SPEAKING TEST 1

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins) (1’ chuẩn bị, 2’ nói)

Let’s talk about holiday. (I am going to talk about holiday)
- What did you do on your last holiday? – I went to Nha Trang on my last holiday. I
went with my family by air. We stayed there for one week. It’ s a wonderful
holiday
- Who do you prefer spending your holiday with? Relatives or friends? – I prefer
spending my holiday with friends. I usually go with some of my best friends. We
have the same hobbies
- Do you prefer going on holiday abroad? – I prefer going on holiday abroad. I want
to practice my English and explore new places
Now, let’s talk about TV programmes. (Now, I am going to talk about TV programmes)
- How many hours a day do you watch television? – I watch television about two
hours a day. I usually watch TV with my family in the evening. It’s relaxing
- Which programmes do you like? – I like films, music, game shows and so on.
They are really interesting and useful. I can relax and learn a lot of things
- Do you prefer watching television alone or with other people? Why? – I prefer
watching television with other people because we can talk about what we are
watching. It’s amazing

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: If you won the lottery of 1 billion VND, what would you do with the
money?
There are THREE options for you to choose:

- Buy a new house.

- Start a business.
- Deposit the money in the bank.
Explain the option you have chosen.

If I won the lottery of 1 billion VND, I would start a business. Because I like business
and I want to earn a lot of money. Besides business can make me more active and
independent.
I have had a house already and I don’t need to buy one more. Depositing the money in
the bank is one of the safest way to keep money. However, the value would increase so
much over time

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 Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins) (1’ chuan bi, 4’ noi)

Topic: Online courses have changed the way people learn

Provide new
learning experience

Be more
Online
convenient to
Your own ideas
courses
study

Be independent
in learning

1. What advice would you give someone on how to study English?

2. Do you think being a student is the best time of your life? Why/ why not?
3. Should a student’s university education be free or should the student have to get a
loan? Explain your choice.

It is the fact that online courses are becoming more and more popular in
our life. There is an increasing number of people who become interested
in online learning. Online courses have changed the way people learn.

Firstly, online courses provide new learning experience. Students can stay
at home and learn with a computer. It means that they don’t have to go to
class. Therefore, they can save a lot of time and money for travelling.

Secondly, online courses are more convenient to study. Students can study
in the evening or at the weekend. It is very good for busy working people.

Finally, we cannot deny that students are independent in learning.

Students can concentrate better on their lessons. They cannot talk to their
friends as they do in class

In my opinion, I really like online courses because they are cheap and
convenient. I can save a lot of money and I can learn anywhere at any
time.

1. To learn English well, we should practice English more, speak with

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 native speakers and watch films in English)
2. I think being a student is the best time of my life. Because I can
learn a lot of useful things from university and I can do what I like
3. I think that a student’s university education should be free. Because
all people have chance to learn at university.

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SPEAKING TEST 2

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about birthday
1. When is your birthday? – My birthday is on May the first.
2. What do you usually do on your birthday? – I usually have a party with friends at a restaurant
near my house. We often eat birthday cake and then we sing, dance, and chat. It’s amazing.
3. What is your favourite family celebration? Why? – My favourite family celebration is Tet.
Because I can meet everybody and share happy moments with my family, my relatives and
friends
Now, let’s talk about public transportation
1. What is the best way to travel in your town/city? – The best way to travel in my town is by
motorbike. It is small so we can go on narrow streets. Besides, we can save money when we
travel by motorbike
2. What is your favourite means of transportation? – My favourite means of transportation is car.
It is fast and comfortable. We can go anywhere at any time and in any kind of weather
3. Do you think people should use public transportation more? Why? Why not? – I think people
should use public transportation more because it is cheap and convenient. What’s more? It can
reduce traffic jams and pollution
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: You have just received a sum of money from your father as a birthday
present. How would you use the money?
There are THREE options (sự lựa chọn) for you to choose:
- To buy a laptop for your study.
- To buy a fashionable smart phone.
- To save up for future.
Explain the option you have chosen.

I would use the money to buy a laptop for my study because it is very useful. I can do a lot of
things with it. In the first place, I can use it to study online and search for information. There
are hundreds of useful videos on the Internet that I can learn. What’s more? It helps me relax
and contact my family. We can do a lot of things on the laptop to relax. We can play games or
watch films, listen to music or chat with friends
A fashionable smart phone is not necessary for me as I have had one already.

