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ĐỀ 1:
Part 2

1. Please describe the picture

As can be seen from this picture, there


is a man, a young man. HE is about 25
years old. He wears a white shirt and
black pants. He is on the bus. While
holding a newspaper, he is using his
phone. He looks very focused.

2. Tell me the last time you traveled by public transport?

- The last time I traveled by bus was two months ago. That day, I traveled by bus
to go to school . It took me 1 hour to get there. So I used my phone to avoid
boredom.

3. Do you often use public transportation to travel?

- Not really. I seldom use buses because there are too many people in a bus, which
causes noise. I hate the noise.

Part 3

1.Tell me what you see in the two pictures?


- Human and animals

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- 1: two people: a father and a daughter feeding horse


- 2: 5 people: a father and four sons father is holding a snake
- so sánh: 1 bên là động vật thuẩn 1 bên là động vật nguy hiểm
Chốt?
2.Do you often play with animals like that?
- Yes or No giải thích
- No: do not like animals.....allergic to animals......itchy
- Yes: love animals.... cute .... a friend to play with........ nature
3.Do you think it is important for children to learn about animals.
Yes: - Helps children learn about the nature
- increase their some skills

Part 4

1. Tell me about a time when you tried hard to achieve your goal?

When? Đặt goal là phải đỗ vào my dream university?

Tuy nhiên, this university requires a high entrance exam score → felt nervous
and scared of failing

My parents encouraged -> I tried hard and burn the candles at both end

Even chỉ ngủ có 4 tiếng ngày. Finally, I did well → I received high
scores → Received college admission letter
→ happy………… achieved my big goal

2. How do you feel about it?......

3. What do people need to do to achieve their goals?

- Be calm

- Be stronger

- Think carefully → make a detail plan what should do to make sure that

they go in the right direction

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- BE persístent and try hard

ĐỀ 2:
Part 2:

1. Miêu tả tranh
2. Can you play musical instruments?
3.

PArt 3:

1. Miêu tả 2 tranh.
2. Which of two activities is better for students?

It depends on the context and individual needs. Play-based learning can be


highly effective for young children and certain subjects, while traditional
classroom learning offers structure and a systematic curriculum for various age
groups and subjects.

3. What are the benefits of those activities?

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Outdoor activities benefit students by promoting physical health, nature


appreciation, experiential learning, teamwork, and problem-solving. Learning
in class offers structured instruction, access to resources, and opportunities for
focused study.

Part 4
1. Tell me about a time when you had to work with other people
2. How do you feel about working as part of a team?
3. What are the characteristics of a successful team?

1. Tell me about a time when you had to work with other people
Thời điểm khi bạn fai làm việc cùng người khác
=> a time when I had to work with other people WAS last month/ week.
Với ai: I had to work with my new co-workers: làm việc với đồng nghiệp
mới
Làm gì: we wrote a report
ở đâu: in our office/ company/ school - ở văn phòng
How do you feel about working as part of a team?
Bạn cảm thấy thế nào về việc là 1 phần của nhóm?
I feel happy about working as part of a team because:
- we work effectively: làm việc hiệu quả
- we help each other: giúp đỡ nhau
- we have good results: có kết quả tốt
- we can learn from each other: có thể học hỏi từ nhau
What are the characteristics of a successful team?
(những đặc điểm của 1 nhóm thành công?)
I think the characteristics of a successful team are/is:
helping each other and having Good results

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ĐỀ 3
Part 2: Một bức tranh khung cảnh lớp học.

1. Describe the picture?\


2. Tell me about the last time you studied
something in class.
The last time you studied something in class
was two days ago. On that day, I had a Math
lesson. That lesson was taught by Mr. Lee,
my favorite teacher. I really like that lesson.
3. How can teachers make the lessons interesting?
Well, there are several ways for teachers to make the lessons interesting. First,
teachers can hold some mini games with small prizes to attract members. Second,
including some videos or pictures is also a good choice.
Part 3: Một bức tranh về đám trẻ con chơi ở trong nhà, Một bức tranh về đám trẻ
chơi ở ngoài sân.

1. Describe the picture?

2. How do children benefit from spending time in these ways?

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Well, I think both activities are beneficial for children as they help children relax
and reduce stress. Besides, they are good for the children’s health and brain.
Children can also make friends when playing.
3. Why is it important for children to play together?
I think playing together is crucial for children because of some reasons:
- It is happier
- It is easy to make friends.
Part 4:
1. Tell me about a time you faced a challenge.
=> a time when I faced a challenging situation WAS last year
I went mountain climbing With my friends. I went to Sapa . Climbing the high
mountain was very hard, sometimes I wanted to give up. But my friends encouraged
me a lot so I tried my best to overcome such a challenge.
2. How do you feel before and after the challenge?
Before the challenge, I feel hard and want to give up. However, after I pass it, I feel
very excited.
3. How can people benefit from taking on these difficult challenges?
- Be more mature.
- Gain experience

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ĐỀ 4
Part 2: Trong 1 nhà hàng có 5 cặp đôi đang ăn, hẹn hò. Mỗi cặp 1
bàn và nhà hàng rất đẹp, có nhiều ánh sáng và người phục vụ đang
bê đồ ăn lên

1. Describe the picture


This is a wonderful picture, I like it, so now I will
talk about it. Looking at the picture, I can see there
are 11 people, including 5 couples and 1 waiter. 5
couples are wearing beautiful clothes. They are
sitting and enjoying their meals. I guess they are
really happy because I see they are smiling. In addition, the waiter wearing a black suit
is serving the food. In the background, I think the restaurant is very luxurious and
beautiful. I like the picture because when seeing it, it reminds me of the last time I ate
out with my family
2. Tell me the last time you ate out?
The last time I ate out was two weeks ago. I ate out with my family at Sao Vang
restaurant in the evening. When we had a trip to Nha Trang beach, we decided to go to
this restaurant to eat sea foods because I heard my friend's recommendations. It is
beautiful and its meals are delicious. I felt happy.
3. How important is it that young people should learn to cook?
It is a hard question, but I can answer it. That young people should learn to cook is
absolutely important for many reasons. Cooking not only helps them learn valuable life
skills, but also enhances independence and self-sufficiency. Moreover, it is a great way

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for young people to foster creativity, discover different flavors, and develop a healthy
relationship with food.

Part 3:

1. Tell me what you see in two pictures


Looking at the first picture, I can see a man sitting and admiring the scenery. I guess he
is relaxed during his vacation in the countryside because there is a river and lots of
mountains in the background. Moving to the second picture, I can see lots of people
hurrying across the street. I think they are busy working in the city because there is a
tall building in the background.
2. What are the differences between living in these two places?
There are some differences between living in these two places. On the one hand, people
living in the countryside can get fresh air and water. Their life is relaxing and peaceful.
On the other hand, people living in the city can have opportunities to get a high paying
job and to access a high living standard. However, their life is stressful and has a variety
of pressures. Here is my answer.

3. What is a good neighborhood?


I think a truly great neighborhood is a comfortable and safe place. In addition, this
place’s infrastructure meets standards and is convenient, so that people living there can
access essentials, green landscape, medical care, social circle, and so on. It is my
opinion. What do you think?

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Part 4:
1. Tell about a time you solved a problem
2. How did you feel when you can't find a solution
3. Technology creates problems more than it solves. What do you think about
this statement?
In the first question, the time I solved a problem was two days ago. On that day, I had
to do difficult homework about Maths. First, I didn’t know the answer. However, I
searched on the Internet to find the way to do it and some instructions. Finally, I
completed my homework and the teacher gave me a high grade.
Moving to the second question, in the beginning I felt worried because I was scared of
not answering. However, I was on cloud nine as I solved this hard problem.
Finally, the last question. I think technology doesn't create problems more than it solves.
That is because technology brings many benefits to overcome these issues. Technology
plays an important role in contributing to handling problems. For example, thanks to
technology development, people can explore various medicines and methods to address
diseases. Like me, if I don’t use technology, I am sure that I can’t solve my problem.

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PART 2:

1. Miêu tả

As I can see from the picture, there is a man and his son. They are in a kitchen room,
they are very happy. The boy is slicing carrots and allspice. There are a lot of fruits
around them. The man is holding a pan and he is looking at the boy slicing carrots. They
are smiling happily.

2. The last time you did housework?

The last time I did my homework was yesterday. My family members went out for a
picnic and only me stayed at home. So, I cleaned all the rooms in my house, including
the living room, kitchen, bed room, bath room. I felt tired and happy because it helped
me relax and unwind.

3. Why do people dislike doing jobs at home?

In my opinion, people hate doing housework because it is very tedious and boring.

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Sometimes, doing housework is very tiring and hard. People like going out, going
shopping and having a talk with their friends.

Part 3:

TRÁI: 1 GIA ĐÌNH CHA CON ĐANG CHƠI CỜ PHÒNG KHÁCH, MẸ ĐANG
CƯỜI CẦM QUẢ TÁO

PHẢI: 1 THANH NIÊN, 1 MÀN HÌNH MÁY TÍNH, 1 ĐIỀU KHIỂN CHƠI
GAME.

1. Miêu tả tranh:

2. What are the attractions of these different types of games?

When we play games with other people or family. [I mean the picture on the left] I
am very happy and excited. We can learn and share happiness together. We will
love each other more.

And when we play games alone. [I mean the picture on the right]. It is very boring.
Although we can play any games we like, we don't have anyone to talk to and share
problems with.

3. Some people think playing computer games is bad for children? What do
you think?

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In my opinion, playing games can help me relax and wind down after hard-working
days. Moreover, it also helps me to open my mind, improve my imagination and
creativity.

But playing GAMES TOO MUCH can cause health problems such as eye problems and
obesity.

In summary, whether playing computer games is bad for you or not depends on how
much time you spend playing them and how it affects other aspects of your life.

Part 4:

1. Tell me a time you helped someone?

2. How did you feel?

3. Do people need to have other people?

Well, we all need help at some point in time in our lives. I also received a lot of help
and help from others too. When we help others, It makes us happy and polite, and also
shows our behavior towards others. Today, I was asked to talk about a time when I
helped someone else. I remember an incident when I was in 10th standard. I helped my
needy friend who was my class fellow. His name was Avnet Singh and belonged to a
poor family. He didn’t have enough money to buy books. And I used to receive a
hundred rupees per month pocket money in those days. Usually, I spend that money on
chocolates and I love chocolates. I decided to help him by giving all my pocket money
to him. So, he was able to buy books. I remember his face and how he became happy.
Then, he bought books. Since then, we have been best friends. To be honest, I felt happy
at that moment. That feeling was extremely different than I had ever felt before.

Therefore, I strongly believe that people should help other people because helping is a
good thing to bring happiness to not only people helped but also the helper.

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Part 2:

1. Describe this picture?


2. Tell me the last time you watched a
film?
The last time I watched a film was two days ago. On that day, I watched
the latest film called Transformers with my friends in the CVG cinema. I
felt happy.
3. Why do people like watching films?
People like watching films because they provide entertainment,
storytelling, and emotional experiences that allow them to escape from
reality and connect with characters and stories.
Part 3:

1
1. Miêu tả 2 tranh
2. What are the difficulties of eating in these places?

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Regarding eating on the street, I think it is unsafe and not good for people’s
health because we can not know the ingredients making that food.
About eating in the restaurant, it is quite noisy.
3. Why do people dislike eating alone?
People often dislike eating alone because they can feel lonely and lack the
social interaction and shared experience that come with dining in company.
PArt 4:
1. Tell me a time you received a gift from someone?
2. How do you feel when you receive a gift?
3. A handmade present is better than a present bought from a shop. What do you
think?
Now I will tell you about a time I received a gift. Last year, my brother gave me an
iphone on my birthday. It is a smartphone designed by Apple. It’s handy, convenient
and has many functions. I have downloaded many apps and games to my iphone. I
often use it to surf the Internet, learn English, listen to music and read e-news. Google
Maps is extremely useful when I (need to look for a location or) get lost. I also make
free phone calls and send free text messages by using some applications. I feel so excited
and joyful. This gift is not only special but also very useful.
The last question, I agree with it because Handmade gifts can be incredibly meaningful
and special because they often involve a lot of thought, effort, and creativity. They can
show that you've put time and personal touch into the gift, which can make it more
sentimental and cherished.

