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Thí sinh sẽ trả lời 6 câu hỏi liên quan đến 2 chủ đề quen thuộc, mỗi chủ đề gồm 3 câu
hỏi ví dụ về quê quán, công việc, sở thích, gia đình, …. Mỗi chủ đề chỉ có 1,5 phút để
trả lời 3 câu hỏi; 2 chủ đề là 6 câu trả lời trong 3 phút nên phải trả lời đúng, nói nhanh,
dứt khoát, ko ê a mất thời gian, để mất thời gian thì sẽ ko có thời gian trả lời các câu
sau nữa, học viên phải thật lưu ý điều này.
Phương pháp làm bài: (Trả lời khoảng 2 câu)
• Với câu hỏi YES/NO, trả lời Yes hoặc No; Mở rộng ý khi nói, cung cấp
thêm thông tin; đừng chỉ trả lời Yes hoặc No. Có thể mở rộng ý bằng cách
đưa ra các lý do; ví dụ; giải thích;
• Với câu hỏi WH-questions, phải trả lời đúng yêu cầu của đề bài sau đó mới
mở rộng thêm ý, cung cấp thêm thông tin (lý do, ví dụ, giải thích)
• B1 cung cấp thêm khoảng 1 câu; B2 thêm khoảng 2 câu
Ví dụ: -
1. Do you read books?
Do you…? | Have you…? | Did you…? | Can you…? | Will you…?
- Yes, I do. I read books for fun and for work. At work, I read a lot of documents (tài
liệu) and reports (báo cáo). When I have free time, I also read my favorite novels (tiểu
thuyết) or comics (truyện tranh).
- Yes, I do. I usually read books in my free time because of 2 mains reasons. Firstly, it
makes me feel relaxed after work. Secondly, reading broadens my mind (mở mang đầu
óc), by reading, I know more about the world around me.
• Dùng các từ nối để liên kết các ý lại với nhau ví dụ because; firstly,
secondly, thirdly; next; then; moreover; finally. (những từ nối này rất quan
trọng cho viết và nói phần 2,3)
1. What season do you like the most? Bạn thích mùa nào nhất?
• I like summer because I have a long summer holiday.
• My favorite season is summer because I can eat my favorite food, ice cream.
Moreover, my family can go on summer holiday together when my children
are off school.
2. Who are you close to in your family?
- I am close to my mother in my family = Well, I get on very well with = close to (có
mối quan hệ tốt) my mother. She always listens to me and gives me good/useful
advice (cho lời khuyên) when I have problems in my life. Besides (ngoài ra), she is
the person whom I can tell my secret to./ I can tell any secret to my mother. (tôi có
thể kể bất kỳ bí mật nào cho mẹ nghe)
- Với trình độ B2: Dùng từ ngữ khác, ví dụ từ đồng nghĩa để trả lời câu hỏi, tránh
lặp lại cấu trúc, từ vựng trong câu hỏi để được điểm cao hơn. (paraphrase)
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Ví dụ:
1. What do you often do in your free time?
Well, there are many things I often do in my spare time/ leisure time = free time. I have
various/ different interests (sở thích khác nhau). I love watching TV, listening to music
and going shopping with friends at the weekend.
mai tim
> Hocthuc phan
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Practice: Speaking part 1 topics
Topic 1. Let’s talk about Free time activities/ hobbies
1. What do you usually do in your free time? Bạn làm gì vào thời gian rảnh
- Well, in my spare/free time I like watching TV. I am busy during the day so I love
watching the news in the evening while our family are having dinner. Besides, I enjoy
listening to music. My favorite kind of music is POP music.
- Whenever I have free time, I usually listen to music. I am a big fan of pop music which
helps me to relax after hard- working days. I also have an interest in reading books. In my
pastime, I usually read some comics.
- In my free time, I like reading newspapers and watching TV.
2. What do you usually do on weekdays? Ngày thường
I am quite busy (bận) during the week. I work from 8 a.m to 5 p.m on weekdays so in the
evening I often cook dinner, stay at home and chat with my family members about what they
have done during the day.
3. What do you usually do when you go out? Khi đi ra ngoài thì làm gì?
When I am out, I often eat out with my family or go for a drink with my friends. Sometimes,
my family go to the park, go shopping.
4. What do you usually do with your friends? Bạn thường làm gì với những người bạn của
mình
- We often go to a café and chat about work, life, family. Sometimes, we visit each other’s
home and enjoy meals together.
- I drink coffee with my friends; I learn English with my friends.
5. What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? Sở thích tốt và ko tốt
I would say good hobbies are those which bring benefits to people such as reading books or
playing sports. However, spending too much time on the Internet is a bad hobby because it is
not good for your health.
- I think good hobbies are good for people: playing sports; swimming; reading
Bad hobbies are not good for people: using the Internet too much; smoking; drinking
wine, beer.
6. Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others?
Well, I really like spending my time hanging out with my family and friends. They can give
me much useful help in my work as well as interesting ideas to enjoy life.
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I do the exercise everyday because it helps me to relax and keep fit, to stay healthy/ it is
good for my health.
2. Would you prefer to do the exercise alone or with someone else? Câu hỏi lựa chọn 1
trong 2 (tập thể dục 1 mình hay cùng với người khác)
I prefer to do exercise with my friends because we have the same hobby and it’s a good
chance for me to make friends and open the relationship.
Doing the exercise is very/extremely important because it makes me healthy and keep fit,
avoid some diseases./ It is good for my health.
Topic 2. Shopping
1. Do you enjoy going shopping? Yes. I do; I am really a shopaholic/ In my spare time, I
like to go shopping with my friends to the supermarket or go shopping online. /special
offers: giảm giá đặc biệt/ bargains: món hời
2. How much time do you spend shopping every week? 2 hours
3. Do you enjoy going shopping alone or with your friends?
Topic 5. Travelling
1. Do you like travelling? Bạn có thích đi du lịch ko?
Yes, I do. I enjoy travelling a lot because I love exploring beautiful places and meeting new
people. Besides, I can taste local food and have a chance to refresh my mind.
- Yes, I do. I and my husband sometimes go travelling to many places.
2. Do you like to travel alone or with your friends? Bạn thích đi du lịch 1 mình hay đi với
bạn?
