Part 1

Study
Are you a student or are you working
1. I used to be a freshman at University of Food Industry. But now I'm not
going to college, I'm focusing on learning English so that I can study abroad in
USA next year.
1.1/ I’m majoring in marketing and as you can guess Marketing is an
indispensable form of business, including all customer-oriented activities to
satisfy their needs and desires through the process of product marketing, brand
development.
2. well, I'd say it's the workload. I mean, there are so many tasks, and the
students are under a great deal of deadline pressure. But on the other hand,
exams are a piece of cake and I can easily pass the exam.
3. Well, the number one thing I liked was my teachers. They were really warm
and friendly – and actually, it was some of my teachers back then that inspired
me to have a life-long passion for learning English.
4. My major is marketing so I would like to choose after i leave from
university
I enjoy this work for the following reasons. Firstly, marketing position is well-
paid job with the handsome [Link], Working as a marketer gives me
many opportunities of improving my persuding skill and ability to converting
idea into words.
5. When going to school, there are many subjects; however I still literature the
most. literature plays an important role in both education and daily
[Link], this subject teaches human about several aspects of life and
teach one to be a responsible citizen and able personality.

6. Actually no, I don’t have many friends mainly because I’d have to spend a
lot of time in order to keep in touch with all of them. I prefer spending my time
maintaining a good friendship I have 5 best friends whom I really care about.

Home
1. I live in a house with my parents It has 2 bedrooms, two resrooms,a kitchen
and a living room.
2. To be honest, I would say I like everything. My hometown offers all the
modern facilities and better job opportunities Apart from that, the people are
kind and friendly. We have got some nice schools, hospitals and community
centres.
3. ..
4. ..

Hometown
1. Which city are you living in ?
-I was born and grew up in Ho Chi Minh City,which is located in the southern
part of Vietnam.
2. It is a big city or a small town?
-It is a bustling and dynamic city. There are loads of skyscrapers, entertainment
places and universities. However, I get caught in traffic congestion every day
when I go to school, and the cost of living expenses is high for low-income
people and students.
3. Which part of your hometown attract you the most?
-I like the city’s dynamic lifestyle: young and [Link] city provides everyone
so many opportunities to build up their careers, especially young people who
want to build a brilliant social position.
4. How long are you going to stay there?
-I'm planning on studying abroad in the USA next year. The reason I want to
study abroad is that it provides me gain moere knowledge about the world,
make new friends, and gain confidence. If I could, I planned to settle in the
USA after college.
5. Is your hometown suitable for children to grow up?
-I believe it is a good place to bring up children. You can find loads of
infrastructure is modern and there are full of services for children. More and
more entertainment centers, commercial centers, hospitals and schools are
built, which means that children’s health is improved and their needs for
entertainment are better.
Food
1. What is your favorite food?
-I am really keen on fried chicken. I used to buy chicken at the market and
make it myself. My favorite part is the chicken breast. The delicious taste with
a little French fries or salad will give me a great meal, which is exactly to my
liking.
2. Is there any food that you dislike?
- Well of course, there is this one particular kind of food which I don’t like, the
one that bitter taste. I can’t eat things that are bitter such as bitter melon and
coffee
3. Traditional food
-Obviously, there’s a mixed variety of food in my country. But I guess the most
popular one would probably be pho, since Vietnam is world-famous for it. It’s
tasty,and cheap, it costs you like 35.000 VND for a steaming hot bowl of Pho.
And also, you might find some other things like bun cha, bun bo hue, banh xeo,
and they are all very delicious.
4. What kind of foreign food are popular in your country?
- I believe Korean food is popular in my country. Whenever you go on the
street, you will see a lot of restaurant specialize K food such as...
5. Do you have a healthy diet ?
No. I like eating different types of food , but it's not necessarily healthy food . I
mean , the food is oily and contains a lot of fat , because that's how I like it . I
don't eat enough vegetables or drink enough milk so , I wouldn't say I have a
healthy diet.
6. What’s your favorite cuisine?
- For me, one of my favorite cuisine is that Thai food. Because it has mixture of
food and spices together they make a delicious dishes.
7. Do you like to try new food?
-Yes, why not. When I am travelling in a new place, I’m always dwelling in the
street, hunting for different local food. I believe tasting the new
food is essential part of the trip.
hobbies?
1. Definitely yes, my hobby is reading books. I really like reading books
because it helps me
relieve stress after a long day and also broaden my knowledge about the
cultures and people from all over the world.
[Link] you have a hobby as a child?
When I was a little girl, play with baby dolls is my all-time favorite hobby. I
spent hours on sewing the new clothes for the dolls and shared with them any
stories I met in a day. Even when I grew up, whenever I saw them in the streets
or stores, all these happy memories came flooding back and I realized that
time flies.

2. In my oppinion, Vietnamese people is pretty keen on listening to music

online such as on Youtube or other social networks because they are free and
you can access everytime you want. Another hobby is that travelling. By
travelling a lot of brand-new places, people can have an opportunity to see
natural landscapes and blend theirselves in nature.
3. Do you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people?
I think it has to depend on the situation as well. When it comes to some spare
time after work, I'd rather just stay at home and unwind. But on other
occasions, I believe that hanging out with a group of friends can be a great
fun. You know, the more the merrier.
4. Why is it important for people to have time for leisure activities?
I believe Spending time on leisure activities plays a vital role in mental health.
It helps us recharge our energy after an exhausting day. For example, reading
books when you have free time helps you become a well-rounded person and
reduce stress after long day.

