your childhood?

Certainly, especially the way I have a conversation with others, when I was
little, I didn’t really get straight to the point But as an adult, I prefer to be more
straightforward.

What do you plan to change next year?

sự nghiệp - in incoming year, I plan to switch my job to an international
company where I can fulfil my dream of working with co – workers from all
around the world.

Suc khoe Currently, I am a bit of a couch potato who spend half of my day
watching TV but I would like to get rid of this sedentary lifestyle and be more
physically active

Currently, I am a lazy who spends half of my day watching TV but I want to be

more physically active

Do you like changes? Why?

Of course , because I am an adventurous person . On top of that/besides , The
world changes and we need to learn to change along with it

Are there any changes in your hometown?

There are many, but I suppose the most impressive change would be the
appearance of a massive shopping mall which provides many job opportunies
for local people

There are many, but the biggest one is the new shopping mall which provides
many job for local people

What's your favorite color of clothes?

Well, It is a bit difficult to choose as I am a big fan of primary colours, but I

suppose blue is the colour which I love the most. I love each and every shade of
blue

Well, It is a bit difficult to choose as I like all primary colours, but I suppose
blue is the colour which I love the most.So, I always wear blue jeans and T shirt

What kind of clothes do you never wear?

speaking of this, , I guess it is Ao Dai which is traditional Vietnamese clothes.
For me, it is outdated and conservative which makes me uncomfortable
wearing this kind of clothes in public

What kind of clothes do you usually wear?

As a student, I usually wear my school uniform which is a white shirt . I like it

because it  promotes a more serious school environment and reduces social
conflict between the students ( có thể bỏ ý bôi đen nếu không nhớ nổi)

Do you wear the same style of clothes on weekdays and weekends?

Definitely not, as mentioned above, I put on my school uniform during

weekdays whereas sportswears are my go –to choice in weekends. This is
because they are breathable which helps keep your body cool

Concentration

When do you need to be focused?

I really need to focus in all kinds of situations, but I believe the most important
time is when I’m driving.When behind the wheel, if I don’t fix my attention on
the road, I’ll face an accident.

What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?

Tron mot trong hai
Well. Being tired can have an influence on my level of concentration. In a
worsened physical state it is much harder to force myself to focus on something.

Also, when I’m worried, my mind can become scattered as it’s harder to dismiss
any distractions coming my way

What do you do to help you concentrate?

To make myself concentrate better, I like to remove things that may distract me.
For instance, during my reading time, I actually turn off my smartphone and
keep my laptop hidden.

Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

It depends. I find it hard to stay focused when there are loud noises around
or when it comes to something that I am not into. But for things that I like, for
example, my favorite game, I can play it without noticing hours

Furniture

Do you have a lot of furniture in your home?

Definitely, I just moved to a new place so I just bought a lot of pieces of
( wooden) furniture to make my house fabulous. Decorating can do wonder to
my creativity and it also contributes to a happier home.
Are there anyne who bought furniture for you?
actually, It is my dad who often do so. You know, just last week, when we were
doing some shopping in shopping mall, we came across a nice, comfortable sofa
and he decided to get me that one. I am thankful for his generousity

What kind of furniture would you like to buy?

Without a doubt , I would like to buy wooden furniture which can also go a long
way to creating a sense of the natural world indoors. On top of that,  wood
represents an excellent option for sustainability

Which furniture do you like best in your home?

Well, it should be a sofa which is the most important item in my living room
although it cost me an and a leg. This is the place where I can unwind by lying
on it and watching my favorite TV shows

List

Do you make a list when you shop?

Definitely, I am a bit of absent minded so making a shopping list is actually a
must. Otherwise, I will probably forget some items that I like to buy.
On top of that, When you buy items that you don’t really have an immediate
need for, there's a greater chance that they’ll only end up in the trash. 

Do you make a list for your work? (Does it work?)

Sure, Having to-do list plays an important role in my daily work; it works like
my personal assistant. Without it , I often get stressed, lose time, and end up
being unproductive and inefficient.

Why don't some people like making lists?

well, it all comes down to personality, I think
Some people are naturally disorganized or messy who could not bother making
to –do list. Besides, perhaps they think doing so can ruin their creativity and
freedom.

