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SPEAKING TEST 21

Let’s talk about health

Examiner speaking: What do people where you live do to keep fit?

They often play sport to keep fit

Examiner speaking: Do you think that they are practising in the right way?

Yes, I do.

Examiner speaking: In what ways is doing gyms good or not good for old people?

Doing gym everyday enables older men and women to not only live longer, but also to extend their active involvement in all levels of society Lots of older people use gyms and feel better for

it Doing gym is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in older people, including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities It had

a small but significant effect on improving physical ability and on reducing some pain on old people In fact, gym is good but the elder should choose suitable type of exercise to their physical ability

Now, let’s talk about healthcare service where you live

Examiner speaking: What do people in your area usually do when they have health problems?

People often talk to friends, family, and coworkers to find out the best doctor who can treat them, after that they go to see him/her for checking their health problems as well as asking for recommendations Some others can check with their insurance plan for a list of doctors in the area Then they go to a local hospital, medical center, or nearby medical school

Examiner speaking: Do you think that it is good to open private clinics ?

In addition to public health care providers such as primary care doctors and hospitals, many private clinics offering specialized services also operate I think that it is good to open private clinics because they typically offer services with reduced wait times compared to the public health care system Moreover, in private hospitals your treatment is usually in a private room which has hotel type services such as TV, menu choices etc., at a time to suit you

Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too many private clinics?

It makes more and more people confused about the private health care choices available to them People tend to compare hospitals relative to infection rates, degrees of surgical success, and many other metrics When we are able to do this, hospitals will be driven by quality, service, and cost — all of which will be necessary to compete Therefore, too many private hospitals means that there is an open competitive market We know what happens in this environment There are winners and losers As a result, many clinics with expensive and modern equipment will be closed which wastes a lot of money

PART II: Situation: You are planning to take your secondary students to participate in outdoor

activities Which do you think are the most preferable to them?

THREE options of dressing for girls are suggested:

- uniforms

- selected tops and shorts

- skirts

I think that selected tops and shorts and skirts are popular costumes that make students more active and dynamic but they are not suitable male students Uniforms may be the best choice because of the following reasons The first reason is that uniforms highly appreciate the community All the rich and the poor are the same There is no difference and unequality between male and female Moreover, when students put on uniforms they feel so proud of their school and have a sense of responsibility to keep their school’s reputation Finally, uniforms make all students look more formal

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

At several universities worldwide, staffs are required to wear university uniforms Wearing uniform does have its advantages One of the main advantages of uniforms is the reality that every staff looks the same so they are easily recognized Staffs who don’t have enough means to buy expensive and fashionable clothes can surely benefit from this They also save quite a bit of money, not having to buy the latest clothing to wear

University uniforms are a form of unity in the school, wherein the staff wears the same uniform that gives them the identity This surely gives them the identity from other school and they will look good If they are wearing the uniform that identifies them with a certain university or school, people will able to distinguish them

Another advantage of wearing university uniform is the staff can feel proud because of the feeling that they belong to a certain university Just wearing the uniform together with its logo can provide them the best chance to feel proud of their university

Wearing uniform is also important for staff to save time changing clothes or outfits because they are trying to figure out the right combination of shirt, pants, blouse or skirt This makes it easy for them to save time because they just need to wear their uniform when going to university Staffs don’t have to compete with their colleagues because everyone wears the same thing In order to “fit in” many people feel pressured to buy expensive clothing

In conclusion, for all the advantages above, we should have uniforms for staffs at university

SPEAKING TEST 22

Now, the test begins

Let’s talk about happiness

Examiner speaking: What do you think happiness is?

C1: It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion For me, when

thinking about happiness, I often remember a saying that “If I was in my perfect place, would someone else there make it better?” Therefore, in my point of view it’s simple that the person who is always with you to share and to love whenever you need makes you happy!

C2 : It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion For me, happiness

is that I can do whatever I want

Examiner speaking: Do you think that rich people are always happy?

I don’t think that they are always happy because I think there are more important things than money in our life Love is one of them Although rich men can buy almost all things that they want, they can never purchase a good human relationship based on love In particular, when they became elder people, if they are alone, they must feel miserable In conclusion, I disagree that rich people are always happy

Examiner speaking: What do you do to make yourself happy?

Happiness is so interesting and I would love to be happier To make myself happy, I often spend time with my friends and family because I think that we are only happy when we have family and have friends and almost all the other things we think make us happy are actually just ways of getting more family and friends Moreover, for me helping others with a smiling on lips can make us feel better since smiling is one way to reduce the stress caused by an upsetting situation

Alright Thank you

Now, let’s talk about money

Examiner speaking: Do you think money is more important than any other aspects of life?

