SET 1

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION

Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your hometown.
- What is your hometown famous for?
- When is the best time to visit your hometown?
- What can visitors do when they visit your hometown?
Now, let’s talk about jobs.
- What kind of job would you like to do?
- What skills do you need to do that job?
- Is it easy or difficult for you to get that job? Why?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your friend is planning a five-day summer vacation on the beach with his family. He
is asking for your advice about places to stay in. Here are three suggestions: a hotel, a resort, and
a homestay room. Which do you think is the best choice? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: It is advantageous for learners to take online learning courses.

Questions:
1. What are the disadvantages of online learning compared to traditional learning?

2. Do you think online learning will become more popular? Why or why not?

3. Some people say that traditional learning will be replaced by online learning.
What’s your opinion?
SET 2
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about meals of the day.
- Which is your favorite meal of the day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Why?
- Who do you like to have your meal with?
- Do you often have a dessert after a meal? Why?
Now, let’s talk about friends.
- Is friendship important to you? Why?
- How often do you spend time with your friends?
- What do you and your friends usually do when you are together?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your grandfather feels lonely. He is thinking of keeping a pet in his home. He wants
your advice on what animal to keep. Here are some suggestions: a bird, a cat, and a dog. Which
do you think is the best idea? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: School tests and exams are used for many reasons.

Questions:
1. How do you think students should prepare for their tests and exams at school?

2. Should students be allowed to decide the content to be tested?

3. Is it fair to use test and exam scores to assess students’ learning process? Why?
SET 3
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your childhood.
- What activities did you enjoy doing when you were a child?
- What was the best thing about your childhood?
- Who had the biggest influence on your childhood?
Now, let’s talk about help.
- Do you like helping other people? Why?
- What could you do to help other people if you had no money?
- When was the last time someone helped you?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You and your friends are planning to spend a Saturday evening out together. The
following places are suggested: a bar, a coffee shop, and a karaoke room. Which do you think is
the best choice? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Facebook can be useful in many ways.

Questions:
1. Should people post personal information on Facebook? Why?

2. What are some privacy concerns when people use Facebook?

3. Do you think that content on Facebook should be censored? Why?

SET 4
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about transport.
- What is your favorite way to travel in your daily life?
- How often do you use public transport?
- What do you think about the public transport in this city?
Now, let’s talk about maps.
- How often do you use Google map?
- When do you think you may need to use a map?
- Which type of map do you prefer to use: an electronic map or a traditional paper map? Why?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your friend wants to buy some new clothes for himself, but he can’t decide where to
buy them. The following places are suggested: a clothes shop, an open-air market, and an online
store. Which do you think is the best idea? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic : There are many useful things people can learn from playing computer games.

Questions:
1. What do parents usually think of when they hear the term “computer games”?

2. How can you help someone who is addicted to computer games?

3. What problems may children have when they play computer games?
SET 5
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about likes and dislikes.
- What kind of weather do you like? Why?
- What kind of people do you dislike? Why?
- What will you do when someone dislikes you?
Now, let’s talk about travelling.
- What is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
- What do you usually do when you arrive in a new place?
- What are the benefits of travelling?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: The school year is going to end, and your uncle wants to find a summer course for his
ten-year-old daughter to learn a new skill. Three courses are suggested: a cooking class, a
drawing class, and a swimming class. Which do you think is the best choice? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Private cars should be banned in city centers.

Questions:
1. Do you think that private cars are the main cause of traffic jams in city centers?
Why?
2. If you could afford to buy a car for yourself, would you buy one? Why?

3. Should expensive cars be considered a symbol of high social status?

SET 6
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about sports.
- Do you like watching or playing sports? Why?
- Which sport is the most popular in our country?
- How important is it to play sport regularly?
Now, let’s talk about news.
- How often do you read newspapers?
- Where do you normally get news from?
- What is the role of newspapers in society?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You and a group of friends are planning to take a trip around Vietnam. You are
considering the best way to travel. Three ways of travelling are suggested: riding your own
bikes, driving a car, and travelling by train. Which do you think is the best choice? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many benefits of going on a family picnic.