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Part 2:

1. Describe picture:
- 4 -5 people, wearing coats, climbing the
mountains in the winter
- Look excited, talking about something with each other.
- Remind me of adventures with friends in the rural mountains.
2: Tell me about a time when you went somewhere with your friends?
- six weeks ago
- had a three-day trip to Danang.
- travel by train -> took us three hours to get there
- enjoy happy time together -> come back in the future.
3: What is the benefit of doing/ working with others?
- Work faster -> save time and effort
- Learn from each other’s experience.
- Get involve in new opportunities, exciting time
Part 3:

1. Miêu tả 2 tranh

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Similarity: living space


pic 1: An old man, 80 years old, using walking support tool to move in his
room -> look tired, get sick -> a room with many books -> a book lover.
pic 2: a woman living in a modern house -> reading books and ẹnjoy spare
time -> The room looks neat and simple -> a disciplined person.
Prefer pic 2 because i have a dream of a house filled with light

2. Which room do you prefer to live in?


picture 2 -> the design and the decor -> painted in my favorite color.
Everything is simple. Maybe, I will decorate my room with this design.

3. Why do people like decorating their houses?


it allows them to personalize their living spaces, express their creativity, and
create a comfortable and visually appealing environment.

Part 4: Material possession


Q1: Tell me about a time when you cannot buy the thing that you want?
freshman in university-> had a tight budget -> want to buy another phone -> do not have
money-> parents only support in tuition and living expenses. So, I still used the old
phone.
Q2: How did you feel that time?
I felt a little bit sad but at that time, I thought I could try hard to earn money to buy it.
Q3: Material possession alone cannot make people happy. Do you agree/
disagree?
I agree. Material possessions alone cannot guarantee happiness. But without money,
people have never been happy

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Part 2:

1. Describe the picture?

2. Tell me the last time you traveled by car?

3. Why do people need to learn how to ride?

Part 3:

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures?

2. How are the experiences different in these two situations?

3. Why do you think people listen to music?

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Part 4:

1. Tell me the last time you read an interesting book?

2. How do you feel about this book?

3. What are some benefits of reading books?

GỢI Ý:

Part 2:

1. Describe the picture

This is an interesting picture, let me describe it. Looking at the picture, I can see 4
people. I guess they are a family, the parents are 35 years old and their 2 children are
10 years old. They put on casual clothes. They are sitting in the car. They are having
fun talking to each other. So I guess they are having a trip. In the background the picture
is taken in the car. I like the picture because it reminds me of my family outing.

2. Tell me the last time you traveled by car?

This is an interesting question, let me tell you about the last time I traveled in a car. As
I can remember, last night, I went to HaNoi by car with my friends. I traveled from
Hung Yen to Ha Noi by car to take the Aptis exam. I felt tired because I got carsick.

3. Why ( tại sao) do people need to learn how to drive?

I must say that people need to learn how to drive because if we know how to drive, we
do not need to rent a car for a long trip, which saves money. For example, in the past, I
spent a lot of money renting a car and a driver for long trips. But, now, I can drive a car
and no longer rent a driver. It is so convenient.

Part 3:

1. This is an interesting question, let me describe it. In the first Picture, I can see a girl,
she is about 25 years old. She is lying on the sofa and listening to music. She looks

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relaxed. Looking at the second picture, I can see many people. There is a girl singing,
others are playing musical instruments. I guess it is a music concert. I love two pictures.

2. I’m sure that the experience of music in these situations is obviously different. In
picture 1, when listening to music alone, you can choose whatever music genres that
you like. In contrast, in picture 2, the band has to choose the most suitable music genres
for all members so they can easily show off their musical talents in the performance.

3.

There are several reasons to answer why people listen to music. Firstly, some research
has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, and blood pressure as well as
improve sleep quality. Secondly, it is also a good way to increase your attention span
when studying/working.

Part 4:

1. I am going to talk about the time I read an interesting book. As I can remember,
last week, my friend and I read a book at her house. The book is called Harry Potter.
The book is so interesting and attractive, so I spent all day reading it.

2. I found that book exciting. It is a worthy-reading book. Therefore, everyone


should read it at least one time.

3. There are many benefits of reading books. Firstly, reading books can help people
gain knowledge about different aspects. Besides, reading is also a good way to relax
and refresh people’s minds.

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Part 2: Family

1. Describe the picture?


2. When was the last time you had meals with your family?

Well, the last time I had meals with my family was two days ago. On that day, I came back
to my house from Hanoi. My mother made a very delicious meal for me because it has been
a long time since I last visited the house. I felt very happy and ate a lot.

3. Why is it important to have family meals together?

Family meals offer a range of physical, emotional, and social benefits. They create a sense of
togetherness, support healthy lifestyles, and contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of
family members.

Part 3: Place to study


Bức tranh 1: Một nhóm 3 người 2 nam 1 nữ chụm vào nhau cười thảo luận học nhóm
trong thư viện
Bức tranh 2: 1 anh chàng ngồi học ở quán cà phê , trông cũng vui

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1. Tell me what you see from two pictures?


2. What are the difficulties when studying in these places?

I think studying in those places is very noisy because there are many people there. Therefore, it is
hard to concentrate on studying.

3. There is too much noise in our modern lives? Do you agree/disagree?

Yes, of course, nowadays, there is too much noise, and I really hate it.
You know, going outside, everywhere is so crowded with a lot of people, which makes noise.

Part 4: Saving up
1. Tell me a time you saved money?
The time I saved money was two months ago and I have still saved money to achieve
my goal. You know, I really want to buy a phone for a long time. So two months ago,
I decided to save money to buy it. Each day, I put on my saving account a specific
amount of money. I hope that at the end of the year, I can have enough money to buy
it.
2. How did you feel?
At first, I was not familiar with saving but after that I formed a habit of saving money.
3. What are the benefits of money saving?
My answer is that there are many benefits. It is good. It is useful for life. ( When
people save money, they can use it for unexpected cases

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Part 2:

1. Describe the picture?

2. Tell me the time you went to the supermarket?

3. Do you often go shopping in the supermarket?

Part 3: ( ăn salad>< pizza

1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

2. Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?

3. Why do people now like eating unhealthy food?

Part 4:

1. Tell me a time you tried to play an extreme sport?

2. How did you feel?

3. Do people in your country often play dangerous sports?

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Part 2:

1. Looking at the picture, I can see a girl. She is about 25 years old. She is wearing
casual clothes. I see she is in the supermarket and choosing items to put in the trolley.
She looks relaxed and attentive.

2. The last time I went to the supermarket was last week. On that day, I went to Big
C supermarket to buy food for my meals. I spent two hours there to buy items I
needed. Because it was so crowded, I waited a long time for my turn to pay the bill.

3. Yes, of course, I often go to the supermarket. This is because there is a


supermarket near my house. So I do not need to travel a long distance to go to the
market.

Part 3:

1. Looking at the first picture, I can see a man. He is eating salad alone at home.
He looks quite comfortable. Looking at the second one, there are four people. They
are eating pizza and drinking coke. The similarity between the two pictures is the
topic of eating. The difference is that one picture is eating at home while the other
is eating out.

2. I prefer eating at home with my family because eating home-made food is always
better and safer than eating fast food. Besides, I feel comfortable when eating at
home

3. I can see that nowadays, people, especially the young, tend to eat fast food like
pizza, sausage and so on for their meal. There are many reasons why they like eating
such unhealthy food. The first one is that eating fast food is convenient and saves
time. They do not need to spend time buying ingredients and cooking, just going to
the shop and buying fast food.

Part 4:

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Oh, no, my life is quite a bit boring. I always worry about my safety. I’m too scared to
do any extreme sports because I don’t think I have enough guts to put myself in these
difficult situations. That’s why I have never tried any dangerous sports.

However, I think that in my country, there are many people who like to take part in
dangerous sports. This is because it is a way to get some excitement into their lives.
When people thousands of years in the past lived in nature, they often faced dangers
like wild animal attacks, but now many people just spend their lives sitting in an office.
By participating in extreme sports, people can feel alive and get a rush that they can’t
experience in normal everyday modern life.

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PART 2:

1. Please describe the picture


2. Tell me about a time you did physical work/
housework
Now I will tell you about a time I did housework.
In January this year, my family and I had to clean
the house to prepare for the Tet holiday. We spent
about 5 hours cleaning. We started cleaning at 7am
and did not finish until 1pm. We had to do many
tasks such as cleaning the cupboard, the fridge; sweeping and mopping the floor (quét
và lau sàn); moving some furniture, and washing the clothes. Although I felt
exhausted, I was really joyful because we shared the housework together and had a
beautiful memory.
3. Do you think machines will replace humans in the future?
Basically, I think robots and machines will replace humans for some dangerous jobs
such as working in the mine, exploring other planets or working at the lab. There are
several advantages of using machines and robots for example increasing productivity,

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increasing profit, producing cheaper goods and so on. However, one thing I know for
sure is that robots can never replace the human minds and brains.

1. Tell me what you see in two pictures


2. What is it like to travel in these two pictures?
In picture 1, I can see people are travelling by bus. I think travelling by bus is
convenient and the bus fare is cheap. Also, many people recommend we should use
this means of transportation because it’s environment-friendly.
In picture 2, I can see a man travelling by car. I think travelling by car is flexible, you
can get in and stop wherever you want. It’s also convenient for families to travel by
car. However, you have to pay for the fuel cost and parking fees and they are quite
pricey.
3. Which way of travelling do you like better?
I prefer to travel by bus because of some reasons. Firstly, I don’t have to drive so it’s
less stressful and I can spend time reading books or playing some games while I’m on
the bus. Secondly, the bus fare is quite reasonable compared to the fuel cost when you

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drive your car. Moreover, I can also meet new people on my trips. Last but not least,
travelling by bus is friendly to the environment.
Part 4:

1. Tell me about a time you learned something new?


(các em tự làm nhé, kể về 1 lần học cái gì đó dễ mà)

2. What was the most difficult thing for you?


hardest thing to learn
The main problem people have while learning something is having a plan on how to
learn. For example, when we talk about language, first you should focus your first
words and small sentences on the people you plan to talk to. Do not get stressed and
do not forget learning something does not need to be boring as hell sitting in a room, it
can be so much more. Simply listening to music will make you reduce stress and learn
more effectively.
3. Why are people inclined to learn new things?
I think the reasons why people are inclined to learn new thing
depends on the person.
Some people like to learn things on their own to meet different people and extend
their social network.
Some people feel more comfortable and interesting when they learn something new
because they want to broaden their knowledge.
Besides, learning new things will help you develop your career. It's very important in
the future, especially for young people.
About me, I like reading books and learning new things. It's very interesting.
1 VERSION PART 4:
1. Tell me a time someone treated you bad ( impolitely)
2. How did you feel?
3. How can people deal with such situations?

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Part 2:

1. Describe the picture?

2. Do you prefer reading newspapers or watching news?

3. Why do people need to watch the news?

Part 3:

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1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

2. Do you prefer reading printed books or e-books?

3. Does technology affect the way we read books?

Part 4:

Tell me a time when you were in a hurry?

How did you feel?

Modern life makes us busier and more rushed. What do you think?

Gợi ý:

Part 2:

1. Looking at the picture, I can see three people, two men and a woman. The
woman is an interviewer, a man holding the camera may be a cameraman and
another man wearing suits may be a businessman. I think they are having an
interview. They look so professional.

2. When it comes to my preference between reading newspapers and watching


news, obviously, I prefer watching news as watching news is so fast and I can
capture the important points. Besides, watching news might be more interesting
thanks to sound and visual effects.

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3. There are many reasons why people need to watch the news. The first
important reason is that watching news can help them update recent news in the
country and all the world. So you know bad news like pandemic, crisis and so on
to prevent and avoid.

Part 3:

1. Looking at the first picture, I can see a girl. She is reading books at the library.
She seems very attentive. Looking at the second one, there is a girl. She is writing
something on paper and looking at the laptop, I guess she is reading materials on
the laptop and taking notes. Therefore, the difference between two pictures is that
one picture is the traditional way of reading while the other is the modern way of
reading.

2. I prefer reading e-books as it is convenient. E-books are portable so I can bring


them to every place without being afraid of the heavy. But, printed books are also
good.

3. Yes, of course. The advance of technology is sharply changing our reading habit.
In the past, people read printed books to gain knowledge ỏ find material. They
bought them from the store or borrowed books from the library. However, now,
with the support of Technology, people can read books on their laptop or phone.
Many books are available on the Internet without charging fees, which allows
people to read free books.

