B1 SPEAKING

TEST 01
Part 1 Social Interaction
Let’s talk about your name
1. Who gave you your name?
 My parents gave me that name because they want me to be a good person
2. Do you like your name?
 For sure, I am always proud of my name because it makes me unique
3. Does your name have special meaning?
 It means a lot of lucks in life and my parents hope that I can become a brilliant person in the
future
Lets’ talk about your hometown
1. What’s the name of your hometown?
 My hometown is …… which is about…..km from HCM City. It’s quiet and peaceful
2. How long have you been living there?
 I lived there when I was a small kid in about 5 years, then my family moved to live in HCM City
3. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time? Why?
 I will continue to live there because it’s a good place to live.

PART 2 SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: If you won the lottery 1 million dollars, what would you like to do with this amount of
money?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Buying a new house
- Opening a restaurant
- Travelling around the world
What is the best choice? Explain the option you have chosen.
ANSWER:
I think buying a house is the best choice because I am living in a small and old house with my parents. I
want to have a bigger house for my parents to live comfortably.
In contrast, I don’t think opening a restaurant is a good idea because it’s risky.
Moreover, my parents are old. I have to take care of them, so I don’t have time to travel around the
world.
Part 3 TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
Topic: Students’ life is the best time of our life

ANSWER:
When you grow up, you will have many different lives. However, school life is the best time in human life.
-Firstly, the aim of going to the university is for academic education. When you are a student, you can
learn a lot of new things and broaden your mind about different things.
-Secondly, university is such an ideal place for you to make new friends. This is the best time for us to
build relationships for the future.
- Thirdly, we can improve social interaction as a student. Everyday we meet a lot of students and teachers
in class and it helps us improve communication skills.
-Finally, as a student, you learn how to be independent. For some students who live far away from home,
this is really a good chance for them to grow up and be more mature.
To sum up, student’s life is a very joyful and happy experience for all of us

TEST 02
Part 1 Social Interaction
Let’s talk about housing
1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
=> I am living in a small house with my family on……Street, District….
2. Who do you live with?
=> I live with my small family, my husband and 2 children.
3. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
 => Whenever we have free time, my family often sit in the living room, watch TV and share a lot of
things together.
Now, let’s talk about weather
1. What's the weather like today?
=> It’s sunny and a little bit hot in the morning.
2. What's your favourite weather? Why?
=> I love cool weather because it makes me feel relaxed and I can do a lot of things without feeling
tired.
3. Are there any bad points about the weather in your city?
=> I think the summer in my country is the worst time in the year because there’s a lot of rain and
even floods.

PART 2 SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You are going to have a birthday party. You are thinking about the place to celebrate
your birthday party.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- In a restaurant.
- At home
- At work.
What is the best choice? Explain the option you have chosen.
I think “having a party at home” is the best choice because of some following reasons:
- Firstly, my mom is a good cook. She can help me cook many delicious dishes

- Secondly, my house is big. I can invite many friends, enjoy dance and sing karaoke.
In contrast, I don’t think having a birthday party in a restaurant is a good idea because it’s expensive
and food is not good for our health.
Besides, I can’t have a birthday party at work because it will affect other people’s work.

Part 3 TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Time management is an important skill in our life
ANSWER:
In modern life, we need a lot of skills to be successful in life. Among these skills, time-management skill is
such an important one.
-Firstly, to manage time well, we need to follow the timetable strictly, so we can improve our discipline.
-Secondly, if we are good at managing time, we can improve the quality of work. We can work faster and
more efficiently.
-Thirdly, poor time management skills will destroy your productivity and this will cause you to miss
opportunities.
-Lastly, good time management skills are essential to having strong relationships. The more free time you
have to spend with your friends and family, the better your relationships will be.
To sum up, time-management is really important and all of should spend time training it.
Follow-up question
1. How do you plan your work/study?
I am going to study English more to have a better chance in the future
2. How do you balance your work with your personal life?
I try to spend time with my family at weekend and never bring work home.
3. Should we teach time-management at school?
I think it is really good. Students should learn this skill to work better in the future.

