TOPIC 1

PART 2: 45s

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE (1 ng ngồi xe lăn và 1 cặp đôi đang đứng xem
1 ng đàn ông đánh đàn ngoài đường. Họ đang thưởng thức âm nhạc và
cười.)

In the photo, I see a man in the wheelchair and a couple who are watching the
man playing the guitar on the street. They are enjoying the music and smile.

- WHERE AND WHEN YOU OFTEN LISTEN TO MUSIC?

I have a habit of listening to music every night alone in my bedroom after

dinner. Besides, I enjoy listening to the music in the games that I often play with
my friends because they have great melody and meaningful.

- IT IS NICE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC IN PUBLIC PLACES. WHAT DO YOU

THINK?

I also think that it is nice to listen to music when we go to public places because
the music can help people relax and relieve their stress. Besides, music can also
reduce the noise at these places which often noisy because of the crowded
people.

PART 3: 45s

- DESCRIBE THE PICTURE

Trái: 1 giáo viên nữ và 5 học sinh đang đứng ngoài khu vườn. Cô giáo đang giảng
gì đó cho học sinh, các bạn đang nhìn cô và chỉ cái gì đó

Phải: 1 lớp học ở trường, có 1 giáo viên nữ và các học sinh trong lớp đang giơ tay
phát biểu. Có 1 cái bảng trắng phía sau cô giáo.

In the left photo, I see a teacher and five students. They are in the garden at
school. The teacher is instructing something to the students while the student
looking at her and pointing at something. In the right photo, I see a class at
school. There is a teacher and many students. The students raising their hands.
There is white board behind the teacher.

- WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING IN THESE PLACES?

I think learning outdoor is more comfortable because the student can enjoy the
outside view as well as the fresh air while learning. However, it can be more
efficient if they study in class because they can be more focus in the lesson and
they can use all the needed learning equipment.

- CHILDREN NEED TO SPEND LESS TIME AT SCHOOL. WHAT DO YOU

THINK?

I also agree that children need to spend less time at school. Instead, they should
go outside more and do other things beside from studying. There are more
things to learn in life than just books such as learning how to cook or how to
swim. Moreover, parents can take the children to their workplace so that they
can understand and learn about the jobs.

PART 4: 60s prepare, 120s talk

- THE LAST TIME YOU COOPERATE WITH OTHERS TO FINISH A TASK?

- HOW DID YOU FEEL?
- HOW CAN WE ENCOURAGE COOPERATIONS BETWEEN COUNTRIES?

Firstly, the last time I cooperate with others to finish a task was last month. My
group at class had to prepare a presentation on Vietnam’s unique customs.
There was little time to prepare so we had to divide the work for everyone and
do it together. In the process, we give feedback to each other’s parts of work to
improve them. Luckily, the presentation went well.

Secondly, at first it is so difficult for me to work with others because we didn’t

understand each other. This made me really tired and annoyed. However, after
a few days, we discussed more and worked together smoothly.

Finally, I think the most important thing in cooperations between countries is

that the relationship must be a win-win collaboration. Each country must respect
the others and follow mutual regulations strictly.

TOPIC 2

PART 2 45s

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE?

Nhiều người đang đi bộ trên đường, đàn ông, phụ nữ, già và trẻ. Có thể họ đang
đi làm hoặc trên đường tới trường.

In the picture, I see many people walking on the street, including men, women,
boys and girls. Maybe they are on their way to work or getting home.

- TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU WERE IN A CROWDED PLACE?

The time that I was in a crowded place was last year. It was Christmas night so
everyone was out in the street to go to the churches with their friends and
family to celebrate the holiday. Therefore, all the road were crowded with
people and it took me three hours to get home from the company while it only
30 minutes on normal days.

- WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DON’T LIKE ABOUT CROWDED PLACES?

People don’t like crowded places because it is very hard to move so it often
takes lots of time to get out of there. Besides, it is hot and hard to breathe when
being in the same place with many people.

PART 3 45s

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE?

