LESSON 3

SPEAKING -12 minutes- 50 points – 4 parts

SPEAKING APTIS –PART 1:

3 questions / 30 topics
30s/ answer
4-5 câu đơn
Mở đầu : Well, So, To be honest…
Từ nối : Firstly, Secondly, Finally, Next, In addition, In short ,
Last but not least…, Besides,,..
1.Please tell me about your family( Do you have a large
family)?
My family has 4 pp : my parents , my brother, and me
My father ….
My family often watch Tv together
My family is so happy and close-knit
-> My family has 4 people: my grandmother, my father, my
mother, my younger brother and me. We live in Hanoi - the
capital city of Vietnam. My grandmother is the oldest person in
my family so she stays at home. My father and my mother are
teachers. My brother and I are students at University. I love my
family.
-> I’m so happy when I can talk about my family. There are five
people in my family: my grandmother, my parents, my younger
brother and me. My grandmother is the oldest person in my
family so she stays at home. My parents are teachers. They are
so kind. My younger brother and I are both university students. I
love my family very much and like to spend time with them.
2.Tell me about the place you live in.
I live HD
It’s a peaceful and beautiful place .
PP here are so kind and friendly
It’s famous for green bean cake
I really love my city / hometown
I live in Hanoi - the capital city of Vietnam.
In my opinion, Hanoi is the most beautiful place.
People here are so kind and friendly.
It’s famous for buncha and phobo.
I really love my hometown.
3. Please, describe your house
-> I really love my house very much because it is a place where
I was born and grew up.
There are three floors in my house. On the first floor, there is a
living room and a kitchen. I spend most of my time in the living
room and we talk, watch movies together. There are three
bedrooms in my house on the second and third floor. I love my
houso very much.
4. What is your favourite season? Why?
Vietnam has 4 seasons per year: spring, summer, autumn,
winter.. but I like summer most. Because in the summer I don’t
go to school ...
So, I spend time relaxing/ letting my hair down....
-> Vietnam has 4 seasons per year: spring, summer, autumn,
winter but I like spring most.
Because:
- In spring, there is an extremely important holiday in
Vietnam, which is Tet.
- The weather in spring is sometimes rainy and still a bit
cold, but it is a time for plants to grow.
So, in my opinion, spring is the best season.
-> Among the 4 seasons, I like autumn the most because it’s a
great time. It is not too hot or too cold and the air seems fresher.
I love the changing of the leaves. Special, this time happens to
be the festival that I love most. It’s the Mid Autumn Festival. I
can see the full moon and enjoy the moon cake with all members
of my family.
5. What is the weather like, today?
- The weather is so nice. It’s sunny and windy
-The temperature is about 25 degrees..
-The atmosphere is quite pleasant./cool...
- Today is Sunday, so I play football with some close
friends...then I go shopping ...
-> Today the weather is very good. It is amazing because it’s
cloudy. I can go hang out with my friend. We can take a
beautiful photograph. I really love this weather, it makes me fell
happy and relaxed.
6. How do you relax in the evening? ( = hobbies/ freetime ....)
-> I am very busy during the day, so it’s important that I take
some time to relax in the evening. I often cook with my family
and we have lots of fun. I like reading books or watching film.
Sometimes, I hang out with my friend. We go to the shopping
centre to buy sth or have dinner at our favourite restaurant.
7. What is your favourite music?
I like/love /I’m into /I’m fond of some kinds of music: pop
music, rock, classical music, rap...
- I usually listen to music when i’m free
-My favourite songs are...
 -I’m a big/huge fan of …/ I’m crazy about…
I always listen to Vietnamese songs and sometimes I choose
Chinese songs to relax.
To sum up, music makes my life more colourful and
meaningful, I can’t live without music.
8. Describe a member in your family?
->Well, I would like to talk about my mother, who is very
important in my life. She is 47 years old. She is a teacher at the
kindergarten. She is a beautiful woman. She really is a mother
and a friend to me as she always gives me valuable advice when
I face difficult problems. I love my mom very much.

9. Tell me about your (best) friend?

-> Most of my friends are about the same age as me because we
met in high school. Therefore, I can freely share my ideas,
feelings and thoughts with them. I have got one or two friends
who are older or younger that I met through work. I tend to met
through work. I tend to meet up with my friends at weekends
because we have a hectic schedule during the week. Whenever
we meet, we enjoy a lot of things together such as shopping and
watching movies at the theatre.
10. What do you like doing in your free time? (
hobbies/relax)

11.What sport do people like in your country?

