PART A: WHAT TO REMEMBER

1. Requests or asking for help: Đề nghị sự giúp đỡ ta sử dụng các mẫu câu kèm các hình
thức đáp lời khảng định hoặc phủ định như sau:
Requests Agreements Disagreements
Đề nghị Trả lời đồng ý Không đồng ý
- V….., please. - Certainly I'm sorry. (I'm busy )
- Can you V…..? - Of course I'm afraid I can't.
- Could you V…..? - Sure I'm afraid I couldn't
- Would you please V…..? - No problem
- Will you V…..? . - What can I do for you?
- I wonder if you'd V…. - How can I help you?
- I wonder if you could V…
- Would you mind – V-ing…? - No I don't mind. - I'm sorry, I can't.
- Do you mind - V-ing….? - No, of course not.
- Not at all.

2. Offer to help: Ngỏ ý giúp đỡ

Offers Agreements Disagreements
Đề nghị Trả lời đồng ý Không đồng ý
-Shall I – V…..? - Yes, thank you - No. Thank you
- Would you like me - That's very kind of you. - No, thank you. I can manage.
to V...? - Yes, please. - No, there's no need. But thanks all the same.
- Do you want me to - Oh, would you really? - - Well, that's very kind of you, but I think I
V...? Thanks a lot.
- What can I do for
can manage, thanks.
you?
- May I help
you?
- Do you need any
help?
- Let me help
you.
- Can I help you?
3. Asking for permissions:
Asking ways Agreements Disagreements
Cách hỏi Trả lời đồng ý Không đồng ý
- May I – V ....? - Certainly.
- Can I – V.....? - Of course.
- Could I – V.....?
(May I go out?)
- Please do.
- Please go ahead - I'd rather you didn't
- Do you think I could – V...?
-I wonder if I could – V... - Yes, by all means. - I'd prefer You didn't
-Is it all right if I – V...? - No, I'm afraid you can't
- I'm sorry, but you can't.
- Would you mind if I V-ed? - No, of course not.
(Would you mind if I smoked?) - Not at all.
- Do you mind if I – V….? - Please do
(Do you mind if I smoke?) - Please go ahead
4. Suggestions: Gợi ý hoặc rủ ai đó làm gì
Suggestions Agreements Disagreements
Gợi ý Trả lời đồng ý Không đồng ý
1. Shall I/ we – V...? 1. Yes, I think that's a good
2. Let's – V... . idea.
3. Why don't I/ we – V...? 2. That's probably the best
4. How about – V-ing...? option.
5. What about – V-ing...? 3. Sure, why not?
6. I think we should – V... . 4. Yes, definitely. No, let's not.
7. I suggest that we – V... . 5. By all means.
8. It might be a good idea if we/ you – V... . 6. Good idea
9. I think the best way of dealing with this situation would
be to – V... .
10. If you ask me, I think we/ you should/
could – V... .
5. Thanking: Tỏ ý cảm ơn, nói cảm ơn
Thanking Responses
Cảm ơn Trả lời
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- Thank you very much. - That's all right.
- Thanks a lot. - Not at all.
- Thanks a lot for .... - It's my pleasure

