Các chủ đề Speaking Task 1 Vstep

SPEAKING PART 01
Free Time Activities / Hobbies
1. What

do you usually do in your free time?

- During my free time = space time = leisure time, I usually listen to my favorite music = my
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favorite tunes on Youtube and Sportify. To me, music make me feel relax after a day. I also watching
TV / a movie = to catch a flick. Sometimes,I go to the movie with my friends = my buddies and our
favorite genre is romantic movies.
2. What

do you usually do on weekends and weekdays?

- For the longest time, my weekends have been no different from my weekdays. I mean, I’m
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always overwhelmed with jobs and deadlines, so it leave no room for relaxations, you know. But
sometimes I go out to eat, go to the coffee or go to the movies with my buddies or my family.
3. What

do you usually do with your friend?

- When, I’m out, I often eat out with my family or go to coffee, cinema with my friend.
4. What

do you usually do with your friends?

- We often go to a coffee shop and chit chat about life, family. Sometimes, we visit each other’s

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home.
5. What

are good hobbies and bad hobbies?

- Good hobbies bring about benefits to people example: listening music, reading, watching.
Those hobbies help us relax more after a tiring working day, improve our language skills and learn
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more knowledge. Spending to much time on the telephone, the internet can be bad for people health,
it is bad hobbies.
Travelling
1. Do

you like traveling?

- Travelling is like a hobby for me. It is great way to relax and disconnect from work and
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daily routine. Moreover, I can taste local food, meeting new people, help me explore new things,
new culture and broaden my knowledge.

2. Do

you like to travel alone or with your friends?
- Well, I would prefer travelling with a group of friend. You know, the more the merrier. On top

of that, there’s always someones who I can talk to and take great photos of me.
303. Have

you traveled to other places? Where are they?
- Yes, I have. I have travelled Nha Trang, Da Nang, Da Lat and many other places. Da Lat is

my favorite tourist destination because I enjoy the atmosphere there, it make me feel relax and


comfortable. Dalat is the capital of Lam Dong Province in Vietnam and is the flower city. If I have
the chance, I want to go back to Dalat again.
354. What

do you usually do when do you first arrive in a new place?

- Well, first of all, I often go sightseeing in the area. Then I find a good local restaurant to enjoy
delicious food. Besides, I often take a lots of photos to keep my memories.
5. What

are the benefits or traveling?

- Travelling brings many benefits for us. We can see beautiful sights, learn a lot of good things
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about culture, people, dishes and different place. Moreover, it helps me improve my communication
skills.

6. Why

do so many people travel nowadays?

- Nowadays people travel because of many reasons. People travel around the to know about the

culture, region, languages, tradition of that place, to do their work, some migrate for their job , to
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meet someone, …One of the most common reasons people travel is on vacation. People travel with
their families and children to spend time and enjoy together.
Hometown or Birth Place
1. Where

do you come from?

- I was born and raised in Hanoi. As you know, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, and has been a
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place to keep and witness more than 1000 years of a long history. Walking around Hanoi, we will
see many attraction such as The Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem lake, West lake and the first university of
Vietnam.
2. Where

do you live?

- I live in Phuong Canh district . It is quit for from the center Ha Noi. From Phuong Canh to
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Hoan Kiem lake take about 30 minutes. I live in countryside so it is very quite and not very
comfortable.
3. Can

you tell me something about your hometown?

- I live in Phuong Canh District . It is quiet for from central Hanoi. It takes about 30 minutes
from Phuong Canh to Hoan Kiem lake. I live in the countryside so it is very quiet and comfortable.
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4. Can

you tell me some famous landscapes or scenic sports in your hometown?

- People coming to my hometown can visit Hoan Kiem Lake. It is located in the center of Ha
Noi. The atmosphere is fresh. There are many types of flowers and plants around the lake.
Family
1. How
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many people are in your family?

- There are four people in our family: my parents, my brother and me.
2. What’s

your father like?


- My father is the breadwinner of the family. My father is a funny and independent person.
Dad often teaches us useful life skills. Besides, my dad is a very strict man, he never allows me to
come home late at night.
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3. What’s

your mother like?

