Speaking Topics Topic 1: Talk about some serious pollution problems in the world to day.

Today, environmental pollution is a serious problem, not only for Vietnam but also for the whole world. 5/6 is set for World Environment Day to emphasize the importance of this problem. According to some scientists, there three main type of environmental pollution: land pollution, water pollution and air pollution. Land pollution is caused by the rapid rise of population, industrial development and urbanization. Land area for cultivation is reduced and poor soil is increase quickly. Propagation speed and scale of water pollution is more worried than land pollution. Water pollution is caused by oil spill, industrial waste from factories, About air pollution, it is caused by industrial waste from factories and companies, burning forests, transport, People release in to atmosphere poisonous gases such as CO2 and it cause greenhouse effect. Greenhouse effect will promote warming of the Earth. One of poisonous gases is CFC which destroy ozone. Environmental pollution can cause many diseases such as: respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, To make our environmental healthier, it need raising peoples awareness and administration of competent authorities. Topic 2: Talk about one of the popular leisure activities of young people nowadays For young people, there are many activities in their spare time such as listening to music, watching movies, internet access, talking with friends, shopping, ... I will talk about music because I usually do this in my spare time. Music is a favorite form of entertainment of many young people. In my spare time or tired with work, study, young people often listen to music. They often listen to music via the Internet. There are many Web sites devoted to music, the number of visitors of this site is huge. Through the internet young people can easily find the music they love. They can also buy the disc. Go buy music is a form of entertainment. We can see so many young people looking to buy records in the record store.

Now there are so many genres including rock, pop, dance and songs are also many options for young people. In general, music is a form of healthy entertainment. Topic 3: Talk about a serious health problem in the world today Modern life is becoming more and more stressful. There are many causes of stress, but generally, as I understand, there are four basic reasons: the external environment, the stress from society and family, the physical problems and thought. First, when we encounter bad external environment, e. g: natural disasters, bad weather, noise, crowded traffic, dust, , it can make us tired and tense. This is a reason for causing stress. Second, about stress from society and family, there are also many things cause stress. The duration of the work to be done, work pressure, focusing too much on the duty can make us have stress. The boss with autocratic management style also makes you have stress. The financial problems usually make us worry. We also feel sad and dispirited when we have bad friendships, conflicts in the family, betraying in love, Third, about physical problems, change your body can make you worry. In addition, illness also reduces both physical strength and mental strength. Finally, sometimes, the way we think about what has happened or will (e. g: university exam, enough money in future, promotion ) give us a lot of stress. They are usually negative. Although there are many reasons for stress but I thinhk, the most important reason is the way we think. If we think positively, we will overcome all difficulties, including emotional difficulties. Modern life is becoming more and more stressful. There are many causes of stress: work pressure, bad friendships, conflicts in the family, betraying in love, illness According to some articles, stress, in general, will adversely affects both physical strength and mental strength. First, stress affects our body: making the changes of heart rate, blood pressure and circulatory system, making eyes tired, making skin become less smooth, making brain

become less sharp If these biological response occurs in a long time, they will be very dangerous for our body. Second, stress affects health and life. Stress is considered the most common causes of some common diseases: hypertension, heart disease, headaches, insomnia, Stress also increases the risk of mental illness, psychology, leading to alcohol abuse, Third, stress affects emotion. People who have stress always have negative behavior as: troubled spirit, erratic behavior, reduced confidence, depression, Fourth, stress affects the ability to decide. Stress makes people lose the ability to make accurate decisions because stress reduce thinking ability, memory, self control, judgment, of patients and make them lose confidence. Finally, stress affects family. Stress can break family relationships. Because of the adverse effects of stress, we need to maintain a optimistic life and a positive thinking to live longer and happier. Topic 4: Talk about some serious traffic problems in the big cities nowadays Currently, traffic congestion problem in Vietnam is very serious. In major cities, either 7 am or 5 pm, the traffic on major roads in urban small populous as Hanoi, Saigon are subject to the traffic scene. Cars and motorcycles crammed together, moved step by step, stifling smoke, loud whistle. The causes of the problem are: + There are great population density in big cities so there is a great number of passengers. + Road are in bad conditions: narrow and deteriorated. + Passengers awareness is low and they have bad understanding of traffic rules. + The rules are not strict enough. To solve congestion problems, we need to make the following + Raise peoples awareness + We should have better rules. + We should improve road conditions.