- I prefer/like travelling with my friends because it is more fun and more interesting to go
with friends. We can try new food and meet new people together. We can take photos for
each other.
3. Have you travelled to other places? Where are they? Bạn đã đi du lịch đến các nơi khác
chưa?
Yes, I have. I have been to several/some places in Vietnam such as Halong Bay, Ninh Binh,
Sapa. I like Halong Bay most because I love the ocean and I enjoy swimming in the sea.
Moreover, I can visit beautiful caves and the seafood there is fresh and delicious.
- I am really impressed by the people, the mountains in Japan.
4. What do you usually do when you first arrive a new place? Bạn thường làm gì khi lần đầu
bạn đến 1 nơi mới?
Well, first of all, I often go sightseeing in the area. Then I find a good local restaurant to
enjoy the delicious food. Besides, I often take lots of photos to keep my memories.
5. What are the benefits of travelling? Lợi ích của việc đi du lịch là gì?
- There are many advantages of travelling. Firstly, travelling broadens our mind. When
you travel, you learn many new things such as new cultures, local people’s ways of life.
Secondly, you can visit many beautiful places and take part in interesting activities. Finally,
travelling helps you relax and it is a great way to spend time with family and friends.
- It helps me relax/reduce stress after hard-working days.
6. Why do so many people travel nowadays? Tại sao ngày nay nhiều người đi du lịch?
- I think nowadays more and more people travel because of several reasons. Firstly,
transportation is much more convenient today such as airplanes, trains, buses are popular and
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not too expensive. Secondly, people can earn more money so they might want to travel to
spend time with family and friends and relax after busy working hours.
- Because their life is better, they have more money.
- There are many beautiful beaches in VN but my favourite one is Da nang because it’s tidy
and clean. Especially the view is fantastic.
2. How often do you go there? I go there every summer with my friends because I have a
long summer holiday. When I go to the beach, I feel very relaxed and live with the nature.
3. What do you often do when you are there? There are many activities we can do when we
are on the beach such as swimming, enjoying seafood, taking photos, walking along the
beach, seeing the sunrise and sunset. It’s a great time to reduce stress after hard work.
When I am sad, I often stay at home listening to music or watching TV, going for a walk
with my friends in the park.
I prefer there with my friends because we have the same hobby and it’s a good chance for
me to make friends and open the relationship.
3. Which places do you recommend your friends to go? There are many places to go but I
think beach is the best choice because it’s a fantastic place to reduce stress and enjoy a lot of
activities such as swimming, enjoying seafood; ……
Yes, I like traveling because it helps me relax and feel comfortable, I can explore new
places, broadens my mind.
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2. What kind of places have you visited in your life?
I have visited many places in VietNam such as : Nha Trang, Da Nang, HCM. They are
beautiful and exciting.
3. Do you prefer to travel alone or with someone else? = 4. Who do you like to go
travelling with? thích đi du lịch 1 mình hay với ai?
I prefer/like to travel with my friends because we have the same hobby. It’s a good chance
for me to make friends and open/expand the relationship.
5.4 Talk about holiday destination (địa điểm du lịch, điểm đến du lịch)
1. What’s your favourite holiday destination? Bạn thích địa điểm du lịch nào?
My favourite holiday destination is Da Nang where there is a beautiful beach and Ba Na hills
2. Do you prefer to go on holiday overseas (du lịch nước ngoài) or in the country? Why?
I prefer to go on holiday overseas because I can explore new places and I can make friends
and open the relationship. Moreover, I can improve my knowledge and open my mind.
3. What are advantages and disadvantages of holiday overseas? Thuận lợi, bất lợi của du
lịch nước ngoài?
There are some advantages of holiday overseas. Firstly, I can experience new place, new
culture, new habits and customs of many countries in the world. Secondly, I can open my
knowledge and enrich my mind.
However, there are some disadvantages of holidays overseas. Firstly, it’s very expensive.
Secondly, it’s difficult to communicate with foreigners if we don’t know about the foreign
language. Moreover, when we have oversea holidays, we have to spend much time off from
work and study, so it can have a bad effect on our job and study schedule. Finally, when we
go on holiday abroad, there are new places we don’t know, thus we can be lost or cannot find
the way to the right destination.
5.5 Holiday
1. How often do you have a holiday?
2. What do Vietnamese people do during summer holiday?
3. What do you do during summer holiday?
Holiday is a great way to reduce stress and escape from daily routines to meet up new
friends and see new places. A holiday is a gift from the boss to appreciate those who work
hard for the whole year. When children are out of school and excited about a long summer
holiday, my family and other Vietnamese people often take the whole family members a
trip to the sea to enjoy delicious and fresh seafood, go swimming, go sunbathing and go for
sight seeing.
Topic 6. Friends
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1. Do you have many friends? Are they casual acquaintances or close friends? Bạn có nhiều
bạn ko? Họ là người quen hay bạn thân?
I have many friends but only some of them are close friends because I think we should
have only several close friends to spend time and share everything with. For example: we
study and relax together.
2. Do you prefer to stay with your family or with your friends? Bạn thích ở nhà với gia đình
hay với bạn?
- I prefer/like to stay with my friends because then I have more freedom. I can do whatever I
like. Moreover, staying with my friends helps me learn better as we can share learning
materials and discuss difficult questions. Finally, sometimes it is easier to share with friends
than with family members.
- I want to spend time with my family members. I can cook good food and watch TV
with them. I feel really happy when being with them.
3. Do you prefer one or two close friends or many friends? Bạn thích có 1 hoặc 2 người bạn
thân hay nhiều bạn?
I prefer to have just one or 2 close friends because If I had many close friends, I wouldn’t
have enough time to spend with them all. Having only one or 2 close friends I can easily
share with them my secrets and happiness. Besides, we can get together and have interesting
conversations more often.
The more, the merrier: càng đông càng vui
4. Are your friends mostly your age or different ages? Bạn của bạn là cùng tuổi hay các độ
tuổi khác nhau?
Most of my friends are about my age because we met at school or university. I have got
several friends who are older or younger than me as we met at work.
5. Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends? Bạn thường gặp bạn bè
trong tuần hay cuối tuần?
