VSTEP speaking part 1 sample answers

VSTEP là một kỳ thi đánh giá năng lực tiếng Anh mới theo khung năng lực Ngoại ngữ 6 bậc, bắt đầu áp dụng tại đại học Ngoại Ngữ từ ngày 16 tháng 5 và hiện nay 710 đơn vị được Bộ cấp phép đã tổ chức thi chứng chỉ tiếng Anh B1, B2, C1 theo định dạng Vstep.

VSTEP SPEAKING PART SAMPLE ANSWERS ********** HOBBIES - What you in your spare time? Whenever I have free time, I usually listen to music I am a big fan of pop music: Britney Spears- Come On Over Baby, Micheal Jackson- Thriller It brings me simple sounds which help me to relax after hard- working days I also have an interest in reading books In past time, I usually read some comics to amuse myself Well, my favorite comic book is Doreamon I have a collection of these comics - Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others? Well, instead of staying alone, I really like spending my time hanging out with my family and friends They can give me much useful help in my work as well as interesting ideas to enjoy life Beside them, I never feel alone with terrible mood Sharing time with others makes my brain energetic and it works effectively latter - What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? Oh, this is an interesting question From my point of view Good hobbies are those that give us the opportunity to develop new skills For example, reading books or travelling helps us to broaden our knowledge Bad hobbies, on the other hand, may result in our acquiring bad habits For example, playing computer games can make us neglect our studies and work PETS - What is your favourite pet? Keeping pets is one of my hobbies and the one I like best is dogs, especially Bull dogs It is believed to be the most royal pet Besides, dog is very intelligent so that it can understand our mood Its voice and activities can help me to relax after hours of working - Do you have a pet at home? Of course, I have a Bull dog at home I have had him for almost one year and I call him Bin There are many wrinkle in his face which make him look so cute My Bull is gentle and not too difficult to look after Whenever I returned home, he come to me and acted so fondly It seemed that he can understand my thoughts and gestures I love him so much - What are the benefits of keeping pets? As far as I know, keeping pets can bring us many advantages Firstly, they may be our good friends We can sharing time with them in watching TV, walking Oh, when you walking in the park with your pet, you can have chance to make friends with others Besides, playing with a pet, we can increase the brain activity and enhance pleasure and tranquility FRUITS - Do you like fruits? Why? I enjoy eating fruits so much Each of them has it own smell and taste but to me, they are all delicious Eating a lot fruits provides us with necessary vitamins which are very good for our health - What is your favourite fruits? Well, I would say that I’m quite passionate about all types of tropical fruits, especially orange This is mainly because orange is cheap to buy, easy to eat As it’s very popular in Vietnam, I can buy orange in almost markets or supermakets, even though from some pedlars in streets It’s so tasty! - How important is fruit to your health? Certainly, fruits is considered as a natural sources of vitamin They are not only good for our health but also help us to take care our beauty, especially our skin It’d better for us to choose seasonal fruits for daily diet MEALS OF THE DAY - What is your favourite meal of the day? Among meals of the day, I usually spend much time for breakfast It’s considered as the most important one As breakfast supplies necessary nutrients for the day long, I have a diverse menu for this meal including bread, eggs, noodles, salads and some types of drink such as milk, soya and fruit juices - Do you cook it or someone else does it for you? My mother usually prepares meals for me I love all dishes made by her However, when I live far from home, I have to cook by myself At the beginning, it seemed to be difficult and out of my ability However, I’ve become a big fan of cook day by day Although I have to get up ealier and go to the kitchen, I find it interesting to cook and enjoy my favorite food - What time are good to have meals? As far as I am concerned, the optimum time to have breakfast is shortly after am, with 6:30am picked as ideal Lunch is best enjoyed earlier rather than later with the key time between 12.30pm and 1pm And the best time to eat dinner is pm to 6:30 pm PARKS - Do you like to go to the park? Certainly, I usually walk in the park with my pet or my friends Sometimes, I go the the park with my family at the weekends The atmosphere there is very fresh with many big trees and immense greens - Do people go to parks in your area? Yes As you may see, there many people who walk in the park every morning and late afternoon Public parks provide people in my area wit[h the opportunity to be physically active - What make a good park? From my point of view, an idea park is one which has a lot of trees and ponds to look at, lots of grass to walk on and fresh air A good park should have lots od walking path that people can meander along Well, it should be centrally located and accessible to people of all generations and walk of life NEIGHBORS - Do you know the people who live next door to you? I