I.

3 KHÍA CẠNH PHÁT TRIỂN Ý

3 KHÍA CẠNH PHÁT TRIỂN Ý CHO CÂU LIKING VÀ ADVANTAGES

improve be healthy, keep fit/get into shape, stay fit and healthy, feel
physical energetic, be in good state of health, strengthen immune system,
health lose weight/ burn fat
and calories

<> lead a sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical/outdoor activities,

stare at the screen for a long time, weaken eyesight

=> B1: It helps me to stay fit and healthy

VUI MỘT MÌNH
improve mental
health - feel + happy/ relaxed/ comfortable/ peaceful/ refreshed
- chill out/ take a rest/ relax/ unwind/ let my hair down/ put my
feet up/ kick back/ recharge my battery/ elevate my mood/ boost
my energy (after a hard-working day/ after a day of hard work/
after a stressful time at work) - reduce/relieve stress

=> B1: It helps me to reduce stress (and relax my mind)

VUI NHIỀU MÌNH

- I can join club/class/team/group where I can meet like-minded
people who share the same interests with me
=> (broaden my social network, have better social life)

<> feel stressed/ intense/down/exhausted, be isolated from the

real world, weaken offline relationships

- gain more knowledge

- become more knowledgeable, broaden my horizons and
Increase
perspectives about the world
Knowledge
=> B1: It helps me to increase my knowledge.

TÍNH TỪ - Adj
Adj (tính từ) Example (ví dụ)

- Interesting: hay, thú vị The book is interesting/ Playing sports is

 - Popular: phổ biến, yêu thích interesting Facebook is popular with people all
- Useful: hữu ích over the world These programs are really
- Convenient: thuận tiện useful/ Reading books is useful Learning online
is convenient for busy people

- Relaxing: thư giãn Watching TV is relaxing

-
- Cheap: rẻ
The food in the countryside is cheap, fresh,
- Delicious: ngon
and healthy My favorite food is seafood
- Healthy: có lợi cho sức khỏe because it is delicious
- Fresh: tươi
-
- Fast: nhanh
Going by air is fast, safe, and comfortable
- Safe: an toàn
I choose Dalat because it is beautiful and quiet
- Comfortable: thoải mái
-
- Beautiful: đẹp Life in the countryside is peaceful
- Famous: nổi tiếng (well-known)
- Quiet: yên tĩnh Big cities are exciting and modern but crowded,
noisy and expensive
- Peaceful: yên bình
-
- Exciting: nhộn nhịp, thích thú
- Modern: hiện đại
The environment in big cities is seriously polluted
- Expensive: đắt đỏ
The weather in Dalat is cool and pleasant
- Crowded: đông đúc
- Noisy: ồn ào
- Polluted: bị ô nhiễm
- pleasant: dễ chịu
- friendly: thân thiện
- kind: tốt bụng
- kind – hearted: có trái tim nhân hậu

ĐỘNG TỪ Verbs

Verbs and phrases Examples

Improve: cải thiện
I want to improve my English this summer
Develop: phát triển They can develop the economy and traffic
Save: tiết kiệm We can save a lot of money for other things
Increase: tăng Tourism helps local people increase their income (du lịch
Earn/get/make: kiếm giúp người dân địa phương tăng thu nhập)
Get good jobs: kiếm đc việc Local people can get good jobs. Therefore, they can
làm tốt Share: chia sẻ earn more money
Contact: liên lạc She often share difficulties with me
Keep in touch: giữ liên hệ I use Facebook to contact/keep in touch with my
Relax: thư giãn friends Watching TV helps people relax/ I can relax
Admire: ngưỡng mộ when I listen to music I really admire My Tam

Prefer: thích I prefer spending my free time outdoors/ I prefer

Reduce: giảm reading books Reading books helps me reduce stress/ I
Take care of: chăm sóc can relax and reduce stress Using public transport can
Describe: miêu tả reduce accidents and pollution My mother takes care of
Refer to: nói tới us with all her love
Infer: suy ra
Imply: ngụ ý What does the writer describe?
Replace: thay thể What does the word “Parisian” refer to?
Mention: đề cập đến What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
Affect: ảnh hưởng What does the writer imply?
Destroy: phá hủy We should replace the battery
Pollute: làm ô nhiễm Why does the writer mention Victor Hugo?

