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PART 1

WORK/STUDY

1. Do you work or are you a student?

- I’m a junior at the Academy of Finance. My major is accounting. I chose it because I would
like to be a successful businessman in the future.
- I’ve graduated from the National Economics University. Currently, I’m studying for the
IELTS to study abroad in the future.
2. What is your favourite subject?
- My most favorite is Math. I like dealing with figures. It helps me to develop logical and
critical thinking.
- I’m really into English because it helps me to talk to friends from other countries. It also

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provides me with more chances to get jobs with handsome salary.
3. Are there any subjects that you don't like?
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Math is not my cup of tea. I cannot deal with the figures. It’s very hard to remember its
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formulas and theory.
I’m not gifted in languages, and I hate English. It’s very hard to remember its vocabulary
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and grammar structures.
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4. What do you want to do in the future?

- I will set up/run my own business relating to my major. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge since
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I started university so I think I could do well.

5. Why did you choose that college course?
- I chose it simply because I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps. You know, my father
is a successful businessman.
- I chose it simply because at that time it was a hot trend/megatrend. Many friends of mine
enrolled in that course, and I followed them.
6. What is your course about?
- Well, this course is about how to deal with the figures. You know, my major is
Finance/Economics. I have to cram many formulas and theory into my head. That’s terrible
but somehow appealing to me.
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7. What do you like about your course? / Do you like your course?
- The thing that interests me in this course is that I can develop my intelligence by dealing
with the figures. It also improves my creativity when I try to solve difficult exercises in many
ways.
8. What do you dislike about your course?
- The only thing that I’m not interested in this course is that it’s too theoretical. There isn’t
much practical work to do. I always want to learn something that can be directly applied to
real life.
9. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
- I prefer to study in the mornings as I have more energy and concentration than in the
afternoon. This helps me to work more effectively.
- Actually, I prefer to study in the afternoon. This is because I often stay up very late and feel
tired in the next morning.

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10. Do you prefer to study alone or study in a group?
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It sort of depends. If I have something to learn by heart, I will go for studying alone as I need
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quietness. However, when I have difficult exercises, I want to be with my friends coz they
can help me to deal with them.
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11. Are you looking forward to working? (Why?/ Why not?)

- Yes. I’m mature. I don’t want to rely on my parents. By working, I can earn money to feed
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myself and support my family financially.

Not really. I’m enjoying care-free days of student life. I have lots of time to hang out with
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my friends. I’m really afraid of getting up early to go to work every day.
12. Where do you want to see yourself in 10 years?
- Since I started university, I have dreamed of being a successful businessman in the future. I
would run my own business, buy my own house and car, and save enough money to travel
around the world.
13. Why did you choose that job?
- Honestly, I chose it because my father told me to do that. He wanted me to follow in his
footsteps.
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14. Do you think it is a good place to work? / Do you like your job? / What do you dislike about
your job?
- No, the bank is not a great workplace. I often work overtime and put up with high pressure.
Also, it’s a risky job. With a minor mistake, I could spend my fortune making up for it.
15. Do you think that job made you change?
- Yes, sure. I realize that I have become bad-tempered. This can be due to the fact that I have
to work in a stressful and competitive environment. I’m no longer a person who can be
cool-headed in every situation.
16. Would you like to change your job in the future?
- Definitely yes. Right after I have enough money to set up my own business, I will resign and
make a new start.
17. Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why?
- Mostly, I prefer to work alone as I can control everything easily. It would be a real nightmare

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if your teammates performed poorly.
18. What do you do to increase productivity at work?hu
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- I always make detailed plans before starting to work. This can help me to decide what to do
first so I can save more time and effort.
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- I always drink a cup of tea or coffee as this can help to keep me awake and focused on my
work.
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19. Do you miss being a student?

Yes, I do. When I was a student, I could enjoy care-free days. I didn’t need to worry about
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living costs from foods, accommodation to transport.
- I’m not sure about how I feel coz I’m still a student. I have a lot of fun with my friends, and
am free from financial worries.
20. What do you do after work?
- I mostly go home immediately and take a rest after tiring days. Then I have dinner with my
family and hang out with my friends in pubs or cafes
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New words:

- a junior student /ˈdʒuːniə(r)/ (n phr) sinh viên năm 3

- deal with figures (v) giải quyết các con số
- develop logical and critical thinking (v) phát triển tư duy logic và phản biên
- be into: thích gì
- jobs with handsome salary (n phr) việc làm lương cao
- St is not my cup of tea: một thứ gì không phải cái tôi yêu thích
- formulas and theory /ˈfɔːmjələ/ /ˈθɪəri/ (n phr): công thức và lý thuyết
- be gifted in (adj) có năng khiếu về
- set up/run my own business: thành lập công ty riêng
- follow in my father’s footsteps: theo gương bố tôi
- a hot trend/megatrend (n) một xu hướng hot
cram … into (v phr) nhồi nhét (kiến thức)

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rely on (v) phụ thuộc
enjoy care-free days: tận hưởng những ngày vô lo
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- hang out with ( v phr) lang thang với
- be free from financial worries: không lo lắng về tài chính
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- put up with (v phr) chịu đựng

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- spend my fortune (v phr) dành cả gia tài

- make up for (v phr) đền bù
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- bad-tempered (adj) nóng nảy

- a stressful and competitive environment (n phr): môi trường căng thẳng và cạnh tranh
- cool-headed (adj) bình tĩnh
- resign /rɪˈzaɪn/ (v) từ chức
- make a new start (v phr) khởi đầu mới
- a real nightmare (n) cơn ác mộng thực sự
- make detailed plans (v phr) lên kế hoạch chi tiết
- keep sb awake and focused on (v phr) giữ cho ai tỉnh táo và tập trung vào
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CITIES & COUNTRYSIDE

1. What are advantages and disadvantages of living in an urban area?

- When it comes to the advantages, when people live in cities, they have easy access to/easily
access many educational and technological opportunities. However, city life is stressful and
competitive. Also, the atmosphere in urban areas tends to be heavily polluted.
2. Do you like the city where you are living now?
- Not really. Although my city is developed, I feel tired of traffic jam and pollution. I often
spend one hour traveling to and from work/school. Also, the river near my house smells bad
all year.
3. Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
- Frankly speaking, I prefer countryside life to city life. This is because the atmosphere in the
countryside is cleaner and fresher. Besides this, living expenses are much cheaper.

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4. What kind of cities do you like?
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It seems that small cities are the better choice for me because life pace in these cities tends to
be slow and relaxing, and people are friendly and helpful.
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5. Do you spend much time in the countryside?
- No. I’m very busy with my study, so I just visit rural areas when I come back my hometown
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for special events such as weddings, death anniversaries or Tet holidays.

