SPEAKING PART 1:SOCIAL INTERACTION: TƯƠNG TÁC XÃ HỘI

Topic 1: Diets

1. Do you want to be on a diet?

=> Yes, of course. It helps me lost weight and stay in shape/keep fit.

2. How often do you have unhealthy food?

I have unhealthy food about once or twice a week. I often eat fast food such as,
hamburgers, fried-chicken or fried potatoes.

3. What do you think about being a vegetarian?

=> Being a vegetarian is a healthy and eco-friendly choice. Besides, It can bring
many health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and
obesity.

Topic 2. Food

1. Do you ever eat unhealthy foods?

=>Yes, of course. I sometimes eat fast food such as hamburgers, fried chicken, soft
drinks, and so on.

=> I rarely eat unhealthy food, maybe about four times a week, like a chocolate bar
on Monday, a burger on Tuesday, French fries on Saturday and 2 liters of
strawberry ice cream on Sunday while I watch a movie./ I seldom eat unhealthy
food because I want to stay fit and healthy.

2. Are there any types of food which you should not eat too much?

=>Yes, they are junk food, fast food, and soft drink. I think they are not good for
health.

=>Yes, they are junk food, fast food, and soft drink. If we eat too much, We can
get common diseases such as: Weight gain, obesity, Diabetes, blood pressure and
so on.

3. Do you prefer home-made food or food from restaurants? Why?

=> I like food from restaurants because it’s convenient for me that I don’t cook
them/delicious/ Restaurants have a variety of dishes.
1
Topic 3: Chores

1. Can you name some chores that you do everyday?

=> There are some chores that I do everyday such as washing the clothes, washing
the dishes, cleaning the house, taking out the rubbish, cooking, feeding the cat,
watering plants, shopping, sweeping the house.

2. Which chores do you like to do? Why?

=> I like cooking because It's lots of fun, and I'm a big fan of eating. What's more,
I think home-cooked food is better. We know what ingredients we are using.

=> I like to sweep the house because I like to see the house clean after sweeping.

3. Do you want to have a robot to do all your chores? Why?

=> Yes, of course. As it helps me do all the housework, I have more time for
family and friends/relaxation.

Topic 4. shopping

1. Where do you usually go to do your household shopping?

=> I usually buy my household goods from a convenience store near my home. It
is so time-saving and comfortable for shopping.

=>I usually go to do my household shopping at the shopping mall/ market/

supermarket.

2. When shopping for clothes, what influence your decision/ What effects
your selection?

=> When going shopping for clothes, I will buy them based on color, material, and
price.

=> I think it’s the price/ colors/ material/ style/./I buy them based on my
preferences and needs

3. Have you ever bought anything from shopping website?

=>Yes, I have much experience in online shopping. I bought many things

including, electronic items, fashion items, watches, and many more. My experience
is fantastic most of the time but sometimes I end up disappointed also.
2
 =>Yes, i have. I usually buy clothes/ shoes/ books/ .... it is really convenient

Topic 5: Birthday

1. When’s your birthday?

=> My birthday is on …..

2. How do you like to celebrate your birthday?

=> I want to hold a small birthday party with my family and close friends. We will
play some games and chat with each other.

3. What is the best birthday gift you have ever received?

=> The best birthday gift that I have received is a laptop. My parents gave it to me
for my 18th birthday, and it’s very useful for my study.

Topic 6: Travelling

1) Do you like travelling?

=> Yes, I love travelling. It's exciting to see new places and meet new people.

2) Which country do you want to visit one day? Why?

=> I want to visit Japan one day because I am very interested in their culture, food,
and technology. The cherry blossoms and historical sites also seem beautiful.

3) What documents do you need for international travel?

=> For international travel, I need a passport, a visa (for some countries), and
sometimes a travel insurance document.

Topic 7: Sports

1) Can you play any sports?

=> Yes, I can play soccer and basketball.

2) What kind of sports do you like best? Why?