Topic 5: Talk about the importance of learning a foreign language Learning a foreign language is very important. It is very necessary for you if you are young person. It help you for your study. You can read foreign science papers and you can understand information from foreign web sites. Knowledge from vietnamese documents is not enough and I need to find more from foreign documents. When you are a student, you can find a suitable part-time work such as teaching children English, working for a social organization, When you graduate, I can find easily a job with high salary. You can make a good empression on employers if you speak a foreign language fluently. You also can find a scholarship to study in foreign university. If you have a good knowledge of a foreign language, you can search about a different culture. You can watch foreign movies, listen foreign songs, read foreign book and speak to foreigner. These will broaden you mind. Topic 6: Talk about an interesting historical place you know. Two years ago, I came to Hue with a close friend. We travel by car from Ha noi. It is a very interesting trip and I had lots of memories. Hue is ancient capital of the late 19th and early 20th century. I visited many ancient architectural as: Dai Noi, Trang Tien bridge, Thien Mu pagoda and royal tombs. I was very interested in Khai Dinhs tomb, we can meet French architecture at this location. Tu Ducs tomb, I think,is the most beautiful. There is Huong river in Hue, this river is beautiful and famous. I also met and talked to some people who live in Hue and I like the way they talk though it is difficult to listen what they talk. Food in Hue is very hot and people who live in Hue usually use chili to process food. I have ever eaten a interesting food which called com hen. Topic 7: Talk about one of your favorite foods. One of my favorite foods is fish soup on boat. I do not know how to translate is right or not. This food is very taste and very popular in restaurants in Hai Phong.

It is easy to cook this food and it dont need much seasoning. Ocean fish or river fish is suitable for fish soup. Perch (in Vietnamese, it called vuoc) is the most delicious fish. First, fish is cut fins, scaled and gutted and washed with water mixed vinegar. Rinse again with clean water and put fish in basket to drain. Then fish is cut into pieces. Vegetables are washed and drained. Tamarinds are boiled in water until soft and putted in bowl, crushed. Cold water is mixed with tamarind water filterd, add tomatoes and little salt. Boil water and then drop fish in. Boil water to heat for about 1 2 minutes, turn off the heat, add a little fish sauce. Should not use herbs and seasoning to retain the flavor of fish. Put fish on small plates, sprinkle a little fish sauce mixed lemon juice, pepper, chilli. This food can be used with wine. It is very fantastic. Topic 8: Talk about a kind of entertainment you like A kind of entertainment i like is listening music. When i was a child, my brother used to listen English songs from his cassette player and I also liked these songs though I didnt understand the meanings of them. The bands we liked, I remember, are Abba, Modern Talking, UB40 and Bad Boys Blue. Additionally, at that time, there were some of other's favorite singers such as: Lionel Richie, C C Catch, Sandra, Up until now, I still remember the rhythms of famous songs as: Kingston town, Hello, Lay all your love on me, Now, I still regularly listen English songs. I listen them from my computer, CD player, VCD player, MP3 player, and number of bands and singers greatly increase. And today, we not only listen to these songs, we can also see video clip of them. When I am tired or bored, I often listen my favorite songs and they make the balance of my mind. Topic 9: Talk about a sport activity that you enjoy playing A sport activity that i enjoy playing is walking. This sport doesnt need expensive tools and it is suitable for all ages.

