TOPICS

1. Giới thiệu

2-3 phút để giới thiệu và phỏng vấn

Giám khảo sẽ chào bạn, sau đó kiểm tra thẻ ID, yêu cầu bạn ký vào biên bản thi, và hỏi
một số câu hỏi đơn giản nhằm giúp bạn cảm thấy thoải mái

Lời chào Lời đáp

Good morning/afternoon. Good morning/afternoon.
How are you today? Fine, thạnk you/thanks.
How do you do? How do you do?
How did you get on with your test this Not too bad. (But I found the reading part
morning? is a little difficult for me.)
Hi, nice/glad/ good to meet you. Nice/glad/good to meet you, too.
Hi, how are you doing? Not too bad. And you?
I haven’t kept you waiting too long, have I? No, it doesn’t matter.
It’s a beautiful/cold day, isn’t it? Yes, it certainly is./It’s not very common
for this season.
2. Phỏng vấn

Giám khảo sẽ hỏi một số câu hỏi về thông tin cá nhân của bạn. Có thể là những câu hỏi
chung chung về gia đình, học hành, nơi ở, sở thích, v.v.

Câu hỏi Lời đáp

Could you tell me your full name, please? My full name is Nguyen Van Nam, but you
can call me Nam.

When’s your birthday? My birthday is on May 1st.

What’s your date of birth?

When were you born? I was born on May 1st 2002.

Can you tell me where you are from? I am from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
And can I see your identification/ID card Sure. Here you are.
please?
Thank you, that’s fine.

Now in the first part I’d like to ask you Yes, please.
some questions about ……. (yourself).
3. Một số mẹo
Nếu không nghe rõ câu hỏi do chưa quen với giọng của giám khảo hoặc giám khảo nói
nhỏ, hãy đề nghị lịch sự:
Would you please speak up? I cannot hear you clearly.
Excuse me, could you please speak up?
Would you please slow down a little bit?
Pardon, Would you repeat that, please?
1. Yourself, family, friends and hometown
Let’s talk about yourself

 What is your full name?

My full name is Cam Thu Thao, but you can call me Thao.

 When is your birthday?

My birthday is on December 12th.

 Where are you from?

I come from Son La city, the city is a mountainous province located in the Northwest
region of Vietnam, a land of convergence of many ethnic groups, with many special
festivals, historical sites and charming landscapes
 Where do you live now?
Well, I’m now living in Son La which is a mountainous province located in the Northwest
region of Vietnam and I have lived here for almost 18 years now. I’m quite happy to be
here, I have to say, because this vibrant city is really on the move with higher living
standard and a lot of, you know, entertainment attractions.

 What do you like about where you live? What don’t you like?
One of the best things about my area is its unique and diverse culinary culture, such as
five-color sticky rice, lam rice, Kitchen guard meat... Besides, entertainment comes in
many forms. From movie theaters to shopping malls to public parks and everything in
between, my city is exciting.
On the other hand, Son La cities are often polluted such as air pollution, water pollution,
noise pollution. Living in the city, I often encounter many narrow alleys, cramped houses.
It is not as spacious and airy as in many villages. It causes me to feel uncomfortable,
suffocated.
 Are you a student?
Currently, I am an 18 year old student studying at University of social sciences and
humanities, Vietnam, majoring in social work.

 How do you get to school?

Normally, my friends drive me to school. But sometimes, when they are busy with work, I
will ride my motorbike or take the bus.

Let’s talk about your typical day.

- What is a typical day of your life?/ What is your typical day like?
- What time do you get up and go to bed?
- Is it different at weekends?
 - What do you like doing most when you are with your friend?
- Do you wish to change anything about your life?
- Which part of the day do you like most? Why?
- What do you usually do when you are upset?
- Do you spend time for your family?
Well, on a typical day, I get up early in the morning, take a shower and eat my
breakfast. Then I hurry for my classes and the bad traffic kills some time on the
roads. After I reach the university, I need to concentrate on my study & classes and I
return home at around 6:30 pm. I eat my dinner at around 8:30 pm, read the daily
newspapers or a book, watch the news channel and browse the internet. I spend time
with my family till 11:30 and then prepare to go to bed. I usually sleep at around
12:30 and always try to read something or listen to music before I sleep. If I have an
exam, I study till late night.

