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VSTEP SPEAKING PART 2 SAMPLE ANSWERS ********** 12/03/2016
Situation 1: Your cousin is the best student of the class this year. His parents are
thinking about a present, there are three options: a laptop, a holiday, or some
money. Which option would you suggest her? Answer:
Right! If I were her, I would believe that an incredible holiday is the best ideal choice
among three options: laptop, holiday or some money because of the following reasons.
Firstly, travel broadens the mind. She is able to integrate with cultural activities,
traditions and local customs of place what she wants to go. Secondly, not only does she
o er many change to travel through an unfamiliar country or area in order to learn
about it but also she can get time to relax. Lastly, a holiday may cost a lot of money if
you fail to plan before you travel. For example: If you book before about 3 or 4 months,
you will get tickets on the cheap.
Actually, I don't choose a laptop because I believe it may distract her study. For all
reasons I put above, I'll choose a holiday as the best choice for her.
Situation 2: You have seen your neighbor's son playing game at the Internet shop
many times. What will you do: inform his parents, talk to him or talk to the shop owner? Answer:
Well, before I have to choose among three options: Talking with his parents, with him or
with shop owner. Let's talk about all of them.
Firstly, I reliably ignore option talking with shop assistant. They don't want to lose their
custom thus I believe that they won't care about it. Moreover, they can be annoying
and claim that I obstruct their work. Secondly, if I talk to him, maybe he speaks one
way and acts another. It easy for him to change
Internet shop and he is able to continue to play more and more. Therefore, the best
ideal choice is talking with his parents. They will have several ways to manage their son
such as cutting his pocket money, putting him under control. . Besides, he spends a
huge time with his parents so they have a much stronger impact than everybody include himself.
For all reasons I put above, I'll choose talking to his parents as the best choice for me.
Situation 3: Your friend who is a teacher complains that many her students do not
do homework. She is considering the punishment among three options: ask the
students to rewrite the task 10 times, require them to stand at the classroom
corner for one hour, or ask the students give some money. Which do you think is the best choice? Answer:
Well, before I have to choose among three options: respecting students rewrite the task
10 times, stand at the classroom corner, or give some money. Let's talk about all of them.
Firstly I reliably ignore option asking them to give some money. Relating punishment
with money is inappropriate to students. Moreover, they will reckon that money makes
the mare go. Thus it has adverse e ects to them. Secondly, although requiring them to
keep at the classroom corner is the better way but it is wasted their time and hers. My
friends said that there were many her student didn't finish homework so it is hard to
reduce them to silence. In my opinion, the best punishment is asking them to rewrite
the task 10 times. Students have to finish their homework which they don't do it before.
Besides, rewriting several times makes easier to absorb knowledge.
For all reasons I put above, I'll choose requiring students to rewrite the task 10 times as the best choice for her.
Situation 4: Your friend's class is discussing whether they should takes photo to
celebrate graduation. They are considering three options: taking photo with formal
clothes, taking photo with informal clothes, or taking no photo at all. Which do
you think is the best choice? Answer:
Well, before I have to choose among three options: Taking no photos, taking with
formal clothes, or with informal clothes. Let's talk about all of them.
Firstly, I reliably ignore option taking no photos at all. Graduation is a significant
anniversary at the end of school's life. It's a pity if my friend's class doesn't do
something to keep the memorable moments. Secondly, whereas formal clothes relevant
to the atmosphere of ceremony, the formal clothes make individual to become unique.
In my opinion, formal clothes are the best choice. Not only be a photograph with the
same kind of costume will awesome, but also it shows the solidarity of collective.
For all reasons I put above, I'll choose taking photos with formal clothes as the best choice for them.
Situation 5: You see a boy who is bullied. What will you do: talk to his teacher, talk
to his parents, or talk with his friends? Answer:
Well, before I have to choose among three options: Talking with his parents, with his
friends or with his teacher. Let's talk about all of them.
Firstly I reliably ignore option reporting his situation to his parents. They can make a
storm in a teacup. Harmful behaviors can be happened to defend their son. Maybe he
will learn what they live. It has adverse e ects to him. In my opinion, talking with his
teacher is the best choice for me. It is easy to his teacher to find out about the incident.
Since she compasses their students than anyone, the solution will be solved. Maybe
some people consider that talking with his friends are better but the case is able to out of control.
