SPEAKING

CODE 01
Part 1
1) What did you do on your last holiday?
-My most memorable holiday is the last one with my family/ friends/ colleagues
in...... We did.../ played.../ ate.../ visited..... It was a good time for us to share the
feelings, experience and understandings and improve the relationship/ friendship
among us.
2) Who do you prefer spending your holiday with? Relatives or friends? -I like being
with my friends, because we have a lot in common, so we can share our hobbies
and interests.
-Spending holiday with the family makes me happy because I love my family. It’s a
good chance for all family members to be together, take care of one another and
enjoy the cozy and close atmosphere.
3) Do you prefer going on holiday abroad?
-Of course, going abroad on holiday is really an excellent experience when we can
see new things, meet new people and know more about another culture, habits
and customs of different nations. Moreover, it’s also a good time to learn a
language, make new friends and improve communication. -No, I’ve never thought
about going abroad on holiday, because I can’t speak a foreign language.
Furthermore, travelling abroad is too expensive and sometimes dangerous for
young and inexperienced people. In my view, domestic holidays are better in term
of safety, expense and convenience.
4) How many hours a day do you watch television?
-I rarely watch TV, because I don’t have much time/ I’m always busy. At weekend I
spend about one or two hours watching TV with my family members.

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 -Watching TV is my favourite pastime. I watch it whenever I have free time.
I often watch three or four hours a day.
5) Which programmes do you like?
-There are a lot of good programmes on TV these days and the one I like most is
Discovery. This channel provides me with interesting knowledge of the world. I
never feel bored watching this programme.
-The News is my favourite programme because it provides me with useful
knowledge and information of all fields. You can sit at your comfortable armchair
but know everything happening in the world.
6) Do you prefer watching television alone or with other people? Why? -I prefer
watching television with other people because we can not only share our feelings
and information, but also discuss together on what is watched on TV. Additionally,
it’s a good time for us to promote understandings and relationship among us.
Part 2: Situation
If you won the lottery of 1 billion VND, what would you do with the money?
- Buy a new house.
- Start a business.
- Deposit the money in the bank.
a) If I won a lottery of one billion dollars, I would buy a house, because I haven’t
got one now. I am living with my parents, but I prefer an independent life. After I
buy it, I will have my own house and I will be able to do whatever I want with it.
b) If I won a lottery of one billion dollars, I would start a business. Firstly, having
my own business is my dream. I want to make money by myself and to stand on my
feet. If my business ran well, I could buy a house, deposit money in the bank, do
charity and other things.

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 c) If I won a lottery of one billion dollars, I would deposit money in the bank. In
my view, it’s the safest way to keep money while I can get monthly interest to spend.
I’m not young so I want stability and safety.
Part 3
Topic: Online courses have changed the way people learn
- Provide new learning experience
- Be more convenient to study
- Be independent in learning
- Your own ideas
a) Provide new learning experience: Instead of going to school, college or
university, people learn anywhere via the Internet with a laptop. In traditional
learning, the teacher teaches students particular subjects in class on schedule.
In contrast, with online courses learners can learn anytime, any subjects they want.
Instead of taking exams in the class, people can do online tests and get the results
after they click “submit” button without waiting for weeks.
b) Be more convenient to study: Learners do not have to go to class because
they can stay at home or at work, learn online with a cup of coffee. They can listen
to the lectures again and again. They do not have to meet teachers faceto-face to
submit assignments or get feedback from them. All they need is a laptop connected
to the Internet.
c) Be independent in learning: When learners attend an online course, they
must follow the rules and study by themselves because there are no teachers in
front of them to explain what the learners do not understand. They do not have
classmates to discuss together.
d) Your own ideas: Online courses are economical in terms of time, expense and
physical effort. Learners do not have to go to class so they do not have to spend

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time travelling from one place to another and attending classes. They do not have
to pay for transportation. Moreover, they listen to lectures whenever they can, this
makes their timetable flexible and they can do lots of things when learning.
Follow up questions:
1) What advice would you give someone on how to study English? - There are
many ways to learn English depending on learner’s conditions, interests and
proficiency. The best way is that you put yourself in an English speaking
environment. You can listen to English songs, see English films. Furthermore,
communicating with a native speaker, participating in an English speaking club are
very good to improve your English as well. 2) Do you think being a student is the
best time of your life? Why/ why not?
- In my opinion being a student is the best time of one’s life because we have an
exciting, wonderful time with friends at university. At that time, people are young,
strong, carefree and eager to explore new knowledge. They are willing to do
voluntary work without thinking about themselves.
3) Should a student’s university education be free or should the student have to
get a loan? Explain your choice.
- In my view university education should be free for some specific majors, such as
police, military education because those are demanding jobs. People who are
devoted to them may sacrifice their life to defend the motherland. However, most
fields in education should not be free. Students should understand the value of
their education in order to try harder. The money should be paid for training
facilities, materials, administration and education affairs.
CODE 02
Part 1
1) When is your birthday?

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 -I was born in (month/ year). My mother told me that it was a very hot/ cold day in
summer/ winter. I was the first child in my family so I got love and care from my
grandparents, parents and relatives.
2) What do you usually do on your birthday?
-On my birthday, I often prepare a good meal and invite some close friends to my
house for dinner. We eat together and chat in a cosy atmosphere. -On my birthday,
I often invite some close friends to a restaurant for a small party. I blow off the
candles on the birthday cake, and my friends wish me good luck, good health and
success. I get some gifts from them. Then we sing Happy Birthday song. We chat
and enjoy ourselves.
3) What is your favourite family celebration? Why?
- There are a lot of celebrations my family has; however, Lunar New Year celebration
or Tet holiday is the most special time not only for me, but also for Vietnamese
people. We have much time together to prepare for our holiday. We clean the
house; decorate it with nice flowers and plants. At New Year’s Eve all family
members get together to enjoy traditional food and give the best wishes to
everyone. Children and old people receive lucky money.
That is my most preferable celebration.
4) What is the best way to travel in your town/city?
- In my opinion a bicycle is the best way to travel in my town. Firstly, the town is
small and the streets are narrow, so it is easy and convenient for a bicycle to move
to every corner of the town. Secondly, it helps to protect the environment and it’s
cheap.
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 -My favourite means of transportation is a motorbike, because it faster than a
bicycle. It is not too big to move in narrow streets, and it is not as expensive as a car
to buy and drive, either.
6) Do you think people should use public transportation more? Why? Why not?
