HƯỚNG DẪN ÔN TẬP SPEAKING PROGRESS TEST 2

I. DẠNG KIỂM TRA

1. Part 1: GV sẽ hỏi 3- 5 câu hỏi về các thông tin cá nhân
2. Part 2: 2 SV sẽ nói 1 card trong các card bên dưới (từ Unit 1 đến Unit 6)
II. NỘI DUNG CẦN NẮM ĐƯỢC
PART 1: Topic: Study, Future plans, Internet/ laptop/computer, Skills and personalities,
Future job, Part - time job.
Part 2: Speaking card
1. UNIT 2 - Activity 3: Work in pairs and role play

Sample
B: Hello. How can I help you?
A: Hi. I am looking at some CNC machines for my work as an engineer.
B: Yeah. Are you considering any CNC routers?
A: Yes. I see Bobs CNC Evolution 3 and MYSWEET 3018 Pro are the best sellers. Can you
give me some information about them?
B: Of course. While Bobs CNC Evolution 3 ….. MYSWEET 3018 Pro ….( lấy thông itn ở
introduction).
A: So what about their functions or features?
B: ……tìm đặc điểm giống nhau/khác nhau để so sánh => đưa hết các thông tin còn lại
Like Bobs CNC Evolution 3, MYSWEET 3018 Pro has available modules for upgrading and
its own offline controller./ Both Bobs CNC evolution 3 and mysweet CNC 3018 pro have
available……
A: Wow. So amazing! Can you give me their pros over other CNC routers?
B: Like Bobs CNC evolution 3, Mysweet CNC 3018 pro is easy to assemble.
In terms of Bobs CNC Evolution 3, the first advantage is that …. Another pro is that ..

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And MYSWEET 3018 Pro……. tìm đặc điểm giống nhau/khác nhau để so sánh => đưa hết
các thông tin còn lại
A: What‟s about its disadvantages?
B: Hmm. …. ……
A: Wow. Let me think a little... Hmm. I think I will buy ….because …(thông tin ở
conclusion)….
B: Okay. Let me help you with the instructions.
A: Thank you so much.

2. Unit 3:
Situation 1

A: There's been an accident.

B: Oh no! Was anybody hurt?
A: Yes, Peter, the (job)……...
B: How old is he?
A: He‟s ……..
B: How long has he worked on present job?
A: He has worked on present job for……
B: Okay. I‟m filling this form. First, where
did the accident happen?
A: In ……...
B: In …….. And when did it take place?
A: At ……. On ……..
B: Which equipment involved?
A: ………………..
B: What exactly happened?
A: (Detail)………… Giờ đúng: It’s 7 o’clock/ It’s 7 a.m/ It’s 7 p.m
B: What are the causes of the accident? Giờ hơn: It’s + phút PAST + giờ/ It’s giờ. phút
A: ……. E.g: it’s ten past two/ It’s two ten
B: What are your recommendations to Giờ kém: It’s + phút TO + giờ/ It’s giờ. phút
prevent the similar occurrence? E.g: it’s ten to two/ It’s one fifty
A: (recommendation) I think the company 30’= half
should ………. 15’ = quarter
B: Thanks. Bye Ngày trước tháng sau: It’s on the 28th of March
A: Bye Tháng trước ngày sau: It’s on March the 28th

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Situation 2
A: Can I ask you some questions about the
incident?
B: Yes, of course
A: What was the broken machine?
B: It was….
A: What is its brand?
B: It‟s V Vontox
Where did it happen? => It happened at…
When did it occur? => It occurred at 1.20
p.m on June 20th
What exactly happened? =>
………….

3. Unit 4:
Activity 3- Lesson 1 (UNIT 4)
Situation 1: Asking for leaving work early
Student A: You are a Trainee practicing at Vinfast. You need to leave work early at 2 p.m.
for some personal reasons. Discuss with your manager to find a solution.
Student B: You are a manager at Vinfast. A trainee will come to ask for leaving work early.
However, there will be an important meeting later at 3 p.m. about the launch of a new
product. Discuss with her/him to find a solution.
Suggested answer: Situation 1
Student A: Good morning/afternoon, sir!
Student B: Good morning/afternoon! Everything‟s ok?
Student A: Actually, (đưa ra 1 lý do). Will it be ok if/ Can / Could I leave a little early today?
Student B: It‟s already (đưa ra 1 giờ nào đó) now. What time do you want to leave?
Student A: I'm just going to wrap up and leave pretty soon. Probably at (giờ- đọc yêu cầu
trên đề để lấy giờ mà đề yêu cầu).
Student B: I wish I could but (lấy lý do cho sẵn trong đề).
Student A: Would it be okay if I asked (1 người nào đó sẽ giúp mình làm việc) to cover my
work.
Student B: I don't see why not.
Student A: Thank you. Just in case something happens, you can call me anytime.
Student B: Ok. I‟ll see you tomorrow.