 -> There are plenty of sports in my country such as
swimming, badminton, volleyball, football… but I think
football is the most popular sport in my country. Football has
become the king sport. (My favourite football player is Tiến
Linh, who has many awards from this sport.)
Besides, most people usually run/ go jogging around the
lakes/ parks to improve their health...
The young often go swimming / play volleyball to be taller…

12. Please, tell me about your favourite film?

-> today, I want to talk about my favourite film. It’s a cartoon
called “Tom and Jerry”. Tom is a cat with blue and white colour.
He job is chasing Jerry day by day. Jerry is a brown mouse. He
usually lives in a deep cave behind the wall. The film is a
confrontation between Tom and Jerry, bringing plenty of
laughter for audiences. I love this film because when I watch it
feel very glad, feeling like returned to childhood.
13. What do you like doing with your friend? (free time ...)
In my free time, I would like to spend time with my friends.
We usually go out to eat, go shopping, watch movies or
sometimes we travel together. However, I’m very keen on
hanging out with my friends at a local coffee shop. We ẹnoy
some drinks like coffee or green tea and share some exciting
news with each other.
14. What sport do you like?
 -> Well, to be honest, I am not a good sports player but I am a
big fan of football. At the weekend, I often watch football
with my family. Sometimes, I play football with my younger
brother at the playground behind my house. Playing football
does wonders for my health.
15. What did you do last night ? (liệt kê ,...)
-> Last night was Sunday night. After eating dinner with my
family, I went out with my friends. We came to the shopping
centre to buy a birthday gift for our teacher. After that I went
back home and watched a short film with my brother. At
11:00p.m, I drank a glass of warm milk and went to bed at
11:15p.m.
16. Please tell me why you are interested in travelling ?
Widen my knowledge, relax, make friends,,,
-> Travelling is my cup of tea. I usually travel 4 to 5 times a year.
When I feel tỉed, I am going to travel with my family or my friends.
In my opinion, it helps me to relax and recharge my energy. I will go
to the beautiful place. In that place, I will eat the traditional food and
also take part in the activities. In conclusion, I love travelling so
much.
17. What do you do on the weekend? ( liệt kê )
-> On the weekends, I will move away from technology devices like
computers and phones so that I will spend time with my family. On
Sunday morning I also get up late. After that, I help my mother do
housework and cook with my brother. In the afternoon I always go to the
supermarket to buy something new for my family. In the evening, I hang
out with my friends. We alway go to the coffee shop or to the cinema.
18. Where did you go last night?
19. Describe the room you are in (phòng thi =))))))))))
-> I am in a quite big room which is about 40 square mêtrs with white
walls. This room is equipped with 50 desks, 4 fans and 2 conditioners.
Me and other candidates are taking our exam on the computer. There are
3 supervisors who will help in case something goes wrong. The
atmosphere in thís room is fairly stressful.
20. Please tell me a famous place in your country ( Halong bay, Tam
Dao...)
-> I was born in Hanoi, which is the capital city of Vietnam. There are
many beautiful places but Hoan Kiem Lake is the best place in my heart.
It is located in the center of Hanoi city.Hoan Kiem Lake is associated
with an extremely famous history event in Vietnam. On weekends, the
road around the lake will be used as a walking street. This place is very
crowded with tourists.
21. Tell me about yourself
I would like to introduce myself. My full name is Nguyen Ha Giang
Linh. I’m a student at Hanoi National University of Education. I’m
living with my parents in Hanoi - the capital city of Vietnam. I’m
very kind and friendly. In my free time, I like to hang out with my
friends. We go out to eat, go to the cinema, go shopping and so on.
22. What is your favourite book?

23.Please tell me why you learn English?

As you know, nowadays English is a popular language in the world.
Therefore, I need to improve my English because of 2 main reasons.
- Want to get a better job in the future with a high salary.
 - I want to travel around the world and make friends with foreign
people.
For these reasons, I believe that English is very important for me.
24. Tell me about your job?
-> Now, I am a final year student at Hanoi University of Education.
Every day I usually go to school to study. Along with studying, I am
doing an internship at a primary school in Hanoi. Furthermore, I also
have a part-time job as a tutor for children. I feel satisfied with my job.
25. Tell me the best way to travel around your country?
We have many ways to travel around Vietnam.
Firstly, we can use motorbikes, they are convenient, the cost of trips
is reasonable...
Also, travelling by airplanes is a good way, it moves fast, make us
comfortable
Besides, people can travel by public transports, they help protect the
environment....
26. What is your typical day like? (hay thi)
-> I usually wake up early ưveru morning. I eat breakfast and then I go
to school at 7a.m and to 11a.m. In the afternoon, I do my homework and
play sports with my brother. In the evening, I sometimes hangout with
my friends.
27. What clothes do you wear today?
-> Well, I am not really the fashionable type. I usually choose casual
clothes, which make me feel comfortable. Therefore, today I am in a pair
of jeans and a black T-shirt.

