Test 1

EDUCATION (GIÁO DỤC)

1. Did you enjoy your time at elementary school? (Bạn có thích thời gian học cấp 1 không)
Yes, sure/ of course/ certainly (có)
To be honest/ frank, I’m not so sure/ Not really (thật lòng mà nói, tôi không thực sự thích lắm)
(Yes) I had many wonderful memories there with my teachers and friends.(vâng, tôi có kỷ niệm tuyệt
vời với thầy cô giáo và bạn bè)
My study results then were great/ very high and my parents were very proud of me (kết quả học tập
của tôi rất tuyệt/cao và bố mẹ của tôi rất tự hào về tôi)
It was the time when my best friend and I met. (Đó là khoảng thời gian mà tôi và các bạn của tôi
gặp gỡ nhau)
(No) You know I was a little bit naughty at that time and I didn’t do so well with my study (không,
bạn biết hồi học cấp 1 tôi khác nghịch ngợm và tôi đã không có kết quả học tập tốt).
Just because my time at secondary school and high school were much greater. (Chỉ bởi vì thời gian
hồi cấp 2 và cấp 3 của tôi tuyệt vời hơn.)
2. What is the most important lesson you have ever had? (bài học quan trọng nhất mà bạn đã
từng học được là gì?)
As for me, the most vital/ crucial lesson I have ever learned so far is to behave well/ have a good
manner/ to be honest/ to be responsible/ to believe in yourself. (Đối với tôi, bài học sống còn/cốt yếu
nhất mà tôi đã được được học cho đế nay là có được cách xư xử tốt/tính trung thực/có trách
nhiệm/tin vào chính bản thân)
If I can do that, I think it can help me a lot with my future career and life. (nếu tôi làm được như thế,
tôi nghĩ những bài học ấy có thể giúp tôi rất nhiều trong công việc và cuộc sống của tôi sau này)
3. Which teacher has influenced u the most? What he/ she do for you? (người giáo viên nào có
ảnh hưởng đến bạn nhiều nhất? cố giáo/thầy giáo đã làm gì cho bạn?)
The teacher who has a very big influence on me is a teacher in my high school/ university (người
giáo viên có ảnh hưởng lến đến tôi đó là giáo viên ở trường cấp 3/đại học).
When I had difficulties with my studying, she/ he gave me extra lessons and I improved a lot thanks
to that. (Khi tôi không hiểu bài, cô giáo/thầy giáo đã cho tôi các bài tập làm thêm và tôi đã cải thiện
rất nhiều từ đó)
Since I was young, I have had so many wonderful teachers and each of them has their own effects on
me. (khi tôi còn nhỏ, tôi có rất nhiều giáo viên tuyệt vời và mỗi người trong số họ đều có ảnh hưởng
nhất định đến tôi)
CLOTHES (QUẦN ÁO)
1. How do you choose your clothes every day? (mỗi ngày bạn chọn quần áo như thế nào)
You know, because I’m a girl, choosing what to wear in the morning is extremely difficult for me. I
have to spend a long time in front of the mirror every morning. (Bạn biết đấy, bởi vì tôi là con gái,
chọn bộ nào để mặc vào buổi sáng cũng cực kỳ khó đối với tôi. Tôi phải dành rất nhiều thời gian để
thử quần áo trước gương vào mỗi buổi sáng)
You know, I don’t care much about clothes and they don’t matter to me. I just wear anything
comfortable, so it doesn’t take me a long time to choose clothes. (Bạn biết đấy, tôi không quan tâm
nhiều về chuyện mặc quần áo và chúng không vấn đề gì với tôi. Tôi mặc bộ nào khiến tôi cảm thấy
thoải mái, vì thế tôi không mất nhiều thời gian để chọn quần áo).
My closet/ wardrobe is a mess. So every morning, I have to find my favorite clothes from that mess.
So it’s terrible. (Tủ quần áo của tôi rất bừa bộn. Vì thế mỗi buổi sáng, tôi phải tìm bộ yêu thích từ
đống bừa bộn đó. Đó thực sự là điều kinh khủng).
2. What are your favorite clothes? Why? (Quần áo nào bạn thích nhất? tại sao?)
+ T-shirts, shirts, jeans, shorts, trousers, jackets, sweaters, uniforms, dresses, skirts. (áo phông, áo sơ
mi, quần bò, quần ngắn, quần dài, áo khoác, áo len dài tay, đồng phục, váy dài, chân váy)
+ My favorite clothes are … and ….(bộ đồ tôi ưu thích là…..
+ T-shirts and jeans are my things. I wear them every day. (Áo phông và quần bò là thứ tôi thích. Tôi
mặc chúng hàng ngày)
Reasons: (lý do)
+ I like them because they make me look handsome/ pretty/ attractive/ beautiful/ comfortable/
confident/ neat. (tôi thích chúng bởi chúng làm cho tôi trông đẹp trai/xinh gái/cuốn hút/đẹp
/thoải mái/tự tin/gọn gàng
2. Is your fashion style influenced by the people around you? (Phong cách thời trang của bạn có
bị ảnh hưởng bời những người xung quanh không)?
Well, sometimes, I am influenced by other people but mostly I have my own style. (À, thỉnh thoảng,
tôi cũng bị ảnh hưởng bởi mọi người xung quanh nhưng hầu hết là tôi có phong cách của riêng
mình).
Of course not, I have my own style and I don’t care about what others wear. (Hiển nhiên là không,
tôi có phong cách riêng của tôi và không cần quan tâm đến người xung quanh mặc gì)
Test 2
SCHOOL UNIFORMS (ĐỒNG PHỤC TRƯỜNG HỌC)
1. How often do you wear school uniforms? (bạn có thường mặc đồng phục ở trường không?)
Always/ usually/ often/ sometimes/ rarely/ seldom/ never (luôn luôn/thường xuyên/thỉnh
thoảng/hiếm khi/không bao giờ)
Once a week/ twice a week/ three times a week (một tuần 1 lần/2 lần 1 tuần/ ba lần một tuần)
I wear uniforms frequently/ regularly/ daily. (Tôi mặc đồng phục thường xuyên/hàng ngày)
2. How do you feel when you wear uniform? (Bạn cảm thấy như thế nào khi bạn mặc đồng phục)
Well, wearing uniform is not an ideal choice. It makes me feel uncomfortable sometimes or lack of
confidence. (Ồ, mặc đồng phục không phải là một lựa chọn lý tưởng. Thỉnh thoảng nó làm cho tôi
cảm thấy khó chịu hoặc thiếu tự tin)
You know I love my school and I’m proud of it. So wearing uniform is always my first choice. It
makes me feel not just proud but also very happy and confident. (Bạn biết đấy tôi yêu trường của tôi
và thấy tự hào về ngồi trường của mình. Bởi thế mặc đồng phục luôn luôn là lựa chọn hàng đầu của
tôi. Chúng làm cho tôi cảm thấy không những tự hào mà còn hạnh phúc và tự tin)
3. Do you want to wear uniform on Monday or the whole week? (Bạn muốn mặt đồng phục vào
Thứ hai hay cả tuần?
Monday is enough for me. I like wearing different clothes during the week. (Thứ 2 là đủ đối với tôi.
Tôi thích mặc các bộ khác nhau trong tuần)
We don’t have enough uniforms to wear all week. (Chúng tôi không có đủ đồng phục để mặc cả
tuần)
I’d love to wear uniforms all week because I feel fine and happy with it. (Tôi thích mặc đồng phục
cả tuần bởi vì tôi cảm thấy tuyệt và hạnh phục vì điều này)
TRANSPORTATION (PHƯƠNG TIỆN GIAO THÔNG)
1. What is your favorite means of transport? (bạn thích phương tiện giao thông nào nhất?)
Bike/ bicycle, bus, train, plane, ship, cyclo, motorbike, car, helicopter, taxi/cab, submarine, subway/
underground, etc. (Xe đạp, xe buýt, tàu, máy bay, tàu, xích lô, xe máy, xe ô tô, trực thăng, taxi, tàu
ngầm, tàu điện ngầm….)
My favorite means of transport is …. I use it every day and it’s very convenient. Besides, it can save
me a lot of time./ I can enjoy my time reading books while waiting for the bus/ train./ I can enjoy the
sights/ views/ beautiful landscapes along the way. (Phương tiện mà tôi yêu thích là…tôi thường sử
dụng chúng hàng ngày và chúng rất tiện lợi. Bên cạnh đó, chúng giúp tôi tiết kiệm thời gian/ Tôi có
thể tận dụng thời gian đọc sách trong khi chờ xe buýt/tàu/Tôi có thể ngắm cảnh đẹp trên đường)
2. What are common means of transport in your city? (Phương tiện giao thông nào phổ biến nhất
ở thành phố bạn sống?)
You know in Hanoi, we use a lot of cars, motorbikes and buses. (Ở Hà Nội, chúng tôi sử rất nhiều xe
hơi, xe máy và xe buýt)
3. What are traffic problems in your city? (Vấn đề giao thông ở thành phố bạn sống là gì?)
Some serious traffic problems we have here in Hanoi are traffic jam, accidents, transportation
systems, the law, the police. (Các vấn đề giao thông nghiêm trọng mà chúng tôi gặp phải ở Hà Nội
là tắc đường, tai nạn giao thông, hệ thống giao thông, luật giao thông, cảnh sát)
- Traffic jam: People often get stuck during rush/peak hours. We even have to wait 1 hour or two
because of this. (Tắc đường: mọi người thường bị tắc đường vào giờ cao điểm. Chúng tôi thậm chí
phải chờ 1 đến 2 giờ trong thời điểm tắc đường)
- Accidents: The rate of traffic accidents increases every year and it has left tremendous effects on
individuals, families and society as a whole. (Tai nạn giao thông: Tỷ lệ tai nạn giao thông tăng mỗi
năm và chúng đã để lại ảnh hưởng khủng khiếp cho các cá nhân, gia đình và toàn xã hội)
-Law: In my opinion, the traffic law is strict, but people don’t often obey/ follow the law correctly.
(Luật giao thông: Theo tôi, luật giao thông cũng nghiêm khắc nhưng mọi người không tuân thủ luật
một cách nghiêm túc)
Test 03
EATING HABIT (THÓI QUEN ĂN UỐNG)
1. Who do you eat out with most often? (Bạn thường đi ăn với ai?)
I often eat out by myself/ alone and I really enjoy it. (Tôi thường đi ăn một mình và tôi cảm thấy
thích thú với điều đó)
Sometimes, I like eating out with my friends/ sister/ family. During the meal, we can share with each
other a lot of things happening in our lives. (Thỉnh thoảng, tôi thích đi ăn ngoài với bạn của tôi/chị
tôi/gia đình tôi. Trong bữa ăn, chúng tôi chia sẽ với nhau rất nhiều thứ xảy ra hàng ngày trong cuộc
sống)
2. Do you prefer to eat out or at home? (Bạn thích ăn ngoài hay ở nhà?)
+ At home, for sure. I love my mom’s dishes./ my roommates’ dishes/ what my mom cooks. (Ở nhà,
chắc chắn rồi, tôi thích món ăn mẹ tôi nấu/bạn cùng phòng nấu/tất cả những món ăn mẹ nấu)
+ To be frank, I prefer to eat out. It’s faster and more convenient. I don’t have to wash the dishes or
worry about what I cook or whether it’s good or bad. Moreover, I can enjoy my time with my
friends. (Thật tình mà nói, tôi thích ăn ngoài hơn. Chúng nhanh hơn và tiện lợi hơn. Tôi không phải
rửa bát hoặc tôi không phải lo lắng phải nấu gì hoặc lo lắng liệu chúng có ngon hay không?)
3. Is there anything you would like to change in your eating habits? (có điều gì bạn muốn thay đổi
trong thói quen ăn uống của bạn?)
+ I suppose I will eat more vegetables and fruits, and less meat. (Tôi cho là tôi sẽ ăn nhiều rau và
trái cây, ít thịt hơn)
+ I will become a vegan./ master chef. (Tôi sẽ trở thành người ăn chay/một đầu bếp)
+ I will follow a strict diet so that I can look better (Tôi sẽ theo chế độ ăn nghiêm khắc bởi thế tôi có
thể ổn hơn)
+ I will eat more healthy food such as vegetables, fish, fruits. (Tôi sẽ ăn uống lành mạnh hơn như ăn
rau, cá và trái cây)
KEEPING FIT (GIỨ CƠ THỂ CÂN ĐỐI)
1. Can you describe an activity that you do to keep fit? (Bạn có thể miêu tả một hoạt động gúp bạn
cân đối?)
To keep fit is very important for me, so I do yoga/ go jogging/ go swimming/ do exercise/ run for 1
hour every day. (giữ cơ thể cân đối rất quan trọng đối với tôi, bởi thế tôi tập yoga/đi bộ/bơi lội/tập
thể dục/chạy 1 giờ mỗi ngày)
2. How important it is to keep fit? Why? (tầm quan trọng của việc giữ thể hình cần đối? tại sao?)
It’s extremely important because: (chúng cực kỳ quan trọng bởi vì:)
+ It helps me stay in shape/ look good/ more handsome/ prettier/ more confident. (Chúng giúp tôi giữ
dáng/trông ưa nhìn/đẹp trai hơn/xinh gái hơn/tự tin hơn)
+ It improves my health and strength, my suppleness and stamina/ physique/ my mental and physical
health as well. (chúng giúp tôi cải thiện sức khỏe và sức vóc, tính dẻo dai, và sức chịu đựng/thể
lực/tâm trí/cũng như thể chất)
+ I can live longer and enjoy this beautiful life. (Tôi có thể sống lâu hơn và thưởng thức cuộc sống
tươi đẹp này)
Test 4
NEIGHBORHOOD (KHU DÂN CƯ)
1. What do you like most about your neighborhood? (Bạn thích điều gì nhất ở khu dân cư của
bạn?)
+ What I like the most about my neighborhood is friendly people/ hospitality/ peace/ safety/ security/
services/ the fact that it’s very near my school/ good restaurants/ supermarkets/ that I can live near
my girlfriend/ boyfriend/ my crush lives there. (Điều mà tôi thích nhất ở khu dân cư của tôi là con
người thân thiện/ sự hiếu khách/sự yên tĩnh/an toàn/an ninh/dịch vụ/thực tế là nó rất gần trường
học/có nhiều nhà hàng ngon/gần siêu thị/tôi có thể sống gần bạn gái/bạn trai/
2. Who are you closest to in your neighborhood? (Bạn gần gũi nhất với ai trong khu dân cư?)
I think I’m closest to …We often share our foods, games and money as well. We help each other in
case of difficulties/ trouble. (Tôi nghĩ rằng, tôi gần gũi nhất với…chúng tôi thường chia sẻ thức ăn,
trò chơi và thậm chí tiền. Chúng tôi giúp đỡ nhau trong trường hợp khó khăn/khi gặp vấn đề)
3. What problems are you having with your neighborhood now? (Vấn đề mà bạn đang gặp phải
với hàng xóm là gì?)
No, we live in harmony with each other./ we get on well with each other. (Không, chúng tôi đang
sống hòa thuận với nhau/chúng tôi đang rất hòa hợp)
Yes, just a little thing. My neighbor didn’t share his/ her wifi password with me./ They talk too
much/ they are very talkative./ They are very untidy./ They often play the music very loud and I
can’t sleep. (Vâng, có chút vấn đề. Hàng xóm của tôi không chia sẻ mật khẩu wifi với tôi/Họ nói quá
nhiều/họ rất nhiều chuyện/Họ rất bừa bộn/Họ thường chơi nhạc rất to và tôi không thể ngủ được)
YOUR IDEAL BOSS (ÔNG CHỦ LÝ TƯỞNG)
1. How would you describe your ideal boss? (Miêu tả ông chủ lí tưởng của bạn?)
+ I suppose my ideal boss will be funny, responsible and thoughtful. (Tôi cho rằng ông chủ lý tưởng
của tôi sẽ là người vui vẻ, có trách nhiệm và chu đáo)
+ He/ she should control/ manage everything well and he/ she should treat everyone equally. (Anh
ấy/cô ấy nên kiểm soát/quản lý mọi thứ tốt và anh ấy/cô ấy nên đối xử công bằng với mọi người)
2. Which quality (phẩm chất) do you think is the most important one that a boss should have?
(Phẩm chất nào bạn cho rằng là quan trọng nhất một ông chủ nên có?)
+ The most crucial quality I think a boss should have is to be responsible. Because he/she must be
responsible for everything he does. He/she must take responsibilities for every staff. (Phẩm chất cốt
yếu nhất tôi nghĩ một ông chủ nên có đó là có trách nhiệm. Bởi vì ông ấy/cô ấy phải có trách nhiệm
bởi tất cả mọi thứ mà họ làm và có trách nhiệm với mỗi nhân viên của họ)
3. Would you like to become a boss? Why/why not? (Bạn có muốn trở thành ông chủ không? Tại
sao có/tại sao không?)
Actually I don’t want to become a boss because becoming a boss means having a lot of
responsibilities and I will have to care about lots of things later. (Thực sự là tôi không muốn trở
thành ông chủ bởi vì trở thành ông chủ đồng nghĩa với việc phải chịu rất nhiều trách nhiệm và tối sẽ
phải quan tâm tới rất nhiều thứ sau đó).
>< Well, why not? Becoming a boss should be fun. I can practice managing everything and become
more careful and responsible. (ồ, tại sao không? Trở thành ông chủ cũng rất vui. Tôi có thể quản lý
mọi thứ và trở nên cẩn thận và có trách nhiệm hơn)
Test 5
TRAVELING AT WORK (VIỆC ĐI LẠI TRONG CÔNG VIỆC)
1. Do you like a job requiring frequent travel? Why/why not? (Bạn có thích công việc yêu cầu di
chuyển thường xuyên không? Tại sao có/tại sao không?)
+ No/ of course not. I prefer to work indoors (to do more research)/ I prefer to work in the office
(where I can talk to my colleagues every day.) (Không/hiển nhiên là không. Tôi thích công việc trong
nhà (công việc thiên về nghiên cứu)/Tôi thích công việc văn phòng (nơi mà tôi có thể chuyện trò với
đồng nghiệp mỗi ngày)
+ Yes, absolutely/ totally. I love travelling at work/ going on business trips. With this, I can have
more social relationships (Vâng, đương nhiên. Tôi thích công việc di chuyển/các chuyến đi công tác.
Nhờ vậy, tôi có thể có nhiều mối quan hệ xã hội)
2. How do you think you should prepare for a good trip? (Bạn nghĩ như thế nào về việc bạn nên
chuẩn bị cho 1 chuyến đi tốt?)
+ For me, I suppose I will have to prepare well for everything such as my luggage, money,
accommodation and documents for the trip. (Đối với tôi, tôi cho rằng tôi sẽ phải chuẩn bị tốt mọi thứ
như hành lý, tiền, đồ đạc và tài liệu cho chuyến đi)
3. Which jobs do you think may make employees travel a lot? (Với công việc nào bạn cho rằng
người làm việc sẽ phải di chuyển nhiều?)
+ There are some jobs requiring us to travel a lot like drivers, shippers, tourist guides, flight
attendants, pilots, businessmen, singers, actors, actresses, presidents, and so on. (Có một số công việc
yêu cầu phải di chuyển nhiều như lái xe, người chuyển hàng, hướng dẫn viên du lịch, tiếp viên hàng
không, phi công, người kinh doanh, ca sỹ, diễn viên, tổng thống….)
WORKING ENVIRONMENT (MÔI TRƯỜNG LÀM VIỆC)
1. How do you describe the working environment that you like? (Bạn miêu tả về môi trường làm
việc mà bạn yêu thích?)
2. What do you think is the most important factor (nhân tố) of a good working environment?
(Theo bạn nhân tốt nào là quan trọng nhất đối với một môi trường làm việc tốt?)
3. What should employees do to make their working environment better? (Nhân viên nên làm gì
để môi trường làm việc trở nên tốt hơn?)
Company: (Công ty)
+ It must have good/ modern facilities/ equipment. (phải có thiết bị làm việc tốt/hiện đại)
+ good policies including high salary, good bonuses, grant (chính sách tốt bao gồm lương cao,
thưởng và trợ cấp tốt)
+ people are treated equally (mọi người được đối xử công bằng)
+ It must have a great view from the top (có view đẹp nhìn từ trên xuống)
+ It must be professional/ organized/ friendly (phải là môi trường chuyên nghiệp/có tổ chức/thân
thiện)
+ it must create more job opportunities.(Nơi phải tạo ra nhiều cơ hội việc làm)
+ It must have an active working environment (Nơi có môi trường làm việc năng động)
Coworkers/ Colleagues/ Partners: (Đồng nghiệp)
funny, polite, friendly, helpful, responsible (vui tính, lịch sự, thân thiện, hay giúp đỡ,có trách nhiệm)
humorous, enthusiastic, punctual, kind, easy-going, open-minded. ((hài hước, nhiệt huyết, đúng giờ,
tốt bụng, dễ gần, cởi mở)
- introvert (n) (hướng nội)
- extrovert (n) (hướng ngoại)
Boss: (ông chủ)
+ manage everything well (quản lý mọi thứ tốt)
+ fair, treat everyone equally (công bằng, đối đãi công bằng với mọi người)
+ good/ great at what he does (ông chủ giỏi)
+ have a good control of everything (kiểm soát mọi thứ tốt)
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1. HOBBIES
- What do you do in your spare time?
Whenever I have free time, I usually listen to music. I am a big fan of pop music: Britney Spears- Come On
Over Baby, Micheal Jackson- Thriller. It brings me simple sounds which help me to relax after hard- working
days. I also have an interest in reading books. Besides, I usually read some comics to amuse myself. Well, my
favorite comic book is Doreamon and I have a collection of these comics.
- Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others?
Well, instead of staying alone, I really like spending my time hanging out with my family and friends. They can
give me much useful help in my work as well as interesting ideas to enjoy life. Staying beside them, I never feel
alone with terrible mood. Sharing time with others makes my brain energetic and it works effectively later.
- What are good hobbies and bad hobbies?
Oh, this is an interesting question. From my point of view, good hobbies are those that give us the opportunity
to develop new skills. For example, reading books or travelling helps us to broaden our knowledge. Bad
hobbies, on the other hand, may result in our acquiring bad habits. Playing computer games can make us
neglect our studies and work. Smoking do harm to our health.
2. PETS
- What is your favourite pet?
Keeping pets is one of my hobbies and the one I like best is dogs, especially Bull dogs. Dogs are believed to be
the most royal pet. Besides, dogs are very intelligent so they can understand our mood. Playing with dogs
enables me to relax after hours of working.
- Do you have a pet at home?
Of course, I have a Bull dog at home. I have had him for almost one year and I call him Bin. There are many
wrinkles in his face, which makes him look so cute. My Bull is gentle and funny. Whenever I return home, he
comes to me and acts so fondly. It seems to me that he can understand my thoughts and gestures. I love him so
much.
- What are the benefits of keeping pets?
As far as I am concerned, keeping pets can bring us many advantages. Firstly, they may be our good friends.
We will have quality time with them by walking them to the park or gossiping with them. Besides, playing with
a pet, we can increase the brain activity and enhance pleasure and tranquility. We can also make more friends
with those who share the same interest of raising pets with us. gossip (v) tán gẫu
3. FRUITS
- Do you like fruits? Why?
I enjoy eating fruits so much. Each fruit has it own smell and taste but to me, all kinds of fruits are delicious.
Eating a lot of fruits provides us with necessary vitamins which are very good for our health.