know my neighbors quite well There are people in their family, including a young couple and a cute son They're really nice people They are also very polite so that there are seldom arguments between us - Do you get on well with your neighbors? Certainly, it's important to get on well with the people who live next door I always stop to talk whenever I see them Sometimes, I help them to take care of their baby or pick him up from kindergarten And of course, so they - In what way are neighbors helpful? We all want good neighbors because they are closet people whom we share the daily life with Therefore, I would like to live near friendly and helpful people who can at least smile and say hello whenever we meet each other Even neighbors can helps each other in some necessary case HOUSE - Do you live in a house or a flat? Currently, I live in a small house with family, which is located in a small town It has got a living room, bed rooms with attached washroom and a kitchen I have been living there since I was born - What are some disadvantages of living in an apartment? I had lived in an apartment for year when I study at university Hence, I found some drawbacks of apartment living such as noise from neighbors (especially if walls are thin), sharing spaces as yard, balcony or flat roof You may also get trouble with your roommate or neighbors - Can you describe your dream house? If I would be given a chance, I would like to live in a house that is neither too big nor too small, but with just the right size, where there are a living room, just one or maybe two bedrooms with attached washroom and a kitchen To me, decorating is very important, I want to it by myself, follow my own style TRAVELLING - Do you like traveling? Of course, I have a strong preferences for journey Not only is travelling best way to relax, but it also help me to widen my knowledge I usually go with my friend or my family Sometimes, I also choose going alone in a strange city It gives me the feeling of adventure - Do you like traveling alone or with others? Well, I would prefer to travel with other Firstly, traveling with a companion is safer because we can support and help each other if something happened It is more exciting and interesting as we can share all beautiful moments and new experiences Finally, it helps to save some money because companions can share all expenses on gas, hotels, etc - What you often on your holiday? I usually spend my holidays in the mountains I am a big fan of climbing Standing in the top of mountain, I can inhale fresh air as well as see the beautiful picture of landscape below Sometimes, I also go to the sea to change atmosphere MOVIES - Do you like watching movies? I have to say I am really mad of watching film, especially those are about love It’s so fantastic to find myself in some characters Sometimes, I also like to see comedies in order to cheer me up - What kind of movies you like? Why? As a great film lover, I like all sorts of film However, if I had to choose 1, it would be Romantic, because they are sentimental and sometimes provides me moral story about love and life - Do you prefer watching films on TV at home or at the cinema? I prefer watching film at cinema It can provide me more exciting atmosphere Besides, the surround sound system at the cinema brings the characters to life and enhances the special effects Even I can enjoy a night out with my friends 10 LEARNING LANGUAGES - What foreign language(s) you study? I have studied English for more than 10 years Besides, I also learn a bit Chinese I found that learning foreign languages is one of the shortest ways to approach culture of countries all over the world - Do you think that English is the most important language/ international language? Yes, English is seemed to be common language which is used all over the worlds Because of having high application, English is a certain subject in education program in almost countries It is used not only daily life but also in international meetings or conferences - What you find difficult about studying languages? I find it interesting However, I sometimes have some troubles As you may realize, my voice is influenced by the mother tongue and especially my dialect Although I tried my best to limit them, it’s still slowly improved Test A Let’s talk about going out How often you go out? Why that much/little? Frankly, I go out once in a blue moon because I am busy with my tight schedule at the university I attend classes almost days in a week and I have to finish lots of assignments before deadlines I’m also up to my nose in the position of an English teaching assistant, thus, twice a month for going-out is enough for me Who did you often go out with? Why? I often arrange the time and go out with my close friends I am in group of girls who pursuit an interest of back-packaged tours and we are also close mates, so we date out to share with others about amusing attractions and plan for new journeys I find it entertained when chatting with them which is funny although sometimes it does not make sense Where you often go to when you go out? Why there? Café’ Book Store is my choice for my group meeting It is spacious, clean and well-organized It is famous for fruit drinks and Korean foods which are appealing to teenagers The variety of books also attracts readers like me