SPEAKING TEST

UNIT 1:
Think of a moment in your life when you made a mistake but learned something from the
experience. (Hãy nghĩ về một khoảnh khắc trong đời khi bạn mắc sai lầm nhưng đã học được
điều gì đó từ trải nghiệm đó.)

 What mistake did you make?

 How old were you?
 What were you doing ?
 What happened in the end ?
 What did you learn ?

One mistake I made in my life was always procrastinating in studying and being
obsessed with making money without focusing on studying, so that exam score was not as
expected.

I had final exams, and instead of spending time studying, I chose to hang out with
friends and watch movies. I think I can review quickly the night before the exam and still do
well. However, when I sat down to study, I realized the amount of information I had to
absorb was too much and I couldn't remember much of the information in class. As a result,
when the exam day came, I did not prepare well and struggled to answer many questions. I
felt disappointed in myself and knew that I had let laziness get to me.

I ended up receiving a below average score on the test, which affected my overall grade
that semester. That was a wake-up call for me. I realized that I couldn't just rely on last-
minute cramming and needed to adopt better study habits.

From this experience, I learned the importance of consistent and organized learning. I
understand that it is important to allocate enough time to grasp and remember information
instead of relying on shortcuts. I also recognize the value of discipline and setting priorities.
This mistake taught me to take my academic responsibilities seriously and not underestimate
the effort required to succeed.

Since then, I have developed better study habits, such as making a study schedule,
dividing topics into manageable parts, and seeking help when needed. This mistake was a
valuable lesson, reminding me that preparation and dedication are the keys to achieving my
goals.

Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting. You should say (Mô tả
một câu chuyện hoặc cuốn tiểu thuyết bạn đã đọc mà bạn thấy thú vị. Bạn nên nói)

• When you read it

• What the story or novel was about
• Who wrote it
• And explain why it was interesting
 I would like to talk about my favorite classic novel called The Godfather,
which is written by a well-known Italian author, Mario Puzo. I came across this
novel when I was trying to find a dictionary at a bookstore. It was published
in hard-cover version and there was a colourful illustration on the front which
caught my eye.
At first, although I was not much impressed by the novel’s preview, I still
bought it and started to read the story right after getting home. Surprisingly, the
more I read “The Godfather”, the more it appealed to me. This novel told the
story of an Italian imaginary character named Vito Corleone, who was a mafia
boss in America after World War I. What attracted me in this story was the way
the author described Vito’s tricks to survive in a chaotic society. Thanks to this
novel, I learned a lot about the course of American history in that lawless
period.
After finishing this book, I read some more novels by Mario Puzo and they
were all fascinating. I realize that reading books is a good way to
gain knowledge; therefore, everyone should get into the habit of reading.

1. How does technology help people tell stories?

2. Which do you prefer to read? E-books or printed books?

3. Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?

4. What kind of novels are suitable for a film adaptation?

UNIT 2 :

Describe an item of clothing that you recently bought.( Mô tả một mặt hàng
quần áo mà bạn mới mua gần đây.)

You should say:

• what it is
• when and where you
• bought it
• what it looks like and
• explain why you bought it.

I want to describe the dress I bought myself so I can wear it on my birthday. I

really like it .

The dress is made of cotton and is from a Vietnamese clothing brand. It's a
knee-length red dress that's on trend. What I like most is that there are two off-
the-shoulder bows. Very suitable for the upcoming festive seasons: Christmas
and New Year.
 I like the dress because it fits me perfectly and makes me feel comfortable
and neat, flattering my skin a lot. I paired it with flat pointy shoes.

1. Do you care about fashion?

2. What kind of things do you normally wear?

3. Are there any traditional clothes in your country?

4. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?

5. Have you ever bought clothes online?

6. Do people from your country think fashion is important?

7. What is your favourite item of clothing?

1. How do you think the clothes we wear influence our behaviour and
emotions?

2. In what ways has fashion changed in your country over the years?

3. Why do some people prefer brand-name clothes over non-brand ones?

4. Do you think people’s choice of clothing is influenced more by fashion trends

or personal comfort?

5. How can the fashion industry become more sustainable?

Describe a memorable outfit you wore on a special occasion. You should say:
(Hãy miêu tả bộ trang phục đáng nhớ mà bạn đã mặc trong một dịp đặc biệt.
Bạn nên nói)

• What was the occasion?

• When and where did it take place?
 • Describe the outfit itself
• Explain why this outfit was memorable for you.

