SPEAKING TEST FOR TOP NOTCH 2

Part 1: PANEL DISCUSSION

Experience enriches our life. To what extent do you agree with this
statement?- That is also my thinking. We can do better than the first
time because we are more confident and know how to deal with
problems if it happens. For example, we couldn't make the same
mistake on the second time. (or the second child is taken care more
than the first child because their parents have experience).
1. Movies can be used as a good source of education? How do you
think?- Of course. I think this is a good idea because the old way of
learning doesn't work for most students. And I think we need to try
learning from the movies. We can know more interesting knowledge and
skills from the movies. And besides, we can learn something about our
majorsof studies from movies. Because when changing knowledge to
movies, everything becomes easy to understand
4. Discuss criteria you consider when you choose a hotel for your
holiday? What is your top priority?
- Beautiful view: high to easily see the city at the night or seeing the sea is
not bad.
- Convenient location: because I like going around to enjoy the view,
shopping and eating with my family and my friends.
- Staff: I feel better if they are always smiling, friendly and helping everyone
they meet
- The service: I need a clean room. And after having a funny day
outside, I usually have relaxed time to get new energies, so I don't
want to make up the room or pick up the laundry by myself
5.Natural beauty is the best? Do you agree? - Of course. I'm a fan of
natural beauty. And I have a thing for the old Hanoi beauty. They have
girly, gentle, polite, and thoughtful. With me, it’s a natural beauty
6.Discuss ways to improve appearance - I think: Exercise, eat well, drink
2 liters of water daily, and sleep on time. Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol,
fast food, and junk food. Besides we can change the diet and try some
special sports exercise for your body.
 - We shouldn't use chemical surgery because it's not good for our
healthin the long term. We are easy to sick; the face and the body
were distorted.
7. Discuss ways to have a healthy life - I think it's exercise or playing
sports every day, following a healthy diet, go to bed on time. Say no to junk
food or fast food, and shouldn't skip meals
8. You are keen on healthy food or tasty food? Explain.
- I like both of them and I think why can’t we combine them? We can
follow a healthy diet every day and at weekend we can have a party
with our friends.
- I choose healthy food because, for me, health is the most important.
I usually eat more vegetables than protein food and I also eat fruit
because it’s good for my skin.
- I also choose tasty food because I’m a young person, I like to go
around explore food, and try everything. I can’t follow a healthy diet if
I want to have many different experiences

9. People’s personalities are more affected by nature or nurture. Do you

agree or disagree?
My personality was impacted by nurture and nature
About nurturing, I live in a good environment: I have a happy family; great
high schools, and an experienced university. I can learn a lot from the
people I meet: What should we talk about when we meet new people? How
to become a member of your favorite club at FPTU? Or how to write a
standard e-mail in EOS form…
-About nature, I have a mix of my parents' personalities. I alwayshave an
active life, open my mind, and am fascinated by logicalsubjects
because like my father. I am also a sweet person, girly, anda little difficult to
understand like my mom. She and I have many of the same favorite
hobbies so we really are friends
10. Artistic talent is genetic? Do you agree?
- Some famous artistic talents are genetic such as Leonardo da Vinci or
Van Gogh. They had special pictures when they were a child. Of course,
they always practice and hard work day by day to become the real
famous talent artistic.
- In my opinion, genetics is part of artistic talent, real artistic talent is
hard work, effort, and practice. To me, genius is 1% genetics and 99%
practice.
11. A child’s personality is much affected by his/ her order of birth?
Do you agree? - I agree because the first child usually obeys rules and
thinks for their parents. The second child is active, crazy, and rebellious.
The youngest child is the cutest child and a clown in the family.
12. Art has nothing to do with our life? Do you agree?
I’m not agree. Because art is an important part of our life. It makes
our life better and happier. At weekend, I usually go to museums and
enjoy paintings, drawings, or famous sculptures. Besides, we can work
faster and be more creative than after enjoying a beautiful picture
13. Computers improve the way people communicate with each other
a lot. Do you agree or disagree?
- I’m agree with this opinion. My new friend is not an introvert but he
is a shy person to connect with new people, he is easy to connect with
people on the Internet and he says that whenever he is online, he feels
it is his own world.
14. We shouldn’t judge people by their appearance. Do you agree or
disagree?
- Yes, I agree, my mother always told me that people should not be
judged by their appearance. Everyone we meet has good things for
themselves and we should help them if they need it and we can.
15. Is it better to be old-fashioned, open-minded or somewhere in the
middle? Explain
- I think we should choose somewhere in the middle. We choose old-
fashioned on special traditional festivals and we should choose new-
fashioned when we go out with our friends and young people. I believe
it’s a way to change and make ourselves become more interesting

