SPEAKING- PART 1 ( 3minutes )

S + V. I…….. in my free time (listen to music, play football, play the guitar,…)
You  I, your  my, you  me
Câu hỏi yes/no: Yes, S+V Yes, I plan to live there for a long time.
(Nhấn mạnh: Of course/ Definitely (not)/ Absolutely (not),….)/ clearly (not)
Nêu lý do: Because/ Since S+V
Đưa ra ý kiến: I think/ I believe/ In my opinion, S + V.
Đưa ví dụ: For example/ For instance, S+V.
Tips Kéo giờ:
Let me see!
Let me think!
It’s an interesting question!

Format trả lời part 1:

PART 1:
LET’S TALK ABOUT ….
QUESTION 1:
QUESTION 2:
QUESTION 3:
 NOW, LET’S TALK ABOUT ….

Topic 1: Hometown
1. Where is your hometown?
My hometown is Hue city, central Vietnam. It’s a beautiful and peaceful city.
I have lived here for 20 years.
2. What are some beautiful sites in your hometown?
My hometown has many beautiful sites, for example/ such as: Huong river,
Ngu Binh mountain, Truong Tien bridge, Thien Mu pagoda, Tu Duc tomb, Vong
Canh hill and so on.
3. Do you love your hometown? Why/why not?
Yes, I do ( 0.25). Because this is the place where I was born and grew up/ the
local people are friendly/ kind / hospitable..
Topic 2: Place you live
1. Where do you live?
I live in a big/ small and cozy house with my family in Hue city. It’s a
beautiful and peaceful city. There are many beautiful sites, for example/ such
as: Huong river, Ngu Binh mountain, Truong Tien bridge, Thien Mu pagoda, Tu
Duc tomb, Vong Canh hill and so on.
2. What do you like best about the place where you are living?
I like local food/ specialities best because they are delicious, famous and
cheap.
I like local people because they are friendly/ kind / helpful/ hospitable..
3. Would you prefer living in a house or a flat? Why?
I prefer living in a house because it’s comfortable/ convenient/ private/ safe
and quiet. I want to have a garden to plant trees and flowers. Therefore, I can
enjoy fresh air at my home and my children can have larger space to play.
Topic 3: Job
1. What is your job?
My job is a student technician/ doctor/ nurse…
2. Where are you working?
I am working at Abc company/ Hue central hospital. I usually work for 8
hours, from 8 am to 5 pm
I am studying at Hue university, majoring in IT…
3. Do you love your job?
Yes, I do. / Of course. Because it’s my dream job. I want to help people have
a good health/ I can get a good salary and long holidays. Not only that, it is fun
to work with friendly and supportive co-workers.
Topic 4: Your subject/major
1. Are you a student or a worker?
Currently, I am a student at Hue university
Well, I am fresh graduate from Hue univeristy, and currently I’m studying for
B1 Vstep at a language center and preparing to further my studies at XYZ this
coming November.
2. What’s your major/field?
My major is Information Technology/ Pharmacy…
3. Why do you choose that major/ field?
I choose that major because the salary is high/ this is a great job with high
income..
Topic 5: Studying English
1. Do you like learning English? Why?
Yes, I do because I can communicate with foreigners all over the world. /
English is very useful and important nowadays because people can do
international business and travel abroad./ English gives me many job
opportunities so I can get a good job with high salary…
2. What do you find most difficult about learning English?
I find Listening skill most difficult when learning English because I don’t have
enough vocabulary to listen and understand what they are talking. Besides, I
don’t use English very often in my daily life.
3. What do you find most interesting about learning English?
I find Speaking skill most interesting when learning English because I can
have a chance to talk with foreigners about various topics. I feel relaxed and I
can learn a lot from them.
Topic 6: Free time activities
1. What do you like doing in your free time? Why?
In my free time, I like to:
 Read books/ listen to music/ watch TV/ visit my parents/ play sports
such as: football, tennis, badminton, go swimming
 Go traveling around the country/ world- go to the cinema/ go shopping/
go to the coffee shop
 Catch up on gossip with my best friends/ go window-shopping with my
bestie
 Sing karaoke with my colleagues/ classmates
 Go on a picnic with my family members
Simple because I can…
 relax and reduce stress/ unwind/ refresh my mind: thư giãn
Since I am a full-time employee/ student, I need to learn how to refresh
and revitalize my self ( làm mới bản thân mình)
 Release my pressure/ put down my burden/ ease my stress: giảm áp lực
 Apparently, I have been pretty stressful about my exams so I need a way
out.