Smoking badly affects our health

It destroys the environment
Smoking can pollute the air

TỔNG HỢP CÁC CHỦ ĐỀ SPEAKING

A: Free time activities, hobbies

⇨ I am keen on/ I am interested in/ I am crazy about/ I enjoy/ I love…

1. What are your hobbies?

(Playing sports, hanging out with friends, fishing, shopping, travelling…)

because it makes me relaxed and comfortable after stressful hours at work
 ⇨ I often hang out with my family, do yoga, go swimming and go to the
2. What do you often do in your free time?

cinema because it helps me have fun and reduce my stress

⇨ On weekdays, I often go to school and go to work. On

3. What do you often do on weekends and weekdays?

weekends, I usually spend time with my family and friends.

Sometimes, I go camping and have
a picnic with my family and friends. It really helps me to forget my stressful
time at work

⇨ I usually join in outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing or playing

4. What do you often do when you go out?

sports. Sometimes, I go to the cinema with my friends to watch my favorite

films.
5. What do you often do with your friends?

⇨ I often do many activities with my friends. We sometimes go

shopping, drink coffee and play sports. But sometimes we just
stay at home to watch movies, play videos and listen to music

⇨ In my opinion, there are many good hobbies such as playing

6. What are good and bad hobbies? b

sports, listening to music, reading books or learning

something new. However, there are some bad hobbies such
as playing video games or sleeping, which makes people feel
more tired. People should avoid bad hobbies to have a
healthy life.
B: Family
1. How many people are there in your family?
=> There are 5 people in my family including my parents, my
brother, my sister and me. I love my family very much because
they always support me in my life.
2. What’s your father like?
=> My father is 50 years old. He is kind, friendly and funny. He
always makes people laugh and happy. Besides, he always helps
everyone. I love my father because he is a wonderful man
3. What’s your mother like?
=> My mother is 50 years old. She is kind, friendly and funny. She
always makes people laugh and happy. Besides, she always helps
everyone. I love my mother because she is a wonderful woman.
4. What does your mother/father like?
=> My mother is keen on reading books. She reads books every day.
Besides, she enjoys cooking for my family. She usually gets up early
and cooks breakfast for my family.
5. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Are they older or younger than you?
=> I have a younger sister. She is 18 years old. She is younger than me.
Now she is a student at Hanoi University. She loves cooking, travelling,
singing and dancing
6. Do you have any siblings? Are they older or younger than you?
=> I have a younger sister. She is 18 years old. She is younger than me.
Now she is a student at Hanoi University. She loves cooking, travelling,
singing and dancing
7. Do you live alone?
=> No, I don’t. Now I am studying in Hanoi. I live with my friends
because it helps me save money. I can share everything with my friends

8. Who do you live with?

=> Now I am studying in Hanoi. I live with my friends because it
helps me save money. I can share everything with my friends. On
weekends, I sometimes come back to my hometown with my
family.
9. Who do you respect most in your family?
=> I respect my father the most in my family because he always
works hard to support my family. Besides, he is very kind. He always
helps everyone. I love my father because he is a wonderful man
10. Who has had the most influence in your life?
=> My father has the most influence in my life because he always
works hard to support my family. Besides, he is very kind. He always
helps everyone. I love my father because he is a wonderful man
11. Who do you get on well with in your family?
=> I get on well with everyone in my family. But I get on well with my
mother the most because I can share everything with my mother. She is
very caring and friendly
12. Do you ever argue with someone in your family? What do
you argue about?
=> I sometimes argue with my sister about the housework. But
after that, we always share to do the housework
13. Does your family live in a house or in an apartment?
=> I live in a house with my family. It is old, small but very beautiful. I
love my house because my father built it. Besides, I had great
memories with my family here.
14. What does your father/ mother do?
=> My father is a farmer. He always gets up early in the morning.
Then he goes to work. He is very hard-working. He always goes home
late.
15. Are you the oldest amongst your brothers and sisters?
=> I am the oldest in my family. I have one younger brother and one
younger sister. They are students. They enjoy watching TV and
cooking with my mother.
16. Do your parents let you stay out late?
=> No, because my parents think that it is dangerous. But now, I
am having a part-time job in the evening. So my parents let me
go home before 11p.m
17. Do you stay with your parents?

