IELTS SPEAKING – REVISION

PART I
Topic 1: Where you live
Tell me about your hometown/street/apartment:
Hưng yên is my hometown. It is a small province located in the west of my country with slightly more
than 1 million people.
What do you like about your hometown/street/house/apartment?
Yes, I do like my hometown! I like friendly of people in my hometown. Also, everyone was willing to
give others a hand when they needed help.
Tell me the good things about your house. Is there anything you don’t like about it?
I’ve been living in a small house in a small side street in the heart of the town. All amenities are available
in the proximity of my home, like supermarkets, restaurants, fashion stores, school or hospitals.
Well, I am quite happy with my room except that it is not large enough. This is the only aspect I dislike
about this room.
Would you like to move to another city/street/house/apartment?
No, I don’t think so. I don’t want to move to another city
What would you change about your city?
Increase noisy, reduce polution
Would you recommend your area/street as a good place to live?
Topic 3: Hobbies/ Free-time activities
Do you have any hobbies?
Definitely yes, my hobby is reading books. I really like reading books because it helps me to broaden my
perspective on life.
What do you do in your free time?
Nine times out of ten, if I have free time, I will go for a walk around my neighborhood. However, in the past, I
didn’t want to go out due to the hot weather.
What hobbies/ free-time activities are popular in your country?
Well, there is certainly a wide variety of hobbies in my country. Though I think the most popular would be
traveling. People can relax after a long hard working week . It’s also a good time for all family members or
groups of friends to see and visit new places together.
Is it important to have a hobby?
Definitely! I mean nowadays life is getting more and more hectic, so people are always under an enormous
amount of stress. That’s why it’s helpful to get into some recreational activities to be able to unwind and just
forget about life for a minute
Why is it important for people to have free-time activities?
We need that time to enjoy, relax and feel good . It could be anything like reading, listening to music, painting .
Rest of the time we are slogging for the family, or working so a little amount of '’our time “is very much needed.
Is it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby?
Yes, I believe spending excessive time on a hobby may have an adverse effect on people. You may end
up having not enough time for your priorities like family or work. For example, it’s easy for me to lose myself in
books and neglect the deadlines at work.
What free-time activities would you like to try in the future?
I would love to have a crack at extreme sports in the future, maybe ski-diving. It looks like a blast and I think I
will get a real kick out of free-falling from enormous heights.
Topic 4: Sports
Do you like playing sports?
Well, I think I’m a big fan of sports. Although I’m not good at it, but my favorite one is swimming. You know I
can often meet new people and make friends when I do sports. And as I think that, you know, practicing a sport
regularly does wonder for my health. It keeps me in shape, it helps to relieve my back and neck pains. And
last but not least, it refreshes my mind after a long day of hard work.
How often do you play sports?
Well, I would have to say that it really depends on the situation. For instance, if I have time, then it is quite
possible that I will go swimming every day. You know, this sport improves my health and gets me into
shape. Whereas, if I don’t have much time, it’s more likely that I will skip rope (nhảy dây) in my room 3 times
a week.
What sports are the most popular in your country?
Well, I guess in Vietnam right now, it’s football. I think football is considered the king of sports. It’s very easy to
play. All you need is just a ball, a few friends and two goals, which you can always make or create by marking
the ground with, you know, a piece of clothing or bags, for example. And I think it’s a competitive sport, it can
be very enjoyable to watch and play.
Do you think it is important to play a sport?
Of course. I think it’s essential for everybody to take up a sport, because, you know, as I mentioned before.
Playing sports brings great benefits to your health. It helps to lower the risk of modern diseases such as diabetes,
obesity and heart attack. Anyway, at the end of the day, your body is the only place you’ve got to live, right? So I
think you’d better take good care of it.
What sports would you like to try in the future?
Well, there are many sports that I would like to have a crack at, but if I have to choose one, that would be
climbing. You know, I have always dreamt of climbing Mount Fuji, which is the highest peak in Japan. I can’t
imagine myself reaching the summit and getting to admire the breathtaking view of the scenery below. That
would be absolutely amazing and I’ll be on top of the world.
Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
Absolutely I’d prefer engaging in some sport activities rather than to sit in a dump place to watch
others having fun. Firstly, playing sports helps us to keep fit and stay healthy. Secondly, it also
enhances people’s competitiveness to win a match. Finally, I believe that sports also teach us about
discipline to play fair and how to cooperate with other people to blow a competition away.
Topic 5: Television
Do you like watching TV?
I like watching TV because some reasons. 1st, watching tv helps me leave out stressful. besides, the time is
valueable to bond with my daughters when I watch video with my childs
How much time do you spend watching TV?
When do you usually watching TV?
As you know, I am a teacher I have a lot of work to do, I have not leisure time, watching TV only about twenty
Minutes a day and I often see video, films in the evening after our dinner
What types of TV programme do you like watching?
What types of TV programme are popular in your country?
I watch tv with my childs, so the kind of programs what i see are Đuổi Hình Bắt Chữ, cartoon, funny phim and
these are kinds of popular programs in my country
Why do children like watching TV?
Children keen on watching TV since some key reasons. 1st variety of programs on tv with new contents, 2nd
many kids see it, the children want to like their Friends
Topic 6: Music
Do you like listening to music?
I really like listening music because it makes me feel relax and happy
What types of music do you like listening to?
I love most type of music: pop, country, rock... depend on my emotion
Where do you usually listen to music?
. I often listen music when i have free time or when i am cooking, having bath.
Can you play any musical instruments?
I cant play any music instrument although i really want to do. When i was a child, i wished to be learned piano,
but that was only a dream.
Do you think it’s important for children to learn to play a musical instrument?
I think it is a good idea to allow children play any musical instrument; because that is useful for their brain's
development.
Do you prefer listening to live performances or recorded music?
I prefer listening live performance music because it is more exciting, but recorded music is useful for busy
people.
Topic 7: Reading (Đào)
Do you like reading?
How often do you read?
What do you like to read?
Where do you usually read?
Do you read for pleasure or to get information?
Yes, I take a keen interest in reading. I like reading magazines and online articles. Reading is part and
parcel of my daily activities. I would say I read more for enjoyment. A quiet space is always my go-to
choice when it comes to reading. I usually read books at the most comfortable corner of my house – my
bedroom.
Topic 8: Email (Giang)
How often do you use email?
I probably write between 5 and 10 work emails every day, and I send emails to friends or family a few
times a week.
What do most people in your country use email for?
It depends what I'm doing. I prefer the computer for most things because it's faster and you can save or
copy things, but I still like making notes or writing ideas down by hand.
What are the advantages of email? Are there any disadvantages?
E-mail has many advantages. Some advantages are as follows: The first is quick communication. 2nd is
Low Cost and 3rd is can be sent at any hour of the day.
However, there are also disadvantages such as having to have a network connection to access it, being
vulnerable to viruses and having a lot of spam sent in.
Do you think that email will replace letter-writing?
I couldn't agree more. Handwriting is still more emotional than typing. Although typing has many
benefits.

