Fabulous Mekong English Center Hotline FME 0939 162 772 1 SPEAKING TEST 1 Part 2 Solution Discussion Situation Your cousin is the best student of the class this year His parents are thinking about a p[.]
Fabulous Mekong English Center SPEAKING TEST Part 2: Solution Discussion Situation: Your cousin is the best student of the class this year His parents are thinking about a present, there are three options: a laptop, a holiday, or some money Which option would you suggest him? Sample answer: My cousin is the best student of the class this year His parents are thinking about a present, among three options: a laptop, a holiday, or some money I think a holiday is the best choice, because of the following reasons: Firstly, a holiday is a special occasion to travel with his family All family members can have wonderful memory together Secondly, taking a holiday to relax and recharge can give him more energy and focus when he returns to study Besides, I think the laptop is unnecessary because my cousin owns a modern computer at home Moreover, I don’t suggest to him some money because there’s no reason to think that money is a suitable present for a student In short, a holiday is the best present for my cousin He can have a relaxing time and create wonderful memories with his family Suggestion: Advantages A holiday A suitable occasion to spend time with family A reasonable time to relax and recharge his mind after a hardstudy year Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 A laptop A functional means to support his studying (search for more information/knowledge on the Internet) A tool to entertain (playing video games, online games) Some money He can buy everything he wants He can save money like a small fortune Fabulous Mekong English Center Disadvantages Take too much time and money Neglect his learning easily Not good for health when using it for a long time Unsuitable present for student (material giftinappropriate for the youth) Linking words: Firstly (The first reason is…), Secondly (The second one is…), Thirdly, Finally, Besides, Moreover, However, In conclusion/In short/ To sum up… Part 3: Topic development Topic: Online learning is beneficial to students: Flexible, affordable, convenient and your own idea Sample answer: Online learning is more popular than traditional one in education methods applied throughout the world I think online learning is beneficial to students because of the following reasons: Firstly, it’s a flexible way that provides learners with the opportunities to learn while still staying at home Secondly, students can save the lessons and review the material conveniently when learning online In addition, online courses are usually affordable Learners have a lot of options to determine the suitable classes for their financial conditions Better time management is the final reason Students can create their schedules to study and complete the assignments on time In conclusion, online learning is helpful to students because this method is flexible, convenient, and affordable; it’s reasonable for time management Suggestion: Advantages of online learning - Accessibility (convenience) of time and place: it allows students to attend classes from any location of their choice Better time management: arrange and register for courses with a suitable timetable for each subject Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Fabulous Mekong English Center - - - Improved student attendance: since online classes can be taken from home or location of choice, there are fewer chances of students missing out on lessons Suits a variety of learning styles: every student has a different learning journey and a different learning style Some students are visual learners, while some students prefer to learn through audio Disadvantages: Inability to focus on the screen: for many students, one of the biggest challenges of online learning is the struggles with focusing on the screen for long periods of time With online learning, it is easy for them to be distracted by social media Technology issues: students cannot continue the lessons without the Internet, smartphone or laptop Manage screen time: it’s not good for learners’ health when they use electronic devices for a long time Follow up questions: Who may benefit from e-learning the most? In my opinion, students benefit from e-learning the most (Because the spend most of their time studying.) What are some disadvantages of e-learning compared to traditional learning? However, it’s difficult for learners to focus on their lessons because of neglect by different work E-learning can lead to some limitations on direct human communication Do you think online learning will be more popular? Why? Why not? (Yes) I think online learning will be more popular because all learners always want to widen their knowledge and improve their education E-learning is a convenient, flexible, and affordable study method Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Fabulous Mekong English Center SPEAKING TEST Part 2: Solution Discussion Situation: A company is considering advertising a chain of cafeterias There are ways of advertising: TV/Internet/Brochure (tờ rơi in màu đẹp) What you think is