Getting lost

Have you ever got lost? (poor sense of direction -> used to get lost)
How can you find your way when you are lost? (GPS, ask the locals ->
help me)
Can you read a map when you get lost? (yes -> necessary equipment to
navigate)
Have you ever helped someone who got lost? (little boy seeking for his
way home -> give him directions)

Concentration
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something? (short attention span
- yes)
What do you do to help you concentrate? (turn on classical music)
What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused? (notifications
from social media)
When do you need to be focused? (upcoming exams, deadlines - give all
my effort)

Pets and animals

What is your favorite animal? (puppy - adorable eyes, great company)
Have you ever kept an animal as a pet? (micro sea turtles, and some
gold fishes)
Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors? (outdoors -
have more freedom, relaxed)

Public garden and parks

Would you like to play in a public garden or park? (park - keen on doing
exercises, great way to make a connection)
What do you like to do when visiting a park? (take a stroll, enjoy the
atmosphere)
How have parks changed today compared to the time you were a kid?
(changed … -> according to my observations -> renovate some new sites
- adding playgrounds, plants…)
Would you prefer to visit a private garden or public garden? (private -
beauty should be seen in a quiet environment - be in the moment)

Science
Do you like science? (not into science - prefer other subjects)
When did you start to learn about science? (recalled - grade 1)
Which science subject do you find interesting? (chemistry - involved in
different experiments within the lab - learn sth new)
Have you done anything interesting with science? (cool experiments
with chemistry - test the acidity or alkaline of a chemical compound)

Shoes
Do you like buying shoes? (once a year/when I need to replace my old
ones - yes)
Have you ever bought shoes online? (haven’t -> nearby store and get
one)
How much money do you usually spend on shoes? (ranges from: 3 mil -
> 5 mil - the reasonable price - ensure good quality)
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes? (shoes -
practical, used in different scenarios - comfortable)

Headphones
Do you use headphones? (yes - cool and practical)
What type of headphones do you use? (regular type - not glued to
airpods)
When would you use headphones? (listen to music, podcast)
In what conditions you won't be using headphones? (while I’m
studying)

Handwriting
Do you like to write by hand? (yes - express my true self)
Is your handwriting easy to read? (legible and neat)
Which do you prefer, writing by hand or typing? (writing by hand -
convey emotions better)
What is the difference between handwriting and typing? (typing: faster,
less mistake ; handwriting: mistakes along the way, slower pace)

Mobile apps
What mobile apps have you recently used? (Duolingo)
What kinds of mobile apps are you usually interested in? (language
apps, shopping apps)
What was the first mobile app you used? (Facebook)
What kinds of mobile apps would you like to use in the future? (Fitness
apps)

Colours
What is your favorite colour? (Blue)
What is the colour that you dislike? (Black)
What colours do you want to paint your house with? (Red and Green)
What colour makes you feel uncomfortable in your room? (Black)

Weather
What kind of weather do you like most? (snowy)
What is the weather like in your hometown? (Central of Vietnam -> hot
around the seasons) - (12-1: cooler temperatures ? ; heat waves) T6-T7:
rainy seasons, flood, storm
Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam?
(hotter in northern, colder in southern)
Do you prefer dry or wet weather? (dry - comfortable )

Cooperation (Spending time with others)

Do you like talking with people? (interested me - yes)
Do you usually spend time with your friends? (vital - not a must)
Would you prefer to study alone or with others? (study alone)
When was the last time you needed to cooperate with others? (project -
tensions arose, bad delegation - failed)

Maths
Do students learn math in secondary schools in Vietnam? (yes -
obligatory subject - mandatory even for high schools and elementary
schools - vital)
Do you learn maths now? (yes - requirements)
What can people do with maths in their daily life (calculate bills - family,
afford items - market - control the amount that you spent for each
product)
Do you think maths is difficult? (yes- require concentration; have a grasp
of st: nắm được ; upper intermediate: trên TB, khá..)