- My mother is a caring and understanding person. She takes good care of my family and
wherever I have a problem, I always share with her because she often listens to my problem and
gives me very good advice.
4. Do
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you have brothers and sisters? Are they older or younger than you?

- I have an older brother, he is twenty six years old this year and he is seven years older than
me. he works as a courier at the post office. he is single and loves to play sports especially soccer.
5. Do

you live alone? Who do you live with?

- No, I don’t. I live with my family on Phuong Canh district. I've been living in this area since I
was born.
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6. Who

do you respect most in your family?

- In my family, I respect my mother most because she has been taking care of me since I was
little and the mother is a very independent person. She is also very understanding. I always come to
her when I have any problems. She is really my idol and I want to become a person like her
7. Who
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has had the most influence in your life?

- My father has had the most influence in my life. My father is a breadwinner and very strictly
taught me valuable lessons in life and always stands by my side whenever I have trouble. He really
sets a good example for us to follow.
8. Who

do you get on well in your family?

- Well, I get on very well with my mother. I often share with her everything or when I have
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trouble, I often ask her for advice. We understand each other very well from the smallest.
9. Do

you ever argue with someone in your family? What do you argue about?

- Yes, I do. My brother and I sometimes have an argument about what TV program to watch. I
like watching films while he prefers to watch sports programs. We sometimes quarrel about
nonsense like leaving our clothes and shoes in the wrong place.
Friend

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1. Do

you have many friends? Are they casual acquaintances or close friends?

- Yes, I have many friend. There are a few close friends because I think we should have only
several close friends to spend time and share everything with.
2. Do

you prefer to stay with your family or with your friends?


- I prefer to stay with my friends because then I have more freedom. I can do whatever I like.

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Moreover, staying with my friends, I can easily share with friends than with my family.
3. Do

you prefer one or two close friends or many friends?

- I prefer to have just one or two close friends because in my opinion, few close friend but
honest, being nice to each other is the only important thing.
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4. Are

your friends mostly your age or different ages?

- Most of my friends are about my same age and I have got several friend who are older than
me as we met at work.
5. Do

you usually see your friends during the week or at weekend?

- I often meet my friend on weekends because everyone has their own job. We go to a coffee
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shop to tail about life, work and go to the cinema, go to shopping.
6. The

last time you saw your friends, what did you do together?

- I met my friend last weekend. We went shopping for some cosmetic. After that, we went to a
coffee shop and chatted about work and family.
Music
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1. Do

you like music?

- Yes, I do. I enjoy all kinds of music but I’m interested in Ballad because I like soft melody.
2. What

kind of music do you like best?

- I really enjoy Ballad music best because I like soft and beautiful melody. Besides, it really
makes me to reduce stress.
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3. What

are the benefits of listening to music?

- Listening to music has many advantage:
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Make we to relax after long working hours.

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Allows we to sleep better.

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Help you learn better listening skills in English.
Transportation

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1. How

do you get to work/ school?

- I often go to school by motorbike it’s convenient.
2. What’s

your favourite means of transport?

- I like is motorbike because it’s easy to move around. Moreover, It’s not too expensive to buy
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one.
3. Do

you often use public transport?

- I don’t use public transport because it’s not easy to moving and it waited a lot of time when

using bused rush hours.


4. Which
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do you prefer, public transport or private transport?

- Make sure that I prefer to travel by private transport. I often go to school or work by
motorbike since it’s convenient I can travel anywhere, anytime I like.
5. Can

you say something about the transportation in you r hometown?

- In my opinion, one of the biggest problems of transportation in Ha Noi is traffic jams. You
know, it takes people lots of time to move during rush hours in the morning and in the evening.
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6. What

is the most common means of transport in you country?

- In VietNam, motorbikes are the most popular means of transportation. People can see
motorbikes everywhere in VietNam because it doesn’t cost so much to buy one. Moreover, it’s very
easy to move by motorbike.
7. Do
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you traffic jams often occur in your hometown or in the city where you live?

- Traffic Jams are the biggest problems in Ha Noi. People usually face traffic jams everyday
and waste a lot of time.
8. How

to solve the problem?

