SPEAKING 1

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’)

Let’s talk about meals
- How many meals do you eat every day?
- What time do you usually eat breakfast?
- Do you eat breakfast with your family? Why?
Let’s talk about movie
- Do you ever go to the movies?
- Who is your favorite movie star?
- What are the things people do during movies that really annoy you?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)
Your school is investing money in improving the quality of education. There are 3 areas
suggested: in the teachers, in the students, and in the facilities. Which do you think is the best
choice? Explain your choice.
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)
Topic: E-books have a lot of benefits.

Follow-up questions:

1. How popular are e-books in your country?

2. Will e-books ever completely replace printed books in the future?
3. Do you think there are differences between reading habits in the past and in the present
day?
4.
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’)
Let’s talk about sports
- What is your favorite sport?
- What sports are common in your country?
- Why is it important to follow the rules in sports?
Let’s talk about food
- What is your favorite food?
- In your opinion, why is food important for us?
- How can you connect with people around you through food?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your friend wants to have a good preparation for an English test in the next five months. She is
considering 3 following options: self-studying with a home tutor, taking an online course, and
attending an English class. Which do you think is the best choice for her? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Traveling by motorbike has a lot of benefits.

Follow-up questions:
1. What are some risks of traveling by motorbike?
2. How popular is traveling by motorbike in your country?
3. If you were going on a trip, what essential modern technology would you carry, and why?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’)
Let’s talk about job
- What is your job?
- In your opinion, what is important at work?
- How do people in your country find jobs?
Let’s talk about being young
- What is good about being young?
- When you were a kid, what did you want to do?
- What do think young people should try for?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)
There are some weak students in your class. The teacher is asking you to find someone to help
them. Three options are suggested: a teacher, an academic advisor, and an excellent
classmate. Which do you think is the best choice? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Cycling has a lot of benefits.

Follow-up questions:
1. Is cycling very popular in your city?
2. What are the differences between travelling by car and travelling by bicycle in a city?
3. How could the government encourage more people to use bicycles in the city?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’)
Let’s talk about travelling
- Do you like travelling?
- When you travel, what kinds of activities do you like to do?
- What places in the world do you most like to visit? Why?
Let’s talk about music
- Does your country have any well-known types of music?
- Which do you prefer, songs in English or songs in your own language?
- How do you feel when you listen to your favorite type of music?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)
Reading should be encouraged in high school, and schools are considering adding more books to
the libraries. Three kinds of books are suggested: reference books, picture books, and
textbooks. Which do you think is the best choice for them? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Keeping a pet has a lot of benefits.

Follow-up questions:
1. What kinds of pets are most popular in your country?
2. What kinds of challenges do pet owners have?
3. Do you think there should be laws to protect the welfare of pets and farm animals?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’)
Let’s talk about a place to live
- Do you want to live in the countryside?
- Why do you think so many people like to live in the cities?
- In your opinion, what is the best city in your country to live in? Why?
Let’s talk about animals
- What types of animals do you often see?
- What can humans do but animals cannot do?
- In your opinion, what should people do to protect wild animals?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)
You decide to do something during the fifteen-minute break in class. There are three options:
doing exercise, preparing lessons for the next period, and talking with friends. Which is the
best choice for you? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Having a part-time job while still studying at university can have a lot of benefits.

Follow-up questions:
1. What are some disadvantages of having a part-time job while still studying at university?
2. What skills do you think are needed to get a good job these days?
3. Do you think job satisfaction is more important than salary when choosing a job?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about music.
- What kind of music do you like?
- How much time do you spend listening to music?
- What kinds of music do people like listening to in your country?
Let’s talk about your eating habits.

- What do you usually eat fast food?

- What is traditional food in your country? Is it healthy?
- Do you think that organic food is much better than normal food

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You and your friends are planning a trip to Danang for a vacation. There are three means of
transportation: airplane, train and motorbike. Which do you think is the best option? Explain
your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Online learning has a lot of benefits.

Follow-up questions:
1. What are the disadvantages of online learning compared to learning in the traditional
classroom setting?
2. Do you think online learning will be more popular in the future? Why/ why not?
3. How has online learning changed over the last 20 years?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about weather.
- In your opinion, which season is the most beautiful?
- Where do you get your weather information?
- Do you think weather affects the way people feel?

Let’s talk about computer.

- Are you good at using a computer?