Topic 9: Learning (Hằng)

English How long have you been learning English?
I have been learning English as a basic subject for about 10 years. In my country, English is considered as a
compulsory subject for any students to development their communication skills.
What do you find difficult about learning English?
Although English is such an interesting subject, it still brings some difficulties for me to become skilled at. I find
complicated to swot up on the irregular verbs.
What advice would you give to someone starting to learn English?
If one wants to start learning English, he/she should make reference to the precious advices from the
predecessors. I think he/she should practice English as much as possible because nothing is better than usual
exercise.
Would you like to learn another language in the future?
Thanks to the current globalization, there’s an emerging trend in both cultural and economical exchange. This is
the motivation for me to learn another language in the future, maybe French or Chinese.

Topic 10: Writing (Hạnh)

How often do you write something by hand?
I sometime write by hand,
As many people know that we use a computer to type almost documents nowadays, I am too; but in some case, I
like to write by hand instead of using a computer.
What types of things do you usually write by hand?
When I join in a meeting at my office, or in a conference, I often take a notebook and write down somethings
important.
Or I often also write some notes, plans and ideas in my notebook.
Do you think it is important to have good handwriting?
Yes, I definitely think that. We can not always use typed-document, in some case it is necessary to write by
hand; so I think everyone should learn to write well: clean, clearly or beautiful. It help us to impress to others.
What are the advantages of writing something by hand?
In some situation, writing by hand is more convenient than typing by a computer: more quickly, taking a
notebook easily, and write or drawing in any way that we want.
If someone need write a letter, writing by hand is more impressed thantyping

Topic 11: Clothes (Nguyễn Hương)

What types of clothes do you like wearing?
It sort if depends. When I go to work, I always try to look sharp because I work in a formal environment, so that
often means a just hanging out with my friends or talking a leisurely stroll, you’re more likely to find me in
casual outfits: a well-worn pair of jeans, a T-shirt and some sneakers.
Where do you usually buy your clothes?
It kind of depends. If I’ feeling flush, I might go to the splurge on some designer clother. On the hand, if I don’t
have a lot of money, I might shopat flea markets. You can score some great deals there and buy tons of clothes
without breaking the bank.
Did you wear a school uniform when you were younger?
Yes, absolutely. Wearing uniform is kind of the norm in Vietnam.
Students are often dressed in a plain white button-up shirt and a pair of navy slacks, and the shirt has to be
tucked in. the look is quitter sedate, and I gotta say I liked it. Because I didn’t have to stand in front of the mirror
fussing over what to wear to school.
What can we learn about a person from the clothes that they wear?
Well, I think clothes people are wearing can say something about who they are. I mean, you know, some people
are really careful about what they wear because they want to be seen as stylish, they have pride in their
appearance. Other people wear clothes that show wealth or status, such as clothes from a fashion house or by
famous designers. But you know, sometime, people just wanna flaunt and show off what does not really belong
to them, if you know what I mean, I don’t know why they’re doing that.”

