I. ĐỀ SPEAKING THÁNG 1
Ngày 04/1

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Part 1:
- House and accommodation:
Where do you live?
Is there any interesting places near the places you live?
- Sport:
What is the most popular sport in your country?
Did you play any sport when you were a child?
- Cooking
How often do you cook?
Part 2: Describe a good law in your country.
Part 3:
Are police officer popular in your country?
Do people like being a police officer in your country?
What qualities should a police officer have? (*)
Why some people prefer to be a lawyer?
Ngày 5/ 1

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Ngày 15/1

Part 1: Choose take photo or camera
Part 2: Describe the old person you know
Ngày 9/1
Part 1:
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Where do you study?
What do you want to change about your school?
Do you like drinking water from bottle or tap? Why?
What color do you like? Did you like other color when you were
younger? If you can paint your room with a color, what would it be?
Part 2: Describe a book you have read recently
Part 3:
What kinds of book are popular among children in your country?
Do children like fairytale? Why?
How to encourage children to read?
Do people teach children to read at home or send them to school?
Why?
Ngày 11/1
Part 1:

- Work or study
Đi làm hay đi học?
Thích điều gì ở cv đang làm?
Nhiệm vụ là gì?
- SKY
Có dành nhiều tg ngắm bầu trời không?
Trời đêm hay ban ngày đẹp hơn?
Địa điểm nào ở thành phố ngắm trời đẹp?
Hồi bé có học gì liên quan đến trời đất không?
- Photograph
Có thích chụp ảnh không?
Hay chụp người hay cảnh?

Chụp bằng điện thoại hay camera thích hơn?
Chụp ảnh xong thì làm gì?
Part 2: Something you do to to help you work/study
Part 3: ti tỉ câu hỏi về routines và creativity
Set routines có tốt không?
Làm thế nào để có thể creative mà vẫn theo routine?
Ngta có thể làm gì để tăng creativity?
Nhiều lắm luôn

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Part 1: nói về
nơi bạn ở hiện tại
shoes
sunglasses
Part 2: a book you read recently
Part 3: về chilren và adult với việc đọc sách
Ngày 16/1
Part 1:
Work or study?
Is that a good job?
What your company should change?

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Music

How often do you listen to music?
Are there any kind of music that you don’t like?
Have you ever come to a live music concert?
Cooking
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Do you like cooking?
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Why people like cooking?
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Home cooked food and food bought from restaurants?
Part 2: Talk about a problem you had with a device ( TV, mobile phone...)
Part 3:
What kind of devices that people often use in their life?
Are there any things you can do with a laptop but can’t do with mobile
phone?
What can people feel when they have a new device?
Is it true that inventions make you lazier?
Do you think the talent to create new invention is something from

practice or innate one?
Ngày 18/1
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Study - major - university - learn subjects include or do not include in
course -> affect to you?
Do you want to change sth in university ? Why?
Picture - which one do you like? - why - have picture in family?
Important?
Part 2: piece of equipment is broken
what is it?
when ?
who did it?
how you feel about it?
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Equipment ? When it broke, how it was broken?
Consider to fix or buy a new one?
How can you compare with other countries?
Music? Which equipment you use to listen to music? When are you
listen?
Live concert - prefer it or not? - been there? - how you feel about live
concert outside?
Book ? Children prefer read book to enrich knowledge in science? Or
not?
Ngày 20/1
Part 1: Work or study? Tea or coffee? Sky
Part 2: Describe a situation you didn’t have enough time
Part 3:Time spending, time management and how to deal with stress
Ngày 31/01

Part 1:
- Area
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How long have you been living at your current area?
Do you like it?
What change do you think wilk make it better?
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- Movie stars
Your favorite movie star?
Do people in your couuntry like movie stars?
Do you want to be a movie star?
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Part 2: Describe a person who you wanted to be like when you were a child.
Part 3: Children
Difference between children now and in the past
Is it a good thing or bad thing
What do children need the most
Ngày 31/01/2019
Part 1:
- Work:
Are you worker or student?
Where do you work?
Do you think your company is good place to work?
Do you want anything to change about your workplace?

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- Shoes:

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Do you feel comfortable when wearing shoes?
Do you have favourite pair of shoes?
How often do you buy shoes?

Part 2:
Describe about a faraway place that you would like to visit in the future?
Bonus: Do you have know anybody that has come there?
Part 3: Các câu hỏi liên quan đến Holiday và travelling:
Việt Nam có những địa điểm du lịch nào nổi tiếng?
Có nhiều người Việt Nam du lịch đến các địa điểm đó hay không?
Có phải tất cả mọi người đều thích đi du lịch vào các kì nghỉ lễ hay
không?
Tại sao lại có một số người không thích đi du lịch vào các kì nghỉ?
Có phải người Việt Nam muốn kéo dài các kì nghỉ hay không?
Những người trẻ dùng 1 năm gap year đi du lịch có lợi hay hại?)
II. ĐỀ SPEAKING THÁNG 2


Ngày 2/2

Part 1: về study or work.
Part 2: thing you taught younger person.
Part 3: về phát triển trẻ em, dạng như trước khi đi học thì bố mẹ nên dạy gì, trẻ
em học trên trường khác gì học ở nhà, các skills ntn...
Ngày 10/02
Part 1:
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Where do you live
Do you know many people living in your areas
What kinds of picture do you like
Is your house decorated with pictures
Do you want someone will draw a picture of you in the future
Part 2: Describe a beautiful city
Part 3:
Ở nước bạn có những thành phố cổ nào? Tại sao nó lại thu hút khách du
lịch?
Làm sao để bảo vệ nó?
Bạn nghĩ các thành phố hiện đại trên khắp thế giới có được xây dựng
giống nhau không?

Trong tương lai các thành phố sẽ như thế nào
Sự cải thiện ở thành phố của bạn
Đề computer based ngày 24 /02 tại BC
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Talk about where you are living? How long have you lived there?
What is the difference between there and your old area? What's new
improvement in your current area?
Do Vietnamese people have pet? Did you have pet when you were a
child?
Do you look at sky? Do you learn about star in school?
Where do you often look at sky?
Part 2: Tell about a beautiful/ handsome person you met
Part 3:
Do you think clothes are important in making impression?
Do mình có nói tới việc "people often make snap judgement about a
person within few seconds so it is important to wear smart clothes..." nên thầy
hỏi thêm là: is snap judgement fair?

Why do almost brands use beautiful person as model?
Do you think they (beautiful people) have any disadvantages?

Đề ngày 24/02
Part 1:

Talk about the city where you are living at the moment.
Do you think you live in a good city, why ?
Do you have breakfast habbit ? Why do you think its important ?
Part 2: Describe a good law in your country.
Part 3:
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Does your country resident like to do police officer ? Why or why not ?
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Do you think your country people prefer to do lawyer than police ?
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Do you think your country people offen obey the law ? If not, how to
solve this problem ?
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Ngày 27/02 tại IDP Ngọc Khánh
Part 1:Work, music
Part 2:: Describe a game that you played when you was a child.
Part 3: Trẻ con VN hay chơi outdoor game gì?
Vì sao chúng lại chơi game đó, chúng có quan tâm nhiều đến thắng thua không?
Ba mẹ có dạy chúng là không nên quan tâm thắng thua mà hãy enjoy game đó
không,...
Computer based ngày 28/2/2019

Part 1:

Where do you live?
What do you like about the place you are living?
Do you know many people in your neighbourhood?
What is your favourite colour?
Which colour will you choose to paint your wall?
Did your mom often dress you in bright colour when you was a child?
Do you often wear sunglasses?
Do you often buy sunglasses?
Have you lost any sunglassess?
Part 2: Describe a teenager you know
Part 3:
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Do you think personality of kids will change when they are teenager?
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Was childhood more enjoyable in the past?
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What do teenagers think about the old?
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III. ĐỀ SPEAKING THÁNG 3

Ngày 1/3


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Student or job ?
Is a good place ?
Do you like drink ? Why ?
Drink bottle or machine ?
Do you like cook ? Why ?
Home cook food - restaurant ?
Part 2: Describe a skill learn long time ?
Part 3:
Ngoài cái skill trên còn skill nào học long time nữa không ?
Bonus thêm Ngoài 2 skills đó còn skill nào nữa không ? Ví dụ như
language ?
Patient ?
Design cần patient không ?

Old people or young people patient more ?
Ngày 2/3

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Where do you live
Glasses
Music
Part 2: Describe another language (not English) that you want to learn in the
future
Part 3:
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Should student learn another language?
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Some question about international language
Đề 2:
Part 1: Place you lived in, share something to others, star movie
Part 2: A person you enjoyed study with
Part 3: Children & their classmate
Đề thi computer- based 2
Part 1:
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like and dislike people have pet,
have you ever praise animal

why you have pet
which animal do you like/dislike, why
Part 2: Describe an old person.
Part 3:

Người già thường dạy người trẻ cái gì, tại sao?
Người già có học gì từ người trẻ không? Tại sao?