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 PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Examinations are not necessary.

Time consuming

EXAMINATIONS
Your own ideas
Unfair

Costly

Examinations play an important to check students’ understanding and ability.

However, in some countries, students do not have to take any exam. For them,
examinations are not necessary.
In the first place, examinations are time consuming. It is true because students
have to spend a lot of time for learning, revising the lessons, and taking the
exams. Some kinds of exams may take years to prepare. The university
entrance exam is one of that kind
Secondly, examinations are unfair.

TEST 3
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Let’s talk about music.
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 1. Do you like music? If yes, what kind of music do you like best? Why? If no, why not?
– I really love music and I like pop music best. It is popular all over the world
2. What is the most popular kind of music in your country? – The most popular kind of
music in my country is bolero. People of all ages like it. The lyrics are very beautiful
and romantic
3. How is music good or not good for people? – Music is very good for people. It helps
them relax, reduce stress and sometimes reduce the pain. It can connect people
Now, let’s talk about English as a school subject.
1. Did you learn English at secondary school? – I learnt English at secondary school. I
started learning English since I was in primary school. I find English interesting but
quite difficult.
2. What do you think about how English is taught at school now? – I think English is an
important subject at school for students to learn. And it is much better now as students
can learn with native speakers and they can learn from various sources.
3. In what ways has children’s English much improved nowadays? – It is true that
children’s English has much improved nowadays. This is because teachers of English
are well-qualified and they start learning English from very young age.
Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: An optional subject will be added to the curriculum for

secondary students in your city. Three options are suggested:
- photograph
- swimming
- dancing
Which do you think is the best option for secondary students?

I think that swimming is the best subject for secondary students because it is very
interesting and useful. It helps the children relax and improve their health. They will
become stronger, keep fit and avoid many health problems
Photograph is boring for children. Furthermore, it can waste money as cameras are
expensive
Dancing is suitable for only university students

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 Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: It is good to learn about a culture when you learn a langua

Language: the best

means of culture

Language and
Your own ideas
culture
Better
communication

Culture shocks

1. Do you think it’s good to understand other people’s cultures? Why?

2. What would you introduce first to a foreigner about the Vietnamese
culture?
3. What would you like to learn about English-speaking cultures?

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 TEST 4
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about your favourite places.

1. Where do you usually go when you have spare time? – I usually go to the shopping mall near
my house where I can buy things and relax
2. Are there many interesting places where you live for people to go at weekends? – There are
some places where I live for people to go at the weekends such as the cinema, the park, the
museums and the shopping malls.
3. In what way is café a great place for people to enjoy their free time? – Café is a great place for
people to enjoy their free time. Here they can enjoy the best coffee, listen to music and chat
with friends

Now, let’s talk about the subjects taught in schools in Vietnam.

1. What subject did you like most when you were at school? – When I was at school, I liked
English most. I find it interesting to learn. I could spend hours learning English and I often got
good marks for it
2. Do you think English is a good subject for all students to learn at school? Why? – I think
English is important for all students to learn because it helps them find good jobs with high
salary and they can understand materials in English. What’s more? They can speak with
people all over the world
3. Do you think students are learning too many subjects at school now? – I think students are
learing too many subjects at school now, about 10 subjects. It’s tiring and stressful

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: You are going to take your secondary students to a private cinema. Three
options of movies are suggested:
- cartoon
- action movie
- detective movie
Which do you think is the best option for these students?

I think detective movie is the best choice for secondary students because it can develop their
intelligence, imagination and curiosity.
Cartoons are suitable for small children and action movies contains may violent scenes that
can badly affect their behaviours

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 PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

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

Obey teachers

Punishment
Minimise
Your own ideas
misbehaviour

Concentrate
better on study

1. Do you think punishment by teachers to students at school should

be encouraged?
2. Do all students obey their teachers whenever they receive
punishment?

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 TEST 5
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Let’s talk about your hometown.
1. Where do you come from? – I come from Hung Yen. It’s a small but very
beautiful city. It’s about 40 km from Hanoi.
2. Do you like living in... (candidate’s hometown)? – I like living in Hung Yen
because it’s the place where I was born and grow up with my beloved people,
my family and my friends.
3. What is it famous for? – It is famous for Hien town and longan, a kind of fruit.
It is well-known for a festival named Chu dong Tu – tien Dung
Now, let’s talk about your career.
1. What is your job? – I am a teacher of Maths. I work for a primary school in my
hometown.
2. How long have you been working as ......... (candidate’s job)? – I have been
working as a teacher for 20 years, since I left university
3. Why do you like your job? – I like my job because I love children and I can help
them learn how to read and write.