Before, when I was in Haiphong, i used to walk in the morning and now, i study in Hanoi University of Science and Technology and I usually walk in the afternoon. Every afternoon, after finishing the work, I often walk to "Bay Mau" lake and then, I go round this lake twice in about 1 hour. While I walk, I breathe fresh air, watch people, trees and listen to exciting sound. Sometime, while walking, I think about the issues that my study. Walking gives me relaxation and help me reduce depression and make me move more and when i return home, I feel better eating. All of these will be good for both physical health and mental health. In additon, when I walk round Bay Mau lake, i can meet and talk to foreigners. This helps me to practice foreign languages. Topic 10: Talk about a book you like. The most favorite book Ive ever read is Godfather. Godfather is the name of a famous book which is witten by Mario Puzo and this book first published in 1969. This work tells the story of an original Sicilian Mafia family in America which is created and led by a character known as the "Godfather" Don Vito Corleone. The novel's main events occurred from 1945 to 1955. The founder of the Corleone mafia family is Vito Corleone, whose real name is Vito Andolini. When he came America, he changed his last name into Corleone to remind his home town - Corleone which is located on the island of Sicily. Vito is married to Carmella. The couple has four children: Santino, Fredo, Michael and Connie. Vito received a foster child Tom Haghen who then became consultant (consigliere) of Corleone family and he had two assistant (caporegime) : Clemenza and Tessio. Don Vito leaded his mafia family to fight the power struggles of other Mafia families in New York. When Don Vito died, his son, Michael, came to power. Although, this book talks about crime, I like the relationship between Mafia members. This book empasize family relationships, friendships and honor and it gives me many interesting opinions about living and society.

Topic 11: Talk about a useful piece of equipment Topic 12: Traveling broadens your mind. Do you agree or disagree? Why? In the past travel was considered an essential part of education. Poets and writers realised the value of travel and went out to other countries in search of knowledge. A man's education was not completed until he had visited foreign lands. That travel broadens the mind cannot be denied. Those who remain within the confines of their homes are cut off from the outside world. As a result, they develop a narrow outlook on life. But those who travel come into contact with various types of people whose ways of life are completely different from theirs. They see things with their own eyes and have a better understanding of the affairs of the world. The impressions that they receive while they travel remain fresh in their minds for many years, and all false impressions and ideas are removed from their minds. Thus, they are able to see things in their proper perspective and make correct judgments and decisions, and to be able to make connect decisions is a valuable part of education. It is argued, however, that the presence of the great variety of books, newspapers, the radio and television today obviates the need for travel to acquire knowledge. One would study in the comfort and privacy of one's own home and absorb all the knowledge that one desires. But there are many things which books cannot describe effectively. For example, the love and respect people in other lands have for us and the natural beauty of the various parts or the world cannot be described properly in words. They have to be seen and felt. Besides, not all can understand everything that they read about people away from their homes. To such people, especially, travel is an important means of education. Of course, travel involves time and money which most people cannot afford. But the value of travel as a means of education is so great that time and money spent on travel are not a waste of effort. Topic 13: Talk about the benefits of the Internet Nowadays,the internet is becoming more useful .people said that the internet has more benefits than harmful. Do you agree or disagree.

Since the internet was invented ,it is becoming more than popular than it was .It can help you study or entertain.Besides,it has aslo many benefits than many technologies.In my opinion ,the internet will play an important role in society in future. Firstly, I am going to talk about the first reason that I believe it will . The internet can easy to get information without going anywhere .For example,you can stay at home ,connect to it and looking for the information that you want to find. Furthermore, you can also get a lesson of your class or borrow library books. This brings me to my second point .this is communication. You can talk with your friends or family in oversea with internet phone , voice chat or webcam.Also ,the lectures can upload their lecture and the students can download it to home to get details. Finally is entertainment. With the internet service,downloading the music files or movies from website is easy . You can also share your music with others people and play together.It will open the new trend of listening to music. To sum up , I believe that The internet will be used more common in the technology century. Topic 14: Talk about the negative effects of computers However, computers are causing the decline of health of users. adults and children alike indulged the game on the computer, this reduces the time for work and study. Working with computers for long periods will cause the body to fatigue and stress. Users often have back pain, headache. Amblyopia is an expression most clearly when exposed regularly and continuously with a computer. Usually people blink 20 times / minute, tears are adjusted reasonably sufficient to saturate the eye. When working with computers, the number of times to blink only 7 times / min, which causes dry eyes, especially for people over 40. This can make short sight. To reduce the harmful effects of the computer, we should implement the following: + Should have good working conditions: use of natural light, airy place to work, ventilation, planting trees in the office.

+ Do not work with computers for too long (two hours) . After each hour, so your eyes rest for 10 minutes . + Eat foods that provide vitamins (especially vitamin A and vitamin C) + There should be a reasonable working mode. Do not form too late and should get up early.