Topic 12: School (that you went to when to when you were younger—NOT your current school) (Huyền)
Tell me about a school that you went to when you were younger.
What did you like about that school?
What subject did you like best at that school?
What would you like to change about that school?

Tell me about a school that you went to when you were younger.
I was a student at National Economics University when I was 19 years old. This is where I had the best
memories of my life.
What did you like about that school?
I love this school because it has organized many exciting activities for students and my classmates are very
friendly. The special thing is that this is where I met my first love that I will never forget.
What subject did you like best at that school?
My favorite subject in college was Microeconomics because of 2 main reasons. Firstly, it is easy to understand.
The second reason is more important than the first one is that the teacher who teaches this subject is very
handsome and unmarried.
What would you like to change about that school?
There are many things that I could not do when I was a student. So instead of training for 4 years, the school can
increase it to 5 or 6 years so that I can return to fulfill many unfinished dreams.

Topic 13: Restaurants (Nga)

How often do you eat out in restaurants?
To be my honest, I really enjoy the meals served at the restaurants where always have many delicious of foods
and drinks. But actually, the cuisine is so expensive there. That’s the reason why I only go to restaurants two or
three times a month.
What types of restaurants do you like best?
Well, I would like to say that I prefer to stay at beer clubs where sever many kinds of beer. It’s not only provide
the lip smacking good of beers but also has an interesting atmosphere with strong music and many pretty girls.
What types of restaurant are common in your city?
This city has a variety of restaurants with different styles as the result of the interfering between different
cultures. Chinese restaurants concentrate in District 5 while European / Japanese / Korea or Indian restaurants
appear on the streets of the downtown. Besides, Vietnamese traditional restaurants could be founded everywhere
in this city.
What are the advantages of eating out in restaurants?
For many situations, eating out in the restaurants gives many great benefits at all. For instance, delicious cuisine
with premium wine in a luxury restaurant always bring warm relationship between the couples. Indeed, the same
way to the special situations could bring more effective than the original value it paid.
Topic 14: Friends (Lệ)
How much time do you spend with your friends?
Well, I think it will depend on the situation. If I have free time, I spend two hours a day with my closest friends
to maintain my relationship with them and clear my mind. On the other hand, I most likely won't hang out with
them because I want to focus on my studies effectively
What do you usually do with your friends?
I enjoy playing outdoor games, watching movies in a theatre, having conversations related to recent political and
international issues, sharing my updates and concerns, going long drive with my friends. The best part is the
open conversation we can have related to almost any topic
Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?
I don't know. Sometimes I want to spend time with my friends because we have a lot of things in common and
it's easy for us to find interesting topics to talk about. But when I'm with my family, I can feel the love from
them, which make me feel safe and comfortable.
Is friendship important to you?
Definite yes. Friendship is part and parcel of everybody’s life. I don’t believe anyone can live without a friend. A
good friend can make you laugh a little louder, make you smile a little bigger, and make you live just a little
better.

Topic 15: Festivals (Ngọc)

1. Do you often celebrate festivals in your culture?
I still regularly participate in festivals in our culture. It is an indispensable spiritual food in my life in
particular and Vietnamese people in general.
2. What do people usually do during festivals?
If we talk about Spring festivals will be in Vietnam are associated with pilgrims, as well as family
gatherings. Every family member would come together, and some may return to their hometowns or visit graves
of their ancestors to show respect
3. Which is your favourite festival?
My favorite festival is the Hoi An Lantern Festival. This is a festival that only takes place in the ancient
citadel on the 14th day of the lunar month, the image of thousands of lanterns and soft amber candles under the
night sky of Hoi An reappears in my mind.
4. Do you think festivals are important?
I believe festivals are extremely important to a country and its people because these festivals represent
the cultural and national identity of this country. Important festivals also bring people together and erase the
differences we have in our society.

Topic 16: Meeting new people (Quỳnh)

Do you often meet new people?
I am a teacher, so I often meet new people. They are students and i very love them. Every individual that I meet
makes me learn a thing or two about my work and helps me upskill myself.
In your country where can you meet new people?
I think, In my country, the best place to meet new people is in clubs or groups where you can find like-minded
people. Also, you can meet people in cafeterias where there are so many people who are sitting alone.
How easy is it to meet new people in your city?
The advice given to you was to join a club or classes … And make a point to get to know the other attendees
Is it possible to meet people from other countries where you lives?
Of course, it's not common, but you can meet foreigners in the city where I live. They are professionals working
at companies, tourists or at English centers and even in schools we can meet foreign volunteers.

