Speaking
1. Food:
Part1:1. What kind of food do you enjoy eating the most? Kind of food I enjoy eating the most is
Pho. Because Pho has a very rich soup, which also a very nutritious dish and a symbol of
vietnamese cushine
2. Do you prefer to cook at home or eat out at restaurants? I prefer to cook at home. Because
Cooking at home is cleaner, has the right taste and is full of nutrition
3. Have you tried any new kinds of food recently? No, I didnt try any new kinds of food recently.
Because I am busy to study and work
4. Are there any foods you don't like to eat? Yes, there are. I dont like to eat mushroom and bitter
melon
5. What is a typical meal from your country like? A typical meal from my country has rice, soup,
main dish , side dish and dessert.
Part 2: Talk about your favorite food.
You should say: what the food is, what it is made of ,why you like it ,And explain why it is your
favorite food"
My favorite food is stir fried tomato with egg.It is my childhood dish cooked by my
grandmother. Stir fried tomato with egg includes tomato, egg, fish sauce, sugar and green onion.
Althouth all ingredients are simple, when comnined they create a very delisious dish. The recipe
for dish is simple, just stir fry soft tomato, pour in egg and season. The flavors of the ingredients
in the dish are perfect combination. Stir fried tomato with egg has an irresistible amora and
wonderful taste.
Part 3: Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?
2. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at home compared to
eating out?"
Personally, I think some people choose to be vegetarian because they love animals, practice and
can't stand the taste of meat.
Eating out is very convenient and fast, but I think eating at home has more advantages. First,
cooking at home ensures food hygiene and safety. Secondly, eating at home is more nutritious
because you choose clean and safe ingredients. Third, eating out can cause many intestinal
diseases such as poisoning. So even though eating at home has the disadvantages of taking time
to prepare and being easily injured, I think its benefits still outweigh them.
3. Friends
Part 1:Who are you closest to in your family?
2. What are some activities you like to do with your family?
3. Do you prefer to stay at home or go out with friends on the weekend?
4. Are you still friends with people you knew when you were younger?
5. What are some important qualities of a good friend?"
Part 2: Descibe one of your best friends.
You should say: What this person looks like When and where you met this person, What you do
when you are together "
Part 3: What do you think are the most important qualities for friends to have?
Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?"
I think the most important quality of a good friend is not to lie. Because no relationship can be
sustainable without trust
Yes, that's right. If you have a good relationship with your colleagues, going to work will not be
under pressure, everyone will help each other at work and work efficiency will be higher.
4. Hobbies and Pastimes
Part 1:
1. Do you have a hobby? Yes I have. My hobby is cook
2. How often do you engage in your hobby? Of course. I practice my hobby every day, I cook
every day no matter how busy I am
3. What kind of hobbies are popular in your country? I think kind of hobbies popular in my
country are play game, play sports, listen to music, shopping and play chess…those are some of
the hobbies I know
4. Have you ever tried a new hobby? Why? I tried a new hobby, makeup, and I really enjoyed it.
Because I think it is necessary for every girl, girls who always want to be beautiful
5. What benefits do you think come from having a hobby? " Personally, I think benefits come
from having a hobby are relieve stress, entertain, create, help people achieve high efficiency,..
5. Art
Part 2: Describe a piece of art you like You should say: What the work of art it is When you first
saw it What you know about it Explain why you like it"
I want to talk about a unique work of art that left a deep impression on me. I visited my friend's
house last year and was very impressed with the paintings hanging in the house by his father.
One of the most prominent works is the painting of an old woman selling fish. I can vividly
remember all the details of the painting. The work is painted on A3 paper with oil paint, very
beautiful and sharp. The painting depicts an old woman selling fish and her facial expression is
full of fatigue, showing the austerity of women in the past.
Overall, I am very impressed with the painting because of its colors, strokes, and meaning. The
painting has gentle colors and shows the suffering of the ancient woman
Part 3: Do you think art classes are necessary? (Why?) How do you think art classes affect
children’s development? How does art contribute to society? ( promote creativity)
6. Email
Part 1:
Do you often send emails?
Is sending emails popular in Vietnam? Yes it is. People often send emails about work or when
someone sends them emails
When would you send emails to others? When I send my CV for a job and someone sends me an
email
Part 2: Describe an important email you have received. You should say: Who sent it to you.
When you got it. What was it about"
An important email I once received was the email confirming I passed the interview from Mai
House restaurant. I received the email in mid-May one day after the interview. I was very happy
and surprised when I received the email, because it was my dream job.
Part 3:
1. Do you think people rely too much on technology nowadays? Nowadays, whenever and
wherever we see people using their phones so much, they can't take their eyes off their phones.
