Đề cương môn nói Tiếng Anh 2 - EN23 EHOU

PREPARATION FOR SPEAKING 2
SITUATIONS
You have ONE minute to read the task carefully and another ONE minute to do the task
as you are instructed to.
1/ You are going to have a summer vacation with your family. Between going to the beach,
mountain hiking and visiting your hometown, which one might be the best choice? Why?
The last vacation was spent on the beach, so I will choose mountain hiking for our next vacation
with family. Today, most of us live in towns and cities, separated from nature by walls,
buildings, roads, and massive amounts of private land, so we want our children to have a chance
to connect with nature, spend the night on top of the mountain and witness the sunrise. It not
only helps us have fun and relax but also creates lifetime memories for our children.
2/ You are going to buy a book for your nephew as a present. Among the following kinds of
books: a comic book, a fairy tale, and a scientific book, which one might be your best choice?
Why?
I will buy a fairy tale. I think fairy tales are not only for girls, they are essential stories for
childhood for all children. These stories are more than just happily ever after, they portray real
moral lessons thru characters and virtue shown in the stories. They do not only captivate the
imagination of young minds but also enhances their creativity and reasoning skills. Albert
Einstein said “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them
to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
3/ You have a certain amount of money and you can buy one of the following things: a
dishwasher, a mobile phone or a laptop. What do you think you will buy? Why?
My son is 10 years old and good at using the computer. He often likes to watch youtube
channels related to computer topics, I think these contents do not have any bad effects, so I do
not interfere. And I was surprised when I caught him using my computer to remove the crowd
background in a family photo. Then I discovered that he can also draw a beautiful landscape
picture by laptop. So I think I will buy a laptop as a gift for him to serve the current online
studying and develop his computer skills as well, of course, under adult supervision.

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4/ You are going to take up a hobby this summer vacation. Which one is your best choice –
collecting stamps, fishing, or listening to music? Why?
My choice is collecting stamps because it is a fun and rewarding hobby. There are thousands
and thousands of colorful stamps from different countries and different points of history to
collect. Each country will usually have stamps that represent things that make that country
special. Therefore I can learn about different parts of the world by collecting stamps from other
countries. Especially, I can do it with my children because collecting stamps is suitable for
nearly all ages and both interesting and educational.
5/ There is a vote for the most important technological wonder of the world. There are three
choices: advances in healthcare, the development of air travel and space exploration. What is
your vote? Why?
I will vote for space exploration because it is very vital and impacts all mankind. Without space
programs, we wouldn’t have GPS, accurate weather prediction, solar cells, or ultraviolet filters
in sunglasses and cameras. And it is the only hope we have of deflecting such objects like
asteroids and comets out of universal that could smack into our planet to save all our lives.
Exploring space is also an opportunity to discover new worlds to replace the earth in the future.
6/ You are going to do some sports to keep fit. Between doing aerobics, skiing and playing
football, which one might be the best choice? Why?
I would choose to do aerobics because I don't like to play sports or do exercise with high
intensity. So I think doing aerobics is the best choice. It is a full-body movement that helps me
to keep fit. Moreover, doing aerobics reduces stress, anxiety and promotes good health. By join
in an aerobics class, I will also get a chance to meet new friends. And finally, doing aerobics
every day is quite simple. I can practice by myself at home when I have memorized the
instructions of the coach.
7/ & 10/ You are going to be a volunteer in a charity organization. Between an organization that
rescues wildlife animals, a charity that helps people with HIV, and a charity that helps street
children, which one would you like to work for? Why?
I love animals, so I would like to work for an organization that rescues wildlife animals.
Wildlife conservation activities help volunteers understand the need to protect wildlife animals

