B1 SPEAKING PART 1 SOCIAL INTERACTION

B1 SPEAKING PART SOCIAL INTERACTION In this part, you will be aswered – question about different about Step 1: Introduce yourself My name is .You can call me Step 2: Answer the questions given by the examiner Tips: - Answer at least 2-3 sentense for each question - Stay on the topic and give axtra information (reason for your answer as well) - Using hesitating words and phrases to make your answer natural - Using linking words - Never speak as if you memorize the answer Question types Like/ dislike - Using expressing feeling expression - Listening ideas by using linking words or phrases Example: What you like about your hometown? => The best thing about living here is that everything is at your fingertips Moreover, I just adore the local cuisine However, I’m afraid I can’t stand the trafic jams during rush hours Yes/No question - Confirm the answer: yes/no/it depends - State the reasons - Clarify the reason by using example (Optional) This kind of question partly similar to like/dislike questions except from the confirmation part Example: Do you like sport? => Yes, definetely I am into it since it help me to keep fit Furthermore, I can enjoy meaningful time with my friends Example: Do you think people should use public transport? => Yes, I totally agree that people should use buses or train since it would save a huge amount of money Another reason is that it might reduce pollution Wh question - You might give the answer and then supporting ideas for it (interrogative words: what, where) Exmple: Where your family live? We live in Dannang city The largest city of Central Vietnam This beautiful place is famous for sandy beaches and annual festival - You might give the answer and the reason for your answer Example : How did you come here today? => I came here by motorbike as it is my only vehicle Furthermore, it’s quite convenient because it’s easy to find a parking lot PRACTICE 1/ Family - Can you tell me something about your family ? - Where your family live ? - Who are you close to in your family ? 2/ Job - Do you work or study ? - Why you choose that job?/that study ? - Do you think you will ever change your job/study ? 3/ Free time  What you enjoy doing in your free time ?  Why you like doing these activities ? - Do you read book/watch movies/play sports ? Why ? 4/ Holidays  What you when you have a holiday?  Where you like to spend your holiday ?  Do you enjoy staying at home during the holiday ? 5/ Transportation  How did you come here today ?  What is public transport like in your town ? - Do you think prople should use public transport ? 6/ Hometown  Can you descreibe your town or village to me ?  What you like about your hometown ? - What jobs people in your town ? 7/ Shopping  Do you enjoy going shopping ?  How much time you spend shopping every week ? - Do you enjoy going shopping alone or with your friends ? 8/ Keeping fit  What you to be in shape ?  What’s your favourite sport? - How can we get young people more exercise ? 9/ Televison  What sorts of things you watch on TV ?  What is your favourite TV program ? - Do you think it’s a good idea to have a TV in a bedroom ? 10/ Weather  What’s your favourite weather ?  Does the weather ever effect the way you feel ? - Do you like the weather in your country ? 11/ Music  What’s your favourite type of music ?  Do you think music is important ? - If you could learn a musical instrument,what would it be ? 12/ Hobbies  Do you have a hobby ?  What hobbies are popular in your city ? - Why you think people should have hobbies ? 13/ Food  What’s your favourite food ? 10 In order too raise student’s awarness of world affairs, the principal of a high school in your neighborhood wants teachers to desigh a project on one of the following thems climate change, terroism and discrimination Which you think would be suitable for the project ? The local concil having extra funds improve the area Here are some suggestions on how the money can be spent : a sport center, a library and a park Which you thinks would be suitable for your area ? 23 This summer you and your friend are planning to go on a trip though Viet Nam Here are three means of trainsport you are considering : car,train and plane Which would be best option in your opinion ? 24 B1 SPEAKING PART TOPIC DEVELOPMENT In this part of the test, there will be given a STATEMENT and some SUPPORTING DETAILS , which are displayed in a MIND-MAP You need to CLARIFY the statement by using the supporting details and your OWN IDEAS Example : Reading habit should be encouraged among teenagers Increases knowledge Reduces stress Reading Improves memory 25 Your own ideas  Statement : Reading habit should be encouraged among teenagers  Supporting dtails : - increases knowledge - reduce stress - improves memory Answering method step : Analyze the topic ( 1minute )  Find synonym phrasal verbs, collocation , etc , to change the expressions of the statement topic  Find example tor each supporting detail or clarify it with more information  Find your own idea and example pr more information for it Step : state your