TEST 03
PART 1 SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about history
 1. Do you like learning history? Why/why not?
 I like it a lot because it helps me gain knowledge about my country and the world.
2. Do you think teaching history is important at school?
 I think it’s important because it helps students understand clearly about their country.
3. How can you learn history?
 We can learn history from books, films and stories from our parents.
Let’s talk about music
1. Do you often listen to music?
 I often listen to music when I have free time, especially at the weekends.
2. What kind of music do you like?
 I love pop music because it’s interesting and has nice melody.
3. Do you think music is good for health?
 Or course, I think it is good way to reduce stress and help us relax.

PART 2 SOLUTION DISCUSSION

You are a manager of an English center. You are going to advertise your English center through
printed paper.
There are 3 options for you to choose:
- Brochures
- Leaflet
- Newspaper.
I think “ advertising my English center through newspaper” is the best choice because of some reasons:
- Firstly, newspaper is popular to everyone. Everyday, millions of people read it.
- Secondly, newspaper is cheap and reliable. Everybody will believe my center is good.
In contrast, I don’t think advertising in brochure is a good idea because it’s very expensive.
Besides, I can’t advertise on leaflets because it is unreliable. Everybody will throw it away.

PART 3 TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

 ANSWER:
It’s true that public transport is very helpful and interesting.
- Firstly, it is very convenient. It helps us save time and money. We can do a lot of thing while
sitting on a bus or taxi.
- Secondly, it helps reduce traffic jam and air pollution because a bus can carry more than 30
people, so there are fewer 30 vehicles on the street.
- Thirdly, it helps save fuels for our country.
To sum up, travelling by public transport is good for us, environment and country.
Follow-up questions:
1. How do you go to school/work?
 I often go to work by bus. It takes me about 15 minutes
2. Is parking a problem in your country?
 There are not many parking lots in my country, so it’s quite hard to park your car.
3. How do you feel when you use public transportation?
 I feel comfortable and convenient because I don’t need to worry about the traffic.

TEST 04
PART 1 SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about private transportation
1. How do you go to work/ school?
 I usually go to work by my motorbike. Sometimes, I take a bus for a change.
2. Is private transportation cheaper?
 I think private transportation is not cheaper than public transportation because it uses much
petrol although it is more convenient.
3. Do you prefer to use private transportation or public transportation?
 I prefer to use private transportation like motorbikes and cars because it is more flexible and
convenient to travel around
Let’s talk about weather
1. What’s the weather like today?
 Today, the weather is sunny, hot and dry
2. Do you like a rainy day?
 I don’t like at all because when it rains, the street is flooded.
3. What activities do you often do during a rainy day?
 When it rains, I love lying on my bed and reading an interesting book.
PART 2 SOLUTION DISCUSSION
Situation:
Your university offers free courses for graduate students. Which would like to you choose?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A swimming course
- A time-management course
- A public speaking course
Explain the option you have chosen.
ANSWER:
I think “a public speaking course” is the best choice because of following reason:
- Firstly, I am not good at speaking, so this will be a good chance for me to study the skills to
speak in public
- Secondly, I think course helps me to build confidence to express my ideas.
- Finally, public speaking is an important skill for everyone in a professional work place.
In contrast, I don’t think I need a swimming course. I learned it when I was five and I can swim very well
Besides, time-management is really useful for everyone who study or work. But I also got it last summer.

PART 3 TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Topic: Online teaching has become a hot trend in recent times

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It is true that online teaching has become popular in recent time because of following reasons:
- Firstly, online teaching is flexible. That means teaching can take place at any time and at
anywhere. It depends the agreeable time, learners can study at their convenience.
- Secondly, online teaching is convenient. During the time of corona virus epidemic, students still
can learn at home thanks to online teaching.
- Thirdly, learners and teachers have more opportunities to try new teaching methods, especially
improve their technology skills.
In conclusion, online teaching brings many benefits for teachers and learners.
 Follow-up question
1. Have you ever taken any online course?
 Actually, because of coronavirus pandemic, I have taken some online courses. I think it is quite
good for me.
2. Is learning from computer screen bad for health?
 Sitting in front of computer screen for long time is not good for eye sight. So I think learning from
computer screen can cause a big problem to your eyes.
3. What are the disadvantages of online teaching?
 Firstly, we can get some health problems such as eyestrain, backache etc. Secondly, on line
teaching might get some technical problems because the internet connection is sometimes slow.

