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VSTEP SPEAKING PART 1 HANDOUT FINAL COURSE

Table of Contents

LESSON 1: LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES .ooccccccccccccceccccceceeececececucececceceaneceeeecccsausaeeeeecanaateceeeeeeaeaes

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LESSON 1: LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

1 How long have you been learning English?

I’ve been learning English since I was at secondary school, but it wasn’t my main subject so I didn’t focus on it I just studied grammar and reading Now English is very important to my job so I want to improve it

2 When did you start learning English?

I started learning English when I was at secondary school, but it wasn’t my main subject so I didn’t focus on it I just studied grammar and reading Now English is very important to my job so I want to improve it

3 What do you find most difficult when learning English?

I have some difficulties remembering new words You know, today I learn several new words but

a week later I might forget most of them

4 Do you want to learn another language rather than English? Why?

- Yes, I do I want to learn Japanese/ Chinese because I love culture Moreover, many

Japanese/ Chinese companies have invested in Vietnam so I might have better job opportunities if

I know this language

- No, I don’t I believe that with English I can communicate with people from all around the world so I don’t need to learn another foreign language

5 Is learning a foreign language important in Vietnam?

Yes, it definitely is Learning a foreign language especially English is very essential nowadays because it’s a global business language Knowing English means that you can have better job opportunities Moreover, you can travel all over the world without fear

6 What, in your opinion, is the best way to learn a language?

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LESSON 2: FAMILY + HOMETOWN + HOUSES FAMILY

1 Tell me something about your family

- Icome from a small/ nuclear family which has members: my parents, my brother and I My parents are My father’s a He’s very funny He often makes us laugh My mother’s a She is very understanding Whenever I have problems, she always gives me good advice - Icome from a large/ extended family which has members

Nuclear/extended family: gia dinh hat nhan/ gia dinh nhiéu thé hé 2 How many brothers and sisters do you have?

I have one older brother and a younger sister My brother who is an engineer works for ABC

company in Hanoi My sister is a student at university

3 What do you like doing most with your family?

Well, I enjoy doing many things with my family, for example, having meals together and chatting

with each other or going on holiday 4 Who are you close to in your family?

I would say I get on very well with my mother She always gives me good advice when I have problems in life Moreover, she’s the person whom I tell my secrets to

5 In what way is your family important to you?

My family is everything to me They are my best friends and they support me when things aren't going well and when things are going well I know they'll always be there for me, no matter what

happens

6 Would you prefer to have a large or small family?

- To be honest, I would rather live in a small family so that we can easily take care of each other

- To be honest, I would rather live in a large family You know, living in an extended family is

great fun because cousins can play with each other Moreover, grandparents are able to look after their grandchildren when their parents are away at work

7 What’s your father/ mother like?

- My father’s very bossy He always asks us what to do every day Besides, he’s humourous, too

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- My mother’s kind She always helps poor children or who are in need Moreover, she’s so

considerate (quan tam, chu dao) She takes good care of the whole family 8 What does your father/ mother look like?

My father’s tall and big He’s got short dark hair and a round face He’s well-built (than hinh to

lon khde manh) because you know, he goes to the gym every week

My mother looks tall and thin She’s got long straight hair and an oval face HOMETOWN

1 Where are you from?

- Well, I come from province which is about kms far from Hanoi It’s in the North/

South/ East/ West of Hanoi/ It’s in Northern/ Central/ Southern Vietnam It’s a small town/ village

which is famous for

- My hometown is which is located in the suburbs of Hanoi I love living there a lot because there are lots of trees and the air is fresh

2 Do you like your hometown?

Yes, I do I really love it because there are lots of trees and the air is really fresh Besides, people in my hometown are very friendly so we get on very well with our neighbours

3 What’s your hometown famous for?

Well, my hometown is well known for green bean cake, which is made from green bean and sugar

Like other Vietnamese villages, ours is surrounded by the rice paddy fields 4 Would you prefer to live somewhere else?