 Keep fit and stay healthy/ keep in a good shape/ keep a good figure/
build my body/ lose weight/ live a well-balanced life
Since I used to be a nerdy man, you know sitting in front of the computer
all day long, I’d better live a healthier life by playing some sports.
 Maintain bonds with my family and friends/ boost family concord
2. Who do you often spend your free time with?
I often spend my free time with my family and friends…because they are
most important to me. We often share our daily lives together.
3. Do you often watch TV/ read books/ listen to music? Which TV channel/
book/ song do you like best?
Yes, I do. I like VTV3 because it’s useful and I can update the latest news
all over the world. Additionally, I can watch a lot of interesting movies,
music show/ reality shows and funny programs..
Topic 7: Family
1. How many people are there in your family?
There are 5 members in my family: my wife, three children and me. My wife
is a teacher at HD high school. We get on very well and always chat with each
other about everything like work and how to teach children.
I come from an extended family/ a nuclear family including 5 members: my
parents, my older brother, my younger sister and me. My parents are doctors.
My siblings are university students. My family members have a lot of things in
common. For example, we love playing sports and cooking..
2. What do you and your family often do together?
My family often do many activities together. We enjoy having dinner and
watching movies. Sometimes, we go on a picnic/ go traveling.. at the weekend.
This is an effective way for us to interact with each other and share our daily
lives. I love my family very much because home is where I can return after all
of my troubles.
3. What are some advantages of living in a large family?
We can do the housework/ share our joys and sorrows/ we can learn
experiences and knowledge from the older generation.
It will be more fun. We have many family members to share our joys and
sorrows together. Children can develop stronger relationship with their
parents. I can ask for useful advice and share new life experiences together.
We can learn from each other and help with housework. We can improve
communication and social skills/ Family with many generations have lots of
advantages in raising children and maintaining family culture..
Topic 8: Shopping
1.How often do you go shopping?
I often go shopping once a month/ twice a week/ three times a month/
everyday/ at the weekend..with my wife/ mother/ sisters…to buy clothes/
shoes/ vegetables/ household items..It helps me relax and reduce stress after
hard-working days.
2.When you go shopping for clothes, what influences your decision?
When I go shopping for clothes, color/ price/ style/ function/ material/
comfortability.. influences my decision because it makes me comfortable and
happy..
 As you know, I’m a student, so I want to choose the clothes that are at a
cheap/ reasonable price but still have a good quality. It helps me save money.
Sometimes, I also buy clothes which have attractive colors such as red, orange,
…
 3.Have you ever bought anything from shopping websites? What did you
buy?
Yes, I have bought books/ clothes/ household items/ school bags/
shoes..from shopping websites such as: Shopee, Lazada, Tiki.. because it’s
cheap/ free-shipping/ necessary/ convenient/ time-saving… (I’m very busy with
my schooling, so I often do the shopping online to save time. Additionally,
there are lots of high quality goods online. Sometimes, I often get a promotion
and buy things at a cheaper price. The delivery is so fast and I can get the
products at my doorstep.)
Topic 9: Favourite color
1. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is black and white because it makes me self-confident
and happy/ beautiful
 My favorite color is blue because it represents a simple life and peace
My favorite color is red because it’s lucky in Vietnamese culture.
2. When you look at it, what do you feel?
I feel relaxed/ comfortable/ peaceful/ hopeful
I feel energetic/ powerful/ outstanding/ striking..
3. Do you have many objects in that color?
Yes I do. I have many objects in blue/ red, such as/ for example: clothes,
shoes, schoolbags, pillows, cellphone case..
Topic 10: Favourite kind of music
1. What is your favourite kind of music? Why ?
My favorite kind of music is pop/ K-pop/ country music/ rock/ hip-hop…
because it helps me relax and reduce stress/ it has catchy melody/ it’s fun
and interesting..
