Speaking tests 2 8

PHẢN III: SPEAKING

SPEAKING TEST 2

Part 1: Social Interaction: ] love them and I think it’s a good chance for all
Mẹo: GV hỏi một câu trả lời dài hơn 2 câu. don’t have enough money, I can’t use English very
Al: Holiday
1. What did you do on your last holiday?
I went to Sam Son beach with my family
Who do you prefer spending your holiday with?
I want to spend my holiday with my family because
members of my family to be together.
Do you prefer going on holiday abroad?
No, I don’t prefer going on holiday abroad because I
well.

A2: TV programs
How many hours a day do you watch television?
I often spend one hour a day watching TV
Which programs do you like?
I like watching VTV news because this channel provides me with useful knowledge of all fields in life.
Do you prefer watching television alone or with other people? Why?
I prefer watching TV with my family because we can watch and share all the information and even discuss
together to know more about the world.
Part 2: If you won a lottery of 1 billon VND, what would you do with the money?
Buy a new house
Start a business
Deposit the money in the bank
If I won the lottery of 1 billion VND, I would buy a HOUSE because I am now living with my parents and I
want to have an independent life. After I buy house, I have a stable life and start a business to earn money
and send in the bank.

Part 3: Discuss the topic as guide in the outline below

Provide new
learning experience

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study courses

Be independent
in learning

Online courses have many advantages for learner. First of all, online courses provide new learning
experience for people who want to enlarge their knowledge but do not have much time.....
Besides, learners will be more independent in learning. When they attend online courses, they must follow
the rules, and study by themselves.
Moreover, online courses are more convenient for learners. They can listen to the lectures again and again,
do their exercises at any time.
Further question:
1.What advice would you give someone on how to study English?
There are many ways to learn English but I think the best way is to watch E movies and listen to E music.

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Do you think being a student is the best time of your life?
Yes, I do. I think being a student is the best time of my life because J have a wonderful time with my friends
at university and I don’t have to worry about anything.
Should a student’s university education be free or should the student have to get a loan?
I think university education should only be free for some special majors like police, security, military
education because it is considered a good way to attract more talents for the education career and for

safeguarding the country.

Part 1:Social interaction: SPEAKING TEST 2

B1: Birthday
When is your birthday?
I was born on the eighth of February in 1975.
What do you usually do on your birthday?
B1: On my birthday I often prepare a good meal and invite some close friends to my house for a small party
with my family. ,
What is your favorite family celebration? Why?
My favourite family celebration is Tet holiday because I can relax and meet my friends, relatives and I spend
time with my family.
B2: Public transportation
What is the best way to travel in your town/city?
The best way to travel in my city is motorbike because it’s convenient and fast.
What is the favorite means of transportation?
The best way to travel in my city is motorbike because it’s convenient and fast.
Do you think people should use public transportation more? Why?
I think people should use public transportation more because it is cheap, convenient and safe.
Part 2: you have just received a sum of money from your father as a birthday present. How would you
use the money?
Saving up for the future
Buying a laptop for the study
Buying a fashionable smartphone
If my father gives me a sum of money as a birthday present, I will buy a new laptop because it’s very
necessary for me to learn with the help of documents on internet. I don’t buy smart phone because I have it
already and saving up for the future is not necessary right now.

Part 3: discuss the topic as guided in the outline below

Topic: Examinations are net necessary.

Time consuming

Unfair _|....... EXAMHNAHONS [Yemr ewn lâeas | ¬.... a

Costly

Examinations are necessary to check students’ understanding and ability. However, in fact, examinations
cost a lot of money, take time, and unfair. For example, every year, the government spends a big amount of
money for the university entrance exam, it also takes a month to score and still have many problems.

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Further questions:
1. Do you think schools are necessary?

In my opinion, schools are necessary because schools are the place where students can get knowledge and
learn a lot of skills like communication skills, soft skills, problem- solving skill.

