Speaking ideas

• Do you like running? • Vocabulary: - Running=go for walk= go jogging -Stay active: duy trì thể chất, duy trì sự năng động - clear sb''''s mind = improve cardiovascular system - sporty person: người yêu thích thể thao - front runner: người dẫn đầu trong chạy đua - give it your best shot: cố gắng, nỗ lực hết mình - not playing with a full deck of cards: không làm hết sức - get into shape: giữ dáng

- clear sb's mind = improve cardiovascular system

- sporty person: người yêu thích thể thao

- front runner: người dẫn đầu trongchạy đua

- give it your best shot: cố gắng, nỗ lực hết mình

- not playing with a full deck of cards: không làm hết sức- get into shape: giữ dáng-

B: -> only place -> lagre enough for me to run comfortably

-> not too much people here ( early moring and late afternoon) -> run myself to myself

Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy?

A: Yes-> as I said beforeB:

-> Boost physical health to become stronger -> keep fit and stay healthy-> prevent my body from several chronic diseases ( obesity, diabete) andsome cardiorvascular problems

Do you go running a lot? A: Yes

B: in every morning and afternoon

-> morning: keep fit, maintain a healthy body -> perfect way to start a new day

-> Afternoon: relax, blow off some steam-> after nerver-racking hoursWhat do you think of running as a

form of exercises?

A: A great exercise

B: accessible and requires low

equipment -> also beneficial for both physical and mental health -> such as intensifying endurance and stress relief

Musical instruments

1 Which musical instrument do you

like listening to most? Why? - A: Listening to the piano and guitar - B: sounds and melodies from these two kinds of intrustments are extremelesoothing and relaxing -> exhausted andstressed-> listen to -> alleviate stress level

2 Have you ever learned to play a

B: have never learnt how to play a musical intrusment -> music is not strong suit-> knowledge is not too much -> challenging for me to learn -> have never given it a shot

3 Do you think children should learn

to play an instrument at school? A: No

B: compulsory to study at least 13 major subjects at school -> exhausted and stressed -> would be extremely demanding and worn out to be forced to learn to play a musical intrusment4 How easy would it be to learn to

play an instrument without a teacher?

A: would be very very hard and challenging

B: learn sth -> need a profesional teacher to teach fundamental and advanced knowledge relating to that aspect -> music is not an exception -> furthermore-> teachers -> correct errors -> avoid repeating them later -> boost progress

Public transport

1 Do people in your town or city usepublic transport a lot? (Why/Why not?)

A: using public transport in my homemtown is pretty popular

B: First-> ideal solution for people whoare not affuent enough to afford their own private vehicles ( cars,

motorbikes)

Besides -> more and more people concerning of environmental issues ( polution) -> prefer to commute to work/school by buses -> with a view toreducing their harmful effects on the surrounding environment

2 When did you last use public

B: Took a bus -> to commuto school-> my own electronic motorbike was broken down -> chose public transport as an alternative way to go to school 3 What would you like to change

about the public transport in your town/city? (Why/Why not?)

A: modernise public transpot systemB: buses-> quite old -> seats -> small and not many chairs for people

-> engine -> outdated -> uncomfortablesounds when operating -> may be quitedangerous

4 Do you think you will use public transport more in the future? (Why/Why not?)

A: Yes

B: Aware of environmental problems and pollution -> prefer to go by buses -> decrease my carbon footprint and detrimental impacts on the ecosystem10 Noise

1 Do you like to stay in a place with

B: would be so anjoying -> can easily neglected -> cannot concentrate fully on ny work and studying -> decrease my productivity

2 Do you think there is too much

noise in today’s world? A: Yes

B: come from different sources

-> sounds from vehicles travelling on the road -> especially in peak hours -> common to hear beep sounds and loud sounds from engines

-> come from daily conversations of

people -> easily hear people talking all the time -> sometimes -> get on our nerve -> distracted us from

concentration3 Is making noise one of people’s

4 What kinds of noises are there in

the area where you live? A: Noises from vehicles moving on theroad

B: my house -> located near the main road -> a large number of cars

travelling everyday -> suffer from a compound of noises -> get on my nerve -> distract me from

concentration5 Do you want to move to a quieter

B: want to settle down in a small alley -> far from the main road -> noises from vehicles disrupted me from studying a lot

+ individual chat=one-on-one conversation=chat with one single friend=have a conversation with a single person/friend

+ dialogue: cuộc hội thoại

A: yes

B: usually have a chit chat with my best friends after being at school in the evening -> one of my life's simple pleasure-> see it as a way to release stress and create a whale of time with friends by sharing out daily strories

+ intimate(a) thân thiết, gần gũi -> intimacy(n)

+ face to face communication= communicate directly=have a direct communication

+ communicate via social media = communicate through online chatting apps = staying connected with each others through online social media (platforms)

