PREPARATION FOR SPEAKING 3 INTRODUCE Good morningafternoon My full name is NGO NGOC THIEN TRANG – I was born on 05031991 I am the student of the class FHCM 215C My student ID is 21C7142.505155 Today is 782022 PART 1: SITUATIONS You now have ONE minute to read the task carefully and another ONE minute to the task as you are instructed to 1 If you could invest on one of the followings – planting forests, building zoos and researching about biodiversity, which one might be your best choice? Why? Nếu bạn đầu tư vào việc sau trồng rừng, xây dựng vườn thú nghiên cứu đa dạng sinh học, lựa chọn tốt bạn? Tại sao? If I could invest on one thing, It would be planting forests I think it is the best choice because planting forests really helps the environment Forests provides oxygen for people and animals It is a habitat for animals
PREPARATION FOR SPEAKING INTRODUCE - Good morning/afternoon My full name is NGO NGOC THIEN TRANG – I was born on 05/03/1991 I am the student of the class FHCM 215C - My student ID is 21C-71-42.5-05155 Today is 7/8/2022 PART 1: SITUATIONS You now have ONE minute to read the task carefully and another ONE minute to the task as you are instructed to 1/ If you could invest on one of the followings – planting forests, building zoos and researching about biodiversity, which one might be your best choice? Why? Nếu bạn đầu tư vào việc sau - trồng rừng, xây dựng vườn thú nghiên cứu đa dạng sinh học, lựa chọn tốt bạn? Tại sao? - If I could invest on one thing, It would be planting forests I think it is the best choice because planting forests really helps the environment Forests provides oxygen for people and animals It is a habitat for animals It also helps to reduce global warming, to prevent natuaral disasters 2/ You are going to recommend a university for your cousin to study Among a university in USA, a university in Japan and a university in Vietnam, which one you recommend? Why? Bạn định giới thiệu trường đại học cho em họ theo học Trong số trường đại học Mỹ, trường đại học Nhật Bản trường đại học Việt Nam, bạn giới thiệu trường nào? Tại sao? - Among university in USA, a university in Japan and a university in Vietnam I want to recommend a university in Vietnam for my cousin to study It is Hanoi national university It is one of the best university in Vietnam This university provides really good training programmes with reasonable tuition fee A lot of scientists and researchers graduated from this university 3/ You are going to buy a book for your little brother as a present Among the following kinds of book: a comic book, a fairy tale and a scientific book, which one might be your best choice? Why? Bạn định mua sách cho em trai quà Trong số loại sách sau: truyện tranh, truyện cổ tích sách khoa học, loại lựa chọn tốt bạn? Tại sao? - I am going to buy a comic book for my little brother Because this kind of book is really interesting It contains colourful pictures It is really eye-catching to children 4/ You are looking for a place to live in Hanoi Among a small house in the city centre, a flat near your university/ a company and a big house in the countryside, which one would be your best choice? Why? Bạn tìm nơi để sống Hà Nội số nhà nhỏ trung tâm thành phố, hộ gần trường đại học / công ty bạn nhà lớn nông thôn, lựa chọn tốt bạn? Tại sao? - I really like living in a big house in the countryside for reasons It is really peaceful in rural areas It provides fresh air for people to live in The best thing I like is local people who are very friendly and reliable 5/ You are going to take a foreign friend to a festival Which one might be your best choice: Mid-Autumn festival, Hung King temple festival or Lim festival? Why? Bạn đưa người bạn nước dự lễ hội Bạn nên lựa chọn địa nào: Tết Trung thu, lễ hội đền Hùng hay lễ hội Lim? Tại sao? - I am going take my foreign friend to Mid-Autumn festival It is celebrated on the 15th of August by lunar calendar I think it is an interesting festival that foreigners should participate in During this time the weather is ideal for outdoor activities Moreover, people can join the lantern parade on the streets 7/ As a member of a Green organization, which one you think is the most practical to protect the environment: going to school by bike, using paper package and planting more trees Why? Là thành viên tổ chức Xanh, bạn nghĩ hành động thiết thực để bảo vệ môi trường: xe đạp đến trường, sử dụng gói giấy trồng nhiều Tại sao? - As a member of a Green organization, I think using paper package is the most practical to protect environment Because we can it on a daily basic instead of using plastic bags Plastic waste is a main cause of environmental pollution 8/ As a member of a Green organization, which one you think is the most practical to protect the environment: going to school by bike, using paper package and planting more trees Why? Là thành viên tổ chức Xanh, bạn nghĩ hành động thiết thực để bảo vệ mơi trường: xe đạp đến trường, sử dụng gói giấy trồng nhiều Tại sao? - As a member of a Green organization, I think using paper package is the most practical to protect environment Because we can it on a daily basic instead of using plastic bags Plastic waste is a main cause of environmental pollution TOPICS You have minutes to deliver a speech of the topic given You are expected to include three parts of a speech, namely Introduction 1/ “There are a lot of complaints about restaurants in Vietnam” “Có nhiều lời phàn nàn nhà hàng Việt Nam” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Which are most popular in your country: fast food restaurants or traditional ones? Some people say that food in an expensive restaurant is always better than that in a cheap one – would you agree? In the past few years, more and more people have complainted about restaurants