TEST 05
Part 1 SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about cooking

1. Do you like cooking?

 I really like cooking because I have two children to take care and I want to make good food for
them
2. Have you ever taken any cooking class?
 I do not have time to take a cooking course but I usually watch cooking show on TV
3. Do you think cooking is a kind of entertainment?
 Actually, cooking helps me to relax and enjoy good food.
Let’s talk about Television.
1. Do you like watching TV? Why? Why not?
 I love it because it brings entertainment. Also, some programs are very useful.
2. What’s your favourite TV programme?
 I am a fan of News because it helps me to update what is happening around the world.
3. Do you think television has changed a lot since you were a child?
 Actually, TV has changed a lot since I was a child. It has more channels and a lot of exciting
contents.

PART 2 SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation:
You are getting fat and you decide to lose weight. Which weigh loss method would you like to
choose?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Going to the gym
- Taking weigh loss drugs
- Going on a diet.
ANSWER:
I think “going to the gym” is the best choice because of following reasons:
- Firstly, when going to the gym, I work out many exercises to lose my weight with P.T
- Secondly, there are many different kinds of equipment which helps me to burn out extra fat.
- Finally, I feel motivated when I meet people who have good shapes
In contrast, I do not think “taking weigh loss drugs” is a good idea because it is really dangerous for my
health and might have side effects.
Besides, going on a diet is also not a good idea because it is not good for my health.
To sum up, going to the gym is the best choice for me because it has good equipment to help me to work
out and I have motivation when looking at good-shaped gymers.

PART 3 TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

ANSWER:
It is true that there are a lot of disadvantages of living in big cities for the following reasons.
- Firstly, people find it difficult to have a good accommodation. House pricing is rather high, so
people tend to find apartment buildings or rented houses.
- Secondly, travelling around is another problem. The big cities is always
crowded with residents and all kind of vehicles, which causes traffic congestion in the rush
hours.
- Thirdly, with overpopulation, finding a good job is challenging in job market. Job
seekers outnumber job openings, which is highly competitive.
- Finally, city-dwellers have to suffer air pollution and noise pollution, which likely causes health
problems.
Follow-up questions

1. Where do you live?

 In fact, I live in HCMC which is one of the biggest cities in Vietnam.
 2. Where would you like to live? In the city or in the countryside?
 Actually, I prefer living in the country side because I can’t stand the noise and pollution.
3. What are the advantages of living in the city?
 Firstly, there are better facilities like well- equipped schools and universities, health care
services. Also, we have many chances to use modern technology like the Internet, social media,
etc.

TEST 6
PART 1 SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about HOUSING
Q: Do you live in a house or a flat?
A: I live in a small house. It’s in a quiet and friendly neighborhood.
Q: Who do you live with?
A: I’m still single so now I live with my family – my parents and my older / younger
sisters / brothers.
Q: Which room does your family spend most of time in?
A: My family usually spends time in the living room watching TV and sharing many
things together
Let’s talk about WEATHER
Q: What is the weather like today?
A: It’s quite a nice day today. Sunny and a bit cloudy.
Q: What is your favorite weather? Why?
A: My favorite weather is sunny because I can go outside whenever I want.
Q: Are there any bad points about the weather in your city?
A: I don’t like it when it’s raining. My clothes and shoes get wet, which makes me
feel uncomfortable.

