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Speaking for B1 Level( đề 1-30)

Code 1:

Part 1:

Topic 1: Holiday

1.What did you do on your last holiday?

I went to the beach with my friends on my last holiday The beach is beautiful and I had a great time there

2 Who do you prefer spending your holiday with?

I prefer spending my holiday with my friends Travelling with the people who are at the same age with me makes me more comfortable.

3 Do you prefer going on holiday abroad?

No, I don’t prefer going on holiday abroad because I don’t have enough money, I can’t use English very well

Topic2:TV programs

1.How many hours a day do you watch television?

I often spend one hour a day watching television At weekend I often watch all day because I have a lot of free time

2.Which programs do you like?

I like some English programs on Star World channel By watching them, I can improve my English speaking and listening skill.

3.Do you prefer watching television alone or with other people? Why?

I prefer watching TV with my family because we can watch and share all the information and even discuss together to know more about the world

Part 2:If you won a lottery of 1 billon VND, what would you do with the money?

Buy a new house

Start a business

Deposit the money in the bank

If I won the lottery of 1 billion VND, I would buy a HOUSE because I am now living with my parents and I want to have an independent life After I buy house, I have a stable life and start a business to earn money and send in the bank.

2.What do you usually do on your birthday?

I usually invite my friends to my birthday We have a small party to cheer it up and sing “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” song together

3.What is your favorite family celebration? Why?

There are many celebrations my family often have a year but my favorite one is TET celebration because we can meet together to chat, to talk and share what we have done last year and what we will do next year

Topic2: Public transportation

1.What is the best way to travel in your town/city?

I live in a big city with crowded streets so the best way to travel in my city is by motorbikes.

2.What is the favorite means of transportation?

My favorite means of transportation is motorbike because it’s faster than bicycle and small enough

to go through narrow streets in my hometown

3.Do you think people should use public transportation more? Why?

I think people should use public transportation more because it is cheap, convenient and safe

Part 2:You have just received a sum of money from your father as a birthday present How would you use the money?

Saving up for the future

Buying a laptop for the study

Buying a fashionable smartphone

If my father gives me a sum of money as a birthday present, I will buy a new laptop because it is easy

to find information, documents and references for my study I do not choose to save up for the future or buy a fashionable smart phone because i think they are not necessary for me.

Code 3:

Part 1:

Topic 1:Music

1.Do you like music? If yes, what kind of music do you like best? Why?

Yes, I do, I like classical music because I feel so good and relaxed when I listen to this kind of music

2.What is the most popular kind of music in your country?

Pop music is the most popular kind of music in my country

3.How is music good or not good for people?

I think music is good for people because it can lead our souls It is the reason why when you are happy or in trouble you always want to listen to music.

Topic2: English

1.Did you learn English at secondary school?

No, I didn’t I started to learn English when I was at high school.

2.What do you think about how English is taught at school now?

I think English is better taught at school now because there are so many teaching materials and equipment to support teaching.

3.In what ways has children much improved nowadays?

Children nowadays learn English at very young ages that makes them more natural at learning English As a result, their English, especially speaking is much better.

If I have the right to choose an optional subject to add to the curriculum for secondary students in

my country, I will choose a swimming course because it is good for their health I do not choose photograph and dancing because in my opinion they are not suitable for them.

Code 4:

Part 1:

Topic1:Favorite places

1.Where do you usually go when you have spare time?

When I have free time, I usually go shopping in the supermarket near my house

2.Are there many interesting places where you live for people to go at weekends?

Yes There are People can go to Cua Lo beach and Sen village.

3.In what way is café a great place for people to enjoy their free time?

Café is a place where you can sit for a while with Internet connection and enjoy a cup of coffee while working on your computer It is also a good place for people to enjoy themselvesor talking with friends about everything in life

Topic 2: Subjects at schools

1.What subject did you like most when you were at school?

I like English most when I were at school.

2.Do you think English is a good subject for all students to learn at school? Why?

I think English is a good subject for all of students at school because it’s an international language

3.Do you think students are learning too many subjects at school now?

Code 5:

Part 1:

Topic 1: Hometown

1.Where do you come from?

I come from Hai Duong.

2.Do you like living in your hometown?

