1/ Can you describe about the famous places in Nha Trang? Nha trang The capital town of Khanh Hoa province of about 250,000 inhabitants (dân cư) in 1,300 km far from Hanoi and 450 km from Ho Chi Minh city. It is located in the ancient religious area of Cham. Nha Trang is the Cham word that means "The river of mangroves". These plants used to be popular at the Cai River. Next to the river, on the hill is Ponagar, the Cham famous vestige from the 9th century. Nha Trang is the seaside and important tourist spot thanks to the superb sandy beach considered as paradise with palms and coconut trees, washed by the emerald sea of the Pacific Ocean. There are many interesting places like the Cham vestiges of the fish port. A boat trip can bring back a chance enjoying the coral reef and fish. Thị trấn thủ phủ của tỉnh Khánh Hòa khoảng 250.000 cư dân (Dân cư) trong 1.300 km từ Hà Nội và thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 450 km. Nó nằm trong khu vực tôn giáo cổ xưa của người Chăm. Nha Trang là từ Chăm có nghĩa là "sông của rừng ngập mặn". Các nhà máy này được sử dụng phổ biến tại sông Cái. Bên cạnh dòng sông, trên đồi là Ponagar, di tích nổi tiếng người Chăm từ thế kỷ thứ 9. Nha Trang là ven biển và du lịch quan trọng tại chỗ cho bãi biển đầy cát trắng tuyệt vời được coi như thiên đường với lòng bàn tay và cây dừa, rửa sạch bởi biển ngọc lục bảo của Thái Bình Dương. Có rất nhiều nơi thú vị như những di tích Chăm của các cảng cá. Một chuyến đi thuyền có thể mang lại một cơ hội thưởng thức các rạn san hô và cá. 1/ How many inhabitants are there in the capital town of Khanh Hoa? -> There are 250.000 inhatbitants in the capital town of Khanh Hoa 2/ How far is it from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city? -> It is about 450 km from Ho Chi Minh city. 3/ Is Nha Trang the seaside and important tourist spot thanks to the superb sandy beach?- > Yes, it is. 4/ Are there many interesting places like the Cham vestiges of the fish port? -> Yes, there are. 5/ What does the Cham word mean? The Cham word means "The river of mangroves". 2/ Can you describe about the famous places in Sai Gon? Sai Gon The "Pearl of the Far East" (ngọc của biển đông), famous worldwide before 1975, used to be the name for Saigon. Glorious Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City nowadays, has opened a new area towards a bright future. Booming, lively, dynamic (năng động), and attractive, Saigon has become an important economic, industrial center of Vietnam for ever, ready to receive visitors for different purposes: business, tourism. Saigon is delighted to welcome you, to show you the harmony of the Gothic architecture and modern houses and charming smiles of its people. In 1998, Saigon is celebrating its 300th anniversary (lễ kĩ niệm) with many interesting and joyful festivals throughout the year. "Hòn ngọc Viễn Đông", nổi tiếng thế giới trước năm 1975, được sử dụng là tên cho Sài Gòn. Glorious Sài Gòn, TP Hồ Chí Minh ngày nay, đã mở ra một khu vực mới hướng tới một tương lai tươi sáng. Bùng nổ, hoạt bát, năng động (active skills), và hấp dẫn, Sài Gòn đã trở thành kinh tế quan trọng, trung tâm công nghiệp của Việt Nam bao giờ, sẵn sàng tiếp nhận du khách cho các mục đích khác nhau: kinh doanh, du lịch. Sài Gòn vui mừng chào đón các bạn, để cho bạn thấy sự hài hòa của kiến trúc Gothic và các ngôi nhà hiện đại và nụ cười duyên dáng của người dân. Năm 1998, Sài Gòn kỷ niệm thứ 300 với nhiều lễ hội thú vị và vui tươi trong suốt cả năm. 1/ What do you think about the Sai gon? -> Saigon has become an important economic, industrial center of Vietnam for ever, ready to receive visitors for different purposes: business, tourism. 2/ What is Saigon celebrating in 1998? -> In 1998, Saigon is celebrating its 300th anniversary with many interesting and joyful festivals throughout the year. 3/ Why did people used to be the name for Saigon? -> The "Pearl of the Far East", famous worldwide before 1975, used to be the name for Saigon. 4/ What is the other name of Saigon? -> The other name of Saigon is "Pearl of the Far East". 3/ Can you describe about your school? My school As you know, My school is in the countryside. The name of my school is Tran Phan secondary School. I live in there. It is very big school. The school building is old but beautiful. There are many classrooms in it. There are nine hundred sixty-nine students. There are about 70 teachers in my school. The Principal is a 1 Vietnamese person. He is a kind and very efficient man. They are all very clever and hardworking teachers. All the students like them very much. I love my school very much because it is very quiet and the teachers always help us to learn in school very much. I have many friends in my school. When we take a rest, we chat each others, some boys kick a shuttle cock, or play marbles. Besides there is a big library in my school, so students may be seen learning in the library, playing in the playground or performing gymnastics in the school yard with great interest. I am indeed proud of my school. 