PREPARATION FOR SPEAKING 2 SITUATIONS You have ONE minute to read the task carefully and another ONE minute to do the task as you are instructed to. 1 You are going to have a summer vacation with your family. Between going to the beach, mountain hiking and visiting your hometown, which one might be the best choice? Why? I will choose go to the beach in summertime. Firstly, my family is living at hometown, so we don’t need to visit. Secondly, about moutain hiking, some people in my family are not strong enough for that, moutain hiking is not possible. So with me, going to the beach is the best choice for my family. In any beach place, we can always feel relax. We can experience to feel the breeze of the sea touching or blowing on our face. At the beach, one of the best moments that we are also waiting for is the sunset. Many people love to watch the sunset and take pictures of it. It feels romantic and relaxing. In the evening, you can only sit on the rock and watch the sun sinking into the sea. We can also be in touch with nature because the beach is the best place for us to be connected again with our nature
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You have ONE minute to read the task carefully and another ONE minute to do the task as you are instructed to
1/ You are going to have a summer vacation with your family Between going to the beach, mountain hiking and visiting your hometown, which one might be the best choice? Why?
I will choose go to the beach in summertime
Firstly, my family is living at hometown, so we don’t need to visit
Secondly, about moutain hiking, some people in my family are not strong enough for that,
moutain hiking is not possible So with me, going to the beach is the best choice for my family
In any beach place, we can always feel relax We can experience to feel the breeze of the sea
touching or blowing on our face At the beach, one of the best moments that we are also waiting for isthe sunset Many people love to watch the sunset and take pictures of it It feels romantic and relaxing
In the evening, you can only sit on the rock and watch the sun sinking into the sea We can also be intouch with nature because the beach is the best place for us to be connected again with our nature
2/ You are going to buy a book for your nephew as a present Among the following kinds of books: a comic book, a fairy tale, and a scientific book, which one might be your best choice? Why?
Bạn định mua một cuốn sách cho cháu trai của bạn như một món quà Trong số các loại sách sau: truyện tranh, truyện cổ tích và sách khoa học, loại nào có thể là lựa chọn tốt nhất của bạn? Tại sao?
For my nephew's birthday, I plan to buy a book as a gift for him I choose to buy science booksfor the following reasons:
Since childhood, he has loved reading books, especially books with titles about the animalworld
These books are collectively known as science books But the content my grandson likes the most iswriting about animals, their characteristics and locations There are species that live on land, in water,
in the air, live in groups, live alone and of course there are species raised at home Some species arenow extinct This theme has a particularly compelling power to it With just such a book, he can sit andread passionately all afternoon or all day long to rest There are books he reads for the second and thirdtime but still finds it as interesting as reading the first time Books about the position of animals not
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3/ You have a certain amount of money and you can buy one of the following things: a dishwasher, a mobile phone or a laptop What do you think you will buy? Why?
Bạn có một số tiền nhất định và bạn có thể mua một trong những thứ sau: máy rửa bát, điện thoại di động hoặc máy tính xách tay Bạn nghĩ bạn sẽ mua gì? Tại sao?
I am going to buy a mobile phone When it comes to why I-phone becomes a part of my life,there are two main utilities I could start by saying that using the mobile phone allows me to keep intouch with my relatives and my friends more easily I can know what they’re up to by making a call orsending a message Also, with the Internet connection, I can see and talk to them via Facetimeirrespective of long distance Another thing that I want to mention is that many applications come inhandy, and they play a vital role in assisting me with enhancing my English skills and vocabulary.Quizlet, for instance, is a popular application that enables me to boost lexical resources by learning newwords via flashcards and audio Besides, as it’s portable, I can put it in my pocket and bring it toanywhere I go To me, I-phone is an indispensable item I’m so addicted to using it that I think I can’tlive without it
4/ You are going to take up a hobby this summer vacation Which one is your best choice – collecting stamps, fishing, or listening to music? Why?