I have always enjoyed wearing a variety of outfits as per the occasion.

Whenever there is any event in the family or invited by friends, I always take
extra care of my outfit.

One such incident that I can recall clearly is when I wore a traditional
outfit, the ao dai. It was my sister's wedding. I still remember that day I was
overwhelmed with compliments from everyone.

The entire AO DAI is light pink, ideal for weddings. I should also say
that the pink color suits my skin very well and it helps to enhance my
complexion.

Getting dressed took quite a while and I was actually late for the
ceremony. When I arrived at the venue, most of the guests were already there.
They were eagerly waiting for me. See me in traditional Vietnamese costumes.
To my surprise, almost everyone came up to me to compliment my outfit
choice. I was overwhelmed with their comments.

1. Are there any tradi4onal clothes in your country that you like?

2. Do you prefer to shop for clothes online or in physical stores? Pros and cons
of each?

3. What risks would you take when shopping online? Why?

4. Will large shopping malls con4nue to be popular, despite the growth of

internet shopping?

5. Do you think the clothes we wear can reflect our personality?

6. Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing?

1. In what ways do you think clothing choices difference between younger and
older generations?
2. Is fashion a significant part of society, or a waste of time and money?

3. Why are young people now spending more and more time and money
following fashion trends? Is this a positive or negative development?

4. What is the impact of fast fashion on the environment?

5. Do you think we should follow fashion trends, or we should dress in what we

like and feel comfortable in?

6. The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes
is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development?

1. Why are designer clothes (designer fashion brands) becoming popular?

2. Why are designer clothes/ goods so expensive?

3. Is it important for fashion designers to be up to date with fashion trends?

4. Do you think fashion is more important than comfort?

5. What are the differences between old generation and young generation in
terms of fashion?

UNIT 3:

Describe a change you have made to benefit your own healthy lifestyle. (Mô tả
một sự thay đổi bạn đã thực hiện để mang lại lợi ích cho lối sống lành mạnh của
chính bạn.)

You should say:

• What it is

• Why you decided to do it

• How you have benefitted from it and explain why you would recommend it to
others

1. Is it easy to keep fit where you live?

2. In what ways do you try to stay healthy?

3. Do you think people pay enough attention to their health today?

4. What do you think is more important, eating healthy or doing exercise?

5. Do you think more about your health now than when you were younger?

1. Do you think most people worry more about their health as they get older?

2. How can people be encouraged to stay healthy?

3. What are the most popular ways of keeping healthy in Vietnam?

4. Why do you think some people continue bad habits when they know

that they are damaging to their health?

5. Do men pay more attention to their health than women?

6. Why do you think some people continue bad habits when they know

that they are damaging to their health?

Describe a healthy lifestyle that you know. You should say (Hãy mô tả lối sống
lành mạnh mà bạn biết. Bạn nên nói)

• What is this?
• How do you know it?
• When do you do it?
• And explain why you think it is healthy

I think people who live healthy lives always have one thing in common:
they find a way to balance work and life, between exercise and diet.

Even if you are too busy, try to exercise or entertain yourself. You don't
need to go to the gym and spend 2 hours doing physical activity. Perhaps just
taking a break from work and doing some stretching exercises is enough to keep
you fit and healthy. Nowadays, more and more people have a sedentary
lifestyle, so we always have to remind ourselves not to sit too much.

Diet is also very important. I know food can be tempting but try to eat
healthy food, food that you know is hygienic and prepared with care. Of course,
every once in a while, we can treat ourselves to a small treat, like the cheese
pizza I had yesterday.
 Drink plenty of water because water makes up 60% of the human body
weight and is the key to effective metabolism.

1. Do you think people have become more health-conscious in recent years?

2. How can children learn to have a healthy lifestyle?

3. Do you think the government should promote a healthy lifestyle among the
citizens?

4. Would you say modern science and technology has more of a positive or a
negative influence on people’s health?

5. How important is a healthy lifestyle for you?

1. What would be the results of having employees who are not healthy?

2. Do you think this might have an effect on the economy of the country?

3. Why do some people choose to live unhealthy lives?

4. Do you think work stress is a health issue?

5. How could work stress be reduced?

Describe how social media affect your lifestyle. You should say

(Mô tả phương tiện truyền thông xã hội ảnh hưởng đến lối sống của bạn như thế
nào. Bạn nên nói)

• What kind of social media has affected your lifestyle

• Whether it has a positive or negative influence
• And explain why you think so

Social media has penetrated deeply into people's lives and is said to be
replacing our face-to-face interactions. This situation, although beneficial in
some respects, is generally detrimental to real human communication in the
long run.

