topic

Describe a favorite song

You should say:

• What song it is

• When you heard it first time

cues
• How do you feel about this song

• And explain why you like this song

PART 2

LINKING WORDS
QUESTION Not vital, but can
PREPARATION Describing question
1 minute to use
4 cues
prepare
6
TOTAL TIME 4
around 3 2
minutes
3 5
1
PERFORMANCE VOCABULARY - IDEA
1-2 minutes for key factors
speaking
 PART 2

CUE CARD
No need to cover EXAMPLE
Should be included
them all but you
should…
7 9

8
THEME
10
Choose the theme and
EXPANSION
write down key words Say as much as you
can for each point

LENGTHEN YOUR TALK IN PART 2

Common features
1. Ask about WHAT/WHO

2. Ask about WHERE

3. Ask about WHEN/ HOW

4. Ask about WHOSE

 TALK ABOUT WHO/ WHAT
“Bill Gates” structure
1. [famous] + NOUN
2. [famous for] A
3. In addition to A, also famous for B

q Sample:
- internationally acclaimed computer scientist
- prominent for popularizing personal computers in 1980s
- Besides PCs, he is also a [philanthropist and multi-billionaire]

TALK ABOUT WHO/ WHAT

“Bill Gates” structure
1. [famous] + NOUN
2. [famous for] A
3. In addition to A, also famous for B

q Sample: Casio calculator - produced by Casio

- An electronics manufacturing company
- Eminent for their accurate and rapid calculators
- in addition to calculators, it also offers durable and
multifunctional watches
 TALK ABOUT WHERE

“Downtown” structure
Describe a bookstore:
My all-time favorite bookstore is Phuong Nam located in
downtown Saigon which is a bustling area and famed for its
dynamic lifestyle with an abundance of people and line-up of
activities. Due to its prominent location, the store is always packed.

TALK ABOUT WHERE

“Downtown” structure
Describe a swimming pool:
My all-time favorite swimming pool is Yet Kieu located in downtown
Sai Gon which is a bustling area and famed for dynamic lifestyle
with a plethora of line-up activities and participants. Due to its
prominent location, the pool is always packed and touristy.
 TALK ABOUT WHEN
“Coronavirus” structure
Answer “WHEN”, we use:
o Guess: around a few years ago.
o When: preparing for the entrance exam to [high school].
o At that time: a genuinely anxious time for me > do sth to relax.
SAMPLE:
If my memory serves me well, it was around 2 years ago, when I was
preparing for the entrance exam to university. It was such a genuinely anxious
time for me since I had to cram for exam. Therefore, I decided to [….] to
ease my mind.

TALK ABOUT WHEN

“Coronavirus” structure
Answer “WHEN”, we use:
• Guess: around a few months ago.
• When: in the midst of Coronavirus pandemic
• At that time: nothing to do > do sth to kill boredom
SAMPLE:
It just was around 2 months ago, when my city was on lockdown because of
the widespread growth of COVID-19. It was such a monotonous time for me
since I had months off with nothing to do. Therefore, I decided to [….] to get
rid of boredom.
 TALK ABOUT WHOSE (WHO)
“Buddies” structure
• Answer “WHO” (not family member)
1. one of my best buddies ª have known each other since we were still a
knee-high to a grasshopper.
2. This is such a trusted confidant, and we always see eye to eye in most
things, after 10 years ª maintain close-knit friendship

• Answer “WHO” (family member)

My [dad] ª thoughtful person, who knows me inside out
ª I have been daydreaming about [the phone] for a long
time ª my [dad] picked up on that ª got me [the phone]

Describe a gift that you gave

another recently

You should say:

• What the gift was

• Who you gave it to

• Why you chose that gift

• And explain why do you like it