Topic 1: Describe your activities during a screen-free week.
In a week, how many hours do you spend in front of a screen? Why?
I spend about 15 hours in front of a screen because I use it for school and to watch videos. Do you think you need a screen-free week? Why/Why not? Yes, I think I need a screen-free week to do other activities and relax my eyes. What activities can people do during the screen-free week? People can read books, play sports, go for walks, and spend time with family and friends. What activities do you do during a screen-free week? I cook, read books, and go to the park during a screen-free week. Is it an outdoor or indoor activity? It's both. I cook indoors and go to the park outdoors. Where do you usually do this activity? I cook at home, and I go to the park near my house. When do you usually do this activity? With whom? I cook in the evening with my family. I go to the park on weekends with friends. What do you do during this activity? During cooking, I have fun and relax. At the park, I play sports and enjoy nature. How often do you do this activity? I cook a few times a week. I go to the park on weekends. What do you like most about these activities? Why? I like spending time with my family during cooking and being active at the park with friends. What is your most essential activity to do during a screen-free week? Why? Going to the park is my most essential activity because I get fresh air and exercise. How is this screen-free week different from your normal week? During a screen-free week, I spend more time outdoors and less time on my computer or phone. What happens if you spend too much time on screens? If I spend too much time on screens, my eyes get tired, and I will not have many outdoor activities with friends, I will lose all my relationships. Do you think it's important to reduce your screen time in the future? Yes, it's important to reduce screen time to stay healthy and enjoy other activities. Do you think the screen-free week is well-received by everyone? Some people may find it challenging, but many think because you can take a break from screens. Is spending time with friends/family one of the top essentials during your screen-free week? Why? Yes, it's important because it opens relationships and creates happy memories.
Topic 2: Write about dream job.
What is your dream job? Is the job popular in your country?
My dream job is to be a teacher. Yes, it's a popular job in my country. Do you work in an office or work from home? I work in a school, not at home. How many hours do you have to work in a day? I work about 7 hours a day. Do you wear a uniform? No, I don't wear a uniform. I wear formal clothes. How is the workplace? The workplace is a school. It has classrooms, a playground, and friendly teachers. Why do you like this job? I like teaching because I enjoy helping students learn new things. What are the good things about this job? The good things are helping students, the joy of teaching, and having holidays. What do you like most about this job? Why? I like seeing students understand and succeed. It makes me happy. What are the bad things about this job? Sometimes it can be tiring, and there's a lot of work to do. Can you list out some famous people in this job? Some famous teachers are Mr. Khoa and Ms. Linh. They are my university professors. Do you prefer: working alone or working on a team? Why? I prefer working on a team because we can share ideas and help each other. Do you prefer: being self-employed or working for other people? Why? I prefer working for others because it gives me a stable job and benefits. Do you prefer: a full-time job or a part-time job? Why? I prefer a full-time job because it provides a good income. Does your current major match your dream job? Yes, I studied education, which matches my dream job of being a teacher. What do you do to prepare for getting your dream job? (major/certifications/training for career development...) I studied education in college, and I continue to attend workshops to improve my teaching skills.
Topic 3: Describe your favorite place in town/city.
Where do you live? / Do you live in a big or small town/city?
I live in a small town. What are some interesting places in your town/city? There's a park, a library, and a cinema. Are there any good schools/buildings/restaurants/shopping centers/stores/buildings/museums/train stations… in your town/city? Yes, there's a school, a supermarket, and a train station. What is your favorite place? Why? My favorite place is the park because it's peaceful and has a playground. What is it famous for? The park is famous for its beautiful flowers and a big lake. Where is it located? Is it located in a quiet area or a busy area? It's located in the center of town, but it's quiet and calm. Is it convenient to access public transportation? Yes, there's a bus stop nearby. What does it look like? What is your opinion of it? The park has green grass, colorful flowers, and a nice lake. I love it. What can you see and do there? I can see ducks in the lake and play on the swings. It's fun! Is it a suitable place for families or friends to hang out together? Why? Yes, it's great for families and friends because there's space to play and relax. How often do you go there? With whom? I go there every weekend with my family and friends. What do you like most about it? I like the fresh air and the feeling of happiness in the park. Is there anything you don’t like about that place? No, I like everything about the park. Is that place an ideal destination to visit? Do many people visit that place? Yes, many people visit because it's a beautiful and relaxing place. Do you recommend that place to other people? Yes, I highly recommend the park. It's a lovely place to visit. Can you suggest some ways to make it better/more interesting? Maybe adding more chairs or organizing events would make it even better.
Topic 4: A comparison of forms of entertainment in the present and in the past.
How many forms of entertainment do you know? What are they?
I know many forms of entertainment like watching TV, playing games, and going to the park. What forms of entertainment do you like/dislike? Why? I like playing games because they are fun. I dislike being bored. What do you like doing in your free time? In my free time, I like playing games and watching cartoons. What do you like doing when you are sad/happy? When I'm sad, I like to watch funny cartoons. When I'm happy, I play with my friends. Do you usually watch TV? What are your favorite TV shows? Yes, I watch TV. My favorite shows are cartoons like "Tom and Jerry." Where do you watch them? Who do you watch them with? I watch them at home with my family. What kinds of events do you love/dislike? Why? I love birthday parties because there's cake. I dislike being alone. Do you prefer indoor events or outdoor events? Why? I like both, but I prefer outdoor events because I can play outside. Which do you prefer: a comedy show or an exhibit? I prefer a comedy show because it makes me laugh. Do you usually go to the movie theater? When do you go there? Sometimes I go with my family on weekends to watch cartoons. What did you like doing in your free time when you were 10 years old? When I was 10, I liked playing video games and riding my bike. What were your favorite TV shows? My favorite shows were cartoons like "Doraemon" and “Tom and Jerry.” Where did you watch them? Who did you watch them with? I watched them at home with my sister. What kinds of events did you love/dislike? Why? I loved family picnics but disliked boring meetings. Did you like going to outdoor events? Why/Why not? Yes, I liked playing outside with friends. It was fun. Did you go to a museum/movie theater/festival when you were 10 years old? Yes, I went to a movie theater to watch cartoons with my family. Do you think your changes are good or bad? Why? I think changes are good because I get to try new things. Are there any other forms of entertainment you want to try? I want to try playing the guitar. Do you think your grandparents’ generation did more outdoor activities than your generation? In what ways? Yes, I think they played more outdoor games like tag and hide-and-seek.