-In my view, public transportation should be used more for some reasons. Firstly, it
is cheap and safe. Secondly, it helps to reduce traffic jams and accidents. Thirdly, we
can protect the environment when using less private cars.
Part 2: Situation
You have just received a sum of money from your father as a birthday present.
How would you use the money?
- To buy a laptop for your study.
- To buy a fashionable smart phone.- To save up for future.
a) If my father gives a sum of money as a birthday present, I will buy a new
laptop for my study. The reason is that it is really necessary for me to learn and
work. It can help me to search for information, documents and references. I can
send and receive emails, messages from other people. Additionally, I can relax with
music and games, and read e-books with the laptop.
b) If my father gives a sum of money as a birthday present, I will buy a smart
phone. The reason is that I have already had a laptop, and it is not small enough to
take with me to everywhere. A smart phone is useful for my study as well as for my
job. I can talk, chat, and send emails, messages to others conveniently. I can also
listen to music, play games or read e-books with a smart phone too.
c) If my father gives a sum of money as a birthday present, I will not buy a laptop
or a smart phone, because it’s a waste of money. The reason is that I have had both.
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 new business without the capital. Now I do not have enough, but I believe that if I
save money gradually, I will have my own.
Part 3
Topic: Examinations are not necessary
- Time-consuming
- Unfair
- Costly - Your own ideas
a) Time-consuming: Examiners have to design, deliver and evaluate students
through the test. Whereas, students must revise their lessons, take the test and
wait for the results.
b) Unfair: Examinations are not always truthful and the feedback about
students’ study based on test results sometimes invalid. Students sometimes cheat
or copy other’s answers at examinations. If examiners lack
responsibilities, the test results will be invalid
c) Costly: A big sum of money has to be spent on preparation for the test
regarding facilities, equipment, materials, papers…. In addition, we should pay for
administration, evaluation of the tests. Obviously, students have to pay fees, which
is a burden on their shoulders.
d) Your own ideas: Exams are still important. On the one hand, via examinations
teachers/examiners can evaluate students’ abilities so as to adjust teaching
methods properly. On the other hand, students are be aware of their own abilities
to have effective ways of learning.
Follow up questions:
1) Do you think schools are necessary? Why? Why not?
- In my opinion schools are necessary. Firstly, they are the place where students can
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 can make friends, learn useful skills for their life, such as communication skills,
problem-solving skills, soft skills...Secondly, students can learn how to behave and
develop their personality in a good way when following the school rules
2) How do modern technologies change the way people study?
Modern technologies help people to study faster, more active and effectively.
people do not have to go to class because they can stay at home or at work, learn
online with a laptop connected to the Internet. They can search information and
download documents from the Internet. Furthermore, it is possible for them to
listen to the lectures again and again. They do not have to meet teachers face-to-
face to submit assignments or get feedback from them.
3) Do you think that traditional schools will disappear in the future because of the
development of modern technology?
I don’t think so. Traditional schools are always necessary, because they are the place
where students can learn not only knowledge, but also social lessons of how to
behave and how to become good citizens. Schools are the place for children to
develop and improve their personalities.
CODE 03
Part 1
1) Do you like music? If yes, what kind of music do you like best? Why?
If no, why not?
-I am interested in music because of its rhythm and lyrics. I feel relaxed when
listening to music. Music is a good way to nurture my soul and emotions.
2) What is the most popular kind of music in your country?
-Pop music is very popular in my country. It is said that it is the music of the young
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 -Traditional music is the most popular in my country. It helps people to relax,
nurture our love for the country. Listening to traditional music, people feel proud
of the history, culture and customs of our country.
3) How is music good or not good for people?
-In my opinion, music is good for people. When you listen to music, you can feel
your happiness or sadness in the rhythm and lyrics. Moreover, music makes you
relaxed and comfortable after a hard working day. A joyful song can cheer you up
and change your mood. It is the reason why when you are happy or in troubles,
music is always your good friend.
4) Did you learn English at secondary school?
-No, I didn’t learn English at school. I studied Russian/ French. It was interesting but
difficult. I started learning English when I was at high school.
-Yes, I did. English was a compulsory subject in my school. I knew that
English was necessary for my study and my future job
5) What do you think about how English is taught at school now? -Now English is
taught in a traditional way at school. It means that students learn grammar,
vocabulary and how to make correct sentences but not how to communicate in real
life situations. English is considered as a compulsory subject rather than an interest.
As a result, most students are reluctant to learn English.
6) In what ways has children’s English much improved nowadays?
-These days children learn English from very young age. They start learning English
at Kindergarten and can access a lot of resources in English. They can listen to
English songs, watch movies in English, and participate in English speaking clubs to
improve their language proficiency. Some parents send their children abroad, so
they have chances to live and study in an English speaking environment.
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 An optional subject will be added to the curriculum for secondary students in your
city. Three options are suggested:
- photography
- swimming
- dancing
a) If I have the right to choose an optional subject to add to the curriculum for
secondary students in my city, a swimming course is my first choice. In reality,
Vietnamese students have a sedentary lifestyle and they seldom do physical
activities to make them strong. They study at school during the daytime and go to
extra classes in the evening. Whenever they have free time, they play games, see
films or listen to music. Additionally, according to some statistics, the main reason
for the high rate of drowning deaths in Vietnam is that children do not have
swimming skills. Therefore, a swimming course is necessary for them in terms of
health and safety.
b) In my opinion a photography class is interesting and necessary. Vietnamese
students study most of their time: they go to school during the daytime and go to
extra classes in the evening. Therefore, a photography class can make students relax
after hard working hours. It also helps them to enjoy the beauty of life. With a
camera, they can keep their most memorable moments in life with their family and
friends for the whole life.
c) In my opinion a dancing class is interesting and necessary. Vietnamese
students study most of their time: they go to school during the daytime and go to
extra classes in the evening. Therefore, a dancing class can make students relax
after hard working hours. It also helps them to make friends. Dancing practice help
students improve their physical and mental heath, be more energetic and active in
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 Part 3
Topic: It is good to learn about a culture when you learn a language.
- Language: the best means of culture
- Better communication
- Culture shocks - Your own ideas
a) Language - the best means of culture: A language is a system of grammar,
meaning, sounds and written symbols which are used by the people of a particular
country or region for talking or writing; whereas, cultures refer to social patterns of
behaviours, beliefs, attitudes and values. We know more about a nation’s culture
via traditional lullabies, legends of folklore which are expressed by language.
Language is the medium to convey cultural values from generations to generations.