On the contrary, during my weekend, I wake up late in the morning, grab the
newspaper and look at the headlines and in some interesting news sections. Then I
take a shower and eat my breakfast. I watch some TV programmes and then go
outside to meet my colleagues/ friends who live nearby. I spend some time outside
and then return home before lunch. In the noon I take a nap and in the evening I
either go to a shopping mall to buy necessary things or visit a theatre to enjoy a
movie with friends/ family members or go to a park to walk. In the evening I either
play video games or spend time reading books or browsing the internet. I usually take
my dinner at around 10.30 pm during my days off and go to bed after 1.30 am.
Let’s talk about your future plans.
-What are your arrangements for your future?
- Which do you prefer: a fast life or a slow life?
Life is a non-stop endeavor. Every day, we always try to make ourselves better and
better. At each stage I will make plans to develop myself. My personal growth plan
includes a short-term plan and a long-term plan. Short-term plans are usually set by
month and by date.
Long-term plans will be set annually. My personal development plan is divided into 3
parts. Health, knowledge, entertainment. In my health plan, I will set exercise time goals,
plan for proper eating and time, and sleep. In the knowledge plan, I will list the books to
read and aim to accomplish them. At the same time, I also set out a path to take courses
for my job. Finally the entertainment part. I will build a list of the songs I want to listen
to and the movies I want to watch.

From the plan set out to develop myself, I can both ensure good body condition, improve
more and more while creating a reasonable entertainment space for myself. Every day I
live with the plans I set out. A life of purpose keeps me on track for a better future.

Let’s talk about your family.

- How many members are there in your family?
- Who is closest to you? Who can you share things with?
I am close to every single family member in my own way. However, in terms of
sharing personal secrets and spending time, I am more close to my mother than my
father. My younger sister considers me her best friend and thus we have a unique
relationship.
- Does your family usually spend time together?
- How many sisters/brothers do you have?
- Do you usually spend time with your brothers or sisters?
- How many people are there in your family?
- What are your parents’ job?
- Who is the bread winner in your family?
- Who do you talk with most in your family? Why?
Our family is small .There are four people in my family: my parents, my sister and
I.My father is forty-four years old. He is a worker in ABC company. He has a good sense
of humor and he always tells many funny stories to make us smile. My father likes
gardening very much as well as watching TV programs. Unlike most men, my father likes
cooking and he cooks very well. My mother is at the same age as my father. My mothers
is also a worker. She likes cooking and traveling too, so whenever my parents have free
time, we go some interesting place to relax. It's a great time. My sister is eight years old.
SHe studies in primary school. she is interested in play the guitar and sports like
batminton.And I am student studying at University of social sciences and humanities,
majoring in social work. However, being the eldest child in my family I try to help with
the household chores such as wash the dishes, mop the floor and so on. Members of our
family have very close relationships with each other. We often share our feelings, and
whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. In sum,
My family is important to me. I love my family very much.
Let’s talk about your friends.
-How many friends do you have? Is there anyone close to you?
When I was in my early teens, I preferred many friends but nowadays I have few
friends but they are very close to me.
- What do you usually do with your friends?
I enjoy playing outdoor games, watching movies in a theatre, having
conversations related to recent political and international issues, sharing my updates and
concerns, going long drive with my friends. The best part is the open conversation we can
have related to almost any topic.
-What does a best friend need to do?
- Tell me about a good friend you have?
The best friendship is to be in mind, in the feelings of two each other, creating a
good friendship. For me a best friend must be someone who understands me, is someone
who cares, shares everything with me, I have a friend, that is Thanh. Thanh is a kind
person, gentle, confident, strong person, always protecting and helping people. The
height and temperament, the other point is that we have different preferences, different
dreams, I really like this friend because she is my best match, she and mk both consider
the other friend to be friends. 
Let’s talk about your house or living place.
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- What do you like about the place where you live?
- Do you think it is better to live in the city centre or in the countryside?
- Which room in your house do you like best?
- Is there anything you would like to change about your house?
Well, I live in a house. This is basically the house my grandfather used to own. After his
death my father inherited it and he improved the construction of the house in many
aspects. This is a big house with over 2 acres of area. The main house has a three-storied
building and the large garden in front of the house is the most attractive part of our house.
I would say we have more people working for the maintenance of this big house than the
number of family members we have.
• Do you think it’s better to live in a house or an apartment? Why?
I would say living in a house has far more advantages than living in an apartment. Big
houses are spacious, have a garden and other places while an apartment has
comparatively smaller rooms and no additional place. The houses give us an opportunity
to live freely and there are very few privacy issues. On the contrary, an apartment has
some rooms with no place for gardening and playing. The whole building is shared with
many other families and that creates the privacy issues. You can reconstruct or build new
facilities in a house which is quite impossible in an apartment. However, maintaining a
big house requires more effort than it is required for an apartment. Finally, I would say I
always prefer living in a house than living in an apartment.
4. What do you like most about your house?/ which part of your house do you like most?/
Which room is your favourite?
It’s definitely my own bedroom. It’s where I can do whatever I want without getting
disturbed and irritated by others. I call it my comfort zone or hideaway. After a long and
stressful working day, I just want to be alone in my bedroom, chilling out with a movie or
something.
1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
For the better part of the last 4 years, I’ve been living in a mini flat in a small side street
in the heart of the city. All amenities are available in the proximity of my home, like
supermarkets, restaurants, fashion stores, cinemas or hospitals. I can easily grab anything
I need in just a few minutes.
Let’s talk about weather in your hometown.
- What is the weather like in your hometown?
Well, as you could probably tell, I’m currently residing in Vietnam, which is a tropical
country. When it comes to the weather here, for the most part, it’s kinda scorching hot
and humid year-round. I mean, there have been reports about the heatwaves of over 40
degrees celsius in Hanoi in the recent years during summer. In winter, it used to be frigid
but now it’s a bit more pleasant and bearable. And I guess it’s due to global warming.
- What do you like doing in the summer in your hometown?

