Speaking 1111
Speaking 1111
SET 1
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
My name is Linh Phuong and I live in District 2, An Phu And about my residential area, there are quite
a few houses around here but there is no communication between neighbors. This also reflects the
reality of today's society: we humans no longer talk to each other too much. And because of that,
this also affected me a little. Firstly, limiting communication helps me feel quiet because I am not
bothered by the stories around me And it makes me less communicative, causing limited social
contact. Personally, I think this will make young people quite timid in social behavior in the future
Part 2:.
Is it important to establish and maintain a good relationship with yoB: I'm okay with work these
days. It's stable but recently I moved hur neighbors? Give reasons and examples to support your
view.
A: Are you okay these days? Are you still in your old place?
A: Oh, I know that area is a few apartment buildings built close together, right?
B: That's right
A:Your income seems better when you decide to live here, right?
B: That's good, but in the residential area here, they don't talk much. Actually, that's good because I
won't have to worry about things around me or be afraid of saying bad things, but doing so will also
make social communication quite limited and affect young people in the future, fearing that they will
be timid when dealing with society
A: that's not very good but suitable for people like you who need to rest
A: For me, my job has just started fine and I'm still at my old house
A: yup that's right. That area is more bustling than your side because it's like the streets of Saigon in
the old days. The people are also very friendly so I often hang out with them and we talk about life
stories. But sometimes it's quiet at night, you can relax in this time
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SET 2
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
For me, a dream house should be a modern apartment with a big window in the bedroom to watch
the sunrise and everything around and it would be even better to live with a small family of myself,
with children and a caring husband. I am a person who likes to look at the scenery around me such
as cars, roads, and the sky. Think about how great it would be when you wake up early with a cup of
coffee and see the city in the early morning. That feeling makes me appreciate and love life more,
and those are also the reasons why I think it's a house of my dreams.
Part 2:
Many people living in rural areas would like to migrate to cities while those living in urban centers
wish they could move to the countryside. Which is better: city life or country life? Give reasons and
examples to support your view.
A: Today, I find this topic very interesting - city life and country life. Do you think city life or country
life is better?
B: Oh, it's a tough question. I think both have their own advantages. City life offers more
conveniences and job opportunities.
A: That's right. The city provides many job opportunities and higher salaries. If you want to
advance in your career or study, the city is still better.
B: But urban life also has disadvantages. Noise, work pressure, and air pollution can create stress.
A: Yes, that's why many people want to move to the countryside. Life there is peaceful and has
natural spaces.
B: However, country life can lack job opportunities and access to quality healthcare and education.
A: Well, that's why I think a good solution is to find a balance. It could be living in the suburbs of
the city, so we can enjoy both worlds.
B: Right, balance is important. Everyone has their own dreams and values, and there's no life that's
entirely better than the other.
A: In summary, city life and country life both have their pros and cons. Perhaps the most important
thing is to find a way to live that suits yourself. I think you same opinion as me
B: That’s right, but I’m busy now. See you next time my friend
A: Good bye!
Ai: Hôm nay, tôi thấy bài đề tài này rất thú vị - cuộc sống ở thành phố và cuộc sống ở nông thôn. Cậu
nghĩ cuộc sống ở đô thị hay nông thôn tốt hơn?
B: Ôi, đúng là một câu hỏi khó. Tôi nghĩ cả hai có ưu điểm riêng. Cuộc sống ở thành phố mang lại
nhiều tiện ích và cơ hội hơn cho công việc.
A: Đúng vậy. Thành phố cung cấp nhiều cơ hội việc làm và tiền lương cao hơn. Nếu bạn muốn phát
triển sự nghiệp hoặc học tập, thì thành phố có lợi thế.
B: Nhưng đô thị cũng có nhược điểm. Tiếng ồn, áp lực công việc, và ô nhiễm không khí có thể tạo ra
căng thẳng.
A: Đúng vậy, và đó là lý do tại sao nhiều người muốn chuyển đến nông thôn. Cuộc sống ở đó yên bình
và có không gian tự nhiên.
B: Thế nhưng, cuộc sống nông thôn có thể thiếu cơ hội nghề nghiệp và dịch vụ y tế và giáo dục chất
lượng.
A: Vâng, chính vì vậy, mình nghĩ một giải pháp tốt là tìm cách cân bằng. Có thể là sống ngoại ô của
thành phố để tận hưởng cả hai thế giới.
