CONVERSATION FOR SPEAKING TEST IN CLASS.

Cường: Good afternoon. Let us introduce ourselves. My name is Do

Quoc Cuong.
Hoàng: And my name is Nguyen Huynh Quoc Hoang.
Cường: I am a student in grade 11 at Truong Dinh High School,
which has a reputation of its high-quality education so I am very proud
of being a student here. Honestly, I’m a big fan of books so I always
spend time reading them in my leisure time.
Hoàng: I also study at Truong Dinh High School, in class 11/1 and we
are classmates. To be honest, I am keen on listening to music and
playing games in my spare time. Besides that, I am fond of going out
with Cuong twice a week. We have a lot in common as well.
Cường: That is true. Hey Hoang, what do you think about the source
of energy that Vietnamese people rely on? If my memory serves me
right, you are a fan of this subject. Can you tell me more about it?
Hoàng: Of course! Vietnamese people rely on a mix of different
energy sources, including fossil fuels, hydroelectric power, and
renewable energy.
Cường: Sound interesting.
Hoàng: So, do you have any idea about such energy sources?
Cường: As far as I know, fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural
gas, are still important sources of energy for Vietnam. Our country has
significant deposits of coal, and oil and gas reserves have been
discovered off the southern coast of the country. However, there is a
growing concern relating to fossil fuels about the environmental
impacts like air pollution or water pollution.
Hoàng: Spot on! As a result of it to the life of the residents, the
government is looking to transition to cleaner sources of energy.
Cường: What about hydroelectric power? I have no idea about the
role of this energy in our country.
Hoàng: Oh, hydroelectric power is another significant source of
energy in Vietnam. The country has a number of large rivers, such as
the Mekong and the Red River, that have been dammed to generate
electricity. In fact, hydroelectric power accounts for around 40% of
Vietnam's total electricity production.

Cường: That's impressive. So how about renewable energy?

Hoàng: To my knowledge, renewable energy is still in its early stages
in Vietnam, but it is growing quickly. The government has set a target
of generating 10% of the country's electricity from renewable sources
by 2030. Currently, the most common forms of renewable energy in
Vietnam are solar and wind power.
Cường: That's great to hear. So, what comes to your mind when
thinking about some of the challenges that Vietnam faces in
transitioning to cleaner sources of energy?
Hoàng: One of the biggest challenges is the cost of renewable energy.
While the cost of solar and wind power has come down significantly in
recent years, it is still more expensive than traditional forms of energy,
such as coal.
Cường: Oh yes, I agree with you. The electricity grid in VN is not
currently set up to handle large amounts of solar and wind power.
Hoàng: That is right.
Cường: And I have read in news that there are several initiatives
underway to promote renewable energy in Vietnam. For example, the
government has introduced a feed-in tariff system that guarantees a
fixed price for renewable energy producers. This has helped to attract
investment in the sector. Additionally, there are plans to upgrade the
national electricity grid to support more renewable energies.
Hoàng: That's encouraging. Personally, individuals can play an
important role in promoting cleaner sources of energy. This not only
reduces their reliance on traditional sources of energy but can also help
to reduce their electricity bills.
Cường: And they can be more mindful of their energy consumption
and take steps to reduce the overall energy use.
Hoàng: That's great advice.
Cường: So, the importance of the whole country in this issue
including government and inhabitants is undeniable, isnt’t it?
Hoàng: Absolutely! With our efforts, we can both have abundant of
energies to use and protect the environment, thus have a more liveable
life.
Cường: I cannot agree with you more.