and the hilarious waiters make me feel relaxed The reasonable prices with a fresh menu, perhaps, put impression on customers from their first visit B Let’s talk about favorite foreign country What is your favorite country in the world? Why? I am a great lover of Japan - a symbol of patience and intelligence Located in the area of active volcanoes, Japan has suffered from a lot of natural catastrophes annually However, their economic growth is on the first rank in the world with numerous advancements in every aspects of life I admire Japanese spirit and their genius wisdom They set a good example of law obedience and customers’ rights protection Have you ever been there? If yes, could you describe your visit to that country? If no, you wish to visit that country? Why/Why not? I have not ever been Japan before because the finance is a barrier Yet, I embraced a dream of setting my feet on this country when I was a small girl and I am planning for a soon coming journey to Japan I want to contemplate Japan’s sceneries when cherry flowers bloom in the spring and I would like to purchase conventional dress of Japanese women - a Kimono I desire to see in what way they make Sushi and Sashimi, as well as talk to friendly Japanese Do you want to live the rest of your life in that country? Why/Why not? Honestly, Japan or whatever international countries is for visiting and they are not able to replace my motherland –Viet Nam From bottom of my heart, I love my country very much, where I was born and was brought up It is the place of ancestors and traditional unique beauty is preserved and developed Test A Let’s talk about musical instruments What is your favorite musical instrument? Why? When I was small, I could play the organ and I was passionate for this kind of instrument However, now when I am a student in the university, I find it more interesting when playing the guitar It appears to me that the sound of guitar eases my burden and it connects me to others I can perform well with the guitar and I often play it in parties Do you play any musical instrument? If yes, what kind of musical instrument you play? If no, you wish you could play any musical instrument? As I have mentioned, I am able to play guitar and there were several times I had a performance with guitar on the stages I am keen on myself making videos whilst I am playing guitar and covering famous songs The new melody inspires me and the themes I recreate would exclusively different from its first version Which musical instrument is the most popular? Why you think so? As far as I am concerned, amongst students, the guitar has gained its popularity more than other instruments The guitar is not too cumbersome to hold everywhere and the players can perform with it wherever because it does not require electricity or sub-devices Moreover, the price of guitars is reasonable and the sound is as attractive as such modern musical instruments as the piano B Let’s talk about computer games Do you enjoy playing computer games? Why/why not? I am not a big fan of computer games because my eyesight is not good enough to sit in front of computer screen for long hours to play games Additionally, I dislike the imaginary characters and the unreal world in the computer games which harm to the mental health of players What kinds of games have you ever played? Why you play these games? I rarely play games but when I play games, I often choose quiz games with numerous questionnaire When being a player in these games, I can practice how to response quickly, how to deal with obstacles under time pressure and how to logically think about a matter Possibly, it would rather be helpful than violent ones Do you think computer games are good for small children? Why/why not? Computer games is not believed to be beneficial for the growth of kids, in terms of both physical and mental health Concerning health problems, their eyesight will be negatively affected if they are addicted to play computer games Moreover, they may get mental disorder when playing computer games too much Most importantly, game players become more aggressive and violent, causing conflicts and more crime in the community Test A Let’s talk about jogging Do you like jogging? Why/why not? I have passion for jogging because it is a suggested way to keep fit I am in habit of waking up early in the morning and walking around the lake in the local park Jogging helps me stay in shape and burn energy by sweating At the dawn, I can inhale the fresh air when going jogging and I also can enjoy the beauty of my city Actually, it is an energetic start of a new day Do you prefer to go jogging alone or in groups? Why? I find it preferable to go jogging in groups because of funny moments and safety When spending time walking with others, I can chat with them and laugh out loud to entertain It also closes me to neighbors besides working hours at the offices all day What’s more, jogging in group is safer than walking alone, especially at the dawn in secluded areas The security is taken on priority, hence, it had better walk in group Is jogging a popular daily exercise in your country? Never than nowadays has health protection been taken on priority Sporty activities are favored by everyone and jogging is not the exception In my country, not only the old but the teenagers also take part