TOEIC SPEAKING TASK 3 RESPOND TO QUESTION (TOEIC S&W)

SPEAKING 3
1. How often do you eat at a restaurant?

Oh, let’s see. I think I eat at a restaurant about 2 or 3 times a week. I usually
eat out/dine /daɪn/ out with my family and my friends.
2. Do you watch any comedy shows on television?

Yes, I do. I usually watch comedy shows on TV. I think it’s a great way to
releave stress after hard day at work.
3. Do you visit your parents often?

Yes, I do. I visit my parents quite about 2 or 3 times a week. They live in a
small house not too far from my city.
4. How often do you travel abroad and where is your favorite place?

I have never traveled abroad. However, if I have a chance. I want to go to
Korea because I really like its entertainment industry.
5. Where do you exercise and how many times do you exercise a week?

Well, I often do exercise at home and I work out about 3 times a week because
it helps improve my health and relieve stress.
6. How often do you hike in the mountains?

Uhm…I think
I sometimes hike in the mountains with my parents. Because it is a good way
to improve my health.
I rarely hike in the mountains because I am quite busy with my work. If I have
free time, I usually hang out with my friends at the coffee shop.
7. Do you compare prices at several stores before buying something?
Yes, I do. I usually compare prices at several stores before buying something.
I think that it will help me save money and to get a better deal.

8. What single piece of technology has impacted your lifestyle the most?
Well, I think single piece of technology that has impacted my lifestyle is the
smartphone. Because it helps me access /ˈækses/ information easily.

9. How often do you use the Internet?
Oh, I think. I usually use the Internet on my phone or laptop. Because it makes

me have fun and relaxed after hard day at work.
I use the Internet every day/on a daily basis. I look for information, send

messages, surf facebook, and watch movies.
10. Do you generally drive to work or do you take public transportation?

I don’t drive or take public transportation to work. I ride my bike because it
helps to reduce air pollution and improves my health.
11. How often do you visit an amusement park, and who do you usually go
there with?

Uhm…Let’s see.
I sometimes visit an amusement park with my friends on special occasions /ə
ˈkeɪʒn/. I really enjoy rides and games there.
12. What time of the day is best for visiting an amusement park? Why?
Uhm… I think that the morning is the best time of day to visit an amusement
park. Because there are not people and breathe /briːð/ fresh air in the morning.
13. How often do you walk for exercise?
Oh, let’s see. I walk for exercise about 3 times a week at the park near my
house. Because it’s a good way to improve my health.
14. If you wanted to go for a walk, where would you go, and why?
Well, I usually go for a walk with my friends in the park. Because it’s makes
me relaxed and have fun.

15. Do you usually buy clothes before traveling? Why?
Yes, I do. I often buy clothes before traveling because I like shopping and it's
also a way to relieve stress/ I want to look great and take beautiful photos with my
new clothes.
- apparel/attire/outfit: trang phục.
16. What kind of clothes do people in your town usually wear these days?

Uhm…let’s see. It’s autumn so people in my town usually wear casual colthes
these days. Because it's comfortable, they wear them.

People in my town usually wear T-shirts and shorts because the weather is
very pleasant /ˈpleznt/ these days.
17. When do you meet your friends, what do you normally talk about?

Oh, let’s see. I often meet my friends at the coffee shop. We normally talk
about studying and interesting news.

When I meet my friends, we normally talk about, our work/study, and
relationships.
18. Where do you usually go when you and your friends want to have a
conversation?

Uhm…We usually go to the coffee shop to have a conversation. We talk to
each other about studying and interesting news.
19. Which town do you live in, and how long have you been living there?

Well, I currently live in Ho Chi Minh City. I have been living there for about 4
years. I really like the people and life here.
20. Do you have any plan to move out in the near future? Why or why not?

No, I don’t. I don’t have any plans to move out in the near future. Because
there are modern amenities /əˈmenəti/ in my town such as a shopping mall and a
fitness center.

1. What could amusement parks in your city do to increase the number of

visitors?

There are some ways for There are a few things amusement

amusement parks in my city to increase parks in my city could do to attract

the number of visitors. more visitors.

- Firstly, amusement parks should - First, they need to add more

open more exciting rides and games or exciting rides and games in oder to give

attractions because it can attract more visitors more new experiences.
visitors. - Second, they should extend the

- Secondly, improve marketing business hours. I think they close their
activities like advertising on social business too early.
networking platforms or providing
special offers to attract more visitors.

- Finally, enhancing the customer
experience by focusing on quality
facilities and friendly staff.

2. People exercise in many different ways. What are some advantages of

choosing walking instead of other forms of exercise?