- I think the government should improve public trans such as: they should redule the ticket
price and provide more busies during rush hours.
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9. What

changes in transportation have taken place in the past several years in Vietnam?

- Well, there have been a lot of changes. First of all. the quality of the automobiles is much
better than before. Second, a transport network has been established with highways and
expressways linking up even the remote part of the country, and the road condition is obviously
much better. And there are more people who possess private cars.
Clothes

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1. Are

clothes and clothing fashions important to you? ( Why/What not?)

- Yes, clothes and fashions are really important to me. I always spend a lot of time thinking
about choosing clothes.
2. What
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different clothes do you wear for different situations?

- Well, I have to dress quite formally for work, so I wear a shirt and jeans. At home I prefer to
wear comfortable clothes. On special occasions, I might wear a dress.
3. Do

you wear different styles of clothes now compared to 10 years ago?

- Of course, because I’m a shopaholic and always follow the trend. I think I have dressed in
different way for the last 10 years.
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4. Do

you think the clothes we wear say something about who we are?


- Yes, make sure that. Some people are really careful about what they wear because they want
to be seen as stylish. Other people wear clothes that show weath such as clothes by famous
designers.
Communication and Mobile Phone
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1. How

do you usually keep in touch with members of your family?

- I mostly keep in touch with my family by phone or using internet to make video calls.
2. Do

you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails?

- I often tale on the phone with my family and friends. But, in some situations, I prefer to sent
emails because then I can save information.
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3. Do

you ever write letters by hand? ( why/ why not )

- No, I don’t write letter by hand since the post office is quite far from our home, it is also quite
inconvenient to send.
4. How

often do you use your mobile phone?

- Well, of courses I use my mobile phone every day. I always use it to get in touch with my
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family and friends. Besides, I play games in my mobile, listen to music, watch movie when I’m
free.
5. Can

you describe your mobile phone?

- Now I’m using I phone 8plus. It has all features I need for a phone for example: keeping
contacts, having good games, listening to music, searching social networks and a camera. I bought it
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last year.

6. What

was your first mobile phone?

- My first mobile phone was the Sam Sung Galaxy. It was a gift my dad gave me on my 15th
birthday. It is white and quite small but has a lot of features, I can watch movies, listen to music,
watch movies and chat with friends. Compared to that time, my phone is pretty good.
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7. How

has your mobile phone changed your life?

- Oh, the mobile phone definitely has changed my life dramatically. It help me keep in touch
with my family and friends easily. Moreover, I can easily find information by surfing the Internet on
my phone, being able to listen to many songs, watch many movies without going to the cinema.
Reading
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1. Do

you like reading?

- Yes, I like reading a lot because it can broaden knowledge about aspects of life and make me
relax after hard working hours.
2. Do

you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?

- Well, in my free time I enjoy reading books for fun. I read comic book and funny stories.
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Because reading book make me relax after hard working hours.
3. What

was your favourite book or story when you were a child?

- The first book that I remember really enjoying was Doraemon. I spend a lot of time reading
them and always waited for the news it chapter that comic.
4. Do

you think it’s important that children read regularly?

- Of course, I think reading is possibly the most important skill that children learn because

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when reading, children can broaden their knowledge and might make them to reduce stress after
school.
Movies
1. Do

you like watching movies?

- Yes, I do. I like watching movies on TV or sometimes I go to the cinema with my friends at

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the weekend. Watching films really makes me fell relaxed after hard working hours.

2. What

kind of movie do you like? Why?

- I enjoy watching all kinds of movies but I like romantic movies and action movies because it
attracts viewers, is attractive and makes me feel relieved after a day's work.
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3.

Who’s your favourite actor/ actress?
- I like Angelina Jolie because she looks very pretty and good at acting. She is voted by many

media as the most beautiful woman in the world. She is very talented as an actress and filmmaker. I
watch all the movies she plays like: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Changeling (2008), Salt (2010), .... I
impressed by her acting in the movie “ Mr & Mrs Smith” .
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4. Do

you see films on TV, DVDs or at the cinema?

