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TEST 1

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about holiday.
What did you do on your last holiday?
Who do you prefer spending your holiday with? Relatives or friends?
Do you prefer going on holiday abroad?
Now, let’s talk about TV programmes.
How many hours a day do you watch television?
Which programmes do you like?
Do you prefer watching television alone or with other people? Why?

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: If you won the lottery of 1 billion VND, what would you do with the money?
There are THREE options for you to choose:

- Buy a new house.

- Start a business.
- Deposit the money in the bank.

Explain the option you have chosen.

Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Online courses have changed the way people learn

Provide new learning

experience

Be more
Online courses
convenient to
Your own ideas
study

Be independent
in learning

1. What advice would you give someone on how to study English?

2. Do you think being a student is the best time of your life? Why/ why not?
3. Should a student’s university education be free or should the student have to get a loan? Explain
your choice.
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TEST 2
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)
Let’s talk about birthday
1. When is your birthday?
2. What do you usually do on your birthday?
3. What is your favourite family celebration? Why?
Now, let’s talk about public transportation
1. What is the best way to travel in your town/city?
2. What is your favourite mean of transportation?
3. Do you think people should use public transportation more? Why? Why not?
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)
Situation: You have just received a sum of money from your father as a birthday
present. How would you use the money?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- To buy a laptop for your study.
- To buy a fashionable smart phone.
- To save up for future.
Explain the option you have chosen.

PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Examinations are not necessary.

Time - consuming

EXAMINATIONS Your own ideas

Unfair

Costly
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SPEAKING TEST 3 (12’)

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins) ( tương tác XH)
Let’s talk about music. - I am going to talk about music. (We must say that music plays an important role
in our life.)
1. Do you like music? If yes, what kind of music do you like best? Why? If no, why not?
I really like music. I like pop music because it is popular/ interesting/ relaxing. (I am really interested
in/ fond of/ keen on) music. My favourite kind of music is pop due to the fac that it is popular. It
attracts people of all ages)
2. What is the most popular kind of music in your country? – The most popular kinds of music in my
country are Bolero and Rap. (Rap is popular among teenagers and Bolero is popular with older
people)
3. How is music good or not good for people? – I think music is very good for people (because it helps
them relax, release stress, reduce pain and connect people)
Now, let’s talk about English as a school subject. – Now, I am going to talk about English as a school
subject. (It is the fact that more and more people are becoming interested in learning English/ It is the fact
that English is a compulsory subject at school now/ It is the fact that English is an international language
which is spoken all over the world. )
(It is the fact that more and more people are becoming interested in learning English. It is a compulsory
subject at school now because it is the international language which is spoken all over the world)
1. Did you learn English at secondary school? – I learnt English at secondary school. (It’s my favourite
subject although it is difficult. If we know English, we can get good jobs, and speak with people
from different countries)
2. What do you think about how English is taught at school now? – I think teaching English at school
now is better than before. (There are some reasons for this. First, the teachers are well-qualified
and students can learn with native speakers. Second, the students can learn from different sources.
They can learn from videos on Youtube, or from English centres.)
3. In what ways (= How) has children’s English much improved nowadays? – I think children’s English
has much improved nowadays. They can speak English very well/ fluently. This is because they learn
English when they are small and their parents are interested in their chidlren’s learning

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins) (1’ + 3’) (2’ + 2’) (thảo luận giải pháp)

Situation: An optional subject will be added to the curriculum for

secondary students in your city. Three options are suggested:
- photograph
- swimming
- dancing
Which do you think is the best option for secondary students?

B1
- I am going to talk about the situation. (đọc lại đề)
- I think the second option (swimming) is the best choice for secondary students in city
- Because it is interesting and useful. They can relax after class and improve their health.
- The first option (photograph) and the last one (dancing) are not suitable. Photograph is boring and
expensive while dancing is suitable older students.
- To sum up, the second option (swimming) is the most suitable for my students.
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Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: It is good to learn about a culture when you learn a language

Language: the best

means of culture

Language and
Your
cultureown ideas
Better
communication

Culture shocks

1. Do you think it’s good to understand other people’s cultures? Why?

2. What would you introduce first to a foreigner about the Vietnamese
culture?
3. What would you like to learn about English-speaking cultures?
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TEST 4
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about your favourite places.

1. Where do you usually go when you have spare time? – I usually play the guitar when I have spare time
2. Are there many interesting places where you live for people to go at weekends? – there are many interesting
places where I live for people to go at weekends
3. In what way is café a great place for people to enjoy their free time? – in what way I think coffee is a great
place for people to enjoy their free time

Now, let’s talk about the subjects taught in schools in Vietnam.