Part 4:

Well, I'd like to tell you about the time I was in a hurry. It was 2 months ago. I worked
at a company from 8: 30 to 5:30 p.m. Then I came home, cooked rice and had dinner
at 6:30 p.m. But I needed to come to my student’s house at 7 p.m to teach her some
subjects for 9th grade. So, I just had 30 minutes for eating and moving.

I ate and tried on time. At that time, I was so stressed, I even forgot something that
needed to be brought, like books. I wished I had more time to do everything carefully

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and perfectly. Even though I tried faster, I was still 10 minutes late. This was not good
and I had to apologize to my student.

Therefore, I believe that modern life makes us more rushed because we have more
work that needs to be done.

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Part 2: 45s/ 1 câu

1. Describe the picture?


Well, this is a beautiful picture. I really like it, so now
I would like to describe it. The first thing I can see is
the number of people. There are five people: three
men and two women. They are about 20 to 30 years
old. They are wearing casual clothes. They are
traveling by bus. The girl is standing while others are
sitting. They look attentive.
2. How often do you use public transport?( tần suất)
When it comes to this question, I must answer that I seldom use public transport
because I have a motorbike. This is my answer.

3. Should people use public transport more? yes/ no


I must answer that it is yes. People should use public transport more because it
is good for the environment.
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1. Describe the pictures.

Well, there two pictures are so beautiful, I really like them so now I can describe them
Looking at the first picture, I can see a group of teachers and students. They are visiting
museums. They look very happy. This is my description for the first one.
Moving to the second picture, I can see a little girl. She is playing in a park. So, she
looks happy. This is my description for the second picture.

2. Which of these two activities should young children join? (prefer)

3. Why is learning through play considered the most effective way of teaching children?

There are some Reasons for that issue. Learning through play is considered the most
effective way of teaching children. Firstly, it is good for relaxing and avoiding stress.
Secondly, children like playing so learning by playing can attract children.
Part 4:

1. Tell me a time you used the Internet?

2. What do you use the Internet for?

3. Do you think people nowadays use the Internet a lot?

I got my answers. Now firstly, I am going to talk about the time I used the Internet. As
I can remember, the time I used the Internet was last week. On that day, I used the
Internet to watch films with my friend at home. I felt happy.

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It’s enough for the first question, let’s move to question 2 “What do you use the Internet
for?” Let me see, when it comes to the question, I must answer that I use the Internet
for working, studying and relaxing.
Finally, the last question “Do you think people nowadays use the Internet a lot?”. When
it comes to the question, I must answer that it is yes. I think people use the Internet a
lot. Okay, that is my answer. I have to stop my test and submit it. Goodbye.

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Part 2: 45s/ 1 câu

1. Describe the picture?

2. Tell me the last time you played sports?

. As I can remember, the last time I played sports was last week. On that day, I played
football with my friends at the stadium. We had a match and my team was the winner.
I felt happy.

3. Why should people play sports?

- There are some Reasons for that issue. Firstly, it is good for people’s health. Secondly,
it helps reduce stress. Here is my answer for it. Hopefully it will be fine

Part 3

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1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

These two pictures are beautiful, let me describe them. They show me riding an
animal. Firstly, look at the picture on the left, I can see a man riding a camel in the
desert in the midday sun. Moving to the picture on the right, there is a girl riding a
horse in the meadow. I prefer the 2nd picture because I like the cool weather.

2. Have you ever ridden a camel or a horse before?

- This is an interesting question, let me answer it. Well, my answer is no. I have never
ridden a camel or horse because they are not popular in my area. but in the future, I
will try if I have a chance.

3. Is riding animals popular in your country?

This is a hard question, I have never thought about it, but I will try to answer. … No,
riding animals in my country is not popular. Here is my answer.

Part 4:

1. Tell me a time when you made a great effort to do something?

2. How did you feel?

3. What ways can people do to overcome difficulty?

Now firstly, I am going to talk about the time when I made a great effort to do
something. As I can remember, the time I made a great effort to do something was last

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year. I tried to do my Aptis exam with my friends in my class. My score was high. I
felt happy.
Finally, the last question “What ways can people do to overcome difficulty”. Well, I
have never thought about that topic, it is new for me but I will try to answer. When it
comes to the question, I must answer that there are some ways for that issue. Firstly,
keep calm. Secondly, work hard.Thirdly, never give up. Here is my answer for it.
Hopefully it will be fine.

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PArt 2:

Q1: Describe the picture ( con trên ngựa, mẹ đứng bên cạnh)
Looking at the picture, I see two people riding horses in the forest. It looks like they are
family.I see a boy about 2 years old sitting in front. The mother was sitting in the back
holding the boy and riding the horse. I guess they are very happy with this new
experience. In the background, there are many trees and a white fence. The weather is
very nice
Q2: Tell me about an animal that you like?
A dog is the one I like. I find dogs to be very useful house pets. It looks so cute and
loyal. I love dogs very much because dogs are a part of my life, a small member of my
family. Dogs are also my best friends, who are always by my side whenever I am under
pressure in life
Q3: How important are animals in our lives?

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Animals play a fundamental role in human life. In agriculture, for example, they are a
source of food traction, in addition to the production of milk, wool, and eggs, among
other things. Animals are also associated with sports and even recreational activities
and companionship.
Part 3: MÙA ĐÔNG RỪNG, MÙA HÈ SA MẠC

Q1: Describe
Q2:What types of people live in these two places?
In the first place, Africans often live here. They have dark skin and are used to low
temperatures in hot weather. Secondly, Europeans live here. They have fair skin and
are used to low temperatures in extremely cold weather
Q3: Which place do you prefer? I love winter. Under the cold weather, I usually stay
indoors and enjoy the warmth of a cup of hot chocolate or spend time with my special
lover during Christmas. It will make my sleep better and I can sleep anytime

Part 4:

1. Tell me a time when you had many choices.

2. How did you feel?

3. Do you think we have so many choices to decide?


In my life, I have experienced many times that I have to make decisions among various choices.
Now, I am going to talk about a time when I had to consider different choices. As I can
remember, it was a year ago. At that time, I had just finished my entrance exams and needed
to choose a university to attend. I had several options like Hust, Neu, Hanu and so on. I didn’t

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know which school would be the best suit for me. It took me a week to think about it and make
the final decision. It was very hard but I only chose one.

The last question . I think now, we have a lot of options for one single thing in life so we need
to consider carefully.

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Part 2.

1. Please describe the picture.

A group of five people

In a exhibition room because there are a lot


of pictures surrounding them

Looking a picture 🡪 smiling

Chốt
2. What are the benefits of looking at art?
- Reduce stress because when they see arts they might feel better and
peaceful
- Increase people imagination
3. Why do people like going to exhibitions?

- Only because they like enjoying arts


- Want to gain more experience
- Make friends who have the same interests

Part 3.

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1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures?


2. What's the difference between the two places?
-House:
+ bigger
+ comfortable as people can do whatever they want in their own house
- Department
+ uncomfortable as people might have to follow the rules or policy
3. What is the characteristic of a comfortable house?

- Is equipped with modern facilities


- Has a big yard or garden

Part 4.

1. Tell about a time you received an important email or phone call


2. How did you feel?
Câu 1 ,2
Kể chuyện lại thôi nhé
3. There is so much information available on the internet nowadays. What do
you think?
I also think that. Each day a considerable amount of information is updated on
the Internet. However, people should choose some reliable sources to update
news because some sources contain bad or wrong information

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Part 2

1. Please describe the picture

● Five people
● Friends
● In a restaurant. There are a lot of
delicious food on the table
● They are enjoying the meal, maybe it is a party.
● Smile happily
0. Tell me the last time you went to a restaurant with your friends?
● Two months ago
● My friend’s Birthday party. She invited me and other friends to attend her
party.
● Enjoy seafood and peaceful atmosphere

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● The thing I was impressed most about this restaurant is its professional staff.
They served us so well
0. Why do people enjoy eating out with their friends?

● Save time as they do not need to spend time preparing meals


● Having a better view to take some photos and update on Social networks
● Trying something different

Part 3

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures?

1: a man. He is at the airport. He is holding a luggage🡪 wait for his flight

2: a man. He is waiting to get onto the train.

Sự khhác: plane >< train

0. Which means of transport do you prefer? Why?

If I have to choose between two options, plane and train, I would choose/go for/opt for
travelling by train because the ticket price is quite reasonable/ cheap/ affordable, which
helps me save money. For example, Compared to the plane ticket, the train ticket is
three times cheaper. I feel happy when traveling by train.

0. Why do people usually not choose to travel by plane?

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There are several reasons why people don’t choose to travel by plane. The first vital
reason is that The flight ticket is quite expensive so not many people cannot afford it.
Another one is that it is inconvenient in bad weather. Besides, the process of checking-
in and out is time-consuming while people hate waiting for a long time.

Part 4

1. Tell me about a time when you achieved your goal?

When?

Đặt goal là phải đỗ vào my dream university?

Tuy nhiên, this university requires a high entrance exam score 🡪 felt nervous
and scared of failing

My parents encouraged -> I tried hard and burn the candles at both ends

● Even chỉ ngủ có 4 tiếng ngày.


● Finally, I did well 🡪I received high scores
● Received college admission letter 🡪 happy🡪 achieved my big goal.

0. How do you feel about it?

0. What do people need to do to achieve their goals?

● Be calm
● Be stronger
● Think carefully🡪 make a detail plan what should do to make sure that
they go in the right direction
● BE persistent and try hard

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PArt 2:

1. Describe the picture?


2. Do you often spend time drinking coffee with your friend?
"Sure, I do enjoy spending time with friends over a cup of coffee. It's become
somewhat of a tradition for my close group. We have a favorite local coffee
shop where we often meet up after work or on weekends. We find it's a great
way to unwind, catch up on each other's lives, and share a few laughs.
3. Do people in your country have this habit?
In our country, this habit is quite common. Coffee shops are scattered
throughout the city, and they've become popular meeting spots. Whether it's
discussing work, planning weekend activities, or just enjoying each other's

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company, grabbing a coffee together is a routine that many people here


embrace.
PArt 3:

1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?


2. Do you prefer spending time sitting alone or cooking in your free time?
It depends on my mood. I find relaxation in sitting alone, whether reading or
reflecting. On the flip side, I love the therapeutic experience of cooking. The
aroma, textures, and the joy of creating something delicious make it a fulfilling
activity for me."
PART 4
1. Tell me a time you worked with a younger partner or older people?
2. How did you feel?
3. Do you prefer working with the younger people or older ones?
I remember a time when I worked on a team project with a younger partner during my
college years. It was an interesting experience as we brought different perspectives to
the table. My younger colleague was full of enthusiasm and fresh ideas, which
injected a sense of energy into the project. However, there were moments when our
communication styles and work preferences differed, leading to some challenges in
finding common ground.

On another occasion, I collaborated with older colleagues in a professional setting.


Their wealth of experience and wisdom greatly influenced our work dynamics. I
found their insights invaluable, and their approach to problem-solving was often

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methodical and well-considered. The communication was more seasoned, and there
was a sense of stability and reliability in the team.

As for my preference, it's hard to choose definitively between working with younger
or older individuals. Both age groups bring unique qualities to the table. Younger
partners infuse projects with energy and innovation, while older colleagues offer
experience and stability. I believe a diverse team, comprising individuals of different
ages, provides a well-rounded and effective approach to collaboration. It's the
combination of various perspectives that often leads to the most successful outcomes.

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P2: 4 người cầm túi xách shopping

1. Describe the picture?


2. Tell me the last time you went shopping?
The last time I went shopping was two days ago. As I can remember, I needed
to buy some new clothes for my new job so I went shopping in the shopping
mall. I went there with my friends. We went around but I could not find any
clothes that suited me.
3. Why do some people not like busy places?
- It is too noisy, which makes headache

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- They want to focus on something.


P3: gia đình trên ô tô / 2 hành khách trên tàu

1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?


2. The benefits of traveling by car and by train?
3. Why do many people like traveling by train?

P4:
1. Tell me a time you must do something that you do not want?
2. How did you feel?
3. How can people overcome such situations?
I usually do not do anything against my will except for the occasions when I need to
keep the honor of others. This topic reminds me of an occasion when I did something
against my will that I was not very comfortable doing.
It happened about a few months ago as I could not say ‘No’ on that occasion. It took
place during the annual university festival last January. I was asked to host the last day
of the event as the student who was selected to host the programme became sick all of
a sudden. So, they picked me as the host, and it was so sudden that I could neither
deny to host it nor manage enough time to prepare for the event
So terrible.
About the last question, how can people overcome such situations. I think they should
think carefully. If they do not want to do things they dislike, just refuse.

