SPEAKING FORMAT – GENERAL ENGLISH 4 (Medicine)

What’s your full name? My name’s Pham Ngoc Bich.

What’s your middle name?My middle name’s Ngoc.
What’s your last name?/ surname/ family name? My last name’s Pham/
Pham Ngoc
What’s your first name? My first name’s Bich.
Can you spell your first name? It’s B-I-C-H
Can you spell your middle name? It’s N-G-O-C
Can you spell your last name?It’s P-H-A-M
There are 3 kinds of questions for speaking
1. W-h questions: full answer
What’s your name?
Where are you living now?
When were you born?
Why do you learn/ study English?
2. Yes/No question
Do you like listening to music? Why? Why not?
Do you like drinking beer? Why? Why not?
Are you a doctor? No, I’m not and currently I am a student of TV.
Is your mother a teacher? She is a teacher and she is working at PTB
high school.
Can you swim?
Can you sing An English song?Yes, I can sing a lot of songs in English.
3. Or question
Do you prefer eating apples or oranges?
I prefer eating oranges because they are good for my health and beauty.
I like eating both apples and oranges.
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (4.0 MARKS)
Unit 23: Friendship
1. Do you have any friends? Can you describe your best friend? (name/age/job/
appearance, characteristics,….)
2. Do you think friendship is important? Why? Why not?
3. How often do you go out with your friends?
4. Do you stay/keep in touch with your childhood friends? Why? Why not?
5. How often do you meet your friends?
6. Where do you often meet your friends?

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7. What do you often do with your friends?
8. Do you think family is important or friend is important? Why?
Unit 24: Inventions
1. Do you want to become an inventor in the future? Why? Why not?
No, I don’t because currently I am a medical student of TVU and I would like to
become a doctor in the future. I want help patients/the poor in my country.
2. What should government do to encourage inventors?
I think the government should increase bonus/ money for inventors who have
successful research projects for the country.
3. Do you enjoy using technological devices? Why? Why not?
Yes, I do. Because it helps me study better and relaxed.
4. Can you name some modern technologies?
They are smart phone, laptop, TV, camera, projector, washing machine, and other
things/ others.
5. What are the advantages of new technology?
It helps people easier in their daily life, study and work. For example: I can use
smart phone to communicate/ speak with other people and relax after work.
6. What are the disadvantages of new technology?
It makes people dependent and lazy. For example, students don’t do homework by
themselves.they use the internet to find the answer key.
Unit 25: Shopping
1. Do you like/enjoy going shopping?Why? Why not?
2. Where do you prefer going shopping? Why?
3. What do you usually buy when going shopping?
4. Whom do you often go shopping with?
5. Are there many shops where you live?
6. Do you often go shopping for personal items?
7. What is your favourite shop and why do you like it? / Do you have any favourite
stores?
8. Do you like online shopping ? Why? Why not?
Unit 26: Advertising and persuasion
1. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
2. Where can you see advertisements?
3. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
4. Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
5. What are the advantages of advertisement?
There is much information about products so it is easy for customers to buy/
choose.
5. What are the disadvantages of advertisement?

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Some products on the advertisement are not as the quality of the products. The
prices of the products are more expensive than that in the shops.
Unit 27: Travel experiences
1. Do you enjoy/like travelling?Why? Why not?
2. Where have you traveled to recently?
3. How often do you go on holidays/vacations?
4. Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
I prefer travelling with my friends because it helps me have fun and discover new
things in other places.
5. Whom do you often travel with in your family?
6. Where would you really like to go on holiday in the future?
7. Have you ever travelled abroad?
a. Yes: Which country have you ever visited?
b. No: Which country would you really like to visit? Why?
Unit 28: Celebrities
1. What is your favourite celebrity in your country?
There are many celebrities in different fields in my country. For example:
entertainment such as ……………
2. What types of people become famous in your country?
People are rich and powerful. It is easy for them be famous in public.
3. Do you like any foreign celebrities?
No, I don’t because I don’t pay much attention to international new.
4. How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
They often show off/ appear in front of the public and they also contact with their
fans.
5. Would you like to be a famous person?
No, I would like to be a normal person. I want to be a good doctor to help the
patients.
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (6.0 MARKS)
1. A student music band wants to choose a design for their T-shirt uniform. There
are several suggested designs such as a T-shirt with music notes; a T-shirt with
a guitar, and a T-shirt with words.

