Situation: You are giving a short talk on language learning.

You will decide which

activity is the best way to learn a new language. There are three options for you to
choose:

 joining a class
 self-studying
 talking to native speakers (người bản xứ)

Explain your choice

Mở bài I’d like to start by discussing about - the best way to learn a new language.
There are three main approaches including – joining a class, self-studying,
and talking to native speakers – . All three methods have their advantages, but
I would prefer talking to native speakers because it fits my priorities and
brings more benefits in the long run.

Thân First of all, talking to native speakers is quite practical and fits my needs well.
bài It makes things easier and more convenient for me in daily life. HỌC THUỘC
(Khen) Moreover, / Additionally, it works well for me and provides some great
advantages. For example, students can interact with native speakers, learn
real-life conversation and natural expressions.
 Ví dụ, học sinh có thể tương tác trực tiếp (interact with) với người bản
xứ, học được các mẫu hội thoại trong đời sống thực (real-life
conversation) và những cách diễn đạt tự nhiên (natural ưxpressions)
Finally, I personally prefer this option. This is because talking with native
speakers is the best way to absorb a new language and become fluent.
Moreover, it helps students think and express their ideas in this language more
effectively.
 Bởi vì nói chuyện với người bản ngữ là cách tốt nhất để tiếp thu một
ngôn ngữ mới (absorb a new language) và trở nên lưu loát (become
fluent). Hơn nữa, nó giúp học sinh suy nghĩ và diễn đạt (express) ý
tưởng của họ (my ideas) trong ngôn ngữ này một cách hiệu quả hơn
(more effectively)
Therefore, I believe this is the most suitable option. That’s why I would
 choose it.

Thân There are a few reasons why I wouldn’t opt for the other options.
bài
Regarding self-studying — I find it quite boring and not very practical, so it
(Chê) doesn’t really suit me. HỌC THUỘC
Furthermore, I’m not particularly interested in self-studying, as it doesn’t
really meet my demands or expectations. For instance, when students try to
study by themselves, they usually lose focus after a short period of time and
don’t know how to organize their studying efficiently
 Ví dụ, khi học sinh cố gắng (try to) tự học (study by themselves), họ
thường mất tập trung (lose focus) sau một khoảng thời gian ngắn (a
short period of time) và không biết cách (don’t know how to) tổ chức
(organize) kế hoạch học tập (my studying) hiệu quả (efficiently)
Besides that, I don’t consider joining a class the best option, because it seems
less convenient and not very suitable for me. HỌC THUỘC
On top of that, I’m not very keen on joining a class as it doesn’t offer the
benefits I’m looking for. To give you an example, classroom learning often
focuses on grammar rules so students don’t have opportunities to engage in
real-life conversation.
 Ví dụ, việc học trong lớp học (classroom learning) thường tập trung
(focus on) vào các quy tắc ngữ pháp (grammar rules) vì vậy những học
sinh không có cơ hội (opportunities) để luyện tập (engage in) vào các
cuộc trò chuyện thực tế (real-life conversations)
These are the reasons why I don’t choose the other suggestions.

Kết To sum up, that’s everything I wanted to say about this topic. I know different
Bài people may have different views, but I truly believe that talking to native
speakers is the most comprehensive option.
Situation: Imagine you are a city official working on a campaign (chiến dịch) to
improve public safety. There are three behaviours that should be fined (phạt) strictly (một
cách nghiêm trọng):
 Smoking in restaurants, (hút thuốc trong nhà hàng)
 Using the phones while driving (sử dụng điện thoại lúc lái xe),
 Making noises in public places. (làm ồn nơi công cộng)