Đề comtuper-based ngày 3/3
Part 1:

Talk about the area you are living ?
What do you like about it ?
Would you like to see some changes in the area ?
Your favorite move star?
Do you want to be a movie star ?
Part 2: Describe a time you felt proud of a friend?
Part 3:
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What do u thank about success in study and work ?
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How they should be awarded?
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Ngày 7/3 computer based


Đề 1:
Part 1:

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Người già và người trẻ có share interesting với nhau được không? Tại

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Student or worker?
What you like most about your study?
How much time you spend per week for your study?
Một số câu nữa về học hành
Part 2: Describe a party that you went to
Part 3: Hỏi về festival với party ở Việt Nam.
Ngày 08/03
Part 1:

Do you work or study?
What do you want to o in the futủe to be better at your work?
What difficulties you get at work?
How do you feel if you I have to wait for someone?

Were you a patient person when you were younger?
Are you patient now?
Part 2:. Describe a person you want to become similar when you were growing
up?
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How do you know about that person?
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What that person do that you admire?
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Why do you want to be similar?
Part 3:
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Do you think celebrities in Vietnam are setting a good example for
children?
Do you think they should advertise for products for children?
Ngày 9/3, hình thức IELTS computer-based
Part 1:

Work - study
Movie stars

Crowded places
Part 2: Describe a party that you enjoyed.
Part 3: Hỏi xoay quanh về parties, celebrations, wedding.
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Người Việt tổ chức party vì lí do gì, với mỗi đối tượng bạn bè hay người
thân thì tổ chức loại party nào?
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Có nên chi nhiều tiền cho đám cưới không? Chi một lúc hết luôn tiền
cho đám cưới hay để tiết kiệm thì cái nào tốt hơn?
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Người Việt tổ chức celebration nào? Có nhiều người nước ngoài tham
gia không? Tại sao họ nên tham gia vào celebration bạn kể?
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Ngày 12/3 ở IDP
Part 1: Study, coffe and tea, handwriting.
Part 2: Decribe a party you went to.
Part 3: Party and festival
IV. Bài giải mẫu Task 1 SPEAKING THÁNG 1- 4/2019

1. What do you do? For the past few months I’ve been working for Thanh Nien
newspaper as a news editor. In fact this is my first job ever, I’m working really
hard to
contribute to the success of this prestigious newspaper.
2. What are your responsibilities?
As a part-time editor, I am responsible for editing news related to different
current affairs as well as collecting information for the newspaper edition.
3. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)? I guess it’s mainly

because of the job flexibility & my passion for journalism. To be more specific,
this job
offers me alternatives to the typical nine-to-five work schedule, enabling me to
find a
better balance between work and life. Besides, this job gives me opportunities
to pursue
my dream to become a journalist down the road.
4. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
At present, I don’t think I’m able to dedicate myself to any other job rather than
this one.
In fact, to me it’s the experiences and opportunities I can gain that really
matters.
5. Do you enjoy your work?
Most of the time. Contributing to the news production for a prestigious
newspaper gives me a sense of satisfaction and pride.
6. What do you like/dislike about your job?
Well the perk of being a news editor is that you’ll surround yourself with
inspiring
news on a daily basis. What I don’t like about this job is that I have to do a
thousand
edits to get the final one to meet the requirement of my boss. Sometimes I feel
a bit
overloaded with tons of tasks.
STUDY

WORK

1. Are you a student or are you working?
I’m currently a senior at ABC University, which is one of the top schools in the
nation. Admission is incredibly competitive so I’m very proud of being a student

here.
2. What are you studying?
Well, I’m majoring in Accountancy, so as you can guess, I deal a lot with numbers
and
figures day in, day out. It can be overwhelming at times, but I’d like to think that
I have


a knack for mathematics and calculations so it’s okay.
3. Why did you choose to study that major?
There are many reasons for my choice. As I’ve already explained about my longterm
interest in Accountancy, another reason could be because of accountancy itself,
since I’ve
found my personalities have changed in a positive way, you know, like I’ve
become more
patient and skillful.
4. What’s the most difficult part of your study?
Well, for the most part, I’d say it’s the workload. I mean there are so many
assignments
and students are always under a lot of pressures from deadlines. But on the
other
hand, exams are a piece of cake. They are quite predictable, and I can pretty
much breeze through them with a bit of revision.
5: What do you like most about your school?
I guess the aspect I find most enjoyable is the environment. I mean, I get to
study in
English-speaking classrooms and the facilities are top-notch; I mean, all the
classrooms
are air-conditioned and equipped with projectors. My friends and teachers are
all

very nice as well, so all in all it’s a great place to study.
HOUSING/ACCOMMODATION
1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
For the past 21 years I have lived in a house with my family. And I think if I can
move out
and start making a living on my own, I would try my best to have an
independent place
where I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself since sharing a room
or a flat
with strangers sounds so troublesome to me.
2. What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?
Well definitely I’ll spend some me-time there. I study, I chill out by reading,
drawing
and dancing all by myself. Sometimes I also invite one or two friends to spend
time
with. We’ll watch some movies together and tell each other endless stories.
3. Who do you live with?
I live with my family. There are 5 of us and we all have our own room, which is

way more
comfortable as the older we grow, the more privacy we need for ourselves. I
think
our house is big enough for us yet still a warm and cozy place that I call home.
4. How long have you lived there?
Although during my childhood my family had to move a lot, I’ve lived in the most
recent
house for almost ten years. Comparing to the old houses, I think this house has
been the
best so far.
5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

The answer would be yes if the respondent is my parents, since moving in and
out is too
time-consuming and exhausting. Cleaning and arranging everything all over
again would be liketorture to them. For me, on the other hand, as I’m thinking of
moving
out to start my adult life, hopefully soon I’ll be able to afford to live in a flat or an
apartment.
6. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you
have lived in the past?
As I’ve already mentioned my family moved several times when I was younger.
And the
most current house where we’ve been living for about ten years is the best
house so far. All of us have separate rooms for our need of privacy yet a big
dining room where we can spend the whole evenings together watching TV or
having dinner.
7. Can you describe the place where you live?/ Please describe the room you
live in
Briefly, my humble house locates in a small and quite street, so coming home to
me is like all the craziness happened outside is left behind. Just beside my house
stands a big old tree. I have my own room with walls painted violet, which is kind
of a peaceful color. The air outside is fresh. I usually open the window to enjoy
the wind and sunshine, which will help cool down my room without an air
conditioner. Since I spend most of my time staying at home, my room means the
whole world to me. It’s like a friend who is always there to share ups and downs
with me. So yeah, I would always miss my house, my room whenever I’m away.
8. Which part of your home do you like the most?
It’s the dining room where my family spends our time together. Not only lunch
or dinner
but all our family reunions take place in the dining room where we can enjoy
a harmonious atmosphere. We always try to keep the family dinner as

something
we cannot go a day without, since for us it’s the family bonding that lies behind.


HOMETOWN
1. What’s (the name of) your hometown?
... is my hometown which’s a province located in the west of my country.
2. Is that a big city or a small place?
Actually, it is a small province with slightly more than 1 million people. It has
breathtaking view of picturesque landscapes with rolling mountains and
greenish lakes. However, due to the increasing economy, a number of business,
especially in sugarcane, are invested in my hometown that turns it into a
promising area.
3. Please describe your hometown a little?
My hometown is both traditional and modern. On the one hand, tradition is
preserved by a number of festivals celebrated by local people, and the locals and
authorities preserve
the historical sites for tourism and education. On the other hand, a whole lot of
highrise buildings as residential places or shopping malls are built, which turns our
little
hometown into a worth-living place.
4. How long have you been living there?
I had lived there around 15 years before my family left for Cần Thơ Vĩnh Long
City. It’s
more than ten years since the day I left my hometown, but it is indeed a good
memory of my childhood.
5. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
I like the hospitality and the love of people there which I hardly find them in my
current
place. Everyone is living close together and willing to give others a hand when

they
need help.
6. Is there anything you dislike about it?
Personally, it’s a bit boring for me because as a small town, there is not much
shopping
mall or any other means of entertainment. The streets are not very crowded as
well.
However, I believe that it has been improving day by day and becoming a
potential hotspot due to the increasing number of annual visitors.
7. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
To be honest, I hope I could come back there one day to visit my relatives and
friends, but to settle down my life there is not my plan. I am getting familiar with
city life and
there are more job opportunities for my future career.
8. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?

