Luyện thi b1 tiếng anh phần speaking vstep

SPEAKING TEST 1
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about family
1. Describe your family.

- I have a small family / nuclear family with …
- I have a large family / an extended family with …
2. How many brothers and sister do you have? What do they like doing in their free
time?

- Not many …
- Many …
- They are fond of/interested of … (free time activities) chatting, playing cards,
playing games, going shopping together …
3. What do your parents do?
My father/mother has been working as …
- a doctor, a teacher, a farmer, a police officers… for … years.
Let’s talk about going out.
1. Do you like staying out or staying at home?

- I like/love staying out: crowed streets, seeing people
- I like/love staying at home: quiet life, reading,
2. What do you like to do when you go out?
- I usually/often go to the cinema, meet friends in a coffee shop, visit amusement
parks, play in entertainment centers…
3. How and where do people in your country usually socialize?
- They normally go to walking street, drink, eat and chat, take photos…
Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: A group of high school students are considering the following to
visit: an art gallery, a history museum and a science museum. Which do you think is
the most beneficial for them?

In my opinion, only … is the best choice for … . … Two left choices are
(really/quite/a bit) …
I tend to … . … I won’t …
I will suggest him/her … . … is/are …


I think being … will be the … because … . Being … is … . … A/An … is …
I think … will be the best choice. … . … is not suitable for … . …
I think I will choose … . … I don’t think … is … and … is …
If I … I will … . … I won’t …
Speaking personally, the best/most … to … is … . … I don’t think that … So
for me, … is the best choice.
If I were him/her, I would … . I don’t think … is a good choice because … .
It is not a good idea to …

- an art gallery: useful for small groups, particularly art students,
occasionally opened

- a history museum: attracts students with historical events; enable students to
understand and love your country better; practical information for their study

- a science museum: suitable for children to experience fun in science; enable
children to learn knowledge with their minds and bodies.
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: There are good reasons why Olympic Games are popular.
The Olympic Games are one of the most spectacular and important sports events ,
bringing athletes and billions of spectators together globally. Every four years the
world’s leading athletes compete in different sports aiming to win the highest
distinction in their career which have made them role models for youths. Their
devotion and success are constantly leading a healthy lifestyle for those who in love

with sports


SPEAKING TEST 2
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about emails.
1. Do you send and receive email regularly?

- Yes, emails related to work, study
- No, usually commercial emails from brands.
2. Who do you usually communicate with?
- keep contact with / communicate with / keep in touch with friends / colleagues /
partners …
3. What are some disadvantages of email?

- can not send email without Internet
- can not express attitudes/feelings exactly
Let’s talk about games.
1. Do you enjoy playing any games?

- Yes, competitive person
- No, not like challenging
2. What kinds of games do you play?

- sports: football, volleyball …
- video games: combats, quiz games…
3. Do you think adults should play games?

- Yes, release stress through combats, make friends, keep fit
- No, waste of time, get more stress and tired with computers

Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: You have been asked to give a talk to teenagers about health and
safety. Which of these topics is the most important for teenagers’ health: stress, drug
addiction or smoking?
In my opinion, only … is the best choice for … . … Two left choices are
(really/quite/a bit) …
I tend to … . … I won’t …
I will suggest him/her … . … is/are …
I think being … will be the … because … . Being … is … . … A/An … is …
I think … will be the best choice. … . … is not suitable for … . …
I think I will choose … . … I don’t think … is … and … is …


If I … I will … . … I won’t …
Speaking personally, the best/most … to … is … . … I don’t think that … So
for me, … is the best choice.
If I were him/her, I would … . I don’t think … is a good choice because … .
It is not a good idea to …

- stress: problem related to emotion, and they are under pressers of their parents and
studying; parents are not enough concerned about their feelings; get troubles in the
relationship with their friends, teachers at school

- drug addiction: according some statistics, the number of teenagers who are drug
addict is not as many as adults.

- smoking: is the problem which is easily seen, so we can solve this easier than
stress.
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: Early marriage is not a good idea.