2. In what ways has technology changed society? More modern, information is entered quickly,
work efficiency is high and people are more emotionless
3. Nowadays, people are using their smartphones and computers to communicate with each
other. Is it a positive or negative trend?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media?
Ad: Provides fast and free information, connects with friends, does business, learns new
knowledge
Dis: suffer from psychological illness, causing people to separate from reality and have their
privacy violated
5. What technological advancements do you think will be made in the next 10 years?
6. Why do some people decide to reduce their use of technology? "
7. Language
Part 1:What languages do you speak? I can speak English and Vietnamese. I am also studying
China
Do you think learning languages is important? Yes I do. I think learning languages is important.
Because learn langhuage help us expand our knowledge, know more culture, expand relationship
social, have high career opportunities
How did you learn the languages that you know?" I learned English since elementary school and
learned Chinese when I went to college
Part 2: Describe a language that you want to learn (not English).
You should say: What it is How you would learn it Where you would learn it And explain why
you want to learn this language.
Another language I have learned besides English is Chinese. I studied it at my university and I
studied it at home. I chose to learn Chinese because I like it, which helps me better understand
the vast culture of China, improve my knowledge and career opportunities.
Part 3
Do you want to become a foreign language teacher in the future? Why? No I dont. Because I
want to become a professional chef in the future.
What is the difference between talking over the phone and face-to-face conversation? I think
the difference between talking over the phone and face-to-face conversation are when face to
face conversation, people will understand each other better, saving time waiting for messages
Why do people want to learn a foreign language? Because today's society has developed a lot of
technology, cooperation between countries has expanded. If people don't learn foreign languages,
they won't be able to keep up with the times and their career opportunities will be lost
Do you think grammar is important when you learn a foreign language? Why?" Yes I do.
Because Grammar helps people understand the meaning of sentences
8. Festival
Part 1:
1. What is your favorite festival or celebration?
2. How do you usually celebrate this festival?
3. Do you have any traditional foods or activities associated with this festival?
4. What are some other important festivals or celebrations in your culture?
5. Have you ever attended a festival or celebration in a different country? "
Part 2 Describe a festival that is important in your country You should say: - when the festival
start; - what you do during the festival; - what you like or dislike about it; and explain why this
festival is important."
An important festival in my country is National Day, on September 2 every year. During the
festival, My family and I will eat and drink together to celebrate National Day. I really like
September 2 because then my whole country is highlighted by the red color of the national flag. I
think National Day is important not only because it is the day Uncle Ho read the proclamation
but also a day for people to remember the merits of heroes.
Pảrt 3: CULTURE & TRADITION
1. Are young people less interested in traditions nowadays?
2. Do you think it’s important to keep traditions of a country alive?
3. Do you think foreign culture is influencing the culture of your country?
4. How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?
5. How has your country’s culture changed over the last few decades?
6. What can be done to keep culture alive?"
9. Colours
"What is your favorite colour? My favorite is pastel green, because it is very sweet and lovely
What is the colour that you dislike? The colour that I dislike is lotus pink, because it is dazzling
and cheesy
What colors do you want to paint your house with? If I had a house, I'd paint my house gray and
white. Because my house will look luxurious and clean
What colour makes you feel uncomfortable in your room?" The colour makes I feel
uncomfortable in my room is orange. It makes me fell hot and stuffy
10. Future
"What job would you like to have ten years from now? I would like a professional chef in ten
years
How useful will English be for your future? English is an indispensable language, because my
dream job has a lot of contact with foreigners and English texts.
How much travelling do you hope to do in the future?
How do you think your life will change in the future? I think my life will change a lot in the
future. Although I cannot predict the future, I will always try to change it in a positive direction
11. Home town
Part 1:
1. Where is your hometown? My hometown is southern Vietnam, that is Can Tho
2. Is that a big city or a small place?
3. How long have you been living there? I was only born in Can Tho and don't live there, but I
still come back to my hometown every year to visit relatives
4. Do you like your hometown? I love my hometown becaues kind and simple neighbors,
hometown dishes and vast rice fields
8. Is there anything you dislike about it? No it isnt. I love everything about my hometown.
9. What's your hometown famous for?" My hometowm famous for Ninh Kieu wharf, traditional
food, kind people
Part 2:Describe your hometown. You should say: – Where it is – What is its most interesting part
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of living there"
Disad: lower income compared to the city, few career opportunities
Ad: fresh air, the cost is cheaper than the city, not crowded
Part 3:
1. Some people want to live in their hometown for the rest of their lives. Why? They feel happy
and comfortable living in their hometown, with stable income, fresh air and closeness to
relatives.
