SPEAKING

VSTEP B1
Lesson 1
Part 1: Social Interaction
(3ms)

Part 2: Solution
Discussion (4ms)

Part 3: Topic Development

(5ms)
 Part 1
Social interaction
* Family
* Sports
Do you visit your grandparents
often?
How often: usually, sometimes, often,
rarely, once a week, twice a month
When: at the weekend, in summer holiday,
at Tet
Who: parents, sister/brother, aunt/ uncle,
boyfriend/girlfriend, relatives
What: clean the house, take care of
grandparents, go out for dinner
Do you visit your grandparents
often?

No. I live far from my grandparents

so I visit them in summer holiday
with my sister. Both of us help our
grandparents clean the house and do
the gardening.
Do you prefer a large family to a small
one? Why?

I prefer a large family. Because I

can learn the experiences and
knowledge from older generations.
All family members stay connected
to each other so we absolutely
remain a close-knit relationship.
Do you prefer living alone or with
your family? why?

I prefer living alone. Because I want

to have privacy and freedom. Living
alone also makes me more
independent. It teaches me how to
deal with troubles without the help
of someone else.
Have you ever played any sports?

Kinds of sport: football, skating,

jogging, badminton, basketball, tennis

Benefits: release stress, stay healthy,

keep fit, keep in good shape
Have you ever played any sports?

Yes, definitely. I’m really into some

sorts of sport, including swimming and
basketball. I often play sports with my
friends in the afternoon. I like sports
very much because it helps me stay
healthy and keep fit.
 Do you get along well with your
teammates?

Actually, I always try my best to

cooperate with my teammates well.
Because if there’s a better teamwork,
we will have more opportunities to
achieve success.
 Solution discussion
Situation: One of your foreign friends
is going to Vietnam for a summer trip.
Among the following sites, which one
might be the best destination for your
friend: the city centre, the countryside
and the mountainous area
 Solution discussion
1. Phân tích đề
2. Chọn 1 trong 3 option
3. Nêu ra điểm mạnh của option mà em lựa
chọn
4. Nêu ra điểm yếu của 2 option còn lại
5. Kết luận
Answering method

Step 1: Analyze the topic

+Choose the option you have more ideas

+List advantages (reasons) of the option you

choose and disadvantages of the 2 remain
options
Answering method

Step 2: Answer the question

+ Introduction: State the option you choose

+Body: State advantages and compare with the

other 2 options

+Conclusion: Summarize your choice

 Advantage Disadvantage
The city A convenient transport Polluted
centre network environment
Modern facilities Crimes
A wide range of
entertainment
The Clean environment Poor facilities
countryside Friendly people An inconvenient
Considerable cost savings transport network
The Nature exploration Danger
mountainous Clean environment
area Breathtaking landscapes
As for me, no choice is better than ………. because
of following reasons:
Firstly, ……………
Secondly, ………………….
There are several reasons why I don’t choose other
options.
…………
And………
In conclusion, ……………………..would be the
most suitable option/ choice/ solution
As for me, no choice is better than the city center
because of following reasons:
Firstly, there is a convenient transport network which
helps my friend travel easily.
Secondly, modern facility is a plus point in city
center. My friend can use the best service.
There are several reasons why I don’t choose other
options. The countryside has an inconvenient
transport network and the mountainous area is
dangerous for tourist.
In conclusion, the city center would be the most
suitable option.
Addition Sequence Consequence
Moreover, not Firstly, secondly, As a result,
only …. but also, next, finally therefore, so,
furthermore consequently
Contrast Example Reason
Although, For instance, Because, as, so
despite, however, for example since, due to
but
Summary Certainly Condition
In conclusion, Obviously, If, unless
in summary, to certainly, of
sum up course
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