SPEAKING

PART 1:
1. Hometown:
Well, I come from Tay Ninh town and I have lived here for all my life.
It’s took me nearly 3 hours to come home from HCM CITY. Unlike
here, my hometown seems peaceful and uncrowded. Even though, it
develops increasing with many commercial buildings which supply a lot
of utilities for all citizen. However, the cost of living in my hometown
always cheaper than in the city.
1. Cost of living
2. Pace of life: nhip song
3. The rat race: vong quay luan quan
4. City skyline/ scape: quang canh thanh pho
5. Overcrowding street: dg dong
6. Conversation area: khu bao ton
[/kweɪnt/] old building: toa nha co
2. Family:
Yes, I come from a nuclear family which consists of my parents, one
younger sibling and me. We get on well with each other and have
interests in common. For example, we all like Korean culture like food,
movies and music. Even though, my parent quite busy at work but we
still gather and watch TV together at night.
3. What kind of animals do you like?
Well, in general I would say I’m pretty fond of small animals. In
particularly, I’m really keen on cats and dogs; and, I guess this is
because my family often kept them when I was growing up, and they
were good companions for me.
4. What do you usually do at the weekend?
I thinks this depend really how I feel. If I’m exhausted after working all
week. I prefer to do sth relaxing like chilling on the sofa with the good
movie. But, if I feel energetic I would rather do sth more exciting like
go to gym or hanging out.
5. Study:
I’m currently, a senior at International University, which is one of the
most prestigious school in the nation. Admittedly, the admission is
incredibly competitive so I’m very proud of being a student here.
What are you studying?
Well, I’m majoring in Business Administration, so as you can guess I
deal a lot with risk handling everyday. It can be overwhelming at times,
and makes me feel truly stressful, but I’d like to think that I have a
knack for mathematic and calculation so it’s okay.
What 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 student are always under immense pressure from
deadlines. Moreover, exams are quite challenge with thorny questions
and you have to study hard to get over. Honestly, I just hope to pass the
exam with the average grade
What do you like most about your school?
I guess the aspect I find most enjoyable is the environment. I mean I get
study in the international surroundings which means they don’t have
any dress code so that student may feel comfortable to focus on learning.
Beside my teachers and friends are always very nice as well, so all in all
it’s a great place to study.
Why did you choose business administration as your major?
I decided to pursue a business administration degree due to the well
ground knowledge, they also provide useful soft skills which attracted
the employers in industrialism era nowadays. Business degrees are much
more varied than one might expect. Besides, I have a passion for
business and intending open my own company in the future.
What do you like about your major?
What’s more important when study?
6. Holiday/ Public holiday
7. Patience
8. Drinking water
9. Environment
10. Silence
11. Morning routine
12. Sleep
13. Drawing
14. Weather/ seasons
15. Photos
16. Animal
17. Email/ letters
18. Social network apps
19. Outdoor
20. Park/ gardens
21. Math
22. Cooking
Do you cook?
Why some people love to cook
Do you usually eat at home or outside?
On what occasions (or, in what circumstances) do people choose
to eat outdoors and on what occasions do pp choose to eat in
restaurant?
Do Vietnamese people prefer cooking by themselves or eating in
the restaurant.
How do often Vietnamese people cool at home?
 Do schools have cooking classes in your country?
Do you think we should teach children how to cook?

23. Tea or coffee

What do people in your country prefer tea or coffee?
Coffee- tradition culture. You hardly see any Vietnamese men
using breakfast without a cup of coffee. As evidence, my dad
always goes to the coffee shop after breakfast and ordering a
coffee cup for himself with a newspaper.
What do you usually prepare for your guests, tea or coffee?
well, I usually welcome my guests with a pot of warm tea. To
me, tea symbolize for hospitality /ˌhɒs.pɪˈta.lo.ti/ and make the
guest feel comfortable which is familiar as in their house.
When did you drink coffee or tea last time?
This morning, I drank a cup of coffee to stay calm and get the
ielts exam.
24. Music and concerts

25. Crowded places

What places do you think are often crowded?
Honestly, there is only one place that always crowded, especially at
night. That would be Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. You cannot imagine
the number of people travel to this place because it is one of the city
famous destinations.
When was the last time you were in crowded place?
I cannot remember exactly when, but it might be a long time. Maybe 3
months ago, when I have a date with my friend in Nguyen hue
pedestrian street. We drank a mixture of milkshake in a lovely coffee
shop and then we went around the local store buying some stuff
How do you feel when you are in crowded places?
26. Colors
What are your favorite colors? What colors do you like?
YELLOWISH BROWN" is a shade of brown with a strong portion of yellow.
And simple Black
Do you think the different colors can show the different personalities of
different people?