=> I like soccer the best because it is fun, and I enjoy playing it with my friends. It
also keeps me active and healthy.

3) What are some benefits of playing sports?

3
 => Playing sports keeps you fit and healthy. It helps you make friends, learn
teamwork, and reduce stress.

Topic 8: Age

1. Are you afraid of getting old?

=> Yes, sure. But everyone has to age over time. We should enjoy a happy life
instead of fearing it.

2. What age do you want to live to?

=> I would like to live around 80 years old. Because I want to have more time to
live with my family.

3. Where do you wish to live when you are old?

=> I want to spend my life living with my children at home. I don’t want to live far
from them because I am afraid of loneliness.

Topic 9: Happiness

1. What do you think makes people happiness?

=> People are very busy with their work, so I think a peaceful life makes people
happiness.

2. When was your happiest time in your entire life?

=> My happiest time was when I was a child. Because I don’t need to cover all the
things.

3. Are you a happy person? Why (not)

=> I think now am a happy person because my family is always by my side when I
cope with difficulty.

Topic 10: Dreams

1. Have you ever had nightmares? What were they like?

=> I sometimes have nightmares because I am an overthinking person. But I

cannot remember what they are when I wake up. I just feel so tired.

2. Have you ever dreamed of having a lot of money?

4
=> Yes, sure. Money is what I like the most so sometimes it appears in my dreams.

3. What was your dream for the future when you were a child?

=> When I was a child, I wished I would become a doctor when I grew up.

Topic 11: Internet

1) How can the Internet help you learn English?

=>I can learn English by taking advantage of lots of learning applications online.

2) Does your family have wireless Internet access in your home?

=>Yes, of course. This is because it’s necessary for our modern life.

3) Do you think our lives have been improved by the Internet?

=>Yes, certainly. We can update news in the world

Topic 12: Hometown

1) Where is your hometown?

=>My hometown is in Hue city, which is a province in the center of Vietnam.

2) What are some beautiful sites in your hometown?

=>There are many beautiful sites in my hometown such as: Thien Mu pagoda,
Truong Tien bridge, Huong river, etc

3) Do you intend to live in your hometown after retirement? Why or why not?

=>Yes, I do. Because my hometown is quiet and peaceful so I love living here.

SPEAKING PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT: PHÁT TRIỂN CHỦ ĐỀ

TOPIC 1: Go by bus

- Low price: => bus tickets are often cheaper than other modes of transportation,
making them attractive to those looking for a more economical way to travel.

- Less traffic jams: => A single bus can replace several cars, reducing the number
of vehicles on the road and the associated traffic congestion./ if people choose to

5
travel by bus, the number of private vehicles will decrease. Therefore, traffic jams
and road accidents will less happen and travelling will become easier

- Environmental protection:=> Buses have a higher passenger capacity compared

to cars, meaning they can transport more people using less fuel per person. This
results in lower carbon emissions per passenger-mile traveled.

- Your own ideas: Flexibility of routes. When traveling by bus, you can choose
the route that best suits you. Many companies offer different routes and schedules,
allowing you to choose the most convenient option for your trip.

Suggested questions:

1. What are disadvantages of travelling buy bus?

There are some drawbacks of travelling by bus.

- The commute by bus can be slower than by personal vehicles because It has to
cover stoppages, stands, and stations on the specific route.

- The limited space may be uncomfortable for women with children or disabled
people as personal vehicles.

- Public transport has bad quality. For example, the air conditioning system doesn’t
work in some old buses.

- It’s unsafe. Because buses are often very crowded. People creating peace of
mindare easily stolen things and money by thieves.

2. How public transportation/be improved?

- Improve bus frequency: People will not need to wait for the bus for too long

- Increase passenger comfort and safety: By installing security cameras, improving

lighting systems and ensuring regular cleaning will help residents feel safe and
comfortable.

