I. UNIT 1A: WHAT ARE YOU LIKE?

1. What are you like?

2. What kinds of person do you like/ hate?
3. What is your favorite color?
4. Do you think animals can see color?
Vocabulary
Friendly
Shy
Hard-working
Lazy
Tidy
Messy a man of a few words
Talkative
Clumsy
Patient
Stubborn
Bad tempered

Phrases
I am a person who is /…/ because…
Some of my friends describe me as a person who is /…/
Sometimes I am a /…/ person, especially when I /…/
There are parts of my personality I am not happy with. For example /…/
II. UNIT 1B: BREAKING THE ICE

1. Are you a student or are you working?

2. What do you do to improve your mood when you are in a bad mood?
3. Do you have any pets?
4. Do you prefer to watch movies in the cinema or in your home?
5. Do you usually achieve goals you set? Why or why not?
6. When do you want to retire? What do you want to do when you retire?
Phrases
Excuse me!
Is this seat taken? / Is anyone sitting here?
I’m here alone, would you mind if I join you?
By the way, I’m …, what’s your name?
You look familiar. Do we already know each other?.
the music is so dope.
Hey! Is it the first time you’ve come here?
III. UNIT 2A: MEETING NEW PEOPLE
1. Do you like to kiss, shake or bow when you meet a new person?
2. What will you say/ do when someone you meet is older/ younger than you?
3. Do you enjoy meeting new people?
4. Do you believe in love at first sight?
Phrases
Shake hands
Bow
Hug
Kiss the person on the cheek
Smile and say ‘hi’
Stand very close
Exchange business cards
Touch the person on the arm
Look at the person directly
Look away from the person
Offer the person something to drink
Offer the person something to eat
If sitting stand up
If sitting of the person a seat
IV. UNIT 2B: ON THE PHONE
1. Does it bother you when someone calls early in the morning?
2. Does it bother you when someone talks too loudly?
3. What will you do if you call someone and the line is engaged?
4. Do you think phones are important? How important are phones?
Vocabulary
Telephone problems
The line engaged
On the phone
Wrong number
Get through to
Leave a message
Phone you back
Give you a ring
Phone things
Phone box
Answering machine
Answer phone
Mobile phone
Telephone directory
Fax machine
Phone card
Starting a phone conversation
Is that …?
Could I speak to …?
Who is calling …?
Put you through
Types of call
Reverse charge call
Directory enquiries
Long distance call
 V. UNIT 3A: THAT SOUNDS DELICIOUS
1. What do you usually have for breakfast/ lunch/ dinner?
2. What’s your favorite cooking method? Why?
3. What can you cook well?
4. Is there any food that you don’t like?
5. Where is the best place to eat in your town? Why is it so good?
6. What unhealthy food do you love?
Vocabulary
Bitter
Sweet
Dry
Spicy
Rich
Salty
Greasy
Crunchy
Sour
Grill
Broil
Pan-fry
Deep-fry
Stir-fried
Stew
Heat source
Marinated
Seasoned
Partially/completely submerged
Flip over
Become burned
Interior/exterior

Phrases
My all-time favorite (meal)
Makes me feel like heaven in my mouth
It is truly lip-smacking
My top pick is
Mouthwatering flavor
I often daydream about eating
I am / am not a kind of picky eater
A few things that put me off
(not) my cup of tea
 VI. UNIT 3B: GOING OUT TO EAT
1. What do you suggest for someone who enjoys spicy food?
2. What do you suggest for someone who is on a diet?
3. Why do people like to eat in a restaurant?
4. Do you think bigger restaurants tend to be better than small ones?
Phrases
There are many reasons why /.../
The biggest reason, I think, is that /…/
Another reason might be that /…/
Not necessarily
I’d highly recommend
Appetizers
Main dishes
Desserts
 VII. UNIT 4A: WHAT’ S THE WEATHER LIKE?
1. What’s the weather like today? Do you like that kind of weather?
2. Is your favorite season spring, summer, fall or winter? Why?
3. What do you like to do on chilly days/ boiling hot days?
4. How do you feel if it’s boiling hot/ chilly/ stormy?
5. Do you think that weather affects people’s behavior?
Vocabulary
Chilly
Cool
Humid
Boiling/Baking hot
Torrential rain
Stormy
Cloudy
Foggy
Icy
Snowy
Blanket of snow
Sunny
Windy
Stay cool by..
Stay hydrated by…
Avoid the hottest part of the day by..
Bundle up by..
Have some hot drinks like..
Cover myself with blanket/ hide under a blanket