TV program
Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?
(depends)
Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time? (yes -
interested)
Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cell phone? (Tv -
larger screens)
What kind of TV programs do you like? (cooking shows)

Weekends
What do people in your hometown usually do on weekends? (grab a
bite, hit the local bars)
What do you usually do on weekends? (binge watch favourite shows)
Do you have any special plans for next weekend? (probably take a stroll,
drag my friends out for dinner)
Did you do anything special last weekend? (had a lie in)
Do you like to spend your weekends alone or with others? (alone - I
need some me time to recharge my batteries after a long week)

Holidays:
Where did you go for your last holiday? (Melia Ho Tram -> recharge
my batteries -> 3 day trip -> met the most amazing down to earth people
-> beautiful memory of singing by the bonfire)
Do you like holidays? Why? (yes -> an opportunity to forget about the
reality, enjoy precious moments w fam)
Which public holiday do you like best? (Christmas -> reminisce about
good memories -> all members gathering around the fireplace)
What do you do on holidays? (take some pictures, whip up delicious
dishes, have a lie in)

Festivals:
How do you celebrate festivals in your country? (VN -> various ways ->
day-off, many activities to try out)
What special food and activities do you have for these festivals? (Ex: Tet
(Chung cake - symbol of soil, delicious ; lucky money: concept/notion ->
good luck)
How do you celebrate Spring Festivals? (purchase apricots -> brighten
the house’s mood, decoration ; pay a visit to our relatives, first caller:
pay a visit to pagodas)
What is your favorite festival of the year? (Mid-autumn festival ->
unforgettable mooncakes, nostalgic feeling as a child carrying lanterns..)

Wallet
Do you use a wallet? (Yes -> important item whenever I go out with my
friends/alone -> keep my personal belongings like money, credit card
or passport organized)
Have you ever lost your wallet? (Yes -> short attention span -> left it
somewhere -> go through my room and checked again -> found lying
underneath the pillow)
Have you ever bought someone a wallet as a gift? (Never -> prefer
memorable gifts, aesthetic aspects, decorations -> more suitable)
Do most of your friends use wallets? (yes -> must accessory ->
compliment the outfit -> enhance the overall look)

Sky and stars

Do you often look at the sky? (rarely -> keep up with studies -> future
intentions)
Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live? (barely ->
night: the clouds hidden away the little stars -> don’t have a telescope ->
can’t see)
Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night? (morning:
colorful, sign to commence an amazing day)
Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live? (not that I’m
aware of -> rely on my neighbourhoods -> suggestions for stargazing
destinations)

Primary school
What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?
(breaktimes: keeping up with the latest trends -> by talking with friends,
awesome activities like playing tag…)
How did you go to your primary school? (travelled by motorbike ->
absorb the fragrant aroma from street vendors…)
How do you like your primary school? (such a great impression about
my year in primary schools -> friendliness of classmates, simple yet
memorable scenery, amenities like the canteen, playground..)
What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school? (have a
little chit-chat with my friends/kill my time on the Ipad with
entertaining games)

Environmental protection
Would you like to work in a company related to environmental
protection? (yes -> passionate about environmental protection -> ensure
safety for all kinds of creatures/make a difference)
How can we protect the environment? (reduce the amount of carbon
dioxide -> selecting greener transportations like bicycle/bus)
Do you think you’ve done enough to protect the environment? (haven’t
done my best to protect -> not fully aware of the carbon footprint that I
left behind -> should participate in more projects regarding to protection
of environment in the near future)
Is there education about environmental protection at school in your
country? (yes -> urgent matter that requires self-awareness -> discover
a touching letter from Do Nhat Nam on how to preserve the Earth that
we’re living in)

Wild animals
Anatomy: giải phẫu học
Viscera/Inter-organs: nội tạng
Do you like watching TV programs about wild animals? (yes ->
channels: National Geographic… -> the flora and fauna -> fascinating)
Did you learn something about wild animals from school? (yes ->
biology classes -> compulsory subject in Vietnamese education system -
> predators hunt their preys -> fundamental biological identifications of
floras)
Where can you see wild animals in Vietnam? (Saigon Zoo and Botanical
Garden, located on Nguyen Binh Khiem street, District 1 -> unwind ->
most ancient park in VN, 8th oldest around the world -> home of exotic
creatures: mammals, reptiles and birds)
In which country do you think you can see many wild animals? (NZ ->
known for its policies of protecting the environment -> exotic creatures
thrive and develop -> ex: kiwi bird, national icon)

