SPEAKING TEST 1

LEVELS 3 – 5

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about your name.
1. Who gave you your name?
-> My father gave me my name after discussing with my family.
2. Do you like your name?
-> Yes, I really like my name, because it is the gift from my parents to me.
3. Does your name have any special meaning?
-> I don’t know, but I thought my name would mean something to my parents so my dad gave it
to me to remind him about that thing.
Now, let’s talk about your hometown.
4. What's the name of your home town?
My home town is Ho Chi Minh City which is one of the largest city in the South of Vietnam
5. How long have you been living there?
I have lived here since I was born. Perhaps about 30 or 40 years, I suppose.
6. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time? Why?
Yes, of course, I will continue living here because my family lives here, and I want to live with
and take care of my parents.

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

In this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options. You have to
choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why. You
will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to
prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation.
Situation:
If you won the lottery for 1 million dollars, what would you like to do with the money?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Buying a new house
- Opening a restaurant
 - Travelling around the world
Explain the option you have chosen.

My situation is if I won the lottery for 1 million dollars, what would I like to do with the money?
There are three options for me to choose: Buying a new house, Opening a restaurant, Travelling
around the world.
In this situation I think travelling around the world is the best choice because it is necessary and
useful and I can discover many new interesting things.
I don’t think that buying a new house is suitable because I don’t need to have a house at the moment
Although opening a restaurant has some advantages, I don’t choose it because it is not suitable and
I don’t know how to manage this kind of business
To sum up, if I were in this situation, I would choose travelling around the world because of the
reasons I have mentioned.

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

In this part of the speaking test, you will have to present on a topic that you will see in the outline
below. After your presentation, you will be asked THREE follow-up questions related to the topic.
You have ONE minute to prepare and THREE minutes to complete this part. Here is the outline
of the topic.
Topic: Students’ life is the best time of our life.

Gain knowledge

Make friends student's life Your own ideas

Improve networking
Follow-up questions
1. Do you often take part in any clubs at university?
2. Would you prefer to join school activities?
3. What are some disadvantages of studying at university?
My topic is student’s life is the best time of our life. It is true to say so because of the following
reasons.
First, I would say that the student’s life period can help us gain more knowledge because we can
learn more from friends and teacher.
In addition, It is true that student’s life can help us make more friends because we can have time
to do it and we can choose a good friend from many.
Another important point is that student’s life can help us improve networking because we can
meet more people and learn how to adapt with different individuals

In short, I strongly agree that student’s life is the best time of our life As I have presented.

That is the end of Part III and also the end of the speaking test.
 SPEAKING TEST 2
LEVELS 3 – 5
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Let’s talk about housing
1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
-> Currently, I live in a small motel room which is convenient for my work and study
2. Who do you live with?
-> I live alone so I have no idea about this question . However, I think it is good because I can live for myself
3. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
-> My family spend most of the time in the living room, because we can talk more
after a hardworking. Now, let’s talk about weather

4. What's the weather like today?

-> The weather today is nice, and it’s not rainning.
5. What's your favourite weather? Why?
-> My favourite weather is mild because I can go jogging under that weather.
6. Are there any bad points about the weather in your city?
-> No, there are not any because to me the weather in my city is the best.
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)
In this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options. You have to
choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why. You
will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to
prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation.
Situation:
You are going to have a birthday party. You are thinking about a place to celebrate your birthday
party.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- At a restaurant
- At home
- At work
Explain the option you have chosen.
My situation is I am going to have a birthday party. I am thinking about a place to celebrate my
birthday party. There are three options for me to choose: At a restaurant, At home, At work.
In this situation, I think staying at home is the best choice because it is necessary and useful.
I don’t think that celebrating at a restaurant is suitable because I don’t have enough money and it
is also too far from my home
Although at work has some advantages, I don’t choose it because it is not suitable.
To sum up, if I were in this situation, I would choose at home because of the reasons I have
mentioned.
PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)
In this part of the speaking test, you will have to present on a topic that you will see in the outline
below. After your presentation, you will be asked THREE follow-up questions related to the topic.
You have ONE minute to prepare and THREE minutes to complete this part. Here is the outline
of the topic.
Topic: Time management is an important skill in our life