Phrases
Well, one of the coolest things to do
people respond to bad weather
 VIII. UNIT 4B: EXTREME WEATHER
1. If you’re outside during a thunderstorm, what should you do?
2. If you’re inside during a thunderstorm, what should you do?
3. What should you do to keep cool during boiling hot days?
4. What should you do to keep cool during chilly days?
5. Is there any earthquake, typhoon, flood or volcano in Vietnam?
Vocabulary
Typhoon
Blizzard
Heat wave
Heat stroke
Flood
High winds
Traffic accidents
Drought
Frostbite
Power losses
Wildfires
Closed road

If you're outdoors during a thunderstorm, ....

DO
2. stand under shorter trees in a forest
6. stay away from metal things
7. stay inside a car
8. go inside a big building
DON’T
1. stand under a large tree
3. stand on the top of a hill
4. swim or go out in a boat
5. carry anything made of metal
If you're indoors during a thunderstorm, …
DO
5. disconnect your computer
6. turn off the lights
7. close the curtains
DON’T
1. stand near doors and windows
2. wash dishes
3. take a bath or shower
4. use the telephone
8. go outside
 IX. UNIT 5A: HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
1. Do you like surfing the Internet? Why/ Why not?
2. Why do you think people have hobbies?
3. What hobbies are popular in your country?
4. Would you like to try something dangerous, like skydiving or rock climbing?
5. What would you like to try before you die?
6. Did you have a hobby as a child?
Vocabulary
Gardening
Cooking
Playing sports
Hiking
Painting
Playing games
Surfing the internet
Collecting comic books
Listen to music
Go to concerts

Phrases
I can’t say for sure, but based on what I know
[something] might be suitable for
To be honest
a wide range of interests/hobbies
ways to escape from the daily grind
[…] is a part of my DNA
burn stress
based on what I know
The reason for this could be that […].
Common hobbies
Additionally
If my memory serves me right
 X. UNIT 5B: IF I HAD MORE TIME
1. How much time do you spend shopping for groceries? What do you often buy?
2. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
3. If you were rich, what new hobby would you start?
4. If you had more free time, who would you spend it with?
5. For girls: When you see a man or boy, which part of his body will you notice
first?
For boys: When you see a woman or girl, which part of her body will you notice
first?
6. What’s the first thing you’d look at if you saw me naked?
Vocabulary
Cleaning room
Doing laundry
Sweeping the floor
Taking out garbage
Washing dishes
Shopping for groceries

Phrases
I often spend more/little time […], about […]
I don’t spend anytime […] because
I’m not sure about how much time, maybe […]
brain turned into mush / went blank
such a tough question
I don’t have a very satisfactory answer to this

Grammar
If I Ved/V3 …, I would …
 XI. UNIT 6A: CAMPUS LIFE
1. Who is your favorite teacher?
2. Tell me 3 things you like/ dislike about your school/ university
3. What is your major? Why did you choose your major? Do you have any regrets?
4. Do you prefer living in a dormitory or living outside your university?
5. Do you skip class very often?
6. Do you often procrastinate your study?
Vocabulary
Cafeteria / Canteen
Gym
Classroom
Professor’s office
Library
Campus bookstore
Phrases
Wake up at the crack of dawn
Be up to my eyes in study/deadline
First of all,
The second thing is
The other reason might be
Last but not least is
/Something /has many great things to offer
To begin with, I can […]
The second thing I should mention is […]
The other reason why /…/ is
 XII. UNIT 6B: JOBS
1. When you are looking for a job, what do you consider? (Ex: salary, working hours,
vacations, interesting work, commuting time, colleagues or job security)
2. Should children go to work?
3. What is the most dangerous job?
4. What are some of the best jobs you can think of?
5. What is your dream job?
6. Do you prefer a cushy job with low salary or hard work with high salary?
7. Do you think that job satisfaction is more important than salary?
Vocabulary
Salary
Working hours
Vacations
Commuting time
Interesting work
Colleagues
Job security
Hard / tough
Quiet
Interesting
Boring
Creative
Unsuccessful
Easy / relaxing
Cushy
Well – paid
Aviation
Art
Business
Media
Medical
Teaching
Service industry
Technology
Law enforcement
Phrases
The first thing I consider about is […].
The second thing is […].
The last would be …
I’m not sure but in think
Job which can give me a sense of job satisfaction
It’s kind of difficult to say
I have always dreamed of
 XIII. UNIT 7A: TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
1. Have you ever seen one of those problems: crossing the red light, not using turn
signals, cutting someone off, using your cellphone while driving, waving into the
other lanes or driving in zigzag shape?
2. Do you use a smartphone app to call a taxi or motorbike taxi such as Grab or Bee?
3. What means of transport are popular in your country?
4. What is the longest trip you have ever taken by car?
5. How do you feel about spending time in rush hours?
6. What do you usually do when you are stuck in a traffic jam?
7. Do you like to drive or to be driven?
8. How do you get around Hanoi?
Vocabulary
Cable car
Gondola
Ferry
Dogsled
Monorail
Trolley
Double-decker bus
Bicycle
Tuk-tuk
Traffic jam
Slow drivers
Too many cars
Too little parking
Dangerous driver
Reckless biker
Slow buses
Not enough taxi
Too crowded buses