Questions:
1. Are family picnics the only way to develop stronger bonds between family
members? Why?
2. Should picnics be organized regularly for employees in a company? Why?
3. Do you think that governments should assign a “National Picnic Day? Why?
SET 7
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about languages.
- What foreign languages can you speak?
- How did you learn the language(s)?
- Have you ever used your native language to speak with a foreigner? Why?
Now, let’s talk about retirement.
- At what age do people have to retire in our country?
- What must you do before you retire?
- After you retire, where would you like to stay, in the city or in the countryside?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your younger brother wants to buy a gift for his girlfriend’s birthday. He wants your
advice about what he should buy. Three options are suggested: a gold bracelet, a make-up set,
and a shoulder bag. Which do you think is the best option? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many different ways to keep our body healthy.

Questions:
1. Which do you think is more important, a healthy body or a large amount of
money? Why?
2. What should the government do to protect its citizens from “dirty food”?
3. It is said “a sound mind is in a sound body”. What do you think about this saying?
SET 8
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about TV programs.
- What is your favorite TV program? Why?
- Who do you usually watch that program with?
- Do you think that watching TV is a waste of time? Why?
Now, let’s talk about history.
- Do you like to learn about history? Why?
- What historical event in Vietnam do you find most interesting?
- Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history? Why?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: the city planners are seeking for urgent solution to the traffic problem in this city.
Three measures are suggested: limiting private cars, widening streets, and raising people’s
awareness of the problem. Which do you think is the best choice? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many benefits of teamwork in the workplace.

Questions:
1. Do you prefer working in a team or working independently? Why?
2. If you were a team leader, what would you do to motivate your team?
3. What quality do you think a team leader needs to have the most? Why?
SET 9
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about hobbies.
- What do you usually do in your free time?
- Do you think these are good hobbies? Why (not)?
- Do you prefer to spend your free time with your friends or your family? Why?
Now, let’s talk about cell phone.
- How much time do you use your phone every day?
- Who do you spend most time talking to on the phone?
- When did you get your first cell phone?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You and your friends are planning a two-day trip this weekend. Three following
places are suggested: Phan Thiet city, Da Lat city, and Can Tho city. Which do you think is the
best place to go? Why do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: People should have a healthy diet.

Questions:
1. How important is breakfast?
2. What types of food, do you think, are good for health? Why?
3. What is the difference between your attitude and your parents’ attitude toward
diet?
SET 10
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your job.
- Where do you work?
- Do you enjoy working there? Why (not)?
- Is there anything you don’t like about your job? If yes, what are they?
Now, let’s talk about pets.
- What’s your favorite type of pets?
- Do many people in our country like this kind of animal?
- What are the benefits of having pets?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your family of four members is planning to spend a Saturday evening out. What
would be the best choice: going to the cinema, going shopping, or going to a cafe? Why do you
think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Computers are being used more and more in education.

Questions:
1. Do many schools in our country have computers in the classroom?
2. What is one disadvantage of using computers in the classroom?
3. Do you think computers may replace teachers in the future? Why (not)?
SET 11
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your life.
- What is the meaning of life?
- How is your life going up to this point?
- If tomorrow was your last day to live, what would you do?
Now, let’s talk about drinks.
- What are your favorite drinks?
- How often do you go to a coffee shop?
- Would you prefer to go out for a drink alone or with friends?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You are getting late on your way to school for an important final test and you see a
motorbike accident. What would you do among the following things: helping the injured,
continuing to go to school, or calling an ambulance while leaving. Why would you do so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many ways to support poor children.

Questions:
1. How important is loving children to you/
2. What challenges do children with poverty face?
3. What can you do to encourage people to support poor children?
SET 12
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your friends.
- How many close friends do you have?
- Would you prefer to spend time alone or with friends? Why?
- What king of people do you like to have as friends?
Now, let’s talk about your daily routines.
- What part of your day do you like best?
- What is the busiest part of the day for you?
- When do you have free time?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your cousin is going to study abroad next week. Which of the following presents will
you choose for him/her: a self-designed photo album, a cookbook, of a clothing item? Why do
you choose it?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Advertising should be controlled.

