I.

HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES:

Part 1:

Group Questions
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7 1. Do you have any hobbies?

2. Can you make money from a hobby?
3. How much time do you dedicate to your hobbies?
4. Do the hobbies you have been influenced by friends?
5. Does your hobby cost a lot of money?
6. Do you collect anything as a hobby?
7. What hobbies are popular with children?
8. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
9. How do you spend your free time?
10. Have you ever gone to concerts?
11. Do you enjoy watching sports at a stadium?
12. Do you like to try new activities?
13. What activities would you like to try?
14. What activities did you do when you were a child?
15. Do you like to try new activities alone or with new friends?
16. Is it important to have a hobby?
17. Is it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby?
18. What sort of hobbies would you like to try in the future?

13 19. Do you have any hobbies/favorite interests?

20. Is reading books your favorite pastime?
21. Do you enjoy outdoor pursuits?
22. How often do you take part in extracurricular activities?
23. Do you spend your free time with your family or friends?

Part 2:
1. Group 7: Describe a hobby you enjoy. You should say:
- How long have you been doing it?
- How often do you do it?
- What benefits do you get from it?
And explain why you enjoy it?
2. Group 13: Describe an activity which is beneficial to physical/mental health. You
should say:
- Which activity it is
 - What does it involve: special equipment, training, …..
- Its benefits
You should explain the reasons you choose the activity.

II. WORK, JOBS & CAREER:

Part 1:

Group Questions
number

8 1. What will you do to prepare for your career in the future?

2. Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why?
3. What would you change about your job?
4. What do you like about your job?
5. Why did you choose to do that type of work?
6. What do you do after work?

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7. Do you work or study?
8. Do you enjoy your work?
9. Would you recommend your current job to other people?
10. Did you have to do any training or study for this job?
11. Is there anything you don’t like about your job?

13 12. Should university students do part-time jobs?

13. How many hours do you work as a student per week?
14. What kind of job do you want to do after graduation?
15. Do you prefer a full-time career or a part-time job?
16. Which jobs are held in high regard in your country?

14 17. Do you work or study?

18. Do you enjoy your work?
19. Why did you choose to do that type of work?
20. Which jobs are respected the most in your country?
21. How often do you work in a team?
22. Do you prefer to work individually or in a team? Why?

1 23. Are you working or studying?

 24. What work do you do?
25. Why did you choose to do that kind of work?
26. Is that a popular job in your country?
27. Is there another type of job you would like to do?
28. What technology do you use at work?
29. Do you like your job?
30. What do you dislike about your job?

Part 2:

● Describe the job you would most love to have.

You should say:
- What would this job be?
- Where would you work?
- Which qualifications would you need?
Explain why you would like to have this job most.

● Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or
studies.
You should say:
- What task you did
- Why this task was very difficult
- How you worked on this task
- And explain how you felt when you had successfully completed this task

● Describe a well-paid job that you will be good at.

You should say:
- What the job was
- How you knew about this job
- How you feel about this job
And explain why you think you will be good at it

Group 13:
● Describe a job that you find admiring.
You should say:
- Which job it is
- What does it involve? Are there any special requirements to do the job?
- Why do you find it admiring?
Explain the reasons you choose the job.

● Describe your idea of making a good first impression in a job interview.

 You should say :
- why it is important.
- is it important to make a good last impression as well
- what ways would you do it in your job interview
and explain how to make a good first impression in a job interview.
● Describe a job that you consider highly important

You should say:

- what the job is

- why it is important
- and explain if people who do this job are appreciated enough by society

III. TRAVEL & CITIES:

Part 1:

Group Questions
number
03 1. Who do you usually travel with?
2. Would you like to travel around the world in the future?
3. In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
4. What places would you like to visit in the future?
5. How do most people in your country travel to work?
6. How often do you travel?
7. How did you get here today?
8. Are you into traveling?
9. Do you like the city you are living in now?
10. Which city do you want to go to?
11. Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
12. What do you think of the traffic in your city?