Improve yourself
disclipline

Improve the quality Time your own ideas

of your work management

Stop you from missing

opportunities

Follow up questions
1. How do you plan your work/ your study?
2. How do you balance between work and life?
3. Should time-management be taught to students at schools? Why? Why not?
My topic is Time management is an important skill in our life. It is true to say so because of
the following reasons.
First, I would say that Time management skill can help us improve our self-discipline
because it requires us to be accountable for our use of time
In addition, It is true that this skill can help us improve the quality of our work because we
know how to organize work according to the common time.
Another important point is that Time management can help us not to miss opportunities
because we can control our time and know when we should do something.
In short, I strongly agree that Time management is an important skill in our life as I have
presented.
That is the end of Part III and also the end of the speaking test.
 2/ I don't do anything during the summer, but many people enjoy outdoor activities such as going to the beach, hiking, camping,
traveling, or simply relaxing and spending time with family and friends.
3/ The typical weather in Vietnam varies depending on the region and season. Generally, the climate is tropical, with hot and humid
summers and cool and dry winters. In the northern and central regions, there are four seasons, while the southern region experiences
only two seasons - the dry season and the rainy season.
SPEAKING TEST 3
LEVELS 3 – 5
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about season and weather
1. What is your favourite season? My favourite season is the spring because it has many flowers and the weather is
mild
2. What do you often do during the summer?
3. What is the typical weather in Vietnam like?
4/ I sometimes go to work late because of my family affairs
Now, let’s talk about punctuality
5/When other people are late, it can be frustrating and disruptive, especially if it affects
4. Do you often go to work/school late?group activities or meetings. It can also be a sign of disrespect for other people's time and
commitments.
5. How do you feel when other people are late?6/Yes, being on time is important for various reasons. It shows respect for other people's time and commitments, allows
for efficient and productive use of time, and can help establish a positive professional reputation. Being punctual also
6. Do you think it is important to be on time? demonstrates responsibility and reliability, which are highly valued traits in both personal and professional contexts.

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

In this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options. You have to
choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why. You
will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to
prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation.
Situation:
You are going to have an oral presentation about Hanoi capital. You are thinking about a
nice place to introduce.

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Explain the option you have chosen.

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

In this part of the speaking test, you will have to present on a topic that you will see in the outline
below. After your presentation, you will be asked THREE follow-up questions related to the topic.
You have ONE minute to prepare and THREE minutes to complete this part. Here is the outline
of the topic.
Topic: Reading has a number of benefits.
My situation is I am going to have an oral presentation about Hanoi capital. I am thinking about a nice place to introduce..
There are 3 suggestions for me: Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of literature, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum => (2) Among the three options , I think Hoan
Kiem lake is the best choice because (firstly) it is useful for my presentation and I can easily find pictures for that place/ location. (secondly) /
I don’t think talking about the temple of literature is suitable because not many people would be interested in that place. => (3) I don’t think that Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum is good enough to choose because this place is boring and we cannot have pictures for the presentation =along) =>
(5) To sum up, If I were in this situation, I would choose a book because of the reasons I have mentioned.

 Mental stimulation

Stress reduction Reading habit Your own ideas

Knowledge enhancement

My topic is Reading has a number of benefits. It is true to say so because of the following
reasons.
• First and foremost, I must say that Reading can help us develop Mental stimulation
because we can have time to study
• => (3) Secondly, it is true that Reading can help us develop Stress reduction
because we can relax when reading.
• => (4) Another important reason is that students life can help us develop Knowledge
enhancement because I can learn more from friends and teachers
=> (5) In short, I strongly agree that students life is the best time of our life because of the
reasons I have presented

SPEAKING TEST 4
LEVELS 3 – 5
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about television
1. How much TV do you watch a day?
I do not watch TV, so I cannot answer that question based on personal experience.
 2/ I do not have personal preferences, so I cannot have a favorite TV program. However, there are many popular TV programs
among people, such as Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and many more.
3/Television has undergone significant changes in the past few decades. With the introduction of digital technologies, the way we
consume TV programs has transformed. There is an increase in online streaming services that offer a vast range of TV programs
and movies, and people are now more likely to watch their favorite TV shows on-demand instead of on a fixed schedule.
2. What's your favourite TV programme?
3. Do you think television has changed in the past few decades?
4/I cannot visit museums because I am busy. However, many people visit
Now, let’s talk about museummuseums frequently, while others may not have had the opportunity to do so.
5/the last time someone might have visited a museum could have been yesterday, a week ago, or even a year ago,
4. Do you often visit a museum?
depending on their interests, location, and other factors.
Yes, museums are 5. essential
When was the last that
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youavisited
crucial arole
museum?
in preserving cultural heritage, educating the public, and promoting
the arts and sciences. They provide valuable opportunities for people to learn about history, art, and science, as well as to appreciate
6. Do you think museum is important?
and enjoy the beauty and significance of cultural artifacts and exhibits.
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)
In this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options. You have to
choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why. You
will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to
prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation.
Situation:
Next week is your best friend’s birthday. You are going to give her a great birthday present
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A book
- A scarf
- A handbag
Explain the option you have chosen.