2. Who is your favourite singer? Why?
 My favorite singer is My Tam because he/ she’s beautiful/ handsome/
good-looking and talented. He/ she has a sweet voice and sings very well.
He/ she has many famous songs such as: …
Topic 11: Favourite food
1.What’s the speciality of your hometown? How is it cooked?
It’s Hue beef noodle soup. We stew the bones of pork/ beef and serve with
noodle and vegetables. It’s very delicious and famous..
2.What’s your favorite food?
My favorite food is bread and milk because it’s cheap and convenient
 My favorite food is salad because it’s good for my health/ it provides many
vitamins for my body…
3.Do you ever eat unhealthy food? Why (not)?
Yes, I do. I often eat fast food such as: French fries/ fried chicken/ pizza/
hotdog/ hamburger..because it’s cheap, delicious and convenient..
Topic 12: Favourite Sport
1. How often do you play sport?
I usually/ often play sport everyday/ twice a week…with my friends/
brothers/ classmates…because it helps me keep fit and stay healthy.
2. What is your favourite sport?Why?
My favourite sport is football/ basketball/ volleyball…because it’s
interesting and easy to play. I can develop teamwork skills…
3. What are some benefits of playing sports?
It helps me relax and reduce stress after hard working days/ refresh our
mind/ improve sleep quality..We can make new friends and expand our
social relationships
Topic 13: Most important person/ idol
1. Who is the most important person to you?= Who is your idol?
  The most important person in my life is my mother/ father because
she/he always takes care of me and love me unconditionally/ she’s always
by my side all the time/ she helps me to be dicisive with my life target…
2. How do you know him/her?
I’m her/ his son/ daughter so I have known her/ him for a long time…
Topic 14: To keep fit and stay healthy
1. How do you keep fit and stay healthy?
To keep fit and stay healthy, I often do (morning) exercise/ eat clean/ go
to bed early ( before 10 pm)/ drink a lot of water (stay hydrated)/ avoid
fastfood/ avoid smoking/ play sports such as: football…/
2. How often do you practice it?
I practice it everyday/ twice a week/ three times a week..because it’s
goof for my health…
Topic 15: Holidays
1.How often do you go on holidays?
 I often go on holidays twice a year/ every summer/ on special ocsassions
such as: my birthday, Tet holiday, Christmas, Independence Day April 30th …
with my family/ my (best)friends. It helps me relax and reduce stress after a
hard working year. (Besides, it also saves happy/ beautiful/ unforgettable
memories with my beloved ones./ I can regain energy after working)
2.Where did you spend your last holiday?
I went to Da Nang city last summer/ last June with my husband/ wife. There
are many famous places/ scenery such as: Ba Na hill, Hoi An (ancient town), My
Khe beach…We went swimming, sunbathed, went sightseeing, go to night
markets to buy souvenirs for my friends, took many photos..We felt
comfortable/ happy/ relaxed..
 I have ever experienced many holidays, but one of the most memorable one
that makes a deep impression on me is the last holiday with my family in Da
Nang city. We visited some well-known tourist destinations such as My Khe
beach, Ba Na Hill, Dragon Bridge,..When we stayed there, we had a lot of
acitivities such as going sightseeing, taking photos, enjoying seafood, walking
along the beach…It’s a good time for all the members of my family to share the
feelings and improve the better understanding among us.
3.Do you like tours organized by travel agencies (package holidays)?
 Yes, I do (0.25) because it’s cheap, convenient and safe. I can make new
friends and have interesting experience.
Topic 16: Your favorite season
1.Which season in the year do you like best? Why?
I like summer best because I can have a long holiday/ the weather is hot and
sunny so I can go to the beach, go camping, go swimming, travel to famous
tourist destinations such as: Nha Trang, Da Lat city…
 I like spring best because the weather is warm. I can enjoy Tet holiday and
many interesting activities: going to pagoda, receive lucky money,… It’s one of
the most wonderful time of the year
2.What do you like to do the most in this season?
 I like to go shopping with my friends to buy fancy clothes, accessories,
shoes, bags,…I also like to hang out and enjoy the warm weather. This makes
me feel comfortable and reduce stress after a hard working day.
Topic 17: Your favorite teacher
1.Who is your favorite teacher?