Shopping
1. Do you enjoy shopping?What do you shopping for?
- Most of girls are crazy about shopping, and I’m no exception. Though I’m not
a shopaholic, I still enjoy the activity itself so much. I have a taste
forwandering around shopping malls and doing some window shopping
-Most of the time, I go shopping to buy clothes and daily necessities. Those are
my farvorite
2) What kind of shopping do you like doing?
 l really keen on shopping everything. I love shopping bookss and food. My
favourite type of shop would have to be pet shop,clothes shop and presents
shop.
3. Are there many shops near your home? (What kind?)
: There are many shops in the town close to where I live, including
supermarkets, clothes shops, shoe shops, accessories and many others.
[Link] you like online shopping?
-Absolutely yes. In fact, I'm addicted to online shopping. It’s so convenient
because I can lie on my bed and shop with my phone. A lot of retailers now
have a 2-day or even 2-hour delivery option, which saves me so much time and
is just awesome.
[Link] does most of the shopping in your house?
My parents do most of the shopping in our family. They usually drive to the
supermarket where they go to the grocery, meat and fish departments and buy
all the food we need for our family. They usually do it once a week
[Link] shopping are popular activity in your country?
-From my observation, it's very popular. The weekend is the busiest shopping
day, and lots of people treat shopping as a kind of leisure activity rather than
something practical. Whenever I go outside, I can see stores on both sides of
the road, which are always crowded with people.
[Link] types of shops do teenagers like best in your country?
That’s a really hard question to answer because there are so many different
shops. But I guess the new shopping malls are where most young people go and
they are more popular nowadays than the old markets. That’s probably because
there are more facilities there and they’re just cooler and nicer places to be –
outside can be really hot in my country, especially during daytime.
Music
1. Do you like music
- I'm interested in listening to music. Listening to music is part of my daily
activities, and I cannot imagine my life without music. Listening to music is an
excellent way to unwind after a long working day.
2. What kind of music do you like?
-I’m a die-hard fan of Kpop. Every time I listen to Kpop, I’m attracted to the
sounds and rhythms of K-pop, and it is irresistible. It put me in a good mood
3. ..

[Link] kind of music do people like at different ages?

I think the taste in music is generational. That means, regardless of their

current age, people mainly prefer the music they listened to when they were a
teen. So a person who was born in the 90s would be into ballat or pop, whereas
a person who was born in the 2000 would be keen on EDM or hip hop.

Reading
1. Do you like reading?
-Yes, I take a keen interest in reading. It enriches my knowledge about the
world and sharpens my English. I can read a book for hours on end.
2. What kind of book do you read?
-Well I would say adventure novels because as soon as whenever I open a
adventure novel, I could hardly put it down. And another type of book I read
is life skill books that teach me important soft skills in life.
3. Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?
Well, I have to do a certain amount of reading as part of my major, but I
probably read more for enjoyment. I pick up a newspaper most days, and I
usually have a book on the go.
4. I remember that when I was little I was fascinated by the story of Alice in
Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll. I even forgot how many times I've read
it.

5. Do you think it's important that children read regularly?

Definitely. I think reading is possibly the most important skill that children
learn. The ability to read opens the door to all aspects of education

Sports
1. Do you like playing sports?

Playing sports is not my cup of tea but I do physical exercise 3 times a

week. It keeps me in shape, relieve my back and neck pains. And last but
not least, it refreshes my mind after a long day of hard work.

2. What sport are popular in your country?

Well, I guess in Vietnam right now, it’s football. I think football is considered
the king of sports. It’s very easy to play. All you need is just a ball, a few
friends and two goals. And I think it’s a competitive sport, it can be very
enjoyable to watch and play.
3. Do you think it is important to play a sport?
Of course. I think it’s essential for everybody to take up a sport, because
Playing sports brings great benefits to your health. It helps to lower the risk
of modern diseases such as obesity and heart attack
5. Do you prefer team or individual sports?[Why?]
Answer: I prefer team sports, mainly because the team sport encourages
interaction with other players and learn to cooperate. Team sports provide more
opportunities for us to learn meaningful things such as responsibility, unity,
and teamwork.
[Link] you like to watch sports on TV?

Well, I think I’m not a big fan of sports. I only watch a few major sports events
in the world such as World Cup and Olympic Games. Moreover, as I’m always
busy with my work, I spend my leisure time for listening to music or going
shopping.

[Link] is your favorite sports star?

My favorite football player is ronando . It is not just his dribbling skills or his
nose to sniff out a goal from nothing that makes him one of the most revered
footballers of all time, but he is also someone who celebrates the efforts of his
team and feels happy when other strikers succeed in putting the ball in the net.

8. What kind of sports would you like to try in the future?

If I have more free time, I would like to try tennis. I think it will be good for
my health, both physically and mentally. It’s also a lot of fun because it can be
played with friends and family.