1/ Where is your school? -> My school is in the countryside. 2/ How many students are there in your school? -> There are nine hundred sixty-nine students in my school. 3/ What is the Principal like? -> He is a kind and very efficient man. 4/ Do you love your school? Why? -> Yes, I do. Because it is very quiet and the teachers always help us to learn in school very much 4/ Can you describe some natural disasters about Earthquakes and Tidal waves? Earthquakes: Ninety per cent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is known as the `Ring of Fire'. In 1995, a huge earthquake struck the city of Kobe in Japan. A large number of people were killed when homes, office blocks and highways collapsed. Tidal waves: Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth. In the 1960s, a huge tidal wave hit Anchorage, Alaska. The tidal wave traveled from Alaska to California! 1/. Why do people call the Pacific Rim “Ring of Fire”? -> Because ninety per cent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim. 2/. What will happen when there is an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth? -> Tidal waves will happen. 3/. Did the tidal wave travel from California to Alaska? Why? -> No, it isn’t. Because the tidal wave traveled from Alaska to California. 4/. Did a huge earthquake strick the city of Kobe in Japan in 1995? -> Yes, it is. 5/. Where did a huge tidal wave hit in the 1960s? -> In the 1960s, a huge tidal wave hit Anchorage, Alaska. 5/ Can you describe some natural disasters about Typhoons and Tornadoes? Typhoons: When tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a hurricane in North and South America, a cyclone in Australia, and a typhoon in Asia. The word `typhoon' comes from the Chinese: tai means `big' and feng means `wind', so the word “typhoon” means “big wind”. Tornadoes: Tornadoes are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm. They can suck up anything that is in their path. In Italy in 1981, a tornado lifted a baby, who was asleep in its baby carriage, into the air and put it down safely 100 meters away! 1/. What does “typhoon’ mean? -> Typhoon means big wind. 2/. What did a tornado lift in Italy in 1981? -> It lifted a baby in Italy in 1981. 3/. Can they suck up anything that is in their path? -> Yes, they can. 4/. Who lifted a baby into the air and put it down safely 100 meters away? - A tornado lifted a baby into the air and put it down safely 100 meters away 5/. What is natural disaster called in North and South America? -> It is called a hurricane in North and South America. 6/ Can you describe ways to protect the Environment? Nowadays, environment issues are become more seriously. It’s very important for us to protect the environment. Good environment can make people feel happy and fit. To improve the environment means to improve our life. Therefore, human beings can protect the environment in three ways: conserving water, recycling, reducing, reusing and saving energy. First, human beings can protect the environment through saving water. Water is very important to us because we can’t live without water. Water which is suitable to drink is becoming less and less. It is because we always waste a lot of water in our daily life. For example, many of the people always turn on the tap when 2 brushing teeth. In fact, we must turn off the tap when brushing teeth and use a cup to fill water for gargle. If we can do this, it can save a family 5 to 10 gallons per day. Besides that, we also can conserve water in the kitchen. For example, we must don’t let faucets run for washing or rinsing, we can fill a container with water or use the sink by stopping the drain and wash all the vegetables for a meal at the same time. Moreover, we should not rely on the force of water to washing anything. Instead, we can use a brush or your hand to dislodge particles of dirt (University of Illinois Extension, 2010). Furthermore, check and fix any water leaks frequently, not only conserving water but also saving the money. Second, recycling, reducing and reusing are other ways to protect our environment. For recycling, we can try to sort out rubbish. For example, we can recycle the aluminum cans, glass bottles and newspapers. Besides that, we can transfer the organic matter such as potato peelings, leftover food and tea leaves to a compost heap in the garden and used as a natural fertilizer for the plants. Next, we should reduce the usage of plastic bags. Plastic bags are non-biodegradable and hard to recycle, so we 1. How can human beings protect the environment? -> Human beings can protect the environment in three ways: conserving water, recycling, reducing, reusing and saving energy. 