from harm. Moreover, volunteers learn essential skills, take on new challenges, and travel to
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previously unknown parts of the world. Volunteers participate in activities, make friends and
share experiences in all fields. That's why I would like to volunteer at the wildlife rescue
organization.
8/ You have one hour at the weekend to watch TV. Between watching a sports program, a
movie and a game show, which one might be your best choice? Why?
I like to watch game shows, especially, music game shows such as The Voice, The Voice kid, or
other Vietnamese shows like Vietnam idol because they are interesting, and my family will
gather at these times, watch together and discuss. Moreover, watching music game shows helps
us release stress from working and studying.
9/ You want to take a trip to Ha Long Bay with your friends. There are three means of transport
to choose: train, car, motorbike. Which one do you choose? Why?
Actually, I would like to travel by air to save time and health but if we are just chosen one of the
three above means, I think we will choose to travel by train because, with the distance over
1.800km, it takes about 3 to 4 days to travel by bus from Saigon to Ha Long Bay while traveling
by motorbike is not safe. However, when we are in Ha Long, I think we will choose a motorbike
to discover every interesting place there.
11/ You are going to travel to one of the following cities – Paris, Hanoi, and Tokyo. Which one
will you choose? Why?
I usually watch the travel channel on TV and saw many beautiful and interesting places in the
world. I wish I have an opportunity to visit those places including Paris and Tokyo. But firsty, I
would like to visit Hanoi. I have not had the opportunity to visit Hanoi before, the farthest place
to the north I visited is Hai Phong, because of urgent business, I had to return without having
time to visit Hanoi. This is always a regret thing for me. I have met many Hanoi people who are
very cute, active, and charming. Especially, I would like to feel the beauty of autumn in Hanoi,
which is often praised in many songs and poems.
12/ You are going on a holiday with your family and have three choices: a big and expensive

hotel, a small but comfortable hotel and a home-stay. Which might be the best choice for you?
Why?

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For us, the first and most requirement of a holiday is comfort because we want to relax and have
fun. We don't need too big space or to express class through price, the hotel that brings us the
comfort is the most important. I mean "the comfort" is brought by clean and airy rooms, the
proper size of beds, full standard facilities. We will be more satisfied if the hotel has a good
view and not be affected by noise.
13/ You are invited to have dinner with an English family. Which gift you are going to bring:
some fruit, a brunch of flower or cakes? Why?
If I am invited to dinner with an English family, I will buy a cake as a gift. Britain is a nation
that loves to cake and is famous for its tradition of afternoon tea. Whether it is simply drinking
tea or holding a tea party, there must be more cakes. Therefore, bringing the cake not only
shows the guest's sophistication but also receives the sympathy of the British family.
TOPICS
You have three minutes to deliver a speech of the topic given. You are expected to include
three parts of a speech, namely Introduction, Development and Conclusion with the use of
some linking words.
1/ “Television brings a large number of benefits to the users”
Television brings a large number of benefits to the users. It is not only a storehouse of
knowledge and information, but it is also a cheap entertainment channel at your home
Firstly, TV news brings us useful information. It contains all types of news thereby enriches our
knowledge. It gives us up-to-date information on the current events that are happening over the
whole world within twenty-four hours.
Secondly, TV program channels satisfy most of everyone's hobbies such as cooking channels,
home improvement shows, financial talk shows, traveling shows and so on.
Thirdly, watching TV, especially your favorite programs are likely to have a huge impact on

your mental well-being. They make you relax or make you laugh that can relieve your stress.
Besides, watching TV every evening might bring your family closer together.
In conclusion, TV programs are so plentiful and have many benefits. It not only helps us enrich
our knowledge but also brings us entertainment. However, parents need to control the TV
channels to prevent the children from watching violent, criminal, sexual, or other risky behavior
on television. These issues have negative effects and leave a bad impression on children and as
result, they might have trouble in the future.

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2/ “There are many causes of pollution in big cities”
Along with the development always have many negative impacts it causes. Besides the
development of cities in many aspects, one of disadvantages causes of this development is air
pollution. In my opinion, this problem can be explained by some following reasons.
First of all, many factories have been located in the big cities. Besides bringing lots of
employments, but they also are one of the main components of air pollution because they burn a
lot of oil and release it into the air.
Secondly, more and more young people are moving to big cities so that the population is more
and more crowded. The crowded population causes traffic tram and many pollutant gas are
emitted by vehicles.
And thirdly, the large areas of land for growing green trees are shrinking instead of building
infrastructure such as roads, departments, financial and entertainment centers. All we know,
trees bring pure air, on the reverse, no trees cause air pollution.
In conclusion, air pollution reduces the beauty of nature and is a major health problem. All
governments need consciousness and action to solve this problem. In my ability, I plant some
trees in the garden, I ride bicycle or use public transportation instead of riding motorbike to
reduce pollutant gas.
3/ “Regular exercises are advantageous”
Exercising is most essential for everyone to remain healthy and fit. Regular exercises brings us