2. How do modern technologies change the way people study?
Modern technology helps people to study faster, more actively and more effectively.
Do you think that traditional schools will disappear in the future because of the development of
modern technology?
No, I don’t. Because schools are the places not only for knowledge but also for social moral lessons.
SPEAKING TEST 3

Part 1:Social interaction
Cl: music

, Do you like music? If yes, what kind of music do you like best? Why?
Yes, I do because music helps me relax after work.
What is the most popular kind of music in your country?
I like traditional music because it helps me relax and feel so proud of my country.
How is music good or not good for people?
I think music is good for people because music helps us to reduce stress and helps us to cheer up and change
my moods.
English
Did you learn English at secondary school?
Cl: No, I did not. When I was at secondary school, I studied Russian.
C2: Iam keen on learning English very much and I started learning E when I was at secondary school.
What do you think about how English is taught at school now?
I think English at school is taught based on traditional grammar method which is boring and it is one of the
reasons why our students are not interested in learning English.
In what ways has children much improved nowadays?
There are many ways to learn English but I think the best way is to watch E movies and listen to E music.
Part 2:
An optional subject will be added to the curriculum for secondary students in your city. Which do you
think is the best option for secondary students?

- Photograph
- Swimming
- Dancing
I think I will choose a swimming class because it will help students keep fit, and become active in real life. I
, donot think photograph is necessary because not every student can buy a camera and dancing is a boring
subject to them.

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Part 3: Topic: It is good to learn about a culture when vou learn a language.

Language: the best
means of culture

Language and women) LOU own ideas
a | culture
Better
communication

Culture shocks

I think language is an element of culture. Firstly, language is the best mean of culture. The culture can be
shown by the way people talk and listen to others. When communicating with each other and learning about
the culture is the most effective way people use to communicate and understand about other countries. If
there is no language and culture, people can’t understand anything about the world that we called culture
shocks.
Further questions:
Do you think it’s good to understand other people’s cultures?
1 think it is good to understand other people’s cultures because this is the only way to make sure that you do
not misunderstand what other people say and sometimes, it leads to some serious problems of lacking
respect.
What would you introduce first to a foreigner about Vietnamese cultures?
IfI meet a foreigner, I would introduce him/her about the way to welcome somebody in Vietnamese culture.
We often greet other people with a smile or some words asking about health, jobs, and families, for men,
they often greet each other by shaking hands.
What would you like to learn about English —speaking cultures
I like the way people live independently and work hard and the way men behave politely with women, they
often open the door are the last to go into the room.

Part 1:Social interaction: SPEAKING TEST 4

D1: favorite places
Where do you usually go when you have spare time? .
When I have free time I stay at home and listen to music because it helps me relax after work.
Are there many interesting places where you live for people to go at weekends?
Yes. There are. In TN, people can visit Coc lake, ATK....
_ In what way is café a great place for people to enjoy their free time?
It is-an-ideal place for people.to enjoy themselves or hang out with friends.
D2: subjects at schools
What subject did you like most when you were at school?
My favorite subject at school was English. I’m not very good at English. But I like very much. English is an
international language so it is very important and useful for my future job.
Do you think English is a good subject for all students to learn at school? Why?
I think English is a good subject for all of students at school because it’s an international language. If
students can learn English well, they can get a good job with high salary. They have a lot of opportunities to
have a better future.
Do you think students are learning too many subjects at school now?
Students now have many lessons on too many subjects at school. They have to do homework and study all of the
time, so students do not have enough free time to take part in other physical activities to help them keep fit.

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Part 2:
You are going to take your secondary school students to the cinema. What kind of film do you think it
best for the students?

- Cartoon
- Action movies
- Detective movies
I think a detective movie will be the best choice. Students are curious, they want to know many things, they

try to guess what is going on and want to share their ideas and comment on situations.Cartoon is not suitable
for their age. Action movie usually contains many violent actions that may affect students’ behavior.
Part 3:
Topic: Punishment by teachers at school is good for students.

Obey teachers

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Concentrate
better on study

I think punishment is necessary when the students do not obey the rules. Teachers have their own way to
punish students by redo exercise, do the duties, etc. the punishment may help students concentrate on their
study, and teachers can minimize students’ misbehavior and make them obey the teachers.
Further question:
Do you think punishment by teachers to students at school should be encouraged?
C1: I think punishment by teacher to students at school should be encouraged in a suitable way, and teachers
should inform the parents about their child’s misbehavior
Do all students obey their teachers whenever they receive punishment?
C1: No, they don’t. Some are still have mistakes and still be punished by the teachers.
What are the downstairs of overuse of punishment at school?