2. In what way do you think your hometown can be improved?
3. What do you think people can do to remember their hometowns and keep them alive in their
hearts? I think people can do to remember their hometowns and keep them alive in their hearts
that watch news about their hometown, ask about relatives and visit their hometown
12. Jobs
Part 1:
Do you work or are you a student? I am student and I’m about to graduate next summer
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)? Because I like cook and I want to
become a professional chef in the future
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Do you enjoy your work? What do you like about your job? I am free to demonstrate my skills
and bring delicious and nutritious food to everyone
What do you dislike about your job?" What I don't like about my job is the danger and easy
burns
Part 2: "Describe an ideal job you’d like to do in the future. You should say: what it is; how
you knew it; what it is like; and explain why you think it is perfect."
An ideal job I’d like to do in the future is pastry chef. While watching a cooking program, I was
very impressed with the cakes that came out of the oven. Since then, I have been very passionate
about making cakes. When I make cakes, I feel very happy and interesting, each cake is my
passion
Part 3: "WORK & EMPLOYMENT
1. What kinds of jobs do most people in your country prefer? kinds of jobs do most people in
your country prefer that business, office staff, KOL…
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
Ad: save time, freedom, not presure..
Disad: no instructor, the salary is not stable
3. What is more important: job satisfaction or a high salary? Personally, I think job satisfaction is
more important. Because even if the salary is high, but the job is not satisfactory, it will not last
long, causing pressure and fatigue
4. Some people say it’s better to work for yourself than be employed by a company. Do you
agree?
5. What skills do you think are needed to get a good job these days? communication skills,
foreign languages, specialized skills
6. How has technology changed the way we work?" Technology has changed the way we work
become more efficient, save time, and have high accuracy
13. Weather
Part1 "1. What kind of weather do you like the most? Kind of weather I like the most is sunny.
Because I can move conveniently and my clothes not wet when I go out
2. Do you like to do any outdoor activities when the weather is nice? Yes I do. I often hang out
with my fr, play badminton or go to swimming
3. How does the weather affect your mood? When the weather is gloomy, I feel tired and
lethargic. On the other hand, when the weather is mild, I feel comfortable and work more
energetically
4. Have you ever experienced any extreme weather conditions? No I havent
5. Do you think weather patterns are changing globally? " Yes I do. Because air pollution is
increasing, the earth is warming, causing the climate to change erratically
Part 2 "Describe your favorite weather You should say: What kind of weather it is What you
usually do during this weather How this weather affects your mood And explain why you like
this type of weather"
Part 3 "1. Is it important to teach children about environmental protection at school? Yes, it is.
Teaching children to protect the environment is very necessary. Because otherwise, the earth will
become more and more polluted because people do not know how to protect everyone, and life
will be destroyed
2. What do you think is the main danger the world faces in terms of the environment?
3. What impact do you think climate change will have on the world in the next 50 years? I think
impacts about climate change will have on the world in the next 50 years are forest will
disappear, the sea will become polluted and marine species will become extinct and the air will
be heavily polluted
4. People should be forced to make lifestyle changes to reduce their carbon footprint. Do you
agree or disagree? I agree. If we want to protect the earth, we must first change our way of life
5. Do you think it is the responsibility of governments alone to protect the environment? No I
dont. I think protect the environment is responsible of everyone
6. What measures can individuals take to protect the environment? I think measures can
individuals take to protect the enviroment that put garbage in the right place, save electricity and
water, dont cut down trees or burn forests…
14. Accommodation
Part 1 1. Where do you currently live?
2. What kind of accommodation do you live in?
3. What do you like most about your living space?
4. What is your favorite room in your house and why?
5. Do you prefer to live in a city or in the countryside? "
Part 2 "Describe a place you would recommend as a nice place to live. You should say: - what it
is; - where it is; - what you know about this place; and explain why you recommend it as a nice
place to live."
Part 3 "What kind of apartment is the most popular in your country? Studio apartment. ( cheap,
suitable for alumnus, simple person…
What are the differences between houses and apartments? Apartments are part of a large
building, houses are independent
Do people usually buy or rent a house? Why? Yes. Because everyone needs a place to live, a
house will be more comfortable and free than an apartment
How have modern housing preferences changed over the years? Modern housing preferences
have changed over the years. Typically the design is more modern, minimalist, and the colors are
simple and not flashy
What factors should one consider when choosing a place to live?" Price, surrounding conditions,
neighbors, amenities
15. Book
Part 1 "Do you have many books at home?
How often do you read books?