many advantages.
We must recognize that exercise has a lot of benefits to all of us. First of all, it helps in
maintaining your weight and also reducing weight if you are overweight because you can burn
calories when you exercise.
Secondly, exercising is good for your health. It helps in improving the oxygen level, blood flow
and controls the blood sugar levels of the body. You can reduce stress, better sleep, control
memory and relieve body pain through doing exercises. It also develops your muscles to help
you are stronger as well.
Finally, regular exercise also helps to prevent diabetes, lower the risk of other diseases like heart
attack, Alzheimer’s, obesity.
In conclusion, if you are not healthy, you cannot have a happy life and contribute to the
expansion of society. Thus, everyone needs to exercise reasonably and safely to beat all these
modern diseases.

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22/ “Playing sports is advantageous.”
Today, there are many sports competitions all over the world. They become an essential aspect
of our life because of the following reasons.
Firstly, playing sports is most essential for everyone to keep fit. It also reduces your weight if
you are overweight because you can burn calories when playing sports.
Secondly, the health benefits of playing sports are significant. It helps in improving the oxygen
level, blood flow and controls the blood sugar levels of the body. You can reduce stress, better
sleep, control memory and relieve body pain through playing sports. It also helps to prevent
diabetes, lower the risk of other diseases like Alzheimer’s, obesity.
Finally, playing sports increase the ability to communicate and connect with the community.
Team sports like football, basketball help us improve our ability to interact and communicate
with others because it requires good coordination and understanding of team members.
In conclusion, playing sports brings us many benefits both in health and social communication.

Thus, we should play sport reasonably and safely to beat all these modern diseases and become
more active and healthier.
4/ “Doing charities brings many benefits”
Doing charities will enrich your life and is an opportunity for us to better understand how we fit
into the world around us. Doing charities to support people around you is extremely beneficial,
both for you and your community.
Firstly, it is statistically proven that people who do charities regularly are healthier both
physically and mentally. In addition to the health benefits, volunteering gives us a sense of
purpose.
Secondly, doing charities will teach you patience, kindness, and resilience. Not only will you
improve your communication abilities by working alongside a diverse team of people, but you
will also gain many other valuable experiences that will help you navigate your future, discover
a new passion or interest.
Finally, you have the opportunity to meet lots of new people that allow you to broaden your
outlook and your network of friends.
In conclusion, let's give and we will get back. Having many ways to do charities, if you’re too
busy to volunteer or otherwise donate your time, giving money is the perfect workaround as
well. So, do charity in the way you can.

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5/ “Choosing the right gift/ present is not easy.”
There is no better way to show that you love and care for your loved ones than by sending them
gifts. However, choosing the right present is not easy. Sometimes, we all have been through a
situation that the person did not like our gift and just pretended to like it anyway. The reasons
might be you did not know anything about the person’s likes and dislikes. So there are some
points we should notice to choose the right present.
Firstly, giving gifts is an art, not related to how much they are worth. Thoughtful, handmade
gifts could be more meaningful than random, expensive ones. No matter what gift you’ve got,

always add your little touch to it. You can write a card or even a tiny note on the gift to make it
more personal and exciting.
Secondly, we can start by making a list of all their likes to pick the best gift. For example, if the
person enjoys reading, make a list of books that he would love to read.
In brief, remember that the best gifts are those that make a person know and feel that you care
for them.
6/ “Air travel is of great importance.”
Air travel connects people and markets worldwide and becomes of great importance to our
lives.
Firstly, air travel creates a large of employment for a wide variety of professional qualifications
with potential income.
Secondly, air transport makes a major contribution to people’s individual traveling and thus
promotes international understanding, cultural exchange, and develops tourism. On the other
hand, air travel connects and sales markets all over the world that helps promote the global
economy.
Finally, air travel plays a significant role in emergencies and humanitarian aid. It brings doctors,
rescue teams as well relief goods to conflict and disaster areas.
In conclusion, air transport is one of man's greatest inventions. And I strongly agree that it is
extremely important and affects many aspects of our lives.
7/ & 19/ “Technology brings many drawbacks to our life.”
Just as a coin has two sides, besides the benefits, technology also has its own negative effects on
our life.
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Firstly, people become more dependent on technology that they even cannot do their everyday
tasks without technology.
Secondly, there are some technologies that can do the hard work faster and easier and the cost
will be lower, this can be the cause that people become jobless.
Thirdly, nowadays people are spending more time playing video games, learning how to use