Without a language (in oral or written forms), people cannot express their ideas;
therefore, cannot communicate and pass their cultural beliefs, attitudes and values
to descendant generations.
b) Better communication: As said, language is a system of grammar, meaning,
sounds, and written symbols that are standardized enough to be used by people to
transmit information and ideas from one to one another; whereas, communication
is any form by which people exchange information and ideas. They can use
language, but they can also use gestures, facial expressions, signals, or any other
medium to express that information. However gestures, facial expressions and
signals are not informative and expressive enough to convey the information and
ideas successfully. In that case, language is the best way to pass on and discuss ideas
or information.
c) Culture shocks: Culture shock is an experience a person may have when one
moves to a cultural environment which is different from his/ her own; it is also the
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 of the most common causes of culture shocks involves individuals in a strange
environment, even in a foreign language course. Values, behaviours, and social
customs we routinely take for granted may no longer serve us in our new
environment. By adapting to a foreign culture, you can overcome your culture shock
and develop relationships with those around you.
d) Your own ideas: Learning a new language is challenging for almost everyone.
Sometimes you may feel depressed when coping with lexicology, phonology and
grammar....You may get shocks because of differences between different cultures in
eating, shopping, travelling habits etc. However, it gives you new knowledge and
experience of new cultures and peoples. Additionally, you may get a better job,
have a higher salary or promote in your career if you can speak a foreign language.
Follow up questions:
1) Do you think it’s good to understand other people’s cultures? Why?
-In my opinion, it’s great to understand other’s people’s cultures. If you know
other’s culture, you may not get cultural shocks when you communicate or have a
transaction with them and you can avoid embarrassing situations. Furthermore,
understandings of different cultures enrich your knowledge and experience, which
make you more active and dynamic in real life.
2) What would you introduce first to a foreigner about the Vietnamese culture?
-Vietnamese people have different traditional songs, dances, festivals as well as
historical monuments throughout the country to introduce to foreign friends.
However, if I had a chance, I would introduce “quan ho Bac Ninh”- a traditional type
of music originated in Bac Ninh province - to a foreigner who first visit Vietnam. It
is intangible cultural heritage which was recognized by UNESCO.
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 -There are a lot of thing I would like to know about English-speaking cultures, such
as peoples, their cultural values and heritage. Those understandings enrich my
knowledge and experience, which make me more knowledgeable, active and help
me avoid embarrassing situations in real life.
CODE 04
Part 1:
1) Where do you usually go when you have spare time?
- I’m always busy with my work. However, when I have free time, I often go a
coffee shop to relax with my friends. Spending time with friends in a cosy
atmosphere is my preferable enjoyment. There we can listen to music, chat with
them about our daily life and enjoy our favourite coffee with some snacks.
2) Are there many interesting places where you live for people to go at weekends?
- Yes, there are some nice places in my hometown to go, such as Coc lake,
Museum of Ethnic Minorities, ATK- capital of the resistance against French
colonialists... Coc lake is an amazing place with artificial caves and a large natural
lake for adults and children to explore. Besides, Museum of Ethnic Minorities can
give visitors valuable understandings about lives of different ethnic groups in
Vietnam. Historic lessons can be gained from a visit to the resistance capital ATK.
3) In what way is café a great place for people to enjoy their free time? - A cafe is an
ideal place for people to relax and meet friends. It is the place where you can sit
and chat with your friends about everything in life when listening to favourite
music. The cosy atmosphere at the cafe can take you away from your worries. You
can enjoy a cup of coffee while you are surfing on the Internet. You are also able to
negotiate with your partners at a cafe.
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 - When I was at school, I liked Maths most, but I was not every good at it.
Maths is the father of most sciences. Math helps people think logically. When you
learn Math well, it is easier for you to learn subjects like Chemistry, Physics and
others. Maths is also necessary when you study at university. 5) Do you think
English is a good subject for all students to learn at school? Why?
6) English is an international language in our modern world. Nowadays English
is not only good, but also very necessary for students at school. It enriches their
knowledge of the world, gives them opportunities to communicate with people of
different cultures. If students can use English well, they are able to learn new
things, and work with foreign companies to get high salary. They can even have
chances to go abroad to work or study. In short, English provides them with a lot
of opportunities to have a better future.
7) Do you think students are learning too many subjects at school now? -
Frankly speaking, Vietnamese students are learning too many subjects at
school now. They have too many lessons on too many subjects at school. They
spend most of their time going to school or extra classes. As a result, they don’t
have enough time to relax and do physical exercising. Although each subject is
important in its own way, students don’t have to study all such subjects. They
should have time to take part in physical activities to keep fit and stay healthy.
Part 2: Situation
You are going to take your secondary students to a private cinema. Three options
of movies are suggested:
- cartoon
- action movie
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 I think a detective movie will be the best choice. Secondary students are curious,
they want to explore and investigate everything. They try to guess and share ideas
or comments on what they have seen. As a result, they will be attracted to the
detective movie. Moreover, it is also a good way for them to learn how to think
logically. A cartoon is no longer suitable for secondary students. On the other
hand, an action movie has too many violent scenes which may affect their
behaviors.
Part 3:
Topic: Punishment by teachers at school is good for students
- Obey teachers
- Minimise misbehaviours
- Concentrate better on study
- Your own ideas
Some people say punishment by teachers at school is necessary, others think that
it may cause emotional and mental suffering in children’s heart. In my opinion,
punishment makes students obey teachers and minimize misbehaviours, as well as
concentrate more on their study. Teachers deal with 30 or more students in each
class, so students surely misbehave sometimes. It is the teacher’s job to make them
obey the discipline. If the teachers do nothing, then the children see no
consequences for bad behaviours. As a result, the classroom will be in disorder and
confusion. However, punishment should always be fair and appropriate so as
students can see their faults and adjust themselves. There are many ways to punish
a child: writing an essay, doing more exercises, cleaning the classroom. The purpose
is to educate students with acceptable behaviours.
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1) Do you think punishment by teachers to students at school should be
encouraged?
- No, in any case, being punished is a negative experience for a child. It’s the
reason why punishment should be fair and in a suitable way. It is better if teachers
inform parents about their children’s misbehaviours and co-operate with the
parents to educate their children.
2) Do all students obey their teachers whenever they receive punishment? -
No, it depends on each student’s character. There are many students who
obey teachers, because they are afraid of teachers and punishment. However,
there are some students who are stubborn and difficult to control. Teachers
should know their students well enough to apply different ways to educate them.