My favorite teacher is Mr./ Mrs. Lan. She is 50 yearls old. She is tall and
beautiful with long black hair. She is friendly/ nice/ humorous/ intelligent/
caring/ helpful and she always gives me lots of good advice when I’m in need.
2.Which subject does she/he teach?
 She/ he teaches Maths/ English…She always spends her time listening to
our troubles/ difficulties in studying English and give us an effective/ useful
learning method.
3. Why do you like him/ her than other teachers?
 I like him/ her because she/ he is the teacher who lay a strong foundation
for my English. Before that I didn’t like to study English. Then she/ he helped
me realize the importance of English. I can get a good job with high salary in
the future. I feel grateful to Mr. Nam/ Mrs. Lan…
Topic 18: Your best friend
1.Who is your best friend?
My best friend is Lan. She is a doctor at Hue central hospital. She is very
friendly/ nice/ humorous/ intelligent/ caring/ helpful and always by my side
when I have troubles.
2.How long have you know each other?
 We have known each other for 3 years/ since high school. We grew up and
share a lot of unforgettable memories together. / we share joys and sorrows…
3.How would you like to spend time with her/him?
 We often go to the cinema/ go swimming/ go shopping/ play sports/ eat
out/ go to the coffee shop …together. We feel happy/ relaxed/ comfortable.
We often talk and share our daily lives.
Topic 19: Your favorite city
1.What is your favorite city? Can you describe it?
My favorite city is Da Nang city which is known as the worth living city.
There are a lot of beautiful sites such as: Asia entertainment park, Ba Na hill,
My Khe beach and many famous bridges such as: Dragon bridge, Han river
bridge…The local people are very polite/ generous/ kind/ friendly/ hospitable
and the food is so delicious/ cheap, the weather is nice and comfortable..
…Hue is well-known for its unique cuisine such as: Hue beef noodle soup.
Beo cake, sweet soups..
2.Why do you like that city?
I like that city because it’s the place where I was born and grew up. I’m very
proud of DN city because it attracts millions of tourists every year…
3.What do you want to do when you come to that city?
 I want to go swimming/ sunbathe/ enjoy local food, seafood/ take many
nice photos/ go to night markets to buy souvenirs for my family and friends…
when I come to DN city.

Topic 20: Habit of reading newspaper.

1.How often do you read newspapers?
I often read newspapers every night/ every day/ twice a week…because it
helps me update the daily news/update the latest news all over the world. I can
broaden my knowledge of many topics such as: science, music, history,
literature…It also gives me a sense of relaxation, for example, I can read funny
stories, entertainment news…
2.Do you often read online or offline newspapers? Why?
Yes, I often read online newspapers because it’s useful and convenient. I can
read online news at any time and anywhere. It’s free and helps me save money
because I don’t need to buy the newspapers.
3.What time of the day is the best time to read newspapers?
 The best time to read newspapers is every night because I can have a lot of
free time after a hard-working day. Reading helps me relax and improve my
sleep quality.
Topic 21: Helping people.
1.Do you ever help people? On what occasions?
 Yes, I help people in Green summer / help people in need after natural
disasters such as: flooding, storm..
2.In what way do you help people?
I help people by giving them clothes/ money/ food, building houses for
them, teaching children/ donate money to charity..
3.How do you feel when you can help someone? Why?
I feel happy/ comfortable/ relieved because I think it’s meaningful to people.
I feel very proud of myself. I want to spread my love to unlucky people in the
country.

Topic 22: Charity.

1.Have you ever taken part in a charity trip ? When ?
Yes, I have (0.25). I took part in a trip last year/ 3 months ago in Ha Tinh
province
2.What are the benefits of taking in charity work?
 I can help people in need and it gives me more experience in life. Besides, I
can improve my soft skills which are useful for my future. I want to spread my
love to unlucky people in the country.
3.Who do you think need charity the most?
 I think the poor people/ the elderly/ the unemployed people/ the disabled/
the homeless..need charity the most. Because they don’t have enough money/
food/ clothes/ health to afford their livings. I want to help them to have a
better life.
Topic 23: Music.
1.Have you ever listened to classical music? Why (not)?
Yes, I have because it’s interesting and I feel more comfortable. It helps me
relax and reduce stress/ refresh my mind..
2.Which do you prefer: classical or pop music? Why?
