SOCIAL INTERACTION – B 1.
Topic 1: HOMETOWN
1. Name of town/city/province
Bình Định Province, Phù Mỹ Distric
2. Location / Geography
3. Population
The population in my hometown is not much
4. Famous/popular things (tourist attraction / historical sites / cultural features /
specialties)
tourist attraction: My hometown has a tourist destination called "Hang
Temple", its located in…
specialties: The specialty in my hometown is "Banh it la gai", it's soft and
sweet
5. Local people
The local people in my hometown are very friendly and cheerful. They love their
homeland very much
6. Local transportation
Traffic is quite normal, accidents rarely occur. I feel very safe here
7. Local business
8. Likes/dislikes
I like the peace in my hometown, i like the food, the people there
that’s there i was born, so i dont hate anything about it
9. Any changes
I think that palace is getting busier and there were many building built
The road is no longer as dark as before
Topic 2: FAMILY
1. Family members
My family includes me, my parents and my sister. In addition, my family still lives
with my grandfather
2. Name / age / job
My father is 47 years old, he used to be an electrician and car mechanic, but now he is
doing business with my mother.
3. Contact / ways of communication
We are far away from each other so we often video call or text message
4. Personalities
My father is a good father. He is sometimes angry for no reason but is very gentle and
trustworthy
My mother is a gentle, responsible person, she always takes care of her children
5. Hobbies of each person
I rarely spend time with my family, so I don't know their interests very well. I just
know she enjoys cooking and playing sports
6. Family reunion / gathering
When Tet comes, I will return to my hometown and reunite with my family
7. Activities together
On weekends we often go to our grandparents' hometown and we cook together
8. Favorite member
I can't pick out, because it wouldn't be fair. I simply love my family
9. Family argument
My family rarely argues, but when they do, it's mostly about money or about my
studies.
10. Family rules
My family has a few rules: don't make noise late at night and don't skip meals
Topic 3: FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
1. Entertainment activities
I often go to the movies
2. Books/ novels / films / music / sports
Maybe I like listening to music more
3. Indoor/outdoor activities
Library, park…
I prefer indoors, because I hate the noise outside and i like to focus myself more
4. Computer games
Sure, I really like it.
5. Social networking sites
I rarely use social networks, sometimes I often surf Instagram and Youtube
6. Childhood hobbies
When I was a child, I often liked going to the park, reading comics, or hanging out
with friend
7. With whom
Friend, my mom, my grandfarther
Because my parents and i live far away from each other
8. Where
Park, stadium, sports stadium, school
9. When
Morning, after school, summer…
I like to do what I like in the morning or evening, because the atmosphere is very good
at that time
10. Favorite activities
Playing sport, reading books, go to the library, go to the café
I like playing sports the most, next is listening to music and finally watching movie
Topic 4: LEARNING ENGLISH
1. How long / how many years
I've been learning English since I was in 3rd grade. It's been 11 years now
2. Where
I usually only learn English at school, or self-study at home, I very rarely go to extra
classes
3. Why
Because the school forces me to study, but if they don't, I will still study to gain more
knowledge
4. Difficulties / problems
I have difficulty with pronunciation and grammar, but I still try to improve it
5. Favorite learning styles
I like learning English best by watching bilingual movies or listening to music
6. English skills
7. English in job
I know that English at work is very important. My major really needs it
8. Future learning programs
I will learn English according to my interests, I will watch movies or listen to music
with English subtitles
9. Strengths / weaknesses
I think I'm not good at English, but my only strong point is listening
10. English teachers
Topic 5: TRAVELLING
1. How often / when
I think I am not a peron who likes to travel, so I rarely travel
2. Means of transportation
If so, I will travel by motorbike
3. With whom?
That person can be my family or my friends
4. Where
I like the sea, so I often go to the beach
5. Accommodation
6. Interesting places to visit
7. Public holidays
8. How to book a tour
I'm not good at booking trips so I think I'll ask my friends to help me order it
9. Foreign trip
No, I've never been abroad before
10. Advantages / disadvantages
Topic 6: STAYING HEALTHY
1. Physical exercise / sports
Yes, I really like going to the gym and I also play a lot of sports
2. Healthy diets / lifestyles
I usually jog in the morning,
In the afternoon, I will go to the gym
I often drink a lot of water instead of carbonated water
3. Bad habits / good habits
I have a bad habit of staying up all night
I have good habits of jogging, exercising and playing sports
4. Ways to stay healthy / keep fit
I think the best way is to eat lots of vegetables and drink lots of water
Avoid using stimulants and eating a lot of harmful foods
5. Health problems and treatments
No, I don't have any health problems
6. Importance of good health
Good health will help you have a healthy body. You will be more productive and your
spirit will be better too
7. Health and sleep
You should sleep 8 hours a day, and avoid staying up all night
8. Periodic health check-ups
I think you should have a regular health check-up every 6 months to 1 year