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

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
Which job do you think would be most suitable for you?

I think a master of ceremony is the best for me. Because I am good- looking and
confident. I am good at speaking in front of a big audience. What’s more? I am
humorous and I think the visitors will like it.
I don’t like to be a traffic instructor because it is hard for me. I have to stand
out all the time showing ways for people
A tour guide is not suitable for me as I don’t know much about the history of
my workplace.

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 PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Smoking should be banned in public places.

Smoker’s health

Second-hand
SMOKING
smoker’s
Your ownhealth
ideas

Financial burden

- Do you smoke?
- Why do many people want to smoke?
- What should you do to prevent smoking in public places?

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 TEST 6

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about your hobby.
1. What do you like doing in your free time? – I like reading books in my free time. I
have had this hobby since I was a child
2. Why do you like doing it? – I like reading books because it is interesting and useful. It
helps me relax, reduce stress and broaden my knowledge
3. How much time do you spend doing that? – I spend about one hour reading every day.
I often read in the evening, after dinner or at the weekend when I am free.

Now, let’s talk about English.

1. Do you like English? – I really like English although it is not easy to learn. I can spend
hours learning English and I often get good marks for it
2. When did you start learning English? – I started learning English since I was five. I have
been learning English for a long time, about 10 years
3. How do you improve your English? – I often watch films in English, listen to English
songs and find chance to speak with native speakers

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: Your family is making a plan for this weekend. There are THREE options
for you to choose:
- Going to the cinema
- Having dinner in a restaurant
- Going to the beach

Which plan do you think is the best choice for your family?

I think going to the beach is the best plan for my family. Because here we can watch
the beauty of the beach, enjoy seafood, swim the sea and breathe fresh air. We can
stay there for two days. It’s the time we can share happy moments together.
I won’t choose the first option, (going to the cinema) or the last option (having dinner
in a restaurant) because we have been to these places many times

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 Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Airplane is the best transport means to travel long

distance.
Time-saving

Traveling by
Safe
Your own ideas
airplane

Comfortable

1. Do you think airplane is the most important transport means of all time? Why/
why not?
2. Are there any disadvantages of traveling by airplane?

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 TEST 7

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about your home town.

1. When is the best time to come to your hometown? Why? – The best time to come to my
hometown is in spring because it is beautiful. We can see green trees and many kinds of
flowers everywhere. What’s more? The weather is nice and we can visit many festivals
2. What do you like best about your hometown? – I like the people best. They are friendly, kind
and helpful. They are willing to help neighbours and share difficulties with people nearby.
They are honest and hardworking, too.
3. Do you think your hometown is the best place to grow up? Why/ Why not? – My hometown is
the best place to grow up because it is beautiful. The weather is nice. The people are friendly
and kind. The food is cheap and healthy. Besides, it’s the place where I was born and grow up
with my beloved people, my family and friend

Now, let’s talk about your best friend.

1. What does your best friend look like? – My best friend is Lien. She is 40 but looks much
younger. She is small but beautiful with long hair and black eyes
2. How did you meet your best friend? – I met my best friends on the holiday to Dalat 5 years
ago. We were on the same tour. I was so sad at that time because my boyfriend said goodbye
to me. She helped me and shared a lot of difficulties with me
3. In your opinion, what is the best quality of a good friend? – The best quality of a good friend
is being reliable. He or she must be the person who can keep secrets and we feel safe when we
are with them.

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Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

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 that a cinema is the best choice for his first date. Because they can enjoy a romantic
film. They have chance to sit side by side so he will have chance to show his feelings and love
to the girl.
A restaurant and a shopping mall are noisy, crowded and not suitable for the first date

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 Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Airplane is the best transport means to travel long distance.

Time-saving

Traveling by
Safe
Your own ideas
airplane

Comfortable

4. Do you think airplane is the most important transport means of all time? Why/
why not?
5. Are there any disadvantages of traveling by airplane?
6. What are some ways that airlines could improve the flying experience for
passengers?