Topic 17: The sea (Thoa)

Have you spent much time near the sea?
The Sea
Annually when the summer comes and a school-year has already gone, I know
there’s gonna be good time when my whole family spend our summer holidays at
the seaside. I would like to take a slow walk on pebbly and sandy beaches to think
about my hardships as well as swim to the ocean floor to forget all of them.
What do people usually do when they visit the sea?
I find people spend their time at the sea with very different and diversified
activities. Most of women idle away the hours by sunbathing in sexy bikinis on the
beach. Meanwhile, a lot of men go for a dip in the crystal-clear water or go scuba-
diving to explore marine wildlife underwater.
Tôi thấy mọi người dành nhiều thời gian trên biển với nhiều hoạt động khác nhau và
đa dạng. Hầu hết phụ nữ dành thời gian bằng cách tắm nắng trong bộ bikini gợi cảm
trên bãi biển. Trong khi đó, rất nhiều đàn ông lặn xuống vùng nước trong vắt hay đi
lặn để khám phá thế giới tự nhiên dưới nước.
Why do people like spending time near the sea?
Well, it’s not hard to find out why people like spending time near the sea. This is
the place many people long to be, where all of nature are wild and free with
tropical and island breeze can release themselves from exhaustion after a busy
working year.
Vâng, thật không khó để tìm ra lý do tại sao mọi người dành nhiều thời gian ở gần
biển. Đó là nơi mà nhiều người mong chờ, nơi mà tất cả những gì của thiên nhiên đều
chất hoang dã và tự nhiên với làn gió từ vùng nhiệt đới và biển đảo có thể giải phóng
mình họ khỏi sự kiệt sức sau một năm làm việc bận rộn.
Would you like to live near the sea?
Although I love spending my time near the sea, I’m not in favour of living there
when I feel like the seaside is usually under threat from many environment and
climate problems such as typhoons or sea pollution.
Mặc dù tôi thích dành thời gian gần biển nhưng tôi không thích sống ở đó khi tôi mà
cảm thấy vùng bờ biển thường bị đe dọa bởi những vấn đề của môi trường và khí hậu
như bão lỡn hay ô nhiễm biển.
Topic 18: Computers
How often do you use computers?
Well, I use my computers almost every day to do my work, to shop online, to play music, to and to watch
movies.

In what ways do people use computers in your country?

There are many kinds of activities involving using computers such as sending email, surfing the Web,
watching movies, listening to music, you name them. Besides, some people use computers for specialized
purposes such as programming software, editing video/audio and designing houses.

How did you learn to use a computer?

I first saw a computer when I was in 6th grade. I had a computer class and later on a typing class in
high school, my cousin taught me some of the basics. From that point on, I learned a lot and quickly because of
college, work. and these days I learn by myself on internet.
How much have computers changed your life?
- It changes the way I work. My computer is an indispensable part of my life, I sit in front of the
computer every day, and I cannot imagine one day without my computer.
Topic 19: Collecting things
Have you ever collected anything?
What things do people collect in your country?
Why do people like collecting things?
Would you like to start collecting something new in the future?
Have you ever collected anything?
- As a child: collected stamps
- Stamps of landscapes of VN/ about 300 stamps..
What things do people collect in your country?
- Before: stamps/ watches/ clocks
- Now: glass bottles/ (why)
Why do people like collecting things?
- protect the environment (why): as a hobby (details)
- save natural resources (why): for savings (economic purposes)
Would you like to start collecting something new in the future?
- Yes: collect used batteries (why)
Topic 19: Collecting things
Have you ever collected anything?
- As a child: collected stamps
What things do people collect in your country?
- Now: collect glass bottles like many people
Why do people like collecting things?
- help the environment
- save natural resources
Would you like to start collecting something new in the future?
- collect used baterries
Topic 20: Dancing (Tươi)
Do you like dancing?
Well, Dancing is not exactly my porte,. I mean, I haven’t got a club how to dance. That said, when I hear my
favorite song, I often cannot help but move my body to the music. I also love to watch other people dance, it’s so
energizing.
What kinds of dancing are popular in your country?
I don’t really know what style of dancing is the in- thing at the moment but I guess hip- hop has always been
quite popular. Dancesport is starting to pick up too, now that there’s a television show.
Is traditional dancing popular among young people in your country?
Not really, in my opinion. I mean young adults, often think of traditional dancing as obsolete, and they tend to
prefer something more hip and trendy like hip-hop for example. Traditional dancing is more common in remote
areas, I believe.
What kind of dancing do people like watching?
Dedicated to this type of dancing, “ Dancing with the stars”, I believe, is the name of the show. The show really
took the world by a storm when it was first aired.