- Yes, I would Although it’s really peaceful and quiet in the countryside, it’s hard to find a job here Moreover, we don’t have as many entertainment facilities as those in the city, so I would say

I prefer living in the city when I’m young and returns to my hometown when I get retired

- No, I wouldn’t I’m quite satisfied with my life in my hometown Here I can live close to my

family and I have a stable job here

5 What don’t you like about your hometown?

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entertain myself Besides that, it’s hard to find a job here Even when I can get one, I cannot earn much money

- Well, as I live in the city, I am a bit down with several things Firstly, it’s really noisy It seems the city never sleeps Moreover, the traffic jam is very terrible especially during rush hours I hope

that the government would take actions to overcome these problems HOUSES

1 Where do you live?

- I live in the city centre of Hanoi, you know, the capital of Vietnam After graduating from

university, I started living here

- I live in a small village in the countryside of province, which is about kms far from Hanoi It’s peaceful and quiet to live here and the people are friendly

2 Do you live in a house or a flat?

- [live in a house on street It’s a rather big one with three floors There are rooms in my

house: the living room, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms My family have been living

there for years/ since

- [live in a flat in building which is located on street My flat is on the first/

second/third floor There are rooms in my house: the living room, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms My family have been living there for years/ since

3 Who do you live with?

I live with my family I mean my husband and two daughters in a house on street

4 What’s your favourite room?

- I would say I like the kitchen most because I love cooking and it’s the place where I cook

delicious dishes for my family

- I would say I like the living room most because it’s the common room where my family often

watch TV and chat with each other after dinner It’s exciting to share with other members what we have done during the day

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- It’s convenient, especially families with young children or old people as all people live on the

same floor so that they can take care of each other easily

- People have to pay various fees for services such as lighting, elevator, cleaning and so on

Benefits & drawbacks of living in a house

- There are often more rooms in a house than in a flat - People can have their own/ private rooms

- People can decide to rebuild or make renovations

6 Can you describe your dream house?

- Well, I would like to live in a villa by the sea It would have a swimming pool in front of it so

that our family could go swimming in the pool or in the sea regularly Besides, it would be

spacious enough for everyone to have a private room and a large living room where we could

invite friends to have meals sometimes

- Well, I would like to have a large house in the countryside It would have a large garden where we could grow some vegetables and flowers I would love to grow some fruit trees around the

house as well

7 What do you like about your house/ flat?

What I like about my house/ flat is that it’s located in the city centre and is close to my office and my children’s schools Moreover, it is large/ spacious enough for everyone to have their own

private rooms Finally, there are lots of trees so the air is fresh

8 What don’t you like about it?

The thing I don’t like about my house is that it’s far away from my office and my children’s schools Besides, it’s too small for my family Finally, it’s a bit polluted and noisy to live in our

neighbourhood

9 Can you tell me something about your neighbourhood?

- Well, it’s a small village where there are lots of trees so the air is really fresh The people here

are very friendly and we know each other very well However, there aren’t many things to do here: no cinemas, no shopping centres

- Well, it’s a busy town/city where there are many entertainment facilities like cinemas, shopping

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10 What do you like most about it?

Well, the thing I enjoy when living here is that there are lots of trees so the air is fresh Moreover,

it’s convenient as it’s close to the supermarket, my children’s school 11 Do you plan to live there for a long time? Why/why not?

- Yes, definitely I really enjoy living here so there are no reasons for moving then

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LESSON 3: FREE TIME ACTIVITIES & HEALTH FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

1 What do you do in your spare time?

In my free time, I’m keen on/ interested in reading books because it helps me broaden my knowledge and it’s relaxing to read my favourite book Besides, I enjoy listening to music, too

My favourite kind of music is Pop and I often listen to music while I’m studying or before bedtime

2 Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others?

Well, it depends Sometimes, I would rather spend time on my own listening to my favourite

music or From time to time, I find it more fun to meet up with friends and we go out for a drink together and chat about everything in life

3 What are good hobbies and bad hobbies?

I would say good hobbies are those which bring benefits to us For example, playing sports is

good for your health On the other hand, playing games too much can have negative impacts on

your health so it’s considered a bad hobby then HEALTH

1 What do you do to keep fit?

Well, I do various things to improve my health Firstly, I go for a walk early in the morning

Secondly, I try to have a healthy diet I mean I eat lots of low fat food like vegetables, fruit and drink plenty of water every day Finally, a good 8- hour night sleep also makes me stronger 2 Do you like sports?