What colors do VN people love? What do these colors means to VNmese?

27. Transport
28. Plan
29. Street market
30. Visit relatives
31. Sports/ Physical exercise
What sports do you like? Why?
Did you like to play sport when you were a child?
Do you often do exercises?
What kinds of exercises do you do?
In the future, do you want to try some new ways of exercises?
What are the benefits of playing sports?
Do you think more people plays sports nowadays than in the past?
What are the benefits to a country of holding a major international sports
event like the Olympics?
32. Accommodation
33. Time management
How do you organize your time?
Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?

34. Going out

 35. Perfume:
Do you give perfume as a gift?
What does perfume mean to you?
What kind of perfume do you like?
Do you use perfume?
36. Rubbish
Do people in your country usually drop litter on streets?
Why do some people litter the street?
What will you do when you see some one litter on the street?
How to stop litter?
37. Borrowing/ lending
How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed?
Do you like to lend things to others?
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Have you borrowed books from others?
38. SKY
Do you often watch the sky?
I don’t actually. Much as I love stars and cloud but I barely have time
for such activity since I am usually busy in studying. Back to my
childhood day, when I was a dreamy little girl, I would spare all day
watching the sky and imagine those clouds as animals. That would be
fun.
Do you like to watch the sky in the morning or at night?
well, I gotta say night sky would be my option. Watching the sky during
day time can be wasting time in my current situation. But I enjoy the sky
during night time, as I think the beauty of shining stars are truly
appealing.
Where is a good place to watch the sky in your hometown?
I live in the city where there are many skyscrapers /ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pə /, and
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also air pollution is quite a serious problem so it is very difficult to

watch the sky. A place to get the best view of the sky, in my opinion, is
at the rooftop of a high building, Landmark 81 for example.

39. Shoes
Do you often wear shoes?
Of course, I always wear shoes. They go well with all styles, you know.
I personally enjoy wearing shoes because they are very comfortable.
Do you like to wear casual or fashionable shoes?
Well, I like casual shoes a lot since they are comfy. Fashionable shoes
are my last choice, as I only wear them on special occasions like
weddings or party.
How often do you buy shoes?
To be honest,. I guess I shop for new shoes only when my previous ones
are torn, and every time I go shopping I have to take my best friend with
me. She is a shopaholic and an expert in fashion.
Have you ever purchased shoes online?
I did, and it was a mistake. I bought my running shoes from an online
shop last year and the sole of the shoes came off just after a few months.
It was just money down the drain.
40. Sharing
What do you usually share with others?
I usually share latest news with my friends, especially interesting stories
about popular movie stars or singers like who they are dating or what
scandals they are involved in.
Did your parents encourage you to share things when you were a
child?
Yes. You know Vietnamese people have a really strong sense of
community so as a child, one of the things I’ve been taught to share was
food. Many of the popular dishes in Vietnam such as hotpot or BBQ are
great for sharing as well.
What kinds of things would you not share?
I would say my personal life since I highly value my privacy. I believe
details of our personal life should be kept as secrets to even your friends,
especially if you are celebrities. Otherwise your reputation could be
ruined if one of your friends can’t keep his mouth shut.
41. Film stars
Who is your favorite movie star?