- I often watch movies on TV rather than on DVDs. My favorite channels are HBO, Star
movie, ... Sometimes, I also watch movies online, especially new ones that have not yet been shown
on TV. Weekend for change, I will go to the cinema with my friends.
5. Is
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there any film that you’ve seen for several times? What film?

- Yes, of course. It's the movie "Goblin". Goblin is a Korean drama, which left me a great
impression because its story is very good, there are many touching episodes,. I watch it over and
over again and never get bored.
6. Have

you ever met a film actor or director?

- Actually I haven’t met any film directors but some actors and actresses. As I live in Hanoi
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now, sometimes I meet actors and actresses on the street but I just can’t remember their names.
Work
1. What

‘s your job?


- I am a student at Commerce of university. My major at university is Tourism and Service
Management Also, I work as a salesman at a clothing store.
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2. Do

you enjoy your job?

- I quite like my sales job, although it is only a temporary job, but it gives me a lot of
experience such as selling, communicating with customers, understanding shoppers' psychology.
3. What’s

the best thing about your job?

- The most interesting thing about this job is giving me a lot of experience such as selling,
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communicating with customers, understanding shoppers' psychology.
4. Do

you prefer working alone or with others? Why ?

- I prefer teamwork than working independently because teamwork will be more effective.
When you have a problem, you will have team members share their work, discussing the best
solution.
School and Study

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1. What

was your major at university?

- I am a student at Commerce of university. My major at university is Tourism Service
Management. One of the biggest reasons why I chose that major is that a profession that I like very
much and it has a high ability to develop because the tourism industry of our country is growing
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stronger day by day.
2. What

were your favourite subject at high school / secondary school / primary school?

- I can't remember what subject I liked in secondary school, but I enjoyed Math. Maybe

because I usually get high marks for it and I like the computation stuff.
3. What
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kind of secondary school did you go to?

- I studied at Phuong Canh secondary school in my hometown. It is a state school, located
about one kilometer far from my house so I used to ride a bike to school every day.
4. Did

you like it? Why ( not)?

- Yes, I did because it is rather near my house, just about one kilometer. Moreover, all my
friends in my neighbourhood studies at the same school, so we went to school. Finally, it is a rather
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big school with a large schoolyard where we used to play.
5. How

much homework did you have?

- Yes, we have to do our homework after each lesson. I think doing homework very useful
because we can review the knowledge learned in class and memorize them longer. I usually spend
about 1 to 2 hours doing my homework,
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6. Did

you have to wear a uniform?

- Yes, we must wear school uniforms. I find it nice to be polite and wearing a uniform takes a
bit of time to think about what I'm going to wear today,
7. Was

the discipline very strict?

- Yes, it was. While I was at school, the discipline was very strict. We had to go to school on
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time and did all homework before going to class. Those who didn’t follow the regulations were
punished seriously.
8. Which

subjects were you good and bad at?

- I prefer natural subjects like math because I usually get good grades in that subject and I like
calculation tools. I am bad at literature. I usually take a long time to do an essay.
Food and restaurant

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1. What

food do you like best?

- My favourite food is chicken and I often have it two a week for lunch or dinner. I really like
boiled or fried chicken which is made by my mother.
2. What
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do you usually have for breakfast?

- I usually eat Pho , bread for breakfast. Sometime when I get up too late and I don’t have
enough time for breakfast , so I just skip it.
3. What’s

your favourite meal of the day?

- Well, the meal I like best is breakfast because breakfast provides energy all day and is an
important meal that should not be overlooked.
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4. Where

do you usually have lunch?

- I stay at school all day so I will eat lunch at school with my friends. We usually eat
sandwiches, noodles and fast food.
5. How

often do you eat out?

- We don’t go to restaurant very often as we cook at home. We often eat out just about once or
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twice a month at the weekend when all family members are free. We usually go to different
restaurants like Korean food, Japanese food, etc.
6. What

restaurant do you often go to?

- I like to eat at different restaurants but my impression is Food House hot pot restaurant.
Because the food there suits my taste well and the staff there is very carrying.
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7. What

kind of food does it serve?

