SPEAKING TEST

TEST 1

PART 1

1/ Where are you living now?

 I’m living in Hue city, which is one the most beautiful city in Vietnam
2/ What is your hometown known for?

 My hometown is famous for its beautiful landscapes and delicious food.

3/ What is your favorite sport?

 I love football/ swimming/ tennis because it’s good for my health

4/ What are some ways to stay healthy?

 To keep fit, people should have a balanced diet, not stay up late and play sports
PART 2:

Talk about your best friend

-Who your friend is

- What her/his characteristics are

-What you do together when you meet your friends.

 Today I would like to talk about my best friend – Trang- who is also my classmate
at university. Trang comes from Quang Tri province and we’ve been close friends for
4 years and we always get on well with each other. She is beautiful with a round face
and long black hair. She is good at playing many traditional instruments. Despite the
fact that her family is poor, she is studious and strong-minded person. She is always
honest and faithful, which makes me comfortable to open my heart and share
everything with her.

In addition to our study, we often go for a picnic at weekend with our university
friends. We often go to Thuan An beach and have a campfire then overnight to see the
sunrise. Besides, we take part in some charity clubs and go to poor villages to help
people in need build their house. That’s wonderful to experience many great moments
with my best friends.

Trang always stand by my side through thick and think (good and bad times) in life. I
love her so much

PART 3
1/ In what ways are friends important to you?

Friends have an important/ vital/ key/ crucial role to play in people life. They are
soulmates who have many things in common with you and understand you well.
Besides, they will support you in study and life. The most important thing is that
“Friends in need is friend indeed”, they will be with you and help you overcome
difficulties.

2/ Do you think it is important to keep in touch with friends you knew when you were
a child?

I think that keeping in touch with friends who we know from childhood is important.
They are a vital part of your life. I and my friend talk with each other via Facebook
and we share everything about life.
TEST 2

1/ What is your favorite color?

 My favorite color is green/ I love green

2/ Can you tell me about meaningful color to you?

 Green symbols for hope and bright things in life

3/ What do you often do in your free time?

4/ What do you enjoy doing in your summer vacation?

PART 2

Talk about your favourite subject as a child

-What the subject is

-Why you like it

-What you can learn from it

Well, today I would like to talk about my favorite subject. When I was a primary
student, I was interested in learning English. There are many reasons why I was fond
of this subject.

Firstly, learning English enabled me to listen to and understand English songs, which
was an amazing feeling. Therefore, I tried to practice singing in English every day and
sometimes I performed English songs in my class. My teacher liked it so much

Secondly, I had a chance to discover many interesting things about people and culture
in English through reading English books, and what my teacher taught me at school.

Additionally, learning English gave me confidence to express my ideas in English and

communicated with the foreigners.

Those are the reasons why I loved learning English why I was a child

PART 3

1/ Do you think Vietnam have an effective education system?

General speaking, my country has a good education system because it is learner-

centered. However, it focuses on theory than practice, students have to learn by heart
many things. They do not have a chance to use it in reality.
2/ What job would you like when you finish your study?

Because now my major is teaching so I would like to be a teacher. I want to pass

down knowledge on my students and help them to be good citizens in the future.
TEST 3

PART 1:

1/ What is your hobby?

I like reading books and listening to music in my free time, I also like travelling with
my friends to new places.

2/ What kind of sport do you often play?

I am not really interested in sports, but after work, I sometimes play football with my
friends in the stadium.

3/ What are some benefits of sport?

Sports bring many advantages to our life such as:

- We can have a healthy life and a fit body.

- Our life will be happier day by day.
- We can practice teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- We can manage our weight.
- We can have a better sleep.
4/ Can you list some habits that have a bad impact on your health?

As I know, there are some habits that have a bad impact on health such as: eating too
much fast food, watching TV too much, not playing any sports,etc.

PART 2:

Talk about an unforgettable moment with your friend

You should say

-Who your friend is

-What the moment with your friend is

-Why that moment left a deep impression on you

Today I would like to talk about a meaningful time had with my friends

I still remembered that when I was 10th grade student. On that day, after class, I and
Duc my close friend went to a bookstore to buy some books for the fir, and we got lost
on the way home, it was 9:00 p.m at that time, we tried our best to find the right way
and it took us 2 hours to come back home. We talked about everything together on
that day, it was 11:00 p.m when I got home, we explained to our parents the reasons
for what happened, that has been a memorable moment with my friend so far.
PART 3:

1/ Do you prefer one particular friend or a group of friend?

I am interested in having a group of friends because we can share many things in life
with each other, for example, when you get in troubles, your group will offer you a lot
of advice and timely helps. All in all, with a group of friends, you can overcome many
difficulties in your life and friendship will make you more mature and stronger.

