QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING TEST (ENGLISH 1.

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1A
1. What is your favourite Vietnamese festival?
2. Do you think festival will still important in the future?
3. Do you think there should be more holidays in Vietnam?
4. Do you think it’s important to know about other cultures?
5. What do you think is the best way to learn about foreign cultures?
1B
1. What is your favourite colour?
2. What was the colour that you disliked the most when you were a kid?
3. What colour do you want to paint your room with?
4. At what age did you start learning about colour?
5. Are colours important to you when you go shopping?
1C
1. Do you think globalisation is a positive or negative thing?
2. How has globalisation affected you?
3. Do you want to go abroad to work in the future?
4. Are any of your clothes made in other countries?
5. Which international foods do you eat?
1D
1. Do you feel nervous when you are giving a speech to others?
2. How can you improve your public speaking skills?
3. How could you make friends with new people?
4. Do you think your first impressions when you meet someone are always
right?
5. Have you ever had any bad impressions on the others?
1E
 1. Do you want to become a businessman/ businesswoman?
2. Have you ever accessed to a business website before?
3. What kind of business website are you interested in?
4. Why do companies have their own websites?
5. Do you want to have your own website?
2A
1. Do you often listen to music? I often listen to music. Music gives me more energy
to study every day. Moreover, I also regularly listen to music before going to bed.
It brings me feel comfortable and let me hair down after a long day.
2. What kind of music did you listen to when you were a kid? When it comes to
music, every individual has their own tastes depending on their music emotions or
experience. I do, too. When I was a kid, my music genre is K-pop music because
of its catchy melody and upbeat music, with many songs featuring high-energy
dance beats and memorable hooks that are enjoyable to listen to. I am also a big
fan of Blackpink is one of the most famous girl K-pop groups in the world.
3. Could you play any kind of musical instrument? No, I couldn’t. But I hope I’ll
have more time to learn a music instrument in the future.
4. Should children learn to play musical instrument at school? In my opinion,
children should learn to play musical instrument at school. I think it's a great skill
and it's really enjoyable to be able to play a musical instrument. All children
should be given this opportunity.
5. How do you listen to music for free? There are many ways to listen to music for
free. You can download YouTube, SoundCloud, or Spotify. The most important is
you don’t have to pay for it even without downloading it because you can listen to
free music online.
2B
1. Do you enjoy dancing? Yes, I absolutely enjoy dancing but I’m not much of a
dancer to be honest.
2. Have you ever been to a dance class or learned a dance? Oh, no, I have never been
to a dance class. I also learned to dance through YouTube, however, I really have
no talent.
3. Is there a dance or kind of dance you’d like to be able to do?
4. Have you ever acted in a play? No, I have never acted in a play but I hope I’ll have
a lucky opportunity to try out a role in the future.
5. Do you like to watch other people dance? Yes, I love watching other people dance
because when they dance, they look like they are really enjoying themselves and
having a good time. I can feel their energy and appreciation for life when they let
their body move to the music. Somehow it makes me feel rejuvenated and
inspired.
2C
1. Do you like art? To be honest, I am quite fond of art as I find it really abstract and
beautiful. Some people hold the belief that art is way
too sophisticated and tasteless, having to spend hours looking at a picture.
However, personally, I take great interest in those things since staring at a unique
piece of art from a different angle gives me a completely new experience every
time.
2. Do you often visit art galleries? No, I never visit art galleries. But I hope I’ll have
more time to visit art galleries in the future. I love the feeling of being surrounded
by various masterpieces of prominent artists, observing their works of art, learning
some facts about the paintings and the story behind them.
3. What kind of statues do you like?
4. Did you learn art at school when you were a kid? Of course, when I was a kid, I
had an arts subject during our school days and we were taught lot of basic things
like how to color, draw or different kinds of paintings.
5. Do you think art classes are necessary? I think definitely yes. Art is that part of our
lives that brings out the creative side of ours. If children take part in art classes,
they might be able to understand things better and may be feel motivated to draw
things and explore their creative side.
2D
1. How do you celebrate your birthday party? I have never celebrated my birthday for
8 years. From my perspective, it isn’t necessary to celebrate a sizable
party to commemorate your birthday.
2. Do you think it is important to celebrate events? Actually, I don’t really fancy
hosting big parties for my birthdays. I prefer a laid-back event like a small party
with delectable cuisine. I normally go out to dine or hang out with my family and
 friends on my birthday, and the cherry on top is that I always get loads of birthday
presents.
3. How can you prepare a party? Depending on the size or complexity of your party,
you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning to prepare yourself.
Besides, you can take this list to any local party supply shop near you and
you’ll pretty much have everything you need to host and decorate your
celebration.
4. Why do some people hate going out during their holidays? I think, they can escape
from the hustle and bustle. Moreover, they have quality time with family.
Additionally, staying at home help them save money.
5. What are the differences between the ways young people and old people celebrate
events?

2E
1. Have you ever met a famous artist?
2. Do you want to be an artist?
3. Why do people enjoy art?
4. Is it easy to learn how to draw?
5. What makes a good painting?