PART II+ III

1. Describe your favourite photograph (Chuẩn)
1) Where was the photo taken?
When I was a child, I went to SamSon beach with my family, and a picture of my family members was taken
at the beach.
2) Who took the photo?
A local person took the picture for my family. He looks like a professional photographer and is very
hospitable.
3) What can be seen in the photo?
4) In this photo, each member of my family is happy and cheerful, and the seaside view in the afternoon is
also interesting.
5) Explain why it is your favourite photograph
From my point of view, this photo is interesting because it is the only photo that holds my childhood
memories. Whenever I have free time, I often look at it to remember the past.
Follow-up:
1. How to take good photos?
In my opinion, there are some ways to take good pictures. Firstly, it needs to choose a nice view and
Limit flash usage. Secondly, it needs to pay attention to the composition of the photo.
2. When do people use cameras?
When we want to save childhood memories, or beautiful nature photos,
2. Describe a party (Điệp)
1) What is the party?
2) Why was the party held?
3) Who attended the party?
4) What did you do in that party?
Follow-up:
1. Why do some people like parties while others hate them?
2. What will you do if the guests feel bored?
1) What is the party?
I have celebrated as well as have taken many parties, But here I would like to talk about a birthday party, which I
enjoyed a lot, It was the birthday of my younger brother. It was his eighteenth birthday
2) Why was the party held?
I threw a surprise party for him. My parents were also with me in this plan.
3) Who attended the party?
We invited a few of his close friends and some relatives.
4) What did you do in that party?
After my brother left for college that morning, I decorated our home with buntings and balloons.
My mother baked and iced the cake. Actually she has a gifted hand at cooking and baking.
I even organised some games such as musical chairs, treasure hunt and passing the parcel. When my brother
came home that day, we all were waiting for him. We welcomed him by playing the birthday tune.
Kết luận
He received many other gifts but my gift was the most special for him. We all danced a lot that day. I felt great
happiness that day. I realised that true happiness lies in giving happiness to others.
May God give him a long and happy life!
3. Describe a subject taught in your school? (Đào)
1) What is the subject?
2) Who teaches it?
3) How is it taught?
4) What do you learn from the class?
5) Follow-up:
1. Is there any difference between the traditional and modern educational systems?
2. Do you think it is necessary to give comments or criticism to teachers?
Math is a subject that I studied during high school. Mr. Mạnh used to teach us the subject in the school days. I
loved the subject, particularly geometry. It helped me to learn the ways to measure things. In my personal life,
the subject was really helpful and I often apply the knowledge to measure plots and spaces as I am involved in
real estate business.
Follow-up:
1. Modern Education is very different from the traditional education. Modern education teaches about the skills
required today that is the skills of science and technology, the science of medical science etc.
2. It is also necessary for students to give feedback to the teacher. However, give feedback to your teacher
constructively and objectively.

4. Describe a foreign country you have never been to (Giang)

1) Where is the country?
2) When will you go there?
3) Why would you like to go there?
Follow-up:
1. What is the importance of travel and tourism industry?
2. What do you think about the function of tourist guides?
Bài làm
Today, I would like to talk about a nation that I love to visit but haven’t had the chance to travel to because
of the distance and the cost. Well, it is Singapore which is a country located to the southeast of Vietnam and has
acquired a reputation for its fresh air and beautiful scenery. I would vacation in there with some close friends
probably for a week during Autumn as it is the best time when the weather is pleasantly cool. Singapore is one of
the most fascinating tourist destinations for several reasons.
For one, the landscapes of Singapore cover remarkable natural scenery, majestic gardens, soothing
beachsides, and even stunning skylines that will definitely impress tourists. On top of that, the public transport
system in Singapore are extremely reliable. People may not have to spend hours waiting for buses or trains, and
the staff were very helpful. Last but not least, you can also meet all kinds of people there as it is a melting pot of
hundreds of different communities, cultures and languages, so it is a great chance to practice my English-
speaking skills with the local people and also other tourists.
I feel that Singapore is moving toward the future and will become a country that is full of surprises. I am
making a plan to set foot in there.

Follow-up:
Q1. What is the importance of the travel and tourism industry?
Obviously, tourism brings jobs and sources of income for many people. It also brings many conveniences, not
only for tourists but also for locals.
Q2. What do you think is the function of a tour guide?
A tour guide is someone who guides visitors to explore different tourist attractions, explaining historical aspects
in the language of their choice. They help tourists understand the culture, customs and heritage of the area as
well as the way of life of its inhabitants.

5. Describe your favourite movie (Hằng)

1) What's the name of the movie?
There are movies which we watch and then forget about them completely after a few days, if not any
sooner. Then, there are movies like “Forrest Gump”, which we never exactly get tired of watching
again and again because they make us think and experience our lives in some new lights.
2) What's the theme of the movie?
The underlying theme of the movie is that it advises a person to run from all the negative thoughts,
influences and bullies of life as fast as he can, no matter how others around him try to “degrade” him
physically and intellectually.
3) Why do you like it?
Why do I like the movie so much? Well, I like
this movie primarily because it teaches us to
find out on our own what exactly life is all
about instead of paying attention to what
others say about it. Besides, I like this movie
also because it asks us to show “respect” to
people, who seem rather “simplistic” in their
thoughts and actions, because they also have
their own dreams, and that they also chase
their dreams very successfully in life.
Follow-up:
1. What's the difference between Vietnamese and American movies?
The actors in Vietnamese movies aren’t so famous and talented, on the contrary in Hollywood they
are of worldwide fame. There is a large variety of the topics and themes of Hollywood movies.
However, Vietnamese movies do not deal with a wide range of themes. Finally, Hollywood movies
are released and enjoyed worldwide while Vietnamese movies are mostly made for us except for
some very few movies that get international attention.
2. What do you think of the violent films (Hollywood films)?
I like movies with violent scenes because they’re interesting and include more actions. In those
movies, the good wins over bad. It’s a kind of vindication and the message that good prevails over
bad.

