1. Your close friend’s birthday is coming. Three ways to send wishes are suggested: Posting on her Facebook wall Making a phone call Sending her him a card Which one do you think is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “Posting my wishes on her Facebook wall” is the The first reason is that on Facebook wall I can design a lovely card and write down my wishes. best choice because of some reasons. The second reason is that all her friends can see my wishes which would remind them of her birthday. I think her happiness would double when everybody shares happy birthday with her. In contrast, I don’t think making a phone call is suitable because she may be busy working and cannot answer the phone. Besides, sending her a card is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because I have to go to the bookshop to buy her a birthday card and then I have to mail it. It takes a lot of time. To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “posting my wishes on her Facebook wall” is my best choice. 2. A foreign friend is going to visit a city in Vietnam in August for three days. Three options are suggested: Hanoi Hochiminh Hue Which do you think is the best choice?
SPEAKING PART - Your close friend’s birthday is coming Three ways to send wishes are suggested: Posting on her Facebook wall Making a phone call Sending her/ him a card Which one you think is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “Posting my wishes on her Facebook wall” is the The first reason is that on Facebook wall I can design a lovely card and write down my wishes best choice because of some reasons The second reason is that all her friends can see my wishes which would remind them of her birthday I think her happiness would double when everybody shares happy birthday with her In contrast, I don’t think making a phone call is suitable because she may be busy working and cannot answer the phone Besides, sending her a card is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because I have to go to the bookshop to buy her a birthday card and then I have to mail it It takes a lot of time To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “posting my wishes on her Facebook wall” is my best choice A foreign friend is going to visit a city in Vietnam in August for three days Three options are suggested: - Hanoi - Hochiminh - Hue Which you think is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “Hanoi” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that my friend should visit HN because August is Autumn, and HN in Autumn is very romantic with milk flowers and cool air The second reason is that there are many famous places to visit in HN such as Hoan Kiem lake, Uncle Ho mausoleum, one pillar pagoda, temple of Literature In contrast, I don’t think Hue is a good place to visit in Autumn because it rains all day, so it’s very boring Besides, HCM City is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because the weather is sometimes very hot and sometimes rainy To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “Hanoi” is my best choice You are studying economics and need daily updates in economics? Three sources are suggested - The internet - T.V - radio Which source you think is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “The internet” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that the internet is a good source for me to download all the lectures, podcasts given by many famous speakers on the Internet The second reason is that I can read many economics journals or join economics forums on the Internet In contrast, I don’t think radio is a good idea because there is not much economic information on the radio, and it should be for my dad with lots of news on politics Besides, T.V is a good source of economic information, but I can just listen to the short news related to economics To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “The internet” is my best choice Teachers at your child’s primary school are asking you about how to assess students Three options are suggested: – Marks only – Comments only – both marks and comments Among the three options, I think “both marks and comments” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that students need to know how many marks they get for their study because it shows their competence and performance The second reason is that parents need teachers’ comments on their children’ study so that they know how to follow and encourage their children to study better In contrast, I don’t think “comments only” is a good way because students need to know what their level is Besides, “marks only” is a good way, but I don’t choose it because sometimes students make some mistakes Without teachers’ comments they don’t know what is the right thing to To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “both marks comments” is my best choice Your niece is 12 next week You want to buy her a gift There are options for you to choose - a dress - an ebook - a bouquet (bunch)of flowers - Which you think is the best choose? Among the three options, I think “a dress” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that my niece likes wearing a dress very much Moreover, every little girl likes having a nice dress to wear on a special occasion like a birthday or when going out with family or friends The second reason is that a dress is long lasting, she can wear it many times In contrast, I don’t think “a bouquet of flowers” is a good idea because she is allergic to flowers Besides, an ebook is a good idea However, my niece had an ebook on her last birthday from her father To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a dress” is my best choice Your friend is going to organize a ten-year high school class reunion He is thinking of - visiting old school teachers - organizing a party and inviting teachers and classmates - holding a one-day trip What is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “organizing a party and inviting teachers and