ĐỀ NÀY PART 4 CÓ 1 VERSION NỮA LÀ:


1. Tell me a time you laugh really hard?
2. Why did you laugh?
3. Why do people need to laugh?

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Q1: There was a time when I laughed really hard during a comedy show I watched with
friends.

Q2: I laughed because the comedian's jokes were incredibly clever and relatable. The
timing and delivery of the humor were spot-on, which made it genuinely funny.

Q3: People need to laugh for several reasons. Firstly, laughter is a natural way to relieve
stress and tension, promoting a sense of relaxation. Secondly, it fosters social
connections by creating shared moments of joy and bonding with others. Additionally,
laughter releases endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals, which can
enhance one's overall mood and well-being.

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Part 2:

1. Describe the picture


2. When was the last time you decorated
your room?
→ Well, let me see, the last time I decorated

my room was two months ago. On that day,

I moved to a new room with my friends so we

decided to decorate our room to be more

beautiful. We painted the room pink and planted some flowers on the balcony. So

beautiful.
3. Why do people like to change the way their house looks?
→ To be honest, there are many reasons why people like to change the way their

house looks. Firstly, they want to see something new in their house to avoid

boredom. Secondly, just because they like home decorating.

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Part 3: Bức tranh 1: Một khu quán ăn công cộng ngoài trời
Bức tranh 2: Một gia đình 3 người picnic bên bờ biển

1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?


2. What are the benefits of each type of eating?
I think there are some benefits of each type of eating.
Firstly, regarding restaurants with some outside eating areas, I think having
meals there is very interesting as we can enjoy food with fresh air outside.
Besides, they look romantic.
Secondly, regarding having a picnic or meals on the beach, it is an interesting
experience. We can eat while enjoying the fresh air, seeing the sight of
beaches.
3. People say that it is better to eat with others than eating alone. What do
you think?
Well, it depends, I guess. Sometimes, eating with others makes people feel
happy because they can have someone to talk with. However, sometimes,
people want to eat alone as they want to be silent and just enjoy meals on their
own.
Part 4:
1. Describe a time when you had to travel far away?
→ I am going to talk about a time when I had to travel far away. As I can

remember, the time I had to travel far away was two months ago. On that

day, I had a trip to Dalat, which is more than 1000 kilometers from my

house. It took me three hours to get there from Hanoi by plane. It is so

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tiring. However, when we arrived, the cool atmosphere made us feel less

tired. We enjoyed many activities here.


2. How do you feel before the trip?
→I feel somehow tired and scared because I am afraid of airplane sickness
3. Why do people need to respect the culture of the place they visit?
- Respecting the culture of the place you visit is not only a sign of
courtesy but also a way to make your travels more enjoyable, avoid
misunderstandings, and contribute positively to the destinations you
explore.

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PART 2:

1. Describe the picture.

2. Tell me the last time you crossed the


street?

3. Why are some people scared of


crossing the street?

PART 3:

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1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

2. Which of these sports would you prefer to play?

3. Do you think that playing sports is not limited to all different kinds of people?

PART 4:

1. Tell me a time you went to visit an amusement park

2. How did you feel?

3. Do people in your country often visit amusement parks?

Gợi ý

Part 2:

1. This is an interesting picture. Looking at the picture, I can see a road and many
people. They are crossing the street when the traffic light is green. Some of them
look rushed but others look very relaxed and comfortable. Some of them are talking
to each other. In the background, the street is quite crowded with people, traffic, and
many stores.

2. The last time I crossed the street was yesterday. Yesterday, because my bike was
broken, I needed to walk to school and I had to pass through the intersection. But
the road was crowded, so I felt nervous.

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3. There are many reasons why people are scared of crossing the street. The first
reason is that they worry about their safety because roads are always crowded with
transports. For example, if we cross the road, just a little carelessness can cause an
accident

Part 3:

1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

Both of these pictures make sense. in the first picture I see some disabled people playing
basketball. They look hard working and enthusiastic. In the second picture I see a
middle-aged man. He is playing tennis. He looks so happy. So, I can see the similarity
of these two pictures is a sport. However, in the first picture, those who play sports are
disabled while in the second picture, those who play sports are old men.

2. Which of these sports would you prefer to play?

Let me see. When it comes to the question “…..”, I must say that I prefer playing
basketball because playing basketball helps me to enhance my health and increase my
height. Besides, it is a team sport so I can play it with my friends. It was a lot of fun.

3. Do you think that playing sports is not limited to all different kinds of
people?

Yes. Of course. I strongly believe that playing sports is not limited to anyone. Everyone
can play sports, from the elderly to the young, even the disabled. This is because
everyone has the right to play sports to enhance their health. For example, the
government makes great efforts to help the disabled practice sports and even hold some
competitions.

Part 4:

For a long time, I have not been to a park or amusement park but my visit to a renowned
amusement park in our city last year was so pleasant that I look forward to revisiting it.
The amusement park I am talking about is nearly 40 kilometres away from the city

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where I live in and is a large one. It is beside the City resort and occupies around 12
acres.

I went there with my parents, 4-5 cousins and 2 nephews. This was a family trip and we
planned to take the children to a place where they would be able to enjoy. Since the
busy school schedules often bore the children, we planned to take them somewhere and
let them enjoy their time. As part of the plan we left home early in the morning and
spent almost the entire day there.

For the first question, I think people in my country often go to amusement parks,
especially on the weekend because they want to relax and refresh their mind. Besides,
they want to pick their children out so amusement parks are a good choice.

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Part 2: 7 người đi du lịch trên xe khách, có một người phụ nữ nhìn thẳng vào máy ảnh,
cười tươi, đeo tai nghe

1. Please describe the picture

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- This is an interesting picture about people traveling.

- Looking at the picture, I can see seven people. I guess they are friends. They wear
casual clothes. They are traveling. There is a girl looking at the camera and smling.
They look happy. In the background, they are in the bus. I can see seats, bus windows.

- I like the picture because I like traveling/ it makes me miss my last trip,

2. Tell me about the last time you traveled with a group?

- The last time I traveled with a group of close friends was 6 months ago. We

visited Mua cave in Ninh Binh province.

- The scenery in that place is breathtakingly beautiful.

- There are many high mountains and terraces built to climb to the top. The

caves are vast and mysterious

3. What are the benefits of traveling with a group?

- more exciting

- have a least one partner to share and help each other in some emergency cases.

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1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures?

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- The two paintings share a common topic of travel.

- In the first photo, they are exploring the hilltop woodland (forest).

The second one depicts sea tourism.

- The first photograph shows four people who appear to be quite joyful

and eager. Many trees surround them, and the air is clean.

- A blue sky, golden sand, and a few coconut trees can be seen in the

second image. It is sunny and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful.

- The difference between these two paintings is the type of tourism. The

first picture is mountain tourism, the second picture is sea tourism


2. What's so attractive about these two places?
This is an interesting question/ Thank you for the question. It is quite hard for
me, let me think a little…5s…The attraction about the two places is their beauty.
Both of them are wonderful.
● About Forests. People can immerse themselves in nature with trees, animals and
so on. Besides, it is a good way to practice some survival skills.
In terms of beaches, people can enjoy beautiful golden beaches. It is so relaxing/
chilling out.
3. How to protect natural beauty? ( travel club)-

- This is an interesting question, let me tell you about ways to protect


natural beauty. Firstly, we should raise visitors’ awareness about the
importance of nature. Besides, it would be better if we can put some
warning signs such as no littering, no smoking, no graffiti in tourist
destinations.

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1. Tell me about a time when you worked in a team?

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2. How do you feel when you work in a team?

3. What are the advantages of teamwork?

2 years ago when I was a final year student at Hanoi University, I often had to

work in groups to complete the final exam.

- Our group consists of 4 people, everyone had part-time jobs so almost everyone
was very busy. However, we still tried to divide the work equally and complete
them as best we can.

- In the end, our team got a good score on the final exam.

- I myself felt very happy and proud of that.

- advantages: + Share knowledge, experience.

+ Learn from others

+ Help each other.

+ Work more effectively when diving big tasks into smaller ones

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1. Describe the picture?


2. Tell me a time that you visited a new place?
3. Why do people like to go to new places
Part 3:

1. Describe these two pictures?


2. Which place in these two pictures do you prefer to go?
3. Do you prefer spending time with your family or your friends?

Part 4

Tell about a time when you were supported by others

How did you feel?

What are ways to motivate others to cooperate?

Gợi ý:

Part 2 Bức tranh người mẹ và cô con gái

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1, In the picture, I can see a woman holding a little girl. I guess they are mother and
daughter. They look very happy. The mother has long brown hair. She is wearing a
green shirt. The long-haired girl is about 6-8 years old in a pink suit. The daughter is
kissing the mother's cheek. The weather is nice and sunny. In the background, I can see
many trees. When I see this picture, I miss my family again because I live away from
home. I am always looking forward to coming back home.

2, Tell about a time you visit to a new place:s

My first visit to Nha Trang with my family, the coastal city, was last year. It was a
pleasant and memorable trip. It took me about 2 hours by plane. On my visit to Nha
Trang, I used to get up early each morning to stroll along the beach - a chance to breath
in the fresh sea air and enjoy the sunrise across the water. I think the most memorable
moment of that trip was definitely when we bought fresh ingredients from a local market
and grilled them by the beach. Nha Trang is one of the greatest holiday destinations. I
hope to have a chance to come back.

3, Why do people like to go to new places?

People like to go to new places because of the several reason

· It can help people to Improves Social and Communication Skills.

· It Creates memories for lifetime.

· It expands relationships because you can get to meet and know a lot of people of
many different ages and positions..

· Going to new places might Increase up your Confidence and Get you a real-life
education.

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1, Gia đình ngồi chơi trên bãi biển và nhóm người leo núi vào mùa đông

In both pictures, they are doing outdoor activities. In the first picture, there are four
people sitting on the beach. I guess they are a family and they are on holiday. They are
smiling happily. In the second picture, I can see some people hiking on a rut. They are
carrying many things on their backs. I think they are very tired because it is cold.
However, I still think the atmosphere is so great.

2. Which place in these two pictures do you prefer to go?


- I prefer to go to the beach because I’m into sunbathing. You know, going to the
stunning beach, sunbathing and enjoying coconut drinks are very interesting and
relaxing.
3. Do you prefer spending time with your family or your friends?

It depends on each case. Sometimes, I prefer spending time with my family to bond our
relationship. We can share all the beautiful moments with each other. However,
sometimes, I tend to visit with my friends as I can talk and do some crazy things with
them.

Part 4

Tell me about a time when you received help from others?

How did you feel?

What are ways to motivate others to cooperate?

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I’m going to a time when I encounter a challenging situation with the help of others .
I can remember , last month I had to take an English oral exam. However, I was not
confident in my English speaking ability, even though I wanted to give up this exam.
My friend encouraged me alot . She helped me to practise speaking English everyday.
Gradually, I felt more confident and could speak English fluently. I was very grateful
to my friend. After receiving the exam result, I was satisfied with my score as well as
my effort.
There are many ways to motivate others to cooperate. Firstly, we can let them know
the benefits of cooperation. Secondly, each person needs to enthusiastically contribute
to group projects.

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Mô tả: Lớp học nấu ăn có giáo viên và học sinh (trẻ em)

1. Describe this picture.

- A group of people including a teacher and students.


- They are in a room, maybe in a classroom.
- The teacher is guiding students how to cook. I guess it is the cooking lesson.
- All students seem very focused on the teacher’ instructions/
- The picture makes me remember my last cooking session.

2. How do people learn to cook in your culture?

In my culture, there are several ways for people to learn to cook such as the Internet,
cooking books and mothers’ instruction. However, they learn mainly from their mother.

3. Why is it important for people to learn how to cook for themselves?

There are some reasons why people need to learn about cooking. Firstly, people can
prepare their meals by themselves, which might save money as they do need to go out
to eat. Secondly, they can prepare meals for their lovely family or people, which easily
shows people’s love and care.