PART 2 SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Situation: You are going to have a birthday party. You are thinking about the
place to celebrate your birthday party
 ANSWER:
I think the best choice is to celebrate at a restaurant because of the following
reasons.
- Firstly, there will be enough room for all of my guests in a restaurant. The
comfortable atmosphere there will make all of my guests feel relaxed.
- Secondly, the staff at the restaurant will decorate the party the way I want.
- Thirdly, the food quality will be better than cooking at home
In contrast, there are some reasons why I don’t choose the other two options – at home
and at work.
- Firstly, both my house and my workplace is quite small, it will be uncomfortable
both for me and my friends.
- Secondly, I won’t have enough time to decorate the party and prepare dishes.
To sum up, I would celebrate my birthday in a restaurant because it’s more convenient
and time-saving.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Time management is an important skill in our life

ANSWER:
It is true that managing time is an essential skill that everyone needs to know in this
modern life.
 - Firstly, time management improves your discipline. This will make you more
successful at meeting goals in all areas of your life.
- Secondly, having good time management skills means that you manage your time
effectively while you still have enough time for sleeping.
- Thirdly, good time management allows have more free time, you may be able to
have another job opportunity or meet more people.
- Lastly, effective time management will help you have strong and productive
relationships.
To sum up, good time management skills improve all aspects of your life.
Follow-up questions:
Q: How do you plan your work / your study?
A: Actually, I don’t have a long term plan for my work. I only schedule my work by
week only.
Q: How do you balance work and your personal life?
A: I work on weekdays and try to get work done until every Friday night.
Q: Should we teach time-management at schools? Why? / Why not?
A: In my opinion, time management should be taught at schools as a soft skill
because it’s very helpful and important for students in the future.

TEST 7
PART 1 SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about SEASON AND WEATHER
Q: What is your favorite season?
A: My favorite season is spring because it’s the most beautiful season in the year:
The weather is really nice
Q: What do you often do during summertime?
A: In summertime, I often visit my grandparents in the countryside.
Q: What is the typical weather in Vietnam like?
A: The climate is subtropical in the north and tropical in the center and south
Let’s talk about PUNCTUALITY
 Q: Do you often go to work / school late?
A: I rarely go to work / school late. I usually arrive 10 to 15 minutes earlier.

Q: How do you feel when other people are late?

A: I feel really annoyed when people come late. I think they aren’t well disciplined.
Q: Do you think it is important to be on time?
A: I think punctuality is very important because it shows that you are disciplined
and professional.

PART 2 SOLUTION DISCUSSION

ANSWER:
I think the best choice is Hoan Kiem lake because of the following reasons.
- Firstly, Hoan Kiem Lake is related to a famous legend and legends always attract
more attention from the audience.
- Secondly, I prefer natural beauty rather than man-made constructions. I want to
show people photos of the peaceful and quiet Hoan Kiem lake
In contrast, there are several reasons why I don’t choose the other two options –
the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh mausoleum.
- First of all, they don’t have an interesting and fascinating history like Hoan Kiem
lake.
- Secondly, their beauty can’t compare to the natural one of Hoan Kiem lake
To sum up, I would give a presentation on Hoan Kiem lake because of its significant
history and beauty.
 PART 3: Reading habit has a significant number of benefits

ANSWER:
It’s true that reading offers us a lot of advantages.
- Firstly, reading can stimulate your brain, keeping it active.
- Secondly, reading helps you reduce stress. An interesting novel will help you relax
after a long day working
- Thirdly, reading will give you valuable knowledge. The more knowledge you have,
the better you can deal with any challenge you’ll face.
- Finally, your memory will improve by reading. When you read a book, you have to
remember different a lot of things such as characters, their backgrounds, etc.
To sum up, reading is a good habit that everyone should keep because of its mental
and physical benefits.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS
Q: Do you like to read? Why? / Why not?
A: Yes, I do. I always read in my free time because it’s the best way to relax after a
hard-working day.
Q: What kinds of things do you like to read?
A: I love reading all kinds of novels, from romance, science fiction to detective.
Q: What are other benefits of reading?
A: I think other benefits of reading are expanding your English vocabulary and
improving concentration

TEST 8
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
 Let’s talk about TELEVISION
Q: How much TV do you watch a day?
A: I don’t watch TV much because I’m very busy. I only watch TV for about 1 hour
before going to sleep every day.
Q: What’s your favorite TV program?
A: My favorite TV program is “Life of wild animals” on Discovery channel
because I love animals
Q: Do you think television has changed in the past few decades?
A: Yes, of course. It’s flat with a wide screen. And the programs are now more
interesting than before.
Let’s talk about MUSEUM
Q: Do you often visit a museum?
A: No, I don’t. I’m too busy with my work and life so I don’t have time to visit
museums.
Q: When was the last time you visited a museum?
A: The last time I visited a museum was ………. years ago, when I was a university
student. I visited the War Remnants Museum in district 3.
Q: Do you think museums are important?
A: Yes, of course. Museums are important because they are where objects of
historical are kept.

