lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97 lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97 1. PERSONAL HISTORY
- How many di昀昀erent places have you lived in so far?
I have lived 2 places so far. From childhood un琀椀l I 昀椀nished grade 12. Then I lived in HCMC
- Describe the house you have lived in.
I will describe to you my home in the countryside. It is an ordinary house. It consists of 1
living room, 1 kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. I sleep with my brother
- What kind of educa琀椀on/ jobs have you had so far?
So far I am just a student and then a university student. I have never done any work before
- What do you like most/ least about the area where you live at the moment?
I live in No Trang Long street, Binh Thanh district. What I like most about this area is that it is
centrally located, which can be easily moved to other districts to hang out with my friends.
What I don't like the most is that it's tra昀케c jam in the morning
- Do you think you will con琀椀nue to live in the same place for a long 琀椀me? Why? /Why not?
I think I will con琀椀nue to live in the same place for a long 琀椀me. Because I'm an introvert, the place
I'm at is also very good. Right now I have no need to move. I want to live in HCMC to study and work. 2. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
- Who are the most important people in your life?
My parents and brothers are the most important people in my life. They are the ones who give me
advice when I'm in trouble, the place where I can open my heart when I'm sad and so much more.
- Do you and your friends share the same hobbies?
I had a close friend in college. My friend and I have similar interests. When we meet we usually
go out to eat and watch movies, some琀椀mes stay up late to watch football on tv.
- Tell me about your best friend.
My best friend's name is Tuan. He was in the same college class as me. His dressing style is hip-hop. Hair in
a mulet style. Personality is a bit silly. He also makes jokes and is a person who does not stay angry for long.
He is a good soccer player. I some琀椀mes go to see him play football for school or tournaments. lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
- What's the most exci琀椀ng thing you've ever done?
The most exci琀椀ng thing I ever did was go to Vung Tau beach with my friends by motorbike without
telling my family. I went there on Saturday night and came back the following Monday morning.
- What's your favourite day of the week? Why?
My favorite day of the week is Saturday. Because that's the end of a 琀椀ring week of studying
and working and the next day is a Sunday where I can sleep in. Saturday night is also an
evening where you can have dinner and hang out with friends. 3. READING
- How much 琀椀me do you spend reading?
Before, I spent 2 hours a day reading. But I'm pre琀琀y busy now so I didn't do that anymore.
- Do you read newspaper regularly? Why /Why not?
I don't read newspapers regularly. Because I easily fall asleep when approaching the
le琀琀ers. Instead of reading newspapers, I o昀琀en watch news via videos like Fb, ytb.
- What kind of magazines do you like reading? Why?
I love reading technology magazines. Because I'm a fan of something digital, I like something
modern. It gives me a great feeling when I read it
- What kind of books do you like reading? Why?
I love reading comics. Because since I was li琀琀le, I have watched famous cartoons like one
piece, conan, dragon ball, ... and when it is published as a story, I will buy it, read it and collect it.
- Describe a book that you par琀椀cularly enjoyed. What was good about it? 4. HABITS AND ROUTINES
- What happens on a typical day for you?
In my typical day, I wake up at 6am, brush my teeth and wash my face for about 30 minutes and then go
to school. From 7am to 11am I study at university then I get 2 hours o昀昀 and start studying from 2pm
to 5pm. I get home at 6pm. Take a shower, study, relax and then go to bed at 11am. lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
- Describe a journey that you o昀琀en make.
- What do you usually do at weekends/ in your free 琀椀me?
On weekends, I usually wake up very late at 10am, have lunch and then have co昀昀ee with
friends. Some琀椀mes if there's a good movie, I'll go see it with my friends. Then return
home in the evening and prepare for the 昀椀rst day of the next week.
In my free 琀椀me, I usually listen to music, watch football news and play games with
friends. Some琀椀mes mee琀椀ng friends for co昀昀ee and ea琀椀ng.
- What do you usually do/eat at meal琀椀mes?