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 TEST 8
Let’s talk about your leisure time.
1. What do you often do in your free time? – I often read books in my free time. I
read all sort of things like novels, newspaper or magazines. It’s relaxing. It
helps me relax, reduce stress and broaden my knowledge
2. Have your leisure time activities changed since you were a child? – My leisure
time activities have changed since I was a child. When I was small I like doing
something exciting like playing games. But now I like doing something quiet,
like reading books
3. Do you prefer to spend your leisure time alone or with other people? Why? – I
prefer to spend my leisure time with other people. It’s more interesting that we
can talk about what we are doing
Now, let’s talk about books.
1. What kind of books do you like to read? – I like reading detective story books and
my favourite story is Harry Porter. I think detective stories are interesting as the
plot makes people curious
2. Do you read the same kind of books now that you read 5 years ago? – I have read
detective story books since I was a child. I have always been fascinated by the plot
as well as the intelligence of the characters in the story
3. When do you think is the best time to read? Why? – I think the best time to read is
in the evening or at the weekend when we have free time
Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

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 think the second option (a 5-day tour to the beach) is the best present for my
parents’ wedding anniversary. Because it’s very beautiful on the beach. They
can take a lot of nice photos. Besides, here they can do a lot of interesting
activities like swimming in the sea, walking along the beach and watching the
sunrise or the sunset. It’s so romantic. They will have time to recall all sweet
memories together. What’s more? They can also enjoy seafood
The first option (a wedding cake) is too simple and an album of the whole
family will take a lot of time to do

Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

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 Topic: Traditional festivals present important values.

1. What local festival in your area or country would be most interesting for a
foreign guest, do you think?
2. Do people nowadays appreciate public holidays like they did in the past?
3. What are some ways that the government should do to preserve traditional
festivals?

Honor community strength

Improve spiritual
Your own ideas
life
Traditional
festivals
Teach history
and culture

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 TEST 14 (12’)
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins) (1’ chuẩn bị, 2’ nói)
Let’s talk about films
- Do you like films? – I am really keen on watching films. I often watch films
with my friends at the weekend. It’s amazing
- What type of films do you like? – I like romantic films, especially Korean
movies
- Who do you enjoy watching films with? – I enjoy watching films with my
friends. I often watch movies with two of my best friends. We all enjoy watching
films. We go to the cinema once a month. Here we can see the best films in the world
on a large screen with very good sound system.
Now, let’s talk about mobile phones
- Do you use a mobile phone? – I use my mobile phone every day. I have an
Iphone and I always bring it with me. It’s really important for me
- What are the good points of mobile phones? –Mobile phones help us keep in
touch, relax and
- What are the bad points of mobile phones? – The bad points of mobile phones
are that they are not good for our eyes and ears (However, mobile phones also have
bad points. They can badly/ negatively affect our health, especially our eyes and ears)

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

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

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 TEST 15
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Let me introduce something about myself. My name is John. I’m 40 years old. I
come from Hanoi. I am a teacher of Maths. I work for a high school in Hanoi.
Let’s talk about sports. (I am going to talk about sports)
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor sports? Why? – I prefer outdoor sports.
Because they are interesting and useful. (I prefer playing sports in open air because I
can breathe fresh air and I can play with many people in large space)
- Which sports do you like best? Why? – I like football best because it is really
interesting (I find a lot of interest in soccer. It is very popular all over the world. It is
considered the King sport. It is really amazing. )
- Do you know why people like to play sports? – People like to play sports
because it is very good for their health (There are some reasons why people like to
play sports. First, playing sports helps them relax and reduce stress. Second, playing
sports helps them improve their health, keep fit and avoid health problems)
Now, let’s talk about fast food. (Now, I am going to talk about fast food)
- What kind of fast food do you like best? – I like pizza (fried chicken) best.
(Pizza is a kind of fast food I like best. I often have a pizza for my breakfast. It is so
delicious, healthy, and cheap)
- Is fast food good for your health? Why?/ Why not? – I think/believe that fast
food is not good for our health because it has a lot of fat and sugar that can make us
become overweight.
- In your opinion, why is fast food popular? – In my opinion, fast food is popular
because it is very convenient to eat. (We can eat anywhere at any time. We don’t
have to cook or do the clean-up. So we can save a lot of time. For those who are
busy, fast food is the best choice as they don’t have time to cook for themselves.)

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PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)
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

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