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TOPIC 21

Describe your first day at school as a child

That morning my mother woke me up earlier than usual She urged me to get dressed and take breakfast quickly then tenderly took me to school On the way to school I met other children of my age accompanied by their parents to school.The nearer I came to the school gate, the more nervous I became Suddenly a strange feeling of fear and worry seized

my heart when I saw the majestic elementary school in front

of me and I felt like crying when my mother said good bye to

me and put some coins into my pocket Never before had I been forced to separate from my beloved mother! But when Isaw old pupils laughing and talking merrily I regained my composure

After the droll of a drum, we were instructed to stand in line

to salute the colours and then go into our classes A young and mild-looking teacher greeted us at the door And in a gentle voice, he taught us the first lesson that we never

forget!

TOPIC 22

Your favourite hobby

My hobby is reading books I inherited a valuable collection ofbooks from my deceased father and up till now my cultural treasures have been preserved carefully

Reading books broadens my mind improves my knowledge They help me distinguish the bad from the good and prevent

me from doing wrong

Reading books brings me minutes of happiness and

pleasures I have found a source of consolation and

encouragement in books when I am in despair They're my

true companions indeed How relieved and comforted I feel when I can find in good books good teachers and friends!Instead of indulging myself in futile entertainments, I often absorbed in reading interesting books which always have miracles to soothe my sorrows and hardships and reveal to

me strange and new horizons

TOPIC 23

Which season of the year do you like best? Why?

I was born in Northern Vietnam, where there are four clear seasons: Spring, summer, autumn, and winter Each season has its own charms and attractions For example, spring is the season which offers beautiful flowers and warm weather; summer is the season of nice holidays when we can enjoy lots of outdoor activities such as picnicking, camping,

swimming, fishing etc Autumn is so beautiful with its ideal weather while winter can give us such delight as gathering by

a fire to chat or tell each other funny stories As far as I am concerned, I like autumn best because of the following

or red put a gorgeous coat of colours on nature Autumn is such a wonderful season that many poems and songs have been composed to sing the praises of the season Autumn is also a season which reminds me of my first day at school, when my mother took me by the hand and led me to school for the first time

Last but not least, autumn is the time when I can enjoy my

favourite fruit and dish which are the Japanese persimmons and the green rice flakes These are found only in autumn.

TOPIC 24

Smoking damages our health

(Smoking is harmful to our health)

Over the last thirty years, thanks to the efforts of various branches of science and technology, research has proved thatsmoking damages health and shortens man's life-span

According to a diagram released by the World's Health

Organization (WHO), the number of people who die of

diseases connected to smoking is increasing more and more The more science and technology learn, the more damage caused by smoking is discovered Therefore, it seems that wecan never put a final stop to the list of harm caused by

smoking

First of all, smoking brings about the decline of our memory because each cigarette we smoke destroys 15,000 cerebral cells

Smoking is considered the number one cause of

cardiovascular trouble, pneumonia, lung cancer etc The main offending agents are carbon monoxide and nicotine in the smoke These cancers - causing agents are also the ones which cause pharyngeal cancer The toxic effects of smoke make the smoker's voice hoarse Additionally, the visible effect is that the tobacco or opium tar sticks to the teeth, andcauses them to become dark or dirty-yellow, diminishing our good looks and charm

In conclusion, I would like to quote our well-known scholar

"Le Quy Don" as saying some hundred years ago that

smoking was like taking a toxic drug, the smoke of which wasted our health and diminished our life-span; yet, few people heeded his sage advice

TOPIC 25

Describe your best friend and tell why you like him/her

Of all my friends, Thanh Hoa is my best friend since we enjoyeach other's company so much that we'll miss each other greatly if we don't meet at least once a week Thanh Hoa is twenty-two years old but everyone thinks she looks much younger She's not so pretty but she's charming She has a fair complexion that makes her look very healthy; here eyes are clear and expressive

She is a very reliable, mature girl with a great sense of

humour She is very "down-to-earth" and is often shy She has been with me in both good and bad times to either

rejoice over something with me or to comfort me She has a strong personality with crystal clear view of "right and

wrong" She's an honest, a loyal and a warm humanitarian Some people wonder how we can become such good friends because she is so quiet and I'm very energetic and outgoing

I think (that) the idiom "opposites attract" is the answer

TOPIC 26

Why is it necessary to learn English?