Actually yes. It has changed enormously. 20 years ago I could barely find tall
building
around my area, but now I can easily catch sight of skyscrapers and tower blocks
there.
9. Are there any changes you would like to make in your hometown?
I would like to ameliorate the infrastructure conditions there so that I can avoid
being
stuck in the traffic jam during the rush hours.
TRANSPORTATION
1. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
Without any doubt I would say motorbikes. You can see people driving a
motorbike all
over the place in my country. Almost everyone travels by motorbike. The reason
why

motorbike is so popular I think is due to their reasonable price and convenience.
They also extremely varied in terms of size, color and quality, thus a wide variety
of choices is
available for everyone.
2. How often do you take buses?
Almost every day. Since my house is so far away from my university, it’s
impossible for me to travel by motorbike. In addition, the air is heavily polluted
by exhaust fumes and traffic jamsalways take place, especially during peak
hours. Thus, I’d prefer to take the bus, to save time, save gasoline and causing
less pollution.
3. Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Planes and trains regularly depart and arrive on time. Plus, there are many
convenient
facilities catering particularly to certain groups of passengers. However, traveling
by
plane is clearly time-saving and enjoyable in terms of on-board services like
meals or
comfortable seats, while traveling by train offers you a chance to see the world
outside, admire the views from their seats. It’s totally a great experience for
most
train-travelers.
4.How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?
I have to commute from my home to my workplace on a daily basis. It normally
takes me 30 minutes to travel back and forth.
5. Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
Definitely not. Riding a bike means you’re exposing yourself to the unpredictable
weatherand to air pollution. What is worse, I’m afraid the main streets or the


highway

are too dangerous for cyclists, as cars, motorbikes and buses will travel at a very
high
speed. Thus I’d rather ride a motorbike or take the bus instead.
6. What will become the most popular means of transport in your country?
I think buses will take the lead. You can travel the distance without much worries
about ticket price or rainy weather outside. Also new buses now offer better
services like
comfortable seats for the elderly or good air conditioning systems.
7. Do you prefer public transport or private transport ?
I think I’d prefer public transport. It’s much more inexpensive and because it can
contain a large number of people, it helps ease the intensity of traffic jams
during peak hours and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by vehicles.
Private transportation is
more costly in terms of fees, taxes and gasoline.
GIFT
1. How often do you buy gifts for other people?
I have been in the habit of buying gifts on important occasions such as birthdays
or
house-warming parties because I consider it as a way to express my affection to
others.
2. Do you like to buy expensive gifts?
Actually buying high-cost gifts is a no-no for me. In fact, I’m really into giving
handmade gifts so that receiver can feel my love and care for them.
3. What kinds of gifts are popular in your country? Birthday gifts such as
clothes,
flowers, cakes, books or jewelry are some kinds of popular gifts that adults
prefer to give
in my country, whereas children tend to choose teddy bears or souvenirs for
their
friends.

4. Why do people send gifts?
In my opinion, sending gifts is considered a way to convey love and care for each
other,
which means that the relationship between the two people is precious to
cherish.
Besides, this act may show affection, gratitude or asking for forgiveness.
MUSIC

1. Do you often (like to) listen to music? Or Do you like listening to music?
So far I haven’t met anyone who dislikes listening to music. However, when the
workload is too heavy that requires me to stay highly focused, music is a huge
distraction. Unlike many people who like listening to instrumental music because
it highly benefits for their concentration and study, in my case the music makes
me feel instantly sleepy.
2. When do you listen to music?
Well, music is essential to human in the whole world so I’m no exception. I
usually listen
to cheerful music when I need motivation while sad music is my preference if I’m
in a
bad mood.
3. How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
As I’ve mentioned I prefer working in silence. To put it simply, no music is
allowed
during my working hours. After a long day at school, I probably want to chill out
for like
half an hour with music to help me stay energetic so I can get back to work later.
4. What kinds of music do you like to listen to? Or What’s your favorite kind of
music?
My music taste varies widely from West to East and from the 90s to modern
EDM. But if

Korean pop is considered as a kind of music, then yeah, that’s my favorite of all
time. More than half of my playlists are Korean songs and I always keep myself
updated with thenews related to Korean showbiz.
5. Have you ever been to a concert before? Or Have you ever been to a musical
performance?
Once in a blue moon I attend a concert, since the ticket price for foreign artists’
concerts
is so out of my reach that I can only stay home and watch online. It was 2014
that I
finally did go to a concert on my own, obviously it was an international music
concert. It
was absolutely mind-blowing and unforgettable for me.
TEACHERS
1. What kinds of teachers do you like best?
My favorite kind of teacher is someone who is helpful, quite firmed and has high
expectations for students, especially if he/she teaches the subject I love. That
kind of
teachers always have admirable passion for their job which motivates me to
work harder


in order to impress them.
2. Who was your favorite teacher when you were young?
Definitely my Literature teachers in my high school. The first reason is because
Literature is my favorite subject that I believed my knowledge and efforts could
impress the teachers. Secondly, my Literature teachers tended to have a soft
voice and inspiring teaching style that got me excited whenever the class began.
3. Would you want to be a teacher in the future?
I think I would, but I want to become a lecturer instead. Although teaching has
always

been my dream job since I was a kid, my specialization is not pedagogy, which
makes
it difficult for me to teach at schools.
4. Have you ever had bad teachers before?
Luckily I haven’t met such an evil teacher. I think as long as you’re hard-working
and you
do all the homework, learn the lessons well enough and don’t break any school’s
regulations, your name shall not appear on the teachers’ blacklist.
SPORTS
1. Do you like to watch sports on TV?
Yes, I do. It is very exciting, especially when you see two world-lead players or
teams
try their best to beat each other. You do not know which one will win until the
very last
second. Sometimes the match is so intensive that I feel I cannot breathe.
2. Do you play any sports?
Yes, I do various sports. Back in college, I liked playing football with my
classmates. But
after I graduate, I find it quite difficult to call up a team and book a football
court. So
now, I usually go swimming, which I can do whenever is appropriate and do not
need to
care about others timetable.
3. Do you have favorite sports star?
Yes, it would be DL, who is the first VNmese champion in a world-class tennis
match.
Besides her achievement, I also like her bluntness. She always speaks out what
she
really thinks in front of the media, even though sometimes it is not very
appropriate.

4. What kinds of sports are popular in your country?
Well, I am not sure. But from my own experience, I think football, basketball,

badminton, and table tennis are the most popular sports in VN because you can
see people playing almost everywhere, from streets to stadiums, from schools to
workplaces.
5. What kinds of sports would you like to try in the future?
Probably extreme sports like sky-diving, because it is very thrilling and I always
wonder what it feels like to jump from thousands of meters high. The earth and
sceneries must look different from that on the ground.
SKY
1. Do you like to watch the sky?
Yes, I am really into watching the sky, especially at night to count the countless
stars when I was a kid. I remember I sometimes laid down in the grass for hours
to
watch the shining stars when in summer because I was fond of imaging the folk
stories about the stars.
2. What is the sky like at night in your hometown?
Well, as my hometown is a tourism city and there is no any industrial pollution,
the
sky is always clean and clear, and I can see the stunning night sky with countless
and
glittering stars and sometimes even the galaxy. But unfortunately, in
a metropolis like HCMcity light pollution makes the night sky invisible.
3. Have you ever taken a course about stars?
No, I have never been in any sorts of courses about stars because actually there
were no
such courses in the schools or university. But fortunately, my grandmother once
sent me
an encyclopedia about nature in which there were loads of stories about stars, I

got
the most of the knowledge about stars from it.
4. Is it important to study stars?
Yes, I believe that astronomy has always had a significant impact on our
worldview as
it can help open our eyes, give context to our place in the cosmos and that can
definitely reshape how we see the world.
5. What’s your favorite star?
My favorite star constellation is Orion. It’s very easy to spot on winter nights.
Firstly,
it has a huge red giant star, which may explode any time soon. Besides, it has a
massive blue star which is very young. On top of that it also has a big
nebula where new stars are being born – so it has everything!