Hanoi. I live with my friends because it helps me save money. I can

share everything with my friends. On weekends, I sometimes come
back my hometown with my family.
18. Does your family usually have dinner together?
=> Yes, my family always has dinner together because dinner is very
important. It's the time that my family can sit down, enjoy dinner,
watch TV and share about our day.
19. What does your family often do together?
=> My family often have dinner and watch TV together in the
evening because we are busy all day. On the weekends, we
sometimes go camping or have a picnic in the park.
C: Hometown
 1. Where do you come from?
● My hometown is in Vinh Phuc province. It’s about 30 km from
Hanoi. It is very quiet and peaceful with a lot of rice fields. My
hometown is famous for Dai Lai resort and Tam Dao
mountain. I love my hometown because I was born and grew
up here.
1. Where do you live?
● Now I am studying and living in Hanoi, the capital of
Vietnam. Hanoi is modern, livable and pretty. It’s famous
for the Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Museum, Hoan Kiem lake
and so on.
1. Can you tell me something about your hometown?
● My hometown is in Vinh Phuc province. It is about 30 km
from Hanoi. It’s famous for Dai Lai resort and Tam Dao
mountain. Vinh Phuc is very quiet and peaceful with a lot of rice
fields. Besides, the people here are very friendly, hard-working
and kind. I think that’s all about my hometown.
1. Can you tell me some famous landscapes or scenic spots in
your hometown?
● People coming to my hometown can visit Dai Lai resort
because it is very attractive and clean. The weather here is great
and the foods are very delicious. Besides, people can also visit
Tam Dao mountain because Tam Dao is very peaceful and
exciting. And people here are very welcoming. D: Countryside
1. Do you like to live in the countryside in the future?
● I am keen on living in the countryside in the future because I
think that life here is very peaceful and not stressful. The
people here are friendly and helpful. The air is clean and
fresh so it’s good for my health.
1. What do people living in the countryside like to do?