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

ANSWER:
I think the best choice is a handbag because of the following reasons.
- Firstly, my friend has just got a new job as a secretary for a big company so her
looks are very important.
- Secondly, her current handbag is quite small so I’m going to give her a bigger one
In contrast, there are some reasons why I don’t choose the other two options – a book
and a scarf.
- First of all, she doesn’t have time to read and she doesn’t like wearing a scarf at
all.
- Second, these two won’t cost much, while I want to give her something more
valuable.
To sum up, I would give my best friend a handbag because that’s what she really needs
right now.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Many people say that eating homemade food has lots of benefits

Answer:
It is true that home-cooked meals bring many benefits to us.
- Firstly, eating homemade food can be time-saving when you plan ahead. There
are so many meals that can be made in less than 30 minutes.
- Secondly, we can choose healthier ingredients when we cook at home. It can
result in higher energy levels and better mental health.
- Thirdly, eating at home brings the whole family together as they can talk about
their day at work and school.
 - Lastly, preparing your food at home can be beneficial if you or a family member
has a food allergy. It can reduce the risk of an allergic reaction.
To sum up, eating homemade food can make everyone healthier, happier, and more
connected.
Q: Do you like cooking?
A: Yes, I do. I usually prepare dinner for my family at the weekend.
Q: What kinds of food would you like to cook?
A: I’d like to cook side dishes because they are simple and easy to cook.
Q: Do you think cooking is a man’s duty or a woman’s duty?
A: I don’t think cooking is either a man’s or a woman’s duty. It should be shared
fairly by both.

TEST 9
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Q: Do you like public holiday?
A: Yes, I do. Because I can relax after hard-working days. Also, I can spend my
time with my family and friends.
Q: What public holidays do you have in your country?
A: There are many public holidays in Vietnam such as National Day, Labor Day,
etc. But the most popular one is Tet Holiday.
Q: What do people in your country usually do on public holidays?
A: On public holidays, Vietnamese people usually eat out at restaurants, go to the
movies or shopping malls, watch fireworks, or just stay at home.
Let’s talk about FILMS
Q: Do you like to watch films?
A: Of course. I enjoy watching movies because they help me relax a lot. My
favorites kind of movies is comedy.
Q: How often do you go to the cinema or watch a movie?
 A: I rarely go to the cinema, just about 2 or 3 times a year. I prefer watching
movies at home.

Q: Do you prefer foreign films or Vietnamese films?

A: To be honest, I like foreign movies better because they are more interesting, I
like American movies most.

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

ANSWER:
I think the best choice is social media because of the following reasons:
- Firstly, social media is the most effective way of advertising. Lots of people are
using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram now.
- Secondly, I don’t have to pay much money to run ads.
In contrast, there are several reasons why I don’t choose the other two options –
radio and television.
- Firstly, not so many people listen to the radio or watch TV nowadays.
- Secondly, the cost of advertising on TV and radio is very high, which doesn’t fit
in my budget.
To sum up, I decide to advertise my English center on social media because of its
potential benefits.
 PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
It is very important to learn a foreign language nowadays.

ANSWER:
Learning a foreign language is an essential thing in today’s life.
- Firstly, foreign language study is all about learning how to communicate and
connect with others
- Secondly, learning a new language helps us to understand that culture by
reading books or watch documentaries in that language.
- Furthermore, you will have the ability to make friends with people all around
the world as you travel abroad.
- Lastly, learning another language helps you stimualte and train your brain.
To sum up, learning a new language is very important as it does bring us many
benefits.
Follow-up questions:
Q: Do you like learning English?
A: Yes, of course. Learning English not only helps me get a better job but also helps
me broaden my knowledge.
Q: What is the best way to learn a second language?
A: I think the best way to learn a second language is spending time reading,
listening to, writing, and speaking that language as much as possible.
Q: When is the best age to learn a new language?
 A: In my opinion, the younger you are, the easier it is to learn a new language. So I
think the best age for learning a new language is between 2 and 4 years old.

