PART 1
- Focus on FLUENCY
- 1 answer = 2-4 sentences, ~20s
- If don’t like something => say that: I don’t like but… + guess / feeling / reason why you
don’t like
Do you like dancing?
No, I don’t like dancing, but I think it’s quite fun because many of my friends practice dancing
frequently.
- If you don’t know something => tell the truth + explanation + guess
Do you know anything about dancing?
No, actually I don’t know much about dancing. However, I guess it’s fun and interesting because
a lot of young people in my country like practicing it.
The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics. Place
1. What place do you most like to visit?
- Direct answer: I really like to Da Nang city, a coastal city in the central Vietnam.
- Explanation: Because Da Nang city is a beautiful place and I love the fresh air and delicious food
there.
2. How often do you visit this place?
- Direct answer: once or twice per year
- Explanation: quite busy with my study, I have to attend extra classes and do my homework
3. Why do you like it so much?
- Direct answer: weather is always cool + food is delicious / tasty
- Explanation: escape from the heat in my hometown + I can also enjoy the food there => relax and
unwind
4. Is it popular with many other people?
- Direct answer: definitely yes
- Explanation: extremely well-known with Vietnamese people and foreign tourists => so it’s very
crowded during holidays.
Work/Study
1. Do you work or study?
- Direct answer: I’m a full-time student in a high school in northern Vietnam.
- Expand: In the future, I want to become [job]. That’s why I’m studying hard.
2. Who do you spend most time studying/working with? (Why?)
- Direct answer: my friends
- Expand: We study and hang out with each other almost every day
- Example: For example, we study together at school and extra classes, we also take part in some
outdoors activities like playing badminton or … together.
3. What technology do you use when you study/work?
- Direct answer: laptop
- Pros/Advantanges: time-efficient => why?
- Example: convenient to search information, do assignments,
4. Do you prefer to study/work in the morning or in the afternoon?
- Direct answer: morning
- Explanation: atmosphere at time is quiete and peaceful => I can focus easily on my lessons
5. Is it (your job/your major) good for your future development?
PART 2 Describe a famous person that you are interested in/ you like.
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know about this person
How this person became famous
And explain why you like this person.
Shortuts to success
Role model
Motivation
Inspiring
Future plan: I hope that in the future I can meet him in person
Compose (v) sang tac => composer
Mimic (v)
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that a country will benefit greatly if its students study abroad. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words
Some people think / believe that… I completely agree with this view…
Body 1:
(1) Topic sentence: To begin with, students who study abroad can acquire advanced
knowledge and practical skills that contribute to their country’s development.
(2) Many universities overseas offer high-quality education…
(3) Result: As a result,…
(4) Moreover, these highly qualified individuals help improve the quality of national
workforce.
(5) Explanation / Result: This not only increases productivity but also strengthens the
country’s economy and long-term competitiveness.
Body 2:
(1) Topic sentence: Another reason is that studying abroad broadens students’ perspectives
and strengthens a country’s international connections.
In conclusion, I strongly agree that countries benefit greatly when their students study
overseas/abroad.