Television
1. Do you like watching TV?
Yes, as I’m a couch potato, I can spend hours sitting in front of the screen to
watch my favourite programs. It really makes me feel refreshed and all daily
stress is set aside when I immerse myself in one specific TV program

2. Did you watch much TV when you were a child?

Oh! Yes. I was a couch potato when I was younger. I used to have fights for
remote to watch the program that I wanted.I only preferred watching cartoons
and tom and jerry was my favourite animated program on tv.

3. My favorite tv programme is cartoon. It is on channel Disney. I spend about

an hour watching is every night. It is funny, interesting and educational. There
are many good cartoon in this such as: Tom and Jery;;...make me relax and feel
happy after a hard studying day.
4. Are there any programmes you do not like to watch?

Actually, there’s a bunch of TV programmes I don’t enjoy. I think the

majority of shows are waste of time. For example, In my opinion game shows
such as Wheel of fortune sound tedious and tiresome to me so they never
spark my interest.

5. Do you think you will watch more TV or fewer TV programmes/shows

in the future? [Why?/Why not?]
Answer: I think that I will watch fewer TV shows in the future primarily
because life is becoming very busy and hectic. Besides, most shows on the TV
are becoming too much ‘commercially’ motivated without offering any real or
educational values for them. I would like to read more books than watching TV
programmes in the future.

Computer
1. Do you use computers?
Of course, yes, I have a personal laptop that I use on a daily basis. It plays an
essential part in my daily life because you know, as a student, I need to access
the computer to learn and do homework every day.

2. How often do you use your computer?

Like I said before, I use my computer mainly for the purpose of getting my
work done. Beisde that, I use it for a variety of personal use like watching
movies, listening to music, and doing some online shopping.

3. How important is your computer to you?

My computer is an indispensable part of my life, I sit in front of the
computer every day, and I cannot imagine one day without my computer. It
would seem like I have no arms and legs if I didn’t have my computer.

4. What kind of computer skills do you have

It's quite embarrassing to say this, but I know a little about Microsoft Office
skills, mainly because when I was a high school
student, I learned basic computer science so I could use Word and Excel.
However, in the future, I would improve my computer skills to get a well-paid
job with a handsome salary.

Language
1. What languages ca you speak?

Well obviously I speak VNese which is my mother tounge, and I can speak a
little bit English. I mean I can spak familiar topic such as introduce myself,
hobbies and food. In the future, I wish I were more fluen in it.

2. How did you learn the languages that you know?

I believe the most effective way to learn a language is to practice more wwith
native speakers. By doing this, I can improve both listening and speaking skill
at the same time, I will be fluent in this language. Beside that, I watch foreign
movie and reading news to enrich my knowledge.

3. Why do pepple learn more than one language?

Well in my view, most people learn as many language as they can because
language is necessary tool to have communicate with foreign people and learn
their cultures. What’s more, understanding language help their find a well-paid
job with handsome salary mainly because global companies require their staff
to proficient in language foreign.

4. Do you think thts children

In my oppinion. It’s essential children are better at learning a second language

at school. The reason for this is that they learn language fast at a young age and
help their more intelligent and flexible.

5. What is the best way to learn a foreign language?

As far as I know, the best way to learn a foreign language is to make friend
with foreign people. By doing this, I can improve both listening and speaking
skill at the same time

Animals
1. Do you like animals?

To be honest, I only like friendly animals such as dogs, cats and birds. I
consider them human’s friends and keeping them as pets will help me release
my negative emotions.

2. What’s your favourite animal? Why?

Cats , absolutely. I am actually raising two cats at present. Whenever I head

back home from work, they are waiting to welcome me at the door. Also, they
make me feel better when I’m down in the dumps. That’s why I love cats.

3. Are people in your country fond of animals?

Actually no. It’s sad to admit but this is the truth. Instead of loving animals,
most Vietnamese people enjoy torturing them and taking photos to show other
people or put on Facebook to get satisfaction.

4. What kinds of animals as a pet do the people have in your country?

Just like other countries in the world, we tend to keep dogs and cats as
companions. This is because these animals are tame and easy to live with
humans.

5. Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?

I don’t think so. This is because cities are areas of bumper to bumper traffic
and heaps of construction, causing harm to pets’ health, and they are likely to
face road accidents or a lack of playing space.

6. Do children in your country like animals?

Yes. Vietnamese children are keen on playing with animals, especially dogs
and cats, which are so friendly and have soft fur. They can hug and stroke these
pets.

7. What kind of animals do you think children like?

I think it really depends on their personality. I can’t say for sure. For the most
part, children love dogs and cats since they can play and roam about with them.
Some children, however, adore birds because of their beautiful voice. Also,
there are some who always enjoy teasing or hurting animals.

8. What was your favourite animal when you were a child?

I was a big fan of cats. If my memories serve me right, I used to play with a
neighbour’s cat called mimi whenever my parents got into an argument. For
this reason, I love cats so much and now I own a cat with the same name.

10 What do you think are the benefits of a child having a pet?

Well, there is a wide range of benefits for children if they have a pet. The most
obvious advantage is that they can learn how to show love to other animals by
hugging or stroking them. In addition, they could probably take responsibility
for some household chores by feeding their pet or taking it for a walk.

