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+Un1: I LEARNED A LOT FROM...
Take turns talking and asking about the important event in your life.
D: Hi Van, I’m glad to see you here and I hear that you have recently
had a big change in the result.
V: yeah, That’s right. I just got a scholarship to Australia. I am proud of myself.
D: oh wow! How did you get it? I always try my best of it but it seems
that lady luck doesn’t smile at me.
V: Oh, I had an opportunity to watch the show performing for
university students and learned a lot from that. I think you should try changing the learning method.
D: Ah, you’re right, I also think of it but I don’t know what method is suitable for me.
V: I see, you can search on the internet, it’s clearly in there. Ah, that
reminds me, Nga tells me that you just received the title of the most active student this year.
D: yes, I did. It turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to
me. I have studied a message that takes criticism when you deserve it.
Be willing to be shown “How” by others. Budget your time so that
you can get some chance at relaxation and recreation.
V: that’s great. Congratulation D: thanks so much. Un2: DID YOU HEAR ABOUT...
Tell your partner an interesting story that you know
D: Hey, Van. You’ll never believe what happened. When my
roommate goes to school, his crotch has a huge hole in it.
V: Yeah, I’ve just heard from my friend because they have had the same classes.
D: yeah, it’s funny until he went back to the hostel, he just found it.
And during the learning process, he said that everybody has a strange eye on him.
V: Oh my god, so how did he react? I think he was so embarrassed
that try finding a hole to get into.
D: You’re right, it happened the previous day and up to now, he
doesn’t dare to go to school. Besides that, he hopes to have magic to
erase that memory from everyone’s mind...
V: But there is no magic in life, nothing is forever. All of them will
skip it and still live. This is a rule of life.
D: I am sure he will overcome an obstacle and return to school a few days later. V: I also hope that.
UN3: I CAN’T STAND IT WHEN...
Take turns describing your biggest pet peeves.
D: hey Van, long time no see, what’s new?
V: there is nothing, I’m also glad to see you here. D: So, why do you look upset?
V: actually, there are many things that make me mad.
D: oh, what’s wrong, Van? We might get less annoyed.
V: I was just at the supermarket. I can understand that it’s usually
crowded and when we came to the cashier everyone was queuing. It
got on my nerves when not only there were some people lined up but also stepped on my shoes.
D: Yeah, I know what you mean because same as you, I just
experienced that for a week. It bugs me when everyone lined up and
there was no one talking about it.
V: yeah, I hear you. That’s one of my pet peeves, too.
D: so, you know what else bugs me? My roommate is so disordered
that I can’t stand that. For example, if I go back to the hostel now, her
messy clothes first catch my eye.
V: Oh, have you thought about confronting her?
D: I’m not sure that would work. I don’t have the confidence and have an unskilful conversation.
V: I’ve just come up with the new idea that you might want to consider texting her.
D: you’re right. Thanks a lot.
4. invite your partner to do something tonight. Your partner politely declines.
D: hi Van, long time no see. How are you now?
V: yeah, I'm okay. So, what's wrong?
D: Are you up for going to the cinema with me tonight?
V: oh, that's sudden. I really wish I could but I have to study for a mid-term Chinese exam.
D: Oh, no problem. So, may I invite you the next time?
V: certainly, I also want to go to the cinema because I have not ever been to it.
D: so, what's kinds of films which you like? how do we catch horror film sounds?
V: that sounds fun, but I'm afraid I have another plan to watch the "Bố già"
D: oh really, I also heard about it but there is no occasion to catch. So, see you next time. V: yeah, bye.
5. describe someone that you originally made a false assumption about.
Đ:Hi Van, how have you been so far? You look cheerful. What’s new?
V: Hi Đ, I’m good. Do you know Tuan?
Đ: hmmm, that is a crush of yours right?
V: That’s right. I had thought he was standoffish, but it turns out that
he is he is gregarious. He does gymnastics with me and he helps me a lot.
Đ: really? So it sounds like everyone had misjudged him. I don’t think
he is sociable. He seems kind of unapproachability.
V: yeah, he feels comfortable with me, he opened up with me. I am very pleased.
Đ: I also have some news inform to you. I have just broken up with my boyfriend.
V oh, I’m sorry to hear that but what’s the matter with you and your boyfriend?
Đ: I’d always assumed that he was polite and bubbly but in reality, he
was conceited and insecure. So I had broken up with him.
V: jazz, Don’t be moody. Let’s go coffee shop. Đ: Certainly.
6. tell a partner about one of your eating habits or restrictions.
