PART 1 I Your hometown General Where are you come from? How long have you lived in your hometown? I come from Thanh Hoa province My parents have been living here for the past forty years or so I grew.
PART 1: I Your hometown: General Where are you come from? How long have you lived in your hometown? I come from Thanh Hoa province My parents have been living here for the past forty years or so I grew up here and I attended the Highschool until I left it to study AOF in Ha Noi I live in a nice area with many beautiful scenes, delicious foods, and the people there are friendly so it makes me a pleasure to live there Where you live? Have you always lived there? Well, I was born and raised in Thanh Hoa province until I when to HN to study in AOF I'm in HN for approximately 2-3 years to learn But, due to the Covid 19- I come back to my hometown for learning online and now I have an internship in here In Thanh Hoa province How long have you been living there? I come from Thanh Hoa province My parents have been living here for the past forty years or so I grew up here and I attended High School until I left it to study AOF in Ha Noi I'm in HN for approximately 2-3 years to learn But, due to the Covid 19- I come back to my hometown for learning online and now I have an internship here In Thanh Hoa province The place Do you live in the city or the countryside? I live in a countryside in Thanh Hoa It is a nice area with many beautiful scenes There are some mountains, Paddy fields, and many pagodas along with the river the people there are friendly so it makes me a pleasure to live there • Has it changed much in the past few years? Actually yes It has changed enormously Around 20 years ago you would barely find tall buildings in my area, but now you’d easily be able to catch see large buildings or tourist villages there Everything is more modern, many industrial parks have sprung up here and are considering urbanizing this place Feeling about hometown Do you like living there? to be honest, this is the most peaceful place for me When I was studying in Hanoi, whenever I had a holiday, I would go back to my hometown This place is peaceful and familiar to me In particular, in this situation, The covid-19 pandemic is increasing in many areas, the place where I live is still very safe So I like being here • Is there anything you dislike about living there? the only thing I am concerned about here is the medical system They are don't have a model-professional medical system like in Ha Noi My parents when they want to check carefully about their health they must go to the HN And I wish in the future, the medical system here better Places and people What’s your favorite place in your hometown? What people in your hometown? Because this is a countryside area, most people usually work in agriculture Lately, people are turning to the industry side more and another group of people, including my parents, administrative work or business Is it easy to travel around in your hometown? Yes, of course Nowadays, most people use smartphones So, it is very easy to book a car or motorbike at a relatively low cost, and the drivers will take you anywhere you want The future Do you plan to stay there all your life? Well, I don't think t plan to stay there all my life Actually, I don't have the plan that I would stay somewhere for a long time Because I was young, I want to go to Hanoi to work and take more experience for myself Because HN is a big city, it brings more job opportunities after graduation Would you ever consider living somewhere else? Yes As you know, I was young, I want to go to Hanoi to work and take more experience for myself Because HN is a big city, it brings more job opportunities after graduation How long you think you will continue to live there? I'm a 4th-year student and I'm doing an internship in my hometown I have a shortterm plan that I will stay in my hometown until the end of the internship After that, I will try to find a new job in Hanoi if the epidemic covid -19 situation improves How you think it might change in the future? In what ways can you improve your hometown?: There is a problem in the city of Hanoi where I live that is traffic congestion at rush hour and air pollution As a citizen living in Hanoi, I will improve this situation by using public transport to join traffic, in addition, I will urge everyone to use public transport to reduce the situation traffic jams and reduce emissions into the environment PART 2: Describe your home town I was born and raised in Thanh Hoa province, and I can say it is my favorite place It is not the biggest province but it is very large and is contiguous with many other provinces of the country Thanh Hoa is a province that is both traditional and model because there are many festivals celebrated by the locals and it is starting to be developed with more sophisticated infrastructure Thanh Hoa is also special as it offers many tourist attractions because it has many beautiful sceneries such as Sam Son Beach, Hai Tien Beach, and a recent youth attraction, Pu Luong Nature Reserve I think Thanh Hoa is a province with great potential for development because of its large population and abundant natural resources available And the government and leaders are increasingly turning this place into one of the biggest province in Vietnam Most people in this world not live in their hometowns Why? Well, I guess, most people feel that there will be more opportunities outside of their hometowns Therefore, many believe that living in such a potential place, with relatives and friends can be distracting and too relaxing on the way of pursuing goals Moreover, people (not only the youth) strive to explore other places and experience different