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Topic 1

Part II:

Describe a close friend

You should say

- how long you have known this person

- how you met

- what kind of person he/she is

and explain why you like him/her

Today, I would like to share about my best friend… whom I have gone through ups and downs for about 10 years since high school

How did I met her? We first met in high school when we joined the school’s performance ensemble Our friendship blossomed as

we spent time rehearing together and discovered our shared

interests and values

First, she’s very kind and generous She’s willing to give others a hand, and she always stands by me whenever I need help Last year, I had a high fever and had to be hospitalised for a week Shetook a week off to take care of me.Although she’s super busy with her hectic schedule, she manages to spend time engaging in voluntary activities such as local environmental campains or othercommunity service projects

Moreover, my friend is truly inspiring She motivates us to strive for excellence, never give up, and shares stories of famous

individuals who overcame failures to achieve success Her

leadership qualities and selfless nature make her a role model for

me and others around her

I admire my friend not only for her kindness and generosity but also for her positive influence on those around her Her friendshiphas brought immense joy and enrichment to my life, and I feel fortunate to have such an exceptional and inspiring friend by my side

Part III:

Friendship

- What do you expect from a good friend?

 I think a good friend is a person who can share everything andhelp us when we are in need We can talk about a lot of topics andhave a lot of common interests about school, work, entertainmentand so on When we get troubles, he or she can give us a variety

of useful advice In short, a true friend will stand by us in bothsunshine and storm

- Are friends as important to you as family?

 Yes, I think both family and friends are important They arethe ones who can share joy and sorrow with us It’s true thatfamily members are the closest to us, but sometimes we can haveconflicts because of the difference in our viewpoints In suchsituations, our close friends are the ones we can share ourproblems easily and give us some advice to overcome all thoseissues

- Do you think friendship change as we get older? How?

 I think friendship can change when we get older You know,when we get older, we have many things to concern about our lifesuch as health, work, family, relationship and so on We do nothave a lot of time for friends and it’s very hard to meet regularly.The distance between us can be further and further You know,out of sight, out of mind

 I don’t think friendship will change when we get older Wemight have many things to concern about life such as health,work, family, relationship and so on We might not have a lot oftime for friends and it’s very hard to meet regularly However, weare still able to contact friends thanks to social network likeFaceBook, Zalo, … We can also join some clubs together Thatmeans, we can still share our joy and sorrow with each other andhelp each other as well

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- how often you do it

- how you do it (or how easy or difficult it is to

do)

and explain how it helps to keep you fit

One of the activities I engage in to maintain my health is

practicing yoga I make it a point to practice yoga at least four

times a week Initially, it was quite challenging for me as I was not very flexible and found it hard to hold some of the poses However, with consistent practice and dedication, I have seen significant improvements in my flexibility and strength

Yoga has been instrumental in keeping me fit both physically and mentally The practice not only helps me to improve my balance, flexibility, and strength but also allows me to relax and destress The focus on breathing and mindfulness during yoga sessions helps me to clear my mind and improve my overall mental well-being Additionally, yoga has helped me to alleviate any muscle tension or stiffness that I may experience from sitting at a desk for long hours

In the future, I plan to continue practicing yoga as part of my fitness routine as it has become an essential aspect of maintaining

my health and well-being

Part III:

Healthy lifestyles

- Do you think people in your country are less healthy than they used to be?

 Yes, I agree that Vietnamese people are now less healthy than

in the past People often use technological items too much Theycan spend the whole day in front of computer or mart phonescreen, which has negative impact on their eyes and bones.Moreover, they do not care much about their diet They eat toomuch fast food like hamburger, hotdog, fish and chips…Also,many people seldom do exercise This can lead to some physicaland mental health problems like obesity, heart diseases, and evencancer

- How can we encourage young people to stay healthy?