answer  Intoduction : paraphrase the statement  Body : Develop the supporting details ( which are given as nouns , noun phrases , verb phrases, etc) into sentences.For each supporting detail, presen examble or further information  Conclusion : summarize the topic Tips : Try to vary your vocabulary by using synonym, related words, phrasal verbs,etc.instead of using given words For the extended questions,use the method of speaking part Answer sample : Reading habit shoutld be encouraged among teenagers Step :  Statement :  Readiing habit= reading culture, the habit of reading , the culture of reading  Encourage= to boost, to insprire 26  Teenagers= the youth, adolescence,young people , young generation,teens  Supporting details  Increase know ledge= broanden/widen knowledge/understanding  Knowledge gathers day by day through books  Reduce stress= release stres, get away from pressure, stress reduction  Keep people away from reality  Improve memory = memory improvement  Have to remember characters, backgrounds,etc.=> help to gain memory improvement  Own ideas: improve focus and concentration Step :  Reading culture seems to be forgotten because of modern technology However, teens should engage with reading for following reasongs  Find of all, the culture of reading allow young generation to widen thert inderstanding In face, everything they achieve from a book would full their head with new information Therefore , the more they read, the more knowledge they gain  Next, reading habit would be a method to free adlesence’s mind.No matter how much stress they have at school, at home, in their relationships, it all just slips aways when they lose themselves in a great story  Another good point of reading culture is the memory it brings When you read a book, you have to remember characters,their backgrounds as well as their ambitions, history,etc It is undeniable that it is a good method to practice memorization skills 27  Lastly, teens would improve foces and concentradion through reading books When they read a book, all of their attention is focused on the story As a result , their ablility to concentrate would be increse  To sum up, the youth should be inspired to read books due to the benefits it brings 28 ĐỀ THI B1- SPEAKING Topic 1: Family Part 1: Answer some questions about your family Part 2: Which one would be your best choice : a large family with many children, a small family in which you are the only child, and a small family with children Part 3: Advantages of nuclear family  For children  For parents  ( your own ideas) 29 Topic 2: Jobs Part 1: Answer some questions about your job ( study) Part 2: Between becoming a doctor,a teenager and an engineer, which one will you choose ? why ? Part 3: Factors that affect people’s choice of job  Personalities  Hobbies  Money-earning  ( your own ideas) 30 Topic 3: Transportation Part 1: Answer some questions about Transportation Part 2: There are means of transport : train,car,motobike Which one would be your best choice to travel to HCM city Part 3: The importance of air travel  Promote international trade  Facilitate international tourism  ( your own ideas) 31 Topic 4: TV Part 1: Answer some questions about your TV program Part 2: Between watching a sports program, a short movie and a game show Which one might be your best choice ? Part 3: Benefits of watching TV  Widen your knowledge  Entertaiment  ( your own ideas) 32 Topic 5: Movies Part 1: Answer some questions about your film Part 2: Betwwen a comedy , a horror movie and a romantic movie.which one is your best choice ? Part 3: Reasons for watching movies in the cinema  More real feelings  Brand new movies  ( your own ideas) 33 Topic 6: Cities Part 1: Answer some questions about your city/ a famous city Part 2: New York, HCM city and Tokyo, which one might be your best choice ? Part 3: Changes of your home town  Enviroment  Transportation 34 Topic 7: Famous people Part 1: Answer some questions about celebrity Part 2: A famous singer like My Tam, a movie star like Ngo Thanh Van or a famous athele like Anh Vien, who would you like to become , why ? Part 3: Problems of being famous  Lack of privacy  Lots of pressure 35 Topic 8: Hobbies Part 1: Answer some questions about hobbies and interest Part 2: Which is your best choice colleting stamps, fishing of listening to music ? Part 3: Reasons for taking up a hobby  To build confidence  To fight stress  ( your own ideas) 36 Topic 9: Technology Part 1: Answer some questions about technological advances Part 2: Advances in healthcare, the development of air travel and space explorationn What is your vote ? why ? Part 3: The drawback of technology  Make people lazy  Kill people’s leisure time  (your own ideas) 37 ... it brings 28 ĐỀ THI B1- SPEAKING Topic 1: Family Part 1: Answer some questions about your family Part 2: Which one would... 13 B1 SPEAKING PART SOLUTION DISCUSSIONS Question requirements In this part of the test,you are given A SITUATION and THREE OPTIONS... 24 B1 SPEAKING PART TOPIC DEVELOPMENT In this part of the test, there will be given a STATEMENT and some SUPPORTING DETAILS