Describe your father/mother. You should mention:

 How old he/she is/was

 What job he/she did/is doing or used to do
  How he/she looks/looked like
 What makes you respect him/her the most

Describe what you are going to do after this test. You should mention:

 What you plan to do

Here I would like to talk about one talk that I do after this test, and that is going for an
evening walk. The fact is that I spend approximately 6 to 8 hours at school and then go
for extra classes, which gets me physically and mentally exhausted and to feel better in
the evening.
 Where you plan to go to
I visit the colony park with my friend Minh who lives next door to me. It is a small but
beautiful park with lush green grass, a jogging track – beautiful flowers and plants and
rides for kids. In the evening time, we enjoyed walk here and seeing little children taking
rides and hooting in joy rejuvenate my mind.

After having a walk for some time, we sit on the grass and do yoga. Yoga is undoubtedly,
the best exercise for the tired mind and really works wonder for me.
 If there is anything difficult to do
 Why you want to do it.
It really makes me feel make stress-free. This one-hour at the park revitalizes me, and
this is what I enjoy doing after a tiring day at school.

Describe something you want to do in the future. You should mention:

 What the thing is
 How you have prepared for it
 If the thing is difficult
 Why you want to do it in the future

Describe the most common job for people in your hometown. You should mention:

 What the job is.

 How people do the job
 The most interesting/ boring thing about the job
 If you want to do it in the future

Well, most of the people in my town work for the government, national and multinational
organisations. About 10% of our total populations run their own businesses. Many
people are farmers and while a small portion of people is involved in Information
Technology related professions. The students work in many companies and shops as part-
time employees. But the variety of jobs people do in my town is overwhelming which
includes running their own boutique shops, fishing, driving trucks, selling artworks and
many more.
Describe a day in your life. You should mention:

 When you start/end your day

 What you do in a day (working, eating, …)
 The thing you spend most time on
 What you like/dislike the most about your day