Mở bài I’d like to start by discussing about - imagining I’m a city official working on
a campaign to improve public safety.
There are three main approaches including: using the phone while driving,
making noises in public places and smoking in restaurants. All three methods
have their disadvantages, but I would prefer using the phone while driving
because it fits [my/people’s] priorities and brings more benefits in the long
run.
Thân First of all, fining strictly the use of phones while driving is quite practical
bài and fits [my/ their] needs well. It makes things easier and more convenient for
(Khen) [me/them] in daily life. HỌC THUỘC
Moreover, it works well for [me/them] and provides some great advantages.
This is because this action poses a threat to people’s lives. For example,
paying too much attention to phones can lead to serious accidents on the
roads.
 Bởi vì hành vi này (action) gây nguy hiểm đến (pose a threat to) tính
mạng của con người (people’s lives)
 Ví dụ, việc tập trung quá nhiều vào (pay too much attention to) điện
thoại có thể dẫn đến (cause/ lead to) những tai nạn nghiêm trọng
(serious accidents) trên đường (on the roads)
live → lives
life → lives
Finally, I personally prefer this option. This is because it assists society and
community to improve the safety in the transportation system. For instance,
this practice can give people a sense of safety when they travel by their own
vehicles.
 Bởi vì nó giúp (assist) xã hội (society) và cộng đồng (community) nâng
cao (to improve/ enhance/develop) an toàn (the safety) trong hệ thống
giao thông (transportation system)
 Ví dụ, cách thức này (this practice) có thể mang lại cảm giác an toàn
(give people a sense of safety) khi di chuyển bằng phương tiện của
mình (travel by their own vehicles)
Therefore, I believe this is the most suitable option. That’s why I would
choose it.
Thân There are a few reasons why I wouldn’t opt for the other options.
bài Regarding punishing smoking in restaurants— I find it quite boring and not
(Chê) very practical, so it doesn’t really suit [me/them ]. HỌC THUỘC
Furthermore, I’m not particularly interested in punishing smoking in
restaurants, as it doesn’t really meet [my/their] demands or expectations. This
is because this habit can be easily addressed by imposing financial penalties.
For instance, the government should impose a fine ranging from 1 - 3 millions
Vietnamese Dong for people who smoke in public places.
 bởi vì thói quen này (habit) có thể được xử lý dễ dàng (be easily
addressed) bằng cách áp dụng (impose) các hình phạt tài chính
(financial penalties)
 Ví dụ, chính phủ (the government) nên áp dụng mức phạt (impose a
fine) từ 1 - 3 triệu đồng (ranging from 1 -3 million Vietnamese dong)
cho những người mà hút thuốc ở nơi công cộng (smoke in public
places)
Besides that, I don’t consider fining noise makers in restaurants the best
option, because it seems less convenient and not very suitable for [me/them].
HỌC THUỘC
On top of that, I’m not very keen on fining noise makers in restaurants as it
doesn’t offer the benefits [I’m/They’re] looking for. Since these behaviours
are easy to control and manage. To give you an example, people with
authority such as staff [officials] or managers can ask them to leave the
restaurants.
 Bởi vì những hành vi (behaviours) này dễ dàng (are easy to ) để kiểm
soát (control) và quản lý (manage)
 Ví dụ, những người có quyền (people with the authority) như (such as)
nhân viên (staff) hay quản lý (manager) có thể yêu cầu họ rời khỏi nhà
hàng (ask them to leave)

These are the reasons why I don’t choose the other suggestions.
Kết bài To sum up, that’s everything I wanted to say about this topic. I know different
people may have different views, but I truly believe that punishing using the
phone while driving is the most comprehensive option.
Situation: Your brother would like you to give him some advice on how to lose
weight. Which do you think is the best choice? There are three options for you to choose:
skip meals (bỏ bữa), use drugs (dùng thuốc), exercise regularly (tập thể dục đều đặn)

Mở bài Giới thiệu tình huống: I’d like to start by discussing about the topic - My
brother would like me to give him some advice on how to lose weight.
[ Khen 3 phương án nhưng chỉ chọn 1 ]
There are three main options (approaches) such as – skipping meals, using
drugs and exercising regularly. All three methods have their advantages, but I
would prefer exercise regularly because it fits his priorities and brings more
benefits in the long run.

Thân First of all, exercising regularly is quite practical and fits his needs well. It
bài makes things easier and more convenient for him in daily life
(Khen) Moreover, it works well for him and provides some great advantages. Since
regular exercise helps burn calories, reduce body fat, and improve the way the
body uses energy. For example, my brother can go jogging in the park every
morning before school. (WHEN, HOW OFTEN, WHAT) [Vì tập thể dục
thường xuyên giúp đốt cháy calo, giảm mỡ cơ thể và cải thiện cách cơ thể sử
dụng năng lượng. Ví dụ, anh trai tôi có thể chạy bộ trong công viên vào mỗi
buổi sáng trước khi đi học.]
Finally, I personally prefer this option. Since regular exercise helps him build
a long-term routine. For instance, if he exercises regularly for a few months,
he can see clear results and maintain a stable weight more easily. (HOW)
[Chẳng hạn, nếu anh ấy tập thể dục đều đặn trong vài tháng, anh ấy sẽ thấy
kết quả rõ rệt và dễ dàng duy trì cân nặng ổn định hơn.]
Therefore, I believe this is the most suitable option. These are the reasons why
I would choose it.