On the one hand, there are several benefits from using social networks to
communicate. First, they facilitate communication in modern times because
people can now connect globally with old friends and relatives or with others
who share common interests.

On the other hand, the disadvantages of social networks replacing face-to-

face interaction are much more worrying. As these sites become increasingly
dominant and attract large numbers of new users every day, people can become
victims of abusive online communication practices, such as online bullying and
harassment. gland. In fact, social networking sites can become a toxic
environment where users can be verbally attacked for . Furthermore, the
overuse of social media for communication can cause people to underestimate
the importance of face-to-face interaction in which real human relationships
develop. Nowadays, many young and reclusive users prefer to live in the virtual
world on social networking sites rather than engage in real-life relationships.
This can cause serious mental effects, such as increased stress, anxiety and
loneliness.

In short, the disadvantages of social media replacing face-to-face interaction

are more significant than the benefits users can gain from such sites.

UNIT 4:

Describe a good leader you know. You should say(Hãy miêu tả một nhà lãnh
đạo giỏi mà bạn biết. Bạn nên nói:

• who he/she is
• how you get to know him/her
• what you think make him/her a great leader

1. Do you think you have leadership skills?

2. Do you think leadership skills can be learned or are they innate?

3. What are some qualities that make a good leader?

4. Do you think leaders are born or made?

5. What is your opinion on the importance of leadership in the workplace?

6. Do you think it’s a bad thing to always follow other people?

1. What are some common challenges that leaders face when managing a team?
2. How can leaders motivate their team members?

3. What are some effective communication strategies for leaders?

4. Are some people natural leaders and other people natural followers? Why?

5. What characteristics does a bad leader have?

Describe a female leader you would like to meet. You should say: Hãy miêu tả
một nữ lãnh đạo mà bạn muốn gặp. Bạn nên nói:

• who she is
• what she does
• what she is like
• And explain why you would like to meet her.

Describe a friend who you think is a good leader. You should say: Hãy miêu tả
một người bạn mà bạn nghĩ là một nhà lãnh đạo giỏi. Bạn nên nói:

• Who is he/ she

• How you met him/her
• Do people behave differently when he/she is around?
• And explain why you think he/she can be a good leader.

A person only becomes a leader when they know what is right and wrong.
They will use this sense of autonomy to help others and solve their problems. I
want to talk about my colleague, she is a brave person and a good leader Shin (a
fun name her friends often call her).

I moved to a new job position that was very strange to me. Shin was
discussing some issues with the other members when I first met her. Since Shin
was an excellent communicator and possessed all the leadership qualities, she
was appointed team leader. I feel it was the right decision because she is very
knowledgeable about the position she is working in and can help people do
better. She meets and greets people humbly and asks for their opinion on every
decision. She never hesitates to help others.

Because Shin is a very generous and optimistic person, everyone in

society respects her. She is highly appreciated and respected by her colleagues.

Whenever I'm with her, I feel empowered and inspired. She is extremely
well trained and pays attention to every detail. She always strives to help others.
A good leader inspires and motivates others to do their best and be the best, and
Shin has all of these qualities.

Describe a politician or aleader you like. You should say: Mô tả một chính trị
gia hoặc một nhà lãnh đạo mà bạn thích. Bạn nên nói:

• Who is he/ she?

• What is so appealing about him?

• What type of leader is he/ she?

• And explain why you admire him /her.

1. What are the main qualities of being a good leader (or a good decision
maker)?

2. Why do groups/ organizations/ societies need leaders?

3. Do you think a leader should be perfect in all fields?

4. What are the responsibilities of a leader?

1. Do you think it’s important for parents to encourage the development of

leadership abilities in their children? (Why? /Why not?)

2. If you were the leader of your university, what changes would you make?

3. In what ways can parents encourage their children to develop leadership

abilities?

4. How do you think we can improve the leaders’ qualities?

5. Do you think a leader should be perfect in all fields?

1. Do you think intelligence is the most important quality for a leader?

2. Who is the head of the family in Vietnam?

3. Are men better at decision- making in a family?

4. How do you see the leadership qualities now and in the future?
5. Do you think that in the future there will be more women leaders?

