Accommodation

Now let's talk about accommodation.

Tell us about where you live.
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in a house. I live with my family. My family has four people.
How long have you lived in your house or apartment?
I have lived in my house for about ten years. My house is located in Ho Chi
Minh city. I live with my family.
Who do you live with?
I live with my family. My family has four people. We all have our own room.
What's your favourite room where you live?
My favourite room is my bedroom. It is my own room. I can relax after school.
Is there anything you don't like about where you live?
No, there isn’t. It is in the perfect location. It is very nice. I can’t complain at
all.
What kind of place do you think you will live in in the future?
In the future, I think I will live in HCMC. It’s a big city. I really enjoy life here.
Would you prefer to live in the city or the countryside?
I would prefer to live in the countryside. It’s quiet here. The cost of living is
low.
Do you have a garden?
Yes, I have a garden. My family loves to plant trees. I would like to have more
plants.
Do you live on your own?
No, I don’t live on my own. I live with my family. My family has four people.
Is it better to live on your own or with other people?
It is better to live with other people. If I live with my family, I will see them
every day.
Which room do you spend most time in when you're at home?
I spend most time in bedroom. Because that’s where I work and sleep. I can
relax after school.
Have you ever moved house?
Yes, I have moved house, when I was ten years old. Because of my parents’
business, I am so sad.

Hobbies and interests

Now let's talk about hobbies and interests.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests.
Have you got any hobbies?
Yes, I have. My hobby have got reading book. I like it because it gives me a lot
of knowledge.
Are there any hobbies you used to have that you don't do anymore?
Yes, there are. I used to a hobby of playing with toys when I was a chill. I don’t
like it anymore.
Is there a hobby you would like to start?
Yes, there is. The hobby I would like to start is reading book. I like it because it
gives me a lot of knowledge.
What do you like to do at the weekend?
I like to go to movies at the weekend. I often go to movies with my friend.
Sometimes, we go to travel at the weekend.
What do you like to do to relax?
I like to go to movies to relax. I often go to movies with my friend. Sometimes,
I like to spend time with my family.
Do you like doing activities alone or with other people?
I like doing activities with other people. I will get bored if I do activities alone. I
often do activities with my friends.
How often do you do exercise?
I often do exercise every day. I wake up early to do exercise. Exercise keeps me
healthy.
What are the most popular hobbies in your country?
In my country, I think the most popular hobbies are chess. It’s a board game
which many people like to play with friends or with family. I like too.
Do any of your friends have an interesting hobby?
Yes, I do. I have a best friend. His hobby is financial investment. I like that
hobby but I don't have the experience to do it.
What do you do when you get home from your studies or work?
When I get home from my study, I often reading book. It help me relax after
school.
Are there any hobbies you wouldn't like to do?
No, there are. All my hobbies, I try to do so there is no hobby that I don't want
to do.
Celebrations
Now let's talk about celebrations.
Tell us about celebrations in your life.
Do you like going to parties?
Yes, I like going to parties. I often go to my friend’s birthday party. Sometimes,
I go to a wedding party.
When was the last party you went to?
The last party I went to was last week. It was my friend’s birthday party. The
party was very fun.
What kind of things do people celebrate in your country?
In my country, people usually celebrate birthday parties, wedding and Lunar
New Year. My favourite celebrate is birthday parties.
Have you been to a wedding?
Yes, I have. I have been to many weddings of my relatives. I usually go to
wedding with my family.
What do you like to do at parties?
At parties, I like to talk with everyone. If I do it, I won’t find the parties boring.
What was your favourite party game as a child?
My favourite party game was a board game as a child. If I do it, I won’t find the
parties boring.
How often do you go to a party?
I go to a party regularly in the month. Partying help me meet my relatives and
my friends.
Do you like to dance when you're at a party?
No, I don’t like to dance when I’m at a party. I don't like it because I find it
boring. I like to talk with everyone in party.
What's the best food to serve at a celebration?
I think the best food to serve at a celebration is beafsteak. I often eat it at a
celebration.
Have you had a party in your house?
Yes, I have had a party in my house. It was my birthday party last month. I
invited my friends to my house for a party.
Which famous person would you most like to invite to a party?
The famous person I would like to invite to a party is Elon Musk. He is a
brilliant businessman. I want to learn many things for him.