● I can see that people living in the countryside enjoy fishing,

gardening and flying the kites. Because these activities may
make them feel happy, relaxed and comfortable.
1. What are the benefits of living in rural areas?
● In my opinion, there are many benefits of living in the
countryside. First, the people are very friendly and helpful.
Second, the air is really fresh and clean because there are a
lot of trees here. Finally, the cost of living is low so people pay
less for everything.
countryside?
● I think cities and the countryside are different in many ways.
First of all, the cost of living in cities is higher. People need to
pay more for everything. However, in the countryside, people
pay less for everything. Second, the environment in big cities
is polluted but in the countryside, the air is very clean and
fresh. Finally, there are more job opportunities in big cities
than in the countryside. That’s why many people move from
the countryside to big cities to live.
E: Travelling
1. Do you like travelling?
● Yes, I do. I enjoy travelling a lot because I can taste a lot of
local food and meet new people. Besides, travelling helps me
feel more relaxed and comfortable after stressful times at
work.
1. Do you like to travel alone or with your friends?
● I am keen on travelling with my friends. Because it is more
fun to go with friends and we can try new food and meet new
people together.
1. Have you ever travelled to other places? Where are they? ● Yes, I
have. I have been to some destinations in Vietnam such as Ha
Long Bay, Phu Quoc Island and Sapa. And I love Ha Long Bay the
most because I love the sea and swimming. Besides, I can visit
beautiful caves and islands then try delicious seafood.
1. What do you usually do when you first arrive in a new place? ● First
of all, I often go sightseeing. Then I found a good local restaurant
to enjoy delicious food. Besides, I often take a lot of photos with
my friends to keep my memories.
1. What are the benefits of travelling?
● There are many benefits of travelling. First, travelling helps you
learn many new things such as new cultures and lifestyles. Besides, you
can discover new food, people and places when you travel. Moreover,
travelling helps you feel more relaxed and comfortable after stressful
times at work.
1. Why do so many people travel nowadays?
I think nowadays more and more people travel because of many
reasons. First of all, transportation is more convenient nowadays.
People can travel by cars, buses, trains or planes with a cheap price.
Besides, people can earn more money so they want to travel more to
relax after busy working hours.
 F: Movies
1. Do you like watching movies?
● Yes, I do. I enjoy watching movies on TV or sometimes I go to the
cinema with my friends on the weekend. Watching movies makes
me relaxed after hard working hours.
● I am crazy about...
1. what kind of movie do you like? Why ( action/ horror/ comedy romantic)
● I am keen on comedy the most because they are very funny
and exciting. They make me laugh and forget stressful work.
1. Who’s your favorite actor/ actress?
● My favorite actress is Angelia Jolie because she is not only
attractive but also talented. Her acting is excellent. Besides,
she is a very kind and friendly woman. I love her acting on
the movie “Maleficent”
1. Do you see films on TV, DVDs or at the cinema?
● I seldom watch films on DVDs because it is quite expensive. I
usually watch movies on TV because it is convenient for me. I
have a big and modern TV at home. That’s why I can watch
movies every day on TV. On the weekend, I sometimes go to the
cinema with my friends because it is great to watch movies on a
big screen with delicious popcorn.
1. Is there any film that you’ve seen several times? What film? ●
Yeah of course. Although I am 23 years old now, I still enjoy
watching Tom and Jerry. I must say that this movie is not only
funny but also exciting. It makes me laugh all the time. I can
forget all of my stressful working hours. That’s why I watch it
again and again.
1. Have you ever met a film actor or director?
● To be honest, I have not met any film directors but some actors.
Because now I am living in Hanoi, sometimes I meet actors on the
street but I just can’t remember their names.
G: Music
1. Do you like music?
● Yes I do. I enjoy all kinds of music but I am really interested in
Pop music because I love soft melodies. When I listen to this
kind of music, I feel more relaxed and comfortable.
1. What kind of music do you like the best?
● I am interested in Pop music the most because I love soft
and beautiful melodies. Besides, it really helps me to
reduce my stress.
1. What are the benefits of listening to music?
● Listening to music has a lot of advantages. First, it helps you to
relax after long working hours. Then it motivates you to work
better. Moreover, music helps you to sleep better. That’s why
many people listen to music before bedtime.
H: Food and restaurants
1. What food do you like the best?
My favorite food is chicken because it is not only delicious but
also cheap. I often have it once a week for lunch or dinner. I love
fried chicken made by my mother because my mother is a very
good cook.
1. What do you usually have for breakfast?
● I usually have sticky rice or bread for breakfast. Sometimes, I
have Pho – a famous food in Hanoi for a change. Moreover,
when I get up too late and I don’t have enough time to eat, I
just drink milk
1. What’s your favorite meal of the day?
● The meal I enjoy the most is breakfast because after a long
night's sleep, I often feel very hungry. Besides, I think that
breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It always
provides me with a lot of energy for the day.
1. Where do you usually have lunch?
● I usually have lunch at home because I love home-cooking.
Sometimes I go out for lunch with my friends for a change. In
that case, we often enjoy Pho or hot pot together
1. How often do you eat out?
● I don’t often eat out because it is very expensive. Besides, I
think that the food is not really healthy and clean. I often eat
out with my friends about once or twice a month when we
have a lot of free time.
1. What restaurant do you often go to?
● I enjoy trying new food in different restaurants each time but
my favorite restaurant is Sen restaurant because I love
Vietnamese food. In this restaurant, there is a variety of
traditional Vietnamese food such as Pho, sticky rice or
 spring rolls. Moreover, the food here is very delicious and
clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
1. What kind of food does it serve?
● It serves all kinds of traditional Vietnamese food such as
spring rolls, Pho, seafood and so on. The food has a special
and delicious taste.
1. Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?

● I prefer eating at home because eating at home is clean and

safe. Moreover it’s great for family members to cook and
have meals together. However, sometimes, I also eat out on
special days such as birthday parties so that I don’t have to
do the washing up.
1. Are you taking any vitamins or food supplements at the moment?
● No, I am not. I think that it is more important to have a healthy diet.
I often eat a lot of vegetables, fruits and some kinds of meat such as
pork, beef and chicken.

