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Sleeping habit
1. How many hours a day do you sleep?
Question 1: I sleep about 7 hours a day. I think it’s enough for me to stay healthy.
2. How important is it to have a good sleep?
Question 2: I think it’s very important to have a good sleep. It helps me to have an active working day and
stay healthy.
3. What should we do to have a good sleep?
Question 3:
- To have a good sleep, we should read a book and relax before going to bed.
- To have a good sleep, we should read a book or listen to music, and should not use a smart phone before
going to bed.
Live/ stay healthy
1. What do you do to live healthy?
Question 1: I think eating right is the most necessary thing we can do to live healthy. I always cook meals
include all important nutrients and I control amount of food I eat.
2. Do you think eating healthy or doing the exercise is important?
Question 2: In my opinion, eating healthy and doing the exercise are both important things we can do for
our health. They affect our body so much.
3. Can you suggest some ways to stay healthy?
Question 3:
- There are some ways I do to stay healthy. First, we need to eat right, for example, we should eat
vegetables and fruit more, we should avoid eating too much fat and fast food. Second, we should do
exercise every day to keep fit and reduce stress. Finally, be calm and relax, your mind affects your body so
much.
- There are some ways to stay healthy. First, we should drink a cup of warm water before going to bed
every night. Second, we should have a balanced diet (chế độ ăn cân bằng). Finally, we should do the
exercise every day.
Healthy eating: (Now I would like to answer questions about Healthy Eating)
1. Do you have balanced diet?
Question 1: Yes, I do because I eat enough protein, fiber and vitamins every day.
2. What kind of food do you often eat?
Question 2: I often eat a lot of meat because/ since/ as when I eat meat I feel it is more delicious (than
other foods/ dishes).
3. What kind of food do you think you should eat more?
Question 3: I think I should eat more vegetables since eating vegetables is very good for my health.
Time management
1. Are you good at managing your time?
Question 1:
- No, I’m not good at managing my time, so I can’t finish many things in a day.
- No, I’m not. I spend a lot of time sleeping and reading comic books and I can’t finish my important things
on time.
2. How do you manage your time?
Question 2: Because I’m not good at managing my time, I don’t know how to manage my time. But I think
I need to improve (cải thiện) this skill for my future job.
3. How important is the time management?
Question 3: The time management helps me improve work productivity, reduce (pressure and) stress, have
more time to do the things I love.
ÁP DỤNG:
2. Situation: You are going to buy a gift for a friend who is going to do a military service. You are
thinking about three gifts: a book, a CD, a diary. What is the best choice?
Huyen Trang:
* choose option 1
- she can improve memory, vocabulary
- reading helps her relax and reduce stress
- she likes read book.
* don’t choose option 2
- She doesn’t like listening to CDs
* don’t choose option 3
- She’s very lazy to write and I never see her writing a diary.
3. Situation: You are asked the best way to take notes in class. Three ways of taking notes are suggested/
there are 3 options: using pens, using phone/ iPad; recording the teacher’s lecture. What is your best
choice?
Đại:
* choose option 3
- It is time-saving/ it saves time
- I can listen to the teacher’s lecture again in my free time.
- I can write down important ideas from the lecture when I listen again.
* don’t choose option 1
I’m lazy to write (and I often write slowly).
* don’t choose option 2
I can’t use mobile phone in class.
Huy:
* choose option 3
- I can listen again when I have free time.
- I can record the entire lecture/ I can record everything in the lecture (and revise it again if I need)
* don’t choose option 1
I don’t have enough time to write
* don’t choose option 2
I can get distracted when using phone.
4. Situation: Your friend wants to organize a high school class reunion. He’s thinking about 3 options:
visiting old school and teachers, organizing a party and inviting teachers and classmates, holding
one-day trip. What is your best choice?
Lan Huong:
* choose option 2
- a party provides a cozy atmosphere where everyone can chat and talk together comfortably.
- it helps to remind them of good and sweet memories they had at high school.
- it helps have a good time together to relax and reduce stress.
* don’t choose option 1
It is too formal and it’s not suitable for them to relax and interact/ talk freely.
* don’t choose option 3
- Not everyone can join the trip/ some people can be busy and can’t join the trip with the class.
- it is expensive
5. Situation: Your sister decides to lose weight. There are three suggested options: going to the gym;
taking weight loss drugs; going on a diet (ăn kiêng). What is your best choice?
Ngoc Ánh:
* choose option 1
- It helps her to keep fit/ going to the gym is a healthy way to lose weight./ doing gym is a healthy way to
lose weight.
- It helps to improve her health
- It’s very cheap
* don’t choose option 2
- It is very expensive
- it is not safe/ it is dangerous
* don’t choose option 3
- it can cause lack of nutrients (thiếu chất)/ it doesn’t provide her enough nutrients (and has bad effects on
her health).
