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Dưới số tình ngữ cảnh thường gặp câu hỏi thi TOEIC phần Nói: In the picture, we can see a young woman She is shopping in the supermarket She looks very beautiful I think she is about 20 or 22 years old She is wearing casual clothes She has got shoulder-length hair and big dark eyes Finally, I want to say that, she is buying food and drinks for her family or choosing necessary things to prepare for dinner The picture shows a car park in front of a motel There are many cars parked in line, and there is a row of trees along the street As you can see, there are no people on the road so maybe this picture is taken in a small town where few people are living and life are not busy I think it is so peaceful and quiet here I love this picture In the picture, we can see people, a young man and a young woman They are standing on the street I think, they are looking at something beautiful They look very fashionable May be, they are about 25 or 26 years old They are wearing casual clothes The girl has got long hair and she is wearing sun glasses And the man is wearing hat, he has got short hair and dark eyes Finally, I want to say that they are very happy I think, the woman who is standing next the man is his girlfriend This is a picture of a small living room In the middle of the picture, I can see a sofa with two pillows on it Next to the sofa is a round table, and there is a small lamp on the table and another lamp next to the door There is a picture on the wall I think it is very quiet because no one is in the room 5 In the picture, we can see people, a man, a woman and kids They are eating in their home They look very beautiful I think, the man and the woman are the parents of the kids They are about 35 or 40 years old They are wearing casual clothes May be, the woman is taking food for other people On the table, there is a lot of food Finally, I want to say that there are enjoying great food and they are having a lot of fun together In the picture, we can see people, women and children There are many paintings on the wall I guess they are standing in the gallery They are very good – looking I think, the women are teachers and they are about 26 or 28 years old The children are students and they are about 10 or 12 years old They are wearing formal clothes They are looking at a picture in the gallery Finally, I want to say that they are in good mood In the picture, we can see many people They are in the market I can see old women who are buying fruit from a man I think, the old women are about 60 years old and the man is about 45 years old They are wearing casual clothes One of the women is giving money to the man Finally, I’d like to say that the man is happy because he can sell a lot of fruit and the women are in good mood for they can buy fresh fruit In the picture, we can see people, women and man They are discussing a project in their office One woman is making a presentation and the others are listening to her They are young and professional They are about 30 years old They are wearing casual clothes Finally, I want to say that I think, they are having a meeting and they have reached an agreement The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing 9 In the picture, we can see people, a man and a woman They are sitting in a coffee shop They look very young and beautiful I think, they are about 24 or 26 years old They are wearing casual clothes The woman has got shoulder – length hair and she is wearing a dress and she is holding a cup The man is wearing a shirt and he has short hair and he is holding a cell phone Finally, I guess they are in bad mood and they are husband and wife In the picture, we can see people, an old 10 man, a young man and young women They are standing inside their office It seems that they are discussing a plan They are good – looking May be, the old man is about 55 or 60 years old The others are about the same age, which are about 35 or 37 years old They are wearing formal clothes They are smiling so I think they are in good mood 11 This is a picture of a football match In the picture, there are little boys I think, they are about 11 or 12 years old They are playing soccer and wearing uniform One boy is leading ball, another boy is a goal – keeper and the other boys are trying to get the ball I think the children are very happy when playing together 12 In the picture, I can see there people, I think, they are a family with: grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, daughter and son They are in the park and sitting on the grass May be, this is on the weekend and they spend all their time for their family The grandfather and grandmother are about 60 or 65 years old The parents are about 30 or 35 years old and their children are about 13 years old I think they are having great time together 13 In the picture, we can see women They are standing in a tennis court They look very young and pretty I think they are about 21 or 22 years old They are wearing sports clothes Both of them have long hair and they are holding rackets I think, they are very sporty and they are smiling very happily Finally, I want to say that they are in good mood 14 15 In the picture, we can see people, girls and boys They are sitting on the grass and eating together They look like a family and very happy I think, the parents are about 30 or 32 years old and the children are about or 10 years old They are wearing T-shirt, short pants and shoes The woman has got long hair, black and the man has got short hair They man is playing the guitar and the others are singing outside Finally, I want to say that they are going picnic and they are having a lot of fun In the picture, we can see people, men and women I think they are eating in the restaurant It seems that they are about the same age They look very young and I guess they are about 22 or 25 years old There is a lot of food on the table Finally, I think, they are so happy because they are laughing 16 In the picture, we can see people There are a woman and a boy The boy is standing next to the woman in the kitchen They are cooking food May be, she is the boy’s mother They are wearing casual clothes I think the boy is about or years old His mother is about 30 or 31 years old He looks very