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lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076 CELEBRITY Part 1
1. Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?
My country has a lot of celebrities, and my favorite celebrity is My Tam. She is a singer.
2. What types of people become famous in your country? (Actors,
businesspeople,quotes, scientists, singers, sports people, writers...)
Rich and powerful people with lots of money are usually famous these days. Many
types of people want to become celebrities such as actors, businesspeople, politicians...
3. Do you like any foreign celebrities?
Yes, I do. I'm interested in Taylor Swift - a famous British singer.
4. How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
Celebrities can post positive stuff like encouraging their fans to take action to protect
the environment or inspire them to love themselves more. Part 3
1. Is it easy for a celebrity to earn money?
Yes of course. It's very easy for celebrities to earn money because they can advertise a product.
2. Would you like to be a celebrity in the future?
No, I wouldn’t. I appreciate all the efforts that celebrities, no matter which field
they’re working in, are making every single day. I like a normal life.
3. What are the benefits of being a celebrity? lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
The main benefit of being a celebrity is that you can easily make money, for example,
by using your image to publicize brands and participate in important events. TRANSPORT Part 1
1. How do people in Vietnam travel?
In the past, people used to bike to travel. Nowadays, Vietnamese people travel by motorbike and private cars.
2. How do you go/ travel every day?
I usually go to school by motorbike. Because it takes me 20 minutes to go to school from my house.
3. Are there a lot of commuters in Ha Noi?
Yes, there are. Ha Noi is the center of VietNam, so a lot of people use public transport to travel.
4. How often do you use public transport?
I rarely use public transport to travel. I have a private motorbike and I do not need to go far away. Part 3
1. What types/ means of public transport can you find in Ha Noi?
Ha Noi has some types of public transport such as bus, sky train, and taxis but it is too expensive
2. Is it a good idea to use public transport? lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
Yes, of course. When you use public transport, you can reduce traffic jams and pollution.
3. What causes traffic jams in big cities?
There are 3 main reasons for traffic jams in Ha Noi: The first reason is too many
vehicles on the road, narrow streets and people don’t obey the traffic rules.
4. Should public transport be free for everyone?
I agree with that idea. If public transport is free, I can save money, encourage people
to use public transport to reduce traffic jams and protect the environment.
5. What's the traffic like in your country?
The traffic in my country can be described as terrible. Traffic jams and accidents on
the road, people don’t obey traffic rules. WAY TO RELAX Part 1
1. How do you usually spend your free time?
I’m a student at a university, I spend a lot of time going to school and I don’t have
enough time to relax. So, I usually read books when I have free time.
2. Who do you usually spend your leisure time with?
I usually go shopping with my dear friend.
3. Do you think you have enough free time?
No, I don’t. I need to do a lot of homework, so I don’t have enough time to relax.
Sometimes, I feel tired and stressed.
4. How much spare time/ free time do you have / per week?
I study and go to work all week so I’m free on Sunday. lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
5. What do you usually do after class?
After class, I often hang out with my friends and have a good time with them.
6. Do you ever go away at the weekend?
No, I don’t. I need to go to work on Sunday. 7. What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are listening to music, reading books, and hanging out with friends. Part 3
1. Do you prefer going out on your own or with friends
I like going out with my friends because they make me happier and more relaxed after studying and work.
2. Where do most young people like to go out?
Nowadays, young people like going to the cinema and restaurants, theatre, museum,
3. Do you think leisure time is important?
Yes, I do. I need free time to relax after work and study. When I have free time, I can
do everything I want, making me more comfortable.
4. How do most young people in your country Vietnam relax?
In the past, my mother told me that young Vietnamese people used to play traditional
board games. Nowadays, young Vietnamese people usually go to the cinema and
have meals at their favorite restaurants.
5. Do young people spend much time on video0 games?
In my opinion, nowadays, young people spend most of their free time on video
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6. What are the benefits/advantages of relaxation?
