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Hometowns
A: Excuse me! Could I sit here with you? B: Yes, of course.
A: Thank you! What’s your name? B: My name is Nhi.
A: Oh! I'm Nhi too. Where do you come from?
B: I come from Phu Yen... How about you?
A: Oh! I come from Ho Chi Minh city. I have heard of PY many times, but this
is my first time I talk with PY people. Could you tell me more about PY?
B: Yes, of course! What do you want know?
A: The first I want to know the size of ... B: About ... km
A: Oh! It's also quite big. What is the population of your hometown? B: About... A: What is the weather like?
B: It's so nice. What is the weather in HCM city like?
A: It's very hot, I just want to stay at home and turn on the air conditioner. What
is the transportation system that people of there often use?
B: All of vehicles like motorbike, car, bike ...
A: in HCM city too, they also use the same vehicles
B: How do you feel people there?
A: People are busy and friendly but they only go to work and then come home,
but they don't often go out to socialize with their neighbors.
B: People in PY are different. They are very kind, nice and take care of each
other. They often sit down and chat with each other after a day of work
A: Are there any interesting places I can visit ?
B: Yes, There are so many places you should go like ....
A: Yes, if I can, I will go and visit them. How is the nightlife there? B: It's very quite
A: Oh, in HCM city is very bustle, people here often go out at night so the
evening atmosphere is very busy.
B: Each place has its own character and it is suitable for each person.
A: Yes, I think so, too. Phu Yen also interesting, I like it.
B: If you come, I will show you around A: Yes. Thank you. B: You're welcome. JOBS
A: Oh! Nhi! Long time no see! Do you also go to the market here?
B: Yes, long time no see, I just moved in recently so I'm going to go buy some things.
A: Do you have free time now? We can go to the cafe shop over there to talk? B: Yes, of course A: What is your job now?
B: I'm a freshman of english language teacher education. And you?
A: I'm going to open a cafe shop
B: Oh. That sounds interesting!
A: What hours do you study? How many hours do you study each week?
B: About ... hours of a day , and about .... of week.
A: What is one thing you enjoy about your study?
B: know new skills of EL...... but I don't like some points. A: What? Tell me know
B: I study by EL so much, but I .....
A: Oh. I can see it very difficult. Why do you choose this study?
B: Because I like children and I want a new language and more.....
A: I want to a cafe but I am so scared. B: Why?
A: I don't have any experience about cafe, I have a little money but I think it need many more. B: Why do you want open it?
A: I want to sell cafe, cake and decorate view to chill, take photos and earn money. B: I believe you can do it. A: I hope so
B: Oh no, it's late. I still have some things to buy, I'll go first. When you open
shop, I will come to congratulate you. A: Thanks, see you again. STUDIES
A: Oh! Nhi! Long time no see! Do you also go to the market here?
B: Yes, long time no see, I just moved in recently so I'm going to go buy some things.
A: Do you have free time now? We can go to the cafe shop over there to talk? B: Yes, of course
A: Which school are you attending? And what do you major in?
B: I study english teacher education at QN university. About you? A: I study accounting A: Is your school big?
B: I see it’s very big, it has all kinds of room from the library, gym, ...
A: That sounds good! What subject do you study?
B: I study.... by english language. What do you study?
A: I study numbers, rules of accounting and more. I feel it’s so boring and difficult.
A: What do you find most difficult in your study?
B: It's very difficult because I have to study all by english language and sometimes I feel boring
A: Oh you fighting. What do you find most interesting in your study?
B: Yes, have many things like new friends, new teachers,...
A: After graduation, Will you become a teacher?
B: Yes. I will teach for students, I think it very interesting.
A: Good luck. It will be so cool.
B: Thank you. I hope you will succeed in accounting. SCHOOLS A: Hello! Could I sit here? B: Yes, of course.
A: Thanks. Are you a freshman too? B: Yes, I'm
A: Where do you come from? Where did you study in high school?
B: I come from PY and i studied at LTK high school. And you?
A: I come from GL and i studied at NCT high school. Was it close to your
home? How did you get to school every day?
B:It was near my home and every day I used motorbike to school.
A: It is very convenient. How many hours did you study at school?
B: About 5 hours and on the weekend is about 30 hours or more
A: How many hours did you study at home? B: About 2 hours a day.
A: What did you like best about that school?
B: I like the campus of school and ....
A: Is there anything you didn't like?
B: I think didn't have, because I have very many memories nice at here.
A: Do you like teachers here? Who is you like best? B: ....
A: What was your favorite subject in high school and why? B: I like ... because...
A: You had years learning is fun. Thanks for your answer. FESTIVALS
A: Yeah, today's final exam is over. I will go home, and you? do you have any plans?
B: Me too, i return my home to prepare for Spring Festival is coming.
A: Oh! What is spring festival?
B: It's a festival special of Vietnamese.
A: Tell me know. When is it held?
B: It held on the first day of lunar new year.
A: What do you think is the most important festival?
B: it’s festival traditional of everyone living in Viet Nam. People visiting the
house on the new year, wishing greetings of New Year, ancestral worship, and
giving lucky money to elderly people and children. During Tet, Vietnamese
people will visit their relatives, go to pagodas and temples to pray for a better upcoming year.
A: Do people prepare any special food for Spring day?
B: Yes, very much like Banh Chung Banh Tet, Spring rolls, candies and cookies.
A: What do people do to prepare for this festival?
B: To prepare for this special day, most Vietnamese people prepare by cleaning
and decorating their houses and cooking delicious foods. A: What foods?
B: Banh Chung Banh Tet, Spring rolls, candies and cookies.
A: Which do you prefer, to spend time with family or friends and why?
B: I like spending time with family because....