The overuse of punishment at school will make the students unsatisfied. They may afraid of going to school,
or they keep making bad things.

SPEAKING TEST 5
Part 1:Social interaction
E1: hometown
Where do you come from?
Cl: Icome from TN, it is is about 70 km from Ha Noi.
Do you like living in your hometown?
C1: Yes, I do because because this is the place where I was born and grew up and this place nurtures me to
become a good citizen. People in TN are very hardworking, friendly and hospitable.
What is it famous for?
My hometown is famous for Coc lake, ATK and tea.
E2: Career
What is your job?
C1: Pm an engineer. I a working in................. / Tam an officer at....
How long have you been working?
Ihave been working for 10 years

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Why do you like your job?
T love my job because it is my dream job when I was small.
Part 2: situation
Your town plans to organize an Open Festival and many visitors will come. Which job below do you
think would be most suitable for you?

- A tour guide
- A traffic instructor
- A master of ceremony

1 think being a tour guide will be the most suitable job for me because it helps me to practice English with
foreigners and I can introduce more about the history, culture of TN city. Being a traffic instructor is very
hard for me because J have to stand out all the time showing ways for people. A master of ceremony is great
but I am not good at doing this.
Part 3: Topic
Topic: Smoking should be banned in public places.

Smoker’s health

Second-hand | | SMOKING aezzzl COUY OWD ideas
smoker’s health
,

Financial burden

We all know that smoking is not good for both smokers and other people around them. For smokers,
smoking affects deeply to their health. Their lungs are destroyed gradually. They also have to spend a lot of
money for the bad smokes’ health.
Further questions:
Do you smoke?
No, I don’t. I think smoking is very bad for my health.
Why do many people want to smoke?
Many people want to smoke because they want to reduce the stress and focus on that work, especially people
who have to do night-duty and high working-pressure.
What should you do to prevent smoking in public places?
I think we should have some signs with ‘No Smoking’ on it, and of course, there must be a punishment for
people who break the rules. The second thing is to open some classes to educate people about the bad
influence of smoking. a

SPEAKING TEST 6 me relax after work.

Part 1:Social interaction places around the world.
F1: Hobby
What do you like doing in your free time?
When I have free time I stay at home and listen to music because it helps
Why do you like doing it?
Because I can know more about the culture, habits and customs of many
How much time do you spend doing that?
I often listen to music one hour before I go to bed.

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F2: English
Do you like English?
I like very much because English is an international language. It is very important and useful for my future
job.
When did you start learning English?
I started learning English when I was at High school but J didn’t study E weil.
How do you improve your English?
I learn E by listening to E music and watching E movies.
Part 2: which plan below will you choose for your family this weekend?

- Going to the cinema
- Having meal in a restaurant
- Going to the beach
I plan to have a dinner out in a restaurant. My children love hotpot, so intend to have a chicken hotpot in a
restaurant in the center. It is tasty because I don’t have much time so I don’t want to go to the beach, and
going to the movie is not funny, I can watch films on the internet or TV at home with my family.
Part 3: Discuss the topic ‘the teacher who has influenced me most’ as guided the outline below
Topic: Describe a teacher who has influenced you.

His‘her appearance

Hissher personality; | TEACHER Your own ideas

His/her influences

The teacher who impresses me most is my former teacher in grade 10. Her name was Hong she was 32, and
she looked quite younger than her age. She taught us Literature. My classmate and I love her so much
because she taught very well, and she was very kind. We often shared our ideas and problems with her. She
always suggested ways to solve my problems.
Further questions:
Do you prefer a strict to an easy-going teacher?
A strict teacher sometimes can make the lesson so stressful and the students have to study hard, but they
concentrate more on their study and meet all the requirements of the subject. In my opinion,I prefer a strict
teacher on the lesson rather than an easy-going one.
What is the most important quality of a good teacher?
There are 2 most important qualities that are necessary for teacher. The first one is that a good teacher should
have a deep knowledge and shows a good way of teaching methods to ensure that their students can
understand and master the lessons effectively. The second necessary quality is that a good teacher must have
good morality and become a good example for students to follow.
There is a saying that “Teaching is a rewarding job”. What do you think about this opinion?
Teachers are the people who show deep knowledge to pass into the next generation. Moreover, teachers are
always considered as good examples for students to follow. Especially, teaching position in the society
always gets high appreciation and respect from all people. So, teaching is a rewarding job.