Phrases
If my memory serves me right
I don’t intend to try
Stuck on the road
When it comes to /something/
Cross the red light
Not using turn signals
Cutting someone off
Using your cell phone while driving
Wave into the other lanes
Ride/drive in zigzag shape
 XIV. UNIT 7B: TOURING A CITY
1. What do you do when you visit a new city?
2. How often do you travel?
3. What forms of transportation do you prefer to use when you travel?
4. What is the biggest city you’ve ever visited?
5. Are you planning on going anywhere for your next vacation? If so, where? Who
with? How long will you stay?
6. Have you ever been abroad? If yes, where have you been? If no, which country
would you like to travel the most?
7. Could you live in another country for the rest of your life?
8. Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?
9. What’s the best way to travel in your country?
10. What souvenirs have you brought back from travelling?
Vocabulary
Visit museums
Visit churches
Visit temples
Take a bus tour
Try local food
Go to the zoo
Buy souvenirs
Go shopping
Attend local cultural events
The Itinerary
The guide
The food
The price

Phrases
If my memory serves me right/well
As far as I recall
As far as I remember
When it comes to /something/
travel destination
I haven’t thought about it but if I have to…
It seems that most people like… and I’m no exception, so I’d say …
Well it seems that most people…, but I can’t say the same for myself
 XV. UNIT 8A: CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE
1. Which do you prefer, being indoors or being outdoors?
2. What can you find in the city but not in the countryside?
3. What can you find in the countryside but not in the city?
4. Are there any must-see places in Hanoi?
5. What do you like about where you live? What don’t you like?
6. Where do you live now? Have you always lived there?
7. What are some advantages of living in the countryside/ city?
Vocabulary
being indoors □ being outdoors
staying busy □ being relaxed
being in crowded places or □ being in quiet places
going to nightclubs or □ going camping
taking a subway or bus or □ walking or riding a bike
letting an alarm clock wake you up or □ letting the sun wake you up
eating in a restaurant or □ having a picnic
listening to traffic noise or □ listening to birds
Skyscrapers
Fresh air
Shopping malls
Unique mountains
Bars and clubs – Night life
Picturesque landscapes
Modern cinemas
Green rice field
State-of-the-art hospitals
The hustle and bustle of
the city
Crystal clear rivers and
streams
Pristine forest

Phrases
What makes a city different from a countryside is…
Unlike city, it could be impossible to…
[City/countryside] has many amazing/stellar things to offer
The first thing I should mention is …
For those who like […], cities/countryside will be always the first choice because…
Last but not least…
There are some things that I’m not satisfied with
There’s plenty to do
 XVI. UNIT 8B: FEARS AND CRIMES
1. How often do you go out alone at night?
2. How often do you use public transportation late at night?
3. How often do you carry a large amount of cash?
4. How often do you make eye contact with strangers?
5. What kind of fears is common in your country?
6. Are you afraid of ghosts/ heights/ flying?
Vocabulary
Fear of heights
Fear of cockroaches
Fear of snakes
Fear of needles
Fear of mice
Fear of failing at the exam
Burglar
Shoplifter
Robber
Mugger