Yes, I do L love playing football I often play it with my colleagues after work, twice a week on

Tuesdays and Fridays I play football in the stadtum near my house You know, playing football

is good for health Besides, it’s great fun to spend time with friends 3 What sports do you play?

I take up football

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I would say football is the most common sport in Vietnam You can see people of all ages take up this sport everywhere like in the park, on the pavement, in the stadium and so on Moreover, there are football matches every day on different channels

MUSIC

1 Do you like music?

Yes, I do I love all kinds of music such as Pop, Jazz, country and so on I often listen to music when I have free time or before bedtime I really enjoy it because it helps me to release stress 2 What kind of music do you like best?

Well, I enjoy all kinds of music but the one I love most is Pop It’s relaxing to listen to soft melody 3 Is there any other kind of music that you want to listen to?

Yeah Sometimes I’m keen on listening to rock as the loud sound makes me excited 4 When do you often listen to music?

I’m very busy during the day so I often listen to music in my free time when I get home in the evening or when I feel too stressed, I also listen to music to relax

5 Do you prefer live or recorded music?

I would say I like live music better because it’s lively and exciting However, I cannot afford live concerts as the tickets are very expensive Then, I would stay at home and listen to recorded music

on my computer or on the Internet

6 Do you prefer soft or loud music?

It depends When I’m in a good mood, I enjoy listening to soft music which makes me relaxed but

when I’m feeling sad/ blue, I would rather listen to loud music like rock so that it can help me to reduce stress

7 What’s your favourite song?

- I love the song hello by Adele It’s so soft and the melody really makes me relaxed when I listen to it

- I love the song Ong ba toi which means my grandparents in English The lyric is very meaningful

and fun

8 Who’s your favourite singer?

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has been given many awards for her great performance Besides, I admire her a lot because she’s

done lots of charities

READING

1 Do you like reading?

Yes, I do I love reading because it helps me to broaden my knowledge I often read books on my

major Besides, I’m really into reading news online as I can find out what’s happening around me

2 What kinds of books do you often read?

Well, I read various things Sometimes, I read my coursebooks at university to get information From time to time, I read short stories to relax

3 Do you read for pleasure or work purposes?

I read books for both purposes Sometimes, I have to read some textbooks/ documents at work

but when I have free time, I read comic books or online news, too 4 Do you think it’s important for children to read?

Definitely yes Reading is essential for everyone, especially for children because reading enriches

children’s knowledge so it helps them to find out more about the world around them

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LESSON 4: HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS, SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLIDAYS

1 Do you like traveling?

Yes, I do I enjoy travelling a lot because it helps me to broaden my mind It’s true that I can

learn new cultures and meet different people while travelling Moreover, I am able to taste

traditional local food

2 Have you traveled this year?

Yes, I have I went to Nha Trang with my family this Summer I went to the beach and went

swimming in the sea Besides, I also visited some islands and ate lots of tasty seafood

3 Do you like traveling alone or with others?

I would rather travel with my friends or family because it’s more fun to spend time with them Then, we can take part in many activities together like

4 What do you often do on your holiday?

Well, it depends For example, when I go on a beach holiday, I prefer to relax on the beach or go swimming in the sea I often take lots of photos to keep great memories, too Sometimes, I enjoy

sightseeing and visiting tourist attractions

5 What kind of holiday do you prefer, active or beach holiday?

- Well, I would rather go on a beach holiday than go on an active holiday You know, I’m quite

busy at work so whenever I have several days off work, I will take this opportunity to spend time with my family and especially relax A beach holiday would be ideal for me to do so

- Well, I would rather go on an activity holiday than go on a beach holiday As for me, it’s great

to visit beautiful places and take part in different activities like cycling, hiking and so on FESTIVALS

1 What is the most important festival in your region/ Vietnam?

I would say Tet festival because it’s a great chance for family reunion after a hardworking year Before Tet, people make a lot of preparations such as decorating houses, shopping for new clothes or furniture and so on During Tet, they spend time visiting their friends and relatives Some might go to pagodas or churches to pray for luck and happiness for their family throughout the year Children often get a lot of lucky money on this occasion

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2 What do people often do on this festival?