Travel
Now let's talk about travel.
Do you like to travel?
Yes, I like to travel. Travelling is great way to relax. I often travel with my
family.
Have you ever lived in another country?
No, I haven’t. I haven’t lived anywhere abroad. I was born and raised in
VietNam.
What do you like to do on holiday?
I like to travel on holiday. Travelling is great way to relax. I often travel with
my family.
Do you prefer lying on the beach or sightseeing?
I prefer sightseeing when I travel. Sightseeing is interesting. It helps me learn
more knowledge.
Which country would you most like to visit?
I would like to visit America. I like cold weather in America. I want to explore
many places in America.
Do you have many tourists where you live?
Yes, I do. I live in HCMC and have many tourists here. HCMC is a big city
with many places to visit.
What's the most interesting place you've ever visited?
I have been to many places in VietNam, but the most interesting place that I
always remember is Da Lat. Da Lat is a city of Lam Dong with many places to
visit. I like cold weather in DaLat.
Do you like to buy souvenirs?
Yes, I like to buy souvenirs. I buy souvenirs after I return from a trip. I often
give souvenirs to my family and my friends.
Are you going on holiday this year?
Yes, I am going on holiday this year. I am going to visit Da Lat. I like cold
weather in DaLat.
Do you like to travel on your own?
No, I don’t like to travel on my own. I like travel with my family because it is
much more fun. Travelling is great way to relax.
What's your favourite way of travelling?
My favourite way of travelling is by motobike. I can save money and go
anywhere I like.