Therefore, I don’t need to take any vitamins or food supplements

1. Are you trying to eat healthily at the moment?

● Yes I am. I think it is so important to have a healthy diet.
Besides doing exercise in the morning and afternoon, I often
try to eat a lot of vegetables, fruits and drink enough water.
Besides, I always try to avoid high-fat food in my meal
I: WEATHER:
1. What is your favorite kind of weather?
● I enjoy cloudy and windy weather because it’s not too hot and
not too cold. That kind of weather makes me feel comfortable
and I want to go outside to the park or hang out with my
friends.
1. What’s your favorite season?
● My favorite season is spring because of many reasons. First, the
weather in spring is perfect. It’s not too hot or too cold so I feel
very comfortable. Besides, there are many festivals in spring. I
love Tet holiday the best because I can have a long holiday and I
 can come back home to spend time with my family.
1. Do you think weather affects the way people feel?
● Of course. When the weather is sunny and nice, people tend to
feel happy. However, when the weather is bad such as boiling
hot, freezing cold or rainy weather, people often feel tired,
bored or terrible
1. How do you depend on the weather reports on TV?
● In fact, I don’t often watch the weather reports on TV because I
don’t have a TV at home. I usually watch weather reports on
Facebook or Youtube because it is more convenient and
updated.
K: SLEEPING

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1. How many hours do you sleep every day?

● I usually sleep for 7 to 8 hours every day to let my body relax.
However, if I need to meet deadlines or do something very
important at night, I only sleep for 3 to 5 hours.
1. Is it necessary to take a nap every day?
● Yes, I think that it is very important to take a nap at noon
because it helps people relax their mind. I am sure that after
a good nap, people can work more effectively in the
afternoon.
1. How to have a good sleep?
● I think that to have a good sleep, people need to go to bed at
the same time every night. Besides, having a comfortable bed
is good for people’s sleep. Finally, everyone should not have a
big meal before bedtime.
1. Do you like to get up early in the morning?
● Yes, I think that it is very important for me to get up early in the
morning because I can enjoy the fresh air in the morning. Besides,
I can do morning exercise such as running, jogging, walking or
yoga to improve my health.
1. Can you sleep well if you are in a noisy environment? ● I am
afraid that I cannot sleep in the noisy place. I think that it’s not
good for my health and my mind to sleep in a noisy place. That’s
why I always try to have a quiet place to have a good sleep.
L. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
1. What public holidays do you have in your country?
● There are many public holidays in my country, for example May
Day, National Day and Tet Holiday. However, Tet is the most
popular and longest holiday in my country. People often come
back to their homes to spend time with their family members
and friends.
1. Do you like public holidays?
● Yes. I do. I love public holidays a lot because I have some days off.
Besides, I have time to come back home or travel. And this is a
chance for me to relax after hard working hours.
1. Which public holidays do you like the most?
● I think that my favorite public holiday is Tet because I will have a
very long holiday with many days off. I always come back home
to spend time with my family. On Tet holiday, I often visit my
family members and friends and give them the best wishes.
1. What do other people in your country usually do on public holidays?

● Some people may go home to visit their family. Other people

may travel because people often have days off on holidays.
Some people just stay at home and relax.
1. Do you think public holidays are important?
● Yes. Public holidays are very important because people can have
time to relax after long working hours. Besides, it’s time for
people to spend time with friends and family.
M: TV PROGRAM
1. Do you watch TV? / Do you like watching TV?
● Yes, I do. I am busy in the daytime so I often watch TV in the
evening when I have dinner. I love watching the news on TV
because I can update the information around me.
1. What TV program do you like watching?
 ● I enjoy watching the news because I want to know what’s
happening around me. Besides, I love watching game shows
because it’s exciting and funny.
1. What TV channel do you often watch?
● My favorite channel is VTV3 because there are many interesting
game shows on VTV3. Besides, I often watch the news in the
evening the update the information.
N: TRANSPORTATION
1. How do you go to/get to school/ work?
● I often go to school/ work by motorbike because it’s convenient.
Besides, it’s easy to move around the streets of Hanoi
1. What’s your favorite means of transport?
● My favorite means of transport is motorbike because it’s
convenient and easy to move around. I feel very comfortable
when I use the motorbike. Besides, it’s not too expensive to buy
a motorbike in Vietnam.
1. Do you often use public transport?
● I don’t often use public transport because I have a motorbike.
Sometimes when it’s rainy or too hot, I take the bus or a taxi
because it will make me feel more comfortable.
1. Which do you prefer, public transport or private transport?

