Professional Documents
Culture Documents
BY NGOCBACH
1. Home/ accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most?
2. Study
Describe your education
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favourite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system?
Are you looking forward to working?
3. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Describe the company or organization you work for
Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job
(Possibly)Do you miss being a student?
4. Weekend
5. Mirrors
6. Email
1. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
2. How often do you write an email or a letter?
3. What kinds of email (or letter) you received that make you feel happy?
8. Taking photos
1. Do you like taking photos?
2. Do you take a mirror with you?
3. Do you want to improve your picture taking skills?
9. Daily Routine
1. Do you have study routines?
2. What’s your routine like in your everyday study?
3. Do you want to change your daily routines in the future?
10. Dreams
1. Do you often remember your dreams?
2. Do you want to make your dreams come true?
3. Do you share your dreams with others? or are you interested in others’ dreams?
4. Do you think dreams have special meanings?
11. Websites
1. What kinds of websites do you usually use?
2. What changes compared to the past?
3. Why do you like?
14. History
1. Do you like to learn about history?
2. What historical event do you find interesting?
3. Do you think history is important?
16. Handwriting
1. Do you like handwriting?
2. Do you think handwriting is important?
3. Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?
4. What’s the difference between handwriting and typing?
18. Shoes
1. Do you like buying shoes? How often?
2. Have you ever bought shoes online?
3. How much do you usually spend on shoes?
4. Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
24. Colours
1. What’s your favourite colour?
2. What’s the colour you dislike? Why?
3. What colours do your friend like most?
4. What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?
25. App
1. What app have you recently used?
2. What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?
3. What was the first app used?
26. Weather
1. What kind of weather do you like most?
2. What’s the weather like in your hometown?
3. Do you like the weather in your hometown?
4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
28. TV Program
1. Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?
2. Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?
3. Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cellphone?
4. What kind of TV programs do you like?
29. Maths
1. Do students learn maths in secondary schools in VietNam?
2. Do you learn maths now? Why, Why not?
3. What can people do with maths in their daily life?
4. Do you think maths is difficult?
Paternal Grandfather
2. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member When:
You should say: - In his ceremony of receiving the governmental
metal of being a hero in contributing to the country
When it happened peace
Who the person is What did:
What the person did - Grandma always cries when talking about his
past
And explain why you felt proud of him/her - Dedicated solider in the fight for French colony:
lead the team, planned out strategy
Part 3 - also took part in Cambodian and Laos fight
1. When would parents feel proud of their children? against the invaders
- Even when my dad was born, he couldnt stay
2. Should parents reward children? Why and how? with him
3. Is it good to reward children too often? Why? why proud:
4. On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves? - dedicated all himself for the country
- Without him we cannot have such peaceful
country
3. Describe a time when you gave some helpful advice to someone
You should say
Who you gave advice to?
What the advice was?
Why you gave the advice?
And how you felt about the advice?
Part 3
1. What kind of advice do parents give to their children?
2. How do experts give advice to others? (e.g a doctor gives advice to patients)
50. Describe a time when you had to do something difficult, and you succeeded
You should say: desperate for finding the love of my life - 20 yrs old but
havent had my first love
What is was - studied in 80 percent of girls university
How you did/completed it - worked in 90% women company
Why it was difficult - took yoga class -> found a handsome guy
- he had many admirers surrounding, I am not someone
And how you felt about doing it outstanding
How I did:
Part 3 - Planned out strategy: took care of him very dedicatedly
for a month -> to arouse his interest in me -> ignored him
1. What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?for few days -> then he missed me
2. How important is being confident in work? Result:
3. Which one do you think is more important? Confidence or knowledge?
4. How do you help children stay focused? - Have been couple for more or less 2 years
- When you really want st -> the universals will help you to
achieve it
4. Describe a historical event from your country Kind of embarrassing to say -> my brain doesnt left any
space for history -> even got a 4 in university entrance
You should say: exam
What event it is - Lesson from 4th grade - the victory of Ngo Quyen
When it happened defeated the Nam Han army in 938
How: When it was low tide -> build sharpened heads,
Who or what was involved in it hardened iron to the Bach Dang river bed.
And explain why you think it is an important historical event
- Then fights, using small boats -> pretended to loose ->
Part3: the Nam Han army chased after them
- When the entire South Han army's ships fell into the
1. Do your parents think learning history is important? 2. What
pile area, are
it was thewhen
also benefits of museums?
the tide fell very quickly. The
3. Are museums in your country free of charge? 4.Nam Which way is better for learning
Han boat was hit by an iron pile, history?
sank.
Through reading books or visiting museums? 5. Do- ended over ainthousand
major cities years all
your country of Northern
have domination,
museums? opening the era of long-term independence and
outstanding development of the Vietnamese people
Part3:
1. When do children normally form their own views?
2. Do children have strong opinions?
3. Should parents request their kids to obey them?
4. In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
Part3:
1. Which can help you remember things better, words or photos?
2. Why do some people have better memory?
3. Why can some people remember some little things in life?
Part3:
1. Have you ever given clothes to others?
2. Why do people dress casually everyday but dress formally at work?
3. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
11. Describe about a selfie which you catch in your mobile phone on your favourite occasion
You should say:
When you took it What type of camera you used Why you took the photo And explain
whether you liked this photo or not.
Part3:
1. Do Vietnam people like to take photos of themselves?
2. What kinds of devices do people like to use for taking photos these days?
3.How often do young people take photos when travelling?
12. Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:
When it happened
What gift it was
Who you gave it to
And explain why you chose that gift
Part3:
1. What are the differences between the special food in Vietnam and foreign countries?
2. Do people usually cook special food in Vietnam?
3. Should special food be easily available?
Part3:
1. Do young children like the same stories as older children?
2. How has technology changed storytelling?
15. Describe a thing you cannot live without except cell phone or computer
You should say:
What it is
Why you can’t manage without it
How long you have had it for
And explain how you felt when you were without it?