Bạn sẽ thực hiện một sở thích trong kỳ nghỉ hè này Cái nào là sự lựa chọn tốt nhất của bạn - sưu tập tem, câu cá hay nghe nhạc? Tại sao?
I would like listening to music Because music can elevate mood It can reduces stress Itincreases workout endurance It helps you sleep better Music elevates mood Music can boost thebrain’s production of the hormone dopamine This helps reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.Music reduces stress Research has found that listening to music can relieve stress by triggeringbiochemical stress reducers Music increases workout endurance Listening to those top workout trackscan boost physical performance and increase endurance during a tough exercise session Music helpsyou sleep better A study showed that students who listened to relaxing music for 45 minutes beforebedtime slept better
5/ There is a vote for the most important technological wonder of the world There are three choices:
advances in healthcare, the development of air travel and space exploration What is your vote? Why?
Trang 35 / Có một cuộc bình chọn cho kỳ quan công nghệ quan trọng nhất của thế giới Có ba sự lựa chọn:những tiến bộ trong chăm sóc sức khỏe, sự phát triển của du lịch hàng không và khám phá không gian.Phiếu bầu của bạn là gì? Tại sao?
To my viewpoint, I will vote space exploration is one of the most important technological wonder ofthe world Simply because, there are many mysteries in the space that we haven’t discovered Firstly, wecan learn more about the human body According to research, the impact of space travel will help usunderstand the human body The effects of zero gravity on blood circulation has led to manydiscoveries about the body and how to prevent heart disease Next, protecting Earth is also one of theimportant missions We only have one planet where we can live It would be nice to keep it in goodcondition until we can find out a way to move other planets Exploring space is the only way we willlearn more about them so we can develop strategies and technology that could help save us from suchevents That’s why I choose space exploration is critical and the only path to the survival of the humanrace
6/ You are going to do some sports to keep fit Between doing aerobics, skiing and playing football,
which one might be the best choice? Why?
6 / Bạn định tập một số môn thể thao để giữ dáng Giữa tập thể dục nhịp điệu, trượt tuyết và chơi bóng
đá, cái nào có thể là lựa chọn tốt nhất? Tại sao?
I like football because I think it’s a sport that most people like and we can just all gather around andwatch the football It’s something really fun and sociable In my country, football is the most commonsport activity and it acquires its reputation for The King of Sports Two teams will defend in a footballpitch, try to take possession of the ball, pass it to the teammates and aim to score a goal They also try
to avoid injuries and booking People prefer football than any kinds of sports because of the animatingatmosphere it brings back
7/ You are going to be a volunteer in a charity organization Between an organization that rescues wildlife animals, a charity that helps people with HIV, and a charity that helps street children, which one would you like to work for? Why?
y?
7 / Bạn sắp trở thành tình nguyện viên trong một tổ chức từ thiện Giữa một tổ chức cứu hộ động vậthoang dã, một tổ chức từ thiện giúp đỡ người nhiễm HIV và một tổ chức từ thiện giúp đỡ trẻ em đườngphố, bạn muốn làm việc cho tổ chức nào? Tại sao?
Trang 4Young street has very little knowledge to know the risks of urban life without adult guidance Manychildren are under the stress of making a living every day I want to be a volunteer in a charity thathelps street children I want to share a bit of material and time to support less fortunate situations andlives Street children appear on the street to make a living more and more, especially in big cities In anenvironment with many pitfalls, how to keep them safe? Many children have broken the law or joinedcriminal gangs Girls are often at greater risk and danger because they are often the subject of sexualabuse One factor that is considered safe for children is education and training Without braininvestments, children will not have a good future and cannot make their dreams come true, even if theyare well fed and protected every day Fully equipped with knowledge and skills, children will havemore chances to escape their current unhappiness by finding a more stable and secure job The prospect
of future growth also gives children hope, encouragement and a new meaning to a difficult life now
8/ You have one hour at the weekend to watch TV Between watching a sports program, a movie and a game show, which one might be your best choice? Why?