D: hi Van, it’s a long time to see you here. How have been so far?
V: hello Dang, I’m very well. How about you?
D: I’m good too. Where are you going now?
V: yeah, the classes are just over, and I’m going to have lunch at street
food vendors. So do you want to go with me now?
D: thanks for your invitation but I’m afraid not because I’m under
dietary restrictions, and if I go to there, I’ll break a rule.
V: no problem. And what do you mean by dietary restrictions?
D: what I mean is I’m quite an obesity now, so I want to set the rule of
balancing the diet and the exercise to fitting shape. And the dietary
restriction is that I have to measure a suitable amount of calories in
each plate but not affect my health.
V: that sounds hard-working. Actually, you don’t have to do that
because you’re beautiful now.
D: thanks a lot. I receive your willingness.
V: no, that’s my real utterances.
7. tell your partner one thing you’d like to change about yourself and why?
Đ: Hello V, how have been so far? How are you?
V: Hi Đ, I’m well. What are you doing now?
D: yeah, I’m having plan to go to the extra classes now.
V: well, you look quite busy. And, is that a calendar on your phone screen?
D: yes, it is. I’m always procrastinating and doing things at the last
minute, so I decided to make a schedule for myself and stick to it.
Besides, my works are so much that makes me confuse this one with another.
V: that’s great. It sounds like could be fun to make you on time for
meetings. I’ve never used a calendar before and the reason simply is that I always miss them.
D: yeah, so do I. I’m behind in my work because I always cram
everything. That’s a bad habit for me.
V: oh, That’s awful. We need to change our minds about that as soon
as possible because the exam will come soon.
D: yeah, but now, I have to go to classes, see you later. V: yeah, bye.
8. think of a recent day when you were busy. Tell a partner what you spent most of the day doing.
D: Hi V, how have been so far? How are you?
V: I’m well. Thanks for your asking. And you?
D: I’m good too. I hear that recently you are very busy.
V: I’m under a lot of pressure at work. My classmates and I had to
make a short film on the plot of one of the works in the Southern
Europe country. I was voted as the storyteller because I have a warm
and gentle voice. Unfortunately, the female lead in the group got sick
the day before the recording, so I had to take on the role and stay up late at night to rehearse.
D: I really sympathize with you. You should talk to your teacher.
V: You’re right. But in the end, everything went well. And how about you? You look really stress.
D: Yesterday Not only I went to school but also that I had to work
part-time. The next day I can’t go to school because I’m very exhausted.
V: oh, that’s a lot. I think you should take a rest
D: I agree with you. So would you like to drink a coffee shop with me? V: ok. Let’s go
9. describe one way to protect the environment and persuade your partner that it is important.
D: Hi Vân, how have been so far? How are you today?
V: Hi dang, thanks for your asking, I’m very well. So what about you?
D: yeah, I’m good too. But you look busy, what are you doing now?
V: well, I have a project about describing one way to protect the
environment and persuade my partner that it is important.
D: but you don’t have any idea about it and you are conducting more
research about that now, right?
V: yeah, you cut the ground under my feet.
D: haha, I can comprehend that easily because I also have a friend do
that. Well, you can see that picture.
V: is this a house that recycles plastic bottles?
D: you are right. I have an occasion to visit there. It’s really beautiful
and I like the idea of recycling that. It is not only friendly to the
environment but also protects it.
V: but don’t you think we should do whatever we can to reduce the plastic bottle rate emission?
D: I see what you mean, but the first one we can do is that raising our
awareness of the environmental problem to have a suitable behavior with them.
V: yeah, it’s sound great, thanks for your idea. I have to do the project now. See you later. D: See you.
10. ask and answer questions about your career goals, your short-and
long- term goals for getting your dream jobs.
D: hi Vaan, how have been so far? How are you today?
V: Hi dang, thanks for your asking, I’m very well. So what about you?
D: yeah, I’m good too. It’s a long time to see you here. What do you do?
V: well, I had a setback last month when I lost my job, but it turned
out to be the best thing that happened to me. I just got a much better job as a bartender in New York
D: I’m sorry to hear that, but after all, congratulation. But don’t you
think you will stick with this job for a long time?
V: definitely no, my long-term goal is to become a best-seller. So
now, I always expand my knowledge in this field.
D: wow. That’s amazing. I don’t think you wanted to work on the buy-sale job.
V: well, so how about you? What field would you like to get into?
D: yeah, my short-term target is achieving the HSK4 for teaching to
release the financial burden on my parents. After that, I will effort to
catch my dream to become the best interpreter. V: you would at your hopeless.