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6. Do you consider living in the countryside in the future?

- Maybe I will. I can’t stand the hustle and bustle of city life. Besides, people in big cities are
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always busy with their work so they rarely stop to talk with others.

New words:

- When it comes to: khi xét về

- provide sb with easier access to (v phr) cung cấp cho ai sự tiếp cận dễ dàng hơn với
- stressful and competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/
- travel to and from work (v phr) đi lại giữa nơi làm việc
- living cost (n) chi phí sống
- life pace (n) nhịp sống
- slow and relaxing (adj) chậm và nhẹ nhàng hơn
- death anniversaries /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/ (n) ngày giỗ
- the hustle and bustle of city life (n phr) sự vội vã và hối hả của cuộc sống thành thị
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BAGS

1. Do you often use bags?

- Yes, I use bags every day because it’s a part of my life. I use them to carry my items like the
laptop, books and foodstuffs.
2. What kinds of bags do you like?
- I like back bags the most because they can contain many items of different sizes at the same
time.
3. Do you usually carry a bag when you go out?
- Yes, I always bring it along with me all the time. When I go to school, I wear a back bag.
When I hang out with my friends, I put on a shoulder bag.
4. Do you have different bags for different occasions?
- Yes, sure. As I said above, I have back bags and shoulder bags, and I pick up one of the two

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kinds for certain occasions.

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CONCENTRATION

1. Do you prefer to study in a silent environment or in a place that has some noises?
- I’m a kind of person who cannot focus on my study when there is too much noise around
me, so of course I prefer to work in silent places.
2. Does your job require concentrating and attention to detail?
- Yes, I’m working as an accountant. This job requires me to be careful about every detail.
Otherwise, I will have to make up for my carelessness.
3. What do you do if there’s too much noise and you want to study?
- I think it’s hard to ask others to stop making noise, so I would find another place that is quieter
to study. As I said, I can’t focus on anything if there is too much noise around me.
4. When do you find it easiest to concentrate?
- I’m not a morning person, and I can’t really concentrate in the afternoon. I would say

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evenings are the best times for me to work or study.

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5. Do you think people can do two things at the same time?
Yes and no. I believe some people can do two things at the same time, but others can’t. Like
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me, I’m just able to focus on one thing and try to do it best as possible.
6. What affects your ability to concentrate?
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- As I mentioned above, I tend to be distracted by noises such as babies crying, neighbors

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arguing, and phone ringing. All of them can drive me crazy.

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New words:

- I’m the kind of person who…: tôi là một kiểu người người mà...
- make up for (v phr) đền bù cho
- a morning person (n phr) một người làm việc hiệu quả vào buổi sáng
- distract (v) làm phân tâm
- get on one’s nerves = drive sb crazy (v phr) làm ai đó phát điên
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TRUST

1. Who do you trust most?

- I put most of my trust in family members as I do believe that they would never hurt me for
any reason.
2. Have you ever lost trust in someone?
- Certainly. I lent my friends money when they were broke. However, some of them haven’t
paid it back to me so far. They broke their promise and I no longer believe in them.
3. What kind of people do you trust?
- It’s quite hard to say but I think those who can stay beside you when you’re in need and
never leave you behind for any reason are the most trustworthy.
4. Do you trust artificial intelligence?
- Not at all. It’s quite hard for me to completely believe in the technology of AI because the

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systems using AI may have technical problems. For example, a self-driving car of Uber

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caused a serious accident due to an unexpected technical glitch.

New words:
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- put one’s trust on (v phr): tin tưởng ai
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- be broke (adj) túng quẫn

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- break promise: phá vỡ lời hứa

- be in need (pre phr) trong lúc cần thiết
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- never leave sb behind for any reasons: không bao giờ bỏ bạn vì bất cứ lý do gì
- technical problems: vấn đề kĩ thuật
- a self-driving car: xe ô tô tự lái
- technical glitch: sự cố kĩ thuật
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Tiredness
1. What things make you tired?
- I’m mostly tired of deadlines at school. I often stay up very late until about 2-3 am to complete
my assignments.
2. What do you do when you feel tired?
- When I feel tired, I often go to sleep to regain energy. Sometimes, I hang out with my friends
in cafes to reduce stress.
3. Who do you prefer talking to when you feel mentally tired, your friends or your family?
- I prefer sharing things with my close friends. They are really good listeners and advisers.
4. Do you want to talk to strangers when you feel mentally tired?
- Never. I don’t want to share things with people I don’t know well. They may be bad people
or help me nothing.

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SUN/ SUNNY DAYS

1. Do you like sunshine? / Do you like sunny days?

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- Yes. I really enjoy the sunshine, especially in the early morning. It’s good for my health as I
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can get vitamin D from sunlight.

2. What do you like to do on a sunny day?
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- When it’s sunny, I want to take part in some outdoor activities such as playing sports and
going for a picnic. I think these activities help me keep fit and reduce stress.
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3. Would you like to stay at home or go outside when the weather is great?
- When the weather is fine, I would prefer being outside. I can hold picnics and share a lot of
fun with my friends. It’s really a pity if we just stay at home on a good day.
4. Are there any technologies with the sun nowadays? For example?
- I think yes. For example, people have used solar panels for many years to absorb sunlight to
generate electricity for domestic uses.
5. Are there many sunny days in your hometown?
- Yes, it’s sunny all year in my hometown, especially in the summer. I like this kind of weather
because I can take part in many outdoor activities.
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HOLIDAY

1. Do you want to have a short journey or a long journey?

- Honestly, I prefer long journeys because I can have more time to do a lot of different things
such as trying a wide range of local cuisine, learning the local culture, and making friends
with the locals.
- Actually, I prefer short journeys mainly because I’m the kind of person who cannot easily
adapt myself to a new environment. This means when I come to new places, I hardly get used
to local food and local customs.
2. Where do you want to go on holiday? Beach, mountains or city?
- If I had to choose, it would be beaches where I want to enjoy my holiday. You know, I love
swimming and eating seafood.
- I’m a nature lover, so I really love forests. If I had to choose a place for my holiday, It would

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probably be mountains.

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- try a wide range of local cuisine (v phr) thử đa dạng các món ăn địa phương
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SHOPPING

1. Do you like going shopping?

- When it comes to shopping, I can say that I’m a shopaholic. I shop whenever I have money.
I often pour money into foodstuff, clothes, and technological devices.
2. Do you shop online?
- Sure. I’m very busy with my studies, so I don’t have much time to travel long distances to
buy things. Shopping online is a good choice as it saves much of my time and effort.
- No. I rarely shop things online because there is always a big difference between what the
products are advertised and what they are really like.
3. Does shopping take you a lot of time?
- Yes, I spend a lot of time shopping as it’s difficult to choose suitable things. I need time to
compare things in terms of prices, designs, and functions.