28.Describe your journey here today .

->
29. What is the food like in your country
The food of my country is delicious/ cheap/plentiful
People usually eat fast food, it’s convenient....
The young enjoy street food....
-Vietnam is famous for traditional/ local food...
I like / I’m so proud of my country’s food/ cuisines.....
-> There are many traditional foods in Vietnam but I think the most
famous food is Pho. It has become a must try dish on VN for any visitor.
It’s tasty, cheap and available at all hours. The specialty of the food is
the broth. It is made by stewing the bones of cows and pigs for a long
time in a large pot. I love Pho very much so I can eat it everyday.
30. Your favourite singer/ film star.
31. Describe a typical meal in your country
32.What do people in your country read ?
33, Your favourite time of year?
34. What will you do for the rest of today?
35.Your first school?
36.Describe a time when you were sick
37.How many languages can you speak ?

MẸO KÉO DÀI PHẦN NÓI :

My name is + tên .I’m from … I’m … years old
I find it quite hard for me, but I think……
Today I’m so happy to talk about ….
That’s my answer, thanks for your listening

APTIS GENERAL: Reading Practice Test 6

Part 1: Choose the word (A,B,C) that fits in the gap. The answer to
question 0 is an example.
Hey Ian,
I was just (0) _____ if you needed a ride to school tomorrow.
I saw you waiting for the (1.1) _____ at the stop.
Normally, I (1.2) _____ my bike, but now, it is winter.
Since the weather is getting (1.3) _____ , my dad drives me.
We pass by your house, so we can (1.4) _____ you up.
You are on the (1.5) ________ to school, so it’s no problem.

Gillian
0. A. wondering B. thinking C. considering
1.1 A. bus B. car C. taxi
1.2 A. drive B. ride C. have
1.3 A. wetter B. colder C. warmer
1.4 A. get B. take C. pick
1.5 A. trip B. travel C. way
Part 2: The sentences below are from a teen’s journal.
Order the sentences (B-F) to make a story. The first
sentence (A) is an example.
Bad Hair Day