11. If you have children in the future, will you allow them to keep a pet?
Yes, of course. I suppose keeping a pet is beneficial to a child’s development.
By living side by side with them, pets can become their friend and give them
emotional support.

12. Why do some people keep pets at home?

Well, there are a number of reasons, but I think the most important one is
having a pet is like having a comforting companion. They can help relieve
stress and cheer people up when they are upset or tired. That is why many
people treat pets, such as cats or dogs, as a member of the family.

15. Do you like to see animals in the zoo?

To be honest, I have to say “no’” because I always feel sorry for animals that
are kept in the cages. Although they are well looked after and are provided with
food, they don’t have the freedom like living in their natural habitat.

16. What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?

Well, it is dogs, perhaps. In the countryside, each household typically has a dog
to watch their house as dogs usually bark when they see strangers. In the cities,
many people, especially the young, do not hesitate to spend money on buying a
dog and take care of them like babies.

Seasons
1. what’s the weather like in your hometown?

Well, the weather in my hometown is divived into 2 distinct seasons, which are
rainy season and hot season. The rainy season start in June and last for about 3
months, so the majority of the year, it’s very hot.

2. What’s your fav kind of weather?

Since we only have 2 seasons here, rainy season and dry season, there is not a
lot of choice. I guess, I like the beginning of the dry season when it still rains
a little bit, but it’s not too hot yet, afterwards it really gets scorching hot and
then you have to hide from the sun most of the day.

3. Which season do you like the best?

Well, for me, I would say it’s the summer mainly because it’s the time of year
when I’m free from my homework and classes. I can spend time traveling with
my family and friends to have a change of scenery and recharge battery before
starting a new school year.
4. Do you prefer cold or hot?

That’s a very easy question — I lean towords hot weather to cold weather. I
love hot weather because I enjoy sunny days. It actually brightens my day and
it makes me so inspired to do some water activities such as swimming or
canoeing.

5. Do you prefer dry or wet?

I prefer the dry weather since I can be very productive. When the sun’s up, I’m
usually loaded with so much energy. Also, I’m a person whose mood is greatly
influenced by the weather, so if it’s dry and sunny I can work more ably and
happily, however, if it’s rainy I can be as lazy as a sloth.

6. Do you like rainy days?

On the contrast, I hate it. Rainy days are the worst . I hve to wear a rain coat
whenever I go out, which is a real problem. On top of that, the roads are very
slippery, so it’s more dangerous to go out in kind of weather.

7. What do you do on rainy days?

Well, rainy days are the best days to watch movies I have been longing to
watch or catch up on my unfinished reading. Movies and books will take up my
whole day. Sometimes, I would rather spend the day with my pet and teach it
new tricks.

8. Does it rain much in your country?

My hometown in which I live is a sunny area in Vietnam. As a matter of fact, We just

see drops of rain during the spring and the summer when the typhoon comes.

9. Do you think that rain efects people’s mood?

Yes I believe that rain influence's people attitude. When it rains some people will be
feeling very low whereas the other might think this is the time you have to enjoy with
a cup of coffee or a bunch of snacks. Its always depend on people thought how they
want it to be.

10. Have you ever been....without raincoat or umbralla?

Yes, actually I've got caught in the rain several times so far as I got nothing to cover
me at that time. And I always try to seek shelter from the rain because I don't want to
catch a cold.

11. What do you do on a sunny day?

I love to stay indoors because sunny days in Vietnam or other tropical countries
are often very hot. I mean, a well air-conditioned room would be an excellent
choice for a day with lots of sunshine. I try not to go out on such days;
otherwise, I’ll sweat like a pig.

The sky
1. Do you often look at the sky?
Yes, I do. I really enjoy staring at the skies at night, especially I’m alone and
bored. I don’t know much about astronomy, I just love looking at the twinkling
stars. Sometimes, my friends and I would drive to the beach to watch the
beautiful sunset at the beach, it’s amazing.
2. Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
Well not really, I’m living in HCMC and there are a lot of skyscrapers and
high-rise buildings in my neighborhood. Sadly these buildings always block the
view and it’s hard for me to enjoy the moon and stars from my window.

[Link] you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
Well, I guess I prefer the sky at night because there’s more to see, the moon,
the stars, the floating clouds, it’s relaxing. There’s not much to enjoy with the
morning sky, sunrise at the beach sounds great but I’d always prefer the night
sky.
[Link] you like to look at the sky?
Yes! Who doesn’t want to? Anyway, I love the autumn sky as it gives me
peace of mind. So,I never miss going outside during autumn as it’s one of the
best seasons of the year. Also,one of my dreams is to witness the aurora in
Norway. I think I can die right after watching it.
[Link] parts of your country are the best places to look at the moon and
the stars at night?
I suppose all rural areas in my country are the best places to enjoy looking at
the moon and the stars at night as those places have usually clear skies. As I
said, metropolitan areas are polluted, and it’s always impossible to see the
moon and the stars.

The sea
1. Do you like going on holiday to the sea?

Yes, I do like to go on holiday by the sea, especially during the summertime

when I feel the need to avoid extreme heat as well as when I feel the need to
get closer to the mother nature after spending a boring life in the city
environment.