There are many advantages of There are some

walking compared to other forms of advantages/benefits of taking a walk

exercise. compared to/with other forms of

- Firstly, improve health such as exercise.

cardiovascular health, or keep in shape. - First, we can do it anywhere. We

- Secondly, enhancing mental can walk in the park near our house or

health brings relaxation, relieves stress, even on the street.

and connection with nature. - Second, we don’t need any

- Finally, increasing creativity by exercise equipment, a nice pair of shoes

walking can help you find many ideas is enough. So, it doesn’t cost us a lot of

and inspirations. money.

3. Please explain a good place to buy clothes in your city and why.

A good place to buy clothes in my A good place to buy clothes in my

city is the shopping mall: city is a department store called Lotte.

- It’s because there are many - First, it often offers discounts, so

choices so I can buy clothes from many I can get a better price for the same
different stores with prices ranging quality.
from affordable to expensive.
- Second, it carries a variety of
- Besides, it is convenient because clothes from different brands so I will
the shopping mall is a collection of have many options.
different clothing stores instead of me
having to visit stores at different - Finally, it is near my house. So,
locations. you can get there very easily.

- Also, shopping malls often
organize promotional events and
discounts, which helps me get a better
deal.

4. Who is your favorite person to have a conversation with? Why?

My favorite person to have a My favorite person to have a

conversation with is my mother. conversation with is my best friend

- It’s because my mother is always named XXX.

the one to listen if I want to share - One reason is that we have a lot

anything. in common, so it’s easy to talk to each

- Besides, my mother teaches me other.

valuable lessons about life through her - Also, he is very smart. He

experiences that I can’t find anywhere usually gives me a lot of useful advice.

else. - Therefore, he is my favorite

- Also, if I fail, my mother is person to have a conversation with.

always by my side to help me

overcome difficulties.

5. What are the important things you would consider when moving to a new
place?

There are some important things I There are some important things I
would consider when moving to a new would consider when moving to a new
place: place.

- Firstly, if the location is - First, it should be close to bus
convenient such as near a school, stations because I regularly use public
hospital, or supermarket, it helps me transport to get to work.
save time and improve my quality of
life. - Second, the price should be
reasonable because I can’t afford to
- Secondly, the rental price is also rent an expensive house.
important because choosing a place to

live at a reasonable price helps me save
money.

- Finally, a place with guaranteed
security helps me feel confident and
secure when living in a new place.

6. Which of the following do you think your city or town needs more of and

why?

- Restaurants

- Parks

- Bus routes

I think my city or town needs I think my city needs more park

more bus routes. for several reasons.

- Because there are more bus - First, parks can help improve air

routes thus making travel convenient quality so that people can enjoy the

and cost-effective for students or fresh air and have better physical and

employees. mental health.

- In addition, increasing bus use - Second, parks are also a place

can contribute to reducing emissions, where people can visit and have/take a
thereby improving air pollution. walk to refresh in minds.

- Third, parks can enhace the
appeal/beauty of a city, making it more
attractive to residents and tourists.

7. When buying music, do you prefer to buy CDs, or do you prefer to

download music directly to your computer or phone? Why?

I prefer to download music I prefer to download /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/

directly to my computer or phone. music directly to my phone.

- Because of the convenience, it - First, downloading music from

doesn't take me too much time to the Internet is much cheaper compared

download music instead of having to to bying CDs, therefore, I can save

buy CDs at the store. some money to spend on other things.

- Besides, I have many diverse - Second, it’s convenient for me

choices of songs and albums, which because I can download music anytime

helps me explore other interests and and anywhere, which saves me

musical genres. time/save my time because I don’t have

to go to physical/actual stores.

8. If you wanted to purchase an app, which of the following would most

influence your decision? Why?

- a friend’s recommendation

- advertisement for the app

- the popularity of the app

If I wanted to purchase an app, I think my friend’s

which would most influence my recommendation would most influence

decision is the popularity of the app. my decision because of the following

- It's because the popularity of an reasons.
app shows that it is used by many - First, I can get honest reviews
people and receives many high and
positive reviews. from my friends after they actually
experience that app. In this way, I can
- Besides, a popular app is usually know whether that app will be suitable
of good quality and offers many and useful for me.
features so this can influence my
decision to purchase it. - Second, I and my friend have
similar tastes in using apps, so I don’t

have to spend too much time searching
some suitables onces.

- Finally, some advertisements
give misleading information just to
attract more users, so I don’t believe
them.

9. If you’re not worried about rent, what will you consider when choosing a

place to live?

If I am not worried about rent, I If I am not concerned about rent, I

will consider the following things when would think about the location/ take the

choosing a place to live: location into my consideration.