cultures over the world PART 2: Describe your best childhood memory I have a great memory to share with you is the first time I learned cooking with my sister During the summer vacation of 6th grade, my parents took me to my uncle's house to play with my sister who the child of my uncle She is years older than me and she taught me how to cook some simple dishes This is my first time cooking In my memory, she taught me how to cook a simple meal with dishes: white rice, fried egg, and tomato soup She taught me carefully step by step, helping me take complicated steps I was very happy when the meal was completed I remember obviously the feeling of happiness when I saw the eggs were cooked evenly and the smell of it We ate very well that day From that time, when I came home, I began to ask my mother to teach me to cook more dishes And then, I started to cook to help my mother This anniversary marked a major turning point in my growing up so I will remember this memory forever II WORK Do you work or study? (Do you work or are you a student?) Well I just finished my studies in university and now I'm doing an internship at a company near my home Do you enjoy your work? (Do you like your job?) Yes, very much Although the money is not much, I believe that it sets the foundation for me to become a better accountant in the future Furthermore, I get to improve my English constantly What I appreciate the most is that I can work wherever and whenever I want with no strings attached Why did you choose to that kind of work? because I like work related to numbers, documents, books Also, I’m carefully so I think I'm suitable for this job Is that a popular job in your country? yes, accounting is a popular career in my country All the companies need accountants to the job-related In addition, Vietnam is a developing country, with many companies being established every year, so the number of jobs for accountants is a lot so it's popular in my country Are there anything special about job? Accounting is a rather specific job and does not much change Accounting practices are usually carried out according to circulars issued by the state However, I think knowing how to apply those conventions in a way that both complies with the law and brings the best benefits to the company is a job that interests me Is there another type of job you would like to do? well, accounting is the job I feel is suitable for me now However, if I want to try another job, I also want to be an auditor or financial consultant It is also a career related to accounting, but the they will be traveled to more places, worked with more types of businesses So if given the chance, I would also like to these jobs Would you recommend your current job to other people? would recommend it to everyone who is majoring in finance in general Because only when you understand the financial numbers can it be sustainable in the economy What you dislike about your job? My job is usually fixed and sedentary Therefore, the problem I am still worried about is my own health because I am prone to diseases of office workers However, I am gradually becoming aware of this and exercising as often as possible 11 Where you want to see yourself in 10 years? Answer: Well, this question pops into my mind from time to time, but to be honest, I have never managed to have an answer for it I reckon that 10 years is such a long time and anything could happen, so it is hard to tell from now 12 Do you miss being a student? Answer: I surely will miss my student life once I get involve in the workplace I think when I’m a student, at least I have someone guide me, whereas at work mostly you must guide yourself The academic environment appears to be a comfort zone for me, while I’m sure I’ll struggle with fitting in the working environment 13 What you after work? Answer: I normally cook dinner, relax and watch some video on youtube Depending on my schedule, I might have plans with friends to meet for a coffee or shopping In summer I go to the beach for a couple of hours then return home to cook dinner * Describe your idea of making a good first impression in a job interview Almost all the people like me are looking for good job opportunities So, I must know how to leave a good first impression in a job interview In my opinion, there are a few tips to make a good first impression in an interview First, about the looks An interviewee who dresses politely and appropriately for the situation often receives sympathy from the interviewer The attribute of quality work with which the application is suitable for clothing Second, about gestures, manners Need members to arrive on time so as not to hold a grudge against the employer In addition, the style of walking, gestures to communicate with people, also need to be done properly Besides, there is an important point that is your qualifications, By going through the required tasks and skills for the vacancy, the company culture or give some suggestions to improve your performance The capacity of the duties for which you may be responsible upon receiving the position may help you to stand out from the other members In addition to the above conditions, the model is a very important thing for you to record the jealous press with others The recruitment team will check the candidate's regime during the interview to select the best fit for the position So, a good first impression is not enough, we must build a good relationship with the employer by making a good last impression By doing so, we showed our respect for the employer and the job for which we applied Participating in a job interview is not a pleasant experience However, we must overcome it to pursue our dream job Therefore, we should be fully prepared