Part 2: INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS

17.Are there any kinds of movies you dislike? Explain.
The genre of movies I don't like is ghost movies because I think it's pretty
bland
18.How often do you go to the movies?
I don't usually go to the movies because I don't have free time
19.What is the funniest movie you have ever seen? Explain.
The funniest movie I've seen is doraemon because it helps me relieve
stress after work
20.What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? Explain.
The scariest movie I've ever seen is the annabelle doll because it contains
a lot of blood scenes that startled me
21.Which do you like better, action movies or comedy movies?
I like comedy more because it helps me relieve stress after work
22.Do you think that action movies are bad for children? Explain.
that's for sure, because I think action movies contain a lot of dangerous
scenes that will make children imitate them
23.Do you like animated movies? Explain.
that's for sure,because it helps me relieve stress after work
24.Do you watch movies at the theatre or at home?
I often watch movies at the theater with my family because I want to spend
a lot of time with my family
25. If you could make a movie, what would it be?
If I could make a movie I would do it on the subject of family. because i love
my family
Topic 2: STAYING IN HOTELS
1. What do you feel when you stay at a hotel? I feel uncomfortable in a
hotel because it doesn't give me the feeling of being at home
2. What is the nicest hotel you have ever stayed at? Explain. I don't know
because I usually spend a lot of time at home with my family
3. Which do you prefer to stay in when you travel: hotels, motels,
dormitories,etc. Explain. I think it's a hotel because its service is very good
4. Do you like staying at a hotel? Why or why not? I don't like staying in
hotels because it doesn't give me the feeling of being at home
5. What are the most important factors when choosing a hotel:
● Price
● Location
● Service
● View from your room
● Cleanliness
I think service because it makes me feel comfortable
6. How is staying in a hotel different from staying at home? I think in the
hotel you will be served like a boss, but not at home
7. What makes you like the most when you stay in a hotel? I think service
because it makes me feel comfortable
Topic 3: CARS AND DRIVING
1. What are the advantages of owning a car? The benefit of owning a car is
that you can avoid dust, rain and sun
2. What kind of car do you prefer? Explain. I like the 7 seater car because I
can take the whole family on a trip
3. Do you prefer driving or riding public transportation? Explain. I like
driving because it makes me more comfortable
4. Do you think cars should be banned from city centers? Explain .
I think so, too. because cars often cause traffic jams
5. Who do you think better drivers: men or women? I think men drive better
because they handle dangerous situations better than women
6. Why is it important to follow the traffic rules? Obeying traffic laws is
important to help protect yourself and others
7. Do you prefer to drive or to be a passenger? I like driving because it
makes me more comfortable
8. What’s the most important factor when choosing a car? I think it's
comfortable
Topic 4: APPEARANCE
1. How important is appearance in your daily life? I think looks make me
more confident
2. What do you do to make you more attractive? I usually exercise every
day
3. Do you think people with many piercings and tattoos are beautiful?
I don't think so because I think the most beautiful thing is to keep the body
that my mother gave birth to
4. What makes one person more attractive than another?
I think the body is beautiful and understanding, confident
5. What do you think about cosmetic surgery? I don't like ,I like the natural
body my mother gave birth to
6. Are you happy with your appearance? If not, what changes would you
like to make with your appearance? I'm happy with my body, I don't want to
change anything
7. How much money and time do you normally spend on your appearance?
I usually spend all my money and time on my body, because it makes me
confident and healthy
8. What makes a person beautiful? I think it's the way to choose the outfit
9. What makes a person less attractive? I think it's the way of choosing
clothes and not being confident
10. Do you have a tattoo? What’s your opinion of tattoos? I don't have any
tattoos and I don't want them either
Topic 5: EATING WELL
1. What foods are you crazy about? Give details. I'm crazy about pho, it's
delicious and can be eaten with raw vegetables. I can eat every day
2. What foods do you dislike? Give details. I don't like fried chicken
because it contains a lot of fat and flour
3. What foods do you avoid? Why? I avoid oily foods because it makes me
fat
4. Imagine you were overweight. What would you do to lose weight? I will
exercise and eat science
5. Describe one of your local dishes. You should say:
What’s the dish?
What’s in it?
What does it taste/ look like?
I think it's pho, it has beef, chicken, It tastes sweet of beef bone broth and
sour of lemon, spicy of chili
…
6. Do you usually eat healthy food? Explain. I think yes because it helps me
have a nice body and makes me confident
7. Why are fast foods not good for your health? Explain. I think fast food
that contains a lot of fat takes a long time to digest and makes the body fat
8. What is your eating habit? I usually cook by myself because I want to be
good for my body
Topic 6: COMPUTERS
1. What do you do when your computer doesn't work properly? I usually
take it in for repair because I think it's the fastest way
2. Do you think a computer can bring us happiness?
I don't think so, I think it's family that brings happiness
3. Which do you like better, a laptop computer or a desktop computer?
i like laptop because i can take it anywhere
4. Do you think people rely too much on computer? I also think so because
computers help entertainment, work makes people think it is everything
5. What do you use computer for? Or which activities do you do the most
with your computer? I often use the computer to study and take notes
because it saves me time
6. How important is your computer to you? it is very important to me, i often
use the computer to study and take notes because it saves me time
7. Do you think computers are important for daily life? Explain. I think it's
very important because it makes everything faster

