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MỤC LỤC

MỤC LỤC......................................................................................................................1
SPEAKING PART 1 ......................................................................................................4
Topic: Work or study ..................................................................................................4
Topic: Hometown........................................................................................................5
Topic: Home/Accommodation....................................................................................5
Topic: App...................................................................................................................6
Topic: Colour ..............................................................................................................6
Topic: Weather............................................................................................................6
Topic: Getting lost.......................................................................................................6
Topic: Concentration...................................................................................................6
Topic: Pets and Animals .............................................................................................7
Topic: Public gardens and parks.................................................................................7
Topic: Science .............................................................................................................7
Topic: Shoes................................................................................................................7
Topic: Headphones......................................................................................................8
Topic: Handwriting .....................................................................................................8
Topic: The area you live in .........................................................................................8
Topic: Wild animals....................................................................................................8
Topic: Wallet...............................................................................................................8
Topic: Sky and stars....................................................................................................9
Topic: Relax ................................................................................................................9
Topic: Primary school.................................................................................................9
Topic: Holidays...........................................................................................................9
Topic: Flowers ..........................................................................................................10
Topic: Festival...........................................................................................................10
Topic: Environmental protection ..............................................................................10
Topic: Car trip ...........................................................................................................10
Topic: Barbecue ........................................................................................................11
Topic: Advertisement................................................................................................11
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Topic: Special costumes............................................................................................11

Topic: Museum .........................................................................................................11
SPEAKING PART 2 + 3..............................................................................................12
Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time .......................................12
Describe an item on which you spent more than expected .......................................12
Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school ......13
Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen ...........13
Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop .......................................14
Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is
interesting..................................................................................................................14
Describe a difficult decision that you once made .....................................................15
Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go ...................................15
Describe a famous athlete you know ........................................................................16
Describe a creative person whose work you admire.................................................16
Describe a good service you received.......................................................................17
Describe a place you visited on vacation ..................................................................17
Describe a businessman you admire .........................................................................18
Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like ................................18
Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way .........................................19
Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading....................................................19
Describe a café you like to visit ................................................................................20
Describe a time when you got up early.....................................................................20
Describe an art or craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had (at
school).......................................................................................................................21
Describe someone who is older than you that you admire .......................................21
Describe a (jigsaw, crossword, etc.) puzzle you have played...................................22
Describe an activity that you do after school/work...................................................22
Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc.) you want to improve.........................23
Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future..........................23
Describe a singer or actor you like............................................................................24
Describe a movie that you like..................................................................................24
Describe an occasion when many people were smiling............................................25
Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study) ............................25
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Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media..............................26
Describe an argument two of your friends had .........................................................26
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone..........27
Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market...............27
Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet..................28
Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home ................................28
Describe a law on environmental protection your country should have...................29
Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try................................29
Describe a company that employs a lot of people ....................................................30
Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike............................................30
Describe a time when you shared something with others (or another person).........31
Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.....................................31
Describe a time when you tried to do something but was not very successful.........32
Describe a time when you helped a friend................................................................32
Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in ..............................................33
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SPEAKING PART 1

Topic: Work or study

1. What work do you do?

2. What are your responsibilities?

3. What technology do you use at work?

4. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?

5. Do you like your job?

6. What do you dislike about your job?

7. Is it very interesting?

8. Do you miss being a student?

9. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?

10.Describe the company or organization you work for

11.Describe your education?

12.What is your area of specialization?

13.What technology do you use when you study?

14.What subjects are you studying?

15.Why did you choose to study that subject?

16.Do you like your subject?

17.Is it very interesting?

18.Are you looking forward to working?

19.Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

20.What kind of school did you go to as a child?

21.Do you think your country has an effective education system?

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Topic: Hometown
1. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

2. Please describe your hometown a little.

3. How long have you been living there?

4. Do you like your hometown?

5. Do you like living there?

6. What do you like (most) about your hometown?

7. Is there anything you dislike about it?

8. Where is your hometown?

9. Is that a big city or a small place?

Topic: Home/Accommodation
1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

2. Who do you live with?

3. What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future? 4. Are the transport
 facilities to your home very good?

5. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

6. Please describe the room you live in.

7. What part of your home do you like the most?

8. How long have you lived there?

9. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

10.What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the
past?

11.Can you describe the place where you live?

12.What room does your family spend most of the time in?
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Topic: App
1. What apps have you recently used?

2. What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?

3. What was the first app you used?

4. What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?

Topic: Colour
1. What’s your favorite colour?

2. What’s the colour you dislike? Why?

3. What colours do your friends like most?

4. What colours do you want to paint your house with?

5. What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?

Topic: Weather
1. What kind of weather do you like most?

2. What’s the weather like in your hometown?

3. Do you like the weather in your hometown?

4. Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam? 5. Do you prefer

dry or wet weather?

Topic: Getting lost

1. Have you ever lost your way?

2. How can you find your way when you are lost?

3. Can you read a map when you get lost?

4. Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

Topic: Concentration
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1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

2. What do you do to help you concentrate?

3. What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?

4. When do you need to be focused?

Topic: Pets and Animals

1. What’s your favorite animal? Why?

2. What is the most popular animal in your country?

3. Have you ever had a pet before?

4. Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoor?

Topic: Public gardens and parks

1. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

2. What do you like to do when visiting a park?

3. How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a kid? 4. Would

you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?

Topic: Science
1. Do you like science?

2. When did you start to learn about science?

3. Which science subject is interesting to you?

4. What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?

Topic: Shoes
1. Do you like buying shoes? How often?

2. Have you ever bought shoes online?

3. How much money do you usually spend on shoes?

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4. Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?

Topic: Headphones
1. Do you use headphones?

2. What type of headphones do you use?

3. When would you use headphones?

4. In what conditions, you won’t use headphones?

Topic: Handwriting
1. Do you like handwriting?

2. Is your handwriting easy to read?

3. Do you think handwriting is important?

4. Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?

5. What are the differences between handwriting and typing?

Topic: The area you live in

1. Where do you like to go in that area?
2. Do you know any famous people in your area?

3. What are some changes in the area recently?

4. Do you like the area that you live in?

Topic: Wild animals

1. Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?

2. Did you learn something about wild animals at school?

3. Where can you see wild animals?

4. In which country do you think you can see many wild animals? Topic: Wallet

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1. Do you use a wallet?

2. Have you ever lost your wallet?

3. Have you ever sent a wallet to someone as a gift?

4. Do most of your friends use wallet?

Topic: Sky and stars

1. Do you often look at the sky?

2. Do you like to look at the sky? Why?

3. Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?

4. Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?

5. Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?

6. Do you like to see the stars at night?

7. Do you want to live on other planets?

Topic: Relax
1. What would you do to relax?
2. Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?

3. Do you think vacation is a good time to relax?

4. Do you think students need more relaxing time?

Topic: Primary school

1. What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school? 2. How did you go

to your primary school?

3. How do you like your primary school?

4. What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school?

Topic: Holidays
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1. Where did you go for your last holiday?

2. Do you like holidays? Why?

3. Which public holiday do you like best?

4. What do you do on holidays?

Topic: Flowers
1. What kinds of flowers do you know?