SLEEP
1. How many hours do you sleep every day? It depends on how heavy my
workload is on that day. But I usually try to get around 7 to 8 hours of sleep so
that I can always be wide awake and work effectively for the whole day.
2. Is it necessary to take a nap every day? Yes, I believe that people need to
have a
snooze after lunch because after eating, we can start to feel sleepy and lose
focus.
Therefore, a quick nap can bring our energy back and help us become more
productive
after that.
3. Do old people sleep a lot? Why? Actually, I think elderly people generally
have the
same amount of sleep as young people. But the thing is they often find it hard to
fall

asleep, so they go to bed earlier than young adults, which makes us think that
they
sleep a lot.
4. What time do you usually go to bed? To be honest, I’m a night owl. I usually
go
to sleep at around 1 or 2 a.m. I know it is not a healthy habit but if I can’t get all
my
work done, it’s very hard for me to get to sleep.
5. Do you always have a good sleep? I’m a busy person. I go to work from 9 a.m
to 9
p.m, so at the end of the day, I often feel extremely exhausted and sleep like a
rock.
TEA OR COFFEE
1. Do VNmese people like to drink tea or coffee?
Well, I think most VNmese are keen on drinking tea instead of coffee. There’s so
much
culture of tea here in This country. Also, there’s been an increasing number of
tea houses
built in both cities and towns.
2 Do you prepare tea or coffee for the guests at home? I prepare tea for the
guests at
home because tea is easier to make than coffee, you just need to steep the tea
bag or put some tea leaves into the hot water, then it’s done.
3. When was the last time you drank tea or coffee? I just drank some tea his
morning

before I took the paper test of IELTS. I felt like it’s effective to prevent me from
getting
drowsy the whole morning.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

1. What public holidays do you have in your country?
My country has a great range of public holidays but to me the most important
one is the
Independence Day. It is considered as a national holiday, which is annually
celebrated on
2nd, September. These day are to celebrate the day VN S secured independence
from the USA after the Revolutionary War and usher in a new era of peace and
reunification.
2. Do people in your country celebrate foreign festivals?
Of course we do. We celebrate Christmas with extraordinarily colorful lights and
decorations similar to those found in Western countries. It is a grand party when
the
fun-loving and sociable citizens, whether being a Christian or not, celebrate with
gusto. Besides, there are also sparkling lighting decorations on the streets and in
front of
houses, turning particular places into Christmas area. Usually the shops will have
their
signs advertising sales for Christmas seasons, and the piercing cold is a
wonderful
chance for people to get dressed up.
3. What do you usually do during public holidays?
Well, I often spend my time gathering with my beloved family and friends.
Maybe go
shopping and take advantage of the sales which my favorite shops are offering
or hanging out with friends and having a whale of time at some entertaining
places.
4. Do you like short holidays or long holidays?
Both options have their own merits, but if I have to choose one, I would pick
short
holidays. The reason for this is that I can feel more prepared to go back to study

and
feel less fatigued than spending a week for playing or travelling. Tthe purpose of
holiday
should be to give people a temporary rest and help them recharge the batteries
for
a fresh period ahead. Therefore, it is not recommended that people turn their


days
off into a long holiday, indulge themselves and neglect their study and work.
SHARING
1. Do you have anything to share with others recently?
Yes, I have bought a hair dryer which is from Dyson. It’s been quite popular on
the
Internet recently. You know I couldn’t resist my temptation and bought it with
nearly
3 million VND. After a few days’ trials, I’ve found it pretty useful and shared it
with
my besties. They were all into it.
2. What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
I think it depends on different types of people you are going to share with. But,
generally
speaking, things that cause negative impacts on people are better not to be
shared with
others. For example, those meaningless complaints about people’s behaviors.
3. What kind of things do you like to share with others?
Oh, it must be good news. You know whenever I got a piece of good news, big or
small, I
would immediately tell my friends. I think good news deserves to be shared with
others because it can spread positive energy to others.

4. Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
Yes, they did. They even told me an old story in ancient VN to remind me of the
good
merit of sharing things to others. From that on, I always follow their advice to
share
whenever possible, for example, some stationaries when my classmates needed.
MOVIES
1. Do you watch movies?
Of course, I do. It is my favorite activity during my free time. I would even collect
DVDs of my favorite movies so that I can rewatch them from time to time.
2. How often do you watch movies?
Almost every week. As I am a student, I do not have much time during the
weekdays.
When it comes to the weekend, I would browse the internet and pick a movie
that
seems interesting.
3. What kind of movies do you like?

I like all of them. But my favorite is the action. The blast and car chasing are
thrilling. And what is more important is that they rarely have complicated plots,
which means I can relax and empty my brain.
4. Do you prefer to go to a movie alone or with others?
I prefer to watch movies with my friends. When the film comes to end, we can
talk
about it, like who is your favorite character, or how stupid the bad guys are. If I
go to
a movie alone, I will feel quite lonely, especially when I see other audiences
come with
their companies.
5. Do you prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema?

It is hard to say. I like both of them. Watching movies at home is more relaxing
and
comfortable. I can lie on the couch and talk with my friend at any time and at
any
volume I want. But a cinema often has more advanced facilities, like the huge
screen
and high-quality soundtrack, which can provide a better watching experience.
MORNING ROUTINE
1. What do you do in the mornings?
Well, in the morning, I get up early to have a light breakfast and hit the gym at
about
8 a.m. After one hour of workout, I leave the gym club and go to the
supermarket to buy
food to make lunch and dinner. In the afternoon and evening, I go to my
workplace and
start working from 14.00.pm until 21.00.p.m.
2. Is breakfast important?
I think it is very important. It guarantees you to have a vibrant morning and
prevents
you from eating too much for lunch. If I do not have breakfast, I might
sometimes feel
sick and even pass out.
3. What is your morning routine?
I usually get up at 8 o’clock. After cleaning my face and brushing my teeth, I
would go
jogging for half an hour. On the way back, I would have some breakfast at the
canteen
in my university, then have a shower and start study.
4. Do you like to get up early in the morning?



No, I do not like to get up very early in morning. Because I usually go to bed late
at
night, getting up early would mean I do not have sufficient rest, which would
make me
upset and sometimes event irritable.
COOKING
1: What kinds of food do you particularly like?
I’d have to say Asian cuisine is my favorite. I am a huge fan of the bold flavors
and
spices used in Korean and Vietnamese dishes. Something I often daydream
abouteating
is X, which is a tip-smacking noodle soup dish served with a crab broth. It’s every
bit as
delicious as it sounds.
2: Is there any food you don’t like?
It’s true that there are a few things that kind of put me off. For example, I cannot
stand Y, which is essentially a shrimp paste. A lot of people like it, though, but I
think it smells
awful. Definitely not my cup of tea.
3: What kinds of food are most popular in your country?
I think street food is a staple around here. You can find bustling food stalls all
around
our nation, and they are my go-tos for a cheap and cheerful meal. I mean
gourmet
restaurantsare nice and all, but street food is what our country is all about.
4: Do you like cooking? (Why?/ Why not?)
Actually, I’d like to think that cooking is my forte. I developed a passion for
culinary
artswhen I first watched the cooking show Masterchef. Since then, I have learnt

a lot of
recipes and I can easily whip up a good dinner.
SHOES
1. Do you like shopping for shoes?
Yes, I love to do so. I can go on a hunt for a pair of the latest Nike or Adidas
sneakers,
just to make an addition to my shoe collection and not to be old-fashioned.
2. How often do you buy shoes?
Well, I can say that I get new shoes every month. Whenever I get my salary, I
always
try to keep my collection updated with a new pair of trendy shoes. I have such a

big
love for shoes and I cannot stand wearing old ones.
3. What kinds of shoes do you usually buy?
I spend most of my money on trainers and boots. Mostly I’ll choose trainers and
I’ve
got around 20 pairs of them so far because they bring comfort and performance,
but
for formal occasions, I definitely go for some boots, especially leather ones
because it
feels more posh and elegant.
4. Do you prefer comfortable shoes, or good-looking shoes?
I think I do like comfy shoes better than good-looking ones. I’m a pretty active
person
and I’m always up for adventures so I move and run a lot the whole day. Because
of
that, I would love to have comfortable running shoes as my companion.
5. Do you have a pair of shoes that you especially like?
Yes, and it is a white pair of Converse. I got it on my 23rd birthday from my

mother
and they were very light and durable. Sadly, my beloved dog bit and tore them
to
pieces the other day. The left shoe was nowhere to be seen.
WEATHER
1: What’s the weather like where you live?
Well, I was born and grew up in a tropical country, so it’s pretty much hot and
humid
year round. However, in Northern cities, we actually enjoy four distinct seasons.
In
summery months, it can get really sweltering, and by contrast, temperatures can
really dip in winter.
2: What type of weather do you like best?
I’d consider myself a cold weather person. I love the crisp mornings at the end of
fall
and the chill of winter. Maybe it’s because we have to bundle up as the weather
turns
cold, and I love wearing sweaters and overcoats.
3: Does the weather ever affect what you do?
You know, I gotta say yes, especially when it rains. I mean, I cannot go out and
run my
errands if it’s pouring outside. The roads get really slippery, so it’s quite
dangerous to


drive. Besides, you will definitely be soaked if you do decide to go out.
4: Does it rain a lot in your hometown?
Well, it depends on the season. In winter and spring, there is a dearth of rain
associated
with the arid weather. In contrast, it is usually raining cats and dogs in summer

and
august, causing loads of troubles for people travelling on the road.
5: Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown?
Yeah, of course. Traffic is often held up when it rains. All the roads are clogged,
and
people find it difficult to escape from traffic congestion. I would stay at home
and
watch TV rather than going out and being caught up in traffic.

low but the scenery is gorgeous. I’ve shot lots of great pictures there.
6. What kind of photos do you like to take? Why?
Well, I think the kinds of photos do not matter. I tend to capture things that are
not
moving, since it is easier for me to catch the right angle to make the picture
more eyecatching.
7. How do you keep your photos?
I usually print them out and keep them in albums so they will be protected.
Besides, I
also store my photos on my computer disk and on the internet for backup.

