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SPEAKING 4 REVISION and PRACTICE
You are taking the final oral test for Speaking 4. You will totally have 7 minutes for the
test. You have NO time for preparation before speaking. First, you will have ONE minute
to introduce yourself using the following script - Good morning/afternoon. - My full name is … .
–I was born on… (the candidate’s date of birth) - My student ID is …. .
Now, let’s do the first part of the test.
Task 1: General Interview (2 minutes)
You are suggested to spend maximum 15 seconds for each question to talk about the
following topic. You are supposed to extend the answer with adequate information. HOMETOWN 1
1. Which part of the country are you living now?
My hometown is Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. As one of the main
metropolises in my country, it is a densely populated area and faces traffic congestion all the time.
My hometown is a small city. It is both traditional and modern because of having several festivals
celebrated by the locals, and at the same time The increasing number of infrastructures and
establishments makes it start to be developed.
2. Do youngsters in your town spend much their free time taking outdooractivities?
3. What jobs do the local people do?
As I said before, my hometown is the capital of Vietnam, so there is a wide
range of jobs for people, including blue-collar and white-collar jobs.
4. What do you like most about your hometown?
To be honest, I would say I like everything. But what I like the most maybe
its privilege in natural landscapes. I mean my city is well-known for
having incredible sceneries everywhere from the fine sandy beaches to
the east to green chilling forests to the west What do you not like about it?
Frankly speaking, I dislike the slow pace of life in my city. For a young,
dynamic, active person like me, my hometown is not an ideal place for
me to expand my horizons or find a better job opportunity. That’s why I
moved to Ho Chi Minh city for work. However, I still think Da Nang is a
perfect place for vacationers who would only stay for a few days. HOMETOWN 2 1. Where are you living now?
My hometown is a small city. It is both traditional and modern because of having several festivals
celebrated by the locals, and at the same time The increasing number of infrastructures and
establishments makes it start to be developed.
2. What do the local residents often do in their free time?
3. What are their popular jobs?
As I said before, my hometown is the capital of Vietnam, so there is a wide
range of jobs for people, including blue-collar and white-collar jobs.
In my hometown, Inhabitant usually do agriculture and fishing. Also, with the latest
modernization, numerous office jobs have appeared in my town.
4. Are all young people in your hometown go to university after school?
4. Is your hometown changing?
Yes, of course, every day. Our government invests so much in Hanoi’s economic
growth. The public transport system is being upgraded and skyscrapers are springing up like mushrooms.
5. Would you say it is a good place to live in? Why?
Don’t get me wrong, but Hanoi is not a good place to settle down. To be honest, I think
people get really sick and tired of its hustle and bustle. Living here means people have
accepted to face health problems every day. Being stuck in traffic jams and breathing
in polluted air on a daily basis is detrimental to their mental and physical health.
6. What changes would you like to make to your hometown?
If I could make a change for the better, I would adopt some solutions to control
population growth in Hanoi, like imposing limitations on immigrants. Also, I would find
more ways to reduce traffic jams.
7. What are the advantages of living in your hometown?
Let’s me see. Street food is the first thing that comes to my mind. Hanoi is famous for
its yummy street food, so one of the benefits of living here is the chance to immerse
in its special cuisine. Another thing is the nightlife. People will never feel bored in Hanoi,
with different places to chill out at night, such as bars, clubs and juke joints.
8. What are some problems that your hometown is faced with?
Actually there are so many. But the most pressing issue is air pollution, I suppose. You
know, the air is severely polluted due to a massive amount of exhaust fumes released
from private vehicles into the atmosphere every day. People living in Hanoi also suffer
from unhygienic food, a major cause of sickness and disease. Almost everything in
Hanoi is served at roadside stalls and most do not have clean settings.
9. Compare your hometown with a nearby city.
Compared to Hung Yen, a neighbouring town of Hanoi, my hometown’s economy is
more developed. However, Hung Yen’s got fresh air and lots of natural scenery, which
children in Hanoi rarely have a chance to enjoy
10 . What are some environmental problems in your hometown?
One serious environmental problem we are facing is tons of non-biodegradable plastic
waste. Even though the government has conducted several educational campaigns to
raise the public’s awareness, the residents still use plastic products every single day
and unintentionally destroy the environment. Can you tell me what you
Yes, I’m a student. I'm studying medicine because I want to be do? Do you work,
or are a doctor. At the moment I’m studying English as well because I you a student? hope to do part of my degree course in Australia.
Bạn có thể cho tôi biếết bạn
Vâng, tôi là sinh viên. Tôi đang học ngành y vì tôi muốến trở làm gì? Bạn đang
đi làm thành bác sĩ. Đợt này, tôi cũng đang học tiếếng Anh vì tôi dự hay bạn là sinh viên? định sẽẽ tham gia khóa học tại Úc. And where do you come
I come from Hai Phong, Vietnam. from?