PREFERENCES:
42. Do you have any hobbies?
Well, everyone have their own recreational /rek.riˈeɪ.ʃ n. l/ activities, and
ə ə

mine is watch TV .Recently I’m interest in program Tidying with

Konmari which shown on Netflix. The show follows Marie Kondo, a
Japanese organizing consultant , Kondo visits some American families
household in need of organizing . Her methods helped me a lot and
change my view about the simple life.
43. Game show (nguoi ay la ai)
Well, everyone have their own recreational /rek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/ activities,
and mine is watch TV .Recently I’m interest in program which is name
“Who is that person”
The first time I known about it due to my friend recommendation. And
maybe because of curiosity /ˌkhiu.riˈɒs.ə.ti/ I found it on YouTube
/ˈjuː.tuːb/. The more I watch this show, the more I becoming a fan.
"Who is that person" program with the aim /eɪm/ to help single girls to
find lovers and help couples to confess their feelings. Moreover, creating
an opportunity for LGBT community members to express themselves.
Here is the rule of the game: Players are single girls who want to find
love. Players have to eliminate people who is the third gender, have
owned and find out the right person for them. The reason I fascinate on
this show because this is the first television program has the official
participation of the 3rd gender community. Not only revealing their
status, but also bringing the stories, share about themselves, from
happiness to difficulty in daily life. Especially, the appearance of the
boys is really handsome, they also erase /ɪˈreɪz/ prejudices of people
about the LGBT community. And conveying /kənˈveɪ/ the message: In
love, everyone is equally, no matter who you are, you have the right to
love and be loved!
BOOK:
Recipes from My Home Kitchen is the first book from Christine Ha.
You may have seen her on TV and been inspired by her energy, flair and
beauty. She’s a terrific cook and won Season 3 of MasterChef.
Especially, Christine is blind. Besides special recipes, Ms. Ha also
shared her stories and experiences in the process of self-
improvement, becoming a master chef like today.
In this collection of more than 75 recipes, she has turned her
incredible talent into familiar dishes with a little Asian cuisine
combined with American flavors to create special dishes, easy to
make and delicious.

Is it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby?

Yes, I believe spending excessive time on a hobby may have an
adverse effect on pp. You may end up having enough time for
your priorities like family or work. For example, it’s easy for me
to lose my self in books and neglect deadlines at work.

44. Foreign star that you would like to meet

There many artists around the world who I really want a chance to meet them.
However, the person who inspire me and bring me to the US-UK music industry is
Taylor Swift. Taylor’s songs have been to the ring-tone of my phone. I love listen
to her songs and this improve my English. I also love to sing her songs wherever I
am. It a relax activities which you can learn and enjoy through it.

For the most famous album, I think it should be ‘RED’ which include “We Are
Never Ever Getting Back Together” , “I Knew You Were
Trouble” and “22” which are the most gorgeous songs. ‘RED’ has brought Taylor
to a brand new environment which is the centre of the stage.

Actually, I love her music really much which have bought me to another stage
of my life. I know it maybe does not make any of sense if it is you.

Perhaps you can listen to my idea. It will be really awesome if you can enjoy it.
However, I think you will love it really much. Try to listen to Taylor’s songs
and you will find out it is great.

45. A life-style – living style /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ that you think is good

minimalism: Many people think of minimalism as extreme living with four white
walls /wɑːl/, a closet with only one color, nothing in the room except for a bed.
No, it's not correct
A minimalist lifestyle is a way to cut things down to a minimum. And with a
little furniture, we can pay more attention to happiness

Pure, clean, tidy and balanced are all words that can be used to describe Japanese-
life style.

In a house like in life where there are so many things, nothing stands out. It is
very difficult for us to value everything when we live in a diversity of choice,
surrounded by chaos. But by focusing on and expanding the space in which there
is nothing or little beside it, the things you decide to keep there will be prioritized
and valuable. This will help me to have a more open and comfortable space
which is improve my creation.

When simplifying what is not needed in the mind, the rest will be better handled,
optimizing work efficiency. At the same time, it also helps individuals become
more peaceful and positive.

46. Impressive advertisement

47. Traditional food (27/4)

Tasty and scrumptious

48. CLOSE -FRIEND:

We have known each other for years since attending a statistical class
and realized both have the same opinions. Over the time, we have
developed a truly intimate relationship. For instance, we’ve done a lot
of prep talks (dong vien ) ,heart to heart when other get trouble and
be a pillar of support.
What do you think are the most important qualities for friend to
have?
Maybe the most significant thing is to be honest with each other.
Because friend is a person who sharing everything after hardship days,
they are a pillar of support. Obviously, we need to be able to trust our
friends, so honesty is vital for good friendship.