Questions:
1. What is one advantage of advertising?
2. What ways of advertising are popular in our country? Why?
3. How far do people in our country believe in advertisements?
SET 13
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about music.
- What kinds of music do you like?
- When do you often listen to music?
- Do you think children should have music classes at school? Why (not)?
Now, let’s talk about transport.
- What means of transport do you usually use?
- Do you often use public transport? Why (not)?
- Would you ride a bike to work in the future? Why (not)?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your friend wants to study another foreign language besides English. Three languages
are suggested: Chinese, French, and German. Which do you think is the best choice? Why do
you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Social networking sites are more and more popular.

Questions:
1. What social networking sites are popular in our country?
2. What are some disadvantages of social networking?
3. What differences are there between the attitudes of young and old people towards
social networking?
SET 14
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your study.
- What was your favourite subject at school?
- Who was your favourite teacher at school?
- Would you say that you were a good student at primary school? Why (not)?
Now, let’s talk about gifts.
- Do you often give your friends gifts on their birthday? What do you give?
- Do you like giving or receiving gifts? Why?
- What kind of gifts do you like to receive?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your friend is planning to travel to the North of Vietnam. When would be the best
time to visit the country: spring, summer, or winter? Why do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic : There are several things that teachers can do to teach children English.

Questions:
1. Should teachers spend much time teaching grammar to children?
2. What age do you think children should star learning English?
3. What differences are there in the ways children and adults learn English?
SET 15
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about shopping.
- Where do you usually shop, at a supermarket or a traditional market?
- What kinds of shops are popular in our country?
- When do you go shopping?
Now, let’s talk about cell phones.
- How many hours a day do you spend on your cell phone?
- What do you usually use your phone for?
- When did you first have a cell phone?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your friend is planning to study abroad. Three countries are suggested: Singapore,
China, and Australia. Which do you think the best choice? Why do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Students should have part-time jobs.

Questions:
1. What are popular part-time jobs among Vietnamese students?
2. What problems do students have when they do part-time work?
3. What should students consider before accepting a part-time job?
SET 16
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your family.
- Do you live alone or with your family?
- Who are the most important people in your life?
- What do you enjoy doing with your family members?
Now, let’s talk about holidays.
- Who do you often spend your holiday with?
- What kinds of places do you want to travel to?
- In which seasons do you prefer to travel?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You are going to a wedding party. Three means of transport are suggested: motorbike,
bus, and taxi. Which do you think is the best choice? Why do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many things students can do to improve their English.

Questions:
1. Why do people want to learn English?
2. Do you think learning grammar is important when learning English? Why (not)?
3. Why do some people learn English faster than others?
SET 17
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about food.
- What is your favorite food?
- What food do you dislike? Why?
- Where do you usually buy food from?
Now, let’s talk about money.
- How well do you manage your money?
- What would you do if I gave you $30/$3,000/$3,000,000?
- Is saving money important to you? Why? / Why not?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: One of your friends wants to learn a foreign language. Three foreign languages are
suggested: English, Japanese and Chinese. Which language do you think is the best choice? Why
do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Water pollution can cause many negative effects.

Why do some people throw rubbish into lakes and rivers?

What can we do to help prevent water pollution?
How should the government better control reasonable use of fresh water?
SET 18
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about shopping.
- How many times have you moved house?
- What was the last thing you bought for yourself?
- What is your favorite place to shop? Why?
Now, let’s talk about houses.
- How many times have you moved house?
- Are you in favor of renting or buying a house? Why?
- Please briefly describe your house of flat.

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You are going to hold a birthday party for one of your family members. Choose the
best place for the party among the tree suggested locations (at home, at a restaurant and at a
picnic area) and explain why. You also have to give the reasons why the other two locations are
not suitable.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: More people are using smart phones to learn English these days.

