GROUP TWO

Nguyễn Hoàng Đức

Nguyễn Trọng Đức
Trần Phúc Hải
Nguyễn Trung Hiếu
Đào Lệ Hoa
Đỗ Xuân Huấn

SPEAKING PAPER TEST No.3

Time permitted: 10 minutes
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Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Now, let’s talk about Friends.

- How often do you like hanging out with friends?
Normally if we have lots of time in the weekends, we will go to the cinema to
watch movies to have a good time; but if we don’t have plenty of time, we’ll just
have dinner together in a restaurant.

- Who do you like to hang out with?

Usually I’d like to hang out with one of my close friends. Actually we live in the
same city so we can meet frequently.

- Do you like to go out with a big group or just a few friends?

Well, if I were to choose between the two, I will probably go with hanging out
with a big group people because I feel that I am an extrovert, I like to meet
different people to know about different kinds of life and make myself more
sociable; whereas, you know, with few people around, it would be hard to find
something interesting to do, such as travelling, hiking, etc.

Now, let’s talk about Colours.

- What is your favourite colour?
My preference varies for different purposes. For example, when choosing clothes,
I tend to go for black or white, since they go well with my skin tone. For house
decorations, I would prefer white as it creates a peaceful vibe for the room.

- Are there any colours you dislike? Why/Why not?

I am not a fan of brown. All shades of brown look sort of dull to me. In terms of
fashion, it is really hard to put on a brown item, unless you are extremely
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- How 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 yellow
clothing when my mood is up, but go for black if I am feeling down.

Part 2: Solution Discussion (3’)

Situation: You and your partner are going to London together next month. Which do you
think is the most useful to take along with? Extra money, a map of the city or a phrase
book?

Part 3: Topic development (4’)

Topic: Watching TV

Relaxing

Visual travelling Watching TV [Your own ideas]

Enhancing knowledge

- What makes television so successful and profitable?

SPEAKING TEST No. 4

Time permitted: 10 minutes
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Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)
Let’s talk about physical exercise.
- Do you do exercise daily? Why?/ Why not?
Yes because Exercise is a simple exercise with amazing benefits that can improve
nearly every aspect of health from the inside out.

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 - What forms of exercise are popular in Vietnam?
Walking is the most popular form of exercise in Vietnam. People usually get up early in
the morning and go out for a morning walk. The walk lasts for around an hour and
mostly the people walk in the parks while some of the people walk on the empty streets.

- What are the advantages of regular exercise?

Exercise gives us many benefits. For example:
- + Exercise slows down the aging process, increases longevity
- + Exercise helps improve memory
- + Exercise helps relieve chronic diseases
- + Regular exercise will make people happier
- + Exercise is good for beauty
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Let’s talk about living in the countryside.

- Would you like to live in the countryside? Why?/ Why not?
Well, yes, I really love to live in the countryside if possible in the future because I find
that life in the rural areas are less stressful and people are more relaxed, friendly and
family-oriented, whereas people in the cities are just like ants.

- What do people living in the countryside like to do?

It’s kind of hard to say but people that I know around me just want to grow crops and
feed animals for their living.

- What are the differences between living in the city and the countryside?
Well, between the two, living in a city brings people really convenience since there are
various living facilities in the city, for example, people can easily get access to the
shopping malls, medicine clinics, schools and entertaining; on the contrary, living in the
countryside can enjoy the fresh and quality air, because the air is not polluted during the
industralizatio

Part 2: Solution Discussion (3’)

Situation: A company is planning to market their new product to customers. Three ways
of advertising are suggested: through the internet, on televisions, in newspapers. Which
do you think is the best way?
Part 3: Topic development (4’)

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Topic: Benefits of living alone

Better personal skills

development

Lots of savings Living alone [Your own ideas]

More privacy and freedom

- What skills are needed to live alone?

I am reflecting on some of the benefits of living alone.When I live alone,

everything is my responsibility. Some advantages When I live alone:

I can make all of the rules in my home

I am not accountable to anyone, and can be as spontaneous as I want (at least

to an extent)

I can decorate the places the way I want

I don't have to clean up after anyone else

There's no one else to complain about or judge me

I don't need to compromise

I have the kind of privacy that is not impossible when Ilive with someone

I can wear, or not wear, whatever I want!

I can do whatever I want, without any disruptions

I can listen to music, and sing and dance in my house

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I have complete control about lighting in the night and midnight even overnight.
I don't have to worry about anyone else's comfort level