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4. What's the best part about shopping?
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The only thing that I’m most interested in when shopping is that it helps me to reduce stress
after tiring days at school. You know, spending money on favorite items is a good way for
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me to feel good.
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New words
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- When it comes to = in terms of: khi xét đến

- shopaholic (n) người nghiện mua sắm
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- pour money into (v phr) đổ tiền vào

- travel long distances (v phr) đi lại xa xôi
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ISLAND

1. Have you ever been to an island?

- No, I have never been to any island. I’m planning to visit Phuc Quoc – an island in the south
of Vietnam next summer. I will have graduated from university before May next year so I
think I will have much free time then.
2. Are there any islands in your country?
- Definitely yes. As a coastal country, Vietnam is very famous for hundreds of islands such
as Phu Quoc, Con Son, and Cat Ba. Many of them are popular tourist attractions.
3. Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?
- If I were given a chance to live on an island, I think it would definitely be exciting. I feel
bored with the hustle and bustle of city life, so I want to try living on an island.
4. What do you like to do when you are on an island?

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- I would enjoy the sea atmosphere, the beach, and the seafood on that island. I would also see

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stunning natural landscapes and listen to waves lapping over the beach. That would be
great.
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- a coastal country (n phr) đất nước ven biển

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- tourist attractions (n phr) địa điểm thu hút khách du lịch

- the hustle and bustle of city life /ˈhʌsl//ˈbʌsl/ (n phr) sự hối hả, vội vàng của cuộc sống
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thành phố
- stunning natural landscapes (n phr) cảnh thiên nhiên đẹp
- waves lapping over the beach ( n phr) sóng vỗ vào bờ
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FOREST
1. Do you like trees?
- I’m a nature lover, so yes I do love trees. I grow many trees in my back garden and take
care of them every day.
2. Are there any important trees in your country?
- Yes. The bamboo tree is widely considered as the Vietnamese national tree. Many believe
that it’s a symbol of the strength and bravery of the Vietnamese people.
3. Is there a forest near your hometown?
- No, actually. Hanoi is the capital city which is surrounded by high-rise buildings, so you
can’t find any forests near this city. If you want to visit a forest, you should travel to
mountainous areas.
4. When was the last time you visited a forest?

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- When I was in grade 7, my school held a trip to Cuc Phuong forest, which is a famous national

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forest in Vietnam. There were many interesting things to discover there like plants and
animals. That was an exciting trip.
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5. Do you like going to the forest if you are free?
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- Yes. As I said, I love trees, so if I have spare time, I will possibly visit some forests. You
know, I enjoy the feeling of falling in line with nature.
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- a nature lover (n phr) người yêu thiên nhiên

- a symbol of ( n phr) là biểu tượng của
- bravery (n) lòng dũng cảm
- high-rise buildings (n) tòa nhà cao tầng
- mountainous areas (n phr) miền núi
- fall in line with nature (v phr) hòa nhập với thiên nhiên
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MAKEUP
1. Do you often wear makeup?
- (women) Yes, makeup becomes a part of my daily routines. I always wear light makeup
before leaving home, which makes me more confident.
- No, I’m allergic to cosmetics. My skin becomes red and irritated when touching any
chemical. Also, I find it time-consuming and expensive.
- (men) No, I have never put on makeup before. In my country, it’s unusual for men to do this.
2. What does wearing makeup mean to you?
- (women) As I said above, makeup is a part of my life. It helps me to tackle the world with
confidence.
- (men) As I said, I have never done makeup before, so honestly I’m not sure about what it
means to me.

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3. Do you give makeup as a gift?
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Sure. I often give cosmetics as gifts to my beloved on special days like Mother’s Day,
Valentine Day, or birthdays. Frankly speaking, this kind of gifts is very popular with women
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and girls.
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4. What do you think when you see a man wearing makeup?

- Personally, I think that’s normal. Nowadays, film or music industries are developing so fast,
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so you can easily see male artists wear makeup everywhere. I also believe that there is no
shame in wanting to change something about the appearance.
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New words

- daily routines /ruːˈtiːn/ (n) thủ tục hằng ngày

- wear light makeup (v phr) trang điểm nhẹ

- allergic to (adj) dị ứng

- Irritated (adj) rát (da…)

- my beloved (n phr) những người tôi yêu quý

- there is no shame: chả có gì xấu hổ

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EATING

1. How often do you eat with your family?

- I eat with my parents almost every day because I like the family atmosphere. I just sometimes
eat out with my friends or colleagues.
2. Do you like eating healthy food?
- Yes, of course. But this doesn’t mean that I eat it every day. Sometimes, I eat fast food when
I hang out with my friends, or sometimes I eat canned food when I stay up late to study for
the exams.
3. Do you eat out a lot?
- No, as I said above. I prefer home-cooked food as I like sharing moments with my family
members. Also, eating out is expensive and unsafe.
4. Do you prefer to eat at home or at a restaurant?

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- I prefer eating at home to eating out. You know, food safety is becoming increasingly

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alarming in my country, so eating at home is a better choice. Besides this, home-cooked food
is much cheaper.
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- canned food (n phr) đồ ăn đóng hộp

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- home-cooked food (n phr) đồ ăn nấu ở nhà

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- sharing moments (n phr) khoảnh khắc chia sẻ

- food safety (n phr) sự an toàn thực phẩm

- Alarming (adj) báo động

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SINGING
1. Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?
- No, I have no ear for music so I dislike singing. I remember when I was in primary school,
I often sang in front of many classmates. It was really a nightmare for me.
2. How often do you sing now?
- I don’t sing in public, but I do sometimes sing alone when I feel low. Perhaps this happens
once or twice a week.
3. Do you have a favorite song you like listening to?
- Yes, I like the song ‘A thousand years’ by Christina Perri. It’s a ballad song with a soft and
gentle melody and a meaningful lyric.
4. How important is singing in your culture?
- It plays an indispensable part these days. It helps bring people together and teaches us about

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how we live and about how others live. Amazingly, music can change our mood. It can make
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- have no ear for music ( v phr) không có khả năng cảm thụ âm nhạc
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- a nightmare (n phr) một cơn ác mộng với ai

feel low (v phr) cảm thấy chán nản

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- a soft and gentle melody (n) giai điệu mềm mại, nhẹ nhàng

- a meaningful lyric (n phr) lời bài hát ý nghĩa

- plays an indispensable part (v phr) đóng 1 vai trò không thể thiếu

- change one’s mood (v phr) thay đổi tâm trạng của ai

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SCIENCE
1. Do you like science?
- To be honest, when I was little, I dreamed of being a scientist in the future, but now I realize
that I’m not gifted in this field. That’s the reason why my love for science fades.
2. What do you want to learn about science?
- I’m not sure about this, but I’m quite interested in carrying out chemical experiments and
observing how chemicals react when mixed together. That’s fun and exciting.
3. Do you often watch TV programs about science?
- No, just once in a blue moon. You know, I’m always up to my ears with assignments in
school and in extra classes. They occupy all of my time, so I spend no time watching TV
shows about science.
4. Are science museums popular in your country?