6. Describe a children's game (Hạnh)

1) How is it played?
As a child I enjoyed playing chess. It is probably the best known board game in the world,
where two players try to defeat the other by taking his or her pieces and finally trapping his King. This
final move is called checkmate.
You probably know the Western version of this game, which is known as King chess. The
former is more popular among younger generations, whereas the latter is mostly played by older
people. I personally enjoy both of them equally.

2) What can you learn from the game?

These games are difficult in that you have think to ahead and plan your steps carefully, while keeping
an eye on your opponent’s moves. This is exactly the kind of challenge that I relish, and I feel excited
whenever I manage to outwit the other player
3) What impact does it bring on your growth?

Chess games are also a good way to build a bond with your friends, since they encourage healthy
rivalry and prevent you from being arrogant, because there’s always someone who’s able to beat you.
Follow-up:
1. What do you think about the difference between games nowadays and in the past?
Games in the past is more on physical games/requires our body to move
while Games in the present is all about online games, you can play while in
bed or sitting. They are both games and entertaining.
In the past, there were old people who are telling the stories of children who
were playing in the streets, parks and gardens, but now, their grandchildren
cannot be seen at those places anymore, almost every child has computer or
technological devices , and they are playing their games inside four walls
2. What's the negative aspect of games?
children are addicted towards the computer games which distract their
studies. Playing for many hours make children to be obese
Due to its attractiveness, it makes children to avoid their traditional games
Some games influence violence in the children

7. Describe a happy event in your life? (Nguyễn Hương)

1) When did it happen?
2) Where did it happen?
3) What was it?
Follow-up:
1. How do Vietnamese celebrate some happy events?
2. What do cameras and videos play in celebrating?

- When it comes to an unforgettable event of my life, my graduation day immediately springs to mind.
To this day, I still remember vividly that it wastaken place on a sunny day of September 2010. The
graduation ceremony was organized in the main auditorium, which was the venue for important
events of my university.
- After the Chancellor delivered his graduation speech, the valedictorian, who was a student from the
faculty of Business Administration, gave his speech about his experience over the past four years on
our behalf. His speech was so heartfelt and emotional that it received a standing ovation from
everyone in the auditorium. After that, each student, one by one, walked on the stage to shake hands
and receive the degree from the Chancellor. The idea of walking across the stage in front of hundreds
of people made me really anxious and I kept biting my nails when waiting in line behind the stage.
However, as soon as I got to the stage, my anxiety was replaced with pride. I couldn’t help but feel
proud of myself because my efforts over the past four years finally paid off.
- Once the distribution of degrees had been finished, I, together with my friends, made out way to the
Main Hall downstairs, where we were greeted by my family members, relatives and friends. Since it
was such an occasion, my parents put aside their farmwork and went all the way from my hometown
to Ha noi city to join with me. Later on, we had a professional photographer taking a bunch of photos
to save that pivotal moment of mine.
- The reason why my graduation day is one of my most memorable events is that it marked the
transition from my university life to working life. From then on, I flew out from the warmth and
comfort of the university to embark on a new chapter of my life. Every time I look at the photographs,
the memories of that day came flooding back

8. Describe a thing which is important to you (Huyền)

1) Who gave it to you?
2) What is the thing?
3) What does the thing mean to you?
Follow-up:
1. What are the changes of happiness between now and past?
2. Does money represent happiness and why?

When I was eight years old, I started learning to ride a bicycle. But I was very scared and often fell off the
car. I didn't dare to go anymore and my mother gave me a bracelet. Mom said “when You wear it You will ride
and never fall again”. I put it on and the magic happened. I haven't had a fall since wearing that bracelet. Until
now even though I can't wear it anymore, but whenever I have difficulty, I bring that bracelet to look at it and it
seems to give me more strength to overcome all difficulties in life.
Follow-up:
1. What are the changes of happiness between now and past?
What is happiness? There is a big difference in answers between the present and the past. In the past, happiness
was simply having clothes to wear and food to eat, but today, happiness is eating beautifully dressed and
traveling often. Besides, in the past, when people were able to meet each other to share life's problems, it was
considered happiness, but today happiness is sitting at home, sharing photos on facebook and receiving
compliments from their friends.
2. Does money represent happiness and why?
In my opinion, money can bring happiness but does not represent happiness for two main reasons.. Firstly,
some people, even though they have a lot of money, are still unhappy. In contrast, some people even though
they have no money, they are still happy. For example, many families are poor but they still love each other,
the family is always full of laughter, that is happiness.

