SPEAKING SESSION

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 TOPIC 1: YOUR HOLIDAY
A: Hello A, long time no see
B: Hi B. How are you today?
A: I’m good. Thank you, And how about you?
B: I’m very good today. I just got back from holiday.
A: Can you tell me about your last holiday?
B: I had a great time. I’m so happy to be back.
A: I see. Where did you go exactly?
B: We went to Hawaii; it was a beautiful state in the USA.
A: Cool! Who went on holiday with you? And, how much did your holiday cost?
B: I went with my family. I stayed there for two weeks. I remembered it cost about 3000 dollars.
A: Wow. What did you do there?
B: I visited famous tourist atractions like Waikiki downtown, Diamond Head Crater Park. We enjoyed the local food there like 41oke, ice-
cream, Hawaiian traditional biscuits. How about you? Can you tell me about your last holiday?
A: I had a wonderful time. I went to Dalat.
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B: I see. Where did you go exactly?
A: We visited the famous landscapes in Da Lat like the Valley of Love, Langbiang Mountain and I’m especially impressed with the cool air
and flowers of Da Lat.
B: Cool! Who went on holiday with you? And, how much did your holiday cost?
A: I went with my friends. I spent about one million VND.
B: That’s great. Let’s plan a trip together sometimes.
A: Good idea! See you again!
B: Oke bye! See you later!

*Questions:
1. Where have you been on holiday?
2. How many people went with you on holiday?
3. What type of holiday do you want to go on?
4. What type of activities do you want to do?

TOPIC 2: A FAMOUS PERSON YOU KNOW

A: Hello A, long time no see!
B: Hi B. How are you today?
A: I’m good. Thank you, And how about you?
B: I’m very good today.
A: What are you doing?
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B: I’m watching 2 Days 1 Night.
A: Wow! Is it good?
B: Yeah! Of course! Because that program has a famous person that I like most.
A: Who is that famous person?
B: That is Ngô Kiến Huy.
A: Oh! I also know him. Is he famous because he is an actor?
B: Yes. He also famous for MC and singer. He is the most famous in Vietnamese showbiz.
A: Cool! When did you know him?
B: I knew him about 7 years ago from “Boy of that year” film.
A: Why do you like him?
B: Because he is a humble person and really happy and handsome. What about you? Which famous person do you know?
A: I like Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc. She is famous for her acting.
B: Oh! Really? I also know her. How long have you known her?
A: I have known her for a long time.
B: What do you like most about her?
A: I like her because she is an independent and talented woman. I believe she will succeed in the future.
B: Wow! That sounds interesting.
A: Sorry! I have an appointment now.
B: OK! See you!
Questions:
1. What is that person famous for?
2. Why are you interested in that famous person?
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3. Have you ever met a famous person you know?
4. Who is you favorite famous person?
5. If you had a chance to meet that person, what would you want to tell him/her?
6. Who is the most famous person in your country? Why?

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 TOPIC 3: YOUR FAVOURITE GADGET
A: Hi B long time no see! How are you doing?
B: Hi A. How are you today?
A: I’m good. Thank you, And how about you?
B: I’m very good today
A: Wow B! Is that your new smart phone?
B: Yes. This is my smart phone from Korean.
A: How much is it?
B: It’s about 10 milions VNĐ.
A: Wow! It’s really expensive. Has it got a new phone?
B: Yes. It is designed with many functions such as selfing not touch in phone,calling video,… A: I see. The technology they use is so
modern.
B: Yeah. It’s so wonderful. And I was really happy when I have a new phone. How about you? What is your favourite gadget?
A: It’s flycam.
B: How much is it?
A: It’s about 20 milions.
B: Wow. Can I see it? Oh, so amazing. When did you buy it?
A: My father gave me when my birthday.
B: How long is the battery?
A: We charge the battery once every 3 days.
B: How can I turn it on?

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A: First, you press the button. Then turn on the remote control. Next push the lever forwards.
B: Wow. It’s so user-friendly.
A: Sorry! I have an appointment now.
B: OK! See you!

*Questions:
1. If you have a lot of money, which gadget would you like to buy?
2. What are some functions of your ..............?
3. What can you do with your.........?

TOPIC 4: YOUR PAST HABITS

A: , long time no see
B: . How are you today?
A: I’m good. Thank you, And how about you?
B: I’m very good today we haven’t met for 2 months., right?
A: I remember those days. We used to have a lot of dolls when we were kids.
B: Yes. I remember it. Ah, did you use to play volleyball?
A: I used to play volleyball, but now I like reading book more.
B: oh, that’s wonderful, and it’s great to keep it as a habit.
A: Did you use to stay home at weekends?
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B: Yes, I did. How about you?
A: I used to stay at home to watch movies and spend time for myself at weekends.
B: Do you still have the habit of staying of late?
A: No, I don’t because staying up late is bad for health. How about food? Can you eat spicy food now?
B: I didn’t use to eat chili, but now I can eat them.
A: Did you use to travel on holiday?
B: I used to go to Hue in the past because it was beautiful.
A: So cool. How long did you often stay there?
B: I stayed there for 7 days. How about you?
A: I used to go to beach every summer when I was at school.
Sorry! I have an appointment now.
B: OK! See you later

*Questions:
1. What did you do usually this summer?
2. Did you use to play chess?
3. Did you use to stay home at weekends?
4. Have you ever had the habit of staying up late?

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 TOPIC 5: THE WEATHER IN YOUR TOWN
A: ,
B: . How are you today?
A: I’m good. Thank you, And how about you?
B: I’m very good today
A: The weather is so nice today, isn’t it?
B: Yes, it is. Where is your hometown, A?
A: In Nha Trang, the weather is often hot all the year.
B: What is the weather like in your town?
A: The weather is cool. It makes me feel comfortable.
B: Do you like the weather there?
A: Yes, I do, certainly. How about you ?
B: My hometown is in Dalat. I like the weather in my town because it is cold.
A: Which season do you like best?
B: I would say it is autumn since I like the air in there because it is cool and fresh.
A: That is great. Does it often rain in yout hometown?
B: I think there is the most rain from July to October in the year.
A: Which is the hottest season?
B: May is the hottest season. How about your hometown?

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A: It rains a lot in Octorber, and it turns really hot in April.
B:.Are there any disasters in your town?
A: Yes, there are. There are floods when the rainy season comes. It damages many things like: houses, crops,…What about you?
B: It happens sometimes in the place where I live in Octorber.
A: Do you get allergic when the weather changes?
B: Yes, I do. My skin often gets itchy when the winter comes.
A: I get allergic when the weather is hot. Oh, sorry! I have an appointment now.
B: OK! See you!

*Questions:
1. What is the weather in summer/ spring/ autumn/ winter like in your town?
2. What’s your favorite season and why?
3. What month gets the most rain in your town?

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