I'm sorry I didn't quite catch that, could you please rephase it
well,i think it depend on the age of the customer

Police
Prejudice: dinh kien
Don’t use your secrets to charge for a friend
Wacky: lap di, dien (wacky traditional)
Confront with = deal with
Humiliate = make fun of
Go stag = go single
Drown for sorrow = try to forget sadness by eating or drinking
49. Good law in my country
Well to be honest, I don’t know anything about law specifically, but if I have to
think about one, I think it would be the restriction on cellphone use while driving
in my country. You know, answering phone calls or texting while riding
is really dangerous therefore the government has decided to impose this
restriction. Under this regulation, drivers using phones while driving motorbikes
have to pay a fine of 600 to 800,000 VND. They also have their driving licenses
/ˈlaɪ.s ns/ revoked /rɪˈvoʊk/ for 3 months. If a violator causes a fatal /ˈfeɪ.t l/
ə ə

accident, they will face criminal charges.

Drivers who use cell phone to text are most likely to look over their phones than the
road and can take away a life in the blink of an eye. Therefore, they fail to
concentrate and reduce their vision of the road ahead. In my opinion I think this
regulation is absolutely reasonable because with technology growing rapidly, cell
phone becomes more dangerous as it harm people’s life.

PEOPLE: / MOM /ST.MTP

50. BFF:

We have known each other for years since attending a statistical class and realized
both have the same opinions. Over the time, we have developed a truly intimate
relationship. For instance, we’ve done a lot of prep talks (dong vien), heart to
heart when other get trouble and become a pillar of support.
To describe her more, I would say she is kind to all in a unique way and yet
proactive and in control.
Have many interesting ideas or opinions … because she a travel enthusiast.
Also good at foreign language and always has a lot of interesting ideas when it
comes to language learning and teaching. She had a time for being a part time
teacher in an English center. She fluent in Three foreign languages, English,
Chinese and Japanese in addition to her mother tongue, Vietnamese, of course. So
you can imagine, as a language teacher, she has great advantages.
Although language comes to her naturally, she knows that for others it may not,
and always tries to come up with new methods to help language learners improve
faster and achieve better results. In addition to imparting knowledge, she also
does it in an interesting way. For example, at the start of each class, she would
have all the students stand up and play some warm-up game instead of going
straight into doing routine teaching stuff. Some of the games are invented by
herself and I must say they are all well thought out. I learn a lot from observing her
classes and look forward to working more with her in the future.

51. Mom: admire/ədˈmaɪə / r

I revere /rɪˈvɪə / my mother for her adorable behavior on top of her smartness and
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loving nature. we’ve done a lot of prep talks (dong vien ) ,heart to heart when i
get trouble and she is my pillar of support. I can still remember a childhood day
when I was late to return home because I absorbed /əbˈzɔːbd/ in playing with
children in the neighborhood. After an hour or so, I noticed my mother at home.
I was horrified that my mother would be angry with me and she would punish me.
But, when my mother saw me, she had a warm smile on her face. Then she
hugged me passionately. At that moment, I realized how much she loves me and
cares for my safety and wellbeing.
The reason I admire her, well - she is caring, compassionate, and possesses
kindness and love for everyone. She is an ideal mother who raised 2 children and
ensured their quality education and moral values. She has sacrificed a lot and
had never complained about anything to us. She is the person who reminds me
of the power of love and affection.
To describe her more, I would say she is kind to all in a unique way and yet
proactive and in control. She acts as good example for me because I also dream of
becoming a businessman in the future who can contribute a lot to the society so she
has left great influence on me.
52.Grandfather: 2 ph /grandpa
I enjoy spending time with my maternal /məˈtɜː.n l/ grandfather. he is 96 and pass
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away for 2 year ago. My grandfather is an energetic person. Actually, there are
hardly any job that he hadn’t been to. You cannot imagine how the old man in that
age could climb the tree and collect fruit. That amazing
when he alive, I visited him at least twice a month. Back to day in my childhood I
remember ….
he is a generous man who enjoys giving food and money to the needy. The reason
that I enjoy spending time with him is that he has a positive attitude towards
anything. Actually, I have never seen him looking depressed or hopeless. he is
great fun to be with.