Yes, I do because people are very honest and friendly

3.What is it famous for?

My hometown is famous for Thanh Ha litchi, it is very delicious and sweet

Topic 2: Career

1.What is your job?

I’m a teacher of literature

2.How long have been working?

I have been working as a teacher of literature at my school for 6 years.

3.Why do you like your job?

I love my job because I love children and the language

Code 6:

Part 1:

Topic 1: Hobby

1.What do you like doing in your free time?

In free time, I often listen to music and watch TV Sometimes, I go shopping with my friends or my husband.

2.Why do you like doing it?

I like doing these things because listening to music, watching TV, and shopping make me feel

comfortable and relaxed after a hard-working day

3.How much time do you spend doing that?

It depends, I can’t say exactly but whenever I have free time, I do that.

Topic2: English

1.Do you like English?

Yes, I do.

2.When did you start learning English?

I started learning English when I was at High school.

3.How do you improve your English?

I improve my English by watching TV, listening to music, reading English news and talking to

foreiners.

Part 2:which plan below will you choose for your family this weekend?

- Going to the cinema

- Having meal in a restaurant

- Going to the beach

This weekend I do not have free time, so I plan to have a dinner out in a restaurant I do not choose

to go to the cinema because I hate watching films I will not go to the beach because

Code 7:

Part 1

Topic1: Hometown

1.When is the best time to come to your hometown? Why?

The best time to my hometown is the summer Because there are many beautiful beaches in my hometown.

2.What do you like best about your hometown?

I like best about my hometown is the beautiful beaches.

3.Do you think your hometown is the best place to grow up? Why? Why not?

Yes, I do, I think my hometown is the best place to grow up because the air here is fresh and the people-my neighbors are very friendly, the food is very delicious, it’s a good environment to grow up.

Topic2: Friends

1.What does your best friend look like?

My best friend is tall, she is beautiful with long black hair

2.How did you meet your best friend?

I met her 10 years ago It was the first day at the university, we started talking and became friends when we sat next to each other in the class.

3.In your opinion, what is the best quality of a good friend?

In my opinion, to keep a good friendship, sharing is the best quality your best friends should have You should be able to share each and everything with each other.

Part 2:

What will you advise your friend to do on his first date this weekend?

- Going to a restaurant

- Going to the cinema

- Going to a shopping mall

I think he should take his girlfriend to a restaurant to have a meal They can talk and share the time while having meal I don’t choose the other choices because they are not suitable for them They can not talk and chat in the cinema Shopping malls are so noisy for them to express their love.

Code 8:

Part 1:

Topic1: Leisure time

1.What do you often in your free time?

When I have free time, I often listen to music, watch TV or go shopping.

2.Have your leisure time activities changed since you were a child?

Yes, they have When I was a child I often played rope-skipping and played marbles, I think these games are still popular Now, I often play football, watch TV, listen to music and sometimes play games on my computer or on the Internet.

3.Do you prefer to spend your leisure time alone or with other people? Why?

I prefer to spend my leisure time alone listening to music because I love music.

Topic2:Books

1.What kind of books do you like to read?

I like fiction and romantic novels because they are very interesting to read.

2.Do you read the same kind of books now that you read 5 years ago?

Yes, I do I still read fiction and romantic novels now.

3.When do you think is the best time to read? Why?

I think the best time to read is before going to bed because reading books makes us relaxed,

comfortable and forgets a hard-working day.

Part 2:

Which present I the best for your parent’s wedding anniversary?

- A wedding cake

- A 3-days to the beach

- An album of the whole family

My parents’ wedding anniversary is coming I will choose to make them a wedding cake because I am good at it and they like eating cakes a lots I do not choose a 3-days to the beach because it is expensive I also do not choose an album of the whole family because my parents have already had it.

Code 9:

Part 1

Topic1: Social networks

1.Do you like social networks?

Yes, I do.

2.What kind of social networks are you using now? If yes, why?

The social networks which I am using now are Facebook, Email, chat voice…because they can bring

me many benefits

3.What is your advice for social network users?

My advice for social network users is using suitable network if not it will make them get addicted.

Topic 2: Fashion

1.How important is fashion to you?

I think the fashion is very important not only me but also everyone because it makes us more beautiful, luxurious and elegant

2.What sort of clothes do you prefer to wear?