B: Đúng, cân bằng là quan trọng. Mỗi người có ước mơ và giá trị riêng, và không có cuộc sống nào
hoàn toàn tốt hơn cuộc sống kia.
A: Tóm lại, cuộc sống ở thành phố và cuộc sống ở nông thôn đều có lợi và hại riêng. Có lẽ quan trọng
nhất là tìm cách sống sao cho phù hợp với bản thân mình.
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SET 3
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
I once went to Da Lat and I really liked that place because the air in Da Lat is great. I like places with
cold air because whatever you eat will be more delicious. I took a sleeper bus and left for 8 hours.
during the night. When talking about memories in Da Lat with me, the beautiful memories of that
time were where I had a lot of fun hanging out with my high school friends. And that was the only
trip where everyone was present. Later, when I grew up, I realized that even though I would have
more time or more money in the future, the memories of baking sweet potatoes together, eating
grilled rice paper, and playing together under the sky would last forever. Those memories will no
longer exist because everything has changed, we have all grown up
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
Some people prefer to go on a guided tour when they travel while others prefer to travel alone.
Which do you think is better? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
THANH : Wow, it seems like the first time I know about you! I’m really surprised about your
character! I don’t know if you adore something quiet and peaceful!
P : I prefer quiet and you are enthusiastic, so that means we are opposite and that is what attracts us.
T What is that?
P I’m wavering between traveling on guided tours or traveling individually. Do you have any ideas?
T : Well, in my opinion. I prefer to travel individually because for each place to visit, I want to stay
there as long as I want. For example, while I visit a pagoda, I would like to stay there for about an
hour to take pictures or feel that peaceful atmosphere. So if I travel with a tour guide, they won’t
never let me stay there too long.
P : I get your point. But, without that agency, you will find a hotel and where to eat by yourself! You
have to pay time for thinking about that. Why don’t you let them arrange all of that and you can play
in freedom?
T: Sometimes, the tourist agency and local restaurants collaborate to make money. They absolutely
arrange for you, but they do not let you eat any delicious things.
T: Last year I traveled to ….. and I registered at an agency. The price was a little expensive while the
food wasn't delicious and as much as all. I had bought something after each meal. After the tour, I
found that I had paid more than I had planned! And I compare myself with my friend – who travels
by himself. He saved twice as much as me!
P: Maybe you have doubts while choosing your company?? I know some good companies, and their
plans aren’t expensive as you said with some good reviews for their qualities.
P : I would like to tell you about the trip that I took with a SaiGon tourist. That journey drove me to
HaNoi for one week. Everything planned clearly. I knew where to stay and eat each time. And on the
trip, they let me spend some nights buying souvenirs, cooking by myself, and we can go outside on
our own – that means we didn’t follow their schedule, just let them know first. I think it’s quite great
for me. I don’t have to think where to eat or stay. Sometimes I could travel by myself or if I ran out of
ideas, they could take me to somewhere interesting with a tour guide – who will introduce me there.
T : Well, you have your point and I get mine. I would like to discover everything alone, come to a
place and move by motorcycle, and I changed my mind too frequently, so I think traveling
individually is the best choice for me. Anyway I hope you could choose the way that matches your
favor!
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SET 4
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
Talking about the memory I remember the most is probably my 19th birthday, on June 27. The
birthday party was held at my house, that day was very happy for me because all my friends and
relatives were present, I ate delicious food, had good times and beautiful memories to everyone. We
had a lot of fun and laughed a lot, but that alone wasn't enough, the main reason why it was such a
memorable memory for me was because it was the last birthday I got to sit with my mother. My
mother is a gentle person and always kind to everyone around her. She has a very beautiful smile.
That smile seems to bring everyone a source of positive energy, an indescribable good feeling. I love
my mother very much, I love listening to the stories she tells, seeing her smile and eating the food
she makes. But my mother died of a stroke just a few days after my birthday. Many people will ask
why my most memorable memory is not the day my mother passed away. To be honest, I want to
remember my mother in the happiest and most beautiful moments between her and me, so that's
why. I find my 19th birthday to be my most memorable memory
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
Things were different in the past and they have changed a lot in the last few decades. Are the
changes positive or negative? Give reasons and examples to support your view. (mọi thứ đã khác
trong quá khứ và chúng đã thay đổi rất nhiều trong vài thập kỷ qua. Những thay đổi đó là tích cực
hay tiêu cực? Đưa ra lý do và ví dụ để hỗ trợ quan điểm của bạn)
Thanh: Hi, It's been a long time ! How are you doing?