6. Request for a repeat: Yêu cầu nhắc lại điều gì

- Pardon? (Cách này thông dụng trong tiếng Anh – Mỹ)
- Yes? (Cách này thông dụng trong tiếng Anh – Anh)
- Please say that again.
- Could you repeat that?
7. Invitations, offers: Cho, mời
a) Invite something: Mời thứ gì đó - Would you like – something?
e.g. A: Would you like a cup of tea?
B: - Yes, please. (or - No, thanks.)
b) Invite to somewhere: Mời đi đâu đó - Would you like + to inf.?
e.g. Would you like to go to the cinema with me? (mời bạn đi xem phim với tôi)
Would you like to go to the party? (mời bạn đi dự tiệc)
8. Warnings: Cảnh báo
Don't move! Mind you head! Watch out!
Look out! Be careful! Take care!
9. Showing concerns: Bày tỏ sự quan tâm nào đó
1. Uh-huh!
2. Right!
Showing interest 3. Really?
(Thể hiện sự quan tâm) 4. That's interesting!
5. And?
6. What then?
7. Oh?
8. What happened next?
1. Now, you mentioned...
Showing that you're listening 2. So, that's how...?
 (Thể hiện bạn đang lắng nghe)
Thanking and responding
(Cảm ơn và đáp lại lời cảm ơn)
Apologizing
(Xin lỗi)
Accepting an apology
(Chấp nhận lời xin lỗi)
Giving instructions
(Đưa ra lời hướng dẫn/ chỉ dẫn)
Checking someone has understood
(Kiểm tra xem ai đã hiểu hay chưa)
PART B: PRACTICE
DH-2007
1. Anne: " Thanks for the nice gift". - John: " ......................"
a. In fact. I myself don't like it b. You're welcome
how much it costs
CD-2007
2. Havy: " Thanks for your help, July" - July: " ............."
3. Yes, I was going to ask you about that...
4. Could you give me / us an example of...?
5. Could you explain in more detail...?
1. Many thanks.
2. Thanks a lot.
3. Cheers!
4. That's very kind of you.
5. Thank you very much
6. Not at all.
7. It's a pleasure. / My pleasure.
8. You're welcome.
9. Don't mention it.
10. Any time.
11. That's OK / all right.
12. I'm glad to have been of some help
1. Sorry
2. I'm very/awfully/so/extremely sorry.
3. Excuse me.
4. Sorry, (it was) my fault.
5. I do apologize.
6. Please accept my apologies
1. That's all right/OK.
2. Not to worry.
3. That's quite/perfectly all right.
4. No reason/need to apologize.
5. Don't worry about it
1. Make sure...
2. Remember... (to do).
3. Be careful... (not to do).
4. Don't forget... (to do)
5. Giving directions
6. Go straight on.
7. Take the first/second on the left / right.
8. Turn left / right.
9. Go along... as far as...
10. Take the number 7 bus / tram.
11. Get off (the bus / tram) at... (place).
12. Carry on until you see...
13. Look out for..
1. Are you with me?
2. Did you follow that?
3. Have you got that?
4. Is everything clear so far?
5. Does that seem to make sense?
c. I'm glad you like it d. but you know
a. With all my heart b. Never remind me c. It's my pleasure d. wish
you
DH- 2008
3. Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?" - Susan: "..........................."
a. I don't agree, I'am afraid b. You're welcome c. That would be great d. I feel
very bored
4. Laura: "What a lovely house you have!" - Maria: " ...................."
a. Of course not, It's not costly b. Thank you. Hope you will drop in c. I think so d.
no problem
CD-2008
5. "Would you mind lending me your bike?" " ......................."
a. Yes, Here it is b. Not at all c. Great d. Yes,
let's
6. "Has an announcement been made about the eight o'clock flight to Paris?" " ........................."
a. Not yet b. Yes, It was c. I don't think that d. Sorry I
don't
DH-2009
7." Mum. I've got 600 on the TOEFL test" " ................"
a. Good way! b. you are right c. Oh,hard luck! d. Good
job!
8. John : "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
Laura : " ..............."
a. Of course not, you bet! b. Well, that's very surprising c. There is no doubt about it d. Yes,
it's an absorb idea.
9. Lora: "your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!" - Helen: ." ................"
a. Thanks, I bought it at Macy's b. It's up to you c. I'd rather not d. You can
say that again
10. " Don't fail to send your parents my regards" - " ........................."
a. You are welcome b. Good idea, thanks c. Thanks, I'll d. It's my pleasure
Don’t forget to do st = dont fail to do st
11. " How do you like your steak done? - " .................."
a. I don't like it much b. very little c. well done d. very much
-> rare/ medium? Well done ( tái /vừa/ chín) -> steak
CD- 2009
12. "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - " ..............."
a. Do you think I would? b. I wouldn't thank you c. Yes, you are a good friend d. Yes, I'd
love to, thanks
13. " Wow, what a nice coat you are wearing!" " .........................."
a. Certainly, do you like it, too? b. I like you to say that
c. Yes, of course, it's expensive d. Thanks, my mother bought it for me.
14. " I can't speak English well enough to apply for that post" " ....................."
a. Me neither b. Me too c. Me either d. Me also
15. "Which hat do you like best?" - " ...................."
a. Yes, I like it best b. The one I tried on first c. Which one do you like? d. No, I
haven't tried any