in Vietnam, especially foreigners I think that restaurants in Vietnam have some problems In many restaurant, customers sometimes suffer from di rty utensils or table This is because of carelessness of the restaurant One more thing is dirty or illequipped restrooms It probably leaves bad impression on customers Besides, impolite or condescending servers are heard, the attitude of waters affects the eaters in the restaurants a lot Last but not least, poor hygiene is a big problem Customers will not come back to the restaurant that serves dishes with poor hygiene In short, restaurant in general need to ask customers’ feedbacks often to understand their demands If there are any complaints, listen to them and fix it Traditional restaurants are the most popular in your country I don’t agree that food in an expensive restaurant is always better than that in a cheap one Because many cheap restaurants serve many kinds of food with high quality 2/ “There are many changes of shopping over the last decade” "Có nhiều thay đổi mua sắm thập kỷ qua" Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: What are your shopping habits? Do you think online shopping will replace small shops in the future? Why? In recent years, there has been a growing trend that people tend to buy things on the Internet This present both pros and cos, however, in my opinion, its benefits are much more significant than the drawbacks On the one hand, shopping online brings consumers some disadvatages Initially, since people are unable to touch or to see the products they want to buy in reality, it is always hard for them to examine the quality of these products As a result, they might purchase the items with poor quality In addition to that, as consumers not feel happy with the items they had bought online, they tend to abandon these products or don't use them at all This is definitely a watse of money Moreover, buyings thing on the Internet often makes people confused since there are a great number of shops on the Internet On the other hand, I am of opinion that shopping online brings people a number of benefits First, shopping online allows consumers to browse for products and checking prices between these online shops Second, buyings things on the Internet helps people save a great deal of time That is to say, since people nowadays are often so caught up with work and study, shopping online is a wise choice which doesn't require them to go the the stores In conclusion, although buyings things on the Internet exerts some adverse aspects, the advantages can justify these My shopping habits are shopping online I think online shopping will replace small shops in the future because it is really convenient 3/ “There are a lot of complaints about restaurants in Vietnam” “Có nhiều lời phàn nàn nhà hàng Việt Nam” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Which are most popular in your country: fast food restaurants or traditional ones? Some people say that food in an expensive restaurant is always better than that in a cheap one – would you agree? In the past few years, more and more people have complainted about restaurants in Vietnam, especially foreigners I think that restaurants in Vietnam have some problems In many restaurant, customers sometimes suffer from di rty utensils or table This is because of carelessness of the restaurant One more thing is dirty or ill-equipped restrooms It probably leaves bad impression on customers Besides, impolite or condescending servers are heard, the attitude of waters affects the eaters in the restaurants a lot Last but not least, poor hygiene is a big problem Customers will not come back to the restaurant that serves dishes with poor hygiene In short, restaurant in general need to ask customers’ feedbacks often to understand their demands If there are any complaints, listen to them and fix it Traditional restaurants are the most popular in your country I don’t agree that food in an expensive restaurant is always better than that in a cheap one Because many cheap restaurants serve many kinds of food with high quality 4/ “There are many problems with education in Vietnam” "Có nhiều vấn đề với giáo dục Việt Nam" Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: What are the differences between the traditional and modern educational system in Vietnam? What should be done to reduce educational problems in Vietnam? It is clear that Vietnamese students frequently achieve successful results in academic life However, these students might not a supply for the potential workforce due to the educational issues This essay will discuss Vietnamese educational problems and the measures that governments and individuals can take to address these problems There are some typical causes that lead to the fact that an increasing number of students focus on academic performance and are not just focus on developing social skills Firstly, traditional families have an obsessional achievement in academic journey Secondly, myriad Vietnamese schools focus solely on theory and ignore social activities which dominate in gaining career prospect If students want to improve soft skills, they must study by themselves or go to another class or club after school To tackle this issue, adults should not judge children through by the results and pay attention on balancing both skills In addition, the school should run social clubs as well as combine social activities with the lectures Another issue worth noting is that the education programs has not kept pace with job demanding and has lacked of applicability The lectures focus dominantly on the theory and lack of or no practice Supposed that, Vietnamese students calculate very well but not know how to use it in reality Or numerous graduated students must take a