9. Describe one of your neighbours (Đoàn Hương)

1) When did you become neighbours?
2) Do you often meet?
3) State whether your neighbour is a good one
Last year, my family moved to a new place. There, I made friend with a
new neighbor. Her name is Hue. She's white and quite tall. She has
sunny smile. I meet her almost every day. Hue is very kind. When I
come home late from work she usually helps me pick up the kids, look
after and feed them dinner
Follow-up:
1. What is the difference between neighbours and friends?
I think the main difference between neighbours and friends is distance. My house
is next to neighbours ‘ house, but my friends are not
2. How to improve the neighbourhood?
I think there are many ways to improve the neighborhood. For example: helping each
other to do housework, to look after children, inviting to participate in picnic
activities, cooking...
10. Describe one of the shopping centres you often go to (Lệ)
1. Where is the shopping centre?
It is in the centre of the city and beside the auditorium.
2. How often do you go to the centre?
I go to this shopping centre at least 2 times a month. Sometimes I go there more often if I need to buy necessary
things more often. Besides, I sometimes meet my friend at the food court of this shopping mall.
3. Why do you often go to it and its characteristics?
The Shopping mall is situated in a convenient location and I can reach there easily. This shopping centre has
more than 500 stores and I can get almost everything I need to purchase from there. The prices are reasonable
and good quality products could be found there. As a modern shopping centre, it offers a comfortable and safe
shopping experience and that's why I mostly go there. Finally, the food court is a good place for having foods
and spending times with friends. I often go there to meet my friends as it is a convenient meeting location for us.
Follow-up:
1. What are the characteristics of shopping malls and smaller shops and their difference?
It is a modern shopping centre with tight security. The possibility of vandalism and bad occurrence is
very low. The shops are arranged conveniently and the shopping centre offers a good shopping
environment.
2. What do you think about Internet shopping?
I usually go there in my personal car/ I go there by public bus and it takes only 2 minutes to reach there.

11. Describe your favourite animal (Ngọc)

1) What kind of animal is it?
2) Describe it briefly
3) Why do you like the animal?
Follow-up:
1. What do you need to do to take care of it?
2. How do you think of the poaching of some precious animals such as pandas?

1. What kind of animal is it?

I want to talk about my favorite animal is the cat, as a domestic animal, It stands out from some animals
because of its unique nature.
2. Describe it briefly
The cat looks like a small animal, but no one can harm them. Even cats can jump from a building
without harming the body. It's just because of its skin. Its eyes are different from all animals because a cat's eye
looks like a white ball instead of black.
3. Why do you like the animal?
I like this animal because it does not harm anyone and in addition, it can be very friendly with humans.
Follow-up:
1. What do you need to do to take care of it?
- Provide plenty of human companionship.
- Provide regular, suitable meals with a constant supply of fresh water.
- Provide a clean and comfortable bed.
- Provide the cat with outdoor access or be prepared to empty and clean a litter tray on a daily basis.
2. How do you think of the poaching of some precious animals such as pandas?
Stealing some amazing animals like raccoons is not good in our society. It is an offense to poach. The
idea of stealing other people's animals can lead to a reduction in these types of pets if left unattended.
12. Describe a historical place (Nga)
1. What is the place?
There are many interesting places that I want to visit in my country. One of them is the Hue Imperial Citadel.
2. Where is it located?
Hue Imperial Citadel locates in Hue, a central city of Vietnam. It used to be the capital of Vietnam during the
feudal society for many years. Now it has become one of the most important historical buildings in Vietnam. It is
a huge complex with three circles of ramparts: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal
Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel). The Citadel is a great combination of man-made design and
natural environment. Within this walls, people can experience solemnity without losing the tranquility of nature.
Standing over 200 years and consisting of more than 100 fascinating architectural works almost remained
unchanged, the place represents a rich cultural beauty that everyone should visit to get a deeper understanding of
the tradition and classical side of Vietnam.
3. What is the historical meaning of the place?
As a Vietnamese, I feel proud seeing such a wonderful construction since it was accomplished by thousands
of worker effort and skill. It is a timeless evidence of how good Vietnamese people were years ago.
Follow-up:
1. Will the government strengthen its protection toward historic places?
I can't really know for sure, but I would say that these places must be protected no matter what. As
mentioned, historic places reflect a country's history and culture and they are a nation's brand
2. What is the effect of tourism on the place?
Visitors would help create more jobs among the local people and help raise the budget to the government.
Through the internet and social media, those tourists will share photos and videos of their activities and their
friends will learn about those places.

13. Describe an important letter/email (Quỳnh)

1) When did you receive the letter/email?
2) From whom did you receive the letter/email?
3) Explain the reasons why it is important
Follow-up:
1. Compare the handwriting now and past
2. With the popularity of computers and Internet, will people lose their ability to write letters?

Introduction:
Well, I do not receive too many letters or emails as I generally communicate with my near and dears using my
mobile or other social media apps.

When you recieved it?

But, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about an email that I received almost two months ago from my
old school days friend.

Who sent it?

I got really surprised to see the subject “your old school days friend.”, and I immediately clicked on that email,
and I opened it. To my surprise, this email was from my old school days friend Thuy , Who move to HCM city
with his family when we were studying together in 10th grade,

What was this letter about?

In this email, she wrote about the things that she still remembers about the school days, especially our other
friends and the kind of mischievous we used to do together, so it was fascinating to see that he still remembers
everything.

Also, in this email, he mentioned about his life ; he mentioned that he is still continuing his study

In fact, he also suggested me through this email to move to HCM city for my further studies.