Phrases
To be honest, …
I have to say that I …
Actually,…
I’ve always suffered from fear of
I’m not sure, but when I have a fear of […], I always try to…
I can’t say for sure. In my opinion, […]
Based on what I know, I think […]
If my memory serves me right,
 XVII. UNIT 9A: WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
1. What countries have you travelled to? If you have never been abroad, where do
you want to go in the future?
2. Have you ever felt blue during the holidays? How was it?
3. Why do people like travelling?
4. If your wallet was stolen during a trip, what would you do?
5. If you lost your passport while travelling, what would you do?
6. Have you ever felt blue during the holidays? How was it?
7. What are some great places to travel to in your country?
Vocabulary
Beach
Canyon
Cliffs
Coast
Desert
Forest
Hills
Lake
Mountains
Wildlife
Grass field
Miss a flight
Steal money
Lose wallet
Lose passport
Get sick
Run out of money
Get lost
Get a bad sunburn
Go on a wildlife tour
An eight-week holiday
Flew by
Time goes quickly
Look forward
National holidays

Phrases
I have always been drawn to […] because of it’s…
must-see sight(s)
If I have to choose, I will say I prefer
Based on what I know […]
Also, …
Moreover, …
That’s why…
“The first reason I should mention is they […].
The other reason might be […].
Finally…
A good idea to test yourself
Push you to your limits
Step out of comfort zone
Look for something new and exciting
See the world through the lens of new culture/language
People can strengthen bond by..
A family getaway
Work for a long stretch of time
Up to my eyes in study
A travel partner
 XVIII. UNIT 9B: HOTEL SERVICES
1. What kind of room do you want to book, standard room or deluxe room?
2. If you book a room in the hotel, how would you like to pay, by cash or by credit
card?
3. To help carry your bags, who do you call in the hotel?
4. To check if you have received mail or package, who do you call in the hotel?
Vocabulary
Front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry
Concierge
Bell captain
Room services
To order a meal/drink
To get clothes dry cleaned/pressed
To get help carrying your bags
To get your room cleaned/towels/blanket
To check if you have received mail/package
Single room
Double room
Standard room
Deluxe room
Garden view
City view

Phrases
I’d like to make a reservation.
The rate for the room
Credit card information
Name of the cardholder
My pleasure.
The Information is on file
Sign the receipt along the bottom
How much is the bill?
 XIX. UNIT 10A: ARE YOU A TECHIE?
1. What do you use a laptop for?
2. Do you think that a dishwasher is important?
3. Among a refrigerator, an air conditioner and a water heater, what do you think is
the most important to me?
4. What are some advantages of having a smartphone?
5. What are some disadvantages of having a smartphone?
6. Do you enjoy using technology?
7. How often do you use your phone to make calls?
8. How often do you use your phone to send and read emails?
9. Which do you prefer, smartphone or laptop?
10. Which do you prefer, lose a wallet or lose your phone?
11. Which do you prefer, Iphone or Android phone?
12. Which do you prefer, give up the phone or lose some friends?
13. Which do you prefer, call or text?
Vocabulary
Gadgets
An MP3 player
A hoverboard
A smart watch
A GPS (global positioning system) device
A PDA (personal digital assistant)
A refrigerator
A water heater
A portable power pack
A dishwasher
An alarm clock
Earphones
Find directions
Make calculations
Send text messages
Translate words
Find definitions
Make phone calls
Store addresses
Write letters
Travel Take pictures
Make video calls
Take notes
3-year warranty
Long battery life
Well-known brand
Lightweight
TV tuner included
Anti-shock feature
Big screen
Two sets of headphones
50 percent discount
Easy to use
Image stabilizer
Takes good still photos
Compact design
Record to hard drive
Record to DVD
Remote control
Out of date
Hit the shelves
Cutting edge

Phrases
[…] is indispensable in my life
[…] not really important in my life
I can use […] instead
[…] is truly my life helper. I can’t live without it especially […]
Instant communication
Web surfing
‘selfie generation’
First of all, […].
Second, […].
The next benefit of […] is […].
The other good point of this gadget is […].
Last but not least, […]
I wouldn’t call myself a techie, but I love using […].

