SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH

KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015

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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 01 Travelling has become easier and cheaper.  What has it changed in people's
lives:
 speed, comfort, health, family relationships, etc.
 work/employment
 holiday habits

 way of life/standard of living in certain countries

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 02 Is life today better than in the past? Think about the following :
 Education - employment - job satisfaction
 Health: prevention, treatment, new discoveries, social security, etc.
 Comfort : standard of living (housing/transport/leisure)
 Violence

 Social issues : single mothers, unmarried couples, homosexuality ...

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 03 Inventions 
 What invention has had the greatest impact on our lives?
 Are there some things that never should have been invented?

 Do some countries encourage inventors more than others?

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 04 Do you agree or disagree with the idea of banning junk food in public
schools?
Should people have the right to consume whatever they want, even if it
might be harmful to them?
Are school children mature enough to make their own decisions about what
they will eat?
Who is most responsible for teenagers' health?
(the kids themselves, their parents, school teachers and administrators, the
government)
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 05 It is impossible to have a successful career and a happy family life. 

You have to choose one or the other. Do you agree?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 06 Careers today : how to advise young people

 How important is it to have a good (well-paid/secure) job?
 What advice would you give a young person today?
 Would you encourage your children to accept a job in another
country?
 Would you be disappointed if your children
 left school early?

 chose a manual job?

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 07 The internet is already an essential communication tool in today's world.

The first and most popular use is the email. 
 What others can you think of?
 Has fraud increased since the arrival of the internet? How?

 What do you think the internet will be used for in the future?

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 08 Recent physical achievements (crossing the Atlantic, mountain climbing, etc.).
 How many can you think of?
 Which achievement was the most impressive?
 Are the world's best athletes present at the Olympic Games?

What do you think of 'extreme' sports (bungee jumping, tightrope

walking...)?

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 09 Has violence increased in recent years?

 What are the causes (unemployment, poverty, minority issues,
TV series, poor parenting ...?
 What are the effects on young children?
 What could be done to reduce violence?

 Is the increase in violence a worldwide phenomenon?

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 10 The effects of medical and scientific progress :

 health (prevention, treatment, organ transplants, rare diseases,
etc.)
 beauty (plastic surgery, dental care, etc.)
 comfort in the home
 transport

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 11 Success: Think of a successful person and what makes them successful.
What are your own beliefs regarding success, in general?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 12 Motivation: What or who motivates you in different areas of your life? What
is your opinion of the importance of motivation?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 13 Work: Think about important factors that make people happy at work.
Explain your reasoning.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 14 Work: Describe a job you would love to do and a job you would hate to do.
Reason your answer.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 15 Personality: describe some qualities that you consider negative and also
qualities that you consider positive. Imagine you have to sell yourself in a job
interview, describe the qualities you have to offer in order to do this.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 16 Family: In the 21st century, friends are the new family. Give your opinion on
this.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 17 Family: Children are left too much on their own nowadays. It would be better
if one parent did not work and stayed at home with the children until school
age. Discuss.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 18 Family: Your parents brought you up, it is your responsability to look after
them when they are old. Give your opinion on this.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 19 Language: People nowadays in public life should be able to speak good
English. Give your opinion on this.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015
 
Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (phần thi nói)
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 11/10/2014
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Question 20 Language: A lot of schools now have bilingual programs where other subjects
are taught in English. Discuss your views on this.

You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!