- There are types of hot pot such as Thai hot pot, mushroom hot pot and side dishes such as
french fries, fried chicken, …
8. Do

you prefer eating at home or eating out?


- I prefer to eat at home than out in the restaurant because the time I eat at home is the time I
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talk to my family. Also, it's safer to eat at home because it's what I cook myself.
9. Are

you taking any vitamins or food supplements at the moment?

- No, I’m not. We have a rather balanced diet at home. We often eat a lot of vegetables, some
kinds of meat. So , We don’t need to take any vitamins or food supplements.
10. Are

you trying to eat healthily at the moment?

- No, I’m not. I just eat what I like. I prefer meat so I eat a lot of it and I’m still in a very good

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healthy condition.
Learning English
1. Do

you like learning EL?

- I know English is very important but I don't like English very much because my English is
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weakly and I find it very difficult for me.
2. How

long have you been learning EL?

- I started learning English in primary school. I focused mostly on reading grammar and exam
preparation.
3. How
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did you study it ?

- In addition to studying English at school, I often learn English through music and movies.
4.

Do you think it’s important to learn languages?

- Sure, if you can speak foreign languages like EL well, you can communicate with foreigners
and more importantly, we can work within. Besides, you can travel abroad with worry.
5. Is
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it important for children to learn foreign languages?

- Yeah, I think learning foreign languages is essential to everyone. In my opinion, children
should learn a foreign language at school as soon as possible because they can learn it fast when
they are young.
Weather
1. What’s

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your favourite kind of weather?

- I like the cool weather, the atmosphere of the cricket. In this weather I enjoy going out for a
walk with my friends and family.
2. What’s

your favourite season?

- The reason I like best is Spring because of several reasons. Firstly, the weather is perfect. It’
neither too hot nor too cold so I feed comfortable. Besides, there are many festivals in the Spring in
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my country especially Tet.
3. Do

you think weather affects the way people feel?


- Of course. When the weather is sunny and nice, people tend to feel happy. However, we feel
sad when the weather is bad.
4. How
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do you depend on the weather reports on TV?

- Sure , I watch the weather reports on TV Since I go to school every day I want to watch the
weather to prepare clothes for the next day.
TV Programs
1. Do

you watch TV?

- Yes, I often watch TV at night. I love watching reality shows, TV shows.
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2. What TV program

do you like watching?

- I like watching reality shows because they are so close to life. It makes me feel good after a
long tiring day.
3. What TV channel

do you often watch?

- My favourite TV channel is HBO because there are many interesting movies. I usually watch
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movies at night after a long tiring day.
Social Networks.
1. What

kinds of social networking websites do you like use?

- Well, as for me, the favourite social networking website is FB. I often keep in touch with my
family and friends by sharing photos, videos. Besides, sometimes I make video calls with the
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messenger.
2.

What kind of people do you like to friends with on those website?
- I’d like to be friends with people who have the same hobbies as me so we can talk about

interest.
3. Is

it easy to find real friends on a social networking website?

- Well. I don’t think it’s easy to find true friendship on the internet because online close friends

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have never met each other face - to - face and people might tell lies about themselves.I usually
watch movies at night after a long tiring day.

Teamwork
1.

Do you like teamwork? Why? / Why not?
- Yes, I do. I think it is more interesting when various people work together in a team. We can

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learn a lot more because different people have different knowledge and also experience.
2.

When was the last time you work with a team?
- Well, the last time I worked in a team when we planned a 2 day 1 night trip for the class.

Everyone had their all jobs , I was in charge of designing and doing Power point for the
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presentation.


Do you like to work of study with others or just by yourself?

3.

- I think it depends. Sometimes I prefer to work in groups because when people come up with
an idea and share it, the work will be highly effective. sometimes, I like to work alone, that is when
I want to be quiet to get things done quickly.
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What’s the most important thing for teamwork?

4.

- In my opinion, I think the key point for a successful teamwork is listening because team
members will fell happy if others listen to their ideas and all fell free to share their ideals with
others.
5.
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Do you think teamwork important?
- For sure, I think teamwork is extremely important because when everyone is working on the

same job, it's more productive. In addition, teamwork will help us learn more from team members
working experience.
Public Holidays
1. What
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public holidays do you have in your country?

