CARD 1: Desribe a cultural event
Prompt: Cultural Festival
A Day at the Cultural Event in Vietnam
Vietnam
The picture is about a cultural event in Vietnam. People wear
Food Dance áo dài. They look very happy. There is music and dancing on
Music Market the stage. Some people eat pho and spring rolls. Others shop
Clothes People for crafts at the market. The place is colorful and busy. Many
Happy Spring Rolls people talk and laugh together. The event feels fun and
Pho exciting. Everyone enjoys the beautiful day.
CARD 2: COMPARE 2 PEOPLE IN THE FAMILY
Look: How do they look?
Clothes: What clothes do they
wear?
Hobbies: What do they like to do?
Similarities: What is the same
about them?
Differences: What is different
about them?
Age: How old are they?
Actions: What are they doing?
Personality: Are they quiet or
talkative?
Interests: Do they like the same
things?
Family: How are they connected
in the family?
LINKING WORDS: Similarly,
Look alike, the same, both ... and,
but, however...
CARD 3: DESCRIBE MUSICAL TASTE
What type of music do you like?
Where do you listen to music?
Who is your favorite band or music idol?
How does music make you feel?
Do you play any musical instruments?
CARD 4: WAYS TO STAY IN SHAPE
Guiding Questions:
1. What sports do you do to stay healthy?
2. Where do you exercise or play sports?
3. What healthy foods do you eat?
4. How do you feel after exercise?
5. Do you like to exercise alone or with friends?
Key Words:
Sport Exercise Healthy Food Fruit Run Yoga
CARD 5: A vacation
1. Where did you go on your vacation?
Key Linking Words:
2. Where did you stay?
3. Who did you go with? 1. And: I went swimming and built sandcastles.
4. What activities did you do? 2. But: The weather was sunny, but it got windy in the
5. How was the weather? evening.
3. Because: I stayed near the beach because I love the
6. What food did you eat? ocean.
7. Did you drink coffee or try something new? 4. So: I tried local coffee, so I felt refreshed.
This setup promotes the use of linking words in context for
fluent and engaging storytelling.
CARD 6: DESCRIBE CLOTHING DO’S AND DONTS
1. What should you wear to a pagoda?
2. What is good to wear in the office?
3. What clothes are not good for school?
4. What should you wear to a festival?
5. What is the right thing to wear on the street?
Key Words:
1. Clothes Wear Pagoda Festival Office School Street Modest Casual Formal
CARD 7: Describe preferences for buying clothes
1. Where do you usually buy clothes: online or in a store?
2. What do you like about shopping online? (e.g., discounts, delivery)
3. What do you like about shopping in a store? (e.g., trying clothes, seeing quality)
4. What problems have you had when shopping online? (e.g., wrong size, late delivery)
5. How do you feel when shopping in a store? (e.g., fun, crowded, tiring)
Key Words:
1. Online Store Try Delivery Discounts Size Quality Fun Crowded Fast
CARD 8: Describe travel problems
1. What good things can you see in the picture?
2. What bad things can you see in the picture?
3. How do the people feel in the good parts of the picture?
4. How do the people feel in the bad parts of the picture?
5. Have you had a holiday with good and bad things? What happened?
Key Words
1. Traffic Delay Luggage Happy Sad Beach Airport
2. Car Train Problem
CARD 9: Talk about your paying method preference
1. What do you see in the picture?
2. Who is using a card to pay? What are they buying?
3. What problem does the person with the card have?
4. Why is the person using cash?
5. What is good about paying with a card? What is bad?
Key Words
1. Card Cash Money Shop Buy Pay Problem Easy Spend ATM
CARD 10: Give advice to tourists about Hanoi
1. What places can you see in the picture?
2. What are the people buying at the market?
3. What food can you see? Do you like it?
4. Where would you go first in Hanoi? Why?
5. What do you think is fun to do in Hanoi?
Key Words
1. Lake Bridge Market Food Pho Banh mi Hats
2. Souvenir Temple Friends
INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS
Unit 1: Getting Acquainted
1. What is your name, and where are you from?
2. How do you introduce yourself to a new person?
3. What do you ask someone when you meet them for the first time?
4. Can you describe your best friend?
5. What is your favorite country? Why do you like it?
6. How do you greet someone in the morning?
7. What personal information do you share when meeting someone new?
8. What nationality are you? Can you name three other nationalities?
9. How do you say goodbye politely?
10. Can you describe a polite way to introduce someone to a group?
Unit 2: Going Out
1. Where do you usually go for fun?
2. What is your favorite type of music? Why do you like it?
3. Can you name three cultural events in your city or country?
4. How do you give directions to a friend who is lost?
5. What places do you recommend visiting in your hometown?
6. How do you accept an invitation to a party or concert?
7. What do you say if you cannot accept an invitation?
8. What kind of music do you listen to when relaxing?
9. Can you describe the location of a famous place in your city?
10. What is your favorite entertainment activity?
Unit 3: The Extended Family
1. Can you describe your family? Who is in it?
2. How many cousins do you have? Do you see them often?
3. What is the difference between a small family and a large family?
4. Can you name three family traditions in your culture?
5. What do you usually do at a family gathering?
6. Do you have a favorite family member? Why?
7. How is your family similar to or different from your friend’s family?
8. Can you describe a happy memory with your family?
9. What do you call your mother’s sister? (Introduce family vocabulary.)
10. What do you think is the best part of having a big family?
Unit 4: Food and Restaurants
1. What is your favorite food? Can you describe it?
2. How often do you eat out? Where do you usually go?
3. What is the best restaurant in your city? What do they serve?
4. Can you name three dishes that are popular in your country?
5. How do you order food in a restaurant?
6. What is your favorite drink when eating out?
7. What seafood do you like? How is it prepared?
8. Do you like spicy food? Why or why not?
9. What is the difference between fast food and healthy food?
10. What do you usually eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
Unit 5: Technology and You
1. What is your favorite electronic device? Why do you like it?
2. How often do you use your phone? What do you use it for?
3. Can you name three popular apps that you use?
4. How do you use the internet to help with your studies or work?
5. What is one thing you cannot do without technology?
6. Do you prefer laptops or tablets? Why?
7. What is the newest technology you’ve bought? How do you use it?
8. Can you describe a time when technology made your life easier?
9. What is a disadvantage of using technology too much?
10. How do you think technology will change in the future?
Here are 10 questions for each unit based on the topics provided in the image:
Unit 6: Staying in Shape
1. What do you do to stay healthy?
2. How often do you exercise?
3. What sports do you enjoy? Why?
4. Can you describe your daily routine for staying fit?
5. Do you like going to the gym or exercising outdoors?
6. What is one habit you want to improve for better health?
7. Do you think eating healthy is difficult? Why or why not?
8. What do you usually do to relax after exercise?
9. Can you describe a time when you started a new sport or activity?
10. What do you do when you feel tired or stressed?
Unit 7: On Vacation
1. Where did you go on your last vacation?
2. What is your dream vacation destination? Why?
3. Can you describe a bad travel experience you had?
4. How do you decide where to stay when traveling?
5. What do you like to do on vacation (e.g., relax, explore, etc.)?
6. How do you usually travel to your vacation spot?
7. Can you name three places in your country that tourists should visit?
8. What is your favorite activity to do on the beach or in the mountains?
9. What advice would you give to someone visiting your city for the first time?
10. What souvenirs do you usually bring back from a trip?
Unit 8: Shopping for Clothes
1. How often do you go shopping for clothes?
2. Do you prefer shopping at malls or online? Why?
3. What is your favorite type of clothing to buy?
4. Can you describe a time when you found a great deal on clothes?
5. What do you usually look for when buying shoes?
6. What is your favorite clothing store? Why do you like it?
7. How do you decide if clothes look good on you?
8. What kind of clothes do you wear for special occasions?
9. Have you ever bought something and regretted it later? What was it?
10. Can you describe the most expensive item of clothing you own?
Unit 9: Taking Transportation
1. How do you usually get to work or school?
2. What is your favorite type of transportation? Why?
3. Have you ever missed a bus or train? What happened?
4. How do you buy tickets for public transportation in your city?
5. Can you describe a time when you had a problem with transportation?
6. Do you like traveling by plane? Why or why not?
7. What do you think about traffic in your city?
8. What is the best way to travel in a new city you’ve never visited?
9. Can you name three types of public transportation?
10. What do you do if your transportation is late or canceled?
Unit 10: Spending Money
1. How often do you go shopping?
2. What do you usually spend most of your money on?
3. Can you describe a time when you saved money to buy something special?
4. How do you decide if something is worth buying?
5. Do you use cash or credit cards more often? Why?
6. What do you do to find the best deals when shopping?
7. Have you ever bought something expensive and regretted it? What was it?
8. How do you save money when traveling?
9. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
10. Do you think it’s better to save money or spend it? Why?