Before Tet, people make a lot of preparations such as decorating houses, shopping for new clothes or furniture and so on During Tet, they spend time visiting their friends and relatives Some might go to pagodas or churches to pray for luck and happiness for their family throughout the year Children often get a lot of lucky money on this occasion

3 Do you think this festival will still be as important in the future?

I believe so People will always take this chance to come back their home and celebrate this event with their family wherever they are and whatever they do I think it will still be a good tradition of

Vietnamese people

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

1 How do you often celebrate your birthday?

On my birthday, my family or friends often organize/ hold a party for me I often invite some

close friends and relatives to come First, we enjoy a meal together at home or at a restaurant and then we might go to karaoke bar to sing songs and dance until late at night

2 What is the best birthday gift you have received?

I would say the best present I have ever received was a mobile phone My father gave it to me on my 19" birthday It’s a black Iphone I love it very much because I can use it to contact my family members and friends Moreover, I can also keep photos or surf the Internet to read online news or watch movies

3 What are your plans for your next birthday?

- As usual, I am planning to have a small party with my family and close friends We will have a

birthday cake together Everyone will sing the happy birthday song and we have interesting

conversations It’ll be great fun

- Well, it’s too early to have any plans for my birthday, but I guess I would have a small party

with my family and close friends as usual and we will have great time together

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LESSON 5: TV, INTERNET, COMMUNICATION TV

1 Do you like watching TV?

Yes, I do but I’m rather busy studying/ working during the day so I spend only half an hour or an

hour sitting in front of TV I often watch the news on VTV channels

2 How much time do you spend watching TV?

I’m rather busy studying/ working during the day so I spend only half an hour or an hour sitting in front of TV I often watch the news on VTV channels

3 When do you usually watch TV?

I have to study/ work during the day so I spend some time watching the news/ games shows in the

evening only

4 What kind of TV program do you like watching?

- | like watching the news because it helps me to get updated about what is happening in Vietnam

as well as in the world

- I like watching movies because they are similar to real life Besides, they help me to relax after

a hardworking day

5 What TV channel do you like?

Well, my favourite TV channel is VI'V3, which is a Vietnamese national channel of

entertainment It often broadcasts programs I like such as game shows, reality shows, films and

SO On

6 What types of TV program are popular in your country?

In Vietnam, reality shows are now very common, for example, the Voice, Vietnam Idol and so on They are often shown during prime time, especially at the weekend so a large number of

viewers watch them

7 Do you like watching advertisements on TV?

Yes, I do I really enjoy commercials on TV as they provide us with information about new

products and services Besides, these advertisements are often lively with exciting music 8 Why do children like watching advertisements?

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In my opinion, children enjoy watching advertisements because they can see lively and colourful

pictures moving on Besides, advertisements also attract children because of their exciting

sounds

INTERNET

1 How often do you use the Internet?

Well, I surf the Internet every day At work I get access to the Internet to check my emails and

exchange information with customers When I have free time, I also go online facebook to chat with my friends or watch movies on youtube

2 What do you use the Internet for?

I use the Internet for various purposes First, I often surf the Internet to search for some

information when studying Moreover, I also access the Internet to read online news or watch

movies online

3 Do you use it more for work/ study or in your free time?

I would say I surf the Internet for both purposes but I use it more for fun I spend hours watching movies online when I have free time

4 What are your favourite websites?

- In my free time, I often access vnexpress.net because it’s a great website giving you news on almost every aspect in life

- | like Google most because I can easily find anything on it by typing the thing I need It’s the

greatest searching website

5 Are there any negative things about the Internet?

Definitely yes There are several disadvantages of the Internet For example, people are easily

addicted to the Internet I mean they spend too much time on social networking or watching

movies As a result, they might distract from work and study Moreover, if people access bad websites, their computers might be attacked and their personal details might be stolen

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COMMUNICATION

1 How do you usually keep in touch with members of your family? Your friends?

I often contact my family members by making a phone call From time to time, I go back home to

visit them

2 Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails?