What was your favourite type of books as a child?" fairy tales and comics
Part 2 "Topic 1: Describe a book you have recently read What kind of book it is What it is about
(The law of cause and effect and strange phenomena around us ) What sort of people would
enjoy it And explain why you liked it.( I think people who like to explore life and learn new
things will like it. I like it because The book answered my questions and helped me take better
actions
Part 3 "What kind of books do children like? Fairy tales and comics. Because they are full of
colours, mystery and entertainment..
What should parents do to encourage their children to read books? I think parents should point
out the benefits of reading and create rewards when children finish reading a book to stimulate
them to read more.
Why do adults still have to read books?" Books are an endless source of knowledge, helping
people expand their minds
16. Education
Part 1 "1. What’s your major? Restaurant and food service manager
2. What job do you want to have after graduating from your university? Professional chef
3. Why do you want this job? Because it's my passion, I want to bring delicious food to everyone
4. Have you had any work experience before? Yes I have. I once interned at Mai House Hotel
and worked as a part-time waitress
5. What steps are you taking to prepare for your future career? The steps I am taking to prepare
for my future career are to improve specialized knowledge, learn foreign languages and work
part-time to gain experience.
Part 2 "Describe a period of time from your studies that was the most difficult for you You
should say: When it was Why was it hard What you were doing at that time And whether you
felt you were successful in overcoming the difficulties"
I had a very difficult time studying. It was at the end of 12th grade when I was preparing for the
graduation exam, I studied continuously from 6 am to 10 pm every day. At that time, both my
friends and I had almost no time for entertainment, we spent all our time solving problems and
reviewing. But when I finished the exam, I felt very satisfied with the results.
Part 3 "1. What kind of pressure do students have at school? Pressure on grades and difficult
lessons
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online classes?
Ad: Convenient during the epidemic, even though students live far away, they can still study
Dis: Lecturers have difficulty controlling the class, are passive in expressing opinions, and have
difficulty concentrating
3. Which one do you think is more important? Practical skills or academic skills? I think
practical skills are more important. Because they apply to life more than academic skills.
4. How important is it to have a university degree? Although a college degree isn't everything.
But having a college degree will bring you more job opportunities, higher salaries, and
advancement.
5. Do you think computers will replace teachers in the classroom in the near future? No I dont.
Computers cannot replace lecturers, but they are very beneficial in self-study
6. How has teaching changed in your country in the last few decades? Teaching has changed in
your country in the last few decades that practice more, use technology to make teaching more
interesting and effective
17. Event
Part 2 "Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: ● When it was ● How you
helped him/her ● Why you helped him/her ● And how you felt about it "
Part 3 "1. Is it important to celebrate different events in our lives?
2. Do you prefer celebrating family occasions at home or in a restaurant? Why? "
18. History
Part 1"1. Do you like to learn about history?
2. What historical event do you find interesting?
3. Do you think history is important? 4. "
Part 2 "Describe an important historical event. What event it is When it happened Who or what
was involved in it And explain why you think it is an important historical event."
Part 3 "1. Why are there many children who do not like to learn history?
2. What do you think we can learn by studying events of the past?
3. Is there any difference between teaching history through books and movies?"
19. Entertainment
Part 1 "1. Why are there many children who do not like to learn history?
2. What do you think we can learn by studying events of the past?
3. Is there any difference between teaching history through books and movies?"
Part 2 "Describe a TV Show that made you laugh You should say about: What the show is;
When it is/was aired; Why you laugh when you watch that show; And explain how it
entertains/helps you." My favorite show is Running Man of Korea. The show airs every
Thursday and I always wait to watch it. Every time I watch that show I laugh a lot, because the
members participating in the show are very funny, they always bring surprises to the viewers.
Running Man is helped reduce stress and more funny when watching with my family and
friends.
Part 3 "1. What forms of entertainment are most popular in your country? forms of entertainment
are most popular in my country are watch movie, listen to music, play games, hang out, watch
the show...
2. Do you think men and women have different tastes in entertainment?
3. What kinds of entertainment do young people like?
4. What kinds of entertainment do children like?
5. Do you think children (or young people) can learn anything from entertainment?
Communicate skill, teamwork skill, many creative ideas..
One sci-fi movie I watched with my family was Black Pather. The film is
about superheroes and the king of Wakanda working together to fight bad
guys and protect the people. Wakanda is a country with the most modern
scientific development thanks to its possession of the precious metal
Vibranium mine. Their medical, technological and military developments
were ahead of their time
Because today technology has developed a lot, children are exposed to
phones and computers early, promoting curiosity and learning. Children learn
science from elementary school and schools always create conditions for
them to research. Second, there are more modern equipment to support the
research process than before