PART II: Express an Opinion (140 marks)
Directions: In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific
topic. Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allowed. You will have 15
seconds to prepare. Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.
1. Some people enjoy jobs in which they do the same work every day. Others enjoy
jobs that involve challenging from project to project. Which type of job would you
prefer and why?
Suggested answer:
In my opinion : I would prefer a job that involves challenging from project
to project. Because
- Firstly: I don’t really like doing the same thing every day.
- Secondly:I like to meet new people.
- Thirdly : I think doing the same thing all the time could be really boring.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “It’s more important to
eat a good diet than to exercise a lot.” Support your choice with reasons and
details.
Suggested answer:
In my opinion: I disagree with the statement.because
- Firstly : Exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Secondly : Exercise is fun.
- Thirdly : Eating a good diet can be healthy, but if you don’t move your
body, it will become weak.
3. Some companies prefer to promote their current employees to management
positions, but other companies prefer to recruit new managers from outside the
company. Which do you prefer and why?
Suggested answer:
In my opinion: I prefer to promote a company’s current employees to
management positions.because
- Firtsly : Employees are willing to work hard for the company when there is a
chance for them to be promoted to a management position.
- Secondly : Each team wants to have a manager who knows the members
very well.
- Thirdly : Company saves money, finding an outside manager can be time-
consuming and expensive.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Advertising has
a big influence on consumer buying decisions.” Give specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
Suggested answer:
- In my opinion :I agree that advertising has a big influence on consumer
buying decisions.because
- Firstly : (Advertising gives good information about products) and services to
a lot of consumers.
- Secondly : (Advertising makes shopping simpler).
- : Advertising creates competition in the market, which makes products and
services cheaper
- Thirdly : (Advertising makes shopping saves time).
5. Some people think a good relationship between coworkers is good for business.
What do you think about this?
Suggested answer:
- In my opinion, a good relationship between coworkers is good for business.
- Firstly : When people are close to their coworkers, they can enjoy their work
and their time at the office more.
- Secondly : good relationship makes everyone feel pleasant/ comfortable
- Thirdly : people will like going to work
- coworkers will work better with good relationships
6. What are the benefits of working with your close friends? Support your answer
with specific reasons and examples.
Suggested answer:
In my opinion There are some benefits of working with my close friends.
- Fistly : I feel less stressed at work.
- Secondly : If I work with my close friends, we can motivate each other.
- Thirdly : You have companion, you never have to worry about being alone
7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “High school students
should be able to choose which subjects they want to study.” Give specific details
and reasons to support your opinion.
Suggested answer:
In my opinion, I agree high school students should be able to choose which
subjects they want to study.
- Firstly : Each high school student has different dream about what they want
to be.
- Secondly : Students don't enjoy learning about what they are not interested
in.
- Thirdly : Students will be stressed when they learn too many subjects
8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Attending a company
training session to get information is much better than getting information on the
internet”. Support your answer with relevant ideas and examples.
Suggested answer:
In my opinion: I disagree with the statement that attending a company
training session to get information is much better than getting information
on the internet.
- Firstly : Getting information on the internet is much faster than attending a
company training session.
- Secondly : I can manage my time with more freedom.
- Thirdly : The information will be more reliable
9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “All students
should be required to wear uniforms at school”. Support your answer with
relevant ideas and examples.
Suggested answer:
In my opinion I agree that all students should be required to wear uniforms
at school.
- Firstly : Wearing uniforms helps students focus more on studying.
- Secondly : It will save money for students.
- Thirdly : It helps to avoid students wearing too short compared to normal
10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Bonus is the most
effective way to reward outstanding employees.
Suggested answer:
In my opinion I believe that the bonuses are the most effective way to
reward outstanding employees.
- Firstly : Recently, the cost of living has become more expensive.
- Secondly : Offering bonuses makes employees motivated.
- It improves employee loyalty
- Thirdly : Money is the basic goal of most employees
11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do
anything they can to make profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion I disagree that businesses should do anything they can to make
profit.
- Firstly : If businesses can do anything, that means they can violate the law to
seek profit
- Secondly : Businesses shouldn’t cheat consumers
- Thirdly : Businesses can hardly develop in a sustainable manner.
12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important
aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your opinion.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion: I don’t think that the most important aspect of a job is the
money a person earns.
- Firstly : Besides salary a person can earn doing a job, s/he can expand
his/her social network / relationship
- Secondly : She/he can improve several professional and soft skills
- Thirdly : She/he can get a promotion if performing excellently in his/her job
13. People work because they need money to live? What are some other reasons
that they work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion People work for some other reasons:
- Firstly : They go to work to satisfy their personal ambitions and demand
- Secondly : They do a job since they want to contribute to the development of
a community or a company
- Thirdly : They do a job to care for their small families, like their children’s
schooling.
14. Some people prefer to work for a large company while others prefer a small
one. Which one do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
opinion.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion: I prefer to work for a large company for the following reasons:
-firstly It helps me to get more relationships
-secondly Promotion opportunities are higher than small companies
-thirdly Large companies pay higher salaries than small companies
15. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you
think this is a good idea? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
opinion.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion : I think it is a good idea that teenagers have jobs while they
are still students:
- Firstly : They can accumulate/have/get/gain work experience
- Secondly : They can develop communication and other soft skills
- Thirdly : They can realize the value of money and know how to save it.