the best choice? Sample answer: In my opinion, the Internet is the best choice that the company can consider to advertise for their chain of cafeterias, among three options: TV, Internet, and Brochure; because of the following reasons: Firstly, the Internet can make the information of the cafeterias more popular to most people who usually use the Internet in their learning and work The second reason is affordable costs There are a lot of advertisement services with many different prices The company can choose to work with an advertisement company for a reasonable payment Advertising on TV is also a good idea; however, the company has to pay for higher costs Besides, using brochures is limited to some areas It’s quite difficult to reach most people In conclusion, using the Internet to advertise the chain of cafeterias is the best way It helps the information reach most people at an affordable cost Advantages TV A reputable advertising channel with people Approach people in the country easily Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Brochure Hold a lot of information (The company includes their objectives and goals in their brochure which help the customers get more about the chain of cafeterias) Brochure builds trust (This information helps clients see the care and services of the chain of cafeterias When customers read Internet Affordability Popular with most people Fabulous Mekong English Center about how you care, they trust your company more) Disadvantages High cost unpopular with young people High costs It’s limited to some areas Unpopular with old people Part 3: Topic Development Topic: Internet is a good source to collect information: easy access, rich information, low cost, your own ideas Sample answer: The Internet is considered a great information source since it provides a chance to gain knowledge for humankind around the globe Firstly, the Internet is easy to access People who have an Internet connection can access many websites and applications to get information The second reason is rich information People, companies, or universities share information in many fields that others can collect to broaden their knowledge Thirdly, Internet users pay at a low cost They usually only spend their money on Internet connections The information is often free on it The final one is that information is usually available on the Internet For instance, students search the information about Can Tho university; they can find more than 40 million results Most of the data is shared on the Internet In conclusion, the Internet is a valuable source to collect information because of its easy access, rich information, low cost, and availability Follow up questions: In your country, what young people use the Internet for? In my country, young people use the Internet to study, and entertain Sometimes, they use social networks such as Facebook, Zalo to communicate with other people Should teachers use the Internet in their teaching? Why? Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Fabulous Mekong English Center I think teachers should use the Internet in their teaching because it can make their lessons more interesting The Internet is also a good source for students to gain more knowledge Should parents let their children use the Internet? Why? I think students can use the Internet to learn new things and entertain Parents should observe what their children learn and manage how much time they spend on using the Internet Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Fabulous Mekong English Center SPEAKING TEST Part 2: Solution Discussion Situation: Suggest a place for a foreign friend to visit when he comes to Vietnam Where would you suggest? Hanoi, Danang or Dalat Sample answer: I think Hanoi is the best place that I will suggest to my foreign friend Firstly, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with a long cultural tradition, history, and many famous destinations such as the accent Town, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Ngoc Son Temple The second reason is food adventure Tourists can enjoy famous local dishes like Bun Cha, Bun Dau Mam Tom, Banh Troi, and Bun cha ca Thang Long However, visitors will spend a lot of money on resorts, hotels, or homestays when traveling to Danang and Dalat Moreover, the weather and landscapes of Dalat are similar to many Western destinations In conclusion, Hanoi is the best choice when traveling to Vietnam because of the beauty of its cultural tradition and delicious local food Hanoi: Advantages: • Favorable weather (Hanoi has all four distinctive seasons and each time can offer such unique experiences) • Delicious food (food adventure: Bun dau mam to, Bun cha, Bun cha ca Thang Long, Banh Troi, grill corns, etc.) • Hanoi has a long cultural tradition, history, and many famous destinations such as the accent Town, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Ngoc Son Temple • The capital of Vietnam with many unique architectural works like the Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Mot Cot pagoda • Safe city with friendly people - bring comfortable and relaxed feelings to tourists Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Fabulous