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Situation 2: Asking for a day off
Student A: You are an engineer working at Foxconn Group. You need to have a day off for
some personal reasons. Discuss with your manager to find a solution.
Student B: You are a manager at Foxconn Group. An engineer will come to ask for a day
off. However, there will be an important meeting with clients on that day about the design
project. Discuss with her/him to find a solution.
Suggested answer: Situation 2
Student A: Good morning, sir!
Student B: Good morning! Everything‟s ok?
Student A: Actually, (Tomorrow) I am having/ I am going to have a meeting with my
girlfriend’s parents (đưa ra 1 lý do). Will it be ok if I have a day off?
Student B: Which day do you want to be off?
Student A:………..
Student B: I‟d really love to help you but (lấy lý do cho sẵn trong đề).
Student A: Would it be okay if I asked (1 người nào đó sẽ giúp mình làm việc) to cover my
work.
Student B: I don't see why not.
Student A: Thank you. Just in case something happens, you can call me anytime.
Student B: Ok. I‟ll see you later.

Situation 3: Asking for advance payment

Student A: You are an engineer participating in a project of designing CNC components.
You need a lot of new equipment for the job but you do not have enough money. Ask your
Senior Engineer for an advance payment of $400.
Student B: You are a Senior Engineer in charge of a group of Engineer and Graduate
Engineer who are currently working on a project of designing CNC components. One of the
engineers will come and ask for an advance payment of $400. However, according to the
company policies, you can only give him/her $250 in advance. Discuss with him/her to find
the solution
Suggested answer
Student A: Good morning, sir.
Student B: Good morning. Everything‟s ok?
Student A: Yes, sir. Just one small problem. As you know, I‟m working on the project of (tên
1 dự án nào đó).
Student B: Yes. What‟s the problem?
Student A: Well, (lấy lý do cho sẵn trong đề). Could I receive an advance payment of…..?
Student B: Unfortunately, according to the company‟s policy, (lấy lý do cho sẵn trong đề)
Student A: Okay. There is some equipment I can borrow from my friends so it should be ok.
Student B: Alright. Send me a written report of all the equipment you need to buy and its
price via my email before …..(Tuesday.)
Student A: Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

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Activity 3- Lesson 2 (UNIT 4)
Situation 1:
Student A: You are going to ask for a promotion. Use the note you prepared and follow the
chart to make the conversation with your employer.
Note
Working time 2 years
Current position Junior Engineer
Responsibilities /Achievements - Accurately inspect vehicle engine and
mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues
accurately.
- Successfully supervise and lead other engineers to
design machineries, plan and develop the project
“Environment-friendly equipment”.
Desired position Team Leader

Student B: An employee is going to ask for a promotion. Look at the company policy and
follow the chart to make the conversation with your employee.
Company policy on promotion
Time in current job Minimum 2 years in the current position in order to be
eligible / make the list for consideration
Job fulfilment An employee has consistently good performance
evaluations
Discussion Discuss the request with Human Resources

Suggested answers
A: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
B: Sure, come in, come in. Sit down. What can I do for you?
A: Okay. Well, it‟s a bit difficult, but … I really feel that it‟s about time that I had a
promotion.
B: Okay and why do you feel like that?
A: Well, (lấy lý do cho sẵn trong đề: Working time, Responsibilities – dùng hiện tại hoàn
thành) --- I have worked as a junior engineer for 2 years. During this time, I have
accurately inspected…… Moreover, I have successfully supervised…….
B: Right. So what position are you thinking about?
A: I was wondering if I could be a Team Leader.
B: Well, according to our company policy, (lấy lý do cho sẵn trong đề phần Time in current
job – you need to have….. and job fulfilment- ). I can‟t just give you a promotion
immediately, just like that. I‟ll have to discuss it with Human Resources.
A: Thanks sir. Is there anything I need to do?
B: Email me and also copy it to human resources.

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Situation 2
Student A: You are going to ask for a pay rise. Use the note you prepared and follow the
chart to make the conversation with your employer.
Note
Working time 3 years
Achievements - Make good progress
- Grow in the job
- Take on more responsibilities.
Kind of rise  - 5% on top of the usual annual rise
Student B: An employee is going to ask for a pay rise. Look at the company policy and
follow the chart to make the conversation with your employee.