I tend to meet up with my friends at weekends because everyone’s/ we are too busy
during the week.
- I meet my friends at weekends because we are busy on weekdays.
6. The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together? Lần trước bạn gặp bạn của
bạn vào lúc nào?
I met my friends last weekend. We went shopping for some clothes together. After that,
we went to a café and chatted about work and family.
7. What do you like doing with your friends?
Topic 7. Music
1. Do you like music?
Yes, I do. I like Pop music and rock ballad because I like soft melody.
I like music because it makes me feel relaxed after hard working hours.
2. What kind of music do you like best?
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I like pop music best because I like soft and beautiful melody. Besides, It really helps me
reduce stress.
3. What are the benefits of listening to music? Lợi ích của việc nghe nhạc
Listening to music has several advantages. Firstly, it helps you relax after long working
hours. It motivates (tạo động lực) you to work better. Moreover, music allows you sleep
better. That’s why many people listen to music before bedtime.
- Music helps me relax and sleep better.
4. Who is your favorite singer?
I like My Tam because she is beautiful; she sings really well. She is kind, too. She often
helps other people.
- Tuan Hung: Handsome, sings very well, kind, friendly
5. What is your favorite song?
I like “Nhu mot giac mo” – “Like a dream” by My Tam. She looks beautiful in the MV, the
song is moving (xúc động), Meaningful lyric ; the lyric (lời bài hát) is meaningful (có ý
nghĩa); easy to sing and remember.
Winter Lover: Người tình mùa đông
Karaoke: /ˌkæriˈəʊki/
Yes. I am a big fan of traditional music because it helps me to relax and know about culture,
history.
In my life I have heard a lot of songs but my favourite one is….. because the melody is very
gentle and it’s easy to remember the song. (quan ho folk song: nguoi o nguoi o dung ve)
Yes, it is very important because it helps me know more about culture, tradition and history
of the country.
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1. Do you like rock music (bạn có thích nhạc rock ko)? Yes, rock music makes me feel
relaxed, reduce stress after hard-working hours.
2. Do you know any rock band? (bạn có biết ban nhạc rock nào ko) ? I know the rock
band “Bức Tường”, The Wall rock band in Vietnam. They have many good and
famous rock songs.
3. Do you know any rock singer?
7.4 Let’s Talk about music and infants (âm nhạc và trẻ sơ sinh)
1. How does music influence infants (babies)? Âm nhạc ảnh hưởng ntn đến trẻ sơ sinh?
2. Is music good for infants (babies)? Yes it is, because they can sleep well and develop
their brain
3. What kinds of music are good for infants? Classical music and traditional music
because the melody is very gentle. /lullaby (/ˈlʌləbaɪ/: nhạc ru e bé ngủ)
Topic 8. Transportation
1. How do you get to work/school?
I often go to work by motorbike because it is convenient (tiện) and easy to use. It is easy to
move around the narrow streets of Hanoi.
2. What is your favorite means of transport? Phương tiện giao thông
I like motorbike the most because it is easy to use, convenient, easy to move around.
Moreover, it is not expensive to buy one.
3. Do you often use public transport? Phương tiện giao thông công cộng
I sometimes travel by bus when I have to travel for long distance.
It saved money/ it is money saving, it is cheap; I had a lot of good memories
4. Which do you prefer, public transport or private transport? Why? Phương tiện giao thông
công cộng hay giao thông cá nhân?
- I would say I prefer to travel by private transport. I often go by motorbike because it is
convenient. I can travel anywhere, anytime I like.
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- I prefer public transport like buses because it is cheap to travel by bus. It costs only 7,000
Vietnamdong. Moreover, I don’t have to worry about the rainy or sunny weather.
5. Can you say something about transportation in your hometown? Bạn nói gì về giao thông
ở quê của bạn?
In my opinion, the biggest problem about transportation in Hanoi is traffic jam. It takes
people a lot of time to move during rush hours (giờ cao điểm) in the early morning and in the
late afternoon. This is because the number of vehicles (xe cộ) has increased while the streets
are narrow.
6. What is the most common means of transport in your country? Phương tiện giao thông
phổ biến
In Vietnam, the most popular means of transport is motorbike. People can see motorbikes
everywhere in Vietnam because it doesn’t cost much to buy one. It is easy to move, it is
convenient.
7. Do traffic jams often occur in your hometown or in the city where you live? Tắc đường có
thường xảy ra ở quê của bạn hoặc nơi bạn ở ko?
Traffic jams are one of the biggest problems in Hanoi where I live now. Everyday people get
stuck in the traffic jam. There are several reasons for that. Firstly, the number of vehicles has
increased while streets are narrow. Secondly, some people do not follow the traffic laws.
- Traffic jams often occur during rush hours (giờ cao điểm) / at peak times (lúc cao điểm)
In the early morning 7-8 a.m; late afternoon 5-6 p.m.
8. How to solve the problems of traffic jams? Cách giải quyết vấn đề tắc đường
I think the government should improve public transport/ the government should have
better public tranport (hệ thống giao thông công cộng tốt hơn). For example, they should
reduce the bus ticket price and provide more buses with better quality. Besides, they could
ban (cấm) private vehicles from the city centre.
- I think the city government should widen the roads (mở rộng đường)
- Encourage people to use public transport (khuyến khíc sử dụng giao thông công cộng)
- Obey the traffic laws: tuân thủ luật giao thông
9. What changes in transportation have taken place in the past several years in Vietnam?
I think there are more buses. At the same time, the number of private cars has risen
considerably due to high standard of living. However, motorbikes are still the most popular
means of transport because they don’t cost a lot and it is convenient to move in Hanoi.
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3. What are the benefits of going by train? There are some benefits of going by train. Firstly,
it’s cheap and convenient. Moreover, it is useful to protect the environment and reduce the
traffic jam.
4. What are disadvantages of going by train? There are some disadvantages of going by train.
Firstly, it is crowded and noisy. Moreover, it takes much time and the timetable is not flexible
so the people have to follow the schedule. Sometimes, there are some social problems on train
such as stealing possessions, pick-pocket, sexual abuse……
2. What are common means of transport in your town? There are some common means of
transport in my town such as motorbike, cars, bus, taxi… However, motorbike is the most
popular means of transport because it’s fast, convenient and small in enough to run on the
street. Moreover, the price of motorbike is reasonable.