I usually watch cartoons during meals. The cartoon I watch o昀琀en is conan. When I do that,
I feel like the meal is more delicious.
- Do you have any habits that may annoy other people? What is it?
I usually prefer listening to other people talk than I do. That makes people when hanging out
together o昀琀en ask me to talk more. I'm trying to improve that. 5. GAMES AND SPORTS
- Which indoor games do you play regularly?
I don’t play indoor games regularly. Because nowadays with the development of technology,
people o昀琀en play games on their phones and so do I. It's easy and convenient
- Which indoor games are common in your country?
I think Hide and seek is common in my country. From children to adults, everyone has played this game.
- Do you take part in any outdoor sports regularly?
Before, I used to play soccer with my friends. But now due to some reason I don't play anymore
- Do you like watching any outdoor sports, live or on TV?
I love watching football. It is one of the most popular sports in the world. I o昀琀en watch tournaments like
world cup, euro with my dad and friends on tv. Also, I o昀琀en watch my friends play soccer in real life. lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
- Which game or sport do you dislike? Why?
I don't dislike any sport. Because every sport has its own beauty, there is no such thing as harmless.
Every subject is drama琀椀c and a琀琀rac琀椀ve. I think that. 6. JOBS AND CAREERS
- What kind of job would you like to have in the future?
In the future, I would like to be an o昀케ce worker. I'm studying business administra琀椀on
so I want to do something related to it. Can be the head of human resource management.
- Will it be easy/ di昀케cult for you to get that job? Why?
It will be di昀케cult for me to get that job. Because the job I want to do is hot work. There
are a lot of people who want to apply there. You have to be really good to apply it.
- What kind of jobs and careers do young people in your country want to have?
I think young people in my country want to be an IT. Because this is the 琀椀me when
technology develops, jobs related to computers and electronics are very popular.
- Which job would you really not want to do? Why?
I don't want to be a doctor. Because that work is very busy, there is no 琀椀me to go out
with family and friends. In addi琀椀on, you have to be really good to be able to do that job.
- Which jobs do you think are par琀椀cularly easy to do and which are very di昀케cult? (Why?)
I think driving a technology car is par琀椀cularly to do. Because it doesn't need a degree, just
you have a car. The hard job is being a director. Because you must have communica琀椀on
skills, people management skills, mee琀椀ng partners and many other things. 7. FASHION
- Do you like to wear fashionable clothes? Why? /Why not?
I don't like wearing fashionable clothes. Because I'm an introvert, I don't want to be the
center of a琀琀en琀椀on. I want to wear comfortable clothes like trousers and a t-shirt.
- What are the current fashions in clothes in your country? lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
The current fashions in clothes in my country is long pants and t-shirt. You can wear trousers,
jeans and a T-shirt with sandals or sports shoes. You can see this style anywhere on the street.
- What kind of music is fashionable among young people in your country?
Rap is fashionable among young people in my country. You can hear it in cafes, in classrooms,
and maybe your friends sing it. There is also a TV show about rap here.
- Do you think that young people pay too much a琀琀en琀椀on to fashions? Why? /Why not?
I think young people pay too much a琀琀en琀椀on to fashions. Because they care about their
appearance, they want to stand out from the crowd. They want to be no琀椀ced.
- Which fashion do you think is par琀椀cularly bad for young people? Why?
I think clothes that are too short is par琀椀cularly bad for yong people. Because it is not
suitable for Vietnamese culture especially the elderly. 8. YOUR COUNTRY
- What is the weather usually like in your country?
The weather is usually hot in my country. It usually ranges from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius.
You shouldn't go out in the middle of the day.
- What kind of work do people in your country typically do?
People in my country typically do o昀케ce-related jobs. They can work as o昀케ce workers,
doing paperwork and computers.
- What kind of things do people talk about in your country?
People o昀琀en talk about children, daily life, gas prices or food prices in my country. They
o昀琀en share with each other to relieve pressure, create joy for each other
- What is the di昀昀erence between life in ci琀椀es and life in the countryside in your country?