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Part 3

Tranh 1: 2 người, 1 nam 1 nữ đang trong bếp. người nữ tay đang nấu mỳ.

Tranh 2: 2 người công nhân đang làm việc ở dưới mỏ.

1. What do you see in the two pictures?


-Both pictures show me about different jobs.
- In the first picture, I can see a couple in a kitchen. They are cooking. I guess
they are cooks/ chefs.
-In the second picture, there are two men working in a mine. I think they are
workers/miners.
-Regarding the difference, while the first picture is about safe jobs, the second
picture is about dangerous jobs. Besides, people in the first picture is in the clean
kitchen while, people in the second one are in the dark mine.
2. Would both of these jobs be well-paid?
Well it is hard to say as it depends on their profession and experience. But
personally speaking, cooks can earn more money than miners.
3. Which of these two jobs would be more fun to do? Why?

From my perspective, I think cooks are the jobs which have more fun than
miners. This is because cooks can explore different recipes and prepare meals
for different people, which bring happiness for people.

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1. A sports game you went to or watched on TV?


2. How did you feel about watching it?
3. Do sporting events always bring out the best in people?
C1,2:
· Last month, I went to My Dinh stadium to watch a football match.
· In that match, A played against B to get to the semi-final.
· I cheered for the A team and hoped that they could win in that match.
· That match was very exciting with many audiences.
· That match lasted 2 hours, which was so long. Therefor, while
watching, I was eating popcorn and drink coke
· Finally, my team won and I felt so happy.

C3:
· I am not sure whether sporting events can bring out the best in people
· But I think sporting events are a great chance for people to connect
and make friends as they all have common interests in sports.

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1. Describe the picture?


There are three people in the picture, a father, a mother, and a daughter. They are using
a laptop, maybe watching youtube. They feel happy.
2. Tell me the last time you used a computer?
The last time I used my computer was yesterday. Yesterday, I did homework and needed
to find some documents so I opened my computer and searched for it.

3. Should children use computers?

I think children should not use computers too much because it is not good for the eyes.

Part 3:

1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

Well, these two pictures are so beautiful, I really like them so now I can describe them.
Looking at the first picture, I can see the number of people. There are five people. I
think they are friends. They are playing football in the stadium. They look attentive.

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This is my description for the first one. Moving to the second picture, I can see a girl.
She is jumping high. She is wearing sportswear. This is my description for the second
picture. Anyway, I like both pictures, because when seeing them, I feel interested.

2. Which sports do you prefer?

I prefer playing football as this is my interest. Besides, it is safer then pole-jumping

Part 4:

1. Tell me a time you saw impressive art?


2. How did you feel?
3. Why is it important to learn about art?

I am going to talk about a time I saw impressive paintings. As I can remember,


yesterday, I went to the art gallery with my friends. There, I enjoyed many paintings of
famous artists. All of them are very impressive and wonderful. I felt happy. I really
admire those artists and their works.

About the last question, there are some reasons why it is important to learn about art.
Firstly, it helps increase people’s creativity. Secondly, it helps people increase their
critical thinking.

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1. Describe this picture


I describe the/ this picture
In the picture, I can see four/4 people
I think they are (a) family; father, mother, 2 children (a son and a daughter/ a
girl and a boy)
they are in a car
The father is driving (đang lái xe) and wearing a shirt: mặc áo sơ mi
I think they are talking
They are happy/ they look happy: họ trông vui vẻ
I think they are travelling/ I think they are on holiday (đi nghỉ/ du lịch)
2. Tell me the last time you were in a car ?
=> The last time I was in a car WAS yesterday/ two days ago
I went on holiday. I went to PHU QUOC
I went to the beach: ra biển
(I went home/ I went back to my hometown: về quê)
With my friends/ family
I was very happy

3. How can people pass the time on a long drive?


- There are many ways for people to pass the time on a long drive. They can
sleep to avoid tiredness. Secondly, they can chat with other people on the
trip. Thirdly, using phones is also another choice.

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Part 3

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


- In the first picture, I can see a group of people/ some people, but In the
second picture, I can see one/ a man
- In the first picture, they are (sailing) on a boat BUT/WHILE in the second
picture, the man/ he is riding a bicycle.
- In the first picture they are in the river/ water, but in the second picture, the
man/ he is on the road.
- THE WEATHER IN BOTH PICTURES IS NICE/ SUNNY

2. What are some of the difficulties of these two sports? (khó khăn của 2 môn thể
thao là gì)
Sailing/ the sport in the first picture is difficult because:
- They have to work in a team: phải làm việc theo nhóm
- It is dangerous: nguy hiểm
Riding a bicycle in the second picture is difficult because:
- It is exhausting mất sức
- The man is tired and bored and he works alone

3. Why do some people prefer team sports to individual sports? (tại sao 1 số người
thích các môn thể thao đồng đội hơn cá nhân)

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=> some people prefer team sports to individual sports because:


- it is fun/ happy
- help – support / sắp pót/: hỗ trợ/ giúp đỡ nhau
PART 4

1. Tell me about a time when you were busy.


2. How do you feel when you are very busy?
3. If people worked less, do you think their life will be better?
1 PHÚT CHUẨN BỊ
Tell me about a time when you were busy. (kể về thời điểm bạn bận rộn)
=> a time when I was busy WAS last Sunday
I cleaned the house = I did the housework: làm việc nhà
I cooked a lot of food for my family
I took care of my children
I planted trees in the garden
I was very tired
How do you feel when you are very busy? (bạn thấy thế nào khi bận rộn)
I feel tired, sometimes I feel stressed when I am very busy
If people worked less, do you think their life will be better? (nếu mọi người làm ít
hơn, cuộc sống của họ có tốt hơn ko?)
(I think) If people worked less, they have a lot of time to relax: có nhiều thời gian để
thư giãn
But they can’t make a lot of money: ko thể kiếm nhiều tiền

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1. Please describe the picture


2. What do you enjoy reading?
To be honest, I’m into reading books so I can enjoy reading all kinds of books.
Among them, I’m keen on reading history books because history is my major.
3. Why is it important for children to learn to read?
I think it’s important for children to learn to read because of several reasons.To
begin with, reading helps children feel relaxed and reduce stress after a busy day. Next,
reading can improve writing skills and vocabulary. Last but not least, children can
broaden their knowledge about many aspects of life. I highly recommend parents should
let their children read more.
Part 3

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures?


2. What are the attractions of visiting these two places?
Uhm, let me see… I think visiting both places will have different
attractions. When we are in the park, we will feel the peace and quiet. People often
choose parks to relax and relieve stress after a tiring day at work. When you participate
in adventure travel, you will have very wonderful and exciting experiences. When you
travel adventure, you will discover many different places around the world, meet many
friends who share the same interests as you. About me, I prefer travel adventure because
I like exciting experiences
3. What are the benefits of outdoor activities?

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In my opinion, outdoor activities are important for people because of some


reasons: Firstly, people can learn a lot about the world and environment. It helps us be
more intelligent. Secondly, it is better for people’s health than indoor activities. You
can see many people are obesity and myopic in modern life because they only stay at
home to watch TV or play video games. Besides, playing outdoors will teach us how to
stay safe in extreme conditions. These things are necessary for us in the future. I think
people should play outdoors because they will give us a lot of great experiences.
Part 4
Tell me a time you visited a city
How do you feel when living in an urban environment
What should people do to improve the quality of life?
Miêu tả 1 lần đi chơi đà nẵng/HN/SG
I think living in an urban environment is quite convenient. There are many services
and facilities (available) such as hospitals, (amusement) parks (công viên giải trí),
shopping malls and so on. Moreover, living in big cities you have better chances to get
to (hoặc go to) top schools or find a job with high and stable income.
Basically, I think there are several ways people should improve the quality of life
in big cities. For example, they can plant more trees, use public transport (instead of
personal vehicles), turn off electrical devices when not in use, use paper bags (instead
of plastic bags). I think governments and scientists should promote some activities to
raise awareness of (nâng cao nhận thức về) protecting our environment.

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1. Describe this picture


2. What do you enjoy watching on television?
3. Why is it important to have some free time every day?
Part 3

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


=> In the first picture, I can see 4 people. I think they are a family but in the
second picture, I can see a woman.
=> In the first picture, they are shopping in the supermarket while/ but in the
second picture, the woman is selling in a fruit market.
=> the people in the first and second picture are/ look happy
2. What are the advantages of shopping in these two places?
Những thuận lợi của việc mua sắm ở 2 nơi này?
- Supermarket: A lot of items/ things
A variety of products
products with high- quality: chất lượng tốt
- Fruit market:
Cheaper
A variety of/ a lot of fruit
Fresher: tươi hơn

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=> I think the advantages of shopping in supermarket in the first picture is good
There are a lot of things to buy with high quality
And I think the advantages of shopping in the fruit market are good too.
There are a lot of fruit to buy
They are cheaper (than in the supermarket)
And they are fresher.

3. Some people don't like shopping. Why do you think this is?
Một số người ko thích mua sắm, tại sao lại vậy?
=> I think some people don't like shopping because:
- They are lazy: lười
- They don’t have time to go shopping: ko có thời gian
- They don’t have money: ko có tiền
- They don’t like shopping because they want to save money: tiết kiệm tiền
- They have someone to go shopping for them: có người đi mua cho rồi

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4. Tell me about a time when you had to work with other people
5. How do you feel about working as part of a team?
6. What are the characteristics of a successful team?

1. Tell me about a time when you had to work with other people
Thời điểm khi bạn fai làm việc cùng người khác
=> a time when I had to work with other people WAS last month/ week.
Với ai: I had to work with my new co-workers: làm việc với đồng nghiệp
mới
Làm gì: we wrote a report
ở đâu: in our office/ company/ school - ở văn phòng
How do you feel about working as part of a team?
Bạn cảm thấy thế nào về việc là 1 phần của nhóm?
I feel happy about working as part of a team because:

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- we work effectively: làm việc hiệu quả


- we help each other: giúp đỡ nhau
- we have good results: có kết quả tốt
- we can learn from each other: có thể học hỏi từ nhau
What are the characteristics of a successful team?
(những đặc điểm của 1 nhóm thành công?)
I think the characteristics of a successful team are/is:
helping each other and having Good results

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1. Describe this picture


- I will describe the picture. In the picture, I can see some people/ a group of
people. I think/ I guess they are co-workers. They are sitting at/on the desk and
one man is standing. He is wearing a suiT. Maybe he is the leader: người chủ
trì
- I think they are in a meeting. And they are in a meeting room in an office: họ ở
trong phòng họp ở văn phòng
2. Tell me about the last time you spoke in public. (nói về lần gần nhất bạn
nói trước đông người)
The last time I spoke in public was last week. On that day, I had a presentation
about Marketing strategies with my teammate. At first, I felt so scared because
many people looked at me. But I tried to keep calm and presented my part
confidently.
3. Why do some people feel worried about public speaking?
(lại lo lắng về việc phát biểu trước đám đông)
=> (I think) some people feel worried about public speaking because:
- they are not confident: ko tự tin
- they speak not very well: nói ko hay
- they haven’t spoken in front of many people
- they haven’t spoken in public (before) = they don’t have experience: ko có
kinh nghiệm

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- they can lose face: mất mặt


Part 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


I can see people in both pictures are having meals: mọi người trong 2 bức tranh
đang dùng bữa
=> In the first picture, I can see two young people but in the second picture, I
can see two old people and a waiter
- In the second picture, the young people are in a canteen BUT/ while in the
second picture, the people are at/in a restaurant.
- In the first picture, the young people are self-served but the people in the
second picture are served
2. What are the attractions of eating in these different places?
(điểm thu hút/ hấp dẫn của việc ăn uống ở những nơi này là gì?)
I think the attractions of eating in the place in the first picture are:
It is convenient / con vi ni ừn/: tiện lợi for people
And it is cheaper: rẻ hơn
I think the attractions of eating in the place in the second picture is:
It is more luxurious and attractive / lắc sơ ri ớt/: sang trọng hơn, bắt mắt hơn
And the food is better: ngon hơn
3. Why do some people like to eat out on special occasions?
(tại sao mọi người thích đi ăn nhà hàng trong những dịp đặc biệt?)
=> I think some people like to eat out on special occasions because:

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- It is more luxurious and attractive


And the food is better
It is convenient
And they are served and enjoy themselves: được phục vụ và hưởng thụ
PART 4:
1. Tell me about a time when you were successful in a challenging situation?
2. How do you feel when you are given a challenge?
3. What can help people to face the challenges of daily life?
Tell me about a time when you were successful in a challenging situation?
(nói về thời điểm khi bạn thành công trong 1 tình huống thử thách)
=> a time when I was successful in a challenging situation WAS last year
I went mountain climbing With my friends
I went to Sapa – Ba Vi/ Tây Thiên in Vĩnh Phúc
How do you feel when you are given a challenge?
How do I feel when I am given a challenge? (tôi cảm thấy thế nào khi nhận 1
thử thách)
I feel happy, wonderful, great / grết/
What can help people to face the challenges of daily life? (điều gì có thể giúp
mọi người đối mặt với thử thách hàng ngày)
=> What can help people to face the challenges of daily life? I think people
have to be confident, be prepared, have experience and skills.
They can face the challenges of daily life.
They can earn their relatives’ trust: có sự tin tưởng của người thân

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TOPIC 29
Part 2:

1. Describe the picture

2. The last time you played sports?

The last time I played sports was yesterday. On that day, I played football with my sister
at the yard. I felt happy

3. Do people in your country often play sports?

Yes. Of course, people in my country really love sports so they play sports on a daily
basis.