training course before working due to the difference of theory and practice Educational programmers should gain the applicability of the lectures and decrease those theories which are unrealistic In conclusion, Educational errors have ruined numerous youngsters as well as the development of our country Unless taking urgent action, Vietnamese people would be struggle with applying for job in work market, especially when the world has gradually become globalized the differences between the traditional and modern educational system in Vietnam are that In modern education system, the learners are able to learn in flexible timings, whereas in traditional education there is a fixed timing.Traditional education is costly, the course books, tuition fees, the classroom setup, etc sum up to a huge amount of money compared to online education The modern education system doesn’t require any classroom setup, course books, etc hence it is comparatively low cost Second, The government needs to find out educational problems so that causes can be solved step by step 5/ “There are many changes in housing in your hometown” “Có nhiều thay đổi nhà quê bạn” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Are people more or less interested in attending the festival? Why? What should be done to promote a regional festival? Since I was a child the town has almost doubled in size and population It used to consist of just one main street, but now there are many new housing developments and apartments next to the water Houses are designed beautifully and have well- decorated facades There are fences or trees around the house In the back of the house there is a big garden In some of house garages can be seen B With all these new people moving in, it has changed the character of the town a little bit, people are not as friendly as before People’s lives in my hometown are getting better This is a good sign It means that children can be in better living condition People are less interested in attending the festival Because they have other interests such as sports, movies, video games and etc The authorities should something to raise people’s awareness of traditional values 6/ “There are many changes in traditional festivals” “Lễ hội truyền thống có nhiều thay đổi” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Are people more or less interested in attending the festival? Why? What should be done to promote a regional festival? When we talk of festivals the one thing all of us enjoy is the festivities and celebrations linked to it Every festival has had a historical while some are linked to seasonal changes Because the advent of globalization and a booming economy has had an impact on the way of our festivals celebrations, today people can afford to enjoy the luxury of buying new clothes, gadgets etc throughout the year rather than wait for the festivals to make such purchases Festivals have today become a time to flaunt your riches Festivals celebrations have become more self centered and moving away from its tradition It is more of instant gratification now Today you wouldn’t be surprised to find people working on festivals and concentrating on their careers rather spend time with their families It is this change that is unwelcome because at some point in future we would even forget the reason behind all these festivals We would be celebrating all our traditional festivals similar to Valentine’s day, Father’s Day, Mother’s day, etc all commercially driven The good old ways of festivals celebrations were far better than the ugly show of wealth that our festivals celebrations are getting transformed into People are less interested in attending the festival Because they have other interests such as sports, movies, video games and etc The authorities should something to raise people’s awareness of traditional values 7/ “Reading books brings many benefits” “Đọc sách mang lại nhiều lợi ích” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Are children more or less interested in reading? Why? What should be done to encourage children to read? Nowadays, media development has many positive influences in human’s life People have lots of sources to get information and take entertainment such as television, radio, Internet, etc but nobody can deny the importance as well as the benefits of reading books First, reading books helps us widen our knowledge Nowadays, not only does reading books costs less money but it is also more comfortable than taking a trip We just lie on the couch and comprehensive what is happening in the books Thanks to the wide range of books such as science, literature, astronomy, archeology, biology, physics, etc we can get information focus on our own fields as well as the others Secondly, reading books helps us improve our expression ability like writing and speaking The writing style of some our favorite writers will affect ours Especially, when we read foreign literature, we will not only know more about that country but also have chance to improve our reading skill, learn new words which can be used to better our essays Last but not least, reading books helps us relax after a hard-working day It is also an interest for everybody who does not like to visit crowded places at the weekend They like quiet atmosphere and not want to disturb anybody so they consider books as their close friend They meet their stories, their lives in books and they feel extremely sympathetic with the characters’ situations Reading books makes them happy and relieve stress In conclusion, reading books is so important and has many benefits It not only help us become more clever but also bring us happiness Therefore, everyone should be encouraged to read books as much as possible I think children are less interested in reading