TRÁI: 4 người ngồi trên xe lăn, đang chơi bóng rổ, mặc áo xanh, áo đen, sân
bóng rổ

PHẢI: 4 người đang bắt tay nhau, 2 phụ nữ, 2 đàn ông, sân tennis, ngoài trời, cây
dừa

In the left photo, four people are sitting on the wheelchairs. They are playing
basketball and wearing blue and black shirts. They are at a basketball court. In
the right photo, four people, including two men and two women, are shaking
hands. They are at a tennis court outdoor.

- WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPORTS?

When people play indoor sports, they don’t have to worry about the weather
such as the rain or wind. This is suitable for sports like badminton or swimming.
However, sports such as soccer or running should be played outdoor because
they require a big space and it is more comfortable to play these games outside.

- THE MAIN PURPOSE OF PLAYING A GAME IS TO WIN. WHAT DO

YOU THINK?
I don’t think that the main purpose of playing a game is to win because there
are many people who play sport only because it helps them to relax when
they’re stressed. Besides, it is a good way for people to train for their health or
to spend time with family.

PART 4

- TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU WENT TO AN AMUSEMENT PARK?

- HOW DO THESE KINDS OF PLACES MAKE YOU FEEL?
- RIDES IN AMUSEMENT PARKS CAN BE QUITE SCARY. WHY DO
PEOPLE LIKE BEING SCARED?

Firstly, the time I went to an amusement park was last month. My family
decided to go Disney amusement park in Ho Chi Minh city on a Saturday night.
We played lots of interesting games there such as the “merry-go-round” or
“bumping electric car” and had a wonderful time there

Secondly, these kinds of places always make me laugh and help me relieve the
stress from my study. Besides, going to these places also a good chance for me
to spend quality time with my family.

Finally, I agree that rides in amusement parks can be quite scary if you go inside
the “haunted house”. I think people like being scared because people like to
experience new feelings that they can’t have in their normal life.

TOPIC 3

PART 2

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE? (1 phòng làm việc rộng có nhiều cửa sổ và

nhiều máy tính, mọi người làm trên máy tính, họ ngồi đối diện nhau, trên
bàn có các loại tài liệu khác nhau)

I can see a big office room with many windows and computers. Everyone in the
office is using the computers to work. They sit in the opposite side to each other.
There are different types of files on the tables.

- TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU DID SOME WORK?

The time I did some work as last Tuesday at my company. My manager asked
me to prepare a report on the project that we are working on in the next
meeting and make a presentation about it. Although the time was short, I
managed to finish the report on time.

- WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY THEIR WORK?

It is important for people to enjoy their work because it will create the
motivation to try their best at work and it can improve work’s proficiency.
Besides, employees who don’t like their job often feel tired and bored all the
time, which can affect their performance at work.

PART 3

- TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE IN THE TWO PICTURES?

Trái: 2 mẹ con đang đi mua sắm, có thể là đồng hồ trong tủ kính, 2 mẹ con chỉ
vào các đồng hồ trông họ rất hạnh phúc

Phải: 2 phụ nữ ở cửa hàng quần áo ở ngoài chợ, nhiều loại quần áo đang được
treo, 1 người đang cầm 1 cái áo, có vẻ họ đang chọn đồ

In the left photo, the mother and the girl are looking at the clocks in the glass
cabinet. They are choosing which one to buy and they look really happy. In the
right photo, two women are at a clothing store in the market. There are many
clothes are being hung. It looks like they thinking what to buy.

- WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THESE TWO SHOPPING EXPERIENCES?

I think people in the left photo are shopping in the supermarket so they can be
sure of the quality and origin of the product. However, people can’t be sure of
these if they shop in market. Instead, the products will be much cheaper.

- WHY DO YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE ATTRACTED BY EXPENSIVE

THINGS?

People are often attracted by expensive things because these products are
made of high quality and rare materials. Besides, these things often have
precious outlooks so many people buy them to show their social status.

PART 4

- TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU ASKED A QUESTION?