Part 3:

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1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

Well, these two pictures are so beautiful, I really like them so now I can describe
them.Looking at the first picture, I can see a man and three monkeys. They are playing.
They are happy. This is my description for the first one.
Moving to the second picture, I can see a man playing with a dolphin. They are happy.
This is my description for the second one.
So, they have something in common. They are about animals. But they are different:
monkeys and dolphins. Anyway, I like both pictures because……………………

2. Do people need to love animals?

Of course, yes, we need to love animals as animals are our good friends. Maybe, in
some cases, they can help us

Part 4: ( giống topic 3)

2. Tell me about a time when you tried hard to achieve your goal? (
achievement)

When? Đặt goal là phải đỗ vào my dream university?

Tuy nhiên, this university requires a high entrance exam score → felt nervous

and scared of failing

My parents encouraged -> I tried hard and burn the candles at both end

Even chỉ ngủ có 4 tiếng ngày. Finally, I did well → I received high
scores → Received college admission letter
→ happy………… achieved my big goal

0. How do you feel about it?......

0. What do people need to do to achieve their goals?

- Be calm

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- Be stronger

- Think carefully → make a detail plan what should do to make sure that

they go in the right direction

- BE persístent and try hard

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TOPIC 30:
Part 2

1. Describe the picture:


In the picture I can see a hand holding a television
remote. Behind him, there is a smart TV. I can not see
the program but I guess it's a sports match (liên hệ sở
thích bản thân nếu cần). Maybe a man is watching TV,
I don't think it is a woman.
2. Tell me about your favourite program
3. Which is better for studying? Reading or watching?
I think reading is better for studying for several reasons. To begin with, reading helps
us gain new knowledge (about many aspects of life) and there are many kinds of
books that meet anyone’s needs (đáp ứng nhu cầu của bất cứ ai). Secondly, books are
portable. It’s convenient to bring books with you to read anytime and anywhere. Last
but not least, reading books helps us improve writing and reading skills. I highly
recommend parents should let their kids read more.
Part 3

1. Tell me what you see in two pictures?


2. What are the benefits of these two ways of travelling?
In the first picture, I can see a man taking photos on the mountain. He is travelling
alone. When you travel alone, you can go anywhere and do any types of activities you
want. Moreover, you can make friends with local people and gain new experiences.

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On the other hand, when you travel with friends, you can build a strong relationship
and save beautiful memories with your friends. Additionally, you can share the
travelling expenses and save some money.
3. Which one do you like better?
I prefer travelling with friends because of several reasons. Firstly, I can take a lot of
photos and save beautiful memories with my buddies. Secondly, we can share skills
and knowledge and build our friendship. Last but not least, it’s funnier and safer to
have a companion. Last month, I travelled to Danang with my classmate. I felt so
joyful. It was a beautiful memory, I will never forget it.

Part 4
Tell me a time you received a gift
How did you feel
Why is it important to give gifts?
Now I will tell you about a time I received a gift. Last year, my brother gave me an
iphone on my birthday. It is a smartphone designed by Apple. It’s handy, convenient
and has many functions. I have downloaded many apps and games to my iphone.
I often use it to surf the Internet, learn English, listen to music and read e-news.
Google Maps is extremely useful when I (need to look for a location or) get lost. I also
make free phone calls and send free text messages by using some applications.
I feel so excited and joyful. This gift is not only special but also very useful.
People in Viet Nam give presents on many occasions such as on birthday parties,
opening ceremonies, on women’s day, teacher’s day, when a baby is born and so on.
People give presents to show love, express their feelings, say thank you, sorry or share
happiness with friends and relatives. Some common gifts in Vietnam are flowers,
clothes, and books. Last week, I gave some flowers to my mother on her birthday. She
was so thankful and surprised.

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TOPIC 31:
Part 2

1. Please describe the picture


2. Do you think it’s important for people to relax?
I think it’s important for people to relax because of some reasons. Firstly, it helps
us reduce stress after a busy day. Secondly, it’s good for our health. In my free time, I
often play football, watch TV and listen to music. I feel happy and comfortable.
3. How do you relax?
When it comes to how I relax, I must answer that I relax by listening to music.
Listening to music is quite comfortable, which makes my mind refresh.
Part 3

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures?


2. Why is it important to listen to music?
I think it’s important to listen to music for some reasons. Firstly, it helps us reduce
stress after a busy day (hoặc it helps us balance between work and life). Secondly, you

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can express your feelings through music. For example, some music makes you want to
dance, some (piece of music) makes you feel energetic and excited (hoặc can boost your
mood: có thể cải thiện tâm trạng của bạn) and some songs make you feel sad. I often
listen to classical music when I have free time. I highly recommend people should listen
to music after a stressful day.
Part 4
Tell me about a time you met new people
Why did you meet them?
What are the benefits of making new friends.

Now I will tell you about a time I met new friends. Last month, I took part in a
cooking club. It’s near my school and the membership fee is cheap, so I decided to join
the club. In the club, I met many new friends who have the same interest in cooking.
They are very funny and friendly. We talked, discussed cooking. I feel so happy and
comfortable. It was a beautiful memory. I’ll never forget it.
The last question is very interesting. I think there are several benefits of meeting
new people. Firstly, we can have more friends. It helps us reduce stress in life. Secondly,
if we have more friends we can share thoughts and feelings with them. Finally, we can
hang out with new friends and save beautiful memories with them.

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ĐỀ 32
Part 2

Mô tả: 1 gia đình đang tập thể dục ngoài trời.

1. Describe this picture.

Looking at the picture, I can see five people playing outdoors. They guess they
are a family. They are three boys and two girls. I think they are very relaxed and
delighted. In the background, I can see a lot of grass and clouds. I think they are
in the park. When I see this picture, it reminds me of the time I went to the park
with my friends two days ago.
2. Tell me about a game you played when you were a child.
· If my memory serves me right, when I was a child, I used to play hide-
and-seek. I always invited some of my friends to play hide and seek
with me on the street. I felt very happy when playing it. When I
remember that moment, Ì feel my childhood is very exciting.
3. How have children’s games changed in the last 50 years?
This is an interesting question, let me think a little. As can be seen, In the past, 50
years ago, children did not have any smartphones or Internet so they tended to go out
and play outdoor activities, playing hide-and-seek, playing football.... for example.
However, At present, with the advance in technology, children have many choices for
their games. They tend to stay at home and play computer games or use phones instead
of going out.

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Part 3

Tranh 1: Một khu nhà chung cư cũ. với nhiều căn hộ

Tranh 2: Một ngôi nhà 1 tầng ở quê, có bãi cỏ xanh trước nhà.

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


- Both pictures are related to people's places/ people's accommodation.
- The first picture is an old building with many apartments.
-The second picture is of a nice house. In front of the house is a green lawn.
- Regarding the difference, while the old building is in the city, the house is in
the countryside.
- I prefer picture two because I like living in this nice house.
2. What would it be like living in these two places?
· If people live in a high building like the picture, people will be given
many services such as entertainment area, playgrounds............ so the
living standard is quite high.
· If people live in a house like the picture two, they will have many
neighbors who can support them. Besides, they can breathe in the fresh
air.
3. Which of these two places would it be better for old people to live in?
Why?

· I think it would be better if old people lived in the house in picture


two. This is because living in a house might be more comfortable.
Besides, they will have some old neighbors to talk to, which can avoid
boredom....

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Part 4

1. Tell me about a time when you visited an old building.


2. How did you feel about it?
3. Why do you think it is important to look after an old building?

C1,2;
I have visited several old buildings. Among these, the one which I enjoy visiting
the most is Duc Ba Cathedral. As I can remember, I visited it with my family last
summer vacation. Duc Ba Cathedral is located in District 1 – right in the heart
of Ho Chi Minh City. The church is surrounded by other important structures
such as Reunification Palace on the right, HCM Post Office on the left and at the
back Diamond Plaza. My family and I paid a visit to this unique structure and
took many beautiful pictures. I felt happy about that.

C3: In my opinion, protecting and looking after old buildings is very pivotal because of
its traditional value.

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TOPIC 33

Part 2: MỘT NGƯỜI đàn ông đang vẽ tranh, xung quanh có rất nhiều tranh

1. Please describe the picture:

2. Why- do people enjoy art?

People enjoy art because enjoying art is a way to promote our brain, especially logical
thinking or imagination. For example, when people see a picture, we need think about
content or message from the artist.

3. Tell me about a time you saw an art?

As I can remember, a time I saw an art was two days ago. On that day, I went to the
art gallery with my friends on Le Duan street. We saw lots of pictures made by famous
artists. I felt happy and relaxed. I admired their talents.

PART 3:

B2/ C: giống nhau và khác nhau


GIỐNG: friendship
Khác nhau: a group of friends >< a closest friend

1. Tell me what you see in two pictures?

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2. How- như thế nào- is spending time with one best friend different
from spending time in a group of friends?
My answer is spending time with one best friend and with a group of
friends are different. First, when spending time with one best friend,
people can easily arrange an appointment. Besides, people can easily share
their stories with this person. On the other hand, when spending time with
a group of friends, it is difficult to meet all members of the group because
they have different schedules. Sharing stories is more difficult. However,
friendship is very important.
3. Has social media changed friendships? Why? Yes/no
Yes. Social media has changed friendships. In the past, friends often met
and hung out together. If they are far away, they will often call or write
letters. In general, communicating with each other is often not as easy as
it is now.
In modern life, there are many social networks and the way people
communicate with each other is also more. We just need to be online to be
able to talk to anyone we want immediately, regardless of distance. this
makes friends seem closer
PART 4:
1. Tell me a time you experienced bad weather?
2. How did you feel?
3. How can people avoid experiencing bad weather?
Now I'm going to tell you about a bad weather experience I have had
Last month, I travelled to Da Nang with my friends. The weather forecast
said that it would be sunny and warm for the whole week (suốt cả tuần).
So we planned to visit Hoi An old quarter, swim at the beach or take part
in some outdoor activities. But at the time we arrived in Da Nang, the sky
was dark and within 5 minutes (trong vòng 5 phút), it started raining
heavily. There was also thunder and lightning. We took a taxi to our hotel
and instead of going out, we had to stay at home to watch TV and play
cards. The next day, it still rained cats and dogs (mưa lớn) and some streets

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were flooded (đường bị ngập). When we went out for dinner/ to have
dinner, we had to wear raincoats or bring an umbrella. It didn't stop raining
until the third day. And we finally could enjoy our trip. It was a rare
experience when we travel but I felt thankful and delighted because at least
(ít nhất) we still had 2 days to discover Da Nang
The last question, “ how….”. This is an interesting question, let me answer
it. My answer is that people can watch weather programmes///to check
whether tomorrow is rainy or not.

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TOPIC 34
Part 2

Mô tả: Một người đàn ông ngồi ở quán cafe nghe điện thoại
1. Describe this picture
2. Tell me about a time you made a phone call
3. Do you think text message will replace phone call in the future

Part 3

Tranh 1: Một người đàn ông đang chạy ngoài bãi biển

Tranh 2: Một nhóm cầu thủ bóng rổ đang ngồi nghe chỉ đạo của HLV

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


2. What is the difference between each of these sports?
3. What sport do you like in the pictures? Why?

Part 4
1. Tell me about a time you ate in a restaurant

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2. What makes a good restaurant?


