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lOMoAR cPSD| 59943509 SPEAKING 5 REVISION and PRACTICE
You are taking the final oral test for Speaking 5. 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… (thecandidate’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 spendmaximum15seconds for each question to talk about the following
topic. You are supposed to extend the answer with adequate information. HOBBIES 1 1. What are your hobbies?
2. How much time do you spend on your hobbies?
3. What hobbies are suitable for men and women?
4. What are new hobbies in VN?
Everyone has different tastes and I also have a hobby. If my friends like to listen to
music or watch movies, then my hobby is cooking. Most of my family’s meals are
cooked by me. Every day, I buy ingredients after I get home from the office and start
going to the kitchen. During the meal, I often cook many different dishes.
I like to decorate my food beautifully. In addition to the dishes in my meal, I also like
to make snacks such as cakes, candies, jam, …
I think the hobby of cooking is more suitable for women, but many men also love to cook. TRAVELING 1. Do you like traveling?
Yes, I do enjoy traveling a lot because it allows me to learn about different places,
different people, different cultures, and different kinds of lifestyles. Besides, it helps
me to recuperate from the stress of my work life as well as the boredom of following
the monotonous daily routines of my life. 2.
Why do many people like traveling?
Reasons people travel are many and complex. Reasons can involve work, family,
health or medical treatment, and social or economic needs. People who love to travel
enjoy relaxation, new cultures, foreign food, or incredible landscapes different to their
normal surroundings. Some people enjoy the motion of traveling, being on a boat, plane, train, or bus 3.
Where do you want to travel? 1 lOMoAR cPSD| 59943509 I
wish I could travel all over the world because there is just so much to see and
enjoy. But one special country, which I would really like to visit in the future, is Japan
because, in my opinion, this country has the perfect mix of vibrant culture, history, and
modern comforts. Besides, I would like to visit this country also because of some breathtaking natural beauty.
4. When do people usually have holidays?
I think everyone's holiday time depends on each person's circumstances and working
conditions. Usually, I see people go on vacation in the summer, when the kids are on vacation. MUSIC 1. Do you like music?
Of course yes. Listening to music is part and parcel of my daily activities and I
cannot imagine my life without music. Listening to music is an excellent way to
unwind after a long working day.
2. What type of music do you often listen to?
I’m a die-hard fan of lyrical music. And I’m fond of listening to the singers of this
generation like Phi Nhung and Cam Ly. Their music is simply the best!
3. What type of music is popular for young people?
I think the most popular music genres among young people in Vietnam are western
pop and rock music. Country music is also popular and most of my friends love
Taylor Swift for her cult albums that won tons of awards. I know lots of people are
also into K-pop, that’s pop music from Korea, but it’s not really my cup of tea.
4. Why do people like listening to music?
In my opinion, people like to listen to music because listening to music has many
benefits. Listening to music helps us relax, relieves stress, and improves health.
Music helps us sleep better, be happier, happier, and love life more... WEATHER
1. What is the weather like 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 season do you like best?
I’m a big fan of summer I think summer is the best season because all the sports
activities or physical activities are at their ultimate level in the summer because you
sweat and by sweating your body detoxifies so it’s really good for you, it’s like
refreshing although every now and then I might get some serious skin complaints like rash or allergies.
3. What is your father’s job?
My father is a farmer. You know, farming requires favorable weather conditions.
4. Do you prefer going out with your family or your friends?
I don't know. Sometimes I want to go out with my friends because we have a lot of
things in common and it's easy for us to find interesting topics to talk about. But 2 lOMoAR cPSD| 59943509
when I'm going out with my family, I can feel the love from them, which makes me feel safe and comfortable. FAMILY 2. Where are you from? I
was born and raised in a family on the outskirts of Hanoi. The village where I
lived has a very tranquil atmosphere.
3. Were you born in a large or a small family? I
have a small family and there are only five members including my dad, mom,
younger sister, younger brother and I am.
4. Who is important to you in your family?
Every member of my family is important to me, but perhaps the most important is my
mother. My mother is both a mother and a close friend of mine, she always cares, loves and shares with me in life.
5. How often do your family members eat out together?
My family usually goes out to eat on weekends or holidays. We often choose
restaurants with spacious spaces, close to nature, and enjoy local specialties.
Thank you. You have finished the first part of the test. Now, let’s move to the second one.
Task 2: Pronunciation (2 minutes
Read the following words, pay attention to the stress First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Fourth syllable Always alTERnative
correSPONdent environMENtally ˈɔːlweɪz ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəli Energy apPEAR interNAtional organizAtion ˈenədʒi əˈpɪə(r) ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn Everybody beTWEEN opportTUNity responsiBILity evribɒdi bɪˈtwiːn ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti POPular comMITtee recomMEND underdeVELoped ˈpɒpjələ(r) kəˈmɪti ˌrekəˈmend ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt PROgramme imPORtant ˈprəʊɡræm ɪmˈpɔːtnt Water techNOlogy ˈwɔːtə(r) tekˈnɒlədʒi
Read the following words. What is the stress of each syllable 1. Pleasure ˈpleʒə(r) 4. Habit ˈhæbɪt 7. Cautious ˈkɔːʃəs
Stress on the first syllable Stress on the first Stress on the first syllable syllable 2. Forgotten fəˈɡɒtn 5. Business ˈbɪznəs
8. Professional prəˈfeʃənl Stress on the second Stress on the first Stress on the second syllable syllable syllable 3 lOMoAR cPSD| 59943509 3. Successful səkˈsesfl 6. Allow əˈlaʊ Stress on the second Stress on the second syllable syllable
Read the following Open-ended questions and Yes/no quesions
Do you think medical tourism is a good idea?