2/ What makes a good friend?

There are many factors which make a good friend, such as you have to be caring for
your friend’s feelings and problems; you have to be honest and trustworthy, good
friends can be trusted with your most personal secrets, and are honest with you when
they are upset or concerned about something.
TEST 4

PART 1:

1/ How long have you study English?

I have learned English since I was in grade 6

2/ Do you find it difficult to study English? Why?

Despite loving this subject, I find it hard to learn it because I have to learn many new
words in English

3/ What are some ways to study English well?

To study English effectively, I think I should have good method. I try to study new
words every day and use them in writing and speaking. I often watch English film,
and listen to English songs

4/ Who is your favorite English teacher?

Miss Trang is my loved teacher, who inspires me so much in learning English

PART 2

Talk about an ideal family that you know

-How many people there are in that family

-How their spiritual and material lives are

-How successful they are in life

“East and west, home is best”, it is true that family has an important role to play in
people’s life. There are many different opinions about a desirable family. Some think
that a nuclear/ small family is ideal, but in my opinion, extended/ large family can be a
wonder one because it has 3 different generations.

In terms / about material lives, parents can work and support family. They try to work
in order to send their children to school. It isn’t necessary for parents to be too rich but
they need to have enough money to make members in family have comfortable lives.

Even they needn’t be so affluent but they need to love each other. Children can be
looked after by their grandpa when their parent go out, conversely, children can be
with their grandpa to chat and play with them, which is good for the elderly. Grandpa
can teach youngsters many valuale things about custom, culture and life. Children will
study hard to have good job and help their parents
They always feel happy and warm to live under the same roof, which is one of the
most meaningful things in life

PART 3

1/ What do you you do to make your family happy?

As a child, to make my family happy, I will try my best to study well to make parents
proud of me. Besides, I will help them to do some household chores such as cleaning
houses, taking care of my sister. Furthermore, I obey what my parents tell me because
they are experienced so they usually give the best advice.

2/ What are the disadvantage of big family?

There are some drawbacks of an extended family. Firstly, many people to live
together need to have a large space. Secondly, because of generation gap, children will
find it hard to get on well with their grandpa. Furthermore, they will have some
financial problems.
TEST 5

PART 1

1/ Where are you living now?

2/ How long have you live there?

 I have lived there for 20 years/ since 1994/ since I was born
3/ How many brothers and sisters so you have?

 I have ....sisters and....... brothers

4/ Do you like living in the family with many generations?

 I love living in extended family because I can be loved and taken care of
by many people.
PART 2:

Talk about your dream holiday

You should say

- Where you want to go

- Why you like that place
- What will you do there
 Today I’d like to talk about my desirable holiday in my life. I hope that
in future I can have a chance to visit Dalat city, which is one of the most beatiful
city in my country.
Well, there are many reasons why I love Dalat

First, that’s an attracting/ideal destination. People are so friendly and kind.

Besides, the weather is fine and comfortable so we can have sightseeing and
discover many thing there

Secondly, many my old friend live there so visting Dalat enables me to pay a
visit to them. That’s wonder ful for us to have union party

Thirdly, ....take photos/ enjoy specialities/ ......

Those are the reason why I love travelling to Dalat city

PART 3

1/ Why should people take holiday?

2/ What should people do when visiting a new place?

 TEST 6

SPEAKING

PART 1:

1/ What is the most boring subject at school?

 I don’t find it interesting to study history at school

2/ Why is it boring?

 Well, because I have to learn by heart a large number of numbers, facts and
event, which makes me confused
3/ Do you like going shopping?

 Yes, of course. I’m fond of doing window-shopping with my friends. Besides,

I can catch up with latest fashion
4/ What things do you often buy?

 When I go shopping, I often buy foods, clothes or books

PART 2:

Talk about your favorite kind of music

You should say:

1. What your favorite kind of music is

2. Why do you like it
3. How often you listen to it
Well, today I would like to share with you the kind of music I have fancy for –
Folk music. I listen to it every day, especially when I finish my study at home
and come home. Sometimes, I go to the concert with my best friends to enjoy it

There are many reasons why I love pop music

Firstly, this is traditional music so I enable to learn more about our culture and
custom via listening to it. The lyrics often disseminate the value message about
love and life.

Secondly, Folk music often purifies my heart with my heart with melodious
rhythms. It helps revitalize my mind after assiduous time.

....

Those are the reason why I love this kind of music

PART 3:

1/ What is the importance of music in today’s society?