Picnic

Did you go on a picnic when you were a child?

When I was small, from time to time my parents took me on a pinic in local
park within walking distance from my house. I gotta say it was a great time for
outdoors, family bond and socilization.

How often do you go on a picnic now?

Well, with my busy schedule, I find it tremendously difficult to have time for
myself. However, once in a blue moon, I  enjoy picnicking with, whether it is a
casual lunches or barbecues with close

Where do you go on a picnic? Why?

As mentioned, I usually go to the local park where I can immerse myself. On
top of that, since it is just in a close proximity to my home, I don’t have to
bother driving my bike which causes air pollution

What is the difference between picnic and cooking at home?

Interesting question, isnt it? I guess there are many differences between the two
but most noticeable one would be the cooking appliances. Cooking at home is
pretty easy since you have access to different modern kinds of equipment
whereas in picnic your option is rather limited which means you need to
improvise in many cases

Recycle

Do you recycle now? Why?

Always. First, I separate the garbage in my house into paper, plastic, glass, etc
then take it to the recycling bin which is available the neighborhood. Along with
this, I reuse plastic as often as possible.

Why?
Well, I guess, it is simple step we can take to create a more sustainable future,
If more waste is recycled this means less waste is simply burnt which reduces
a great amount of harmful gases to the environment . In this way, recycling can
contribute to tackling the problems of global warming and pollution.

Did you recycle when you were a kid?

Of course, I was fornunate enough to be born in an environmentally friendly

family. Back in the day when I was small, my parents always reminded me of
how important it is to reuse and recyle

Will you recycle in the future?

Certainly, i have made recycling as part of my daily routine and I think will
keep this good babit in the future due to its environmental and economic
benefits

What kind of things do you recycle?

Almost everything which is recyclable such as papers, hard plastic bottle,cans.
Also, I avoid to buy products that can not be cycled like plastic bags or take
away coffee cups

Sport

What sports did you do when you were a kid?

Yes, absolutely, I have been sporty since I was 5 years old. I At a young age, I
was able to play many different competitive kinds of sport like table tennis,
football and badminton.
What’s your favorite sport? Why?
Without a doubt, it is badminton which is second most well – known sport in
my country.this kind of sport is not quite physically demanding that people of
all ages can take part in. Besides, badminton helps a lot with my flexibility and
muscle endurance.

Do you watch sport matches? Why?

I am a die hard fan of watching football matches at the stadium. I love the
experience of being a football spectator eventhough the ticket for football
matches can be quite expensive. I love it when I can contribute to creating
energetic atmosphere and boosting team morale

Are you a fan of any sport teams? Why?

Machester United is probably my all time favourite football club. I still

remember vividly watching the first match against Asenal in 2004 when I was
instantly captivated by their promient players showing their most beautiful
football skills and tricks
Transportation

1. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?

Without any doubt, I would say motorbikes. You can see people driving a motorbike all
over the place in my country.. The reason why a motorbike is so popular is due to their
reasonable price and convenience.

2. How often do you take buses?

Almost every day. Since my house is so far away from my university, it’s impossible for me
to travel by motorbike. Thus, I’d prefer to take the bus, to save time, save gasoline and
causing less pollution.

3. Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?

travelling by plane is clearly time-saving and enjoyable in terms of onboard services like
meals or comfortable seats, while travelling by train offers you a chance to see the world
outside from their seats. It’s totally a great experience for most train-travellers.

4. How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?

I have to commute from my home to my workplace on a daily basis. It normally takes me 30

minutes to travel back and forth.

5. Would you ride bikes to work in the future?

Definitely not. Riding a bike means you’re exposing yourself to the unpredictable

weather and to air pollution. What is worse, I’m afraid are the main streets or the highway
which is too dangerous for cyclists, as cars, will travel at a very high speed.

6. What will become the most popular means of transport in your country?

I think buses will take the lead. You can travel the distance without much worries about
ticket price or rainy weather outside. Also, new buses now offer better services like
comfortable seats for the elderly or good air conditioning systems.

