Unit 8

Part 1
1. What foods have you tried from another country in
the world? What do you think about them?
I have tried spaghetti in Italy. I think it's tasty and
healthy. I really like its sauce made of tomatoes and beef.
I have learned to cook it by myself but it's not as
delicious as that I have tried.
2. What is the most unusual place have you ever been
on vacation? What was it like?
The most unusual place I have ever been on vacation
was Sapa, a mountainous area in Vietnam. Firstly the
view of mountain was gorgeous and I had a great chance
to be close to the nature. The most interesting thing was
that I could visit some villages, meet local people and try
local food. Everything was new and exciting to me. That
was an unforgettable place
3. Would you like to travel in space? Why or why not?
No, I'd love not because travelling in space is very
expensive, so it's hard for me to afford it. Another thing
is that it's very risky and adventurous. I don't like strong
feelings and adventures.
4. What exciting or adventurous thing would you like to
do in your life? Why?
I would like to learn a water sport that is windsurfing/
scuba diving. I really want to experience/try strong
feelings when playing this kind of sport
Part 2
Pic 1

Candidate A: Compare the pictures and say Have you

ever thought of being an astronaut? Why or why not? (1
minute)
In picture A, I can see a wonderful view of the Eiffel
Tower which is located on Seine River, a famous river in
the world. There are numerous green trees around the
Tower and river which make the view more attractive. I
In picture B, people are enjoying space travelling. The
man with a happy smile is walking and pulling his
suitcase on another planet and there are some
spaceships and people around him. I have never thought
of being an astronaut because it's a challenging job and It
requires a lot of special training. Besides, I am afraid of
height, so I prefer to work as an office worker on land
Candidate B: What kind of vacations do you prefer -
relaxing or adventurous? Why? (20 seconds)
I prefer a relaxing vacation because it's safe and cheaper
than adventurous one. I don't like strong feelings which
make me frighten
Pic 2
Candidate B: Compare the pictures and say Do you
believe in the existence of life on other planets? Why or
why not? (1 minute)
From the first picture on the left, I can see a beautiful
mountainous area with crowded houses and green trees,
so their air must be very clean here. The grass looks very
fresh, so the weather and the soil must be very good
here. The whole village look really peaceful. The picture
on the right shows some people on their space travelling
journey. It's interesting to see that they can walk on
other planet like going on land. The people in orange
clothes are pulling their suitcase and walking on uneven
surface. The other two wearing the same clothes are
holding something and talking with each other. I don't
believe in the existence of life on other planets. As far as
I know, the weather and living conditions on other
planets are really bad for anything to live there.
Candidate A: Do you think that people will live on the
moon in your lifetime? Why or why not? (20 seconds)
No, I don't think so. I think people need longer time to
improve the living conditions on the moon so that they
can live there. I hope that our next generations will enjoy
living there to avoid serious pollution from the earth
Part 3
A.Shall I start first?
B.Yes, please. Go ahead
A. I think astronauts should bring spicy food with them to
make them feel warmer when they have to suffer from
cold weather.
B. Yes, that's right. They don't miss the food on land
A. Yes, I think so. Do you think they should take pills/nuts
with them?
B. Yes, they do. Pills and nuts are very important for
them in case they are ill and want to eat something
quickly.
A. That's true. It's hard for them to buy medicine there
because there is no pharmacy there and they should
have instance food like nuts because they can't cook
their meals there.
B. Exactly. I think they also need to take some fruits and
herbal tea with them because they are very good for
their health.
A. Sure, and they can make them awake while working
B.That's true. What do you think about bring food in
tubes?
A. Yes, that's a good idea. It's very convenient for them
to eat in the environment with no gravity
B Exactly, I think this kind of food is very safe. They don't
have to put their food in fridge as they do on land
A. Yes, and how about taking crackers with them? B. Yes,
they should bring some crackers for their snacks
A. Sure, crackers are tasty and convenient for them
B Exactly, I think this kind of food is very safe. They don't
have to put their food in fridge as they do on land
A. Yes, and how about taking crackers with them?
B. Yes, they should bring some crackers for their snacks
A. Sure, crackers are tasty and convenient for them
Thank you. You have mintue to decide What foods from
your country would you recommend
A. I think they should bring some tinned food or food in
tubes and instant herbal tea/drinks made by Vietnam
Airline I
B. Exactly, they are safe, healthy, convenient for them to
use in the no-gravity environment
Part 4
1. Do you think that the discovery of water on the moon
is important? Why?
A.Shall I start first?
B.Yes, please. Go ahead
A. Yes, I think so because water is crucial in our life if we
want to live on the moon
B.Yes, that's right. It's an essential living condition on the
moon.
A. It helps scientist to work more easily there B. Yes,
That's true
2. Should scientists build a permanent station on the
Moon?
A.Shall I start first?
B.Yes, please. Go ahead I
A. Yes, they should because it's more convenient for
them to work there
B.Yes, It's safer for scientist when there are disasters
A. Yes, I think so
B.Scientist can have longer journey for their work
A. Yes, That's right
3. Would you like to get away from the effects of
gravity? What could we do?
A.Shall I start first?
B.Yes, please. Go ahead
A. Yes, I'd love to. I really want to experience that feeling.
B.Yes, me too. So we should prepare a lot of thing such
as equipment, clothes, food for doing that
A. Yes, I am sure. It will cost a lot of money...
B, Yes, but it's worth trying
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being
an astronaut?
Advantages:
A.I think there are some advantages of being an
astronaut. Firstly, an astronaut can travel a lot both in
space and on land in different countries, so he/she will
get a lot of experience and understand more about the
world
B.Yes, another thing is that he can get a high salary and
work in a good working environment
A.Sure, and how about the disadvantages of doing this
job?
B.I think it's a challenging job which requires special
training and abilities. Yes, Besides, it's very dangerous
and stressful because he/she is in the sky when he/she is
at work. It's hard to get help from people on land.
A. Yes, you are right