PLACE:
53. Da Lat 1p26
Da Lat has temperate climate all year round. The city has many dense pine
forests and famous for its colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ architecture. We started travel
early in the morning. We already booked a room in homestay and leaved our
suitcases in there. Next, we rented a bike and travel around the city about 4 hours.
Then we spent all night in the market and enjoyed the festival before going back to
homestay. On the following day, I suggest to traveled “Tuyet tinh coc” which is
the famous place because of their beauty. It is actually an abandoned quarry.
After a period of no exploitation, rain and groundwater have created a strange lake
of jade /dʒeɪd/ green. The road is extremely tough and it took us about 2 hours to
reach destination. After a difficult journey, the natural beauty will make you feel
no disappointment. It's been the most amazing experience I can ever possibly
imagine

54. The old apartment block at N°42 Nguyen Hue 1p35

Location: is located on Nguyen hue pedestrian

Exterior: It was built with classical architecture with nine-storey apartment blocks,
which is a chocolate box with special designs about youthful and dynamic in each
coffee shops, fashion shops and common workspace.
Interior: Especially at night, seen from the outside, you will be impressed by each
cafe is lit by many different lighting forms. Everything created a beautiful picture
that will make you remember the Saigon's beauty
Entertainment: The Cafe Apartment is packed with cool places to hang-out, meet-
up, socialize, bring a date, or do some work.
This is a favorable place for me to chill out with friends after a hard-working day.
_the imprints left from the war

55. Historical building (Saigon central post office)

Saigon Central Post Office, is one of the typical architectural works in Ho Chi
Minh City.
The building is built according to gothic architecture which is a European-style
combined with Asian decorative features.
Back to the first day I came here,
The beautiful features of the 3 storeys /ˈstɔː.ri/ building, seen from the outside, are
curved windows, a large clock above the main entrance of the building and the
Vietnamese flag is flying in the wind.
People came here, partly to see the unique architecture of the post office, immersed
in a world of antiquity, from a letterbox, to phone booths. One can also rest easily
on a wooden bench, which is over a hundred years old. Entering the post office in
any corner can catch a /ɡɪmps/ of old Saigon. (Mọi người đến đây, một phần để xem
kiến trúc độc đáo của bưu điện, đắm chìm trong một thế giới cổ xưa, từ một hộp thư, đến các bốt
điện thoại. Người ta cũng có thể dễ dàng nghỉ ngơi trên một chiếc ghế gỗ, đã hơn một trăm năm
tuổi. Bước vào bưu điện ở bất kỳ góc nào cũng có thể thoáng thấy Sài Gòn xưa.)

The reason why I love this Quaint too much. Not only because of their beauty but
also

THINGS: phone/ love letter/ Recipes from my home kitchen book/

teddy bear appearance-> chuc nang/ cong dung-> tuong tac

56.Sth you bought back from a tourist attraction

57.Sth you borrow from a friend or a family member

ACTIVITIES
58. Sport:
I'm not a sports lover so I don't know how to play any sport. However, in the past, I
used to go to the fitness center to practice because that time my health and spirit
were exhausted so I needed a place to clear up.
As a result, the gym gives you many benefits in physique /fɪˈziːk/, health and spirit.
Throughout my time I often participate in dance classes and learn some useful
skills. Gym helps build muscle fat loss through jogging exercises or weight
lifting. I also took yoga classes and realized why yoga is so popular today.
Because it helps the body toned and relaxed after a hardworking day.