I prefer classical music because it has gentle and meaningful rhythm. It can
help me know more about different cultures and customs all over the world.
3.Can you concentrate on other things when you are listening to music?
No, I can’t because it’s hard. Music makes my mind relaxed so I can’t think of
anything else.
Topic 24: Weekend activities.
1.What do you often do at weekend?
At weekend, I often read books. Sometimes, I go out with my family to the
beach or mountain. It helps me reduce stress and refresh my mind after a
hardworking week.
I often play sports with my brothers to keep fit and stay healthy. I often take
part in the party with my friends at weekend. We enjoy delicious food, funny
music and talk about daily lives. I’m very happy and relaxed after a
hardworking week. This is a chance/ occasion for us to be closer and build a
strong relationship.
2.Who would you prefer to spend your weekend with? Why?
I prefer to spend my weekend with my family because everyone is busy and
weekend is the occasion for us to meet and talk to each other. We often gather
to cook delicious meals, drink some wine or beer and sing karaoke.
3.What's the most memorable weekend have you had in the past year?
I took part in my sister’s wedding. It gave me happy moments with my
family. I witnessed the happiest moment in my sisters life. During the party, I
had the chance to meet my cousins, relatives..whom I didnt meet for long
time. I felt really touched and excited.
Topic 25: Photos.
1.What is your favourite photo? Can you describe it?
 My favourite photo is my family photo. There are 3 people: my
husband/my wife, my son and me. / There are 3 people: my father, my mother
and me.
We took it in Ha Long bay./ We took it in front of my house 3 years ago. This
photo includes all of my family members.
2.What makes it your favourite photo?
It’s a beautiful and meaningful picture and save my happy moments.
This photo was taken in my wedding ceremony 3 years ago. In the photo, all
of my family members wear beautiful clothes and they smile happily.
3.What are the benefits of taking photos?
 It helps me keep nice memories with my family and friends. Besides, I can
update my beautiful photos on my Facebook to save unforgettable moments in
my life. (I can show my photos to my friends when I travel to new countries.)

Topic 26: Months of the year.

1.What is your favourite month of the year? Why?
 I like May because it has my birthday/ most of my family members were
born this month/ the weather is nice…
2.What do you often do?
I often eat out/ go to the beach/ travel to a new place/go on a picnic/ go
camping with my family. It helps me relax and reduce stress…
(recharge my energy and discover different cultures and customs.)
3.Who do you like to spend the month with? Why?
I like to spend this month with my parents because I love them and want to
spend lots of time with them/ it saves our happy moments/ I can celebrate my
birthday with my beloved people.
Topic 27: Pet animal
1.What’s your favorite animal/ pet? Why?
 My favorite pet is dog/ cat because it’s so cute and friendly
2.Did you like the same animal when you were young?
Yes, I still like my dog since I was a child because it’s my loyal friend/
companion. After school, I often play with him and share my stories.
3.Which animal is popular as pets?
I think dog is popular as pet because it’s very nice/ cute/ kind/ friendly/
loyal. Also, it can help protect our house.
Topic 28: Computer
1.Do you have any computer at home?
 Yes, I have. I put it in my bedroom. This is my parents’ birthday gift on my
20th birthday. It’s useful for my study and work.
2.How often do you use your computer?
 I often use the computer everyday to study and work…
3.What do you use computer for?
 I use it for my work such as seeking for information, contact with my
colleagues,..Besides, after a long day, I use computer for entertainment such as
listening to music, reading online newspapers, surfing social networks such as
Facebook, Zalo…
Topic 29: Going to a party
1.Do you often go to parties? Why (not)?
 Yes, I often go to a party once/ twice/ three times a month. It’s often my
friends’ birthday party/ wedding party/ company’s events…
2.What would you like to do at parties?
I like to enjoy delicious food/ play games/ sing lot of songs/ share stories/
chat with my friends/ meet new people and make friends…
3.When you go to a party, do you prefer to go with people or on your own?
Why?
 I prefer to go with my family and my friends because going alone is boring./
we can share happy moments together.