Mekong English Center Disadvantages: tourists have to choose a suitable time to have the best experience and avoid visiting Hanoi in summer and winter because of the extreme weather Danang: - Advantages: Tourists can experience various types of tourism such as mountains, forests, rivers, and seas like My Khe beach, Ba Na Hills, and Ngu Hanh Son There are beautiful and luxurious resorts and hotels with affordable prices, and quality services Danang has delicious, cheap, and traditional Vietnamese food Seafood is fresh and easy to enjoy at restaurants and night markets (Banh Nam, Banh Beo) There are many bustling markets with diverse and cheap items: souvenirs, clothes, seafood, and local dishes Disadvantages: spend a lot of money on resorts, or hotels Dalat: - - - - Advantages: Da Lat has many famous tourist attractions such as the majestic Cam Ly waterfall, Datanla waterfall, Prenn waterfall, and romantic and beautiful places such as Than Tho Lake, Tuyen Lam Lake, and Xuan Huong Lake Da Lat is known as the land of thousands of flowers Tourists enjoy the beauty of many flowers with different colors and fragrances in the gardens and flower paths (take pictures to keep memories) Enjoy delicious fresh fruits and vegetables In addition, visitors can try local dishes such as grilled corn, baked sweet potatoes, and soy milk There are a lot of fruit jams like strawberry jam, pumpkin jam, potato jam, dried persimmons, and raisins Spiritual space to help purify and relax the soul (Ve Chai pagoda - unique architecture) Dalat has an interesting place to test your courage at the Haunted House with many mysterious and scary stories Disavantages: high costs, extreme weather, etc Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Fabulous Mekong English Center Part 3: Topic development Topic: A healthy breakfast is the best meal for your healthy: healthy body, good work/study concentration, your own idea Sample answer: Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day but people don't usually care about their meals in the day Therefore, many studies were implemented to state that a healthy breakfast is the best meal for your health Firstly, a healthy breakfast brings a healthy body It provides nutrients, vitamins, and minerals and helps people control their weight The second benefit of having a healthy breakfast is good work or study concentration A healthy breakfast creates more energy to begin a new day better instead of an empty stomach Thirdly, it prevents people from diseases People often skip their meals then they have some health problems like stomachache or obesity when losing control of their diet The final reason is a healthy breakfast boosts human brainpower Studies suggest that having breakfast is an effective way to better human's mental performance, and memory In conclusion, a healthy breakfast is extremely important We should never skip breakfast because of the benefits it brings us Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 Fabulous Mekong English Center SPEAKING TEST Part 2: Solution Discussion Situation: You have to prepare a birthday present for someone who likes traveling There are options for you to choose from: a self-fie/ a camera/ a 3-day holiday What is your best choice? Advantages Disadvantages A self-fie stick Cheap – suitable for my income A necessary tool to have more beautiful photos when traveling He owns one/ many self-fie sticks A camera Take many photos (more beautiful and quality) A meaningful gift (for travelers)- express my respect/support to my friend’s passion He owns a modern camera Expensive present A 3-day holiday Wonderful occasion to experience/explore/sa ve memories A meaningful presenthelp my friend relax/recharge energy Spend a lot of time and money Part 3: Topic Development Topic: Traditional music has many values: Cultural values, Historical values, Educational values, and Your own idea Sample answer: - Cultural values: melody and lyrics show distinctive customs of different areas or countries Historical values: songs composed during the war period showed clearly the unfortunate life of the Vietnamese people and the heroic struggle history of the nation Educational values: thanks to traditional songs, people can know and learn more about traditional culture, history, and changes in our country for a long time ago Spiritual values: music brings meaningful/big spiritual values It seemed like an effective method to relieve sadness or pain in the human soul Moreover, it makes people more comfortable and happier Follow-up questions: Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 10 ... population- usually have traffic jams- limited to travel/ spend more time Society''s vices: a lot of people from different places- they have no jobs- easy to become criminals- dangerous Follow-up questions:... large screens -Add subject/verb It is a good chance for us to gather our friends or relatives Hotline FME: 0939.162.772 14 Fabulous Mekong English Center SPEAKING TEST Part 2: Sample answer: Reading... Part 3: There are some benefits of a long Tet holiday Gathering Relaxing time V-ing Traveling -Add subject: people/we We can hold some parties so that we can gather our family and relatives -Add