Lên giọng ở cuối câu
What do you think are the pros and cons of Xuống giọng ở cuối medical tourism? câu
How do you feel about medical tourism? Xuống giọng ở cuối câu
Which countries do you think are good to go to Xuống giọng ở cuối for medical tourism? câu Why did you go there? Xuống giọng ở cuối câu
Can you tell me about your experience?
Lên giọng ở cuối câu
Would you go there for medical treatment again?
Thank you. You have finished the first part of the test. Now, let’s move to the third part.
Task 3: Topic Discussion (2 minutes )
You have maximumTWOminutes to deliver a speech of the topic given. You are expected
to include three parts of a speech:
- Introduction (one topic sentence)
- Development(three main advantagespresented in three sentences with three supporting
details in other three sentences)
- Conclusion(one concluding sentence) with the use of some linking words. CRIME
“Discuss TWO main reasons why people commit a crime"
Crime is unquestionably one of the most prevailing and worrying aspects of any society. The
causes of crime are complex but In my opinion, there are two main reasons:
The first reason is Poverty: This is perhaps one of the most concrete reasons why people
commit crimes. Economic deprivation is seen as a major instigator in this regard. In a country
where economic deprivation is rampant, it is common for people to engage in criminal acts.
The hunger and poor economic conditions are what lead many people to invest themselves in
criminal cases. For example, because of poverty people have to steal, kill rob...
SHOPPING “Discuss the ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of shopping 4 lOMoAR cPSD| 59943509 ONLINE”
Issues related to online shopping are frequently discussed these days. It is true that most
people today opt to purchase something through the internet rather than in-store shopping.
Despite the fact that there are some drawbacks, I would argue that there are more benefits.
The explanation of both views will be discussed in the following paragraphs.
On the one hand, there are several merits associated with online shopping. The principal
benefit of shopping via the internet offers people be more convenience in purchasing than
before. To explain, people can easily access the store throughout the world as well as purchase
goods without transportation. For instance, customers do have not to go to the store since they
can check real-time stocks through smartphones. As a result, they do not waste the time on traffic congestion.
On the other hand, there are a variety of demerits of shopping on the internet. The main reason
to consider is that cybercrimes have rapidly increased over recent years, thus, online shopping
is the most popular platform that robbers use. This means that some people, especially
children and the older, are usually deceived since sellers can fake their profiles on the internet.
To exemplify, in Thailand news, many students have to purchase a mobile phone in order to
learn online, hence, they opt to buy via an Instagram application. Finally, they lose their
money and do not get their goods back.
All things considered, I am of the opinion that the advantages of online shopping significantly
outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, individuals should carefully utilize these technologies
in terms of security and privacy. LANGUAGE
“Discuss THREE reasons why young people should study English nowadays”
1 . English is the Language of International Communication
English is the official language of 53 countries and is spoken by around 400 million people
across the globe. Being able to speak English is not just about being able to communicate
with native English speakers, it is the most common second language in the world. If you
want to speak to someone from another country then the chances are that you will both be
speaking English to do this.The British Council projects that by 2020 two billion people in
the world will be studying English. Learning English is important as it enables young people
to communicate easily with their fellow global citizens.
To sum up, English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism.
Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company
within your home country or finding work abroad. It’s also the language of international
communication, the media, and the internet, so learning English is important for socializing
and entertainment as well as work! HEALTH
“Discuss the reasons why staying healthy is more important than having much money” 5 lOMoAR cPSD| 59943509
Staying healthy is more important than having money. There are many reasons to explain this.
Firstly, health is more important than wealth because if you are physically fit, you will have
a sense of well-being and happiness. Wealth does not necessarily do the same. Many people
mistakenly think that they would be happy if they had money. They think that having more
money will solve all their problems. On the contrary, it has been found that being wealthy
can actually rob you of your peace of mind. Rich people suffer from more stress, anxiety, suspicion, and unhappiness.
Besides that, having a lot of money is of no use without health. The purpose of earning money
doing so is to be able to supply our daily needs and make ourselves happy by spending on
luxuries. Without good health, no matter how much one spends on material things, that person
will not be able to enjoy them to the fullest. For example, a person who is unwell would not
be able to eat everything he wants to even though he could afford to buy the most expensive
food. Therefore, health is more important than wealth as wealth is useless without health.
Another way, if you were healthy, you would be able to gain wealth. The reverse is not
possible. If a person is healthy, he would be able to find work or carry out investments that
could eventually make him wealthy. However, for a person who is wealthy but ill, even the
best medical care that money can buy may not guarantee the return of that person's health.
This fact alone is sufficient to support the view that wealth is less important than health. In a
nutshell, health is indeed more important than wealth. Of course, the ideal situation would be
to have both health and having much of money.
MEDIA“Discuss THREE most notable REASONS why media is important to young generation nowadays”
It is true that nowadays, the media has become an essential part of the young generation's
lives and how their get information.
There are several reasons to explain the importance of the media in modern life.
The first benefit of the media is that it grants people access to a wealth of information and
knowledge. The news media conveys the first-hand information to concerned audiences,
enabling them to take the corresponding action right away.
The second advantageous point of the media is its ability to keep people stay informed about
current affairs. For example, international news agencies such as BBC and CNN always
broadcast breaking news and live updates on worldwide incidences, thus keeping us up to
date with what is happening all over the world.
Third, Social media is a way for the young generation to express thoughts or ideas and to stay
in contact with the rest of the world. Statistics show that over eighty percent of teens use a
form of online social media. It allows them to chat online, easily stay in contact with friends
and family across the world, and see updates on others’ lives (through text, photos, or videos).
All things considered, it is obvious that the media plays an important role in enlightening
mankind’s knowledge, especially for young people. Thank you. You have finished the last part of the test. 6 lOMoAR cPSD| 59943509
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