- Have you ever used computer to learn English?
- What are some good things about having a computer?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your brother is going to graduate from university. There are three suggestions for him to do after
graduation: studying for a Master, looking for a job, taking a gap year to go traveling.
Which do you think is the best option? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Learning English can be very fun.

Follow-up questions:
1. Do you think children learn English faster than adults? Why?
2. Do you think grammar is important when you learn English? Why?
2. Which skill is more difficult to learn? Speaking or writing?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about sport.
- Do you play any sports?
- What is the most popular sport in your country?
- What are the benefits of playing sports?

Let’s talk about your friendship.

- Do you make friends easily?

- What do you usually do with your friends?
- How do you maintain a good friendship?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You want to buy some clothes. You are considering where to buy. Three options are suggested: a
shop, an open-air market, an online store. Which one is the best choice? Give your reasons.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: There are some benefits of living alone for students.

Follow-up questions:
1. Is living alone popular among students? Why/ why not?
2. What are the disadvantages of living alone?
3. Do students now live alone more than their parents’ generation did? Why/ why not?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about books.
- Do you like reading books?
- How many hours do you spend reading in a week?
- Do you think that reading a book is more interesting than watching television?

Let’s talk about your favorite color.

- What's your favorite color?

- Do you care for colors when choosing clothes to wear?
- Do you think different colors have different meanings?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You are choosing a birthday gift for your friend. There are three suggestions: a book, a music
show ticket, and a shopping coupon. Which do you think is the best choice? Explain your
choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Playing sports is good for us.

Follow-up questions:
1. What types of sports are popular in your country?
2. Do you think the types of sport that are popular will change in the future?
3. Do you think children get enough exercise these days?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about library
- How often do you visit the library per week?
- What do you usually do in the library?
- Who do you often go to the library with?

Let’s talk about shopping habit

- What is your favorite place to shop?

- Who do you often go shopping with?
- Is it better to pay cash or by credit card?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You are thinking about how to spend your evening. There are three options: hanging out with
friends, reading books, and surfing the Internet. Which do you think is the best option?
Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: University time is a memorable time for students.

Follow-up questions:
1. Does your city have many good universities?
2. What problems may students have when they start their university life?
3. What should be done to make university a better place for students?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about Food
1. Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?
2. What kinds of food are considered healthy?
3. Are you good at cooking? Who taught you how to cook?

Let’s talk about TV program

1. What is the most popular TV program in your country?
2. Why do people like watching TV?
3. How often do you watch TV programs? What is your favorite TV program?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

A group of friends is discussing ways to improve listening skills. Three possible options are
watching movies on movie star, listening to radio programs, and talking with foreigners.
Which way do you think is the best option?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Mobile phones are necessary for people.

social interaction people connection

Mobile phones

entertainment

(Your own idea)

Follow-up questions:
- What differences are there between the attitudes of older and younger people to technology for
communication?
- Do you think that the advance of technology has improved standards of education in schools?
- Would you agree that the rapid development of digital technology has had a positive impact on
the world of work?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about gameshow
1. What gameshow do you often watch?
2. Would you prefer to watch it alone or with someone else?
3. What are the benefits of watching a gameshow?
Let’s talk about study
1. What is your favorite subject?
2. Is that subject popular in your country?
3. Do you get on well with your classmates?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You are going to have a 3-month summer, and you plan to do something. Three options are
taking a language course, doing volunteer work, and taking up a sport. Which is the best
choice?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Students should improve their self-study skills.

more independence better academic

performance

Self-study skills

better time
management
(Your own idea)
Follow-up questions:
- Are self-study skills taught at school in your country?
- Should self-study skills be a compulsory subject at school?
- How does the lack of self-study skill training affect students’ performance at university?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about the Internet
1. Can you access the Internet from where you work/ study?
2. How does the Internet help you work/ study?
3. What are the risks for the Internet users?
Let’s talk about exam
1. How do you feel before an exam?
2. What kind of person are you: prepare long before the exam or prepare just before the exam?
3. What should we do to have good result in an exam?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You are thinking about how to find a job. There are three options: asking friends, reading
newspapers, and surfing the Internet. Which do you think is the best choice?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Fast food is harmful to our health.

gain weight cause diseases

Fast food

lack nutrition

(Your own idea)

