Speaking Part 1: Pets……………………………………………………………………………4
Speaking Part 1: Sleep ………………………………………………………………………….7
Speaking Part 1: Weather……………………………………………………………………..9
Speaking Part 1: Environment………………………………………………………………11
Speaking Part 1: Morning Routine ………………………………………………………..13
Speaking Part 1: Plants……………………………………………………………………….15
Speaking Part 1: Save Money……………………………………………………………….17
Speaking Part 1: Foreign Food ……………………………………………………………..19
Speaking Part 1: Music………………………………………………………………………..21
Speaking Part 1: Shoes………………………………………………………………………..23
Speaking Part 1: Email ………………………………………………………………………..25
Speaking Part 1: Sharing ……………………………………………………………………..29
Speaking Part 1: Crowded places………………………………………………………….34
Speaking Part 1: SOCIAL NETWORK ………………………………………………………37
Speaking Part 1: GARBAGE ………………………………………………………………….41
Speaking Part 1: Sharing ……………………………………………………………………..44
Speaking Part 1: FILMS/ MOVIES ………………………………………………………….48
Speaking Part 1: SLEEP………………………………………………………………………..55
Speaking Part 1: Food ………………………………………………………………………… 61
Speaking Part 1: Pets
Why do some people keep pets at home?
I think we would all agree that pets are loyal companions to human. Especially for
those who adopt pets when they were just newborns, these animals are like the
precious children to many families.
Have you ever had a pet before?
I used to have a puppy corgi when I was a kid. He and I were best friends, actually.
I remember taking him to the park, feeding him with milk and training him with
many cool tricks. Sadly, when I got older, I discovered that I am allergic to dog fur,
so I had to give him away.
Do you like to see animals in the zoo?
I’ve been to the zoo once, so I can’t really tell whether I’m into it. It was good to see
exotic animals like lions or giraffes when you were a kid. But when I got older, I’ve
come to realize that zoos are no different from prisons for animals, where they are
caged and locked away from their natural habitat.
What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?
I suppose the most popular animal in my country is the dog. A lot of Vietnamese
children grow up with fond memories about their puppies as their childhood best
friend. Besides, you can see that there are many dog rescue groups in the main
cities, which aims to save dogs from being abandoned or kidnapped.
Các cụm từ cần ghi nhớ
loyal companion: người bạn trung thành
newborn: (động vật) mới sinh
be allergic to: dị ứng với cái gì
give sth away: cho đi
no different from: không khác gì
cage: nhốt vào lồng
lock away: nhốt để tránh xa khỏi điều gì
fond memories: những ký ức vui vẻ
dog rescue groups: các nhóm giải cứu chó
abandon: bỏ rơi
kidnap: bắt cóc
Speaking Part 1: Sleep
How many hours do you usually sleep at night?
I usually spend like five to six hours a day on sleeping, which is not really
recommended by doctors, I know. What’s worse is that I’m only in my early 20s but
I’m already experiencing something called sleep deprivation. There are days when
I cannot even shut my eyes down in the middle of the night.
Do you like to get up early in the morning?
Unlike a lot of youngsters my age, I like getting up early in the morning to prepare
myself for a new day. I used to be a jogger, spending at least 30 minutes a day on
running and doing exercises in the park. But since Hanoi is overly polluted now, that
habit has to stop so I tend to oversleep a lot these days.
How to have a good sleep?
I think the answer to this question really depends. For me, having a light dinner
with no proteins might get me to sleep better. There are times when I become so
desperate that I have to resort to sleeping pills, which I believe many others are
depending on for a good night’s sleep.
Do you have a nap during the day?
I think this is a good question. I usually don’t spend my lunch break on sleeping at
the office, but I often nod off many times during work hours. My boss is very
sympathetic about this, though, since she knows my job requires endless hours of
sitting in front of a computer screen.
Các cụm từ cần ghi nhớ
recommended(adj): được khuyên dùng, được khuyên là tốt
sleep deprivation(n): bệnh mất ngủ
prepare myself for: chuẩn bị cho bản thân
oversleep(v): ngủ nướng, ngủ quá giờ
resort to: làm cái gì như giải pháp cuối cùng
a good night’s sleep: một tối ngủ ngon
nod off(phrv): ngủ gật
be sympathetic about: thông cảm
Speaking Part 1: Weather
1.How is the weather today?
Well, I think today is a lovely day, even though it rained a little bit this morning.
When I got out of the house, the weather seemed to brighten up and I hope it will
stay like that for the rest of the day.
2.What’s your favourite kind of weather?
I’m actually not fond of any particular kind of weather, you know. I think every
season has its own unique beauty and it’s up to us to enjoy it. For example, not
many people like the freezing weather in the winter, but I see it as a perfect
occasion for me to bundle up and show off my clothes.
3. What is the climate like in your country?
Vietnam is a tropical country, you know, so the climate here is quite hot and humid.
What upsets me the most is that the weather is getting more unpredictable. It can
rain dogs and cats in the morning and suddenly clear out in the afternoon.
4. Does the weather affect people’s lives in your country?
I believe that the weather always affects us in every aspect. If it is a gloomy day,
I’m pretty sure everyone will easily get bored or tired of whatever they are doing.
In contrast, the sunny days make us feel alive and upbeat.
5.Do people change in the summer?
It can get sweltering in the summery months, so I think it will exert a certain impact
on people’s temperament. Everyone becomes less patient than usual, and they
often get frustrated and easily get upset over some trivial matters.
Các cụm từ cần ghi nhớ
brighten up: sáng sủa lên
be fond of: thích cái gì
bundle up: mặc nhiều quần áo
unpredictable(adj): khó lường
rain dogs and cats: mưa trút nước
clear out: quang đãng
gloomy(adj): mù mịt
upbeat(adj): vui vẻ
sweltering(adj): nóng nực
temperament(n): tính khí
Speaking Part 1: Environment
1. Is there anything in your hometown that is being polluted?
Yes, and I would say pretty much everything is polluted there. For starter, air quality
has deteriorated at an alarming rate. One literally cannot go out without wearing
a medical face mask. The same goes for the streets, as people tend to litter
indiscriminately.
2. What causes pollution?
It’s hard to tell, but I would put the blame on the people who disrespect their
surroundings by constantly littering and ignoring how the environment is degrading
day by day. As pollution is linked to all types of social and economic issues, we
must all be aware of the destruction we’re causing on our own.
3. Have you ever done anything to help protect the environment?
Not in a direct way, to be honest. Although I’m well aware of my responsibilities to
the environment, it’s really difficult to contribute anything when you’re just a
student. So I would say, by not littering indiscriminately on the streets and not using
so many plastic bags, I have done a little bit to help.
Các cụm từ cần ghi nhớ
deteriorate(v): đi xuống trầm trọng
medical face mask: khẩu trang
litter indiscriminately: xả rác bừa bãi
be linked to: liên quan mật thiết đến
social and economic issues: các vấn đề xã hội và kinh tế
be aware of: nhận thức được