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- As far as I know, there is no science museum in my country. This can be due to the fact that

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the Vietnamese government does not have enough national budgets to run that kind of
museum. Also, Vietnamese people do not seem to have much interest in it.
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New words
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- Be gifted in (adj) có năng khiếu

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- Fade (v) phai mờ

- carry out chemical experiments (v phr) tiến hành thí nghiệm hóa học
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- React (v) phản ứng

- once in a blue moon = rarely: khiếm khi
- Be up to my ears (idiom) hiếm khi
- As far as I know: như những gì tôi biết
- national budgets (n phr) ngân sách quốc gia
- have interest in (v phr) quan tâm về cái gì
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HANDICRAFTS

1. Do you like making things by hand?

- Yes, I do. I find it quite fun making stuff by hand. You know, whenever I finish something, I
always feel a sense of satisfaction.
- No, I don’t. I’m not the kind of person who is patient enough to finish something by hand. I
always find such an act to be a pretty painful experience.
2. Do you like collecting things made by hand?
- You know, collecting hand-made items is one of my hobbies. I have a huge collection of
such things in my house, such as handbags, photos, that sort of thing.
3. Did you ever take handicraft lessons at school?
- Actually, in my country handicraft is a compulsory subject in primary schools. I think
introducing this subject to the school curriculum aims to teach students about patience and

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creativity.
4. Are handicrafts popular in Vietnam?
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Frankly speaking, handicrafts are not as popular as they used to be in my country. I guess this
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is mainly due to the fast development of technologies that liberate people from manual
work. Also, in modern times, people seem not to be interested in those things anymore.
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5. Do you think children should learn more about handicrafts?

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- Yes, I think it’s very beneficial for children to learn more about how to do something by their
hands. Firstly, it’s fun, and children tend to learn more when they’re having fun. Secondly,
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when they realize much effort is put into making something, they will appreciate its value.

New words

- feel a sense of satisfaction (v phr) cảm thấy thỏa mãn

- hand-made items (n phr) đồ thủ công
- have a huge collection of (v phr) có một bộ sưu tập khổng lồ
- a compulsory subject /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ (n phr) một môn học bắt buộc
- the school curriculum /kəˈrɪkjələm/ (n phr) chương trình học
- patience and creativity (n phr) sự kiên nhẫn và sức sáng tạo
- liberate people from manual work (v phr) giải phóng con người khỏi công việc chân tay
- Beneficial (adj) có lợi
- Appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ (v) đánh giá cao
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FRIENDS

1. Do you have many close friends?

- Actually, I don’t have many close friends. I just have one that I can rely on. She is a reliable and
warm-hearted friend who always stands by me and helps me overcome all hardships. I feel so
lucky to have a friend like her.
2. Do you think friendship is important?
- Of course, friendship plays an important part in people’s life. It makes our lives more
interesting and meaningful. Friends are the ones that have many in common with you and are
willing to give you a hand when you’re in need
3. Which do you prefer to spend time with: a friend or spend time alone?
- It kind of depends. When I’m in a good mood, I prefer hanging out with my friends in cafes or
pubs, but when I feel tired of studying, I just want to stay at home and lie on my comfortable

e
bed.

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4. What kind of people do you like to have as a friend?
I like making friends with people who are honest, responsible and hard-working because I think
oc
I can learn a lot from them. I try to avoid those who are narrow-minded and lazy.
5. Do you like face-to-face conversations with people?
ng

- Sure. I’m an extrovert, so I love communicating face to face with other people, especially
lts

those who are like-minded to me. I think it’s an interesting way to widen my relationship and
gain knowledge.
ie

6. Are most of your friends from school or from outside school?

- You know, I’m currently a student, so it is no surprise that most of my friends are from school. I
also have some friends outside of school. We know each other through part-time jobs.
7. How often do you meet with your friends?
- You know, it’s now a back-to-school season, so I meet them almost every day except the
weekends when I have no classes at school.
8. What do you and your friends do together?
- We share a lot of fun together in football matches after school, or sometimes we go shopping or
go to the cinema. Generally, there are many activities you can do with your friends.
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New words

- stand by me (v phr) ủng hộ

- overcome all hardships (v phr) vượt qua tất cả khó khăn
- have many in common (v phr) có nhiều điểm chung
- be willing to give you a hand: sẵn sàng giúp đỡ bạn
- be in need (pre phr) khi cần
- be in a good mood (pre phr) trong tâm trạng tốt
- narrow-minded (adj) thiển cận
- be an extrovert /ˈekstrəvɜːt/ (n) người hướng ngoại
- a back-to-school season (n phr) mùa tựu trường

e
hu
oc
ng
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VOICE

1. Do you like your voice?

- Yes, definitely. I have a warm voice that makes listeners comfortable, but I don’t sing well
because I have no ear for music.
2. Is your voice different from when you were young?
- I’m not sure about this, but I guess my voice hasn’t changed much since I was a kid.
Otherwise, I should have noticed.
- Yes, my voice has changed a lot from a high-pitched voice to a hoarse voice since I hit
puberty. This distinct voice makes me different from others.
3. Is your voice similar to that of a family member?
- I think my voice is similar to my dad’s voice. We both have a throaty voice. Actually, people
around us say that this kind of voice is sexy, and we’re happy to know that.
No, I don’t think so. My voice is a little throaty, while my parents have a clear and high-

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hu
pitched voice. Actually, all the people around me say that I have a sexy voice, and I’m happy
to hear that.
oc
4. Do you like listening to your recordings?
- Not at all, I feel uncomfortable listening to my voice. It sounds weird when recorded. I can’t
ng

even recognize my own voice, as it’s completely different from my real voice.
lts

5. When does your voice change?

- My voice changes so much whenever I have a sore throat. It often takes me about 3-5 days
ie

of taking pills to get my voice back.