Why is this letter so important to you?

Honestly speaking, before reading this email, I was quite confused about my future that what I should be doing
But after reading this email, I decided further study.
14. Describe the best present you have received (Thoa)
1) Who sent it to you?
2) When did you receive it?
3) Detailed information about the present
Follow-up:
1. Do you think that present giving will play an important role in daily life? Why?
2. In terms of the media, which do you think will play a main role in present giving, television, newspaper
or Internet?

First of all, I would like to thank you for this nice topic. The best gift or present that I have ever
received is a digital dictionary that my mother bought me on my 18th birthday. I was a college
student at that time and my parents celebrated my birthday at home. Few friends and relatives were
invited and it was a kind of family celebration. I was quite thrilled to open the gift boxes that my
friends and family members gave to me and there were some books, chocolate boxes and other gift
items. Out of these gifts, an electronic dictionary was something truly amazing. As soon as I opened
it, I knew it was a gift from my mother.

I once told my mother about this electronic dictionary and how some of my classmates were using it. I
never told my mother that I wanted to buy one but I guess my mother knew very well how much I
wanted to own this item. She had to save money, I guess, to purchase it for me and this is the best
gift I have ever received in my life considering the passion and love it enwrapped. This was not
merely a gift item or an electronic device, it was more than that - like a wonder box wrapped with
care and love. My mother is a housewife and managing the money to buy me this gift must have been
a result of her many small sacrifices. I thanked my mother for this fabulous gift and she was so happy
to see me enthralled about the gift.

It was a white and small digital dictionary, not more than 4 by 6 inches in dimension, but was one of
the latest models. It was quite handy for me and having this dictionary encouraged me to learn more
words, their synonyms and their origins.

The gifts are always good gestures, tokens of appreciation and expression of love in our tradition. This
gift was something even more special to me. I knew how much my mother has always loved me and
her gift represented her love as well as sacrifices for me. In terms of utilisation, it was quite beneficial
too. I could easily carry it in my pocket and I used it often to learn new words and that has helped me
enhance my language skill. This is the only gift from my teenage time that I still have. I will always
remember my mother's love that was blended with this gift.
Follow-up:
1. Do you think that present giving will play an important role in daily life? Why?
It seems to me that this is a bit ambiguous. More precisely, present giving is something that
occurs in special events, for example, at birthdays, festivals, anniversaries, wedding, graduation
day, on name days, when someone visits others and so on. I don't think that there are many
people around the world who give presents to their loved ones or to friends on a daily basis.
Furthermore, with regards to the future, I am of the opinion that giving gifts won't have a
special role in everyday life either because, as I said earlier, presents are given when
something important happens. However, there is no doubt that present giving plays an
important role in our relationship and that will always remain the same.
2. In terms of the media, which do you think will play a main role in present giving, television, newspaper
or Internet?
I am quite positive that the internet already plays a greater role in our present-giving trend,
and in the future, the internet will be the hub to send or receive gifts with the booming of the
e-commerce and related technology in almost all around the world.

I believe, the internet is a more powerful media that will connect more people in the future
than the television and newspaper would. This is why the main role of choosing, purchasing,
sending or receiving gifts would all be done with the help of this technology. The television and
newspaper fail to connect people all around the world as they are not reciprocal and interactive
technology. The rich and interactive internet features like price-comparison, wishlist,
 dropshipping, product customisation, global e-commerce giants like Amazon and worldwide
express delivery systems would, in fact, change the way we purchase and give gifts.

15. Describe your holidays (Tươi)

1) Where and when did you go for the holidays?
2) Who did you go with?
3) Talk about any interesting things happening during your holidays
Last summer, I went to Cua lo with my family. We went there by car, it is very far from my house, it is
about 400 km, so we were very tired, but at one we felt better when we saw the sea.
Cua lo beach is really interesting, the beach is very large, flat, and it has a lot of sand. Waves are very
strong, you will be very excited when you play with it. There are a lot of beauty spots, and good seafood there
We took a lot of Photographs of the sea, bought a lot of seafood especially octopus, and some sea
presents for our relatives. After a week in Cua lo beach, we felt happy and stronger. We hope to go there again.
Follow-up:
1. What do the Vietnamese people mostly do in their leisure time?
We country with a large population of different religions, traditions and cultures. Their leisure activities thus
vary to a great extent. Besides, leisure activities among the city dwellers and villagers are not the same. But
generally speaking, people go outside for shopping, watch TV, read newspapers and books, meet friends, watch
movies, travel to different tourists sports, take their children to amusement parks and museums, and eat dinners
at their favourite restaurants when they have leisure time. Many people, however, play different sports and
games in the morning and evening. The youngsters mostly prefer to hang out with their friends and use the
internet in their free time.
2. Do you think people will spend more time on leisure or working in the future?
In terms of time, working hours would be, without any doubt, far greater than the time spent on leisure
activities in the future. The daily working hours in many professions is increasing and it will rise even more in
the future. But people will be more curious and interested in having thoughtful and pleasant leisure activities in
the future as well.