SPEAKING

1. What’s your full name?

My full name is Võ Thị Thanh Trúc

2. What’s your student number?

My student number is 20017202

3. How old are you?

I’m 21 years old

4. Where’s your hometown?

My hometown is Đong Thap province

5. What do you like doing in your free time?

In my free time, I like watching movies, reading novels or watching tiktok.

6. How do you travel to school?

I travel to school by motobike

7. What’s your major?

My major is accounting

8. What would you like to do in the future?

In the future, I want to be the owner of a coffee chain in Da Lat.

HOBBIES

1. Do you have any hobbies? What are they?

 My hobbies are reading novels and watching movies.

2. Do you have enough time for your hobby (hobbies)? Why (not)?

 I don't have enough time for my hobbies because most of my time is spent
studying and working.
 3. Do you spend lots of money on your hobbies? Why (not)?

 No, I don’t. I only spend a little money every month to buy novel books.

TRANSPORTATION

1. How do you travel to school or work?

 I travel to school by motobike

2. Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation? Why?

 I prefer private transport. Because I can move freely whenever I want

3. What types of public transport are popular in your hometown?

 No, I don’t, I think everyone should pay for all the services they get

FAMILY

1. Do you have a large family or a small family?

 I have a small family.

2. Have you got any brothers and sisters?

 I have a young sister. She is 2 years younger than me

3. Who do you get along with in your family?

 I get along best with my young sister. Because we have many similar
interests.

SCHOOL/ STUDY

1. Do you get along with your classmates?

Yes, I do. To some extent, I always try to be as happy and sociable as

possible with my classmates.

2. Why did you choose to study here?

Because the dynamic, friendly learning environment here is suitable for

me.
3. What things do you like most when you study at your school?

When I study at my school, I like the teaching staff most. Because they
are always happy and enthusiastic in their work.

4. What things do you dislike when you study at your school?

When I study at my school, I dislike the learning equipment. Some

classrooms are very hot due to broken or weak fans.

5. What are your favorite classes/ courses/ subjects at university?

My favorite subject at university is English. This is a necessary subject

for everyone, it helps a lot in our lives.

FESTIVAL AND PARTIES

1. Do you prefer staying at home or going out during the festival/holiday? Why?

I like staying home during festival/ holiday because it makes me feel

relaxed and comfortable.

2. Do you think festivals/parties are important? Why?

Yes, I do. Because it is an opportunity for family members and friends

to gather together and talk, helping to strengthen the relationship between them.

3. Do you like family parties or parties given by friends? Why?

I like parties given by friends. Because when I attended that party, I felt
more comfortable, free and happy.

4. Which is your favorite festival?

My favorite festival is Tet. Because people don't have to go to school or

work, so they have time to talk together and share stories in life.

5. How often do you go to a party?

I rarely go to parties because I usually don't get excited about them.

6. Why do some people hate parties?

 Maybe they are introverts. They do not feel excited about parties where
they have to meet and communicate many people.

TRAVEL

1. Do you like traveling? Why?

Yes. Because traveling helps me enjoy life, relax and forget the stress
of studying.

2. Do you like to travel alone or in a group? Why?

I prefer travelling in a group because I love being with friends and

family, it helps us have beautiful memories together.

3. In which season do you prefer to travel?

 I prefer to travel in winter because the weather is cool. It helps me not

get tired from the trip.

4. What places have you visited up to now?

I had the opportunity to visit many places in the south of Vietnam such
as Ho Chi Minh City, Soc Trang, Can Tho, Vinh Long and so on.

All have beautiful scenery, delicious food and friendly people.

5. What do you like to do when you visit new places?

Whenever I visit a new place, I always want to try specialty dishes and
go to famous places.

6. Do you think your hometown is a good place for a holiday? Why?

Yes. I think Dong Thap is a suitable place to travel. Because this place
has many beautiful scenery and delicious dishes such as Cao Lanh mango, Lai
Vung spring rolls, Sa Giang shrimp chips and so on.

FREE TIME

1. What do you usually do after school?

 After school I usually watch movies, listen to music or watch tiktok.