- it can take her a long time (and she needs to be patient: kiên nhẫn)
Choose (chu:z)
Choice (choi-s)
6. Situation: Reading is being encouraged in your high school. There are three options: textbooks, picture
books, reference books. What is your best choice?
Huyen Trang:
* choose option 2
- they have a lot of colourful pictures and very interesting
- they help students develop critical thinking
- they help student relax after studying hard at school
* Don’t choose option 1
Students have to read textbooks in class every day  they are boring
* Don’t choose option 3
They have a lot of new knowledge and students can feel tired when they read reference books
Sample:
* choose option 3
They have a lot of new knowledge; therefore, they help students to open their mind (mở mang đầu óc) and
they are very interesting.
* Don’t choose option 1
Students have to read textbooks in class every day and they are boring
* Don’t choose option 2
Picture books are not suitable for high school students. They are only suitable for young children
                                        SPEAKING PRACTICE 1
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’)
   Celebrities /səˈleb.rə.tiz/
      1- Who is your celebrity in your country?
      - My celebrity is My Tam, who is a famous singer in my country. She is very beautiful and talented.
      She sings very well, too.
      - Well, I’m a big fan of MY TAM, who is a famous singer in my country. She is very beautiful and
      talented.
      2- Do you like any foreign celebrities?
      - Yes, I really like Messi, who is a famous footballer. He is a talented player in the world.
      - Yes, I do. I like Taylor Swift, who is a famous American singer. She has many famous songs like
      “Hero”, “Love Story” ….
      3 - How do celebrities influence their fan?
      - I think celebrities have big influence on their fans because they can encourage their fans to do
      good things or bad things.
      - I think celebrities have big influence on their fans because they are the fans’ idols and seen as their
      good examples.
      - I think celebrities have big influence on their fans because they often imitate (bắt chước) their
      idols’ fashion style, and lifestyle/ because their fans often try to have the same fashion style and
      lifestyle as their idols.
   Park
      1- Do people go to the park in your area?
      Yes, people in my area usually go to the park because the air is very fresh there.
      2 - What makes good parks?
      A good park should have a lot of green trees, beautiful flowers and fresh air. Moreover, a good park
      should be clean, too.
      3 - What are the benefits of parks?
      A good park is a great place for entertaining and relaxing. It is also a good place for people to do
      exercise and meet friends every day.
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)
Situation: Your younger sister has told lies (lai-z) and she promised (pro-mit-s) not to do that again, but
actually she does not stop. You are thinking about 3 ways: Having a talk with her, informing to your
parents, letting her continue.
* choose option 1
- she loves me so much and she often follow/ listen to my advice (lời khuyên)
- I can talk to her about the bad effects of telling lies/ I can help her understand the bad effects of telling
lies.
* don’t choose option 2
My parents are very busy and I don’t want them to worry about my sister.
* don’t choose option 3
Telling lies is bad action and she should stop it.
PART 3:
Topic: Eating habits can be made healthier in several ways.
- more vegetables
- more home-made food
- less fast food
Now, I would like to talk about this interesting topic: Eating habits can be made healthier in several ways.
Well, there are some opinions around this topic.
Firstly, Eating habits can be made healthier by eating more vegetables (because vegetables have/ provide a
lot of important vitamins, and they help us keep fit and stay healthy.)
Secondly, Eating habits can be made healthier by eating more home-made food (since home-made food is
cleaner, safer and fresher than the food in a restaurant.)
Thirdly, Eating habits can be made healthier by eating less fast food (because fast food has a lot of fat, salt
and sugar which are not good for our health.)
In short it is true that Eating habits can be made healthier in several ways as mentioned above.
                                          SPEAKING PRACTICE 2
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’)
        Advertisements /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənts/
        1- Do you often watch ads?
        - Yes, I’m keen on watching advertisements because they are very interesting and I watch them in
        my free time.
        - Yes, I’m keen on watching advertisements because they are very interesting and I watch them
        when I see films on TV every night.
        2- Are there any ads that you like?
       I really like the advertisement of Vinamilk because the cows are very funny and interesting.
       3- Where can people see ads in your country?
       In my country people see advertisements everywhere: on TV, in the newspapers, on the Internet,
       and at public places such as airports, stations, and bus stop.
       Art galleries
       1- Have you ever been to an art gallery?
       Yes, I have. I went to an art gallery 2 years ago and saw many paintings by famous artists.
       2- Do you go there alone or with someone else?
       I go there alone because my friends and family members don’t like/ are not keen on/ are not fond
       of/ are not a big fan of art.
       3- What are the benefits of art galleries?
       Firstly, we can meet famous people at an art gallery. Secondly, it is a good place for us to relax and
       reduce stress. (Thirdly, it helps us understand more about Art.)
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)
Situation: Your foreign teacher is coming back to his hometown. You & your classmates want to buy him
a gift. There are 3 options: a package of coffee, a hat, a broidered picture.
Which one do you think is the best choice?
Huyen Trang:
* choose option 2
- a hat is very useful for him. He can wear it when it is sunny or rainy.