in going jogging They are excited when walking because it costs no money to exercise and they can have great moment with others B Let’s talk about emails Do you often write emails? Why/why not? Thanks to technological advancements, Internet availability enables us to surfing web and sending email conveniently Due to its comforts, I find it enjoyable to contact through emails Moreover, by virtue of emails, information is well-stored and it is supportive when finding materials attached with emails It is time-saving and modern Which you prefer: letters or emails? Of course, I am much fond of emails The information is speedily delivered and the replies are in minute In comparison to letters, the typed words are more visible than written ones, thus, the content would be effectively conveyed The most striking merit of emails is the variety of attached files with an email The user can send images, videos or records when composing an email Do you think emails will replace letters in the near future? Why/why not? The dominance of email encourages young users to contact through it more than ever; as a result, it is highly likely that electronic mails will replace letters in the near future Trendily, not only youngsters but aged people are also getting used to typing emails and sending them to the receivers They are familiar with checking inbox prior to work Test A Let’s talk about reading Do you like reading? Why/Why not? Reading is one of the most essential parts in my life-routine Prior to have breakfast, I surf Internet and read the news I read almost news items and earliest posts on online magazines On average, I read one novel per a couple of month to practice reading speed Because I have to a lot of research for assignments, I find information in various materials, forcing me to read Which type of reading materials you like? Why? I am a dedicated fan of online newspaper because I could update latest information speedily Searching for old posts is more convenient and interacting with other readers is more effective I can post my comments and have a discussion with others about an issue I would get valuable pieces of advice and reviews about many things from them also Which type of reading materials you think is the most popular in your country? Why? To the best of my knowledge, both printed and online reading materials are popular in my country The demand of updating news and broadening scopes of knowledge is imperative and essential so the sources of information have been available Readers are free to absorb knowledge by various ways B Let’s talk about a room in your house What is your favorite room in your house? Why? All rooms in my house are adorned logically and each space is a unique beauty, however, I like my room best It is my own world with lovely objects, storing all of my memories Light green is my favorite color and it is also the color of painting walls in my room On the huge wooden bookshelf, there is an image of my family and numerous kinds of books The balcony is a small garden where I can enjoy fresh air, blooming flowers and water them What you often in this room? I often sit on the circling chair and studying at a large desk Opposite my studying desk, there is a window When I am exhausted, I enjoy the serene scenes through window which inspires me very much After a stressful working day, my bedroom is the place to relax and refresh my mind I love the entertained moment when I lie on the bed and listen to soft melody It is smooth and comfortable Would you like to change anything in this room? Why? Honestly, I find it unnecessary to change anything in my bedroom because the space is appealing enough Almost objects in my room are arranged by me and I believe it is the best position of them I am really happy with that atmosphere Test A Let’s talk about favorite website What is your favorite website? Why/Why not? I am crazy about www.youtube.com website When clicking this link and visiting this website, I can find interesting videos uploaded by many artists, lecturers and even students I could attend classes, enjoy performances and watch films when being an audience of each episode Moreover, subscribing to characters on visible videos, I receive many useful clips for my studying TEST A LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BIRTHDAY How you often celebrate your birthday? When I was a small girl, my parents held the birthday party for me with candles, sweet cakes and some of my closest friends, but now when I am in twenties, I often go out with my friends to enjoy my birthday’s event We often have a small party at restaurant and then organize such funny activities as singing Karaoke songs, dancing or confessing something with others What is the best birthday gift you have received? It was an unforgettable memory of mine when my father bought the leather bag for me on 6th birthday It was also the time I was preparing for the first semester of my life and the bag was one of the most necessary things for me It was such a lovely bag with a baby doll on the cover that I was absolutely excited about it When giving it to me, my Daddy said: “Congrats my little girl! From now on, you will be an adult in my eyes Let’s perform well at school.” What are your plans for your next birthday? Honestly, I am in a tight schedule because I’m preparing for