PHOTOS.

1. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is grey because I like the saying ” between black and white
there
is a long grey area”。
2. Do you like dark colors?
No, I do not, because dark colors are a bit of depressing. They are often
associated
with death, murder or suffering.

3. Are there any colors you dislike?
No, I do not have any specific color on my dislike list. I believe any color can be
attractive as long as you make a suitable match or put them in the right place.
4. Do you usually wear clothes in your favorite color?
Yes, I do. I have many grey clothes. Actually, I am wearing one of them right now.
I
think they help to create an impression of what kind of person I am.

1. Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)
Yes, definitely. I think photography is great since it helps us to document our life
and
keep our memories from fading, and the photographic process is also fun.
2. Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take your
photo? Why?
To be honest, I like to take photos by myself so that the precious moments are
captured
from my perspective. Moreover, as I’m not really good at posing for pictures, I
always
find it embarrassing when being a model for someone.
3. How often do you take photographs?
In the past, I used to take photos on a weekly basis as I was really addicted to it.
However, as I’ve grown up and have had many tasks to deal with, I rarely use my
camera anymore.
4. How (why) did you become interested in photography?
Well, my father, who is a very seasoned photographer, has taught me many
principles
of photography. Thanks to him, I won first prize in a photography contest when I
was
10 years old and have fallen in love with it ever since.
5. Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?

Oh I could say without hesitation that landscape photography is more appealing
to me
as I was born and lived for quite a long time in ABC, a small city whose
population is

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HOLIDAYS
1. What do you do in your holidays?
Sometimes I travel to broaden my horizons, to admire the beauty of nature and
to plunge myself into the picturesque landscape in other regions in my
country. Every now and then, I just stay at home with my family and have a little
gettogether to celebrate the holidays.
2. Who do you usually spend holiday with?
It depends on what kind of holiday it is. If it’s Christmas vacation, I prefer hang
out with
my friends here and there and have a chit-chat. If it’s New Year holiday, I just
want
to celebrate the holiday with my family and relatives in a cozy ambiance.


3. Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
I would say that I’m kind of an introvert so I would rather travel alone to some
tranquil
and peaceful beauty spots than travel with a group of people during the holiday.
4. Why are holidays and important to you?
Holiday is a perfect time for recharging my batteries after a year full of
challenges
and obstacles, having some me time and planning ahead for the upcoming year.
5. If you could take a holiday anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Why?
If the choice is in my hands, I’m yearning for travelling to [.....] on Christmas
vacation
when the weather is neither too cold or too hot. There I can contemplate the
picturesque scenery.
SUNGLASSES
1. Do you like to wear sunglasses?
I want to, but I cannot. You see, I am wearing glasses and they are necessary for
me to
get a clear view. Most sunglasses do not serve this purpose, so I have to give
them
up.
2. Where can you buy sunglasses?
You can buy them at various places. There are glasses shops, which often sell
sunglasses
with a particular function. Most supermarkets also have one or two shelves for
sunglasses.
3. Do people in your country wear sunglasses?
Yes, they do. They used to be a fashion item in the 1980s. Back then, everybody
was
wearing them. Now, they are still popular. You can see many people on the
street
wearing them, especially in the summer when the sunshine is too strong.
DRINK WATER
1. How often do you drink water?
I am not sure, but pretty often. I am quite easy to feel thirsty, so I always keep a
glass of
water at my hand and take a sip of it every now and then.
2. What kinds of water do you like to drink?
I like pure water without anything in it. Some people like to drink VNmese tea,

but I find it a little bitter. There are also others who like to put a piece of lemon

in it. I have never
bothered to do so.
3. Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines?
I usually drink water from the water machine. It is very convenient and much
cheaper
than the bottled water. I know some people believe bottled water is tastier, but I
cannot tell the difference.
CITIES
1. Do you like the city you are living in now?
Yes, I do. It has various shopping centers and entertainment facilities, which can
satisfy most of my demands. It is also very convenient to do online shopping
here. It
only takes a day to deliver the items you have bought to your home.
2. Which city have you been to recently?
I went to Xi’an in the northwest of VN last month. It is a city with such a long
history. 13
dynasties had set their capitals there. It still has a well-preserved rampart and a
tower that was built over 1400 years ago.
3. Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
I prefer the city because it is convenient and full of opportunities. Some people
like the
peace and slow pace of life in the countryside, but I find it a little boring.
4. What kind of cities do you like?
I like cities like Hcm. The climate there is quite mild, not too hot in the summer
and not
too cold in the winter. Its economy is well developed, with many famous
companies.
It is still one of the most popular tourist attractions in This country.

do you want to go to?
I want to go to Cantho. It is in the southeast of VN and near the sea. It is a
perfect
combination of economic development, environmental conservation, and local
culture.
PAINTINGS
1. What do you know about paintings?
I know there are various kinds of paintings, such as oil, watercolor, pencil, and
VNmese
style. All of them are beautiful and can be used to record an event, depict a
scenery, or


express a specific mood.
2. Have you learned drawing or painting?
Yes, I have. I used to learn VNmese painting when I was in the primary school.
But I soon
stopped learning, because I found I did not have the talent and it took up most
of my spare time.
3. Is it important to hang pictures at home?
I believe it depends on the preference of the family. Pictures are surely a good
way to
decorate home. But there are also people who prefer other means of
decoration. For them, I think hanging pictures is not important at all.
4. What kind of paintings do you like?
I like VNmese paintings. They put more emphasis on the spirit of the subjects
and ignore
their authentic shapes to some extent. This is probably because of the culture I
have grown up in and the education I have received.
5. If someone wants to draw a picture of you, will you agree?

Yes, sure. Why won’t I. But I do have a condition that the picture of me has to be
handsome and I can get a copy of it.
PARK
1. Are public gardens very important in This country?
Yes, public gardens are quite essential in This country. They provide perfect
places for
people no matter old and young to relax when they get some pressure.
2. Are there many public gardens in This country?
I think there aren’t enough public gardens in This country now. Some cities or
big districts only got one public garden, which is obviously not enough for the
need of the increasing population.
3. Do you think there are enough public gardens in your hometown?
Well, I think there are enough public gardens in my hometown. My hometown
has at least six gardens if my memory is clear. There’s a big one near my home.
We usually go there for a walk after dinner. Nobody around me seems to
complain about the gardens.
4. What do you think are the benefits of having gardens in the city?
Well, I think the benefits are very obvious. First, it absolutely gives people
especially the
old a place to relax and have fun with their retired mates. Also, this place
provides the
white collars a good chance to get one step closer to nature, especially when
they see the green plants in the garden.
5. Why do people who live in cities like public gardens?

Probably, the main reason is that public gardens gave those busy citizens an
escape from
their endless working hours. When they see the green plants or some creatures
in the
garden, their pressure would be alleviated to some extent.