new modern technologies, using social networks and everyday social isolation is increasing.
Lastly, the use of technology can also have negative results on physical health causing vision
problems, hearing loss, and neck strain or etc. For example, many studies show that mobile
technology affects people in a negative way, especially, health. It can decrease communication
and relations between people. Also, it can be distracting from your schoolwork.
In conclusion, technology has changed people’s lives in both positive and negative ways. People
said that too much of anything is bad. I think we should use technology to a limit and be aware
of the bad effects of technology then that will be good for us.
8/ “Our cities have changed dramatically over the last 10 years.”
I’ve been living in Saigon for the past 16 years, and my first visit here was in 2005. I’ve been
witnessing the city is changing by the minute especially over the last 10 years, most clearly
shown in the economy and infrastructure.
Firstly, over the last decade, economic growth and increased migration have transformed Saigon
into an economic engine for the whole country and an international gateway to the south, and
other parts of the country, by taking advantage of the young workforce, fast growth, and high
urbanization rate.
Secondly, Saigon has made remarkable developments in transport infrastructure and projects
that change the face of the city that increase the quality of life for the citizen. There are more
streets, skyscrapers, new residential areas such as Bitexco, Landmark, bridges over hundreds of
billions, 12-lane inner-city roads, highways to Vung Tau, Thu Thiem river tunnel, River bus.
Especially, a metro system is being built, and there are plans for a new airport with the ambition
of becoming a major hub of Southeast Asia.
In conclusion, in 2020, officially entering a new decade, hopefully, Saigon will more and more
develop, worthy of the title "the Pearl of the Far East".

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9/ “People travel for many reasons”
For many people, traveling is not only for relaxation but also for passion. After a period of time,

these people continue to discover new lands and depend on their finance and time to decide
where they will go. There are some reasons people travel.
Firstly, traveling lets you explore some new places that you have always want to visit or dreamt
about. You hear about these places in books, TV or films now you have got the opportunity to
witness it with your own eyes.
Secondly, traveling is not only let you create lifetime memories but also improves your
understanding of many different cultures, people and countries, these experience opens your
mind to lots of new ideas, enrich the knowledge that makes you more interesting, therefore, you
can absolutely become a good conversationalist.
Thirdly, traveling can improve your health. Traveling more is likely to have a positive impact
on your mental well-being. It can help you reduce stress, even a cure for depression and anxiety.
Of course, it's not a perfect cure, but it might help you feel better, both physically and
psychologically.
In conclusion, traveling brings us many fresh, exciting discoveries, it is a useful way to enjoy
and make your life more interesting. However, you should prepare carefully all things for a
healthy and safe trip.
10/ “Mobile phones have many uses.”
Cell phones are the most used communication tool today. Cell phones have not only changed
the way of communication but also provide many other fantastic functions.
Firstly, cell phones are the perfect way to stay connected with others. They have become easy to
connect with people worldwide and talk face-to-face using cell phones. Cell phones shorten the
distance between the two businesses or two countries.
Secondly, cell phones provide the user with a sense of security. In emergency situations, having
a cell phone can allow help to find you quickly and with GPS technology, allowing the cell
phone to be found or the user located in the case of loss or emergency.
Thirdly, mobile phones help us to store all the important data handy. We can carry and use
immediately with our files around wherever we go.
Finally, besides the entertainment features such as watching movies, playing games, learning
online, especially, we can do office work with office applications that are set up on cell phones.
In conclusion, cell phones help us communicate efficiently and make our life easier. They have

become a necessity for many people throughout the world and play significant roles in both
personal and professional of each person.