- There are many public holidays in my country, for example : National Day, Tet holiday.
Among them, Tet is the most popular and longest one. People often come back to their homes to
spend time with their family members and friends.
2. Do

you like public holidays?

- Yes, I do. I love them a lot because I have some days off work . I have time to travel, hang out
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with my friend and spend time with family. Besides, this is chance for me to relax after hard
working hours.
3. Which

public holidays do you like the most?

- I think my favourite public holiday would be Tet because we often have a very long holiday
which lasts about a week. I always spend time with family members and friends. On this occasion, I
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often visit relatives and friends and give them best wishes for the new year.
4. What

do other people in your country usually do on public holidays?

- I think it depends. Some people might go home to visit their families. Others might take this
chance to travel because public holidays often last several days. Some might just stay at home and
relax themselves.
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5. Do

you think public holidays are important?

- Sure, Public holidays are very important because people can have more time to relax. As a
result, when coming back to work, they will get better results.
Being Alone
1. Do

you like to bed alone?

- Yes, I like to bed alone because I am comfortable and have quiet time to do my homework.

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However, I want to spend time with family and friends because it is more fun.
2. What

do you like to do when you are alone?

- I have time to travel , hang out with my friend and home. Moreover, this is chance for me
to relax after hard working hours.
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3. Do

you like to spend time with your friends or just stay at home on your own?

- To be very honest, I wouldn’t say I like to spend time alone. Mostly I prefer to spend free
time with family and friends, but when I get frustrated, then I spend some time alone to relax My
mind.
4. When
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was the last time you were alone?
- The last time I stayed home alone was when my parents were traveling for a few days, so I

lived, ate, and slept alone at home. It's pretty quiet so I can do something comfortable.
Sleeping

1. How

many hours do you sleep every day?

- I usually sleep for 7 to 8 hours every day in order to let my body relax. But if want to do
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something very important at night, I could only sleep for less than 5 hours.
2. Is

it necessary to take a nap every day?

- Of course, taking a nap in important especially at noon because it help us relax our mind. I
think that after a good nap, people can work more effectively the afternoon.
3. How
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to have a good sleep?

- I think in order to have a good sleep, people need to go to bed at the same time every night.
Besides, having a comfortable bed is good for people’s sleep. And the last one , people should not
have a big meal before bedtime, play on the phone for more than 2 hours and stay up late. That will
affect everyone's sleep as well as their health.
4. Do

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you like to get up early in the morning?

- Of course it is, getting up early in the morning is really good for health, because I can enjoy

the fresh air in the morning. Moreover, I can do morning exercise like running and jogging to
improve my health.
5. Can

you sleep well if you are in a noisy environment?

- I can't sleep when there is noise around me. It makes it difficult for me to sleep well and I
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need a very quiet place ( environment ) to sleep.
Taking Photos
1. Do

you like to take photographs? Why ?


- Yes, I love to take photos because it is how I keep memories with family, friends, trips,
delicious food and special occasions. I can also share those pictures with loved ones while they are
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far away.
2. What

kind of photos do you like to take? Why ?

- I love take selfies, take pictures of landscapes and food. I often take photos of trees, flowers,
take pictures with friends while going to school or go out.
3. Do
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you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take your photos? Why?

- Well, I like taking pictures of myself because I feel comfortable while taking photo by
myself. Sometimes I wants people to take photos of me because these photos can contain the whole
background.
4. Do

you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?

- I prefer to take photos of scenery since I really enjoy the natural scenes example the sea,
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sunset but if I go on holiday, I will prefer to take photos of my family to save sweet memory.
5. How

do you keep your photos?

- I keep pictures in my phone, computer. I also print out my best photos to keep as a memory.
I can use the photos to stick to the bedroom wall.
Being in a hurry
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1. When

was the last time you did something in a hurry?