PET
1. Have you ever had a pet before?
I have three dogs, and they are pretty adorable companies. I’m a real sucker
for animals, in fact, my whole family love animals. Time flies when you are with
your
beloved pets, and I usually have a whale of a time playing with them.
2. What pet will you keep if you want
If I were to take the pick, it would be dogs. Dogs are so loyal to their owner, as
well as
this, they are great companions. Every time I’m down in the dumps, my dogs
would
wave its tail to cheer me up.
3. Are there many people keeping pets in your country?
I think most of Chinese love pets because pets are great listeners and excellent
companions, but some of Chinese might have a high standard of cleanliness, so
they don't think it is safe to have a pet at home.
EMAILS
1. Do you write many letters or e-mails? [Why/ Why not?]
I don't often write handwritten letters to people since it is time-consuming and
tiring.
Nevertheless, writing e-mails or text messages is more common for me
nowadays as
they are convenient and instantaneous. For instance, I send e-mails to family
members and friends and I can attach documents, music, videos or photos,
which can
enhance the content of the message.
2. Which do you write more often, e-mails or letters? Although I believe it is
more
personal and informative to send a letter, I write e-mails more often. E-mail
accounts are free and easy to set up, whereas letters require the sender to buy a

stamp and go to a post office or drop box to mail them. E-mails can also be
written
conveniently on a phone, tablet or computer.
3. How often do you write an e-mail or a letter? I frequently send several e-


mails each
day, particularly for the reason that I need to send messages to my teachers and
classmates. Additionally, whenever I encounter interesting news and articles or
simply need to communicate, I send e-mails to relatives and friends. As for
letters, I don't regularly write them or only on special occasions, I will write one
by hand.
4. Who do you usually write to? I mostly write emails to family members or
friends on
a weekly basis. For instance, I may send my parents advice or articles about how
to
improve their lifestyles. On the other hand, I normally send my friends
humorous or
amusing e-mails about events I have encountered and want to share with them.
PATIENCE
1. What do you think “patience” is?
Well, I think patience is a virtue. Unfortunately, nowadays most people are quite
impatient. For example, many people want to get rich quickly but are willing to
get their
hands dirty, so they always complain about how harsh life is.
2. Do you think patience is important?
Absolutely. I think it’s a quality that everybody should try to learn. Learning to
wait until
the timing is right is the key to success, in my opinion. In fact, most successful
entrepreneurs are very patient people.

3. Do you think being patient is an important part of being polite?
Yes, I think patience is an indicator of politeness. I mean, a polite person would
never chew someone out for keeping them waiting. If there’s a good excuse for
being
late, a polite person should be willing to overlook such minor mistakes.
4. Have you ever lost your patience?
Well, yeah, without a doubt, there have certainly been times when I lost my
cool. For
example, there was this one time when I had to wait forever to be seated at a
popular
restaurant. Then someone suddenly cut in line and that really ticked me off.
CELEBRITY
1. Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?
I guess not only me, a number of young people have been highly impressed by
her for

the past months- miss H Hen Nie. She is our 2018 Miss Vietnam and the
representative of Vietnam in Miss Universe. After the beauty contests, she
became well- known for her outstanding beauty, her amazing characteristics and
also her professionalism.
2. Do you like any foreign celebrities?
Absolutely. The person I’m going to talk about is my bias ever since I was a
teenage girlMiley Cyrus. I guess most people at the same age as me grew up with Disney
Channel and among its successful series, Hannah Montanah starring Miley Cyrus
would always be on top of my list. Although now she’s grown up, I’m still a big
fan of her amazing voice
and highly inspiring songs.
3. Would you like to be a celebrity? Why?
Well though I’ve never thought about it, I’m pretty sure that rising to stardom
would

never be one of my life goals. I appreciate all the efforts that the celebrities, no
matter
which field they’re working on, are making every single day. However, I find
myself not
belong to that world, I mean, you never know what’s going on when the curtains
close, right? So yeah, I don’t think I want to become a public figure, to be
honest.
4. Have you ever met a celebrity/superstar in real life?
When I was a student in university, I went to several live music concerts held on
campus. There were famous artists performing in those concerts so, yes, I have
seen some celebrities, literally, but I have never had a chance to meet or talk
with any of them in person.
HANDWRITING
1. Do you prefer to write by hand or on computer? For business contact, I
prefer to
write on computer because it is more official and much quicker; but for personal
contact, I think writing by hand would be nicer. It would be of great sentimental
value.
2. How is your handwriting? My handwriting is all right. Although not beautiful,
it is
still recognizable, which I guess is a natural result of the fact that I have been
typing on
computer most of the time.
3. Do you think one's handwriting can show one's personality?
Definitely. As much as the tone of voice in conversation, one's handwriting
always conveys a unique type of information. People can tell a writer's character,


personality and abilities through the handwriting.
4. Do you prefer to write by hand or on a computer?

It depends on what I’m doing. I prefer the computer for most things because it’s
faster
and you can save or copy things, but I still like making notes or writing ideas
down
by hand.
CROWDED PLACE
1. What places do you think are often crowded?
one of the most crowded places in the country is The Chinatown located in
District 5, This is the home of Chinese people living in Saigon, a great number of
people visit there, it is surrounded by some other residential and commercial
areas.
2. When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
I visited this place a couple of months ago. I went there to meet one of my
Chinese mates and greet her on her birthday. It was difficult for me to seek out
the location at the beginning. The entire area was crowded with lots of people,
the majority of them were Chinese. They were speaking in their own language
3. How do you feel when you are in crowded places?
The feelings were mixed. In fact, it was the very first time I visited to a Chinese
home. So, Icould not think what to do or how to respond. Besides, travelling to
the crowded place wasanother exciting event. At first, I was a bit anxious but
gradually everything turned normal.
V. Bài giải mẫu Task 2 SPEAKING THÁNG 1- 4/2019
TẢ NGƯỜI
1. Describe someone you have not seen before but you would like to know
more
2. Describe a teenager you know
3. Describe a person who helps to protect the environment
4. Describe someone you would like to study or work with
5. Describe an intelligent person you know
6. Describe a person you have seen who is beautiful or handsome

7. Describe an old person who is interesting
8. Describe a person you want to be similar to when you grow up
9. Describe your grandparent’s job
ĐỊA ĐIỂM – NƠI CHỐN

1. Describe an interesting part of your country
2. Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study
3. Describe a beautiful city
4. Describe a place you plan to travel to that is far away from your home
5. Describe an ideal house
EVENT
1. Describe a time you borrowed something from your friends or family
2. Describe a game that you played in your childhood
3. Describe an important decision made with the help of other people
4. Describe a time that you had to change your plan / you changed your
mind
5. Describe a time when you received money as a present
6.Describe a party that you joined
7. Describe an activity you would do when you are alone in your free time
8.Describe a time when you looked for information from the internet
9.Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the
result
10.Describe an outdoor sport you played for the first time
11.Describe a piece of good news you heard (from TV or the internet)
12.Describe a time that someone did not tell you the whole truth about
something
13. Describe a success your friend has achieved
14.Describe a situation when you don’t have enough time
15.Describe a time you received horrible service
16.Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person

17. Describe a healthy lifestyle you know
18.Describe a time you enjoyed your free time
OBJECT
1.Describe a language you want to learn (not English)
2.Describe a good law in your country
3. Describe the last book you read
4.Describe an interesting talk or lecture
5. Describe something given to you that you really need
6.Describe a historical period that you are interested in
7.Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn
8.Describe an important plant in your country
9. Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh
10.Describe a time that a piece of equipment of yours was broken (such as
TV)
11.Describe a family business you know


12.Describe a new public facility (such as parks, cinemas etc) that influences
your city
13.Describe a kind of food people eat during a special event
14.Describe an item you bought but do not often use
15. Describe a book you want to write
16.Describe a subject you used to dislike but now have interest in
17.Describe a present you received which was made by hand
18.Describe something lost by others but found by you
19. Describe something you do to help you study or work

The person I am going to tell you is a student at my university. We are doing the
same degree in the same department. But because he is one grade below me,
we have

never taken the same class and I have never met him before.
I knew him from the newsletter sent by my school. It said Xiaoming, his name,
decided to answer the call from the country and suspend his study to join the
army
for two years. There were 9 individuals who made the same choice but he was
the
only one in my department.
I was quite curious why he did that. Being a soldier was not an easy thing in
China. You had to undertake heavy training, obey the orders without hesitation
and
go through a lot of physical exercises. All of these are quite different from the
relaxed
atmosphere in university. So I want to know his motivation.
But at the same time, I admire him. It is soldiers who protect us from attack and
save us from various natural disasters. They are the most adorable people in
China. I
want to be his friend and show my respect. That is why I want to know more
about
him.

The teenager I am going to tell you is my cousin, whose name is Xiaoming. He is
17 years old and over 180 centimeters, which makes me feel like a dwarf when
standing beside him. He is a senior high school student and is preparing for the
university entrance exam next year.
Although he is my cousin, I did not meet him until this summer vacation. He
and his parents live in Hainan, the most southern province in China, thousands
of
miles away from here, and they rarely come back. But this year is my grandpa’s
80th
birthday, which is a very important event in Chinese culture, so they set aside

their
work, took a plane and returned to their hometown. That is when I saw my
brother
and we soon got familiar with each other.
I should say we have a wonderful time together. We were both addicted to a cell
phone game called Wangzherongyao, where you team up with four other
players and
try to destroy the base of the other side. I had to admit he is a pro. Under his
guidance, we had never been defeated, which was unbelievable. We were
indulged in
the feelings of victory and sometimes even forgot to eat.
It is a pity he had to return to Hainan after the summer vacation. I am sure I will
miss him. But luckily, we can still play the game together.