Advertisement
Profitable: lợi nhuận
What kinds of advertisements do you watch? (cooking advertisements -
> fond of these type -> helpful in terms of cooking recipes and
equipments)
Where can you see advertisements? (digital appearances like TV
commercials/traditional media as billboards)
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement? (no ->
shopping aficionado -> not easily tempted by advertisements)
Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end? (unless
they have a specific message/creative -> rarely watch till the end)

Flowers
Have a green thumb: người trồng cây mát tay/giỏi
Stone lotus: sen đá
What kinds of flowers do you know? (heard of tulips/dandelions ->
beautiful floras)
Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Vietnam? (pink
lotus: national flower of Vietnam -> represents the effortless beauty and
elegance of Vietnamese women)
Have you planted any flowers? (don’t have the chance -> unsuitable
conditions for flowers to blossom -> lack the time of nurturing)
Have you sent flowers to anyone? (yes -> mom on March 8th,
International Women's Day -> showed appreciation -> womens are as
delicate as flowers)

Barbecue
Do Vietnamese people like barbecue? (yes -> sensational -> goes well
with a fresh cup of beer)
What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue? (pork belly/beef ->
high quality cuts -> main star for the night. Addition, fresh/organic
goodies such as salads, any type of veggies -> metabolism process to be
better)
Would you like to have a barbecue with your family or your friends?
(family and friends -> reunion and talk about what has happened ->a
chance to enjoy good food)
Did you have barbecue when you were a child? (yes -> celebration for
New Year, looking forward to the future)

Car trip
Do you like to travel by car? (yes -> most popular method to travel
around -> long destinations -> compared to planes: cheaper -> some
valuable family-time) (shortens the duration)
When do you travel by car? (unwind, have some me time -> visit other
regions of Vietnam…)
Where is the farthest place you have travelled to by car? (Da Lat -> 1 day
journey, took about 6 hrs)
Do you like to sit in the front or back when travelling by car? (back ->
have a lie in, fully relaxed -> since first seats are specially designed for
drivers and someone to take over when the driver is tired)

Relax
What would you do to relax? (listen to music -> instrumental or classic ,
binge watch latest reality tv shows -> great methods)
Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax? (yes -> relaxing ->
increase well-being, keep in shape -> forget about negative events that
have happened)
Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax? (yes -> leave
behind the hustle and bustle atmosphere of the city -> live my life to the
fullest)
Do you think students need more relaxing time? (yes -> contemporary
world -> given enormous amount of homeworks, projects with certain
deadlines -> daunting for some individuals -> Finland: don’t give much
homework -> students have such an impressive efficiency in their work)

Special costumes
Do you like to wear special costumes? (no -> create unnecessary
attention -> unless I want to make a fashion statement/ steal the
spotlight)
Did you try any special costumes when you were young? (yes -> when I
was 3 -> received a Christmas outfit -> the mini Santa of the family at
that time)
When was your last time wearing special costumes? (grade 9 -> taking
part in the school’s Halloween event -> put on a witch’s hat -> without
any other accessories)
Do you ever buy special costumes? (when I was younger -> yes ->
fantasy of living in characters like the joyful Santa, the evil witch…)

Museum
Do you often visit museums? (No -> scientific facts drive me crazy ->
put me to sleep)
Did you visit museums when you were a child? (No -> waterpark/other
destinations would be more enjoyable)
Are there many museums in your hometown? (Ha Tinh Museum ->
such a shame -> wide historical knowledges -> has been closed forever)
When was the last time you visited a museum? (Grade 9 -> pay a visit to
War Remnants Museum -> acknowledge the length of Vietnamese
history).