Life in the city feels like 琀椀me passes faster than life in the countryside. Because the city is
densely packed with people, most people gather here to live and work. The countryside is
quiet, the feeling is comfortable, so 琀椀me goes by longer. lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
- Would you prefer to live in your own country or in another country? Why?
I would prefer to live in my country than in another country. Because this is where I was born, I
want to live close to my family. I am a person who is afraid of change. My country is also
developing so there's no reason for me to leave. 9. HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL
- Do you have to travel a long way to get to school/work?
No, My way to school is about 5 km. Because I know the op琀椀mal route, I travel to school only about 10 to 15 minutes
- What area of your country would you recommend to tourists?
I would recommend Phu Quoc island to tourists. This is a new island that has been developed
for tourism in recent years. The sea here is very clear and rich with seafood. You can come
here to relax in your free 琀椀me.
- What form of transport do you use most frequently?
I usually use a motorbike. It's convenient and fast for tra昀케c in my country. In Vietnam,
there are many narrow roads, so it is a reasonable choice.
- What items do you o昀琀en bring with you when you travel?
When I travel, I usually bring a lot of items such as: clothes, toothbrush, towel, charger, cell
phone and the most important thing is that you have to have money.
- Have you ever used your English while on holiday?
I have never used English while on holiday. My English is not very good so I am afraid to communicate with foreigners. 10. HEALTH AND FITNESS
- Do you think it is important to keep 昀椀t? Why?
I think it is important to keep 昀椀t. Because everyone wants to have a good health, grow a beau琀椀ful body.
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- How much exercise do you do every day?
I'm a lazy exerciser so I don't make 琀椀me for it. In the near future I will try to exercise.
- Do you prefer playing or watching sport? Why?
I prefer watching than playing sport. Because I'm a person who doesn't like exercise. I like to
sit around and enjoy it with a cup of co昀昀ee with my friends.
- Is ea琀椀ng healthy food important for you? What is your favourite food?
Ea琀椀ng healthy food is important for me. I want to have a good healthy to do the things I love. My
favourite food is beef fried noodles. I usually eat it with my friends when I come home from school.
- Which is more important, ea琀椀ng healthy food or doing regular exercise?
I thing ea琀椀ng healthy food is more important than doing regular exercise. Because ea琀椀ng
clean healthy food helps to increase your life expectancy and reduce dangerous diseases. If you
doing regular exercise without ea琀椀ng healthy food you will s琀椀ll get sick as usual.
11. CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
- Do you like big par琀椀es? Why/Why not?
I don’t like big par琀椀es. I like small par琀椀es. Because I'm afraid of crowds, I want to enjoy
the feeling with chill music quietly.
- How do you celebrate the New Year?
My whole family celebrates the new year together. I usually watch the TV show: "Tao
Quan" on New Year's Eve then watch the 昀椀reworks together.
- What do you usually do on your birthday?
On my birthday, I usually go out to eat with friends, go to a pub and make a few beers. Blow the
birthday cake and wish the new year a lot of joy.
- Which do you prefer, celebra琀椀ons with family or with friends? Why?
I prefer celebra琀椀ons with friends than with family. Because their friends are the same age
as me, easy to communicate with each other, the celebra琀椀on is also more relaxed. We
might have a story to tell each other. lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
- What presents do you like to give and to receive?
I like the book I want to give and receive. The book contains many interes琀椀ng things
that help us understand more about life. 12. DUCATION AND WORK
- In your opinion, which subject is the easiest to learn? Why?
In my opinion, literature is the easiest subject to learn. Because since we were born
we speak Vietnamese, it's close to us, I like what is wri琀琀en in the book.
- How o昀琀en do you use the Internet to study?
I o昀琀en use the internet to search for documents, to look up informa琀椀on, and also to ask
for assignments through facebook or zalo groups.
- Have you got any future plans a昀琀er 昀椀nishing university?