English is the international language of business In order to discuss our country's products and services with other people

as well as to entice investment from foreign lands, we must

do so in English To communicate our thoughts and ideas to other cultures, the best tool is English Communication is our link to the outside world and, in turn, our chance at economicgrowth Most leading countries in the world either speak

English or have English as their second language There are the countries that have the resources, technology and

knowledge to help us grow

We are also invited to learn so much from English speakers

We can experience the foods of Ireland, the natural resources

of Canada, the monuments of the U.S., the desert 'areas of Australia or the best fishing ports in New Zealand, just by talking with, these citizens We, in turn, can also express our feelings and interests about Vietnam The sharing of this kind

of information is a bridge to long term friendships with peoplefrom all over the world

TOPIC 27

The benefits of sports and physical exercises

Nobody can deny the benefits of sports and physical

exercises

In fact, such sports as: swimming, jogging, jumping, playing tennis, football, basket - ball, volley - ball, skating, skiing etc bring us a well - proportioned body

When we practise a certain sport, our muscles are developed;blood circulates easily in blood vessels therefore we'll have a good appetite and a sound sleep

As for me, my favourite sport is jogging in the morning and playing tennis in the afternoon By practicing these sports regularly I always feel fit and never get sick

Health is much more precious than money We can't lead a happy life if we are continually tortured by diseases

Try to keep a clear mind in a healthy body and get

accustomed to regular practice of certain sports, we'll feel lifeworth living

TOPIC 28

Describe the countryside in the morning

As usual, when the first cock crows break the complete

silence of the country, every activity of a new day begins: The villagers start getting up; buffalo tenders are calling eachother to drive their cattle to the fields

Smoke from the cottages is rising and spreading in the fresh air, mingling with the veil of morning mist A few hours later,

in the west, a bright, fresh and newly-bathed sun is looming gradually from the hedge of green bamboos The dew drops

on the grass and golden rice ears by the roadside are as

resplendent as precious stones Suddenly a lark flies up and sings gaily, followed by thousands of his companions A fresh breeze comes on, the yellow rice fields begin to move and thepure air is redolent of soft fragrance The scenery becomes livelier as groups of farmers are rushing, to their fields talkingand laughing merrily, ready to resume work of a new day

TOPIC 29

Why are good books considered good teachers and friends?

When I read a book, I am swept away into my own little

world discovering new things and imagining places only I can see It is a private dialogue between the author and me

There is no one to criticize or question me I can read the book at my own speed and savour it every moment Books offer us the world We can learn about history, geography, famous and interesting people and different countries It is the cheapest form of travel that I know! I love to read a

variety of authors and learn about new ideas and ways of expression I also try to read a variety of books, from

romance to biographies and everything in between I

especially like adventure stories because it is in here that I can really put my imagination to work! There is such a vast amount of information available in books From the early ages to our recent years we can continue to learn about a variety of topics and interests School textbooks offer us the basics for learning how to learn-from math to science, from language to arts Recently, my father and brother were

interested in building a new table and chairs for our family's dinning room Neither one of them is a carpenter So how didthey do it, your might ask? They bought a book that showed them how! A good book truly merits respect whether it is a

"how-to" book, a good novel or a school textbook

TOPIC 30

You tell a foreigner about Vietnam, your beloved

homeland

Vietnam is a long, narrow strip of land in the shape of a letter

"S" We, Vietnamese, compare our country to the shape of a dragon with the long narrow regions of the Centre forming the slender body, and the regions of the North forming the head, mane and front legs Vietnam has a total territory of 332.000 square kilometers, and a coastline which meanders along the immense Pacific Ocean

Being of a peace-loving nature the Vietnamese people

nevertheless know how to react vigorously against adversities

to defend their homeland Fiercely protective of their

independence and sovereignty for 2.000 years, they are also welcoming foreigners who come as their guests

Most visitors who come to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting The Red RiverDelta in the North, the Mekong River Delta in the South and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of green rice fields (paddy-fields) tended from draw to dusk by peasants inconical hats Visitors will also have the opportunity to

experience the energetic and purposeful performance in

revitalizing the Vietnamese economy by the Vietnamese They will have their senses thrilled by all the sights, tastes and smells of a society born of over a century between an ancient civilization and the ways of the West

Despite the ravages of war in the past, the Vietnamese

people are now determined to rebuild their homeland, making

it many times as rich and magnificent as it used to be

following Uncle Ho's teaching

TOPIC 31

I like to go shopping at a supermarket Why?