59. A water sport:

Water sports include a variety of things such as fishing, swimming, skiing, so on

So my favorite water sport is swimming. There are some reasons why swimming is
popular. Firstly, swimming is a sport for all age groups. Secondly, swimming is
cheap. You don’t have to spend much money on it. For other water sports, you
need water sports equipment, but for swimming, all you need is just a swimsuit
that makes you feel comfortable and a goggle /ˈɡɒɡ. l/ that keeps water from your
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eyes

swimming is not only popular, but it is also one of the best all body workout a
person can do. Besides its physical benefits, swimming is also a great recreational
sport giving you peace of mind to continue with your day.

60. Football match:

I don't have much knowledge about football. However, an impressive football
match and keep me memorize until now. It is the U23 viet nam against with u23
uzbekistan /ʊzˌbek.ɪˈstɑːn/
Whatever the outcome of U-23 Uzbekistan in the final, the Vietnamese team won
the cup in the hearts of millions of Vietnamese fans because of the miracles they
created during this tournament. Our young players stood before the opponent's
pressure attack for 120 minutes. At times, I can't believe that our young players are
still running at the end of the official time and extra time. Even when being led 1-
2, U-23 Vietnam still stubbornly fought. Moreover, under extremely rigorous
/ˈrɪɡ. r.əs/ weather, snow covered grass. At the end of the match, the team did not
ə

forget to greet the fans and plug the national flag on the ground. That scene left me
with pride as well as respect.

EXPERIENCES
61. Job:
Each person must earn a job. Someone is a doctor, someone is an engineer, there
are also people who become directors but some people have to work as hired
labor. For myself, perhaps the flight attendant is a job that I have loved for a
long time.
The most important reason is probably traveling around the world, discovering the
unique culture and the great works and architecture of many countries. Besides,
the aviation industry also plays an important part for domestic travel. It not only
contributes to the development of Vietnam's tourism but also attracts the
development of economy, culture and society. It is an opportunity to promote
Vietnamese culture and tourism to all over the world.
Choosing airline industry is really a difficult decision. Because this is not a simple
job, on the contrary it contains a lot of difficulties that require very high
responsibility and safety. Not only that, flight attendants must always know how to
smile friendly and hospitable, pay close attention and worry for passengers during
the long flight. Therefore, the flight attendants not only have good appearance, but
also have a communication skills and ability to cope with situations. Although
there are many requirements and complexity however, being flight attendant is
always my dream job.
62.The information that was incorrect that you got (nhan nham thong
bao deadline nop ielts)
Wrong information is sth we simply cannot avoid in life. I remember this one time
when I received the announcement of deadline for ielts degree in my university.
Apparently, there’s
63.A time you received a call from someone you do not know in the public
place (nhận cuộc goi lừa đảo…)
I often receive calls from strangers /ˈstreɪn.dʒə / and most of the times it’s not sth
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dangerous but there was one time that I really thought “well, it was close”. So, one
day I was finishing my lunch in a small restaurant then I received a call from
strange number. Because I am running a small shop so receiving calls from
strangers is normally to me. I picked up and the woman on the other side said: “I
want to buy all your commodities about 10 stuff, but I’m going to travel to Japan
tomorrow, after 1 month I will come back to VN. Hence /hens/, the money transfer
will be difficult and I need your cooperation. Honestly, I was ecstatic
/ɪkˈstæt.ɪk/ and I asked her what I would need to do next. Then she sent for me a
website and ask me to fill my bank account information on that. Then I caught
myself wondering “Why do I need to fill my bank account password? There is no
case like this before”. So I asked her about my curiosity /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ə.ti/ and
receiving no answer with hanging my phone suddenly. Then I warn /wɔːn/ this
illegal /ɪˈliː.ɡ l/ act /ækt/ for everyone and fortunately nothing bad happened with,
ə