(People don’t get married any more. If they do, then it is much later in life, In fact the
age of marriage is continually growing up in our culture to where it is pushing thirty.
I have seen this trend begin) because of following reasons. Firstly, the way many
people talk about early marriage, it seem like they were talking about a death
sentence in which their personal lives are badly affected. Secondly, when a woman
gets married she becomes responsible for giving birth and looking after their children.
Marriage pushes them to manage their family under pressure of housework.
Unfortunately, this prevents them from working outside. Thirdly, early marriage is not
an easy road for men and women. They may be poor, have to work twice as hard as
they used to do. As a result, they soon get divorced to release themselves.


SPEAKING TEST 3
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about the Internet.
4. Do you use the Internet much during the day?

- Yes, I use it most of time / every morning for studying/working…
- Not really, I don’t have many things related to the Internet
5. What do you usually do on the Internet?

- I search for news, information, documents…
- I get entertainment programs such as films, music, talk shows…
- I work on the Internet: sending emails; having online meetings
6. What are some advantages of the Internet?

- get up-to-date information
- keep in touch with partner/friend in a long distance
- various choices of entertainment
Let’s talk about travel.

1. What kind of places have you visited in your life?

- In the North, I’ve visited …
- In the Middle, I’ve been to …
- In the South, I went to
2. Which place would you really like to visit? Why?

- I like to go to some where in Vietnam: historical places, a city of beach,
mountainous area

- I want to visit a foreign country: for shopping, studying, doing something
adventurous,
3. Have you ever visited many foreign countries? What was your favourite place?
Why?
- I haven’t visited any foreign countries because as a police officer I am not allowed
to go abroad without permission or specific purposes.
Part 2: Solution discussion


Situation: A friends of yours has decided to enroll for evening classes at your
local college. There are some suggestions for classes on offer: hairdressing,
photography and cooking. Which one do you think is the most useful for him/her?
In my opinion, only … is the best choice for … . … Two left choices are
(really/quite/a bit) …
I tend to … . … I won’t …
I will suggest him/her … . … is/are …
I think being … will be the … because … . Being … is … . … A/An … is …
I think … will be the best choice. … . … is not suitable for … . …
I think I will choose … . … I don’t think … is … and … is …
If I … I will … . … I won’t …

Speaking personally, the best/most … to … is … . … I don’t think that … So
for me, … is the best choice.
If I were him/her, I would … . I don’t think … is a good choice because … .
It is not a good idea to …

- photography: develops your sense of art, takes a lot of money for buying modern
cameras

- hairdressing: gets bad health because of toxic chemicals of hairdressing
- Cooking: useful for daily life, take care of beloved people by making delicious
dishes, not take much money for taking part in class.
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: We should do more to stop people smoking or drinking.
Not many people who smoke or drink realize just how badly effects they can get.
Firstly, smoking or drinking can make your lifestyle unhealthy. Smoking causes you
cough much, have many sore throats or stuffy nose. These things decrease your sense
of taste and smell or energy level and exercise tolerance. Secondly, it’s a waste of
money to cost a 1 or 2-pack-per-day habit. Thirdly, those who get drunk are easily out
of control, driving dangerously or violating social orders.


SPEAKING TEST 4
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about hometown.
1. Can you describe your hometown or village to me?

- I live in a small and quiet city/town in …
- My hometown is a big and crowded city/town with facilities such as: sport centers,
schools and hospitals…
2. What’s special about it?

- My hometown is famous for … / One of my hometown’s specialities is… historical
places / shopping centers / beautiful long beaches with white sand and sunny days
3. How often do you visit your hometown?
- I come back to my hometown twice a year / on holidays / in Summer and Tet
holiday
Let’s talk about tourism.
1. Which places would you recommend to a visitor to your country?
- One of the most favourite places in my country you should visit is…
mountain / seasides / historical places / walking streets / amusement parks
2. How has tourism changed your country?

- Tourism offers the citizens a lot of jobs / makes the city more popular / crowded
and polluted / …
3. Is your country expensive for most tourists?