- Giving Public Transport Road Priority: It will encourage people to use more
buses./ These priority lanes can also help reduce overall road congestion. This
helps people to be picked up on time

- improve quality: This helps people feel comfortable and use buses regularly

6
Topic 2: Listening to music

- reducing stress:=> It helps us relax and reduce stress after a hard working day
by listening to our favourite music.

- creating peace of mind:=> Listening to music can soothe the mind and reduce
stress. It helps create a relaxing environment, promoting mental well-being.

-developing concentration:=> Music can enhance focus by blocking out

distracting noises. It creates a rhythmic background that helps maintain attention
on tasks.

- Your own idea: It improves your sleep quality : Listening to relaxing classical
music before bedtime can improve sleep quality.

1. Favourite music website/TV music show?

- My favourite website is MP3 zing. It has a lot of different kinds of music such as
Pop, jazz, ballet and so on. I often listen to music on this platform every evening
because it helps me relax and reduce stress after a hard working day.

- My favourite TV music show is the voice/ Giong hat Viet. This programme is
usually shown at 8 pm every week on VTV3. There are many famous singers as
coaches/trainers such as Tuan Hung, Ho Ngoc Ha……….

2. Do you think your favorite music twenty years from now will be the same as
it is today?

I think it depends on my future personality. For example, right now I really like
listening to rock music, but maybe in the future I think I will listen to gentle, quiet
music to suit my age.

Topic 3: Stress

- More laugh => Laughing makes you feel good and reduces stress. Try to find
things that make you laugh, like funny movies or jokes, to feel better.

- Connection to others=> Talking to friends or family can make you feel less
stressed. Sharing your feelings with someone you trust can help you feel supported
and happier.

7
- Music => Listening to music can help you relax and forget about your worries.
Choose music that you enjoy and that helps you feel calm.

- your own ideas: Find activities that help you relax, like going for a walk or
taking deep breaths. Doing these things regularly can help you feel less stressed.

Suggested questions:

1) What has been the most stressful situation you've experienced recently, and
how did you cope with it?

=> The most stressful thing recently was having too much work and not enough
time. I tried to manage my time better and talked to my friends for help.

2) Why do you believe it's beneficial to reach out and talk to someone when
feeling stressed?

=>Talking to someone when you're stressed can make you feel better and give you
new ideas to deal with the problem.

Topic 4: Physical activities

- L earning pressure => Many children do not have time to join physical activities

- The absence of folk games => children mostly play games on the computer

- Impact of technology => children spend much time using TV or mobile phones.

- Your own ideas => lack of facility (playground/ parks/ green spaces/
urbanization)/ safety (injuries/ kidnapping/ getting lost)

Topic 5: Importance of public transport to modern cities

- Increasing a sense of community => have more chances to communicate with

others -> small chats-> get closer to each other.

- Reducing pollution + traffic jams => instead of using private vehicles which
produce toxic -> public means of transport help reduce air pollution. Road
congestion long lines of vehicles - tailbacks - no longer exist - thanks to public
transportation.

- Slowing down global warming => reduce greenhouse gas emissions

8
- Your own ideas=> safety (avoid road accidents)/ save cost (sponsored by the
government).

Suggested questions:

1) Have you ever used public buses?

=> Yes, I have used public buses before.

2) What do you prefer using public transport or your own vehicle?

=> I prefer public transport because it's more convenient for shorter trips, reduces
traffic congestion, and is better for the environment.

Topic 6: Harmful (Detrimental) effects of fast food:

- Deficiency (lack/shortage) of nutrients (nutrition) => lack vitamins, minerals,

fiber (e.g.: instant noodles/pizza)

- Risks of obesity => contain a lot of fat+ sugar+ carbohydrate => gain weight.

-Other chronic diseases=> Other chronic diseases associated with excessive fast
food consumption include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain
types of cancer.

-Your own ideas (negatively affect) => have negative effects on the environment
(plastic bags/boxes/containers)

Suggested questions:

1) How/In what ways /have people changed/ eating habits/ over the years?

- eating more fast food

- eating out more frequently

- reducing family meals

- using processed/ready-made food