classmates” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that after leaving school for ten years A party is a good time for students and teachers to meet and share everything in their life The second reason is that it is also comfortable and enjoyable to eat and talk in a warm atmosphere with teachers and friends In contrast, I don’t think holding a one-day trip is a good idea because most of us have jobs and many things to do, so we would be too busy to spend a day with friends Besides, visiting old school teachers is a good idea; however, after leaving school we need to meet our friends to strengthen our friendship To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “organizing a party and inviting teachers and classmates” is my best choice Your friend is going to graduate nextweek You want to buy her a present - a handmade card - a bouquet of flowers - a photo frame What is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “a bouquet of flowers” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that graduation day is an important day to my friend A bouquet of flowers means that she deserves the most beautiful flowers for her effort The second reason is that on graduation day she has her photos taken She would have nicer photos with a bouquet of flowers In contrast, I don’t think “a handmade card” is a good idea because it looks boring and is not useful Besides, “a photo frame” is a good idea but my friend often saves her photos on her laptop, Facebook, or Zalo To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a bouquet of flowers” is my best choice Your sisters’ wedding is coming next month You and your parents are thinking of giving them a great present There are THREE options for you to choose: ● A three- day- tour ● A new car ● A new house Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “a three – day – tour” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that my sister has always dreamed about a vacation in the USA This is a chance to make her dream come true The second reason is that I believe her vacation will be a wonderful honeymoon with her newly married husband In contrast, I don’t think a new car is a good idea, simply because her husband has his own car, so she can share driving with him Besides, giving her a new house is a good idea, but I don’t choose it, simply because the house is too expensive My parents and I cannot afford it To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a three – day – tour” is my best choice You are a director of an English center You are going to advertise your English center through media There are THREE options for you to choose: ● Television ● Radio ● Social networks Among the three options, I think “social networks” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that social networks are part of our life Millions of people log in social networks to read and exchange the news everyday, so they are potential learners for my center The second reason is that the cost to run the advertisements on social networks for my center is not expensive In contrast, I don’t think advertising on TV is a good idea, simply because it’s more expensive, and most of TV viewers nowadays are the elderly and children, so they cannot be the potential learners Besides, advertising on the radio is a good idea, but I don’t choose it, simply because nowadays very few people listen to advertisements on the radio today To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “choosing social networks to advertise my English center” is my best choice 10 Your mother has just given you million VND as your birthday gift You are going to buy something for your birthday There are THREE options for you to choose: ● A new laptop ● New clothes and shoes ● Books and school bag Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “a new laptop” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that I am a student, so I need a laptop to study For example, I can use the laptop to my homework, make presentations, or search for information on the internet to my assignments The second reason is that I can use my laptop for entertainment For instance, I can use it to watch films, listen to music and so on In contrast, I don’t think I need new clothes and shoes because I have had them already If I bought more, I would waste my money Besides, buying books and a school bag is a good choice, but I don’t think they are necessary for me simply because I bought enough books for me at the beginning of the new school year, and my school bag is good enough to use To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a new laptop” is my best choice 11 You are going to organize a High School Reunion and you have to create an event to make your reunion be successful There are THREE options for you to choose: ● Raising money ● Choosing a location, date and time ● Designing a theme and color Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “designing a theme and color” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that I am good at graphic designing, so I can design a backdrop and choose the theme and color for the event I can these things very easily The second reason is that I have many friends studying Architecture They can support me to fulfil my task In contrast, raising money is a good idea, but I suppose this choice is not good for me because I am not good at managing money Besides, choosing location and time is a good choice However, I think the option is really difficult for me, simply because I am not a professional event planner, so I don’t know where and when I should choose for the event To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “designing a theme and color” is my best choice 12 You’re going to buy a gift for a friend who is going to military service Which gift would you like to choose? There are THREE options for you to choose: ● A watch ● A book ● A diary Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “a book” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that