I often like wearing dress, sometimes I prefer to wear jean and T-shirt

3.Do you ever have to wear things you don’t really like? If so, when, and why?

Yes, I do I had to wear Kimono to take photographs for my wedding last year I didn’t like wearing it because it was uncomfortable.

Part 2:

If you won the lottery of 1 bilion VND, what would you do with the money?

- Put all in a bank

- Buy some valuable things like car, house, land

- Give some to a charity organization and then travel around

If I won the lottery of 1 billion VND, I would buy a HOUSE because I am now living with my parents and I want to have an independent life I do not choose the other choices because I am not very rich.

Code 10 Part 1:

Topic 1: Games and Sports

1.Do you take part in any outdoor sports regularly?

No, I don’t.

2.Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a class? Why?

In my opinion, I prefer to exercise in a class because doing exercises in a class withthe help of teacher and friends provides me with strong motivation to practise harder and better

3.What do you think is the best type of exercise? Why?

In my opinion, playing badminton is the best type of exercise because this sport is easy to play and it’s suitable to my ability

Speaking test 11

Let’s talk about rooms in your house

Which room in your house do you like best?

B1: I like the bedroom most because that is where I can relax after long working day

B1: There are 5 rooms in my house including 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and abathroom My favourite room is a living room because this is a place where I can meet myfriends and all my family members to chat and talk about all things in life

Examiner speaking: What do you like doing there?

B1: Just lie on my bed watching TV or read books to take a rest

Examiner speaking: Do you like having guests in your room? Why? Why not?

B1: In fact I am not really like having guests in my personal room as I cannot do what I usually do.

Now, let’s talk about sports

Examiner speaking: Do you play any sports?

You know, playing sports is very important to our life because it helps us to have good healthand reduce stress after work I often play badminton at my school after I finish my work in theafternoon

Examiner speaking: What sports do you enjoy watching?

There are many kinds of sports that are often shown on TV everyday, but my favourite iswatching football because it is the most popular sport all over the world it is easy to play andsuitable for both male and female

Examiner speaking: What sports do you enjoy playing?

I like playing football, I often play it at weekends with my friends

PART 2

Situation: Some of your friends are visiting you this weekend You would like to do

something fun with them What will you do?

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- Cook a meal together in your apartment

- Go to a local restaurant together

- Take your friends out for sightseeing

C1: I am a quite good cook so whenever my friends visit me, they always want to enjoy thefood I prepare Therefore I think we will cook a meal together in my apartment

Going to a local restaurant is also a good choice, but my friends usually prefer to stay at home

so that we have more time together while still save money I also like taking my friends outfor sightseeing but the weather at this time of the year is not really beautiful, therefore I think

I will choose the first option

Speaking test 12

Let’s talk about your reading habits

Examiner speaking: Do you enjoy reading? Why? Why not?

Examiner speaking: What types of books/magazines do you enjoy reading?

Examiner speaking: Where do you prefer reading?

- Oh yes, I really love reading because it helps me relax after a hard-working day

- when I want to relax I find a lot of novels especially romantic ones, bit of love with a happyending

Now, let’s talk about your free time

Examiner speaking: What do you like doing in your free time?

I like playing football, reading a book or a novel, newspaper…

Examiner speaking: Who do you enjoy spending your free time with?

- Certainly with my friends

- Examiner speaking: Where would you prefer spending your free time? Indoor or outdoor?

- It depends on my mood really After hard working, I just want to get home and read a book orsomething to relax but sometimes I like to go out and meet friends in the evening or playvolleyball in a team at the weekend

Situation: You are about to study at university Which of these is most important? There are

THREE options for you to choose:

- Cost of the course

- Reputation of the university

- Distance from home

C1:I will choose a university because of its reputation A university which is well-known

must have good teaching and learning So I can enjoy good study environment If the cost ofthe course is high, I will try to afford by doing some part-time job Distance from home is notvery importance because nowadays the traffic is much better, making travelling around easierand more convenient

Speaking 13:

Let’s talk about ways of relaxing

Examiner speaking: What do you do to relax?

- I usually stay at home to read some fantasy cartoon books or something or only sleep torelax after a hard – working day

Examiner speaking: Where do you want to go to relax?