2. Are there many hotels by the sea in your country?

Yes, there indeed are many hotels by the sea in my country from which people
can easily choose their perfect adobe, based on their budget, taste and
preference, in order to enjoy a perfect holiday with their families and friends.
3. What kind of activities ca people do at the sea?
In my view, there are a variety of activities that people ca on the beach. Probaly
the most popular activity is swimming simly because it’s enjoyable. Beside
that, it’s common to see people sunbathing, fishing or having a picnic by the
sea.

4. How long do people normally …..

In my oppinion, it depend of the location of their destination. If people go to a
beach which is a couple of hours drive from their house, they will stay their for
a day or two days. However, when visting far-off beaches, they tend to stay
longer, about 4 to 5 days.

Flowers
1. Do you like flowers?
Most girl love flowers but I’m exception. Flowers is not my cup of tea.
However, my mother really love it, she usually buy flowers from market for the
purpose brightening up the house.

[Link]/What is your favourite flower?

Like I said before I’m not a big fan of flowers. However, quite love rose. They
are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. Therefore, a
bouquet of rose is a perfect way to say “I’m thinking of you”.

3. What are the occasions when people receive flowers?

In my opinion, people usually receive flowers on special occasions such as
women’s day, anniversary or birthday. | think people do this because they want
to show their affection and gratitude to the receiver.

[Link] people in your country receive flowers as a gift?

Absolutely yes, many people, especially women, receive flowers as gifts on
special days, probably because it’s a symbol of beauty. Recently, it is popular
to give flowers made from candies or money to. | think the receivers will feel
surprised and happy when they receive such a gift

[Link] was the last time you gave flowers to someone?

| don’t remember exactly but | guess the last time was when | gave a bouquet of
flowers to my mother on women’s day. | did that because | wanted to show
affection and gratitude to her for raising me and taking good care of me. She
was really happy and gave me a tight hug.

5. Which flower has special meaning in VN?

| think the special flower in Vietnam is lotus . Simply because it stands for
charm and
Innocence( ins no sns). | generally see this kind of flower in pagodas. In Dong
Thap, which is Uncle Ho ‘s hometown, there are many lotus fields
6. In your country, do people (ever) give flowers as a gift?
Yes, they do. As mention above, flowers play an essential role on different
occasions as a special gift for people to show love to one another. People,
especially girls, are happy and pleased when they receive their favourite
flowers from beloved ones on their birthday or aniversary.

Color
1. What is your favorite colour?
I would say I love black color. This is because it can match everything, so I don’t
have to worry about finding a piece of clothes that goes along with a black item.

2. What is the colour that you dislike?

White is definitely not my cup of tea. It’s mainly because this color easily gets dirty.
In addition, wearing white colors on a regular basis requires good care by the owner
since they will fade and stain over time.

3. Are colours important to you?

To me personally, colours are indeed important. Not only can colours make our
life more vivid, they can also indicate feelings. For instance, I often wear black
clothing when my mood is up, but go for white if I am feeling down.

[Link] you prefer light or dark colors?

Probably dark colors, since I have been love of the colors blue and black since I
was a child. Also, most people wear dark clothes, and I am one of them.
Wearing dark clothes helps flatter my skin tone.

12. Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?
The way I see it in my country, almost all colours are associated with
something. Take red as an example, red symbolizes happy events, like victories
or weddings. In contrast, black is seen as the colour of death, which explains
why Vietnamese people often wear black clothes to funerals.

Photo
1. Do you like taking photos?

Of course, I'm really keen on

taking photos. If I'm not mistaken, when I was a kid, my dad gave me a camera.
I was over the moon, so I took photos of everything in my home.

2. When do you take photos?

Well every time I travel, I take a lots of photos in order for me to keep great
memories. What's more, I'm a student if I don't keep up with the lesson, I will
borrow a notebook from a friend and take the photo lesson to review it at home.

[Link] one do you often use when taking photo, a camera or a phone?

I prefer a phone rather than a camera, mainly because it's more convenient and
user-friendly. I don’t need a special skill when I taking photos. By contrast, a
camera is heavy to carry around, and as a student living on a tight budget, I
can't afford it.

[Link] you want to take pro class of photo?

Well, I don't need it simply because I think it's a waste of time. I prefer learning
foreign languages or soft skills such as community skills and teamwork skills,
mainly because these days these skills are essential.

[Link] kind of problems do you have when taking pic?

When taking a picture, I don't know what is the best angle of view, so the photo
is not good. What's more, my hands are shaky when I take a photo, so people or
things in the picture are not very clear.

1/ Are there any celebrate festivals in your country?

I would say there’re a range of festivals in my country throughout the year. We
have Lunar New Year, Mid-autumn festival, Hung King’s festival, and so on.

2/ What do you usually do during festivals?

Well,..on festivals I often travel with my family for a short time or stay at home
to rest, enjoying delicious food made by my mother. I love spending the quality
time with my family to strengthen our bonds.
3/ What is your favorite festival of the year?
I‘m really keen on the Lunar New Year ,mostly because I have time to relax,
visit friends and relatives, or travel with my family. Also, this festival marks
the end of a year and the beginning of a new one. We all have some hopes and
faith for a better future in the new year.
4/ Do you think festivals are important?
In my opinion, festivals are of great importance in any culture. Not only
express respects to country’s ancestors and heroes but festivals are also held to
entertain the community.