 Music have vital role in human beings’ lives
Firstly, music is the popular way of relax and entertainment. People often love
listening to it as the an effective way to ease their mind and reduce their stress

Secondly, music supports doctors in doing treatment for their patient. Some
metal problems can be cured by listening certain kinds of music

2/ What is the good piece of music?

-
 TEST 7

PART 1

1. What is the most difficult subject at school?

 For me, one of the difficult subject at school is........English/ Maths/ P.E
(Physical education)/......

2. Why do you find it difficult?

 Because I find it hard for me to learn by heart many new words and understand
every single words in passages
3. Do you like listening to music?
 Yes, of course, I am keen on music because it can purify my mind with
melodious rhythms

4. What kind of music do you like?

 I am interested in Pop/ Hip hop/ Folk/ .....
PART 2

Talk about your hometown

You should say

1. Where your hometown is

2. What makes your hometown special
3. What you like most your hometown
 Today I’ll talk about my hometown/ my city/ my place of birth. I’m
from......Hue city...which is one of the most beautiful city in Vietnam. My city
features many beautiful landscapes such as Thien Mu pagoda, Truong Tien
bidge, King Nguyens’ Tombs,...
First/ Besides, people in my city are friendly and sweet. They are willing to
help people around them.

Second/ Finally/ Additionally, the cuisine of my city is delicious with many

different dishes such as:.............

Among them, I love my city the best because this is the place which are
romantic and poetic.

Those are the reasons why I want to share about my city.

PART 3

1. What is the best of living in city or living in the countryside?

 It depends on people’s lifestyles.
 For people who have a tendency for peaceful and tranquil area, countryside is the
best choice. They can enjoy fresh air, which is good for their health.

For those who are fond of dynamic regions, city is more suitable for them. There
are many entertainment areas for them: parks, cinema, bars,...

2. What should people do to develop the countryside?

 They should work hard to contribute to their hometown. Besides, they can
draw attention from some organizations to invest money to build schools,
roads and offices. Additionally, .....................
TEST 8

PART 1:

1/ Where are you living?



2/ Which do you prefer, living in the city or living in the countryside?

 Well, I prefer living in the city because there are many entertainment areas
such as cinema, parks, supemarket....

 I prefer living in the countryside because I love people there they are friendly
and kind.....

3/ Do you have much free time?

 I’m a senior student so I don’t have much spare free.
4/ What do you do in your free time?
 In my free time I often watch TV/ go shopping/ read books/ go around my
city/ come back home/ go fishing/ go to restaurants/ sleep/ draw pictures/ go
out with my friends/ go to supermarket/ go to cinema/ help my mom with
household chores….

Part 2

Talk about the most popular kind of music in your country.

You should say

- What kind of music is the most popular in your country

- Why it is popular
- Who like is the most
Today, I’d like to talk about the prevalent/ common kind of music in my
country – pop music. This kind of music has light and smooth melodies
which makes people want to listen to it

Besides, more and more singers choose to perform many beautiful pop
songs, which can draw people’ attention. For examlple,....

Additionally, this kind of music can purify people’s mind with melodious
rythms and help them put down burden and relax themselves
 Those are the reasons why pop music are popular to people from all walks
of life.

PART 3

1/ What is the importance of music in today’s society?

 Music plays an important role in today’s society

Firstly, listening to music is a good way to relax after a stressful day

Secondly, doctors use it as an effective way to cure some spiritial diseases.

Additionally, music acts as a tool for people to earn a living

2/ What should we do to keep traditional kinds of music?

 Well, we should take action to maintain traditional kinds of music

Firstly, we can teach them in school in order to educate young people about
the value of traditional music

Secondly, we should organize many interesting competitions to involve

students and the youth to take part in.....

.............
TEST 9

PART 1:

1/ Do you like reading book?

 Yes, I do. I often read books after I finish my homework

2/ What kind of book do you like?

 Well, I am fond of reading novels simply because they teach me many

meaningful lesson about life and love

3/ Are you living with your family?

 Now, I’m living in dorm with my friend

4/ What kind of activities does your family often do together?

PART 2:

Talk about the most interesting place in your city

- Which place is the most interesting in your city

- Why it is interesting

- What people can do there

Today I would like to talk about Thien An hill which one of the most
attractive place in my city. I and some of my friends often go there when
we have free time.

There are many reasons why Thien An hill are well-known and loved by
many people

Firstly, this place is famous for its beauty with many green grassland
nearby Huong rive so it is ideal place for camping and pinic. Many students
often choose it as a familiar place to organise outdoor activitis

Secondly, people also introduce some new entertainment services such as

bars, restaurants and coffee shop. That is the reason why it attracts many
people to spend their freetime there

Thirdly, from this hill you can have a great chance to see the whole view of
city, it’s wonderful, especially, at sunrise and sunset. .....