Topic 7: ARTS
1. Do you like to visit art museum? Why? Why not? I like visiting art
museums because it helps me relieve stress
2. Who is your favorite artist? Why do you like him/her so much? My
favorite artist is Xuan Bac because I often watch his show when I'm
stressed
3. What kinds of art do you like: paintings, sculpture, ceramics, etc.? I like
painting because I like looking at beautiful pictures
4. Do you think art is an important part of life? Why? I think yes because art
helps people relax
5. Why Do you think people like to have painting (or other artwork) in their
house? because I think the house becomes beautiful and looking at the
pictures helps people relax
6. Describe a work of art that you really like. Tell: What it looks like? Where
you first saw it? Why you like it? ...
The artwork I really like is the Mona Lisa by leonardo da vinci. The first time
I saw it was in the magazine. I like it because of the image of a woman with
a mysterious smile
7. What handmade item have you had? What is it made of?
The handmade item that I have is a paper bracelet. it means a lot to me
8. Did you draw when you were a child? If yes, what did you draw?
I drew when I was a kid. I draw my family because I love them so much
9. Can you describe one of your favorite objects in your house?
My favorite thing in the house is the cup, it's made from recycled plastic
Topic 8: PERSONALITY
1. Are you more introverted or more extroverted? Explain.
I am an extrovert because I always like to make friends with many people
and chat with them
2. Do you think birth order make a difference in your personality?
I agree because the first child usually obeys rules and thinks for their
parents. The second child is active, crazy
3. What is one personality trait that many people don't know about you?
I'm a person who likes to talk to people but sometimes I want to be alone
4 Describe your personality I'm quite friendly and active so I have a lot of
friends
5. What kinds of personality traits do you have? I'm an extrovert, I'm very
friendly
6. Do you think you have a strong personality? i think not, i'm very friendly
7. Do you try to be a friendly person? Why? sure, I think being friendly
makes me a lot of friends
8. If you can change one of your personality traits, what would you like to
change
I think I will change my lack of confidence because I want to improve
myself
t h a t ' s f o r
s u r e - Type of painting: An oil-on-canvas
painting
- It was painted in June 1889, talk about the view from the