It depends Sometimes, I would rather phone because it’s fast but in some formal situations, writing emails is better as you can keep the information For example

3 Do you ever write letters by hand? (Why / Why not?)

No, I don’t Although writing letters is more personal, I prefer talking on the phone because it’s convenient and fast

4 Is there anything you dislike about mobile phones?

Yes, there is Sometimes, people focus so much on their mobile phones that they do not talk to people around them Moreover, I hate when people talk too loud on the phone in public places 5 What do you use your mobile phone for?

Well, I use mobile phone for various purposes I mainly use it to contact my people Besides that,

I also surf the Internet on my mobile phone to chat with my family or friends on facebook, watch movies on youtube or read online news

LESSON 7: FOOD, DRINK & RESTAURANTS

1 What’s your favourite food?

I love eating vegetables because they provide me with lots of fibre and minerals 2 How often do you eat it?

I have vegetables every day because I have them for lunch and dinner 3 Do you cook at home?

Yes, I do I love cooking delicious food for my family I often cook my children’s favourite dishes like fried chicken

4 What food do you often cook?

I often cook some daily foods like rice, vegetables or meat 5 Which do you prefer home-cooked or take away food?

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I would rather have homemade food because it’s safer and healthier Besides, when we cook food at home, everyone can prepare and enjoy meals together

6 Do you prefer to eat out or eat at home? Why?

- I would rather go to a restaurant than eat at home because then I don’t have to cook or wash the dishes Besides, restaurants often serve delicious food by famous chefs

- I would rather eat at home because my mother cooks very delicious dishes Moreover, it’s safer and cheaper to eat at home because we can choose fresh food

7 Who do you eat out with most often?

Well, I often go to a restaurant with my family most Every weekend we eat out for a change We

often choose a variety of restaurants each week to try various food from different countries

8 What do you usually have for breakfast/ lunch/ dinner of the day?

- | often have various dishes for breakfast, for example, rice, Pho, bread with milk, noodle and so

on

- | often have seasonal vegetables, a kind of meat like pork, beef or chicken for lunch or dinner Sometimes, we eat tofu or fish, too

9 Do you often go to a restaurant or cook yourself to enjoy your favourite dishes?

I often cook at home and enjoy my favourite dishes Sometimes, when I’m too busy, then I eat out or at the weekend, I often hang out with family or friends and then eat out together

10 What kind of food do people in your country have on special occasions?

It depends Vietnam is famous for different traditional dishes On Tet holiday, for example,

people often have banh Chung, spring rolls On other occasions, people make special dishes from beef, chicken and so on

11 Do you like fruits? Why?

Yes, I do I love all kinds of fruits, particularly banana because they are rich in vitamins and minerals so they are good for health

12 What’s your favourite fruit?

I enjoy eating banana most I often have one or two bananas every day It tastes good and it’s

good for health, too

13 How important is fruit to your health?

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I would say fruits are really essential to good health as they provide us with lots of vitamins and

minerals

14 What’s your favourite meal of the day?

I like dinner most because all my family members can enjoy the meal together We can chat about what we have done during the day like about our work or study so that it’s a great chance

for us to be closer

15 Do you cook it or someone else does it for you?

Sometimes I am responsible for cooking dinner for the whole family From time to time, my sister/ mother cooks it for me

16 What times are good to have meals?

In my opinion, it’s good to have breakfast from 6 to 8, lunch between 11 and 12 and dinner from

6 to 7

17 How often do you eat out?

To be honest, I rarely go to a restaurant because it’s rather expensive to have a meal out I prefer to eat at home as it’s safer Moreover, my family members can prepare and enjoy the meal

together

18 What restaurant do you often go to?

My favourite restaurant is Sen which means lotus in English I love it because it has a wide

selection of food You know, it serves both Vietnamese traditional and international cuisine Moreover, the staff members are very friendly and polite

19 What kind of food does it serve?

It serves a variety of food from Vietnamese to international cuisine such as Spring rolls, chicken

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LESSSON 8: WORK & STUDY WORK

1 What do you do?/ What’s your job?

I work as a teacher I teach maths in a secondary school in Hanoi I’m responsible for making

lesson plans and giving lessons to students Besides, I help my students pass exams, too 2 What do you like about your job?