2. Are there any flowers that have special meanings in your country? 3. Have you planted

any flowers?

4. Have you sent flowers to others?

Topic: Festival
1. How do you celebrate festivals in your country?

2. What special food and activities do you have for these festivals? 3. How do you

celebrate Spring Festival?

4. What is your favorite festival?

Topic: Environmental protection
1. Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection? 2. How can

we protect the environment?

3. Do you think you’ve done enough to protect the environment? 4. Is there education

about environmental protection at school?

Topic: Car trip

1. Do you like to travel by car?

2. When do you travel by car?

3. Where is the farthest place you have traveled to by car?

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4. Do you like to sit in the front or back when traveling by car?

Topic: Barbecue
1. Do people in your country like barbecue?

2. What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?

3. Would you like to have barbecue with your family or your friends? 4. Did you have

barbecue when you were a child?

Topic: Advertisement
1. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?

2. Where can you see advertisements?

3. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement? 4. Do you watch

advertisements from the beginning to the end?

Topic: Special costumes

1. Do you like to wear special costumes?

2. Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
3. When was your last time to wear special costumes?

4. Do you ever buy special costumes?

Topic: Museum
1. Do you often visit museums?

2. Did you visit museums when you were a child?

3. Are there many museums in your hometown?

4. When was the last time you visited a museum?

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SPEAKING PART 2 + 3
Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time
Part 2:
You should say:

∙ what it is

This topic reminds my habit of watching Tiktok. Every night I usually lie on bed and
spend hours and hours browsing social media especially the channel which is called tik-
tok

∙ when you usually do it

∙ why you do it

To be honest I have no idea how I have got into this habit probably since tick-tock
suddenly suddenly went viral and now is to consider an a phenomenon in on the Internet
initially I just wanted to check for what is interesting about this app so that I can gossip
about it with my friends. After that, all the so-called relevant or trendy contents aura also
featured in my newsfeed and I just mindlessly scroll through them all, one by one it is
when I randomly glance at the clock that I realize almost 2 hours have passed

∙ and explain why you think it wastes your time

It’s undoubtedly that this habit is a fruitless effort. Some hilarious videos on TikTok
might bring me joy but this kind of pleasure tends to be short-lived. The moment I stop
watching, it with just vanish into the air. Scrolling aimlessly through these tiktok content
seem to be an unhealthy way as it make me stay up late just because I am too addicted to
 this app and sometimes I’m exposed to on Kies out negative content, causing my mood
down.
Perhaps it’s the reasons why I have felt stressful and anxious more often recently. It’s
time for me to do something about it maybe I will delete this app and try to establish a
more healthy routine

Part 3:
1. How do you balance life and work?
2. Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time?
3. What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
4. Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?

Describe an item on which you spent more than expected Part 2:

You should say:
Just like every other girls, I love to buy things for myself and it’s not that I always feel
happy about my choices or purchases although I always try to grab the best deal.

∙ what it is

An item I would like to mention here is a brand-new lipstick. At the time, I was on a tight
budget so I had to consider carefully before buying some thing but that time the brand
MAC Cosmetics launch a new line of lipsticks so I couldn’t help myself and decided to
buy it.

∙ how much you spent on it

Initially I just wanted to buy a cheap lipstick with a limited of 200k vnd, however I
wanted Mac lipstick so much that I still went for it and this lipstick priced at 600,000
Vietnam dong which cost me an arm and leg.

∙ why you bought it

Although it was much more expensive than I expected but I was still happy with my
decision to buy it. After all Its quite worthing you know. Is delivers a glossy color with a
luscious blend of good-for-lips ingredients. It makes my lips softer and
smoother. Furthermore, MAC is one of the most famous brand in the
field of cosmetics so the quality cannot be undouted. And this lipstick
can be an item that I can show off with my friends

∙ and explain why you think you spent more than expected

Part 3:

1. Do you often buy more than expected?

2. What do you think young people spend most of their money on? 3. Do you think it is
important to save money? Why?
4. Do people buy things they don’t need?
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Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in

primary school
Part 2:

You should say:

∙ who he/she is
If you ask me who impressed me the most when being in primary school, I
reckon it would be my former classmate of mine Phước Thiện

∙ how you knew him/her

donkey's years,/ back in the day when I was participating the 1st
class in primary school/
hit it off from the start

∙ why he/she impressed you most

Speaking of the reason why he impressed me, he really smart, like a young version of
Mr.Know-All. As a quick learner he’s able to get hang of new knowledge in the shortest
time. For the same questions, he’s more likely to have more creative and independent
ideas than any others. He’s also amusing he’s full of us a sense of humor is a a treat
talking with him. Throughout my childhood I never feel bored with his company.
Although we get on really well, never ask me overly personal questions
even if he is dying to know more details letme take the lead rather
than forcing me to divulge secret things never make snap judgments
about other appeareance or impression/ treat all people as equals,
regardless of gender, station, wealth, race, or any other factor

∙ and how you feel about him/her

think she is a perfect role model for me to become a better vesion
Part 3:

1. Why do people always miss their childhood?

2. Are kids happier than adults? Why?
3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school? 4. What
kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

Describe a time when you waited for something special that would
happen
Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what you waited for

I’m going to talk about a time I’m waiting for the final offer to be a marketing intern for a
famous corporation in Vietnam which is called VNG

∙ where you waited

∙ why it was special

I still remember vividly the time when I got that offer 2 months ago. Because the result
was really important to me and could be a significant milestone which would change my
entire life so I was really anxious and kept checking my email continuously to make sure
I didn’t miss any one I also try to spend my time listening to music or watching movies to
stop myself from worrying and overthinking. It was such a nerve-cracking experience
Finally after two weeks waiting for the results I got an email which confirmed that I have
been offered a job as marketing intern I was phone off the choice of springs and called
my parents to let them know and threw a big JAMA party with my close friends we have
had a whole of time before I move forward into my size in new Korea

∙ and explain how you felt while you were waiting

Part 3:

1. On what occasions do people usually need to wait?

2. Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?
3. Compared to the past, are people less patient now, why?
4. What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society?
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Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop Part 2:

You should say: Roomate, good habit of doing physical exercises, on daily basis

∙ who your friend is

Gia, Donkey years, live together since moved up to university

∙ what habit he/she was

She establish this habit about two years ago when she plan to lose some weight and keep
in shape
COVID-19, decide to work out at home, follow the guidance of some famous youtubers
such as Hana Giang Anh, Chloeting who is professional in this field. She lost 5kgs in just
2 months, now make it a regular fitness activity. Spend at least 1 hour a day

∙ when you noticed this habit

Since we live together, I know this habit very well sometimes I will doing gymnast with
her. What is a pity that I haven’t been able to work out very often because I was up to the
ears with school assignments and working projects.

∙ and explain why you want to develop this habit

I’m trying to practise this healthy habit every single day. As it would be a great way for
me not only to have a good shape but relieve stress as well
Part 3:

1. What habits should children have?

2. What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
3. What influences do children with bad habits have on other children? 4. Why do some
habits change when people get older?

Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you
think is interesting
Part 2:

∙ who the person is

So I’m gonna talk about Elon Musk, who acquires his reputation as the
 CEO of Tesla corp, a giant in the field of electric vehicle, you
know. He’s also renowned as the wealthiest person in the
world
∙ how you knew him/her
It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was
in the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the
ears with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so
needless to say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i
went to surf the web. Incidentally, I caught the news about
the billionaire all around the world. I immediately got hooked
on his ability and achievement.
∙ what kind of person he/she is
Elon Musk has the quality and capacity of a genuine
businessman. With his goodwill and business strategy, Tesla
was expanding the business really quickly. Tesla has a bright
future and it’s well on its way to accelerate the advent to
sustainable energy in the world. He is also the founder of
SpaceX – the company with the goal of exploring the rest of
the solar system and outer space as well

∙ and explain why you think he/she is interesting

I would be really excited if one day I had a chance to meet
him in person. I would ask him to teach me all his secrets of
success in life

Part 3:

1. Do you have any foreign friends and do you think having foreign friends is a good way to
know other countries?
2. Do you think it’s important to know the culture and language before going to another
country?
 3. What do you think of people who work in international companies?
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4. What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?

Describe a difficult decision that you once made

Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what the decision was

Made a decision regarding university choice

∙ when you made your decision

Last year in high school➔in the middle of my finals+thesis➔up to the ear with study➔nerve
wrecking time➔ Despite all that, I have a deadline for completing my university
expectation. at the crossroads➔which path to follow➔ I still vague about future career
that I will pursue so it hard for me to choose a favorate univeristy

∙ how long it took to make the decision

My brothers always gives sound advice told me I should consider pros + cons
Mix of interest, ability, social demands -> determine your interest and
strengths, sense of basic direction.  decided to pursue Marketing ->
enroll Foreign Trade, Economics HCM city

∙ and explain why it was difficult to make

- life-changing decision ➔ don't want to end up regretting

Part 3:

1. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?

2. Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group
discussion?
3. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice? 4. Why would
middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?
 Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go Part 2:
a. Where
- motorbike trip ➔ Danang, coastal city in central VN ➔ 8-9 hour ride from HCM
- DN is known for its splendid sceneries + attractions ➔ ex: Linh Ung pagoda ➔ one of the
most famous pagodas in VN.

b. How
- go by motorbike ➔ more fun + challenging compared to cars or air plane
- roads in VN are often treacherous ➔ going by motorbike is a bit of a risk
c. Who
- group of 5-6 close friends
- no point in going alone ➔ having company is more fun ➔ do things together ➔ ex: watch
sunsets + grab drinks.
d. Why bike?
- as I was saying ➔ would be more fun + challenging ➔ a chance to bond with my friends –
a chance to stop and admire the breath-taking view
- more economical compared to plane ➔ gas costs less than an air ticket.

You should say:

∙ who you would like to go with

∙ where you would like to go

∙ when you would like to go

∙ and explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car Part 3:

1. Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes, cars or motorcycles?
2. Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
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3. Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the
environment?
4. How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas different?

Describe a famous athlete you know

Part 2:
You should say:

∙ who he/she is
Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, nicknamed "Little Mermaid
the golden girl of Vietnamese swimming, the pride of Vietnam sports Vien is the
most successful Vietnamese swimmer in history.

∙ how you knew him/her

It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was

in the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the
ears with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so
needless to say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i
went to surf the web. Incidentally, I caught the news about
Olympic Asian Games. I immediately got hooked on his
ability and achievement
∙ what he/she has achieved :
During 10 years of her professional career, Vien won 25 SEA Games golds, a
silver and three bronze medals in Asian tournaments, and a Youth Olympic
gold. She has dominated domestic swimming in Vietnam for years, holding
many accolades and records
Her records have also made Vien a leading swimmer in the region and her name is known throughout the world of
swimming

∙ and explain why he/she is famous

From a personality perspective she’s an aggressive player with a winning attitude and
strong commitment towards the game
Well for me it’s difficult to describe how amazing Anh Vien is in words, just watch a
few of her videos swimming in Olympic Asian games or her interviews you’ll figure it
out.
Part 3:

1. What kinds of exercises do Chinese people like?

2. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
3. Why are there so few top athletes?
4. What’s the best way to become a top athlete?

Describe a creative person whose work you admire Part 2:

You should say:

∙ who he/she is

I would like to talk about an American pop singer - songwriter whose name is Charlie

∙ how you knew him/her

It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was

in the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the
ears with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so
needless to say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i
went to listen some music on youtube. Incidentally, I caught
the cover song “See you again” . I really took a liking to that
song and looked it up online right away. Then I found CP -
the original singer of it. He’s only in his 20s but he definitely
has great potential with his music career
∙ what creative things he/she has done
Puth wrote, co-produced as well as sang the hook on Wiz Khalifa’s hip-hop anthem
‘See You Again,’ included in the soundtrack of the motion picture ‘Furious 7.’ It
became a huge hit, reaching the No. 1 spot in nearly 90 countries worldwide. It also
reached No. 1 on the US Billboard, iTunes and Spotify, undoubtedly becoming one of
the most important works of his career.

∙ and explain why you think he/she is creative

As for why he’s so creative I have to say that Charlie Puth has a natural ability in
producing songs. His head can turn to a new genre, even a hit after hearing some random
sounds. His creativity in producing songs is more like an amazing natural gift that he has.
Just like his singing voice it’s not some thing you can get from practice
Part 3:

1. Do you think you are a creative person?

2. Is it good for children to learn arts?
3. What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
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4. Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

Describe a good service you received
Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what the service was

Good services from a trendy cafe, which makes me feel special

Unlike all the coffee shops this café just focuses on providing healthy and organic options
for customers -> customers do not have to worry about food poisoning and artificial
additives

However what makes me impressed with this place is the eqquittes of waiters. They show
good manners even on the slightest occasion I have noticed that they always say thank
you to me whenever they bring a dish to the table I really appreciate it

∙ when you received it

My memory is quite hazy right now but I still remember favorite last year when I was up
to the ears with deadlines and hectic schedules so I decided to invite my best friend to
come to this trendy café to get a sense of relaxation and a peaceful state of mind
I ordered a cup of cappuccino -> and accidentally stumble upon a table nearby -> the cup
broke into pieces -> however to my surprise I didn’t have to compensate for anything the
staff treated me nicely and politely and they placed another one for me they treated like a
friend instead of just a customer -> they were very polite courteous and tried to find out
very patiently about what exactly need it I’ll look for

∙ who you were with

∙ and how you felt about it

I felt really great phone and appreciated for that at that moment I was sure that I will be a
loyal customer of the shop forever
Part 3:

1. What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers? 2. As a

customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company?
3. What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
4. Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?