- Not really, homestay becomes the most recommended, traditional foods are not bad
- It depends on tourists’ need: luxury resorts, shopping centres
Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: Which do you think in the most entertaining or relaxing way of
spending your free time: going to the beach, dancing or going to the cinema?
In my opinion, only … is the best choice for … . … Two left choices are
(really/quite/a bit) …
I tend to … . … I won’t …
I will suggest him/her … . … is/are …
I think being … will be the … because … . Being … is … . … A/An … is …
I think … will be the best choice. … . … is not suitable for … . …


I think I will choose … . … I don’t think … is … and … is …
If I … I will … . … I won’t …

Speaking personally, the best/most … to … is … . … I don’t think that … So
for me, … is the best choice.
ere him/her, I would … . I don’t think … is a good choice because … . It is
not a good idea to …
going to theIf I w

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cinema: not take much free time and money, enjoy free time with friends or
lovers; broaden your knowledge through films (cultures, history…)

- dancing: not good at dancing
- going to the beach: take time and money; dangerous for riding in a long distance
…
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: Everybody should learn English.
There are a number of reasons why people should learn English. Being able to speak
English allows you to communicate effectively in numerous countries, and this opens
up lots of possibilities for you in terms of the countries you could choose to seek work
in one day - not to mention travel to as a tourist. What’s more, English is widely
regarded as the language of higher education. So you will need to speak English
fluently for access to Oxford, Cambridge or even universities in other countries, as
they’re all English-speaking.


SPEAKING TEST 5
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about hobbies.
4. What are some of your hobbies?
I’m interested in … / I’m into … / I’m fond of …

- reading books / listening to music / playing sports / collecting CDs/stamps…
5. What are some of the advantages of having a hobby?
Having a hobby helps you …
- make more friends / satisfy yourself / do what you want …
6. How much time do you spend on your hobby?
- I spend almost my free time on my hobby / I usually do my hobby at weekend ….
Let’s talk about shopping.
1. How do you feel about shopping?

- I like shopping because I can feel relaxed, have good time with friends
- I dislike it because it is a waste of time and money / I don’t have much money / I
prefer making money to spend it …
2. Do you like shopping on the Internet?

- Definitely yes, it’s very convenient in choosing and paying / it offers a variety of
choices

- Absolutely not, you can get fraud on Internet / you are not allowed trying on and
testing products
3. Which is the most popular place to shop in your city?
You could buy everything in …
- shopping malls / traditional markets / weekend markets / shops in streets
Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: Which of the following TV programmes is the best choice for you:
talent shows, comedy series, or sport programmes?

- talent shows: + can sing well - learn singing and performance techniques; get
knowledge; best time to relax
- low-qualified shows - waste my time, not suitable for audiences

- comedy series: + feel relaxed, educate audience in humorous way, can enjoy with
other members of family
- unsuitable for some specific audiences such as elderly, serious people

- sport programmes: + interesting for people who love sports (for specific audience),
encourage audience to play sports
- give opportunity for someone who loves betting illegally
I tend to choose sport programmes because I’m fond of sports, especially football. It
is really interesting for people who love sports. Moreover, it encourages audiences
to play more sports to get fun and healthy. I won’t choose comedy series because
I’m a serious person. I won’t choose talent shows either because there are many
low-qualified show nowadays.
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: Solutions to improve educational systems
The education industry today is faced with many challenges, and in order to improve
the education system, there are several strategies that educational institutions can
employ. Firstly, there is a need to continuously revise the curriculum for instructional
programs in an effort to meet society’s demands for changing workforce. Secondly,
educational institutions must adapt to new technologies if they want to remain
competitive. Last but not least is intellectual and emotional guide. Teachers can spend
less time lecturing entire classes and more time mentoring students as individuals.


SPEAKING TEST 6
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about celebrations.
1. How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
I usually …
- Do nothing / have a small party with family/friends /

2. How do you think you will celebrate your next birthday?
I will … / I intend to …

- do nothing / invite some close friends to a restaurant / buy a special thing for
myself
3. What is the most important day of the year for you? Why?
- New Year Days is the one of the my most important days when I can visit my
family / meet my old friends / travel around
Let’s talk about neighborhood.
1. Can you describe the house where you live?
I live in a …

- small house with … rooms in …
- big house/apartment with … rooms in …
2. What is there to do in the area where you live?
There are many places in my area such as …
- a stadium for watching and playing sports / shopping malls / walking streets and
night markets
3. What do you like about the area where you live?
I love …
- fresh air / friendly people / low crime rates / peaceful atmosphere …
Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: Which would be the best place to live for a family with children: a
small town, a city centre, or a village?