7. Do you prefer public transport or private transport?

I think I’d prefer public transport. It’s much more inexpensive and because it can contain a
large number of people, it helps ease the intensity of traffic jams during peak hours and
reduce the greenhouse gas emissions 

Stranger

2. Strangers

1. Is it easy to start a conversation with strangers?

It depends. For those who are introverts, it can be so difficult to strike up a conversation
with a stranger. However, for those who are extroverts and outgoing, I don’t think there is a
problem for them to talk to strangers.

2. Do you often carry on conversations with strangers?

No I don’t. To be honest, I am a introvert person , which means that I find talking to strangers
a real hassle. I usually try my best to avoid having conversations with people that I don’t
know.

3. Do you mind being evaluated when you meet someone for the first time?

I mean who doesn’t. Although I know that first impressions count, I think being judged
right at the first meeting is a bit too much. And if the judgment is negative, it might
seriously affect my confidence and I don’t think I can cope well with that

Technology in education
1. Does your school allow using technological devices?
Oh yes, they actually have a number of top-notch technological gadgets such as
projectors or electronic white boards to help the lectures and students.

2. Do you use any technological devices when going to school?

Definitely yes, you know that I have urgly writing so in order to jot down some notes,
I usually type on my laptop. In fact, I find it so convenient and efficient so every day
when I go to university, I always have my laptop with me.

3. Do you think technology helps you learn better?

Of course yes, I am tech savvy so actually I can make the most of using technology to
benefit my learning process. With the assistance of technology, I can really study more
effectively and efficiently.

4. Would you prefer learning traditionally or with technology?

I personally can gain a lot of benefits of the use of technology in
learning. So there is no way for me to go back to studying the traditional way

4. View/Landscape
1. Is there any beautiful view in your hometown? Is there a beautiful view near your
house?
Oh yes, in my neighbourhood, there is a park designed by Japanese architects.
It's so beautiful, with nice paths that lead around a shimmering pond. I consider this is the
most stunning view in my hometown.
2. What is the most breathtaking landscape you have ever been?
Well, the only thing that springs to my mind now is Dalat city. I visited the place 6
months ago and my hotel room overlooked a magnificent pine forest. The view was
actually really breath taking
3. Do people like to take photos of beautiful views?
I guess they do, simple because it’s a great way to capture the moment so that
whenever they look at the pictures, it will give them a nostalgic feeling of the places
they have been to.
4. Why do people prefer to use mobile phones to take photos of beautiful views?
I guess because it is handy and portable than using a proper camera. Besides,
Phones have wifi connections, plus apps that can connect to various photosharing or social
media networks.

5. Important things
1. What is the most important thing that you have done?
Maybe the most important thing I have done is refusing to follow my father’s footsteps,
left everything behind and started a whole new career path which I am so passionate
about.

Với học sinh …. left everything behind and chose the university/ high school which I am so
passionate about
2. How do you consider something important or not?
Very interesting, I usually rate it and look at its urgency. If it can be done by somebody
else, I will delegate it to somebody else. If not, I consider it important.
3. Do you get help from people when doing something important?
Well I don’t want to sound pretentious but when it comes to something crucial, I usually do
it myself without disturbing others unless I am desperately in need of help. Then I will.
4. Do you make sure something important will be done carefully?
As I have mentioned before, I am attentive so yes, I want things done with out any mistake.
And if I am not satisfied, I will redo it until I am. Maybe it sounds a bit too much, but it’s just
me.

6. Products and prices

1. What kind of products do you usually buy? / Which item do you buy the most?
Well I would call myself a bookworm so I usually spend money on books. So at least
once a week I make a purchase on a new book, which really puts me in debt sometimes

2. Do you care about the price when buying things? Why?

Of course I do, I am not that rich to ignore the price when buying things. I’m actually
living on a tight budget so I do care about the price when I want to buy something.
3. Do you often go shopping?
Well if you are talking about shopping for clothes then I’d say no, I am not a slave to
fashion. But if you are asking about like shopping for everyday necessity, probably I do it
once or twice a week.
4. Should people buy expensive products?
I always believe that you get what you pay for, lowcost products usually mean poor quality.
So I do believe that buying expensive items is way better than cheap ones.
5. Are the price and the quality of a product related? Are good products always
expensive?
I am sure there is a price-quality relationship, which means that the higher the price is,
the higher the quality. But it is not necessarily true in all cases.