Phương: Well, everything is going well! I'm working for my dream company for 6 months
Thanh: Wow! Congratulations! It’s great to hear your good news! You try so hard to get there,
right?
Phương: Yes, it's really a long story and I have to keep trying every day. There are some days that I
couldn't sleep as well, causing worries and stress. I was afraid on working at night, but right now I am
a brave girl with at least fear as possible ^^
Thanh: I can see your changes. I remember your Images in the last 10 years, You were not like this.
You were so stressed and afraid of everything. But now you get over it!
Phương: Everything needs time and practice to be its best! So how about you? You don't
Thanh: Well, I have tried to be better but I got lots of trouble. I can't calm myself. I made a lot of
mistakes and then I thought that I could do anything better but I couldn't. So I gave up and passed
each chance: And last week, I met a new boss, he gave me lots of tasks and required me to finish
them by myself. I don't know what it means but I Just try to do it well.
(Vâng, tôi đã cố gắng để trở nên tốt hơn nhưng tôi gặp rất nhiều rắc rối. Tôi không thể đứng vững
trước sự căng thẳng, tôi đã mắc rất nhiều sai lầm và rồi tôi nghĩ rằng sau đó mình có thể làm được
điều gì đó tốt hơn. Thế là tôi bỏ cuộc và bỏ qua từng cơ hội: Và tuần trước, tôi gặp một ông chủ mới,
ông ấy giao cho tôi rất nhiều nhiệm vụ và yêu cầu tôi phải tự mình hoàn thành. Tôi không biết nó có ý
nghĩa gì nhưng tôi chỉ cố gắng làm tốt)
Phương: Hm, in my point of view and every experience also the knowledge that I got about you.. You
could do everything by yourself and you just need one thing to do that... the Influence.
Phương: In the past, you were not afraid anything, cause everything you dit it, you have a reason or
the goal to reach - as I remember is your ex. And now you dit not found the goal to reach or why you
have to do that so you got lost and then define at start that you couldn’t done anything. That makes
your will goes down. Am I right?
Thanh: Wow, you’re really my best friend! You know exactly what I got trouble in!
Phương: Through all of my experiences in life, just 5 to 10 years, everything changed. But it becomes
positive or negative depends on each person’s mind.
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SET 5
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
When talking about the most useful electronic device for me, it is of course the smartphone. That's
the iPhone 7 my parents gave me 2 years ago on my birthday. Talking about the utility of
smartphones, everyone knows how many utilities they have, so do I. This iPhone 7 helps me a lot in
studying as well as for entertainment. More specifically, in studying, i can look up information online,
translate words I don't know, take online tests, and sometimes I even use it to calculate. As for
entertainment, I can watch Youtube, surf Facebook, play games, listen to music, or read stories on
the web. In addition to the things on this phone, it also helps me communicate with my friends,
family and relatives, it can also store moments by taking photos or recording videos, and The
recording feature is also very useful if you are too lazy to record important information. So yeh, with
the benefits it brings me, I find the smartphone to be the most useful electronic device for me.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
The use of smartphones in the classroom should be completely banned. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your view.
T: Cell phone use is prohibited during class. What do you think about it?
P: I think we shouldn't ban phones in class because they help students access information they need
for their education. In English classes, students often struggle to understand vocabulary and
meanings when communicating with foreign instructors. Having a phone to look up words and
translations makes it much easier for them.
T: I understand what you mean, but wouldn't that distract students from learning?
P : I know it would be distracting and lead to a loss of concentration, but this... It's a matter of
awareness and discipline. Why ban it instead of helping overcome it?
P: Well I guess teachers can pick up phones from students during class and hand them to students if
needed, or they can teach students to be more disciplined with their phones.
T: Yes, you're right, but that's the teacher's job. We can only make suggestions
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SET 6
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
Canva is my top choice when it comes to creating presentation slides. It's an easily accessible
website that simplifies the process, similar to PowerPoint but with added convenience. The fact
that I have a Canva premium account through my school makes it even more beneficial for my
studies. As a college student, giving presentations is a frequent task, and Canva helps me save time
while elevating the visual appeal of my presentations. This makes it an ideal tool for college
students like myself who seek efficiency and aesthetically pleasing results.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
Which is better: shopping online or purchasing in stores? Give reasons and examples to support
your view.
