TEST 1

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about family:

- How often do you communicate with your relatives?

- How do you often communicate with your friends?
- Which do you prefer: letter or email?

Let’s talk about your time alone:

- When was the last time you were alone?

- Do you like to be alone?
- What do you like to do when you’re alone?

Part 2: Solution discussion (4’)

This summer your friend is intending to find a part-time job. What job will you suggest her: A part-time
job at a shop; a tutoring class and a volunteering activity. Which do you think is the best choice?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

There are many considerations when choosing a job

Jobs satisfaction Working

Choosing a job conditions

(Your own idea)

Salary

- Do you think job satisfaction is more important than salary when you choose a job?
- Do you agree that salaries should reflect the level of contribution to the community that the job
makes?
- Is there any change in employment in your country recently?
 TEST 2
Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about the countryside

- Do you often visit the countryside?

- Which do you prefer: the countryside or the city?
- Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?

Let’s talk about team work:

- When was the last time you worked with a team?

- Do you like to work or study with others?
- When working in team, do you like to lead?

Part 2: Solution discussion (4’)

Your local community is running a campaign to encourage the public to recycle. Three ways are
suggested: put more trash bins, set up a bottle bank and collect used paper. Which way do you think is the
most effective?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

It is important to learn about the historical events.

Broaden knowledge Avoid mistakes

Learn
History
(Your own idea)
Value our ancestors

- Why do you think many young teen do not like to learn history?
- Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history?
- What are the ways to encourage people to learn more about history?
 TEST 3
Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about reading

- Do you like reading?

- Where do you often read?
- Did you read much when you were a child?

Let’s talk about friends

- Do you have many friends?

- Are they casual acquaintances or close friends?
- What do you expect from a good friend?

Part 2: Solution discussion (4’)

Your foreign friends are going to visit Vietnam this summer. Three types of holiday are suggested: a trip
to Ha Long, an excursion to Son Doong cave and a homestay tour to Sa Pa. Which one do you think is the
best choice?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

People should go travelling on their holidays

Broaden knowledge Increase life

satisfaction

Travelling
(Your own idea)
Improves health

- Do you think foreign holidays are affordable to everyone these days?

- Why do some people come back from holidays more stressed than when they left?
- What safety issues do you have to think about when you go away on holiday?
 TEST 4
Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about clothes and fashion

- Are you interested in the latest fashion?

- Has your styles changed since you were younger?
- Do you follow fashion when buying clothes?

Let’s talk about accommodation

- Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?
- What do you like about living there?
- What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)

Your manager wants the staff to change their dressing at work by one of three suggested ways: wearing
uniforms, wearing suits and ties, and wearing casual clothes. Which way do you think is the best choice?

Part 3: Topic development (5’)

It’s good for school students to wear uniform.

Maintain discipline Eliminate economic

differences

School uniform
(Your own idea)
Raise unity spirit

- When do people wear traditional clothing in your country?

- How have clothes fashions change in your country over the last few decades?
- What is the difference between clothes that young people and old people like to wear?
 TEST 5
Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about staying healthy

- In what ways do you try to stay healthy?

- Is it easy to keep fit where you live?
- What do you think is more important, eating healthily or doing exercise?

Let’s talk about weather

- What’s the weather like in your area?
- What is your favorite kind of weather?
- Is there any type of weather you really don’t like?
- Does the weather affect people’s lives in your country?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)

You best friend is under a lot of stress at work. You want to give her some advice: watch a movie, read
a book, or take a day off work. What do you think is the best choice?

Part 3: Topic development (5’)

There are some factors causing stress at work

Bad time Poor working conditions

management

Stress at work
(Your own idea)
Too much work

- Do you think life is more stressful today than fifty years ago?

- What do you think is the greatest cause of stress for most people?

- What are some positive ways people deal with stress?

Honesty is important today.
 - To our friends and family
- To ourselves
- To those in authority

Why is honesty important?

Do you think white lies are acceptable?

What are ways to tell if a person is lying?

4.

What was the first time you met your best friend?

What do you and your friends often do together?

Do you like to have a lot of friends or just several close friends?

What kinds of trees are planted in the place you live in?

Do you like to plant trees?

Have you ever grown a tree or plant? Why (not)?

