SPEAKING REVIEW

Part 1: Social Interaction (2’)

- What is your ambition?
My ambition is to become an elementary school teacher.
- What are you going to do after you graduate from university?
I will return to my hometown to work on education.
- What are your immediate/ short term/ long term plans?
In the immediate future, I will take the B1 English exam to graduate.

- What is the meaning of your given name?

My name means loving people.
- Do you think your character is influenced by your name?
Yes, because my name is Thuong, I am also very gentle and love people and animals.
- Who can give children’s names in your country?
In my country, parents or grandparents are the ones who name children.

- What is your favourite book?

I love the book "Strong Father, Strong Daughter".
- Do you often read online news?
I sometimes read online news.
- Where do you like to read?
I like to read in a quiet place, the classroom.

- What kind of food do you like most?

I like to eat pizza.
- Is there any food you don’t like? Why?
I don't like eating fish, because it's very fishy.
- Do you like to change your eating habit? Why/ Why not?
Yes, by changing my eating habits, my health will improve.

- Which do you prefer, using phone or writing emails?

I prefer using the phone.
- What do you dislike about mobile phones?
it affects health.

- Can you play any musical instrument?

I can play a little guitar.
- What musical instrument would you like to learn?
I want to learn the piano instrument.
- What traditional arts or music would you like to try?
I want to learn folk singing.

- Who does the housework, your father or your mother?

My mother does housework.

- Where do you often get news from?

I often receive news from my phone.

- Which a source of information is more reliable?

from vtv television.

- Will newspapers or books be replaced?

Newspapers will be replaced as communication develops.
- What sports do you play?
I play badminton.
- What is the most popular sport in your country?
Popular sport is soccer.

- What is your favourite type of clothes?

I like to wear summer clothes.
- Do you have to wear uniform at school?
no, because I went to college.

- What is the weather like in your hometown?

The weather in my hometown is cold.
- Have you ever experienced any extreme weather?
Yes, it's very hot in the summer.
- Where do you prefer to live, in a city or in the country?
I prefer living in the countryside, it's peaceful

- What is your major?

I study elementary education
- What do you like most about your study?
I love to teach, continue to touch children.
- Do you like travelling? Why?
Yes, it's fun and interesting.
- What is your hobby?
My hobbies are listening to music and sleeping.
- Do you have close friends?
Yes.
- What do you usually do with your friends?
I often play badminton with her.
- What kind of music do you like best? Why?
I like classical music, it's very easy to sleep.
- Have you ever used public transport?
Yes, I go to the by bus.
- Are there any interesting places to see in your hometown?
Đinh - Lê King Temple, Tam Cốc, Tràng An....
- Who is the person that has affected you most in your family?
Dad is my influence.
Part 2: Individual long talk (4’)
Describe your favourite book.
Harry Potter , which is a fantasy novel, written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The
book describes the life of a young wizard named Harry Potter and his two best friends.
The world of Harry Potter explores many themes and includes many cultural meanings
and references. This is my favorite book because it took me to a wonderful world where I
could build my own world away from the complexities of the real world. This is also my
favorite movie because it helps me connect with the characters to the point that it
influences me to think positively in life.
Describe an email you have received.
I rarely use email because I use the phone more. Last week I received an email from a
college friend of mine. Her name is Linh. The content of the email was that she invited
me to her birthday on December 1st.
Describe a particular situation or event you remember most.
I remember the most the event in 2020 when I was admitted to university, I was very
happy. I have informed my relatives. It was an important event I will never forget.
Describe a person whom you like to work or study with.
The person I like to work with is Thuong. She is very beautiful, she is very hardworking.
I am very happy working with her because she is always proactive in her work.
Describing a piece of equipment you often use at home or at work.
That device is a computer. It is really useful device for me. Sometimes I listen to music
and watch movies on the computer. I can edit photos with photo editing software, write
anything on word processing applications like Word, create presentations with
PowerPoint. I prefer computers rather than mobile phones for browsing the internet. The
big screen is really cool.
Describe your favourite leisure activity.
My favourite leisure activity is listening to music. Firstly, Listening to music not only
help me relax but also provide me with musical knowledge. Secondly, it makes me relax
after a hard-working day. Thirdly, listening to music is a form of entertainment that helps
keep my mind comfortable. It also helps my broaden my English vocabulary and learning
words I don't know. Finally, they help my soul more plentiful and more love of life.
Describe a kind of extreme weather.
I really hate when it's hot and humid outside. It felt like I couldn't breathe and my clothes
were sticking to me. It was the worst! Trying to do anything in that weather was a
struggle. The only way to stay cool is to stay in air conditioning, but that's not always
possible. I just hope a cool breeze will come and make it bearable.
Describe your favourite subject at school.
My favorite subject is the one that most students consider as boring, and it is History. I
love to collect historical books, and I always need to know a complete story about a
certain event. For example, if I have a lesson about the discovery of America tomorrow, I
will search online for more details that relating to it. It makes my teachers surprise
sometimes, and most of them admit that it is very rare to meet a student who actually love
and want to study History.
Describe your favourite trip.
This summer I went to My Khe beach in Da Nang. It was an interesting trip. When I
arrived in Da Nang, I walked along the beach to breathe in the fresh air and watch the
sunrise. The weather there is very nice, people are friendly. I hope to have the
opportunity to return to this place.
Part 3: Discussion (4’)
- Do you like to work alone or with a partner? Why?
- What are the advantages of studying by yourself?
Self-study helps people understand and acquire knowledge proactively and
comprehensively. Self-study helps people remember longer. Helps people become active,
creative, not dependent, not dependent on others.
- What are the differences between life in the past and at the present?
Past: In the past, people used animals such as horses, donkeys, and camels to move from
one place to another.
People lived in caves, simple huts made of mud, wood, and stones.
Currently: transportation has become more widespread and easier; There are many types
of convenient vehicles to move on land, in the air and under water.
Different materials are used to create houses of various structures and shapes in various
places.
- How will technology develop in the future?
- Do you think that people who are interested in the same sort of leisure activities are
likely to get on well together? Why/ Why not?
- How does weather influence people’s personalities in your countries?
Weather can affect people's mood and personality in many different ways. For example,
sunny weather can often increase feelings of happiness and motivation, while cloudy or
rainy weather can lead to feelings of sadness in some individuals. Additionally, extreme
weather events such as hurricanes or blizzards can cause stress and anxiety. However, it
is important to note that individual reactions to the weather can vary widely and not
everyone is affected equally.
- Do you think that surfing the Internet, watching TV, listening to music or keeping
a pet are interesting hobbies?
Yes, because I used to have pets before. I feel happy. In addition, surfing the web,
listening to music,... also helps me reduce stress in life.
- How different are hobbies today from those 20 years ago?
- What should the government do to attract tourists?
To attract tourists, the government needs to come up with policies to attract tourists and
strongly promote products and images.
- What is the difference between reading books and watching films?
A movie is a kind of art that has already created and you almost have no chance to
imagine something on your own, because everything is here, in the movie.
And a book it is a kind of art that gives you a chance to imagine your own world, your
own story, how this looks like and how the plot will develop further.