For all reasons I put above, I'll choose talking with his teacher as the best choice for me. 21/05/2016
Situation 1: You have a Sunday evening out with your friends. There are three
suggestions: seeing a movie, going shopping or singing karaoke. Which one would you choose? Answer:
Well, if I have to make decision among three options above, I would choose going
shopping for a Sunday evening with my friends. There are several reasons for my
choice. First of all, you know, I as well as majority of girls have a big fan of shopping. It
is likely for girls to spend much time and money on collecting some favorite items such
as handbags, shoes, clothes. . It is so exciting to go to a supermarket and buy some
favorite things at weekend. Even when I don't have much money, just window-shopping
is so interesting. Moreover, going shopping is a good way for me to relax myself. When
I go shopping and see a lot of colorfully decorated items, all my stress seems to
disappear. Wow, walking around a supermarket and listening to some pieces of sweet
and gentle music is so wonderful, right.
About seeing a movie, personally I think it's a good idea. However, it is di cult to find
a suitable film for all of us because my friends and I have little interest in films in
common. For example, I'm interested in romantic films but my friends want to see
horrible ones. So we cannot see a film together. I don't choose singing karaoke because
I'm not good at singing. It will be not interesting if there is a person who cannot enjoy
the whole atmosphere of the group.
To sum up, from my point of view, going shopping is the most ideal choice for me and
my friends in a Sunday evening.
Situation 2: You are going to travel to London. There are three suggestions of when
to go there: spring, summer and winter. Which one would you choose? Answer:
Well, I'm a big fan of traveling. If I have to choose when to go to London, I would
choose summer. There are several explanation for this option. First of all, I have a long
holiday in summer, therefore, I can spend much time on traveling. My summer vacation
lasts about 3 months, so I can have 1 month on holiday. It will be great chance for me
to discover the beauty and special attraction sites in London. I will also taste some
traditional food here. Moreover, summer is an ideal time for tourism. I'll go to some
beaches and enjoy the fresh air there. I'm also interested in swimming. It will be
wonderful to go swimming in early morning or late afternoon. Another interesting idea
is to walk on the sand along the beach and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at night. It
is so cool and fresh in summer in London in the evening.
In spring. I think its a little bit humid and wet in London. Therefore, if I travel to London
in spring, I cannot visit famous attractions if it rains. In addition, I have to attend my class at that time.
I don't choose winter because it is much cold in London in this season. I can badly
su er from cold weather. It is maybe snowy in London. At that time, I just want to sleep in and enjoy my favorite food.
In conclusion, summer is the most suitable time for me to have a trip in London.
Situation 3: You are considering a birthday present for a friend. A clothing item, a
book, a pair of tickets.
My friend's, Lan's, birthday party is coming soon and I'm considering an interesting gift
for her. I think that a book is the best choice. Lan is good at literature, so I believe that
she has a great passion about books. She and I have an interest in reading books in
common. When we have free time, we regularly go to a book store or library to collect
some favorite books. I will give her a novel as a birthday present. I strongly believe
that reading books is a good habit. It is beneficial for her to read some pages and relax
herself after hard - working hours. After about 30 minutes of reading, all tresses seem
to disappear. Moreover, reading books can provide her with more creative ideas in literature or writing essays.
A clothing item such as jeans, a shirt of a pair of shoes is also a good idea, however I
find it hard to give her a suitable one. I don't know exactly what size fits her. In
addition, it is expensive for me to buy an item like that.
I don't choose a pair of tickets because we have di erent interests in films. She is
excited about romantic films with sensitive feelings. However, I have a favor of adventurous films.
In a nut shell, a book is the most ideal gift for my friend' birthday.
Situation 4: You choose a gift for a friend who is going to study abroad. A book, a
self-designed photo album, a silk scarf.
Well, if I have to decide a gift for my friend, I would choose a self-designed photo
album. There are some reasons leading to this option. In the first place, I'm keen on
handmade items. I often make some cards or flowers by myself in my free time. I think
that it is a nice hobby. I strongly believe that my friend will be amazed and excited
about my self-designed photo album. It will be a special present before her studying
abroad. With this photo album, she can keep a lot of photos which we took together. It
is helpful for her to remind several unforgettable memories that we shared together.