and I pretty sure that I should be more careful next time

64.A time you got up early
Well calling myself not a morning person is understatement /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪt.mənt,
so when I get up early must be sth important. The nearest occasion when I had to
be get up early was last year when I took the IELTS test. It started at 8 in the
morning so naturally I had to get up at 6. When I got out of the house it was still
dark outside. It took me 20 minutes by motorbike to arrive at the hotel where the
test was going take place. Some other candidates had already come and were
sitting inside the lounge /laʊndʒ/, all looking quite drowsy /ˈdraʊ.zi/ and nervous.
I found myself a seat so I just do sth to relax. At 8 o’clock, everyone was called
into a large meeting room where the organizers would have a short presentation
on the test process. We were all required to leave personal belongings /bɪˈlɒŋ.ɪŋz/
outside the exam room. Anyway, the test was not good and I received the result
which not as I expected. I think I could’ve done better, if hadn’t been sleepy at the
start of the test.
65.A time that you invited family or friends to have dinner at home (mom
birthday)
66.Solve the problem via internet ( dot bi cho can) 1ph 30
I vividly remember a time when I'm on my way to a meeting but I didn't
remember the address, so I stopped at a house for asking direction. Then
suddenly their dogs ran out, which is a kind of bulldogs. It bites my leg and
give me a painful and run away. It left me a bruise after 1 day. Because I was so
nervous, I went online to find out more information by going to the forum of
dog lovers to asked about my status. and I received a lot of sincere advices, so I
met the owner of the dog and asked about dog's vaccination and seeing their
healthy sign whether strange. I finally understood the problem and fortunately,
nothing bad happened, the dog was vaccinated carefully. Anyway, the internet
has two sides, I recommend the people around that they should go to the health
care center for safety.
1. Occasion showed sth new to younger pp/ A time you give advices to
others

2. A time when children made you laugh

3. Prize you want to get

4. An experience that the vehicle you took broke down in your travel.
This actually happened the last time I traveled to Dalat.
After riding for about 15 minutes, my bike started to make weird noises, then the
whole engine began shaking violently. I hurriedly shut the engine, getting off the
bike to examine it. And as I suspected, the engine wouldn’t start again. So we had
to drag it along the street, looking for a repair shop. Luckily it didn’t take me long
to find one, and the repairman only needed 10 minutes to fix my bike. It wasn’t a
happy experience but at least we still reach our destination. (mo ta them ve cam
xuc..)
5. Describe sth that was lost by others but found by you (vi cua bo)
Just last week my mom lost her purse /pɜːs/. she was sure she dropped it some
where in the house, so she went everywhere looking for it but found nothing. I
know my mom is a bit forgetful so it could have been anywhere, in her room,
outside the house or in one of the restaurants that she frequents.
The purse contains important identification papers and bank cards, and getting
them redone is a big hassle /ˈhæs. l/ .
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I thought I’d lend her a hand, looking first inside our house then went out asking
around to see if anyone has picked it up. Unfortunately, after hours of searching
the purse was still nowhere to be seen. I’d gone home and almost given up hope
when I noticed sth in purple lying under the couch/sofa in our living room. It was
my mom’s purse! She must drop accidentally it there.
6. Describe a piece of good news you heard
7. Describe a time you had to change your plan
Normally, I plan my activities very meticulously /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.li/ (tỉ mỉ)

● But, sometimes things do not go as planned and one has to change one’s plans.
/plæn/

● Here I am going to talk about a time when the weather forced me and my friends
to change our plan

● I vividly remember a time when my friends and I had planned to have a trip to the
beach /biːtʃ/ with the aim to refresh ourselves and to relax after the final term
examination. Everything needed such as food, drinks and even a change of
clothes /kləʊðz/ was well-prepared. I was so excited about this trip that I couldn’t
sleep, and ended up chatting with my friends all night. However, on the next day, it
was raining heavily, despite the fact that the weather was forecast to be nice and
warm. As a result, we made a decision to put off our plans.
Instead, we threw a party at my friend’s house. We made some favorite dishes
together, and then played cards. The ones who lost had to buy snacks for all of us.
Surprisingly, we soon forgot all about our misfortune /ˌmɪsˈfɔː.tʃuːn/ over the
picnic. By the way, we enjoyed this party a lot, it helped us to chill out and get
ready for the new term.
8. Describe an important plant in your country (cay lua)
Well I’d love to talk about rice, the most important agricultural plant in my
country.

Ever since I was in my early elementary years, the rice plant has appeared in
almost every subject, from literature to natural science to geography. And even in
real life, the rice plant can be spotted all across the countryside around Vietnam.