1.What advice are you going to provide / cung cấp/ a foreign visitor about how
to wear properly in Vietnam? 1. Bạn sẽ đưa ra lời khuyên gì cho/cung cấp/cho
một du khách nước ngoài về cách mặc sao cho phù hợp ở Việt Nam?
The Vietnamese are quite conservative about their dress, and it would be
disrespectful to wear skimpy clothing in public. When visiting temples and
pagodas – keep your legs covered. A trouser is very handy, and make sure your
knees are covered at the very least. It is again disrespectful to go to such places if
you do not observe these. That’s all I will provide to a foreign visitor about how to
wear properly in Vietnam
Discuss the importance of gestures or non-verbal actions in communication.

I think it is important. When you can communicate with both actions and
words, people will pay more attention to you. They will care and listen to
your stories and understand you're a about
2.Describe an interesting holiday that you have ever had. (You should talk
about where you went, who you went with, how long you stayed there, what
you did there, what the weather was like…)

.What is your favorite genre of movies? Why?

my favorite movie genre is crime movies because it helps me increase my logic ability
5.Do you prefer watching movies at home or in the cinema? Why?

Yes, I prefer to watch films at home, because at first I can choose any movie I want to watch and I can
pause it if I need to get something. Second, watching movies at home create a comfortable and quiet
space. Next, It saves money. If you watch a film in the cinema, I must spend 50.000 VND at least. Then
you can talk more at home. The great thing about watching movies at home is you can speak way more
since it’s your home and not a social setting. When you’re at the movies, you must be considerate of the
other viewers and wait to discuss things until after the movie. Whereas at home, you could freely
comment and even pause to talk about something. The last reason why that I will have a wide range of
choices.

6.Tell about a movie that you like most. Explain why you like it.
My favorite movie is The Godfather. It's a crime movie genre. One of the most thought-provoking movies
of all time. The film's director is Francis Ford. The film has the participation of famous actors including
Brando, Pacino. The film was filmed and released in 1972 in the US. At the end of the film, the godfather
character in the film was killed and his son came to power. I liked that movie because the four main
actors were all opposed to the Oscar for best actor of the year. I would highly recommend this movie to
you but I think you have to see it in person to see the full perspective of each character in the movie.

7.Imagine you are staying at a hotel. Call the front desk and tell them to bring three things you need to
your room.

A: Hello. Room Service. How can I help you?

B: Hi, I’d like to order extra towels, a hair dryer and an iron.

A: No problems, sir. I’ll take care of that right away. Anything else I can help you with?

B: No, thanks.

8.Imagine you are speaking to a hotel receptionist on the phone, and he lets you
know that your friend, John, who you want to talk to is not answering. Leave a
message for John asking if he would like to have coffee with you on Sunday at
10.30 am at The River Café.
10. How important is appearance to you? Would you like to look different from now?

yes, looks are very important to me, because looks give me confidence when doing things. I don't want
to change anything with the me now because I love the body I have

11.Describe a person who you think she/ he is beautiful or handsome.

Emma Watson is one of the people in the world who owns Golden Ratio Face. She is so beautiful and
has an impressive appearance. Her beauty makes everyone admire. She is tall and owns an ideal body.
She has long curly hair and a sweet smile. Not only pretty, but she is also clever. She is an intelligent
leader and good at the fashion field, and politics, ... She is a person who dares to stand up for equal
rights and voices for women. She is the representative of the modern generation of women

12.Are you for or against cosmetic surgery? Explain your reasons.