Studying
Tell us about studying.
Do you enjoy studying English?
Yes, I enjoy studying English. I often study English every day. It is helpful for
my future job.
Have you got a favourite room to study in at home?
Yes, I have. My favourite room to study is my bedroom. I like it because it is
my own room.
What time of day is your best time for studying?
I think the best time for studying is from 7AM to 11AM. That’s the time when
we study the most but it also depends on the life of each person.
Do you like to study online?
Yes, I like to study online. I usually study online by my laptop. Studing online
saves me time to go to school.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying online?
The advantages of studying online is that it saves us time to go to school. But
the disadvantages of studying online is that sometimes we don’t focus on the
class.
What do you find most difficult about studying?
I find most difficult about studying is English. Because I have to learn a lot of
vocabulary and sometimes I can’t remember it.
How often do you study English every week?
I often study English every week by my laptop. I like to use it because it has a
bigger screen. I can see information.
Have you studied English in a class?
Yes, I have. I have studied English in a class when I was in high school. It is
difficult because I have to a lot of vocabulary and sometimes I can’t remember
it.
Have you tried studying with other people?
Yes, I have. I have tried studying with my friends but it wasn’t very well. I
think it’s better to study in class.
Do you prefer studying alone or with other people?
I prefer studying alone. If I study alone, I will focus more. I used to try studying
with my friends but it wasn’t very well.
Which area of English do you find most difficult?
I think the most difficult is speaking English. I can speak English but normally
speaking is not standard. I have difficulty with words and grammar.
Is the internet always useful for studying?
Yes, it is. The internet is always useful for studying because it helps me
download document for my learning. My study was good since I used Internet.
Is there a subject you would like to study?
Yes, there is. I would like to study English. It is helpful for my future job.
In this photo, I can see there are many people in a park. I think they are doing
exercise. On the left of the photo, a man and a women are talking while jogging.
In the middle of the photo, some people are riding bicycles and walking. On the
right of the photo, mom and child are seem talking with a baby. They are all
wearing casual clothes. There are trees in the park.
In this photo, I can see a group of people in a room. I think they are a group of
student. They seem to be meeting group. They are all wearing casual clothes.
On the table, there are notebook, laptop and phone. They are discussing
something. The man in the middle is saying something with other people. There
is a broad behind them. There is a bookshelf on the right.
In this photo, I can see two couple in the cinema. They are sitting on the red
chair. There are a lot of chair that no one is sitting. They are all wearing glasses.
They seem to be watching a movie happily. They are all wearing casual clothes.
The first couple in their hands are holding corn and cup of water.
In this photo, I can see a group of people in a room. I think they are a group of
friends. They are drinking water togetther .There are two man and two women.
They are all wearing casual clothes. Three people are looking at their phones
happily but the women who wearing jean jacker is looking bored. On the tables,
there are a few cups.
In this photo, I can see six people in the kitchen. There are two womens, two
mans and two kids. I think they are a family. Their family has a grandmother, a
grandfather, a mom, a father and 2 children. They are having fun. Grandmother
is holding roasted chicken. There are a few break and cups. They seem to be
celebrating.
In this photo, I can see a women and two children in a part. I think they are a
family. There are sitting on a flower field. There are some trees behind them.
Next to them there is a dog. A dog is lying on the flower. The mom is reading
book to two children. They all have a yellow hair. They are wearing casual
clothes. There are some trees around them.
In this photo, I can see some people in a room. I think they are having a party.
They are wearing formal clothes. There are a man and a women wearing vest, I
think they are service staff. There are a few of cup and cake on their hand. On
the table, there are a cup and some food. There are people behind staff. They
seem to be talking. There are two women in fornt of staff. I think they are
talking with two staff.
In this photo, I can see a group of school children and their teacher in a class.
There are eight student and one teacher in a class .I think they are doing work.
The teacher is wearing red jacket. She is intructing students to do work. They
are working hard but there is a boy in blue jacket is looking at teacher.
In this photo, I can see some people in the park. Main view is a man. I think he
is playing violin. He is wearing white shirt and gray pants. There is a tree next
to him. There are many people behind him. They seem to be watching him
perform. There are some house behind park. In the park, there are some trees.
In this photo, I can see a group of people. I think they are opening party in a
garden. There are nine people. There is a pool in a garden. A man who is
wearing white T-shirt, is standing on pool. Everyone around are looking at him.
On the left, there are trees. They are wearing casual clothes. There is a vacant
lot behind them. There is a road next to a vacant lot.
In this photo, I can see three people in a house. I think they are a family. They
are one women and two children. They are sitting on the sofa. The mother is
holding a ipad. They are watching ipad together. She is wearing a black long
sleeve T-shirt. Her hair is yellow. She is holding a kid. Two children are wearing
white T-shirt. There is a kitchen behind them.
In this photo, I can see three people in a room. I think they are a family. Their
family has one father, one mother, and one kid. They are having dinner together.
I think they are eating in a restaurant. On the table, there are some food. They
are wearing casual clothes. The father is wearing white t-shirt. The mother is
wearing white long sleeve t-shirt. The boy is wearing orange t-shirt. They seem
to be celebrating.
In this photo, I can see three people. I think they are a family. Their family has
one father, one mother and one kid. They are sitting on the sofa in the living
room. On the table, there are a laptop, a phone and some domino. The table is
color brown. They are having fun. The father is wearing yellow tshirt. The
mother is wearing green hoddy. The kid is wearing white t-shirt.
In this photo, I can see three people. I think they are a family. Their family has a
father, a mother and a kid. They are eating together in the kitchen. The father is
wearing blue shirt. The mother is wearing orange t-shirt. The kid is wearing
pink long sleeve t-shirt. On the table, there are some food and rice. They are
having fun. They are all black hair.
In this photo, I can see three people. I think they are a family. Their family has a
father, a mother and a kid. They are sitting in a kitchen. The father is wearing a
white hoddy. The mother is wearing orange tweater. The kid is wearing white
tweater. On the table, there is a pizza. The father is working with his laptop.
In this photo, I can see four people. They are a grandfather, a grandmother and