It never ceases to amaze me how such a simple plant could support a whole
nation’s economy. Up to this day, millions of Vietnamese families are still
dependent on the cultivation of rice to make ends meet. And the fact that Vietnam
has become one of the world’s leading rice exporters is more solid proof of the
relevance of this plant in my country. Besides this, rice has been an indispensable
part of the main meal of most families for centuries and children practice the habit
of eating rice from a very young age, and as for the older generation, they cannot
go a day without rice in some form or the other.

Over thousands of years, the rice plant has played a really important role in
Vietnamese culture and many traditions and ceremonies originate from the farmers
hopes for an abundant crop, and many of these traditions are considered as
important established customs to foreign visitors.

I think that the rice plant has become one of the greatest symbols for the
Vietnamese spirit and deserves large appreciation from all generation

PART 3:
What kind of job need to give the information
The difference between give the information by phone or email
Do pp trust the information online

TIME MANAGEMENT:
1. Are you good at organizing time?
No, I’m not good at organizing time. Though I know that taking the time to
organize makes my work and study more effective, I always find that the only
thing that drives me is deadline.

2. How do you usually organize time?

Well, normally I’ll list the tasks in hand in the morning, and do them in a row
in the daytime; but if there is something really emergency, I’ll put priority on
it.

3. Do you think planning is important for time management?

Yes, I feel that planning is the start point of time management. Once you have
plan what to do and when in the first place and then stick to it, then you will have
time to do them and achieve your goal.

Why do you think some people pay to learn time management?

Well, I guess that’s probably because time management is a systematic course that
contains several skills and techniques so that you need a teacher to understand
them closely and follow them in your own practices.

5. Do you think children should learn to manage time?

Yes, I believe that time management is a life-long job and the younger you learn
it, the more benefits you will get. It helps children to prioritise, plan and pace their
tasks and is a communication tool between home and school
6. Why do some people find it hard to follow their plans?

Well, the reason why difficult to follow plans is probably people are distracted
with their surroundings. If you notice, most people set all these plans and goals
usually at night, before sleep, or when all is quiet. Then a lot of people end up
getting distracted and veer off course during the day. (bị phân tâm và xoay
chiều trong ngày.)
7. How would you teach your children time management?

I believe there are several steps to help children time management. Firstly, I should
be a role model. Unorganized, chaotic parents usually have unorganized, chaotic
children. Therefore, I should demonstrate with my behavior, how a child can be a
successful time manager. Besides, help them make a hierarchy of priorities they
can use as a master checklist to make better time management decisions. For
example: prioritize the following values: family, school, personal development,
community and friends. Finally, provide children with the necessary tools they
need to succeed. Alarm clocks, wrist watches and personal calendars, for example,
can help them focus on necessary activities.

8. Do old people and young people manage time in a similar way?

Well, between the two, old people would like to put more time on leisure activities
as they are retired from working position, and have plenty of time to do what they
like at ease. For example, they will probably spend more time in the nearby garden,
or travel around. On the contrary, young people will definitely put priority on
work, therefore, their time management would be more work-oriented, and other
things, like family time and social activities would sometimes give way to work.

Idioms
Better learn your friend than your teacher.

1. What time do you like to study?

2. What’s the best time for you to study?
3. Do you like to study alone or with your friends?
4. Who do you usually study with?
I will probably go with studying in the evening, because it would be very quiet at
that time and there would be no much other distractions; whereas, you know, I
cannot concentrate on the books in the morning, and even drowsy after breakfast.

I prefer to study with someone else, especially my girlfriend. There are several
advantages. Firstly, if I find something difficult, I can discuss with him/her, and
solve the problem much easier; besides, group study can help you find something
important but you have ignored; what more important is that studying alone is
much more stressful, especially when facing the final test.
WEATHER
Well, VN is a tropical country, so its pretty much hot and humid year round.

I’d consider myself a cold weather person. I love crisp morning at the end of fall
and chill of the winter. Maybe its because we have to bundle up as the weather turn
cold, and I love wearing sweaters and overcoats.

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 road gets really slippery, so its quite
dangerous to drive. There are many consecutive accidents happened due to the
rain. Besides, you will definitely be soaked if you decide to go out.