Moreover, I personally think that she can keep some photo of her family in this photo
album to reduce her homesick. I know that studying abroad and living far away, she
will miss her family a lot. Therefore, with some photos, it is useful for her to ease her
homesick and get more encouragement to study better.
I don't choose a book because I think that it is not suitable for her. She is a
open-minded and talkative girl, therefore, she seldom selects a book and sit in a quiet
place. In addition, I believe that if I give her a book, she probably read it once. She has
many things to discover in a strange country.
A silk scarf is also a good idea, however, it is a little bit expensive to me.
Furthermore, it is summer now, thus I think that it is not suitable to give her a silk scarf as a gift.
In conclusion, from my point of view, a self-designed photo album is the most ideal present for my friend. Situation 1:
Well, if I have to decide among 3 options, seeing a movie, going shopping or singing
karaoke, I suppose that going shopping would be the best ideal choice. There are 2
main reasons why I support for this activity:
First of all, going shopping can lift my mood so it lowers stress levels. When I shop, I
socially interact with everyone around me for example they may be fellow shoppers or
sales associates. Besides, I think if I have time to go out with my friend, I should
choose an activity which gives us much time to talk with each other rather than picking
activites just make me meet my friend and then we don't talk any word.
Another reason. It improves my metal and physical health. When I shop, I physically
active by walking, go up and down floors and trying on the clothes. The mental
component will be introduced when I revise my budget, check which on sale is better,
even bargaining also makes my mental more cuity because calculating the value of a
produce which worth paid. It's essential to keep a sharp mental. Situation 3:
Well, if I have to dicide among 3 choices, a clothing item, a book and a pair of movie
tickets, I believe that a book would be the best ideal choice. There are 2 main reasons
why I am in favor of this present:
First of all, My friend is a bibliophile, thus she is mad about reading books very much.
Even she can read everything printed words on it such as: shampoo directions or
comestic ingredients and so on. Moreover, I know my friend's taste about books so I'm
totally confident I can pick a suitable book for her.
Secondly, my girl is an introversion who never like a crowded places in weekend,, so a
book would be a treasure for her to relax after hard-working days. She can find some
quite atmosphere to wallow in her books. Beside, nowadays having diversity kind of
books, therefore; a tourism book may be a not bad idea gift for my bookaholic friend,
because she can get much knowledge about famous places where she have never
travel to. Although reading book is not as good as experience real life, something better than nothing. Situation 4:
Choosing a giving gift is art. I have so many choices to give my friend who is going to
study abroad. I'm considering to select a self-designed album because of 2 reasons
Firstly, she is my best friend and I think that a good gift will be one that we can both
relate to, and one with a great deal of meaning. An handmade album that includes a
variety of our wonderful moments and symbolizes our relationship. Moreover, she also
adds some photographs in her new school that is meaningful with her to keep memories.
Secondly, for me a scrapbook is a unique present that you can't buy anywhere. A
scrapbook made by me with all your photos can be a great gift, as my friend will
appreciate the time I put into it, and it will bring back memories.
For all the reasons I put above, I choose a self-designed album is the best suit for my BFF. Situation 5:
From my point of view, I would much prefer talking to my friend for 3 following reasons:
Firstly, I don't think talk to the internet shop owner is a good choice because ,you know,
this is his bread and butter so for him, the more game players come the more money he
gains. I think he never ban his customers who play game and bring profit for him just
because someone is your neigbour's son and you tell him that the boy plays game so many.
Secondly, I have no doubt that inform his parents they will ask him to stop going to the
internet shop; however it can lead to some consequences. As far as I know, some
parents are very bad-tempered and they might reproach or even apply corporal
punishment in their son. Sometimes, these launch their children on a path of anti-social
behaviours or struggle against parents' opinion. Last but not least, with adolescence
people who are able to responsible for their life therefore, we are friend, I will talk to
him, figure out the drawbacks of his activity, and persuade him to stop playing game a
lot or reduce time go to the internet shop. His life should be decided by himself not anyone. 23/07/2016 Situation 1:
Well, you know, if I have to decide among 3 types of jobs: a telephone operator, a hotel
receptionist and a tourism agent, I think that a tourism agent would be the mosy ideal
job. There are 3 main reasons why I am for a tourism agent.