8/ Bạn có một giờ vào cuối tuần để xem TV Giữa việc xem một chương trình thể thao, một bộ phim vàmột chương trình trò chơi, cái nào có thể là sự lựa chọn tốt nhất của bạn? Tại sao?
There are a wide variety of types of TV shows, but I think the best choice is game show As game show
do not only provide the audience with witty scenes that make them split their sides but it sometimeskeeps the audience in suspense, most people are keen on this kind It really makes me feel refreshedand all daily stress is set aside when I immerse myself in one specific game show
9/ You want to take a trip to Ha Long Bay with your friends There are three means of transport
to choose: train, car, motorbike Which one do you choose? Why?
9/ Bạn muốn cùng bạn bè đi du lịch Vịnh Hạ Long Có ba phương tiện di chuyển để bạn lựa chọn: tàuhỏa, ô tô, xe máy Bạn chọn cái nào? Tại sao?
The choosing of me depended on what I prioritized If I want to go fast, I will choose to go by carbecause it takes only 2 hours from Ha Noi to Ha Long Bay If I want to enjoy the scenery while seatingswaying following the moving of train, I will choose to go by train But it has a little inconvenient that Ihave to move to Ha Noi station and pretty sure to be on time if I don’t want to miss the train And if Iwant to freely at time for the trip, looking the scenery along the journeys and enjoy the natural air, Iwill choose to go by motobike
Trang 510/ You are going to be a volunteer in a charity organization Between an organization that rescues wildlife animals, a charity that helps people with HIV, and a charity that helps street children, which one would you like to work for? Why?
Bạn sắp trở thành tình nguyện viên trong một tổ chức từ thiện Giữa một tổ chức cứu hộ động vật hoang
dã, một tổ chức từ thiện giúp đỡ người nhiễm HIV và một tổ chức từ thiện giúp đỡ trẻ em đường phố,bạn muốn làm việc cho tổ chức nào? Tại sao?
Young street has very little knowledge to know the risks of urban life without adult guidance Manychildren are under the stress of making a living every day I want to be a volunteer in a charity thathelps street children I want to share a bit of material and time to support less fortunate situations andlives Street children appear on the street to make a living more and more, especially in big cities In anenvironment with many pitfalls, how to keep them safe? Many children have broken the law or joinedcriminal gangs Girls are often at greater risk and danger because they are often the subject of sexualabuse One factor that is considered safe for children is education and training Without braininvestments, children will not have a good future and cannot make their dreams come true, even if theyare well fed and protected every day Fully equipped with knowledge and skills, children will havemore chances to escape their current unhappiness by finding a more stable and secure job The prospect
of future growth also gives children hope, encouragement and a new meaning to a difficult life now
11/ You are going to travel to one of the following cities – Paris, Hanoi, and Tokyo Which one will you choose? Why?
11/Bạn sắp đi du lịch đến một trong những thành phố sau - Paris, Hà Nội, và Tokyo Bạn sẽ chọn cáinào? Tại sao?
I would like going to travel to Hanoi Because I love the landscape there, because of the weather,because of the people anf memories of this place Hanoi is famous for its hustle and bustle Hanoi hasits own ancient beauty In Hanoi, there are many scenic sports associated with historical sites - Theweather in Hanoi changes with the seasons I like to see Hanoi on autumn afternoons Light leaves fall
in the golden sunlight of the sunset Some odl people go jogging together in the park A few streetvendors were carring bulky bicycles The scenry looks peaceful, different from the usual noisy andbustling Hanoi - Hanoi has everything The foot is rich, the commercial centrer, the bustling studentmarkets Because of many factories and a large number of factories, the environmental situation inHanoi is quite alarming I Hope this situation will be impoved to make Hanoi more beautiful in the eyes
of everyone I love Hanoi
Trang 612/ You are going on a holiday with your family and have three choices: a big and expensive hotel, a small but comfortable hotel and a home-stay Which might be the best choice for you? Why?
12 / Bạn sắp đi nghỉ cùng gia đình và có ba sự lựa chọn: khách sạn lớn và đắt tiền, khách sạn nhỏnhưng tiện nghi và ở nhà dân Cái nào có thể là sự lựa chọn tốt nhất cho bạn? Tại sao?