2. What is it necessary to protect the environment? -> It’s very important for us to protect the environment. 3. Why do people need to protect the environment? -> Because good environment can make people feel happy and fit. 4. Can human beings protect the environment through saving water? -> Yes, they can. 7/ Can you describe the Benefits of Learning English? How do you think English can improve someone’s life? English is very important because it is a universal language. Besides that, it is the language used in any technology pamphlet or product. Learning English offers people some benefits such as getting better jobs, communication with others everywhere, and helps people be more confident. First of all, English gives people the opportunity to get better jobs. For example, many big companies require people with English skills to perform their jobs. Also, it helps people to have a higher position at work. In addition, a person can travel anywhere and find a job where English is spoken or required. In fact, English is the key to be successful anywhere. Second of all, English gives people the access to communicate with others around the world. For instance, nowadays people are using English through networks such as Facebook, My Space, Twitter, and many others to get in contact. Also, big organizations like UN and UNICEF use English to communicate. So, every country provides English as a Foreign Language at school because of its importance. Therefore, it is important to learn English to connect people everywhere. Nevertheless, English is necessary to improve someone’s confidence. For example, if a person goes to the hospital, airport, government office, or any other important place; he or she will feel more comfortable. As a result, a person becomes very independent. Also, being confidence means that a person has the opportunity to express his or her ideas and opinions. For all these reasons, English has the power to make people more confident. Finally, English is the most used and practical language in the world. For that reason, it is an international language. English will improve people’s life in many areas; such as finding a good job, better communication and self-confidence. It is almost guaranteed that English is the way to have a lot of benefits 1. What do you think about English? -> English is very important because it is a universal language and English gives people the opportunity to get better jobs. 2. What does Learning English offer people? 3 -> Learning English offers people some benefits such as getting better jobs, communication with others everywhere, and helps people be more confident. 3. Is English is necessary to improve someone’s confidence? -> Yes, it is. 4. How will English improve people’s life? -> English will improve people’s life in many areas; such as finding a good job, better communication and self-confidence. 8/ Can you describe benefits of the Internet? The internet has widely developed recently and it has three main benefits. Firstly, the internet is a plentiful and reliable source of information. We can get information such as news, articles, and weather forecasts very fast and conveniently. The information is not only diversified but also very updated. Second, the internet is a very good way to entertain. We can listen to music, watch videos and play game online. Besides, we can chat with friends and relatives who live far away. It is a very cheap means of communication. Lastly, the internet provides a rich source of educational materials and convenient way to study. On the internet, we can search a lot of websites which contain useful guidelines and methods for study. In addition, we can do on-line exercises and take on line tests. We don’t need to go to school but we still can complete, the internet brings us lots of benefits which make our life more modern and convenient. 1/ What do you think about the Internet? -> The internet is a plentiful and reliable source of information. 2/ Is the internet a very good way to entertain? -> Yes, it is. 3/ Can you say the Internet is a source of entertainment? Why? -> Yes, I can. Because we can listen to music, watch videos and play game online. Besides, we can chat with friends and relatives who live far away. 4/ What does the internet bring us lots of benefits? -> The internet brings us lots of benefits which make our life more modern and convenient. 