- For me, if the location is - First, I want to live in a

convenient such as near a school, convenient area near/close to (some

hospital, or supermarket, it helps me essential facilities such as)

save time and improve my quality of supermarkets, hospitals, and schools.

life. - Second, my neighborhood needs

- Additionally, ensuring security is to be safe if I want to live alone.

aslo important, so living in a safe area - Finally, I want to live in a place

can bring me peace of mind. with a fresh air and pleasant

atmosphere.

10. How important is it for children to take part in sports or regular physical

education in school? Why?

There are many benefits for In my opinion, it is very

children to take part in sports or regular necessary/essential/crucial for children

physical education in school. to do/play/take up sports or regular

- First, because participating in physical education.

sports or physical education helps - First, it helps children to keep fit,

children develop their health and stay healthy, and active.

physical health comprehensively, - Second, children can improve

especially improving their mental. their social and communication skills

- Second, engaging in sports and as they will learn to work together

physical education activities helps towards a common goal or solve

children learn how to work in teams, conflicts /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/.

communicate effectively, and build - Finally, doing sports helps

self-confidence. children to release stress and anxiety

after school.

TEST 1

Imagine that an English newspaper company is doing research to write an article.

They want to collect information about online advertisements.

5. How much time do you spend on using the Internet each day? What do you

usually do while using the Internet?

Well, I spend 4 hours using the Let’s see… I typically spend 4

Internet on a daily basis. I look for hours using/accessing the Internet on a

information, send messages, surf daily basis/every day/each day. I use it

Facebook, and listen to music. to attend online classes, surf Facebook

and watch Youtube videos.

6. Have you considered downloading a software to block online

advertisements?

No, I haven’t. Because I am quite Yes, I do. Online advertisements/

busy with my work. If I have a chance, adverts/ads are really disturbing /dɪ

I will consider downloading a software ˈstɜːrbɪŋ/. So, I think (that) installing

to block online advertisements. an ad blocker can help me concentrate /

Yes, I will consider downloading ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/ better on my work/study.

an app to block online advertisements

because I don't want to be

interrupted /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ by some trash

ad when watching something on the

internet.

- interrupted: bị gián đoạn

- disturbing: làm phiền

- concentrate: tập trung

7. Which of the following do you think could be the most effectively advertised

on the Internet?

- Shoes

- Books

- Music

I think music could be I think books can be I think shoes can be

effectively advertised on the effectively advertised on the effectively advertised on the

Internet for several reasons. Internet for several reasons. Internet for several reasons.

- First of all, music ads - First of all, book ads - First of all, shoe ads

allow potential fans/buyers to allow potential buyers to read allow potential buyers to see

listen before they make a reviews and summaries of shoes from multiple angles, read
purchase. books before they make a reviews or even buy them
careful purchase. directly from many e-commerce
- Secondly, many /ˈkɑːmɜːrs/ platforms like
advertisers can reach a larger - Secondly, many Amazon /ˈæməzɑːn/.
audience from all over the advertisers can reach a larger
world if they advertise music on audience from all over the - Secondly, many
the Internet. world if they advertise books on advertisers can reach a larger
the Internet. audience from all over the
- e-commerce: thương mại điện world if they advertise shoes on
tử - multiple angles: nhiều góc độ the Internet.
khác nhau

TEST 2

Imagine that an English newspaper company is doing research to write an article.

They want to collect information about driving a car.

5. How often do you go somewhere by car? Who do you usually ride in a car

with?

I go somewhere by car about once To be honest, I rarely travel by car

or twice a week. I often ride in a car because it is quite expensive. Instead, I

with my family or friends, depending often use public transportation to get

on where I will go and who I will meet. around. It is more cost-effective and

friendly to the environment.

6. If you get to purchase a car, how long are you willing to keep it?

Well, if I purchase a car I will If I purchase a car, I will keep it as

keep it as long as possible. Because I long as I can because it is too

spent a pretty large amount of money to expensive to buy and maintain a car.

own it. So, I want to maximize its value as

much as possible.
If I buy a car, I will keep it for

about five to seven years. Then, if it no
longer meets my needs, I will consider
selling it and buying a newer model.

7. What are some advantages of using public transportation over driving your

own car?

There are some benefits of using There are some benefits of using

public transportation. public transportation.

- First, save money because you - Firstly, it helps reduce air

won't have to pay a lot for gas, oil, pollution, which will have a positive

maintenance, equipment repair, or impact on the environment / so that

monthly parking. residents can enjoy a fresher

- Second, protect the environment atmosphere.

because using public transportation - Secondly, it reduces traffic

reduces the number of vehicles, thereby congestion/jams as there will be fewer

limiting air pollution. cars on the road.