Because nowadays, most of them prefer playing video games, watching films or going online Parents or teachers should encourage them to read books by buying them interesting comics with colourful covers 8/ “There are many effects of living in a noisy environment” “Sống mơi trường ồn có nhiều tác hại” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: What kinds of noises you dislike the most? Why people still go to noisy places like big cities or cinemas even when they don’t like noises? Noise pollution is an invisible danger It is considered to be any unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well-being of humans and other organisms Noise pollution impacts millions of people on a daily basis Exposure to loud noise can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress These health problems can affect all age groups, especially children Noise pollution also impacts the health and wellbeing of wildlife Animals use sound for a variety of reasons, including to navigate, find food, attract mates, and avoid predators Noise pollution makes it difficult for them to accomplish these tasks, which affects their ability survive Increasing noise is not only affecting animals on land, it is also a growing problem for those that live in the ocean Ships, oil drills, sonar devices, and seismic tests have made the once tranquil marine environment loud and chaotic The sound blasts can damage the ears of marine animals and cause serious injury Scientists believe this noise may also be contributing to the altered behavior of whales The noise affects humans and animals badly, we should raise our awareness of this I dislike the noise from vehicles the most, because it is ear-wrecking Because living in big cities gives them more opportunities to have a good job, to get a better education, health care or entertainment 9/ “There are many advantages of the internet” “Có nhiều lợi Internet” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Do you think the Internet is safe for children to use? Why (or Why not)? How has the Internet changed the way we live and work? The Internet plays an important role in our modern life There are many advantages of the internet by my following provement The Internet is a breakthrough in developing technology It brings us wonderful advantages First, education is more and more improved due to appearance of the internet Students can learn and look for basic knowledge online without spending too much time in the libarary This leads to the fact that it is very convenient for both teachers and students to broaden their perception Second, the internet shorten the distance of people even though they are very far from each other Skype or Yahoo are good ways for them to contact and have fun It is true to say that distance is not a big problem in such a developing technology world Third, the internet makes everything easier and faster For example, we can send or receive documentary through email for a short time wwhile 10 years ago, we need to wait foe or days to send to a far distence In a word, the inetrnet is one of the most wonderful inventions in the world However, it also causes troubles in our life Thus, we should use it in moderate I think the internet is not safe for children, because there are many apps, videos or information that are not suitable for them The internet has changed the way we live and work, because we can work online at home, search for information, go shopping online, pay online bills and so on 10/ “There are many causes of pollution in cities” "Có nhiều nguyên nhân gây ô nhiễm thành phố" Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: What is the biggest environmental problem in your hometown? Are there any measures you would like to take about this problem? There are many causes of pollution in big cities The pollution is mostly from people’s daily activities In big cities, every day with millions of people participating in traffic continuously from early morning to late at night, millions of motorbikes, buses and cars are emitting countless emissions into the environment The construction of houses, buildings, apartments or roads and infrastructure requires an extremely large amount of soil, sand and cement This construction process also causes a large amount of dust that pollutes the air In the suburbs and the provinces adjacent to the big cities, people using pesticides spray a large amount of toxic chemicals into the environment Especially in Vietnam, people often burn rice straw, which is also one of the factors causing heavy air pollution In the daily life of each family, we use air conditioners, air conditioners, gas stoves or even use coal and firewood, which also contribute to environmental pollution If we know the causes of pollution, we need to fight those People should somethings personally to reduce pollution in big cities Air pollution is the biggest environmental problem in my hometown There any measures I would like to take about this problem The government should fine heavily individuals or organizations if they throw rubbish on the street or into rivers; encourage people to use less fossil fuels 11/ “There are many drawbacks of working overtime” "Có nhiều hạn chế việc làm thêm giờ" Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: What should people to avoid working overtime? Will people work more or less in the future? Why? Whether you're eager to increase your work hours or are just following your boss's instructions, there are some risks to taking on overtime Here are five disadvantages to take into consideration Researchers discovered that just a couple more hours of sedentary work a day is hard on your heart and is as dangerous to your health as smoking If you must stay late, try to avoid sitting still the whole