- well, it happened just yesterday because I got up too late in the morning. I had no time to
have breakfast and rushed to study. However, I got stuck in the traffic jam so I still went to study
late. As a result, my teacher didn’t tick in the attendance.
2. Do

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you like to finish things quickly?

- No, I don’t. If I finish things too soon, I might make mistakes, I prefer to consider things
well and ensure that everything goes smoothly.
3. What

kinds of things will you never do in a hurry?

- Well, I think I will never finish the work in a hurry since there might cause lots of mistakes
and the results are not good.
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4. Why

do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry?

- I think people often make mistake when they are in a hurry because they do not prepare well
for things. Moreover, they do not have enough time to deal with problems.
Snacks
1. What
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kind of snacks do you like to eat?

- Well, as for me, I like eating fruit most because it’s easy to bring along so I can eat when I
want. Beside, it’s good for my health as it contains vitamins.

2. Is

it healthy to eat snacks?

- I think it depends on what kinds of snacks you eat. Fresh fruit makes an ideal snack because
it’s good for my health as it contains vitamins.
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3. What

was the most popular snack when you were young?

- When I was little, candy was very popular among children. We ate too much candy so our
parents were really worried with our teeth.
4. What

kinds of snacks do children in your country like to eat nowadays?

- Well, nowadays, there are many kinds of snacks for children but I think they still like sweet
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snacks like candy. Because the children really love sweets and can eat many at one time.
Countryside
1. Do

you like to live in the countryside in the future?

- I prefer to live the countryside in the future because I find that life in the rural areas is less
stressful and people are friendly and more helpful whereas people in the cities are unfriendly.
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Besides, the air in the country is really fresh so it’s good for health.
2. What

do people living in the countryside like to do?

- It seems to me that people living in the countryside enjoy very simple activities like farming
and cooking. They also often spend quality time with family, or go for evening walks.
3. What
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are the benefits of living in rural areas?

- Living in the countryside can definitely benefit people in a number of ways. The quality of
life is better in general. Most obviously there is less pollution, less traffic and less noise.
Furthermore, there is more space to exercise, grow fruit and vegetables, or simply enjoy a walk in
the fresh air.
4. What’s

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the difference between living in the city and living in the countryside?

- I think cities and the countryside are different in many ways. First of all, In the city
everyone is hustle and noisy, but in the countryside, a comfortable, peaceful lifestyle is simply less
noisy. Second, thing is the environment in big cities is often polluted while people living in the
country can enjoy the fresh air. And finally, the traffic in the city is always traffic jams , crowded,
and in the countryside, the roads are much quieter and more open.
Newspapers

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1. Do you often read newspapers?


- To be honest. I don’t usually buy newspapers because I prefer online news. I keep myself
updated by subscribing to some publications such as Tuoi Tre or Thanh Nien and track the news in
my free time.
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2. Do you prefer to read local news or international news?
- Well it depends. As long as they are business news and not from the yellow journalism, I
would go for it. I am not keen on gossip or sensational news which often invade someone’s privacy.
3. Do you prefer to read news online or in a newspaper?
- I’d rather read online news because it’s convenient for me. I mean I can get access to the

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Internet every time or everywhere and read the articles on my phone or my tablet.
Sports
1. Why do you think sport is important?
- Well, there are many different reasons. Firstly, it is universal that playing sport helps people to
strengthen their immune system. Also, taking up exercises is good for your mental health too, as it

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can battle feelings of anxiety and depression, sharpen your focus, and improve self-esteem.
2. Do you agree that sports stars earn too much money?
- In my opinion, it’s fair that the best sportspeople earn a lot of money. First of all, the public is
willing to spend a lot of money for tickets, tune in the games on television, buy jerseys, hats, shirts.

Secondly, athletes spend hours and hours for training sessions and to enhance their performance so,

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I think it’s very rational.
3. Do you think children get enough exercise these days?
- No, I don’t think so. It seems that children worldwide aren’t getting enough physical activity.
It’s a pressing problem because inactivity is a major factor in obesity, diabetes, and other health
problems to adolescents. They spend too much time sitting in front of computers or tablets instead

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of being outside playing and exercising.
Neighbour and Neighbourhood
1. Do

you like your neighbour ?