It's hard to say which is the best choice if you don't know where you're going to travel, right? Normally,
I would choose a home stay or a comfortable and convenient hotel that suits my budget However itwill also change depending on where I want to go For example, if I go on a vacation in high mountainvalleys like Tam Dao or Da Lat, I will stay at home stay, and if I go to the beach, I will choose a hotelnear the sea, the more comfortable the better The option that I feel is most suitable for me is a comfortablehotel Because I love the convenience, not too fussy, not too demanding in a temporaryaccommodation
13/ You are invited to have dinner with an English family Which gift you are going to bring: some fruit, a brunch of flower or cakes? Why?
13 / Bạn được mời ăn tối với một gia đình người Anh Bạn sẽ mang món quà nào: một ít trái cây, một
bó hoa hay bánh ngọt? Tại sao?
As our question mentioned, there are many options to choose In my opinion, some fruit is the bestchoice because of the following reasons: Firstly, Eating a lot of fruit is good for health Give fruit as awish of health to the family Secondly, After finishing the dinner, everyone gathers together to eat fruit,
it will be fun and talk together Beside, Fruit is also suitable for all members of the family That’s allteacher
TOPICS
You have three minutes to deliver a speech of the topic given You are expected to include three
parts of a speech, namely Introduction, Development and Conclusion with the use of some linking
words
1/ “Television brings a large number of benefits to the users”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Television brings a large number of benefits to the users It is not only a storehouse of
knowledge and information, but it is also a cheap entertainment channel at your home
Firstly, TV news brings us useful information It contains all types of news thereby enriches our
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whole world within twenty-four hours
Secondly, TV program channels satisfy most of everyone's hobbies such as cooking channels,
home improvement shows, financial talk shows, traveling shows and so on
Thirdly, watching TV, especially your favorite programs are likely to have a huge impact on
your mental well-being They make you relax or make you laugh that can relieve your stress
Besides, watching TV every evening might bring your family closer together
In conclusion, TV programs are so plentiful and have many benefits It not only helps us enrich
our knowledge but also brings us entertainment However, parents need to control the TV
channels to prevent the children from watching violent, criminal, sexual, or other risky behavior
on television These issues have negative effects and leave a bad impression on children and as
result, they might have trouble in the future
2/ “There are many causes of pollution in big cities”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Along with the development always have many negative impacts it causes Besides the development ofcities in many aspects, one of disadvantages causes of this development is air pollution In my opinion,this problem can be explained by some following reasons
First of all, many factories have been located in the big cities Besides bringing lots of employments,
but they also are one of the main components of air pollution because they burn a lot of oil and release
it into the air
Secondly, more and more young people are moving to big cities so that the population is more and
more crowded The crowded population causes traffic tram and many pollutant gas are emitted byvehicles
And thirdly, the large areas of land for growing green trees are shrinking instead of building
infrastructure such as roads, departments, financial and entertainment centers All we know, trees bringpure air, on the reverse, no trees cause air pollution
In conclusion, air pollution reduces the beauty of nature and is a major health problem All
governments need consciousness and action to solve this problem In my ability, I plant some trees inthe garden, I ride bicycle or use public transportation instead of riding motorbike to reduce pollutantgas
3/ “Regular exercises are advantageous”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Trang 8Exercising is most essential for everyone to remain healthy and fit Regular exercises brings us manyadvantages.