7. Tidy
1. Are you a tidy person?
Yes, I am, I don’t want to sound pretentious. Once a week I have to clean my room to make
sure I get rid of all the unnecessary items.
2. Are you often tidy at your workplace or at your house?
I think I often keep my workplace and my house both very cleaned. I believe that working in
a tidy environment helps maximize my productivity.
3. Do you think being tidy everywhere is good?
Maybe it is bit weird but I don’t think so because sometimes we are too busy with important
tasks so we might need to focus on them rather than tidiness

8. Appearance
1. Do you often judge others based on their look?
No as I have been told not to judge a book by its cover, I believe personality and
behaviours are what I should take into account if I want to judge someone, not their
appearance.
2. How do you know if someone likes or dislikes you?
I don’t think there is any possible ways of knowing that. People nowadays are so good at
suppress their feelings. But I guess sometimes I can just sense it, naturally, like they
don’t talk to me or sit next to me, which means they dislike me, obviously.
3. What would you do if someone doesn’t like you?
I don’t think I have to do anything, it’s their problem, not mine. You know that we
cannot please everyone and I am not a pleaser. So if they dislike me, I will just let them.

9. Gift
1. Do you spend time choosing gifts for other people?
Oh yes, I suppose that people have different personality traits. Therefore, I should
really spend time choosing presents that suit them best. You know when their birthdays
are around the corner, it really gives me a headache to think about what gifts I should
send them.
2. What is the best gift you have ever received?
Perhaps it was a trip to Japan from my parents. A few years ago I graduated from
university/ high school….. with flying colours and to award my tremendous achievement,
they gave me the ticket and I was really delighted about it as I am a big fan of travel

3. Do you think it is important to choose the right gift for people?

Absolutely, as I always believe that sending undesired presents can be risky for
relationships. Not only that, if we give the right gift for people, it can boost their
happiness, and even consolidate people’s relationships.
10.Celebrities
1. Have you ever met any celebrity in real life?
Yes, I have, a few years ago I attended a concert of My Tam, a prominent singer in
Vietnam. I was really blown away by her gorgeous voice. It was just a very nice experience
to see a celebrity in real life.
2. Do you think the huge amount of income of celebrities is reasonable?
Of course, I believe they to face tons of problems that ordinary people don’t such as
being followed or harassed by phone, email by fans or followers Obsession can turn into
threats and even physical harm.
3. Would you like to become famous one day?
Of course I do, being famous would give me a lucrative income that I can use to
financially support my family and friends. On top of that, I can spend a lot of money on
hobbies and enjoy my life or even do some charities.
4. What would you ask them if you met them in real life?
I would definitely ask for their advice. I mean how they can face with difficult situations
in their lives. How it is like to sacrifice their private lives and what it is like to be famous.

11.Age
1. What do you think is the best age to learn driving?
Biologically speaking, the ultimate time to learn is at around 25 years of age as the
brain is fully developed at this stage and the body is young and energetic enough to be
able to respond with good reflexes.

2. How do you feel about getting older?

I hate it seriously. There are things that I should have done in my adolescence but I
didn’t. And I have missed my opportunity. I hate getting older, it’s horrible. But I guess
there is nothing I can do about.
3. Should we treat people of different ages in the same way?
No we shouldn’t in my opinion, I believe that for seniors, we have to treat them with
respect. For children, maybe we need to be strict when they show some
poor behaviors such as rebellion

12.Jokes and comedies

1. Are you good at telling jokes?
Yes, I actually have been told to have such a good sense of humour. Whenever my
friends are with me, I usually crack a joke and they can’t help but laugh to death.
2. Do your friends like to tell jokes?
It depends on their personality really, some do and some don’t so I cannot really tell you
whether they like it or not. But I do have a friend who loves to tell jokes, even though
his jokes usually fall flat but he enjoys doing it
3. Do you like being close to a person who has a good sense of humor?
Oh yes I do. I think whenever I am with a humorous person, I can really feel their
positivity, which will actually help reduce my anxiety. Not only that, they
can make the atmosphere lighter and much more comfortable.