Describe a place you visited on vacation

Part 2:

You should say:

∙ where it is

Da Lat, is situated in the highland region, which can be found in the southern part of Vietnam

∙ when you went there

It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was

in the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the
ears with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so
needless to say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i
decided to take a vacation
∙ what you did there
Unlike most other provinces and cities in VN which only have 2 seasons:
dry and rainy one, DL enjoys 4 distinct seasons over a year, cool in
spring and warm in summer, creating favorable conditions for thousands
of plants and flowers to flourish. I especially like the cahnging of
seasons in this country.
I would definitely say that DaLat is famous for its peaceful life pace.
There is virtually no bustling streets strewn with litter, no street
crime, no towering skycrapers Instead, it has many Breath-taking views
to explore and take some photos
it has many well-decorated cafes and cozy little houses. Also you can
find great bargains on everything from souvenirs to winter clothes from
street vendors in an open-air market and sample many popular local
dessert such as avocado icescream and soy milk

As a big fan of cool weather and beauty, Dalat always is my go-to

place when it comes to traveling

∙ and explain why you went there

Part 3:

1. What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country? 2. Do old
people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why?
3. What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?
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4. How do people get to know a new place?

Describe a businessman you admire
Part 2:
You should say:
So I’m gonna talk about Pham Nhat Vuong, who acquired
acquires his reputation as the chairman of Vingroup, a real
estate giant in VN, you know. He’s also renowned as the
wealthiest person in this country.
It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was in
the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the ears
with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so needless to
say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i went to surf the
web. Incidentally, I learnt about the first billionaire in Vietnam. I
immediately got hooked on his ability and achievement. So I
decided to become his fan
Pham Nhat Vuong has the quality and capacity of a genuine
businessman for our nation. With his goodwill and business
strategy, Vingroup is expanding the business really quickly.
Currently, it has many shopping centers like Vincom,
entertainment and tourism, which known as Vinpearl, general
international hospital, high quality inter-school system -
Vinschool, and so on. Mr. Vuong has made a great contribution in
developing Vietnam.
In short, Mr.Vuong is a good exemplary for me to imitate. I'll try
my best to become such a great person like him.

∙ who this person is

∙ how you knew this person

∙ what kinds of business this person does

∙ and explain why you admire this person

Part 3:

1. What do you think is the retirement age for men and women?
2. What kinds of qualities do people need to run their own business? 3. Is it easy to
 establish and run a new business in your country? 4. What do you think are the key
factors that contribute to the success of a business?
5. If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what business would it be? Why?

Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like Part 2:
You should say:

∙ when and where it happened

As I move up to the university had to do numerous group projects. I still remember

vividly a group project I had in one of my classes in which we had to present about the
worldwide economic conditions for semi-final score.

∙ who he/she was

I had a group of friends in that class so naturally we stay together and form a group of our
own however we did not meet the requirement regarding the number of people in the
group so more people joined us as insisted by the lecturer -> there was one person who
left an unfavorable impression on my very first day at teamwork

∙ why you didn’t like this person

It was not a quick judgment that I passed on her -> from what I could say she’s not a very
attentive one -> not listen carefully about the overall guidance of our group on the first
day we met. Furrthermore, there’s a time she suddenly disappear, we couldn’t contact her
for assignment -> we had a hard time getting her to start working and even a harder time
getting her to change the false information and correct the lexical and grammatical errors
in her part

∙ and explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion

I was getting impatient with her as I was the one who was in charge of managing the
project I chose to remain friendly for the benefit of the group as I think spirit might have
gone down when a big quarrel to happened. I even went so far as to correct her language
mistakes because I wanted to send lecturer our best product. Furrthermore, it had
previously been announced that the grading would be individual grade -> easier to be nice
to lazy students
Part 3:

1. Why are people friendly with the person they don’t like?
2. What kinds of people are usually friendly?
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3. What are the differences between being friendly and being polite? 4. What do you
think of the people who are always straightforward? 5. What are some qualities of a good
friendship?
6. Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way Part 2:

You should say:

∙ who this person is

Phuoc Thien, a former classmate of mine

For donkey’s years, , one of the wisest people I have known -> he can always explain st
difficult and complicated in an easy and simple way. Ocassionally, I come across some
bottlenecks in life and he is helpful to give me some valuable advices

∙ what the problem was

It was five years ago when I was in the last year in high school I was struggling to find
out what career would I follow in the future. At the time we had to choose university and
I was confused since I did not specifically like any of them

∙ how he/she solved it

As the deadline closely approach I had to quickly make my decision -> I decided to talk
with my friend about my problem -> he didn’t give me the direct answer, he guided me to
the answer and let me choose what I want -> he asked me what I would like my life to be
like when I graduated then analyzed my personality -> discussed my strengths and
weaknesses. He also show me some career path I could follow if I chose certain options

∙ and explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way

Everything had become clearer and I finally made my decision to follow a career in
marketing -> thanks to the conversation that day I understood more about myself
Part 3:

1. Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart? 2. How do
children become smarter at school?
3. Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing? 4. Why does
modern society need talents of all kinds?
 Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading
Part 2:

You should say:

Harry Poter, fantasy novel written by the British author J. K. Rowling is one that I can
read it time and time again Voldemort

∙ when you read it

It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was in

the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the ears
with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so needless to
say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i went to surf the
web.
∙ what kind of book it is

∙ what it is about

the book depicts the lives of people in wizarding world. Central charecter, HP, an orphan
in the normal world before discovering wizard world
He was sent to a special school -> learnt magical skills with his two best friend Ron and
Hermione Harry has to struggle to kill the dark wizard Lord, who’s aim is to become
immortal and destroy all those who stand in the way of his mission to rule the world.
The whole story is was about dealing with challenge in terms of studies, friendship, love
and fighting against the dark power

∙ and explain why you think it is exciting

I love the way that the author describes a whole magical world with the magic school
Hogwarts and a fly any proms furthermore reading this book not only helps me to relax
after a long day of work and studies but also encourage me whenever I’m feeling down

Part 3:

1. Do you prefer books or movies?

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2. Do you think it is very important to read the book before watching the movie version of
it?
3. Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
4. What kinds of books do people in your country like reading?

Describe a café you like to visit

Part 2:

You should say:

∙ where it is

Where the café are usually go out to is called unicorn -> a trendy café specializing in
different cuisines and drinks of different regions in Vietnam -> it is conveniently located
in one of the main streets in Bien Hoa and just five minute walk from my home

Normally whenever my friends or relatives pay me a visit, is it my first choice to treat

them an ideal meal -> it’s also the place where my family and I usually have a get
together on weekends or holidays

∙ what kinds of food and drinks it serves

Just as I mentioned they have a diversified menu including tasty and yummy dishes and
all kinds of drinks with different styles in VN such as Hue, northern style or southern
hótpots. Particularly they always offer a new dish every week

∙ what you do there

∙ and explain why you like to go there

I really like this café for several reasons. Firstly the food and drinks there are plentiful
and well-prepared -> most of the taste, flavor quite resemble to the original and all the
dishes are healthy and nutritious . However, the decoration of cafe quite modern and
trendy -> it is set in a large garden with the green and exotic , bringing you cozy
atmosphere suitable for family Garden rings mittens among friends and even celebration
unlock many orders is a family style café so you don’t get bothered with noise and chaos
from the drunken -> more important its prices are quite affordable and the services are
quick and hospitable
Part 3:

1. What kind of people would like to go to a café?

2. Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home? 3. Do old people like
to drink coffee?
4. Do people in your country like to drink coffee?
5. Why do many people like to drink a cup of coffee before work? 6. What kind of people
would like to go to a café to work or study?