two chidren. I think they are playing chess together in the living room. A
grandfather is wearing black long sleeve t-shirt. A grandmother is wearing blue
long sleeve t-shirt. Two children are wearing long sleeve t-shirt. A grandfather
and a grandmother have gray hair. Two children have black hair. On the table,
there are a chess, cup and fruit.
In this photo, I can see some people. I think they are sitting in a plane or a train.
They are travelling. I think a women who is standing, is staff. She is wearing
blue vest. The kid who is wearing white shirt, is reading the newpasper. I think
next to the kid is his parents. Everyone are wearing formal clothes. There are a
old man and an old women sitting behind the kid. They are having fun.
In this photo, I can see three people. I think they are a family. They are a mother
and two children. the mother is wearing t-shirt. She is holding a map. I think
they are going to travel. There are two blue suitcases. The kid who is sitting on
suitcase, is wearing red long sleeve t-shirt. The orther kid is wearing white long
sleeve t-shirt. They are having fun.
  Do you think children should be taught about healthy eating? (Why/Why
not?)
I think children should be taught about healthy eating. It is important because
children protect their health.
 Do you do any sports in your free time?
I often play footbal in my free time. It is important because I feel healthy more
when I play sports.
 Do you like eating fast food? (Why/Why not?)
I like eating fast food such as fried chicken. It is convenient because I can order
at home and wait for the shipper to ship.
 Do you think it is important for young people to learn how to cook?
(Why/Why not?)
I think it is important for young people to learn to cook. It is a best ways that
young people eat healthy.
 What do you do in order to stay fit and healthy?
I do execise thirty minutes every dạy. I wake up early to do exercise. I often
play sports in my free time. All of that helps me stay fit and healthy.
 Do you think tourism is important in cities? (Why/Why not?)
I think tourism is importan in cities. Because it brings financial benefits to the
cities.
 Do you enjoy city life or would you rather live in the countryside?
I would rather live in the countryside. It is quiet. The cost of living is low.
 When you visit a place do you go sightseeing? (Why/Why not?)
I always go to sightseeing when I visit a place. It is interesting. It helps me learn
more knowledge.
 What kind of entertainment can you enjoy in a city?
In a city, I can enjoy playing sports. I can relax when I play it. It helps me
healthy.
 Which city would you like to visit if you could? (Why?)
If I could, I would like to visit Da Lat. I like cold weather there. It is a city with
many places to visit.
 Do you think it is good for children to spend a lot of time using
computers? (Why/Why not?)
I don’t think it is good for children to spend a lot of time using computers.
Because it will make their studies worse.
 How important is it for young people to spend time with their friends?
It's important for young people to spend time with their friends. Spending time
with their friends is an important part of development.
 How has the way you spend your free time changed over the years?
I used to spend my free time to go out when I was in high school. Currenly, I
have to use my free time to learn about financial banking. It gives me
knowledge for my future job.
  Do you think it is easier to relax on your own or with other people?
(Why?)
I think it is easier to relax on my own. Because I need quiet to relax.
 How is spending free time with family different from spending it with
friends?
Spending free time with family is important than with friends. I can live without
friends but I can’t live without my family.
 Are you a member of any club?
No, I am not. I used to be a member of china chess club when I was in high
school. I have to leave club because I don’t study in high school.
 Do you do anything to protect the environment? (Why/Why not?)
I try to recycle as much as possible. Because recycling makes less waste.
 Do you think we should all be doing more environmental activities?
(Why?)
I think we should all be doing more environmental activites. Because it helps
enviroment reduce pollution.
 What do you think is the biggest environmental problem nowadays?
(Why?)
I think one of the biggest environmental problem nowadays is air pollution.
Because many peoples have died from breathing too much air pollution.
 Do you think children learn enough about the environment at school?
(Why/Why not?)
I think children learn enough about the environment at school. Because schools
teach students about environment. I am learning too.
 Do you think it's a good idea for students to get a summer job?
(Why/Why not?)
I think it is a good idea for students to get a summer job. It helps students earn
money during summer vacation.
 Would you like to be your own boss one day? (Why/Why not?)
I would like to be my own boss. Because I want to start my own business in the
future.
 What would you like to do in ten years from today?
I would like to get a job with stable income in ten years from today.
 Do you think it's better to work in a team or alone? (Why?)
I think it’s better to work in a team. We can work more efficiently.
 Would you rather work outside or indoors? (Why?)
If it is the same job, I would rather work indoors. Because it saves me time to
go to office.
 Do you like visiting new places? (Why/Why not?)
I like visiting new places. Because I can learn culture when I visit new places.
 What is the most interesting place you have visited?
I have been to many places in VietNam, the most interesting place is that I
always remember is Da Lat. Da Lat is a city of Lam Dong with many places to
visit.
 Would you rather go on a cruise or a road trip? (Why?)
I would rather go on a road trip. Because I like to see sights on the road I pass.
 What can you learn by travelling to new places?
I can learn culture by travelling to new places.
 Do you like travelling by train? (Why/Why not?)
No, I like go to travel by motobike. I can save money and go anywhere I like.
 Do you have a favourite teacher? Who is it?
I have a favourite teacher. She was my English teacher when I was in high
school.
 What do you think makes a good teacher?
I think a good teacher have to know to listen to their students. they don’t have
many achievements.
 Would you like to be a teacher? (Why/Why not?)
I wouldn’t like to be a teacher. Because I am worry about
 Which subject do you think is interesting? (Why?)
I think financial corporate is interesting. I learn more knowledge to it. It helps
me for my future job.
 Do you think it is important for students to like their teachers? (Why/Why
not?)
I think it is important for students to like their teachers. Because students will
study better.
 Do you like celebrating special occasions? (Why?)
I like celebrating special occasions. Because I believe celebrations are occasions
where I can meet my relatives.
 Who do you like to celebrate special occasions with? (Why?)
I like to celebrate special occasions with my family. Because I always want to
spend time with my family on the special occations.
 What food do you like to eat when you celebrate?
I like to eat beafsteak when I celebrate. I often eat it on special occations.
 Which occasion is the most important to you? (Why?)
I think the most important to me is Lunar New Year. Because I can meet my
relatives after a year.
 How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
I invited my friends. We eat cake and sing happy birthday song.

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