16. "Our team has just won the last foot ball match." - " ........................."
a. Good idea. Thanks for the news b. Yes, I guess it's very good c. Well, that's very surprising! d. Yes,
it's our pleasure
DH-2010
17. Margaret: "Could you open the window,please?" - Henry: " ......................"
a. Yes, I can b. I'm,of course c. I feel sorry d. Yes, with my
pleasure
18. Mr Black: "I'd like to try on these shoes,please" - Salesgirl : " ........................"
a. Why not? b. By all means,sir = go ahead c. That's right,sir d. I'd love
to
19. Ben : " ......................" - Jane: " Never mind"
a. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned b. Would you mind going to dinner next
Sunday?
c. Thank you for being honest with me d. Congratulations! How wonderful!
20. Bill : "Can I get you another drink?" - Jerry: " ............................."
a. No, it isn't b. Not just now c. No, I'll think it over d. Forget it
21. Liz: " Thanks for the nice gift you bought to us!" - Jenifer: "..........................."
a. Not at all , don't mention it b. Welcome! it's very nice of you
c. All right. Do you know how much it costs? d. Actually speaking, I myself don't like it
DH-2011
22. Harry: "Are you ready, Kate? There's not much time left". - Kate: "Yes, Just a minute......................."
a. No longer b. I'm coming c. I'd be OK d. I won't finish
23. Sue: "Can you help me with my essay?" - Ropert: " ................................"
a. I think that, too b. Yes, I'm afraid not c. Not completely d. Why not?
24. Alfoso: "I had a really good time. Thank for the lovely evening". Maria: "............................"
a. Yes, it's really good b. No,it's very kind of you c. I'm glad you enjoyed it d. Oh
that's right
CD-2011
25. John: "Would you like to have a get- together with us next weekend?" - Mickey: " ........................"
a. No, I won't b. No, I wouldn't c. Yes, let's d. Yes, I'd love
to
26. Helen: "Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountain?" Kim: " ......................."
a. That's very nice of you b. The beach definitely c. I'd love to go d. Thanks for
the mountains
27. George :" ............................" - Michelle: "Thank you for you compliment"
a. You've done your work b. This a present for you c. I'm glad you're well again d. You look
pretty in this dress
H D1 – 2012
28. Mary: " I"ll never go mountaining again". - Linda: "Me ............".
a. so b. too c. neither d. either
29. Mary : " Thank a lot for your help". - John: " ..................".
a. my happiness b. my excitement c. my delight d. my pleasure
30. Tom: " When are we leaving for the concert?" - Kyle: " ........................".
a. No problem b. certainly c. that's right d. straight away
ĐH A1 2012
31. Lora : "Do you mind if I turn on the fan?" - Maria: " .................."
a. Not for me b. Not at all c. Never mind d. Not enough
32. Tom: "Can I have another cup of tea?" - Christy: " ............."
a. Be yourself b. Do it yourself c. Help yourself cứ tự nhiên d. Allow yourself
33. Ann: "Do you need any help?" - Kate: " ...............".
a. No, thanks, I can manage b. I haven't got a clue c. That's all for now d.
That's fine by me
CD-2012
34: Sarah: " Oh my God, I've missed the bus!" - Christ: " ............ Another will come here in ten minutes".
a. I hope so b. Don't mention it c. Don't worry d. Thank
you
35. Jack : "What's wrong with you?" - Jill: " ....................."
a.Thank you very much b. I'm having a slight headache c. No,I don't care d. Yes, I was
tired yesterday
36. Mary: "Do you mind if I sit here?" - Laura: " ........................."
a. don't mention it b. My pleasure c. No, not at all d. Yes, why
not?
DH A1-2013
37. Mai: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" - Scott: " ......................"
a. No way b. No comment c. No thanks d. No longer
38. Thanh: "Lan's the best singer in our school" - Nadia: "...................."
a. Yes, tell me about it b. I can't agree with you more c. That's ok! d. Yes, please
I can't agree with you more = There is no doubt that
D1-2013
39. Tom : ".............." Mike: " I won't say no".
a. How are things with you, Mike?" b. What about playing badminton this afternoon
c. Mike, do you know where the scissors are? d. What's your favorite, tea or coffee?
I won’t say no= agree ( suggestion) = that would be great = that’ s a good idea
40. Stephane: "Oh, no! I left my boo at home, can I share your?" Scott: " ..................."
a. No thanks b. No, not at all c. Yes, I do too d. Yes, sure!
DH A1 – 2014
41. Lucy: "You look really nice in that red sweater! - Sue: "......................"
a. How dare you! b. Thank you c. I'm afraid so d. Don't mention it
42. Kay: "I don't do that if I were you" - John : " ..................."
a. Wouldn't you? Why? b. It's out of question c. I'd rather you didn't d. Would
you, really?
It's out of question = ko thể xảy ra
D1- 2014
43. Phuong Thao: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring". Ms Lan : " ............... I enjoyed
it".
a. Not in the least b. Just in case c. at all costs d. you are welcome