..1/...i enjoy dining out to eating home cooked food because i can try many
delicious dishes
2/ Kpub is my farvo res. It’s a k res which mainly serves bbq
It also sẻves a variety k dishes such as…
The food here is very well-seasoned and tasty,the price isa bit cosstly b ut its
totally worth it
Like: …
3/ Actually if I have to choose, I would to go eating at a restaurant. Because I
don't have to cook anything and I can choose whatever I want. Moreover, I
don't have to wash the dishes
4/
In the city where I grew up there are many restaurants serving various cuisine
from around the world.
5/ Of the cuisine that I have try, Korean is my most favorite. Because im a big
of kpop, Im really love k dishes such as
6/ in my oppinion. Cooking is necessary skill because I can take care of myself
without depend on my parents, and home cooked food is save money
Money
1/
2/
3/….., money is very important if without it it would be very difficult to get
anything important in life.
4/ I am studying hard right now to get a nice well-paid job. In the future, I will
for sure be able to maintain a good lifestyle.
5/
of course, who doesn't have a dream, I dream of becoming a billionaire but to d
o that I need to work harder.

Email
1/
of course, I often use email to send documents when doing group assignments
2/I think it has caught on for about 5-10 years. Almost every business n would
use email as their communicating channel so I figure there must be billions of
emails sent each day within Vietnam’s digital mail network.
3/ Honestly, I think its universality will gradually decrease over the course of
time. I think people are focus on speed and instance more, which leads to the
rise of other quicker and more convenient media such as social networking
apps or messaging platforms designed for workplace communication like
fb,zalo and telegram

4/I think it has caught on for about 5-10 years. Almost every business or
institution would use email as their communicating channel so I figure there
must be billions of emails sent each day within Vietnam’s digital mail
network.

MOBILE / CELL PHONES

Scroll down newsfeed / binge watch movies / text with my friends / play games

1. Do you have a mobile phone ?

Yes, I have a smartphone and my phone is a Realme, i have been using it for 3
years. I cannot imagine life without my smartphone
How long ? Like it / or not ?
Old / new ?
Whip my phone out
2. What do you often use it for ?
I use my cell phone on a daily basis. I use it Mainly for the purpose of
entertaining in order to watch movie, listen to music and Scroll down
newsfeed. What’s more, I use my phone for study I can study English on it by
using the online dictionary to check the meanings of English words.
Mainly for the purpose of + ving in order to ......
Level : mainly for ..... / apart from that ..... ( liet ke )
3. How often do you change a mobile phone
My phone has been used for three years, but it is still new and functional, so I
will continue to use it until it breaks down.

Once a year ( the latest model - > is releases - > buy )

Broke down- > replace it
Functional ( adj ) thuc hien chuc nang tot )
Student ( live on a tight budget )
4. When did you have your first mobile phone ?
Talking about the past
I remember vividly that ,
If my memory serves me right ,
If I'm not mistaken , When ? What model + brand ? Who ? Feeling ?

If I'm not mistaken , when I was seven years old, I had an LG keypad
phone. My brother gave me this for my birthday. I jumped for joy.
Well, today I’m gonna talk about my mother. This year, my
mother will turn sixty one years old. My mother was used to
being a teacher in primary school and had been
teaching for about 30 years before she retired for 6 years ago
In terms of appearance, she has medium height, short curly
hair, and is a little bit chubby with a good-looking face.
Speaking of her personality, my mother is was caring and kind-
hearted, so my mother was loved and trusted by others.
The thing that I like most about my mom’s face is her smile. My
mother had a very bright smile,which
made her face very happy and youthful. I love so much
her because she give birth to me, raised me, and took care of me
from meals to slumbers.
Despite our age gap, we get along with each other well. I can
open up to my mother and share my problems, so she will give
me some precious advice to help me solve = deal with them. She
is a good mother who always takes care of the family, and I love
her so much that I can’t imagine my life without her

The person whom I would like to stalk about today is Uyên, one
of my friends whose company I really enjoy. She is currently a
sophomore majoring economics at University of Food Industry.
We’re the same age, which means that she’s also 19 years old.
In terms of appearance, she has medium height, short curly hair,
and is a little bit chubby with a good-looking face.
Speaking of how long I have known this person, we’ve been
classmates since high school. She sat next to me for over four
years. For me, she is a study partner, and a good friend.
Now, we don’t usually meet each other because I and her are
busy in our work. Therefore, we still keep in touch with each
other through on facebook. I hope we keep this friendship.
The coffee shop that I would like to share with you is MY Cafe.
It's located on TMT Street, and it’s quite near my house. It's just
about a 5-minute drive. Why do I know this place?
This was one of my favorite cafes when I was in a
secondary school. My friends and I come here to study or play b
oard games.

This cafe has only one floor, but it’s quite roomy and cozy. It is
surrounded by a lot of greenery and glass-to-ceiling windows, so
there is a lot of natural light.

