Speaking test

- Some examiners are really friendly – Some not – Don’t worry!!

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Good morning / afternoon, pleasure to meet you.. My name is Charles

If you don’t understand a question

Excuse me, please may (show respect) you repeat the question
Clarify (explain) what you mean by..

Travel – Do you like to travel?

Yes, I absolutely love going on holiday / vacation..

Getting away from it all (mundane life – boring/repetitive)

On
- Domestic holiday (holiday in VN)
- International holiday (holiday abroad)

Types of holiday

- Adventure holiday
- Safari
- Cruise
- City break
- Beach holiday
- Luxury holiday (5 star)

For example.. ‘I went off the beaten track’ – I went somewhere with not many tourists

1. For example, last year, I went off the beaten track up Fansipan mountain to escape the
hordes/z/ (lots of) of touris/ts and enjoyed/d/ the breath-taking views. It was a onc/s/e
in a lifetime experience/s/e.

2. For example, last year, I went to Da Lat, I decided to go off the beaten track and
explore the majestic mountains. The views of the local villages/iz/ were breath-
taking. It was a once in a lifetime experience. 

3. For example, last year, I went to Vung Tau beach. I decided to escape the hordes of
tourists and went off the beaten track and was fortunate (lucky) enough to find a
stunning remote beach with only locals living there. It was a once in a lifetime
experience. 
Why is it important to travel?
Getting away from it all is essential because.. (Moreover, furthermore etc)

- Develop as a human being – Build social skills + Confidence

- To bond with family members
- Discover new cultures e.g. When I travelled to VN I learned how to use chopsticks
- Discover new mouth-watering cuisine e.g. Pho
- Relax and unwind – Let my hair down
- Go shopping – Discover unique fashion trends

Education – School / university

My academic/educational institution – Private (international) / Public.. Focused on…

Academics (Maths, literature, English, science), music, technology, sport, drama, art

School/university..

Prestigious – Good reputation

Marvelous – Very good
Enlightening – (Taught me a lot of information)

However

Lack of practical lessons

Lack of facilities e.g. Air con / Computers
Too much pressure – ‘I felt like I had the weight of the world on my shoulders’
Traditional teaching methods
Intellectual

Fav teacher.. (SAY THEIR NAME)

Enthusiastic – Lots of energy

Handsome / attractive / pretty
Charismatic – Confident
Compassionate – Care about people’s feelings
Good sense/s/ of humor – Funny
Patience /s/
Passionate