+ bound to occur: chắc chắn sẽ xảy ra+ argument = conflict

+ move on: to accept that a situation has changed and

be ready to deal with new experiences+ resilient(a) mạnh mẽ, được củng cố + consensous(n) sự đồng thuận

- idioms:

+ get on like a house on fire= to get on really well: hợp cạ, trở nên thân thiết rất nhanh

+ have a soft spot for sb: yêu quý ai đó, luôn yếu lòng, dễ tha thứ với ai

+ get off the wrong foot with sb: có ấn tượng xấu với ai

+ swon enemy: kẻ thù không đội trời chung

2 What do you usually chat about

with friends? A: comes to chatting -> pretty much anopen book-> As i said before -> talkingabout daily events happening in our lifeB: these stories may be about what we did in a day or about what special events happening to us that day -> sometimes -> chat about other aspects such as the latest movies or TVreality shows that we are bringe -watching recently

3 Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?

A: Flexible-> enjoy both group chats and one-on-one conversations

B: chatting with many people is fun forsocial moments -> the more the merrier-> One on one chats -> allow for morepersonal and confidential discussions -> depends on contexts and my mood

4 Do you prefer to communicate

face-to-face or via social media? A: aprriciate both Face-to-Face and online conversations

B: Face-to-face interactions are

wonderful for genuine and expressing emotions and feeling -> listeners can understand our stories deeply

Online chats -> more convenient and available-> social media helps

individuals to stay in touch with distantfriends and relatives

-> depends on situations 5 Do you argue with friends? A: Yes

B: arguments sometimes happen in friendships from time to time -> naturalpart of any close relationships -> have different opinions -> disagreemets bound to occur-> but -> these conflicts -> help us to understand each other more deeply -> strengthen the relationships

1 Do you prefer to wear

comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?

A: Comfortable and normal types of clothes

B: 2 Do you spend a lot of time

B: folow a minimalistic style -> simpleand easy for me to choose me favorite types of clothes -> whenever i go shopping -> pick dark black or blue jeans to mix and match with bright shirts ( pink or white)

3 Do you like wearing T-shirts? A: Yes

B: a part of my daily style - > wearing these casual clothes -> suitable with a students like me -> help me be active to take part in different outdoor extracurriculums

4 What kind of clothes do you like

B: Large, thin and light -> comfortable for me to play sports and participate in outdoor activities

1 Do you like travelling? A: yes -> like a hobby

B: have a wanderlust and a true passionfor exploring cultural indentities and jaw-dropping landscapes in different regions in my country and in the world -> a great way to relax and escape frommy rush and busy life.

2 How often do you go travelling? A: In national holidays and shorterm breaks -> whenever I have chance B: Taking these trips -> are wonderful for me -> refresh my mind and heart when escaping from the bustling life ->precious opportunities to see stunning natural seneries and experience local traditions

3 Where do you usually travel? A: often choose off the beaten path attractions to travel in my itineraryB: comming to these places -> avoid overcrowding and peak seasons -> so -> can have a whole holiday immersingin scenic beauty and indigenious

culture 4 How do you feel when you are

B: travelling -> blow off some steam after nerve-racking hours at school -> also helps me alleviate my stress level and release my worries

16 Sunglasses

1 Do you often wear sunglasses? A: do wear sunglasses quite oftenB: especiall sunny days in VN -> weather can be intense -> sunglasses ->not only provide me with protection rom aganist the harsh sunlight but also help me to feel comfortable when I'm outdoor

2 Do you spend a lot of money on

B: funtionality -> more important than brands -> possible to find decent-quality sunglasses -> without paying through the nose

3 Do you give sunglasses as a gift? A: No

B: as a general rule -> dont ususally give such accessories as a gift for my accquaintancies -> but occasionally -> if a find a stylish and fashionable pair -> buy and give others in their

4 Why do you wear sunglasses? A: As i said before -> main purpose when i wear sunglasses is protect my eyes from harsh ray from the sun -> prevent me from eyesore and other eye diseases

17 Social Media

1 Do you think you spend too much time on social media?

- Vocabulary:

Social media platforms

A powerful communication tool -Demerits

Being addicted to sth: nghiện

Fuel feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation: thúc đẩy cảm giác lo lắng, trầm cảm, cô lập

The risk of data breaches: nguy cơ rò rỉ dữ liệu

Security loopholes: lỗ hổng bảo mậtSpread malicious content like scamsand malware

Cyber-bullying: bạo lực mạng- Solutions

Delete your social media platformsTake a social media detox

Take a break from social mediaLimit the use of social media - Merits

Stay connected on social media Reunite long lost relatives/friends: Tụ họp với những người thân/bạn bè đã lâu ko liên lạc