New words

- have no ear for (v phr) không có cảm thụ âm nhạc

- a high-pitched voice (n) giọng cao
- a hoarse voice /hɔːs/= a throaty voice /ˈθrəʊti/ (n phr) giọng khàn
- puberty /ˈpjuːbəti/ (n) tuổi dạy thì
- weird /wɪəd/ (adj) không tự nhiên, khác lạ
- Recognize (v) nhận ra
- have a sore throat (n phr) sưng họng
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ACCOMMODATION
1. Who do you live with?
- I’m sharing a flat with my classmate. Luckily, we have many in common, so we live together
in perfect harmony.
2. What kind of accommodation you are living in? / Do you live in a house or a flat?
- I’m living in a rented flat near my university. It takes me only 5 minutes to walk to school, so
I don’t have to leave home soon.
3. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you lived in the past?
- Before I went to university, I lived with my parents in a big house in my hometown, but I’m
currently living with my classmate in a small flat. You can see that the main difference
between the two accommodations is definitely space.
4. Can you describe the accommodation you are living in?

e
- Currently, I’m living in a two-room flat located in the center of the city. It’s not so large with

hu
just some basic furniture, but it has a small balcony where I put some flower pots for
decoration.
oc
5. What room does your family spend most of the time in?
It’s perhaps the living room where we have a lot of sharing moments. We often gather together
ng

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in this room after meals, watch TV and talk about what happens during a day.
lts

6. What do you usually do in your room?

- I spend most of my time studying in my room. Sometimes I entertain myself by reading,
ie

listening to music, and then I have a good sleep on my comfortable bed.

7. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
- No, I don’t. I’m mature so I need to learn how to live independently from my parents. I will
have my own house, where I live with my wife/husband and children.
8. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
- Yes. My house is quite accessible. I can easily catch a bus or a taxi or ride my own motorbike.
9. Please describe your room.
- My room isn’t so large with just some basic furniture: a bed, a closet, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
The thing I like most about my room is the balcony where I set a table and an armchair, and
put some flower pots for decoration. Sometimes, I spend my whole morning to sit there to
read books or listen to music. That’s great.
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10. Do you prefer to live in a house or an apartment/ a flat?
- It kind of depends. Now, I’m a single man, so I think a flat is a better choice for me because
I don’t need to spend much time cleaning and tidying it. But when I have my family, it would
be better to live in a house. There will be more space for children to play around.
11. What part of your home do you like the most?
- My bedroom is part of my home I like the most. That is the only place where I can relax after
tiring working days. I can lie on my comfortable sofa, take any book from the bookshelf
nearby to read or listen to my favorite songs. That’s fantastic.

New words

- have many in common (v phr) có nhiều điểm chung

- in perfect harmony /ˈhɑːməni/ (pre phr) rất hòa hợp

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basic furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə(r)/ (n phr) nội thất đơn giản
-

- Balcony /ˈbælkəni/ (n) ban công

hu
oc
- flower pots (n phr) chậu hoa
ng

- Decoration (n) sự trang trí

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- Mature /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ /məˈtjʊə(r)/(adj) trưởng thành

ie

- Accessible /əkˈsesəbl/ (adj) có thể tới được

- kind of: phần nào

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PERFUME
1. Do you use perfume?
- Yes. I’m a big fan of perfumes, and I have a huge collection of perfumes in my house. You
know, I care a lot about my physical appearance.
- No. I’m not into using perfume. I have a sensitive nose. Every time when I smell perfume,
my nose is runny and stuffy. That’s terrible.
2. Do you spend a lot of money on perfume?
- Sure. I spend lots of my pocket money buying perfumes, and now I have a wide collection
of different scents.
- I would say I spend very little on perfumes as I rarely use them. Just sometimes I buy them
as gifts to my beloved.
3. What kind of perfume do you like?

e
- Generally speaking, I prefer the kinds of perfumes that have a pleasant smell. I can’t stand

hu
sitting next to a person who wears a strong smell.
4. What does perfume mean to you?
oc
- Perfume becomes a part of my daily routine. I always put on a little perfume before leaving
ng

home because this helps me feel more confident and work more effectively.
- It doesn’t matter to me. As I said, I’m very sensitive to perfume fragrances, so I always try
lts

to get away from people who use perfume.

5. Do you give perfume as a gift?
ie

- Yes. Perfume is a very popular kind of gift for special occasions. For example, on Valentine’s
Day or Mother’s Day, I often go to the store to buy a bottle of perfume for my girlfriend and
my mother.

New words

- a big fan of (n phr) = I like

- physical appearance (n phr) vẻ ngoài
- a sensitive nose (n phr) mũi nhạy cảm
- runny and stuffy (adj) sổ mũi và ngạt mũi
- pocket money (n phr) tiền tiêu vặt
- a part of my daily routine (n phr) là một phần trong thói quen thường ngày của tôi
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BORROWING/LENDING

1. Have you ever borrowed books from others?

- Yes. I’m really into reading books, but buying new books costs me much. So I usually borrow
books from my friends or teachers.
2. Have you ever borrowed money from others?
- Yes, sometimes I ran out of my pocket money to buy clothes and cosmetics, so I had to
borrow money from my best friends.
- No, I have never borrowed money from other people, even my best friends because I’m the
kind of person who has high self-esteem. Also, my parents always give me enough money to
spend during a month.
3. Do you like lending things to others?
- It kind of depends on what kinds of things people want to borrow from me. If they are just

e
tiny things like books, clothes, that sort of thing, I can lend them without thinking. However,

hu
if those things are expensive and valuable like cars or jewelry, I will never do so, even if the
borrowers are my close friends.
oc
4. How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?
- Well, I will be very upset and disappointed if people, especially those whom I put my trust
ng

in, don’t give my things back to me. This bad act can completely destroy our relationship,
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which may take a long time to build.

New words
ie

- run out of (v phr) tiêu hết

- high self-esteem (v phr) có lòng tự trọng cao

- disappointed (adj) thất vọng

- destroy the relationship (v phr) phá hủy mối quan hệ

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MATHEMATICS
1. Do you think mathematics is important?
- Yes, definitely. Mathematics is a compulsory subject in school. By learning maths, people
can develop the ability to think logically and critically.
2. Do you think it’s difficult to learn mathematics well?
- Yes. There are so many mathematical formulas and theories that I cannot cram into my
head. This subject used to be a nightmare for me as I always got bad marks for it.
3. When do kids in Vietnam start to learn math?
- In my country, kids officially learn math when they start primary school. However, in some
kindergartens, teachers teach kids to perform simple calculations such as addition or
subtraction.
4. Are girls generally good at mathematics?

e
- I think no. Most of the girls don’t excel at mathematics because generally they cannot deal

hu
with the figures. They tend to be more gifted in social science or humanities.
5. Do you often use a calculator?
oc
- Yes. I don’t excel at dealing with the figures, so whenever I pay bills, I have to rely on a
ng

calculator to do sums fast and accurately.