 I think we should have a balanced diet with a lot of vegetables,fruit and water We should say no to fast food In addition, weshould encourage them to play sports such as jogging, swimming,doing yoga, playing volleyball and so on

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Topic 3:

Part II:

Describe a place you would like to visit

You should say:

- Where you would like to go

- How you would travel

- What you would do there

and explain why you would like to go to this place

I would like to go to the South of Vietnam for a vacation with myfamily It would be to the lovely coastal city of Nha Trang, which

is also a very famous tourist destination We would decide to go there by plane since it is nearly 1200 kilometers from Hanoi, and would take a long time by car or train

I would be so eager for the trip that I would prepare everything such as my clothes, camera, and other accessories a week in

advance It would take about an hour to fly there, and luckily, the flight would take off on time The trip would begin with an

incredible view from the airplane window and I can still

remember being quite overwhelmed by the beauty of my city from above and the amazing sunset

The time we would spend in Nha Trang would be a blast We would get to try out so many new things such as skydiving,

surfing, and diving to see the coral reef This place would have one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam with deep blue

water and pearly-white sand Also, the food there would be so unique and delicious I think the most memorable moment of that trip though would definitely be when we would buy fresh

ingredients from a local market and grill them by the beach

Sitting there by the fire on a breezy night with the delicious smell

of freshly barbecued fish would be an amazing experience

The trip to Nha Trang really would be the holiday of a lifetime

We would have a lot of fun and get to see a lot of spectacular scenery We definitely would enjoy it and we definitely would go there again if we have a chance

see nice landscapes such as Hon Trong Mai and Doc Cuoctemple The night market there is very crowded with a variety oflocal products Seeing the sunrise and sunset, walking along thesandy beach there is really romantic We can also do a lot ofinteresting activities there such as some team building games,dancing, sports, flying kites, surfing and so on Moreover,seafood in Samson is extremely fresh and delicious It may bethe most popular tourist attraction in my country.

- What are some advantages of having a package tour?

 Having a package tour can bring us a lot of benefits First, wecan go to many different places Second, we have a tour-guide tohelp us understand the customs and culture in the touristdestinations The most important advantage is that we do not have

to worry about anything The travel agent will make plan toprepare everything for the whole tour from tickets, transportation,accommodation to great restaurants where we should eat That’swhy we can save a lot of money and be much safer

- Why do people in your country go on holiday?

 Vietnamese people go on holiday for many reasons First, wecan take a break after hard working days This will help us reducestress and work or study more effectively after that Second,having a holiday is a chance for people to spend more time forfamily and friends It’s also a good time for people to connectwith each other and build stronger relationship Another reason isthat we can know more about different places in our country Thiswill help us to learn to love our country and culture more

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Topic 4:

Part II:

Describe your favorite season

You should say:

- what the season is and when it occurs

- what the weather is like during this season

- what your typical activities are during this

season

and explain why it is your favorite reason

My favorite season is spring It typically begins at the end of

December in Vietnam and lasts until the middle of March Duringthis season, the weather is absolutely delightful It is not too hot like in the summer or too cold like in the winter The temperature

is pleasant during both the day and night, making it very

comfortable for outdoor activities

One of the things I love most about spring is the beauty of nature that comes alive during this time Everywhere you look, you can see lush greenery and vibrant flowers blooming Fruit trees like cherry and apricot trees are in full blossom, and colorful flowers such as daffodils and marigolds decorate parks and gardens The sights and smells of spring are truly rejuvenating and uplifting

In terms of activities, during spring, I enjoy spending time

outdoors, going for walks in the park, having picnics with friends and family, and admiring the blooming flowers I also look

forward to celebrating Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year,

which is a time for family reunions, festive gatherings, and

enjoying traditional dishes

Spring is my favorite season because it represents new beginningsand fresh starts It is a time of renewal and growth, both in nature and in our lives The pleasant weather, the beauty of blooming flowers, and the festive atmosphere of Tet all contribute to

making spring a truly special and joyful time of the year for me

Part III:

The environment

- Are people in your country concerned about protecting the environment?

 I think most people in Vietnam care about environment For example, we grow a lot of trees, plants and flowers around our houses to the air fresh We are also aware of putting the litters in the trash bins so as to keep the streets clean In addition, many

people choose to take public means of transportations to work toreduce smoke into the air

- Does the responsibility for protecting the environment liewith governments or with individuals?