Bring distant people together: kéo những người xa lạ lại với nhauFavourite=preferred= favored=go-to= most-liked=ideal=would go forMultifuntional=serve X purposes- Idioms:

networking sites ( fb, ig,tik tok, ) much

+ a flash in the pan: diễn tả 1 sự kiện/trend tạm thời, chớp nhoáng, ko dài lâu

2 Do your friends use social media? A: Yes

B: they use social networking sites -> share their daily funny moments and stories -> or as a tool to strike up new friendships and expand their social circle with foreign people in the world -> through connecting features and globalization of social media 3 What do people often do on social

and entertain themselves B:

-> Eg: In VN-> citizens -> use FB mostly to chat with their distant friendsand relatives or they watch humourous videos to release stress after working orstudying

4 When did you start using social

B: I attended my secondary school -> my parents created a Facebook accountfor me to have chats with my friends and my teachers about studying-> also want me to share my unforgettable memories to others on cyber space Video Game

1 Do you like playing video games or watching others play video games?

- Vocabulary: ( dùng của cả Social media)

A: observe my friends playing video games

B: not interested in games -> dont know how to play-> but quite

appealing to see others play games on their phones or computers-> like a watching an action film.-> with social and commutal aspects

+ single-user version>< battle version

+ lead to a sedentary lifestyle => affect negatively on physical and mental health

- Health-related problems: eyes strain

- Mental health-related issues: isolated from others, depression, - childern would lose their childhood not participating in outdoor

activities or family bonding activities

2 What kinds of video games do

you like to play? A: As I said before > keen on games B: when I feel extremely dull and tedious -> search for several simple and entertaining farming games or fashion games on the internet 3 Is it good for young people to play

B: nowadays-> not all games are disadvantaged for childern -> various games help stimulating childern 's brain, intelligence and problem-solvingskills

-> Eg: some puzzel games or some games relating to math and calculationsColors

1 What is your favorite color?Hue: shading of sth

Tint: hơi phai phai nhẹ

Color scheme: a combination of colors using for a particular purpose - bảng màu cho 1 cái gì cụ thể

Vivid: sống động ( trí tưởng tượng)Pastel

- Reasons why like one color

=captivating=elegant=eye-catching+ represent sth: đại diện cho cái gì

A: purple

B: a dreaming colour -> everything painted in purple -> looks so soft and soothing -> is a colour of mental

tranquilizers -> alway feel at ease whensee them-> after nerve-racking hours

- Different types of people-linking to colors

+ red-head=red-blood=get heated :nóng tính

+ neutral: người trung tính, điềm đạm

+ non-temperamental: người điểm tĩnh, ko nóng nảy

2 Do you usually wear clothes in

B: wearing purple clothes -> become standout in a crowd -> i want to show everybody that I am so suitable with my favorite color

-> as a way to calm down 3 Are there any colors that have a

special meaning in your country? A: Red

B: In VN -> consider red is a symbol of luck and affluence

-> Eg: people often decorate their houses in Tet holiday by red

ornaments-> wishes-> a year of luck and wealth

4 Do you think different types of

people like different colors? A: Yes

B: milimalists -> black and white -> basic colours and not stand out

Unique and strong personality -> like vibrant colours -> red, pink and purple -> show and associated with their characteristics

Cakes and other sweet things

1 Did you enjoy cakes and sweets when you were a child? (Why/ Why not?)

A: Yes

B: had a sweet tooth when I was a child -> enjoyed candy, birthday cakes and so on -> my mothers -> didnt allow me to eat -> not good for health and my teeth -> may be obese and lookugly

2 Have you ever made a cake

yourself? (Why/Why not?) A: Yes

B: In my mother birthday last month ->unforgeattable experience -> the first tiem i have baked a cake -> quite nervous and is was challenging a bit at first -> but I did with fly colours

-> contained my effort, my love, my respect and my best wishes for my mother in her birthday

3 On what occasions do people in your culture eat special cakes or other sweet food? (Why?)

A: In occasions

B: in birthday ceremonies -> sweets and birthday cakes are indispensable ->especially for children

Lunar new year ( Tet) -> there are caketrays and candy trays -> used to

welcome adn recieve guests in these days

-> symbolize propersity and luck4 Do you enjoy eating something

sweet at the end of a meal? (Why/Why not?)

A: No

B: do not have the habit of eating desserts at the end of the meals -> so full after eating main dishes -> In my hometown -> often use fruits as desserts instead of sweets

-> So-> often jot things down or set reminders on my phone -> keep track and ensure I dont forget crucial

imformation and commitments2 Are you good at memorizing

details

B: At school -> required to memorize alarge amount of knowledge -> have chances to practice and intensify my memory a lot -> regular basis

3 Have you ever forgotten

B: When I was a kid -> usully went shopping with my mom -> once time -> was lost in a big shopping mall -> some adults came and asked my mother's phone number-> didnt remember-> because was scared and panic -> although my mon could still find me -> my most terrible