I like to go shopping at a supermarket because of the

following reasons:

The supermarket is large, comfortable and

conveniently-located It takes me only a few minutes to walk there from

my house I usually don't have much time for shopping, so I have to buy things according to a plan, or from a shopping list At this supermarket I can buy exactly what I need very quickly because everything is placed on open shelves All I have to do is (to) choose whatever I want and take it to the check-out counter

Apart from that, I don't have to bargain over prices before buying, yet I'm never afraid of being overcharged for

anything Goods are sold at fixed prices and the supermarket guarantees the things we buy Should the items become

faulty, the supermarket will either have them replaced or repaired for free

TOPIC 32

The birthday present you bought for your mother

I always have a difficult time choosing original birthday

presents My imagination never seems to go beyond ties, handkerchiefs or pairs of socks But strangely enough, it

didn't take me long to decide on my mother's birthday

present For the first time in my life I had a good idea - I would buy her a gas stove which I thought would make her happy

As a housekeeper of a large family, my mother had to toil hard over her bulk of housework Among her household taskswas the cooking, which took a lot of her time The cooking was done by means of burning firewood or compressed coal, which usually emitted a lot of smoke This was affecting my

mother's health With a gas stove she could save a lot of her time as well as her health.

Since I bought her this gas-stove, my mother has had some free time to relax and her health has improved a lot I felt very happy that the birthday present I bought for my mother was of great service to her

TOPIC 33

Describe New Year celebrations in your country

Every year towards the middle of the twelfth lunar month everybody is eager to welcome New Year

They all have their houses whitewashed and decorated

beautifully They buy new clothes for their children and get everything ready for Tet

On the thirtieth night of the twelfth lunar month when the clock strikes 12, the New Year actually takes place of the old one All houses are well-lighted and they're busy making offerings to their ancestors Children, in their new clothes, wish longevity to their grandparents, parents and are looking forward to receiving some money put in small red envelopes

On New Year’s Days, the Vietnamese usually eat square and cylindrical glutinous rice cakes and water-melons or crack water-melon seeds and enjoy some special foods On these days they often pay visit to each other and wish each other a Happy New Year During New year's Days they avoid talking nonsense and often go to churches, pagodas and temples to pray for a lucky and Prosperous New year

Vietnamese Tet lasts about a fortnight after that they're

ready to resume work as usual

TOPIC 34

Describe the advantages of living in the country and the disadvantages of living in the city.

Although I've spent most of my life in the city, I always prefer

to live in the country rather than in the city

First, living in the country we can enjoy fresh and pure air all year round whereas the city atmosphere is seriously polluted.Second, we can live a safe and peace full life in the country while townsfolk are often obsessed with sudden deaths

caused by careless drivers and fool hardy motorcyclists

Third, nothing can be compared with beautiful sceneries at dusk and at dawn in the country side They help us relax wonderfully after a hard day's work while the debaucheries inprostitute houses in beer shops and dancing-halls are ruining townspeople's body and soul

Four, nowadays, with the extensive electricity network,

country life isn't less comfortable and civilized than town life

In a word, we can enjoy the clean atmosphere, the closeness

to nature and the gentle pace of living in the country whereasthe city life with its evil influences spoils and poisons

townsfolk's minds

TOPIC 35

Describe your English teacher

My English teacher is Miss Loan She's of medium height, about twenty five of age She's fairly pretty with her oval-shaped face, straight nose, large forehead and bright eyes Though young and attractive in appearance she's dignified and virtuous

She's known to be a teacher of considerable ability Her

method of teaching differs somewhat with that of our former teacher Instead of explaining fully every new lesson

beforehand she just gives us assignments and let us work outourselves Thus her methods of teaching correspond to all of

us and help us become active in our English learning

When teaching, she particularly pays close attention to