1. What subject did you like most when you were at school? – math was a subject I like most when I were at
school
2. Do you think English is a good subject for all students to learn at school? Why?
3. Do you think students are learning too many subjects at school now?

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: You are going to take your secondary students to a private cinema. Three
options of movies are suggested:
- cartoon
- action movie
- detective movie
Which do you think is the best option for these students?

PART III: TOPIC

DEVELOPMENT
(~ 5 mins)
Topic: Punishment by teachers at school is good for students.

Obey teachers

Punishment
Your own ideas Minimise
misbehaviour

Concentrate
better on study1. Do you think punishment by teachers to students at school should
be encouraged?
2. Do all students obey their teachers whenever they receive
punishment?
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TEST 5
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about your hometown.

1. Where do you come from?
2. Do you like living in... (candidate’s hometown)?
3. What is it famous for?
Now, let’s talk about your career.
1. What is your job?
2. How long have you been working as ......... (candidate’s job)?
3. Why do you like your job?
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: Your school, college or workplace is organizing an Open Day. When

visitors come to see and find out about the place, people will be asked to help with
various aspects of the event. There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A tour guide
- A traffic instructor
- A master of ceremony
Which job do you think would be most suitable for you?
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PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Smoking should be banned in public places.

Smoker’s health

Second-hand
SMOKING
smoker’s health Your own ideas

Financial burden

- Do you smoke?
- Why do many people want to smoke?
- What should you do to prevent smoking in public places?
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TEST 6

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about your hobby
- What do you like doing in your free time?
- Why do you like doing it?
- How much time do you spend doing that?
Now, let’s talk about English.
- Do you like English?
- When did you start learning English? – I started learning e ten years ago
- How do you improve your English? – I read english book when I were at school
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PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: Your family is making a plan for this weekend. There are THREE options
for you to choose:
- Going to the cinema
- Having dinner in a restaurant
- Going to the beach
Which plan do you think is the best choice for your family?

Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

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Topic: Airplane is the best transport means to travel long

distance.
Time-saving

Traveling by
Safe
Your own ideas airplane

Comfortable

1. Do you think airplane is the most important transport means of all time? Why/
why not?
2. Are there any disadvantages of traveling by airplane?
3. What are some ways that airlines could improve the flying experience for
passengers? TEST 7 (12’)

P
ART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins) (tương tác xã hội, 1’ chuẩn bị, 2’ nói)

Let’s talk about your home town. (I am going to talk about my hometown)

- When is the best time to come to your hometown? Why?

- What do you like best about your hometown?
- Do you think your hometown is the best place to grow up? Why/ Why not?

Now, let’s talk about your best friend. (Now I am going to talk about my best friend)

- What does your best friend look like?

- How did you meet your best friend?
- In your opinion, what is the best quality of a good friend?

Part II:
Situation: Your friend is going to have his first date this weekend. He would like you to SOLUTION
give advice on where to go. There are THREE options for you to choose:
DISCUSSION (~ 4
- Restaurant mins)
- Cinema

- Shopping malls

Which do you think is the best place for the first date?
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Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Airplane is the best transport means to travel long distance.

Time-saving

Traveling by
Safe
Your own ideas airplane

Comfortable

4. Do you think airplane is the most important transport means of all time? Why/
why not?
5. Are there any disadvantages of traveling by airplane?
6. What are some ways that airlines could improve the flying experience for
passengers?
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TEST 8
Let’s talk about your leisure time.
1. What do you often do in your free time?
2. Have your leisure time activities changed since you were a child?
3. Do you prefer to spend you leisure time alone or with other people? Why?
Now, let’s talk about books.
1. What kind of books do you like to read?
2. Do you read the same kind of books now that you read 5 years ago?
3. When do you think is the best time to read? Why?
Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~ 4 mins)

Situation: Your parents’ wedding anniversary is coming. You and your

sister are thinking of giving them a great present. There are THREE
options for you to choose:
- A wedding cake
- A 5-day tour to the beach
- An album of the whole family
Which do you think is the best present for their wedding anniversary?

Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)

Topic: Traditional festivals present important values.

Honor community strength

Improve spiritual
Your own ideas
life
Traditional
festivals
Teach history
and culture

1. What local festival in your area or country would be most interesting for a
foreign guest, do you think?
2. Do people nowadays appreciate public holidays like they did in the past?
3. What are some ways that the government should do to preserve traditional
festivals?