Company policy on pay rise

Time in current job Minimum 3 years in the current position in order
to be eligible for consideration
Job fulfilment An employee has consistently good performance
evaluations
Discussion Discuss the request with other managers

Suggested answer:
A: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
B: Sure, come in, come in. Sit down. What can I do for you?
A: Okay. Well, it‟s a bit difficult, but … I really feel that it‟s about time that I had a pay rise
B: Okay and why do you feel like that?
A: Well, I have been here now for …. (working time) and in that time…… (Achievements –
dung hiện tại hoàn thành)
B: Okay, well, what kind of rise would you be looking for?
A: Well, you know, I think that ……( dùng thông tin ở kind of rise - 5% on top of the usual
annual rise isn‟t too much to ask.)
B: …. Hmm. Right, well, as you know, (lấy lý do cho sẵn trong đề phần Time in current job
and job fulfilment – dung hiện tại đơn) I can‟t just give you a pay rise immediately, just
like that. I‟ll have to discuss it with the other managers here.
A: Thanks sir. Is there anything I need to do?
B: Yes, that‟d be a good idea. Email me and also copy it to human resources.

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4. Unit 6 - - Interview: Activity 3
Student A:
 You are a manager of Vinfast Company. Below is your company‟s job advertisement.
Make an interview with candidate A.
You should ask him/ her AT LEAST 5 QUESTIONS among the following list: personal
profile
 educational background
 working experience - achievement
 reason for hiring
 goals or plans for the future
 company background
 applied position
Student B:
 Read the job advertisement from Vinfast Company.
 Imagine you have passed the CV round and are going to take an interview.
 Answer the interviewer‟s questions. You may make up the answer if you wish and ask
him/ her AT LEAST 1 QUESTION.

A subsidiary of Vingroup, VinFast is Vietnam‟s first high volume automotive manufacturer,

and will be the first ever to participate in a major international motor show. It is developing and
manufacturing its own range of innovative, world-class vehicles.
Currently we are looking for a staff with the requirements as below:
CAD Engineer/lead Engineer (Location: Hanoi)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
13th Payment
JOB DESCRIPTION
- 3D and 2D CAD Design.
- BOM Management.
- Collaborate with Suppliers to achieve feasible designs to cost and timing targets.
- Production of Assembly Tree and Joining Manuals for Prototype and Production build events.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor‟s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or related majors).

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- 3+ years of working experience in related industries.
- Familiar with using CATIA V5.
- Basic English ability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Highly motivated, self-starter, and active learner with strong interpersonal skills.
Suggested answer:
A: Good morning. I am A - the manager of Vinfast Company. Welcome to the interview
today, Mr. / Ms. …………. You are applying for the position of ………….., right?
B: Yes.
A: Firstly, How would you describe yourself?
B: Good morning. I am …(name)…. I am….. ( age)…... I would describe myself as someone
who is…….……. Very nice to meet you today!
A: Ok Mr. / Ms.……. Nice to meet you, too. What is your greatest strength?
B: My greatest strength is that ……….
A: What is your greatest weakness?
B: I tend to be ………………../ This could be my experience. I‟ve only worked full – time
for 3 years now. I think I need more experience.
A: What degree do you have?
B: Well, my major is Mechanical Engineering at Hanoi University of Industry. It took me 4
years to finish my course.
A: So what experience have you had?
B: Well, I„ve worked as a mechanical engineer for about …… year(s). My job mainly
involves ….(V-ing/N) – dùng thông tin ở phần job description
A: What have you learnt from your previous jobs?
B: There are a number of valuable skills including interpersonal skills or management skills I
have learnt when being a staff in ……. Company.
A: What is your biggest achievement?
B: I was involved in ……. project for ……. Company as a leader. ( Miêu tả chi tiết việc mình
đã làm, kết quả thế nào)
A: That‟s nice! But why did you leave that company?
B: You know, I am looking for a company that I can… (đưa ra lý do)
A: Why should I hire you?

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B: I have been working as a mechanical engineer for almost …… years and I believe that I
can make a huge/big contribution to the company.
A: Great! Where do you see yourself being in the next 3-5 years?
B: Actually, I plan to……
A: Um, I think those are enough questions for me. Do you have any questions?
B: Oh yeah. Firstly, I‟d like to thank you for spending your time on interviewing me. And I
do have questions for you. ….(đặt câu hỏi- mục 6 trong phần grammmar)
A: Let me see. Well ………..
B: Oh, that‟s great! Thanks a lot.
A: OK. Any other questions?
B: No, that‟s all!
A: OK Mr. / Ms. ………. Thank you for joining this interview. We will send you the result
soon!
B: Thank you for your time! Goodbye!
A: Goodbye!