I have no plans a昀琀er 昀椀nishing university. I am s琀椀ll confused about what I will do in the
future. I think I will do o昀케ce jobs, I don't know speci昀椀cally yet.
- What would be your ideal job? Why?
My ideal job is the head of human resource management. Because I want a job related to
my 昀椀eld of study. That's the industry I'm most familiar with.
- What new skill would you like to learn? Why?
I want to study psychology. Because I want to know what people are looking for in certain
situa琀椀ons so that I can give sound advice. 13. MEDIA
- What kind of television programmes do you like best?
The type of TV show I like the most is the game show. Because I want to watch a program
that creates laughter to relax a昀琀er a 琀椀ring school day.
- Do you like reading newspapers and magazines? lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
I don't like read newspapers and magazines. Because I easily fall asleep when approaching the le琀琀ers.
Instead of reading newspapers or magaxines, I o昀琀en watch news by videos like Fb, ytb.
- Do you ever read newspapers or magazines in English?
I ever read newspapers or magazines in English. Because my English is not good, I don't
have enough vocabulary to understand its content.
- What kind of music do young people in your country like most?
Kind of music which young people in my country like most is rap . You can hear it in cafes, in
classrooms, and maybe your friends sing it. There is also a TV show about rap here.
- Do you like going to the cinema? Tell us about a 昀椀lm you've seen recently.
I like going to the cinema. The last movie I watched was transformer. It tells the journey of
op琀椀mus to 昀椀nd the key to return home but meet the enemy to stop him. 14. FAMILY AND HOME
- Is your family large or small? Tell us what you like about it.
My family is large. My family consists of 5 members: Parents, older sister, younger brother
and me. Everyone in the family loves each other very much. Care and share with each
other. That's what I like most about my family.
- Is there somebody in your family that gives you good advice?
My older sister gives me good advice when I have problems in life. But I rarely share it with
my family. I choose to deal with it myself.
- What ac琀椀vi琀椀es do you like doing with your family?
I love going camping with my family. We can cook, pitch tents together. In the evening people
can sit by the 昀椀re and talk to each other.
- Tell me about your house. Which room do you like best?
My house is in the countryside. It is an ordinary house. It consists of 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 3
bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. My bedroom is the room which I like best. I sleep with my brother. I
usually like to sleep in on my days o昀昀. lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
- Do you like the neighbourhood where you live? Why/Why not
Yes. I like the neighbourhood where I live. Because they are very funny and relaxed. They
help me a lot such as: keeping the car, taking things for me.
15. EATING AND DRINKING
- What is your favourite food/ drink?
My favourite food is beef fried noodles. I usually eat it with my friends when I come home from school.
My favourite drink is coca cola. It helps me. It is a popular drink. When there's a party, I'll call it 昀椀rst.
- What do you have for breakfast?
I usually go hungry when I go to school. My breakfast is quite late around 8am at recess. I
usually eat bread or crab soup.
- Which is more important for you, lunch or dinner?
Dinner is more important for me. A昀琀er a long 琀椀ring day. I want to replenish my energy
with dinner. My dinner is usually rice with 昀椀sh or meat. Some琀椀mes I'll eat out.
- Do you ever buy take-away food? How good is it?
Some琀椀mes I buy take away food. The takeaway food that I buy the most is bread.
Because it is convenient, save 琀椀me when ge琀 ng up late.
- Have you been to a restaurant lately? Tell us
about it. No, I don’t have been to a restaurant lately.
16. FREE TIME AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Are you a very busy person? What keeps you busy?
Yes, I am a very busy person. I am o昀琀en busy with assignment, presenta琀椀ons, group
work, recently I have learned another language, so my free 琀椀me is not much.
- Do you like playing computer games? lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
I like playing computer games. The Games I like to play is: Lol, 琀琀,… It help me relieve
stress. I can also play with you.
- What do you usually do when you come back from school/ work?
When I come back from school, The 昀椀rst thing I do is take a shower, then dinner. I will
study, listen to music, play games and go to bed at 11pm
- Can you sing or play an instrument?