A I’ve just had a terrible day at school

B Unfortunately, it was a windy day.
C As it was school photo day, I wanted to look my
best.
D So, I spent one hour styling my hair before school.
E Furthermore, I couldn’t fix the mess because I
forgot my brush.
F By the time I arrived at school, my hair had been
ruined.
0. A.
2.1 _C____
2.2 __D____
2.3 _B__
2.4 __F___
2.5 _E______
The sentences below are from a school policy. Order
the sentences (B-F) to make a story. The first
sentence (B) is an example.
Late Arrival Policy
A If you arrive at school late, you must follow these
instructions.
B We have a very strict late arrival policy.
C However, before you receive this paper, you must
be ready for class.
D There, you will get a signed and timed late slip
from the secretary.
E That means you will have to hang up your coat
and gather your belongings in your locker
beforehand.
F Unless there is a mass weather-related delay, you
are required to go to the office.
0. B.
3.1 _A_
3.2 __F__
3.3 __D__
3.4 _C__
3.5 _E___
Part 3: Read the four opinions posted on a sports
forum. Then, answer the questions.
Person A: I am really into sports, and am always up for
trying new games. When I travelled to Canada with my
family, I tried curling. I have never played it before
because I live in a hot country. I thought it would be a
piece of cake. How hard can a sport that uses a broom
be? Well, I was wrong. In fact, you actually need a lot of
upper body strength and balance to succeed. Needless to
say, I’m writing this the day after with bruises from falling
over!
Person B: I had just moved to the United States and
wanted to make friends at my school, so I signed up for
the football team. When I arrived at try-outs, we began
with some agility drills and the coach seemed pretty
impressed with how fast I could sprint. Then, we were
asked to throw an oddly-shaped ball as far as we could,
and I was confused. It was then I realised that the try-outs
were for American football, not European football, or
soccer as it is called here. No wonder I was the smallest
person there!
Person C: When I was younger, I never wanted to play
team sports. My dad would always encourage me to join a
team, but I was not interested. It’s not that I don’t like
physical activity. I love individual activities like swimming
and running. My sister, who is the captain of her school’s
volleyball team, teases me and says I can’t handle
competition. However, I think of myself as a very
competitive person. I am always trying to achieve new
personal records and beat my last timing.
Person D: Growing up, my brothers used to watch
professional basketball matches on TV, but I never
understood the appeal. Despite this, I fell in love with the
energy in the crowd of a live sports match. My school has
a really great basketball team, and I know a few people
who are on it. I get really into the games and scream my
loudest to cheer on my friends. It makes me feel so proud.
Playing it is a different story though. You wouldn’t catch
me on a basketball court even as a substitute!
Which person …
4.1. prefers to be a spectator (khán giả tham dự trực
tiếp)? _D_____
4.2 underestimated a sport? __A______
4.3 received a compliment (lời khen ngợi)? _B_____
4.4 was misunderstood by the family? __C_____
4.5 set goals? __C_____
4.6 did not understand a task? _B_____
4.7 used a household object? __A__
Part 4: Read the text. Match the headings (A-I) to the
paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example.
There is one heading that you will not use.
0) How many times have you heard that you need to eat
your fruits and veggies? Or have had your parents swap
out the biscuits in your lunch bag for an apple? From a
young age, our parents have been trying to encourage
us to eat healthy foods, whether that be drinking a glass
of milk in the morning or having two litres of water a day.
Although we often find a way to sneak in some crisps or
ice-cream when no one is looking, maybe our parents
have valid concerns about what we should be
incorporating in our everyday diets.
(5.1) Let’s consider the nutrients that our bodies need.
We have always been told that we need to make sure
that we get enough calcium. This is key for building
strong bones and teeth, especially in our teenage years
when our body is still changing. I also try to have some
freshly-squeezed orange juice to improve my Vitamin C
intake to help my immune system so that I don’t get sick.
Moreover, as a wearer of glasses, I have been advised
that eating carrots is an essential source of Vitamin A,
which is important to strengthen your eyes.
(5.2) What’s more in addition to the immediate benefits is
the long-term ones. Studies have shown that time and
time again, eating healthy is associated with prevention
of heart disease and strokes. Combined with some form
of physical activity, 4/5 cases of these ailments could
have been prevented. This research has also shown that
healthy lifestyles are connected to reduced cancer risks
and better quality of life overall. Many also maintain their
diabetes by monitoring what they eat.
(5.3) Another valuable aspect of healthy eating is feeling
happier overall. Avoiding unhealthy foods, like soda and
sweets, is linked to higher energy levels and less
symptoms of depression. These treats contain high-
processed carbohydrates and greatly affect your blood
sugar levels. Instead, opt for Vitamin B12 which can be
found in a variety of whole foods and some meats as
well. When you have more energy throughout the day,
you will surely feel more productive.
(5.4) Nevertheless, all of this is easier said than done. In
the past, families prioritized eating together and cooking
wholesome food almost every night. Perhaps this was
because one parent stayed at home all day. However,
today, most households have two working parents. After
a long day, the last thing a tired mother or father wants to
do is cook, so eating out is much more common.
Nowadays, we are faced with temptations

on every corner. The increase in both availability and

choice of fast food options is much more prominent than
in our parents’ days, leading us to unhealthy food
choices.
(5.5) As we are all aware, this poor food selection has
led to an increase in obesity. This is not new information
and the problem continues to get worse and worse. It
has gotten so bad that we are now being urged by
society to lose weight by whatever means necessary. As
a teenager, weight loss fads that are more destructive
than beneficial are popping up on social media.
Influencers fill their feeds with information about how
they restricted their caloric intake to dangerously low
values and have sponsored posts promoting detoxifying
teas. With society’s message loud and clear amplified by
what they see on their phones, teens may be coerced
into the idea that these weight loss strategies are valid.
(5.6) In this sense, education is important to debunking
unsubstantiated healthy lifestyles. In additional to regular
physical education classes, teachers should focus on the
benefits of healthy eating and the negative impacts of not
doing so. Moreover, in a digital age, learning appropriate
critical thinking techniques to be able to discern whether
the health advice you read about online is true or not
should also be included in the curriculum.
(5.7) Nonetheless, the responsibility of education
extends beyond this. The government must also fund
initiatives and programs to promote healthy lifestyles. For
example, Britain has introduced a sugar tax on sugary
drinks on order to reduce childhood and adult obesity.
Despite being a recent program, the country has already
seen as much as a 10% reduction in consumption of the
product in only two years. By lowering the price of
healthy foods and taxing junk food, people will be
encouraged to make better choices that will save them
money and their lives.