I know my friend is a bookworm/ book lover, so the book is suitable for him The second reason is that he can read it when he has free time, and he can share the book with his teammates In contrast, I think a watch is a good idea, but he is a soldier, he will be busy training or working on something Wearing a watch is not convenient for him Besides, a diary is a good gift for him, but I don’t choose it because my friend is a person who is lazy to write Therefore, I don’t think he will use the diary To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “giving a book” is my best choice 13 Your brother has just graduated from university Here are the up - coming plan for him Which one you would like to choose for your brother? There are THREE options for you to choose: ● Go straight to work ● Study Master degree ● Travelling Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “going straight to work” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that he has just graduated from university, so he needs to apply what he has learned at university into life The second reason is that he has to experience the real working environment in order to train himself, and working helps him to become financially independent and more mature In contrast, I don’t think studying for a Master’s degree is suitable, simply because he needs to have experience, save money, and support himself before continuing his advance study Besides, travelling is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply because he is still young He can travel to anywhere he likes when he has time and his own money later To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “going straight to work” is my best choice 14 You are searching to write your graduate thesis There are THREE ways for you to choose: ● Free online books ● Journals in your university ● Journals of your major with payment Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “journals in my university” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that most of the journals in my university are written by well- qualified and experienced professors The second reason is that journals are available in my university library so it is convenient for me whenever I need to access In contrast, I don’t think “free online books” is a good idea because the information is not reliable and verified Besides, “journals of my major with payment” is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply because the payment for these journals is very expensive To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “searching information in journals in my university” is my best choice 15 Your friend is a foreigner and he has an assignment about Vietnam history He asked you how he can find the material There are THREE options for you to choose: ● Visit the museum ● Watch documentary film ● Read articles and books Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “visiting the museum” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that he can see the real exhibits and artifacts in the museum The second reason is that he can listen to the explanations from the curator about Vietnam history at one time, at one place In contrast, I don’t think watching documentary films is suitable Simply because he must borrow the films and have a film projector to see it, which takes much time Besides, reading articles and books is a good idea, but I don’t choose it Simply because most articles and books are written in Vietnamese, so it might be difficult for him to understand To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above, “visiting the museum” is my best choice 16 You are looking for the best place to study for the upcoming exam There are some places you are thinking about There are THREE options for you to choose: ● At library ● At home ● At coffee shop Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “studying at library” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that the library is quiet, clean and peaceful, so I can focus on my studying At the same, library is a good place for students to study in groups The second reason is that I can borrow the materials in the library at any time, especially, I can access to the Internet at library for references I need In contrast, I don’t think learning at home is suitable Simply because I am easily distracted by the noise from my children / the neighborhood Besides, studying at the coffee shop is a good idea, but I don’t choose it Simply because there are many people moving to and from Also, the music played at the coffee shop can cause me not to concentrate To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above, “studying at library” is my best choice 17 Your brother is in a romantic relationship What would you do? There are THREE options for you to choose: ● Tell your parents ● Accept this relationship but under your control ● Let him anything he wants Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “letting him anything he wants” is the best choice for some reasons The first reason is that my brother is mature enough, so I think I should respect his privacy The second reason is that I think romantic relationships are not bad for young people It is the nature of human beings Moreover, love teaches him how to be responsible for the one he loves In contrast, I don’t think telling my parents is suitable Simply because my brother is grown up and I don’t want my parents to worry about him Besides, accepting the relationship under my control is a good idea, but I don’t choose it Simply because it is too sensitive and it is a personal choice To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “letting him anything he wants” is my best choice 18 You are going to move out and you have to choose your new accommodation There are THREE options for you to choose: ● Dormitory ● Apartment ● Staying with friends Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options I think “staying with friends” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that