Thanh: What do u think about which is better shopping online or purchasing in stores?
Thanh: I think so, nowadays Technology is strongly developed, the number of online shoppers is
increasing quickly.
Phương: exactly, first reason is online discounts and voucher codes. Many websites offer a lot of
vouchers where you can find products with cheap prices, finally delivered to your house.
Thanh: great, the second reason is 24/7 shopping. Everyone wants to shop but they are too busy to
go to the store, so online shopping is still the best option
Phương: Finally, the reason is find what you want because you just need to search for the product
you need on your phone, moreover you can know the price, material, service, packaging, and so on...
Thanh: I agree, thousands of products on your phone so you can choose the right one for you
Phương: Taking everything into consideration, shopping online is better than purchasing in stores
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SET 7
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
Today I will talk about my best friend, her name is Dong Nghi She and I have been best friends
together since elementary school. We played close together because we were both isolated by our
classmates, but not because of that we were sad. Nghi was a pretty girl from childhood, so I was no
stranger to their jealousy. Nghi has long black hair, and her body is taller than her peersBecause he
was so tall, Nghi always had low self-esteem that she was different, and we empathized with each
other because we were both victims of body shamping. Nghi is a very elegant person, she is always
gentle and considerate by my side at all times. We were in tune and together when we were bullied,
so because of that, our friendship lasted for more than 10 years. I like her very much and I hope we
will keep this friendship going even longer.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
Which type of friends is more important: high school friends or college friends? Give reasons and
examples to support your view.
T : It’s good, but I have a little doubt. I am thinking who is more important: high school friends or
college friends?
T : College friends could become future colleagues in our field, like the friend I have who shares my
dream of opening a coffee shop. We can use our shared knowledge and work on it together. As for
high school friends, we used to understand each other as kids, but we've changed a lot since then.
Do they still understand us now?
(Các bạn cùng học đại học có thể trở thành đồng nghiệp trong tương lai, giống như người bạn tôi có,
người chia sẻ ước mơ mở quán cà phê cùng tôi. Chúng tôi có thể sử dụng kiến thức chung và làm
việc cùng nhau. Còn về bạn học trung học, chúng ta hiểu nhau khi còn nhỏ, nhưng chúng ta đã thay
đổi nhiều kể từ đó. Liệu họ còn hiểu chúng ta ngày nay không?)
P: I get your point, and unfortunately, I choose high school friends. You know what, while we are
growing up, we see that we are not kids anymore and we change. But actually, we just hide our child
inside. High school friends used to know all of that – that means while we return to meet them back,
we could easily show off our child. It’s give us comfortable
T: So that means they are meaningfully relaxed, and college friends are an option for career?
P: Yeah! That’s exactly what I mean Lan: So, who is more important?
T: Well, it depends on you. If your career is more important, you could choose college friends and
the opposite ^^
P: Ok, I can see that. Thank you for your arguments and your advice.
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SET 8
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
I am studying at UEF, and today I will tell what my practical experiences at this university will be like.
The school is located on Dien Bien Phu street, in Binh Thanh district. There are 2 campuses, A and B,
although I have only studied at the school for 2 years, But I really like a lot of things at the school
such as the facilities, the enthusiasm of the teachers,... and especially the quality of teaching at the
school. It is very wonderful, the teachers are very enthusiastic about the subject they teach, I feel
inspired through each lesson. So I love the school here. With good facilities such as a lab or a
standard radio room like at the station, I think 4 years at UEF will be a great experience. Leaving aside
cons such as parking lot jams or elevators, UEF is worth studying because of its professionalism and
very talented teaching staff. Final, I very love my school.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
Do you think computers will one day replace teachers in the classroom? Give reasons and
examples to clarify your perspective.
Thanh: Hello, do you have a new schedule for your next semester?
Phương: Of course And I'm so happÿ cause I could stay at home to learn, I hate to go outside
Thanh: Oh, I have online semester too, but I don't happy at all
Phương: Why?? You could stay at home and wear whatever you want. You don't have to worry about
falling asleep in class and the teacher will call you!
Thanh: I know, but I still don't like it. It makes me bored! I feel it is difficult to connect with the
teacher, and sometimes while my connection is broken, l don't know how to fix it to return to class.
Also, I would like to meet the teacher directly to ask or learn. It makes me feel comfortable and
easier to solve my problem.