- a small town: + low-price expense; fresh air and green atmosphere; peaceful
life without crimes

- inconvenient services: hospital, entertainment, keep fit

- a city centre: + good education, high quality of service, easy find a good job
to bring up the children
- more stressful in crowded and noisy atmosphere; unfriendly
people; dangerous life with high crime rates

- a village: primitive life - not suitable for children
Speaking personally, the best place to live for a family with children is a small town,
where people can get fresh air and green atmosphere. Besides, they can live happily
with crimes. Especially, expense in a small town is not high. I don’t think that a city
centre is a good idea because people can get more stressful in there. A village is not
a good place either because the life is so primitive, which í not suitable for children.
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: We should try to limit traffic in city centre.
We should limit traffic in city centre because of the following reasons. Firstly, too
much traffic leads to congestion, which prevent commuters from traveling to work on
time. Secondly, commuters tend to travel at the same time of the day. So the city is
crowded and noisy, people feel unpleasant. Thirdly, there are many vehicles which
emit gas and smoke on the road. This certainly makes the air polluted.


SPEAKING TEST 7
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about music.
4. What kind of music do you like?
I like / I’m fond of / I love …

-

pop music

traditional (folk) music: chèo, cải lương
rock music

classical music
5. When do you usually listen to music?
I usually listen to music …
- in my free time / when I’m free / whenever I want to relax / before bedtime
6. What kind of music is popular in your country?
I think that …
- pop music / bolero / … is one of the most popular kind of music in Vietnam.
Let’s talk about clothes.
1. What type of clothes do you like to wear?
I love to wear / I usually wear …

- formal clothes, high qualified clothes
- casual clothes / jeans and T-shirt / sporty clothes
2. How important is fashion to you?
Fashion to me is …

- very important because the appearance is important when you first meet someone
- not important because I think personality defines yourself
3. What kind of clothes do people in your country usually wear?
In Vietnam, people wear

- various types of clothes such as uniform for workers and people in offices / casual
clothes for students or active people
Part 2: Solution discussion


Situation: Which of these issues do you think has the worst effect on the

environment: deforestation, air pollution or toxic water?
In my opinion, air pollution has the worst effect on our environment. As you
can see, everything easily causes the air pollute such as industrial such as
industrial emissions from factories, oil refineries, power plants etc; trucks
used in shipping goods and services to these industries; vehicles, airconditioning in big cities …

- air pollution: everything can easily cause the air polluted, such as industrial
emissions from factories, oil refineries, power plants etc; trucks used in shipping
goods and services to these industries; vehicles, air-conditioning in big cities …

- deforestation: cutting forests, or intentionally burning them releases insane amount
of carbon into the atmosphere, leading to air pollution.

- toxic water: acid rain = rain polluted by high amount of chemical and acids in the
atmosphere = all body of water have acid in it and the effects are very harmful
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: We should continue to develop computer technology.
Today, it is impossible to imagine our life without computers. Computers make our
life easier. According to forecast of scientists, machines will replace jobs of cashiers,
and civil and military pilots. Some corporations in Japan are already selling
housewife-robots, which help old people to keep the homes clean. Besides, we can
easily get online courses in a second using a personal computer. It is reasonable to
think that people should continue to develop computer technology.


SPEAKING TEST 8
Part 1: Social interaction
Let’s talk about sports.
1. Do you enjoy watching sports?

- I really enjoy watching sports which makes me feel excited / get together with
friends…

- Sorry, I don’t like sports. I’m not an active person.
2. Do you enjoy participating in any sports?

- I love to play sport to keep fit / relax / release energy …
- No, I prefer individual sports such as jogging, running, biking…
3. How often do you participate in sports?

- I play sports every day / twice a week / every week…
- I rarely play it / on special occasions.
Let’s talk about reading.
1. Do you enjoy reading?

- Yes, I love novels (detective/romantic/horror…) / science documents /
- No, I prefer physical activities
2. What sort of things do you read?
- I read newspapers / (fashion/science/psychological…) magazines / comics / novels…
3. Tell me something about your favourite book?

- My favourite book is (the name of the book) / What kind it is.
- What it is about / Who it is about / When and where it is.
Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: Your friend is between his/her mind about choosing one of these sports:
swimming, football and boxing. Which do you think is the best for him/her?
If I were him/her, I would choose swimming which is really good for heath.
While swimming your heart rate increases without stressing the body. It also
tones the muscle and help you to improve your duration. I don’t think
football and boxing are a good choice because they are dangerous, and the

player cannot do it individually.