time, glued to your computer Take a couple of breaks to go for a quick walk around the office and get your blood pumping On the other hand, lengthening hours at more physical jobs can be increasingly dangerous to your wellbeing, with fatigue and overworked muscles potentially leading to accidents and injury Intense stress at work can lead to insomnia, overeating, drinking too much alcohol, depression and other mental health concerns In conclusion, we should balance the time between working and entertainment People should spend more time playing sports, watching TV and try to finish work in time People will work less in the future because the development of technology There will be machines or robots doing the same jobs as people 12/ “There are many problems with food in Vietnam” "Có nhiều vấn đề với thực phẩm Việt Nam" Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: What is a balanced diet? What is a typical diet of people in your country? What is a typical diet of people in your country? Foods in Vietnam are not always safe as they look, especially in street small shops and vendors’ load Foods in Vietnam are not always safe as they look, especially in street small shops and vendors’ load Since the price of materials rose up in recent years, many shops must reduce cost to maintain their profit This leads to the decrease of safety rate in street foods It is quite adventurous to consume street foods in Vietnam nowadays A bowl of “Pho” or “Bun Rieu” (vermicelli with crab soup) can make you down quite easily With “Pho”, it is not too easy to have problem except for the half-done beef, but vermicelli is not too safe to eat, especially the raw vegetables served with the bowl In small shops along the street, they rarely clean the vegetables well due to the lack of time, thus far can cause serious problem since vegetables in Vietnam are full of insecticide, sometimes more than the allowed ratio Many people believe that vermicelli is not perfect without raw vegetables, but it is not a wise choice to have it in small shops or from vendors Better to have it in restaurant or at home, with well-clean vegetables Another thread is fried and roasted food along some markets, like pork, bird, chicken and duck The coal they use for roasting produces too much smoke for the meat, can cause cancer in the future, and the seasons for those meats sometimes contains chemical colors which are banned Moreover, Vietnamese people love to eat pig’s and duck’s blood, and this is another thread of stomach problem In general, if you are afraid of having problem with your belly, you really should go to big restaurants, or trusted address to have a meal Otherwise, you should take some medicine before or after enjoying Vietnamese street foods to your heart’s content A balanced diet contains foods from the following groups: fruits, vegetables, dairy , grains, and protein There is no concept of 'courses' in Vietnamese meals A typical meal consists of various dishes serving at once on the table There is one main dish which is usually meat, fish or egg, together with other dishes that are fresh vegetables, soup and rice Rice is the staple of the Vietnamese diet A small bowl of soy sauce or fish sauce is also a must-have for Vietnamese people 13 “There are many reasons for protecting the nature world” "Có nhiều lý để bảo vệ giới tự nhiên" Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: What should be done to protect the nature and environment? Why? Is it the responsibility of school to teach children to protect the nature and environment? Why? (or Why not?) When it comes to protecting the nature world there are many things that we can to help There are tons of ways that you can live a sustainable life and help to protect the environment Our environment is what houses and helps our ecosystem grow and thrive Without protecting and taking care of our environment we’re putting so many lives at danger such as animals, plants and crops, and even our own One of the major reasons why we need to work towards protecting the environment is because it helps to protect humanity If we didn’t have our environment, then we wouldn’t have a place to live or resources to live off of Right now our air, food, and even water is being polluted because of many different factors Luckily, natural gas in the US is on the rise and a great resource to use to help fuel our homes, businesses, schools, factories, and so much more This is a change that we should be pushing for if we want to create a better environment When you live a more sustainable life then you’re helping the forests that we use to live Our forests can help give us timber, wood, rubber, and even essential oils When you work to protect the environment, then you’re doing something to give back to your generation After all, your generation is the one who is currently using it and living in it Overall, when it comes to answering the questions why should we protect the environment, there are many reasons! This is the only place we have to live and we should want to treat it with care and respect People should protect the environment by not throwing rubbish, using less fossil fuels, planting more trees and save energy It is the responsibility of school to teach children to protect the nature and environment because students spend most of their youth time at school They have been taught a lot of things since they were small So it really affects their mind set about protecting the envỉronment 14/ “There are many benefits of studying music or learning to play a musical instrument” “Có nhiều lợi ích việc học nhạc học chơi nhạc cụ” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Do you think that pop/ rock stars can have bad influence on the young people? How much does the internet