D: thanks very much and so do you.
11. take turns giving a presentation to your partner, and asking follow- up questions.
D: hello, I’m here to talk about how to become a successful student.
First, I want to talk about how to restrict yourself and manage your time.
V: excuse me, could you say more about that?
D: well, you have to improve yourself day by day just a little bit. And
a good example is that you train the time to wake up from 9 a.m to 7
a.m to earlier. Is that Ok to do? V: yes, thanks.
D: next, let’s explore ways to conduct more research about which method is suitable for you.
V: you mentioned a suitable method. Could you explain that further?
D: absolutely, because each other has a different potential, it means
you may learn by imagination or listening teaching. So, if you work
out that, that way is efficient when you study anything. Does anyone have any questions?
V: yes, at the beginning of your presentation, you said we should be
self-disciplined and plan the schedule, and second, we have to find out
a studying way is coincide with me, right?
D: yes, that is definitely a good idea.
12. share one cause of stress with a partner. Your partner will give you
advice by talking about his or her own experience.
D: hello Van, it’s long time to see you here. How’s it going?
V: Hi Dang. I’m not too bad. And you?
D: I’m very well. And, I find it that you are not OK, so what’s matter with you?
V: hazz, honestly speaking, I am stressed due to too many deadlines.
D: so how many classes are you taking? Are you taking more than 5?
V: yeah, I’m taking 7 classes.
D: oh my god, in my experience, 7 is too many classes. I’ve found that
it’s helpful to drop a class and take it the following semester.
V: you’re right. How are you doing? You look a little stressed, too.
D: I’m overworked. I had to work three 12-hour shifts in a row.
V: wow, that’s lot! You should talk to your boss. D: oh, thanks.
13. talk with your partner about one regret that you have from your
early teen years and what you would do differently if you could.
D: hey, Van. Long time no see. How are you now?
V: hello D. I’m good. Thanks for your asking, and you?
D: I’m well, too. How’s life treating you?
V: well, I am bored with studying the curriculum. I go to the
university with the English language major, you know. But my ability
is limited, and there’s no way to improve it. I am very impotent now.
D: I see your situation. So, if you could do it over, what would you do differently?
V: If yes, I wish I’d studied hard working in high school and had
started with good pronunciation first. And you, I hear that I’ve made a
Chinese exam, so what’s wrong?
D: haz, honestly speaking, If I listened to my brother’s advice, I would
take a next-level exam. Only because I didn’t confidence in myself, I
missed out on the opportunity to have a better certificate for teaching.
V: well, we all learn from our mistakes.
D: you’re right. They both happened and we need to look to the future more.
14. take turns describing the beginning of a movie that you just heard to a partner.
D： hi V, how have been so far? How are you today?
V: thanks for your asking. I’m good, and you?
D: I’m well too. So, did you go to the cinema yesterday?
V: No, I had to revise for the Chinese exam next week, so I didn’t
have enough time to film. So, how was the movie you saw last night?
D: It started kind of slow, but by the end, I was really into it. This is a
school violence film which is conducted by China. So, I can feel that
the study curriculum there is extreme heavily.
V: you’re right, everyone on the exam season is as busy as bee. But if
it adds to school violence, oh, I can’t image that situation. So what was it about?
D: it’s about a girl student who is not only lacking a mother’s love but
is also been friends in class distanced. And I am very claustrophobic with the detail of the film.
V: wow, that sounds really depressing.
D: yeah, but I think it is people who crush people. She is very
optimistic at first and through it, she becomes autistic and pessimist.
V: oh, so It maybe was heartwarming, right?
D: Yeah, everyone in the cinema was crying very much. The actors
and actresses played successful roles which I appropriated. By the
way, that is a film which should be seen that I have ever watched.
15. share one surprising piece of news with your partner.
D: hello van. Long time no see. How’s it going?
V: hi Dang. Thanks for your asking. I’m good and you?
D: I’m well too. So did you hear about an accident last night? It’s a huge accident.
V: Oh my god? How did that happen?
D: I’ve just read in the newspaper about that accident. The driver is
quite old and he has a stroke when controlling the motorbike. And you
know, at the moment he felt down, there is a container following.
That’s so scary with the elderly when driving.
V: oh no, is that real? Because I’ve just broke up with my boyfriend.
So I don’t have time for searching for news.
D:yeah. But what’s wrong with yours? I heard that you and boy friend
are very well. So why do you decide it. Have you got to be kidding?