2. How do you spend your weekends/weekdays?

I usually spend time with family and friends on weekends. We often

eat, chat or watch movies together.

3. Do you like listening to music/ reading books/ watching TV/ playing games?
Why?

Yes, I do. I love listening to music because it helps me relax after

stressful school hours.

4. What kinds of music/books/TV programs/games do you like?

The kinds of music I like is pop music, especially K-pop and J-pop.

The kinds of book I like is detective novels and Japanese manga.

The kinds of TV programs I like is Korean drama, detective movie.

The kinds of games I like is puzzle games and survival games.

5. Do you prefer staying at home or going out during the evenings? Why?

I prefer to stay at home at night because that's when I need a quiet

space to relax. I usually eat snacks while watching movies or playing games
with my friends.

6. What is the importance of leisure time in life?

The importance of leisure time in life is to help us relax our minds and
forget about stressful studies. That helps us regain energy to continue learning.

DESCRIBE YOUR HOME TOWN.

 Where it is located

My hometown is Dong Thap, it is located in the south of VietNam

where it is known as "Pink Lotus Land".
  What the people are like

The people here are very friendly, they are generous and hospitable.
Visitors coming here will be treated like family members.

 What it is famous for

Dong Thap is famous for specialties such as Cao Lanh mango, Lai
Vung spring rolls, Sa Giang shrimp chips and so on.

 and explain how you feel about your hometown.

Every time I return to my hometown, I always feel peaceful and

relaxed. The slow and peaceful pace of life here makes me forget the daily
stress.

DESCRIBE YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY/FESTIVAL

 What it is

My favorite festival is Tet, also known as the Lunar new year festival, is
the biggest traditional festival in Viet Nam

 When it takes place

Tet is usually from the end of January to early February.

 What people do during this holiday/festival

During Tet people often decorate their homes, prepare delicious dishes and
visit relatives.

 and explain why this holiday or festival is important to you.

This festival is important to me because people don't have to go to school

or work so so they have time to relax and meet family and friends.

TALK ABOUT THE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY.

 Why good health is important

 Having good health is very important because it helps us to pursue our
dreams and enjoy life to the fullest.

 What people should do

To have good health, first of all we should choose to eat healthy foods
such as vegetables, fruits and so on. Second, we should regularly exercise 2 or 3
days a week.

 What people avoid doing

We need to avoid eating fast food and drinking beer. At the same time, you
should not stay up late and smoke too much.

 and explain why these activities are essential to stay

Because these activities help the body avoid toxic substances and
strengthen the immune system.

FAVORITE SPORT

Cycling is my most favorite sport. I choose to do it when I have free time

and need to relax. I learned about this sport through a comic book series. I tried
it at first because I was a fan of that comic, but then I grew to love it. I usually
ride a bike in the park once or twice a week with my friends. At that time, I felt
relaxed when looking at the scenery and feeling the natural wind. I can also chat
with my friends, it helps me forget the stress of studying. At the same time,
cycling is also a good sport for health, improving heart and bone problems.
Because of the above benefits, I think cycling will still be my favorite sport in
the near future and I will try to spend more time on it.

DREAM JOB

When I leave university next year, I want to become a accountant. To be a

good accountant, I think I need to be a careful, logical and honest person.
Moreover, I need to have good knowledge of office computing and math. After
becoming an accountant, I will be the one to record, collect, process and provide
information that reflects the financial performance of the company. I love this
job because it makes me feel excited and comfortable. I will continue to learn
more knowledge so that I can become a good accountant in the future.

BEST FRIEND

My best friend is Yen Thu. She is 20 years old. She is from Vinh Long. It
is in the south of Viet Nam. She is slim and tall. Her hair is black and straight.
She has dark brown eyes. She is a friendly and kind person. She is always ready
to help when I need it. When I was sad, she always listened and gave me
reasonable advice. Her hobbies are listening to music and reading novels. She
usually does those things when she has free time. Her favorite sport is
badminton. We usually play badminton together once or twice a week at the
park.