- I and my friends always go to the cinema to enjoy new films at the weekends and after that

we go to the cafeteria and discuss about this films You know, it’s really good way to relax.Examiner speaking: Do you like relaxing on your own or with other people?

- It depends on my mood really After hard working, I just want to get home and read a book orsomething to relax but sometimes I like to go out and meet friends in the evening or playvolleyball in a team at the weekend

Now, let’s talk about rooms at home

Examiner speaking: Which is the most important room in your house?

- It’s definitely my living room

Examiner speaking: What make it important?

- Because when my friends come to see me, I can introduce to them a lot of family pictureswith a lot of family events in the living room

Examiner speaking: What do you do in the room

- In my living room, I always watch TV with my family at the weekend evening

- Situation: Your university offers free courses for graduate students Which would you

choose? There are THREE options for you to choose:

- A time-management course

- A public speaking course

- A team work course

If I have a chance to join a free course that my university offers, a public speaking course andteam work course are not my choice because when I study at university, presenting a project

in front of my classmates and working in groups or teams are considered usual and regulartasks I have to perform, so they are very interesting and good but it is not as necessary as atime-management I want to join this course because, to me, time is the most important andvaluable property that people often waste for useless activities How to manage and use thetime effectively and efficiently during 24 hours is very necessary and if I can manage the timesuitably, I can do any things successfully and perfectly

SPEAKING 14

Let’s talk about films

Examiner speaking: Do you like films?

- Oh yes, I really like watching movies especially cartoon movies

Examiner speaking: What type of films do you like?

- As I said, I really like cartoon movies because it helps me to relax after working hard

Examiner speaking: Who do you enjoy watching films with?

- I always watching film with my children because they are interested in cartoon movieslike me

Now, let’s talk about mobile phones

Examiner speaking: Do you use a mobile phone?

Yes, of course It’s one of the most important equipment to me

Examiner speaking: What are the good points of mobile phones?

There are a lot of advantages of mobile phones Firstly, it’s a good way to communicate withdistant people Secondly, mobile phone is very useful because you can access the internet,check your email or even listen to music or watch movie

Examiner speaking: What are the bad points of mobile phones?

You know, nowadays there are a lot of people much depend on mobile phones So I think itwastes a lot of time phoning and messaging on mobile phones and many people are wastingmuch money buying fashionable smart phone in order to satisfy their tendency’s demand ortheir interests Moreover, the wave of mobile phone, according to statistics, is not good forour health if we use it continously and regularly

Situation: A student wants to do a part-time job where he can practice his English Which job would be best for him?

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- A job at a souvenir shop

- A job at a travel agency

- A job at a take-away shop

There are a lot of part time jobs for example student can work in a souvenir shop or a travelagency or a take-away shop… However, if he wants to practice his English, I think a job attravel agency is the best suitable for him You know, working at travel agency, you can be atemporary guide in English For example, guiding a group of Australian tourists visitingHanoi, you can practice English to describe and present about Hanoi’s sightseeing…

Speaking 15

Part 1:

Let’s talk about sports.

Examiner speaking:Do you prefer indoor or outdoor sports? Why?

I like outdoor sports because it has more exciting atmosphere

Examiner speaking: Which sports do you like best? Why?

I like football because each match brings a lot of surprises

Examiner speaking:Do you know why people like to play sports?

It is good for their health and helps them feel relaxed

Now, let’s talk about fast food.

Examiner speaking: What kind of fast food do you like best?

I like chicken best

Examiner speaking: Is fast food good for your health? Why?/ Why not?

Of course not I think It is not organic food and may result in obesity

Examiner speaking: In your opinion, why is fast food popular?

it helps people save time

PART 2

Situation: Your friend is going on a long journey by train on his own Which do you think is

the best way to pass time on a long journey?

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- Talking to other people

- Reading books

- Sleeping

In my opinion, the best way to pass time on a long journey is to talk to other people When talking you may forget everything around you and just focus on your chat I don’t think that reading books is good because on a journey as our eyes may become tired Moreover, we can get train-sick because of concentrating on reading Sleeping is also a good way to pass the time but we cannot socialize with others while sleeping So for me talking to other people is the best choice

SPEAKING 15

Let’s talk about sports.