V: I’m serious, I’m too exhausted with this relationship because
people same as you only can see the appearance of that and not deeply comprehend ?/
D: in short, we have to toward to the future more. Let’s go to the coffee shop with me now. V: yeah, thanks a lot.
16. talk with a partner about the friendship problem.
D: Hi Van, How have been so far? Why the long face? I mean, what’s matter with you?
V: Hi Dang, I’m good. Do you know Hân?
D: huh, that is a close friend of yours, right?
V: Yeah, so what do you think about her?
D: honestly speaking, I find that he is quite serious and uncomfortable
with anything. Maybe he is a perfectionist person.
V: yeah, he is not only that but also always expects me to put up with
her lateness, but gets upset when I am a few minutes late.
D: Oh you poor thing, have you thought about confronting him?
V: I’m not sure that would work. I don’t have the confidence and have an unskilful conversation.
D: maybe, you might want to consider texting him.
V: well, That’s worth thinking about. That reminds me, I hear that you
just moved. What’s the matter with your old hostel?
D: Haiz, you know I have to put up with a lot from my old roommate.
She is always making a mess in our room and I also tried to confront
her. But last, I had a big fight with her and I had to move because she is a host in this.
V: I’m sorry to hear about that. D: no problem.
17. tell your partner about one of your dreams or wishes.
D: hi Vân, How have been so far? How are you today?
V: Hi D, I’m not too bad, And you?
D: I’m well, thanks. Oh, I have some questions to ask you for my survey, may I?
V: Certainly, I’m resting now, so be natural.
D: yeah, what would you do if you could have any job?
V: Well, I wants to become a bartender when I was young.
D: interesting, why is the bartender?
V: First of all, It is the best opportunity for me to complete myself
with many skills as soon as possible. Also, It helps me be more flexible in any situation.
D: that sounds great. For me, I want to have a vacation.
V: So where do you want to visit?
D: huh, if I could go anywhere, I’d travel to Crete island, Greece
because It is known as the place where Zeus Gob was born and of
course, you know, It also links with much Greek mythology that makes me extreme concern. V: oh, is that right?
D: yep, also, people usually say that Going out one day and coming back full of wisdom.
V: yeah, I agree with you, but I’m not interested in it.
D: ok, I see. By the way, thanks for your sharing.
V: no problem. You’re welcome. +
18. talk with a partner about social networks you like and you don’t like.
Đ: Hi V, long time no see. How are you today?
V: I’m good. Thanks for asking and you
D: I’m well too. Do you normally spend time on social networks?
V:Yes. I usually surf Facebook or tiktok to relax after hard work time
D: I don’t get why you like surfing Facebook. I’m sure it can be fun, but it’s just not for me.
V: you can make new friends in the world. Moreover, you will easily
contact with your family and friends. You can learn just with the
computer without directly going to school. It’s not only saving time
but it also makes student study effectively. And how about you?
D: I’m different from you. I consider I’m an introvert I don’t like
linking with strangers on social networks. I can see why some people
like it, but just doesn’t interest me.
V: you might probably change your might. That can open for you a
new world that you have never tried before.
D: I will consider your request after that. But by the way, thanks a lot.
V: you’re welcome. So would you like to drink coffee with me? D: Let’s go.
19. take turns asking and answering interview questions about strengths and weaknesses.
V: Good morning Madam. My name is Van. I’m glad to meet you
here and hope you have a nice day.
D: yeah, thanks a lot, and you too. All right, Van. Now I’d like to ask,
what would you bring to our organization? In other words, what are your greatest strengths?
V: Well, first of all, I’m organized and detail-oriented but that can be
useful when I’m writing a report.
D: wonderful, but we also need someone who is efficient. As you can
see, in any business is important to consider the product first.
V: yah, I see. And I consider myself productive as you can see in my CV.
D: that’s awesome. Next, what is the biggest challenge you’ve ever
faced at work? Or you can comprehend what is your biggest weakness?
V: let me think. I am an extreme perfectionist, so it wastes quite a lot
of time when I do any task. But I will change it to be better.
D: okay, we will give you an opportunity through your behavior.
What’s else? You can talk about the problem that you’ve ever addressed.
V: good question. Well, once I had to work with a team of 40 people.
We had to complete a big project in three days. That was very
difficult, but I’m a good leader.
D: that’s right. Thanks. And we will reply to you as soon as possible
after considering your request about the position. I can go back. V: thanks very much.
D: no problem. You’re welcome.
20. take turns explaining the steps in one of the processes that you are very familiar with.
D: Hi Van, it’s long time to see you here. How’s it going?