WRITE ABOUT THE PERSON YOU LOVE/LIKE/ADMIRE

The person I love the most is my mother. Her name is Le Thi Thuy. She is
56 years old and comes from Dong Thap province. She has two children, me
and a younger sister who is 2 years younger than me. She is a slim and short
woman. Her hair is curly and brown. She is a gentle, hardworking and kind
person. In free time, my mother's hobby is watching cooking shows, movies or
comedy on YouTube. She is also a person who loves sweet foods. I love my
mother very much, because she is a gentle woman and loves us very much. She
rarely scolds me and my sister. When we made mistakes, she gently pointed
them out and explained them to us. I love her very much and in the future I will
try to spend more time with her. We will go shopping, watch movies and cook
together.

ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN A CITY

 Nowadays, more and more people want to live in the city because they
see many advantages. Firstly, if we live in the city, we will have many chances
to get the developing science and technology. It means that we will have more
job opportunities and broaden our knowledge more easily. Secondly, in a big
city you can enjoy the best service and entertainment. We will have many
different ways to spend our free time. There are many entertainments such as
parks, museums and so on. In addition, the quality of life in the city is much
better than in rural areas. The infrastructure is modern and there are full of
services for the citizen. When we get health problem, we can go to the hospital
quickly or find to our own doctor . As a young person who likes new and
comfortable things, I enjoy life in the city.

YOUR FAVORITE FESTIVAL

Tet, also known as the Lunar new year festival, is the biggest traditional
festival in Viet Nam. Tet is usually from the end of January to early February.
Before Tet, many Vietnameses often come back home and reunite with their
family. They both clean and decorate their house with peach or apricot blossoms
and kumquat trees. Vietnamese people also go shopping for food, confectionery
and new clothes to prepare for Tet. During Tet, Vietnameses often visits their
relatives and temples or pagoda to pray lucky and happiness. Specially, people
can receive lucky money from others as a way to give them wishes for the new
year. Another activities can occur such as play cards, play bingo,… Tet is an
occasion that every Vietnamese always gives the best wishes to others for the
happy new year. I really love Tet because it is the most meaningful festival in a
year.

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HEALTH

As we all know, having a good health seems to have everything. If we

have an unhealthy body, we cant not pursue our dream and enjoy our life. A
vigorous body and a happy mind are priceless possessions that everyone is
finding in the whole life. If a preson who is healthy, he or she can always work
on getting wealth, however, wealth without good health is useless. Nowadays,
there is a lot of competition at every step of life, where everyone wants to
outperform others, whether at school or office. Only when we are healthy can
we work to the best of our ability and deliver the best results. Besides, the
greatest source of happiness is spending quality time with loved ones. Hence,
when you are very healthy, you will have more times and can enjoy these
quality times completely. So It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

BENEFITS OF READING BOOKS

Reading is a necessary habit that plays an indispensable role in people’s

modern life. Firstly, advantage of reading is to improve writing and speaking
skills. The more you read, the more your vocabulary expands. Secondly, books
are certainly a great form of entertainment and nowadays many people consider
books as a way to relax. Regular reading helps keep our brain healthy, dispels
all the stress in life. Finally, books are not simply informative but inspirational,
it can change your life. Though a story, reader can find many meaningful
lessons, can change the way of thinking, attitude or give a different on an issue.
In conclusion, there is no denying that reading has many benefits, so perspective
it is highly recommended to start this healthy habits for better life.

Nowadays reading books is a good habit for everyone. Firstly, advantage

of reading is to improve writing and speaking skills. The more you read, the
more your vocabulary expands. Second, reading is a good way to entertain and
relax. Regular reading helps keep our brain healthy, dispels all the stress in life.
Finally, it can even change your life. Though a story, reader can find many
meaningful lessons, can change the way of thinking or give a different on an
issue. In conclusion, reading books has many benefits for me, so I will try to
spend more time on it in the future.
 YOUR DREAM HOUSE

My dream house is a villa in a quiet place. It will have about 10 rooms

such as reading room, sauna, movie room, gym and so on. Especially, I really
like watching movies, so my movie room will be large and modern. I will be
able to watch movies with my family and friends on the weekend. The kitchen
at my house will have full cooking equipment such as an oven and microwave
so my mother can cook the cakes she likes. Besides, my dream house will also
have a large garden with lots of flowers. My bedroom will have a large window
facing the flower garden so I can look at them when I'm tired. It's so happy to
think about my dream house and I will try my best to make it come true.