I think cosmetic surgery is not bad, because it makes you more beautiful, increases confidence, and for
people with facial defects it is miracle for them. however, it has too many risks. First, it’s dangerous and
expensive. second, after surgery, the recovery period can last quite a long time. third, it risks health ever
death, and pain. So, before deciding on plastic surgery, consider the consequences

13.What food are you crazy about?

I am crazy about bun cha. I eat bun cha every Sunday. It is served with grilled fatty pork over a bowl of
rice noodle and herbs with a side dish of dipping sauce. I like it because of the flavor of grilled pork with
rice noodle and dipping sauce

14 Are you a healthy eater?

Actually, I’m not a healthy eater because my eating habit is quite unstable. I used
to love fast food and soft drink so much that made
me gain weight so now I have to change my eating habits. I began to eat healthier
but not exactly healthy. After following a healthy diet for a few months, I lost
some weight and I was happy about that. I still practice eating healthy to this day
15.Can you cook any local dish?
I’m not good at cooking but I know how to make a perfect bowl of “bun bo hue”.
The broth is prepared by simmering beef bones and beef shank with lemongrass,
and then seasoned with fermented shrimp sauce and sugar for taste. Spicy chili oil
is added later during the cooking process. Bun bo hue usually includes thin slices
of marinated and boiled beef shank, chunks of oxtail, and pig's knuckles. It is
commonly served with lime wedges, diced green onions, raw sliced onions, chili
sauce, thinly sliced banana blossom, mint, basil, perilla, and sometimes mung
bean sprouts. Fish sauce and shrimp paste are added to the soup according to
taste. And that’s how a perfect bowl of bun bo hue comes out
15.What is your favourite colour? Why? What makes people like some colours and
dislike others?

My favorite color is black because it makes me feel cool and powerful. People like
some colors and dislike others because of the environments in which they live, the
weather, and the amount of light reflected from different objects
16.Are you good at making new friends? Do you think making new friends is
important? Why?

To be honest, I am not good at making new friends because I am a shy person

and embarrassed around people. I think that people need to make new friends,
it is really important because having many new friends, we can learn a lot of
knowledge from them and when we feel difficulty, they will help us.What are
some ways of making new friends?

17.Are you an introvert, extrovert of ambivert? Who do you think will be more
suitable for being a leader: an introvert, extrovert or ambivert? Why?
I’m an ambivert because I want to be alone but I’m still interested in events, I talk
without thinking and I’m easy to understand, I seek excitement but I want to keep
my ideas to myself. I think an extrovert will be more suitable for being a leader
because an extrovert is active, needs to interact with others and enjoys being in a
group
18.What kinds of art do you prefer: traditional or modern art?

I prefer modern art over traditional art. I tend to like modern art because it feels like catching up with
trends and looking to the future. Traditional art is wonderful but I don’t get into it too much. I prefer the
trending clothes or jewelry accessories. So that if you ask me what I prefer, i will choose modern art

19.Who is your favorite artist? Why do you like him/her?

My favourite artist is Snoop Dogg who is one of the most well-known singers in the world. Snoop Dogg
has a bad story and he used to be a criminal but with his passion for art, he succeeded and he became a
well-known person. His famous songs such as “what’s my name” and “ Gin and Juice”.

20.What photo-sharing services do you know about online? What are the advantages and disadvantages
of photo-sharing services?

21.How do you use the Internet?

22.How has the Internet changed the way people find information?

Internet has provided us a lot of useful information. Instead of spending a lot of hours or a whole day
reading documents, books are recorded, now we can look up directly on the internet without spending a
lot of time searching for information.

23.How has the Internet changed the way people worked in offices?
For office work, the internet can help us keep in touch with customers, look up documents to do projects
and learn great tips to be more productive. After stressful work, everyone needs time to relieve stress by
surfing the web, playing games or texting with friends.

With the strong development of the internet today, every job can be done on the internet.

Communication is easier than ever, allowing employees to stay on track with clients and each other, and
providing companies with opportunities to easily reach out to clients via social media or online chat
functions. And now no more waiting for faxes and emails.

24. How has the Internet changed the way people communication/ shop