1.

GREETINGS AND
BACK UP QUESTIONS
INTRODUCTIONS
 Good morning/ afternoon.
 Now, what’s your full name?  What’s your first name?
 How do you spell it?
 What’s your family/last name?
 How do you spell it?

2. GIVING INFORMATION ABOUT

PLACE OF ORIGIN, BACK UP QUESTIONS
OCCUPATION, STUDIES
Ask the following questions. Address B first.
 Where do you come from?  Are you from…?
 I am from tb  Do you live in…?
 What’s your hometown famous
for?
 My hometown has a very beatiful
sea
 Where do you live?
I live in TN
 What’s your job?  Are you a student?
 I a a student  Do you like working/studying
 Where do you study/work? there?
I study in TN
 Do you like your major?/ Why?/
Why not?
Yes , i do because because I learned
about machines
 What subjects did you study at  Did you study English at
school? school?
I studied maths, literature, biology,  Did you like math/computer
geography, history, English, science...?
physical education, and  Do you like your major?
information technology.
 What was your favourite subject?
My favourite subject is english
 What’s your major at university?

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 I majored in machine building
technology
Ask B three questions (Vary from A’s)

3. GIVING OTHER GENERAL

BACK UP QUESTIONS
INFORMATION ABOUT SELF

 Do you like eating outside/ in  Do you often eat outside/ in

restaurants? Why/Why not? restaurants? Why/Why not?
Because because the food there is so  Do you like going to restaurants
good with your friends or family?
 Who do you go to restaurants with?  Do you like eating fish/
I go with you chicken...in restaurants?
 What foods and drinks do you like to
have in restaurants?
I like chicken stew and orange juice
 What do you often do at the  Do you ever go out on Sundays?
weekends?  Do you often go your friends or
I usually go to soccer family?
 Who do you go to the cinema/park…  Are you going to hang out with
with? friends?
I go to the cinema with you
 What are you going to do this
weekend?
This weekend I'm going to play soccer
and go fishing
 What sport(s) do you like doing?  Do you like playing sport?
- Football, badminton, tennis, swimming,  Do you play it/ them every day?
volleyball, basketball, running  Do you ever play computer
 How often do you play it/ them? games in your free time?
- Every day/week
- Once a week
- Twice a week
I playThree times a week
 Where and when do you often play it/

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 them?
I usually play it at home in my free time
 Who do you usually play with?
I often play with you
 What else do you do in your free time?
- Listen to music, play video games,
watch TV, read book, go to the gym,
fly kites
 Do you like shopping? Why/ Why  Do you go shopping every day?
not?  Do you often buy clothes?
 How often do you go shopping?  Do you go shopping with your
- I don’t often go shopping, just once a friends?
month.
 What do you often buy? – food,
clothes, books.
 Where and when do you often go
shopping? – I often go to the
market/supermarket/malls/shops.
 Who do you go shopping with?
 On what days do you have English  Do you have English classes in
lessons? – On Monday, Wednesday the morning/afternoon/evening?
and Friday.  Do you spend a lot of time
 How many hours a day do you learn studying English every day?
English? – I learn English two hours  Do you study English because
a day. you like it?
 Why do you learn English? – I learn
English because it’s very popular.
 Do you like music? Why/Why not?  Do you like listening to music?
- Yes. I like music because it makes me  Do you like pop/jazz…?
feel happy/comfortable.  Can you play any musical
 What kind of music do you like?  instruments?
- I like pop/rock music.  Do you like (a singer’s name)?
 Can you play music, or just listen?
- I just listen. I can’t play music.
- I can play the guitar.
 Who is your favourite band or
singer?

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 - My favourite singer is Son Tung
MTP.
Ask B three questions (Vary from A’s)

4. EXTENDED RESPONSE BACK UP QUESTIONS

Address B first. Choose one of the topics
below. Avoid questions on topics you have
already used.
 Tell me something about your  Which day of the week do you
favorite day of the week? like? Why?
- Day: Friday/Saturday  What do you like to do on your
My favourite day of the week is …. favourite day?
- Why: I like it because I have a lot of
free time.
- Activities: I often spend the day
playing video games and being with
my family.
 Tell me something about your  Where is your hometown?
hometown?  What do you like about your
- My hometown is Thai Nguyen. My hometown?
city is famous for tea and steel. It has
the third largest number of cars per
household in the country. Although
it is not a busy place, I really love
living here.