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- What is your favourite fruits?
Well, I would say that I’m quite passionate about all types of tropical fruits, especially oranges. This is
mainly because orange is cheap to buy and easy to eat. As they are very popular in Vietnam, I can buy oranges
in almost any markets or supermakets, even though from some pedlars in streets. It’s so tasty!
- How important is fruit to your health?
Certainly, fruits are considered as a natural source of vitamins. They are not only good for our physical health
but they are also beneficial to our beauty, especially our skin. It is advisable for us to choose seasonal fruits for
daily diet.
4. MEALS OF THE DAY
- What is your favourite meal of the day?
Among meals of the day, I usually spend much time for breakfast. It’s considered to be the most important one.
As breakfast supplies necessary nutrients for all day long, I have a diverse menu for this meal including bread,
eggs, noodles, salads and some types of drinks such as milk, soya and fruit juice.
- Do you cook it or someone else does it for you?
My mother usually prepares meals for me. I love all dishes made by her. However, when I live far from home, I
have to cook by myself. At the beginning, it seems to be difficult, which is beyond my ability. However, I’ve
become a huge fan of cooking days by days. Although I have to get up ealier and prepare food, I find it
interesting to cook and enjoy my favorite dishes.
- What time are good to have meals?
As far as I am concerned, the optimum time to have breakfast is shortly after 6 am, with 6:30 am picked as
ideal. Lunch is best enjoyed earlier rather than later with the key time between 12.30pm and 1pm. And the best
time to eat dinner is from 6 pm to 6:30 pm.
5. PARKS
- Do you like to go to the park?
Certainly, I usually walk in the park with my pet or my friends. Sometimes, I go the the park with my family at
the weekends. The atmosphere there is very fresh with many big trees and immense greens.
- Do people go to parks in your area?
Yes. As you may see, there many people who walk in the park every morning and late afternoon. Public parks
provide people in my area with opportunities to be physically active.
- What make a good park?
From my point of view, an idea park is one which has a lot of trees and ponds to look at, lots of grass to walk
on and fresh air to enjoy. A good park should have lots of walking paths that people can meander along. Well,
it should be centrally located and accessible to people of all generations and walks of life.

6. NEIGHBORS
- Do you know the people who live next door to you?

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I know my neighbors quite well. There are 3 people in their family, including a young couple and a cute son.
They're really nice people. They are also very polite hence there are rarely any arguments between us.
- Do you get on well with your neighbors?
Certainly, it's important to get on well with the people who live next door. I always stop to have a small talk
whenever I see them. Sometimes, I help them to take care of their baby or pick him up from kindergarten. And
of course, so do they.
- In what way are neighbors helpful?
We all want good neighbors because they are closest people whom we share the daily life with. Therefore, I
would like to live nearby friendly and helpful people who can at least smile and say hello whenever we meet
each other. Even neighbors can help each other in some necessary cases.
7. HOUSE
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
Currently, I live in a small house with family, which is located in a small town. It has got a living room, 3 bed
rooms with attached washroom and a kitchen. I have been living there since I was born.
- What are some disadvantages of living in an apartment?
I had lived in an apartment for 4 years since I stared studying at university. Hence, I found some drawbacks of
residing in an apartment such as noise from neighbors (especially if walls are thin), sharing spaces such as yard,
balcony or flat roof. You may get trouble with your roommates or neighbors as well.
- Can you describe your dream house?
If I would be given a chance, I would like to live in a house that is neither too big nor too small, but with just
the right size, where there are a living room, just one or maybe two bedrooms with attached washroom and a
kitchen. To me, decorating is very important. I want to do it by myself, following my own style.
8. TRAVELLING
- Do you like traveling?
Of course, I have a strong preference for journey. Not only is travelling the best way to relax, but it also helps
me to widen my knowledge. I usually go with my friend or my family. Sometimes, I also choose going alone in
a strange city. It gives me the feeling of adventure.
- Do you like traveling alone or with others?
Well, I would prefer to travel with other. Firstly, traveling with a companion is safer because we can support
each other if something happens. It is more exciting as we can share all beautiful moments and new
experiences. Finally, it helps to save some money because companions can share daily expenses on gas,
accommodation and transportation.