4. Which types of programmes are most popular in your country? What kind of things
make you laugh? What type of programmes do you find funny on TV?
I guess reality shows really crack me up sometimes. They are so popular nowadays in
Vietnam and whenever I am depressed or have any problems, I will just watch my go-to
reality show and it really does help.
5. Do you think it is important to have a sense of humour and why?
Yes I do simply because being funny will put other people at ease. In addition, when you
have a sense of humor, you look at the bright side of life. It is not only improves your well
being but also has a positive effect on others

14.Discussion
1. What do you like to talk about?
I am a chatty person so I can pretty much talk about anything, but I am particularly into
discussing music as I am a big fan of singing
2. Did you change the way you discussed when you were a child?
Of course, when I was little, I didn’t really get straight to the point when I talked about
something. But as an adult, I don’t like to beat around the bush and I prefer to be more
straightforward.
3. Do you change your opinions frequently?
I don’t think that I am a flip-flopper, I usually stick to my opinions, maybe it sounds a bit
negative but it is who I am .
4. What topics do you usually talk with your friends?
We have a lot of topics to chat about but to break the ice, we usually start off with
weather Then after that, we pretty much talk about anything.
5. Are you more of a listener or a speaker?
I think I am more of a listener since I am kind of receptive and patience that are the
most important quality traits for a good listener. Besides, I never interrupt when others
speak. So I think that is pretty good

6. What are some key points to be a good listener?

Well if we want to listen to someone attentively, we have to kbow about their situations so
that you ‘understand’ their viewpoint better.

15.Success
1. Is it important to succeed for the first time? Why?
Not necessarily. I believe that we have to experience failures first in order to achieve
success. If people succeed at their first attempt, they might feel over confident

2. What factors lead to success?

I would say there are tons of elements that determine a person’s success such as
determination, commitment,. But I’d say it really depends on how people define success.
16. Newspapers and magazine
1. Do you prefer to read newspapers or magazines?
I think I prefer the former since they are cheaper, or even dirt-cheap I would say. This is
because newspapers use high quality of paper and poor quality of ink

2. Do you prefer to read news online or in the newspaper?

Well I think I would go for reading news online since I can have acess to any information at
my fingertips. However, I know there is way too much fake news available on the internet
so I have to be really skeptical about it.
3. Did you like to read comic when you were a kid?
Oh definitely yes. When I was little, I usually set aside money to buy comics weekly.
Reading comics at that time was like immersing myself in a wonderful magical world. I really
enjoyed the good old days
17.Shopping
1. Do you like/enjoy shopping?
Well if you are talking about shopping for clothes then I’d say no, I am not a slave to
fashion. I find shopping for clothes time-consuming and money-wasting.
2. Who does most of the shopping in your household?
Oh, It’s my mom, she knows how to drive a good bargain and she knows exactly what is
needed for the house. So I guess it is sensible that mom does all the shopping in my
family.
3. Should we spend money on expensive products? What is the quality of high-end
items and low-cost gadgets?
I believe that we get what we pay for so if we really invest money in buying what we
need, the product is gonna last for a long time whereas if we are a bit cheapskate, we
might regret later.
18. Stay up late
1. Do you often stay up late?
Oh yes, since I am a night owl, I usually sit up for doing my assignments. I feel like I can
maximize my productivity if I work at night. So I oftentimes stay up late.
2. Did you often sleep late when you were young? How have your sleeping habits
changed since you were young?
No I don’t think so, when I was little, I was such a creature of habit. I always went to
bed at exactly 10pm in the evening. Now I always have to burn the midnight oil to finish
my work.
3. How do you feel when you wake up after a late sleep?
Well I usually feel a bit groggy and tired throughout the day, however, a cup of
coffee can always do me good. It really helps re-energize my mind and I can stay
focused much better.
4. Do you like to read before bed?
Yes, I do. To me, it is such a best way to reduce negative thoughts and reading before
bed actually helps de-stress myself. So I often spend about 30 minutes reading before
going to sleep
19. Number
1. Are you good at remembering numbers?
No I don’t. It is such a shame to say that I have a goldfish memory so I cannot really
remember anything, especially numbers, they are way too complicated for me.
2. Are you good at Maths?
Oh yes, I am actually good at maths, which is weird. In fact, I do have a good command of
the subjects and I can solve math problems with no dificulty
3. Do you think (in the future) your job will require you to work with numbers?
I don’t think so mainly because I am planning to work as a ……….., which means that
there will be no numbers involved, which is excellent. I detest working with number