1 Do you prefer indoor or outdoor sports? Why?

To be honest, I prefer spending all my leisure time playing outdoor sports because outdooractivities will help me become more healthy, bring me be closer with nature and expand myrelationships

2 Which sports do you like best? Why?

Football, of course, to me, this is the best team sport and it teaches me to be responsible andtry my best for the whole team

3 Do you know why people like to play sports?

Well, I think people are keen on playing sports because it’s fun, it helps them to relax after along day working and it’s great to enjoy the feeling of a winner

4 What kind of fast food do you like best?

To be honest, I’m not a fan of fast food But I love hamburger It is so tasty with a hunk ofground beef served between two pieces of bun-configured bread and a variety of toppings andcondiments

5 Is fast food good for your health?

Not really, fast food contains large amounts of carbohydrates, added sugar, fats and salt But Ieat it anyway because it’s tasty and convenient

6 In your opinion, why is fast food popular?

Well, people now are so busy at work that they can hardly prepare a meal by themselves.That’s why fast food is much preferred Not only does it taste good but it also helps people tosave time and energy for other things

PART II:

Situation: Your friend is going on a long journey by train on his own Which do you think is

the best way to pass time on a long journey?

There are THREE options for you to choose:

- Talking to other people

- Reading books

- Sleeping

Part II:

Talking: More positive experience about journey, makes new friends, more social, break out

of your comfort zone, enjoy the journey more

Sleeping: tired

Reading book: tired

Getting a long train on your own can be kind of tiring and boring; therefore, you mayprobably prefer to find something to do to pass the time Talking to other people, readingbooks or sleeping are some options that, to some extent, are good to be chosen As far as I’mconcerned, I would rate communicating with others higher than either reading books orsleeping because of a number of its benefits

Firstly, in spite of just isolating yourself from others, talking will help you get more positiveexperience about your journey It’s when you can share all about your life, your job or yourideas with a stranger And in fact, we often feel comfortable to openly tell a person we’venever met before our stories either the bad or good By this, we can relieve our stress andbecome happier By communicating, we can spice up our tedious moments on the train

Besides, talking is prerequisite for a friendship to flourish Obvious as it is, no friendship can

be built in silence; and all of your friends were once strangers Breaking out your comfortzone and starting a conversation with a stranger may probably bring you a soul mate thatyou’ve found for long

In contrast, sleeping and reading book are by far less favorable Focusing hard on a bookwhen the train is moving can cause and tiredness The story conveyed will then be lessappealing and barely completely understood On the other hand, after sleeping during thewhole long journey, you may feel weary to wake up with a possible pain in your head Thelonger you remain apart from others, the less you can enjoy

In a nutshell, I think it is highly recommended that people open themselves to talk with other

so that they can greatly relish their long journey on the train and make new friends and turn

on their excitement

SPEAKING TEST 16

Let’s talk about your habits.

Examiner speaking: What is your typical day like?

I get up at 7 o’clock then go to work at 7:30 I will be ready at my own desk at about 8o’clock At 12, I often eat my lunch box prepared from home After finishing work at 5 pm, Ihead home I have dinner with my family at 7 pm Before going to bed at 10 o’clock, I take ashower, watch TV and read my favorite book What a boring day, isn’t it?

Examiner speaking: Do you have any habits that annoy other people?

I think my habit of keeping the TV volume a bit too loud annoys my family They often shout

“turn it down or I’ll break it!” at me

Examiner speaking: What do you usually do when you are upset?

Sometimes I listen to upbeat music to cheer myself up, but sometimes I like to listening to sadsongs that really suits my mood at that time

Examiner speaking: What’s the weather like today?

Today it’s a bit too cold and windy Elderly people and children can easily get sick these days

Examiner speaking: Do you prefer hot or cold weather? Why?

I prefer cold weather to hot weather Because in hot weather I feel very uncomfortable I hatesweat Moreover, in winter, my skin becomes prettier I love winter fashion too

Examiner speaking: Could you recommend some activities to do in different kinds of

weather?

In hot weather, you can go swimming, play beach volleyball, or play in waterparks While incold weather, you can go to the gymnastics, go jogging and running in the morning You caneven go skating