We must recognize that exercise has a lot of benefits to all of us
First of all, it helps in maintaining your weight and also reducing weight if you are overweight because
you can burn calories when you exercise
Secondly, exercising is good for your health It helps in improving the oxygen level, blood flow and
controls the blood sugar levels of the body You can reduce stress, better sleep, control memory andrelieve body pain through doing exercises It also develops your muscles to help you are stronger aswell
Finally, regular exercise also helps to prevent diabetes, lower the risk of other diseases like heart
attack, Alzheimer’s, obesity
In conclusion, if you are not healthy, you cannot have a happy life and contribute to the expansion of
society Thus, everyone needs to exercise reasonably and safely to beat all these modern diseases
4/ “Doing charities brings many benefits”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Doing charities will enrich your life and is an opportunity for us to better understand how we fit
into the world around us Doing charities to support people around you is extremely beneficial,
both for you and your community
Firstly, it is statistically proven that people who do charities regularly are healthier both
physically and mentally In addition to the health benefits, volunteering gives us a sense of
purpose
Secondly, doing charities will teach you patience, kindness, and resilience Not only will you
improve your communication abilities by working alongside a diverse team of people, but you
will also gain many other valuable experiences that will help you navigate your future, discover
a new passion or interest
Finally, you have the opportunity to meet lots of new people that allow you to broaden your
outlook and your network of friends
In conclusion, let's give and we will get back Having many ways to do charities, if you’re too
busy to volunteer or otherwise donate your time, giving money is the perfect workaround as
well So, do charity in the way you can
5/ “Choosing the right gift/ present is not easy.”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Trang 9There is no better way to show that you love and care for your loved ones than by sending them
gifts However, choosing the right present is not easy Sometimes, we all have been through a
situation that the person did not like our gift and just pretended to like it anyway The reasons
might be you did not know anything about the person’s likes and dislikes So there are some
points we should notice to choose the right present
Firstly, giving gifts is an art, not related to how much they are worth Thoughtful, handmade
gifts could be more meaningful than random, expensive ones No matter what gift you’ve got,
always add your little touch to it You can write a card or even a tiny note on the gift to make it
more personal and exciting
Secondly, we can start by making a list of all their likes to pick the best gift For example, if the
person enjoys reading, make a list of books that he would love to read
In brief, remember that the best gifts are those that make a person know and feel that you care
for them
6/ “Air travel is of great importance.”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Air travel connects people and markets worldwide and becomes of great importance to our
lives
Firstly, air travel creates a large of employment for a wide variety of professional qualifications
with potential income
Secondly, air transport makes a major contribution to people’s individual traveling and thus
promotes international understanding, cultural exchange, and develops tourism On the other
hand, air travel connects and sales markets all over the world that helps promote the global
economy
Finally, air travel plays a significant role in emergencies and humanitarian aid It brings doctors,
rescue teams as well relief goods to conflict and disaster areas
In conclusion, air transport is one of man's greatest inventions And I strongly agree that it is
extremely important and affects many aspects of our lives
7/ “Technology brings many drawbacks to our life.”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Just as a coin has two sides, besides the benefits, technology also has its own negative effects on
our life
Trang 10Firstly, people become more dependent on technology that they even cannot do their everyday
tasks without technology
Secondly, there are some technologies that can do the hard work faster and easier and the cost
will be lower, this can be the cause that people become jobless
Thirdly, nowadays people are spending more time playing video games, learning how to use
new modern technologies, using social networks and everyday social isolation is increasing
Lastly, the use of technology can also have negative results on physical health causing vision
problems, hearing loss, and neck strain or etc For example, many studies show that mobile
technology affects people in a negative way, especially, health It can decrease communication
and relations between people Also, it can be distracting from your schoolwork
In conclusion, technology has changed people’s lives in both positive and negative ways People
said that too much of anything is bad I think we should use technology to a limit and be aware
of the bad effects of technology then that will be good for us
8/ “Our cities have changed dramatically over the last 10 years.”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
I’ve been living in Saigon for the past 25 years, and my first visit here was in 1999 I’ve been
witnessing the city is changing by the minute especially over the last 10 years, most clearly
shown in the economy and infrastructure
Firstly, over the last decade, economic growth and increased migration have transformed Saigon
into an economic engine for the whole country and an international gateway to the south, and
