SPEAKING 3

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)

Let’s talk about musical instrument:
1. What is your favorite musical instrument? Do you play it?
2. What are traditional instruments in your country?
3. Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
Let’s talk about study:
1. What is your favorite subject? Is it popular in your country?
2. Do you get on well with your classmates?
3. Do you like to study alone or with your classmates? Why (not)?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You are going to have a 3-month summer, and you plan to do something. Three options are:
taking a language course, doing volunteer work, and taking up a sport. Which is the best
choice? Explain.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: There are some benefits of ecotourism.

Follow-up questions:
- What ecotourism activities do you offer?
- What rules should ecotourism tour operators have to follow?
- Where would you like to go as an ecotourist, and why?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about holiday:
1. What are some common holidays in your country?
2. How do you usually spend your holiday? Do you prefer to go with your friends or
family?
3. What is your plan for your next holiday?
Let’s talk about the Internet
1. Is it easy for you to access the Internet from where you work/ study?
2. How does the Internet help you work/ study?
3. What are the risks for the Internet users?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your friend wants to have a good preparation for an English test in the next five months. She
is considering 3 following options: self-studying with a home tutor, taking an online
course, and attending an English class. Which is the best choice? Explain.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Nowadays people are more confused and stressed when using the internet.

Follow-up questions:
- Are people easily influenced by what they read and see on the internet?
- Have there been a lot of changes in the ways you get news in Vietnam?
- What are the criteria for a good newspaper and magazine?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about music:
1. How often do you listen to music? When and where?
2. What kind of music do you often listen to?
3. How do you think music is important to our life?
Let’s talk about exam:
1. How do you feel before an exam?
2. What kind of person are you: prepare long before the exam or prepare just before the
exam?
3. What should we do to have good results in exams?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your brother is going to graduate from university. There are three options for him to do after
graduation: studying for a Master degree, looking for a job, and going traveling. Which is
the best choice? Explain.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: There are some features that a great teacher should have.

Follow-up questions:
- Do you want to become a teacher? Why or why not?
- In your country, do people respect a teacher? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, what challenges does a teacher face?