Thân There are a few reasons why I wouldn’t opt for the other options.
bài
Regarding using drugs— I find it quite boring and not very practical, so it
(Chê) doesn’t really suit him.
 Furthermore, I’m not particularly interested in using drugs, as it doesn’t really
meet his demands or expectations. Because it seems risky, especially for a
young person. For instance, it may cause side effects like headaches,
insomnia, or even harm his organs. (HOW, WHAT) [ Bởi vì nó có vẻ rủi ro,
đặc biệt là đối với một người trẻ. Ví dụ, nó có thể gây ra tác dụng phụ như
đau đầu, mất ngủ hoặc thậm chí gây hại cho các cơ quan trong cơ thể.]
Besides that, I don’t consider skipping meals the best option, because it
seems less convenient and not very suitable for him.
On top of that, I’m not very keen on skipping meals as it doesn’t offer the
benefits he’s looking for. This is because this method can make people feel
tired or lose concentration. To give you an example, if my brother skips
breakfast or lunch every day, he might feel overwhelmed during school.
(HOW, WHEN) [Lý do là phương pháp này có thể khiến người ta cảm thấy
mệt mỏi hoặc mất tập trung. Ví dụ, nếu anh trai tôi bỏ bữa sáng hoặc bữa
trưa hằng ngày, anh ấy có thể cảm thấy kiệt sức trong giờ học.]
These are the reasons why I don’t choose the other suggestions.

Kết bài To sum up, that’s everything I wanted to say about this topic. I know different
people may have different views, but I truly believe that exercising regularly
is the most comprehensive option.

Situation: You have a Sunday evening out with your friends. There are three
suggestions:
 seeing a movie
  going shopping
 going to the zoo
Which one would you choose?

Mở bài Giới thiệu tình huống: I’d like to start by discussing about a Sunday evening
out with my friends
[ Khen 3 phương án nhưng chỉ chọn 1 ]
There are three main approaches including seeing a movie, going shopping
and going to the zoo – All three methods have their advantages, but I would
prefer seeing a movie because it fits my/ our priorities and brings more
benefits in the long run.

Thân First of all, [watching a movie] is quite practical and fits [my/our] needs well.
bài It makes things easier and more convenient for [me/us] in daily life.
(Khen) Moreover, it works well for [me/us] and provides some great advantages. This
is because watching a great movie not only helps us ease our mind but also
enables us to gain new knowledge or learn life lessons. For instance, the
friendship of Doraemon and Nobita teaches us the value of helping and
assisting others.
 Bởi vì việc xem một bộ phim hay không chỉ giúp chúng ta thư giãn đầu
óc (ease our mind) mà còn cho phép (enable) chúng ta tiếp thu những
kiến thức (gain new knowledge) mới hay học những bài học cuộc sống
(learn life lessons).
 Ví dụ, tình bạn (the friendship) của Doraemon và Nobita dạy chúng ta
giá trị của (the value of) việc giúp đỡ và hỗ trợ (support/assist) những
người khác (others/ other people)
Finally, I personally prefer this option. Since I prefer spending time in a cozy
cinema, enjoying popcorn, and sharing laughs with my beloved friends. For
example, my friends and I plan a movie each week, which helps us keep
connected
 Vì tôi thích (prefer/be keen on/ be into) dành thời gian (spend time)
trong rạp chiếu phim ấm cúng (a cozy cinema), thưởng thức (enjoy)
 bỏng ngô ,và chia sẻ tiếng cười (share laughs) cùng bạn bè (beloved
friends)
 Ví dụ, những bạn tôi và tôi thường luôn lên kế hoạch xem phim (plan a
movie) mỗi tuần (each week), điều này giữ chúng tôi gắn kết (keep us
connected/ stay in touch)
Therefore, I believe this is the most suitable option. That’s why I would
choose it
not only….but also…: không chỉ mà còn
enable someone to do something: cho phép ai làm gì
spend (time) +nơi chốn/ Ving
keep someone connected: giữ ai đó gắn kết hơn

