TEST 1
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about languages.
1. What foreign languages can you speak?
I can speak +...
I can get by in + …
2. How did you learn the language(s)?
started learning E at primary school
improved through self-study and daily exposure
3. Have you ever used your native language to speak with a foreigner? Why?
Let’s talk about retirement.
1. At what age do people have to retire in our country?
2. What must you do before you retire? save money, maintain good health
3. After you retire, where would you like to stay, in the city or in the countryside?
countryside: more peaceful, cheap
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION
Situation: Your younger brother wants to buy a gift for his girlfriend’s birthday. He wants
your advice about what he should buy. Three options are suggested: a gold bracelet, a
makeup set, and a shoulder bag. Which do you think is the best option? Why?
shoulder bag: suitable, practical: can use it everyday, affordable
a gold bracelet, makeup set: not suitable, not long-lasting, not necessary, too
expensive
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
Topic: There are many different ways to keep our body healthy.
regular check-ups
1. Which do you think is more important, a healthy body or a large amount of money?
Why?
2. What should the government do to protect its citizens from “dirty food”?
impose higher taxes on fast food, limit marketing, ensure food hygiene
3. It is said “a sound mind is in a sound body”. What do you think about this saying?
TEST 2
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about TV programs.
1. What is your favorite TV program? Why?
2. Who do you usually watch that program with?
3. Do you think that watching TV is a waste of time? Why?
Let’s talk about history.
1. Do you like to learn about history? Why?
2. What historical event in Vietnam do you find most interesting? August Revolution
3. Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history? Why?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION
Situation: the city planners are seeking an urgent solution to the traffic problem in this city.
Three measures are suggested: limiting private cars, widening streets, and raising people’s
awareness of the problem. Which do you think is the best choice? Why?
effective, practical, easy to do
costly, lead to environmental pollution, inconvenient
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
Topic: There are many benefits of teamwork in the workplace.
1. Do you prefer working in a team or working independently? Why?
2. If you were a team leader, what would you do to motivate your team?
3. What quality do you think a team leader needs to have the most? Why?
responsibility, communication skills, leading skills
TEST 3
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about hobbies.
1. What do you usually do in your free time?
2. Do you think these are good hobbies? Why (not)? foster personal growth, boost energy
3. Do you prefer to spend your free time with your friends or your family? Why?
Let’s talk about cell phone.
1. How much time do you use your phone every day?
2. Who do you spend most time talking to on the phone?
3. When did you get your first cell phone?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION
Situation: You and your friends are planning a two-day trip this weekend. Three following
places are suggested: Phan Thiet city, Da Lat city, and Can Tho city. Which do you think is
the best place to go? Why do you think so?
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
Topic: People should have a healthy diet.
immune system
mop: save money in the long run
1. How important is breakfast?
2. What types of food, do you think, are good for health? Why?
3. What is the difference between your attitude and your parents’ attitude toward diet?
home-cooked food
Nộp bài test 3:
File nộp bài nhận xét
Speaking -
aim b1 -
Thảo tốc độ nói ổn, có ý tưởng nói tương đối
ko mắc nhiều lỗi ngữ pháp cơ bản
chú ý dùng từ:
+, turn to P2, not return
chú ý phát âm: weekend, confident (âm “o” phát
âm /ɒ/, not /ə/), vegetable
chú ý ko tuỳ tiện thêm ending sound “s”
6.0/10
AIM B1 - cố gắng tăng tốc độ nói hơn 1 chút, có ý tưởng
Test 3 -
Tuyền
nói tương đối
nhớ chia động từ trong qk khi nói sự việc trong
qk
chú ý phát âm: leisure, hour (ko đc quên
âm /ə(r)/), weekend, scenery (/siːn/ not /skiːn/),
protein, vegetable, point
nhớ đuôi “s’’ phát âm là ‘iz’ khi đứng sau các
phụ âm xát và tắc xát /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/, /tʃ/, /dʒ/
6.0/10
Aim B2 Cẩm cần duy trì tốc độ nói đồng đều và ổn định hơn,
Ly
đã có ý tưởng nói
chú ý phát âm: hour (ko đc quên âm /ə(r)/), with
(phát âm sai ending sound), consideration,
comfortable, consider, tired, sum up, important,
vitamin, protein
sử dụng cấu trúc nói cần tự nhiên hơn (nên đọc
nhiều bài mẫu)
cần nói tự nhiên hơn
5.5/10
TEST 4
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about your friends
1. How many close friends do you have?
2. Would you prefer to spend time alone or with friends? Why?
3. What kind of people do you like to have as friends?
Let’s talk about your daily routines.
1. What part of your day do you like best?
2. What is the busiest part of the day for you?
3. When do you have free time?
hectic
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION
Situation: Your cousin is going to study abroad next week. Which of the following presents
will you choose for him/her: a self-designed photo album, a cookbook, or a clothing item?
Why do you choose it?
inspiring, meaningful, practical, necessary
not practical
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
Topic: Advertising should be controlled.
overconsumption
mislead
1. What is one advantage of advertising?
2. What ways of advertising are popular in our country? Why? target customers
3. How far do people in our country believe in advertisements? it depends on generation
skeptical
TEST 5
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let's talk about traditional music.
[Link]’s your favourite song?
2. Do you often listen to traditional music?
3. How important is traditional music in your country?
Let's talk about cooking class.
1. Have you ever been to a cooking class?
2. Would you prefer to go there alone or with someone else?
3. How important is it to know how to cook?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION
Situation: Your sister wants to lose weight. There are 3 options: going to the gym, taking
weight loss drugs, going on a [Link] is the best choice?
fatigue
insomnia
deficiency >< efficiency
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
Topic: There are some drawbacks of cohabitation.
conflicts => hard to reconcile
share living expenses
unexpected pregnancy, family disapproval
1. Why do some couples choose to live together before marriage? compatible (adj)
2. How can cohabitation help people understand each other better?
reveal their personality
3. Should schools or media talk more about modern relationships, including cohabitation?