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Part 1:Social interaction SPEAKING TEST 7

G1: Hometown .

When is the time to come to your hometown? Why?
In my opinion, the best time to my hometown is spring when we have Lunar New Year. When the visitors
come to my hometown this time, they will have a chance to join a lot of traditional activities and know more
about culture, traditions, habits and customs of my hometown.
What do you like best about your hometown?
I love my hometown because this is the place where I was born and grew up. People are friendly and
hospitable. The food is very delicious.
Do you think your hometown is the best place to grow up? Why? Why not?
Yes, I do, I think my hometown is the best place to grow up because I used to live there and I love it.
Moreover, the air here is fresh and the people-my neighbors are very friendly, the food is very delicious, it’s
a good environment to grow up
G2: Friends
What does your best friend like?
My best friend is tall, she is beautiful , kind- hearted and has long black hair. Her name is Mai, she is thirty
years old, she works as a doctor in the hospital near my house
How did you meet your best friend?
I met her 10 years ago on the first day of the new school year celebration.
In your opinion, what is the best quality of a good friend?
The best quality of a good friend is loyalty. The friend who is trust will give you the feeling of being safe.
Part 2:
What will you advise your friend to do on his first date this weekend?
- Going to a restaurant
- Going to the cinema
- Going to a shopping mall
C1: I will suggest him to go to the cinema to enjoy a film about romantic love. This is a great time for him
to express his emotions and love to his girlfriend. They have much time to sit together and share the feelings
and thinkings. Restaurant and shopping mall are usually noisy and crowded, which is not an ideal place for
dating at the first time.
Part 3:
Topic: Airplaneis the best transport means to travel long distance.

| Time-saving

Safe —..- Traveling by ..| Your own ideas

airplane

Comfortable
I think that airplane is the best means of transport to travel long distance for some reasons. Firstly, it is the
fastest way to travel. It takes you only 30 minutes to travel from Vinh city to Ha Noi capital. The second
reason is that traveling by airplane is safe and comfortable. You will not be stuck into the traffic jam like
traveling by cars, you just to sit and enjoy your journey.
Further questions:
Do you think airplane is the most important means of all time? Why? Why not?
I think it is one of the most important means of all time because it can save us a lot of time and energy.
Are there any disadvantages of traveling by airplane?

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You must follow the time table and the ticket is expensive. Moreover, sometimes the flight can be delayed
due to the bad weather.
What are some ways that airlines could improve the flying experience for passengers?
The fight attendants should show their good behavior and helpful attitude when they give passengers
instructions to avoid all drawbacks. In addition, before the flight, the travel agency should contact the
customers regularly such as phoning or sending emails to ensure that all the passengers have a deep
understanding about the flight schedule, checking procedure, security on plane.....

SPEAKING TEST 8

Part 1:Social interaction

H1: Leisure time
What do you often do in your free time?
In my free time I often listen to music because it helps me relax after work.
Have your leisure time activities changed since you were a child?
No, I haven’t
I prefer watching TV with my family because I love them very much.
H2: Books
What kind of books do you like to read?
I like reading history book because it helps me to relax after work. I feel so pround of my country. I know
more about the culture, history, habits and customs of my country and it raises my awareness of
responsibility to protect and develop my country.
Do you read the same kind of books now that you read 5 years ago?
Yes, of course because history books is considered the background for my motivation of contributing my
small part for the development of my hometown.
When do you think is the best time to read? Why?
I think the best time to read is before to bed because reading books makes us comfortable and forget a hard-
working day.
Part 2:
Which present I give the best for your parent’s wedding anniversary?

- A wedding cake
- A 3-days to the beach
- An album of the whole family

I decide to have 3-days to the beach because of the following reasons. The first reason is that beach is the
first place where my parents met eachother and they used to have a lot of sweet memories there. It is a good
time for all members of my family to be together and share the same feelings and good emotions. Especially,
it helps to promote the better understanding among us. Wedding cake is not chosen because it is a very
simple for this special occasion. An album of my family can be made when we go to the beach.

Part 3:
Discuss the topic a guided in the outline below

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