3A
1. Do you like water-skiing/ diving/ kayaking/ rafting/ snorkelling/
windsurfing/ dragon boat racing? Why/Why not?
2. What should we do to keep the lake/ river/ stream clean?
3. Can you name some waterfalls in Vietnam? Which is the most famous
waterfall?
4. Is water polo popular in Vietnam? Do you like it?
5. Can you name some sports and leisure activities connected with water?

3B
1. How much do you know about the true story of Titanic?
 2. Do you know any shipwrecks in or near Vietnam? What happened to them?
3. What effects do shipwrecks have on the marine environment?
4. Have you ever visited shipwrecks before?
5. Do people always use life jackets on the ferry/ canoe/ship in Vietnam?

3C
1. Where is the best place to go swimming?
2. Where do you go to get away from the noisy city?
3. Do a lot of people often get ill in the winter months?
4. Did you have any unforgettable experiences?
5. How do you think experience has made people wiser?

3D
1. Are you good at telling stories?
2. What kind of stories are you good at telling?
3. Have you ever listened to an unbelievable story?
4. Are you always telling funny stories about things that happen to you?
5. How will you feel if someone exaggerates his/ her stories?

3E
1. What kind of things do people often write about in personal blogs?
2. Do you read or write any blogs?
3. Is blog popular nowadays in Vietnam?
4. Do you like writing blogs? Why/ Why not?
5. Which are young people normally more interested in: using Blog or using
Facebook?
4A
1. Are there many young people out of work in your area?
2. Which jobs are already done by robots?
3. Is it true that there are already some factories where all the work is done by
robots?
4. What will happen if people continue to use fossil fuels?
5. How likely is it that people will lose their jobs to robots?

4B
1. How many times have you reread your favourite book?
2. Do you know how to restore the settings on your phone?
3. Have you ever asked a shop to refund your money?
4. Do you find any difficulties in studying at university?
5. Have you got any plans for when you leave college?

4C
1. How can these things improve your opportunities in life: the career you
choose and the place you live?
2. What kind of life do you really want?
3. Is it difficult to find computer and language courses in your hometown?
4. Do you want a better life? Which negative factors may affect it?
5. Why do many people move to big cities in Vietnam nowadays?

4D
1. Which job would you like to do in the future? Why?
2. Could you able to meet strict deadlines?
3. Are young people good at working under pressure nowadays?
4. What should we wear for the job interview?
 5. Which qualities should you need for your future job?

4E
1. Can you name some common ways to apply for a job? Which is the most
common way?
2. Which is more popular way to apply for a job in Vietnam: a CV or a
personal contact?
3. Have you ever filled in an application form?
4. Which experiences and skills would you like to have before applying for a
job?
5. Which company would you like to work for? Will you use a CV to apply for
your job?

5A
1. What are the traditional dishes of your country or region?
2. Who does the cooking in your family? Why?
3. How often do you eat or make dishes from other countries? Which ones?
4. What kinds of new food have you tried recently? Do you know any special
treatment these kinds of food need before you can eat them?
5. Do you think different cultures have different table manners? Why?

5B
1. Do you have any unhealthy habits?
2. In what ways do you try to stay healthy?
3. Do you think self-belief and willpower affect and change your lifestyle?
4. Do you think people pay enough attention to their health today?
5. How can children learn to have a healthy lifestyle?
5C
1. How much tea/ coffee or other drinks do you have in a normal day?
2. Is your lifestyle very different to that of your parents’ generation? In what
way(s)?
3. Do you think caffeinated food and drinks dominate the developed world?
4. What are the harmful and beneficial effects of caffeine?
5. What could be done to encourage young people to live in a healthy way?

5D
1. Do you like cooking? Why/ Why not?
2. Do you prefer to eat at home or in restaurant?
3. What are some factors you may consider when eating out?
4. What are some reasons why people eat out?
5. What is your favourite food?

5E
1. How do you usually keep in touch with friends or members of your family?
2. Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails?
3. Do you ever write letters by hand? Why/ Why not?
4. How often do you send email?
5. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?

6A
1. Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
 2. Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
3. Does the promise of a reward make you study/ work harder?
4. In Vietnam, when (on what occasions) do people give gifts/ rewards to
others?
5. What kinds of rewards can companies offer their employees to motivate
them?

6B
1. Did you learn art at school?
2. Do you think art classes are necessary for children in school?
3. Have you ever visited an art gallery?
4. Are you good at art? Would you like to become an artist?
5. What kinds of art would you like to learn in the future?

6C
1. Do you make plans every day?
2. Are you good at managing your time?
3. Is there any new activity you would like to try?
4. Is it good for people to try new things? Why are some people afraid of trying
new things?
5. What are some of difficulties a person may have when they try something
new?

6D
1. Where do you usually get the news from?
2. Do you often read newspaper or magazines?
3. What kind of news do teenagers like to read? How about the old?
 4. Which do you think is better, watching a story on screen or reading it in a
book?
5. Would you like to become a story teller?

6E
1. Do like listening to stories? What kinds of stories do you like to read/ listen?
2. Is there any story you have read that you found interesting?
3. Do you think stories help us in life?
4. What elements make up a good story?
5. Did you like writing things when you were a child? Now, do you write a lot?
What would you like to write?