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Trang 1TOPIC 21 Describe your first day at school as a child
TOPIC 22 Your favourite hobby
TOPIC 23 Which season of the year do you like best? Why?
TOPIC 24 Smoking damages our health
TOPIC 25 Describe your best friend and tell why you like him/her
TOPIC 26 Why is it necessary to learn English?
TOPIC 27 The benefits of sports and physical exercises
TOPIC 28 Describe the countryside in the morning
TOPIC 29 Why are good books considered good teachers and friends?
TOPIC 30 You tell a foreigner about Vietnam, your beloved homeland
TOPIC 31 I like to go shopping at a supermarket Why?
TOPIC 32 The birthday present you bought for your mother
TOPIC 33 Describe New Year celebrations in your country
TOPIC 34 Describe the advantages of living in the country and the disadvantages of living in the city.
TOPIC 35 Describe your English teacher
TOPIC 36 Describe the career you have chosen, and the reasons for your choice
TOPIC 37 Describe your native village and state your reasons why you love it
TOPIC 38 Write about a holiday you took Give details.
TOPIC 39 Tell about the pollution in our city and how to solve it
TOPIC 40 How do you spend an evening when it rains?
TOPIC 41 Do you like to live in an old house or in a modern flat?
TOPIC 42 Suppose you are living away from home in a foreign land.
Write a short letter to your parents, telling them about your feelings and impressions.
TOPIC 43 Relate a sad happening in your life.
TOPIC 44 What benefits can traveling (travelling) bring to you?
TOPIC 45 Write a letter to a foreign friend of your introducing him (or her) one aspect of the Vietnamese culture.
TOPIC 46 You have just arrived to visit a foreign country Write to your parents announcing that you have arrived safely and ask them to send something to you.
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TOPIC 48 Tell about your indoor hobby and why you enjoy it
TOPIC 49 In not more than 100 words write a letter of three paragraphs inviting a friend to spend a weekend with your family at your home in the country
TOPIC 50 Describe a day spent by the river or by the sea.
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 I saw 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 of books 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
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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 reasons:
During autumn, which lasts more or less from late July to early October, it is sunny most of the time The Autumnal sun is often splendid, dying nature yellow The weather is also ideal because it is not too cold or too hot Then the coldish northwesterly wind, which blows gently, thrills everyone with the
breath of autumn The leaves of the trees turning yellow 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
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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 that smoking 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 we can 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, and causes 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
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Describe your best friend and tell why you like him/her
Of all my friends, Thanh Hoa is my best friend since we enjoy each 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 economic growth 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 people from 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
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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 life worth 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 each other 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 the pure air is redolent of soft fragrance The scenery becomes livelier as groups of farmers are rushing, to their fields
talking and 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 did they 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
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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 River Delta 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 in
conical 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
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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 tasks was 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
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in the country side They help us relax wonderfully after a hard day's work while the debaucheries in prostitute 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 whereas the 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 out ourselves 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 English accent and pronunciation She often makes us pronounce an English word several times until it's pronounced correctly and accurately She always encourages us in our English study and thanks to her devotion to teaching us, we have been making
a rapid progress
Everyone in our class is now talking about our new English teacher who
deserves our love and respect
TOPIC 36
Describe the career you have chosen, and the reasons for your choice
The choice of a career is of the utmost importance It determines one's whole life As for me, after careful consideration, I want to become a construction engineer
In our country, after long years of atrocious war, many houses, villages,
bridges and roads were destroyed by bombing They all need to be repaired or rebuilt After graduation, I'll contribute my part to the reconstruction of my war torn country into one of the most modern and powerful countries in the world How happy I feel when I am able to turn slum areas into blocks of high
buildings, to bring happiness and joys to my poor compatriots!
How proud and delighted I am to build high-ways, bridges and factories for my city dwellers by the sweat of my brow'
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Describe your native village and state your reasons why you love it
Although my village is small, it's very beautiful and lovely
My village is divided into 4 hamlets which are directed and supervised by heads of hamlet who are m charge of and responsible for the activities of their hamlet
In the middle of the village stands an ancient pagoda where the villagers
gather to make offerings to the God of Agriculture on the 15th day of the first lunar month On the left flows peacefully a blue and clear river where I used to take a swim on hot days when I was young
Almost the houses in my village are built on high ground to avail floods in the rainy season The villagers live chiefly on agriculture All year round they cling
to their soil, thinking of the best ways to force their soil to produce more food and vegetables to their families They get rich owing to their creative work and industriousness The harvest time is the merriest and busiest season of the year
How I love my native village! It's in this nice and lovely place that I was born and have grown up and spent wonderful days of my childhood It's the cradle, the paradise of my whole life!
TOPIC 38
Write about a holiday you took Give details.
My friend and I recently went on a four-day holiday to Nha Trang It was
wonderful to escape the air and noise of Ho Chi Minh City
We took the night train and we were gently lulled to sleep by the sound of the train and the pleasant night air We arrived in Nha Trang early the next
morning and checked into the Grand Hotel which is very near to the beach, restaurants and nightlife The hotel offered all kinds of accommodation-from first class to economy The staff was friendly and extremely helpful to us They recommended a few tours which we took and we were not disappointed with
On the beach we ate fresh seafood such as boiled crabs, grilled lobsters and sanguine oysters Nha Trang was clean and quiet, making our holiday very peaceful, restful and unforgettable
TOPIC 39
Tell about the pollution in our city and how to solve it
The pollution of air, water and land in our city with such pollutants as smoke, industrial and household waste is getting worse and worse It has reached intolerable levels The-amount of carbon monoxide (CO) of the air now far exceeds the accepted limit As a result of this, the health of every citizen here
is being jeopardized alarmingly
To solve the problem of pollution I think the government should relocate the factories outside the city limits and penalize people for littering, especially for