- swimming: good for health: increase your heart rate without stressing your body,
tones muscles, builds your strength/endurance

- football: a team sport, keeps you both physically and mentally fit, dangerous so
easily get injured

- boxing: improves bone strength, fires up the heart and lungs, relieves stress, too
violent
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: Social network is an extremely useful tool.
These days, face-to-face communication is being replaced with online conversations
using social media apps, such as Facebook, WhatsApp and so on. It seems to me that
the benefits these technologies have brought to our lives unlimited relationships and
instant contacts with anyone at any time. Moreover, we can easily get great sources of
information in terms of various fields such as technology, entertainment, etc.


SPEAKING TEST 9
Part 1: Social Interaction
Let’s talk about favorite places.
1. Where do you usually go when you have spare time?
When I have free time I
- stay at home to listen to music / watch a video / play games …
- go out with friend / go to the cinema / go to a coffee shop …
2. Are there many interesting places where you live for people to go at weekends

- Definitely yes, sport centres / museums / parks / …

- Not really, because it’s a small quiet town.
3. In what way is café a great place for people to enjoy their free time?
It’s really an ideal place for people to enjoy themselves / hang out with friends / drink
coffee …
Let’s talk about pets.
1. Do you keep pets in your house?

- No, I don’t like animal.
- Yes, I have one dog and a cat which seems to be my best friends.
2. Which pet is popular in Vietnam?
I think

- dogs are because they are friendly and loyal
- cats are because they can catch mouse for every home.
3. Do you think a pet can be a good friend?
- Definitely yes, they can also be the great treatment to some children who get
troubles in their life.
Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: A company is considering three methods of advertising their new product:
TV commercials, online advertising and leaflets. Which do you think is the best
choice?
+ TV commercials: a massive audience; introduce products to customers at time they
are enjoying themselves/paying attention to the screen; have marketing impact
+ Online advertising: works 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: ability to reach
anyone in the world, globally; measurable results
+ Leaflets: people trust printed material; build sustainable relationship; easy to
produce leaflets


Part 3: Topic Development

Topic: Reasons for not having children
There are many reasons for not having children. First of all, having children means
that you have too much responsibility.Then, the cost of living will be significantly high
because of clothes, food. Next, you don’t have free time because of taking cảe for your
children. To sum up, too much responsibility, high cost and no freedom are factors for
not having children.


SPEAKING TEST 10
Part 1: Social Interaction
Let’s talk about social network.
1. Do you like social network?

- I like social network because they can bring us many benefits in communication.
- I don’t like it because they will probably if you spend much time using it.
2. What kind of social networks are you using now? If yes, which social network are
you using? Why?

- I am using Facebook, one of popular networks nowadays to update the latest
information about all fields in my life.

- I don’t use any social networks, I read newspaper and watch TV instead.
3. What is your advice for social networks users?

- We should be smart users when we update various information on social networks.
- Think more than once before like, share or comment.
Let’s talk about fashion.
1. How important is fashion to you?

- Fashion make me beautiful / more attractive / express my personality …

- Fashion doesn’t mean any thing to me. Personalities are much more important
than appearance.
2. What sort of clothes do you prefer to wear?

- I prefer wearing casual clothes which make me comfortable.
- I like formal clothes which my look more elegant.
3. Do you ever have to wear things you don’t have really like? If so, when and why?

- At the moment, I’m wearing uncomfortable uniform because of my work
- Sometimes, on special occasions.
Part 2: Solution discussion
Situation: Which do you think is the most beneficial activity for young people:
cooking, playing computer games or joining outdoor activities?
+ Cooking: meeting new people, how to take care themselves and other people
+ Playing computer games: metal health problems; negative impact on ability to
communicate,


+ Joining outdoor activities: enhance physical fitness; develop social skills; far less
stressed and more mentally stable
Part 3: Topic Development
Topic: Disadvantages of tourist developments.
Tourist development has a lot of disadvantages. First, there are a number of ugly
hotel complexes because of their degradations. Second, another problem due to
tourist development is destruction of habitat. Finally, it destroys traditional way of
life. For example, a peaceful environment is replaced by noisy resorts so the lifestyle
has to change, too.