 Tell me something about the season  What season do you like? Why?
you like?  What do you like doing in
There are four seasons in my place summer/ winter...?
which are spring, summer, autumn
and winter. My favourite season is
autumn. It’s cool and sunny, so I
love going out with friends. We
often hang out in the parks.
 Tell me something about your  Do you like your university?
university? Why? Why not?
I’m a student at TN University of  What do students study at your
Technology. I love my school as it is university?

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 one of the schools with the best training
quality in the country. There are a wide
range of majors at my university, such
as mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering, electronic engineering, etc.
I study mechanical engineering. I want
to become a good engineer in the future
and I’m going to work for a big
company.
 Tell me something about your free  What do you like to do in your
time activities? free time?
In my free time I usually play video games.  Do you ever play sports or go
I have a modern laptop and I sometimes camping?
play on it. Besides video games, I also play
volleyball with my friends. We always have
matches at the weekends. My team wins
most of the time and I love this.
 Tell me something about your best  Do you have a best friend?
friend?  What does he/ she look like?
My best friend is …. He/she is not very tall  What’s his/her hobby?
but quite handsome/beautiful. He’s got  How often do you meet your
short dark hair and he usually wear jeans best friend?
and T-shirts. He likes music. He can play
the guitar very well, so girls in my school
love him. We meet each other every day
because we are in the same class. He’s
teaching me to play the guitar.
Ask B three questions (Vary from A’s)

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1A - FLYING LESSONS

LEARN TO BE A PILOT

Flying lessons only £99 each

Our teachers are excellent!
Blue Sky School, South Road
Must be 20 years old
Tel: 225676

FLYING LESSONS

1. Where/ flying lessons?

2. How much/ lessons?
3. Good teachers?
4. For everyone?
5. What/ phone number?

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1B - HELICOPTER TRIP

HELICOPTER TRIP

WITH BRIGHT SKY TOUR

Tuesday – Saturday: 2 p.m.
Trip takes 40 minutes
Flying over rivers and forests
Special price: only $20

HELICOPTER TRIP

1. What/ name/ company?

What’s the name of the company?
It’s Bright sky tour.
2. What/ see?
What can I see?
You can see rivers and forests.
3. Short trip?
Is it a short trip?
No. It takes 40 minutes.
4. Cheap?
Is it cheap?
Yes. It’s only twenty dollars.
5. Trip/ Mondays?
Are there (any) trips on Mondays?
No, there aren’t.

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2A - FILM CLUB

MOVIES CLUB
in
Green Library
Friday and Sunday - 7.30 p.m.
Cheaper than cinema
All tickets £3
The best films from all over the world
Tickets from School Bookshop

MOVIES CLUB

1. Where/ club?
Where’s the club?
It’s in Green Library.
2. When/ see films?
When can you see films?
On Friday and Sunday at seven
thirty pm.
3. Where/ buy tickets?
Where can you buy tickets?
You can buy tickets from the
school bookshop.
4. Expensive?
Are they expensive?
No, they aren’t.
5. Only English films?
Are there only English films?
No. There are films from all over
the world.

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2B - TELEVISION PROGRAMME

TELEVISION PROGRAMME
On Wednesdays and Saturdays
Exciting journeys
find out about climbing in the mountains of Asia

For all ages

Channel 8
8.15 p.m. - 9 p.m.

TELEVISION PROGRAMME
1. What/ name/ programme?
What’s the name of the
programme?
It’s Exciting Journeys.
2. What/ about?
What’s it about?
It’s about climbing in the
mountains of Asia.
3. What time/ start?
What time does it start?
It starts at eight fifteen pm.
4. Watch / every day?
Can you watch it every day?
No, you can’t. /No. It’s on
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
5. For children?
Is it for children?
Yes, it is.

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3A - MOBILE PHONE

The new XL 12 mobile phone

Smaller than all other phones!