3. What are solutions to traffic jams? There are some solutions to traffic jams. Firstly,
we should use public transport instead of private cars. Secondly, the government
should invest more money to open the new road and upgrade the road that helps to
reduce the traffic jam. More importantly, everyone should be educated to follow the
traffic rules and will be punished strictly if they break the traffic rules.
Topic 9. Clothes
1. Are clothes and fashion important to you? Quần áo và thời trang có quan trọng với bạn
không?
- No, clothes and fashion are not really important to me. I tend to wear clothes that are
comfortable and practical rather than fashionable.
- Yes, clothes and fashion are important to me because they make me beautiful/handsome,
confident and comfortable.
2. What different clothes do you wear for different situations? Bạn có mặc các loại quần áo
khác nhau trong các tình huống khác nhau?
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- Well, I have to dress quite formally at work so I wear shirt and trousers. At home, I prefer
to wear comfortable clothes like jeans and T-shirt. On special occasions I might wear a suit/a
dress/ a skirt/ áo dài/ suit.
3. Do you wear different styles of clothes now compared to 10 years ago? Gu thời trang của
bạn bây giờ và 10 năm trước?
- No, not really because I don’t follow fashion. I think I have dressed in a similar way for the
last 10 years.
-Yes, 10 years ago I used to wear school uniforms, but now I wear suit, jeans, T-shirts.
4. Do you think the clothes we wear say something about who we are? Bạn có nghĩ rằng
quần áo ta mặc nói lên điều gì về ta hay ko?
Yes, I do. Some people are really careful about what they wear because they want to be seen
as stylish. Some other people wear clothes that show wealth or status such as clothes by
famous designers.
9.1 Let’s Talk about the favourite pair of shoes (Đôi giày ưa thích của bạn)
1. How often do you wear your shoes? I often wear the shoes when I go out because it helps
to protect my toes better than sandals from dust or the sun.
2. Do you prefer shoes or sandals? Why? As I said above, I prefer shoes because it’s the
best way to protect my toes from the bad weather and the polluted environment. / keep you
safe and protect your health
3. What makes it your favorite pair of shoes? There are some factors that make it my
favourite one. Firstly, it is a good and has fashionable design. Secondly, the price is reasonable.
Moreover, it’s suitable for my age and lifestyle. Finally, it has my favorite color such as white
or pink.
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Well, to be honest I use my phone everyday. I always use it to get in touch with my family
and friends. Besides, I play games in my mobile phone when I have nothing to do at home in
the day time. I listen to music, I read books on the internet.
5. Can you describe your mobile phone? Miêu tả cái điện thoại của bạn
I am using Iphone X/ Samsung S 20. It has all features I need for a phone, for example,
keeping my contacts, having good games and a camera. I bought it last year.
I use my phone everyday to communicate with my family and friends and customers.
1. What is your favourite way to communicate with other people? There are many ways
to communicate with other people but my favourite one is talking with other people on the
phone because it is very fast and convenient.
I prefer talking the phone because it is very fast and easy, convenient / I prefer sending text
message because I can take more time to think about what I am going to say.
- We can see our partner’s face and guess their feelings/ emotions.
- We can feel the close atmosphere with our friends, so the communication is more
successful.
- Face to face talk with others is very good because it helps me to get more information and
know each other better
I use a mobile phone every day because it is fast and convenient/ it’s useful for my job and
helps me relax,
2. Are you satisfied with your mobile phone service? Hài lòng
I am satisfied with my mobile phone service because it helps me to talk with friends around
the world and keep in touch with other people.
To make a good mobile service, it’s necessary to have a good signal, A good design, long
battery life (pin lâu), big storage = large amount of memory; high resolution (cấu hình cao);
many functions (nhiều chức năng) …
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Yes, of course. I think reading is the most important skill that children learn because when
reading children can broaden/get their knowledge (mở rông vốn kiến thức) about
different aspects of life/ many things in life and help them develop their imagination and
creativity (trí tưởng tượng và sự sáng tạo). Besides, picture books might help them reduce
stress after school, they feel relaxed.
Topic 12. Movies
1. Do you like watching movies?
Yes, I do. I like watching movies on TV or sometimes I go to the cinema with my friends at
the weekend. Sometimes in my free time I watch movies on Youtube. Watching movies
really makes me relaxed after hardworking hours.
2. What kind of movie do you like? Why?
- I am interested in action movies, American movies. They have a lot of thrilling actions
(cảnh rùng rợn, hành động rùng rợn).
- I enjoy watching romantic movies and comedies (phim hài) because they make me laugh
and I can relax after hard-working hours.
3. Who is your favorite actor/actress? Diễn viên nam, Diễn viên nữ
I like Angelia Jolie because she looks beautiful and because of her excellent acting/ she acted
very well. I was really impressed by her acting in the movie “Mr&Mrs. Smith”.
4. Do you see films on TV, DVDs or at the cinema or on Youtube or website?
I rarely see films on DVDs. I have cable TV which has a lot of channels so I often watch
movies on Starmovies or HBO. Sometimes I also watch movies on the Internet. At the
weekend I sometimes go to the cinema with my friends and It is great to watch movies on a
very wide screen.
5. Is there any film that you have seen for several times? What film?
Yes, of course. It is Tom and Jerry or Mr. Beans. I have a collection of these cartoons and
often watch it again and again when I have free time.
6. Have you ever met a film actor or director?
Honestly (thú thật là), I haven’t met any film directors but I have met some actors and
actresses (Hồng Diễm, Hồng Đăng) on the street.
I often go to the cinema with my friends every month because it helps me relax after
hardworking time and it’s a good chance for me to meet my friends to enjoy the time
together.
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I would prefer to watch films at the cinema with my friends because we have the same hobby
and it’s a good chance for me to make friends and open the relationship/ it is large screen
and good sound quality.
3. How important is it of going to the cinema/ What are benefits of going to the cinema?
- relax, update the latest film in the world.
Yes it is important because it helps me to relax after a hardworking day and watch an
interesting film.
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I studied at ………………………. Secondary school in my hometown. It is a state school/
public school, located about 1km from my house so I used to ride a bike to school everyday.