Those are the reason why.........

PART 3:

1/ What are the benefit of living in the countryside?

There are many advantages of living in the rural area

Firstly, the village people are friendly and kind so they are willing to give
each other a hand

Secondly, living in the countryside, you are able to enjoy fresh air, which is
good for your health........

2/ How can we balance between tradition and develoment?

There are many ways to balance between tradition and development

Firstly, the youth should be educated about the value of the beauty of
traditional customs so that they can treasure their country’s culture

Secondly, the cutural beauty should be remained unchanged; however,

there are some customs being behind the times should be changed
completely or adapted in some certain levels
TEST 10

PART 1

1. Where is your hometown located?

 My hometown/ village is located in the North/ South/ East/ West of
Vietnam
2. Is it easy to travel round your hometown?
 Well, although my village is small, it is equipped with a wide range of road
systems. Therefore, it is quite convenient for people to commute/ travel
3. What is your favoutite kind of music?
 I love folk because this is traditional music which helps me understand
more about my culture
4. What do you think about rock music?
 Well, I personally think that this kind of music is energetic and dynamic so
it makes me feel exciting. That’s the reason why I think it is suitable for
people who have a tendency for fast pace of life, especially young people.
However, the elderly seem not to like it.
PART 2

Describe your favourite teacher

You should say:

- Who your favorite is

- What he/she looks like
- What her/his qualities are
 Today, I’ll talk about my favourite teacher whose name is............... She is
my Literature teacher. My teacher looks beautiful with long black hair and
a round face. She is the most beautiful when she wears the a/ aodai
Besides, she is a kind/friendly/ sweet/ devoted person. She is willing to give
us explanations when we ask her questions....

She always cares about students in my class and give us a hand if we

need.....

PART 3

1. What makes a good teacher?

 He/ She needs to love his/her job, which gives them motivation to
overcome difficulties. Besides, it requires her/him to have a good teaching
method.
2. What are some effective teaching methods that can help students learn best?
 There are many different methods to help students enhance their study. In
my opinion, students need to have good study plan. Furthermore, they can
learn in groups because students can support and help each
others..............................
TEST 10’

PART 1:

1/ Do you usually see your friends during the week or at the weekend?

 Well, before we were university students so we have many same courses

and meet each other every day. However, now we busy working so we just
have appointment at weekends

2/ What do you enjoy doing with them?

 We have a lot in common, we do window-shopping, go to the cinema to

watch premiere or go for a picnic

3/ Who is your favourite singer?

 Trinh Cong Son is my favourite singer. He is not only the famous singer but
aslo is talented musician.

4/ What kind of music do teenagers like?

 Well, nowadays, young people have partial toward/ love pop music and K-
pop.

PART 2:

What is your favourite film

-What your favourite film is

- What it is about

- What the significance of the film is

Today, I’d like to talk about my preferred film. Watching film is not my cup of tea so
hardly do I watch a film. However, on my birthday my friends invited me to the
cinema and we watch the film called “Dear John”, which hold me the spellbound to
the very end. Actually, this film was based on the novel which had the same name
“Dear John” written by Nicola Spark. The plot revolved around two main character
John and Rosy, they were university students, they love each other at first sight, but
they didn’t have chance to stand by their lover’s side because of the war.

There are many meaningful lessons which viewers can learn from this work.
Firstly, for love, it requires people to scarify for their lover. John had to live far from
her darling and join the army. While studying at school, Rosy had to help John to take
care of his mom who suffered from cancer. That was so hard but with the great love,
Rosy does her duty well and wait for John.

Secondly, this film enables viewer to have a deep sight into the tremendous
consequences of war which can leave people nothing but painful and heavy lose.
Therefore, people should treasure the value of peaceful and make the world better
place to live. John had to die for his country and Rosy decided to never get married
and work in a charity organization. This film makes my heart moving. Those are the
reason why………………………

PART 3:

1/ Why do you think people enjoy watching documentary film?

 Well, documentary film is a large source of useful information, which

provides people the current affair and knowledge in many different aspects
life such as economics, history, and education.

 For me, as uni students I find it interesting to watch documentary films

relating my major.

2/ What are the difference between American and Korean film?

Compared to America, Korean films often tell stories about love of young couples
who often come from different backgrounds such as the main female character is rich
and the male one live on the breadline. They fall in love each other and through sorts
of ups and downs, they have happy ending. Therefore, this is suitable for housewives
and the weak gender from all of ages.

Unlike Korean films, American focus more on reflecting many social

problems..............