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VSTEP SPEAKING 1

I TEAMWORK 6

II COMMUNICATION/ MOBILE PHONES 6

1 How do you usually keep in touch with members of your family? 6

2 Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails? 6

3 Do you ever write letters by hand? Why / Why not? 6

4 How often do you use your mobile phone? 6

5 Can you describe your mobile phone? 6

6 What was your first mobile phone? 6

7 How has your mobile phone changed your life? 7

III FREE TIME ACTIVITIES/ HOBBIES 7

1 What do you usually do in your free time? 7

2 What do you usually do on weekends and weekdays? 7

3 What do you usually do when you go out? 7

4 What do you usually do with your friends? 7

5 What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? 7

IV FAMILY 7

1 How many people are in your family? 7

2 What's your father like? 7

3 What's your mother like? 7

4 Do you have brothers and sisters? Are they older or younger than you? 8

5 Do you live alone? Who do you live with? 8

6 Who do you respect most in your family? 8

7 Who has had the most influence in your life? 8

8 Who do you get on well in your family? 8

9 Do you ever argue with someone in your family? What do you argue about? 8

V TRAVELLING 8

1 Do you like traveling? 8

2 Do you like to travel alone or with your friends? 8

3 Have you traveled to other places? Where are they? 9

4 What do you usually do when you first arrive in a new place? 9

5 What are the benefits of traveling? 9

6 Why do so many people travel nowadays? 9

VI FRIENDS 9

1 Do you have many friends? Are they casual acquaintances or close friends? 9

2 Do you prefer to stay with your family or with your friends? 9

3 Do you prefer one or two close friends or many friends? 9

4 Are your friends mostly your age or different ages? 9

5 Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends? 10

6 The last time you saw your friends what did you do together? 10

VII MUSIC 10

1 Do you like music? 10

2 What kind of music do you like best? 10

3 What are the benefits of listening to music? 10

VIII TRANSPORTATION 10

1 How do you get to work/ school? 10

2 What’s your favourite means of transport? 10

3 Do you often use public transport? 10

4 Which do you prefer public transport or private transport? 10

5 Can you say something about the transportation in your hometown? 10

6 What is the most common means of transport in your country? 11

7 Do traffic jams often occur in your hometown or in the city where you live? 11

8 How to solve the problem? 11

9 What changes in transportation have taken place in the past several years in Vietnam? 11 IX CLOTHES 11

1 Are clothes and clothing fashions important to you? Why/Why not? 11

2 What different clothes do you wear for different situations? 11

3 Do you wear different styles of clothes now compared to 10 years ago? 11

4 Do you think the clothes we wear say something about who we are? 11

X READING 11

1 Do you like reading? 11

2 Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes? 12

3 What was your favourite book or story when you were a child? 12

4 Do you think it's important that children read regularly? 12

XI MOVIES 12

1 Do you like watching movies? 12

2 What kind of movie do you like? Why? 12

3 Who’s your favourite actor/ actress? 12

4 Do you see films on TV DVDs or at the cinema? 12

5 Is there any film that you’ve seen for several times? What film? 12

6 Have you ever met a film actor or director? 12

XII WORK 12

1 What’s your job? 12

2 Do you enjoy your job? 13

3 What's the best thing about your job? 13

4 Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why? 13

XIII SCHOOL & STUDY 13

1 What was your major at university? 13

2 What were your favourite subjects at high school/ secondary school/ primary school? 13 3 What kind of secondary school did you go to? 13