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11/ “Living in a nuclear family is advantageous”
A nuclear family is a popular tendency in modern life due to various factors such as increasing
urbanization, scarcity of living space in big cities, a desire for more privacy, the impact of
westernization, and so on. Living in a nuclear family is advantageous because of the following
reasons.
Firstly, many young people desire more freedom and privacy. Couples in a nuclear family take
complete responsibility for running and taking care of the family instead of being affected and
the absolute control of the eldest family member.
Secondly, sharing the living space with many family members can often lead to conflicts,
misunderstandings, and unpleasant situations. Several couples would rather live separately to
avoid multiple conflicts and undercurrents in family relationships.
Thirdly, shouldering family responsibilities together makes husband and wife appreciative of
each other. For the children, nothing works better than watching their parents have open
conversations, care for, understand, and love each other.
In conclusion, in my opinion, no family is perfect, but when solving any problem, couples need
to ensure the best possible outcomes for all family members. I would like to live in a nuclear
family because preventing of conflicts with other members and have more freedom and privacy.
12/ “Living in an extended family is advantageous”
Living in an extended family is a traditional lifestyle in some cultures for many years in many
countries. I think it is advantageous because of the following reasons.
First of all, living in an extended family can reduce the family’s money pressure. For example,
instead of one person paying for a bill, it is now more economical to have a group of people
pays for the bill.
Secondly, it also encourages grandparents and children to spend time together and add value to

each other’s lives. I mean, children have the advantage of growing up with multiple family
members and also learning about caring for their elders, while grandparents feel happier when
living with grandchildren.
Finally, we can find it much easier and simpler to care for and support each other when living in
the same home. This way, we can share the love, responsibilities, mutual support with the
family members.
In conclusion, extended family living has many benefits, but it can also become challenging and
put pressure on family relationships. One of the best ways to avoid any potential conflict is to
live together in a home with a layout that gives each member of the family much-needed
privacy, space, and comfort.

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13/ “Facebook brings more disadvantages than advantages”
Facebook can consider as a diary, entertainment, information, or business website. Facebook
also allows us to interact with others, make new friends, or find old friends. Although Facebook
brings us some advantages, there are more adverse effects.
Firstly, there are many, who are addicted to Facebook. People just start living in this virtual
world & spend hours & hours on the Facebook cause of bad grades on the student's results and
many employees waste their time surfing FB. Furthermore, this problem keeps you away from
real people and eventually creating problems with real-life relationships.
Secondly, Facebook has many problems related to privacy and criminal issues. Opening an
account, making a fake profile & ID is simple for anyone on Facebook. Therefore, many cases
have been reported about these fake accounts related issues such as bullying, stalking,
blackmailing, due to which many lives have been destroyed especially, teens.
Finally, Facebook creates opportunities for many groups & pages on Facebook to abuse or
violate other religions, personalities, nations, etc. This kind of activity disturbs the social
environment and causes serious social problems.
In conclusion, Facebook brings us both positive and negative ways, but there are more

disadvantages. I think we should consider the way of using Facebook to prevent the bad effects
of Facebook then that will be good for us.
14/ “University students’ working part-time brings many benefits.”
Nowadays, the number of students who work part-time during school time is increasing
remarkably due to working part-time brings many benefits for them. There are some benefits
that students should work part-time.
Firstly, many students lack practical experience before entering the workforce because they
have been learning in the education systems which do not teach skills as they just focus on
theory. Through part-time jobs, young people will have ample practical experience in solve a
wide range of problems of today's jobs.
Secondly, students can earn some money to spend on daily expenses thanks to a part-time job.
There has been an increase in the number of students leaving college or university because they
don’t have enough money to pay for training fees in recent years.
Finally, working part-time can encourage students to improve time management skills which are
difficult to develop without activities outside the colleges or universities.
In conclusion, students can gain several benefits from working part-time. Besides getting more
practical experiences and earning money to spend on their tuition fee and daily expenses, they
can develop their time management skills, hopefully preparing them for a promising future.
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15/ “Children’s use of smart phones should be banned.”
Well, this is a debate that has been argued time and again, I think, although there might be a
few advantages of children having mobile phones, they also have downsides that we should
consider before deciding whether to allow our children to use cell phones.
In terms of disadvantages, firstly, many studies recommend that mobile phones should not be
given to children below sixteen years of age because their brain is too sensitive to withstand
the effects of mobile radiation that can cause cell damage and children can have serious health
problems.
Secondly, cell phones can impact negatively their attention ability when children carry mobile