● I prefer private transport because I think that it’s more

convenient. Besides, I can travel anywhere and anytime I like.
1. Can you say something about the transportation in your hometown?
● In my opinion, the biggest problem of transportation in my
hometown is traffic jams. I must spend a lot of time on the street
because of the traffic jam and I think that it’s really a waste of
my time.
1. What is the most common means of transport in your country?
● In Vietnam, motorbikes are the most popular means of
transport. People can see motorbikes everywhere in Vietnam
because it’s convenient, cheap and easy to move around.
1. Do traffic jams often occur in your hometown or in the city
where you live? How to solve the problem?
● Yes. Traffic jams always happen in my hometown. People in my
hometown must spend a lot of time on the street because of
the traffic jam and I think that it’s terrible (kinh khủng)
● To solve this problem, I think that the government should
improve public transport. For example, they should reduce the
ticket price and provide more convenience.
1. What changes in transportation have taken place in the past
several years in Vietnam?
● I think that there are more cars on the street because nowadays
people are having better lives. However, motorbikes are still
the most popular means of transport because it’s cheap,
convenient and easy to move around.
MỘT SỐ CHỦ ĐỀ KHÁC CỦA PART 1 – SPEAKING
1. Friends
1. Do you have many friends? Are they casual acquaintances

⇨ I have many friends but only some of them are close. I only love
or close friends?

2. Do you prefer to stay with your family or with your friends? ⇨ I

to share my story with my close friends.

love to stay with my friends because I have more freedom. I feel very
relaxed and comfortable when I stay with my friends.

⇨ I love to have one or 2 close friends because I have many close

3. Do you prefer one or 2 close friends or many friends?

friends, I will not have enough time to spend with them.

Besides, it is easy for me to share my story and secrets with one
or 2 close friends.
4. Are your friends mostly your age or different ages?

⇨ Most of my friends are my same age because we met at school

or university. I think that it is easy for me to share my story with
them.

weekends? ⇨ I often hang out with my friends on the weekends

5. Do you usually see your friends during the week or at

because we are busy during the week. On the weekend, we have a

friends, what did you do together? ⇨ I met my friend last weekend.

lot of free time to hang out and relax. 6. The last time you saw your

We went shopping, fishing and camping together. That was very fun
and happy.
2. Clothes

not? ⇨ Yes, I think that clothes and fashions are very important to
1. Are clothes and clothing fashions important to you? Why/ Why

me. Clothes and fashions help me to be more confident and

beautiful. Sometimes, clothes and fashions also make people more
active and young.

⇨ When I go to work, I need to dress formally so I often wear a

2. What different clothes do you wear for different situations?

shirt and trousers. At home, I love to wear comfortable clothes

so I wear jeans and T-shirt

years ago? ⇨ Yes, 10 years ago I used to wear colorful clothes

3. Do you wear different styles of clothes now compared to 10

because it made me young. However, now I tend to wear formal

clothes because it makes me professional.

are? ⇨ Yes they do. Some people are very careful about what they
4. Do you think the clothes we wear say something about who we

wear because they want to be professional and stylish. Other

people tend to wear high-end and famous clothes because they
want to show their status.
3. Communication and mobile phones

⇨ I keep in touch with my family by phone because it is very

1. How do you usually keep in touch with members of your family?

convenient and quick. Besides, I also can see the faces of my family
members by using video calls.

emails? ⇨ It depends. I often talk on the phone with my family

2. Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing

and friends. However, I usually send emails to my teacher or boss

because it is more professional. 3. Do you ever write letters by

⇨ When I was small, I used to write a letter by hand. But now I

hand? Why/ Why not?

usually send an email because it’s easy to use and convenient.

⇨ I use my mobile phone every day. I use it to contact my family

4. How often do you use your mobile phone?

and friends. Besides, I also play games, surf the Internet, work
and study on my phone. 5. Can you describe your mobile phone?

⇨ Now I am using an Iphone. It is very convenient and easy to

use. It has a good camera and a big screen. I can do many
things on my phone such as playing games or studying.
 ⇨ My first mobile phone was a Nokia. In the past it was
6. What was your first mobile phone?

expensive. My father bought it for me to study. That Nokia was

very convenient and helpful. 7. How has your mobile phone

⇨ Mobile phones changed my life a lot. It helps me to keep in touch

changed your life?

with my family and friends. Besides, it is convenient for me to study,

work and relax.
4. Reading

⇨ Yes I love reading a lot. I read many things such as novels,

1. Do you like reading?

newspapers or magazines. I love reading because it helps me relax

after long working hours. 2. Do you usually read for leisure or for

⇨ In my free time, I enjoy reading books for fun. But sometimes,

work purposes?

