SPEAKING SKILL

(APRIL 2024)

PART 3
3.1
Topic: Living alone has a lot of benefits.
 A lot of freedom
 More independence
 More privacy
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: Do you prefer living alone to living with others?
Examiner speaking: Who tends to live alone in your area, the young or the old?
Examiner speaking: Are there any special policies to support multi-generation families in
your country?

3.2
Topic: Communication skills are very important.
 Having good relationships with others
 Becoming confident
 Making new friends
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: Now, do you think you are sociable?
Examiner speaking: Do you find it comfortable talking to strangers?
Examiner speaking: What should schools do to improve their students’ communication skills?

3.3
Topic: Describe a teacher who has influenced you.
 His/her appearance
 His/her qualities and personalities
 His/her influences on you
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: Now, do you keep in touch with him/her?
Examiner speaking: Do you often hang out with him/her when you are free?
Examiner speaking: What are important qualities of a good teacher?
3.4
Topic: Owning a small car has a lot of benefits. (Sở hữu ô tô nhỏ có nhiều lợi ích)
- Less fuel (ít nhiên liệu)
- Less space (ít diện tích)
- Lower price (giá thấp)
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: Do you like to sit in the front or at the back when traveling by car?
Examiner speaking: What type of cars will become popular in the next 20 years?
Examiner speaking: Do you think private cars will be replaced by other vehicles in the
future?

Answer
(Mở bài) It’s true to say that owning a small car has a lot of benefits.
(Thân bài)
First, small cars consume less fuel than big cars.
Second, they occupy less space.
Finally, the price of small cars is lower than big cars.
(Kết luận) In short, small cars bring a lot of benefits to their owners.
3.5
Topic: Watching too much TV can be harmful to children.
- Affecting children’s behavior
- Doing harm to eyesight
- Resulting in overweight problems
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: How many hours in a day should children watch TV?
Examiner speaking: How can parents control what their children watch on TV?
Examiner speaking: Do you think that governments should limit the programs for children?
Why?/Why not?

Answer

It’s true to say that watching too much TV can be harmful to children.
First, watching too much TV affects children’s behavior.
Second, watching too much TV can do harm to eyesight.
Finally, watching too much TV results in overweight problems.
In short, watching too much TV can be harmful to children.
3.6
Topic: Using public transport brings a lot of benefits.
- Reducing traffic jams
- Protecting the environment
- Saving money

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.

Examiner speaking: What kind of public transport do you like using?
Examiner speaking: What is the most popular means of public transport in your city?
Examiner speaking: Which do you prefer, public transportation or private one? Why?

Answer
It’s true to say that using public transport brings a lot of benefits.
First, using public transport can reduce traffic jam.
Second, using public transport can protect the environment.
Finally, using public transport can save money.
In short, using public transport brings a lot of benefits.
3.7
Topic: Teamwork offers students many benefits.
- Improving communication skills
- Increasing productivity and performance
- Fostering learning

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.

Examiner speaking: What are the drawbacks of teamwork?
Examiner speaking: What advice would you give someone on how to work in a team
effectively?
Examiner speaking: Do you think that teachers should include more teamwork in their
lessons? Why (not)?

Answer
It’s true to say that teamwork offers students many benefits.
First, teamwork improves communication skills.
Second, teamwork increases productivity and performance.
Finally, teamwork fosters learning.
In short, teamwork offers students many benefits.