cute He is watching his mother while she is cooking food Finally, I want to say that they are so happy 17 In the picture, we can see people, man and women They are standing outside in the airport They look young and fashionable Maybe they are about 20 or 21 years old They are wearing casual clothes and they are carrying a lot of luggage Finally, I want to say that they are very happy and I think, they are traveling around the world 18 18 In the picture, we can see a family, children, a young man and a young woman They are sitting in the restaurant May be, they are eating lunch together They look very beautiful I think, the women about 25 or 26 years old, the man is about 30 or 32 years old and the children are about 10 years old They are wearing casual clothes 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relaxing 28 In the picture, we can see a young woman, she is sitting at home Maybe, she is taking some fruit from a bowl to eat She looks very beautiful I guess she is a housewife She is about 20 years old She is wearing casual clothes She’s got short hair and big dark eyes They are many fruit on the table Finally, I want to say that she is very happy because she is smiling 29 In the picture, I can see many people and things such as pumpkin and church, visitors and flower I guess that is the Halloween festival In the center of the picture we can see a big pumpkin lantern and under it there are a lot of pumpkin patch and flowers Also, there are many people, and I think they are coming to join the festival Behind the big pumpkin, there is very beautiful church I guess the festival will be held there The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing 30 In the picture, we can see a family, a young man , a young woman and children, They are sitting 31 on the beach May be, they are enjoying their holiday They look very beautiful I think the women 35 or 36 old, the man2iswomen In about the picture, we years can see people, aboutand 40 or 42 years the children are in men Theyold areand discussing a project abouttheir to 10 years old They are wearing office One man is pointing to the screen swimsuits The woman sittingare on listening a chair and is and talking and theisothers to her smiling And the man has short hair and is They are young and professional They are smiling too.30 The twoold children about years Theyare areplaying wearingwith formal sand clothes Finally, Finally, I want toI want say that they areIvery to say that think, they happyare andhaving I wisha Imeeting would have a family that and they havelike reached an agreement The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing 32 In the picture, we can see many people They are having a meeting, and I think they are discussing a project in their office They are sitting around a table and are listening to someone’s idea They look young and professional They are about 25 to 30 years old They are wearing formal clothes Finally, I want to say that I think, they are having a meeting and they have reached an agreement The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing 33 In the picture, we can see people, women and men They are discussing a project in their office One man is making a presentation and the others are listening to him They are young and professional They are about 25 years old They are wearing casual clothes Finally, I want to say that I think, they are having a meeting and they have reached an agreement The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing 34 In the picture, we can see many people They are having a meeting One man is talking and the others are sitting around a table and are sleeping I think they feel really bored so all of them fall asleep They are quite young about 25 to 30 years old They are wearing formal clothes Finally, I want to say that I think that the man is having such a boring presentation that no one listen to him 35 In the picture, I can see two people There is a boy and a girl The boy is standing and raising his hand up, the girl is sitting They are looking down the city and the view is great I guess they have just climbed to the top of the mountain and feel very excited They are wearing sports clothes and backpacks I think they are about 20 or 21 years old Maybe they are a couple, and they are so energetic Finally, I want to say that they are in good mood 36 In the picture, we can see a family, children, a young man and a young woman They are cycling in the park May be, they are exercising in the morning They look very beautiful I think the women about 35 or 36 years old, the man is about 40 or 42 years old and the children are about 10 years old They are wearing casual clothes The woman is fat and is smiling And the man has short hair and is smiling too Finally, I want to say that they are very happy and I wish I would have a family like that 37 In the picture, we can see people, a young man and a young woman They are dancing on the stage They are very beautiful They look young and very professional May be, they are about 25 or 26 years old They are wearing performance clothes The girl has got long hair and she is wearing high heels And the man has got short hair and is wearing shoes Finally, I want to say that they are very happy I think the woman who is dancing with the man man is his girlfriend 38 In the picture, we can see a young woman She is cooking in the kitchen Maybe, she is preparing some food for her family She tastes the soup, you see She looks very beautiful I guess she is a housewife She is about 20 years old She is wearing casual clothes She’s got a ponytail and big dark eyes They are many fruit and vegetables in the kitchen Finally, I want to say that she is very happy and she is cooking with all her love for her family 39 In the picture, we can see people There are women and man The man is standing against the women in the kitchen They are cooking food May be, the woman who is wearing glasses is the head chef She is teaching the others how to cook I think she is about 40 years old The others are about 20 or 22 years old They look very nice Finally, I want to say that they are working very hard 40 In the picture, we can see a teacher and 2children I guess they are primaryschool students They are sitting in a classroom and raising their hands May