Describe a time when you got up early

Part 2:

You should say:

a. When
- sophomore ➔ in the middle of finals ➔ up to the ears with revision ➔ nerve-racking time
for me

b. What you needed to do

- take a Math exam for final scores -> important as a last chance for me to improve my score
of overall semester ➔ really nervous ➔ Math is not exactly my strong point ➔ find it
difficult to memorise such those complex formulas

c. Who
- still had roomates ➔ study together as she study in the same school with me ➔ try to cram
some knowledge before taking the test

d. How you felt

- exhausted ➔ during the exam, I was zoned out ➔ dozed off a couple times ➔ worried
about the results
- Fortunately, things turned out OK ➔ I was able to pass with flying colors

∙ when it was

∙ what you did

∙ why you got up early

∙ and how you felt about it

Part 3:
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1. Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?

2. Why do people get up early?
3. What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?
4. Why do some young people like to stay up late more often than old people? 5. Is it
easier for older people to get up early than young people?

Describe an art or craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that

you had (at school)
Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what you made

Kite, popular traditional art work. Chance to craft it in art subject in the middle school

∙ how you made it

The delicate procedure of making a kite can be divided into three parts. Firstly, I pare and
flex bamboos into thin strips for the frame. Kites can have shapes as diverse as that of a
dragonfly or a butterfly -> the second step is the covering of the frame. I had done it with
paper. Athough silk materials would be more dủrable, I dont have enough sources to
complete it so I use paper instead. finally decorate the kites with colorful paintings

∙ what it looked like

Result completely satisfied me -> Outstanding and colorful butterfly -> feel a sense of
crafty artist

∙ and how you felt about the activity

Making and flying kites are delightful things to enjoy -> lift up my mood and feel refresh
Part 3:

1. What traditional handcrafts are popular in your country?

2. What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
3. Do people in your country send handicrafts as gifts?
4. What are the benefits of making handcrafts?

Describe someone who is older than you that you admire Part 2:
You should say:

∙ who this person is

∙ how you knew this person

∙ what kinds of things you like to do together

∙ and explain how you feel about this person

Well the person I’d like to talk about is my grandmother,
who is over 70 years old, and has the biggest influence
on me. Just as I mentioned, she is my grandma, so I
have known her for my whole life.

Currently, we don’t share the same roof as my

immediate family moved to Bien Hoa when I was just a
kid. However, I still come back to my hometown to visit
her on an annual basis. She used to be a nurse in
wartime, maybe that’s why she always gives the
impression of being someone who is caring and kind-
hearted.
Like many elderly people of her age, she experienced
many ups and downs in life. However, she never
complains about hardships and accepts them as life
lessons to learn. I guess what I’ve learnt most from her
is to maintain a positive attitude towards life, no matter
what happens. Furthermore, her pursuit of knowledge
encourages me a lot in my study. She often says “one is
never too old to learn”. Her words often ring in my ears
when I feel frustrated in learning and feel behind
compared to peers . I feel so great and blessed to be a
granddaughter of her

Part 3:

1. What can young and old people learn from each other?
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2. Has old people’s life quality improved when compared to the past? 3. Why is there
 generation gap between the young and the old?
4. What do old people usually do in their daily life?

Describe a (jigsaw, crossword, etc.) puzzle you have played Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what it is like

Sudoku puzzle. Remember vividly the time last year my friend sent me a strang puzzle

In a box of nine multiplied by 9 grids, there were a few numbers listed randomly

 the rule is filling in the grid so that every row and every column contains the digits 1
through 9, and each number can appear once in a row or column.

∙ how easy or difficult it is

It’s quite challenging.

∙ how long it takes you to solve

For the next few days, I was totally stuck with the puzzle trying to solve the mystery -> I
was helpless without any guide or help but I was excited -> there were a few moments I
felt like giving up but I came back eventually -> I have been completely taken by this
game since then. With the immense surge in popularity of sudoku, I have had lots of like
minded friends around me to play it together

∙ and how you feel about it

I think sudoku is quite beneficial. Firstly, it develops your reasoning skills and
concentration while you’re having fun. On top of that you can get huge satisfaction from
completing a sudoku puzzle
It is the great way to kill time
Part 3:

1. Why do parents let their children play puzzles?

2. What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
3. Why are detective stories attractive to people?
4. Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?

Describe an activity that you do after school/work Part 2:

You should say:
• When? ["LẦY STRUCTURE"]
+ Sophomore – in the middle of the finals - up to my ears in revision + nerve-racking time –
Let my hair down

• Where? School – Stadium for physical education, has a badminton yard

b. What you like to do

• Play badminton – all the rage in the world (my country is not exception – appeal to the
youngsters like me)
+ Competitive game ➔ involve loads of physical movements, strategy and technique
+ Rules: Simple - Unlike Golf ➔ take a long time to get used to ➔ too expensive for students
like me
c. Who you do it with
badminton club, share the same interést with me
d. And how you feel about it
• The optimal way to stay in shape (lots of running, …) ➔ can’t stand to be out of shape
• win a tournament ➔ Take a lot of pride in my team’s ACCOMPLISHMENT ➔ We gave it
our all

∙ what it is

∙ when and where you do it

∙ who you do it with

∙ and how you feel about it

Part 3:

1. Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?

2. Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women?
3. What are the most popular outdoor activities in your country?
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4. What do young people usually do in groups?

Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc.) you want to improve

Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what it is Speaking of natural talents, I guess I may have a little talent for playing badminton.
∙ when you discovered it
Memory hazy -> still rêmember vividly when I was in
middle school -> had the chance to learn badminton
 As our school quite small -> My teacher led us to a badminton
yard nearby
 With a little excitement, I decided to try my hand at this
sports.
 Since I was a novice at badminton back then, I found it
extremely uncomfortable to play it.
 But after playing it for 2-3 days, I got into a state of flow.
 After that, I managed to beat all the players in my class.
 That victory had uplifted my confidence, and I started
believing that I could excel in this game.
 At the time, My teacher also offered me to received his
specialized training to participate badminton competition

∙ how you want to improve it

 Although I possess a natural talent for this sport, I need
to upgrade my skill.
 For that, I need to train under the support of my teacher
 Because there are so many ways to improve your talent
in this game.
 Proper training and guidance is a must because that
would lead to a leap in my performance.

∙ and how you feel about it

 Playing this game gives me a sense of satisfaction.
Due to this sport, my fitness level has increased
considerably.
 Moreover, this game has made me famous in my
hometown.
 The game has given me so much love and affection.
 Therefore I have decided to dedicate my life to it
Part 3:
 1. Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents only? 2. Is it possible for
us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years old will become musicians and painters
when they grow up?
3. Why do people like to watch talent shows?
4. Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s shows?

Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future

Part 2:

You should say:

The city is situated in the highland region, which can be found in the
southern part of Vietnam
Unlike most other provinces and cities in VN which only have 2 seasons:
dry and rainy one, DL enjoys 4 distinct seasons over a year, cool in
spring and warm in summer, creating favorable conditions for thousands
of plants and flowers to flourish. I especially like the cahnging of
seasons in this country.