- What do you often do on your holiday?

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I usually spend my holidays in the mountains. I am a big fan of climbing. Standing on the top of the mountain, I
can inhale fresh air as well as see the beautiful picture of landscape below. Sometimes, I also go to the sea to
change the atmosphere.
9. MOVIES
- Do you like watching movies?
I have to say I am really crazy about watching films, especially those are about love. It’s so fantastic to find
myself in some characters. Sometimes, I also like to see comedies in order to cheer me up.
- What kind of movies do you like? Why?
As a great lover of films, I like all sorts of films. However, if I had to choose one, it would be romantic
movies, because they are sentimental and sometimes they provide me with moral lessons about love and life.
- Do you prefer watching films on TV at home or at the cinema?
I prefer watching films at the cinema. It provides me with more exciting atmosphere. Besides, the surrounding
sound system at the cinema brings the characters to life and enhances special effects. Even I can enjoy a night
out with my friends.
10. LEARNING LANGUAGES
- What foreign language(s) do you study?
I have studied English for more than 10 years. Besides, I also learn a bit Chinese. I found that learning foreign
languages is one of the shortest ways to approach (tiếp cận) culture of countries all over the world.
- Do you think that English is the most important language/ international language?
Yes, English seems to be the most common language which is used all over the worlds. Because of having high
application, English is a certain subject in education program in almost countries. It is used not only daily life
but also in international meetings or conferences.
- What do you find difficult about studying languages?
I find it interesting. However, I sometimes have some trouble. As you may realize, my voice is influenced by
the mother tongue especially my dialect. Although I have tried my best to limit them, it’s still slowly improved.
11. GOING OUT
- How often do you go out? Why that much/little?
Frankly, I go out once in a blue moon (thỉnh thoảng) because I am busy with my tight schedule at university.
I attend classes almost all days in a week and I have to finish lots of assignments before deadlines. I’m also up
to my nose (bận ngập đầu) in the position of an English teaching assistant. Thus, going-out twice a month is
enough for me.
- Who did you often go out with? Why?
I often arrange time to go out with my close friends. I am in group of 5 girls who pursue (theo đuổi) an interest
of back-package tours and we are also close mates, so we date out to share with others about amusing
attractions and plan for new journeys. I find it entertaining when chatting with them, which is funny although
sometimes it does not make sense.

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 - Where do you often go to when you go out? Why there?
Café’ Book Store is my choice for my group meeting. It is spacious, clean and well-organized. It is famous for
fruit juice and Korean foods which are appealing to teenagers. A variety of books also attracts readers like me
and the hilarious waiters there make me feel relaxed. The reasonable prices with a fresh menu, perhaps, put
impression on customers from their first visit.
12. FAVORITE FOREIGN COUNTRY
- What is your favorite country in the world? Why?
I am a great lover of Japan - a symbol of patience and intelligence. Located in the area of active volcanoes,
Japan has suffered from a lot of natural catastrophes annually. However, their economic growth is on the first
rank in the world with numerous advancement in every aspect of life. I admire Japanese spirit and their genius
wisdom. They set a good example of law obedience and customers’ rights protection.
- Have you ever been there? If yes, could you describe your visit to that country? If no, do you wish to
visit that country? Why/Why not?
I have not ever been to Japan before because the finance is a barrier. Yet, I have embraced a dream of setting
my feet on this country since I was a small girl and I am planning for a coming journey to Japan. I want to
contemplate Japan’s sceneries when cherry flowers bloom in the spring and I would like to purchase
conventional dresses of Japanese women - Kimono. I desire to see how they make Sushi and Sashimi, as well
as talk to friendly Japanese people.
- Do you want to live the rest of your life in that country? Why/Why not?
Honestly, Japan or whatever international countries is for visiting and they are not able to replace my
motherland –Viet Nam. From the bottom of my heart, I love my country where I was born and brought up
very much. It is the place of ancestors and traditional unique beauty is preserved and developed.
13. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
- What is your favorite musical instrument? Why?
When I was small, I could play the organ and I was passionate about this kind of instrument. However, now
when I am a student at university, I find it more interesting to play the guitar. It seems to me that the sound of
guitar ease my burden (làm giảm gánh nặng) and it helsp connect me with others. I can perform the guitar
well and I often play it in parties.
- Do you play any musical instrument? If yes, what kind of musical instrument do you play? If no, do you
wish you could play any musical instrument?
As I have mentioned, I am able to play the guitar and there were several times I had a performance with the
guitar on the stages. I am keen on myself making videos whilst I am playing the guitar and covering famous
songs. The new melody inspires me and the themes I recreate would be exclusively different from its first
version.
- Which musical instrument is the most popular? Why do you think so?

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As far as I am concerned, amongst students, the guitar has gained its popularity more than other instruments.
The guitar is not too cumbersome to hold everywhere and the players can perform with it wherever because it
does not require electricity or sub-devices. Moreover, the price of guitars is reasonable and the sound is as
attractive as such modern musical instruments namely the piano.
14. COMPUTER GAMES
- Do you enjoy playing computer games? Why/why not?
I am not a big fan of computer games because my eyesight is not good enough to sit in front of the computer
screen for long hours to play games. Additionally, I dislike the imaginary characters and the unreal world in the
computer games which do harm to the mental health of players.
- What kinds of games have you ever played? Why do you play these games?
I rarely play games but when I play games, I often choose quiz games with numerous questionnaires. Being a
player in these games, I can practice how to response quickly, how to deal with obstacles under time pressure
and how to logically think about a matter. Possibly, it would rather be helpful than violent ones.
- Do you think computer games are good for small children? Why/why not?
Computer games are not believed to be beneficial for the growth of kids, in terms of both physical and mental
health. Concerning health problems, their eyesight will be negatively affected if they are addicted to playing
computer games. Moreover, they may get mental disorder when playing computer games too much. Most
importantly, game players become more aggressive and violent, causing conflicts and more crime in the
community.
15. JOGGING
- Do you like jogging? Why/why not?
I have passion for jogging because it is a suggested way to keep fit. I am in the habit of waking up early in
the morning and walking around the lake in the local park. Jogging helps me stay in shape and burn energy by
sweating. At the dawn, I can inhale the fresh air when going jogging and I also can enjoy the beauty of my city.
Actually, it is an energetic start of a new day.
- Do you prefer to go jogging alone or in groups? Why?
I find it preferable to go jogging in groups because of funny moments and safety. When spending time
walking with others, I can chat with them and laugh out loud to entertain. It also brings me closer to neighbors
besides working hours at the offices all day. What’s more, jogging in group is safer than walking alone,
especially at the dawn in secluded areas. The security is taken on priority, hence, we had better walk in groups.
- Is jogging a popular daily exercise in your country?
Never than nowadays has health protection been taken on priority. Sporty activities are favored by everyone
and jogging is not the exception. In my country, not only the old but the teenagers also take part in going
jogging. They are excited when walking because it costs no money to do exercise and they can have great
moment with others.
16. EMAILS

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 - Do you often write emails? Why/why not?
Thanks to technological advancements, Internet availability enables us to surf webs and send emails
conveniently. Due to its comfort, I find it enjoyable to contact through emails. Moreover, by virtue of emails,
information is well-stored and it is supportive when finding materials attached with emails. It is time-saving
and modern.
- Which do you prefer: letters or emails?
Of course, I am much fond of emails. The information is speedily delivered and the replies are in seconds. In
comparison to letters, the typed words are more visible than written ones, thus, the content would be effectively
conveyed. The most striking merit of emails is the variety of attached files within an email. The users can send
images, videos or records when composing an email.
- Do you think emails will replace letters in the near future? Why/why not?
The dominance of email encourages young users to contact through it more than ever; as a result, it is highly
likely that electronic mails will replace letters in the near future. Trendily, not only youngsters but aged people
are also getting used to typing emails and sending them to the receivers. They are familiar with checking inbox
prior to work.
17. READING
- Do you like reading? Why/Why not?
Reading is one of the most essential parts in my life-routine. Prior to have breakfast, I surf the Internet and read
the news. I read almost all news items and earliest posts on online magazines. On average, I read one novel per
a couple of month to practice reading speed. Because I have to do a lot of research for assignments, I find
information in various materials, forcing me to read.
- Which type of reading materials do you like? Why?
I am a dedicated fan of online newspapers because I could update latest information speedily. Searching for
old posts is more convenient and interacting with other readers is more effective. I can post my comments and
have a discussion with others about different issues. I would get valuable pieces of advice and reviews about
many things from them also.
- Which type of reading materials do you think is the most popular in your country? Why?
To the best of my knowledge, both printed and online reading materials are popular in my country. The
demand of updating news and broadening scopes of knowledge is imperative and essential so the sources of
information have been available. Readers are free to absorb knowledge by various ways.
18. A ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE
- What is your favorite room in your house? Why?
All rooms in my house are adorned logically and each space has a unique beauty, however, I like my room best.
It is my own world with lovely objects, storing all of my memories. Light green is my favorite color and it is
also the color of painting walls in my room. On the huge wooden bookshelf, there is an image of my family and
numerous kinds of books. The balcony is a small garden where I can enjoy fresh air and blooming flowers.

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 - What do you often do in this room?
I often sit on the circling chair and study at a large desk. Opposite to my studying desk, there is a window.
When I am exhausted, I enjoy the serene scenes through window which inspires me very much. After a stressful
working day, my bedroom is the place to relax and refresh my mind. I love the entertaining moments when I lie
on the bed and listen to soft melody. It is smooth and comfortable.
- Would you like to change anything in this room? Why?
Honestly, I find it unnecessary to change anything in my bedroom because the space is appealing enough.
Almost any objects in my room are arranged by me and I believe it is the best position of them. I am really
happy with that atmosphere.
19. FAVORITE WEBSITE
- What is your favorite website? Why/Why not?
I am crazy about www.youtube.com website. When clicking this link and visiting this website, I can find
interesting videos uploaded by many artists, lecturers and even students. I could attend classes, enjoy
performances and watch films when being an audience of each episode. Moreover, subscribing to characters
on visible videos, I receive many useful clips for my studying.
20. YOUR BIRTHDAY
- How do you often celebrate your birthday?
When I was a small girl, my parents held the birthday party for me with candles, sweet cakes and some of my
closest friends, but now when I am in twenties, I often go out with my friends to enjoy my birthday’s event. We
often have a small party at our favorite restaurant and then organize some funny activities such as singing
Karaoke songs, dancing or confessing something with others.
- What is the best birthday gift you have received?
It was an unforgettable memory of mine when my father bought a leather bag for me on 6th birthday. It was also
the time I was preparing for the first semester of my life and the bag was one of the most necessary things for
me. It was such a lovely bag with a baby doll on the cover that I was absolutely excited about it. When giving it
to me, my Daddy said: “Congrats my little girl! From now on, you will be an adult in my eyes. Let’s perform
well at school.”
- What are your plans for your next birthday?
Honestly, I am in a tight schedule because I’m preparing for VSTEP exam which is coming up in July so I
don’t have a specific plan for my next birthday but I think I should spend time with my family on my next
birthday on the sea. I really like swimming and sunbathing and I’m also interested in the parties on the seaside.
21. YOUR IDEAL TEAMMATE
- How would you describe your ideal team-mate?
In my opinion, an impressive teammate should be a responsible, creative and cautious one. Firstly, if there is a
responsible fellow in a team, the work will be completed effectively. The second characteristics of a perfect
partner is creativity. A creative teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a

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team. Last but not least, working with a careful person is satisfactory because the modest mistakes are likely to
be avoided.

- What quality do you think is the most important one that a team member should have?
The most essential quality of a team member is sympathy. The development of a team depends on its union so
to make a joint hand amongst members in a team, each teammate should take sympathy on priority.
Understanding and sympathizing with others’ situations will lead to sincere sharing and helping.
- Are you a good team member? Why/Why not?
I think I am a good team mate because I am often chosen to be a leader in a team. I am in habit of dividing the
work equally and I am willing to give others’ assistance. I often have a talk with each member to understand
them and to connect them firmly in a team.
22. FOOD
- What do you usually have for dinner of the day?
I have extra classes in all evenings of a week so my dinner is quiet simple. Fish is my favorite food because I
feel relaxed when enjoying it and it also assists me in keeping a good shape. At weekends, when I have free
time, I often spare it to prepare for my dinner with chicken steamed with herbs.
- Do you often go to restaurant or cook yourself to enjoy your favorite dishes?
I am a great lover of cooking so that I often buy fresh things in open-air markets and cook by myself. It is
significantly reasonable, clean and delicious. Moreover, it matches with my taste and it’s also a good way for
me to take care of my beloved people.
- What kind of food do people in your country have on special occasions?
On special occasions such as Lunar Tet holiday or Independence Day, in my country, people often fry spring
rolls, make sticky rice cakes and boil chickens or they like sitting around a big pot, steeping beef, fish, beans
and herbs. While eating, every member can talk and have drinks together.
23. ONLINE SHOPPING
- Have you ever shopped online?
I find it enjoyable when being an online customer so I often purchase on the Internet. The items on the Internet
are available and the variety of goods gives me a wide range of options. Wherever I am, I could choose the
most suitable one, then the delivery services would bring it to my address. It is very convenient and speedy.
- Can you describe how you shop online?
I surf the Facebook and then see advertisements of online stores. Simply, by clicking the link of the shops, I can
have the specific information about the items, as well as its price and the images of that goods. My mission is
the items, and then contacting with the manager of the shop to arrange the way of paying. After that, the items
would be shipped to my address.
- What are the most popular products that are sold online?