- Actually i have a good relationship with my neighbour we often talk about the activities of
children and it absolutely useful for me.
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2.

Are neighbour usually close to each other in your home town?

- Totally yes. they pretty friendly, hospitable and talkative,... they even share private information
at first i got shocked but i think that they just like me so its great.
3. Do

you think it is important to have a good relationship with your neighbour?

- Completely yes. it is important thing because you may be have to deal with unpredictable
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stuffs, terrible problems,... neighbour will help you immediately so build up a good relationship
quite useful in many ways.
4. What

is your neighbourhood like?

- They love shopping and make party on the weekend and I make sure that I'll be invited to great
events.
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5. Do

you think your neighbourhood is a good place for children?

- Definitely yes. it is necessary to have a good place for children in neighbourhood because they
spent a lot of time in school but when u get back home, sometime their parents is not available, it is
a suitable accommodation. moreover it also a good way for them to learn new things through
communication.
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6. How

could your neighbourhood be improved?

- To have a friendly environment, neighbour should open their mind, just talk, show their
opinion as frankly as possible. considerate any risks which caused a bad effect to another one.
Computers
1. Do
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you often use a computer?

- I use computer everyday to studying, entertaining, listening to music and watching movie. I
think it useful in my life.
2. How

do you usually get online?

- As for me, I use computer to studying, entertaining, listening to music and watching movie.
It help me learn English better because I can take part in many online study course.
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3. What’s

your favorite website?

- I really enjoy Facebook which is global website, I can up date information, share picture and
video with everyone. I can chat chit, call video with my friend.
4. Do

you prefer desktops or laptops?

- I prefer laptops to desktop because laptops is convenience easy to carry it since I often have a
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discussion in university with my friend, there are a lot of task which I need access.
5. What

do you use your computer for?


- I make sure that , it is necessary in modern life because most of job need to access such as:
accountant, teacher,… Moreover, we can learn English better because I can take part in many online
study course.
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6. Do

you think it is important to learn how to use a computer?
Daily Routine

1. When do you usually get up in the morning?
- I often get up early and start my morning by do exercise in 10'. I think it is a good to
improve my health and get a lot positive energy for new day.
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2. What do you often do in the evening?
- I often spend 30' reading book. it's useful for my mind, i get many interested experience and
the most important thing is I get sleep better.

3. Do you do the same thing every evening?
- Not really. it depend on my situation. If I’m free, I make sure that I will do my good habit is
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reading. but If i get busy, I have to finish these thing as good as possible aim to bed bedtime.

4. Do you prefer to spend your evenings with the family or friends?
- I prefer spend time with my family to my friend. because i think evening is best time for
gathering all of members in family to share interested experience in day. i spent time in class with
my friends so I think it isn’t important pretty much.
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5. Do you ever work or study in the evenings?
- Of course, i did. i frequently study in the evening especially in important examinations. i have
to revise all of lessons in class for good performance.

6. What is a popular activity for young people in your country in the evenings?
- From my point of view, i think most of young people take a lot of time to use their phone in the
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evenings. It may be a bad habit because a variety of individuals playing video games, watching
films,... through the night.
Childhood

Where were you born and grew up?
- I was born and grew up in Hanoi -capital of Vietnam. its symbol of peaceful, freedom,
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happiness. i so proud of my homeland .

Did you enjoy your childhood?
- Definitely yes, I extremely enjoyed it. i had incredible memories with my old friend. I got
take care of parents relatives and fantastic teachers.

Did you have a lot of friends when you were a child?
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- Well, completely yes. I had many friends since i was a little girl. we shared knowledge
in class, hang out and play some silly stuffs, it quite embarrassed but i love it.

What did you enjoy doing as a child?
- I do not think about my own life in the future a lot such as carrier, marriage, family,
children and many complicated stuffs, just spend time in school, had wonderful things with
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friend, enjoy simple memories with my family.

Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?
- Personally, I think it is better for children to grow up in countryside because they can explore
nature, learn new things in real life, I mean we have time to observe, asset,... about the beauty of life
without complicated life such as pollution, traffic, risk of technology.