Tôi đếến từ Hải Phòng, Việt Nam. Và bạn đếến từ đâu? Can you describe Hai
Yes. It’s quite a large city by the sea and also near the Phong a little bit for me?
mountains. It’s very beautiful and very exciting. It’s very hot in the summer, but the winter is usually very pleasant. Also, Hai Phong is an important port.
Bạn có thể mô tả một chút vếề Hải Phòng cho tôi?
Đúng. Hải Phòng là một thành phốế lớn gầền biển và gầền núi. Nó rầết đẹp
và rầết thú vị. Thời tiếết ở đây rầết nóng vào mùa hè, nhưng mùa đông
thường rầết dếẽ chịu. Ngoài ra, Hải Phòng cũng What do you like about Hai
là một cảng quan trọng. Phong?
Bạn thích gì ở Hải Phòng?
Oh, I really like the sea. I find
because they’re very friendly and generous.
walking on the beach early in the morning very enjoyable. And
another good thing is the people,
ỒỒ, tôi thực sự thích biển. Tôi thầếy đi dạo trên bãi biển vào sáng sớm rầết
thú vị. Và tôi cũng yêu những người dân nơi đây bởi vì họ rầết thân thiện và hào phóng. What things in your city do
Mm, I'm not very keen on the hot weather and public you not like?
transportation is something I don’t like. For example, buses are usually slow and crowded especially at
rush hour. Besides, I live by a busy main road and I find the traffic very unpleasant.
Những điếều gì khiếến bạn
I really dislike the noise of cars and lorries. không
thích khi sốếng ở Hải Phòng?
Mm, tôi không ưa thời tiếết nóng nực và các phương tiện đi lại công cộng là
điếều tôi không thích. Ví dụ, xe buýt thường chậm và đông đúc, đặc biệt là
vào giờ cao điểm. Bên cạnh đó, tôi sốếng gầền một con đường chính đông
đúc và tôi thầếy giao thông rầết khó chịu. Tôi thực sự không thích tiếếng ốền của xe hơi và xe tải. How is the area changing?
Transport in my city is improving because the government is building more
roads. And there is more traffic so it is becoming noisier.
Thành phốế của bạn đang thay đổi như nào?
Giao thông trong thành phốế của tôi đang được cải thiện vì chính phủ đang
xây dựng nhiếều đường xá hơn. Và có nhiếều lưu lượng xe hơn nên thành
phốế cũng trở nên ốền ào hơn.
What do people in your Most of people in my city enjoy spending time on relaxing on area do in their free time?
the beach and swimming. They are also interested in other fun activities like kite flying or hiking.
Mọi người trong khu vực của bạn làm gì trong thời
Hầều hếết mọi người trong thành phốế của tôi thích
dành thời gian gian rảnh?
thư giãn trên bãi biển và bơi lội. Họ cũng thích thú với các hoạt What do you think visitors to
There are many famous attractions in Hai Phong that tourists can visit such
your town or region should see?
as Do Son beach which is popular for swimming, sunbathing and kite flying. Why?
Moreover, Cat Ba island is mysterious and charming with fresh air, clear water, friendly
Bạn nghĩ du khách đếến thị
động vui chơi khác như thả
diếều hoặc đi bộ đường dài.
trầến hoặc khu vực của bạn
residents, and lots of tasty seafood. nên xem gì? Tại sao?
Có rầết nhiếều điểm tham quan nổi tiếếng ở Hải Phòng mà khách du lịch có
thể ghé thăm như bãi biển Đốề Sơn nổi tiếếng để bơi lội, tăếm năếng và thả
diếều. Hơn nữa, đảo Cát Bà rầết huyếền bí và quyếến rũ với không khí trong
lành, nước trong văết, cư dân thân thiện và rầết nhiếều hải sản ngon. FAMILY 1 1. Which city are you from?
2. Do you have a large family?
I come from a large family. Now, I just have my mom, an older and three younger brothers. Sadly,
my father passed away 17 years ago. So, now I am the only daughter in the family. 3. What does your mother do?
4. How much time do you spend with your family?
For now, I live alone in another city far from my family, so, I am only able to spend about two weeks per year with them. FAMILY 2
1. Which province do you come from? 2. Do you live with your family
3. What is your father’s job?
4. Do you prefer going out with your family or your friends?
Both are fairly important, but my family takes place in my life that is dear to my heart. Friends
may come and go, but I know that my family will always be there for me, no matter what
happens in my life and no matter what decisions I take. Nevertheless, my friends are the closest
people with whom that sometimes are not appropriate to bring
I can share and discuss things
FAMILY up in the family circle . 3 1. Where are you from?
2. Were you born in a large or a small family?
I come from a large family. Now, I just have my mom, an older and three younger brothers. Sadly,
my father passed away 17 years ago. So, now I am the only daughter in the family.