Grammar
How to talk about preferences
Prefer + to do sth + rather than + do sth
Prefer + doing + to do sth
Would rather + do + than + do
Would prefer + to do
Prefer + noun + to + noun
 XX. UNIT 10B: ONLINE SHOPPING OR TRADITIONAL SHOPPING
1. What are advantages of online/ offline shopping?
2. What is the thing that you have bought recently that cost a lot of money?
3. When do you think everybody will buy things only online?
4. What kind of problems can you have when you buy things only online?
5. What is the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?
Vocabulary
Shrank
Have a missing part
Wrong size
Be poorly made
Delivery
Discount
Checkout
On sale
Out of stock
Shopping assistant
Shipping cost
Shopping cart
Return
Search engine
Bargain
Changing room
Queue
Aisle
Wish list
Order
World’s most popular
Window shopping
What a waste of time
Wandering around
Bargain hunters
The worst time
Sale season
Come along

Phrases
There are some problems might occur…
As far as I recall,…
Wider selection
Feel what you get before purchasing
Interact with humans
I believe that […] because […].”
I don’t think […] because […].”
One advantage of /…/ is that […].
One benefit of /…/ is that […].The story is completely different with online shopping.
[…].”
 XXI. UNIT 11A: ANIMAL AND NATURE
1. Do you have any pets? If yes, when/ why/ how long did you get it? If not, why?
2. Do children like animals?
3. Are you afraid of snakes, cockroaches or mice?
4. What is the smartest animal in the world?
5. What kind of pets do people raise in your country?
Vocabulary
Bear
Butterfly
Shark
Mosquito
Gorilla
Parrot
Deer
Lizard
Stork
Dolphin
Swan
Tiger
Fly
Goose
Whale
Scorpion
Monkey
Snake
Elephant
Spider
Mammal
Bird
Insect
Fish
Reptile
Forest
Ocean
River
Desert
Jungle
Zookeeper
Aggressive
Domestic
Fluffy
Furry
Horned
Nocturnal
Rough
Scaly
Shy
Soft
Venomous
Kingdom
Fascinated
An animal lover
Species
Go on a safari
In the wild
A real honour
Natural habitat
Wild

Phrases
I have been feeding […] for […]. I got it because […]
I used to have […].
I have never had any pets. The reason is […]
I think it depends.
I have a fear of […]. Whenever I see them, I feel […]
I can’t say for sure, but based on what I know, […]
 XXII. UNIT 11B: PROTECTING OUT ENVIRONMENT
1. Which environmental problems do you have where you live: deforestation, water
pollution, air pollution, waste disposal, noise pollution and overpopulation?
2. What can you do to protect/ improve the environment?
3. Do you usually drink bottled water? Why or why not?
4. What do you think of people who smoke cigarettes indoors? Would you do
anything when you saw someone smoke in public?
5. Do you have any ideas on how to minimize the use of plastic?
Vocabulary
Deforestation
Water pollution
Air pollution
Waste disposal
Noise pollution
Overpopulation
Reuse
Throw away
Repair
Over-packaged product
Litter
Low-energy light bulb
Cycle
Hand-carry item
Reusable
Stainless

Phrases
Scale back car use
Reduce waste
Use less product packaging
Not throw away leftovers
Use energy efficient lightbulbs
Decline the bag
Hand-carry items
Reusable bag
Stainless steel or glass straw
The first thing you can do to save the environment is […] by […].
Second, […] by […].
Last but not least,
Some things that spring to my mind are […]
In order to /…/, you can […]
The first way which springs to my mind is […], I mean […].
The second thing you can do is […].
 XXIII. UNIT 12A: DID YOU HEAR ABOUT…?
1. Is it important for you to learn about current events? Why/ Why not?
2. What news sources do you trust the most? What news sources do you trust the
least?
3. How often do you read the newspaper?
4. Do you read newspapers in other languages?
5. What is your favorite magazine?
6. Do you think people need to know all of the news?
Vocabulary
Local newspaper
National newspaper
Magazine
Classifieds
Political news
Economic news
Sports news
Entertainment news
International news
Technology news
Depressing
Raising a million dollars for a charity
Famine
A corrupt leader
Knife crime
The global financial crisis
Advances
A deadly new disease

Phrases
The first section that I jump into immediately when I read is […]
[…] catch up with the world/trend so I can […]
I don’t really care about […]
My all-time favourite sources are […]
[…] has become […] of my daily routine for […].
To be honest, I don’t really like […]
The first thing that springs to my mind is […].
My second favourite is […]
[…] has become […] of my daily routine for […]
As far as I concern, …