Phương: Well, l don’t like to contact the teacher at all. Besides wearing polite clothes, sometimes
they reply to my questions too slowly. And I hate that so much.
Thanh: Well, I agree with some of them, but have you ever thought that the computers just have one
way to behave to us, while the teacher could use a bunch of emotions or ways to say to contact us.
They used to understand and give each one suitable advice.
Phương: Ok, that’s a good opinion, but I still protect my mine, cause I still hate contact with humans.
I want to choose my computer and my bed to stay at home and learn with my way
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SET 9
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
A job I have always dreamed of since I was a child is to become a chef. It can be said that no one is
perfect for a certain job, but we always try to be perfect, to be suitable for it, the same goes for me.
Being a chef requires a lot of skills from many different fields, you must know how to control
temperature, manage time, learn how to handle a piece of raw meat, fillet a piece of fish or even You
have to know how to bake cakes, and these skills are things that everyone has to learn and no one
comes naturally, not to mention you have to be able to withstand the heat of the kitchen or have to
stand continuously for a period of time. So when talking about being a chef, everyone knows that it is
a very difficult profession, but the reason I still choose this profession is because since I was a child,
watching my mother cook has inspired me. The dishes my mother cooks are really delicious. I have
learned a lot from her, from how to control heat and time to how to cook to keep the flavors of the
ingredients. To be honest, I feel like I still lack a lot of skills, but as long as I work hard, I can master
them all. So I believe that with the passion and inspiration from my mother, the profession of chef is
suitable for me
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
Should college students have a part-time job while studying full-time? Give reasons and examples
to support your view.
T : Oh Phương! I have heard that you are doing a part – time job?
P : Yes, that’s right, I designed some powerpoint templates to sell and photograph some pictures.
Last year, I tried to sell some clothes but as soons as possible, I felt bored with that.
T : You're such an active girl! Is it hard for you? Setting a schedule, and balancing your study?
P : Well, at first it’s hard, but after a while, I’m comfortable with that. Everything is going according
to plan and I learnt lots of things.
T : So impressive, I’m thinking about doing a part – time job but I have some doubt
P : Working makes you more active and you can learn lots of things. So tell me, what’s your
problem?
T : I’m afraid that working makes me too busy to take a rest at first, then what if that job does not
suit me? I’ll waste lots of time and energy to do that. And society is too complicated, I don’t think I
can afford all of the stress.
P : Hey! It’s just a part – time job, not a full – time one. Your contract is short and easy to break.
And I think that, you could not know what it suits you until you try it. If it’s not fit, just change. For
about the social, it’s really hard, but believe me, after taking part in it, you will be growing up.
Nothing in the first time is easy. You have to try them twice or more to make it smooth and then
you'll growing up
T : Okay, I’ll try a little bit, hope that everything will be okay.
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SET 10
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.
One project that I once participated in was a charity project, the program was called "Xuân Yêu
Thương". If I remember correctly, that project was organized when I was in 11th grade. It was a
program organized by the school to help students understand more about the life around them and
appreciate it more. There we met and interacted with people in more difficult conditions, including
very young children and the elderly, we cooked and helped people there, some even brought extra
food, old clothes or books and other unwanted items to give to them. After that charity trip helped
me realize that there is much more to this life than what we usually see. Even in everyday life, we can
recognize the smallest good things that still appear, that is also what helps me feel the love of life,
feel the small things, the happiness. Small things can also help us love life more. I realized that I can
also create those little joys for everyone, so always cherish life and be grateful for waking up every
day.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.
Are there more advantages to working as a freelancer than being an employee? Give reasons and
examples to support your view.
T: We're about to graduate from college, do you want to work freelance or be an office worker?
P: I prefer being an office worker to being a freelancer
T: Why?
P: Working in an office is more stable than being a freelancer. I like the discipline and office
environment. I don't like losing direction.
T: I disagree with your opinion, to be a freelancer, you have to be very disciplined so as not to miss
deadlines and lose the trust of others.
P: But your life will not be guaranteed and stable, the salary you receive may also be lower than what
you make, and it is not worth it at all.
T: I don't think so, there are many people who are still working freelance and still have a generous
salary, it's not stable, but if you work hard there will be a higher salary and reward for you.
P: But you won't have colleagues and people to accompany you, help you become better and teach
you what you lack.
T: I join many freelance groups, we always share better things with each other, more money-making
jobs and go out together.
P: I think we all have our own choice and work hard for it, hopefully you will succeed
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