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Clothes and food are gaining their popularity amongst young people who are crazy about shopping online.
Shoes and cosmetic products are on the second place for modern girls. Attractive advertisements with eye-
catching colors get consumers’ attention and they are ready to pay for online goods.

24. OUR EATING HABIT

- Who do you eat out with most often?
I hardly go out to eat but if my family hold a small party at the restaurant, I enjoy it with my parents, my
siblings and my relatives. When having parties with my beloved people at restaurants, I have great moments
and the atmosphere can also be changed a little bit. I can order everything and feel satisfied of being served.
- Do you prefer to eat out or at home? Why?
I find it preferable to eat at home because of several benefits. I can cook a healthy meal for my family with
fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. At home, feeling convenient makes the food more tasty and a private
space to share personal stories comforts every family’s members.
- Is there anything that you want to change in your eating habits?
I am a student at university and my schedule is not fixed. I have only half an hour to enjoy lunch so fast food is
the best option for me. It is also a bad eating habit of mine that needs to be adjusted. Fast food is unhealthy and
it does not provide enough nutrition for daily activities. I will change it as soon as I can.
25. WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- How do you describe the working environment that you like?
I like a modern working environment which is well-equipped with high-tech facilities such as air-conditioners,
laptops, refrigerators and bookcases. I also would like to work in a spacious hall, clean and bright windows,
light bulbs and convenient big chairs. The colleagues are friendly and opening and the equality is taken on
priority.
- What do you think is the most important factor of a good working environment? Why?
Salary plays a decisive role in forming a good working environment. Salary and bonus act as an incentive,
encouraging every staff to try the best and make utmost effort to contribute to the development of a working
place.
- What should employees do to make their working environment better?
Each employee should set a good example of responsibility and faithfulness to improve working environment.
In terms of responsibility, the effectiveness of work will be significantly enhanced as well as the projects will
not be late for the deadline if having responsible staffs. About the faithfulness, a safe working condition will be
well assured.
26. MUSIC
- What kind of music do you enjoy most?
I am a strong fan of acoustic songs which are played by the guitar and the trumpet. When enjoying this kind of
music, I relax myself and I can sing the meaningful lyrics of the songs. I am also in habit of listening to music

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when I wake up to have a fresh start of a new day. The soft themes of acoustic songs refresh my mind and
provide me with a great amount of mental energy.
- Is there any other kind of music that you want to listen to?
I like acoustic music best; otherwise, I also prefer rock and roll songs. This kind of music awakes my mind
when I feel lonely. At the parties, these songs are played to create an exciting atmosphere for every participant.
- Do you prefer live or recorded music?
I find it enjoyable to be in a live performance because I can enjoy the facial expression of singers and
instrument players when they perform. I arouses my interest of listening to live music since I was a small girl.
My father often takes me to live concerts on special occasions and he shows me the sensitive way of enjoyment.
27. BONUS AT WORK
- Have you ever been awarded a bonus at work? How?
I was awarded a bonus at work when I worked in the position of a staff in an English Education Center.
Because of my enthusiasm and industriousness, the director of the Center gave me an extra amount of money
which was equivalent to the salary of a month.
- What impacts do you bonus have on employees?
I think bonus has positive impacts on employees. It acts as an incentive to the staff which encourages them to
make the utmost effort. It is also the motivation when employees intend to give up or being lazy.
- What should employees do to get bonus?
Employees should show their talent in dealing with working missions and they are advised to be responsible, as
well as creative. To get bonus, staffs are required to be prominent in making contribution to the development of
their working place.
28. CLOTHES
- Do you often buy clothes?
Fashion is my passion, so on average; I purchase clothes four times a month. I always update the trendy kinds
of clothes and go to clothes stores with my friends when I am free. I’m also attracted by the clothing models
which are advertised on online shops and if I have enough money, I’ll buy them.
- What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear?
I am an active and dynamic girl, which affects the way I choose clothes. I prefer wearing T-shirts with jeans
when I go to school because those sets make me feel comfortable and confident. However, when I attend
parties, I often wear dresses with light makeup. I think in the crowd, I should be more charming and attractive.
- Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing?
Men and women have different view of clothing which depends on the perspectives of each sex. The females
like tight clothing items which can show the attraction of the body while the men prefer loosen clothes so they
feel convenient when taking part in physical activities.
29. TEAMWORK
- Do you prefer working alone or with others?

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Honestly, I am fond of working in a team because of several benefits that I can gain. Firstly, the ideas would
be shared and discussed together, in order to reach the best conclusion. The second advantage of working with
partners is in person interaction. If I get along well with others, they are willing to give me a hand when I am in
trouble.
- What qualities do you think a team member should have?
In my opinion, a teammate should be responsible and creative. Firstly, if there is a responsible fellow in a team,
the work will be completed effectively. The second characteristics of a partner is creativity. A creative
teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a team.
- What are you doing to become a good team member?
To become a perfect partner, I am willing to give others’ assistance when they need my help. I also attempt to
be creative and propose the most effective ways of each project. When my team holds the parties, I usually join
them to increase the connection amongst every member. It would be a great chance for me to understand more
about others.
30. YOUR FUTUE PLANS
- What are you going to do after graduation?
I graduated 12 years ago, now I work as a teacher of Chinese at Vietnam National University which is one of
the most prestigious universities in my country.
- What is your dreamjob?
My ideal job is also my current job. Since I was a little girl, I have always dreamed of being a teacher. The first
reason why I want to be a teacher is that I love children who are cute and innocent. They make me younger and
make my life more meaningful. Secondly, this job gives me more time to take care of my family, which is the
most important thing to me. Thirdly, my dream job is also a noble job in my country.
- How are you going to do to have that job?
In order to get this job, I had to fulfil all compulsory university courses to obtain the qualification. Besides, I
did some teaching practice at high schools. It was not easy to become a teacher, especially a language teacher.
31. STRESS
- How often do you feel stressed?
It deends on the day, and what is going on. I usually feel stressed when my students don’t do homework or
do not concentrate on studies.
- What are you often stressed about?
As I mentioned before, what makes me stressed is mostly about my students. Besides, my little kids
often drive me crazy/drive me to the wall. They don’t eat their meals, or they mess up my house.
Sometimes, they cry all day and night.
- What are different ways to get rid of stress?
There are many ways to reduce stress, for example, we can watch TV, listen to music, go to the theatre or go
shopping with your close friend. It’s a good idea to do some yoga or hang out with friends. They are a good
source of fun and motivation
32. NEWSPAPER
- How do you get news?
Nowadayd, to get news, you can read daily newspaper. And for me, I usually get news from the
Internet, and I think that getting news from the Internet is popular, because newspaper takes time to get
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to the kiosks and spend money on newspaper. And it’s very convenient to get news from the Internet via a
mobile phone. The news apps on my mobile phone usually send me the most urgent notifications so it keeps me
posted minutes by minutes.
- What is your favorite newspaper?
Well, I tend to read political news as in “Vietnam plus” or “Dan tri”, because I am interested in what happens
domestically and abroad, always try to use bold headings, attractive advertisements, and insights in the article
to get the reader’s attention.
- Is it important to follow news?
Yes, I feel that it’s very important for me and other people to know what is happening both domestically and
internationally. And I guess that newspapers have a great influence on society. Newspapers keep people
informed about the economy, politics, science and education. Also, it tells us something about our society and
the country. Moreover, it also helps to educate people about their rights and duties.
33. LEARNING ENGLISH
- How long have you learned English?
I started to learn English in 1996 at school and have studied English for four years, but I am not studying it
anymore. I learned Russian and now I work as a teacher of Russian at Ulis.
- What skill do you think is the most difficult /the easiest to learn when it comes to learningEnglish?
As you know, there are four main skills when we study a foreign language, which are listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. And I think each language has its own difficult skill and easy skill. So what's the most
difficult for most English learners? In my opinion, the skill which is most difficult is listening, because in
fact without comprehending what the others say you can't communicate, so in prior to speaking you need to
understand the others. For me none of them is easy.
- How important is English to the young generation?
In my opinion, English is one of the most important languages in the world. It can even be said to be the single
most important language. Though other languages are important too, the reasons for English are not the same.
Why? Maybe because it is the only language that truly links the whole world together. If not for English, we
may not be as united as it is today. And English is very important to the young generation, because the future of
nation depends on the young generation and English language is the key to the global world.
34. YOUR CHILDHOOD
- What kind of child were you?
When I was a kid, I used to be very restless and mischievious. Though I was good at school, I was really keen
on playing games and sometimes forgot to do homework. My neighbors usually complained a lot about my
friskiness.
- What do you remember the most about growing up?
Many years ago, I couldn’t go outside because my parents were really mad at me. Then I broke out without
their permission. That afternoon, they punished me with a big lecture. I felt so bad back then and wished I
hadn’t done it.
- Did you ever get into trouble at home or school?
Yes, of course. Once, I was stealing apples in my neighbors’ house with my buddy, then suddenly an fierce dog
barked at us. We were very scared and tried to run away as fast as possible.
35. NEIGHBORHOOD
- Tell me about your neighborhood
I live in a peaceful area which is about 10 kilometers from the city centre. The air here is fresh with a park
nearby which is full of green trees and coloful flower garden.
- What should be changed to make your neighborhood a better place to live in?
Although it is quite quiet, it’ll become more enjoyable if people stop throwing rubbish into the lane. They
should collect litter and put it into the waste bin.
- Are there any entertainment facilities near where you live?
Near my house, there are some enjoyable places, such as Vincom or Royal City. I brought my children there
several times, and found them really fascinating.
36. EATING
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 - What is your favorite kind of food?
I am interested in food. I like many kinds of food like spring rolls, beef noodle. But what I like the most is
noodle with grilled meat. In my opinion this dish is a speciality of Hanoi cuisine.
- What should we eat to stay healthy?
I think eating a variety of nutrients makes us healthy, but what we should eat the most is vegetables and fruits,
because they help us to have good digestion and beautiful skin.
- Do you like eating out? Why/Why not?
I’m crazy about eating out, but I can’t do usually. Sometimes I go to eat out with my family at weekends. In
restaurants, I don’t have to cook and wash dishes. And I’m served as God. However, I still believe that it’s
better for health to eat homemade foo.
37. COMMUNICATION
- How do you keep in touch with your family and friends?
I often contact my family and friends. I call my parents two times a week and I usually chat with my friends on
facebook. I think frequent communication makes our relationship closer.
- Which do you prefer: texting messages or talking on the phone?
I think the option depends on who you communicate with. For example I like talking to my parents on the
phone, because they are very old, it’s very difficult for them to type messages. But I prefer typing messages
with my friends. It is cheap, and sometimes it’s better to express what I find difficult to say.
- What do you use your mobile phone for?
Mobile phone is very important for me. I usually use mobile phone to communicate with my family or my
friends. I often read news on the mobile phone. Sometimes I check the words’ meaning on online dictionaries,
or send emails. I can’t live without my mobile phone.
38. MONEY
- How do you earn a living?
I live on my job as a teacher of Korean at Vietnam National University of Hanoi. I started this job in 2013, after
returning from studying in Korea for 10 years. Moreover, I do the translation and interpretation to ensure a
more comfortable life.
- Is money the most important thing to you?
I can’t deny that money is very important for us to ensure our life. But it isn’t the most important. To me, health
and happiness of members of my family are the two highest priorities because money can’t buy a good health
or a nice feeling in some cases.
- Do you think students should take part-time jobs? Why / why not?
I think students should take part time jobs because part time jobs can help students improve their skills and
expand their knowledge. Moreover, by working part-time, they can earn their pocket money. I believe that part-
time jobs are really good/necessary for students.
39. CLOTHES
- What is your favorite kind of clothes?
I like to wear casual clothes because they make me comfortable and actually I look best in casual clothes. When
I have to attend a meeting or a conference, I will dress up formally.
- Do you think what people wear can show their personality?
Yes, I think what people wear can show their personality because clothes can make a man and say who I am.
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more outstanding than others. People who love T-shirts and jeans can be active and open-minded and those who
love dressing in black can be strong and powerful.
40. INTERNET
- How often do you use the Internet?
Internet has become a vital part of my life. I use Internet every time, when I wake up in the morning, when I
work, when I relax, and even when I am in bed. I can’t live without Internet. It’s a very useful tool for my work
and relaxation.
- What do you use the Internet for?
As I said before, I use the Internet for my work. I often search information for my lectures, because online
searching is easier and faster than via books. I also usually check and send mails on my mobile phone or on
my computer. Besides, I use the Internet for entertainment. Thanks to the Internet I can communicate with my
family members and my friends. Sometimes I watch films or funny clips on the Internet. It help me release
stress after tough working hours.
- What is your favorite website? Why?
I believe that Facebook has become a favorite website for young people including me. One day I visit
Facebook many times. Thanks to Facebook, I learn about my friends although they live far from me. I also
post my life’s activities on Facebook, so my friends can update what I am doing.
I usually read articles shared by my friends. Many of them are very interesting and useful.
41. HELPING OTHERS
- Why do we like to help others?
I believe that many people among us are willing to help others. I think, the first reason is when you help others,
you help yourself. You’ll feel happy if you see others’ smiles. You get what you give. People will notice that
you are generous. As a result, they’ll probably give you a hand when you’re in need.
- Have you ever lent money to somebody but then they did not pay you back the money?
This is not a pleasant situation. Once my friend borrowed me money, but he didn’t pay back, although many
times I asked him to do that. I felt so bad about it.
- How did you feel later?
I was very angry, and I didn’t want to be friend with him any more. At that time I thought that he was a bad
friend. But as time went by, I forgot about this bad experience and now we have been friends again.
42. SPORTS
- What are the sport facilities like in your city?
There aren't so many sporting facilities that are free and open to the public. To use most of the indoor facilities
you must be a member. The outdoor fields are open to everyone. We have two indoor swimming pools, four
football fields, and many basketball, badminton and volleyball courts.
- What sport do you like playing?Why?
I like sports although I am not good at them. My favorites are tennis and swimming. I think through playing
these sports together, we can make friends. And they can also improve our spirit.
- If you had time, what sport would you learn to play in the future?
Well, I guess the sports I'll try in the future is dance sports because it can help me build strength and can
improve my flexibility and balance. Besides, dance sports is a social activity too; it's a sport I can enjoy with
friends.
43. PETS
- What pets do people often keep in your country?
In Vietnam in general the common pets are dogs and cats. Also some people prefer exotic pets like lizards,
rabbits, small chickens, hamsters, snakes, birds.
- What are the benefits of keeping pets in the house?
I believe that having animals in home is great. The first, they can enhance your mood, reduce stress. Kids who
grow up with pets at home are always respectful towards living things. And what’s more, having a dog at home
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 - Do you have any pets? If no, what kind of pet would you like to keep?
I love pets, but I was a lazy person at that time and still I am, so I'm afraid to have pets. But to keep pet in my
house I’ll choose dog, because Dogs are said to be the most faithful and friendly animal in the world. I’ll name
him Charlie and He’ll be like a member of the family.
44. SKILLS
- What skills have you learnt recently?
Recently I’ve taken an English course . I found it really useful because I can strengthen all four skills namely
reading, writing, listening and speaking. They are all challenging to me.
- What skills do you think are the most important for the young nowadays?
Actually, I believe that these days, youngsters must be good at swimming. Lately, a lot of teenagers got
drowned while having baths in the river. So, it is undoubted that it’s really crucial for children to master the
swimming skill immediately.
- What skill are you going to learn in the future? Why?
I’m going to take a cookery class to improve my cooking skill. In this course, I can learn to make a variety of
dishes. In my opinion, this skill is very important for me as I can cook good food for me and my family.
45. TRANSPORT
- What is the traffic like in your city?
The traffic in Hanoi is quite bad, what I am concerned about is the traffic jam during the rush hours. The streets
are extremely busy especially in the morning and in the afternoon. Hence it is very difficult not only for
foreigners, but also for Hanoians to cross the street and it is also not convenient for us to go home after a long
hard working day.
- How did you come here today?
I got here today by motorbike. It took me about 40 Minutes to travel to the ULIS.
- What are the traffic problems in your country?
Because of many private vehicles and small streets in Hanoi there are always traffic jams in the rush hours.
The roads are too narrow compared to a huge number of vehicles like cars, motorbikes, buses and so on.
46. WEATHER
- What is the weather like in your hometown?
I come from Hanoi and the weather in Hanoi is quite pleasant especially in spring and in autumn. But in
summer it is often boiling and humid. People often go to the beach in order to avoid the heat of the summer. In
contrast, it’s very cold when the temperature can even drop to 7oC.
- How many seasons are there in your country?
There are striking differences in the climate between two regions of Vietnam. In the north, there are four
seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Meanwhile, the South has only two seasons: rainy and dry season.
I find the north more pleasant to live in and the spring here is really amazing with warm weather and fastinating
festivals.
- Which is the best season to visit your country?
Because of a complicated weather picture in Vietnam, I think foreigners should visit our country in autumn
(from September to December) or in spring (from February to April), because the weather this time is quite
mild. The temperature is about 28 °C and it’s favorable to do various outdoor activities.
47. YOUR MEMORY
- What memory did you remember most?
As far as I can remember, when I was a child, I used to jump into the village river to swim with my little
neighbors. We could enjoy the cool water and have a lot of fun together.
- Why do you remember it?
Because it’s part of my childhood. Most of my childhood buddies have grown apart from me and we’ve lost
touch since we entered high school. I missed those days so much.
- Have you learned the important lesson from that memory?