Relaxing has a lot of benefits like reducing stress after work and studying, lowering
blood pressure, and thinking positively. IDEAL JOB PART 1
1. Do you have a part-time job?
Yes, I do. I’m 19 years old and I’m a staff coffee.
2. Where do you find information for a job?
I can find information about jobs on the Internet and in advertisements.
3. What do you look for in a good job?
I’m looking for high pay because it will help me gain money to use for spending on
materials or to use for college. PART 3
1. What's the best way to find a job?
The best way to find a job is by using a career website. There are many online job
boards and career websites that regularly post new listings.
2. Is unemployment a problem in your country?
Yes of course. That’s a big problem in my country. Unemployment causes workers
to suffer financial hardship that impacts families, relationships, and communities.
3. Can people in your country get unemployment benefits?
Yes, they can. The unemployment in VN can receive unemployment benefits from the government lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
4. Is it easier to find a job when you are good at English?
Yes, it is. As we all know, employers always need a degree, and if you are good at
English, you will have more opportunities than others who aren’t good at English.
English is a famous language, when you are good at English, you can communicate
with foreign people and translate.
5. Should teenagers have a part-time job?
Yes of course. Jobs help teenagers develop a sense of responsibility. LOVE STORY PART 1
1. Do you ever ask someone out?
Yes, I do. I usually ask my boyfriend out.
2. What is your favorite thing to do on a date?
I want a good time with my boyfriend, so I like watching music videos and just talking.
3. What is the most romantic place you have ever visited?
I think the most beautiful place is West Lake. There is very nice scenery, and the climate is good. 4. Where do you go on a date?
If it's nice outside, there's nothing more romantic than going on a picnic and packing
up some al fresco food and beer, spreading it on a blanket, and enjoying the great outdoors.
5. When do you plan to get married? lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
I will get married at a financially stable-year-old...I don't know how old is that but I
would want to get married when my financial problems are stable. PART 3
1. Which do you prefer: speed dating or online dating?
I like speed dating. Speed dating is safer than online dating. Meeting people faceto-
face in a social setting is safer than meeting people online.
2. Do you believe in love at first sight? Why/ Why not?
Yes, I do. Because I loved my boyfriend at first sight. He is very handsome and smart.
3. How do you show your love for each other?
One of the beautifully romantic ways to say ‘I love you’ is by sending an ordinary
love-filled text message at a random time. 4. How important is marriage?
It makes you happier, boosts your life expectancy, and is oddly scientifically proven to make your heart healthy. FAIRY TALE PART 1 1. Do you like reading?
Yes, I do. I like reading when I have free time and reading books is one of my hobbies.
2. What is your favorite book?
I started collecting books 13 years ago, I have a lot of kinds of books such as
detective books, and comics but the first item in my collection is a book about Doraemon. lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076 3. When do you like to read/
In the past, I used to read books all week. Nowadays, I am very busy with a lot of
homework need to do, so I like reading books before going to bed. PART 3
1. What kinds of books do children like reading?
In my country, children like reading comics because they’re very funny and have many pictures.
2. What are the advantages of reading?
Reading books gives me a lot of benefits such as widening my knowledge and reducing stress after work.
3. Do young people in Vietnam like reading nowadays
No, they don’t. Children today read less frequently than any previous generation and
enjoy reading less than young people did in the past, according to new research. SPECIAL MEAL PART 1
1. Do you ever go to fast food restaurants?
Yes, I do. Sometimes, I go to McDonald’s – a famous fast-food restaurant - to eat
chicken and chips with my boyfriend.
2. What do fast food companies sell?
Fast food companies have many dishes to choose from such as hamburgers, chips,
fried chicken, and some drinks.
3. What are the good things and bad things about fast food?
The advantages of fast food is very delicious, saves time, is convenient, and has
reasonable prices. Otherwise, it has a lot of serious disadvantages for health problems lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
such as high calories, and low in vitamins. Eating too much fast food is the cause of obesity and heart disease. PART 3
1. Why is fast food popular in Vietnam in recent years?
Nowadays, Vietnamese people are interested in fast food because Viet Nam has a lot
of fast-food restaurants to serve food. Fast food is very convenient and saves time for everyone.