Gifted school: trường chuyên
4. How much homework did you have?
I didn’t have as much homework as students do nowadays because at that time we went to
school in the morning only and had the whole afternoon and evening free to do homework. I
didn’t go to any extra classes but did exercises in the textbooks. I usually spent about an hour
or 2 finishing all homework a day.
5. Did you have to wear a uniform? Có phải mặc đồng phục ko?
No, I didn’t. Luckily, when I was at school, we didn’t have to wear uniform. I hate wearing
the same clothes everyday.
6. Was the discipline very strict? Kỷ luật có nghiêm khắc ko?
Yes, it was. While I as at school, the discipline was very strict. We had to go to school on
time and did all homework before going to class. Those who didn’t follow the regulations
were punished seriously.
7. Which subjects were you good and bad at?
Well, I like social science subjects such as Literature and History and I was rather good at
them. I was very bad at Maths. It took me too much time to solve math problems.
I studied at ……school which is in Hanoi city. It is beautiful and very big with good
teachers and modern facilities .
I find E the most difficult because there are many new words.
3. What teacher impressed you most? Why? I have many teachers but the one who
impressed me most is Ms Hoa because she is very beautiful and helps me a lot in my study.
4. Did you like it? Why? Why not? Có thích trường đấy ko? Vì sao?
Yes, I did because it was near my house. Moreover, all my friends in my neighborhood
studied at the same school so we went to school and did exercises together. Finally, it was a
rather big school with a large schoolyard where we used to play.
1. How do you usually feel before exams? I feel nervous (lo lắng)/ stressful/ worried before
exam because I have a lot of pressure (áp lực) to pass the exam as a condition for my job.
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2. Which is your style of preparing for exams? Prepare long time before exams or
prepare just before the exams?
I prepare long time before exams because it’s difficult. I feel more confident, less nervous.
2. Why did you choose your major? I choose it simply because ……..
14.4 Teachers
1.Who is your favourite teacher?
2. Should teachers be strict on students?
3. If you were a teacher, which subject would you like to teach?
=>My favorite teacher was an academic advisor when I studied for master's degree in Korea.
She taught that education is not about controlling students and making them behave while you
impart knowledge, but about leading them and inspiring them. Though leadership and
inspiration you give them as a gift of confidence, self-reliance and love of learning that they
will use long after any facts are forgotten. In my opinion, strict teachers are the key to academic
success. There is nothing wrong with a funny, relaxed teacher—they can still be great!
However, if you are aiming to do well in school, it will be necessary to get work done in class.
Often without a strict teacher, the class can get out of hand and be too rowdy for anyone to use
their time wisely. Often when teachers are strict, they have the whole class engaged, allowing
students the opportunity to do their best. This creates a learning environment where students
are willing to get work done and help one another.
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I am not a morning person. (tôi ko hay dậy sớm)
3. What’s your favorite meal of the day?
Well, the meal I like best is breakfast because after a long night sleep, I often feel very
hungry; everything tastes delicious. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because
it provides energy for the whole day.
4. Where do you usually have lunch?
In the morning I often get up early to prepare a lunchbox so I have lunch in the office.
Sometimes, I go out for lunch with my colleagues/coworkers, we often enjoy Pho or rice
noodles together.
5. How often do you eat out? Có hay đi ăn ngoài nhà hàng ko?
I don’t go to restaurant very often as I often cook at home. I often eat out just about one or
twice a month at the weekend when all family members are free or I get together with my
friends. I prefer to try new food in different restaurants each time for example Korean,
Japanese or traditional Vietnamese food from other regions in Vietnam like Hue.
6. What restaurant do you often go to?
I like trying new food in different restaurants each time I eat out but my favorite one is Sen
buffet restaurant because I prefer Vietnamese food and a variety of traditional Vietnamese
food is served there such as spring rolls, sea food. The food is delicious and the staff are
friendly, the view is great.
7. What kind of food does it serve?
It serves all kinds of traditional Vietnamese food such as spring rolls, fish, chicken, beef,
seafood and so on.
8. Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
- I prefer eating at home to eating out because eating at home is clean and safe. Moreover, it
is great for family members to cook and have meals together. However, sometimes I would
prefer to eat out on special occasions (dịp đặc biệt) such as birthday party so that I can save
time as I don’t have to prepare or do the washing up.
- Eating out: more delicious (ngon), funny when eating with friends; don’t have to prepare
the food and cook, don’t have to do the washing up
9. Are you taking any vitamins or food supplements at the moment? Bạn có đang uống thêm
vitamins hoặc thực phẩm bổ sung gì ko?
No, I am not. I have a rather balanced diet at home/ I have a good diet (chế độ ăn tốt). I often
eat a lot of vegetables, some kinds of meat such as pork, beef, chicken, seafood. I also eat a
lot fruits and drink a lot of water everyday. Therefore, I don’t take any vitamins or food
supplements.
10. Are you trying to eat healthily at the moment? Bạn có đang cố gắng ăn uống tốt ko?
What is a healthy diet?
Yes, I want to be healthy so that I have good health. I tend to eat more vegetables and fruits
rather than eat meat.
Yes. I have been to KFC fast food restaurant in TN because it’s delicious.
I like fried chicken / pizza/ hamburger because it’s very tasty/ eye –catching/ it serves
quickly
+ Is it healthy to eat fast food? No it is not healthy to eat fast food because it’s fat and oily
and it can cause a lot of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer…..
Yes I have been to a cooking class because it helps me to relax and cook good meals for my
family.
I would prefer to go there with my friends because we have the same hobby. Moreover, it’s
a good chance for me to share the feelings, emotions, open the relationship and make friends.
I think It is very important to take part in cooking class because it helps us relax and cook
good meals for my family. More importantly, it provides us with useful skills to live
independently and feel confident in the life.
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2. Do you cook it or someone else does it for you?
My mother usually prepares meals for me. I love all dishes made by her. However, when
I live far from home, I have to cook by myself. At the beginning, it seemed to be
difficult and out of my ability. However, I’ve become a big fan of cook day by day.
Although I have to get up earlier and go to the kitchen, I find it interesting to cook and enjoy
my favorite food.