phones to their schools. They talk on the phone and send messages or play games during
school hours. They fail to concentrate on what is being taught in class because they are more
interested in their mobile phones.
Finally, almost all smartphones today have capable of internet access and h
In my opinion, we should not allow children to use cell phones. Even Bill Gates mentioned in
one of his interviews that he did not allow his children to use the phone before they were 14
years old. Although there might be a few advantages of children having mobile phones, there
are more adverse effects.
16/ “People have different reasons to watch movies at the cinema”
It is no coincidence that many people like to watch movies in a cinema. Many movies are
invested a lot of money to have the shimmering and beautiful effects but movies will bring
different experiences depending on the place they are shown, at home, in the cinema, or on
other smart devices. There are some different reasons for people to watch movies at the cinema.
Firstly, the cinema offers an exciting and lively experience. The average cinema screen at 826”
and surround sound in the cinema is always professionally set up for the audience the optimum
experience.
Secondly, watching a movie in a cinema is not only enjoying a movie but also a great way to
connect with the emotions of those around you. It is a particularly enjoyable emotional
experience.
Finally, the cinema is always on the list of dating places for many young people. It's a great
place to socialize and date.
In conclusion, despite the convenience the smart devices provide for movie-watchers, I firmly
believe that cinemas remain an essential option, especially for movie-goers, who prefer
experience over convenience.

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17/ “There are many reasons for people to take up a hobby”
There are many reasons why we should have at least one hobby and pursue it, here are some

reasons.
Firstly, hobbies help us relax, relieve stress, find pleasure by keeping us engaged in something
we enjoy that is unrelated to work, housework, or other responsibilities.
Second, hobbies help reduce or escape boredom. They not only give us something to do in our
free time but also an activity that we can look forward to and get excited about.
Finally, hobbies create challenges for us. Many people find it difficult to be loyal with the only
hobby for a long time, they easily change them. If we can get over the challenges and pursue
our hobbies, we will create good quality for ourselves - that is a patient.
To sum up, there are many reasons for people to take up a hobby. In my opinion, pursuing our
hobby and doing what we love doesn't always lead us to succeed at career, but it can certainly
bring joy and happiness.
18/ “There are many factors that affect people’s choice of job”
Many factors affect people's choice of job. However, in my opinion, there are two main factors
for people to choose a career: personal factors and family-society factors.
In terms of personal factors, personality and interests are factors that many people care about
and consider when choosing a job. They tend to choose careers that match their personality. For
example, a character who does not like to interact with many people will choose jobs that can be
done alone, with little communication, such as accountants and clerical staffs.
In terms of family-society factors, many people choose to continue their family's traditional
profession such as business activities, craft villages. Or parents who work as teachers also orient
their children to study pedagogy. When choosing a school, many people often follow the trend
that graduates will have stable jobs and high salaries.
In short, the choice of job will be determined by different factors. The important thing is that we
need to consider carefully make the right choice for us.

20/ “Being a famous person brings many benefits.”
To be a superstar is a dream of many people. Although there might be a few adverse effects,
being famous brings more benefits and many wonderful things.
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Firstly, famous people have a big wealth due to earn a lot more than the people in other
professions that provides them a luxurious life and a secure future.
Secondly, if they want to start a business or enter similar professions, they will have a chance to
do better than others because of their fame.
Finally, superstars have the opportunity to influence millions of people and can motivate and
inspire fans as well as the general public. For example, celebrities can collect donations for the
services that charities provide to poor people.
In conclusion, fame combines with graciousness will bring many good things to both celebrities
and society. No wonder if we say that being famous is a big dream for many people around us.
21/ “Public transport brings a many benefits to the society”
Nowadays, more and more people like to travel by public transports because it brings them
many benefits and convenience. In my opinion, there are third primary advantages.
Firstly, public transport contributes a lot of money in economic returns by ticket fee obtaining
and it can save time and money for personal vehicle owners many kinds of cost such as
maintenance and servicing, parking spaces, and fees at the various destinations.
Secondly, public transport carries many people on one vehicle, it burns less fuel and reduces air
pollution less than many individual vehicles put together. Besides, it can help reduce traffic
jams.
Thirdly, it allows people who cannot afford to buy their personal vehicles to travel. In addition,
public transport is a lot safer than other means because it must have safety standards to be used
for public transport.
In conclusion, in my opinion, although public transport is good for the environment and the
economy, and gives you many advantages as well, choosing public transport or personal
vehicles depends on the demands of each person. However, if you are in urgent situations, you
should not choose public transports.
23/ “The widespread use of the internet has a mostly positive effect on life in today’s
world.”
Nowadays, it’s difficult to imagine a world without the internet. Our daily life tasks,
communication, and enjoyment depend mainly on the internet. And the widespread use of the