4 Did you like it? Why not? 13

5 How much homework did you have? 13

6 Did you have to wear a uniform? 13

7 Was the discipline very strict? 13

8 Which subjects were you good and bad at? 14

XIV FOOD & RESTAURANTS 14

1 What food do you like best? 14

2 What do you usually have for breakfast? 14

3 What’s your favourite meal of the day? 14

4 Where do you usually have lunch? 14

5 How often do you eat out? 14

6 What restaurant do you often go to? 14

7 What kind of food does it serve? 14

8 Do you prefer eating at home or eating out? 14

9 Are you taking any vitamins or food supplements at the moment? 15

10 Are you trying to eat healthily at the moment? 15

XV LEARNING ENGLISH 15

1 Do you like learning English? 15

2 How long have you been learning English? 15

3 How did you study it? 15

4 Do you think it’s important to learn languages? 15

5 Is it important for children to learn foreign languages? 15

XVI WEATHER 16

1 What’s your favourite kind of weather? 16

2 What’s your favourite season? 16

3 Do you think weather affects the way people feel? 16

4 How do you depend on the weather reports on TV? 16

XVII TV PROGRAMS 16

1 Do you watch TV? 16

2 What TV program do you like watching? 16

3 What TV channel do you often watch? 16

XVIII SOCIAL NETWORKS 16

1 What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use? 16

2 What kinds of people do you like to be friends with on those websites? 16

3 Is it easy to find real friends on a social networking website? 17

XIX PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 17

1 What public holidays do you have in your country? 17

2 Do you like public holidays? 17

3 Which public holidays do you like the most? 17

4 What do other people in your country usually do on public holidays? 17

5 Do you think public holidays are important? 17

XX SLEEPING 17

1 How many hours do you sleep every day? 17

2 Is it necessary to take a nap every day? 17

3 How to have a good sleep? 17

4 Do you like to get up early in the morning? 17

5 Can you sleep well if you are in a noisy environment? 18

XXI BEING ALONE 18

1 Do you like to be alone? 18

2 What do you like to do when you are alone? 18

3 Do you like to spend time with your friends or just stay at home on your own? 18

4 When was the last time you were alone? 18

XXII TAKING PHOTOS 18

1 Do you like to take photographs? Why? 18

2 What kind of photos do you like to take? Why? 18

3 Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take your photos? Why? 19

4 Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery? 19

5 How do you keep your photos? 19

XXIII BEING IN A HURRY 19

1 When was the last time you did something in a hurry? 19

2 Do you like to finish things quickly? 19

3 What kinds of things will you never do in a hurry? 19

4 Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry? 19

XXIV SNACKS 19

1 What kinds of snacks do you like to eat? 19

2 Is it healthy to eat snacks? 19

3 What was the most popular snack when you were young? 19

4 What kinds of snacks do children in your country like to eat nowadays? 19

XXV COUNTRYSIDE 20

1 Do like to live in the countryside in the future? 20

2 What do people living in the countryside like to do? 20

3 What are the benefits of living in rural areas? 20

4 What’s the difference between living in the city and living in the countryside? 20

I TEAMWORK

1 Do you like teamwork? Why? / Why not?

Yes I do I think it is more interesting when various people work together in a team You can learn a lot more because different people have different knowledge and also experience

2 When was the last time you worked with a team?

Well the last time I worked in a team was when we made a presentation about a new product Each person in the team was responsible for a task I was in charge of writing ads for

it

3 Do you like to work or study with others or just by yourself?

I think it depends Sometimes it’s great working in teams while getting and sharing ideas with each other Sometimes I prefer siting at my desk doing my work

4 What’s the most important thing for teamwork?

To my mind the key point for a successful teamwork is listening because team members will feel happy if others listen to their ideas and all feel free to share their ideas with others

5 Do you think teamwork is important?

Yeah I’d say it’s extremely important, because I mean so much of what we do in life involves working together with others because more people will share more useful ideas and they can solve one task more quickly

II COMMUNICATION/ MOBILE PHONES

1 How do you usually keep in touch with members of your family?

I mostly keep in touch with my family by phone and I've started using the Internet to make video calls I also try to visit members of my family in person as often as I can

2 Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails?