3. Who is important to you in your family?
My father is important to you in your family
4. How often do your family members eat out together?
My family enjoys cooking together and afterwards having special meals when everyone is invited.
We catch up on news and talk about our lives. We enjoy music as well. So, when we get together,
we play several musical instruments and sing along.
My family members usually go to dinner together every weekend
7. Who are you closest to in your family?
I am the closest to my mom. I think it is because we are the only women in the family. So, we share
the same ideas about many things and she always supports me.
1. What city are you from? I come from Ho Chi Minh City
2. Do you have a big family? No, I don't. I come from a small family
3. What does your mother do? My mother is a teacher
4. How much time do you spend with your family? I live with my family and
spend most of my time with them unless I work
1. What part of the country do you live in? I live in the South of the country
2. Do young people in your town spend a lot of their free time participating
inoutdoor activities? Yes, they do
3. What do local people do? People go to work at companies in industrial zones
4. What do you like most about your hometown? Honestly, I want to say that I
like everything. But what I like best is probably its privilege in the natural landscape
1. Where you live? I am living in Ho Chi Minh City
2. What do the locals usually do in their spare time? In their free time, they
often go for walks in the park, fly kites, and go on picnics
3. What are their popular jobs? They work at companies in industrial zones
4. Do all the young people in your hometown go to college after school? No,
some go to goto university, some learn trades and then go to work
1. Which province are you from? I come from Ho Chi Minh City
2. Do you live in your family? Yes, I do
3. What is your father's job? My father is a driver
4. Do you like to hang out with your family or friends? Yes, I do
Task 3: Topic Discussion (2 minutes) ADVERTISEMENT
“Discuss THREE most notable DISADVANTAGES which TV advertisement may
bring to the young generation nowadays”
In my opinion, television advertising for young people has some limitations. First of all,
advertising tries to influence the emotions of young people by making them buy products
that they really don't need. For example, many chocolate advertisements are acted upon by
children to attract them and force their parents to buy them for them.
+ Moreover, children can be easily influenced by advertisements. It is difficult for them to
recognize the message and image in the advertisement; therefore, when the products are not
healthy or beneficial, the negative side effects will cause them to suffer health effects.
Therefore, it is easy for young people to buy unwanted products at reasonable prices. EXPLORATION and DISCOVERY
“Discuss THREE most beneficial THINGS which travelling may bring to travelers worldwide”
I totally agree that traveling today brings many benefits
+ It gives people refreshment. It is a great opportunity for people to relax after tiring working hours.
+ People can gain many new experiences. For example, they can visit various tourist
attractions, taste local foods, learn new cultures, enjoy different activities like sightseeing,
see how people live their lives. them, etc.
+ Tourists have the opportunity to meet people and make new friends. For example, they
can share their experiences and perspectives with fellow group members or locals.
In conclusion, for the reasons I mentioned above, I believe that travel brings a lot of benefits
to travelers around the world. GLOBALISATION
“Discuss THREE most valuable ADVANTAGES which globalization may bring to
people in the modern world”
In my opinion, globalization brings many benefits to people in the modern world
+ First of all, globalization will also reduce the problems of labor exploitation. As borders
become less restrictive around the world, and people tend to move to places where their best
opportunities are, we can also reduce child labor problems. Furthermore, globalization
improves access to communication. By reducing borders, we make communication better
because we no longer restrict people's movements and actions on a per-country basis. Finally,
globalization can create more job opportunities. With less impediment to import and export
markets, the cost of producing goods or providing services will be stable without affecting
the profit margins of companies; Consumers will benefit from lower prices, more
consumption and more job opportunities around the world. MONEY
“Discuss THREE most notable EFFECTS which money may have on the human’s life”
I fully believe that money brings many effective impacts on people's lives. + First of all,
people need money to survive in their lives, because in this world nothing is free, everything
needs money. As we know that goods are getting more expensive day by day, they need
money to pay for house, food, drink, transportation, etc. Moreover, people use money for
their health. If they are seriously ill, need expensive medicine, along with wealth, they can
get better treatment. Although in some places, the government has free education program,
it is not free for all. Students need shoes, uniforms, transportation, and other things. In short,
for the reasons that I mentioned above, I believe that money has positive effects on people's lifes. COMMUNICATION
“Discuss THREE most notable DISADVANTAGES which the internet may bring to
the young generation nowadays”
Internet today brings many disadvantages to young people + First of all, young people are
easily addicted to the Internet. I mean they spend a lot of time on social networks like:
Facebook, Zalo, Twitter… or watching movies. + Moreover, they are prone to some health
problems when using the Internet for a long time. They may be at risk of various diseases
such as: back pain, bad eyes, fatigue, trouble sleeping, etc. - In summary, for some of the
reasons that I mentioned above, I believe that the Internet can cause some negative effects
for young people if they do not know how to use it effectively.
Present your view with clear arguments and specific, real-life examples to support your view.