TEST 10
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about LEISURE TIME
Q: What do you usually do when you are free?
A: Whenever I have free time, I usually read novels or listen to music. It’s the best
way to relax after a hard-working day.
Q: What public holidays do you have in your country?
A: There are many public holidays in Vietnam such as National Day, Labor Day,
Hung Kings Temple Festival… But the most popular one is Tet Holiday.
Q: How do people in your country spend their holidays?
A: Vietnamese people tend to eat out at restaurants, go to the movie, go shopping
or just stay at home on national holidays.
Let’s talk about SPORTS
Q: Do you play any sports?
A: Yes, I do. I usually play badminton at the weekends with my friends.
Q: What’s the most popular sports in Vietnam?
A: I think football is the most popular sport in Vietnam because anyone can play or
watch it. My dad really loves it.
Q: Have you ever tried any dangerous sports?
A: Yes, I have. Just once. I tried scuba diving when I travelled to Phu Quoc island. \

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

 ANSWER:
I think the best choice is a new laptop because of the following reasons.
- Firstly, my current laptop’s screen is broken and the laptop itself is running
slow so I have to replace it with a new one.
- Secondly, I need a new laptop with a bigger disk space to save more documents,
photos, and clips.
In contrast, there are several reasons why I don’t choose the other two options –
new clothes and shoes, books and a school bag.
- Firstly, I can wear my old clothes and shoes because they’re still in good
condition.
- Secondly, I can borrow books from my friends or the library and use my current
school bag as it’s still in good condition.
To sum up, if I were in the situation, I would buy a new laptop because it’s what I’m
really in need of.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Smoking is one of the most serious problems that are killing people all over the
world.

ANSWER:
 It is true that smoking is one of the major causes of death for millions of people
around the world. It does a lot of harm to human beings.
- Firstly, smoking can damage not only our lungs but also our brain cells.
- Secondly, smoking can also lead to problems with fertility in both men and
women. Chemicals in cigarette smoke speed up the loss rate of egg and decrease
the sperm’s ability.
- Thirdly, smoking is a waste of money as it may cost heavy smokers about one
hundred thousand VND per day.
- Lastly, smoking in public areas also affects non-smokers.
To sum up, smoking is completely harmful to both smokers and non-smokers.
Follow-up questions
Q: Do you smoke?
A: No, I don’t. I really hate smoking because it’s harmful to us. I can’t even stand
the cigarette smoke.
Q: Why do people smoke?
A: In my opinion, people smoke for many different reasons - like stress relief,
pleasure, or in social situations.
Q: What should we do to prevent smoking?
A: We can come up with policies like raising taxes on tobacco products and restrict
tobacco advertising.

TEST 11
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about SEASON
Q: How many seasons are there in your country?
A: There are 4 seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) in the north and there are
2 seasons (dry and rainy) in the south.
Q: In which season that people can hang out?
A: People in the north can hang out in spring and summer while people in the south
enjoy outdoor activities in the dry season.
Q: What activities do people often do in that season?
 A: Vietnamese people can have a picnic, go camping, go sightseeing or travel
across the country.
Let’s talk about PARTIES
Q: Do you often go to parties?
A: I don’t like noisy places so I rarely go to parties.
Q: What kind of party do you enjoy?
A: I like dinner parties with gentle music so I can chat with my friends.
Q: Do you prefer having parties alone or with friends?
A: I always have parties with my best friends because they make parties more lively
and enjoyable.