VSTEP exam which is coming up in July so I don’t have a specific plan for my next birthday but I think I should spend time with my family on my next birthday on the sea I really like swimming and sunbathing and I’m also interested in the parties on the seaside B LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR IDEAL TEAMMATE How would you describe your ideal team-mate? In my opinion, an impressive teammate should be a responsible, creative and cautious one Firstly, if there is a responsible fellow in a team, the work will be completed effectively The second character of a perfect partner is creativity A creative teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a team Last but not least, working with a careful person will feel satisfactory because the modest mistakes are likely to be avoided 2 What quality you think is the most important one that a team member should have? The most essential quality of a team member is sympathy The development of a team depends on its union so to make a joint hand amongst members in a team, each teammate should take sympathy on priority Understanding and sympathizing others’ situations will lead to a sincere sharing and helping Are you a good team member? Why/Why not? I think I am a good team mate because I am often chosen to be a leader in a team I am in habit of dividing the work equally and I am willing to give others’ assistance I often have a talk with each member to understand them and to connect them firmly in a team TEST A LET’S TALK ABOUT FOOD What you usually have for dinner of the day? I have extra classes in all evenings of a week so my dinner is quiet simple Fishes are my favorite food because I feel relaxed when enjoying it and it also assists me in keeping a good shape At weekends, when I have free time, I often spare it to prepare for my dinner with chicken steamed with herbs Do you often go to restaurant or cook yourself to enjoy your favorite dishes? I am a great lover of cooking so that I often buy fresh things in open-air market and cook myself It is significantly reasonable, clean and delicious Moreover, it matches with my taste and it’s also a good way for me to take care of my beloved people What kind of food people in your country have on special occasions? On such special occasions as Lunar Tet holiday or Independence Day, in my country, people often fry spring rolls, make rice-stick cakes and boil chickens or they like sitting around a big pot, steeping beef, fishes, beans and herbs While eating, every members can talk and have drinks together B LET’S TALK ONLINE SHOPPING Have you ever shopped online? I find it enjoyable when being an online customer so I often purchase on Internet The items on Internet are available and the variety of goods gives me a wide range of options Wherever I am, I could choose the most suitable one, then the delivery services would bring it to my address It is very convenient and speedy Can you describe how you shop online? I surf the Facebook and then see advertisements of online stores Simply, by clicking the link of the shops, I can have the specific information about the items, as well as its price and the images of that goods My mission is the items, and then contacting to the manager of the shop to arrange the way of paying After that, the items would be shipped to my address What are the most popular products that are sold online? Clothes and foods are gaining their popularity amongst young people who are crazy about going shopping online Shoes and cosmetic products are on the second place for modern girls The attractive advs with eye-catching colors get consumers’ attention and they are ready to pay for online goods TEST A LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR EATING HABIT Who you eat out with most often? I hardly go out for eating but if my family hold a small party at restaurant, I enjoy it with my parents, my siblings and my relatives When having party with my beloved people at restaurant, I have great moments and the atmosphere can also be changed a little bit I can order everything and be satisfied of being served Do you prefer to eat out or at home? Why? I find it preferable to eat at home because of several benefits I can cook a healthy meal for my family with fresh ingredients at reasonable price At home, feeling convenient makes the food be more tasty and an own space to share personal stories comforts every family’s members 3 Is there anything that you want to change in your eating habits? I am a student in the university and my schedule is not fixed I have only half an hour to enjoy the lunch so fast food is the best option for me It is also the bad eating habit of mine that needs to be adjusted Fast food is unhealthy and it does not provide enough nutrition for daily activities I will change it as soon as I can B LET’S TALK ABOUT WORKING ENVIRONMENT How you describe the working environment that you like? I like a modern working environment which is well-equipped with such hightech facilities as air-conditioners, laptops, refrigerators and bookcases I also would like to work in a spacious hall, clean and bright windows, light bulbs and convenient big chair The colleges are friendly and opening and the equality is taken on priority What you think is the most important factor of a good working environment? Why? Salary plays a