Topic 30: Place to have a birthday party
1. What is your favorite place to have a birthday party?
 My favorite place to have a birthday party is my home/ at the beach/ in a
restaurant…because I feel comfortable/ cozy/ convenient/ cheap/
romantic/luxury…
2. Who do you like to invite?
 I like to invite my friends/ co-workers/ family/ relatives..because they are
my beloved ones. They can share the happiness with me/ they make the party
more meaningful…
3. What do you like to do?
 I would like to cook delicious food/ play games/ sing and dance together/
take many photos with my friends/ receive and open my birthday gifts/ talk
and share our stories together
Topic 31: A traditional village
1. Have you ever been to a traditional village?
 Yes, I have. Last year, I visited Bat Trang village in Hanoi. It is famous
traditional village in Vietnam.
2. What do you like to do there?
 I like seeing artisans to make pottery and I can make a pottery product by
myself. It’s interesting. I feel happy/ satisfied and proud of myself.
3. What make it traditional?
 It has long history/ Its famous for traditional products/ Its products are
unique and beautiful.
Topic 32: Your New Year celebration
1. What you often do at New Year?
 I often clean my house/ go to the pagoda/ visit relatives’ houses/ decorate
the house/ go on a trip with my friends/ watch the fireworks/ go to spring
festivals/ go to flower markets/ receive lucky money/…
2. Where do you want to go next New Year?
 I would like to visit Da Lat city because it has many famous places such as:
Xuan Huong lake, Love valley, Cam Ly waterfall, … The food is delicious and the
people are friendly.
3. Who do you like to spend time with?
 I like to spend time with my family members/ friends/ … because it is time
for family reunion.
Topic 33: Your favorite cake
1. How often do you eat cake?
 I often eat cake in my free time/ in the morning for my breakfast/ on
special events: birthday/ wedding/ anniversary..
2. What is your favorite cake?
 My favourite cake is chocolate cake/ strawberry cake/ cupcake/ matcha
cake…
3. Why do you like it?
 Because its flavor is delicious/ it has eye-catching decoration/ sweet things
can reduce stress..
Topic 34: Flowers
1.What is your favorite flower?
I like lotus/sunflower/rose/tulip/orchid/daisy ...because it’s beautiful and
fragrant. Sometimes, I often buy a bouquet of roses to put in my bedroom, so I
can watch its beauty and feel happy. Roses are symbol of love so I give them to
my beloved people.
2. When was the last time you gave someone flowers?
I gave my mom a boutquet of roses on her birthday last week. She felt
surprised, happy and touched. I love her so much.
3. Do you think women like flowers more than men? Why?
Yes, I do because women are more romantic and deserved to be loved. Men
is more practical and don’t often like feminine things.
Topic 35: Neighborhood
1.Can you tell me something about your neighborhood?
My neighborhood is located in a city, there are many towers and modern
buildings. It is surrounded by a lot of greenery such as parks and trees…
2.What do you like most about it?
 I like my neighbours most because they are friendly and welcoming. When
someone is having trouble, they are always willing to help
3.Do you plan to live there for a long time? Why/ why not ?
 Yes I do because it gives me a cozy, comfortable feeling when I live here.
Topic 36: Furniture
1. What’s an item of furniture that you use often?
 It is a table in my bedroom
2. What does it look like?
 It is small, brown but nice. It is a gift from my mother.
3. How often do you use it? Why do you like it?
 I sit besides it every day to work, read newspapers or drink coffee. I like this
table because it’s useful and convenient
Topic 37: Daily routine
1. What do you do everyday?
I get up, go jogging or ride bike and then go to work
 My daily routine is quite simple. I often get up early in the morning.
Then, I brush my teeth and wash my face. At 6.30 a.m, I have breakfast with
my friends. After that, I go to work by motorbike. I usually work for 8 hours
a day. At lunch, I eat out with my colleagues. In the afternoon, I come back
home and cook dinner by myself. Later, I take a shower and watch TV to
update the latest news. At around 10 p.m, I go to bed to ensure good health
for tomorrow.
2. What activity do you like most? What activity do you like least?
 I like jogging or riding bike most because I can reduce stress/ keep fit and
stay healthy/ chat with my friends. Working at the office is stressful, so I
sometimes dislike it.
3. Do you enjoy your life? If yes, why? If no, why not?
Yes, I do. I’m very happy with my life at the moment. I’m feeling very
content/ satisfies every day.