for such people * Describe an interesting job you want to in the future Answer: When I was just or 10 years old, I always thought that my future profession could be a doctor - a kind of superhero so that I could help and save people’s life However, ever since I was in high school, I have realized that being a journalist is my lifelong goal Reason: The first justification why I want to become a journalist is that I can have the opportunity to be a “globetrotter” to write about important events or introduce latest news to people Just the thought of travelling to different places not only in my country but also in other regions makes me feel excited The second reason and also another interesting fact about being a journalist is that it provides me with the chance to work and communicate with people from all walks of life and from various areas, which encourage mutual understanding Example: And to become a journalist, I think I must be well-prepared to meet the requirements First, when finishing the third year in university, I should participate in an internship in a prestigious communications agency and then I need to study hard so that I can get a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism Becoming a journalist is not an easy task at all but to me, practice makes perfect and I will try my best to realize my dream! PART Which jobs would you say are most respected in your country? Answer: Well, I have never thought about this, but I reckon that professional careers such as the fields of law, education, and medicine may be the most highlyacclaimed ones It is mainly because of the fact that people working in these fields can easily earn lucrative income compared to others Some people say it’s better to work for yourself than be employed by a company What’s your opinion? Answer: Well, I used to be a full time employee & felt very stressful To be specific, most of the time, I had a hectic schedule & was up to ears in heavy workloads to meet deadlines Therefore, although running my own business is really challenging, I feel far more comfortable with it What changes in employment have there been in recent years in your country? Answer: As far as I know, more and more people, especially the young generations are involved in setting up their own businesses Thus, the “start-up” community is now more alive than ever, especially tech startups What are some of the important things a candidate should find out before accepting a job? Answer: Well, this is an interesting question If I were offered a job, I would definitely go through the company’s compensation package such as salary, allowances, maternity or paternity leave, insurance, pension plans, vacations, etc Also, I’d need to know about my area of responsibilities so that I can make sure that I will not be overwhelmed with heavy workloads down the road III EDUCATION What was your favorite subject as a child? I liked Maths a lot when I was a kid Solving word problems were very interesting for me I’d always get high scores in exams Who was your favorite teacher? My Maths teacher He made the lessons fun and exciting by engaging us into different activities related to our topics Me and my classmates enjoyed the games Where you study / Where did you study? I studied in (name of university) It is located in (name of the city) What’s your university/college like? It’s one of the best universities in my country It has a huge campus with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students of different courses/major What you study/did you study in university? I studied business administration This course is perfect for a business minded person like me What is special about this subject? Basically, it is about management of business operations It has relevance and social importance since it deals with technology, economy, global competitions and the emerging markets PART * Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school (Mơ tả mơn học bạn u thích trường) You should say: When and where you started studying it What lessons were like What made the subject different from other subjects and explain why you enjoyed the subject Mẫu trả lời: The subject I’d like to describe is World History It was a subject taught in highschool About one hour is allotted everyday to learn about significant historical events For some of my classmates, it was a boring subject but I enjoyed it a lot I remember that our teacher distributed a syllabus on our first meeting which served as a guide on the topics that will be discussed each week We were assigned to read several books and other reading materials We talked about famous people, from warriors to philosophers to artists We discussed the wars that happened in the past We also talked about religion, traditions and customs of the people during the ancient time As a subject, it required us to memorize a lot which was a disadvantage for me and my classmates at that time because it consumed much of our time Nevertheless, history really intrigues me I am always curious about how humans lived in the past I have always been interested to look into how history turned us into the present generation It fascinates me Part 3: EDUCATION How are education priorities today different from those in the past? In a fast-changing world we are in today, education priorities have transformed as well In our current society, education opens more opportunities for a wider skill set that were not offered in the past For example, colleges and universities have more specific major or courses as compared before Education has also involved the use of the modern technology such as computers and other gadgets that were not present in the past Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why? Good