44. Mike : "Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?" - Jane: " ....................."
a. That's very kind of you b. Not a chance c. I don't believe d. Well done!
45. Dad: "Good luck with the exam, Minh!" - Minh: " .................,Dad"
a. By no means b. I wish so c. Thank you d. Never
mind
2015
46. Mike: "So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up? - Lane : " ............."
a. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful b. The food at the reunion was excellent
c. Yes, I'm really looking forward to it d. No, you're in no mood for the event
47. Ken: " Where is your studying group going to meet next weekend? Tom: " .........................."
a. We are too busy on week days b. The library could be best
c. Why don't you look at the atlas d. Studying in a group is great fun!

2016
48. A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there. Select the most
suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Waiter: " Here's your bill, sir"
- Customer: " ................"
a. Don't mention it b. Can I pay by credit card? c. What do you have? d. You're
welcome
49. Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kule's upcoming birthday. Select the most suitable
response to complete the exchange.
Tom: " Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?
Kyle: " ................."
a. It's my hornour b. Let's do it then c. The more the merrier d. That's right
2017
50. Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
Liz: "Guess what? My first novel has just been published." Andrew: "______"
a. It's my pleasure. b. Congratulations! c. Better luck next time! d. It's very kind of you.
51. . Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop.
Jenny: "Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?"
Teacher: "______. And you?"
a. I'm going home b. I'm leaving now c. I'm thirty years old d. Fine, thank you
52. . Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
Linda: "Thanks for the book. I've been looking for it for months."
Daniel: "______."
a. You can say that again b. Thank you for looking for it c. I like reading books d. I'm glad you
like it
53.. David and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.
David: "Good morning, Mr Deakin. How are you?"
Mr Deakin: "______. And you?"
a. I'm busy now b. I'm fine. Thank you c. I'm going home d. I'm having a class
now
54. Mary and John are meeting at the cinema.
Mary: "Hi, John. How are you?"
John: "______. And you?"
a. Fine, thanks b. I'm thirty-five years old c. I'm free today d. I'm not working
today
55. Mrs Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.
Mike: "Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs Smith?"
Mrs Smith: "______. The sign says 'No feeding the animals'."
a. Of course you can b. I don't think it works c. I'm sure about that d. I'm afraid not
56. Anna and Ms White are meeting in a bookshop.
Anna: "Good morning, Ms White. How are you?"
Ms White: "Hi, Anna. ______. And you?"
a. I'm fine, thanks b. I'm forty years old c. I'm not working today d. I'm looking for
a book
57. Andrew is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
Andrew: "Can I have the bill, please?"
Waiter: "______."
a. You are very kind b. Just a minute, please c. My pleasure d. You're exactly
right