3) What are the downsides of overuse of punishment at school? -
Overuse of punishment can lead to negative feelings and emotions in
children. It may make them more stubborn and restive. On the other hand, they
can be afraid of going to school or keep doing bad things.
CODE 05
Part 1
1) Where do you come from?
- I come from ....and I lived here all my life. It’s a peaceful town in the North
of Vietnam which is ..... kilometres from Hanoi. It has lots of green fields and
mountains and hills.
2) Do you like living in... (candidate’s hometown)?
- Yes, I do. I love my hometown very much, because it is the place where I
was born and grew up. This place nurtures me to become a good citizen. There
are a lot of wonderful things about my hometown, but one of the best things is
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 3) What is it famous for?
- My hometown is famous for tea. People often buy tea as presents when
they visit Thai Nguyen. They say the flavour of Thai Nguyen tea is unforgettable.
4) What is your job?
- I’m a worker/ an officer/ a teacher of maths/ English/ literature.... I really
have to study very hard to become a good worker/ officer/ teacher. I love my job
and I’m proud of it very much.
5) How long have you been working as ......... (candidate’s job)?
- I’ve been working as a worker/ an officer/ a teacher for .... years since I
graduated from college. I will never change my job because it is a rewarding job
which is highly respected by society.
6) Why do you like your job?
- I love my job because it is a rewarding job which is highly respected by society. I
work with children of different characters, which makes me happy and excited each
day. Moreover, I have a good salary.
Part 2: Situation
Your school, college or workplace is organizing an Open Day. When visitors come
to see and find out about the place, people will be asked to help with various
aspects of the event. There are three options for you to choose:
- A tour guide
- A traffic instructor
- A master of ceremony
I think being a tour guide will be the most suitable for me. I can speak
English so I want to make use this chance to practice English. Furthermore, as a
citizen of the town, I know its history very well, so I can tell visitors about the events
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 a traffic instructor is good; however, I am not healthy enough to stand out all the
time showing ways for people. Being a master of ceremony is great, but I am not
confident enough to speak in front of the audience.
Part 3:
Topic: Smoking should be banned in public places
- Smoker’s health
- Second-hand smoker’s health
- Financial burden
- Your own ideas
a) Smoker’s health: Cigarette smoking causes a number of health problems for
smokers. It is a major cause of respiratory diseases such as asthma, lung cancer and
bronchitis. It also leads to heart disease.
b) Second-hand smoker’s health: Smoking also affects the health of nonsmokers
and unborn babies. Non-smokers soften suffer from eye and nose irritations,
allergies and headaches as a result of inhaling second-hand smoke. There is also
evidence to suggest that passive smoking may cause lung cancer. Smoking during
pregnancy can hinder to growth of the foetus and may even result in death.
c) Financial burden: Smoking is also a financial burden for smokers and non-
smokers. Firstly, cigarettes are addictive because of nicotine they contain, so
smokers have to pay a lot of money to buy them; Secondly, the cost of medical
treatment for the diseases caused by smoking is very high. As a consequence, non-
smoking taxpayers have to pay for the health costs of smokers, which is unfair.
d) Your own ideas: Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to our health.
However, we live in a democratic country where everyone has the right to do
whatever he likes within the laws, so we cannot ban smoking completely. We are
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smokers from smoking in public places. We should have warnings and raise the
price of all smoking products. This will help to decrease smoking.
Follow up questions 1) Do you smoke?
- No, I don’t. I used to smoke when I was younger, but I gave it up some years
ago. Smoking is very bad for health so people should not smoke.
2) Why do many people want to smoke?
- Many people smoke because they want to reduce stress and focus on their
work, especially people who have to work at night or under pressure.
Moreover, there is cocaine in cigarettes, so smoking can be addicted easily.
3) What should you do to prevent smoking in public places
-Firstly, people should be given information and educated about bad consequences
of smoking. Secondly, we should have rules to ban smoking in public places, then
we hang signs “No Smoking” there. Smokers should pay a penalty if they break the
rules.
CODE 6
Part 1
1) What do you like doing in your free time?
- I usually spend my time on reading books or listening to music.
2) Why do you like doing it?
- I like reading books and listening to music because I want to relax after working or
just like a routine.
3) How much time do you spend doing that?
- I often read books and listen to music whenever I am free: on my way to my office,
cooking or going to bed. Sometimes, when I am unhappy I also read a book to make
me feel better. My favourite book is ‘the last leaf’, written by O’ Henry.
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 - Yes, I do. I like English because it is an international language, it is spoken all over
the world and I really need it for my work in the future. Moreover, I can use English
to communicate with foreigners from different countries.
5) When did you start learning English?
- I started learning English when I was 10. In other word, I have learned English for
over 16 years.
6) How do you improve your English?
- Well, I often use many methods to improve my English skills. The most effective way
is watching films. There are a lot of movies which are suitable for me to learn
English. I usually watch American films with English subtitle to enrich my
vocabulary, my listening skill and my pronunciation. Besides, I also read English
magazines online or English short stories. I always choose kind of books, according
to my hobby because I cannot read books which I do not like.
Part II: Situation
Your family is making a plan for this weekend. There are THREE options for you to
choose:
- Going to the cinema
- Having meal in a restaurant
- Going to the beach
Which plan do you think is the best choice for your family?
- This weekend I do not have free time, so I plan to have a dinner out with my family.
My children love hotpot, so I intend to have a chicken hotpot in a restaurant near
the city centre. It is a famous restaurant and we have to make a call to book a table
before coming. Last week, we went to the cinema to watch ‘Kungfu Panda 3’ so I
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 home with my family. We are planning to go to the beach this summer when my
children have a long holiday after a school year.
Part III
Topic: Describe a teacher who has influence you
- His/ her appearance
- His/ her personality
- His/ her influences
- Your own ideas
The teacher who influences me most is my former teacher in grade 10. Her name
was Hong, she was 32, and she looked quite younger than her age. She taught us
Literature. My classmate and I loved her so much because she taught very well, and
she was very kind. We often shared our ideas and problems with her. She rarely told
our secrets to our parents but tried to talk to us and suggested ways to solve.
Follow up questions:
1) When did she/ he teach you?
- My teacher taught me when I was in grade 10 at high school. She taught me for
three years until I graduated.
2) Do you still in touch with him/ her?
- Yes, I do. I sometimes phone and talk to her, I want to know about her health and
we recall all our memories. She is retired now.
3) How often do you see him/ her?
- Sometimes, you know, I am very busy now with my family and my job, and now I
live far from my hometown, I really want to see her very often but I can only do this
when I have a lot of time.