In the first place, this kind of job brings me a lot of chances to communicate with
foreigners who come from di erent countries. That helps me improve my
communication skill which is neccessary for my future job. Also I can make more
friends and broaden my relationship network
Secondly, the more I travel, the more knowledge I gain of beautiful landscapes in
Vietnam as well as other parts of the world. As a result, I have a deeper understanding
of languages, cultures and customs of these areas. Last but not least,
Actually, I don't choose a telephone operator since I will not have a chance to
communicate directly with customers. And being a hotel receptionist may require to
follow a lot of rules which make me uncomfortable.
For all reasons I put above, I'll choose a tourism agent as the best ideal job for me. Situation 2:
If I have to choose among 3 options: in the university dormitory, in a rented house with
friends or at home and travel 50 kilometers a day, I think that stay in a rented house
with friends is the best choice. There are 2 main reasons why I am for a rented house.
Firstly, I can choose a rented house near my school which makes everything convenient.
Secondly, living with friends brings a lot of benefits. For example: we can share the rent, do homework together.
Actually I don't choose to stay in the university dormitory because I will have to share a
room with a lot of people and it doesn't have enough house facilities which makes
everything inconvenient. Staying at home and travel 50 kilometers a day is not a good
choice, either. It takes a lot of time to go to school which makes me tired and can't
focus on leaming any subject after that.
For all reasons I put above, I'll choose to stay in a rented house with friends as the most suitable choice for me. Situation 3:
If I have to choose among 3 options: a collection of essays, a class of photo book or a
class video, I think that a class video is the best choice. There are 2 main reasons why I am in favor of a class video.
Firstly, a class video records real emotions and voices which is amazing and unforgettable.
Secondly, it can be stored as a soft copy so we don't have to worry about being lost or damaged.
Actually I don't support for a collection of essays because it's boring. Some people may
have so much on their mind but don't know how to put it in words and some people
don't have enough patience to read everything. Moreover, a class of photo book sounds
great but it can't be real as a class video.
For all the reasons I put above, I'll choose a class video as the best ideal choice for me. Situation 4:
Well, if I have to decide among 3 activities to celebrate the Woman's Day in class: a
class party, a beauty contest in class or a karaoke night, I suppose that a class party
would be the best ideal choice. There are 2 main reasons why I support for a class party.
Firstly, it's simple to organization. We don't have to think about the place where the
party will be held since we can use the classroom after study.
Secondly, we just need to prepare some snacks and drinks which is cheap for students.
Actually I don't choose a beauty contest because it takes a lot of time and I don't think
a lot of girls want to participate in that contest. A karaoke night is not a good choice
since not everyone can go out late and the price for singing karaoke on Woman's Day is costly.
For all the reasons I put above, I'll choose a class party as the best activity to celebrate the Woman's Day in class. Situation 5:
If I have to suggest for my friend among 3 options for a part-time job: a shop assistant,
a home tutor, a baby sitter, I think a shop assistant is the best choice. There are 3 main
reasons why I support for a shop assistant.
In the first place, this work gives her have some soft skills which is needed for her future job.
Secondly, being a shop assistant brings her a lot of chance to communicate with several kinds of people.
Finally, it helps her more active and flexible since she is quite shy.
Actually, I am not for a baby sitter because it's kind of boring and she hates
children. About a home tutor, although this work has good salary and she doesn't have
to spend a lot a time per day, it doesn't provide skills that needed for her field of work.
For all the reasons I put above, I'll choose a shop assistant as the best ideal part -time job for her.
VSTEP SPEAKING PART 3 SAMPLE ANSWERS **********
Topic 1: Taking photos is beneficial to people: reduce stress, save memories,
improve imagination, (your own idea)
Well, you know, to my way of thinking, photography brings a numeruos advantages for
people. There are three main reasons to explain for that. The first thing I would mention
is that taking photos help you realese stress. Everyday, you must face up with the
pressure of working, therefore, when you feel tired and stress, you should go to
somewhere yourself or with your best friend and take a lot of picture. Hmm, I think you
will feel more comfortable and relax. Moreover, it is also the best way to you to save
memories. You can show o the beautiful photos with your friends or your relatives.