My situation is Next week is my best friend’s birthday. I am going to give her a great
birthday present. There are three suggestions: A book A scarf A handbag.
=> (2) In this situation I think A book is the best choice because it is ne/ces/sa/ry
and useful and I can get knowledge
=> (3) I don’t think that A scarf is suitable because my friend doesn’t like it and
she has many of them
=> (4) Although A handbag is necessary, I don’t choose it because \ it is NOT
convenient/ suitable
=> (5) To sum up, if I were in this situation, I would choose A book because of the
reasons I have mentioned.

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

In this part of the speaking test, you will have to present on a topic that you will see in the outline
below. After your presentation, you will be asked THREE follow-up questions related to the topic.
You have ONE minute to prepare and THREE minutes to complete this part. Here is the outline
of the topic.
Topic: Many people say that eating homemade food has a lot of benefits.

Save time

Eating
Enjoy healthy homecooked Your own ideas
ingredients food

Bring family members

together

(1) My topic is Many people say that eating homemade food has a lot of benefits.
=> (2) first and foremost, I would say that eating homecooked food is to save time
because I feel comfortable, and I do what I like while cooking
=> (3) In addition It is true that eating homecooked food is to enjoy healthy
ingredients because it can make my body become better.
=> (4) Another important point is that eating homecooked food can bring family
members together because it makes us relaxed when eating together)
=> (5) In short, I strongly agree that Many people say that eating homemade food has a
lot of benefits as I have presented.
Follow-up questions
1. Do you like cooking?
2. What food do you often cook?
3. Do you think cooking is a man’s job or a woman’s job?
That is the end of Part III and also the end of the speaking test.
 SPEAKING TEST 5
LEVELS 3 – 5
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Let’s talk about public holidays
1. Do you like public holidays? To be honest, I am really into public holidays because they
are the time I can use to relax and refresh my mental and physical health
2. What public holidays do you have in your country? I don’t remember exactly the number
of public holidays in my countries because there are many of them but I can name some
including Tet Holiday or the independent day of my country
3. What do people in your country usually do during public holidays? As usual, our people
will go back to their countryside to pay a visit to their parents because most of the people
in my place live far away to work and they rarely have time to meet their parents
Now, let’s talk about film
4. Do you like to watch films?
Frankly, I do not really like watching movies because I need to spend time to complete my
work and take care of my family. As a result, watching movies is not my preference
currently
5. How often do you go to the cinema to watch movies?
As I said previously, I dislike watching movies, so going to the cinema would be an
impossible thing I can choose to do in my spare time.
6. Do you prefer foreign films or Vietnamese films?
Actually, I think it would depend on the situation as I would love to wait for the overall
comments of the audience before opting to watch any kinds of film. If that movie is a real
blockbuster, I will definitely spend some time to watch it somehow. However, if it is just
a mediocre movie, there will be no consideration for it
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)
In this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options. You have to
choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why. You
will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to
prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation.
Situation:
You are a director of an English centre. You are going to advertise your English centre through
the media.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Television
- Radio
- Social networks
Explain the option you have chosen.
My situation is I am a director of an English centre. I am going to advertise my
English centre through the media.. There are three suggestions for me to choose:
Television, radio, social networks.

=> (2) In this situation I think television is the best choice because it is ne/ces/sa/ry
and useful and I can get money.
=> (3) I don’t think that radio is suitable because I don’t have enough money to
buy it
=> (4) Although social networks have some advantages, I don’t choose it because
it is NOT convenient
=> (5) To sum up, if I were in this situation, I would choose Television because of
the reasons I have mentioned.

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

In this part of the speaking test, you will have to present on a topic that you will see in the outline
below. After your presentation, you will be asked THREE follow-up questions related to the topic.
You have ONE minute to prepare and THREE minutes to complete this part. Here is the outline
of the topic.
Topic: It is very important to learn a foreign language nowadays.
 Communicate with people

Understand Learning a
different cultures foreign Your own ideas
language

Make friends with

people worldwide

Follow -up questions

1. Do you like learning English?

2. What is the best way to learn a second language?
3. When is the best age to learn a new language?
That is the end of Part III and also the end of the speaking test.