Black or Silver
£75
Phone has camera and radio
Now in all good phone shops

MOBILE PHONE
1. What colour / phone?
What colour is the phone?
It’s black or silver.
2. How much?
How much is it?
It’s seventy-five pounds.
3. Take photos?
Can it take photos?
Yes. It has a camera.
4. Big?
Is it big?
No. It’s smaller than all others.
5. Where / buy?
Where can I buy it?
You can buy it in all good phone shops.

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3B - GUIDEBOOK

GUIDEBOOK TO ENGLAND
A new book by Peter Wilson
Find out about famous
bridges, rivers, mountains, and
flowers.
On sale in all bookshops
Only £12

GUIDEBOOK
1. What/ name/ guidebook?
What’s the name of the guidebook?
GUIDEBOOK TO ENGLAND
2. What/ learn?
What can we learn?
We can find out about famous bridges, rivers, mountains,
and flowers.
3. Who/ writer?
Who’s the writer?
Peter Wilson
4. Expensive?
Is it expensive?
No. it’s only twelve pounds.
5. Where/ buy?
Where can I buy it?
You can buy it in all bookshops.

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4A - LANGUAGE COURSE

Boston University
Would you like to learn German or Spanish?
3-year diploma course
We have a new big building
Small classes - only 12 students

LANGUAGE COURSE
1. Where / course?
Where’s the course?
In Boston University
2. Learn Spanish?
Can we learn Spanish?
Yes, we can.
3. Big classes?
Are there big classes?
No. Only twelve students.
4. Long course?
Is it a long course?
Yes. It takes three years.
5. New classrooms?
Are there new classrooms?
Yes, there are.

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4B - PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

Learn how to take good photos

Every Monday and Thusday, 7pm – 9pm
For next 2 months: £20
Students can use college cameras
Call: 887766

PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
1. When / course?
When’s the course?
Every Monday and Thusday, 7pm – 9pm
2. What/ name/ course?
What’s the name of the course?
It’s PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE.
3. Need/ camera?
Do we need cameras?
No. we can use college cameras.
4. How much?
How much is it?
Twenty pounds.
5. What/ learn?
What can we learn?
We learn how to take good photos.

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5A - SALE AT A SHOP

Everything half price

Start next Monday – 2 weeks only
At STAR SPORTS

The best sports clothes, shoes and bags

28 Green Street (next to Garden Café)

SALE AT A SHOP
1. What/ name/ shop?
What’s the name of the shop?
2. When/ sale?
When’s the sale?
Next Monday.
3. Low prices?
Are there low prices?
Yes, there are.
4. What/ buy?
What can you buy?
5. What/ address?
What’s the address?
It’s at number twenty eight Green Street.

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 5B - BIKE FOR SALE

BIKE FOR SALE

Blue and white
Very fast with sport wheels and lights
Only 2 months old
£150
Call or text Jim on 562841

BIKE FOR SALE

1. Old bike?
2. What colour/ bike?
3. How much?
4. Special bike?
Is it a special bike?
Yes. It’s Very fast with sport wheels and lights.
5. How/ more information?
How can I get more information?
You can call or text Jim on 562841.

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6A - COOKING COMPETITION

Want to cook on Television

With famous cook Maria Summer’s
MY GREAT FOOD
Come and make your favourite dish at the TV studios
Information: www.tv.mygreatfood.com

COOKING COMPETITION
1. What/ name/ competition?
2. Where?
Where is it?/ where does it take place?
3. Meet famous people?
Can you meet famous people?
4. What/ cook?
What will you cook?
You will cook their favourite dish.
5. What/ website?
What’s the website address?

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6B - DANCE COMPETITION

TODAY!
DANCE COMPETITION
Age 18-25
All types of modern dance
Prize: £1500 and free dancing lessons
City Theatre
Call 7422568 to find out more

DANCE COMPETITION
1. When /competition?
2. For adults?
3. What types of dance?
4. What/ prize?
5. How/ more information?