- Thirdly, it saves me money

because I don’t have to pay for parking

fees, gas, insurance, or maintenance.

TEST 3

Imagine that an English newspaper company is doing research to write an article.

They want to collect information about gardening.

5. Do a lot of people in your neighborhood have gardens at their houses?

Uhm…I think a lot of people in As I live in a big city, my

my neighborhood usually have gardens neighbors’ houses are relatively close

at their houses. They often plant many together, and there are few gardens.
vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers.
People usually plant flowers,
- herb: thảo dược
- balcony: ban công vegetables, and herbs /hɜːrb/ in some
- rooftop: sân thượng
- orchard: vườn cây ăn quả limited spaces such as

rooftops /ˈruːftɑːp/ or

balconies /ˈbælkəni/.

Yes, in my neighborhood,

residents usually have their gardens at

their houses. It’s quite common to see

beautiful flower beds, vegetable

patches, and even small

orchards /ˈɔːrtʃərd/ in many yards.

6. Where can you buy flowers or plants in your neighborhood? Have you

purchased anything there?

Oh…I can buy flowers or plants I tend to buy flowers in a nursery

at the nursery in my neighborhood. I near my house. They have a wide

often purchase diverse vegetables, fruit variety of plants, from small indoor

trees, and flowers there. plants to large outdoor trees. I buy

them to decorate my apartment.

7. How would you get tips on how to grow plants?

- using the Internet

- asking friends

I get tips on how to grow plants is If I were looking for tips on how

using the Internet. to grow plants, I would probably use

- First, it is convenient because I the internet as my first resource.

can learn tips on growing plants on my There are many gardening

phone at home through articles or websites and forums where you can
videos shared by experts. find advice on everything from planting
and watering to pest control and soil
- Second, The internet allows me composition /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/.
to access diverse infomation about tips
on growing plants, so I can refer to However, if I had friends who
many ways to grow plants most were avid gardeners, I would also ask
effectively. them for advice and tips, since personal
- pest control: kiểm soát sâu bệnh experience is often the best teacher.
- soil composition: thành phần đất
- avid: cuồng nhiệt, ham

TEST 4

Imagine that an English newspaper company is doing research to write an article.

They want to collect information about TV streaming services.

5. How often do you use TV streaming services? What kind of programs do

you usually watch on TV streaming services?

Uhm…I use TV streaming I use TV streaming services such
services in my free time. I usually as Netflix /net·fliks/ on a daily basis. I
watch news or movies on TV streaming usually watch movies, TV shows, and
services with my family. reality /riˈæləti/ shows after work to

relax.

6. Are you willing to pay an extra fee to watch more programs on TV

streaming services?

No, I am. I will not pay an extra Well, yes, I do because I want to

fee to watch more programs on TV have access to a wider selection of

streaming services. Because I can interesting programs. Moreover, I

watch more programs on my phone or could also watch some exclusive
laptop. content that is not available on the
basic plan.

I’m not willing to do so because I
am quite busy with my work, and I
don’t have much time to watch
programs. Therefore, I will stick with
the basic subscription /səbˈskrɪpʃn/

plan.

7. Would you prefer to read a summary or watch a short video clip before

choosing a program to watch on TV streaming services?

I prefer to read a summary before I would prefer to read a summary

choosing a program to watch on TV before selecting a program to watch

streaming services. because of several reasons.

- First, it saves time because - Firstly, it saves me time because

reading the summary provides an reading a summary can give me a quick

overview of the content so I can decide overview of the plot /plɑːt/,

whether the program is suitable for me characters /ˈkærəktər/, and

or not. themes /θiːmiːm/ of the program.

- Second, content evaluation - Secondly, I could find out if the

because the summary includes details, program meets my interests and avoid

topics, and reviews from readers so I inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/ content.

can make an informed choice. - plot: cốt truyện

- theme: chủ đề

- inappropriate: không phù hợp

TEST 5

Imagine that an English newspaper company is doing research to write an article.
They want to collect information about your thoughts on jobs and careers.
5. What was your first ever job? How long did you do it for?

My first ever job was a waiter at a restaurant near my house. I did that job for
six months. I learned a lot from that position.
6. Do you prefer to work during the daytime or during the nighttime? Why?

I think I prefer to work during the daytime because I feel refreshed and can
focus on working better during that period of time.
7. What are some advantages of working in a busy city rather than working in
a quiet area?

There are some benefits of working in a busy city compared to a quiet area.
Firstly, there are more job opportunities, so I can easily find a job with a high
salary.
Secondly, I can meet people from different backgrounds. As a result, I can
learn from them, improve my communication skills, and be more open-minded.