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

ANSWER:
I think the best choice is choosing a location, date, and time because of the
following reasons.
- Firstly, choosing a suitable location will allow more people to join. That
location mustn’t be too far for everyone.
- Secondly, it should also be spacious for everyone to feel comfortable.
- Thirdly, choosing the right date and time is the key to making the reunion a
success. A weekend night is a perfect choice for me.
In contrast, there are several reasons why I don’t choose the other two options.
- Firstly, raising money can make many people uncomfortable joining the
reunion.
 - Secondly, designing a theme or color can be a waste of time and effort since not
many people care about it.
To sum up, I would focus on choosing the right location, date, and time as it is a major
factor in the success of the high school reunion.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Protecting the environment is the moral duty of every human being on this
planet

ANSWER:
It is true that protecting the environment is something that everyone on earth
should do right now.
- Firstly, we can use public transportation instead of cars as it plays an important
role in dealing with environmental problems. Public transportation can improve
air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Secondly, we should reduce, reuse, and recycle rubbish whenever we can.
Plastic bottles, glass, paper, and many other materials can live a very long life
if we know how to use them for different purposes.
- Thirdly, giving talks about the environment is also a good way to raise people’s
awareness of what is happening to our earth right now.
- Last but not least, shopping secondhand is also a great contribution to
environmental protection.
To sum up, protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility and should be
done now to prevent future consequences.
Follow-up questions:
Q: Do you recycle your rubbish?
A: I really want to recycle my garbage but I don't have time so I just sort it by type
Q: What are some things that can be recycled?
 A: Plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, and wood are recyclable materials.
Q: What other activities can we do to protect our environment?
A: we can plant trees, save water, or choose sustainable materials to protect the
environment.

TEST 12
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about FAVORITE ARTIST
Q: Who is your favorite artist? Why?
A: ……………… is my favorite artist because he / she’s talented, beautiful, and
kind. He / She also has a great voice
Q: Describe your favorite song.
A: My most favorite song is ……………….. It has meaningful lyrics. I can listen to
that song all day.
Q: What is your favorite kind of music?
A: I like all kinds of music but my most favorite one is pop. I have many pop songs
on my cell phone and I listen to them when I have free time.
Let’s talk about TET HOLIDAY
Q: Do you like Tet holiday?
A: Of course I do! Because Tet holiday is the time when I can truly relax and spend
time with my family after a hard-working year.
Q: What do you usually do in Tet holiday?
A: In Tet holiday, I visit my relatives, hang out with friends, and eat traditional
Vietnamese dishes.
Q: What did you do with the lucky money when you were a child?
A: When I was a child, I gave all of my lucky money to my mom. After that, she
would buy me new clothes and books with the money.

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

 ANSWER:
I think the best choice is a diary because of the following reasons.
- Firstly, keeping a diary will allow him to write down all that happens during the
day at his barrack. This is a good way of relaxing after a tired day.
- Secondly, he can also take notes on important things that need to be done daily.
This will help him to successfully fulfill his mission.
In contrast, there are several reasons why I don’t choose the other two options – a
watch and a book.
- Firstly, wearing a watch may cause inconvenience while practicing. It also can
be broken or stolen at any time.
- Secondly, my friend may not have much free time after a training day so he
won’t be able to read a long book.
To sum up, I would buy my friend a diary because it’s a good way for him to take
notes, relax as well as keep good memories.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Having lunch at canteen

ANSWER:
 It is true that that having lunch at canteen is a good choice for many students
because of its various benefits.
- Firstly, having lunch at canteen is time-saving as you don’t have to go to
restaurants that are far away from school It’s also a convenient option when
you don’t have to prepare and carry your lunch.
- Secondly, it doesn’t cost much to have lunch at canteen compared to eating at a
restaurant outside while there are still many dishes for you to choose from and
the food quality can be the same.
- Last but not least, you can chat with your friends while having lunch there. It
would be more fun and enjoyable than having lunch alone outside.
To sum up, having lunch at canteen brings more benefits than you might imagine.
Follow-up questions
Q: Will more students have lunch at canteen in the future?
A: Absolutely yes! Because having lunch at canteen is time-saving and convenient.
Q: What are the disadvantages of having lunch at canteen?
A: Some disadvantages of eating lunch at canteen might be that there are no empty
seats or your favorite food is out of order.
Q: How can we attract students to have lunch at canteen?
A: To attract more students to have lunch at canteen, we can give out discount
vouchers once or twice a month.