3. What time is good to have meals?
I think for breakfast it is after 6 am. For Lunch it is between 12.30pm and 1pm. And the best
time to eat dinner is 6 pm to 6:30 pm.
15.5. Drinks
1. Do you drink milk every day? Why? / why not?
2. Do you like drinking juice?
3. What else do you like to drink?
Every day, after having a breakfast I drink a glass of milk because Milk is a nutrious source
which is very healthy. Furthermore, this fully nutrient provision makes me feel confident and
active in my work during morning. In other words, Milk is supportive for both physical and
mental health. Therefore, I drink milk frequently in order to wake up our minds and generate
more interesting ideas. Juice is my passion and I enjoy drinking juice every day. As far as I
concerned, drinking more juice makes us look younger and keeps our skin be more energetic.
Juice also helps me refresh my mind and it is the best choice in the summer days, when the
thirsty feeling causes me to be dead exhausted. Sometimes I enjoy drinking a glass of red wine
which is not only a favorite drink but is also very healthy. The doctors suggest that drinking a
glass of red wine every night may help people with type-2 diabetes manage their cholesterol
and reduce their sugar in blood
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5. Is it important for children to learn foreign languages?
Yes, I think children should learn foreign languages at school as soon as possible because
they can learn quickly when they are little. In Vietnam, English is a compulsory subject at
schools.
I speak English as a foreign language because English is very important for my job.
2. Do you enjoy learning a foreign language? Yes. I love learning English because it is an
international language which is useful for my job. Moreover, I can communicate with
foreigners in English.
It is very important to learn English because it helps me to get a good job with high salary.
1. What’s the weather like at this time of the year in your area? It’s very hot in my area.
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2. What’s your favourite season/ What season do you like best? Why? I like summer because
the weather is sunny and beautiful. I have a summer holiday.
3. Do you like hot or cold weather? Why? I like hot weather because I can go swimming in
the beach.
3. What are the benefits of watching game show? There are many benefits of watching
game show. The first benefit is that it is a good way to reduce stress after hard working time
and we have the time to fun with some games on TV. Besides, game show provides me with
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useful knowledge about different fields in life. Moreover, game show is the place that helps
us to connect with many people to make friends and open the relationship.
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20.1 Working style
Are you a night person or a morning person? Why?
Would you prefer to work as part of team or individual?
What kind of people do you most like to work with?
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I think in order to have a good sleep, people need to go to bed early and at the same time
every night, for example at 9p.m or 10p.m. Besides, having a comfortable bed is also good
for a good sleep. People should also have a stress-free mood. They should not feel stress.
Finally, people should not have a big meal before bedtime or stay up late.
4. Do you like to get up early in the morning?
Yes, getting up early in the morning is really beneficial for health because I can enjoy the
fresh air in the morning. Besides, I can do morning exercise like running and jogging to
improve my health. I also have time to prepare my breakfast well and even prepare food for
my lunch.
5. Can you sleep well if you are in a noisy environment?
Well, I am afraid that I can’t fall asleep in the noisy place like barking dogs, noisy neighbors,
loud music; baby crying; the noise of city traffic. I try to have a quiet place to have a good
night sleep.
I think a good sleep is very important in our life. When I have a good sleep, I feel healthy,
comfortable and I can work effectively.
We should go to bed early / listen to music/ read book before going to bed.
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However, I prefer to spend time with family members and friends because it is more fun
being with them.
3. Do you like to spend time with your friends or just stay at home on your own?
Well, it depends. Sometimes I love hanging out with friends and we can go to a café or go to
the park. Sometimes I love being on my own doing my favorite things like reading books or
listening to music.
4. When was the last time you were alone?
The last time I stayed alone at home was when my family came back to my hometown in
Nam Dinh while I had an important exam. I felt very lonely so I asked friends to go out for a
drink.
Topic 24. Taking photos (chụp ảnh)
1. Do you like to take photos? Why?
Yes, I do. I love taking photos of beautiful places and good food I have enjoyed. After that, I
can share with my friends and family members. You know, photos keep our great memories
in life.
2. What kind of photos do you like to take? Why?
I love to take pictures of landscapes and food. For example, I often take photos of the sunset,
lakes, trees and flowers because they look so beautiful. Sometimes, I enjoy taking photos of
people while they are doing their daily activity.
3. Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take your photos? Why?
Well, I prefer to have others take my photos because those photos will look great with good
background of trees or something. I rarely take a selfie because it will make me embarrassed.
4. Do you prefer to take pictures of people or scenery?
Honestly, I prefer to take photos of scenery because I really enjoy the marvelous natural
scenery such as the seashore, sunset and trees but if I go on holiday, I will prefer to take
photos of my family to save sweet memories.
5. How do you keep your photos?
I keep my photos in my mobile phone albums and the Internet for backup. I also print out
some good photos and hang them on the walls or put them in frames on the table.
1. Are you good at managing your time? => I am totally good at managing my time
2. How do you manage your time? => by setting up a time table/ a schedule/ list the things
that I want to do in a day
3. How important is the time management? => crucial role in our life => helps to have more
chances/ opportunities to do many other things at the same/ short time/ fisnish our tasks earlier
than expected/ save our time and our energy/ get more benefits
=>Time management is a necessary skill that everybody needs to learn not only inside the
classroom but also in our daily life. Time management plays an important role because it helps
us have more chances to do many other things at the same/ short time. For me, I am quite good
at managing my time and I frequently manage my time by setting up my schedule/ time-table
and list the things that I want to do in a day. When you know how to manage your time well,
you can spend more time to stay with your family.
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Topic 27. Countryside (nông thôn, miền quê)
1. Do you like to live in the countryside in the future?
I prefer to live in the countryside in the future because I find that life in the rural areas is less
stressful and people are friendly and helpful. Besides, the air in the country is really fresh so
It’s good for health.
2. What do people living in the countryside like to do?
People living in rural areas love holding parties. I mean they often organize parties and invite
their neighbors and relatives to come. Besides, some might like chatting with others./
meeting others.
3. What are the benefits of living in rural areas?
I think that there are many benefits of living in the countryside. Firstly, the cost of living is
rather low because people pay less money for services. Secondly, people are very friendly
and helpful. Finally, the air is really fresh because there are more trees and less traffic.