Speaking of its menu, this place offers a variety of drinks, from

coffee, soda to smoothies. My favorite drink is Cookie Ice
Blended, which is a perfect combination of sweet and salty
from whipping cream. But one
thing I don't like is that it doesn't have snacks or cakes. I think
the price is quite reasonable as drinks cost from 28 to 45
thousand VND.

There are a few reasons why I like going to my local café. I

suppose the main reasons are the coffee, and the friendly staff.
If you need a space to sit at work or to meet friends, I recommen
d that you come here. It won't disappoint you.

-..........that I would like to share with you is.......

-It's located on ..... Street/ in district, and it’s quite near my

house. It's just about a 5-minute drive
- i frequent go there 2/week
-This cafe has only one floor, but it’s quite roomy and cozy
-It is surrounded by a lot of glass-to-ceiling windows, so there is
a lot of natural light.
-i often go on the morning => quite and no crowded
.for the purpose of studying
.find a lot of book genres
-have separate room=> really quite and ân đis tớt by anyone
-like: have a lot of bilingual/bai linh gâul/books,which sharpen
my english
The staff
-dislike: drink is too blend for my linking and
doesn't have snacks or cakes

Well, today I’m gonna talk about my smartphone, which is one

of the most important item in my life.

If i’m not mistaken it was 3 years that I got this phone from my
parents as a reward for my effort in study. My phone is a
Realme.

At first sight, I was’n very impressed by this phone, But it kind

of grew on me. The main color was green, which made the
phone elegant. It’s costed my parents 5 million VND, which is
quite reasonable.

I use my phone mainly for both in study and entertainment on

daily basis. I can study English on it by using the online
dictionary to check the meanings of English words or when
there are lessons that I don’t understand in class, I can use it to
search for lectures and videos online, which is really helpful.
Beside that, I can watch movie on free website, play games and
listen to music. As a result, after tiring lessons, this will be a
good way to unwind and get back my energy.
What I like most about my phone is that the camera can product
high quality photos.
Moving on to talking about my feelings, when my parents gave
me this phone I was very delighted and really appriciate their for
such a usuful gift.

It was the first time I was visiting a foreign country. My sister

gave me a jacket as a gift. I was planning to go to purchase one
for me before departure. But a surprise with it. She knew that
the country was very sunny at that time and I just needed one.
So she got one with the help of my mother based on my likings.
The jacket was so beautiful as it is red and black in colour. She
took a picture of my trying it and sent it to our family zalo
group. Everyone liked the jacket and gave a positive response as
it made me [Link] got excited when she saw my delight.
Now I wish I could buy her something in return, but she is
currently in the United States with her [Link], when I go
there to study and work, I will be able buy her something from
my first paycheck.

Today I’d like to tell you about my high school uniform that I
have to wear from Monday to Friday. This uniform consists of a
white T-shirt, a dark blue pants and blue tie. The logo of my
school is printed on the left of sleeve. It looks plain but pretty
nice and goes well with my skin tone. I usually mix and
match my uniform with a pair of blue sneakers, which sets
off my height and fair [Link] I wear it I feel
comfy because the fabric is breathable. At first, I didn’t really
like the uniform because it didn’t look like my cup of tea. But
when I figured out how to look good in it, I gradually loved it. I
feel it is now part of my student life

Well the first item that came to mind when I saw this topic was
the stuffed animal name Marsupilami. If I’m not mistaken this
toy was a gift from my parents for my birthday. The toy was
identical to the character in the cartoon I had watched.
Marsupilami was a black-spotted yellow monkey with dog-like
ear and long tail. As a kid, this was a fascinating and exciting
toy for me. At that time, I love it so much to the point where I
didn’t allow anyone to touch it. Moving on to talking about my
feelings, when I receive it I was over the moon. Even when I
grew up, whenever I saw this toy in the street or stories, my
memories came flooding back.

Well, back in 2017 when I was on a backpacking trip with my

family to Indonesia in the summer I had a chance to visit th
famous volcanic located in the East of Java island. It’s
an incredible place with amazing natural scenes with
many active volcanoes.
At that moment, I was sitting on the grass for a break and
waiting for dawn. After about 30 min of waiting, the sun woke
up. The sky was flushed with orange and pink patches and
mountains are sinking in the morning dew. As I saw that, I
quickly grabbed my smartphone and captured that scene. At
least, I managed to fix the colors with the applications in my
phone but I only did a little bit so that the photo would
become lively.
Looking at the photo today, it reminds me of the first time I saw
one of the world’s nature marvels. Honestly, I enjoy the photo
as it was a unique experience for me.

When it comes to Vietnamese foods, the first food that crosses

most people’s mind is Pho. Pho has a lot of variation/ve ri ei
sanf/ ranging from pho bo vien, pho tai va pho sot vang. It a
specialty of HN, the capital of Vn. However, nowadays it
available everywhere in VN from the north to the south. The
heart and soul of this dish is the broth, it requires beef bones to
be boiled with spices such as ginger,lemonglas and onion for
many hour on end. A bow of Pho consists of noodles, the broth
and it topped with some slices of beef. The dish is often served
with herb and bean sproud on the side. To elevate /é lơ veit/the
flavor, I usually add some lime, hot chilli and picked garlic.
Moving onto talking about flavor, I feel it well-balanced and
suit their taste buds. My go-to place is the pho joint located in
the vicinity / vờ ci ni đi/ of my house mainly because they
usually top it with a generous amount of beef and the price is
resonable.