20. Pen or pencil

1. Do you usually use a pen or pencil?
Well to be honest, I don’t really use either of them partly because I have ugly writing.
If I want to jot something down, I will use my laptop or my phone, which is more
convenient.
2. When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
Probably a few months ago when I had to sit my final exam. I bought a handful of
pencils because I was anxious that I may break one or two during the exam. Its better
safe than sorry, you know.
3. Which one do you use more often? Pen or pencil?
I think I would prefer the former because if I make any slip-up, I can erase it easily. I am
particularly into graphite pencils as they help my handwriting more legible and they
don’t get blunt easily.
4. What do you think when someone gives you a pen or a pencil as a gift?
I would definitely express my gratitude to the gift giver. I believe that it’s the thought
that counts, not the gifts value. So doesn’t matter what they give me, I will always
treasure it

21. Sweet/Cakes
1. Do you like to eat sweets? Do you like dessert? Do you like eating cakes?
I absolutely love them. In fact, I have a sweet tooth so whenever I can, I will just treat
myself a bar of chocolate. Not good for my health, I know, but I can’t help it.
2. Do you like sweets now compared to when you were a child?
When I was little, my parents were so strict with me that they didn’t allow me to eat any
sweets or cakes. They were worried that I would end up getting overweight. So maybe
at that time, I had no interests in eating cakes or sweets.
3. Have you ever tried to make sweets?
Yes I have but to be honest with you, I don’t think I have a knack for baking or anything
relating to cooking. There was a time I tried to bake a chocolate cake and I failed
miserably.
4. Why do people like sweets?
This is rather complicated and abstract I think. I suppose people crave sugar
for the sake of it. Or maybe a candy bar can actually provide us with energy to work and
study more effectively.
5. Is there any kind of special cake in your country?
Yes, plenty of them, birthday cakes, wedding cakes. But for some traditional events such
as Tet holiday, we also have Banh Chung – a rice sticky cake, which is a signature of
Vietnam.
22.Being alone - Spending time by yourself
1. Do you like to be alone?
Yes, as I am more of an introvert, I really enjoy keeping myself to myself so I can do
whatever I want without being disturbed by others.
2. When was the last time you were alone and what did you do then?
Maybe it was a couple of weeks ago when my family attended a wedding party, at that
time I was by myself, preparing my favorite dishes and enjoying a cup of wine.
3. What do you do when you are alone?
As you can see that I am a pianist , so whenever I am alone, I usually immerse
myself in playing the piano. This really helps refresh my mind and stave off my
boredom.
23. Art
1. Do you like arts?
Yes, I do love art. I am particularly into contemporary art since it allows me to broaden
my understanding of myself, my community, and the world. It also helps me unwind after
hard working days

2. Have you ever visited an art gallery?

Yes, I have. It was actually 2 years ago. At that time, I was a tour guide showing my
friend around Saigon. We paid a visit to an exhibition located in the heart of the city. It
was about visual art.
3. Is there any artwork on the wall in your room?
No there isn’t. My room is quite small so we don’t have any space for any artwork. Not
only that, a piece of art is usually costly and as a person who is living on a tight budget, I
don’t want to spend on pictures or statues to be honest.
4. Do you want to work as an artist?
Definitely, working as an artist does give me a lucrative income so that I can have a
comfortable life. In addition, I can also financially support my family and friends and
maybe do some charity as well