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 I learnt a lot from that experience. Firstly, my swimming skill improved greatly. More than that was my
communication skill. I learned how to get on well with them and how to cooperate with these buddies to win
physical games whenever we were together then.
48. TRAVELLING
- Have you ever travelled to a new region inVietnam?
Well, I am a big fan of travelling. I spend many months each year travelling. I have travelled to many new
regions in Vietnam, likes Northwest, Central Highlands, Southeast etc. it’s not only an indispensable part of my
life, but also helps me to know and learn new things and gain new experiences.
- What are the benefits oftravelling?
I think travelling have a lot of benefits. Firstly, traveling is very important to see the world and different
cultures. Traveling increases our knowledge and widens our perspective (tầm mắt), explores the history,
geography and culture of each nation. Secondly, traveling lets us open our minds to new things and we get
to experience life in different exciting ways. Thirdly, traveling is refreshing and relaxing (táisinh).
Vacation trip helps people to handle better the stress they experience at work. After the break, they feel more
energetic (tiếpsinhlựccho...) to return to work.
49. WATCHING TV
- Do you like watching TV? Why (not)?
Yes, I really like watching TV. I can stay at home and watch TV all day, because TV programs make me feel
relaxed and free. When i was younger, I really was a couch potato. I can still remember my favourite cartoons
like Tom and Jerry, Doraemon, sailor Moon, etc, which i watched all through my childhood.
- How do you often watch TV? What is your favorite chanel?
Now i have to work all day. Furthermore, I have a child that i have to look after all times, so i have no free time
to watch TV. However, sometimes or at weekend, when i have free time, i also enjoy TV programs. The
channel I’m really keen on is HBO which is full of movies. I find them really relaxing and interesting.
- Who do you often share interesting programs with?
As I said, I like watching movies. And i often watch famous movies with my husband. We often spend time
watching them together.
50. FAVORITE COLOR
- What is your favorite color? Why?
I like many different colors like: yellow, red, black, white … But I love blue the most. Blue symbolizes wisdom
(sựkhônngoan), confidence and intelligence.
- Do you think that one's favorite color can show their personality?
Yes, I think that one's favorite color can show their personality, because each color has it's own meaning. For
example: Red represents passion (đammê) and enthusiasm (sựnhiệttình), white is the symbol of clean, innocent
while green is for those who are energetic. Therefore, I think that everybody has their favorite colors that match
their personality.
- What happens if you see the color you hate?
I do not particularly hate any color. I just don't like purple very much, because it does not match my skin tone.
So I never bought purple clothes.
51. SHOPPING ONLINE
- Do you like shopping online?
I love shopping online because I do not have much time. Every time I come to the store I usually can not pick
the item I want. Also, not every shop has all the models I look for. However, when shopping online, I just sit at
home to choose my favorite items. For me online shopping has many utilities.
- Do you often buy clothes via internet?
I have never bought clothes on the internet. I buy almost everything on the internet except clothes. I think,
people should try on clothes before buying them. Many clothes look very nice, but maybe they don’t suit us. If
you buy clothes on the Internet you can not try on them in advance. So maybe you have to switch them back
and it is time consuming and stressful.
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- What are the benefit of E-commerce?
One of the benefits of e-commerce is the lowered cost. A part of these lowered costs could be passed on to
customers in the form of discounted prices. It is not unusual for customers to travel long distances to reach their
favorite store. E-commerce allows them to visit the same store virtually, with just a few mouse clicks. With an
ecommerce store, you have the ability to track your customers’ buying habits. What products are they most
interested in? When are they likely to buy? What motivates them? All of this information can be used to sell
more efficiently to your customers.
52. FRIENDS
- Do you have a lot of friends?
I do not have many friends because I am a quiet and shy person. Most of my friends are close friends, whom I
have known since I was at school. I still meet them when I have time and we share all the difficulties in life.
- What do you think about a good friend?
I think good friends are always there when we have trouble. They are willing to help us without being thanked.
Good friends will not say bad things about us or hurt us. If we make mistakes, good friends will point out the
mistakes and help us overcome our mistakes.
- What do you usually do with your friends?/ How often do you meet your friends?
I usually go to coffee or chat with my friends. When I have something to say, I will call a few close friends to
talk about that. After receiving salary we often go shopping or go to restaurants together. We meet about once a
month and on all occasions, for example birthdays or women’s day.
53. YOUR DIARY
- How often do you write diary?
I spend half an hour everyday writing my diary. It’s my habit that was formed when I was at secondary school.
By writing diary of the day, I can think back what has happened on my day and keep the memories for a long
time.
- What do you often write about in your diary?
I often write about the most memorable moments like the meeting between me and my friends. Moreover, I
often write about the happiest things of the day. For example, I receive a gift from someone or someone, which
makes me over the moon, I will write about that emotion in my diary. Or when I feel bad, I write down my
thoughts and emotion, too.
- When do you often write you diary?
I often write my diary at the end of the day, generally before I go to bed. At that time, I can think back
everything happened and put my thoughts and emotion in order. Sometimes when a truly shocking accident
happens, I write my diary immediately to get relieved.
54. COLLECTING STAMPS
- Do you like collecting stamps? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Stamps-collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. I love collecting stamps because it’s very
interesting. Stamps can teach us about history, different cultures, sports, nature and science etc.
- What difficulties do you face when you collect them?
The first difficulty is the high cost of stamps. I have to spend so much money collecting them. Secondly,
collecting stamps is a time-consuming job. It takes me a lot of time to collect, arrange and store them well.
- Is it useful for your life and is there any time when you want to give it up?

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Although collecting stamps is not an easy task, I love it. I really love learning about history and culture of
foreign countries through stamps. It’s a very amazing way to connect yourself to the world.
55. DREAM
- Have you ever had a great dream for your life? If yes, Why? If no, why not?
When I was little I had a very beautiful dream. I dreamed about traveling around the world, meeting a lot of
friends who have different skin colors.
- Do you think that our life will become very demotivating if we don’t have positive dreams?
I agree, because when we have positive dreams, we will try our best to realize our dreams.
- What is your dream job?
I dream of becoming a famous actor. I go to film everywhere and everyone knows me.
56. TAKING PHOTOS
- Do you like taking photos with your friends?
Yes. I’m crazy about taking photos with my friends, because the pictures will save our good memories.
- Where do you like taking photos the most?
I like taking pictures outdoors, in the mountains, in the sea, in beautiful landscapes. These photos are like a
record of places I’ve been to and memories I’ve got with them.
- Do you want to take photos for others or have your photos taken by others?
I both want to take photos for others and have my photos taken by others. They always give me a sense of
fulfilment.