Money is important because it means being able to give your children the best – the best education, the best health care, the best start in life Of course, when it comes to kids, money can also greatly spoil them, so it’s up to wealthy parents to find a way to give their kids the best, while still teaching them the value of money and not giving them so much excess that their view

on life is forever skewed

Examiner speaking: What would you do if you had a lot of money?

Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too much money?

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Situation: You are planning to take your students to participate in outdoor activities Which do

you think are the most preferable to them?

THREE options of dressing for girls are suggested:

- uniforms

- selected tops and shorts

- skirts

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Disadvantages of owning a car

Expensive

- Do you think it is better to use a bicycle than a car?

- How do you think traffic jam can be solved with the increased number of cars ?

In our lives, we travel from one place to another for a great variety of reasons and while traveling

we greatly depend on cars, whether it is a private car or a public bus The number of car-owners increasing everyday because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling And that is why most of us want to own a car However, owning a car has many disadvantages

Firstly, owning a car is very expensive The price of the car, the cost of the tax, insurance cost, fuel-cost, driver' salary, car repairing etc all must be considered before buying a car and that is why it is out of reach of the middle class people Not all families can afford it Private car is more expensive than the public transportation, people have to pay more for using of car

Moreover, private cars can not carry many passengers at a time yet occupy spaces in the street

As the number of car is increasing in the road so does the traffic jams City travellers have to spend longer hours on traffic jams Using more private car, the density of traffic has been increased phenomenally and citizens have had to stay longer time on traffic load

- What are advantages of having a car?

Stuck (traffic jam) Not green

Perhaps the major disadvantage of cars in general is the huge damage they do to the human health and to the environment More cars mean more pollution The consumption of fuels to run the car is contributing to the rise if global warming and affecting the ozone layer The environment pollution is a serious issue today and in any cost we must reduce the amount of pollution And if we consider it, then owning a car is never a good idea

To sum up, having a car gives someone freedom but if public transportation system is easily accessible, safe and efficient, then the idea of buying and owning a car should be abandoned Cars have increased the level of air and noise pollution in cities, causing more humans to suffer from respiratory, heart diseases, or cancers

Further questions:

1 The main advantage of owning a car is it gives the freedom to travel If you have a car then you don't need to be limited to fixed routes and timetables Moreover, a car-owner can take his/her family members with him/her and other necessary goods whenever he/she wish which might have been impossible otherwise In addition, personal cars give comfort while traveling on the contrary to the public buses which are so crowded and disgusting You can read books, listen to music or even can play with kids while you are in your own car but those all seems to be impossible in a public transport

SPEAKING TEST 23

Let’s talk about restaurants

Examiner speaking: Tell me about your favourite restaurant

Examiner speaking: What is your opinion of foreign food?

Examiner speaking: Why do people like to eat out?

People eat out for many reasons Some people like to eat out because they do not like to cook and do the washing up on their own Some people like to eat out because they can have food they

do not know how to cook at home People might go out to eat if they are in a hurry At some restaurants, food is prepared quickly or comes already prepared and ready to eat If a person does not have the time to cook a meal, he may go out to eat Many people go out to eat for special occasions If a person has a birthday, for example, she may invite her friends and family to a restaurant for a meal By going out, the person and her friends can enjoy a birthday celebration without having to worry about preparing food or washing up

Now, let’s talk about relaxation

Examiner speaking: What activities can people do to relax?

Listening to your favorite song is one of the best ways to relax Sometimes belting out the lyrics

to a favorite tune makes everything seem all right and classical music can be especially relaxing right before bedtime Talking to a friend is also a good way to reduce stress When something’s really bothering you, it can help to share your feelings with a pal In fact, more talkative folks tend to be happier in general So people tend to go to a coworker or call a close family member and spill

Examiner speaking: Tell me about how you like to relax

Examiner speaking: In what ways can you relax without spending any money?