24. Water sports

1. Have you done any water sports?
I think the only water sport I have ever done is swimming, which is really weird
because in Vietnam, we have many bodies of water where people can immerse
themselves in water sports, but that is not the case for me.
2. Are water sports popular in Vietnam?
Yes I think so, especially in some coastal cities such as Da Nang or Nha Trang. People can
pretty much try any kinds of water sports they like such as wakeboarding, surfing
3. What kind of water sports do you want to try? What water sports do you like
doing?
I think I’m gonna give scuba diving a go since I am so fascinated with the marine life.
Besides, from what I’ve read, scuba diving can help me improve my concentration
capacity .So I hope I can try scuba diving in the future.
25. Park/Running/Walking
1. What do people often do in the park?/ What do your neighbors do at the park?
There are quite a lot of recreational pursuits that people often do in a park like doing
exercise, meeting friends, having a picnic, you name it. For me, I enjoy doing exercise
there to shed some extra pounds.
2. Did you often visit the park when you were young?
Not very often, because I was pretty busy doing home work in the past so I spent most of
my time studying
3. Do you walk a lot / Do you like running? Do you think running is a good way to
stay healthy?
Yes I do. Walking/running is a form of exercise which helps me get lean. Not only that,
according to a research that I read weeks ago, walking/running helps reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease. So I try to go for a walk at least 30 minutes a day.
4. What place for you to go walking? Where do you think is a good place to run?
In the vicinity of my house, there is a decent park designed specifically for people who
love doing exercise. Motorbikes are banned, there are lots of trees providing shade for
park-goers so I guess that park is an ideal place for me to exercise.

26. Science
1. Do you like to study science?
To be honest, I don’t like science at all since I have a goldfish memory. You know,
memorizing all the equations and formulas is a real killer for me.
2. Do you have to study science at school?
Yes, I do. Science is a compulsory subject in our school’s curriculum so I have to study
science at least three times a week, which is tedious and boring beyond belief.
3. What are some applications of science?
I think there are plenty of applications of science such as using scientific knowledge for a
specific purpose, whether to design a product, process, or medical treatment
4. Should children study science?
From my perspective, I think student should study science since it helps them develop
critical thinking, which lay a solid foundation for their comprehensive development.
28.House or flat
1. What kind of housing do you live in?/ Do you live in a house or a flat?
Well I am living in a detached house with my family. It is a 2-story house with a small
garden where I can unwind and chill out after an exhausting day at university.
2. Could you please describe the place you live in?
It is not really spacious. We have three bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen of
course. We also have a small garden where my mom can do some gardening. I’d have to
say she really has green fingers as the garden looks really nice.
3. Which is your favourite room in your home?
Definitely my bed room, you know, I can do anything and anytime at leisure in the
room. Oh and since I am a pianist , I love to play piano in my room without
being bothered by my family members.
4. Is there anything which needs to be improved in your house?
Yes, right now my room is painted white, which is a bit brong. If I could, I
would love to paint it greenish. This is my favorite colour and I believe that green is also
beneficial for my mental health.
29. Hometown
1. Where do you come from?
Well I was born and raised in Hai Phong , which is one of the largest cities in Vietnam with
the population of around 13 million people.
2. What's the most attractive part of your hometown?
Oh, in the vicinity of my house, there is a park designed by Japanese architects. It's
artfully landscaped, with beautiful paths that lead around a shimmering pond. I consider
this is the most stunning view in my hometown.
3. Has your hometown changed much these years?
Yes, but in a negative way I’d say. You know, Hai Phong has become more polluted due to
excessive use of private vehicles. Not only that, people nowadays are not so
environmentally conscious, which is really sad.
4. Do you think you will be still living in your hometown in the future?
Yes, I think so, I have my family, my friends here and I want to develop my career in Hai
Phong . You know, there are a lot of employment prospects here and I can easily
move up my career ladder.
30. Social Network
1. How often do you use social networking applications?
On a daily basic I would say, I have quite a lot of friends living abroad so I use
Facebook or skype to keep in touch with them
2. Why do you use social networking apps?
As I have mentioned before, I need them to stay in connect with my friends from
different parts of the world. And another reasons is that one of my friends is helping me
better my speaking skills so I use social networking app every day to practice speaking
with him.
3. What are the disadvantages of social networking apps?
Well, I believe that social networking sites are linked to increased risk of mental health
problems such as depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
4. Do you think it is good to make friends online?
I don’t really think so to be honest, there are a lot of online scams on the Internet so it is
so hard to establish a true friendship with others. I guess we might be able to make
friends, but maybe fair-weather friends, just my opinion.
31. Borrowing/lend
1. Have you borrowed books from others?
Not really since I don’t want to bother other people. If I want to read something, I will
just head to a local library to read it, or I can just order the book online, which is more
convenient.
2. Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Not really, I do believe that money can break relationship so I have always tried to avoid
borrowing money from others. Only when am I in desperate I will ask for some money
but I always pay them back on time.
3. Do you like to lend things to others?
Well it depends on what kinds of things they want to borrow from me and it also
depends on the relationship between me and the borrower. If he is near and dear to
me, I would say yes. If we are not that close, I’m afraid that I would say no!
32. Reading/Music/Travel/Hobbies …
1. Do you like reading?
Yes, I consider reading my hobby. For me, reading is such a good way to
help me de-stress after a long day at university and I really enjoy it.
2. What kind of books do you read?
There are so many kinds of book genres that I like but I am particularly into fiction books
simply because they can provide me a wide range of knowledge on different fields. In
addition, I can also pick up some advanced expressions for my IELTS exam.
3. Do you read electronic books?
Not really, as you can see, I suffer from visual impairment, which is why I have to wear
glasses all the time. So I don’t really want to worsen my vision by reading digital books
or online books.