staying with friend is money - saving I can share the rent with my friends The second reason is that staying with friend is funny, we can talk together, so I don’t feel homesick or lonely Moreover, we can share the housework, and the cooking, so students’ life would be more interesting In contrast, I don’t choose to live in an apartment because the rent is too expensive, and I am afraid of living alone Besides, living in a dormitory is a good idea However, the dormitory is more crowded and noisy In addition, I am not allowed to cook for myself in the dormitory To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “staying with friends” is my best choice 19 It is getting hotter and your family is planning a trip Three places are suggested: ● A sea side resort ● A lakeside hotel ● A countryside cottage Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think a seaside resort is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that staying at a seaside resort is very comfortable and convenient For example, my children can go swimming at any time while my parents can experience foot massage free of charge at a Spa in the resort The second reason is that at the seaside resort ensure privacy This means that only the people staying in the resort can access the beach In contrast, I don’t think staying at the lakeside hotel is suitable because we will not have open air space Besides, staying in the country cottage is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply because my children love swimming in the sea and playing with sand on the beach To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “staying at the seaside resort” is my best choice 20 You are a manager of an English center You are going to advertise your English center through printed paper There are THREE options for you to choose: ● Brochures ● Leaflets ● Newspaper Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options I think “Leaflets” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that leaflets is not costly I just need to have the ads photocopied It is timesaving and money-saving The second reason is that leaflets are easy to distribute in a large number, and my staff can give them directly to students at high schools or universities Therefore, my center will be able to have a large number of potential learners In contrast, brochures are a good idea but I don’t choose them simply because it costs a lot of money to print Besides, I don’t think newspapers is suitable, simply because nowadays not many people read newspaper, so it’s not useful To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “Leaflets” is my best choice 21 Your father is going to retire next week You are thinking of buying him a present There are THREE options for you to choose: · A bottle of champagne · A puppy · A tie Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options I think “a puppy” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that a puppy would be a perfect companion for my dad because he is an animal lover Moreover, keeping a pet is a good way to increase my dad’s longevity The second reason is that the four-legged friend can entertain my father and help him spend time more enjoyably at home while he’s retired In contrast, I don’t think a bottle of champagne would be a good idea because my dad can’t consume alcohol due to his health problems Besides, giving my dad a tie is not suitable simply because he already has a collection of ties that he wore in his previous jobs To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “a puppy” is my best choice 22 Your family is discussing how your nephew spends his summer holiday - Joining a summer camp - Doing military training - Staying with his grandparents What is the best choice? Among the three options I think joining “a summer camp” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that a summer camp would be a good place for my nephew to build social relationships with new friends, he can also learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, communication skills, and other soft skills The second reason is that this would be a reward for him to relax after a very hard school year by engaging in many fun and adventurous activities at the summer camp In contrast, I don’t think doing military training is a good idea due to my nephew’s young age, a strict military program would be too difficult for him to follow and adapt to Besides, staying with his grandparents is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply because my parents are too old to properly take care of him or understand what a teenager needs To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above, “Joining a summer camp” is my best choice 23 There are some weak students in your class You are thinking of finding a way to help them: - a teacher - an academic tutor - an excellent classmate What is the best choice? Among the three options I think an academic tutor is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that studying in a small group with the help of an academic tutor is a great way to understand the lessons better The second reason is that an academic tutor usually specializes in facilitating students who are falling behind in class and in need of extra help so he can help them improve their study In contrast, I don’t think an excellent classmate is a good choice simply because he may not have the right teaching method to help weak students Besides, a teacher is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because teachers usually teach one class at a time, their teaching method may not be suitable for weak students individually To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above, “an academic tutor” is my best choice 24 You are going to have a three-month holiday Three options are suggested: - Taking a language course - doing some volunteer work - taking up a sport What is the best choice? Among the three options I think “doing some volunteer work” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that I can spend this time helping the underprivileged people because I enjoy the satisfaction of lifting others up The second reason is that doing volunteer work can help me present a strong CV for my future jobs In contrast, I don’t think taking a language course is a good idea simply because months is too short to study a new language well Besides, taking up a sport is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because I am really keen on swimming I think it’s useful enough for me to stay healthy To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “doing some volunteer work ” is my best choice 25 Your youth club is supposed to invite a speaker to talk about his/her experience Three persons are suggested: - a famous singer - a company president - an excellent student Which person you think is the best choice? Among the three options I think a company president is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that a company president would have valuable experience regarding business and start-up opportunities to share with young people The second reason is that they can talk about factors that employers look for in candidates so that young people can prepare for their future employment In contrast, I don’t think inviting a singer is suitable because he or she is only good at singing, which does not interest young people Besides, an excellent student is a good choice, but I don’t choose it simply because of their young age and lack of working experience To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “a company president” is my best choice 26 You are planning a trip with your friends You are thinking of a nice place to enjoy your two-day trip Three options are suggested: - Sam Son beach - Ke Bang National Park - Hue Imperial city What is the best choice? Among the three options I think Hue Imperial city is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that Hue Imperial city is one of the most famous historical sites in Vietnam The second reason is that it would be exciting to admire the beauty of the imperial city and learn about the history of our country In contrast, I don’t think Ke Bang National Park is a suitable destination for us because of the costly travelling expenses to get there Besides, Sam Son beach is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because the weather at the beach is very sunny at the moment, we don’t want to get sun-tanned due to exposure to sunlight To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “Hue Imperial city” is my best choice 27 Your friend wants to have a good preparation for an English test in the next months She is considering options: - self-studying with a home tutor - taking an online course - attending an English class Which you think is the best choice? Among the three options I think attending an English class is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that an English class is taught by experienced teachers and has a specific curriculum The second reason is that it’s a face to face learning environment so teachers can help her correct mistakes right away In contrast, I don’t think taking an online course is a good idea because she cannot grammatically correct herself and her pronunciation is not good enough either Besides, self-studying with a home tutor is a good idea, but I don’t recommend it because she would have to pay a tutoring fee which is often more costly than studying in a regular course To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “attending an English class” is my best choice 28 A company is considering advertising a chain of cafeterias Which of the following media should the agency use to advertise its products: - T.V - the internet - brochure Among the three options I think the internet is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that the internet is an extremely powerful tool for spreading information and reaching potential customers The second reason is that advertising on the Internet is cheaper than other social media In contrast, I don’t think using T.V to advertise cafeterias is a good idea because Moreover, the cost of running an advertisement on television is often too expensive Besides, using brochures is a good idea because of its color-printed images However, I would not recommend it simply because it’s really difficult to reach learners and printing these brochures cost a lot of money To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “the internet” is my best choice 29 You want to buy some clothes Three places are suggested: - a shop - an open air market - an online store Which one you think is the best choice? Among the three options I think “an online store” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that online shopping has become an efficient way to purchase items from the comfort of your own home The second reason is that online shopping platforms like Shopee, Lazada, Tiki offer a wide range of products, great promotion programs (sale-off events), and low shipping fees In contrast, I don’t think buying clothes at an open-air market is the quality of the products are not guaranteed, and customers can not try them on before purchasing them Besides, shopping in shops is a good idea, but I wouldn’t recommend it because of higher prices To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “an online store” is my best choice 30 The government is asking for citizen’s opinions on how to deal with smoking in public areas -Fining smokers at least 500,000vnd -Asking smokers to community service -Sending smokers to prison Among the three options I think “Fining smokers at least 500,000vnd” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that the financial penalty is a good way to make smokers reconsider their behaviors before smoking in public because smoking is harmful not only to the smokers themselves but also to people around them who passively inhale smoke The second reason is that the fine money