education is important for both boys and girls Both should be given equal rights to education In today’s society, women have proven that they can tasks and get jobs that only men used to have Women have shown their competency in various fields such as politics, science, sports and etc Men on the other have also entered some industries that used to be considered as women’s job such as cooking, housekeeping, fashion and etc I think both sexes must be given equal opportunities How well you think schools should prepare young people for working life? Schools are considered our second home This is where we learn almost everything, starting from the basic such as reading and writing Before we turn into adults, this is the place where we get most of our training Therefore, schools should also be the avenue to prepare us to enter into another chapter – the working life Schools must extend its training by educating and guiding the young people to their future career Yes , definitely My hometown is the best place to visit on a holiday as it has the best scenic views and a lot of places to roam around Also my hometown is kind of famous for its delicious food and shopping areas Describe a tourist attraction you once visited You should say When you visited it Where is it situated Whom you went with and say what about it you like the most Sample Answer I love to visit places, but due to my busy schedule, I am unable to go out on a lot of trips on holidays Before the global pandemic started, I visited Sikkim with my family I don’t clearly remember the exact date ,but it was in the month of May, 2019 It was summer, but the weather was very soothing there Sikkim is one of the smallest states of India situated in the North eastern part Since my childhood I was drawn towards mountains more than I was towards the sea Mountains always used to be peaceful and calm and I think that is the most attractive part of it We started our journey from Pelling which is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga The town is filled with monasteries and waterfalls Pemayangtse Monastery is another equally important Buddhist shrine in Pelling I visited the place the same day I visited Khecheopalri Lake,Rimbi fall, Kanchenjunga falls and Singshore bridge It is the second largest suspension bridge in Asia The next day we visited Rabdentse Ruins and in the evening we were off to Ravangla Unfortunately it started to rain so we were unable to visit anything but Temi tea garden on our way to ravangla The next day we were off to Gangtok We stayed there and went out on alternative days for sightseeing We visited Tsomgo lake, Seven Sisters waterfall, Banjhakri falls, Rumtek monastery The days we were not sightseeing, we used to spend quality time in the Gangtok “mail” which they used to call their shopping markets We were unable to visit Nathula Pass as it started to snow heavily We visited Yumthang-the valley of flowers and the flower shows of Gangtok The beautiful snow capped mountains, the waterfalls, the monasteries, the lakes, the people and everything was so serene and beautiful Sikkim increased my love for mountains ever since I had a memorable trip which I will relive forever Describe an unforgettable trip you have had You should say When and where you went Who you went with What you did there And explain why you think it was enjoyable Sample Answer Well, it has been two years since I had my very first motorbike trip with my colleagues to one of the most ancient villages situated in the Northwestern part of our country And I have to say that it was the most memorable trip that I’ve ever had Our group with people made a decision to visit a village because we wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get off the beaten track Moreover, the village was fairly typical of the countryside in our country, so we wanted to get an insight into the lifestyle of local people there We set out for a day trip quite early I’m always a night owl, not an early bird, so leaving the city at a.m made me feel like I was deprived of sleep However, I was over the moon shortly after embarking on the trip to the village This was because on the way to get there, we had a chance to get the magnificent views of breathtaking landscapes which is totally different from the city we are currently living in After a long drive, we got to the picturesque village which made me feel deliriously happy We rented some bikes to cycle around the village to feel the vibes of the village After that, we visited some 400-year-old ancient house and had a look at communal houses where the local people gathered for festival celebrations or public meetings Then we had lunch and the food was scrumptious In the afternoon, we joined a cooking class with the villagers who were extremely friendly and clever at making traditional cakes The highlight of the trip to the village was going to the paddy fields to help the farmers harvest the crop It was once-in-a-lifetime experience which we really enjoyed My friend was like a dog with two tails while I was also on cloud nine We relished everything in the village from the fresh air, cozy ambience to beautiful landscapes such as small houses or paddy fields We hoped that we can have a longer trip to the countryside down the road if we had more spare time CINEMA Do you like watching films? I love watching films, but I am not a film maniac So, you will not find me every Friday standing outside any of the theatres looking for movies Or for that matter, watching old movies on television or internet 24/7 Whenever a movie of great story does come in, say for example, barfi or an inspiring film like Chak De, I go and watch them Do you prefer foreign films or Indian films? I