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 1) When is the best time to come to your hometown? Why?
- The best time to come to my hometown is in the summer. You can go all over my
country and my hometown ti visit the beautiful views, specially a lot of wonderful
beaches.
2) What do you like best about your hometown?
- I like best about my hometown is the people, they are very honest,
hardworking and friendly, and they can help you whenever you need a hand.
Besides I also like many interesting places and the traditional food… 3) Do you think
your hometown is the best place to grow up? Why/ Why not?
- Yes, I do. I think my hometown is the best place to grow up because I usedto
live there and I love it. Moreover, the air here is fresh and the people-my neighbors
are very helpful and friendly, the food is very delicious. It is a good environment to
grow up.
4) What does your best friend look like?
- My best friend is tall; she is beautiful, kind-hearted and has long black hair. Her
name is Mai, she is thirty years old, she works as a doctor in the hospital where is
not far from my house.
5) How did you meet your best friend?
- I met her ten years ago. It was the first day of the beginning of term at university.
We started talking and became friends when we sat next to each other to wait for
the formality proceeding.
6) In your opinion, what is the best quality of a good friend?
- The best quality of a good friend is loyalty and honesty. You can’t shareanything
with a person who can give up on you easily, and of course, you can’t trust anyone
if you realize he or she is dishonest. This kind of friend will give you the feeling of
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 Part II: Situation
Your friend is going to have his first date this weekend. He would like you to give
advice on where to go. There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Restaurant
- Cinema
- Shopping malls
Which do you think is the best place for the first date?
- I think he should take his girlfriend to a restaurant to have a meal. They can talk and
share the time while having meal. There is a variety of places for him to choose. He
should ask the girl about the dish she like and pick her up. When they are having
dinner, they could talk to know each other such as hobby, his or her family, work or
something like that. That is a amazing evening to move the next step in their
relationship. If they want to have a next date, going to the cinema or going to
shopping malls will be better instead of the first date.
Part III:
Topic: Airplane is the best transport means to travel long distance
- Time-saving
- Save
- Comfortable
- Your own ideas
I think that airplane is the best means of transport to travel long distance for some
reasons. Firstly, it is the quickest way to travel. It takes you only 30 minutes to travel
from Vinh city to Hanoi capital. The second reason is that traveling by airplane is
safe and comfortable. You will not be stuck into the traffic jam like traveling by cars,
you just need to sit and enjoy your journey.
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 1) Do you think airplane is the most important transport means of all time? Why/
why not?
- I think it is one of the most important means of transport of all time because it can
save us a lot of time and energy. If we want to travel thousands of miles, it may take
you days or even weeks if you use trains or cars and after such a long journey people
are often exhausted and tiring. But it takes you just several how if you choose
travelling by plane.
2) Are there any disadvantages of traveling by airplane?
- You must follow the time table and the ticket is expensive. Besides, there can
be some accident, and of course, accidents for planes are very serious. Moreover,
some people can suffer from jet-lag because of the change of time. 3) What are
some ways that airlines could improve the flying experience for passenger?
- They should give passengers the best services to enjoy their trip. For
example, the flight attendants can give passengers instructions to help them avoid
all drawbacks as possible.
CODE 08
Part 1
1) What do you often do in your free time?
- It depends, when I have free time and I am feeling tired, I just want to stay at
home, listen to some of my favorite songs take a deep sleep. When I am feeling
good, I often go out for a meal or do some shopping with my friends.
2) Have your leisure time activities changed since you were a child? - Yes, they have.
When I was a child I often played rope-skipping and played marbles, I think these
games are still popular. Now I often play football, watch T.V, listen to music and
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 Why?
- I prefer to spend my leisure time alone listening to music. I don’t want to join
activities with other people or requiring physical. But sometimes I go out to join
some activities with other people such as: playing fooball, watching T.V, shopping...
4) What kind of books do you like to read?
- I often read reference books, especially books about English grammar and other
cultures beacuse they help me have a wide knowledge and know a lot of news and
information about the outside world. Reading newspapers also makes me relaxed
and comfortable. Besides, buying books is not very expensive.
5) Do you read the same kind of books now that you read 5 years ago?- No, I don’t
because 5 years ago I had much more free time than I have now so I often read
romantic novels because reading these kind of books takes a lot of time. Now when
I have time I read science books or newspapers... They help me enrich my
knowledge and it is good for my job.
6) When do you think is the best time to read? Why?
- I think the best time to read is before going to bed because reading books makes us
relaxed, comfortable and forget a hard-working day then easy to fall asleep.
Part II:
Situation: Your parents’ wedding anniversary is coming. You and your sister are
thinking of giving them a great present. There are THREE options for you to
choose: - A wedding cake
- A 5-day tour to the beach
- An album of the whole family
Which do you think is the best present for their wedding anniversary? - I will give
my parents a three-day tour on the beach. My reason is very simple. My parents
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 haven’t made it because they are so busy with their kids. I am sure that my gift will
make them extremely happy and they will hav the moments of their life. Another
reason is that a wedding cake can’t be kept for memory. And the album of family is
not necessary because we have already had 2 of it.
Part III:
Topic: Traditional festivals present important values
- Honor community strength
- Improve spiritual life
- Teach history and culture
- Your own ideas
Traditional festivals have many advantages. They show their strength in the
relationship between people in the community. Also, traditional festivals are good
chances for children to learn and the adults to teach their kids about histoty and
culture, and these festivals help to improve people’s spiritual life.
Follow up questions
1) What local festival in your area or country would be the most intersting for a
foreign guest, do you think?
- Flower festival in Da Lat is the most interesting one. Foreigners can enjoy hundreds
of kings of beautiful dlowers with different lovely colours. Meanwhile, tourists can
visit some of famous and romantic places in this wonderful city, such as Love valley
and Complaining Lake.
2) Do people nowaday appreciate public holidays like they did in the past? -
No, they don’t. People are busy with their work, so they rarely have time to
appreciate public holidays like in the past. Publi holiday is just the time they are off
work, they only consider it the chance to get toghether drinking and eating, they
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3) What are some ways that the government should do to preservetraditional
festivals?
- The government should preserve traditional festivals by giving information
about them widely on TV, on the Internet, etc, so all citizens will know about
these festivals. Besides, the government should have rules about making use of
traditional festivals to earn money because this can damage the value of culture.
CODE 09
Part 1
1) Do you like social networks?
- Yes, I do because they can bring us many benefits in communication, education
and business. Thanks to the connection of social networks we can do these things
faster and more effectively.