collected from these smokers can be used for constructing more public buildings in society In contrast, sending smokers to prison is not suitable simply because smoking is not illegal and the government shouldn’t impose punishments on the freedom of the people, even if they smoke in public Besides, I think asking smokers to community service is a good idea However, there are few officials in the community to supervise the smokers’ tasks, so it’s not useful at all To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “Fining smokers at least 500,000vnd” is my best choice 31.You are going to visit your friend in England next year You are thinking of giving her/him a special gift There are THREE options for you to choose: - Some Vietnamese coffee - A conical hat - A silk handkerchief Which is the best option? Among the three options I think Vietnamese coffee is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that buying coffee as a present is very convenient and money-saving, and there is a variety of brands to choose from such as Trung Nguyen coffee, Daklak coffee, LamDong coffee The second reason is that Vietnamese coffee is famous for its delicious taste and high caffeine content, so it would be a perfect gift for my friend who is a coffee lover In contrast, I don’t think that a conical hat is a good idea because the shape of the hat is too bulky for a Westerner to wear Moreover, it is usually foggy in England, so the conical hat wouldn’t be very useful for him Besides, a silk handkerchief is a good idea but I don’t choose it because nowadays most people use tissues rather than a handkerchief To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “Vietnamese coffee” is my best choice 32 A foreign friend is planning to visit your country and wondering about the best time to go there There are three options for you to choose - Spring - Autumn - Summer Which is the best option? Among the three options, I think “Spring” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that this is the perfect season to visit my country when the weather is warm Everything is vibrant and lively under the sun Moreover, it’s not too hot and it’s not too cold The second reason is that travel expenses are usually cheaper at this time since it’s not the hot tourist season In contrast, I don’t think that summer is a good idea because my country is a tropical one The weather is too hot in summer, and sometimes it has heavy showers Besides, Autumn is a good season to travel, but I don’t choose it simply because it’s the peak of the tourist season, everything will be more expensive To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “spring” is my best choice 33 Younger sister told lies many times What are you going to do? There are three options for you to choose having a talk with her informing your parents letting her continue to tell lies What is your choice? 34 Your friend is going to study abroad next month What will you give him/her? -A book -A photo album -A handmade scarf Among the three options I think “a photo album” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that my friend and I take a lot of photos together, so making a photo album is a great way to celebrate our wonderful friendship The second reason is that a photo album can be a meaningful gift for her to cherish the memories we have together when she feels alone in a foreign country In contrast, I don’t think a handmade scarf is a good idea because warm clothes or scarves are very nice and cheap in a foreign country like Russia Besides, a book is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply because her luggage is excessive She can’t carry it with her To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “a photo album” is my best choice 35.You are going to help mountainous children There are three options for you to give them as a gift Money Old clothes Notebooks and pencils What is the best option? Among the three options I think “Notebooks and pencils” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that books and pencils are necessary for children in mountainous areas because there are not many bookstores The second reason is that these gifts will become an encouragement for them to go to school despite the long distance from schools In contrast, I don’t think giving them old clothes is a good idea because these clothes may not fit them well when it comes to styles and sizes Besides, giving them money is not suitable simply because parents wouldn’t be able to use the money to buy necessities for their children because they live too far from the market To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “Notebooks and pencils” is my best choice 36 Your class wants to find a place to take photos to celebrate the end of the school year Three places are suggested: -a park -a flower garden -a zoo What is the best option? Among the three options, I think “a flower garden” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that at a flower garden, my class will definitely have nice pictures with many different types of flowers for memory Secondly, the flower garden is in the schoolyard, so it’s more convenient for my class to invite teachers to have photos taken with us In contrast, I don’t think a park is a good idea because it’s too dangerous to be in crowded public spaces at the time being Besides, a zoo is a good idea, but there are too many things to see such as plants, animals, bird and fish species, so my classmates cannot focus on taking class photos To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “a flower garden” is my best choice 37 Your brother is asking for your advice about organizing an activity to celebrate Western Digital in his class -A picnic -A beauty contest -A karaoke party Which is the best option? Among the three options, I think “a picnic” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that a picnic provides a lot of space for group activities like singing, dancing and playing games outdoors, which bring them