love watching both, the only thing that matters is that the story should be good I like watching films in which you get your answers for leading a beautiful life This does not certainly means I love motivational movies but then even a romcom can teach you so much So, for me the story matters, every thing else is secondary, How often you visit cinema for watching films? For most part, I like watching films at my home under by blanket But, when there are lot of my friends going out, I company them However, this does not happen very often So, one can say, if the movie is really nice and we all friends want to have some fun together, we go to cinema What genre of movies you really prefer? i love romantic movies the most For me, the emotion love is the most important emotion of all and I love it when two people fall in love with each other Some of my favourite romantic movies have been, What happens in vegas, Notebook, crazy stupid love But, apart from romantic movies, I also like watching comedy movies and sometimes the motivational movies, the ones based on true life incidents Describe your favourite actor or actress You should say: who this actor/actress is what type of actor/actress he or she is what are some programmes/movies he or she has acted in and describe why he/she is your favourite actor/actress Brad Pitt is one of my very favourite actors and I am a huge fan of his movies He is a famous Hollywood actor and has got several prizes for his superb work in movies Honestly, he is a good actor who is known worldwide He is the husband of another famous female actress Angelina Jolie His full name is William Bradley "Brad" Pitt and he is around 50 years old now For his excellent performance in acting he has received a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and three Academy Award nominations in acting categories He has done some film production works as well He is a fine actor with a natural gift of depicting the characters Often his performance in movies gets very high applauses and because of that, he was nominated for Oscars more than once He usually acts in drama and action movies but his acting varies from the character of a vampire to a war hero and legendary characters as well I have enjoyed most of the movies acted by him and his performance in movies like Seven, Interview with the vampire, The legend of the falls, years in Tibet, Meet Joe Black was simply excellent I find him to be a very high-class actor and a superb person with his tremendous activity in social welfare works All these reasons make him my favourite actor Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor and model He gained widespread fame in Korea and some parts of Asia with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers in 2009 The success of Lee Min Ho’s television series globally established him as a top Hallyu star and a global celebrity In his acting career, Lee Min Ho was successful in experimenting various genres such as romance, comedy, action, fantasy and science-fiction dramas As a child, Lee had hoped to become a professional football player He was selected for the youth football class of South Korean manager and former professional player Cha Bum-Kun, but an injury during his 5th grade of elementary school put an end to his aspiration Despite hailing as one of the most anticipated series in the first half of 2020 due to its ensemble cast, renowned screenwriter, extensive publicity and more than US $25 million production budget, The King: Eternal Monarch received criticism for its screenplay, direction and performances, leading to lower-than expected domestic popularity in Korea Describe your favourite newspaper or magazine You should say: what it is how much each copy costs how often you read it and explain why it is your favourite newspaper or magazine My favourite newspaper is ‘The Daily Mail’ and it is a daily newspaper with more than 20 million readers per day I have been reading this newspaper for the last seven years and it is quite popular in our country As a daily newspaper, it is comparatively cheaper Each copy costs a dollar and it was 40 cents a few years back Some special editions sometimes cost a few cents more than usual price I read this newspaper almost every day In the morning when I eat my breakfast, I love to read this newspaper I also read it in the evening The fine print quality, committed journalism, news presentation and authenticity of news are the most important aspects I like about his newspaper I like their editorial part the most and the in-depth analysis of their journalists and editor is really good This newspaper has comprehensive sections on international news, sports, business and political news The way the journalist and the news analysts present news and analysis is quite remarkable and they seem to be the only newspaper that still maintains the white journalism As a reader, I have compared this newspaper with many others and I have always decided to continue reading it I feel like the news and coverage of this newspaper is not biassed and whenever I read something, I can be sure of the authenticity of the news This makes me stick to this newspaper for a long Describe a website you use a lot that helps you a lot in your work or studies You should say: what the website is how often you use the website what information the website gives you and explain how your work or studies would change if this website didn't exist The number of websites which I genuinely like to visit from time to time in order to gather information for my study purposes is large But today, I would like to talk about one website that remarkably helps me a lot more than the others "Wikipedia" (https://en.wikipedia.org) is what I am