- HOW EASY IS IT FOR YOU TO ASK QUESTIONS?
- SOME SUBJECTS ARE TOO DIFFICULT FOR MOST PEOPLE TO
UNDERSTAND. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Firstly, the time I asked a question was last week. I was on my way to one of my
friend’s house when I realized that I was lost. To make the matter worse, I forgot
my phone at home so that I can’t look for the way on Google Maps. Therefore, I
had to pull over and ask for the way from nearby people.

Secondly, I can easily ask question when I need to. However, I always try to
solve the problem by myself before asking anyone. I believe it is the best way to
learn. Sometimes, I also feel shy when I have to ask a stranger.

Finally, I agree that some subjects are too difficult for most people to
understand. That is why there are scientists who can do different research and
learn about those subjects for us.

TOPIC 4:

PART 2:

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE (1 ng đàn ông, 1 ng phụ nữ, người đàn ông
đang cầm 1 cái búa, họ đang ở trong 1 căn phòng. Có 1 bức tranh treo
trên tường trước mặt họ)

In the photo, I see a couple in a room. The man is holding a hammer and the
woman is looking at the painting which is hanging in front of them. I think they
are redecorating their house.

- TALK ABOUT A TIME YOU CHANGE SOMETHING IN YOUR HOUSE?

The time I changed something in my house was last month. I went to the
supermarket near my house and bought a new bookshelf because I want to
change to look of my living room. Besides, it is a convenient place for me to put
my books after reading them before going to bed.

- WHY DO PEOPLE LIKE CHANGING THE LOOKS OF THEIR HOME?

I think people like changing the looks of their home because they want to
decorate the place they live into a more beautiful and cozier place. People can
apply new looks to their home to suit their hobby by changing the paint of
buying new furniture.

PART 3:

- DESCRIBE THE PICTURES?

Trái: Có rất nhiều người đang ngồi ăn ở trên bàn, có vẻ như đang ở 1 quán ăn
ngoài đường

Phải: 1 gđ 3 người đang ngồi ăn picnic ở công viên, họ đang vừa ăn vừa nói
chuyện

In the left photo, there are many people eating outside. They are sitting at a
long table. It looks like an outdoor food store. In the right photo, a family of
three are having a picnic at the park. They are eating while talking together.

- WHAT ARE THE ATTRACTION OF EATING IN THESE PLACES?

I think it is more comfortable to eat at a food store because the food will be
served and the customers don’t have to worry about cleaning the dishes after
eating. However, we can prepare and bring our own food that we cook when we
go on a picnic. Therefore, we can be sure of food quality and save money.

- DO YOU PREFER TO EAT ALONE OR WITH OTHERS? WHY?

I prefer eating with others because it is more fun to eat with people that we care
about like friends or family. We can share our daily stories to each other and
laugh at the funny moments we have.

PART 4:

- THE LAST TIME YOU TRAVELLED SOMEWHERE?

- HOW DID YOU FEEL?
- WHY IT IS IMPORTATN TO RESPECT LOCAL CUSTOMS?

Firstly, the time I travelled was last holiday when I went to Hanoi with my family.
We went there by plane and it took us three hours to get there. We stayed in the
hotel near Sword Lake so it is really easy for us to get to the famous places in
Hanoi such as the “thirty-six ancient streets” and eat delicious food here.

Secondly, it was such a great trip for my family. I really appreciated it because it
was the first time after a long time that my family went on a trip together. We
took lots of photos to keep as memories so that we can look back in the future.

Finally, I think we should respect the local customs of places that we visit
because those customs reflect the unique culture in each region. We can learn
new and interesting knowledge by respecting and following these traditions.
TOPIC 5:

PART 2:

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE (2 người đàn ông đang đi mua quần áo trong 1
cửa hàng. 1 người đang cầm 1 cái quần jean và người còn lại đang nhìn nó)
- TALK ABOUT A TIME YOU BUY CLOTHES?
- WHY DO PEOPLE DISLIKE SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES?

PART 3:

- DESCRIBE THE PICTURES?