influence how you listen to music? Learning how to play a musical instrument is more than just a hobby The benefits of playing music can be physical, mental and spiritual Several studies have shown strong correlations between playing music and increased brain function For example, learning to play music can enhance spatial reasoning, a cognitive skill that helps improve mathematical and geometrical ability It helps develop self-confidence, the ability to play an instrument helps your children get comfortable with self-expression, which in turn helps to increase their selfworth and self-confidence Playing a musical instrument can help your children become more sociable Joining a band or an orchestra can help foster relationships with like-minded people, and it can encourage teamwork and leadership These are just some of the many benefits that your children can get from learning how to play a musical instrument If your children have expressed their interest in playing a musical instrument, show them your support and encourage them to pursue their instrument of choice I dont think pop/ rock stars can have bad influence on the young people While the Internet has made music more accessible to the public (and made it more difficult for artists to make money), it also happens to be an incredible tool that enables independent musicians to find a global audience without the help and backing of a major label 15/ “There are many effects of weather on people’s lives” "Có nhiều tác động thời tiết sống người" Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Have there been any changes in weather over the past few years? What are they? What should be done in bad weather? Weather, is the day to day change in conditions including the changes in the atmosphere Changes of weather affect a lot of things, especially people The weather conditions can effect the day-to-day lives of and have an impact on them Farming is always affected by the weather no matter what sort of farming it is the weather will affect it crops without rainwater will perish and die as they would without enough sunlight Peoples leisure activities are effected by the weather and mixing a little with health, Sunbathers on beaches all over the world must be careful, an example is British people with the varied weather we have we tent to at the first sign of sun peel off layers to get a tan as quickly as possible (on the understanding that if they don't the weather could be miserable again the next day) In conclusion, people should something to stop weather changing by not throwing rubbish, using less fossil fuels or recycling things People’s small activities will the planet Yes, there have been a lot of changes in weather over the past few years They are global warming, flooding, draught or typhoons In a bad weather, it's always a good idea to stay at home If you really have to go out, be sure to check the weather forecast before leaving Remember to stay away from the river in case of a heavy rain and keep away from trees when the wind is strong 16/ “Many things should be changed about education in Vietnam.” “Nhiều điều nên thay đổi giáo dục Việt Nam.” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view After finishing your speech, answer the following questions: Is it a good practice for students to wear uniform at schools? Why/ why not? Which you prefer: a single-sex school or a co-educational school? Why? Education is the root of development of every country all over the world and VietNam is not an exception I'd like to focus on the idea of changing method which I personally think is the best key to these weaknesses Numerous lecturers nowadays complain that their students are passive during lessons Also, most examinations only require students to remember what they take notes in class This encourages learners to learn by heart like parrots not students And then leaving rooms, these "parrots" remember nothing The solution to these problems is new teaching methods which help developing practical skills and make students more active First of all,there should be more classes in which teachers ask questions and students are expected to answer all the questions This will force students think for themselves, which will reveal the weaknesses in the students's way of thinking,and lead them to stronger,better ideas These classes will improve thinking skill and may be communication skill as well In addition to these classes, extracirrcular activities should be encouraged to help students more being active, building some esential skills such as teamwork, the ability of management, and social communication skill,etc they should be given chances to join hands in community activities such as Earth Hours,as well as social campaign to assist the community,give charity to the poor In conclusion,"teaching" should be correctly understood Teaching should mean instilling in students a thirst for knowledge and the methodology for them to discover things by themselves It is a good practice for students to wear uniform at schools because this create equality at school I prefer coeducational school, because students have opportunities to help each other in study or to learn from each other ... shops in the future because it is really convenient 3/ “There are a lot of complaints about restaurants in Vietnam” “Có nhiều lời phàn nàn nhà hàng Việt Nam” Present your view with clear arguments... Introduction 1/ “There are a lot of complaints about restaurants in Vietnam” “Có nhiều lời phàn nàn nhà hàng Việt Nam” Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to... environment: going to school by bike, using paper package and planting more trees Why? Là thành viên tổ chức Xanh, bạn nghĩ hành động thiết thực để bảo vệ môi trường: xe đạp đến trường, sử dụng gói giấy