talking about This website provides an array of information in the forms of articles virtually on all kinds of subjects from history to anthropology to space science and anything in between Many visitors come to Wikipedia to acquire knowledge while many others come to share their valuable knowledge One of the best things about this website is that there always are other links towards the ends of most articles for other articles of interest, relevant external websites and pages and reference material Besides, all articles on this website are being updated and edited continuously by a large number of “editors” from diverse backgrounds, and therefore, information received on this website is always extensive and reliable for the knowledge seekers If this website didn’t exist, I would not be able to write many of my term papers at my university Besides, as a business student, I have to a lot of case studies on different companies and their business policies, and I wouldn’t exactly be able to finish those case studies properly without the help of this great website Finally, this website also helps me in gathering accurate data and information in preparing and delivering my PowerPoint presentation, which involves displaying the improvement/profit graphs of some giant corporation in the world, in front of the class Describe what you saw and enjoyed during a visit to a zoo Hãy mô tả bạn xem thích thăm sở thú As one who loves animals, I once paid a visit to the zoo in Kuala Lumpur, One of the largest I have ever seen I liked everything there so much that I shall never forget that visit I visited the zoo on a Sunday together with a few of my friends After leaving our homes early in the morning we reached the zoo before noon We then bought our tickets and entered the zoo The first thing that impressed me, as we entered the zoo, was its size and beauty I could hardly believe that a zoo could be so large In beauty too it was one of the best places that I had ever seen I saw many kinds of plants and flowers all round I also saw some lakes in which ducks of various kinds were swimming I then noted that the cages of the animals in this zoo are separated from one another, which makes one’s visit more interesting After visiting One cage the visitor has to walk a short distance to reach the next cage In this way one has to spend more time resting here and there to visit all the cages Walking round the zoo therefore becomes more interesting My friends and I, however, visited the monkeys first They were of various types from different parts of the world They were all very active, though they had been confined(1) to their cages for a long time Then, we went to the places where the tigers and the lions were kept These animals did not seem to be active like the monkeys They were all lying down and looking at the visitors without any interest I was a little surprised at their coolness(2) After that we saw the other animals, reptiles(3) and birds Their variety was amazing We were all deeply interested in their behaviour and movements within their cages Then, alter spending several hours in the zoo, we went out and had a refreshing drink of coconut water(4) After that we returned home, feeling very happy Describe a health problem you once had You should say: what it was what problems it caused you what you did to control it and explain how you felt about this health problem Allergy is one of the worst things I have experienced in my life A couple of months ago, I had to suffer a lot from allergy and now I have recovered from the health disorder There are several types of allergy and the allergy that attacked me was from dust I got the disorder from my mum, she is highly allergic to some specific foods and dust I think I inherited the symptoms genetically I did not notice the issue before until I was attacked by allergy recently Different parts of my body were irritating me and only itching on the spots brought the relief Sometimes, my fingers, lips and thighs turned red The allergy attacked me at any time of the day when I was in slight touch with dust or took any of the allergic foods unconsciously Even today, having beef or shrimp is forbidden for me though I loved them much before the allergic attack Besides, I have to use face mask before going out I am unable to take breath opening my mouth fearing the entrance of dust which may trigger the allergy I have to remain careful always about the issue In fact, it is irritating for me to carry a face mask, abstain from taking my favouring foods and more other issues In a word, I had to be more cautious about the lifestyle that I never did before the allergy was triggered Thereby, it was a bit difficult for me to adjust to the new lifestyle like taking foods at home, be careful when going out, keeping myself away from dust etc Doctors said that allergy is never cured rather the patients with allergy are advised to keep it under control Accordingly, he prescribed me some medications and some other necessary advice After the prescription, I had to take medications twice in a day, one in the morning and the remaining one in the night I had to continue the medications for around three consecutive months It is really difficult to have medicines for three months continuously I have tried to give up the medications but found that if I miss a single dose, I am attacked with the allergy So, it was a must for me to take the medicines in time I was worried about the allergy attack when I discovered it Then I had met with several doctors and they asked me to have some blood tests The tests found that the allergy was in my blood which is a serious issue and could be triggered by the slightest favourable environment for allergy When I woke up in