I love my job because I can work with friendly people in a modern office Besides that, I can earn a good salary and have chance to get promotions

3 What don’t you like about it?

There are several things I don’t like about my job Firstly, my office is quite far from my house, which is about more than 10 kms Besides, sometimes I have to work overtime without getting paid

4 Have you ever received a bonus at work? How?

- Yes, I got a pair of movie tickets/ a voucher to buy things at Big C supermarket for the best

salesman person in my company

- To be honest, I’ve never received any bonus at work But my colleagues have My company gives bonus to those who have fulfilled their tasks successfully like the best employee of the month or of the year

5 Which impacts do bonuses have on employees?

I think bonuses encourage employees to work more effectively | mean companies expect their

employees to make more contribution

6 What should employees do to get bonus?

To receive bonus, employees need not only to complete their tasks but also have to make great contribution to the company; for example, creating new products or making more profit for the

company

7 How would you describe your ideal team mate?

I think an ideal team mate is someone who is responsible He or she needs to complete the assigned tasks in a responsible way Moreover, he or she has to be cooperative I mean he or she can give comments to make group work effective

8 What quality do you think is the most important one that a team member should have?

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I believe that the most important quality of a team member is the responsibility I mean that if each team mate is responsible for his work, then the whole group can get good results

9 Are you a good team member? Why/why not?

Yes, I do because I’m responsible I always try to complete my job successfully 10 How do you describe the working environment that you like?

My ideal working environment is one that I can earn good salary to support my family

Moreover, people who I work with should be friendly and helpful

11 What do you think is the most important factor of a good working environment? Why?

In my opinion, the most significant factor of an ideal working environment is job satisfaction I

mean employees feel satisfied with their work and there’s nothing they have to complain about 12 What should employees do to make their working environment better?

I would say employees should work hard and be responsible for their assigned tasks STUDY

1 Do you work or are you a student?

- I work as a teacher I teach maths in a secondary school in Hanoi I’m responsible for making

lesson plans and giving lessons to students Besides, I help my students pass exams, too

- ’'ma second year student at Hanoi university My major is business management It’s a difficult but interesting course

2 What’s your major?

My major is business management It’s a difficult but interesting course

My major is nursing I chose that major because I can help other people 3 Why did you choose that course?

I chose that course because I always wanted to become a nurse when I was a child Moreover, I can help other people

4 What’s your favourite subject?

- I like maths because I’m good at working with numbers and maths is practical to our lives - I like English because I can communicate with people from different countries Moreover, it

helps me find a better job

- I love history because I can understand what happened in the past and learn from it

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LESSON 9: WEATHER, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, CLOTHES WEATHER

1 How’s the weather today?

It’s sunny/ windy/ rainy/ cloudy The temperature reaches 30 degrees celcius 2 What's your favourite kind of weather?

I like sunny weather most because then everything is dry and I can enjoy taking part in some outdoor activities However, when it’s rainy, it’s so boring and dirty that I don’t want to go outside

3 Does the weather affect your feeling?

Yes, it does When it’s sunny, I feel in a good mood but when it’s grey, I feel sad The heat in the

summer can make me angry

4 What’s your favourite season?

- I love summer most because I often have a long holiday and we often go to the beach You know, it’s great to spend time with my family and I love swimming in the sea

- I love autumn most because the weather is really nice, not too hot or too cold It’s pleasant to go outside and take part in outdoor activities without feeling too tired

5 What is the climate like in your country?

Vietnam is a tropical country with different climates in various regions For example, Northern Vietnam has four seasons namely Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter while there are two seasons: dry and wet in the South of Vietnam In Northern Vietnam, it’s boiling hot in the Summer and bitterly cold in the Winter

CLOTHES

1 Do you care about fashion?

Yes, I do because clothes make our appearance Wearing beautiful clothes makes me feel confident On the contrary, I feel embarrassed to put on baggy or uncomfortable clothes No, I don’t I just wear what I like and I feel comfortable I often wear Jeans and T-shirts 2 What different clothes do you wear for different situations?