Which design do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion

I think (that), For me, In my opinion, In my view,…….

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I think that, subject (people/he/she/they) should choose ( 1 option) by the
following reasons/ benefits.

Firstly, benefit 1 of your option.

Secondly, benefit 2 of your option.

Lastly, benefit 3 of your option.

However, subject (people/he/she,..) shouldn’t/ don’t/ doesn’t choose one option

because (disadvantages). Also, one option (disadvantages).

In conclusion/to sum up, in short, in summary, (option 1) should be chosen

because of its benefits.

I think (that), a student music band/they should choose a design with a T-shirt
with a guitar by the following reasons. Firstly/initially/first of all, the position of
a guitar is in the back of the T-shirt because with this position will attract
everybody. Secondly, the image of the guitar makes T-shirt more beautiful and
interesting. Lastly/finally/thirdly, it’s easy for everyone to understand the symbol
of their band than two other T-shirts. However, the band shouldn’t choose a T-
shirt with music notes because it is not as interesting as a T-shirt with a guitar.
Also/ moreover/ besides, a T-shirt with words is difficult for people to understand
the meaning of the words. In conclusion/ in summary/ in one word/ in short, a
T-shirt with a guitar should be chosen because of its benefits. (Or) For me, the
band should choose/ select a T-shirt with a guitar because it brings them more
benefits.
Tasks

1.Your English class will end next week and are looking for a gift for the teacher. There
are several suggested goodbye gifts you can choose such as a cooking book, a pen box,
and a class picture.

Which gift do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion
2. A couple is going to spend time together at the weekend. There are several activities
they can do such as having horse riding, seeing a drama, and going to the seaside.

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In my opinion, they should choose going to the seaside for the following reasons. Firstly,
the seaside is one of the most ideal places for couples on weekends. Secondly, going to
the seaside, they can feel the fresh air along with blue sea, white sand and sunshine. The
sound of waves can help they relax after a stressful day. Thirdly, they can participate in
many interesting activities such as swimming, sunbathing, surfing, diving and eating
seafood. However, they shouldn't choose horse riding because horse riding is difficult
and dangerous. Moreover, seeing a drama is not an interesting activity on weekends,
they can watch it on other days of the week. In conclusion, going to the seaside should
be chosen because of its benefits.

3.Diana and her best friend are going to play sport at their weekend. There are several
sport games they can play such as playing seaside volleyball, playing golf, and playing
table tennis.

I think, they should choose playing seaside volleybal by the following reasons. Firstly,
playing volleyball on the beach isn’t time bound and they want to play whenever they
want Secondly, I think playing volleyball by the beach will help them feel happier
when people around them watch and can play with them. Lastly, I think playing
volleyball by the beach they will be able to swim when they feel hot after playing.
However, playing volleyball on the beach will be dirtier than playing gol f and playing
table tennis and it’s not interesting. In conclusion playing volleyball by seaside should
be chosen because of its benefits.

4.Two friends are going hiking in a mountain area. There are several suggested items
they should take with them such as a camera, a pair of sunglasses, and a sleeping bag.

Hiking is a very healthy activity that helps people to increase muscle mass and burn
excess calories in the body. There are many things they should carry to support but also
need to choose accordingly, avoid carrying too heavy. In my opinion, the essential item is
a pair of sunglasses because there are many benefits. Firstly, they protect our eyes from
the direct rays of the noonday sun. It will help your eyes not swollen red and burning.
Secondly, it is a layer that protects the eyes from dust, twigs or insect secretions during
the journey. Lastly, you will look cool when you go long distance with glasses. Besides,
the camera helps us to take good photos, but it is very fragile when carrying or it is not
necessary to stop to sleep when carrying a sleeping pillow on a mountain hike.

5.Emma is going on a two-week business trip to Paris. There are several items she should
bring such as a mobile phone, a notebook, and some music CDs.

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Emma is going on a business trip, it is important for her to bring her cell phone as it
will allow her to stay in touch with her colleagues and clients. A notebook can be
bought in bookstors where she has a business trip. However, it may not be important to
bring a CD because she can listen to music on her phone or other electronic devices.
She can use mobile to capture her journey to conquer customers and also capture
beautiful moments during business trips.

6.A group of friends are planning their weekend activity. There are several suggested
places they can go such as a coffee shop, the countryside, and a game shop.