I cannot sing or play an instrument. I have no ap琀椀tude for them. I have tried many 琀椀mes
but the result is s琀椀ll not good. - Do you ever go to concerts?
I have never been go to concerts. I am a shy person. I like to see it through TV, youtube or facebook.
1. Which do you think is the most entertaining or relaxing way of spending your
free 琀椀me: going to the beach, going shopping, or going to the cinema?
I think the most entertaining or relaxing way of spending my free 琀椀me is going to beach. From
HCMC to the nearest tourist place is Vung Tau beach. Many people 昀椀nd the beach to be a
refreshing and relaxing get away. It o昀昀ers opportuni琀椀es to soak up the sun, swim in the
ocean, walk along the shore, and enjoy various water ac琀椀vi琀椀es. The beach provides a
peaceful and beau琀椀ful environment, which can be great for relaxing and reducing stress.
2. Which of the following TV programmes is the best choice for you: talent
shows, comedy series, or sports programmes
Sports programmes is the best choice for me, I enjoy sports programs for various reasons. Sports
programs provide an opportunity to watch live matches, follow your favorite sports teams or athletes,
and enjoy the excitement and compe琀椀琀椀veness of di昀昀erent sports. They can be entertaining,
engaging, and a way to stay updated on the latest sports news and events. If you are a sports
enthusiast or enjoy watching sports, then sports programs would likely be a great choice for you.
3. Which would be the best place to live for a family with children: a village, a small town, or a lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97 city centre?
I think a small town is the best place to live for a family with children. Living in a small town can o昀昀er a
mul琀椀tude of bene昀椀ts. Small towns o昀琀en provide a close-knit community where neighbors know
each other, crea琀椀ng a strong sense of belonging and support. small towns contribute to a safer
environment for families, allowing children to freely explore and play. Moreover, small towns o昀琀en
boast a slower pace of life, providing a peaceful and less stressful atmosphere. With access to nature
and outdoor spaces, families can enjoy ac琀椀vi琀椀es such as hiking, biking, or picnics in scenic
surroundings. Furthermore, small towns o昀琀en have quality schools with smaller class sizes, enabling
personalized a琀琀en琀椀on and fostering stronger rela琀椀onships between teachers and students.
4. Your friend is between his/her mind about choosing one of these sports:
swimming, football and tennis? Which do you think is the best for him/her?
If my friend is undecided between di昀昀erent sports, football can be an excellent choice for several
reasons. Football o昀昀ers a unique blend of physical 昀椀tness, teamwork, and strategic gameplay. It
provides an opportunity for your friend to engage in a highly social sport, fostering camaraderie and
coopera琀椀on among teammates. Addi琀椀onally, football can contribute to improving overall physical
昀椀tness, as it involves constant movement and requires endurance, agility, and speed. The sport also
o昀昀ers a pla琀昀orm for skill development, with various techniques to master such as dribbling,
passing, and shoo琀椀ng. Furthermore, the compe琀椀琀椀ve nature of football and the strategic
aspects of the game can provide an exci琀椀ng and mentally s琀椀mula琀椀ng experience.
5. Your foreign friend is considering visi琀椀ng one of the following places in
Vietnam: Ha Noi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Which would you recommend to him/her?
If my foreign friend is considering visi琀椀ng Vietnam, I would highly recommend exploring Hanoi. As the
capital city, Hanoi o昀昀ers a cap琀椀va琀椀ng blend of culture, history, and charm. You can delve into
Vietnam's rich heritage by visi琀椀ng historical landmarks such as the Temple of Literature and the Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum. The Old Quarter, with its narrow streets and bustling markets, provides a
deligh琀昀ul atmosphere for discovering local tradi琀椀ons and sampling delicious street food. Hanoi's
picturesque lakes, such as Hoan Kiem Lake, o昀昀er a serene escape amidst the bustling city.