I would definitely say that DaLat is famous for its peaceful life pace.
There is virtually no bustling streets strewn with litter, no street
crime, no towering skycrapers and noise pollution here, in contrast to
other developing city areas. Instead, it has many well-decorated cafes
and cozy little houses. Also you can find great bargains on everything
from souvenirs to winter clothes from street vendors in an open-air
market and sample many popular local dessert such as avocado icescream
and soy milk

As a big fan of cool weather and beauty, Dalat always is my first

place I would like to live in the future

∙ where it is

∙ how you knew it

∙ what it is famous for

∙ and why you would like to live there

Part 3:

1. Why do more and more people live in the city?

2. How does this affect the environment and nature?
3. What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
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4. What are the differences between the young and old when choosing where to live?

Describe a singer or actor you like

Part 2:

You should say:

I would like to talk about an American pop singer whose name is Charlie

It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was

in the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the
ears with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so
needless to say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i
went to listen some music on youtube. Incidentally, I caught
the cover song “See you again” . I really took a liking to that
song and looked it up online right away. Then I found CP -
the original singer of it. He’s only in his 20s but he definitely
has great potential with his music career
Puth wrote, co-produced as well as sang the hook on Wiz Khalifa’s hip-hop anthem
‘See You Again,’ included in the soundtrack of the motion picture ‘Furious 7.’ It
became a huge hit, reaching the No. 1 spot in nearly 90 countries worldwide. It also
reached No. 1 on the US Billboard, iTunes and Spotify, undoubtedly becoming one of
the most important works of his career.
As for why I like him, I have to say that Charlie Puth has a natural ability in producing
songs. His head can turn to a new genre, even a hit after hearing some random sounds.
His creativity in producing songs is more like an amazing natural gift that he has. Just like
his singing voice it’s not some thing you can get from practice

∙ who he/she is

∙ what his/her personality is like

∙ what kind of style his/her music belongs to

∙ and explain why you like him/her

 Part 3:

1. What kind of music do people like at different ages?

2. What kind of music is popular in your country now and what kind will be in the future?
3. What is the difference between popular music now and popular music in the past in your
country?
4. Do parents in your country require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
5. Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

Describe a movie that you like

Part 2:
You should say: One of the most interésting dramas at the end of 2020 and the
beginning of 2021 is “The Penthouse: War in Life.”
Me and my besties used to watch it twice a week
Due to covid19, want to watch together -> we have to set up a meeting to share the movie

∙ when you watched it

∙ where you watched it

∙ what it was about

The story was about the affluent residents of Hera Palace, a high-rise luxury
apartment in Seoul. Aside from their place of residence, the families take pride in
sending their children to study classical music in the prestigious Chung Ah Arts High
School. Greed becomes the root of all evil in the show, as some individuals ignore
rules, reason, and moral for money, power, and prestige. A murder mystery
becomes a central theme, too. The main characters unravel or take revenge for the
death of her biological daughter.

However, the constant struggle between the characters is

only a small part of what makes this series interesting. What
keeps the audience on the edge of their seats is the
unbelievable plot twists that occur at least once in every
episode. The writer and director of “Penthouse” makes it
impossible for the viewer to go to sleep without knowing
what is going to happen next.
∙ and explain why you like it
Overall, The Penthouse was such a great virtual escape from reality for me. It's one
of the shows that I know I'll rewatch someday just because I've grown fond of the
characters already. Yep, they may be rotten people, but they're all so good at
distracting you from the real people and problems of the world!
Part 3:
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1. What kind of movies do people in your country like to watch? 2. Are films a waste of
money?
3. Are movie stars important to a movie?
4. Are foreign movies popular in your country?
5. Is it important that a country has its own movies?

Describe an occasion when many people were smiling Part 2:

You should say:

∙ when it happened

I attended my sister Xuân wedding last summer -> it was an imposing ceremony with a
combination of both Vietnamese and Westin features

∙ who you were with

∙ what happened

The wedding ceremony was held in a five-star hotel which was beautifully adorned with
light and flowers The decoration was just breathtaking and we were impressed -> when the
bride step out of the luxury car decorated with flowers, confetti was scattered on the
newly-weds. Xuan wore a white wedding dress and carried a bouquet. She and her
husband welcomed all the guest with happy smile

∙ and explain why most people were smiling

when the nwly-weds exchanged the wedding rings and kissed -> all the guest applauded
and smile.
Then according to the Vietnamese tradition they serve wine to the parents of both sides
My sister’s parents were wearing a huge smile on faces and it was
such a delightful moment since I had known them after ages.
In addition, my sister had also invited a famous comedian for the
entertainment of the guests who was making everyone burst into
laughter with his hilarious jokes.

Lastly, there were dozens of cameras all around and to ensure they are
looking smart and cheerful all guests were wearing a smile on their
faces. That day everyone was extremely happy for the newly wedded
couple and for that reason there were smiles all around and I found it
to be the place where and I saw lots of smiling faces.

Part 3:

1. Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?

2. Why do most people smile in photographs?
3. Do women smile more than men? Why?
4. Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study) Part
2:

You should say:

∙ what it is about
Actually, I planned to drop some weight and get in shape not long ago. I set a goal to lose 4 kilos in one
month.

∙ why you make it

1 month before Tet. Tet is occassion that I want to be the most beautiful version to
positively start a new year -> need to lose weight to have a nice body for dressing up in
the upcoming occasion

∙ what you need to do first

During this time, I should have a workout schedule to make sure I’m committed to daily exercise, and I’ll
need to stick to a good diet plan. In fact, I just downloaded a list of diets and recipes that are popular on
the internet.
There is a useful advice I totally agree with is that the key to losing weight is finding a companion who
wants to go through the workout and diet everyday with you. You know, if no one supervises you, you can
quick easily especially if you’re at the bottleneck.
So I think if I can find some friends who have the same goal as me and form a team to encourage and
support each other, then shedding the weight will be a piece of cake.
∙ and explain how you would feel if it is successful If this plan and I can reach my goal of weight
loss, it’ll be one of the greatest achievements for me.

Part 3:

1. Should parents make plans for children?

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2. When should children start to make plans for themselves?

3. What things should be planned on a daily basis?
4. Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?

Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media Part

2:

You should say:

∙ when it was

It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was

in the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the
ears with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so
needless to say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i
went to surfing youtube and I saw an interesing advertisment
∙ where you saw it

∙ what you saw

The advertisement was broadcast in honor of the Vietnamese woman before the day of
celebration
this ad was a very creative one and it was not like other ads that publicize a product of
some kind
is sketches the story of a young widow working night and day to nurture her small son
she only returns when the son has already slept or he isn’t at home and changes her
ragged clothers
Time passes by until the day the son discovers all the truth

∙ and explain why you think it was interesting

As for the reaons why I like it, it was an advertisement dedicated to the mothers and it
reminded us that the toughést job of the world is the job done by Mothers. They took care
of the kids with the utmost care and dedication they sacrifice their own wishes to bring up
the kids properly

Part 3:

1. Why do people like to use social media?

2. What kinds of things are popular on social media?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media? 4. What do you
think of making friends on social networks?