Follow-up questions:
- Which do people in your country prefer: traditional food or fast food?
- Should fast food be banned at school?
- What should we do to raise children’s awareness of the bad effects of fast food?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about television
1. What sorts of thing do you watch on TV?
2. What is your favorite TV program?
3. Do you think it’s good idea to have a TV in a bedroom?
Let’s talk about free time
1. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
2. Why do you like doing these activities?
3. Do you read books/ watch movies/ play sports? why?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your class is going to have a farewell party for your teacher. Three places are suggested: in the
classroom, in a restaurant near school, or at teacher’s house. Which is the best option?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Groupwork should be encouraged at schools.

building up leadership more interactions

skills

Group work

promote cooperation

(Your own idea)

Follow-up questions:
- What makes a good team leader?
- What should we do to deal with uncooperative members?
- “Group work deprives ones of his/ her identity?” What do you think about this view?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about study
1. What is your favorite subject?
2. Is that subject popular in your country?
3. Who is the teacher impressed you?
Let’s talk about technology
1. Are there many technological devices in your house?
2. What is your favorite device?
3. Is technology important to people?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your parents want your brother to have the best preparation for the entrance exam to high
school. They are considering 3 options for him: hiring a tutor, taking an extra class, and
learning with his classmates. Which do you think is the best option?

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Camping is good for students.

fresh air networking

Camping

discovery

(Your own idea)

Follow-up questions:
- Is camping popular in your country? Why/ why not?
- What should be prepared for a good camping trip?
- What should be done to encourage teenagers to protect environment?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)

Let’s talk about animals.

- What’s your favorite animal?

- What kind of wild animals are there in your country?
- Do you think that animals have emotions?

Let’s talk about health.

- What do you do to take care of your health?

- Do you have any bad habits?
- Do you think that most people in your country are healthy now?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your club is going to invite a speaker to talk about his/ her life experience. Three options are suggested: a
famous singer, a company president, an excellent student. Which option is the best? Explain your
choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: There are some disadvantages of owning a car.

Follow-up questions:

1. What are advantages of having a car?

2. Do you think it is better to use a bicycle than a car?
3. What are the best ways to solve traffic jam?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)

Let’s talk about your transportation.

- How do you go to school?

- Is there public transportation in your area?
- Do you like to fly, or are you afraid of flying?

Let’s talk about your neighborhood.

- Where do you live?

- How long have you lived there?
- What's the best thing about your region?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your younger brother is the best student of the class this year. Your parents are thinking about a present
for him. There are three options: an iPad, a holiday, or some money. Which option would you suggest
to them? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Airplane is the best transport means to travel long distance.

Follow-up questions:

1. What are some disadvantages of travelling by plane?

2. What kinds of people travel by plane in your country?
3. Are you happy with the service on the plane in your country?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)

Let’s talk about books.

- Do you like to read?

- What kind of books do you like to read?
- Do you prefer e-books or paper books?

Let’s talk about your school.

- At what school are you studying?

- Did you like to go to school as a child?
- What challenges do you face at school?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your school want to organize an activity to raise students’ awareness of the environment. Here are some
suggestions they are considering: organizing an essay writing contest, showing a film, holding a game
show night. Which do you think is the best option? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: We should have longer Tet holiday.

Follow-up questions:

1. What do people avoid doing on Tet holiday?

2. Do you think Tet holiday is important in Vietnamese culture?
3. How is Tet different from other festivals?
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PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)

Let’s talk about food.

- Do you prefer to eat out or at home?

- Where do you buy food?
- If you had to choose a national food, what would it be?

Let’s talk about talents.

- What are you good at?

- Is there anything that you're really bad at?
- What is your favorite talent show?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

Your brother is going to apply for a university next month. There are three groups of people he can ask
for advice: family, teachers and friends. Who do you think can give the most appropriate advice?
Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Mobile phones are useful at schools.

Follow-up questions:

1. What are the negative effects of mobile phones on young children?

2. Do you think people will continue using mobile phones in the future?
3. How do the young and the old in your country differ from each other in using mobile phones?
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Let’s talk about travel

- Have you ever been to a foreign country?

- Would you rather travel alone or on a tour?
- If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Let’s talk about house

- How many rooms are there in your house?

- What is your favorite room in your house?
- Would you prefer to live in a house or an apartment? Why?

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You have just received a big sum of money from your university scholarship. What will you do with it?
There are three suggestions: buying books for your hobbies, going to travel, or giving money to your
mother for later use. Which do you think is the best option? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Nowadays, people prefer online shopping because of some benefits.

Follow-up questions:

1. What are the risks when shopping online?

2. What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops?
3. Will people use online shopping more often in the future?