DAILY ROUTINE (1)
What time do you normally get up in the morning?
I normally get up at 6:30 in the morning because I usually go to bed early (ơ-lỳ)
What do you normally (often) eat for breakfast?
I often eat bread (b rết) or noodles ( nút đồ z) for breakfast because it’s convenient.
Are you a fan of (Do you like) studying languages in your spare (free) time?
No. I’m not a person who likes to study in my spare (s-pe-ơ) time. It’s boring for me but I
think I should learn English.
How often do you meet friends and go out?
When I was younger, I usually met my friends almost everyday but now as a college (ka lít
ch) student I rarely (re-ơ-ly) meet anyone except at weekend.
Are you fond of (Do you like) going to the cinema with friends?
Yes, Of course we usually go to the movies together on the weekends, I love it, it’s a fun one.
EDUCATION (1)
Did you use to like going to school as a child?
I really liked going to school as a child. Since my family was poor, going to school was my
dream when I was a kid.
How did you use to get to school?
I often walked to school because I lived near the school
What is your current English teacher like?
I think my teacher is a good teacher. She’s very enthusiastic(en-thu-zi-át-tịc), friendly and
funny.
Are you good at learning languages or do you find it hard?
I'm learning English and Japanese.I think they're a bit difficult (đíp-phi-cột) because I'm
Vietnamese.
Are you planning on doing another course soon?
yes, i am. I will study a few more English courses (co-ơ-sẹt), cultivate myself a good
knowledge (na-lít-ch) to apply for a job in the future.
WORK (1)
Which job would you hate to have and why?
I hate being an architect (a-két-tẹc-t) because I don’t have a talent for drawing
Which job would you most like to do in the future?
I would like to become a PLC engineer. I love sitting in front of the computer and doing some
coding stuff. It’s really fun for me.
Do you commute to work or do you live in the same city?
Actually I don’t have a job. I’m still a student, studying in Hanoi and live in the same city
How old will you be when you retire in the future? (ri-tai-ơ)
I’m not sure. Maybe around 60. If I have an opportunity, I may change it.
Are you planning on changing job in the future?
Actually I don’t think I will change my job in the future because I love this job and I want to
do that job forever.
SHOPPING (1)
When was the last time you went shopping to buy clothes?
I don't usually go shopping to buy clothes, but if I have to say, it will be 3 months ago.
Are you going to go shopping this weekend or do you have better plans?
No, I'm not planning to go shopping this weekend. I have more important things to do.
What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
It was my guitar. I bought (bot-t) a whole new guitar 3 months ago and it sounds really good.
Have you ever wasted a lot of money on something useless?
I never wasted money on useless (ziu-sờ-lẹt) things because I maked a reasonable spending
list
Do you usually spend a lot of money on food?
I think the food is great for health so it absolutely merits.
FREE TIME (2)
Are you keen on (Do you like) doing sport to stay healthy in your free time?
Of course. Excercising is my hobby, especially soccer and badminton.
Do you normally spend your free time with friends or alone?
To be honest, I wouldn’t say I like to spend time alone. Mostly I prefer to spend my free time
with my friends and family but when I get depressed ( đi-prest), I always spend time alone to
relax my mind.
Where do you like to relax in your free time?
I like to relax in my home because I am an introvert person. I often listen to music and watch
TV.
Do you ever listen to music while you are relaxing?
Yes, I often listen to music while I’m relaxing. I listen to POP music (because) it brings a lot
of energy for me.
How often do you meet friends to go out at weekends?
I go out with my friends twice or three times a week. During my high school years, it was
more frequent (fri-quần-t) but now I cannot hang out with friends that much as I have got busy
with responsibilities
HEALTH (2)
Are you good at doing sport or do you only do it for fun?
I’m quite (quai-t) good at many sports such as basketball, football, badminton,....I think
they’re interesting sports that help me improve my fitness and entertain after every hour of
studying.
What is your favourite sport and why?
my favourite sport is football because this sport helps me have a healthy body, a quick reflex
and develop my mind.
Have you ever tried a dangerous sport?
No, though (râu) my life is quite a bit boring, I’m too scared to do any extreme sports.
because I don’t think I am brave enough to put myself in the difficult situations. (sít-chu-ây-trừn)
When was the last time you played football?
The last time I played football was 2 months ago, then some incident happened and I didn’t
play again. Now I am recovered and I really want to play football, so I will take a chance when I
have free time.
Are you keen on team sports like football or basketball?
Without a doubt, I am really into team sports because I value teamwork. I consider myself a
sociable person so playing sports with others such as soccer, basketball, or rugby gives me so
much joy.
TRAVEL (2)
Where did you go on holiday last year?
I traveled to Dalat on vacation last year. Because it’s a place with a very comfortable
atmosphere (át-mớt-phi-ơ) and there are many attractive entertainment spots.
Do you enjoy sightseeing when on holiday?
Yes. I like to enjoy the view at dawn when on holiday because of seeing everything around
me is like being revived after a good night's sleep.
Where are you planning on going on holiday next summer?
I plan to go to Bai Dinh temple in Ninh Binh next year. We can go sightseeing on a boat(bâu-t
Would you like to try surfing in the future?
Of couse, I will try it in Miami beach which is a famous surfing beach.
Which is your favourite city that you have visited?
Hanoi is my favorite city which I have visited. It has a lot of delicious food such as: banh mi,
pho. Moreover, people there are quite friendly and helpful.
FOOD (2)
Have you ever eaten a really disgusting food while you were on holiday?
While I was on holiday in 2020, I ate a really disgusting food. It was a cake which i didn’t
know the name but it had a terrible smell and looked like it’s stale.(s-teo)
Are you keen on eating seafood or do you prefer meat?
I prefer meat because I’m allergic (ờ-lơ-ríc-k) to seafood. I always have stomachache (sờ-to-
mờ-kết) when I eat seafood.
How often do you eat chocolate and sweets?
I am actually a fanatic of chocolate and sweets .My favourite chocolate is white chocolate
because of its sweet and creamy taste. Additionally, I also love dark chocolate in the interest of
its bitterness; it is suitable for my depression mood.
Did you use to eat lots of sweets as a child or did you prefer fruit?
I prefer fruit as a child as it’s good for my health, besides, it helps me fit.
What is your favourite drink to order when you go to a restaurant?
I often order a cup of Seven Up because it is quite good when I eat fried and baked food.