be, they are studying geography It seems that they are studying very hard, and they look very attentive I think they are about or 10 years old They are wearing casual clothes Finally, I want to say that they really enjoy learning, and they are in good mood 41 In the picture, we can see people, a young man and a young woman They are sitting outside The man is playing the guitar and the woman is looking at him and smiling happily They look very young May be, they are about 25 or 26 years old They are wearing casual clothes The girl has got long hair and straight nose And the man has got short hair and dark eyes Finally, I want to say that they are very happy I think, the woman who is standing next the man is his girlfriend 42 In the picture, I can see many people, and I guess they are visitors from all over the world They are visiting a historic place Most of them are wearing casual clothes They are standing and sitting all over the place I think they are enjoying themselves to the fullest Finally, I want to say that the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing 43 In the picture, we can see people, a young man and a young woman They are doing experiment in a lab The man is holding an iPad, I think, and the woman is looking through the microscope They are very beautiful They look young and very professional May be, they are about 25 or 26 years old They are wearing blouses, so I guess they are doctor or scientists Finally, I want to say that they are very happy I think the woman who is sitting next to the man is his co-worker 44 In the picture, we can see a young woman She is sitting in a coffee shop or a restaurant, having breakfast, drinking a cup of tea and reading the newspaper Maybe, she is a CEO or a manager of a big company She looks very beautiful and professional She is about 27 years old She is wearing formal clothes She’s got long straight hair and big dark eyes Finally, I want to say that she is in good mood 45 This is a picture of a football field In the picture, there are little boys They’ve got short hair and are very cute I think they are about or 10 years old They are playing soccer and wearing uniform One boy is leading ball, other boys are holding balls I think the children are very happy when playing together 46 This is a picture of a birthday party In the picture, we can see kids They are posing to take picture They look very cute They are about or 10 years old They are wearing casual clothes On the table, there is a big birthday cake and a lot of gifts Finally, I want to say that there are enjoying a great party and they are having a lot of fun together 47 In the picture, we can see two people, a man and a woman They are in the hospital The man is the patient and the woman is a doctor The woman is about 35 or 36 years old, and she is wearing a blouse and a woman is about 65 or 67 years old I guess the man is talking about his health problems The woman is taking note of what the man is saying Finally, I want to say that the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing 48 This is a picture party In the picture, we can see people, men and women They are sitting and standing around a table There is a young man who is preparing the salad, and a woman who is pouring wine I think they are the host and the hostess They are about 30 years old They are wearing casual clothes On the table, there is a lot of food Finally, I want to say that there are enjoying a great party and they are having a lot of fun together 49 In the picture, we can see a little girl She is standing in the school yard and holding a lot of balloons She looks very cute She is about or years old She is wearing uniform, and I think she is a primary school student She has pigtails and big dark eyes I guess this is the first day at the school Finally, I want to say that she is very happy 50 In the picture, I can see many people in the park I guess that is the weekend, so many people going to the park to relax In the center of the picture we can see a big children’s slide Some people are walking; the others are lying on the grass Also, there are many children who are running around or walking with their parents We can see a lot of trees here Finally, I want to say that the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing PART II: Express an Opinion (7 marks) Directions: In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific topic Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allowed You will have 15 seconds to prepare Then you will have 60 seconds to speak Some people enjoy jobs in which they the same work every day Others enjoy jobs that involve challenging from project to project Which type of job would you prefer and why? Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): I would prefer a job that involves challenging from project to project - Key point 1: I don’t really like doing the same thing every day - Key point 2: I like to meet new people - Key point 3: I think doing the same thing all the time could be really boring Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “It’s more important to eat a good diet than to exercise a lot.” Support your choice with reasons and details Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): I disagree with the statement - Key point 1: Exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle - Key point 2: Exercise if fun - Key point 3: Eating a good diet can be healthy, but if you don’t move your body, it will become weak 3 Some companies prefer to promote their current employees to management positions, but other companies prefer to recruit new managers from outside the company Which you prefer and why? Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): I prefer to promote a company’s current employees to management positions - Key point 1: Employees are willing to work hard for the company when there is a chance for them to be promoted to a management position - Key point 2: Each team wants to have a manager who knows the members very well Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Advertising has a big influence on consumer buying decisions.” Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion Suggested answer: - State your opinion (sample): I agree that advertising has a big influence on consumer buying decisions - Key point 1: Advertising gives good information about products and services to a lot of consumers - Key point 2: Advertising makes shopping simpler and more time-efficient Some people think a good relationship between coworkers is good for business What you think about this? Suggested answer: - State your opinion (sample): In my opinion, a good relationship between coworkers is good for business - Key point 1: When people are close to their coworkers, they can enjoy their work and their time at the office more - Key point 2: A harmonious working environment can help managers control employees What are the benefits of working with your close friends? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): There are some benefits of working with my close friends - Key point 1: I feel less stressed at work - Key point 2: If I work with my close friends, we can motivate each other Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “High school students should be able to choose which subjects they want to study.” Give specific details and reasons to support your opinion Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): In my opinion, I agree high school students should be able to choose which subjects they want to study - Key point 1: Each high school student has different dream about what they want to be - Key point 2: Students don't enjoy learning about what they are not interested in Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Attending a company training session to get information is much better than getting information on the internet” Support your answer with relevant ideas and examples Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): I disagree with the statement that attending a company training session to get information is much better than getting information on the internet - Key point 1: Getting information on the internet is much faster than attending a company training session - Key point 2: I can manage my time with more freedom Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “All students should be required to wear uniforms at school” Support your answer with relevant ideas and examples Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): I agree that all students should be required to wear uniforms at school - Key point 1: Wearing uniforms helps students focus more on studying - Key point 2: Wearing uniforms saves money 10 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Bonus is the most effective way to reward outstanding employees Suggested answer: State your opinion (sample): I believe that the bonuses are the most effective way to reward outstanding employees - Key point 1: Recently, the cost of living has become more expensive - Key point 2: Offering bonuses makes employees motivated 11 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should anything they can to make profit Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I disagree that businesses should anything they can to make profit - Key point 1: If businesses can anything, that means they can violate the law to seek profit - Key point 2: Businesses can deceive consumers to buy poor-quality products and services - Key point 3: Businesses can hardly develop in a sustainable manner 12 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I don’t think that the most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns - Key point 1: Besides salary a person can earn doing a job, s/he can expand his/her social network / relationship - Key point 2: She/he can improve several professional and soft skills - Key point 3: She/he can get a promotion if performing excellently in his/her job 13 People work because they need money to live? What are some other reasons that they work? Discuss one or more of these reasons Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): People work for some other reasons: - Key point 1: They go to work to satisfy their personal ambitions and demand - Key point 2: They a job since they want to contribute to the development of a community or a company - Key point 3: They a job to care for their small families, like their children’s schooling 14 Some people prefer to work for a large company while others prefer a small one Which one you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I prefer to work for a large company for the following reasons: - Key point 1: They go to work to satisfy their personal ambitions and demand - Key point 2: They a job since they want to contribute to the development of a community or a company - Key point 3: They a job to care for their small families, like their children’s schooling 15 In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students Do you think this is a good idea? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I think it is a good idea that teenagers have jobs while they are still students: - Key point 1: They can accumulate work experience Key point 2: They can develop communication and other soft skills Key point 3: They can realize the value of money and know how to save it 16 Some people think the family is the most important influence on young adults While others think that friends are the most important influence on them Which view you agree? Use examples to support your ideas Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I agree that the family is the most important influence on young adults - Key point 1: They can accumulate work experience - Key point 2: They can develop communication and other soft skills - Key point 3: They can realize the value of money and know how to save it 17 What are some qualities of a good parent? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I suppose a good parent should have the following qualities - Key point 1: S/he should set a good example in character and behaviour for his / her children to follow - Key point 2: She/he knows how to teach and train their children to be a good citizen in society - Key point 3: She/he can support his / her family materially and spiritually 18 Children should never be educated at home by their parents Do you agree or disagree? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I disagree that children should never be educated at home by their parents - Key point 1: Children are often closer to their parents than anybody else and can ask them whenever children need to - Key point 2: Some highly-trained parents prefer to give their children home-schooling rather than having them go to school 19 Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents What is the reason for this and what problems can this cause? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I think the reason for the above situation is: - Key point 1: Parents attach greater importance to earning money than to spending time educating their children - Key point 2: Without parents’ proper care and attention, children can easily get spoilt like skipping class or involve themselves in social evils - Key point 3: Children can possibly become disorientated in life and career choices and decisions 20 In many western countries, there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I think choosing to have no children have the following pros and cons: - Key point 1: The couple can freely pursue personal interests and desire - Key point 2: The couple can lead a life without worrying about earning too much money to care for children - Key point 3: The couple cannot enjoy the happiness of a family life with children playing around or to teach good life lessons - Key point 4: The couple can get lonely when they age and become too frail to look after themselves 21 Movies are popular all over the world Explain the reason why movies are so popular Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer Suggested Answer - Catching people’s eyes with visual images - Touching people’s feelings - Sending educational messages to viewers 22 People many different things to stay healthy What you for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer Suggested Answer - Eating good food - Doing exercises & playing sports - Taking enough rest and sleep 23 In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use specific reasons and details to support your position Suggested Answer - Smoking damages people’s health - Smoking can cause fires - Smoking causes social isolation 24 Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice Suggested Answer - Enjoying fresh air & large space - Feeling more relaxed - Having more chances to meet people 25 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer Suggested Answer (disagree) Success means: + having a good life + having a good job + having a happy family + having the feeling of satisfaction + achieving people’s targets in life + bringing happiness & smiles to the ones you love … 26 People work because they need money to live What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons Use specific examples and details to support your answer Suggested Answer - Working to get experience - Working to be grown up, to be independent - Working for fun 27 You have received a gift of money The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend Which would you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer Suggested Answer (a concert) - Music makes life better - Music brings people the feeling of relaxation - Music helps people recover energy - Music brings people together 28 Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home Which you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer Suggested Answer (At home) - Feeling safe - Having cozy atmosphere - Having private space with family, not being disturbed - … 29 Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer Suggested Answer (Yes) - Helping people to have a more comfortable life - Saving people’s time for cooking - Giving people more time to relax, enjoy life and spend with family 30 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Playing computer games is a waste of time Children should not be allowed to play them Suggested Answer (agree) - Taking lots of children’ s time for studying, relaxing - Causing addiction to games and social crimes - Causing health problems 31 Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I believe that many famous people act as positive role models - There are many celebrities whose accomplishments make them excellent models for young people - They demonstrate great effort, determination and ambition - They can inspire children to develop their talents through practice and hard work 32 When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration Do you agree or disagree? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): Personally, I disagree with the idea that money is the key consideration when deciding on a career Other considerations are just as important as what we earn - Personal relationships and the atmosphere in a workplace are extremely important - Many people’s feelings of job satisfaction come from their personal achievements, the skills they learn and the position they reach - Some people want to help others and contribute something positive to society 33 Some people think that all teenagers should be required to unpaid work in their free time to help the local community Do you agree or disagree? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I not agree that we should force all teenagers to unpaid work - Forcing people to things against their will make people angry - School is just as demanding as a full-time job so children are busy with schoolwork most of the time 34 Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and this makes them happy at work later on Do you agree or disagree with this view? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I agree that deciding on a career path early in their lives surely benefits many people - People have their goals to be committed to and soon they will gradually achieve them Realizing their ambition right from the beginning of school life gives them strong motivation 35 Many people believe that parents should choose what their children should study because children are too young to know exactly what they want Do you agree or disagree? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I believe that everyone should be able to choose the course of their choice - Students will be more passionate about what they are learning - Forcing children to learn what adults want is not a good way of education 36 Video games are having a bad effect on the people who play them Do you agree or disagree? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): In my view, playing video games is doing more harm than good - Playing game can be addictive - Sitting in one place leads to lack of exercise 37 Discuss the benefits of museums Give specific details and reasons to support your opinion Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I believe that museums can be entertaining and educational - Museums are tourist attractions where many interesting objects are displayed - Museums can play an important role in teaching people about history, science and many other aspects of life 38 Studying at university or college is a good way to a successful career Do you agree or disagree? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I believe it is more beneficial for students to continue their studies - Academic qualifications are required in many jobs - The job market is becoming more and more competitive 39 Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films Which you prefer? Why? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I think that foreign films are more enjoyable - Hollywood blockbusters are always in top news stories - Big-budget films are more successful because they often star the most famous actors and actresses 40 Happiness is considered very important in life What factors are important in achieving happiness? Suggested Answer - Our basic survival needs such as a safe place to live and enough food to eat must be surely met - Living in harmony with family and people around is one of the greatest joy in life - Other key factors could be individual freedom and a sense of purpose in life 41 Is traditional music of a country more important than the international music? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I believe traditional music play a more important role - International music is marketed and enjoyed all over the world for commercial purpose - Traditional music expresses the culture, customs and history of a country - Traditional music provides a sense of national identity for young generation 42 How has technology changed the way people interact with each other? Suggested Answer - Telephones and Internet allow people to interact with each other easily - Social networks bring people of common interests together - Technology creates a fun environment for a group of people to interact with each other 43 People are damaging the environment What can governments to address these problems? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): Governments should make more effort to reduce air pollution - They could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories or to force companies to use renewable energy from solar, wind or water power - They could also impose green taxes on drivers and airline companies - Educating people about how to protect the environment should be promoted by the government 44 People are damaging the environment What can individuals to address these problems? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): Individual should make more effort to reduce air pollution - People can take public transport rather driving - They should choose products with less packaging and recycle as much as possible - Educating their children about the importance of green environment 45 The unlimited use of car may cause many problems What are those problems? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): It is obvious that frequent car use is causing many problems - Vehicles are major sources of air pollution in urban areas - Heave traffic jam at rush hours is another problem - Car accidents cause huge number of death and injuries every year 46 The unlimited use of car may cause many problems What should be done to discourage people to use cars? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): A number of measures should be taken into action to limit car use - Car manufacturers should design more environment-friendly cars which run on solar power or hydrogen - Governments should build more flyovers and underground tunnels to reduce traffic problems - Governments should also educating drivers as well as pedestrians to use greater caution on the road 47 The amount of violence on TV should be reduced Do you agree or disagree? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I strongly agree that it is very important to reduce the violent programs on TV - Violence on the screen is contributing to increased crime rate in our world - People who see them may gradually develop a sense of insecurity 48 Some people stay in the same type of work all their life and others change their jobs from time to time Which you prefer? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): Personally I prefer to stay in the same type of work for the following reasons - A stable job offers one a sense of security - Working in the same type of work provides the feelings of togetherness that come from working with the same colleagues for many years - A stable job can guarantee a stable income 49 Some people change their jobs from time to time What are some reasons for that? Suggested Answer - It is possible to gain diverse experiences and skills from doing different jobs New working environments could be a great opportunity or show one’s talent and abilities 50 Some people think that history has nothing or little to tell us Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Suggested Answer State your opinion (sample): I strongly disagree with the people who hold that view - History has a lot to offer us, and we have to study it to know more about the past and understand more about present as well as prepare better for the future - Learning history can help us develop a thoughtful and critical mind ... wearing formal clothes They are smiling so I think they are in good mood 11 This is a picture of a football match In the picture, there are little boys I think, they are about 11 or 12 years old... Key point 1: I don’t really like doing the same thing every day - Key point 2: I like to meet new people - Key point 3: I think doing the same thing all the time could be really boring Do you... shopping simpler and more time-efficient Some people think a good relationship between coworkers is good for business What you think about this? Suggested answer: - State your opinion (sample):