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a calculator?
lts

- Speaking of the advantage, calculators help people to do sums rapidly and precisely instead
of taking hours to finish calculations, especially difficult ones. However, over-reliance on
ie

calculators makes some individuals forget how to do simple calculations or become slow in
mental calculations.
7. What methods can be applied to make math class more interesting?
- To make students more interested in math classes, I highly recommend that schools should
organize field trips to certain places like markets so that students can apply the knowledge
they gain at school to real life, instead of just asking them to finish math exercises in the
textbooks.
8. How do schools teach math in Vietnam?
- In Vietnam, teachers just focus on cramming theories and formulas into students’ heads
rather than teaching them how to apply the theoretical knowledge to real-life issues.
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New words

- mathematical formulas and theories /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkl/ (n phr) công thức và lý thuyết toán học
- cram something into one’s head (v phr) nhồi nhét cái gì vào đầu
- perform simple calculations /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/ (v phr) thực hiện phép tính đơn giản
- addition /əˈdɪʃn/ (n) phép cộng
- subtraction /səbˈtrækʃn/ (n) phép trừ
- excel at/in (v) xuất sắc về
- be gifted in (adj) có năng khiếu về
- do sums (v phr) thực hiện phép tính
- accurately /ˈækjərət/ = precisely /prɪˈsaɪsli/ (adj) chính xác
- over-reliance on st (n) sự phụ thuộc quá mức
- mental calculations (n phr) tính nhẩm
highly recommend /ˌrekəˈmend/ (v) hết sức tiến cử

e
-
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-
hu
organize field trips (v phr) tổ chức các chuyến đi thực tế
theoretical knowledge (n phr) kiến thức mang tính lý thuyết
oc
ng
lts
ie
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STREET MARKET
1. What do street markets sell?
- I think you can find everything you want in street markets from foods and clothes to
handicrafts and household appliances. It’s even more time and effort-saving to do the
shopping in street markets because you don’t have to find a parking place or wait in a long
queue for paying as you do in supermarkets.
2. Are there many street markets in Vietnam?
- Yes, there are thousands of street markets across my country. Before the rapid rise of
supermarkets, street markets were the common places where Vietnamese people shop for
their daily necessities, and in fact, they are now.
3. What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?
- The most significant difference is related to bargain. You cannot make any bargains when

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shopping in supermarkets coz everything has a fixed price on the tag. In contrast, bargaining

hu
is common in local markets; otherwise, you can be overcharged.
4. Do you often go to the supermarket?
oc
- I don’t often go to the supermarket. I mostly do the shopping at the convenience store
ng

where i can quickly grab things i want and leave.

New words
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- do the shopping (v phr) mua sắm

ie

- wait in a long queue /kjuː/ (v phr) xếp hàng dài để đợi

- daily necessities /nəˈsesəti/ (n phr) những thứ cần thiết hàng ngày
- bargain = make any bargains /ˈbɑːɡən/ (v) mặc cả
- overcharge (v) bắt ai phải trả một giá quá cao về cái gì
- the convenience store (n phr) cửa hàng tiện lợi
- grab (v) vồ lấy
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VISIT RELATIVES
1. Do you often visit your relatives?
- I don’t often visit my relatives because I’m up to my ears with my studying. I just mange time
to visit them on public holidays such as Independence Day or Tet holiday.
2. What do you do when visiting relatives?
- Well, I do nothing special except that I have some small talks with my relatives and enjoy
some home-made food.
3. When was the last time you visited a relative?
- The last time I visited my relative was six months ago. I came back my hometown to celebrate
my grandfather’s death anniversary.
4. Why do people visit their relatives?
- Well, I think some people pay visit to their relatives simply because it’s their duty to do so.

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But for others, visiting relatives is a way to show their respect and care towards their
beloved. hu
oc
New words

death anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/ (n phr) ngày giỗ

ng

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- pay visit to = visit (v) đi thăm
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- show one’s respect and care towards (v phr) thể hiện sự tôn trọng và quan tâm với...
- the beloved (n) người yêu mến
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SOCIAL NETWORK
1. Do you often use social networking sites?
- (yes) I would say that I’m addicted to Facebook and Instagram. I can glue my eyes to these
apps for hours because they are really fun and entertaining.
- (no) No, I don’t. I’m really tied up with work and study. Although I do use Facebook,
Instagram or that sort of thing, I just take a quick look at the news feed to read the important
news.
2. How often do you use social networking applications?
- Well, I have to admit that I cannot live without those apps. I use them every day to contact
my family and update the latest news.
3. Why do you use social networking apps?
- That’s because those apps are a huge source of relaxation. I can watch funny video clips or

e
make free video calls to have a chit-chat with my friends. Sometimes, I can hunt for the

hu
best deals related to clothes or technological gadgets on those apps.
4. What are the disadvantages of social networking apps?
oc
- Well, on social networking sites, you may easily make friends with bad people who just want
ng

to take advantage of you for their own sake. Also, there are too many misleading
advertisements on those apps, so you can waste much of your money on unsatisfactory
lts

products.
5. Do you think it is good to make friends online?
ie

- No, I don’t think it’s a good idea to make friends online. This is because you hardly know
exactly what they look like, what they are like, and why they approach you.
6. Are you going to change the amount of time spending on social networking apps in the future?
- Yes. Actually, I’m considering this. According to the weekly report on my phone, I normally
spend more than 5 hours per day on Facebook. That’s too much. I need to reduce the amount
of time spending online to take up good habits like reading books or doing physical
exercises.
- No, I’ve never thought about this. The social networking apps like Facebook or Instagram
have become part of my life.
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New words

- be addicted to (adj) bị nghiện

- glue my eyes to (v phr) dán mắt vào
- be tied up with = busy
- take a quick look at (v phr) nhìn nhanh vào
- a huge source of relaxation (n phr) nguồn thư giãn lớn
- have a chit-chat with (v phr) tán gẫu với
- hunt for the best deals (v phr) săn nhưng đơn hàng tốt
- take advantage of (v phr) lợi dụng
- for one’s own sake (prep phr) vị lợi ích của ai
- misleading advertisements (n phr) những quảng cáo sai lệch
- unsatisfactory (adj) không thỏa mãn, không vừa lòng
approach (v) tiếp cận, tới gần