2 13. Do you want to move to another city?

14. What is your favorite means of transportation?
15. How do you prepare for travel?
 8 1. Do you like traveling?
2. Do you like to travel alone or in a group?
3. In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
4. Would you say your country is a good place for travelers to visit?
5. Do you like the city you are living in now?
6. Do you prefer the city or the countryside?

9 1. Whom do you often spend the holiday with?

2. What kind of places have you visited in your life?
3. When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
4. Do you prefer traveling alone or in a group?
5. What is the best season to travel in your country?
6. Would you say your city is a good place for travelers to visit?

14 1. Do you like the city you are living in now?

2 .Do you prefer living in the city or in the countryside?
3. Which city in the world would you like to visit in the future?
4. Do you enjoy travelling?
5. Have you ever been abroad?
6. What kind of place have you visited in your life?
7. What is the plan for your next holiday?

Part 2:

GROUP 03:
● Describe a beautiful place you once visited. You should say:
- When you went to this place
- Where it was
- Whom you went with
- Why you liked it so much

● Describe an unforgettable trip you have had. You should say:

- When and where you went
- Who you went with
- What you did there
And explain why you think it was enjoyable.

● Describe a trip that didn’t go as you had planned/expected. You should say:
- Where were you traveling to
- Who was traveling with you
 - What didn’t happen according to plan
- What did you do there
And explain how you felt.

● Describe a city you have visited. You should say:

- Where the city is
- Why you went there
- What you did there
And explain how you felt about this city.

GROUP 2:
● Describe, in your opinion, the perfect holiday destination:
- Talk about the location: the atmosphere, the weather,...
- Talk about the company: alone, with friends/family, etc-
- Talk about the activities: surfing, skiing, hiking,...

● What are you unsatisfied with your current city?

- Describe the traffic and explain how unenthusiastic you are when
commuting
- Make a point about the air quality affecting your health

● What would you like to change about your city?

- Better roads
- Improved air quality
- Better noise control
GROUP 9:
● Describe your ideal vacation with your best friend.
You should say:
- When and where will you go?
- What will you do?
- And what is your plan to fulfill this intention?

IV. FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS:

Part 1:

Group Questions
number

03 1. Do you have a large family?

 2. Do you take after your mother or your father?
3. Do you have any brothers and sisters?
4. Do you get on with your brothers and sisters?
5. What do your family members do?
6. Which member of your family are you closest to?
7. Do you see your friends very often?

8. Can you tell me something about your family?

9. Do your family live together?
10. Do you get along well with your family?
11. Who is the closest to you in the family?
12. How much time do you spend with your family?
13. Who do you think is the most similar to you in the family?
14. What is the most typical family in Vietnam?
15. Do you have any best friends?
16. Are most of your relationships the same age as you?
17. Do you find it difficult to start a new relationship?
18. What do you and your friend usually spend time doing?
19. Do you prefer a few close friends or many friends?
20. Do you and your friends share the same interest?
21. What qualities do you want your future partner to have?

16 25. Do you have a large or small family?

26. Do you get along well with your family?
27. Who are you close to in your family?
28. Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?
29. Are you still friends with people from your childhood?
30. Why is family important to you?
31. How do members of a family support each other?
32. Are you the oldest among your siblings?
34. Do you often argue with your mother or father?
35. Do you prefer living in an extended family or nuclear family?
36. Are all of your family members involved in important family
matters?

10 37. Can you tell me something about your family?

38. Do your family live together?
39. Do you get along well with your family?
40. Who is the closest to you in the family?
41. How much time do you spend with your family?
42. Who do you think is the most similar to you in the family?
43. What is the most typical family in Vietnam?
44. Do you have any best friends?
 45. Are most of your relationships the same age as you?
46. Do you find it difficult to start a new relationship?
47. What do you and your friend usually spend time doing?
48. Do you prefer a few close friends or many friends?
49. Do you and your friends share the same interest?
50. What qualities do you want your future partner to have?
51. Who is the member that you get on with best in your family?
52. How do you spend your time with your family?
53. How has your family influenced you?
54. Do all members of your family share the same hobby?
4 55. Do you like to live in a nuclear family or an extended family? Why?
56. How do you maintain a relationship?
57. Do you see your friends frequently?
58. Do you have any friends that do not connect for a long time?
59. What do you like about your close friend?
60. Do you think marriage is still important as ever?