Situation: You are planning a holiday and you will be staying in a hotel You will decide which

feature you consider to be the most important when choosing a hotel to stay in

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- The location of the hotel

- The comfort of the hotel room

- Reasonable price

When having a holiday, your accommodation choice is very important because it can make or break your holidays In my opinion, the location of the hotel is not very important because I will

go by my private car so I can travel everywhere I want without any worrying about the distance Costs are another important consideration here but I have affordability so I do not care about the price I only want to make sure to check whether the hotel prices are all-inclusive or not

I consider the convenience of the hotel the most important when choosing a hotel to stay Travelling, either by land or air, can be exhausting So I would be looking forward to a comfortable and convenient stay when I arrive in my destination Therefore, my hotel should have the amenities that would help me relax and unwind Things like a cozy room, a soft bed, or

a pool spa are a big plus I can check these, as well as the type of service they give, by reading reviews or guest testimonials on the Internet Also, safety and security should not be overlooked when selecting accommodation

PART III:

Topic: Living in the countryside?

- Do you think companies should promote workers who are experienced?

- Do you think that workers should change companies often? Why? Why not?

- What is better motivated for workers? Salary or working condition?

Living in the countryside has a lot of advantages As the advantage we can consider the fact that the country is less polluted and the traffic isn't so heavy You are fit and you don't need to worry about your health condition, because in the countryside the air and water are so clean In the country there are many plant species In the country you are free to admire the breathtaking landscapes such as huge meadows, peaceful hills or forests You can enjoy walking in the forest and picking mushrooms or hunting Moreover, living in the countryside is cheaper than it is in the city, so you probably may afford many other things, because the prices are lower What is more, you can invite your friends to the barbecue organized in your garden It would be great! The other positive side is the safety In the rural area the crime rate is much lower There aren't a lot of housebreaks and the possibility of burglary is also lower In the countryside people usually and keep eyes on neighbour's estates They always react when something strange is happening Country life is very peaceful and silent You will enjoy the feeling of peace

You also feel closer to nature in the country, you are woken up by the singing of the birds rather than by the noise from the traffic Homes in the countryside are surrounded by nature which has

a soothing effect on both the mind and the body In the country, you do not have to leave your home to feel closer to nature because here, the nature comes to you and it is quite common to see wildlife such as birds, butterflies, hedgehogs, foxes, rabbits and even deer from your backyard Living in the countryside, you have good neighbours In the country, everyone knows everyone and people actually say ‘hello’ Communities in the country are much smaller but they are more

connected and open People in the country are really friendlier and are prepared to help without asking anything in return

To sum up, I think that living in the country may have a lot of advantages such as fresh air, breathtaking landscape, comfort and lovely neighbours, but a lot of people decide to stay in the city, due to the fact that the life in the town is easier

SPEAKING TEST 24 PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about housework

Examiner speaking: How do you share housework in your family?

( nữ trả lời) In my family I often prepare meals and wash clothes while my husband does some technical work like repairing things However sometimes when I am busy, my husband helps me to cook.

( nam trả lời) In my family my wife often prepares meals and washes clothes and I some technical work like repairing things However sometimes when my wife is busy, I am willing to help her to cook.

Examiner speaking: Do you think children should help with the housework?

Yes, I totally agree that children should help their parents do the housework that are suitable with their ages

Examiner speaking: What are some of the things that your family usually do together?

We usually watch TV together in the evening Sometimes at weekends we go out to eat in a restaurants

or travel to some new places

Now, let’s talk about fashion

Examiner speaking: Do you try to follow the latest fashion?

Not usually but sometimes in fact Although I am not really fashionable, I think that I should keep up to date with new fashion to keep my image in other people’s eyes.

Examiner speaking: What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

in fact I like dress most as I think I look more attractive when wearing dress

Examiner speaking: Which do you prefer, shopping in a small shop or a supermarket?

In fact I like shopping in a supermarket more because I think it’s more convenient There are lots of things in a supermarket so I can buy almost everything I want without having to travel to different places

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Examiner speaking: Alright Thank you That is the end of Part I Now let's move to Part II In this part of

the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options You have to choose ONE to argue on You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why You will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options You have ONE minute to prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk Here is the situation

Situation: You are giving a short talk on language learning You will decide which activity is the best

way to learn a new language

There are THREE options for you to choose:

-Join a class

-Self-study

-Talk to native speakers

In learning a language, there are many different options such as joining a class, learning by oneself and talking to native speakers In my opinion, talking to native speakers is the best way to acquire a new language Communicating with native speakers can help people make sure whether they can make themselves understood What is more, it is a great chance for language learners to practise their

pronunciation and sharpen their communicating skills Besides, having talks with foreigners can act as a motivation for language learners Joining a class is also a good way but looking for a good classroom is not an easy job Self-studying is necessary in language learning, however it is more suitable for language learners of high level than low level ones All things considered, I believe that talking to native speakers

is the best way to learn a language.