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take up good habits (v phr) bắt đầu thói quen tốt
oc
ng
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TIME MANAGEMENT/ PLAN

1. Do you make plans every day?
- Yes, I’m in the habit of making detailed plans every day. This helps me to manage time
effectively.
- No, I’m not in the habit of making plans every day. I think without plans, people can challenge
themselves and learn problem-solving skill from unexpected situations.
2. Are you good at managing your time?
- Yes. As I said above, I have the habit of planning out my day in advance. That’s the reason
why I can manage my time properly.
- I think No. I have never planned out my day in advance, so I have no experience in such kind
of thing. I guess that’s the main reason why I always have difficulty arranging time properly.
3. What is the latest plan you made?

e
- That’s the revision plan for this IELTS test. It’s essential to me. I just need Band 6 to be able

hu
to get a job with a quite handsome salary here.
4. What is the hardest part of making plans?
oc
- For me, the most challenging part of plan-making is time estimation. It’s really hard to
ng

estimate the amount of time spent on completing a task, so I always give myself more extra
time to prepare for unexpected situations.
lts

New words
ie

- be in the habit of (pre phr) có thói quen

- make detailed plans (v phr) lập kế hoạch chi tiết
- in advance: trước
- get a job with a handsome salary (v phr) kiếm 1 công việc trả lương tốt
- time estimation (n phr) ước tính thời gian
- prepare for unexpected situations (v phr) chuẩn bị cho những tình huống bất ngờ
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SMILE
1. Do you like to smile?
- No, I don’t really like to smile. I just smile when I’m really happy or when I try to hide my
real feelings to satisfy others.
2. When do people smile at others?
- I think people give others a smile when they have a friendly and funny conversation together.
Also, people often smile at others as a way of polite greetings.
3. Do you smile when people take pictures of you?
- Yes, I always wear a smile when being photographed because I look more impressive with
smiles. I often receive compliments and good comments when other people see me smiling
in the photos.
4. Can you recognise a fake smile?

e
- Yes. It’s not difficult for me to recognize a fake smile. When people fake their smiles, they

hu
tend to cover their mouth with a hand, and there is no movement in their eyes.
5. Is smiling important?
oc
- Of course, smiling is essential. Scientific studies have shown that smiling helps us to lift up
ng

our moods and create positive feelings.

6. What was the last time you saw other people smile?
lts

- This morning, my parents gave me a smile as a way of spiritual encouragement before I left
home for this test. They wanted me to think that no matter what happened, they would always
ie

stand behind me to support me. So, I hope I could finish this test successfully as a way to say
thanks to them.

. New words

- hide one’s real feelings (v phr) che giấu cảm xúc thật
- polite greetings (n) sự chào hỏi lịch sự
- receive compliments and good comments (v phr) nhận lời khen và nhận xét tốt
- lift up one’s moods (v phr) làm tâm trạng tốt lên
- create positive feelings (v phr) tạo ra những cảm xúc tích cực
- a way of spiritual encouragement (n) một cách động viên tinh thần
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YOUR LIVING AREA

1. Have you lived in your current living area for a long time?
- Yes, I have been living in my current neighborhood for nearly 10 years. I love this place as
my neighbors are warm-hearted and helpful. They are willing to give others a hand when
they’re in need.
2. Do you like the area that you are living in?
- Yes, as I said above, I love my current living area. In addition to the kind neighbors, I like it
because the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. I always feel relieved when coming home from
school.
3. What do you like about your current living area?
- Having friendly and funny neighbors is the thing I particularly like in my living area. Besides
this, I enjoy the atmosphere there. It’s peaceful and serene.

e
4. What would you like to change about your area?
- hu
My neighborhood would be very great if the local government built a public garden there. It
would be a perfect choice for old people to do some physical exercise and for children to play
oc
around.
ng

5. What are some changes in your area recently?

- There are not many significant changes in my living area except that some houses have been
lts

rebuilt with more storeys and some green trees have been cut down to make way for the
expansion of the alleys.
ie

6. Do you know any famous people in your area?

- No. I guess there are not any celebrities living there. Otherwise, there are no reasons that I
don’t hear anything about them.
7. Where do you like to go to that area?
- Every day, I go to the convenience store near my house to buy necessities such as food,
drinks or some personal items.
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New words

- warm-hearted (adj) tốt bụng

- be willing to (adj) sẵn sàng
- give somebody a hand (idiom) giúp đỡ ai đó
- feel relieved (v phr) cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm
- peaceful and serene (adj) yên bình và thanh thản
- except that (conj) ngoại trừ rằng
- make way for (v phr) để nhường chỗ
- celebrities (n) người nổi tiếng
- the convenience store (n phr) cửa hàng tiện lợi

GARBAGE

e
1. Why do some people throw garbage on the street?
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hu
I think the main reason that people litter the street is they don’t care about the environment.
oc
They don’t feel responsible for keeping their city clean because they think they pay for street
ng

cleaners to do so.
2. What do you do with garbage when you are on the street?
lts

- I try to find a trash bin and put garbage in it. However, when I’m in a hurry, I often wrap it
ie

into a piece, put it in my handbag and throw it in a right place later.

3. How do you feel when you see people throwing garbage on the street?
- I feel very disappointed when seeing someone littering the street. That is an unaccceptable
act as it pollutes the environment. It is we who are suffering from what we did. That’s bad.
4. Do you think your city is clean or not?
- Definitely no. Hanoi is considered as the most polluted city in the world. The whole city is
full of trash as most people don’t care about environmental protection.
5. Is there a lot of garbage on the streets in your living area?
- Yes, there is. Especially in the late afternoon, trash is dumped everywhere on the street. As
long as their houses are clean, people can throw it in front of others’ door.
6. Do you categorise garbage?
- Sorting household waste has become my new habit as I want to so something to save the
environment where I’m living. It’s also the way to save myself.
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7. Do you participate in any environmental protection activities?
- No, I’m very busy with my studying, so instead of joining in such activities, I do small things
at home to protect the environment, such as sorting garbage or using glass containers to
contain food in order to reduce the use of plastic bags
8. Do you use recycled items?
- Yes, I often make use of recyled items to decorate my house. For example, I turned soda
bottles into storage containers for pens and flowers or old clothing into curtains and
tablecloths.