Vietnamese dishes like pho and bun cha. Addi琀椀onally, Hanoi's proximity to stunning natural wonders
like Halong Bay and the cap琀椀va琀椀ng landscapes of northern Vietnam makes it an ideal base for
further explora琀椀on. With its historical signi昀椀cance, cultural richness, and culinary delights, Hanoi
promises an unforge琀琀able experience for your friend's visit to Vietnam.
6. Which of these jobs would you 昀椀nd the most interes琀椀ng: a tour guide, a chef, or a teacher?
Being a teacher can be an incredibly interes琀椀ng and ful昀椀lling profession. The opportunity to make a
di昀昀erence in the lives of students is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a teacher. The ability to lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97
shape young minds, inspire a love for learning, and provide guidance and support is truly meaningful.
Teachers are lifelong learners themselves, constantly seeking new knowledge and staying up-to-date
with educa琀椀onal prac琀椀ces. This con琀椀nuous learning journey allows teachers to constantly
improve their cra昀琀 and adapt their teaching methods to meet the needs of their students. The
crea琀椀ve aspect of teaching, such as designing engaging lesson plans and 昀椀nding innova琀椀ve
ways to impart knowledge, adds an element of excitement and variety to the job. Collabora琀椀on with
colleagues, administrators, and parents also provides a sense of community and teamwork. Overall, the
combina琀椀on of making a posi琀椀ve impact, con琀椀nuous learning, crea琀椀vity, and
collabora琀椀on makes teaching an interes琀椀ng and ful昀椀lling profession.
7. Which of these things would you most like to have in your room: a guitar, a
laptop, or an air-condi琀椀oner?
Having a laptop in your room can be a valuable asset, o昀昀ering a mul琀椀tude of bene昀椀ts and
conveniences. One of the advantages of having a laptop is increased produc琀椀vity and work e昀케ciency.
With a laptop, you have a portable worksta琀椀on that allows you to complete tasks, assignments, and projects
from the comfort of your room. It provides the 昀氀exibility to work on important documents, conduct research,
or engage in remote work without being 琀椀ed to a speci昀椀c loca琀椀on. Addi琀椀onally, a laptop o昀昀ers
a gateway to entertainment and media. Whether you want to stream movies, watch videos, listen to music, or
play games, a laptop provides the versa琀椀lity to enjoy various forms of entertainment at your
昀椀nger琀椀ps. Moreover, having a laptop in your room enables easy communica琀椀on and connec琀椀vity.
You can stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues through email, messaging apps, and video calls,
all from the privacy and comfort of your own space. Furthermore, laptops are excellent tools for learning and
educa琀椀on. They grant access to online courses, research materials, and educa琀椀onal resources, allowing
you to expand your knowledge and engage in self-paced learning. Lastly, a laptop can aid in personal
organiza琀椀on and crea琀椀vity. From managing schedules and planning to exploring digital art or pursuing
hobbies, a laptop opens up a world of possibili琀椀es for personal growth and expression.
8. A friend of yours has decided to enroll for evening classes. There are some
sugges琀椀ons for classes on o昀昀er: hairdressing, photography and cooking. Which
one do you think is the most useful for him/her?
I think cooking classes can be highly useful for your friend. Cooking is a valuable skill that has numerous
prac琀椀cal applica琀椀ons in daily life. By taking cooking classes, your friend can learn essen琀椀al
culinary techniques, gain con昀椀dence in the kitchen, and broaden their knowledge of di昀昀erent
cuisines. The ability to cook not only allows for the prepara琀椀on of healthy and delicious meals but also
provides opportuni琀椀es for crea琀椀vity, experimenta琀椀on, and sharing enjoyable moments with
loved ones. Moreover, cooking classes can expand one's culinary repertoire, equipping your friend with
the skills to host gatherings, impress guests, and even explore poten琀椀al career paths in the culinary
industry. Whether your friend is a novice or already possesses some cooking skills, enrolling in cooking
classes can further enhance their abili琀椀es and open up a world of culinary possibili琀椀es. lOMoARcPSD|453 155 97