- When he wears that hat, he will remember our class.
- he likes to collect hats.
* Don’t choose option 1
He hates coffee
* Don’t choose option 3
He doesn’t like art/ He is not a fan of art.
DANG DO:
* choose option 3
- he can save this picture as a good memory with us
- it’s not expensive to buy
- he loves art
* Don’t choose option 1
It is very simple
* Don’t choose option 3
We know that he doesn’t like drinking coffee.
Now, let’s talk about dating experience. (Now, I would like to answer questions about dating
experience)
   1- Do you like dating?
   Q1: Yes, I really like dating because when dating I can meet my girlfriend.
   2- Have you ever dated someone? If yes, describe your date, if no what kind of person would you like
   to date?
   Q2: Yes, I have. I went on a date with a girl a year ago and it took place at the lake. We chatted and
   talked for a long time and it was very interesting.
   3- Where is the best place in your city to take a date?
   Q3: I think a coffee shop is the best place to take a date in my city because it is romantic and a popular
   place for dating.
Now, let’s talk about radio. (Next, I will answer questions about radio.)
       1- Do you often listen to the radio?
       Q1:
       + Yes, I do. I often listen to the radio in my free time with my friend.
       + No, I don’t listen to the radio. I usually watch TV or use/ surf the internet to get the information.
       2- What radio channels do you listen to?
       + The radio channel that I often listen to is Music channel because it helps me reduce stress and
       relax after studying hard at school.
       + I don’t listen to the radio, so I don’t know any radio channels.
       3- What are the benefits of listening to the radio?
       + About the benefits of listening to the radio, survey results show that/ I think it brings a better
       feeling of relaxation than watching TV and the accuracy of information is higher than internet
       websites.
       + The benefits of listening to the radio are to update information and reduce stress. For me, I often
       listen to the radio to relax and avoid stress.
TRANG:
*Choose                                      option                                                   3
-         He        can        wear       it         when        he                   goes         out
-      He      will       remember     me       when      he        wears                that      tie.
-              He               like              to               collect                        ties.
*                   Don’t                choose                   option                              1
-                 He                 doesn’t                 drink                            alcohol.
*                   Don’t                choose                   option                              2
- He hate dogs
Now, let’s talk about Banks in your area. (Now I would like to answer questions about Banks in
my area)
  1. Have you ever been to a bank (in your area?)
  Yes, I sometimes go to the bank in my area because it has good services.
  2. What did you do there?
  I go there to open a bank account or transfer money.
  3. How are the ATM services? / How does the ATM service work?
  The ATM services are very good because they are very convenient and fast.
Now, let’s talk about Handicrafts. (Next, I will answer questions about Handicrafts)
  1. Have you ever made a handicraft?
  No, I have never made a handicraft before because it is not my favourite hobby.
  2. What handicrafts does your country make?
  In my country, people often make handicrafts from wood and bamboo such as chairs, tables,
  brackets or bags. Moreover, pottery (gốm) and embroidery (thêu) are also very popular
  handicrafts in my country.
  3. Is making handicrafts important to children?
  + Making handicrafts is important for children because it helps them learn more about their
  country’s culture.
  + I think yes, because making handicrafts is a tradition left by our ancestors and we need to
  keep it and develop it.
Now, let’s talk about A charity organization (tổ chức hoạt động từ thiện)
       1. What are the purposes (mục đích) of a charity organization?
       The main purpose of a charity organization is helping/ to help unlucky, disadvantaged and
       poor people.
       2. Would you like to work for a charity? Why (not)?
       No, I don’t want to work for a charity because I don’t have time.
       3. Is charity work popular in your country?
       Yes, it is. In my country people often help other people in flooded areas and poor people (in
       remote areas.)
Now, let’s talk about A day off
          1. How often do you have a day off?
          I often have days off at the weekend. This is the best time for me to relax and rest (nghỉ
          ngơi).
          + I have one day off every Sunday. It gives me time to relax and do my favourite
          activities.
          2. Which activities do you often do when you have a day off?
          I often play games with my friends and play badminton when I have a day off.
          3. Which do you prefer, to spend the day on your own or with other people?
          I prefer to spend the day on my own because I am an introvert person (người hướng nội)
          and I like being alone.
Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)
Situation: City council is planning to spend a million USD to improve the local environment. Three ways
are suggested: planting more trees, building a factory to recycle wastes, relocating hospital to suburbs.
Which do you think is the best way?
TRANG:
* choose opt 1
- when I go to the party with my darling I will feel more comfortable.
- I can save sweet memory with my darling
* don’t choose opt 2
I don’t have a best friend
* don’t choose opt 3
I hate being alone
                                     SPEAKING PRACTICE 13
Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)
TRANG:
* Choose opt 2
- she can use it when she goes out
- she likes to collect perfume
* don’t choose opt 1
She doesn’t have time to take care of a plant.
* don’t choose opt 3
She hates cooking.