other parts of the country, by taking advantage of the young workforce, fast growth, and high
urbanization rate
Secondly, Saigon has made remarkable developments in transport infrastructure and projects
that change the face of the city that increase the quality of life for the citizen There are more
streets, skyscrapers, new residential areas such as Bitexco, Landmark, bridges over hundreds of
billions, 12-lane inner-city roads, highways to Vung Tau, Thu Thiem river tunnel, River bus
Especially, a metro system is being built, and there are plans for a new airport with the ambition
of becoming a major hub of Southeast Asia
In conclusion, in 2020, officially entering a new decade, hopefully, Saigon will more and more
develop, worthy of the title "the Pearl of the Far East"
9/ “People travel for many reasons”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Trang 11For many people, traveling is not only for relaxation but also for passion After a period of time,
these people continue to discover new lands and depend on their finance and time to decide
where they will go There are some reasons people travel
Firstly, traveling lets you explore some new places that you have always want to visit or dreamt
about You hear about these places in books, TV or films now you have got the opportunity to
witness it with your own eyes
Secondly, traveling is not only let you create lifetime memories but also improves your
understanding of many different cultures, people and countries, these experience opens your
mind to lots of new ideas, enrich the knowledge that makes you more interesting, therefore, you
can absolutely become a good conversationalist
Thirdly, traveling can improve your health Traveling more is likely to have a positive impact on
your mental well-being It can help you reduce stress, even a cure for depression and anxiety Of
course, it's not a perfect cure, but it might help you feel better, both physically and
psychologically
In conclusion, traveling brings us many fresh, exciting discoveries, it is a useful way to enjoy
and make your life more interesting However, you should prepare carefully all things for a
healthy and safe trip
10/ “Mobile phones have many uses.”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Cell phones are the most used communication tool today Cell phones have not only changed
the way of communication but also provide many other fantastic functions
Firstly, cell phones are the perfect way to stay connected with others They have become easy to
connect with people worldwide and talk face-to-face using cell phones Cell phones shorten the
distance between the two businesses or two countries
Secondly, cell phones provide the user with a sense of security In emergency situations, having
a cell phone can allow help to find you quickly and with GPS technology, allowing the cell
phone to be found or the user located in the case of loss or emergency
Thirdly, mobile phones help us to store all the important data handy We can carry and use
immediately with our files around wherever we go
Finally, besides the entertainment features such as watching movies, playing games, learning
online, especially, we can do office work with office applications that are set up on cell phones
In conclusion, cell phones help us communicate efficiently and make our life easier They have
become a necessity for many people throughout the world and play significant roles in both
personal and professional of each person
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Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
A nuclear family is a popular tendency in modern life due to various factors such as increasing
urbanization, scarcity of living space in big cities, a desire for more privacy, the impact of
westernization, and so on Living in a nuclear family is advantageous because of the following
reasons
Firstly, many young people desire more freedom and privacy Couples in a nuclear family take
complete responsibility for running and taking care of the family instead of being affected and
the absolute control of the eldest family member
Secondly, sharing the living space with many family members can often lead to conflicts,
misunderstandings, and unpleasant situations Several couples would rather live separately to
avoid multiple conflicts and undercurrents in family relationships
Thirdly, shouldering family responsibilities together makes husband and wife appreciative of
each other For the children, nothing works better than watching their parents have open
conversations, care for, understand, and love each other
In conclusion, in my opinion, no family is perfect, but when solving any problem, couples need
to ensure the best possible outcomes for all family members I would like to live in a nuclear
family because preventing of conflicts with other members and have more freedom and privacy
12/ “Living in an extended family is advantageous”
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view
Living in an extended family is a traditional lifestyle in some cultures for many years in many
countries I think it is advantageous because of the following reasons
First of all, living in an extended family can reduce the family’s money pressure For example,
instead of one person paying for a bill, it is now more economical to have a group of people
pays for the bill
Secondly, it also encourages grandparents and children to spend time together and add value to
each other’s lives I mean, children have the advantage of growing up with multiple family
members and also learning about caring for their elders, while grandparents feel happier when
living with grandchildren
Finally, we can find it much easier and simpler to care for and support each other when living in
the same home This way, we can share the love, responsibilities, mutual support with the
family members