internet has a mostly positive effect on life in today’s world.
First of all, nowadays, it has become easy to connect with people worldwide and talk face-toface using the internet. The internet shortens the distance between us, businesses or countries.
On the other hand, the internet brings us entertainment and news updates.
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The next positive effect of the internet is in learning. The internet provides to us a free and huge
knowledge resource. Therefore, teachers and students can access them from any part of the
world and learn or research them. Especially, the student can easily communicate and ask
questions from their teachers in real-time via Viber, Zalo, and so on.
Finally, we must recognize that the internet have positively impacted for society. With the help
of the internet, people, businesses, organizations, and government authorities can connect
internationally.
In conclusion, the world without the internet is unimaginable. The internet plays many
important different roles in different fields. People have benefited from this technology in both
their professional and personal lives.
24/ “In my country, young people have a better life today than their parents enjoyed when
they were young.”
The world has changed in innumerable ways since my parents were in their youth. In my
opinion, my lifestyle is superior to the one they enjoyed at that time. I feel this way for two
reasons.
Firstly, my generation enjoys more leisure time, which makes our lives more fulfilling and
enables us to follow our passions. People today take more extended vacations and have more
paid time off from their jobs than either of my parents did before.
Secondly, society provides many more opportunities for women. In the past, women had a
tough time achieving personal and professional success. When I was young, I was encouraged
to attend university and later enter the workforce. On the other hand, my mother was expected
to raise children and be a home-maker.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that I have a more accessible and better life than my parents had
just a few decades ago. That is because I enjoy much more leisure time than they did and

especially, women today have many more opportunities than they did in the past.
26/ “My lifestyle is easier and more comfortable than the one my grandparents
experienced when they were young.”
Many people often think of the past life because they think it was more delightful than the
current life. Personally, however, I believe the past life has never been as easy as it is today
because of two reasons.
First, in the past, my grandparents could only get one-way official information from the national
television station, moreover, freedom and equality are not as highly valued as today. Now, I and
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the younger generation are easy to access the information all aspects, especially we have
freedom of speech, are respected and equal.
Next, today, materials are available online serve for studying and researching instead of
rummaging through the library or asking around for teachers like my grandparents used to.
In short, my lifestyle is really easier and comfortable than my grandparents experienced when
they were young because I benefit from technology that makes daily tasks, entertainment, and
also housework never easier than it is today. It helps me save time, do daily tasks effectively,
and relax with a variety of forms.
25/ “People communicate with each other less than in the past because of the popularity of
smartphones.”
Although cell phones bring us many fantastic benefits, there are some adverse effects on our
health and our relationships with one another as well. In my opinion, smartphones make us less
communication than in the past in several ways.
Firstly, smartphones can isolate individuals. Even though smartphones can be used as
communication tools, they have become a substitute for face-to-face communication and
genuine relationships. Many people still communicate and stay connected with their friends
through smartphones, but they don't enthusiastic to meet up at large social gatherings or see
each other in person.
Secondly, smartphones might be addictive lead to us spend time looking at our phones, rather

than the people and the environment that is physically around us and the time with loved ones
becomes scarce. You are too dependent on them and always check your phone multiple times a
day, to check notifications from social media apps or email.
To sum up, experts have shown that using the wrong phone will adversely affect both physical
and psychological health. If this condition persists, it will reduce your quality of life. Especially
in terms of communication, it is true that "People are communicating less with each other than
before because of the popularity of smartphones."

27/ Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what type of neighbor is
the best to have?

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Our neighbors have a direct influence on our lives. You know, it would be great if we could be
near the ideal neighbors who are ready to respect and help us. That is my view, so I hope my
neighbors also have these qualities.
First and foremost, for me, respect should be the first quality of neighbors. You know, "respect"
here is do not interfere with the privacy of others include personal life and personal living space.
The good neighbors do not talk about you behind your back and disturb the neighbors by
making noise. Politeness is also a way to show respect to your neighbors.
Secondly, when you face unexpected situations, the only ones who can assist you instantly are
those who live nearby. I have the experience be supportive by a wonderful neighbor when I
lived alone and was sick. And then she bought medicine and cooked porridge for me. I'm really
grateful for her help.
In conclusion, people said that "A stranger nearby is better than a far-away relative". In my
opinion, the kind of neighbor who always respects and helps me in difficult situations is the
best. I am lucky when having these ideal neighbors.
28/ When you face difficult problems in life, what do you feel is the best way to solve
them?