3. Why do people eat in restaurants?

GỢI Ý:
Part 2

Mô tả: Một người đàn ông ngối ở quán cafe nghe điện thoại
1. Describe this picture
● a man
● sitting in the cafe
● talking on the phone while holding the notebook. In front of him is a

laptop → working

● happy → …..

● chốt

2. Tell me about a time you made a phone call


Two days àgo → I called my mom to ask about her health as she said that

she had gotten sick. I felt so nervous but she said she was okay now.
3. Do you think text message will replace phone call in the future

No, I think text messages will not replace phone calls in the future because of the
following because: Firstly, making a call is faster and easier to deal with problems
than sending a message. Secondly, it also avoids misleading words and is suitable for
many ages. Beside, calling comes pre-built on mobile phones, is available without a
wifi connection, which makes calling a more accessible and convenient medium. For
some reasons above, I personally prefer calling since it doesn't take much of my time.

Part 3

Tranh 1: Một người đàn ông đang chạy ngoài bãi biển

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Tranh 2: Một nhóm cầu thủ bóng rổ đang ngồi nghe chỉ đạo của HLV

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


· giống: sports
· (1): a man running alone on a beach in the early morning .….
· (2) a basketball team listening to the instructor/ coach.
· …. The first sport is for keeping fit while the second sport is for
competition. Another difference is that picture one is an individual sport
while picture two is a team sport.
· → chốt

2. What is the difference between each of these sports?


· about running, it is a individual sport, and it does not need any
requirements
· about basketball, it is a team sport, people need to carefully train
to practice
3. What sport do you like in the pictures? Why?( lựa chọn)
· Among two options, running and playing basketball, I would opt for
running. This is because running is a useful way for me to stay in shape.
Besides, running can help me refresh my mind and recharge my energy.
Therefore, I usually run in the park near my house in the morning.

Part 4

c1: tell me the time you ate …

As I can remember/ If my memory serves my right,

● yesterday
● A restaurant located on LTN street.
● my friends
● enjoyed delicious food and soft music…
● happy and satisfied with this meal

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C2: what makes a good r.. A--A

● high quality of food


● professional staff

c3: why ppl spend money in a restaurant?

● change the atmosphere


● celebrate some parties such as wedding, birthday party, ceremony party
● save time

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TOPIC 35
Part 2

1. Describe the picture


In this picture I can see a big yellow school bus.
There are some children. They are about to take the
bus home. I think they are going home because they
are in a line. There are six students. They look young, maybe in primary school. It’s a
sunny day.
2. How do children go to school in your country?
There are many ways for children to go to school in my country such as walking,
riding a bike, catching a bus or being taken by parents. However, children mainly go
to school on foot if their schools are not far. In the big city, children are usually taken
by their parents by car or motorbike.
3. Is it common to live far from school in your country? Why?
It is not common to live far from school in my country because there are many
schools, so students don’t have to travel far to find a school. There are private schools
and public schools in my country. The schools are not far from the houses. Also the
schools check where the parents live. The parents should live near the school.
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1. Describe two pictures.


In the first picture I can see a woman alone at a table. I think she’s at home. She’s
studying with her laptop and books. I think she’s studying online. She’s also
drinking coffee. She looks serious. I think it is morning because she’s drinking
coffee and because it is very sunny. In the second picture I can see a group of
students studying in a classroom. They are listening and looking at their teacher.
Maybe the teacher is giving the students some exercises because they are writing
something. Everyone looks interested. The teacher might be giving them important
information.

2. Which place looks better to learn in?


I think the second place or the classroom look better to learn in. There are many
reasons why it is good to learn in the classroom. Firstly, if I have a question I can
ask my teacher directly. Secondly, I can help and get help from the other students.
Thirdly, I am more interested in the topic when I go to the classroom. I don’t want
to study online because it is boring, it is difficult to get information and I can’t
easily ask the other students or my teacher. Also the internet is not reliable.
3. Is it better to study in groups or face to face or on the internet? Why?
Part 4:
1. Tell me about the music that comes from your country.
The music in my country is varied. In Saudi Arabia you can hear different
genres of music. There is hip hop, classical and traditional music from the gulf.
Most people like traditional gulf music.
2. How do you feel when you hear or listen to music?
Some of the music makes me feel relaxed, some of the music makes me want
to sing and dance and some of the music makes me want to cry
3. Why do some cultures produce so much music and others so little?
I think the reason why some cultures produce so much music is because some
cultures love music more than others. Maybe it is also because the music is
very important in their movies, like in

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Part 2:
1. In this picture I can see a father guiding his son on
a bike in a huge stadium. The man is very attentive and
focused on balancing the child on the bike, the young
son is wearing a green jacket and helmet and seems a
bit nervous and confused! This photo reminds me of a
childhood memory when my dad taught me to ride a
bike in the park. It was truly one of the most beautiful memories that I will never
forget!
2. Why is it important for family’s member spend time together?
This is because when parents spend time with their children, they can understand more
about their children. Besides, they can teach and guide their children into becoming
good people.
3. How do parents and children usually spend together?
In Vietnam, parents are very caring, loving and spend a lot of time with the children,
especially in guiding the children in learning. I often see many parents who have spent
an entire evening guiding their children with their homework
- Besides, on holidays, the children are often taken by their parents to the park
or the mall to have fun!
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1.

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- Both paintings are related to living places!


- The first picture is an extremely busy and modern urban area with high-rise
buildings near the coast.
- The second picture is the scene of a village in winter with snowfall. The whole
village seemed to be covered in white snow,
- Regarding the difference, while the first picture is a big city life, the second
picture is a countryside life
2. Do you prefer spending your free time in the countryside or city?
I really enjoy spending my free time visiting the countryside, or small villages. This is
because The air here is fresh and cool. In the countryside, I can feel the peace and love
of people. Local people there live very friendly and sociably, they are always happy
and helpful.
3. Which of these two places would it be better for children to grow up in?
why?
In my opinion/ I think, it would be better if children could live in big cities. This is
because in big cities, children can be given better education, which supports them in
the studying path. Furthermỏre, with the high quality of living, children can grơw
better.
Part 4:
1. Tell me an outdoor game you did as a child.
2. How did you feel about it?
3. Is it important to do outdoor activities for children?
1+2: In my childhood, I had tried a number of outdoor activities, but the one I like
most is fishing
In fact, I used to think of this outdoor activity as some kind of “hide-and-seek game”
except it was much harder than that because I could see my “prey” only after catching
it. However, all that changed when I was finally convinced by one of my cousins to
accompany him in order to do some fishing practice with him. In fact, he even assured
me that the fishes would eat my bait. So I agreed and went to a nearby lake to catch
some fish. By the way, before throwing my fishing wire into the water, my cousin did
some tricks with attaching the .... on my fishing rod. Anyway, I started to wait, but I

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was growing a little impatient with the waiting as I could see no sign of fish near my
fishing rod.
Suddenly, I saw that my float was moving and informed my cousin. My cousin
immediately asked me to pull the rod out of the water and I had caught my first fish!
And when we finally left the lake, I had caught 3 fish! Needless to say, I felt so happy
later about that outdoor activity.
3: Outdoor activities are crucial for children. The reason is that they can help children
improve their health. Furthermore, they can get new friends,

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TOPIC 37

PART 2:

1. Describe the picture?


2. A time you received a gift
3. Do you think it is important to give gifts at special events?
Answer:
1. Looking at the picture, I can see three people. I guess they are a family
with a father, a mother and a daughter.
The daughter is giving a gift to her parents.
They look very happy.
I like the picture because It makes me miss my family.
2. As I can remember, the time I received a gift was last month. It was at my
birthday party. My mother gave me a present. The present is a beautiful dress. I
really like this dress.
3. Of course yes. It is important to give gifts at special events. This is because
giving gifts is a good way to save moments. Besides, it shows the respects
towards receivers.
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1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?


In the first picture, I can see two people. They are wearing a working uniform. I guess
they are in the laboratory and examining some things. Maybe they are scientists.
In the second picture, I can see many people. They are wearing comfortable clothes.
They are in the office and working. Maybe they are officers.
2. Which one do you prefer?
I prefer both kinds of working places because each of them has its own good points.
With the laboratory, it is professional and I can fulfill my creativity here. With an office,
it is a nice working environment where I can work with many people.
3. Has the work office changed a lot during the past 50 years?
Yes of course. The working places have changed a lot during the past 50 years. In the
past, people mostly worked with papers and phones. Now, people can work with
computers and the Internet, which makes everything be done faster.
Part 4:

1. Tell me a time you visited a high building?


2. How did you feel?
3. Do you think we need to build high buildings?

I have visited several high buildings. Among these, the one which I enjoy
visiting the most is Landmark. As I can remember, I visited it with my
family last summer vacation. Landmark is located on Pham Hung street – right

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in the heart of Hanoi. It has many floors but I cannot remember exactly the number of
floors. My family and I paid a visit to this unique structure and took many beautiful
pictures. I felt happy about that.
→ In my opinion, there is a need to build high buildings because it is the way to

solve the problem of lacking housing.

TOPIC 38
PART 2:

1. Describe the picture?

Nice picture. Looking at the picture, I can see a man.


He is 18 years old. He is sitting on the bed and reading books. He is sitting near the
book shelf. He seems very focus on the book, maybe this is his favorite book.
2. What is your favorite type of books?
When it comes to my favorite type of books, I must say that I like history
books because it helps me improve my knowledge a lot. For example, thanks
to them, I can know more about what happened in the past. Besides, I also like
novels.
3. Is reading books important for children?
Well, absolutely yes. Reading books is very important for children. I feel that
way because of two reasons. The first reason is that reading can help children
broaden their horizons. The second one is that they can form their linguistic
skills

PART 3:

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1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.

● both pictures show me about shopping


● a girl going shopping in a local market.
● Two people, a mother and her daughter. They are shopping in a
supermarket
● Market >< supermarket.
● I prefer picture 2 because I like supermarkets.
0. What are the benefits of buying in those 2 places?

-Supermarket: high quality of products,

- Market: reasonable price

0. Where will people buy more in the future?


● supermarket → (giải thích)
With a higher standard of living, people will choose a higher quality of
products -> going to the supermarket is a good choice

Part 4
1. Tell me about a time when you started a new course.
2. What makes a course enjoyable?
3. Why do people choose to do new courses?

C1,-

- an English course two months ago..........at A center

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-learnt about E communication→ was taught pronunciation, accent and so on

-satisfied with the quality of the course and the nice teacher

C2:

- I found it exciting as we have lots of activities to do such as role-playing, foreigner


hunting, debates and so on.

-After two months, I feel my English has improved a lot

C3: - will gain more knowledge

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Part 2

Mô tả: Một người phụ nữ đang cầm dao thái rau củ quả
1. Describe this picture
● a girl
● in the kitchen…. knife, chopping board, vegetables and so on

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● cutting/slicing vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber… →

preparing meals

● focused on cooking
● chốt;

2. Describe the last time you prepared a healthy meal

As I can remember, the last time I cooked was yesterday. Yesterday, I prepared
my family’ lunch in the kitchen of my house. I cooked fried fish, garlic soup,
and boiled chicken. I felt very happy when preparing the meal for my lovely
family.
3. Why do people like to eat unhealthy food?
● They are water-mouthing
● Easier to buy or cook

Part 3

1: Một người đàn ông cầm thẻ ATM, ngồi cạnh Laptop ngồi ở nhà.

Tranh 2: Một người phụ nữ đứng trả tiền cho người đàn ông đang cầm con cá ở
chợ

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures

- Picture 1:.... a man holding an ATM card. Next to him is a laptop --> he
is purchasing online

- Picture 2: woman paying money to buy fish in the market

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- chốt……I think shopping online is suitable for the context of covid-


19 pandemic.

0. What are the benefits of buying in those 2 places?


There are some benefits of shopping online and shopping in the store
- About Shopping online, it is more convenient as just a click people can buy
what they want without going out
- About tradition way of shopping, people can directly see the products and
bargain for the most suitable price
0. In the future, do you think there will still be purchases from the shop?