Describe an argument two of your friends had

I’m gonna share with you a situation when some of my friends had
an argument. As juniors in university, we have to do a lot of
teamwork projects /ˈprɑːdʒekt/ and as a result, having disagreements
with other team members is unavoidable.

In the last semester, we were supposed to gather a team of 4

people for semi-final scores in our management class. Each group
had to raise ideas and plan a start-up business. At the end of the
month, we would have to prepare a presentation on our simulation
project.

As usual, our team included me and my besties and we decided to

meet each other once a week to work on the project. If you have
ever had a chance of working in a team to make a decision, you
would know how difficult it was to make sure everyone was pulling
together. You know, this kind of project was not as easy as we
thought. A wrong decision on our plan would significantly affect our
results. At the time, one of my friends, Ngọc Hà, wanted our
products to be sold at a premium while Hoàng Mai preferred a
medium price, targeting the mid-end market. I must say, that was
the fiercest battle between my friends I have ever witnessed. They
 argued all day, however we still agreed on a final selling price at the
end. Despite the fact that we were at daggers drawn many times,
we successfully achieved 2nd place overall in our class, so that was
not a bad effort.

Part 2:

You should say:

∙ when it happened

∙ what it was about

∙ how it was solved

∙ and how you felt about it

Part 3:

1. Do you think arguments are important?

2. What do family members usually have arguments about?
3. Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
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4. Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile
phone
Part 2:

You should say:

always remember the one time that I had to be apart from my phone when I
was sitting my high school graduation exam 2 years ago, and I have to say it was
quite uncomfortable.

So, my high school graduation exam is a mandatory examination that students

have to take at the end of grade 12 to get their diploma and their score is what
determines their ability to enter into university. It’s one of the most important
events in a students’ life, I guess, because it not only pretty much shapes their
future but also helps to reassure their value in themselves.

And of course, cell phones are not allowed in the test, to ensure that no one gets
an unfair advantage by cheating. If your phone makes a noise, or if you are
seen using it at any time, including during breaks, you may be dismissed from
the examination immediately, and your scores will be cancelled without
exception.

I myself had a bad habit of always going on the internet on my phone to make
sure I got the right answers when doing the practice tests at home, so during the
exam, I constantly had a burning desire to reach for my phone but obviously it
was just a thought and I didn’t dare to do it. However the feelings
of uncertainty about my results were haunting me and made me really
nervous, and it wasn’t until I handed in my papers and checked the answers
when I got home, was I able to feel calm again.

From this experience, I realized that I do rely too much on my phone. And
although it’s a great tool to assist studying I do think we should learn how to be
more confident in ourselves and our knowledge without having to look at our
phones all the time.

∙ when it was

∙ where it was

∙ why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone

∙ and how you felt about it

Part 3:

1. How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?

2. What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship? 3. Is it a
waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
4. Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?

Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor)

market
Part 2:

You should say:

∙ when it was

It was when i was a freshman in college, and at the time, i was

in the middle of finals so u can probably guess, i was up to the
ears with revision, it was a nerve-racking time for me, so
needless to say, i needed to let my hair down, and that's why i
tôok vation to DL with roomates
∙ where the market was

Outdoor market quite popular in DL -> So my friends and I decided to go to

the market for shopping
 It’s one of DL’s biggest and most important markets and a
destination for every girl who wants trendy clothes but at
the lowest prices.
 Located in central DL and is a popular destination for
students, tourists and locals.
 All types of things such as, From cotton garments to
fashionable bags, cosmetics, home furnishings, sweaters,
footwear and other accessories, one can get without
affecting the budget.

∙ what you bought

 I bought two items from there, one was high heel
footwear, and another was a handbag.
 It is black colour footwear. It is very comfortable. my friend
and I also bought a handbag.
 I purchased it because my college bag was tiny, so I always
faced problems carrying many things. The bag is black in
colour and has three pockets that can quickly bring big
and small items.
 ∙ and how you felt about it I felt very happy because I got
products at a very low price but with the best quality.
 Part 3:

1. What kinds of markets are there in your country?

2. Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
3. Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
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4. What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?

Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the

Internet
Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what it was

 Nowadays, we all are living a sedentary lifestyle and facing many

health related problems.

 I was impressed with the way Dr Singh presented the

information. He used very factual information and shared
some examples to understand how severe the problem is
 This article opened my eyes that to become healthier, it was all
about making small lifestyle changes.
I came to know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. ->
There's an old saying: “Breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince; dinner like a pauper.

 We should have a healthy and wholesome breakfast and never skip

it.
 This helps boost our immunity and also helps us go through the day
with full energy.
 I have never skipped breakfast since I’ve read this article -> work
and studies more productive

 He also suggested people cut their intake of fast food and

replace it with some nutritious and healthy food item especially,
green vegetables and fruits ∙ where you read it
∙ why you read it

 ∙ and how you felt about it Honestly speaking, I found this article quite
informative and suggestion of Dr Singh quite reasonable and
approachable.

Part 3:

1. Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?

2. How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
3. What activities can school organize for children to keep fit?
4. What can governments do to improve people’s health?

Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home Part 2:

You should say:

∙ what it is

The equipment I would like to mention here is the microwave oven which brings about
great change to our lives I think is the most useful equipment we have in the kitchen

∙ how often you use it

Almost on a daily basis for cooking purpose

∙ with whom you use it

Mom

∙ and explain why it is important

The microwave oven has many functions necessary for a family’s daily cooking such as
roasting beef, boiling porridge, steaming rice, defrosting frozen stuff and even baking
caké. Compared with traditional cookers it has many advantages -> when you cook you
don’t suffer from the smell of smoke and oil any more
another advantage of the Microway oven worth mentioning is that it offers more healthy
dishes as the nutrition in vegetables or meat can be maintained to the greatest extent->
most importantly everything has become simpler and less time consuming you just push a
button set up the time and wait for your delicious food
Part 3:
 1. What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?
2. What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards
machines?
3. What kinds of professions require people to use machines?
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4. Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?

Describe a law on environmental protection your country should

have
Part 2:

You should say:

Today, I'm going to talk a law in my nation that I believe is highly effective. It is a law
that prohibits people from throwing trash in public areas

∙ what it is

∙ how you first learned about it

I learnt it on channel VTV a few months ago that this law had been passed following the
Environmental Protection Conference. It states that littering is not permitted in public
places, particularly tourist destinations. Anyone caught throwing garbages in such areas
will faces a fine of between 1 million and 5 million Vietnamese Dong, which is a
significant sum of money. If a person is reported to have broken the law, the person who
reported it may, of course, get a bonus of course, with proper evidence only.

∙ who benefits from it

Some people were reported after the law went into effect. Citizens have been discouraged
from littering trash anywhere they choose due to harsh penalty and media criticism.
In addition, several of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations have had their
breathtaking views and natural environments protected. There are also less complaints
from tourists about the amount of rubbish on the beach, such as used cans and bottles.
The most important thing is that citizens' knowledge of environmental protection has
increased significantly.

∙ and explain how you feel about this law

Part 3:
1. Are there laws about education in your country?
2. What kinds of rules do schools in your country have?
3. What can teachers do to make students obey rules?
4. What should parents do to educate children about laws?

Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try Part 2:
You should say:

∙ what it is

Swimming

∙ what you need to prepare

unlike other water sports such as diving or windsurfing, which
require costly equipment, yes you need no others special equipment for screaming
what you need to do is just to overcome your fear of water

∙ how easy or difficult it is

Secondly, swimming is extremely beneficial to our health. It provides
an all-over body workout, as nearly all of our muscles are used during
swimming. It also builds endurance, muscle strength and
cardiovascular fitness. Lastly, going swimming is a
good means of recreation as it allows me to unwind, alleviate
stress and have a great time with my friends.

∙ and explain why you want to try it

Part 3:

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside? 2. Why do
people like spending time on the sea?
3. Why do children like the sea better than adults?
4. What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?
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Describe a company that employs a lot of people

Part 2:
  Moreover, they produce high-quality products, and they export them all over the
world.
 This company has employed more than 15000 workers, which includes local
residents and individuals from other states.
 People from all walks of life work in this industry and earn their livelihood.
 I think most of its workers are satisfied with the company policies and benefits, so
they feel proud of working there.
 This enterprise provides a lot of advantages to the workers, like medical facilities,
transportation, accommodation, and insurance.
 They have a good working environment because senior employees have a good
relationship with their teammates and juniors workers.
 Due to the company policies, this organization has received several awards for its
employees’ happiness and work-life balance.
 Therefore, this is the workplace where a large number of people are working.

You should say:

∙ what it does

∙ how many people it employs

∙ what kind of people work there

∙ how you feel about it

Part 3:

1. Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law? 2. Should big
companies donate more to charities?
3. What are the good things about working for a big company?
4. What are the differences between big companies and small companies?

Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike Part 2:

You should say:

∙ where it is
A lotte Skycrapers➔ situated in downtown Bien Hoa ➔ a bustling area. ➔ only a short
drive from my house

∙ what it is used for

It serves a range of purposes:
- Shopping mall ➔ luxury boutiques ➔ items cost an arm and a leg ➔ only for people who
make a lucrative income.
- Resident complex ➔ apartments are upmarket ➔ cost a fortune ➔ if I had the means ➔
would like to relocate here in the future
- Office building ➔ a lot of office space for lease ➔ very costly
- Observatory ➔ breath-taking view BUT admission is pricy.

∙ what it looks like

72 floors ➔ most known for ... tallest bulding in the city - modern architecture (e.g. it
incorporates lots of glass) ➔ stand in stark contrast with the historic buildings nearby

∙ and explain why you like or dislike it

Mixed feelings: - Like: close to my house➔ work part-time at Lotte➔ daily commute is a
breeze.
- Dislike: busy and crowded➔ especially on holidays➔ absolutely packed and stuffy.

Part 3:

1. What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?

2. Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
3. Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
4. Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?
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Describe a time when you shared something with others (or

another person)
Part 2:

You should say:

- it was Lẩu ➔ traditional Vietnamese dish, also known as 'hot pot' in English-speaking
countries
- put a pot over an electric stove ➔ around: plates of raw ingredients (greens, meat, seafood,
mushrooms, & other condiments) ➔ cook everything in the boiling broth inside the pot –
very yummy ➔ crave it all the time.
b. Who you shared it with - my best buddies ➔ after finals ➔ nerve-racking time ➔ great
way to blow off some steam

c. Why you shared it with others

- Lau is a sharing dish ➔ supposed to eat with other people
- spark conversations ➔ more fun ➔ the more, the merrier
- cheaper if go in bigger parties ➔ save money ➔ great for students
d. How you felt - it was a lot of fun ➔ a very convivial way of eating

∙ what you shared

∙ who you shared it with

∙ why you shared it

∙ and explain how you felt about sharing it

Part 3:

1. Do people in your country like to share things with others?

2. What are the consequences if children don’t like to share?
3. How do you feel about sharing accommodation with others on campus? 4. How could
parents and teachers teach young children to share?

Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in Part 2:

You should say:
Christine Ha is the first-ever blind contestant and 3rd season winner of the
competitive amateur cooking television show

I came across this intriguing article in a newspaper I read at my school’s

library. It involved how positive attitudes have greatly affected people‟s
success, based on the story of how a local woman had never given up her
dream and had now become a world-famous novelist.
According to the news story, optimistic people are more likely to be
successful. Since they look at the bright side, their lives are always full
of enjoyment. Therefore, when running into problems, optimists try their
best to work out solutions. This leads them to great achievements. In
contrast, pessimistic people tend to act negatively, which not only puts
them under a lot of strain, but also has a bad impact on
their performance and people around them.
Since I read this news, I have tried to maintain positive attitudes about
everything. Whenever I fail to do something, I will not blame myself but
work harder to overcome such failure. I hope that, like this
woman, everybody can learn to be optimistic
about whatever situation they face.
∙ what it was about

∙ where you saw/heard it

∙ who was involved

∙ and explain why people were interested in it

Part 3:

1. Do people read newspaper where you live?

2. Do people prefer local or international news?
3. Do you think it’s important to have national identity?
4. How can people develop their national identity?
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Describe a time when you tried to do something but was not very
successful
Part 2:

You should say:

∙ when it was
 It happened last year, mom’s birthday, ->> However, this year due
to the lockdown, all the bakery shops were closed.
 The only option was to bake a cake myself.

∙ what you tried

 And honestly, I am a horrible cook and I had never even
done any sort of baking.
 So, I opened YouTube and opened the beginner basics
video for making a chocolate cake.
 I checked the ingredients and we had all of them at home
except cream.
 I thought I could use milk instead.
 And needless to say, that was my first mistake.
  Nothing went right from that point on.
 My cake dough was runny instead of semi-solid like the
video suggested.
 My icing tasted awful, probably because of the milk.
 I didn’t even dare put it on.
 I spent nearly five hours in the kitchen, made a huge mess
with flour, cocoa powder on all the shelves and the floor.
 The end result was a hard dense awfully tasting something.
 My mom told me that I should have asked her for help.

∙ why it was not very successful

∙ and how you felt about it

 I felt bad that I couldn’t deliver but my family members just
couldn’t stop laughing.
 I think my embarrassment and the kitchen’s condition
made it even more amusing to them
 It is now a running joke in our house.
 In the middle of any conversation, my parents or my sister
randomly bring up the incident and start laughing.
 I think they are going to tease me for the rest of my life.

Part 3:

1. What’s your definition of success?

2. What things do children try to succeed in?
3. Which do you think is more important for people to become successful? Hard work or
opportunities?
4. Do you think people will be happy if they don’t have any goals to achieve?

Describe a time when you helped a friend

Part 2:

You should say:

∙ when it was

∙ how you helped him/her

∙ why you helped him/her

∙ and how you felt about it

Part 3:

1. How do people usually helped each other?

2. How is online help different from real-life help?
3. Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate? 4. What are the
differences between help from friends and help from family?
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Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in

Part 2:

You should say:

∙ how you knew it

∙ how often you go there

∙ what you do there

∙ and explain why you like the place

Part 3:

1. Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?

2. Why is it quieter in the countryside?
3. Why do people go to quiet place?
4. Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?