When I am facing difficult problems in life, I will ask for advice from a more experienced
person about it because of two following reasons.
Firstly, when I ask someone with more experience for advice, I will save time and relieve stress.
For instance, I don't know how to coordinate with my new colleagues and finish the project with
them on time. Luckily, my boss gave me good advice and tips for these issues. As a result, our
project was well-done and even ahead of the deadline.
Secondly, share your thoughts with someone you know and trust. Sometimes the biggest help is
simply hearing yourself talk out loud about what you’re thinking and why you’re thinking that
way. Then, I will realize that it is not the worst thing and not difficult to solve as I thought.
In summary, when facing complex problems in life, I feel that asking someone with more
experience for advice about the situation is the best way to solve them quickly.

29/ Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 

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To many, it will be more comfortable when traveling alone. To others, traveling with a
companion is more interesting. In my opinion, I still believe that traveling with a companion or
a group is better because of the following reasons.
Firstly, traveling with a companion is more fun than traveling alone. I won't be lonely and bored
if I travel with a companion or a group. It would be a great time to share the moments and get to
know each other. In addition, when you have any problem, you are sick for example your
companion can help you.
Secondly, you can save plenty of money. Going on a trip with a companion is more economical
than traveling alone. For example, you travel with friends; you can share the costs of renting the
vehicle, accommodation, food and so on.
In conclusion, traveling with a companion is not only more fun, but it also allows us to save
money and be safer.

30/ Some people like to spend their money as soon as they earn it, while others think it is
better to save their money for some time in the future. Which do you prefer? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Money concerns are a major cause of stress and anxiety in modern life. In my opinion, it is a
really wise idea to save money for the future. I feel this way because of two main reasons.
First of all, it is really wise to save some money for unexpected situations. Especially if we face
an unforeseen happening, to overcome these situations, we need to have saved to cover the
unwanted expenses. In unforeseen situations, we must pay the cost of medical bills or accidents,
for example.
Secondly, we should save money for financial and real estate investment goals. We have many
plans in our life such as building a house, studying and traveling abroad or investing in real
estate. To process all these plans, we have to save money as soon as we can. Because all of
these projects require a large amount of money, you need to make a specific savings plan for
each period of the year.
In conclusion, we should not spend our money as soon as we earn because we could use it for
our superior purposes and for unpredictable expenses.
31/ Some people prefer to eat meals at restaurants, while others prefer to prepare and eat
food in their own home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
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Nowadays, people have many choices in eating, such as eating at home, eating at restaurants,
ordering food to be delivered. Personally, I'd rather eat at home than eat out or order takeout
because of two reasons.
Firstly, meals cooked at home are healthier than meals at restaurants due to you can choose
organic food and control the ingredients for cooking. While meals prepared at restaurants are
certainly delicious, but they are often high in fat and calories that not suitable for some people
who have health problems.
Secondly, eating at home is the tradition of VN families, it is also the time we spend together to

share everything after a working day. Studies show that eating at home is one of the factors
makes one family happy. Eating together has also been linked to reduced obesity, better
children in school, and less substance abuse. Especially, eating at home is more economical than
eating at a restaurant.
In summary, people will make the choice that fits their lifestyle best. In my opinion, I definitely
prefer eating at home to at a restaurant. I feel this way because it's healthier, more meaningful to
connect members than going out for an expensive meal.
32/ Imagine you could improve the town where you live by changing one important thing
about it. Which of the following would you choose to do?
If I could change one important thing about my hometown, it would be to improve public
transport. In my opinion, there are two major reasons to explain why I want to solve the
problem.
Firstly, the large number of motorbikes contains up to 95% of total vehicles, which is the reason
for traffic jams in big towns. While public transport system has not yet met the travel demand
and the explosion of personal vehicles. Those lead to waste of time and money of each
individual and the economy as well. Therefore, I would like to improve public transport to solve
these disadvantages.
Secondly, air pollution reduces the beauty of nature and is a major health problem. And public
transport can contribute to improving this issue because it carries many people on one vehicle,
burns less fuel and reduces air pollution.
In conclusion, I believe that having a perfect public transport system is demanding to towns
because it has an impact on the economy of the whole country, not just in the towns. It not only
brings a better quality of life to people, but also builds a beautiful and modern city image to
international friends.
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