9/ Can you describe the ao dai Viet Nam? For centuries poets, writers and musicians have mentioned the ao dai in poems, novels and songs. The ao dai is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women. It consists of a long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and worn over loose pants. Traditionally, it was frequently worn by both men and women. The design and material used for men were different from those used for women. Nowadays, women usually wear it, especially on special occasions. However, many Vietnamese women today often prefer to wear modern clothing at work, because it is more convenient. Now fashion designers want to change the traditional ao dai. Some have printed lines of poetry on the ao dai, so they look modern and very fashionable. Other designers have taken inspiration from Vietnam's ethnic minorities. They have visited villages and studied traditional designs and symbols such as suns, stars, crosses, and stripes. They have added these patterns to the ao dai, so Vietnamese women can continue to wear the unique dress, which is now both traditional and fashionable. 1/ Who used to wear the ao dai by tradition? -> By tradition, Vietnamese men and women used to wear the ao dai. 2/ Why do the majority of Vietnamese women prefer to wear modern clothing at work these days? -> Because it is more convenient. 3/ What have fashion designers done to modernize the ao dai? -> They have printed lines of poetry on the ao dai and symbols such as suns, stars, crosses, and stripes. 4/ Can Vietnamese women continue to wear the unique dress? Yes, they can. 10/ Can you tell about life in the city? Nowadays majority of people prefer living in a city. Also this is the well known fact that there are more people in cities than in countries. However, both city living and country living have their benefits. Those who like living in the city believe that it has a large number of advantages. First, the big offer of the options for spending free time. For instance people can visit various museums, cinemas, and libraries. Second, there are a lot of working places in the city. The biggest companies are located in the cities. Therefore, it is easier for people to find suitable job in a city. Also, people have more variants in choosing career. Third, you 4 can buy whatever you need if you live in a city. In opposite, persons who live in a country, don't have wide choice of shops. Also people are able to use different kinds of services. Other people, who live in countries, argue that there are more advantages of living in villages than in cities. First, it is easy to get from one place to another. Because the distances in countries are not as long as in towns. As a result, the commuting to the work is not a problem. Second, people, living in a village, feel themselves in safety. The crime rate in a country is lower than in a city. Third, people, living in a village are more friendly. In conclusion, personally, I experienced both living in the small country, where I was born, and living in the big city, where I live now. In my opinion, life in a country is quite and slowly. Therefore, it is more suitable for children and old people. I prefer living in a big city, where I can have a large number of opportunities. 1/ Why do people live in the city? -> Because there are a lot of working places in the city. The biggest companies are located in the cities. Therefore, it is easier for people to find suitable job in a city. 2/ What do you think about the country? -> In my opinion, life in a country is quite and slowly. Therefore, it is more suitable for children and old people. 3/ Are there more advantages of living in villages than in cities? -> Yes, there are. 4/ Are there a lot of working places and the biggest companies in the country? -> No, there aren’t. 5 . famous places in Nha Trang? Nha trang The capital town of Khanh Hoa province of about 250,000 inhabitants (dân cư) in 1,300 km far from Hanoi and 450 km from Ho Chi Minh city. It is located in the. cá. 1/ How many inhabitants are there in the capital town of Khanh Hoa? -> There are 250.000 inhatbitants in the capital town of Khanh Hoa 2/ How far is it from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city? ->. nhận du khách cho các mục đích khác nhau: kinh doanh, du lịch. Sài Gòn vui mừng chào đón các bạn, để cho bạn thấy sự hài hòa của kiến trúc Gothic và các ngôi nhà hiện đại và nụ cười duyên dáng