15 61. When was the last time you had a family function?
62. Would you take a friend on a family holiday?
63. Do your parents love you more than other siblings?

9 64. Do you spend much time with your family ?

65. Who are you closest to in your family ?
66. Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?
67. Are you still friends with people from your childhood ?
68. Is family important in your family ?
69. How much time do you spend with your family ?
70. Is yours a typical family ?

Part 2:

GROUP 03:
● Describe a family member who has an important influence on you. You should
say:
- Who the person is.
- What qualities this person has.
And explain why this person has had such an influence on you.

● Describe a person you are very close to. You should say:
 - Who this person is
- How you met him/ her.
- What he/ she often does with you.
And say what it is about them you like so much.

● Describe a person that you like to spend time with. You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you knew this person
- What you like to do with this person
And explain why you like/ prefer to spend time with this person.

● Describe one of your friends. You should say:

- How you met him/ her
- How long you have known each other
- How you spend time together
- How you felt about him/ her

GROUP 10:
● Describe a person in your family who you admired the most. You should say:
- What their relationship is to you
- What they have done in their life
- What they do now
- Why you admire them so much

GROUP 4:
● Describe someone in your family who you really admire. You should say:
- What relation this person is to you
- What are your first memories of this person
- How often you see this person
And explain why you really admire this person.
Follow-up questions:
- Do you often share your story with this person?
- How do you show your admiration to this person?

● Describe a person you are very close to. You should say:
- Who this person is
- When you met them
- Where you met them
 And say what it is about them you like so much.
Follow-up questions:
- Do you remember your most remarkable memory?
- How often do you meet this person?

Group 15:
● Describe one of your friend: You should say:
- Who the person is
- The cumstances of your meeting
- What you like most about him/ her
Give some reasons why you decide to talk about him/ her.
GROUP 9:
● Describe a friend that you spend time with. You should say:
- How often do you see the friend
- What you do together
- Where you go
And explain why you like him/her.

V. HEALTH & FITNESS:

Part 1:

Group Questions
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10 1. What do you do to stay healthy?

2. How can a person be considered healthy?
3. Would you consider your daily meal healthy?
4. Do you have any health problems?
5. Is it easy to stay healthy where you live?
6. Does your country have a good public health system?
7. Do you think Vietnamese people’s meals are healthy?
8. Do you play any sports?
9. Do you think it is important to exercise?
10. What sport did you enjoy doing as a child?
 11. What do you do to stay fit?
12. What kind of sport do you want to try in the future?
13. Are fitness centers common in your country?
14. Do Vietnamese people exercise regularly?
16 15. In what ways do you try to stay healthy?
16. Do you eat much junk food?
17. Do you have unhealthy habits?
18. What are the benefits of playing a sport?
19. Do you think technology is helping us to keep fit?
20. What’s your favourite food?
21. Have you always liked the same food?
22. Is there any food you dislike?
23. What is a common meal in your country?
24. Do you have a healthy diet?
25. What do you think of fast food?

5 26. Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle?

27. Have you ever been seriously ill?
28. What do you do to stay in shape?
29. Do you play any sports?
30. Do you think your diet is healthy?
31. Is there anything you want to change about your habit to become
healthier?
32. Do you usually have snacks?

4 33. Do you often skip breakfast?

34. Which meal do you think is the most important one of the day?
35. What do you often have for breakfast/lunch/dinner?
36. Do you go on a diet?
37. Do you often get sick?
38. How often do you exercise?
39. Are you into sports?
40. Which sport do you often play?
41. What is the most popular form of exercise in your country?
42. What do you do to stay in shape?