Trái: Có rất nhiều cái ô trong hình. Có vẻ như đây là 1 bãi biển vào mùa hè vì có
rất đông người

Phải: 1 người phụ nữ đang ngồi 1 mình. Cô ấy đang nhìn về phía cái hồ, ở phía
xa có các dãy núi

- WHAT ARE THE ATTRACTIONS OF SPENDING TIME IN THESE

PLACES?
- WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SPENDING TIME ALONE?

PART 4:

- THE LAST TIME SOMEONE WAS IMPOLITE TO YOU?

- HOW DID YOU FEEL?
- TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE WAY WE BEHAVE TO OTHERS.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

TOPIC 6

P2:

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE? (Gia đình 5 người, bố mẹ, ông bà và đứa con,
đang đá banh trên 1 bãi cỏ, ở phía xa có 1 ngôi nhà, bầu trời trong xanh)

- TELL ME ABOUT THE LAST TIME YOU PLAYED SPORT?

- WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING SPORT?

P3
- TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE IN THE TWO PICTURES?

Trái: 1 gia đình 3 người, bố mẹ đang đứng, đứa con đang đánh đàn piano, họ
đang ở trong 1 căn phòng màu trắng

Phải: 1 người đàn ông đang đứng biểu diễn 1 mình trên sân khấu, anh ấy đang
đeo 1 cái ghi ta, ở dưới khán giả đang đứng nghe

- WHAT DO THE PERFORMERS FEEL IN THESE TWO PLACES?

- LISTENING TO LIVE MUSIC IS BETTER THAN RECORDED MUSIC. WHAT

DO YOU THINK?

P4

- TALK ABOUT A TIME YOU WERE IN A HURRY?

- HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO DO

SOMETHING?

- MODERN LIFE DOESN’T GIVE PEOPLE ENOUGH TIME TO RELAX. WHAT

DO YOU THINK?

TOPIC 7

PART 2

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE?

1 người phụ nữ đang đi siêu thi, xung quanh là kệ hàng, người phụ nữ đẩy xe
hàng, tay cầm sản phẩm, cười nói

- TELL ME ABOUT THE LAST TIME YOU WENT TO A SMALL LOCAL SHOP?

- WHY DO YOU THINK SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET IS SO POPULAR?

PART 3

- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE?

TRÁI: 1 người đàn ông đang ăn, các dĩa rau và trái cây trên bàn, 2 ly nước hoa
quả

PHẢI: 1 gia đình 3 người, đang ngồi ăn bánh pizza, họ nhìn hạnh phúc

- WHICH OF THESE TWO KINDS OF FOOD WOULD YOU PREFER TO EAT.

WHY?
- WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO EAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD?

PART 4

- TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU DID OR SAW SOMEONE DO AN EXTREME

SPORT?

- HOW DO EXTREME SPORTS MAKE YOU FEEL?

- ONLY ADULTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DO EXTREME SPORTS. WHAT

DO YOU THINK?

TOPIC 8

PART 2: 45s

- DESCRIBE THE PICTURE? (Bàn ăn có 6 người, có vẻ như đang tổ chức tiệc tại
một nhà hàng)

- THE LAST TIME YOU EAT OUT WITH FRIENDS?

- WHY PEOPLE ENJOY EATING OUT?

PART 3:

- DESCRIBE THE PICTURE?

TRÁI: 1 NGƯỜI ĐÀN ÔNG XÁCH BA LÔ Ở SÂN BAY

PHẢI: 1 NGƯỜI ĐÀN ÔNG XÁCH BA LÔ Ở GA TÀU

- WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER AND WHY?

- WHY SOME PEOPLE DON’T LIKE TRAVELLING BY PLANE?

PART 4:

- TALK ABOUT THE TIME YOU ACHIEVE A GOAL?

- HOW DO YOU FEEL AFTER ACHIEVING THE GOAL?

- WHAT CAN YOU ADVISE PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL?

TOPIC 9

PART 2:
- DESCRIBE THE PICTURE (1 nhà hàng có nhiều bàn ăn, có nhiều thực khách
đang ăn uống, có 1 ng phục vụ đang mang đồ ăn ra)

- TALK ABOUT A TIME YOU EAT OUTSIDE?

- WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN HOW TO COOK?

PART 3:

Trái: 1 ng đàn ông đang ngồi 1 mình trên cánh đồng vàng, có 1 ngôi nhà nhỏ, bầu
trời trong xanh

Phải: Trên 1 con đường ở trong TP, nhiều người đang qua lại, mặt trời đang lên

- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE LIVING IN THESE PLACES?

- WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD?

PART 4:

- TALK ABOUT A TIME YOU SOLVED A PROBLEM?

- HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU CAN'T SOLVE A PROBLEM?

- TECHNOLOGY CREATES MORE PROBLEM THAN SOLVING IT. WHAT DO

YOU THINK?

TOPIC 10
PART 2:
- DESCRIBE THE PICTURE? (Bàn ăn có 5 người trong gia đình, có vẻ như đang
ăn tối tại nhà, mọi người đang cười nói vui vẻ, trên bàn có các dĩa đồ ăn, lọ hoa)
- THE LAST TIME YOU EAT WITH FRIENDS?
.
- WHY DO PEOPLE ENJOY EATING TOGETHER?

PART 3:
- TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE IN THE TWO PICTURES?
Trái: 2 gái, 1 trai đang đọc quyển sách trong thư viện, họ đang cười, xung quanh
là kệ sách
Phải: 1 ng đàn ông đang ngồi trong quán cà phê, đang viết gì đó trên tờ giấy, có
tách café trên bàn
- WHAT ARE THE DIFFICULTIES WHEN STUDYING IN THESE PLACES?
- WHICH PLACE DO YOU PREFER? WHY?

PART 4:
- THE TIME YOU SAVE MONEY TO BUY SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF?
- HOW DID YOU FEEL?
- PEOPLE SPEND TOO MUCH MONEY TO TRIVIAL ITEMS. WHAT DO YOU
THINK?

TOPIC 11
P2
- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE? (Gia đình 4 người đi xe hơi, cha lái xe, thắt dây an
toàn, 2 con ngồi sau, cười vui vẻ)
- TELL ME ABOUT THE LAST TIME YOU WENT SOMEWHERE IN A CAR?
- DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN TO DRIVE?
WHY, OR WHY NOT?

P3
- TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE IN THE TWO PICTURES?
Trái: 1 đàn ông đang đứng nói/hát, micro, đám đông đang nghe, ngoài trời cây
cối
Phải: 1 đàn ông đang đeo headphone, nghe nhạc, ngồi trên sofa, phòng khách,
kệ sách
- WHICH OF THESE TWO SITUATIONS WOULD YOU PREFER TO BE IN?
- WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF LISTENING TO
MUSIC?

P4
- TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU READ A GOOD BOOK?
- HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU SPEND TIME READING FOR PLEASURE?
- SOME PEOPLE PREFER WATCHING FILMS TO READING BOOKS. WHY DO
YOU THINK THAT IS?

TOPIC 12
P2
- DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE? (3 người, 1 cô phóng viên tay cầm micro, 1 người
đang recoriding, 1 người đàn ông đang trả lời phỏng vấn, phía sau hàng cây)
- TELL ME ABOUT THE LAST TIME YOU WATCHED THE NEWS ON TV?
- WHY DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO WATCH OR READ THE NEWS?
P3
- TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE IN THE TWO PICTURES?
Trái: 1 cô gái đang ngồi học, đọc sách trên bàn, kệ sách, nhiều quyển sách, xung
quang nhiều quyển sách trên kệ
Phải: 1 cô gái đang dùng máy laptop, kệ sách, đèn bàn, đang bấm laptop
- WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE DIFFICULTIES OF STUDYING IN THESE
TWO WAYS?
- TECHNOLOGY MAKES IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND INFORMATION.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
P4
- TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU WERE IN A HURRY?
- HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO DO
SOMETHING?
- SOME PEOPLE THINK THE PACE OF MODERN LIFE IS TOO FAST. WHAT
DO YOU THINK?