I am going to talk about Facebook, which is a popular social

networking website I use it on a daily basis. I get benefits from
the website in many ways. Firstly,Facebook is really important
to me as it allows me to keep in touch with my friends.
Although I can not meet my buddies regularly, I am still able to
update their conditions by images, comments posted on their
status and chat with them. Secondly I find it easy to do the
shopping online on Facebook. There are thousands of
advertisements on Facebook every day so that I can order food
or buy necessary items online with a click of my mouse such as
books, shoes and clothes. Finally I can browsing the
website, I come to know about the latest happenings in the
world. Actually, this has become a great esentrial space where
people share their significant events to let others know
However, sometimes I realize that I have spent too much time
on it and should focus more on face-to-face relationships in my
real life.

I am going to talk about one advertisement is still fresh in my

mind is that about Comfort, a brand of fabric softener made by a
company called Unilever. If I’m not mistaken, it was a couple of
years ago when I was a child, while I have a lunch or dinner
with my family, it was aired on TV. I was attracted by this ad
because its meaningful message and the visual effect was eye-
catching. Whereas other commercials at the time tended to be
short and focused on humor to attract customers, Unilever paid
attention to the content and built a story around Lily, a caring
housewife, and Andy, a famous rock star. Despite his fame and
success, Andy never forgets his family, because deep down he
always feels his partner’s love just from the smell of Comfort’s
long-lasting freshness. The company even created a series of
ads, instead of just one, to convey a message better. I think this
was a costly but effective plan, as Comfort soon became a
household name after this promotion.

The book which I would like to share with you today is HP. It is
not a single book, rather, a series of seven novels.
If I’m not mistaken, the first time I read this book was about 8
years ago, when I was still a student at secondary school. While
I was browsing around in the bookstore, this book caught my
eyes right away because of it’s title and [Link] books
are written by the world-famous British author J. K. Rowling.
The book series is primarily about the lives of a young boy,
Harry Potter. The story evolves as he grow up and Harry
struggles against a dark wizard, Lord Voldemort, who intends to
become immortal, overthrow the wizard governing body and
non-magical [Link] is my favourite book because it has
taken me to an amazing world and helped me connect to the
characters to a level that has influenced me to think positively in
life

I believe everyone has watched at least one Disney movie in

their life, and today I am going to talk about one of my favorite
movie named – Frozen.
The story is set in the Kingdom of Arendelle. Elder sister Elsa
has the magical power to turn anything into ice and snow, but
when Elsa accidentally hurts her little sister – Anna – with her
magic, their parents decide to lock Elsa away and close down
the castle, which protect the younger Anna. During the
coronation day, Anna falls for visiting Prince Hans who
immediately proposes, but when they ask Elsa for her blessing,
she was raise against and Elsa freezes her kingdom by accident.
As a result, Anna has to go to the north mountain to return her
sister back. On her way, she meets Kristoff, his reindeer pet
Sven and a lovely snowman Olaf.
The main reason why I love this movie is because it is a
heartwarming film with positive messages. It teaches you that
true love is stronger than fear and loneliness, and that running
away is no solution to your problems.

Well, today I’m gonna talk about my memorable

trip to Pattaya, Thailand. If I’m not mistaken this
happened about 3 years ago. My parents took me to
trip as a reward for my effort in study. It was a trip
of a life time. After arriving at Bangkok in the
afternoon, I went from Bangkok to Pattaya by
railway train. On my journey, I was able to take
some beautiful photos of stunning scenery. When I
arrived at the hotel, I went to have dinner at a local
Thai restaurant including Thai soup, stir-fried rice
noodles, and sticky rice [Link] a full
stomach, I went to Walking Street. This used to be
a bustling because there are activities for me to
enjoy at night such as going to the clubs, going
shopping, and eating street [Link] next day, I
went to swim in the sea and participate in water
activities such as scuba diving to see coral, and
canoeing. In the end I went to Bangkok for 2 days
and visited a variety of places including China
town, Grand place and shopping mall. Moving on
to talking about my feeling, the memory about that
day is still fresh in my mind simply because I could
enjoy he hectic pace of life and nightlight there.
Thailand is a beautiful city with delicious food and
stunning scenery. I also post lots of pictures that I
took there on Facebook and my friends really love
them. That’s all I wanna share about.

Well as I’m a student, I have a tight budget and just

the next week before last, myself and 2 my best
friends had a really wonderful day out that cost
next to nothing. It was a holiday weekend and we
really wanted to have a special day out and we
need to get away from our studies. We actually
planned to meet each other at the park and then we
decide on whre to go later, but my friends got there
pretty late so we ended up staying there. We got 3
takeout kumquat tea glasses and rice paper mix
from a small street vendor and talking about
random things that came up. I guess what makes
the day special was the fact that, despite having to
wait for my friends to showed up and then not
going any where like we planned to, we still had a
lot of more fun than I had expected.