Thân There are a few reasons why I wouldn’t opt for the other options.
bài
Regarding going shopping— I find it quite boring and not very practical, so it
(Chê) doesn’t really suit [me/us]. HỌC THUỘC
Furthermore, I’m not particularly interested in going shopping, as it doesn’t
really meet [my/our] demands or expectations. This is because shopping malls
are usually overwhelming and crowded, especially on the weekends. For
example, it takes a long period of time to queue and pay at the counter
because of the long lines
 Bởi vì các trung tâm thương mại (shopping mall) thường rất đông đúc
(overwhelming and crowded), đặc biệt (especially) là cuối tuần
 Ví dụ, nó tốn một khoảng thời gian dài (a long period of time) để xếp
hàng (queue) và trả tiền tại quầy (at the counter) bởi vì những hàng
chờ dài (long lines)
It takes + (someone) + time + to do something
Because of + N/N phrase: Bởi vì cái gì đó
Besides that, I don’t consider going to a zoo the best option, because it seems
less convenient and not very suitable for [me/us]. HỌC THUỘC
On top of that, I’m not very keen on going to a zoo as it doesn’t offer the
 benefits [I’m/We’re] looking for. Since walking around the zoo can be risky
and uncomfortable due to the poor lighting condition and limited staff. To
give you an example, if we visit the zoo late at night, we can meet difficulty in
finding our way out safely.
 Bởi vì việc đi dạo trong (walk around) sở thú vào ban đêm (at night) có
thể ( can be) rất nguy hiểm (risky) và không thoải mái bởi vì (due to)
điều kiện ánh sáng kém (the poor lighting condition) và sự giới hạn về
nhân viên (limited staff)
 Ví dụ, nếu chúng tôi tham quan sở thú (visit the zoo) tối muộn (late at
night), chúng tôi có thể gặp khó khăn (have trouble/ meet difficulty)
trong việc tìm đường ra một cách an toàn (find ways out safely)
These are the reasons why I don’t choose the other suggestions.

Kết To sum up, that’s everything I wanted to say about this topic. I know different
bài people may have different views, but I truly believe that seeing a movie is the
most comprehensive option.

Situation: You are planning a holiday and you will be staying in a hotel. You will
decide which feature (đặc tính) you consider to be the most important when choosing a
hotel to stay in.
There are three options for you to choose:
 the location of the hotel
 the comfort (sự thoải mái) of the hotel room
reasonable (hợp lý, phải chăng) price

Mở bài Giới thiệu tình huống: I’d like to start by discussing about choosing a hotel for
a holiday – which feature is the most important when making this decision.
[ Khen 3 phương án nhưng chỉ chọn 1 ]
 There are three main options (approaches) such as the location of the hotel,
the comfort of the hotel room, and a reasonable price. All three methods have
their advantages, but I would prefer the location of the hotel because it fits
my priorities and brings more benefits in the long run.

Thân First of all, the location of the hotel is quite practical and fits my needs well. It
bài makes things easier and more convenient for me in travelling.
(Khen) Moreover, / Additionally, it works well for me and provides some great
advantages. This is because staying near tourist attractions, restaurants, or
transport stations makes it easier to get around. For example, I don’t have to
spend too much on taxis or buses. [Lý do là vì khi ở gần các điểm tham quan,
nhà hàng hoặc trạm giao thông, tôi có thể di chuyển dễ dàng hơn. Ví dụ, tôi
sẽ không phải tốn quá nhiều tiền cho taxi hoặc xe buýt.
Finally, I personally prefer this option. As I feel safer and more relaxed when
the hotel is in a central area. For instance, I can explore the city freely at night
without worrying about long distances or unfamiliar streets. [Lý do là tôi cảm
thấy an toàn và thoải mái hơn khi khách sạn nằm ở khu vực trung tâm. Ví dụ,
tôi có thể tự do khám phá thành phố vào ban đêm mà không phải lo lắng về
những quãng đường xa hay những con phố lạ.]
Therefore, I believe this is the most suitable option. That’s why I would
choose it.

Thân There are a few reasons why I wouldn’t opt for the other options.
bài
Regarding the comfort of the hotel room— I find it quite boring and not very
(Chê) practical, so it doesn’t really suit me.
Furthermore, I’m not particularly interested in the comfort of the hotel room,
as it doesn’t really meet my demands or expectations.The reason is that I
usually spend most of my time outside. For example, as long as the room is
clean and quiet, that’s enough for me. [vì nó không thực sự đáp ứng được
nhu cầu hoặc mong đợi của tôi. Lý do là tôi thường dành phần lớn thời gian ở
bên ngoài. Ví dụ, chỉ cần phòng sạch sẽ và yên tĩnh là đủ với tôi.]
 Besides that, I don’t consider a reasonable price the best option, because it
seems less convenient and not very suitable for me.
On top of that, I’m not very keen on a reasonable price as it doesn’t offer the
benefits I’m looking for. This is because cheap hotels are often far from the
main attractions. For example, I once stayed at a budget hotel that was 30
minutes away, and I ended up spending more on transport than I saved on the
room.[Lý do là các khách sạn giá rẻ thường nằm xa các điểm tham quan
chính. Ví dụ, tôi từng ở một khách sạn bình dân cách trung tâm 30 phút, và
cuối cùng tôi tốn nhiều tiền cho việc di chuyển hơn số tiền tiết kiệm được từ
phòng.]
These are the reasons why I don’t choose the other suggestions.

Kết bài To sum up, that’s everything I wanted to say about this topic. I know different
people may have different views, but I truly believe that the location of the
hotel is the most comprehensive option.