Part3:
1. Why do you think teenagers always want to have the latest devices such as the iPhone?
2. Why do they often buy a new one even though they already have one?
Part3:
1. What outdoor activities do people like?
2. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
3. Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
4. Do women have more leisure time than men?
Part3:
1. What can children learn from their parents or grandparents?
2. From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents?
3. What kind of help do you think older people need?
18. Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language
You should say:
What it is
What language you learned
How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it
Part3:
1. What difficulties do people face when learning a language?
2. Do you think language learning is important? Why?
19. Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in near future
Part3:
1. What kinds of apartments are most popular?
2. What are the differences between houses that young people and old people like?
3. What are the differences between apartments and houses?
Part 3
1 Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?
2 How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
3 How do young and old people react differently to new things?
4 Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?
21. Describe a rule (in school or work) that you don’t like
You should say:
What it is
Why you don’t like it
How others feel about the rule
And explain whether you’ve followed the rule
Part3:
1. What are the rules students should follow at school?
2. Are the rules at school good or bad?
3. Do people often violate the rules in Viet Nam?
4. What rules should children follow at home?
Part3:
1. What kinds of people are easy to get along with?
2. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
3. Do people have time for themselves nowadays?
23. Describe a toy that you often played with as a child - 2rd grade -> on the top list of the class
You should say: - my house was a gift shop -> gave me the
expensive and trendy soft toy, in the shape of
What the toy was? Winnie-the-Pooh
How old you were when you had it? how it looks
Did you play with the toy by yourself or with other kids? - imitate the exact character in the cartoon
- light orange feathers covered in a short red t shirt
And explain how you felt about this particular toy. feel:
- love it, played with it every day
Part 3: -
1. What kind of toys was famous in your childhood? How about these days?
2. Do you think parents should buy more toys their children or they should spend more time
with them instead?
25. Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it
You should say: 22rd birthday
working online -> suddenly received phone call from Shopee delivery asking if I
What the gift was
was at home or not
When you got this gift - 1st: bizzare cuz i didnt order anything from shopee
Where you had it - received -> exactly my name n phone number
How you felt about it - unboxed: one set of paper designed only for gouache color, 1 set of brushes
- surprised -> best gift i have ever received -> what i need
- Feeling:
Part3: + confused -> dont know the sender -> contacted the shop
+ only got his shopee account -> said thank you though i dont know where it is
from
Part 3
1. What skills do students need to master?
2. Is it hard for students to learn skills?
3. Is it hard for old people to learn new skills?
4. Is a good teacher very important for students' learning experience? Why?
Part 3
1. Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?
2. Why do people get up early?
3. What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?
4. Why do some people like to stay up late?
Part 3:
1. Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
2. How do children become smart at school?
3. Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
4. Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?
29. Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop
You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit
Part 3
1. What habits should children have?
2. What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
3. How do people develop bad habits?
4. What habits do people have when they get older?
30. Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen
You should say:
What you waited for
Where you waited
Why it was special
And explain how you felt while you were waiting
Part 3
1. On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
2. Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?
3. Compared to the past, are people less patient now, why?
4. What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society?
Part 3
1. Do old people like to drink coffee?
2. Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee?
3. What kind of people would like to go to coffee?
4. Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home?
Part 3
1. How do you balance life and work?
2. Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time?
3. What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
4. Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?
34. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn't like
You should say:
When and where it happened
Who he/she was
Why you didn't like this person
And explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion
Part 3
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1. Do you prefer books or movies?
2. Is it necessary for parents to read stories for their children?
3. Which group would read more, young people or old people?
4. What's the difference between men's and women's reading habit?
Part 3
1. Do you think you are a creative person?
2. Is it good for children to learn arts?
3. What kinds of jobs need creative ability?
4. Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?
Part 3
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1. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
2. Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group discussion?
3. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents' advice?
4. Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?
39. Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting
You should say:
Who the person is
How you knew him/her
What kind of person he/she is
And explain why you think he/she is interesting
Part 3
1. Do you have any foreign friends and do you think having foreign friends is a good way to
know other countries?
2. Do you think it's important to know the culture and language before going to another
country?
3. What do you think of people who work in international companies?
4. What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?
Part 3
1. What do you think is the retirement age for men and women?
Part 3
1. What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?
2. Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why?
3. What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?
4. How do people get to know a new place?
Part 3
1 What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?
2 As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company?
3 What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
4 Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?
Part 3
1. Do you often buy more than you expected?
2. What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
Part 3
1. Why do people move to a new home?
2. What problems will people face after moving to a new place?
3. How do people solve these problems?
4. Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why?
45. Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
Why he/she impressed you most
And how you feel about him/her
Part 3
1. Why do people always miss their childhood?
2. Are kids happier than adults? Why?
3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?
4. What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?
46. Describe something you think it would be interesting to learn more about
You should say:
What it is
How you would learn it more
Where you can learn it more
And explain why you want to keep learning it.
Part 3:
1. Do children learn much faster than adults?
2. Why should we learn something we are interested in ?
3. What are the differences between hard work and smart work?
Part 3
1. What jobs are well-paid? 2. What are the changes in working conditions? 3. What are the
impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
Part3:
1. Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media
software?
2. Do older people spend much time on social media?
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1. What advantages can tourism bring to a city?
2. Why do some young people like to live in cities?
3. Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?
4. Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects in local people?
50. Something important to you that your family has had for a long time.
Part 3:
What things do familes keep for a long time?
What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
What kinds of things are kept in museums?
What’s the influence of technology on museums?