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7A - BLOOM PARK

BLOOM PARK

King Road, London

From 9.30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Great fun for all ages

Tickets for sale at entrance
Every day in summer months

BLOOM PARK

1. Open all year?

2. What/ address?
3. Where/ buy tickets?
4. Interesting for teenagers?
5. What time/ open?

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7B - BIRD PARK

NATIONAL BIRD PARK

LOOK AT BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
FROM EUROPE, AFRICA AND ASIA
Learn how birds fly and find food

February to December 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

£6 for person
Call: 854545

BIRD PARK

1. What/ see?
2. Open/ September?
3. What/ learn?
4. How much?
5. What/ phone number?

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8A - STONE CASTLE

VISIT STONE CASTLE

Over 800 years old

Tickets: £7
Family tickets: £15
Castle shop with souvernirs, snack and drinks
Free parking

STONE CASTLE

1. What/ name/ castle?

2. How old?
3. Restaurant?
4. How much/ family tickets?
5. Car park?

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8B - SCHOOL PICNIC

SCHOOL PICNIC
ALL STUDENTS WELCOME

Next Saturday in Prince Park

Free hamburgers and fruit
Bring some drinks
Bus leaves school 12.30 p.m.

SCHOOL PICNIC

1. Where/ picnic?
2. When?
3. For everyone?
4. Go by bus?
5. Bring food?

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9A - BEACH

RED BEACH
3 kilometres from South Town
Quiet and safe – swim all year

Free Parking for 50 cars

School holiday: beach volleyball and team building
Café open all day

BEACH

1. Where/ beach?
2. Safe for swimming?
3. What games/ play?
4. Car park?
5. Buy drinks?

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9B - BOAT TRIP

Fantastic boat trip

Boat leaves every day at 9.30 a.m
Come and watch Dolphins and Seals

Sorry! No children under 5

Don’t forget to take your sun hat
£25 for person

BOAT TRIP
1. See/ whales?
Can we see whales?
No, we can’t.
2. When/ go?
When do we go?
At nine thirty am every day.
3. For all children?
Is it for all children?
No, it isn’t.
4. How much?
How much is it?
Twenty-five pounds for person.
5. What/ take?
What do we need to take?
We need to take a sun hat.

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 10A - WEBSITE TO BUY BOOKS

A Wonderful New Website

Quick and easy way to buy books

Thousands of books for sale!

College and school course books
Cheaper than any bookshop
www.booksforyou.com

WEBSITE TO BUY BOOKS

1. What/ website’s address?

2. Difficult to use?
3. How many books/ sale?
4. Expensive?
5. Books for students?

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10B. COMPUTER SHOP

FOR USE WITH 2 CANDIATES FOR USE WITH 3 CANDIATES

B, here is some information about a
COMPUTER SHOP.
(Turn over B’s booklet to show Task 10B)
A, you don’t know anything about the
COMPUTER SHOP, so ask B some questions
about it.
(Turn over A’s booklet to show Task 10B)
Use these words to help you. (Indicate prompt
words)
Do you understand? (If necessary, repeat
instructions)
Now A, ask B questions about the COMPUTER
SHOP, and B, you answer them.
B, here is some information about a COMPUTER
SHOP.
(Turn over B’s booklet to show Task 10B)
C, you don’t know anything about the
COMPUTER SHOP, so ask B some questions
about it.
(Hand candidate booklet to C, open at Task 10B)
Use these words to help you. (Indicate prompt
words)
Do you understand? (If necessary, repeat
instructions)
Now C, ask B questions about the COMPUTER
SHOP, and B, you answer them.

Choose from hundreds of computers at

45 Station Road

Our computers cost less than anywhere else!

Buy the latest earphones and headphones here.

COMPUTER SHOP
1. What/ name/ shop?
2. What/ address?
3. Many computers?
4. Cheap?
5. Sell/ earphones and headphones?

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10C - SANDWICH SHOP

GLORIA’S SANDWICH SHOP

We make 100 different sandwiches
HOT SOUP – ORANGE JUICE – COFFEE

£2.50 each sandwich

Car park behind shop
Closed on Mondays

SANDWICH SHOP
1. How many sandwiches?
2. How much / each sandwich?
3. Shop/ open / every day?
4. Drinks?
5. Car park?

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