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- litter the street (v phr) xả rác ra đường

- an unaccceptable act (n phr) một hành động không thể chấp nhận được
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- save the environment (v phr) cứu môi trường
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environmental protection (n phr) bảo vệ môi trường
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- glass containers (n phr) hộp đựng bằng thủy tinh
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- reduce the use of plastic bags (v phr) giảm việc sử dụng túi ni lông
- make use of (v phr) tận dụng tối đa
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- decorate my house (v phr) trang trí nhà

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WEATHER

1. What is the weather like in your country?

- It varies according to seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter, but generally, the weather
is either boiling hot or freezing cold. Some parts of my country experience a blanket of
snow in winter.
2. Which months have the best weather in your country?
- It kind of depends on each person. For me, I like autumn the most because, during months of
this season, the weather is pleasant. I can enjoy the breezes in the morning and in the evening.
3. Does it bother you much when it rains?
- Yes and no. If I have to go to school or hang out with my friends, heavy rains can cause me
to get soaked and then catch a cold. But if I just stay at home, it doesn’t bother me at all.
4. What is your favorite kind of weather?

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makes me feel more interested in outdoor activities like playing sports or camping.
5. Is there any type of weather you really don’t like?
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- Definitely, yes. I detest the cold and wet weather because it’s really uncomfortable to go out
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on such days. Mostly I just stay at home and watch films to kill time.
6. What do you do when the weather is not good?
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- As I said, when the weather is poor, I often sit at home and watch my favorite films.
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7. Would you like to have the same kind of weather all the time?
- No, of course. I’m more interested in the changeable weather because I can wear a variety of
fashion styles and see myself change differently in new looks.
8. Does the weather influence your mood?
- Yes. I often feel so low on the days when the weather is bitterly cold or boiling hot because
I don’t want to do whatever outside, and just opt for watching films at home to kill time
instead.
9. Is it worse to feel too hot or too cold?
- I think it is much worse to feel too hot than feel too cold because if you are too cold, you can
dress up warm. However, if you are too hot, you will not want to do anything, but just sit in
front of fans or air conditioning. Not mentioning electricity cut, you think that would be so
bad.
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10. Do you always pay attention to the weather forecast?
- No, just sometimes when I plan to do things outside. Otherwise, I don’t pay much attention
to the weather forecast. That’s the reason why I always get soaked when sudden showers
come.

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- boiling hot (adj) rất nóng

- freezing cold = bitterly cold (adj) rất lạnh
- a blanket of snow (n phr) nhiều tuyết bao phủ
- enjoy the breezes (v phr) tận hưởng những cơn gió nhẹ
- get soaked (v phr) bị ướt sũng
- catch a cold (v phr) cảm lạnh
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doing laundry (v phr) giặt quần áo
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- dress up warm (v phr) mặc ấm
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- electricity cut (n phr) mất điện

- sudden showers (n phr) những cơn mưa rào bất ngờ
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TRAVEL
1. Do you like travelling?
- Yes. I do love traveling. However, I’m quite busy with my studying, so I just travel on summer
vacations. You know, thanks to travels, I can widen more knowledge about cultures and
food, as well as make a lot of new friends.
2. Which cities have you travelled to?
- I have been to some big cities in my country such as Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh. They are
popular tourist destinations, but I love Da Nang the most.
3. What kind of cities do you like to travel to?
- I’d love to pay visits to modern cities like Singapore, New York, and Paris, where I can see
a lot of buildings with unique architecture like Petronas Twin Towers or Eiffel Tower.
4. What is the place that left you the deepest impression when travelling?

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country with my parents two years ago, and I was deeply impressed with its modern beauty
and people, who, according to my observation, are so disciplined and civilized.
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5. What are the disadvantages of travelling?
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- Well, there are numerous drawbacks of traveling, but the biggest one is probably the
expenses. You would pay a lot for airfares, transportation, accommodation, food,
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entertainment, and other extra costs. Also, you can face challenges of language barriers and
cultural shocks.
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6. Do you like jobs that require a lot of travelling?

- No. I’m not interested in jobs that require a lot of traveling, like taxi drivers, flight
attendants, tour guides or travel bloggers. They are all tiring and exhausting.
7. Should we travel to unusual places?
- Although visiting unusual places may be intriguing, it’s not a good idea for me when it
comes to safety and security. There are so many unintentional and intentional accidents
found in such places.
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- tourist destinations (n phr) địa điểm thu hút khách du lịch

- pay a visit to (v phr) thăm
- unique architecture /juˈniːkˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/ (n phr) kiến trúc độc đáo
- be deeply impressed with (adj phr) bị ấn tượng mạnh mẽ với
- disciplined and civilized /ˈdɪsəplɪnd/- /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ (adj) có kỷ luật và văn minh
- numerous /ˈnjuːmərəs/ (adj) nhiều
- language barriers (n phr) rào cản ngôn ngữ
- cultural shocks (v phr) cú sốc văn hóa
- flight attendants (n phr) tiếp viên hàng không
- intriguing /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/ (adj) hấp dẫn
- when it comes to: khi xét đến
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TRANSPORTATION
1. What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
- When talking about the most common means of transport in my country, I guess It’s probably
motorbikes. Riding motorbikes on the roads in Vietnam is the quickest and most convenient
option as there’s always traffic congestion, especially in big cities.
2. Can you compare the advantage of planes and trains?
- Obviously, in terms of speed, traveling by plane is a better option. For example, it takes you
approximately 2 hours to reach HCM city – the biggest city in Vietnam through flying, but
nearly 20 hours by train. However, when it comes to the safety, I would opt for trains because
there are fewer accidents reported.
3. How often do you take buses?
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sick, so I always vomit when getting on the bus. Also, the bus is often crowded and smelly.
4. Is driving to work popular in your country?
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because people these days are richer and richer, and there are more and more car brands that
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are affordable for people.

5. Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
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- Yes, but only when my workplace is near my house. Otherwise, riding a bike in a long
distance is physically demanding, not mentioning the bad weather.
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6. Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?

- I prefer private vehicles to public transport. Using your own vehicle means that you have the
freedom of movement; you don’t need to wait so long for the bus or tube. Therefore, it’s
more time and effort-saving.
7. Do you think people will drive more in the future? / What will become the most popular means
of transportation in your country?
- Certainly, yes. With the improved life quality, people increasingly afford expensive things
like cars. Also, there are more and more types of car that are available at a low price. So I
guess one day, cars will replace motorbikes to be the most common mode of transport in my
country.
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- traffic congestion (n phr) tắc nghẽn giao thông

- in terms of = when it comes to: khi xét về
- Once in a blue moon (idiom) hiếm khi
- car-sick (adj) say xe
- vomit (v) nôn
- grow in popularity (v phr) được yêu thích hơn
- physically demanding (adj phr) đòi hỏi về mặt thể chất
- freedom of movement (n phr) tự do di chuyển
- time and effort-saving (adj) tiết kiệm thời gian, công sức

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