How can teachers encourage their students to use mobile phones in learning English?
What are some possible risks of using smart phones for learning?
What should we do to make the most out of using technology in learning English?
SET 19
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about advertising.
- How often do you watch advertisements on TV?
- Do you ever buy products because of the advertising? Give an example.
- Should ads for alcohol and cigarettes be allowed? Why? / Why not?
Now, let’s talk about fears.
- What are you afraid of?
- What were you afraid of when you were a child?
- What can you do to overcome fears?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You are selling hand-made things to raise money for poor children. Which way of
advertising do you think is the best choice: talking to students on campus, advertising on
Facebook, or giving flyers and posters? Why do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Booking a flight has never been easier.

When would be the best time of the year to book a flight?

What airline services do you expect on board an aircraft?
What should we consider when booking a flight online?
SET 20
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about “What if”.
- What would you do if you won the lottery?
- If you could start over your life, what would you change?
- If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
Now, let’s talk about learning English.
- Why are you learning English?
- What do you find most difficult when learning English?
- Which skill is the most important to you? Speaking, listening, reading or writing?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your younger brother is about to graduate from high school. He is considering what
his future plan is going to be: going to a vocational college, going to university or seeking a job
immediately. What do you think is the best idea? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many ways to support a friend who is suffering from cancer.

What challenges do people with cancer have to face?

What should the community do to support cancer patients?
Should kids learn about cancer? Why? / Why not?
SET 21
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about beauty.
- Would you rather be beautiful, rich or intelligent? Choose one and explain.
- What do you do to make yourself look good?
- How much time and money do you spend on beauty and appearance?
Now, let’s talk about education.
- What is/was your favorite subject at school?
- Is lifelong learning important to you? Why? / Why not?
- Do you think it is easier to learn as a child or as an adult? Why?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Your project is coming to the deadline soon, but your teamwork is not good. What
would you do among the following things: crossing out your teammates and doing it by yourself,
encouraging your teammates to finish up the work, or asking other expects for help? Why do you
think is the best choice?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many good reasons why we should cook at home.

What could be some problems for cooking at home?

Do students in Vietnam cook their own meals? Why? / Why not?
What should people do to have a healthy lifestyle?
SET 22
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your life at home.
- How much time do you spend at home every day?
- What do you enjoy doing the most when you’re at home?
- Do you prefer living alone or with your family? Why?
Now, let’s talk about festivals.
- Are there many festivals in your country? What are they
- What is your favourite festival? Why?
- What do you do on some special festivals?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You and your friends are looking for a place to complete the group assignment. Three
places are suggested: your school library, your friend’s house, and a cafe. Which do you think is
the best choice? Why do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: More and more students want to study abroad these days.

What do people need to prepare before studying abroad?

What problems do you think students can face while studying abroad and why?
How do students overcome loneliness while studying abroad?
SET 23
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about sleep.
- How many hours of sleep do you have each night?
- What time do you usually go to bed?
- Do you ever have trouble falling asleep? Why? / Why not?
Now, let’s talk about animals.
- What’s your favorite animal?
- What animal are you most afraid off? Why?
- What was your first pet and how did you get it?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: Jane, your best friend, is planning to take up a sport to improve her health this
summer. Three following options are suggested: a swimming class, a dancing class, and a yoga
class. Which do you think is the best option? Why do you think so?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Teenagers tend to spend too much time on Facebook these days.

What are some advantages of using Facebook for teenagers?

What could families and schools do if teenagers were addicted to social networks?
How does the use of social media improve communication skills?
SET 24
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your home.
- Do you live in a house or in an apartment? Where is it?
- Which is your favourite room in your house/ apartment?
- Do you prefer living in a modern house or a traditional house? Why?
Now, let’s talk about reading.
- What do you usually read?
- What books did you read when you were a child?
- Do you think it is important to encourage children to read?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You are thinking of a graduation gift for your friend. Three things are suggested: a
laptop, a cell phone, and a camera. Which do you think is the best choice? Why?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: There are many things students should consider when choosing a career path.

Which jobs would many students choose in our country?

Do you think schools provide enough advice and support for students about their future careers?
Do you think more people will work from home in the future?