Part 2:

Group 5:
1.Describe a sport you would like to learn. You should say:
 ● what it is
● what equipment is needed for it
● how you would learn it
● and explain why you would like to learn this sport.

2.Describe something healthy you enjoy doing. You should say:

● What you do
● How often you do it
● Where you do it
- And explain:
● How you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit
● And why you enjoy it
3.Describe an activity you do to stay in shape.
You should say:
● What you do
● How often you do it
● Where you do it
● And explain why you think this activity helps you stay in shape.

Group 11:
5.Describe a change you have made to improve your health and that you would
recommend to others.
- What it is?
- Why did you decide to do it?
- How have you benefited from it?
Explain why you would recommend it to others.

Group 16:
6.Describe an exercise you know. You should say:
- what it is
- how it is done
- when you first tried it
- what kind of people it is suitable for
and explain why you think it is a good exercise.

7.Describe a change you have made to benefit your own healthy lifestyle. You should
say:

- What it is
- Why you decided to do it
- How you have benefitted from it
and explain why you would recommend it to others
8. Describe your (or your friend's) illness or injury experience. You should say:
- What was it
- When did it happen
- How did you (or your friend) handled it
and say how do you feel about it now.

GROUP 4:
9. Describe an activity you do to stay in shape.
You should say:
● What you do
● How often you do it
● Where you do it
● And explain why you think this activity helps you stay in shape.

VI. FOOD & DIETS:

Part 1:

Group Questions
number
12
1. What kind of food is popular in your country?
2. Are there any food you dislike?
3. What’s your favorite food?
4. Do you like trying new food?
5. Do you like any food from other countries near Vietnam?

1. Would you say that you have a healthy diet?

2. Do you often eat out ?
3. Is there anything unhealthy you like to eat?
4. Did you eat a lot of vegetables when you were a child?
5. Is there any type of healthy food you would like to start eating in
the future?

5 1. Who does cooking in your family or house?

 2. What kind of food do you like?
3. What kind of new food would you like to try?
4. What are some kinds of food you never eat?
5. What is your main meal of the day?
6. Do you prefer eating at home or in a restaurant?
7. What was the last meal you cooked?
8. Have you ever tried foreign food?
9. Will you change your diet habit?
10. Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like?

Part 2:

Group 12

● Describe someone you know who goes on a diet . You should say :
You should say:
- Who the person is
- What his/her diet is like
- Why he/she goes on that diet
And explain whether you would like to go on the same diet and why ?
● Describe your Favorite food
You should say:
– What the food is
– How it is made
– and explain why it is your favorite food

Group 5

● Describe a restaurant that you like to go to. You should say

- where this restaurant is
- what kind of food it serves
- how often you go there
and say why you like eating there so much.

● Describe a special meal you have had. You should say:

- where you had it
- who you had it with
- what you ate
And explain why it was special for you
 ● Describe an occasion when you ate something for the first time
You should say:
- what food it was
- when it happened
- where you ate it
And explain how you feel about it.
● Describe a special cake you received from others.
You should say:
- When it happened?
- Where it happened?
- Who did you get the cake from?
- And explain why it’s a special cake?

Group 6:

Part 1:

A B
1. Can you cook? 1. On what occasions do you eat
special foods?
2. Who does the cooking in your 2. Which foods from your country do
family? most foreign people enjoy?
3. What is your main meal of the day? 3. Do you think it is important to learn
to cook? (why or why not?)
4. Where do you eat most often? 4. When do you like to go out to eat?
5. Are there any types of food you don't 5. What is your favorite cuisine?
like?

Part 2:

Talk about your favorite food.

You should say:

● what the food is

● what it is made of
 ● why you like it

● And explain why it is your favourite food

Describe a special meal you have had

You should say:

● Where you had it

● Who you had it with

● What you ate

● And explain why it was special for you

Part 3:

1. How healthy is your country’s food?

2. Describe what you think is a healthy diet.
3. What foods are popular in your country?
4. How are the eating habits now in your country different from eating habits
in the past?