AN INTERESTING TRIP YOU HAVE HAD

I have had the opportunity to travel to many places in Vietnam, from the
southern provinces to the northern provinces. However, the trip to Ho Chi Minh
city was the most memorable. I travelled there when I was in grade 20 with my
friend. My friend was the one who booked the bus tickets for this trip. We
decided to take a bus with a sleeper bed to have the most comfortable trip. We
also prepared a lot of clothes for this trip because we planned to take many
beautiful photos. When I arrived, the bustling and beautiful city here surprised
me. I visited Suoi Tien, Dam Sen, Ben Thanh Market and so on. Ho Chi Minh
city was a real eye-opener to me. This was my favorite trip because I was able
to visit many interesting places. My close friends and I also have very beautiful
memories together here. If I have the chance, I would love to go to Ho Chi
Minh City again next year.

YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY

 My favourite hobby is listening to music. When I have free time, I
usually listen to music. Except school time, music lives with me for almost the
rest of the day. I listen to it when I do the house chores, when I am taking a
shower, and whenever I feel like I need it. My favorite music genre is Pop and
Ballad. In particular, the genre I listen to most often is K-Pop. K-Pop songs
often have vibrant melodies and attractive choreography. These things help me
feel relaxed and happy. Besides, joining the K-Pop music loving community
also helps me make more friends from all over. We share good songs with each
other and talk about everything in life. Because of all that, I love listening to
music and will definitely be doing it for a long time to come.

DESCRIBE A PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU LIKE

My favorite piece of clothing is my jacket. I bought it at a very cheap

price thanks to TikTok’s sale. It’s a cute light gray fleece jacket. This color
makes it fashionable. As for how often I wear it, I wear this jacket almost
everywhere. This is a very necessary item when I go out in the sun. It’s material
is thick enough to keep me out of the sun, but also does not make me hot or
uncomfortable. This makes it practical and suitable for all kind of weather. It’s
durable too because I’ve had it for one year now and it still feels soft and
comfortable to wear as well. One more thing is that the light gray matches with
some of my clothes, so it suits me well. In conclusion, my fleece jacket is my
go-to choice for a comfortable and stylish outfit.

DESCRIBE YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO ENJOY YOUR FREE

TIME

DESCRIBE YOUR HOMETOWN

TALK ABOUT THE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY

 Nowadays, having good health is very important because it helps us
pursue our dreams and enjoy life to the fullest. To have good health, we should
first choose to eat healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits and so on. Second, we
should regularly exercise 2 or 3 days a week, they help us have a healthy body.
Besides, we also need to avoid eating fast food and drinking beer. At the same
time, you should not stay up late and smoke too much. These help the body
avoid toxic substances and strengthen the immune system. They help us have
good health to live happier.

SOME BENEFITS OF WACHING TV

Nowadays, watching TV brings many benefits to everyone. Firstly, there

are many programs on TV with interesting and humorous content, they help us
relax after tiring working hours. Second, watching news programs will help us
update new information around the world and learn many good things. Finally,
watching TV with family members also helps us improve our relationships and
have happy times together. Watching TV brings a lot of benefits so I will try to
spend some time in my day for it.

YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW

Korean dramas are one of my favorite shows on TV. I usually spend

about 2 hours a day watching them. Korean dramas often have interesting and
new content. At the same time, they also have many life lessons that make me
think a lot. In addition, some movies with humorous content also help me relax
and have fun after a tiring day of studying. For someone like me who likes
Korean culture, this is also a means to help me learn more about Korean and
their culture. In the future, I hope there will be many more new and meaningful
Korean films so that I can be entertained and learn a lot through them.