LESSON 3

SPEAKING -12 minutes- 50 points – 4 parts

SPEAKING APTIS –PART 1:

3 questions / 30 topics
30s/ answer
4-5 câu đơn
Mở đầu : Well, So, To be honest…
Từ nối : Firstly, Secondly, Finally, Next, In addition, In short ,
Last but not least…, Besides,,..
1.Please tell me about your family( Do you have a large family)?
My family has 4 pp : my parents , my brother, and me
My father ….
My family often watch Tv together
My family is so happy and close-knit

2.Tell me about the place you live in.

I live HD
It’s a peaceful and beautiful place .
PP here are so kind and friendly
It’s famous for green been cake
I really love my city / hometown

3. Please, describe your house

4. What is your favorite season? Why?
Vietnam has 4 seasons per year: spring, summer, autumn,
winter.. but I like summer most. Because in the summer I
don’t go to school ...
So, I spend time relaxing/ let my hair down ....
5. What is the weather like, today?

- The weather is so nice. It’s sunny and windy

-The temperature is about 25 degrees..
-The atmosphere is quite pleasant./cool...
 - Today is Sunday, so I play football with some close
friends...then I go shopping ...
6. How do you relax in the evening? ( = hobbies/ freetime ....)
7. What is your favorite music?
I like/love /I’m into /I’m fond of some kinds of music: pop
music, rock, classical music, rap...
- I usually listen to music when i’m free
-My favourite songs are...
-I’m a big/huge fan of
Music makes my life more colorful and meaningful...

8. Describe a member in your family?

9. Tell me about your best friend?
10. What do you like doing in your free time? (
hobbies/relax)

11.What sport do people like in your country?

In my country, people like football, it becomes the king sport..
Besides, most peope usually run/ go jogging around the lakes/
parks to improve their health...
The young often go swimming / play volleyball to be taller...
12. Please, tell me about your favorite film?
 13. What do you like doing with your friend? (free time ...)
14. What sport do you like?
15. What did you do last night ? (liệt kê ,...)
16. Please tell me why you are interested in travelling ?
Widen my knowledge, relax, make friends,,,
17. What do you do on the weekend? ( liệt kê )
18. Where did you go last night?
19. Describe the room you are in
20. Please tell me a famous place in your country ( Halong bay, Tam
Dao...)
21. Tell me about yourself
22. What is your favourite book?
23.Please tell me why you learn English?

24. Tell me about your job?

25. Tell me the best way to travel around your country?
We have many ways to travel around Vietnam.
Firstly, we can use motorbikes, they are convenient, the cost of trips
is reasonable...
Also, travelling by airplanes is a good way, it moves fast, make us
comfortable
Besides, people can travel by public transports, they help protect the
environment....
26. What is your typical day like?
 27. What clothes do you wear today?
28.Describe your journey here today .
29. What is the food like in your country
The food of my country is delicious/ cheap/plentiful
People usually eat fastfood, it’s convenient....
The young enjoy street food....
-Vietnam is famous for traditional/ local food...
I like / I’m so pround of my country’s food/ cuisines.....
30. Your favourite singer/ film star.
31. Describe a typical meal in your country
32.What do people in your country read ?
33, Your favourite time of year?
34. What will you do at the rest of today?
35.Your first school?
36.Describe a time when you were sick
37.How many language you can speak ?

MẸO KÉO DÀI PHẦN NÓI :

My name is + tên .I’m from … I’m … years old
I find it quite hard for me, but I think……
Today I’m so happy to talk about ….
That’s my answer, thanks for your listening
 APTIS GENERAL: Reading Practice Test 6

Part 1: Choose the word (A,B,C) that fits in the gap. The answer to
question 0 is an example.
Hey Ian,
I was just (0) _____ if you needed a ride to school tomorrow.
I saw you waiting for the (1.1) _____ at the stop.
Normally, I (1.2) _____ my bike, but now, it is winter.
Since the weather is getting (1.3) _____ , my dad drives me.
We pass by your house, so we can (1.4) _____ you up.
You are on the (1.5) ________ to school, so it’s no problem.

Gillian
0. A. wondering B. thinking C. considering
1.1 A. bus B. car C. taxi
1.2 A. drive B. ride C. have
1.3 A. wetter B. colder C. warmer
1.4 A. get B. take C. pick
1.5 A. trip B. travel C. way

Part 2: The sentences below are from a teen’s journal.

Order the sentences (B-F) to make a story. The first
sentence (A) is an example.
Bad Hair Day

A I’ve just had a terrible day at school

B Unfortunately, it was a windy day.
C As it was school photo day, I wanted to look my
best.
D So, I spent one hour styling my hair before school.
E Furthermore, I couldn’t fix the mess because I
forgot my brush.
F By the time I arrived at school, my hair had been
ruined.
0. A.
2.1 _C____
2.2 __D____
2.3 _B__
2.4 __F___
2.5 _E______
The sentences below are from a school policy. Order
the sentences (B-F) to make a story. The first sentence
(B) is an example.