2. Do you think Vietnamese people's diet is healthy?
Yes, they do. The obesity rate in Vietnam is not high. On average, Vietnamese people
have a well-proportioned body. 3. What is a healthy diet?
A healthy and nutritious diet is essential for good health. It protects us from diseases,
such as heart disease, and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt,
sugar, and fat are essential requirements for a healthy diet. TV PROGRAMME PART 1
1. What types of TV programs do you like?
I like watching TV programs very much. I always watch reality tv programs on TV
with my boyfriend when I have free time.
2. How much TV do you watch every day?
I'd say all my leisure time is spent watching TV, nearly 4-5 hours per day.
3. Which TV programs do you think are boring?
I think there is no boring program, but I’m not interested in sports programs because I don’t like sports. lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
4. How often do you watch TELEVISION?
In the past, I used to watch TV in all my free time. Nowadays, I’m very busy with a
lot of homework so I always watch TV after work and before going to bed. 5. Can you live without TV?
Yes of course. I spend all my time surfing the Internet and do not have much time to watch TV. PART 3
1. What types of TV programs are popular in Vietnam?
Like those in other parts of the world, television programs in Vietnam vary from
children’s shows to live talk shows. Original Vietnamese channels broadcast content
that embodies the diverse traditional cultural values of our motherland.
2. Is watching too much TV a problem in Vietnam?
Yes, it is. Television is a common sight in almost every home in VietNam. Watching
too much television negatively affects people’s physiological and psychological
development, and it also makes people waste time.
3. How much TV should children watch?
Children should watch TV for less than 1-2 hours per day. They need more time for outdoor activities
4. Do you know exactly when all your favorite programs are on?
My favorite program is Running Man, and it is shown on TV at 8 pm every Saturday on HTV7 FILM lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076 PART 1
1. Who are your favorite movie stars?
My favorites film stars are Johhny Depp, Emma Watson, and Chris Evans
2. How often do you go to the cinema?
I go to the cinema twice a month
3. What kinds/ types of films do you like?
I am interested in action films, love stories, and science fiction films.
4. What was the last film you saw on TV?
The last movie I watched last night was Fast and Furious. It's very dramatic and engaging. PART 3
1. What makes a film successful?
In my opinion, action, comedy, romance, and amazing special effects make a film successful.
2. Which is better- watching a film in the cinema or at home?
I prefer watching TV at home because I like being private and I can’t breathe when I
go to the cinema where have a lot of people.
3. Do different age groups like the same kind of film?
Yes, of course. There are households where grandparents, teenagers, and kids watch the same movie and enjoy it. POPULAR BAND lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076 PART 1
1. What types of music do you like?
I like classical music and jazz because they make me relax after work and I feel sleepy when I hear them.
2. Who are your favorite music artists?
My favorite music artist is Taylor Swift. She is a talented music artist and single with
a beautiful voice and nice lyrics.
3. Would you like to go to a concert?
No, I wouldn’t. I’m so scared when I come to the concert, I love a quiet atmosphere.
4. Can you play a musical instrument?
No, I can’t. But I like piano, and I will study to play piano in the future. PART 3
1. Have you ever learned to play an instrument?
Yes, I have. I used to learn to study flute, but my breathing is not good to blow.
2. What kinds of music are popular in Vietnam?
Vietnamese people like listening to music very much. In my country, there are a lot
of singers who play all kinds of music, and the most popular kind of music is rap.
3. Is it important to learn a musical instrument?
Maybe, in my opinion, learning to play a musical instrument makes me more intelligent and loves life.
4. How does music affect people's moods? lOMoAR cPSD| 58886076
When you are happy, you can feel the music. When you are sad, you can understand the lyrics.