I read books about laws because it’s good for my work

child? ⇨ When I was small, I loved to read Doraemon

3. What was your favorite book or story when you were a

because it’s funny and entertaining. Besides, I also can

learn many things from this book. 4. Do you think it’s

⇨ Yes. I think reading is so important for children because it

important that children read regularly?

helps children to have more information about the world.

Besides, some books may help
children to reduce stress after school.
5. Work

⇨ I work as a teacher. I love my job because I have a chance to

1. What’s your job?

work with my students who are young and confident.

⇨ Yes I really love my job because I have a chance to meet

2. Do you enjoy your job?

many people. Besides, my job is stable so I have a lot of time to

take care of my family. 3. What’s the best thing about your

⇨ The best thing about my job is that I can help many people
job?

to have more knowledge and useful lessons. I also can learn

many things from my co-workers and students.

⇨ I love to work with many people because there will be

4. Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why?

more good ideas. Besides, I also can learn many things

 from my teammates.
5. School and study
1. What was your major at university?

(Đang học) => My major at the university is English. I love it so much

because it helps me to follow my dreams in the future. Sometimes it
is very stressful to study but I still try my best to finish all the
deadlines.
(Đã học xong) => I graduated from Hanoi University. My major was
English. I love my major and now I am studying higher education at
this university.
2. What were your favorite subjects at high school/ secondary

⇨ I used to study a lot of subjects. But my favorite subject is English

school/ primary school?

because I
think that English is very important and interesting.

⇨ I studied at Trung Ha secondary school in my hometown. It is

3. What kind of secondary school did you go to?

about 2 km from my house. It is quite small but I love my

⇨ Yes I love my secondary school because I could learn many

secondary school 4. Did you like it? Why (not)?

things there. Besides, I had a lot of friends here.

⇨ I had a lot of homework because I had to study many

5. How much homework did you have?

subjects at school. I often finish my homework in 3-4 hours.

⇨ Yes I had to wear a uniform because it is compulsory (bắt buộc).

6. Did you have to wear a uniform?

I was proud to wear my school’s uniform.

⇨ Yes the discipline was strict. Students have to wear uniforms and
7. Was the discipline very strict?

go to school on time. Besides, we must finish all our homework

and send it to teachers on time.

⇨ I was good at Maths and Physics because I love to study these

8. Which subjects were you good and bad at?

subjects. But I was bad at History because I could not remember

things well.
6. Learning English

⇨ Yes I do. I love English because it is an international language.

1. Do you like learning English?
 Besides, it is interesting and important for my job. I can have a
higher salary if I have good English.

⇨ I started learning English when I was small. However, I just

2. How long have you been learning English?

focused on studying grammar and structures. Nowadays, English

is very important for my job so I need to improve my speaking
skills.

⇨ When I was at school, I learned English in class by doing

3. How did you study it?

grammar exercises and tests. Now I listen to English songs and

stories to learn English. 4. Do you think it’s important to learn
languages?

⇨ Yes. If you can speak foreign languages like English, you can have
a good job with a high salary. Besides, you can travel to many
countries in the world. 5. Is it important for children to learn

⇨ Yes, I think that it is very important for children to learn

foreign languages?

foreign languages because it is easy for people to learn

languages when they are small. 7. Social networks

use? ⇨ My favorite social networking website is Facebook. I often

1. What kinds of social networking websites do you like to

keep in touch with my family and friends by making video calls with
them.
2. What kinds of people do you like to be friends with

⇨ I love to make friends with people who share the same

on those websites?

hobbies with me so that I can talk about our interests.

⇨ Yes because in addition to chatting online, people can meet

3. Is it easy to find real friends on social networking websites?

face to face and share stories and hobbies together.

8. Animals
● Do you like animals?
=> Yes, I’m a big fan of animals. The reason why I’m into animals is
because they look so cute and friendly to people. I have some pets at
home and people also say that I’m an animal lover.
● Do you like to see animals in the zoo?
No, not really. I’m not fond of going to the zoo. This is because I feel
sorry for the animals when they can’t live in their natural habitat and
have to be kept inside a cage and become something entertaining for
humans to watch. I used to go to the zoo when I was a kid but now I no
longer go there.
● Have you ever had a pet before?
Yes, actually, I’m keeping some pets at home, a puppy and a kitten.
I’m crazy about playing with them, feeding them and walking the dog.
Whenever I spend time with them, I feel comfortable and relaxed.