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Surely I wear different kinds of clothes on various situations For example, in formal setting like at work or in wedding parties I will dress smartly When going out with friends, I prefer

comfortable clothes like Jeans and T-shirts or dresses and so on

3 What kind of clothes do you often wear?

I wear different kinds of clothes on various situations For example, I often wear shorts and T-

shirts at home and I put on formal clothes such as shirts and trousers at work

4 Where do you often shop for clothes?

It depends Sometimes I go to my favourite clothes shop to buy Sometimes I go to a shopping

centre where there are a variety of famous designer clothes shops or I even shop for clothes

online

5 Have you ever bought clothes online?

Yes, I have Nowadays many people sell things, especially clothes on the Internet and I bought

some clothes in an online shop when I saw their advertisements on facebook

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OTHER TOPICS

Let‘s talk about going out - How often do you go out?

- Why that much/little?

- Who did you often go out with? Why?

- Where do you often go to when you go out? Why there? Let‘s talk about favorite foreign country

- What is your favorite country in the world? Why?

- Have you ever been there? If yes could you describe your visit to that country? If no do you wish to visit that country? Why/Why not?

- Do you want to live the rest of your life in that country? Let s talk about musical instruments

- What is your favorite musical instrument? Why?

- Do you play any musical instrument? If yes, what kind of musical instrument do you play? If no, do you wish you could play any musical instrument?

- Which musical instrument is the most popular? Why do you think so? Let’s talk about computer games

- Do you enjoy playing computer games? Why/why not?

- What kinds of games have you ever played? Why do you play these games?

- Do you think computer games are good for small children? Why/why not?

Let's talk about jogging

- Do you like jogging? Why/why not?

- Do you prefer to go jogging alone lor in groups? Why?

- Is jogging a popular daily exercise in your country?

Let s talk about emails

- Do you often write emails? Why/why not?

- Which do you prefer: letters or emails?

- Do you think emails will replace letters in the near future? Why/why not?

Let s talk about reading

- Do you like reading? Why/why not?

- Which type of reading materials do you like? Why?

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- Which type of reading materials do you think is the most popular in your country? Why? Let s talk about a room in your house

- What is your favorite room in your house? Why? - What do you often do in this room?

- Would you like to change anything in this room? Why? Let s talk about the gift that you like best

- Which is the gift that you like best among the ones that you received? Why?

- How is it now?

- Which would you prefer: receiving gifts or giving gifts? Let's talk about family

- Do you live with your parents? - How often do you visit your parents?

- How much time do you often spend talking with your parents Let’s talk about future plans

- What is your plan for this lunar New Year holiday?

- If you had a lot of money, where would you want to spend your holiday - Why would you want to spend your holiday there?

Let s talk about clothes

- Do you often buy clothes?

- What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear?

- Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing?

Let’s talk about your eating habit - Who do you cat out with most often? - Do you prefer to cat out or at home? Why?

- Is there anything that you want to change in your eating habits? Let's talk about favorite day of the year

- What is your favorite day of the year? - What do you prefer to do on this day?

- Do you prefer to be alone or with others on this day?

Let’s talk about friends

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- Do you have many friends?

- Do you prefer having only one best friend or groups of friend?

- What do you think are good qualities of a good friend? Let’s talk about cooking

- What did you last cook? What did you cook at that time? - Do you find the cooking easy or hard to do? Why ?

- Who do you think should be responsible for cooking in your family

Let s talk about traveling at work

- Do you like a job requiring frequent travel? Why/why not? - How do you think you should prepare for a good trip? - Which jobs do you think may make employees travel a lot? Let's talk about presentation skills

- Have you ever made a presentation? - How did you prepare for the presentation?

- What do you think you should avoid when making a presentation?

Let’s talk about means of transport

- How do you often get to university/ work? - Do you often take busses?

- Which do you prefer, public transport or private transport? Why?

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