The environmentally friendly person I am going to tell you is my grandma. She
is already 83 years old, but quite healthy. Every morning after breakfast, she


takes a
walk in a park nearby, which usually lasts an hour. In the evening, she would sit
in
front of the house and chat with other old ladies.
The way she protects the environment is quite simple. She insists to bring her
own cloth bag to the supermarket to buy some vegetables on her way home
from the
walk so that she will not need the plastic bags. A year ago, she did not do that.
She
loved to use the plastic bags because they are light and convenient. But when I
told
her that plastic bags are almost impossible to dissolve in nature and can kill

animals
when they accidentally eat them, her behavior changed. Now, wherever she
goes, she
will take her cloth bag.
Giving up plastic bags and using a cloth bag instead is quite an easy way to
protect the environment, but insistence is another thing. Even though we know
how
harmful plastic is to the environment, sometimes we would still use it because
of its
convenience.
That is why I admire my grandma. She never forges to bring her cloth bag. If
everybody behaves like her, I believe our environmental issue will be
significantly
alleviated in a short time.

Someone I want to work with is Feng Gong, who was my classmate and still is
one of my intimate friends in college.
We have worked together once in college. It’s been quite a while but I still
remember we were having a group work for a robotic project of an association
in our
school. You know, the work was not very easy at all, and required a lot of effort
and
time to tackle the problems occurred during the designing and testing sessions. I

got
very depressed at that time, and even wanted to throw in the towel. He often
came to
me to do some favor for me as much as he could and was always the first one to
encourage me to carry on. You know, things went better then, and we ended up
getting things done, and I always appreciated his timely help.

He’s been concentrating on computer science for a couple of years and is about
to finish his graduate program in science. I am now running my own non-profit
organization in International Relations,and I really hope he could join me for the
technological part. His specialty in technology would help make the organization
more effective in working.
Another reason why I am willing to work with him is that I know his due
diligence and great personality would definitely keep the organization’s
competitive
edge and make the working atmosphere much more encouraging.

The person I am going to tell you is Stephen Hawking, a world-renowned
scientist. He was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author. He
was
also the director of a research department and the professor of Mathematics at
the
University of Cambridge.
When he was 21st, he was diagnosed with motor neuron disease, which affects
and causes the deaths of neurons that control the brain and the spinal cord. At
first,the doctor predicted that he could only live for another two years. But he
kept
fighting and did not die until 2018 when he was 76 years old.
Stephen Hawking had done profound work in physics, especially in the theories
about the university and the black hole. Due to my limitation of knowledge, I
could
not understand his various researches and conclusions, but from the reports on
the
newspapers and comments of other scientists, I know he made a great
contribution
to the development of cutting-edge physical theories.



However, what makes me think he was intelligent is not his research, but his
several works of popular science. He magically turns those boring, complex
figures
and equations into something the general public can understand and arouses
their
interest into this subject, which is amazing.

The handsome person I am going to tell you is Xiaoming, who was my classmate
and roommate back in high school. The first time I met him was on the
enrolment
day. When I finally completed the complex registration process and carried the
huge
box of my belongings to the dormitory, he was already there. He has made his
bed
and was standing in front of a mirror, adjusting his clothes.
Noticing my arrival, he turned around, said hello, took the various stuff off my
hand and put them on the ground, which was a great help.He was wearing jeans
and
a white jacket, with a pink shirt inside. He had sparkling eyes and a high-bridged
nose. His skin was as white as pearls and his hair was divided at the side.
He seemed to value his appearance very much. Every morning, he spent a lot of
time picking clothes and taking care of his hair. Even during the class, he would
take
out a small mirror to check whether his hairstyle was mussed.
His appearance brought him many conveniences. When doing some group work
or team project, people would volunteer to be his partner and do most of the
task.
When he and other students made some mistakes, teachers were more likely to
pardon him and blame others. I really envied him.


An interesting old person I met is an Italian cruise ship pianist named Will, who
was probably in his 50s.
It was about a year and a half ago, my friends and I were on the National Day
Holiday, and we took an Italian cruise ship to Kagoshima in Japan. That’s was the
first time in my life to travel by sea, and it was indeed a totally different
experience.
I met this pianist at a corner of a café lounge on this cruise ship. His music was
so soothing to us when we were relaxing on the couch enjoying the endless blue
sea
outside the window. He came at 2 pm every day on shift, and I had become his
loyal
listener since the first day on board. He sometimes also sang and played some
Chinese classic songs from singers like Zhou Huajian, who was my parents’ age,
but
is still very popular nowadays in China.
He was so nice to his listeners and I even had some chitchat with him after his
performance. What made me so interesting about him was that he sang
perfectly in
Chinese, which was amazing. At least most of the Chinese senior singers I met at
his
age wouldn’t be able to sing in English well. You know, he told me he was quite
into
Chinese culture and had been there for many times.
Well, I think the craziest and coolest thing he did I think was that he chose to live
his
life on this cruise, and it’s been almost 3 years! That reminds me of a movie
called
The Legend of 1900, in which there’s a pianist who also had his piano career on
the

sea. I think Will is one of a few who I’ve met that have lived life in the most
interesting way


the
hotel’s status has declined, but it is still among the top players.
My grandfather has been a cook for more than 40 years. At first, he was only
allowed to stand aside, pass on the kitchen wares, and wash them after a day’s
work.

The person I am going to tell you is Uncle Li, my father’s best friend. They were
born in the same village and went to the same primary school, secondary
school, and
high school. After graduation, my father chose to further his education at the
university, while my uncle chose to answer the call to join the army.
The first time I met him was at my home, when I was 8 years old. Then, he just
retired from the military and came back. Since they had not met for almost 10
years,
my father was quite excited. Instead of going to a restaurant, he got up early,
bought
some vegetables and meat, and made dinner by himself.
Uncle Li was a medium-sized man, not very strong, but looked really robust. He
told me the tough training he had gone through, . the friendship he had formed
with
his colleagues, and the conflict against Vietnam he had participated. His arm was
injured in the battlefield. But he said he did not regret. Someone had to stand up
to
protect our country.
I was deeply touched and inspired. Being a soldier was so cool in the eyes of an
8-year-old boy. I made a resolution that I would also join the army and fight

against
the enemies when I grew up.

My grandfather is a chef, working at the most historical hotel in our city. It used
to be quite prestigious. Whenever there was a celebrity or a high-rank
government
official came to my city, this hotel would be his first choice. With time passing by,

Gradually he gained the right to prepare ingredients,like chopping vegetables,
slicing
meat, and peeling potatoes. After 5 years, he could finally cook food by himself.
And
now, he is the king of the kitchen. Everybody has to follow his command and
make
dishes under his instructions.
My grandfather chose this job quite accidentally. When he was a child,
everything was scarce, especially food. He was always hungry. So he wanted to
do
some job that could fill his stomach. And he found that even in the most difficult
years, cooks could still feed their family. So he went to the hotel and became a
kitchen assistant.
Although I love cooking for my parents and girlfriend, being a cook has never
been on my list. It is quite physically demanding. You have to stand in front of a
cooker for hours and kept swinging the scoop. I do not think I am fit enough to
manage that.

The interesting part I am going to tell you is Chongqing. It is located in the
southwest of China and surrounded by mountains. In the past, it is often
referred to
as the “land of abundance”, since it has fertile soil and the mountains keep it

from
the damage caused by wars.
I knew this place from my textbooks, but just its name and location. I did not
know what it actually looks like until quite recently because a lot of people take
videos of this place and post it on Douyin, a very popular short video
application.


The city is famous for two things, its food and landscape. Hotpot is the
representative of the city’s food, which is hot and spicy. If you are not familiar
with
the taste, you may not be able to feel your tongues and lips when you take the
first
bite. But a huge number of people are crazy about it. Some even fly there to
have a
dinner. The city’s landscape is also unique. As it is built on the mountains,
something
interesting happens. Usually, we step out of a building on the ground floor and
hit on
the road. But here, you can also leave the building on the 8th floor or even 15th
floor.
there are roads out of these floors.
Its food and landscape make it an interesting place and I believe they are also
the reasons why so many people post videos about it.

The place that I find easy to study is the library in my university. It is a huge
building with 8 floors, which was completed only last year. As it is located right in
the
center of the campus, no matter where you are, you can get there quite easily.
I go there whenever I do not have a class, usually every evening, but sometimes

also in the afternoon. What I study there depends on the assignments of
courses. If I
have finished all of them, I will randomly pick a book from the shelf and start
reading. There were one or two times that the book was so boring that it put me
off.
I usually go to the library by myself, because I believe study is quite a personal
thing. I do not like to talk with others or share the feelings after reading a book.
Instead, I prefer sitting there and retrospecting the content. But before the math
exam, I would go there with my best friend, because I need his help to do the
review.