57. YOUR ROOM

- Please describe your room you live in
I live with my family in a cozy house with a small yard. My room is in the first floor and it’s about 20 square
metres big. I decorated it by myself with pictures and flowers. There is a big bookshelf in my room so that I can
easily get books to read. My room has three windows, therefore it’s very airy. I seldom need the air-conditioner,
even on hot summer days.
- Is there anything you don’t like about the room where you live in?
I would love to have a little bit bigger room, so that I can buy myself a bigger working desk. My current one is
small and I don’t have enough place for stuffs, especially when I correct the students’ works.
- What can you see when you look out of the window of your room?
When I look out of the southern window of my room I see my neighbors’ houses. To be honest, I don’t like this
view. But from the other windows I can see our yard with many flowers and trees. I love looking out there,
because it makes me feel so relaxed.
58. FESTIVALS
- What are some special celebrations in your country?
There are plenty of cultural evens that are only celebrated during certain times of the year. Some are
national festivals, but some are celebrated regionally. In the North of Vietnam there are many festivals, which
take place in the early of the year, such as Lunar new year, Perfume Pagoda festival, Hung King temple
festival, Lim festival etc.
- What is the most important festival in your country? What do people often do to celebrate this special
holiday?
Lunar New Year, locally called Tet, is the biggest festival of the year with the whole country. Principally
it’s a religious celebration, which is organized for family meeting. Family members gather together and enjoy
several traditional meals. They also go to pagodas together and pray for a happy new year.
- Do you enjoy festivals? Why (not)?
In general I like celebrating festivals, because on these days I don’t have to go to work and I have time for
myself and my family. But sometimes I also feel stressed because of celebrations, especially the lunar new year.
On this occasion I usually have to cook and do the washing all day long. It’s totally boring!
59. FOOD
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- What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is pizza because pizza smells good and taste good. When I eat pizza I always feel happy and
glad. I want to go to America because there are many famous hamburgers and pizza stores there.
- Do you think every one should learn how to cook? Why?
I think everyone should learn to cook because it makes you become more independent in the future. One day
when your siblings are not around anymore you need to have the ability to take care of yourself not to starve.
Also if you have a family in your future you would want to have a healthy homemade cooked meal for your
partner when he gets home from a hard day at work. Also, you need to cook nutrition foods for your kids to
grow properly.
- Do you eat at home or outside?
I prefer cooking at home. Cooking is fun and it's a nice way to relax and get rid of some stress. Besides, when
you make the meat, you can control how much butter, oil, sugar and salt are added to food, so you can have
chance to eat healthier foods.
60. EDUCATION
- What are popular subjects in your country?
In the integrated world, Vietnam is not an exception when computer and language skills are among the most
popular subjects with the other two being economics and law.
- What are your favorite classes / courses / subjects at university?
My favorite subject at college was Vietnamese cultural basis. It was a compulsory subject for those who
majored in foreign languages like me. I explored many fastinating cultural values of our country before
comparing them with foreign ones.
- What is your major? why did you choose it?
I majored in Russian language teaching. When I was child, I dreamed to become a teacher of Russian. I love
children because they make my life meaningful. Besides, this work gives me more time to take care of my
family. Last but not least, as a teacher of Russian, I had more chance to learn about Russia, one of the most
admirable countries in the world.
61. WATCHING TV
- Do you like watching TV?
I don’t depend on television, but it is really hard to imagine my life without it. I watch TV practically every
day, especially while having dinner and after finishing the meal. I think this is a great way for me to relax after
a long day at work.
- What types of TV programmes do you (most) like to watch?
There's a lot of good stuff on TV if you know where to look. The program I like most is the News at 7 p.m on
VTV1 or VTV3. The reason why I like this program is that it’s very informative. It seems to be a “window to
the world” with me. By watching it, I can learn about many things that are happening in the world without
going there. Moreover, my favorite programs are comedies else. I like them because I like to laugh. After
working hard for hours, it’s time for me to relax and refresh myself, I like sitting on my sofa and enjoying
them; it’s so comfortable.
- Do you prefer watching film alone or going to the cinema with your friend?
It depends on the type of film. Normally, I prefer watching film alone at home. But I can ask my friends to go
the cinema for action and adventure movies like “Fast and furious”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, or comedy
movies like “I’m not yet 18.
62. SLEEPING
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 - How many hours do you sleep every day?
I am a mental worker so I really need to get enough sleep, but I can not sleep more than 5 hours a day. I have
trouble with sleeping. When I sleep, just one sound can wake me up. I know a healthy and deep sleep will make
people get wiser, sure, so I tried taking medicine and even went to the doctor but my sleep only slightly
improved.
- Is it necessary to sleep enough?
As I said, a healthy and deep sleep will make people more efficient. If you sleep enough, you will always feel
full of energy for working and learning. On the other hand, if you do not get enough sleep, you will get tired
and lose the desire to work, even to relax, read and listen to music.
- Do you think staying up late is a good thing? How often do you stay up late?
Many of us have a habit of going to bed late and waking up late. But I think this has a lot of harmful effects on
our health. Staying up late will disturb the body's biological clock, and it often makes our brains get stressed
and our limbs numb. I can stay uplate only at weekends, but not too late. Just because if I go to bed late, I will
definitely sleep in in the next morning. I hate this because I love the morning air, enjoy reading and drinking
coffee in the early morning.
63. MUSIC
- Do you often listen to music?
Yes, I’ve been a big fan of music for many years. I sometimes listen to music for about one hour before
sleeping at night and also when I am driving. I am very fond of pop music from China and America. When I
listen to music, I am almost relaxed.
- What musical instrument is the most popular in your country?
There are many musical instruments in Vietnam, like piano, violin, guitar, drums, saxophone… but
undoubtedly the guitar is the most popular one in our country. Because of this popularity and appeal, the guitar
has attracted the teenage generation as well as adults too.
- Which instrument would you prefer to study?
As I mention before, the guitar is the most popular musical instrument in our country, but I prefer to learn to
play the drums. It is a well-known fact that playing the drums is one of the best ways to get rid of stress. It’s
true that they are noisy, but the equipment itself offers the feeling of being skillful at something very unique.
64. ENTERTAINMENT
- What kind of entertainment is the most popular in your country?
There are lot of different kinds of entertainments, like TV, music, live events, computer games. It probably
depends on where you live, how old you are and what things you like to do in your free time. When I was at
school I used to read a lot of books, listen to music and watch TV. Now I’m older I go out more and listen to
live music and watch more movies. I guess the most popular for the majority of people would be TV, watching
movies, either at the cinema or on DVD, and going out to parties or to a restaurant with friends.
- What do you often do in your free time?
As I mention before when I was at school I used to play computer games, listen to music and watch TV.
Now I am older and I often hangout with friends to watch movies at cinema. I’m really into watching films
because some films are very entertaining and provoking.
- Do you think it’s important to spend your leisure time with your family?

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 Normally, when I haven’t get marriage, I used to hang out with close friends in my free time, but after being
a mom, I spend more time at home with my family, telling stories to kids or playing games with them. I think
it’s very important to spend leisure time with family, that is what makes a family closer and more happy.
65. HOUSEWORK
- What housework do you like to do?
There is a lot of housework for me as a housewife. But the most housework I like to do is to cook the dinner. I
really enjoy cooking the dinner for my family and eating a family dinner together. The dinner is very important
to connect people in the family. Eating dinner together as a family provides the opportunity for conversation.
- Should children do housework?
I agree that, children should take up the housework as soon as they are able to do. First of all, when children
help parents with the household tasks, they will learn much. They know how hard did their parents to do the
household tasks. Doing the household tasks help them to grow into independent and self confident. When their
parents are not at home, they can cook for themselves.
66. FRIENDS
- Do you have many close friend?
I don’t have many close friends, I have only two close friends. I can hang out with them and have fun. We feel
relaxed and have the same point of views. We help each other when we have troubles.
- Do you think friendship is important?
Sure. We often feel relaxed in a circle of friends. We tell our friends the darkest and deepest secrets. Sometimes
we need to be away from our family and our friends give us this time. I think friendship is very important but
not the most. We have some other relations in our life such as relations with our mother, father, wife, husband
etc.
- Are friends more important than family?
Besides a love for my friends, my first priority is my family. My family is the most important to me.
Because my family gives me a sense of safety and is the source of motivation. My Family are the people I
would give my life for, who I can count on, and who mean everything to me. My family always stands by
me, my parents and my brother help me discover myself.
72. BONUS AT WORK
- Have you ever been awarded a bonus at work? How?
I’ve been awarded a bonus at work when I worked in the position of a staff in an English Education Center.
Because of my enthusiasm and industriousness, the director of the Center gave me an extra amount of money
which was equivalent to the salary of a month.
- What impacts do you bonus have on employees?
I think bonus has positive impacts on employees. It acts as an incentive to the staff which encourages them to
make the utmost effort. It is also the motivation when employees intend to give up or being lazy.
- What should employees do to get bonus?
Employees should show their talent in dealing with working missions and they are advised to be responsible, as
well as creative. To get bonus, staff are required to be prominent in making contribution to the development of
working place.
73. CLOTHES
- Do you often buy clothes?
Fashion is my passion, so on average; I purchase clothes four times a month. I always update the trendy kinds
of clothes and go to clothing stores with my friends when I am free. I’m also attracted by the clothing models
which are advertised on online shops and if I have enough money, I’ll buy them.
- What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear?
I am an active and dynamic girl which affects the way I choose clothes. I prefer wearing T-shirts with jeans
when I go to school because those sets make me feel comfortable and confident. However, when I attend
parties, I often wear dress with light makeup. I think in the crowd, I should be more charming and attractive.
- Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing?

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Men and women have different view of clothing which depends on the perspectives of each sex. The female
likes tight clothing items which can show the attraction of the body while the men prefer loosened clothes so
they feel convenient when taking part in physical activities.
74. TEAMWORK
- Do you prefer working alone or with others?
Honestly, I am fond of working in a team because of several benefits that I can gain. Firstly, the ideas would be
shared and discussed together, in order to reach the best conclusion. The second advantage of working with
partners is in person interaction. If I get along well with others, the friends are willing to give me a hand when I
am in trouble.
- What qualities do you think a team member should have?
In my opinion, a teammate should be a responsible and creative. Firstly, if there is a responsible fellow in a
team, the work will be completed effectively. The second character of a partner is creativity. A creative
teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a team.
- What are you doing to become a good team member?
To become a perfect partner, I am willing to give others’ assistance when they need my help. I also attempt to
be creative and propose the most effective ways of each project. When my team holds the parties, I usually join
with them to increase the connection amongst every member. It would be a great chance for me to understand
more about others.
75. HOBBIES
- What do you do in your spare time?
When I have free time, I often do some aquatic sports like swimming and scuba driving. In the summer time,
going to swim is a great source of entertainment because the temperature would probably be reduced when
being under water. Moreover, this kind of relaxing keeps me a good shape and it is beneficial for my digestion.
After practicing in the pool, I feel like the food is tastier.
- Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others?
Frankly, I find it preferable to spare my time alone. Having a private time, I am not bothered so I can entertain
myself. I am a great lover of quiet, thus, I can rethink about what I’ve done in a day, which was correct or
which required an adjustment. It’s a good way for me to perfect myself.
- What are good hobbies and bad hobbies?
I have numerous healthy hobbies, besides many bad ones. In terms of my good favorite activities, doing
housework is well-done by me when I have spare time. I like tidying up my room, rearranging the bookcase,
washing and ironing the clothes and cooking. Concerning the unhealthy hobbies, I think I absorb a lot of fast
food which can make me be overweighed.
76. PETS
- What’s your favorite pet?
My favorite pet is dog which is known as the most intelligent and loyal domestic animal. When playing with
dog, I feel relaxed and funny, especially with tiny breed dogs. Dog play an essential role in keeping the house
protected and they are friendly with the nice guests.
- Do you have a pet at home?
Teddy is the dog which has been fostered by my family for 7 years. Teddy is such a lovely guy that every guest
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she seems to know it and she also tries to share with my feelings by sitting next to me and glaring at me. Teddy
is not only the beloved member in my family but she is also a safeguard of my house. She protects my house at
night and waits everyone coming back home from work.
- What are the benefits of keeping pets?
Pet’s upbringing is advantageous because it is a helpful way of entertainment. Talking to pets or taking care of
them would be funny which release the burden of a day. That their extinct functions support house owners in
protecting the house is the second merit. Dogs are loyal housekeepers, cats are skillful mice-catchers and birds
are constant informers.
77. FRUITS
- Do you like fruits? Why?
Fruits are my passion and I enjoy fruits every day. Undeniably, the benefits of fruits are numerous, including
provide people with energy and nutrition. As far as I concerned, eating more fruits makes us look younger and
keeps our skin be more energetic so I absorb as many as I can. Fruits also helps me refresh my mind and they
are the best choice in the summer days, when the thirsty feeling causes me to be dead exhausted.
- What’s your favorite fruit?
I am fond of such fruits including a lot of vitamin C as oranges, five-star fruits, or pomelos. As the proverbs
goes, “An apple a day keeps doctors away”, these kinds of fruits will strengthen me by supplying immune
elements, especially when I am sick or I catch a cold. They also have a good effect on my brain while I storm it.
They motivate me to find out more interesting ideas and create an exciting emotion when doing research.
- How important is fruit to your health?
Fruits are supportive for both physical and mental health. We can keep fit and have a beautiful skin by
increasing fruits input. They also do good to immunity system because of nutrient elements in fruits. Eating
more fruits is likely to wake up our minds, hence, more ideas would be flashed out interestingly.
78. MEALS OF THE DAY
- What’s your favorite meal of the day?
I am into the breakfast which gives me a dynamic start of a new day. It is the most well-prepared meal, often
with rice or bread and pork meat or eggs. After having the main food, I drink a cup of milk and have a few
fruits. This fully nutrient provision makes me feel confident and active in my work during morning.
- Do you cook it or someone else does it for you?
I propose that “Eating your breakfast likes doings of a King” so I cook the breakfast myself. It is fresher
because the food is washed, clean and is not the remains. Secondly, it is reasonable and I can save money for
other activities. Above all, I can take care of my family by self-prepared breakfast when everyone can have
happy moments before working.
- What times are good to have meals?