I think, a group of friends should choose the countryside by the following reasons. Fist of
all, the air in the countryside is very airy and cool because there are many trees that will
make them relax. Secondly, in the countryside is very peaceful, it is different from the
hustle in the city, making them more interested. Lastly, going to the countryside don't
need to spend as much as the orther options. However, they shouldn't choose a coffee
shop, because at the weekend, coffee shops are very crowed and noisy, leading to a
decrease inservice. Also, there are children who are allowed to go out at the game shop to
make them uncomfortable if they don't like children. For me, a group of friends should
choose the countryside because it makes them more comfortable.

7.Kate and her brother want to give a nice surprise to their grandfather on his birthday.
There are several activities they can choose such as going on a picnic, cooking a meal,
and giving a book.

The activity that I think is the best choice for Kate and her brother to hold activity for
their grandfather is going on a picnic by the following reasons. Firstly, going on a
picnic helps them go out together. Secondly, it will help create great memories, they
can share their stories. Finally, they can breathe fresh air, enjoy the view together.
However, Kate and her brother shouldn’t choose cooking a meal because it isn’t as
interesting as going on a picnic. Also, giving a book is difficult for their grandfather to
read it because his eyes maybe bad. For me, Kate and her brother should choose going
on a picnic for their grandfather because it brings him more benefits.

8.You are looking for a dinner gift to bring to your co-worker’s house next Saturday.
There are several suggested items such as a chocolate box, a fruit basket, and a basket
of tea boxes.

9.A group (nhóm) of teenagers (thanh thiếu niên) want to spend time together (chung) on
Sunday. There are three suggested activities (hoạt động gợi ý) such as playing musical
instruments (nhạc cụ), playing volleyball (bóng chuyền), and playing chess (cờ).

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Which activity do you think is the best choice (sự chọn lựa tốt nhất)?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

I think that they should choose playing volleyball to spend time together on Sunday by
the following reasons. Firstly,volleyball is a popular sport so may be all of they were
know how to play it ; If one of them don't know how to play, he or she can be learned
from his or her friends. Secondly, after a week at school, at the weekend they should
do some things help them relax and sports are very relaxing. It helps them more
movement and they will perspire, when we play sports we can temperate dopamine
hormone and it make me very excited so we very relax after play sport.Lastly, for those
who firstly play volleyball they can play with those friend who know to play before,
they can divide into two team to compete together so their skill will be better and
better than.However,they shouldn't choose playing chess because playing chess is very
difficult, it's take we a lot of time to learn how to play it , it was not a game for many
people. In conclusion play volleyball should be chosen because it benefits.

10.Your best friend (bạn thân) has just graduated (tốt) from university. You are looking
for (tìm) a gift (món quà) for him/her. There are three suggested graduation gifts (quà
mừng tốt nghiệp) such as a golden ring (nhẫn vàng), a suite (đồ gỗ), and a travel ticket
(vé đi du lịch).

Which birth-giving gift do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion

In my opinion, I will choose a travel ticket to give my best friend because of his
graduation from university by the following reasons. Firstly, I know that my friend
tried my best of studying. He always keeps good habits in his studying, especially he
studies everytime when he has free time. Therefore, a journey will help him to relax
after hard-working days in university. Secondly, he and I haven’t seen for a long time.
Perhaps this is a chance in order to meet him and exchange experience from studying
that we studied in our university. Lastly, I think a travel ticket not only help him to
discover new places but also give him realistic knowledge which is not mentioned in
books. It helps him understand about things around his life. In conclusion, a travel
ticket should be chosen because of its reasons.

11. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A young couple is going to have one day free together. There are three suggested
activities such as going for a drink, taking photos, and going swimming.

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Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

I think, a young couple should choose going for a drink. Firstly, they can easily choose
a place near where they live or not too far to go. Moreover, there are now quite a few
shops decorated in a very beautiful young style. In the end, the cost is quite low for
couples. For going swimming, you need to plan quite a bit of time. For, taking photos,
they need to wear beautiful clothes and choose nice locations.

12. Part 2: Solution Discussion

One of your friends is going to participate in a sport competition next month. There are
three suggested activities for him to prepare such as going on diet, doing muscle
exercise, and going to school by bike.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

I think he should choose going to school by bike to participate in a sport competition next
month. In my opinion, there are three main reasons for it. First of all, going to school by
bike is like exercise. Every day, cycle four times to school and home with an hour of
exercise. Second, bicycles do not smoke cars. This really helps to protect our
environment. Finally, cycling helps us save a lot of money instead of having to refuel the
car or motorbike. However, I think he should not choose going on diet and doing muscle
excercise, it may not be suitable for his health condition and it takes a long time to get the
expected results. In conclusion should be chosen because of its benefits.

13. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A group of teenagers want to spend time together on Sunday. There are three suggested
leisure time activities such as going to a drawing class, going to a dancing club, and
watching videos.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

I think that they should choose going to a dancing club by the following reasons: Firstly,
because it can help them make new friends and gain new experiences. Secondly, because
it helps them relieve stress after school hours by dancing with their friends. Lastly, since

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it's a group activity, it will help them become closer. In short, going to the dance club
will be much more interesting and fun than going to the drawing class or watching videos

14. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A young couple is going to have one free day together. There are three suggested
activities such as going hiking, watching TV at home and going swimming.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

I think a young couple should watch TV at home on free day together . Firstly, they
should watch TV at home because they will save commuting time. Secondly, they can
cost savings and finally, they can freely eat or talk to each other. However, they
shouldn’t choose go hiking bsacause they will be very tired doing it. Also, since it
rains a lot these days, it will be difficult for them to go swimming. In conclusion.

15. Part 2: Solution Discussion

One of your best friends will study abroad next month. She can play tennis. You and
some friends are looking for a goodbye gift for her. There are several suggested gifts such
as tennis books and CDs, a tennis racket, and a table clock.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

A tennis racket will be a great gift to my best friend, Pon. At the first time, we planned
to give her a table clock that shape like a tennis ball but she already have one in her
house. So we changed the plan, My friend Tom told that we should bought CDs and
tennis books, but Pon are not really exciting about reading so we didn’t buy it. I
suggested buying a tennis racket, it quite expensive but we could buy it together, others
are all agreed so we bought it. The first time Pon saw it, she was very happy, and we
played tennis until the sky turn dảk, this will be a unforgettable memory in our head.

16. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A group of friends want to spend one day travelling around a big city. There are three
suggested means of transport such as by subway, by taxi, and by bicycle.

Which means of transport do you think is the best choice?

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You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

17. Part 2: Solution Discussion

Your English pen-friend is going to visit Vietnam. Your English pen-friend is going to
visit Vietnam. There are several suggested landscapes to visit such as Phu Quoc Island,
Sa Pa Town, and Cai Rang Floating Market.

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Which landscape do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

In my opinion, Phu Quoc Island will be the best choice for the following reasons: Firstly,
it's a famous new tourist area and modern; it has many restaurants, shopping centers, and
entertainment. Secondly, it's located right on the route of many international routes, and it
has many foreign visitors, so you can see many cultures here. Lastly, this week,
Blackpink will organize a concert, and I booked a ticket. We will go to a concert.
However, we shouldn't choose Sa Pa Town because the weather is very hot right now, so
it won't be appropriate to go. Moreover, Cai Rang Floating Market will end at 7:00 a.m.;
we can't get there before it's over. For me, we should choose to go to Phu Quoc Island
because it brings us more benefits.

18. Part 2: Solution Discussion

Your friend is going to travel abroad. There are three suggested famous tourist attractions
such as Pisa Tower, Italy; Liberty Statue, USA; and Eiffel Tower, France.

Which place do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

If I was my friend I would like to take place on the top of the Liberty Statue in New York
city, United States. I think it is the best choice of the three famous tourist destinations. In
point of view, the Liberty Statue is placed in New York which is the most dynamic city in
the world. This city has a huge amount of people from all over the world immigrate in
every year. For that, You will have opportunity to reach various cultures. There are
restaurants with not only luxurious decorations but also food made by top chefs who have
at least 1 star michelin. Besides, if you don't want a expensive trip, there are uncountable
number of street food, active places in New York city that you should try.

19. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A young man is going to study at a university far from home. There are three
suggested things he should take with him such as some books, a CD player, and
an iron.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion

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According to me, in general, the best choice should be an iron when a young man is going to
study at a university far from home. I choose it simply because of some reasons. Firstly, as a
whole, an iron is really amazing in many ways. Secondly, it helps him iron his clothes when
going to school, which shows his thoughtfulness in the eyes of others. Thirdly, it also helps to
pack food bags when finished but have leftovers. Moving to some books or a CD player, I’m not
keen on them because of their weakness. In particular, it can be seen that I don’t think a CD
player is my most favorite since now is the era of modern technology, we can listen to music or
search for information on many different social networking platforms instead of CDs. Likewise, I
think that some books are not suitable as nowadays we can read books in the form of books
online on websites for free or just pay a small fee instead of having to carry around a lot of
books. In summary, based on my presented ideas, it is obvious that my ideal option would be
an iron thanks to all of the outstanding points. My talk is done, thanks for listening!