lots of fun The second reason is that this is a good occasion to improve interaction among students, leading to strengthening the relationship between classmates In contrast, I don’t think a beauty contest is a good idea because it’s really difficult to organize Moreover, it costs a lot of money to prepare costumes and prizes Besides, a karaoke party is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because not everyone can sing To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “A picnic” is my best choice 38 You would like to have a pet for your new house Which of these pet you would like to buy: a dog, a cat, a bird Among the three options, I think “a dog” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that I have just moved into this new house I’m not sure of the security in my neighborhood Therefore, a dog will help me watch out for theft The second reason is that dogs are not only clever, loyal to their owners, but also a good listener Keeping a dog as a pet is having a good friend In contrast, I don’t think a bird is a good idea because birds appear not to understand what we talk Besides, keeping a cat as a pet is a good idea because they are cute, but I don’t choose it because cats are not as clever and loyal as dogs To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “keeping a dog as a pet” is my best choice 39 Your sister’s classmates speak ill of her on Facebook Three options are suggested: - Deactivating her Facebook account Telling her teacher Having a talk with those friends Among the three options I think “deactivating her Facebook account” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that her friends would have no chance to give bad comments on her Facebook if she deactivates it The second reason is that it is advisable to keep silent for a while until she is understood In contrast, I don’t think telling her teacher is a good idea simply because using Facebook or any social networks is your personal choice Teachers have no responsibility to solve your disputes on social networks Besides, having a talk with those friends is not suitable because they are in disagreement with my sister Talking to them may lead to misunderstanding among them To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “deactivating her Facebook account” is my best choice 40 You are asked about the punishment for students cheating in exams Three options are suggested: - giving them zero - reducing 50% of the total scores - dismissing them from school Among the three options, I think “reducing 50% of the total scores” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that reducing 50% of the total score is a measure to prevent them from violating again At the same time students will realize that school is a place to educate people to be good ones, and they will not cheat on an exam any more The second reason is that it is a good warning for other students who have intention of cheating on an exam In contrast, I don’t think dismissing them from school is a good idea because cheating in exams is not a big mistake Besides, giving them zero is not suitable because it may affect their study results of the whole school year To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “reducing 50% of the total scores” is my best choice 41 Your sister class allows her to choose her seat, and she is not shortsighted Which of the following seat options would you suggest her take: - a front seat a middle seat a back seat Among the three options, I think “a middle seat” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that it is not too close to the blackboard so it’s more comfortable for her to look at the board and she can avoid breathing chalk dust The second reason is that she is not too short to seat on the front seat and she is not tall enough to have a back seat In contrast, I don’t think a back seat is a good idea because most student who are sitting back seats talk a lot in class, which may cause distraction to my sister on Besides, taking the front seat is a good idea because she can focus on her lessons better However, I don’t choose it because she is a bit tall She would cause trouble for other students to see the board To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “a middle seat” is my best choice 42.Your school is wanting a move in improving the quality of education Three areas are suggested: in the teachers, in the students and in the facilities Which you think is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “improving the facilities” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that it will be more convenient for teachers if classrooms are equipped with modern facilities such as a desktop, TV LCD or projector, and Internet connection Specifically, the lessons will be more interesting if it is presented on the powerpoint slides The second reason is that it will be more comfortable for students if classrooms are fully airconditioned They hardly feel exhausted because of the heat In contrast, I don’t think there should be improvement in the teachers because all teachers are well-qualified and enthusiastic They always devote their time and energy to education no matter how hard their life is Besides, improving the students is a good idea but I don’t choose it because it should be a change in the long run To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “improving the facilities” is my best choice ... with her newly married husband In contrast, I don’t think a new car is a good idea, simply because her husband has his own car, so she can share driving with him Besides, giving her a new house... options for you to choose: ● A new laptop ● New clothes and shoes ● Books and school bag Explain the option you have chosen Among the three options, I think “a new laptop” is the best choice... think newspapers is suitable, simply because nowadays not many people read newspaper, so it’s not useful To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “Leaflets” is my best choice 21 Your