2) What kind of social networks are you using now? If yes, which social network
are you using? Why?
- The social networks which i am using now are Facebook, Email, Chat voice….
Because they can bring me many benefits : Social networks are good for people.
They connect people and they help people to share information and feelings. Social
networks also help people to keep themselves updated.
3) What is your advice for social network users?
- My advice for social network users is using a suitable way of social network if not
it will make us get addicted.
4) How important is fashion to you?
- I think the fashion is very important not only me but also everyone because it
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 - I often like wearing dress sometimes I put on jean and T-shirt because it makes me
feel comfortable and confident.
6) Do you ever have to wear things you don’t really like? If so, when, and why?
- Yes, I do. When I was a teacher at … high school. Other teachers and I had to wear
long dress “ao dai” during winter. Because the winter is very cold and “ ao dai” is
very thin so that we must wear coat to cover. I looked like very ugly and untidy that
made loosing the beauty of “ao dai”.
Part II: Situation: You were a lottery winner. You won one billion VND. There are
THREE options for you to choose: - Put all in a bank to receive monthly interest
- Bought some valuable things such as a car, a house or a piece of land- Gave some
to a charity organization. Then, went travelling with your family or friends with
the rest.
Which will you choose?
- If I won the lottery of 1 billion VND, I would deposit all the money in the bank to get
the interest rate in banks in Vietnam increases day by day. I can stay at home or do
leisured work, and take some money more from bank’s interest. I can earn some
money without doing anything from early morning to late night! It’s so interesting!
Part III:
Topic: How important are your friends to you?
- Share life
- Help
- Get together (have fun)
- Your own ideas
There’s an old saying “Tell me about your friend and I will tell you who you are”.
And of course, nobody can live without family and friends. Friends are these ones
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troubles. Whenever you have ones you can confide in your friend and when you do
that you can reduce your stress and it can help you out of your problems with
suitable solutions. And you can have a lot of fun with your friends when you take
part in outdoor activities or go to some interesting places to stay and explore.
Sometimes you can organize a party to create a chance to connect everyone
together and have fun.
Follow up questions:
1) Do you think you make friends easily? Why? / Why not?
- Well, I feel easy to make a new friend because I am a exalted person. But in my
point of view, to have a close friendship that is not easy.
2) What is the most important quality to you in a friend ?
- Personally, I think loyalty is the most important quality in a true friendship.
3) Do you sometimes get on with your friends better than with your family? Why?/
Why not?
- Yes, of course. When I get into trouble or when I am upset, I often talk to my best
friends because they could give me their useful advice which my parents sometimes
cannot understand and tell me what exactly I should do.
CODE 10
Part 1
1) Which indoor games do you play regularly?
- I often play chess with my son sometimes play game on internet.
2) Which indoor games are common in your hometown?
- Badminton is the most popular indoor sport in my hometown. It is the simple sport
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3) Do you take part in any outdoor sports regularly? (Which?) - Yes, I do. The
outdoor sports which I regularly play is soccer.
4) How often do you do any exercise?
- I do exercise everyday in the early morning because it makes me feel stronger to
start a new day.
5) Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a class? Why?
- I prefer to exercise in a class because when many people doing exercise makes me
excited and doing better.
6) What do you think is the best type of exercise? Why?
- I think the best type of exercise is yoga because both the old and the young can do.
Yoga is very light and easy to do. After doing yoga, people feel better and free in
mind.
Part II:
Situation: You are invited to a new working place. You have decided to go.
There are THREE reasons that make you go:
- You go because you are paid much higher than the old working place - You go
because you are respected (needed) in a positive work environment with high
salary
- You go because it is simply that you will be paid higher and can do whatever you
want in a competitive work environment.
Which will you choose?
- I am an educated person and I am an expert in my field so I am going to get a new
job in a new working place where I will be paid higher and I can do whatever I want
in a competitive work environment. People just improve their skills when put them
in a active work environment. So I can create in work or give ideas to develop my
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 Part III:
Topic: Crimes are increasing in modern society?
- Unemployment
- DVD
- TV programmes
- Your own ideas
In the modern society, there are more and more crimes. Unemployment, DVD, TV
programme and the lack of education are the causes of crime. We can see crimes
everyday on TV, on newspaper and they are increasing seriously. Moreover, the
crime is younger than before. They are not aware of their behavior and have no
responsibility for what they do. So the government should have better rules to
reduce crimes.
Follow up questions:
1) What do you think are the causes of crime?
- People who are not well educated and are not taken care of often do crime.
2) Do DVDs and TV programmes about violent crime help to cause more crime?
Why?/ Why not?
- They are sometimes the cause of more crime because people imitate things they
watch from movies.
3) Is prison really the answer to crime? Why?
- Partly, prison is the answer to crime. Because the government bans the strict laws
to reduce crime. But we need to improve people’s awareness and have policy to
decrease the rate of unemployment.
CODE 11
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B1: I like the bedroom most because that is where I can relax after long working
day
B1: There are 5 rooms in my house including 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen
and a bathroom. My favourite room is a living room because this is a place where I
can meet my friends and all my family members to chat and talk about all things in
life.
B2C1: Well, I live in a small house which is about 2 kilometres from the city centre.
There are 5 rooms in my house including 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and
a bathroom. My favourite room is a kitchen because this is a place where I can meet
all my family members to chat and talk, and about all things in life during the meal.
It’s also a good time for all the members of my family to share the feelings and
improve the better understanding among us.
Examiner speaking: What do you like doing there?
B1: Just lie on my bed watching TV or read books to take a rest
B2C1: I like chatting with my family members in my kitchen. I think it’s a good chance
for all members of my family to be together and preseve the cozy and close
atmosphere of the family. To be honest, I release that I have a highlymotivated
feeling with all my heart for my family.
Examiner speaking: Do you like having guests in your room? Why? Why not? B1: In
fact I am not really like having guests in my personal room as I cannot do what I
usually do.
B2C1: In my opinion, my own room is a personal space that I want to keep for myself
so that I rarely invite guests to my room except some special situations like sickness,
injuries…
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 You know, playing sports is very important to our life because it helps us to have
good health and reduce stress after work. Moreover, sports make us become more
active and dynamic in our job and our life. Last but not least, playing sports is
considered as the best way to improve the good relationship with other people.
Recognizing the importances of sports, I often play badminton at my school after I
finish my work in the afternoon.
Examiner speaking: What sports do you enjoy watching?