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At breakfast time, between 6 A.M to 8 A.M when out body could absorb the nutrition significantly after long
hours sleeping at night, it is beneficial for our digestion. The lunch should be at 11 A.M to 12.30 A.M and the
suitable timetable for dinner is between 6 P.M to 8 P.M
79. PARKS
- Do you like to go to the park?
I am passionate about going to park, especially at the breaking dawn. My local park is spacious and very
clean. There are many kind of fauna and flora in here which are alluring in the morning. When I go jogging in
the park every morning, I can enjoy the beauty of the scene and absorb fresh air. All these marvelous things
make me love the nature more and also close me to the natural environment.
- Do people go to park in your area?
Green Park is a favorite destination of my local residents so they always have great moments at here. The senior
goes jogging around the lake and sitting at like side to enjoy the shade of big trees, as well as the cool wind in
the summer. The couples find it preferable to contemplate the romantic atmosphere in the park and the children
are interested in the large space with many games.
- What make a good park?
Firstly, a great park should be clean and green. Trees and flowers should be cultivated and the paths in the park
are tied up without rubbish. The facilities should also be modernized with the area for children, the coffee house
for food and drinks and the area for doing exercises. The safety in the park should be well assured and the
ambulance service should be available.
80. NEIGHBORS
- Do you know people who live next door to you?
My house is located in the countryside and the relationship with neighbors is close-knit. We share with others
when being in trouble or being happy and we are willing to assist each other. Every member on my stress lives
harmoniously and the face interaction is a funny routine.
- Do you get on well with your neighbors?
I get along well with my neighbors who I consider as my fellows. They adore me because I am a young devoted
tutor in the area. They often bring their children to my house at weekends and I teach the kids English. I also
give feedback to their parents and give them advice for their children’s orientation.
- In what way are neighbors helpful?
The neighbors would be nice if they can sympathize and forgive others. When understanding others’ situation
and sharing with their difficulties, almost misunderstood things could be solved and a hospitable atmosphere is
created. They can avoid conflict then the union in a small community contributes to a united society.
81. HOUSE
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
I live in a private house which is large and well equipped. My house has a big yard in front of and many trees
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house is installed such modern facilities as air-conditioner each room, refrigerators, washing machines,
ovens,… which create a convenient living space.
- What are some advantages of living in an apartment?
The benefits of being tenant in an apartment outweigh its drawbacks. First of all, the security in a living tower
is taken on priority because the safeguards are on duty all the time. The second advantages of living in an
apartment is the convenience. The supermarket is opened right at the entrance door thus residents can purchase
the food items whenever they are on demand. Despite the small size of a flat and the restriction in
communicating with neighbors, living in a department is worthwhile because of its comforts.
- Can you describe your dream house?
Actually, my dream house is same as my house which I live in now. It will be a spacious one with a big yard in
front of. The trees are planted around and a wooden hedge with roses set on two sides of the path, from gate to
the main door. It would be well-equipped with fashionable facilities and the atmosphere brings the convenience
to every member. Especially, a giant bookcase will be placed in the living room and the books will be arranged
logically.
82. TRAVELING
- Do you like travelling?
I am crazy about travelling and when I am free, I often enjoy back-packaged short tours with my friends. It’d a
reasonable kind of entertainment because we do not have to pay the fees for transportation’s tickets or travel
agency. My favorite quote is “Travel broadens our minds” so the more I experience, the more I gain
- Do you like travelling alone or with others?
As the proverb goes “The more the merrier”, I like travelling with a team which consist of my close friends. We
can share the happy moment together, take care of each other or experience new things with others beloved
guys. When getting into trouble, we often give others’ a helping hand during the tour or we often have
discussion prior to make a decision.
- What do you often do on your holiday?
I spare the relaxing time on my holiday to contemplate the sceneries. The beauty of nature entertains me and it
also inspires me significantly. In my holiday, I enjoy the special taste of different cuisine and I take photograph
of each meal. I grasp these chances to meet local residents who are friendly and humorous.

83. MOVIES
- Do you like watching movies?
I am a big fan of watching movies, but frankly, I am very busy with a tight schedule so I do not have much
time for this kind of entertainment. After working hours, I am dead exhausted and I go to sleep instead of
turning on film channels. I go to the movie theater once in a blue moon, often with my siblings.
- What kind of movies do you like? Why?

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I find it enjoyable to watch romantic films. The smooth pilot with sweet scenes are amazing inspiration for
audiences who are in love. I like the face expression of characters in these films which is absolutely emotional
and touching. Sometimes, I find myself in the main actress and the meaningful hidden message makes romantic
film be unforgettable.
- Do you prefer watching films on TV on at home or at the cinema?
Perhaps watching at the cinema is more preferable, just because pf a large screen. The images seem to be
more authentic and the sound is likely to be more attractive. Thanks to modern technological devices, at the
cinema, the audience can have real experience with 3-D or 5-D films, which drives viewers’ curiosity.
84. LEARNING LANGUAGES
- What foreign language (s) do you study?
My major language is English which I have been studying for 13 years. It’s my favorite language and I decided
to pursuit my dream of becoming an English teacher when I was a small girl. Besides English, I have registered
a 6-month Japanese but they are not as good as I expected.
- Do you think that English is the most important language/ international language?
We are living in a global village and the universal integration requires us to know more than only one language.
In my opinion, English will be the most essential international language and everyone uses it as the most
popular language in communication. However, such others pictographic languages as Chinese or Japanese or
Korean will gain their popularity in the future.
- What do you find it difficult about studying languages?
The most difficult skill when learning a language is speaking, I think. The pronunciation and intonation, as well
as each word’s stress cause learners many trouble. Only when a learner can speak fluently could he listen
precisely to the accent of speakers. When speaking, the grammatical structures and vocabularies are offered to
be used flexibly, which is troublesome.
85. OTHER QUESTIONS
- Would you like to change anything in this room? Why?
Honestly, I find it unnecessary to change anything in my bedroom because the space is appealing enough.
Almost objects in my room are arranged by me and I believe it is the best position of them. I am really happy
with that atmosphere.
- What make a good park?
Firstly, a great park should be clean and green. Trees and flowers should be cultivated and the paths in the park
are tied up without rubbish. The facilities should also be modernized with the area for children, the coffee house
for food and drinks and the area for doing exercises. The safety in the park should be well assured and the
ambulance service should be available.
- Do you prefer live or recorded music?
I find it enjoyable to be in a live performance because I can enjoy the face expression of singers and instrument
players when they perform. I aroused my interest of listening to live music when I was a small girl. My father
often brought me to live concerts on special occasions and he showed me the sensitive way of enjoyment.
- Which musical instrument is the most popular? Why do you think so?
As far as I am concerned, amongst students, the guitar has gained its popularity more than other instruments.
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does not require electricity or sub-devices. Moreover, the price of guitars is reasonable and the sound is as
attractive as such modern musical instruments as the piano.
- How has clothing styles changed in Vietnam?
I think there have been a lot of changes in clothing styles in Vietnam. About 70 years ago, the most common
clothes for men was a long dress, usually black and white pants. Women wore the same kind with the colours of
grey, black and green. But nowadays, we have different kinds of materials such as silk, woolen, cotton and
various colours. We can have any kind of style and people are encouraged to create their own unique style.
- Do you think that tourism in Vietnam will develop in the future?
Yes, certainly. Vietnam has many beautiful landscapes as well as famous historical places. Moreover,
Vietnamese people are very hospitable, they’re eager to welcome visitors to experience Vietnamese culture and
customs. I that the Government should have more policies to improve the qualities of services in the future.
- What changes have taken place in your hometown?

Yes, it has seen a lot of changes. With the development of the economy, people’s living standards have been
greatly improved. There are many changes such as the roads are getting wider and better. The transportation has
improved much and there are more and more vehicles travelling on the roads such as cars, motorbikes,
buses…..Besides, buildings are getting higher and higher.

- What are the problems of your hometown? What are the solutions to these problems?/ What would you
like to change about your hometown?

There are some problems such as overpopulation, traffic jam and pollution of air, water and noise. In my
opinion, the local government should have more effective measures and stricter law. For example, to reduce air
pollution, we should develop the infrastructure, reduce the number of cars and use public transports.

- How has family changed in the recent decades in Vietnam?

Well, family structure in Vietnam has changed a lot, generally from big to small. Vietnamese used to have
extended family with a few generations living together. However as time go on, people need to move for their
jobs so small family are more common as they’re easily mobile.
- What are some popular hobbies for young people in Vietnam?
Well, in Vietnam, people do many different things. For example, some people raise pets, some like collecting
everything from books to coins. Some prefer indoor activities such as listening to music or reading while others
prefer outdoor activities such as shopping or playing sports. However, in my opinion, young people often do
sports or hanging out with their friends.
- What are the sport facilities like in your country?
I think we have a lot of sport facilities nowadays such as sport stadiums, gyms, or swimming pools basketball
courts or football fields. However, these are usually located in sport areas or universities and they charge a lot
if the public want to use them. So I think there should be some facilities in the communities for people to use
freely.

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TEST 11
1. Let’s talk about the Internet
- always/usually/ often/ sometimes/ rarely/ seldom/ never: luôn luôn/thường xuyên/thỉnh thoảng/hiếm khi
- 5 hours a day (5 giờ/ngày)
- once/twice/three times a day (1/2/3 lần/ngày)
- I surf the Internet to (Tôi lướt web để)
 chat with my boyfriend (nói chuyện với bạn trai)
 look for new feeds: đọc các thông báo trên tường fb
 add friends/ make friends online (kết bạn)
 shop online/ do livestream (mua sắm trực tuyến/chia sẽ trực tiếp)
 search for news/ listen to music/ watch films/ movies (tìm kiếm tin tức/nghe nhạc/xem phim)
 follow famous people/ celebrities (theo dõi người nổi tiếng).
I like/ I’m interested in/ keen on (tôi thích/quan tâm)
I’m a big fan of …(tôi là một người hâm mộ…)
My hobbies on the Internet are … (sở thích trên Internet của tôi là….
WHY?
As for me/ I think/ In my opinion ….(quan điểm của tôi)
For example/ such as (ví dụ như là)
I think it has a lot of effects on my…/ It can affect (Tôi nghĩ nó ảnh hưởng…)
- Studying: can’t focus on/ ignore/ neglect … (việc học: không thể tập trung, phớt lờ việc học)
- Work/ job: work efficiency (công việc: ảnh hưởng tới hiệu suất công việc)
- Relationships with other people (family members, friends) (ảnh hưởng tới mối quan hệ với người khác)
=> so what should we do? Vậy chúng ta nên làm gì?
Instead of using the Internet, I can go out/ hang out (đi chơi) with my friends or play soccer with my
coworkers (đồng nghiệp). I think it’s much better for me. (Thay vì sử dụng Internet, tôi có thể đi chơi với bạn
bè của tôi hoặc chơi bóng đá với đồng nghiệp. Tôi nghĩ điều đó sẽ tốt hơn đối với tôi)
- It’s a waste of time (lãng phí thời gian).
- It can affect your health such as your eyes/ your back/ your neck (Internet có thể ảnh hưởng tới sức khỏe
của bạn như mắt của bạn/lưng/cổ)
2. Talk about the weddings (đám cưới)
- Yes, I have. / of course/ definitely/ certainly/ absolutely/ sure (có, tất nhiên rồi)
I have been to a lot of weddings, especially after I graduated (tôi đã từng tham dự rất nhiều đám cưới, đặc
biệt là sau khi tốt nghiệp.)
No, I haven’t. Most of the weddings are in my hometown (hầu hết các đám cưới tổ chức ở quê) and my
parents will go there instead of me (bố mẹ tôi thay mặt tôi tham dự).
- People often wear fancy and beautiful clothes to a wedding (mọi người thường mặt áo quần theo sở thích và
quần áo đẹp để dự đám cưới). As for girls, they can wear dresses and for boys, they can wear suits or
something like that (Con gái thường mặc váy và con trai thường mặt vét hoặc quần áo tương tự như thế).
+ shirt/ T-shirt: áo sơ mi, áo phồng
+ skirt: váy ngắn
+ ao dai, a traditional Vietnamese costume (áo dài, trang phục Việt Nam truyền thống)
- Gifts for the couple: In Vietnam, people don’t give presents to the bride and groom but instead, they give
the couple “lucky” money. But sometimes, people can also give couples something like rings, necklaces, etc.
Quà cho cặp đôi: Ở Việt Nam, mọi người thường không trao quà cho cô dâu, chú dể thay vào đó, họ thường
tặng cô dâu chú rể đồng tiền may mắn. Nhưng thỉnh thoảng, họ cũng có thể cho các cặp đôi những thứ như là
nhẫn, vòng cổ….
TEST 12
1. Let’s talk about a time when you were quite ill (kể về thời điểm bạn bị ốm)
- Yes, of course. I remembered one time I had …(vâng, hiển nhiên, tôi nhớ lần tôi……)
+ a food poisoning (bị ngộ độc thức ăn)
+ a stomachache (đau dạ dày)
+ a toothache (đau răng)
+ a headache (đau đầu)
+ my back hurt … (đau lưng)
+ a fever/ a flu (cảm cúm)
+ a sore throat (đau họng)
+ sore feet (đau chân)
+ stuffy nose (ngạt mũi)
+ runny nose (sổ mũi)
+ dizzy (chóng mặt)
+ throw up (v) nôn
+ nauseous (adj) buồn nôn
+ bactericide (n) bị nhiễm khuẩn
antiseptic (n) chất khử trùng I hate the smell of antiseptic. (Tôi ghét mùi của chất khử trùng)
- what are your symptoms? (Triệu chứng của bạn là gì)
+ I sneezed a lot. (Tôi bị hắt hơi nhiều)
- Did you visit a doctor? (bạn đã thăm khám bác sỹ chưa?)
+ Yes, I did. I couldn’t take it anymore. (có chứ, tôi không thể chịu được nữa)
+ No, I didn’t. (không tôi chưa tới gặp bác sỹ)
- What did you do to overcome it? (bạn đã làm gì để vượt qua nó)
To overcome it,.. Để vượt qua nó:
+ I took some medicine such as …(Tôi đã dùng một số thuốc……
+ I just let it go. And then I felt much better. (Tôi cứ để như thế và sau đó cảm thấy đỡ hơn)
+ I slept for about 3 hours and …. (tôi ngủ 3 giờ và…)

2. The way you keep in touch with others (cách giữ liên lạc với ai đó)
broke (adj) = run out of money: hết tiền
- How often?
+ I usually/often/sometimes/ rarely/ seldom/ never keep in touch with my friends/ family.
+ We often chat with each other./ We talk to each other every day.
- Via telephone or meet in person
+ Via telephone (gọi điện thoại): it’s faster and more convenient (nhanh hơn và tiện hơn). Wherever you are,
people can know what you are doing and enjoy it with you (bất cứ bạn ở nơi đâu, mọi người có thể biết bạn
đang làm gì và tham gia cùng với bạn). For example, when I’m in the beach, I can give my parents a video
call to let them know what it’s like there (ví dụ, khi tôi đang ở bãi biển, tôi có thể gọi bằng hình ảnh có bố mẹ
tôi biết bãi biển đó như thế nào)
+ In person: Some people prefer face to face (một số người thích gặp trực tiếp). It’s better than
communicating on the phone and people can actually get closer to each other (điều này tốt hơn so với gọi
điện thoại và mọi người có thể gần gửi nhau hơn).
+ There are many means of media we use today (ngày nay, có rất nhiều phương tiện thông tin đại chúng mà
chúng ta sử dụng)
- Your parents and you:
+ We have different ways of connecting with each other (chúng ta có nhiều cách khác nhau để nói chuyện
với người khác).
> My parents often meet in person or use telephone to talk to their friends (Bố mẹ tôi thường gặp riêng hoặc
sử dụng điện thoại để nói chuyện với bạn bè).
> For us, we often chat on FB, zalo, viber or skype. It’s much faster and easier. Sometimes, we hang out in
some coffee shops or in some shopping malls. (Thỉnh thoảng chúng tôi tới một số quán café hoặc một số
trung tâm mua sắm)
- They are very creative and interesting.(Họ rất sáng tạo và thú vị)
- It is easier to access/ reach people at all ages.