V: hello Dang, thanks for your asking. I’m very well, and you?
D: I’m good too. So what are you doing now?
V: yeah, I’m conducting more research about how to cook the mixture
of noodle because I’m studying about some food made from noodles.
D: that sounds great. So, can you show me how to complete it?
V: yeah, the first thing you need to do is prepare some ingredients like
100g sugar, 1 switch, an egg and….
D: and a pack of noodles, right?
V: Absolutely, the next step is to mix raw materials together whereas
we steep the noodles in the boiling water.
D: yes, that makes sense. I need to make sure I don’t forget one of the
ingredients, and how about an egg? We can fry it or not?
V: yeah, that’s right. And after that, it’s easy to give that sauses to the noodle.
D: it seems that isn’t quite difficult because I have no doubt I can
complete that meal the first time. I’ve already memorized a recipe. V: I totally agree with you.
D: by the way, thanks for your sharing.
21. describe a new song that you just heard to a partner.
D: Hi Van, long time no see. How’s it going?
V: Hi dang, thanks for your asking. I’m good, and you?
D: I’m good too. So did you listen to the new song by Hong Thanh? Is it great?
V: haz, honestly speaking. I have no words to describe this as the
lyrics are totally different from the styles of the MV due to it has a good beat at first.
D: yeah, I totally agree with you. In addition, from my perspective,
teenage songs more and more tend to be sloppy. I mean, there is no
worth in lyrics and you know, of course. It has no message to be conveyed.
V: yes, and did you hear me mention something about Andiez?
D: oh, no. What’s wrong? And he is the composer of this song, right?
V: yep. That’s the utterances that I wanna say. I always imagine he is
a wonderful composer, but no. I will reconsider him.
D: but overall, the song is one of the ways we can relax, so don’t be much concerned about it.
V: yeah, I see your mean. I’m really ok. Thank you. And would you
like to go to the coffee shop with me now? D: Absolutely.
22. tell your partner about the trend in style currently.
D: hi Van. Long time no see. How’s it going?
V: Hi Dang. Thanks for your asking. I’m good. And you?
D: I’m Ok too. And thanks for going shopping with me. I really need
to have new clothes for my brother’s wedding next month, but I’m
quite outdated and you always look so fashionable.
V: well, thanks for your compliment. It’s no problem. you just need to follow the fads.
D: what’s considered trendy right now?
V: nowadays, it’s trendy to wear shorter skirts.
D: but, do you think that is too revealing? My parents are so restricted that I can wear it to go out.
V: yeah, I see your situation. Maybe, I can change it by mixing a crop
top with a trouser. That is quite discreet.
D: that’s a good idea. And in addition, I heard that we also follow the
clothing rules. For instance, I have to understand how we mix clothes’ colors.
V: you’re right. And let me see. Huh, You might be suitable for cold
clothes color because your skin is grey.
D: yeah. Thanks a lot. So let’s go to the model shop now.
23. tell your partner about one of your fears.
Đ:Hi V, long time no see. How have been so far?
V: Hi Đ, I’m ok. What are you afraid of?
Đ: oh I’m nervous. I have a field trip to Gia Lai tomorrow and I get
motion sickness. In addition, the air conditioner was turned on in the
car. It caused me a headache and nauseous.
V: I sympathize with you. I’v heard that it’s one of the most common
fears. But is your greatest fear?
Đ: No, I’m afraid of flying. I'm scared as soon as I look down from
the rooftop. I suffer from very serious acrophobia. And you. What are afraid of
V: well, I have claustrophobia. I’m off being in small spaces. I’m
uncomfortable around beetles. They give me the creeps.
24. talk with a partner as though you are meeting each other at a social event.
D: excuse me, sir, you look familiar. Have we ever met before?
V: You are the girlfriend of bod, right?
D: oh sorry but it’s the part, and now, he is my ex-boyfriend.
V: oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. Do you remember the neighborhood
that lived near your ex-boyfriend?
D: Oh wow, You've changed so much, from shape to your style, I almost didn't recognize you.
V: Haha, thanks, at that time, I have set back when I lost my job. it's
turned out the best thing that ever happened to me. I just got a new job affecting my life so much.
D: that sounds great. Do you enjoy it?
V: Certainly. And how about you? What do you do now?
D: well, same as you. I just got a new job which is a secretary to the
director of a large corporation but I can't stand it when the director is extremely uncomfortable.
V: that's awful. And I'm very pleased if you can become my secretary. D: well, May I? V: yes, you're welcome.