the morning and found my lips were doubled in size and shape for allergy, it was horrible for me and I could not go to my college that day It took long times for the allergy to neutralise The days were worst in my life With the grace of Almighty, now the allergy is under control The doctor has advised me to continue the medications for two more months as the allergy in blood, it takes unusual time get controlled Describe a story Due to work, I don’t get enough time to read stories However, recently I read a novel on my sister’s recommendation Though the novel is quite famous and many people know the story, I thought I should read it I wanted to read something to keep myself occupied throughout the lengthy 10-hour flight as I was going on a family holiday My sister was also accompanying me, so she suggested that I read Pride and Prejudice It is quite popular and interesting and almost easily available in every bookstore I followed her advice and purchased one because she is a literature enthusiast and has read almost all classical literature novels The characters are the historical creation of Jane Austen, a British novelist It has an entertaining narrative of love and life in class-conscious late-eighteenth-century England The novel’s plot revolves around Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy aristocratic landowner, and their tumultuous relationship To fall in love and get married, they had to overcome the titular sins of pride and prejudice Although I could not finish the story during my journey, I developed the internet, so I decided to complete the novel during my vacation and eventually, I did When I was in college, I heard about the narrative from a lot of people, but I was not interested in reading it at the time However, after finishing the novel, I resolved to read as many books or stories as I could in my spare time Describe a restaurant You should say: Where the restaurant was Who you went with What type of food you ate in that restaurant And explain why you thought the restaurant was good Actually, I am a real foodie and I normally roam around the city where I live to try different tasty dishes The restaurant that I enjoy going to the most is located in the suburbs of HaNoi City and it is named after its chief executive Jenny Nguyen I first went to this restaurant with my university classmates on our get-together party and quickly fell in love with it Afterwards, we decided that all of our special celebrations would happen there The restaurant serves several dishes including exotic desserts, ice-creams, drinks and food for breakfast and lunch.They brew really good coffee, and the latte is the best and same goes fortheir sandwiches, salads and special soups The restaurant also offers a selection of delicious, gooey home-made cakes However, whenever I eat there, I always order the same thing – scrambled egg on wholemeal toast with mushrooms, because that is what I enjoy the most! I love this restaurant for several reasons The first and also the most significant reason is for their decoration The entire restaurant is charmingly decorated with paintings of international celebrities on the walls and the seating arrangement is superb Moreover, I am also in love with the delicious smoked salmon, the dish that only this restaurant can satisfy me with their outstanding recipe Besides that, the service is also fantastic I used to experience delays and other sorts of problems at other places, which almost never happened here Everything is always in order and I have always been taken care of with excellent customer service Describe an advertisement you remember well Where you saw it What it was about What it was like and explain why you remember it well Alright I am going to talk about a memorable ad that I remember well, although it was aired quite a while ago The advertisement is about Comfort, a brand of fabric softener made by a company called Unilever Honestly, I am not entirely sure when I first saw this advertisement If I’m not mistaken, it was a couple of years ago when TV commercials were in their prime The advertisement is so memorable that sometimes I still look it up on YouTube to show my students what a good ad looks like The most interesting thing about this ad is its meaningful message While other commercials at the time tended to be short and focused on humor to attract customers, Unilever paid attention to the content and built a story around Lily, a caring housewife, and Andy, a famous rock star Despite his fame and success, Andy never forgets his family, because deep down he always feels his partner’s love just from the smell of Comfort’s long-lasting freshness The company even created a series of ads, instead of just one, to deliver the message better I think this was a costly but e ffective strategy, as Comfort soon became a household name after this campaign Describe a Live Sports Match that you watched You should say What it is When you watched it How was it And explain why you liked watching it Well, football is the only sport that I usually watch with my brother I’m terrible at playing football but I love watching a football match Both home and away games cause high levels of emotion in me Today, however, I would like to talk about a match where I did not care about the score There was an occasion a few years ago when I went to watch a football match in a town about half an hour from where I live by bike It was a charity match to collect funds for the local school – and it was very well attended I think there must have been over 5,000 people there, which isn’t bad because there weren’t any star players The atmosphere was so exciting that it encouraged the players a lot as soon as they came into the football pitch