TEST 13
Let’s talk about advertisements (Quảng cáo)
- It’s very popular in my country. We can see advertisements everywhere: on the street, at the bus stop, in
school, in hospitals, at the airport, etc. (Quảng cáo rất phổ biến ở đất nước tôi. Chúng ta có thể thấy quảng
cáo ở khắp mọi nơi: ở đường phố, trạm xe buýt, trường học, bệnh viện, sân bay,,,,)
- For me, advertisements on TV is the best because at the same time, we can watch our favorite programs and
know more about new products which may be useful for us. (Đối với tôi, quảng cáo trên TV là cách tốt nhất
bởi vì cùng một thời điểm, chúng ta có thể xem các chương trình yêu thích và biết nhiều về sản phẩm điều
này có thể có lợi cho chúng ta)
- It depends. Advertising can be good but sometimes they can make us buy something we don’t need.
Therefore, we can waste our money on something we don’t actually need. (Cũng tùy thuộc. Quảng cáo có thể
tốt nhưng thỉnh thoảng chúng có thể làm cho chúng ta mua một số thứ mà chúng ta không cần đến. Do vậy,
chúng ta có thể lãng phí tiền để mua những thứ mà chúng ta không thực sự cần thiết)
(you can take an example from your own experience with advertising.)
2. Let’s talk about your health (Sức khỏe)
- Yes, I do. I often do exercises in the morning to keep fit (Tôi thường tập thể dục vào mỗi buổi sáng để giữ
cho thân hình khỏe mạnh). I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables too (Tôi cũng ăn nhiều trái cây và các loại rau).
- I have a medical checkup every 6 months/ twice a year (tôi kiểm tra sức khỏe định kỳ 6 tháng lần).
- Activities to improve my health: (Hoạt động cải thiện sức khỏe)
+ Do yoga/ go to the gym/ go swimming/ do aerobics (tập Yoga/thể hình/bơi lội/tập aerobic)
+ Eat a lot of vegetables or fruits (ăn nhiêu rau hoặc trái cây)
+ play sports (chơi thể thao)
+ sleep early (đi ngủ sớm)
 TEST 14
1. Let’s talk about your neighborhood (khu dân cư)
- My neighborhood is very safe and peaceful (khu dân cư của tôi thì rất an toàn và yên tĩnh).
>< it is lively and bustling. (Nó rất sống động, ồn ã)
- It has a lot of modern facilities (khu dân cư của tối có nhiều tiện ích hiện đại)
- polluted (adj) (ô nhiễm)
- noisy (adj) (ồn ào)
- crowded (adj) (đông đúc)
- My next door neighbor: hàng xóm cạnh nhà
- I don’t have any problems with them except for some weddings. They are too noisy with a lot of sounds and
I don’t like that. (Tôi không có bất cứ vấn đề gì với họ trừ một số đám cưới. Chúng rất ồn ào với nhiều thứ
âm thanh tạp nham và tôi không thích điều này)
2. Let’s talk about the bonus at work (Nói về việc thưởng ở chỗ làm)
- Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Bonus at work is a normal thing for me./ I haven’t got any bonus since I started working. (Phần thưởng lúc
làm việc là điều bình thường đối với tôi/tôi không nhận được bất kỳ phần thưởng nào từ khi tôi bắt đầu đi
làm)
+ I’m very hard working (Tôi làm việc rất chăm chỉ)
+ I worked extra shifts. (Tôi làm them giờ)
+ my boss has too much money and he is in good mood (ông chủ của tôi rất giàu có và ông ấy có tâm tốt)
- Bonus has a lot of impacts/ effects on us. (phần thưởng có rất nhiều tác động/ảnh hưởng đến chúng tôi)
+ work progress/ work result (tiến độ công việc, kết quả công việc)
+ work attitude (thái độ làm việc)
+ our life
+ our future opportunities: to get promoted (thăng chức)
- Employees have many ways to get bonuses, such as: (Nhân viên có nhiều cách để được thưởng, ví dụ như)
+ always be on time/ punctual (đúng giờ)
+ Be able to work under high pressure (có thể làm việc dưới áp lực cao)
+ be responsible and enthusiastic (có trách nhiệm và nhiệt tình)

TEST 15
1. Let’s talk about working environment (môi trường làm việc)
- Company:
+ It must have good/ modern facilities/ equipment. (Phải có thiết bị tốt hiện đại)
+ good policies including high salary, good bonuses, grant (chính sách tốt bao gồm: lương cao, thưởng tốt,
trợ cấp)
+ people are treated equally (mọi người được đối xử công bằng)
+ It must have a great view from the top. (Cảnh đẹp khi nhìn từ trên xuống)
+ It must be professional/ organized/ friendly (phải chuyên nghiệp/có tổ chức/thân thiện)
+ it must create more job opportunities. (tạo ra nhiều cơ hội việc làm)
+ It must have an active working environment (có một môi trường làm việc năng động).
- coworkers/ Colleagues/ Partners (đồng nghiệp):
funny, polite (lịch sự), friendly, helpful, responsible (có trách nhiệm), humorous (hài hước), enthusiastic
(nhiệt tình), punctual (đúng giờ), kind, easy-going (dễ tính), strict (nghiêm khắc), open-minded (cởi mở)
- introvert (n) hướng nội, nội tâm
- extrovert (n) hướng ngoại
- boss (ông chủ)
+ manage everything well (quản lý mọi thứ tốt)
+ fair, treat everyone equally (công bằng, đối xử công bằng với mọi người)
+ good/ great at what he does (làm việc giỏi)
+ have a good control of everything (kiểm soát tốt mọi vấn đề)
college (n) đại học, cao đẳng # colleague (n) đồng nghiệp
get on well with my coworkers: hòa hợp với đồng nghiệp
2. Let’s talk about your ideal team-mate (bạn làm nhóm lý tưởng)
- My ideal team mate should be careful, responsible, active, enthusiastic and punctual all the time.
- She or he should be responsible for whatever they do.
- I think I am a good team member. Because I have all the things people need in an ideal team mate.
TEST 16
1. Let’s talk about interviews (phỏng vấn)
- clothes: quần áo
- CV/ resume
- some important information about the company (thông tin quan trọng về công ty)
- (I need to) be confident: tự tin
- You can make the interviewer think that job is important to you. (Bạn có thể làm cho nhà phỏng vấn thấy
rằng công việc đó quan trọng với bạn)
- You will be very confident. (tự tin)
- You can get the job you want. (Bạn sẽ đạt được công việc bạn muốn)
- You can negotiate a higher salary. (Bạn có thể thương lượng mức lương cao hơn)
- you can show the interviewer what you have/ your abilities. (Bạn có thể thể hiện cho nhà phỏng vấn thấy
khả năng của mình)
2. Talk about place that you would never want to go back to (nơi mà bạn không bao giờ
muốn quay lại)
- It makes me sad/ tired/ reminds me of my ex- girlfriend/ boyfriend.
- It’s not peaceful/ too noisy: Nơi đó không yên tĩnh
- The last time I went there was when I went with …
It’s not worth coming back there again. And it was an awful/ terrible experience for me.
perfect/ wonderful/ great/ awesome/ terrific/ amazing

TEST 17
1. Let’s talk about writing online blogs (viết blogs)
I don’t like sharing my thoughts with others/ other people.
Writing is not my strength/ strong point/ expertise. (Viết không phải là điểm mạnh của tôi)
- Topic: love, my life, my job, my family, my pets, my friends, my roommate, hobbies, fashion (thời trang),
cosmetic products (sản phẩm mỹ phẩm), music, sports.
For example/ for instance/ such as (N, V-ing) (ví dụ như là)
- Benefits: (lợi ích)
- release stress: giảm căng thẳng
- improve writing skill: cải thiện kĩ năng viết
- connect with other friends: kết nối với bạn bè
- make/add friends: kết thêm bạn
- share hobbies: chia sẻ sở thích
- encourage/ motivate other people to express themselves: khuyến khích người khác thể hiện bản thân họ
- Although I don’t like writing blogs, I still think it has some benefits. For example, …
2. Let’s talk about things you do when you are angry. (Nói về những thứ khiến bạn giận
dữ)
- go jogging (đi bộ)/ go shopping/ go swimming/ sleep/ sing/ listen to music
– I will be happy again/ I will not be angry/ stressed=> stressful again.)
Everything will be pushed out of my head. (Mọi thứ sẽ được tống ra khỏi đầu tôi)
- breathe deeply (hít thở sâu)/ have a deep breath (hít thở sâu)/ go out to get some fresh air (ra ngoài để kiếm
không khí trong lành)/ go out to watch movies/ be quiet (im lặng)/ go out to have some coffee/ calm down
(bình tĩnh) …
TEST 18
1. Let’s talk about your computer brand (hãng máy tính)
- My favorite computer brand is Dell. In the past I used other computer brands too but problems happen
sometimes. However, since I used Dell, I didn’t have to encounter any software problems and that’s a good
thing.
You can also say:
+ It runs properly: nó chạy ngon
+ It has never crashed. (Nó chưa bao giờ bị xước)
+ It has good interface. (Nó có giao diện tốt)
- I will definitely continue using this brand. Why do we have to change while we already have what we need?
2. Let’s talk about your favorite pair of shoes (đôi giày bạn thích nhất)
- I just sometimes wear my shoes. (Thỉnh thoảng tôi mới đi giầy)
- It’s just my style, something casual and comfortable. (Đó là style em thích, nó bình dân và thoải mái)
- I prefer to wear sandals because it’s much more convenient (tiện lợi) and comfortable.

TEST 19
1. Transportation (giao thông, việc đi lại)
- how do you go to work/ school? I go to school by … (motorbike/ motorcycle/ electric bike/ bus/ car/
airplane/ helicopter/ scooter/ train/ ferry/ tram/ underground/ subway/ boat/ ship/ skateboard/ cyclo/ taxi/ cab/
submarine/ coach/ go on foot (đi bộ)
- How long does it take you to get to school? It takes me 30 minutes to go to school.
- How far is it from your house to your office? It’s about 5 kilometers.
- traffic jam/ cross the traffic lights
- There are many traffic accidents. (Có nhiều vụ tai nạn)
- People often get stuck in traffic jam. (Mọi người thường bị tắc đường)
- The traffic infrastructure is not yet developed. (Hệ thống giao thông thì chưa phát triển)
- Too many means of transport move at the same time (rush hours). (Có quá nhiều phương tiện đi trên đường
vào giờ cao điểm)
- The law is not very strict./ some people don’t obey/ follow the law./ some people are not aware of traffic
law. (Luật không nghiêm, con người không chấp hành luật)
People are in a hurry. (Mọi người trong tình trạng vội vàng)
2. Your favorite childhood game (Trò chơi yêu thích nhất thời thơ ấu)
- I played many traditional games in my childhood but my favorite game is hide and seek (trốn tìm).
- I played it with my friends and my neighbors.
- It was fun and exciting (vui vẻ, sôi động). You don’t know when you are gonna get caught (Bạn không biết
lúc nào bạn sẽ bị tóm/bắt).

TEST 20
1. Stress before an exam (căng thẳng trước kì thi)
- I’m rarely stressed before an exam because I am quite confident, almost all of the time.
- To have stress before an exam is normal but it is not good or bad. It depends.
(Bị căng thẳng trước kì thi là bình thường vì nó không tốt mà cũng không xấu. Nó tùy trường hợp)
- To overcome stress, I just take a deep breath or listen to music.
(Để vượt qua căng thẳng, tôi chỉ hít một hơi thật sâu hoặc nghe nhạc)
2. Presentation skills (kỹ năng thuyết trình)
- prepare: chuẩn bị
+ find reading materials: tìm tài liệu đọc
+ prepare slides/ powerpoint to present: chuẩn bị slides/powerpoint để thuyết trình)
+ send my presentation to my teacher for some advice/ support. (Gửi bài thuyết trình cho giáo viên để hỏi xin
lời khuyên, nhận xét)
+ rehearse/ practice presentations with my friends. (thực hành bài thuyết trình với bạn)
- Avoid: Tránh
+ drinking cold water: uống nước quá lạnh
+ speaking too loud/ quietly: nói quá to/nói quá bé
+ looking at the ceiling/ floor: nhìn vào trần nhà/sàn nhà
+ reading too much from the document: đọc quá nhiều từ tài liệu
+ standing still/ speaking with local voice/ language:: đứng bất động/nói giọng địa phương
- Should: Nên
+ be confident: tự tin
+ use body language: dùng ngôn ngữ cơ thể
+ dress properly/ have suitable clothes: ăn mặc hợp lí
+ be a little humorous/ joke a little bit to make the atmosphere more comfortable: nên hài hước một chút để
làm không khí thoải mái hơn
+ smile: cười