There are many kinds of sports that are often shown on TV everyday, but my
favourite is watching football because it is the most popular sport all over the world
and it is considered a King sport that is favoured by most people. This kind of sport
praises the strength of community and honors the solidarity among the members
of the team. Finally, it is easy to play and suitable for both male and female.
Examiner speaking: What sports do you enjoy playing?
PART 2
Situation: Some of your friends are visiting you this weekend. You would like to do
something fun with them. What will you do?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Cook a meal together in your apartment.
- Go to a local restaurant together.
- Take your friends out for sightseeing.
C1: I am a quite good cook so whenever my friends visit me, they always want to
enjoy the food I prepare. Therefore I think we will cook a meal together in my
apartment.
Going to a local restaurant is also a good choice, but my friends usually prefer to
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taking my friends out for sightseeing but the weather at this time of the year is not
really beautiful, therefore I think I will choose the first option.

PART 3:
Topic: Things that affect people’s job satisfaction?
- Qualifications
- Attitude to work
- Relationship with colleagues
- Your own ideas
ANSWER 1: In my opinion, there are some factors that affect job satisfaction
including qualifications, attitude to work and relationship with colleagues.
The first thing I want to talk about is qualification, which is one of the key for
anyone’s job satisfaction. When we are well-qualified, we feel so confident to
perform our work effectively and we can meet all the requirements of the job.
The next point is attitude to work, which plays a huge role in how you perceive
your job and your life in general. If you are depressed, angry or frustrated, you're
much less likely to be satisfied with anything. Making a change to a positive
attitude is a complex process that requires a lot of work and a strong
commitment. However, over time, you can turn your internal dialogues around
and start to see most events in your life as positive and worthwhile.
The last factor to bring the job satisfaction is relationship with colleagues. If I have
a good relationship with my colleagues, they are willing to share and support me
in the best way for my job. Our job satisfction may be broken when we have to
work with unhelpful or inactive and uncooperative colleagues. I think the success
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Thus, good interaction with colleagues is one of the most important parts that
help us feel satisfied with our job.
ANSWER 2: There are a lot of factors that affect people’s job satisfaction.
The first factor is the qualifications workers own. If they have to do something that
they are not trained, it is difficult for them to do the job well.
Secondly is the attitude to work. If people can do the job they like, they will become
dedicated to it and always feel willing and happy.
Another factor that affects people’s job satisfaction is the relationship with
colleagues. Once they have good working environment with helpful and friendly
colleagues, people love their jobs more.
Last but not least, the working condition is also important in raising people’s job
satisfaction as I think every employee likes to work in modern office building with
enough equipment to support their job.

Follow-up questions:
Do you think companies should promote workers who are experienced?
Yes I think it’s a good idea to promote workers who are experienced because they
better understand their jobs and know how to deal with various situations.
Do you think that workers should change companies often? Why? Why not?
No I think workers should work in the same companies to contribute more
efficiently. Changing jobs so often usually makes people distracted and so not
enough time to adapt.
What is better motivated for workers? Salary or working condition?
I think both salary and working condition are important and equally motivating.
However, if I have to choose which is better motivated, working condition is my
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 talents and ability for my job that brings me a lot of chances to earn much money
and get higher promotion.
CODE 12
Let’s talk about your reading habits
Examiner speaking: Do you enjoy reading? Why? Why not?
Examiner speaking: What types of books/magazines do you enjoy reading?
Examiner speaking: Where do you prefer reading?
- Oh yes, I really love reading because it helps me not only widen my knowledge but
also relax after a hard-working day.
- I read many sorts of books. I am really interested in economical books because it’s
really useful for my presentation in my classroom. Moreover, when I want to relax I
find a lot of novels especially romantic ones, bit of love with a happy ending.
- Normally, everyone wants to go to library to enjoy reading because you know there
are a lot of books there, but I nearly always read at home, especially before I go to
bed in order to concentrate on reading.
Now, let’s talk about your free time
Examiner speaking: What do you like doing in your free time?
- I do a lot of sport actually. I play volleyball mostly at the weekend with my local
team. You know I work quite hard at the moment, so I don’t get a lot of free time
except the weekend.
Examiner speaking: Who do you enjoy spending your free time with?
- Certainly with my friends. You know I really hate to be alone so it’s good to hang
out and meet friends or play sport.
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- It depends on my mood really. After hard working, I just want to get home and read
a book or something to relax but sometimes I like to go out and meet friends in the
evening or play volleyball in a team at the weekend.
Situation: You are about to study at university. Which of these is most important?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Cost of the course
- Reputation of the university
- Distance from home
ANSWER 1: I will choose a university because of its reputation. A university which
is well-known must have good teaching and learning. So I can enjoy good study
environment. If the cost of the course is high, I will try to afford by doing some part-
time job. Distance from home is not very importance because nowadays the traffic
is much better, making travelling around easier and more convenient.
ANSWER 2: In my opinion cost of the course and distance from home are not as
important as reputation of the university because if I have a chance to study at a
well-known university, I will have a lot of opportunities to get a good job with high
salary after graduation and I can afford to pay for tuition fee I get loan during the
university’s time. Moreover, I am an active and independent student, so the
distance from home is not important at all because it will challenge me and train
me to become more confident and more dynamic to deal with all the problems in
my life.
PART 3: TOPIC: Difficulties for people living in cities
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- Finding accommodation
- Travelling around
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 Answer: There are many difficulties for people living in cities. First, finding
accommodation is hard because there are many people in the city and the supply
of housing is limited. Second, finding a good job in cities is not easy, so you have to
compete with many other people. Last, travelling around in cities is a big problem.
There are many cars, motorbikes, buses and people in the city streets, making traffic
very bad. In conclusion, you have to think carefully before you decide to where you
live.
Follow-up questions
1. Is it a good idea for universities to be located in big cities
A: It’s not a good idea for universities to be located in city centres. Travelling around
in cities is a big problem. There are many cars, motorbikes, buses and people in the
city streets, making traffic very bad. So it’s not convenient for students.
Why do young people want to live in a big city?
B1: Many young people like to live in the city because they have more chance to
find a good job and to have better living condition
Do you think the quality of life in big cities will be better in the future?
B1: Life in the city will be better in the future if we can solve the problems of
pollution, traffic, and social evils.
CODE 13
Let’s talk about ways of relaxing
Examiner speaking: What do you do to relax?
- I usually stay at home to read some fantasy cartoon books or something or only
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- I and my friends always go to the cinema to enjoy new films at the weekends and
after that we go to the cafeteria and discuss about this films. You know, it’s really
good way to relax.