Yes/ No → giải thích

Well,this is an absolute yes/no

→ with the support of technology, shopping online will be much more

convenient than shopping offline → people will prefer online shopping

→ become busier and busier → shopping online can help them save time

Part 4:
1. Tell me about a trip with your family.
I am going to talk about a trip with my family
● last month
● a trip to Da Nang with my family
● It took me two hours to get thẻre by plane
● did some sightseeing and enjoyed seafood. → ….., shopping mall →

bought souvenirs for my friends and my relatives.

● happy and relaxed


Let’s move to the second question…………..
0. What was the best and worst part of that trip?
● The best thing: enjoy delicious food that I have never eaten

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● The worst thing: car sickness/ on the first day, it rained heavily/ got lost
The last question
0. Why do people travel on vacation?
● It is a useful way for people to relax and let their hair down after
stressful periods of working.
● Traveling grants/gives people a chance to gain new experience.

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Part 2

1. Describe this picture


looking at the picture I can see an old man. I do not know where he is because
there is nothing to describe the background but I guess he is in the bedroom
He's writing something on paper. He is wearing glasses. He feels very focused
on writing and I guess he is writing a letter to someone.
0. Tell me the last time you wrote.
As I can remember the last time I wrote it was last month. On that day, I
stayed in my bedroom and wrote a letter to my best friend who now is living in
Australia. I wrote to ask after her and shared my good news I just got.
0. Do you think people will write letters in the future?
My answer is no. I don't think people will write letters in the near future as with
the advance in technology people can write online emails ỏr letters by
computers and they can send them immediately to receivers without going out.
therefore it is likely that people will not write letters anymore

Part 3

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Tranh 1: Nhóm 4 người đang làm việc trong văn phòng ở môi trường cũ kỹ

Tranh 2: Nhóm 4 người đang làm việc trong văn phòng ở môi trường hiện đại

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


● Working environment
● 1: four people working in an old office
● 2: four people working in a modern environment with the support of
technology
● Old and outdated office in the past >< modern and active environment.
0. What are some advantages of working in these two environments?
● For me There seems to have no pros of working in the environment like picture
1
● About the working office life picture 2, I think an active environment can make
people feel comfortable. Besides, with the support of technology, people can
finish their tasks more easily and faster.
0. Why has the working environment changed throughout history?

● It has changed based on the development of society.


● People always keep up with the latest so their workplace will also be changed
to suit modern life.
● If the working environment had not changed, it would not have developed.

Part 4:

1. Tell me the time you bought an expensive item.

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I am going to talk about….

● yesterday

● at home → shopping online → ordered a new phone with a high

price …..

● I needed to buy it because my old smartphone broke down/was out

of work → …………..new one to support my work.

● happy ..-> This is the first time I used my money that I earned to buy
what I need without asking for money from my parents.

● I am waiting for the delivery.


0. What are the items you can buy at a high price? A R E
● a smartphone and a laptop are two things that I have to buy at a very
high price as these are necessary things to support my study and work.
● For example, As I said previously, I bought a new expensive phone
yesterday
0. In your country, do people often buy high-priced items? why?
● Well, It depends on each people’ finances. so I can not answer yes or no
● For me, with a tight budget, I rarely purchase luxury items to save
money for other necessary things.

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Part 2

1. Describe the picture?

2. Do you think it is important for parents to play with their children?

3. How do parents and children spend time together?

Part 3:

1. Tell me what you see from the two pictures?

2. Which one do you prefer?

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3. Reading books or playing games, which is better?

Part 4:

1. Tell me about a time you learned something new?

2. What was the most difficult thing for you?

3. Is it never late to learn new things?

Gợi ý:

Part 2:

1. Miêu tả bức tranh

- The picture depicts the scenery of a family. There are three people in this family:
dad, mom and their daughter. They are all wearing casual clothes. The boy is lying
on her mom's lap, while she is reading the book. In the background, maybe the dad
is eating his breakfast

- Perhaps the photo was taken on a beautiful weekend morning when the whole
family is spending time together. It reminds me of my family every sunday morning.

2. Do you think it is important for parents to play with their children?

- Yes, without a doubt. I think that it is quite important for parents and
children to spend quality time together primarily because it helps build a very
natural, healthy and emotional bond between them which is likely to last for
the rest of their lives. When parents and children spend time together, it also
helps create beautiful and lasting memories

- Besides, spending time together also teaches children about how to interact
with others by developing respect and empathy ? them. Finally, spending
time together also allows the parents to "discipline" their children, should
they go "astray", which is absolutely important to help them become good
citizens in the future.

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3. How do parents and children spend time together?

- Families often spend time together both outdoors and indoors. In detail, they
participate in not only outdoor activities like badminton, tennis and so on, but also
indoor ones such as: puzzles, watching TV and so on. In Vietnam parents are busy
most of the days, but they try to spend a bit of time with their kids in the evenings.
That's why we usually have dinner together. Parents also help kids with their
homework for school or study English or other subjects.

Part 3:

1. Looking at the first picture, I can see a man. He is reading books on the
balcony. He looks attentive. Moving to the second one, there is a man. HE
is playing video games on laptop. The similarity between the two pictures
is about the relaxing activity. The difference is reading books and playing
games.

2. Actually, I like both of them: reading bôks and video games because both
of them can help me relax and reduce stress after tiring hours of working
and studying.

3. I think reading books is much better because of some reasons. Firstly, It


can help people enrich our knowledge. Secondly, it also makes us feel
happy and positive.

Part 4:

Câu 1: (các em tự làm nhé, kể về 1 lần học cái gì đó dễ mà)

Câu 2: the hardest thing to learn

The main problem people have while learning something is having a plan on how
to learn. For example, when we talk about language, first you should focus your
first words and small sentences on the people you plan to talk to. Do not get
stressed and do not forget learning something does not need to be boring as hell

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sitting in a room, it can be so much more. Simply listening to music will make
you reduce stress and learn more effectively.

Câu 3: I strongly believe that it is never late to learn new knowledge because
learning is the lifetime process. No one can confirm that they have all knowledge
as knowledge is unlimited. We need to learn and learn forever. There is a saying
by Lenin that Learn, learn more, learn forever. We learn now, learn in the future.
Therefore, it is never late to learn.

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Part 2

Mô tả: Có chàng trai đang đọc báo, đứng trước rất nhiều tivi
1. Please describe the picture.
· a man. I don’t know exactly where he is. Around him, there are many
televisions broadcasting with different content
· He is standing and holding a newspaper. I guess he is reading it to update the
news
· He seems focused so maybe the news that he is reading is ínteresting . When
I see the picture, it reminds me of my father as he always reads newspapers.

2. How do most people in your country know about world news?


- It depends on where they live and how wealthy they are.

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- In the countryside, I think traditional newspapers and television are


the two most common ways of getting the news.
- In the city, people use the Internet and mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablets to update news instantly.!

3. How has the reporting of news changed in the last fifty years?
· 50 years ago, news was reported and updated through newspapers and
public announcements as technology.
· However, now, with the advance in technology, news can be updated
in many ways such as Tv, the Internet and so on. So people can easily
get information.

Part 3

Tranh 1: Một quán bar có rất đông người đang nhảy, âm thanh, ánh sáng rất lung
linh

Tranh 2: Một ban nhạc nhỏ có 3 người đang chơi nhạc trong 1 phòng nhỏ.

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures?

- The first picture is a bar with a lot of guests enjoying vibrant music, very
shimmering light, and sound

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- In the 2nd picture, we can see 3 people playing musical instruments in a


small room

- Khác: while the atmosphere in the first picture is lively and exciting, the
one in the second picture is quite silent and peaceful.

2, What sort of people go to these two events?


I think young people will prefer bustling places like bars and discos.
However, middle-aged people with a passion for music love to play musical
instruments or come to attend and enjoy traditional music performances!

3. Which of these two events would you prefer to go to? Why?


I love excitement, so the bar is a place I often go to whenever I have free time! I
usually go with my friends when I have spare time to relieve stress and share
stories together

Part 4

1. Tell me about a time someone told you to stop doing something. (


2. How did you feel?
3. Do you think modern life has too many rules?

C1,2:
two years ago
- i was into playing football--> practiced a lot. But one time, I got injured and
had to stay in the hospital for two weeks.
After I recovered, I started to play again but my parents did not want me to play
it. They said if I played it, they would kick me out of my house -- I thought a lot
and decided to quit this hobby. I felt so terrible but had no chóice
c3:
I feel in modern life people have to follow a lot of rules. For example, you need
to be both smart and hardworking to be successful. Or, if you don't really have
in-depth knowledge of a certain field, it's very difficult for you to get a good job!

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Modern life always makes us face a lot of difficulties and challenges, so each of
us needs to try and work harder every day to better ourselves!

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Part 2

Mô tả: 3 người mặc trang phục màu vàng đang nhảy

1. Describe this picture

Looking at the picture, I can see a man with different postures. He is dancing. HE seems
very relaxed as he is smiling. He wears a yellow shirt ànd orange trousers. There is
nothing to describe the background.

2. Do you like dancing? Why? Why not?

This is an absolute Yes. I really like dancing. This is because it is a good way to relax
and let my hair down. Thus, In my free time, I tend to close my room, open the music
and dance

3. On what occasions (when) do people usually dance in your country?

There are many occasions when people dance in my country such as weddings, our
National Day, and Tet holiday. This is because people want to celebrate an exciting
party for such special events.

Part 3

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Tranh 1: Một đôi nam nữ ngồi ghê sofa xem phim.

Tranh 2: Một đôi nam nữ xem phim ở rạp chiếu phim.

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.

In the first picture, I can see a couple. They are sitting on a sofa and watching movies.

In the second picture, there is a couple holding popcorn. They are also watching movies.
The difference between two pictures is the place of watching movies: at home and at
the cinema. I like picture one because I like watching movie at home

2. Which of these two places would you prefer to watch a film?

Among two options, I would opt for/ go for/ choose watching movies at home. This is
Because watching movies at home makes me feel comfortable, I can watch any movies
I want. Besides, I can save a great deal of money when watching at home as I do not
need to buy tickets ...

3. What kind of people go to these two places?

People who want to save money and like the quiet feeling, they often stay at home to
watch movies. They are often introverted people or just lazy and do not want to go
out.Those who want to enjoy an authentic movie experience, they will go to the theater.
Besides, they like the noise or they are extroverted people.

Part 4

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Part 2

Mô tả: Nhiều người xem phim ở trong rạp chiếu phim

1.Describe the picture.

As can be seen from the picture, there are a lot of people.

They are sitting in the cinema. Some of them are holding popcorn and soft drinks.

I guess they are enjoying the film with a big screen. They laugh a lot.

2. Tell me a time you laughed a lot.

As I can remember, yesterday, I watched a comedy on Youtube. That movie was so


funny, which cracked me up.

3. Do you think people from different countries laugh at different things?

Yes, I think so. They laugh at different things because the people come from different
cultures. But there is a TV show that everyone from around the world can find funny, it
is Mr Bean. He’s funny because he’s so stupid. He always does something silly. There
are many funny episodes.

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Part 3

Tranh 1: Một ông già bán hàng trong quầy.

Tranh 2: Một đôi nam nữ đi mua hàng ở siêu thị.

1. Tell me what you see in the two pictures.


In the first picture, I can see a man. He is about 60 years old. He is
standing in the cashier in the grocery store.
In the second picture, I can see two people, a man and a woman. Maybe
they are a couple. They are choosing items in the supermarket

2. What sort of people shop in these two places?


In my opinion, people who usually go to the grocery store are mainly homemakers, old
people and students. This is because they want to save money for other spendings/ they
have limited finances and products in this store are quite cheap.
- On the other hand, people with high income tend to go to the supermarket.
3. Which of these two places would you prefer to shop in? Why?

Among two options,I would opt for shopping in the grocery store. This is because this
store provides products with reasonable prices, which helps me save a great deal of
money. Moreover, these grocery stores are available in many places, which we can
easily find.

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Part 4:
1. Tell me about a time when you visited a very tall building.
2. How did you feel about it?
3. Why do you think so many cities have tall buildings?
C1,2:
I am going to talk about a time when I visited a tall building. It was a year ago. I
went to A with my parents during my summer vacation. You know, this building
was very tall and I couldn't count the number of its floors when I stood in the
entrance. My parents and I entered the building and visited some floors. I didn't
have time to go to the highest floors as my parents wanted to buy some souvenirs
on the fifth floor. I felt very happy and admired who built this building.
C3:
- I think nowadays, there are so many tall buildings. This is because tall
buildings can contain many people, which can solve the problem of lacking
housing.

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