Late Arrival Policy

A If you arrive at school late, you must follow these
instructions.
B We have a very strict late arrival policy.
C However, before you receive this paper, you must
 be ready for class.
D There, you will get a signed and timed late slip
from the secretary.
E That means you will have to hang up your coat
and gather your belongings in your locker
beforehand.
F Unless there is a mass weather-related delay, you
are required to go to the office.
0. B.
3.1 _A_
3.2 __F__
3.3 __D__
3.4 _C__
3.5 _E___
Part 3: Read the four opinions posted on a sports
forum. Then, answer the questions.
Person A: I am really into sports, and am always up for
trying new games. When I travelled to Canada with my
family, I tried curling. I have never played it before
because I live in a hot country. I thought it would be a
piece of cake. How hard can a sport that uses a broom
be? Well, I was wrong. In fact, you actually need a lot of
upper body strength and balance to succeed. Needless to
say, I’m writing this the day after with bruises from falling
over!
Person B: I had just moved to the United States and
wanted to make friends at my school, so I signed up for
the football team. When I arrived at try-outs, we began
with some agility drills and the coach seemed pretty
impressed with how fast I could sprint. Then, we were
asked to throw an oddly-shaped ball as far as we could,
and I was confused. It was then I realized that the try-outs
were for American football, not European football, or
soccer as it is called here. No wonder I was the smallest
person there!
Person C: When I was younger, I never wanted to play
team sports. My dad would always encourage me to join a
team, but I was not interested. It’s not that I don’t like
physical activity. I love individual activities like swimming
and running. My sister, who is the captain of her school’s
volleyball team, teases me and says I can’t handle
competition. However, I think of myself as a very
competitive person. I am always trying to achieve new
personal records and beat my last timing.
Person D: Growing up, my brothers used to watch
professional basketball matches on TV, but I never
understood the appeal. Despite this, I fell in love with the
energy in the crowd of a live sports match. My school has
a really great basketball team, and I know a few people
who are on it. I get really into the games and scream my
loudest to cheer on my friends. It makes me feel so proud.
Playing it is a different story though. You wouldn’t catch
me on a basketball court even as a substitute!
Which person …
4.1. prefers to be a spectator? _D_____
4.2 underestimated a sport? __A______
4.3 received a compliment? _B_____
4.4 was misunderstood by family? __C_____
4.5 set goals? __C_____
4.6 did not understand a task? _B_____
4.7 used a household object? __A__
Part 4: Read the text. Match the headings (A-I) to the
paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example.
There is one heading that you will not use.
0) How many times have you heard that you need to eat
your fruits and veggies? Or have had your parents swap
out the biscuits in your lunch bag for an apple? From a
young age, our parents have been trying to encourage
us to eat healthy foods, whether that be drinking a glass
of milk in the morning or having two litres of water a day.
Although we often find a way to sneak in some crisps or
ice-cream when no one is looking, maybe our parents
have valid concerns about what we should be
incorporating in our everyday diets.
(5.1) Let’s consider the nutrients that our bodies need.
We have always been told that we need to make sure
that we get enough calcium. This is key for building
strong bones and teeth, especially in our teenage years
when our body is still changing. I also try to have some
freshly-squeezed orange juice to improve my Vitamin C
intake to help my immune system so that I don’t get sick.
Moreover, as a wearer of glasses, I have been advised
that eating carrots is an essential source of Vitamin A,
which is important to strengthen your eyes.
(5.2) What’s more in addition to the immediate benefits is
the long-term ones. Studies have shown that time and
time again, eating healthy is associated with prevention
of heart disease and strokes. Combined with some form
of physical activity, 4/5 cases of these ailments could
have been prevented. This research has also shown that
healthy lifestyles are connected to reduced cancer risks
and better quality of life overall. Many also maintain their
diabetes by monitoring what they eat.
(5.3) Another valuable aspect of healthy eating is feeling
happier overall. Avoiding unhealthy foods, like soda and
sweets, is linked to higher energy levels and less
symptoms of depression. These treats contain high-
processed carbohydrates and greatly affect your blood
sugar levels. Instead, opt for Vitamin B12 which can be
found in a variety of whole foods and some meats as
well. When you have more energy throughout the day,
you will surely feel more productive.
(5.4) Nevertheless, all of this is easier said than done. In
the past, families prioritized eating together and cooking
wholesome food almost every night. Perhaps this was
because one parent stayed at home all day. However,
today, most households have two working parents. After
a long day, the last thing a tired mother or father wants to
do is cook, so eating out is much more common.
Nowadays, we are faced with temptations