4. Do you read books related to your profession?

Yes I do, I have to read tons of English books to have a good demand of the subject I am
studying at university. It is quite time consuming, but it helps me a lot to develop my
career.
33.Animal (Pets-Wild animals)
1. Are there many people keeping pets in Vietnam?
Well, I think there are quite a large number of pet-raisers here in Vietnam. They raise
dogs, cats, birds or fish. For those who are more adventurous, they also keep snakes or
lizards as pets, which is really weird in my opinion.
2. Have you ever had a pet when you were young?
Yes when I was little, I had a dog named Lucky. To me, she was one of the cleverest dogs
ever. However, she died in an accident when I was studying at school. That really broke
my heart into pieces and I have never adopted any pets since.
3. What pet will you keep if you want?
Well I am a dog person so definitely I want to raise a dog, Husky to be more specific. I
like their appearance and fluffy fur and I have been told that Huskies are really dynamic
and playful and can be good companion .
4. Do you think it is necessary to protect wild animals?
Absolutely yes, there are many species that are on the verge of extinction and if we
don’t take actions to protect them, they will become extinct, which can detrimentally
affect our biodiversity.
5. What wild animals do you like?
I am particularly into the Kiwi – New Zealand’s national bird. I find them interesting as
although they are birds, they are flightless. However, a kiwi can run faster than most
people

34. Handwriting
1. Do you often write with a pen?
Not really, I have cursive handwriting so I try to avoid writing with a pen. Whenever I
need to jot something down, I will use my laptop or my phone, which is more
convenient.
2. Is your handwriting easy to read for other people?
As I have mentioned before, my handwriting is illegible. I can’t even
read my own handwriting, let alone other people.
3. Do you like to receive cards with hand-written words?
Oh yes I do, especially on Christmas day. Receiving Xmas card really brighten up my day.
I think sending hand-written cards is a great way to express our gratitude towards
others.
4. Can we tell someone's personality from his or her handwriting?
Yes, I do think so. Handwriting does speak volumes for a person’s personality. For
example, one with legible handwriting could be well-organized. So I
do think we can tell a person’s personality via their handwriting.
35. Break / holiday
1. Which one do you prefer? A long break or a short break?
For me personally, I prefer a short break because whenever I take a long break, I tend to
become demotivated, which makes me unproductive for the
rest of the day. So a 30-minute break is ideal for me really.
2. What do you like to do in your break?
Well, in my break time, I love to listen to music simply because I consider listening to
music relaxing and it really helps unwind. So I often listen to music
when I have a break.
3. Why do we have to take a break?
I think having a break is such a great way to re-energize our mind so that we can stay
focused better. Not only that, good breaks can reduce anxiety and it boosts
brain function so we can work more effectively

Insects
How do you like insects?

Well, not all kinds of insects!  There are some that I adore like ladybird beetles,
butterflies, dragonflies, and fireflies for one obvious reason – they bring beauty to
the environment. In fact, they’re commonly the subjects of my photographs!

Do you think insects are useful?

Yes they are, I think every living organism in this world has its purpose. I don’t think
they exist for no special purpose. For instance, butterflies pollinate plants; bees
produce honey that we all love eating, these kinds of insects really serve a purpose
for both the environment and humans. 

Are there many different insects where you live?

Well there are but not all the time, I can see some flies, especially fruit flies during
summertime anh mosquitoes. So our local government makes an effort to control
the spread of those insects in our community every summer.