4. What’s the difference between living in the city and living in the countryside?
I think cities and the countryside are different in many ways. Firstly, the standard of living in
cities is much higher than in the countryside. For example, people living in urban areas can
have better education and healthcare services. Another thing is the environment in big cities
is often polluted while people living in the country can enjoy the fresh air.
Topic 28. Interviews (phỏng vấn)
1. Have you ever attended any interview? Yes, I attended the job interview several
years ago (bạn đã bao giờ tham gia buổi phỏng vấn chưa?)
2. How was that interview? It was good, I was accepted (buổi phỏng vấn đó như thế
nào?)
3. Was It important? Yes, It was important because it decided whether I was given the
job or not (buổi phỏng vấn đấy có quan trọng ko?)
Topic 29. Computer brand (thương hiệu máy tính) How you use your computer
1. What brand is your computer (máy tính của bạn thương hiệu gì)? What is your
computer brand?
- I have a laptop, it is a Dell
- Hoặc My computer brand is Sony, which my parents gave me on last birthday. I like
this present because it’s useful for my study.
• Have you dated someone? If yes, can you describe that person? If no, what kind
of person would you like to date?
Yes, I used to date with a boyfriend who is handsome and tall. He was very kind to me and
loved me so much.
• And what should you prepare for a successful date? Để có 1 cuộc hẹn hò thành
công thì nên chuẩn bị gì?
Well I think that for a successful date, I should prepare suitable time ( I should go to the
appointment place sooner than my partner because it’s the way to respect him/her). Besides,
we should choose clothes which are suitable our style, color, and circumstance) . Finally, the
place is important to make a successful date (beautiful view and the atmosphere is romantic,
close and friendly).
1. Have you ever been to an art gallery? I have never been to art gallery because it is not my
hobby. Moreover, it is not available in my hometown.
Yes, I have been to some art galleries on flowers and food in Hn city. They were very
wonderful and I learn so much from it.
I would prefer to go there with my friends because we have the same hobby. It’s a good
chance for me to make friends and open the relationship.
There are some benefits of going to an art gallery. Firstly it helps me reduce stress after
hardworking time and makes me comfortable. Moreover, I can understand more about the
culture, tradition, history, habits and customs of our country. Finally, when we go to an art
gallery, we can meet a lot of people and open the relationship.
Topic 32. Technology in your house (công nghệ trong gia đình)
1. Do you have a lot of technological devices in your house? Yes, I have a lot of technology
devices in my house such as smart TV, computer, mobile phones, air-conditioning, fridge,
washing machine…..They are very useful and convenient to our modern life.
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2. What is your most favourite device?
My most favourite device is computer because I can use computer for studying, working,
entertainment, communication…
1.What environment problems are popular in your areas? Nowadays environment has
become a big concern to general public. There are many environment problems which are
popular in my areas such as water pollution or air pollution, soil pollution….They are
destroying our life.
3. What can we do to stop these problems? There are some ways to solve these problems.
Firstly, we plant a lot of trees to make the environment tidy and clean. Also we should put the
rubbish in the right place. Moreover, we should use public transport instead of private
transport.
Yes, I have been to post office to send letters or buy some newspapers.
Post offices can offer some services like fast track letters/ sending packages / selling
newspapers/ magazines/ transferring money. These services are useful
3. What are some good points of sending letters by post? Gửi thư tay ở bưu điện
Firstly, it’s very cheap. Secondly the information is secret and we can keep the letters for a
long time.
Topic 35 Let’s talk about community services (Hoạt động công ích giúp đỡ mọi người)
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1. What kinds of community service have you done?
I used to donate blood (hiến máu) to help patients in HN hospital when I was a student. I think
this activity is very meaningful to educate the people about the responsibility for the
community.
- donate (ủng hộ) clothes, books, money for street children, people in flooded areas, poor
children
Volunteer groups/ doctors/ soldiers/ police/ students often work for community service
because they are energetic/enthusiastic and willing to take responsibility to help the
community.
3. What are the benefits of participating in community activities? Take part in/join in
There are many benefits of participating in community activities. The first benefit is that we
can help the people who are in the difficult situation. Moreover, we can connect with
community and open the social network to make friends and establish the relationship with
other people.
There are many famous people in my country, but the person that I like most is DVH
because he is a famous singer who performs wonderful songs. Moreover, he is very friendly
and sociable and willing to help other people who are in difficult circumstances.
Why?/ why not? Yes, I do because I will be famous, rich and have a lot of money.
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Yes, there are. I can see them everywhere.
Because companies want people to know more about their products and they can promote
their business and get a lot of profit.
I see advertisements on TV, Internet, social network, on the street…. However, sometimes
advertisements in the middle of the films can make people feel annoyed or lose the
concentration on the movie.
1. Do you like collection/ Have you ever collected anything as a hobby? Yes I do because
it’s interesting
2. What kinds of thing do you like collecting? I like collecting books, stamps, coins
1. Do you often go to the library? Yes because it helps me relax and improve my knowledge
2. Do you go to the library alone or with someone else? I go to the library with my friends
because we have the same hobby.
3. What kinds of books do you read in the library? History and science books because I
know more about the culture, history and tradition of the country.
+Do you like flowers? Yes, I do because they are beautiful and romantic
I like roses because they are the symbol of love; they are beautiful; It comes in a variety of
colors and fragrance
+Are flowers good or not good for our life? / Do you think flowers are important? They are
good because flowers help us to relax and make our life more beautiful; flowers are beautiful
home decorations.
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Topic 41 Let’s talk about dancing
+In the future, would you like to learn dancing? Yes because it helps me relax and keep fit
+What kinds of dancing do people in your country like? Hip hop because it’s exciting
Topic 42 Let’s talk about your childhood (thời thơ ấu) chia thì quá khứ đơn
1. What did you enjoy doing when you were a child? I enjoyed reading books/ watching TV
because it helped me relax after studying hard and it broadened my knowledge….….
2. Who did you spend more time with when you were a child: your friends or family? When
I was a child, I spent more time with my friends because we often played football and went
to school together.
3. Can you tell me about memories at your primary school? I remember about my close
friend. Her name is….. She looks beautiful. She is friendly and helpful.