It depends I often talk on the phone with my family and friends However I prefer to send emailsto

my clients because then I can save information

3 Do you ever write letters by hand? Why / Why not?

No I don't write letters by hand because it's so much easier to send an email that will arrive immediately

4 How often do you use your mobile phone?

I use my mobile phone every day I always use it to get in touch with my family and friends Besides, I play games in my mobile phone when I have nothing to do at home in the day time.=

5 Can you describe your mobile phone?

Now I’m using XIOAMI NOTE 9 It has all features I need for a phone for example, keeping

my contacts, having good games and a camera I bought it last year

6 What was your first mobile phone?

My first mobile phone was the Nokia phone in 2017 It was quite expensive then because I was a university student and didn’t have much money I got a part-time job to earn the money and bought

it in a mobile phone shop

7 How has your mobile phone changed your life?

Oh the mobile phone definitely has changed my life dramatically It helps me keep in touch with my family and friends easily because you know, it’s not always easy to meet face to face For example, I can phone my parents to tell them that I will come home late so that they won’t

be worried

III FREE TIME ACTIVITIES/ HOBBIES

1 What do you usually do in your free time?

Well in my spare time, I like watching TV I’m busy during the day so I love watching the news in the evening while our family are having dinner Besides, I enjoy listening to music My favourite kind of music is POP

2 What do you usually do on weekends and weekdays?

I am rather busy during the week I work from eight to six on weekdays so in the evening I often cook dinner, stay at home and chat with my family members about what they have done during the day At weekends, however, when I have free time, I often go out with friends or visit my relatives

3 What do you usually do when you go out?

When I’m out I often eat out with my family or go for a drink with friends Sometimes, my family go to the park, go shopping and so on

4 What do you usually do with your friends?

We often go to a café and chat about work life, family and so on Sometimes, we visit each other’s home and several families enjoy meals together

5 What are good hobbies and bad hobbies?

I would say good hobbies are those which bring benefits to people such as reading books

or doing sports On the contrary spending too much time on the Internet can be bad for your health

IV FAMILY

1 How many people are in your family?

I come from a small family which has four members: my husband my two children and me

My son is 7 years old and he’s in the second grade My little daughter is three years old She goes to Sunflower kindergarten

2 What's your father like?

My father is humourous He often tells jokes which make us laugh Besides, he’s very strict

He never allows me to come home late at night

3 What's your mother like?

My mother is a caring and understanding person She takes good care of my family and whenever I have a problem, I always share with her because she often listens to my problem and gives me very good advice

4 Do you have brothers and sisters? Are they older or younger than you?

I have two brothers My older brother is married and has a daughter so I have a niece He lives with my parents in my hometown My younger brother is 26 years old He now lives and works in Hanoi We sometimes meet each other at weekends

5 Do you live alone? Who do you live with?

No, I don’t I live with my family on Nguyen Trai street I’ve been living in this area since I got married

6 Who do you respect most in your family?

In my family, I respect my mother most because she has been taking care of me since I was little She is also very understanding I always come to her when I have any problems She is really my idol and I want to become a person like her

In my family, I respect my father most because he taught me how to live well and always gives me good advice

7 Who has had the most influence in your life?

My father has had the most influence in my life It is my father who strictly taught me valuable lessons in life and always stands by my side whenever I have trouble He really sets a good example for us to follow

8 Who do you get on well in your family?

I love everyone in my family but I get on very well with my mother I often share with her everything or when I have trouble, I often ask her for advice We understand each other very well

9 Do you ever argue with someone in your family? What do you argue about?

Yes, I do My husband and I sometimes have an argument about what TV program to watch I like watching films while he prefers to watch sports programs Sometimes, we argue about how to teach our children He often says I am spoiling my children My husband, on the other hand, is very strict to them

V TRAVELLING

1 Do you like traveling?

Yes I do I enjoy travelling a lot because I love exploring beautiful places and meeting new people Besides, I can taste local food and have a chance to refresh my mind

2 Do you like to travel alone or with your friends?

I prefer travelling with my friends Because it is more fun to go with friends and we can try new food and meet new people together