with the referee My brother and I were 100 percent focused on the match and provoked the players in two teams for their fair play I am really deep into this football match for a number of reasons Firstly, the players in two teams are not the professors, but they really ensured fair play and no red and yellow cards were released Secondly, because of the charity aim of the match, the ticket fair then was donated for this local school and poor children, so I felt happy to contribute something to help other people In fact, it is the most unforgettable match that I have ever lively watched Describe a school where you studied You should say: when you went there how many students studied there how long you studied there and explain what you liked and disliked about it I would say that if there is one phase of life, which everybody would want to go back to, it had to be the “school life” So, I surely would like to thank you for offering me the opportunity to describe a school which I attended in the past The school, I want to talk about, is a high school in Deptford, London, which I attended from 2007 to 2012 Being located at the heart of one of the best metropolitan cities in the world, this particular state-funded secondary school attracted students, both boys and girls, from all origins and backgrounds as well as from all walks of life However, most of the students in the school came from working-class people It specialized in English literature, Arts, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economic and Drama Back then, it was a five-storey building, with a multi-use games area, a big playground in the front and 150 cycle parking spaces And, of course, it also had a big library and large stadium for Deptford green community leisure Besides, the school also had wireless technology throughout the entire school buildings, a fitness gym, a sound recording studio and radio station, light and spacious classrooms which are 25% larger than statutory regulations, and a tiered seating conference hall with lecture desks which could act as a performance hall If I remember correctly, around 12 hundred students used to attend this great secondary school when I was studying there Anyway, what I really liked about my secondary school was that the teachers were really qualified and very helpful The school management was very friendly also The infrastructure was amazing, and we had our own badminton, basketball and football teams who played really well Besides, there were extra classrooms for community tutoring groups that were accessible for all weak students Finally, I would never forget about the delicious and free bowl of porridge for breakfast which was provided in the mornings, alongside a range of other refreshments However, I didn’t like the school uniform colour which every student needed to wear Describe someting important to you: The desktop computer I own is very important to me I spend almost 6-7 hours on this computer which is even higher than the time I spend with my friends! My father bought me this computer years ago when I got admitted to the university I have done some configuration upgrades, but the main parts of the computer have remained almost the same as they were when I purchased it I browse the internet on this computer and thus get lots of help related to my studies and assignments I maintain social networking, update my blogs, play video games, watch movies, listen to music, learn and practice the graphics designing and programming and many more things on this computer This computer has become an inevitable part of my life and I can hardly think of a day without this computer The references and helps I get from the internet regarding my studies are unmatched This saves a lot of time and helps me better in the exams as well This computer is the main source of information and entertainment for me I send important emails and check incoming emails which help me important communications Every time I am confused about something, I just search it online The result is gratifying and it helps me learn more In short, this is the most necessary tool that I own Describe TV programme Among many programs and channels available on TV these days such as the current news programs, sport programs, entertaining programs, educational programs and movie programs, etc., I like the program “the World of Animals” most This program is usually shown on VTV2 everyday at 8.30 in the evening It often lasts about 45 minutes In this program, stories of the life of many animals in the world are told in a very lively way For example, people can watch films about monkeys, snakes, tigers, insects, birds, sea turtles, sharks etc … and even the penguins and the polar bears in the far North While watching these films, I find the everyday life activities and habits of these animals very interesting and full mysteries In addition, I also learn that it is very important to protect these animals and their living environments became they are part of our valuable natural world Watching this program makes me very well informed and relaxed after a day of work ... the current news programs, sport programs, entertaining programs, educational programs and movie programs, etc., I like the program “the World of Animals” most This program is usually shown... practice the graphics designing and programming and many more things on this computer This computer has become an inevitable part of my life and I can hardly think of a day without this computer... spare some time (verb phrase): dành chút thời gian strike up a relationship with somebody /straɪk/ (phrasal verb): bắt đầu mối quan hệ với pluck up the courage to something /plʌk/ /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/