Examiner speaking: Do you like relaxing on your own or with other people?
- It depends on my mood really. After hard working, I just want to get home and read
a book or something to relax but sometimes I like to go out and meet friends in the
evening or play volleyball in a team at the weekend.
Now, let’s talk about rooms at home
Examiner speaking: Which is the most important room in your house?
- It’s definitely my living room.
Examiner speaking: What make it important?
- Because of some reasons following. Firstly, it’s the room which is decorated most
beautifully in my house. Secondly, it’s is the place where my family sit together to
watch a TV after a long day. Thirdly, when my friends come to see me, I can
introduce to them a lot of family pictures with a lot of family events in the living
room
Examiner speaking: What do you do in the room
- In my living room, I always watch TV with my family at the weekend evening.
Moreover, it’s the place where I and my sister help each other to play the piano.
Situation: Your university offers free courses for graduate students. Which would
you choose? There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A time-management course.
- A public speaking course.
- A team work course.
If I have a chance to join a free course that my university offers, a public speaking
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presenting a project in front of my classmates and working in groups or teams are
considered usual and regular tasks I have to perform, so they are very interesting
and good but it is not as necessary as a timemanagement. I want to join this course
because, to me, time is the most important and valuable property that people often
waste for useless activities. How to manage and use the time effectively and
efficiently during 24 hours is very necessary and if I can manage the time suitably, I
can do any things successfully and perfectly.
PART 3: TOPIC: Stressful things
- Job security
- Finances
- Family life
- Your own ideas
Answer 1: There are a lot of things causing stress in life. Among those, the biggest
burdens for many people are job security, financial problem and family life. For
most people especially the young, finding a permanent job is not easy. Sometimes
they like the job but the salary is not enough for their daily expense, sometimes
though the payment is good, they still decide to give up because it is too stressful
or too dangerous. Finance is also another big problem especially for married people
as they need to earn enough to support their family. Besides, family life sometimes
causes stress when the members of the family can’t share the feelings and
emotions with each other and they don’t spend enough time to be together to do
the same things. Last but not least, people today are dealing with other stress in big
cities like; pollution, traffic jam, limited accomodation…..
Answer 2: There are many stressful things in our modern life. First, money can make
us very tired because we have to think of how to earn money to feed our family and
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 source of streess. If our company has trouble, or our boss or workmates are not
friendly, we’ll feel unhappy. Last, family life can sometime be stressful. We often get
tired when we have problems with our partner or when our children do not behave
well. In conclusion, we are easy to get stress in modern life, so we need to balance
money, job, family life and our own interest.
What do you think is the best way to deal with stress?
Answer: There are many ways to reduce stress for people in modern society but I
think the best way to deal with stress is relaxing whenever you have free time.
Do you think life was easier in the past?
A: Yes, I do. Life in the past seems to be easier. People in the past seem to be happier
with their life. They don’t expect too much, so they do not suffer from stress.
Do you think people should take regular break during work hours?
A: Yes, I do. People should have some kind of regular breaks during working hours
so that they have more energy to work better later.
CODE 14
Let’s talk about films
Examiner speaking: Do you like films?
- Oh yes, I really like watching movies especially cartoon movies.
Examiner speaking: What type of films do you like?
- As I said, I really like cartoon movies because it helps me to relax after working hard
Examiner speaking: Who do you enjoy watching films with?
- I always watching film with my children because they are interested in cartoon
movies like me.
Now, let’s talk about mobile phones
Examiner speaking: Do you use a mobile phone?
Yes, of course. It’s one of the most important equipment to me.

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Examiner speaking: What are the good points of mobile phones?
There are a lot of advantages of mobile phones. Firstly, it’s a good way to
communicate with distant people. Secondly, mobile phone is very useful because
you can access the internet, check your email or even listen to music or watch
movie.
Examiner speaking: What are the bad points of mobile phones?
You know, nowadays there are a lot of people much depend on mobile phones.
So I think it wastes a lot of time phoning and messaging on mobile phones and
many people are wasting much money buying fashionable smart phone in order
to satisfy their tendency’s demand or their interests. Moreover, the wave of
mobile phone, according to statistics, is not good for our health if we use it
continously and regularly.
Situation: A student wants to do a part-time job where he can practice his
English. Which job would be best for him?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A job at a souvenir shop
- A job at a travel agency
- A job at a take-away shop
There are a lot of part time jobs for example student can work in a souvenir shop or
a travel agency or a take-away shop… However, if he wants to practice his
English, I think a job at travel agency is the best suitable for him. You know,
working at travel agency, you can be a temporary guide in English. For example,
guiding a group of Australian tourists visiting Hanoi, you can practice English
to describe and present about Hanoi’s sightseeing…
PART 3: TOPIC: Fast food
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of family gathering
- Irregular eating time
- Your own ideas

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A: Fast food is now really popular in the modern world. Though it has some benefits
like helping people save time, it has a lot of disadvantages. Firstly, family gathering
may become less than before as family members do not need to help each other
prepare food. What’s more, people eating too much fastfood risk losing appetite
due to the similar flavor of different fastfood. In addition, fastfood makes people
forget their regular eating time which may causes some disorder of the digesting
organs. Thus, it can be seen that fast food is not good for our health.
CODE 15
Part 1:
Let’s talk about sports.
Examiner speaking:Do you prefer indoor or outdoor sports? Why? I like outdoor
sports because it has more exciting atmosphere
Examiner speaking: Which sports do you like best? Why? I like football because
each match brings a lot of surprises
Examiner speaking:Do you know why people like to play sports?
It is good for their health and helps them feel relaxed
Now, let’s talk about fast food.
Examiner speaking: What kind of fast food do you like best? I like chicken best
Examiner speaking: Is fast food good for your health? Why?/ Why not? Of course
not I think. It is not organic food and may result in obesity
Examiner speaking: In your opinion, why is fast food popular?
it helps people save time.
PART 2
Situation: Your friend is going on a long journey by train on his own. Which do you
think is the best way to pass time on a long journey?
There are THREE options for you to choose:

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- Talking to other people
- Reading books
- Sleeping
In my opinion, the best way to pass time on a long journey is to talk to other people.
When talking you may forget everything around you and just focus on your chat. I
don’t think that reading books is good because on a journey as our eyes may
become tired. Moreover, we can get train-sick because of concentrating on reading.
Sleeping is also a good way to pass the time but we cannot socialize with others
while sleeping. So for me talking to other people is the best choice.

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