9. Weather
● How’s the weather in your country?
Vietnam is a tropical climate country so it’s hot all year round.
However, I live in the north of Vietnam so we still have 4 seasons:
spring, summer, autumn and winter. I’m pretty interested in the
weather where I live.

● What’s your favourite season?

I’m crazy about spring. This is due to the fact that the weather in
spring is very pleasant. It’s cool, humid because it drizzles all the
time. Moreover, in spring, we have the biggest public holiday which
is Tet holiday. I have the longest break and I have a chance to relax
and spend quality time with my family.
● Does weather affect people’s feelings?
Yes, I definitely believe that weather can affect our feelings and
emotions. For example, if it’s sunny and warm, people feel more
energetic and productive. In
contrast, if it’s rainy and gloomy, people tend to stay at home and feel bored.

10.Houses
● Can you tell me about your house?
I live in a 3-storey house with my family. It’s quite spacious for our big
family. Each of us have our own room and the kitchen is very large
because everyone in my family enjoys cooking. We also have a small
garden and a big yard.
● What’s your favourite place in the house?
I definitely adore my bedroom the most. The reason for this is because
I have my freedom and privacy in my room. I can do whatever I want
without interrupting other people. Besides, I also decorate my room
by myself so I also feel really cozy and comfortable when I spend time
in my room.
● Do you plan to live there in the future?
No, I don’t. The reason why I don’t choose to live here in the future is
because I want to be more independent by moving out. I plan to move
out after graduating from university and rent a flat near my workplace.
Besides, when you live alone, you also have more freedom and privacy
and I love that.

11. Health
● What do you do to keep fit and healthy?
I’m a person who is very concerned about health, so I always try my
best to stay healthy. For example, I try to have a healthy diet by eating
more vegetables and fruits and avoid eating meat, oily and sugary
food. In addition, I also spend 1 hour in the afternoon cycling in the
park near my house. If I don’t have a lot of work to do in the evening,
then I will go to bed early.
● Do you do anything which is not healthy?

Yes. Sometimes, I stay up late. This is because a lot of things at work

and school need to be finished. Besides, I also don’t do medical
check-ups regularly as I’m scared of going to the hospital.
● What do you think is more important, eating a healthy diet or doing exercise?
I don’t think either eating healthily or doing exercise is more important
than the other one. You need to combine both of them to have a good
health condition. For example, if you work out at the gym but still eat
like a horse and even eat unhealthy food such as processed food, fast
food, then you can’t lose weight or become fit.
12.The Internet
● How often do you go online?
I use the Internet on a daily basis. The reason I go online everyday is
because I use it to serve my job and my studies at school. Especially
because of Covid-19, I have to switch all of my offline classes into
online classes.
● What do you use the Internet for?
I use it for a lot of purposes. Firstly, I use it for my studies at school. Our
school closes due to Covid-19 and I have to learn online. Secondly, I use
the Internet for my work. I’m a teacher so I need to go online to search
for teaching materials and I also work with my students through social
media and emails. Last but not least, I entertain myself by browsing the
web, listening to music on Youtube and watching films on the Internet.
● What’s your favourite website?
My favourite website is Youtube which is the biggest web to upload
videos or watch other people’s videos. The reason I’m a big fan of this
website is that it’s extremely useful for both studying and
entertainment. For instance, I watch lesson videos online before class
or in the evening I listen to video music of my favourite singers.

13.Shopping
● Do you enjoy shopping?
Yes, I’m crazy about shopping. The reason for this is because it helps
me to reduce stress after work. I also go to the shopping mall near my
house at the weekend to buy stuff that I need.
● What do you often shop for?
I usually buy food and clothes. I’m a foodie and I’m also really into
cooking, so I go to the market to buy fresh ingredients every day.
Moreover, as a woman, I’m also interested in fashion, so I love going
shopping for clothes and see what is trendy.

● Do you like shopping online or offline?

I prefer online shopping because of some reasons. The first reason is
because it’s very quick. You can buy everything just with a click of the
mouse and the stuff will be shipped to you. I’m very busy, so online
shopping is very time-saving.
The second reason is that you have more options on the Internet. You
can almost find everything on the Internet, from the smallest things to
the very uncommon things. You also can buy from all shops in the
country and even in the world instead of just buying things from shops
where you live.