on every corner. The increase in both availability and

choice of fast food options is much more prominent than
in our parents’ days, leading us to unhealthy food
choices.
(5.5) As we are all aware, this poor food selection has
led to an increase in obesity. This is not new information
and the problem continues to get worse and worse. It
has gotten so bad that we are now being urged by
society to lose weight by whatever means necessary. As
a teenager, weight loss fads that are more destructive
than beneficial are popping up on social media.
Influencers fill their feeds with information about how
they restricted their caloric intake to dangerously low
values and have sponsored posts promoting detoxifying
teas. With society’s message loud and clear amplified by
what they see on their phones, teens may be coerced
into the idea that these weight loss strategies are valid.
(5.6) In this sense, education is important to debunking
unsubstantiated healthy lifestyles. In additional to regular
physical education classes, teachers should focus on the
benefits of healthy eating and the negative impacts of not
doing so. Moreover, in a digital age, learning appropriate
critical thinking techniques to be able to discern whether
the health advice you read about online is true or not
should also be included in the curriculum.
(5.7) Nonetheless, the responsibility of education
extends beyond this. The government must also fund
initiatives and programs to promote healthy lifestyles. For
example, Britain has introduced a sugar tax on sugary
drinks on order to reduce childhood and adult obesity.
Despite being a recent program, the country has already
seen as much as a 10% reduction in consumption of the
product in only two years. By lowering the price of
healthy foods and taxing junk food, people will be
encouraged to make better choices that will save them
money and their lives.

A. What Schools Can Do

B. National Role
C. The Risks of Trendy Diets
D. Parental Expectations

E. Deterring Disease
F. Modern Situations
G. Key Vitamins and Minerals
H. A Mood Boost
I. Future Success
0) How many times have you heard that you need to eat
your fruits and veggies? Or have had your parents swap
out the biscuits in your lunch bag for an apple? From a
young age, our parents have been trying to encourage
us to eat healthy foods, whether that be drinking a glass
of milk in the morning or having two litres of water a day.
Although we often find a way to sneak in some crisps or
ice-cream when no one is looking, maybe our parents
have valid concerns about what we should be
incorporating in our everyday diets.
(5.1) Let’s consider the nutrients that our bodies need.
We have always been told that we need to make sure
that we get enough calcium. This is key for building
strong bones and teeth, especially in our teenage years
when our body is still changing. I also try to have some
freshly-squeezed orange juice to improve my Vitamin C
intake to help my immune system so that I don’t get sick.
Moreover, as a wearer of glasses, I have been advised
that eating carrots is an essential source of Vitamin A,
which is important to strengthen your eyes.
(5.2) What’s more in addition to the immediate benefits is
the long-term ones. Studies have shown that time and
time again, eating healthy is associated with prevention
of heart disease and strokes. Combined with some form
of physical activity, 4/5 cases of these ailments could
have been prevented. This research has also shown that
healthy lifestyles are connected to reduced cancer risks
and better quality of life overall. Many also maintain their
diabetes by monitoring what they eat.
(5.3) Another valuable aspect of healthy eating is feeling
happier overall. Avoiding unhealthy foods, like soda and
sweets, is linked to higher energy levels and less
symptoms of depression. These treats contain high-
processed carbohydrates and greatly affect your blood
sugar levels. Instead, opt for Vitamin B12 which can be
found in a variety of whole foods and some meats as
well. When you have more energy throughout the day,
you will surely feel more
productive.
(5.4) Nevertheless, all of this is easier said than done. In
the past, families prioritized eating together and cooking
wholesome food almost every night. Perhaps this was
because one parent stayed at home all day. However,
today, most households have two working parents. After
a long day, the last thing a tired mother or father wants to
do is cook, so eating out is much more common.
Nowadays, we are faced with temptations

on every corner. The increase in both availability and

choice of fast food options is much more prominent than
in our parents’ days, leading us to unhealthy food
choices.
(5.5) As we are all aware, this poor food selection has led
to an increase in obesity. This is not new information and
the problem continues to get worse and worse. It has
gotten so bad that we are now being urged by society to
lose weight by whatever means necessary. As a
teenager, weight loss fads that are more destructive than
beneficial are popping up on social media. Influencers fill
their feeds with information about how they restricted
their caloric intake to dangerously low values and have
sponsored posts promoting detoxifying teas. With
society’s message loud and clear amplified by what they
see on their phones, teens may be coerced into the idea
that these weight loss strategies are valid.
(5.6) In this sense, education is important to debunking
unsubstantiated healthy lifestyles. In additional to regular
physical education classes, teachers should focus on the
benefits of healthy eating and the negative impacts of not
doing so. Moreover, in a digital age, learning appropriate
critical thinking techniques to be able to discern whether
the health advice you read about online is true or not
should also be included in the curriculum.
(5.7) Nonetheless, the responsibility of education extends
beyond this. The government must also fund initiatives
and programs to promote healthy lifestyles. For example,
Britain has introduced a sugar tax on sugary drinks on
order to reduce childhood and adult obesity. Despite
being a recent program, the country has already seen as
much as a 10% reduction in consumption of the product
in only two years. By lowering the price of healthy foods
and taxing junk food, people will be encouraged to make
better choices that will save them money and their lives.

A. What Schools Can Do

B. National Role
C. The Risks of Trendy Diets
D. Parental Expectations
E. Deterring Disease
F. Modern Situations
G. Key Vitamins and Minerals
H. A Mood Boost
I. Future Success
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