A: Do you have any favourite memories you miss? B: Yes, I have ........
A: In the past what did people do for this occasion? And today it have changed or not ?
B: Oh, people often give lucky money in Red Envelope and wish all best. But
now, inside of giving lucky money in person, people use banking for it and scan QR to give.
A: Oh, Spring festivalis very interesting. Have a great festival season. B: Thank you. You too. TRAVELS
A: Hi, Nhi. Long time no see. How’s it going?
B: Hi, everything is good. Where are you going now?
A: I am going to the library to write an essay about travelling for my homework. Do you like travelling?
B: Yes, I love it. Last month, I went sightseeing in Thailand. It was so much fun,
we explored new places, tried interesting new food and made some really
interesting people. We’ve got some great souvenirs too. How about you?
A: Well, it depends. I’ve some really bad experiences with last trip in Thailand.
The weather rained the whole time and the food was not good.
B: That’s too bad. Hey, I’m planning a holiday. Do you want to enjoy with me?
I’m sure that you will have a lot of nice memories.
A: Really? Okay. I’m looking forward to hearing it. When and where will we go?
B: I would like to travel in Phu Yen in July. The weather in this time is so nice.
A: Oh my god, that’s my hometown. There are a lot of interesting and beautiful
places to go. I will be your tour guide.
B: Wow, I’m looking forward to this trip. Oh, sorry, I gotta go. Nice talking to you. I will contact you soon. B: Okay, bye, see you later. HOBBIES A: Hey, what are you doing?
B: I’m arranging some stamps that I have just bought at the post office.
A: Wow, that’s so cool. Is that your hobby? Collecting stamps?
B: Yes, I started collecting stamps at the age of seven when I was with my grandma. What’s your hobby?
A: Well, my hobby is collecting bags. I have a bag collection at home. I have
many different sizes. Some are clear, some are green, pink or black and some
have cool designs on them like: stars, aliens, sport teams or four leaves clover.
B: That’s amazing. Beside collecting, do you have any hobby?
A: I love watching news on Youtube that I want to be informed what’s happening around me.
B: How much time do you spend on it?
A: It’s about 2 hours a day. What about you? What do you look for in your hobby?
B: I think it brings me excitement and fun. I like to go over my collection and
see all the cool stamps I have got stored away. And I think it’s a chance to
became an expert of stamps haha
A: Yes, that’s how I feel too. Oh, sorry, I gotta go. Nice talking to you. I will contact you soon. B: Okay, bye, see you later. FRIENDS
A: Hey, will you go to Nhi’s party tonight?
B: Yes, of course. There will be a lot of people in there. I’m looking forward to coming there.
A: Yeah, what kind of people can be your friends?
B: I’m not a picky person, I feel everyone can be my friends but it’s better that
my friends have the same hobby with me. Like me, I love travelling so I wanna
go travel with my friends and explore the world together. How about you?
A: I want to look for a friend who is listen to me, who is always with me when I
have ups and downs and gives me some advice. And respectaion is the most
important, they respect me what I like, what I don’t like, what I want and so on.
So what do you normally do with your friends?
B: Oh! My friends are more like one big group. We like to go out together have
a good time. We eat street food together and laugh together. If anyone of us has a
problem, we help each other out.
A: How much time do you spend with your friends?
B: Maybe two or three times a week. I usually like to plan ahead and make sure
my friends are free before I go to visit them.
A: Yes, I do that too, some friends I see once a month or so. My closer friends, I
probably see them every other week, if I can.
B: That’s so good. Oh! I have an appointment right now. Nice to talking to you. See you tonight. A: Okay, bye, see you later. TRANSPORTATION A: Good morning, Nhi
B: Good morning. How are you today?
A: Not bad, except that the traffic was really bad this morning. It took me over an hour to get to work .
B: Really? How much time does it usually take you to get to work? A: About 15 minutes.
B: How far do you travel to and from work each day?
A: It’s about 6 kilometres, I guess
B: My work is 30 kilometers away from my home anad takes me about 40
minutes to drive to work. How do you usually get to work?
A: Well, I ride my motorbike to go to work every day. How about you?
B: I bought a car last year, so I use my car to get to work.
A: Really? Wow. It’s my dream to buy a car one day.
B: Well, driving a car is more faster and more convenient but sometimes it’s
more tiring than riding a motorbike. A: What do you mean?
B: If you re driving during rush hour, it can be stressful. And it’s also much
more expensive to have a car. You have to pay for gas, parking, insurance and repairs.
A: I haven’t thought that much about the diadvantages of owning a car.
B: It’s good to think about both the advantages and disadvantages.
A: You are right. Oh, I have an appointment, I gotta go. Nice talking to you. See you later B: Okay, bye, see you again. MY HOME
A: Nhi, glad you could make it. Please come in. Welcome to my home!
B: Wow, what a beatiful place. How large is your apartment?
A: About 150 square meters. There are 4 rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen.
B: Oh wow, how about your neighbourhood. Is that good?
A: Well, everything is perfect. Although my house is in the center of the city, my
neighbourhood is quiet peaceful. Beside that, my neighbors are also friendly and
kind. So I feel satisfied with this. How about your neighborhood?
B: To be honest, my neighborhood is not a very good place for elderly people
like my grandparents. The residents often sing karaoke at night, and there are
plenty of vehicles crossing the street, so it can be a little dangerous.
A: That’s too bad. Would you move to a different neighborhood if you could?
B: Yes definitely, if I had a chance to move to another area, I would choose to
live somewhere far from the city because the property can be cheaper.
A: That’s good. When I am married, I also want to move to another house,
which is bigger and feels more comfortable and cosier.
B: Alright, oh, I have a appointment right now. I gotta go, nice talking to you, bye bye A: okay, bye, see you later.