You want to go somewhere on your summer holiday. Three types of holiday are suggested: a tour to
Phu Quoc Island, a cruise on Ha Long bay and a backpack trip to an unknown territory. Which do
you think is the most relaxing?

Local authorities should invest money more in school facilities.

- Library
- Catering facilities
- Sport activities
How important is it to invest in something?
What aspect of society do you think is risky to invest money in?
What kind of people often invest in money?

5.

Do you like to help others?

When was the last time you helped others?

Have you ever refused to help others?

Do you often write on papers or type on keyboards?

How do you feel about handwriting?

Do you like handwritten letters or greetings cards?

Young delinquents: there are many reasons why young people commit crimes.

- Lack of parental control

- Peer influence
- Absence of opportunities in life

Do you think capital punishment is an effective measure?

Should punishment for violent crimes be the same for juveniles and adults? Why (not)?

Do you think that death penalty would prevent crime in Vietnam? Why (not)?

6.

Where is your hometown?

What are the things you like about your hometown?

Have there been changes happening in your hometown recently?

Are there many museums in your hometown?

Did you go to any museums when you were a child?

Do you prefer to visit museum or art gallery?

Some young students complain that learning science at school is boring. Three ways are suggested to
make science more interesting for young learners: organize visits to science shows and exhibitions,
provide better training for science teachers and set up local and national science competitions. Which do
you think is the best solutions?

Reality and talent T.V shows are of benefits.

- Influence on young people

- Entertainment for viewers
- Effect on participants

What are the drawbacks of reality shows?

What kind of people do you think should be on reality T.V shows?

Should T.V programs be censored before being broadcast?

7.

Do you have a favorite teacher?

Do you like strict teacher?

Do you often visit your old teachers?

What color do you like best and why?

Did you like to wear clothes in bright colors when you were a child?

What color would you like to choose for your room?

You’re going on a holiday abroad. Three ways of taking your money are suggested: in cash, by cheque
and by credit card. Which do you think is the most convenient?

It’s important to have Rules and regulations.

- Order rather than chaos in society

- Children/school
- Crime and punishment

Is it a good thing to break rules sometimes?

Why do some people say that rules are made to be broken?

What can parents and teachers do to help children follow rules?

8.

What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use?

What kinds of people do you like to be friends with on those websites?

Have you found any real friends on a social networking websites?

When was the last time you did something in a hurry?

Do you like to finish things quickly?

What kinds of things will you never do in a hurry?

Hoang Sa has now become a tourist island. Three forms of renewable energy are suggested to be used:
wind turbines, solar panels, and nuclear power. Which do you think is the most efficient?

Young people should care about a number of issues.

- Global problems
- Politics
- Relationships

What do you think is the most serious problem in the world these days? Why?

What solutions do you think can be taken by young people to address it?

Whose responsibility is it for environment problems in today’s world?

9.
What kinds of snacks do you like to eat?

Do your parents allow you to eat snacks?

What kinds of snacks do children in Vietnam like to eat nowadays?

Do you like taking photos?

How do you take photographs?

Which one is better, to take photos with a camera or with a mobile phone?

Together with a friend, you have set up a soft drink company. Three methods are suggested for you to
promote your products to consumers: use the Internet, print adverts, and sponsor major events or
charities. Which do you think is the best, why?

Digital and computer technology has a lot of advantages in everyday life?

- Access to information
- Communication
- Shopping and services

What do you think is the greatest technological invention of all?

Do you think teachers will be replaced by technology in the future?

Why do most old people would rather live in a traditional way than keep up with the latest technology?

10.

Do you like swimming?

Where do people go swimming in your hometown (or near your home)?

Is it difficult to learn how to swim?

Do you think people would like to spend a great amount of money on clothing?

What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

What do you wear for a party?

Your company has decided to encourage more people to participate in sports. Three ways are suggested:
install more sport facilities in public places, publish interviews with famous sportspeople, show
advertising on T.V. Which do you think is the best method?

There are some qualities needed for good leadership.

- A sense of humor
 - Self confidence
- Patience

Are some people natural leaders and other people natural followers? Why (not)?

What are some of the biggest challenges of leading a country like Vietnam?

What characteristics does a bad leader have?