 In my opinion, both government and individuals have to join

hands to protect the environment Government should give thelaws and policies about environment and natural resources,especially for factories which may produce a lot of dangerous

trash For other people, as I have mentioned before, we ought to

plant more trees, put litters in the trash bins, and use publictransportation

- Does it help to educate young people on being green?

 Of course Educating young people on being green will helpthem to understand that if they protect the environment, they can

protect their health and their own lives In addition, if they are

aware of protecting environment, when they grow up, they willstudy to find ways to create more green products that are good forenvironment and recycle the waste that we produce

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Topic 5:

Part II:

Describe a language other than English that

you would like to learn

You should say:

- what the language is

- where it is spoken

- what you think would be difficult and what

would be easy about learning the language

and explain why you would like to learn it

I would like to learn French as a third language in my life after English French is spoken in many parts of the world, not only in France but also in countries like Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and many African countries It is estimated that French is spoken

by over 220 million people worldwide

I believe that learning French would be both challenging and

rewarding One of the difficulties I anticipate is mastering the pronunciation and accent, as French is known for its nasal sounds and subtle intonations However, I think that the grammar

structure of French, which is quite similar to English in some aspects, could make learning the language easier Additionally, there are many resources available online for learning French, which could facilitate the learning process

I am interested in learning French because it is considered a

language of love, culture, and diplomacy French is widely used

in international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, and the International Red Cross By learning French, I believe I would not only expand my career

opportunities but also have the chance to immerse myself in the rich French culture and literature Furthermore, being able to

communicate in French would allow me to connect with speaking people around the world and gain a deeper

French-understanding of their perspectives and way of life

Part III:

Language learning

- Is it considered important in your country to learn foreign languages?

 In my opinion, people in Vietnam have paid attention to learn

foreign languages for a long time Many companies offer highersalary for the employees whose foreign languages are good They

have more opportunities to have better jobs They can also meet a

lot of people from all over the world and have more knowledgeabout different cultures

- What, in your opinion, is the best way to learn a language?

 First, I think people have to study hard We should pay

attention to the lessons you learn and do a lot of exercises You

can also learn from the internet and other sources Second, it’s really useful if we can practice speaking with native people It’s because it can help you improve your communication skills and

broaden your lexical and structural resources

- Why are some people seemingly better at learning languagesthan others?

 I think some people can learn languages better than other

because it’s their innate potential Some children can easilyremember a rich source of vocabulary while some others find

difficult to do that In addition, many children seem to be more

confident to speak in public than others

You should say:

- what the piece of equipment is

- when and where you got it

- what you use it forand explain why you find it useful

The technology I'd like to talk about is my laptop computer I

purchased it around two years ago when I started a digital editing

course for video and photography It's a high-spec laptop with the

latest operating system, designed to handle demanding tasks like videoediting smoothly and efficiently

I use my laptop extensively, almost every day Whether it's for

completing assignments for my course, editing videos and photos, browsing the internet, or even just entertainment like watching movies

or playing games, my laptop is always at the center of my digital

activities

Without my laptop, my daily life would be significantly different

Firstly, I would lose the convenience of being able to work on my course assignments from the comfort of my home I might have to spend more time at college using their computers, which could disrupt

my schedule and limit my flexibility

Additionally, my laptop serves as a gateway to the digital world for

me Without it, I would miss out on the vast amount of information and entertainment available online While I might read more books without the distraction of the internet, I would also lose access to

valuable resources, educational content, and communication platforms that enrich my life in various ways

Overall, my laptop has become an indispensable tool that not only enhances my productivity but also provides endless opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection with the world

Part III:

Technological developments

- What have been the most significant technological

developments of recent years?

 I think the most important technological development in

recent years is the internet It supports our life in all aspects such

as education, working, and entertainment Students can studyonline from many websites We can also find plenty ofinformation about jobs and goods We can also watch all kindsfilms, listen to all kinds of music, play all kinds of games at anytime and any place

- In what ways have these developments changed society for the better and for the worse?