The library is a perfect place for study. Firstly, it is very quiet. People consciously
keep their voice down and slow their pace. There is no one to interrupt me.
Secondly,
it has a unique atmosphere. With thousands of books around, I feel I am already
smarter.

The beautiful city I am going tell you is Phuket. It is located in the south of
Thailand, Southeast Asian. It consists of one main island and 32 small islands off
its
coast. You can fly there by plane, which usually takes 3-5 hours, depending on
where
you are in China.
It is quite a hot place for vacations nowadays. Every year, thousands of Chinese
go there to enjoy their holidays. I know this place from a friend. He and his
family
went there during Spring festival last year and he posted a number of photos on
his
wechat. I was astonished by the beautiful views and various entertainments
there.

The city is famous for a range of things. Since it is surrounded by the sea, you
can try diving, swimming, fishing, and other water activities, or you can just sit
on
the beach and enjoy the sunbathing. There are also a lot of pubs, bars, Thai
boxing
performance and Thai style massage, which make it a perfect place to relax.
Phuket’s main industry is tourism, so the environment has not been damaged.
The sky is clear blue with several clouds floating. The breeze brings fresh air and
the
smell of the sea. The water is so clear that you can even see the fish swimming
below
the surface. The beach is full of white soft sand, which invites you to lay down
and
have a rest. All of these are the reasons why I think it is a beautiful city.


The place I intend to travel to is Queenstown. It is in the southwest of New
Zealand’s South Island. I knew it from a TV program called “travel around the
world”
and was astonished by its beautiful sceneries. Since then, I have always been
planning to go there.
As New Zealand is on the other side of the Pacific ocean, it seems like I have no
other choice but the plane, which would take 14 hours. I could also travel by
boat.
But this will mean I have to float on the ocean for over a month. I do not think
my
university will grant me such a long holiday.
Queenstown is the home of extreme sports. I want to try Bunjee, skydiving, and
mountain bike. Local shops provide everything I need. there are also a lot of
professional guides and trains there, so I will not need to worry about my lack of

experience.
Life in Queenstown represents another choice. In China, I am always told to
study hard and work hard. It is like somebody is constantly pushing me forward.
It is
not bad but can be exhausting. In Queenstown, with so many extreme sports, I
can
release myself, challenge myself and indulge myself. That is why I want to go
there.

I want to talk about the most gigantic house that I visited. It’s the Istana Nurul
Iman Palace, which is located in Brunei.

I went there last summer with my classmates on vocation. Our first-day schedule
of traveling in Brunei was to visit some scenic spots in the Capital Bandar Seri
Begawan, which was also the place where we landed by air. We were told by a
kind
local, who accommodated us, that the Palace is the must-see place to visit. It’s
considered the largest known private residence in the world. So, we put in on
our list
as our priority.
Well, the moment I got close to that building wasn’t so exciting. It looks like very
similar to other traditional Muslim structures. However, when we were led by
the
tour guide to the inside of this building, I soon found the greatness in this house.
You
know the ceiling was very high and the whole house was decorated with
different
shining transparent materials. Oh, one thing I nearly forgot to mention is that
the
chairs designated to the royal family that I saw were pretty and luxurious but not

too
exaggerated.
The reason why I love this house is that its grandness has opened my eyes. I’ve
never seen a building like this before. Also, I was quite into the peaceful
environment, which made me feel very relaxed.

The experience I am going to tell you happened about two years ago when I
borrowed money from a friend. That day was my birthday and according to the
local
customs, I should invite my friends to dinner to enhance our friendship and
show my
gratitude for their concerns. So I made a reservation at a restaurant near my
school.
Back then, the mobile pay was not as developed as it is now, which means I had


to take cash. I put it in the pocket of my jacket in advance, but when I left the
dormitory I forgot to wear it. My friends and I had such a good time. When the
dinner came to the end, I went to the cashier to pay the bill. Then I found I did
not
have the money. I asked the waiter if I could pay by debit card, but he said they
did
not have the device. I was so embarrassed.
I had to call my best friend who was at the table and asked him to come to the
cashier, pretending that he needed to use the toilet. After learning about what
happened, he laughed like an idiot. I asked him to lend me some money and he
agreed without hesitation, which saved me. Until now, he still makes fun of me
on
this from time to time.


The game I am going to talk about is called “Three words”. To play it, you need
at least three people. One of them is given the role of ghost, whose job is to
hunt
ordinary people. Anyone he touches becomes the new ghost and he becomes
normal.
An interesting setting about this game is that if you anticipate that you are not
going
to escape the claw of the ghost, you can say three words. Any word would be
OK, but
the number has to be three. Then you are frozen. You cannot move until your
companions come to save you. During this process, the ghost cannot turn you.
This game was very popular when I was in primary school. We played it after
school, but we would not give up the 10-minute break between courses either.
When
the bell rang, we rushed out of the class and began playing. We would not stop
until
the teacher came in. At school, I played with my classmates, and when I came
home,
I played with my neighbors. I also played with strangers. Usually, they were very
friendly. As long as you asked, they would let you in.

I think this is a very good game. It consumes the excess energy of children and
strengthens their bodies because to play it, they have to keep running. It also
enhances children’s friendship as they have to save each other from the status
of
frozen.

The important decision I am going to tell you happened in my senior high
school. Back then I was faced with the problem of the division of arts and
sciences.

According to the Chinese educational system, everyone had to choose one as his
or
her major and this would affect the subjects he or she took in the university
entrance
exam. If you choose the sciences, you need to study physics, chemistry, and
biology,
and if you choose the arts, you need to study geography, politics, and history.
I was so confused and did not know which one is better, so I went to my teacher
and asked for her advice. As I was good at all the subjects, she suggested me to
choose the sciences. She said that at this stage of my life, I would not know what
I
wanted to do in the future. If I had chosen the sciences, I could still change into
arts
degrees in the university. But if I had chosen the arts, it would almost be
impossible
to study the sciences because of the lack of background knowledge. I thought
her
words did make a sense and followed her advice.
It turned out that I had made a good decision. When I chose the universities and
majors after the exam, I could choose almost whatever I want. I am really
grateful to
my teacher.


The thing that I had to change my plan happened two weeks ago. That Saturday
was my girlfriend’s birthday. I was going to take her a fancy restaurant to have
dinner. That restaurant is located on the top of a television tower and is a
revolved
one. If the weather is great, you can appreciate the wonderful scenery of the
city

ablaze with lights.
However, just before the day of the date, I was suddenly told that there was an
exam of history on the next day. To pass it, I needed to memorize the whole
book,
while I had not even started on page one. If I failed this subject, I would have to
retake this course. It would not only be a waste of time, but also a waste of
money
since I had to pay for these credits. As a result, I had no choice but to give up the
arrangement for next day’s date and turned to study.
The textbook had about 500 pages, and I only had a day and a half to put them
into my mind. Obviously, only the daytime would not be enough and my
dormitory
would be powered off during the night. So I got a room in a hotel, had food
delivered
to my room and slept for one or two hours if I was too asleep. Eventually, I
completed this mission 4 hours before the exam.
Although I got great grades for this course, I was not happy at all. My girlfriend
was mad at me because I missed her birthday. I regretted so much that I had not
spent more time on the study in normal times.

The experience I am going to tell you happened between my best friend and me.
We have been classmates since high school and now we even live in the same
dormitory. He is an energetic boy, crazy about basketball. He is also careless, not
very good at picking gifts.
June the 13th was my birthday. He had been preparing for this since a month
ago, mainly thinking about what he should give as a present. I was also curious,
but I
did not ask. On that day, he gave me a small box. I could not wait to open it and
found 500 RMB lying there. He said he did not know what I wanted, so he left
the

choice to me.
With this money, I bought a shuffle, which is a small, convenient music player
produced by Apple. I had longed for it for about a year, but did not have the
enough
money. I loved it so much that I carried it wherever I went.
When I recieved the money, I was a little surprised at first, because it is quite
rare for people to do this in Chinese culture. But then I was happy because I
could
choose something I really wanted, not just accepted what they thought I
wanted,
which often went wrong. So I like this present.

Well, a party which I went to was the one held right after I took my college
entrance examination. That was a bittersweet summer.
It was sort of a farewell party and was organized by our school’s international
department. The school administration thought that we might have little chance
to
meet together again as a whole class, so they decided to make it special and
unique
and definitely not cheap as well. It was supposed to be held in a fancy 5-star
hotel,
and we were all required to dress formally, like ladies should wear high-heels,
and
gentlemen’s tuxedo is highly recommended. You know what? I really took it
seriously. It took me like a month to seek for a suit that fit me well.