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10 topics speaking

Topic 1: Describe a city you have visited which has impressed you
You should say:
- where it is situated:
- why you visited it
- what you like about it and explain why this city impressed you

In the summer of 2010, I had a good time in Nha Trang City. I and my friend went to
NhaTrang by plane. We stayed in a hotel near the beach for 4 days. This city is small but
veryclean and romantic. It lies along the coast. The largest street of Nha Trang- Tran
PhuStreet- is along the beach. Nha Trang is said to be one of the most beautiful
and romanticcities in Vietnam. During the time in Nha Trang, we visited some famous
places such as;Vinpearl Island, Pogana pagoda…, enjoyed some local food and took mud
bath. It was arelaxing and impressive trip in my life. The sand beaches with blue water
ang small islandaround are very impressive to me. I will come back to this city when I
can.

Topic 2: Describe an environmental problem in your country
You should say:
-what the problem is
-how you have learned about this problem
-who or what is affected by this problemand explain what you think could be done
about it

More and more people are rushing to big cities. That burderns these cities. I think that it
isdifficult and unpleasant to live in a big city. First, the streets are always
overcrowded,traffic is so heavy. Traffic jam and traffic accidents happen very often. The
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air is polluted.All the people living in big cities suffer from the bad effects of bad
enviroment, easily getsick and stressed. Second, the city is much more expensive than in
the countryside sopeople spend more and save less. Last, city life is very dangerous, the
city people,especially the young, always have to face many social vices.

Topic 2: Talk about something you’ve bought that you were very happy with
You should say:
- what it was. Describe it
- why you bought itwhere you kept it and explain why you were so happy with it

I have just bought an Ipad. It is an Apple. I need to buy it because Ipad is one of the
mostuseful devices in my daily life. First, it is a means of getting materials and
information formy work and study. Second, it is very useful and convenient because it
helps me workmore quickly and effectively such as; typing and printing the documents or
storing data,checking emails, downloading necessary materials. Besides, my Ipad is a
good means ofentertainments, for example listening to music, watching films, reading E-
books…whenever I like because I often take it with me.

Topic 3: Describe a travel experience you have had
You should say:
- where you went and how you got there
- why you went to this place
- how you heard about this placeand describe what you liked or didn’t like about
this place

Last weekend, I and my family went on vacation in Hoa Binh province for 2
days;Saturday and Sunday. We left home very early in the morning, drove all the way
andarrived in Hoa Binh at 9 a.m. We visited Ban Lac in Mai Chau- a famous area for
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tourists,took many photos of Ban Lac and its residents‟daily work. We walked aroud Ban
Lac toenjoy its beauty and bought local craft. In the evening, we had dinner with
residentsaround a big fire. We both ate the local food - „lam‟ rice and drank local drink -
„can‟alcohol. In the late evening, we joined in „sap‟ dance with young men and women.
Wesang, danced and laughed a lot. We all liked this trip so much because we had a great
timethere. We might come back there in a short time


Topic 5: Describe the role of the women in your family
You should say:
- what tasks the women in your family do at home
- whether the women in your family have jobs
- which family members are responsible for taking care of childrenand discuss
whether or not the life styles of the women in your family are typical inVietnamese
families

Nowadays, the role of women in Vietnam has changed positively. They play an
importantrole both in their family and in society. In family, they are loving mothers and
wives, goodcooks. They do the housework, take care of their children and husbands very
well, educatetheir children and sort out family problems if any. Whenever their children
or husbandsare in trouble, they are good advisors for their husbands, good teacher for
their children. Insociety, they go to work, earn money as their husbands do. Many women
are now in highsocial positions. If they are very successful anf powerful, they still know
how to keep theirhome warm and happy.

Topic 6: Describe an event or activity that has made you happy
You should say:
- what this event or activity is
- how often you have participated in this event or activity

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- whether you would do it more often if you couldand explain how your life has
been enriched by this event or activity

I am very active. I don‟t like a quiet life so I like all festivals, office acitivies,
familyevents. Of them, I am most interested in family activities, especially attending
birthdayparties of my family members. When I am invited to a birthday party, I feel very
happyand excited. I help prepare the party if required. I prepare food and drink, arrange
flowersand party table. To attend the party, I always dress well, arrive a bit early. I join
all theaccivities if anyat the party such as; singing, dancing, telling jokes and funny
stories. Afterattending such a joyful party, I feel happier, sleep better, behave people
better, too.

Topic 7: Describe a person who has influenced your life
You should say:
- who this person is
- how and when you met them
- how you feel about this personand explain how this person has influenced
your life

My mother is the person that influences me most in my life. She is now 70 years old,
fatbut still active and clever. She is my loving mother, of course. She is also like my
bestfriend and my good teacher. When I was a little girl/boy, she looked after me, my
sleep,my meals, my playing. When I grew older, she taught me, took me to the shops,
movietheatres. When I was a grown-up, she told how to make friends, helped me how to
dealwith my problems. Whenever I am in need, she is the first person I ask for advices. It
isvery lengthy if I tell you all about her. I feel happy and lucky to be her daughter/son.

Topic 8: Describe a place that has special meaning to you

You should say:
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- What kind of place it is and where it is
- What it look like
- What things you associate with itand explain why you particularly like the
place

The place that has a special meaning to me is my bedroom. It is the place where I
sleepevery night. In addition to that, my bedroom is like my small library where I can do
somereading; books, newspapers, magazines or I can listen to music without bothering
the otherfamily members. My bedroom can be the place where I can text my close friends
when Ilike that. I love this place because of another reason. My beedroom is the only
place whereI can sit and lie freely as I want. Besides, I can decorate my beedrrom in a
way I like most.I love my bedroom so much. When I am away from home, I always miss
my bed room andwant to come back home as soon as possible.

Topic 9: Describe a movie that made a strong impression on you
You should say:
- which movie it was
- what movie was about
- who the main stars wereand what it was about this movie that made such
impact on you

My favourite kinds of movies are romance and comedy. Romance brings about
goodfeelings, comforts my soul, helps me relax and destress. I think everybody is moved
by abeautiful love story and I am not an exception. My favorite movie is “
Gone with thewind”.
This film is about a pretty and strong girl who tries her best to overcome difficultyin her
life and find her happiniess. She is very gentle and cheerful in her daily life butstrong and

thorny in hard situations. I can lean something from her behaviour and
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herpersonality.Watching this film, I also know more about the US Civil War and the
USsociety during that time. It is the most interesting film I have ever seen.

Topic 10: Describe a show or performance (with dancers or a singer or actors)
which you enjoy watching.
You should say:
- What kind of performance it was
- where and when the performance took place
- who the performance wasand explain why you enjoyed watching this
performance

I like watching reality shows and programs on TV very much. Of them, I am
veryinterested in the program named “We seem never to be seperated”. This program is
madeby Thu Uyen and her partners. This program is live broadcast on last Saturday
everymonth. This is a humane and useful program. It helps many missing people find
theirfamily. TV viewers are deeply moved by many reunions after a long time. People
highlyvalue and support this program. I like this program because it makes me feel lucky
andhappy, live better, try to do something to help our community