+How often you go for an evening walk? Why? I often go for an evening walk everyday
because it helps me to keep fit and relax
+ Where would you like to go for an evening walk? I often go for an evening walk in the
park near my house because it’s beautiful, quiet and peaceful
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1. Have you ever made any handicraft? Yes, I have made some handicraft such as hats; baskets
2. What kind of handicraft do people in your country often make?
3. Is making handicraft important to children?
You know handicraft is a type of work where useful and decorative objects are made
completely by hand. In some parts of Vietnam, several people live on handicraft objects
which often have represented as well as conveyed historical and cultural meanings. They
tend to make conical hats made of bamboo or coconut leaves and are sold everywhere with
a reasonable price to protect from the sun and rain. When I was at school, handicraft was
one of the most interesting subject I’ve ever had. At that time, I used to make bamboo
baskets to contain the stationery such as pen, pencil, ruler, erasers and so on. I think
teaching handicraft for children at schools is quite important because it helps to teach them
how to express themselves and develop their creative thinking
Souvenirs: đồ lưu niệm
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Topic 46 Talk about birthday
1. Do you usually celebrate birthday? Yes I usually celebrate birthday in my home and I invite
some friends to come for the party
2. What did you do on the latest birthday? I cooked dinner and some close friends came to
celebrate birthday party with me. We had a meal, sang a birthday song and danced together. It
was wonderful.
3. What do people do on birthday in your country? They sing a happy birthday song and cut
the cake and blow the candles. They enjoy birthday party with family and friends.
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2. What usually makes you happy? … There are many things that make me happy such as
good health, good job and happy family. However, at this moment, I will feel the happiest if I
pass B2 exam.
3. Does the weather affect how you feel? Yes. The Weather has a big effect on our life. If the
weather is too hot or too cold, I will feel tired and uncomfortable if the weather is beautiful,
we will feel happy and excited.
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Topic 59 Talk about party
1. Do you like party? Yes, I do because I like meeting people/ I like socializing with people
2. Do you go to the party alone or with other people? I go to the party with other people because
it makes me feel happy, I like meeting people and talking to them.
3. What do you often do at the party? I often sing at the party/ dance; drink; eat; talk to other
people; play games……
Topic 62 Fruits
1. Do you like fruits? Why?
I enjoy eating fruits so much. Each of them has it own smell and taste but to me, they are all
delicious. Eating a lot fruits provides us with necessary vitamins which are very good for our
health.
2. What is your favourite fruit?
Well, I would say that I like all types of tropical fruits, especially orange. This is mainly
because orange is cheap to buy, easy to eat. As it’s very popular in Vietnam, I can buy
orange in almost markets or supermarkets, even though from some vendors on streets. It’s
so tasty!
3. How important is fruit to your health?
Certainly, fruits is considered as a natural source of vitamins. They are not only good for our
health but also help us to take care our beauty, especially our skin. It’d better for us to
choose seasonal fruits for daily diet.
Topic 63 Parks
1. Do you like to go to the park?
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Certainly, I usually walk in the park with my pet or my friends. Sometimes, I go to the
park with my family at the weekends. The atmosphere there is very fresh with many big trees
and immense greens.
2. Do people go to parks in your area?
Yes. As you may see, there many people who walk in the park every morning and late
afternoon. Public parks provide people in my area with the opportunity to be physically
active.
3. What makes a good park?
I think an idea park is one which has a lot of trees and ponds to look at, lots of grass to walk
on and fresh air. A good park should have lots of walking paths that people can wander
along. Well, it should be centrally located and accessible to people of all generations.
Topic 64 Neighbors
1. Do you know the people who live next door to you?
I know my neighbors quite well. There are 3 people in their family, including a young
couple and a cute son. They're really nice people. They are also very polite so that there are
seldom arguments between us.
2. Do you get on well with your neighbors?
Certainly, it's important to get on well with the people who live next door. I always stop to
talk whenever I see them. Sometimes, I help them to take care of their baby or pick him up
from kindergarten. And of course, so do they.
3. In what ways are neighbors helpful?
We all want good neighbors because they are closest people whom we share the daily life
with. Therefore, I would like to live near friendly and helpful people who can at least smile
and say hello whenever we meet each other. Even neighbors can help each other in some
necessary cases.
65. Birds
1.What are your favourite types of birds?
=> I am keen on nature, therefore I love to learn about different species of animals, especially birds.
In my country there are many kinds of birds, however one of my most favourite types of bird is canary
( khow-ne-ri) or parrot because they can talk like human and sing beautifully
2.How do people in your country treat birds?
=> People in country treat the bird difreently because it depends of different generations in which
young always hunt the birds for different purposes, however the elder also release them into the
forest, protect them from being endangered or becoming extint, keep them far away from forest fire.
3.Do birds have any special meaning in your country?
=>Each bird has a special meaning in my country. For example a pigeon is the representative of love,
peace and symbol of freedom not only in my country but also in all over the world.
65. Driving
1.Can you drive a car?
I have been driving for many years and I am quite good at driving. Right now I am owning my CX5
car which helps me to go to work everyday
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2.How is the traffic situation in your country?
=> The traffic situation in my country is quite good because people in my country always follow the
rules, therefore there are no traffic jams and traffic accident in the rush hours
3.Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
I prefer to be a driver because it challenges me and help to learn how to focus on something seriously
and how to control the speed, the destination where I want to reach
Handicraft is a type of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand. In some
parts of Vietnam, several people live on handicraft objects which often have represented as well as
conveyed historical and cultural meanings. They tend to make conical hats made of bamboo or coco nut
leaves and are sold everywhere with a reasonable price to protect from the sun and rain. When I was at
school, handicraft was one of the most interesting subject I’ve ever had. At that time, I used to make
bamboo baskets to contain my stationery such as pen, pencil, ruler, erasers and so on. I think teaching
handicraft for children at schools is quite important because it helps to teach them how to express
themselves and develop their creative thinking
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COMPUTER GAME
1. Do you enjoy playing Absolutely yes. Playing computer game is my
computer games? cup of tea. I mostly spend my leisure time to
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2. Is bus service good in your country?
3. What are benefits of travelling by bus?
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