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Topic Questions
Questions:
1. What are the disadvantages of online learning compared to traditional learning?
2. Do you think online learning will become more popular? Why or why not?
3. Some people say that traditional learning will be replaced by online learning.
What’s your opinion?
SET 2
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about meals of the day.
- Which is your favorite meal of the day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Why?
- Who do you like to have your meal with?
- Do you often have a dessert after a meal? Why?
Now, let’s talk about friends.
- Is friendship important to you? Why?
- How often do you spend time with your friends?
- What do you and your friends usually do when you are together?
Questions:
1. How do you think students should prepare for their tests and exams at school?
3. Is it fair to use test and exam scores to assess students’ learning process? Why?
SET 3
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your childhood.
- What activities did you enjoy doing when you were a child?
- What was the best thing about your childhood?
- Who had the biggest influence on your childhood?
Now, let’s talk about help.
- Do you like helping other people? Why?
- What could you do to help other people if you had no money?
- When was the last time someone helped you?
Questions:
1. Should people post personal information on Facebook? Why?
Questions:
1. What do parents usually think of when they hear the term “computer games”?
3. What problems may children have when they play computer games?
SET 5
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about likes and dislikes.
- What kind of weather do you like? Why?
- What kind of people do you dislike? Why?
- What will you do when someone dislikes you?
Now, let’s talk about travelling.
- What is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
- What do you usually do when you arrive in a new place?
- What are the benefits of travelling?
Questions:
1. Do you think that private cars are the main cause of traffic jams in city centers?
Why?
2. If you could afford to buy a car for yourself, would you buy one? Why?
Questions:
1. Are family picnics the only way to develop stronger bonds between family
members? Why?
2. Should picnics be organized regularly for employees in a company? Why?
3. Do you think that governments should assign a “National Picnic Day? Why?
SET 7
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about languages.
- What foreign languages can you speak?
- How did you learn the language(s)?
- Have you ever used your native language to speak with a foreigner? Why?
Now, let’s talk about retirement.
- At what age do people have to retire in our country?
- What must you do before you retire?
- After you retire, where would you like to stay, in the city or in the countryside?
Questions:
1. Which do you think is more important, a healthy body or a large amount of
money? Why?
2. What should the government do to protect its citizens from “dirty food”?
3. It is said “a sound mind is in a sound body”. What do you think about this saying?
SET 8
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about TV programs.
- What is your favorite TV program? Why?
- Who do you usually watch that program with?
- Do you think that watching TV is a waste of time? Why?
Now, let’s talk about history.
- Do you like to learn about history? Why?
- What historical event in Vietnam do you find most interesting?
- Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history? Why?
Questions:
1. Do you prefer working in a team or working independently? Why?
2. If you were a team leader, what would you do to motivate your team?
3. What quality do you think a team leader needs to have the most? Why?
SET 9
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about hobbies.
- What do you usually do in your free time?
- Do you think these are good hobbies? Why (not)?
- Do you prefer to spend your free time with your friends or your family? Why?
Now, let’s talk about cell phone.
- How much time do you use your phone every day?
- Who do you spend most time talking to on the phone?
- When did you get your first cell phone?
Questions:
1. How important is breakfast?
2. What types of food, do you think, are good for health? Why?
3. What is the difference between your attitude and your parents’ attitude toward
diet?
SET 10
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your job.
- Where do you work?
- Do you enjoy working there? Why (not)?
- Is there anything you don’t like about your job? If yes, what are they?
Now, let’s talk about pets.
- What’s your favorite type of pets?
- Do many people in our country like this kind of animal?
- What are the benefits of having pets?
Questions:
1. Do many schools in our country have computers in the classroom?
2. What is one disadvantage of using computers in the classroom?
3. Do you think computers may replace teachers in the future? Why (not)?
SET 11
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your life.
- What is the meaning of life?
- How is your life going up to this point?
- If tomorrow was your last day to live, what would you do?
Now, let’s talk about drinks.
- What are your favorite drinks?
- How often do you go to a coffee shop?
- Would you prefer to go out for a drink alone or with friends?
Questions:
1. How important is loving children to you/
2. What challenges do children with poverty face?
3. What can you do to encourage people to support poor children?
SET 12
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your friends.
- How many close friends do you have?
- Would you prefer to spend time alone or with friends? Why?
- What king of people do you like to have as friends?
Now, let’s talk about your daily routines.
- What part of your day do you like best?
- What is the busiest part of the day for you?
- When do you have free time?
Questions:
1. What is one advantage of advertising?
2. What ways of advertising are popular in our country? Why?
3. How far do people in our country believe in advertisements?
SET 13
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about music.
- What kinds of music do you like?
- When do you often listen to music?
- Do you think children should have music classes at school? Why (not)?
Now, let’s talk about transport.
- What means of transport do you usually use?
- Do you often use public transport? Why (not)?
- Would you ride a bike to work in the future? Why (not)?
Questions:
1. What social networking sites are popular in our country?
2. What are some disadvantages of social networking?
3. What differences are there between the attitudes of young and old people towards
social networking?
SET 14
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your study.
- What was your favourite subject at school?
- Who was your favourite teacher at school?
- Would you say that you were a good student at primary school? Why (not)?
Now, let’s talk about gifts.
- Do you often give your friends gifts on their birthday? What do you give?
- Do you like giving or receiving gifts? Why?
- What kind of gifts do you like to receive?
Questions:
1. Should teachers spend much time teaching grammar to children?
2. What age do you think children should star learning English?
3. What differences are there in the ways children and adults learn English?
SET 15
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about shopping.
- Where do you usually shop, at a supermarket or a traditional market?
- What kinds of shops are popular in our country?
- When do you go shopping?
Now, let’s talk about cell phones.
- How many hours a day do you spend on your cell phone?
- What do you usually use your phone for?
- When did you first have a cell phone?
Questions:
1. What are popular part-time jobs among Vietnamese students?
2. What problems do students have when they do part-time work?
3. What should students consider before accepting a part-time job?
SET 16
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about your family.
- Do you live alone or with your family?
- Who are the most important people in your life?
- What do you enjoy doing with your family members?
Now, let’s talk about holidays.
- Who do you often spend your holiday with?
- What kinds of places do you want to travel to?
- In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
Questions:
1. Why do people want to learn English?
2. Do you think learning grammar is important when learning English? Why (not)?
3. Why do some people learn English faster than others?
SET 17
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about food.
- What is your favorite food?
- What food do you dislike? Why?
- Where do you usually buy food from?
Now, let’s talk about money.
- How well do you manage your money?
- What would you do if I gave you $30/$3,000/$3,000,000?
- Is saving money important to you? Why? / Why not?
How can teachers encourage their students to use mobile phones in learning English?
What are some possible risks of using smart phones for learning?
What should we do to make the most out of using technology in learning English?
SET 19
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about advertising.
- How often do you watch advertisements on TV?
- Do you ever buy products because of the advertising? Give an example.
- Should ads for alcohol and cigarettes be allowed? Why? / Why not?
Now, let’s talk about fears.
- What are you afraid of?
- What were you afraid of when you were a child?
- What can you do to overcome fears?