decisive role in forming a good working environment Salary and bonus act as an incentive, encouraging every staff to try the best and make utmost effort in contributing to the development of a working place What should employees to make their working environment better? Each employee should set a good example of responsibility and faithfulness to improve working environment In terms of responsibility, the effectiveness of work will be significantly enhanced as well as the projects will not be late for the deadline if having responsible staff About the faithfulness, a safe working condition will be well assured TEST A LET’S TALK ABOUT MUSIC What kind of music you enjoy most? I am a strong fan of acoustic songs which are played by the guitar and the trumpet When enjoying this kind of music, I relax myself and I can sing the meaningful lyrics of the songs I am also in habit of listening to music when I wake up to have a fresh start of a new day The soft themes of acoustic songs refresh my mind and provide me with a great amount of mental energy Is there any other kind of music that you want to listen to? I like acoustic music best; otherwise, I also prefer rock and roll songs This kind of music awakes my mind when I feel lonely At the parties, these songs are played to create an exciting atmosphere for every participant Do you prefer live or recorded music? I find it enjoyable to be in a live performance because I can enjoy the face expression of singers and instrument players when they perform I aroused my interest of listening to live music when I was a small girl My father often brought me to live concerts on special occasions and he showed me the sensitive way of enjoyment B LET’S TALK ABOUT THE BONUS AT WORK Have you ever been awarded a bonus at work? How? I’ve been awarded a bonus at work when I worked in the position of a staff in an English Education Center Because of my enthusiasm and industriousness, the director of the Center gave me an extra amount of money which was equivalent to the salary of a month What impacts you bonus have on employees? I think bonus has positive impacts on employees It acts as an incentive to the staff which encourages them to make the utmost effort It is also the motivation when employees intend to give up or being lazy What should employees to get bonus? Employees should show their talent in dealing with working missions and they are advised to be responsible, as well as creative To get bonus, staff are required to be prominent in making contribution to the development of working place TEST A LET’S TALK ABOUT CLOTHES Do you often buy clothes? Fashion is my passion, so on average; I purchase clothes four times a month I always update the trendy kinds of clothes and go to clothing stores with my friends when I am free I’m also attracted by the clothing models which are advertised on online shops and if I have enough money, I’ll buy them What kinds of clothes you prefer to wear? I am an active and dynamic girl which affects the way I choose clothes I prefer wearing T-shirts with jeans when I go to school because those sets make me feel comfortable and confident However, when I attend parties, I often wear dress with light makeup I think in the crowd, I should be more charming and attractive 3.Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing? Men and women have different view of clothing which depends on the perspectives of each sex The female likes tight clothing items which can show the attraction of the body while the men prefer loosened clothes so they feel convenient when taking part in physical activities B LET’S TALK ABOUT TEAMWORK Do you prefer working alone or with others? Honestly, I am fond of working in a team because of several benefits that I can gain Firstly, the ideas would be shared and discussed together, in order to reach the best conclusion The second advantage of working with partners is in person interaction If I get along well with others, the friends are willing to give me a hand when I am in trouble What qualities you think a team member should have? In my opinion, a teammate should be a responsible and creative Firstly, if there is a responsible fellow in a team, the work will be completed effectively The second character of a partner is creativity A creative teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a team 3 What are you doing to become a good team member? To become a perfect partner, I am willing to give others’ assistance when they need my help I also attempt to be creative and propose the most effective ways of each project When my team holds the parties, I usually join with them to increase the connection amongst every member It would be a great chance for me to understand more about others  ... What are some disadvantages of living in an apartment? I had lived in an apartment for year when I study at university Hence, I found some drawbacks of apartment living such as noise from neighbors... picked as ideal Lunch is best enjoyed earlier rather than later with the key time between 12 .30pm and 1pm And the best time to eat dinner is pm to 6:30 pm PARKS - Do you like to go to the park?... effects Even I can enjoy a night out with my friends 10 LEARNING LANGUAGES - What foreign language(s) you study? I have studied English for more than 10 years Besides, I also learn a bit Chinese I