16. Some people think the family is the most important influence on young
adults. While others think that friends are the most important influence on them.
Which view do you agree? Use examples to support your ideas.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion: I agree that the family is the most important influence on young
adults.
- Firstly : Family is where they were born and grow up.
- Secondly: Family can support us whenever we encounter problems.
- Thirdly : Family will help shape their characters and viewpoints.
17. What are some qualities (đức tính) of a good parent? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
In my opinion : I suppose a good parent should have the following qualities
- Firstly : S/he should set a good example in character and behaviour for his /
her children to follow
- Secondly : She/he knows how to teach and train their children to be a good
citizen in society
- Thirdly : She/he can support his / her family materially and spiritually.
18. Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree or
disagree?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion I disagree that children should never be educated at home by
their parents.
- Firstly : Children are often closer to their parents than anybody else and can
ask them whenever children need to.
- Secondly : Some highly-trained parents prefer to give their children home-
schooling rather than having them go to school
- Thirdly : Learning at home with your parents will save you travel time
19. Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children
spend less and less time with their parents. What is the reason for this and what
problems can this cause?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion: I think the reason for the above situation is:
- Firstly : Parents attach greater importance to earning money than to spending
time educating their children
- Secondly : Without parents’ proper care and attention, children can easily
get spoilt like skipping class or involve themselves in social evils
- Thirdly Children can possibly become disorientated in life and career
choices and decisions
20. In many western countries, there is an increasing number of couples choosing
to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having
no children?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion I think choosing to have no children have the following pros
and cons:
- Firstly : The couple can freely pursue personal interests and desire
- Secondly : The couple can lead a life without worrying about earning too
much money to care for children
- Thirdly : The couple cannot enjoy the happiness of a family life with
children playing around or to teach good life lessons.
21. Movies are popular all over the world. Explain the reason why movies are so
popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion
- Firstly movies make us relax
- Secondly movies have lots of pictures so they are not boring
- They are cheap/ not expensive
- Watching movies is easy to relax
- Thirdly Watching movies help to reduce stress
22. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good
health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion
- Firstly :I eat good food
- I do exercises often
- Secondly: I often go to bed on time every day
- I don’t smoke
- Sometimes I go swimming
- Thirdly :Taking enough rest and sleep
23. In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public
places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use
specific reasons and details to support your position.
In my opinion:- Firstly :Smoking damages/ affects our health
- Secondly: Smoking can cause fires
- smoking is a bad habit
- smoking is not good for children.
- Thirdly: smoking will make us have bad smell
24. Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to
spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you
prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples
to explain your choice.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion
- Firstly: I like /enjoy fresh air
- I like to meet new people
- Secondly:I love traveling
- My hobby is to go to events
- Thirdly:I want to go out to have lots of experience
- I like to have new friends
25. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn
a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
Suggested Answer (disagree)
In my opinion i disagree with the following statement because
Success means (thành công có nghĩa là )
+firstly: having a good life
+ having a good job
+secondly: having a happy family
+ having freedom
+thirdly : having lots of good friends
26. People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons
that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples
and details to support your answer.
In my opinion, I think there are a lot of reasons that people work
And the reasons can be:
- Firstly :People work to get experience
- Secondly: People work for fun
- Thirdly:Working helps us have friends
Working brings us skills
Working helps people have relationships
27. You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece
of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you
buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
In my opinion (a concert) because:
- Firstly: Music makes life better
- Secondly: Music helps us relax
- Thirdly: Music brings people together
- Music makes everyone reduce stress
28. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to
prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
In my opinion I prefer to prepare and eat food at home.because ( at home)
- Firstly; Eating at home is safe
- Eating at home makes people happy
- Secondly: I like cooking for my family
- Eating at home save money
- Thirdly: It is good for our health
29. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the
way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Suggested Answer (Yes)
In my opinion, this change improved the way people live because:
- Firstly :Helping people to have a more comfortable life
- Secondly: Saving people’s time for cooking
- Thirdly: Giving people more time to relax, enjoy life and spend with
family
30. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Playing computer
games is a waste of time. Children should not be allowed to play them.
In my opinion agree (yes)
- Firstly: talking lots of children time for studying, relaxing
- Secondly: causing addiction to games and social crimes
- Thirdly: causing health problems
31. Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for
their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion disagree I believe that many famous people act as positive role
models.
- Firstly: There are many celebrities whose accomplishments make them
excellent models for young people
- Secondly: They demonstrate great efforts, determination and ambition
- Thirdly: They can inspire children to develop their talents through
practice and hard work
32. When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. Do you
agree or disagree?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion Personally, I disagree with the idea that money is the key
consideration when deciding on a career.
- Firstly:Personal relationships and the in a workplace are extremely
important
- Secondlly: Many people’s feelings of job, the skills they learn and the
position they reach
- Thirdly: Some people want to help others and contribute something
positive to society.
33. Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in
their free time to help the local community. Do you agree or disagree?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion : I do not agree that we should force all teenagers to do
unpaid work.
Firtsldy: Forcing people to do things against their will make people angry.
- Secondly: School is just as demanding as a full-time job so children are
busy with schoolwork most of the time.
34. Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and this makes them
happy at work later on. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
In my opinion I agree that deciding on a career path early in their lives surely
benefits many people.
- Firstly: People have their goals to be committed to and soon they will
gradually achieve them.
- Secondly: Realizing their ambition right from the beginning of school life
gives them strong motivation.
35. Many people believe that parents should choose what their children should
study because children are too young to know exactly what they want. Do you
agree or disagree?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion i disagree I believe that everyone should be able to choose the
course of their choice.
- Firstly: Students will be more passionate about what they are learning.
- Secondly: Forcing children to learn what adults want is not a good way
of education.
36. Video games are having a bad effect on the people who play them. Do you
agree or disagree?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion: In my view, playing video games is doing more harm than
good because
- Firstly: Playing game can be addictive
- Secondly: Sitting in one place leads to lack of exercise
37. Discuss the benefits of museums. Give specific details and reasons to support
your opinion.
Suggested Answer
In my opinion I believe that museums can be entertaining and educational.
- Firtsly: Museums are tourist attractions where many interesting objects
are displayed.
- Secondly: Museums can play an important role in teaching people about
history, science and many other aspects of life.
38. Studying at university or college is a good way to a successful career. Do you
agree or disagree?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion I believe it is more beneficial for students to continue their
studies.
- Firtsly: Academic qualifications are required in many jobs.
- Secondly: The job market is becoming more and more competitive.
-
39. Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films.
Which do you prefer? Why?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion : I would prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally
produced films because:
- Firstly: I think that foreign films are more enjoyable and interesting.
- Secondly: we can know the culture of many countries
- Thirdly :we have many selections to see more.
40. Happiness is considered very important in life. What factors are important in
achieving happiness?
Suggested Answer:
Happiness is considered very important in life. In my opinion, factors are
important in achieving happiness are
Firstly, we have good health
Secondly, we have good friends
Thirdly, we have happy family
Fourthly, many people love me
41. Is traditional music of a country more important than the international music?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion: I believe traditional music play a more important role.
- Firstly: Traditional music expresses the culture, customs and history of a
country.
- Secondly: Traditional music provides a sense of national identity for
young generation.
42. How has technology changed the way people interact with each other?
Suggested Answer:
In my opinion, technology has changed the way people interact with each other
Firstly, Fb helps update activities of people around/ our friends
Secondly, technology saves time
Thirdly, Fb helps people interact free
Fourthly, technology saves money
43. People are damaging the environment. What can governments do to address
these problems?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion Governments should make more effort to reduce air pollution.
- Firstly : They could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories
- Secondly:Develop environmentally friendly fuel
- Thirdly: Limited personal car in city area
- Plant more trees
44. People are damaging the environment. What can individuals do to address
theseproblems?
In my opinion Individual should make more effort to reduce air pollution.
- Firstly: People can take public transport rather driving
- Secondly: We should plant a lot of trees.
- Thirdly: We should save paper.
- We should turn off the engine when waiting the traffic lights.
45. The unlimited use of car may cause many problems. What are those problems?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion Using the car a lot causes a lot of problems.
- Firstly: environmental pollution
- Secondly: traffic jam and accident
46. The unlimited use of car may cause many problems. What should be done to
discourage people to use cars?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion A number of measures should be taken into action to limit car use.
- Firstly: Car manufacturers should design more environment-friendly cars
which run on solar power or hydrogen.
- Secondly: Governments should build more flyovers and underground
tunnels to reduce traffic problems.
47. The amount of violence on TV should be reduced. Do you agree or disagree?
In my opinion I strongly agree that it is very important to reduce the violent
programs on TV.
- Firstly:Violence on the screen is contributing to increased crime rate in
our world.
- Secondly: People who see them may gradually develop a sense of
insecurity.
48. Some people stay in the same type of work all their life and others change their
jobs from time to time. Which do you prefer?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion Personally I prefer to stay in the same type of work for the
following reasons
- A stable job offers one a sense of security.
- Working in the same type of work provides the feelings of togetherness
that come from working with the same colleagues for many years.
- A stable job can guarantee a stable income.
49. Some people change their jobs from time to time. What are some reasons for
that?
Suggested Answer:
Some people change their jobs from time to time. In my opinion, some reasons are
for that
Firstly, they are/feel stressed/bored
Secondly, they change living place
Thirdly, they want high salary
Fourthly, they are not suitable with them
Fifthly, they like challenge
50. Some people think that history has nothing or little to tell us. Do you agree or
disagree with this idea?
Suggested Answer
In my opinion I strongly disagree with the people who hold that view.
- History has a lot to offer us, and we have to study it to know more about
the past and understand more about present as well as prepare better for
the future.
- Learning history can help us develop a thoughtful and critical mind.