A. What Schools Can Do

B. National Role
C. The Risks of Trendy Diets
D. Parental Expectations

E. Deterring Disease
F. Modern Situations
G. Key Vitamins and Minerals
H. A Mood Boost
I. Future Success

0) How many times have you heard that you need to eat
your fruits and veggies? Or have had your parents swap
out the biscuits in your lunch bag for an apple? From a
young age, our parents have been trying to encourage
us to eat healthy foods, whether that be drinking a glass
of milk in the morning or having two litres of water a day.
Although we often find a way to sneak in some crisps or
ice-cream when no one is looking, maybe our parents
have valid concerns about what we should be
incorporating in our everyday diets.
(5.1) Let’s consider the nutrients that our bodies need.
We have always been told that we need to make sure
that we get enough calcium. This is key for building
strong bones and teeth, especially in our teenage years
when our body is still changing. I also try to have some
freshly-squeezed orange juice to improve my Vitamin C
intake to help my immune system so that I don’t get sick.
Moreover, as a wearer of glasses, I have been advised
that eating carrots is an essential source of Vitamin A,
which is important to strengthen your eyes. G
(5.2) What’s more in addition to the immediate benefits is
the long-term ones. Studies have shown that time and
time again, eating healthy is associated with prevention
of heart disease and strokes. Combined with some form
of physical activity, 4/5 cases of these ailments could
have been prevented. This research has also shown that
healthy lifestyles are connected to reduced cancer risks
and better quality of life overall. Many also maintain their
diabetes by monitoring what they eat. E
(5.3) Another valuable aspect of healthy eating is feeling
happier overall. Avoiding unhealthy foods, like soda and
sweets, is linked to higher energy levels and less
symptoms of depression. These treats contain high-
processed carbohydrates and greatly affect your blood
sugar levels. Instead, opt for Vitamin B12 which can be
found in a variety of whole foods and some meats as
well. When you have more energy throughout the day,
you will surely feel more
productive. H
(5.4) Nevertheless, all of this is easier said than done. In
the past, families prioritized eating together and cooking
wholesome food almost every night. Perhaps this was
because one parent stayed at home all day. However,
today, most households have two working parents. After
a long day, the last thing a tired mother or father wants to
do is cook, so eating out is much more common.
Nowadays, we are faced with temptations
on every corner. The increase in both availability and
choice of fast food options is much more prominent than
in our parents’ days, leading us to unhealthy food
choices. F
(5.5) As we are all aware, this poor food selection has led
to an increase in obesity. This is not new information and
the problem continues to get worse and worse. It has
gotten so bad that we are now being urged by society to
lose weight by whatever means necessary. As a
teenager, weight loss fads that are more destructive than
beneficial are popping up on social media. Influencers fill
their feeds with information about how they restricted
their caloric intake to dangerously low values and have
sponsored posts promoting detoxifying teas. With
society’s message loud and clear amplified by what they
see on their phones, teens may be coerced into the idea
that these weight loss strategies are valid. c
(5.6) In this sense, education is important to debunking
unsubstantiated healthy lifestyles. In additional to regular
physical education classes, teachers should focus on the
benefits of healthy eating and the negative impacts of not
doing so. Moreover, in a digital age, learning appropriate
critical thinking techniques to be able to discern whether
the health advice you read about online is true or not
should also be included in the curriculum. A
(5.7) Nonetheless, the responsibility of education extends
beyond this. The government must also fund initiatives
and programs to promote healthy lifestyles. For example,
Britain has introduced a sugar tax on sugary drinks on
order to reduce childhood and adult obesity. Despite
being a recent program, the country has already seen as
much as a 10% reduction in consumption of the product
in only two years. By lowering the price of healthy foods
and taxing junk food, people will be encouraged to make
better choices that will save them money and their lives.
B

A. What Schools Can Do

B. National Role (Vai trò của qgia)
C. The Risks of Trendy Diets
D. Parental Expectations
E. Deterring Disease
F. Modern Situations
G. Key Vitamins and Minerals
H. A Mood Boost
 I. Future Success

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