20. Part 2: Solution Discussion

You are going to live in a new town and looking for new accommodation. There
are three suggested types of accommodation such as a house, an apartment, and
an inn.

Which kinds of accommodation do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.
According to me, the best choice should be an apartment when you are going to live in a new town and
looking for new accommodation.

I choose it simply because of some reasons.

The first is safety and security, because when I come to a new place I won't know a lot of things so
choosing an apartment is a safe decision. Second, the equipment is modern and clean, with a monthly
warranty because I don't know how to repair many things, so I think I need to stay in a place full and
comfortable.

Finally, the location is convenient for traffic, in a new place, so I think I will often get lost, so it will be
better to stay there. Considering the remaining 2 options, houses and inns, I think it does not match my
standards. With housing, the cost is too expensive, the search will be very difficult for me. As for the inn,
the equipment can be too old, security and safety are not guaranteed. So I think the decision to choose
the apartment will be the right choice.

21. Part 2: Solution Discussion

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A group of university students are on their trip but their car is broken down. There
are several suggested short time activities such as visiting a museum, going to the
zoo, and seeing a film.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.
According to me, in general, the best choice should be visit a museum when their car is broken down.

I choose it simply because visiting a museum is really amazing in many ways.

Firstly, the museum will be become a new place to visit in their trip. It won't waste their time while the
car is breaking down.

Secondly, a museum is a place where they can enjoy beautiful works or it can be a place to display things
that are typical of the places they visit, which helps them both relax and learn about the trip.

Thirdly, the car may take a while to be repaired, so during that time they can take it relax, and visit a
beautiful, quiet museum.

Moving to other two suggestion: going to the zoo and seeing a film. I’m not keen on them because of
their weaknesses.

About the option to go to the zoo, I think the zoo will usually be in the suburbs, which is quite far from
the city center. It will be difficult to move and find a place to fix the car quickly.

As for the other option, watching a film, I think it will be quite time consuming for their trip. The film will
usually be long and it can still be viewed anywhere after the time they travel.

In summary, basing on my presented ideas, it is obvious that my ideal option would be visiting a
museum thanks to all of the outstanding points.

22. Part 2: Solution Discussion

Your English class will end next week and you are looking for a goodbye gift for
your teacher. There are three suggested items such as a pen box, a class picture,
and a cooking book.

Which gift do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

In my opinion we should choose a class picture because of the following reasons:

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-Firstly, the class picture will have the full face of the classmates, we are all a part
of this gift.

-Secondly, the class picture can be easily kept in album for a long time.

-Finaly, I think the class picture easy bring back memories and happiness together.

-I didn't choose the cooking book because using the social Network is much more
convenient.

-I also don't choose the pen book because nowaday very few teachers use
expensive pens . Most of them will use laptops or bookmarks because it is more
convenient in their work. After all, I think the class picture is the best choice.

23. Part 2: Solution Discussion

You and your friend are thinking of learning an evening course. There are three
suggested courses such as a cooking class, a music class, and a martial art
course.

Which course do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

24. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A young man is going to study at a university far from home. There are three
suggested things he should take with him such as a laptop, a bicycle, and an iron.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

25. Part 2: Solution Discussion

You are going to visit your friend who has just had a new baby. There are three
suggested birth-giving gifts such as a bunch of flowers, a fruit basket, and a
baby bath set.

Which birth-giving gift do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

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26. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A local library wants to have more children readers. There are three suggested
activities to attract them such as buying more comic books, opening a computer
room, and having more music CDs.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

27. Part 2: Solution Discussion

A group of friends are planning their weekend activity. There are three suggested
activities such as having a drink, going on a picnic, and playing computer
games.

Which activity do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

28. Part 2: Solution Discussion

You and your friend are planning an evening together. There are three suggested
places such as a cinema, a supermarket, and a museum.

Which place do you think is the best choice?

You have ONE minute to prepare and TWO minutes to present your discussion.

...The end...

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