3 Have you traveled to other places? Where are they?

Yes I have I’ve been to several destinations in Vietnam such as Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa Of these places, I like Halong Bay most because I love the ocean and I enjoy swimming in the sea Moreover, I can visit beautiful caves and the seafood there is fresh and delicious

4 What do you usually do when you first arrive in a new place?

Well, first of all, I often go sightseeing in the area Then I find a good local restaurant to enjoy delicious food Besides, I often take lots of photos to keep my memories

5 What are the benefits of traveling?

It is my personal belief that There are many advantages of travelling Firstly, travelling broadens our mind When you travel, you learn many new things such as new cultures and local people’s ways of life, their language and cuisine (ẩm thực) (At the same time, you can visit many beautiful places and take part in interesting activities Moreover, travelling helps you relax and it’s a great time for you to be with your friends or family

6 Why do so many people travel nowadays?

I think nowadays more and more people travel because of several reasons First of all, transportion is much more convenient today For example, airplanes, trains and buses are popular and not too expensive Besides, people can earn more money so they might want to travel to spend time with family and friends and relax after busy working hours

VI FRIENDS

1 Do you have many friends? Are they casual acquaintances or close friends?

I have many friends but only some of them are close because I think we only need to have

several soulmates ( bạn tâm giao – bạn thân) to stay beside or share everything together

Cách 2:

To tell the truth, I have a variety of casual acquaintances ( bạn quen bình thường) when

I attend ( tham gia) classes at my university However, I only have 2 soulmates who I can share all of my emotions and feelings and put all my belief on

2 Do you prefer to stay with your family or with your friends?

I enjoy staying with my friends because at that time, I have more freedom I can do whatever I like Moreover, staying with my friends helps me to learn better as we can share

learning materials and discuss difficult questions Finally, sometimes it is easier to share with

friends than with family

3 Do you prefer one or two close friends or many friends?

I prefer to have just one or two close friends because if I had many close friends I wouldn’t have enough time to spend with them all Having only one or two close friends, I can easily share with them my secrets and happiness Besides, we can get together and have interesting conversations more often

4 Are your friends mostly your age or different ages?

Most of my friends are about my same age because we met at school or university I've got several friends who are older or younger than me as we met at work

5 Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends?

I tend to meet up with my friends at weekends because everyone's too busy during the week

6 The last time you saw your friends what did you do together?

I met my friends last weekend We went shopping for some clothes together After that,

we went to a café and chatted about work and family

VII MUSIC

1 Do you like music?

Yes I do I like all kinds of music but I’m particularly interested in Pop music and Rock Ballad because I like soft melody

Yes of course, I hook on all kinds of music but I am particularly interested in Pop music and Rock ballad because the melody is very soft and gentle

2 What kind of music do you like best?

I like Pop music best because I like soft and beautiful melody Besides it really helps me to reduce stress

3 What are the benefits of listening to music?

Listening to music has several advantages Firstly it helps you to relax after long working hours It then motivates you to work better Moreover, music allows you to sleep better That’s why many people listen to music before bedtime

VIII TRANSPORTATION

1 How do you get to work/ school?

I often go to work or go to school by morbike because it’s extremely convenient You know it’s easy to move around the narrow streets of the capital Moreover, the cost of a motorbike

is not so high that I can afford it

2 What’s your favourite means of transport?

The means of transport I like best is motorbike because it’s easy to move around Moreover it’s not too expensive to buy one

3 Do you often use public transport?

In fact I often go to work by motorbike Sometimes I travel by bus but I prefer to use my motorbike because I can easily move around and I don’t have to wait so long for buses

4 Which do you prefer public transport or private transport?

I would say I prefer to travel by private transport I often go by motorbike since it’s convenient I can travel anywhere anytime I like

5 Can you say something about the transportation in your hometown?

In my opinion one of the biggest problems of transportation in HCM city is traffic jams You know, it takes people lots of time to move during rush hours in the morning and in the evening This is because the number of vehicles has increased while streets are narrow