UNIT 6:

Talk about a Ame you had to live in the countryside. You should say: Nói về
một Ame bạn phải sống ở nông thôn. Bạn nên nói

• where it was
• how much Ame you had to live there
• what you liked about it and say if you would like to go there again.

1. How can people deal with stressful and fast-paced lifestyle in cities?

2. Do you think there is less community spirit and neighbourliness in cities than

in small towns?

3. What do you think about potential for social isolation despite high
population?

4. Why do people prefer living in cities?

5. Should governments invest more in improving city infrastructure?

1. What are the key challenges cities are facing today?

2. How have cities changed in the past 50 years?

3. Is living in cities common Vietnam?

4. Do you think it is difficult for people living in cities today to get enough
physical exercise?

5. How can governments make urban life better for everyone?

1. Do people in your country tend to live in smaller towns or bigger cities?

Why?

2. How can be people encouraged to live in the country?

3. Will urbanisation increase further in the future? Why/Why not?

4. What are the differences of living in a city and in the country?

5. Do you think that more people will move to the countryside in the future?

1. What is it like where you live?

2. Do you like living in the city?

3. Is there any way your hometown could be made beLer?

4. How has your hometown changed over the years?

5. Are there good transportation links to your town?

Describe an interesting town or city in your country that visitors might enjoy.
You should say: Mô tả một thị trấn hoặc thành phố thú vị ở đất nước của bạn
mà du khách có thể thích thú. Bạn nên nói:

• what the place is called

• where the place is
• what the facilities are like and say why visitors might enjoy going there.

1. What are the advantages of living in a city?

2. In your experience are city centres usually attractive places?

3. What are some of the challenges people may face when living in towns and
cities?

4. What problems do you think tourists may face when visiting Vietnam cities?

5. Why do young people tend to live in bigger cities?

Describe another city you would like to visit. You should say: Mô tả một thành
phố khác mà bạn muốn ghé thăm. Bạn nên nói:

• Where the city is

• Whom you will go there with
• What you will do there and explain why you want to visit it.

Describe a crowded city you know. You should say Hãy miêu tả một thành phố
đông đúc mà bạn biết. Bạn nên nói:
 • when you went there
• where the place is (or,was)
• who you went there with and explain how you felt about the place

• I would like to talk about my recent trip to Ba Den pagoda, which was an
experience that I always remember due to the massive amount of visitors that
I encountered while I was there.

• So usually, during Tet holiday, my family often drives to Tay Ninh province to
visit my grandfather and last year we decided to take a short trip to Ba Den
pagoda on Ba Den Mountain.

• Before getting on the cable car to go up to the pagoda, I thought that maybe
there might be a lot of Buddhist worshippers up there, as this sacred place
tends to attract countless visitors all year round, let alone during Tet, which is
the biggest holiday in Vietnam. And, I was right. There were people with
flowers and candles everywhere. On one corner, lines of people were trying to
light their incense sticks, and inside the pagoda many people
were kneeling and praying with their eyes closed. It was pretty hard for us to
even find any room to stand.

• But, in the end, we successfully managed to find a way through the crowd and
got close to the worshipping place, however my grandfather stayed outside as
he can’t stand all the smoke and lack of oxygen.

• Although I understand that most Vietnamese people enjoy going to pagodas

and temples during these special days of the year to wish for good luck, and
well-being and happiness, I really don’t think I’ll do that again anytime soon.

1. Why do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places? Because they simply
feel happy and less lonely, for example it can reduce stress.

2. Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city? . In
my opinion, the most crowded place is probably the central area in the city, the
shopping district,....

3. Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or
recreational) facilities? Certainly, because the city will have many shops and
entertainment areas, it will attract many people.
4. Why do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite certain
problems)? Because living in big cities will be more convenient and your needs
will be met more fully

5. How do you think cities in developed countries are different from those in
your country? I have no opinion or comparison, each city will have different
development

1. Would you say urban planning is important?

2. What do you think about problems related to overpopulation of urban areas?

3. Should governments encourage businesses and individuals to move out of

cities?

4. Do you think that the possibility of working from home via the internet will
lead to many people going back to the countryside?

5. In many countries there has been large- scale migration from the countryside
to the cities. Do you think this is positive or negative?

1. What is your favourite city in the world?

2. How can migrants help a country’s economy?

3. How can we encourage more people to use public transport?

4. In your opinion what are the most serious problems associated with modern
city life?

5. What city in the world do you think would be the best to live in?

6. How will cities in the future be different from those today?