Another benefit of photography is that you can make money with it. I mean that taking
photos is also a career. For instance, younger brother of my mother extremely loves
photographing. Honestly, he is keen on with cameras, so he often recieves to take
wedding photographies or yearbook photographies to get money. In a nutshell, I
believe that taking photos is good for us.
Topic 2: Online learning is beneficial to students: flexible, a ordable, convineint, (your idea)
Well, you know, in my point of view, studying from the internet is useful for students.
There are several reasons to explain for that. First and foremost, instead of going to the
English center, you can learn yourself with a computer. It is not only flexible but it is
also a ordable. I mean that students feel more comfortable and more initiative.
Moreover, online learning courses are quite cheap, so pupils are likely to pay for each
course. Besides, learning from internet is very convenient. For example, when students
are asked to read additional materials of the topic to complete an assignment, it is
easier with available materials online. In conclusion, students can gain numerous
adventages from online learning.
Topic 3: Childhood is the most important time of a person's life: developing
physical health; forming personalities; learning things fast (your idea)
Well, you know, person's childhood are the most impotant years of a person's lives.
There are three reasons to explain for that. Firstly, childhood is the best time to develop
a child's physical health. Futher more, it is the most important times of a person's life
because they are foundation of a man's personality. In this years, childs learn a lot
about life by observing the other people around us. Especially, by observing, a kid can
learn easily everything around him that he sees and even it is quite fast. For instance,
parents always teach their children how to behave with the other people whan their
children were baby. And all of them will leam follow their parents without confusing. In
my point of view, the childhood years is the most convenience time for a person to have
a careful preparation for the future. Topic 4:
Internet is a good source to collect information: easy access; rich
information; low cost (your idea)
Well, you know, there are various sources for us to collect information, but internet is
the good source. First of all, the first thing we can realize that the internet helps us
gather materials quickly, easily without taking much e ort and save maximum time.
Secondly, thank to the internet, you can access the documents at anytime and
anywhere: at school, bedroom, hospital, cafe and so on. Last but not least, the internet
documantation has a high updated. As we know the internet always update information
every hour, every minute, even every second. Therefore, we will have a latest source
about the issue that we concern. In a nutshell, internet is a good material to collect information. TOPIC 5: Stress
Well, you know, as for me, some elements are responsible for stress at work. There are
three main reasons to explain for that. Well, first of all, the main thing you need to know
is weak management which leaves employees feeling they don't have a sense of
direction and lack control over work activities. This results in the vagueness of the work
for every employee when they don't know exactly what duties and tasks are o ered. On
top of that I also add is high workloads with dealines making people feel rushed, under
pressure and overwhelmed. For example, my sister works as an inspector of accounts.
Everyday, she has to handle a pack of documents and the accounts to make a financial
report. She has no time to relax and take care of her family while the work is too much.
And she gets into trouble a series of angries and can't control her behaviours.
Something else that I need to comment on is poor working environments such as
excessive heat, cold or noise, inadequate lighting, uncomfortable seating,
malfunctioning equipment. In conclusion, there are many reasons for stress but three
factors mentioned above are quite popular with most employees. Topic 6: Taking photos
As you know, photography can make our life happier. Below are some benefits of
developing a love of photography. The first thing I should mention is that
taking pictures is a great stress reliever. When you take photos with your friends
or concentrate on flowers, the wings of a butterfly, a baby smiling instead of
inextricable problems in life, stressful working hours or sadness, you will forget them
and feel more comfortable to make a start again. Another point which I could add is
that photography preserves memories. For instance, just think of the wife or husband
who has lost a spouse or the child who has lost a parent. With pictures, they not only
have no fear of one's lovely face but they also remember exactly what was going on
when that picture was snapped. In addtion to what I've just said, I can add that taking
photos inspires your imagination. Having a beautiful picture of somebody or something
requires good graphic depicts. This encourages imagination about your styling skills. If
you snap regularly, definitely you will have many impressive styles. To sum up, taking
photos is good for people because it has three benefits above at least. Topic 8: Online learning
Well, you know, in my opinion, distance learning brings many benefits for students.
There are three main advantages to explain for that. Firstly, it is more convenient than
other methods of learning. You can attend online classes anytime, anywhere you have
web access. You can also access course materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I
usually learn through my computer when going out with my friends, maybe at a café
shop or a park. Secondly, you'll benefit from a flexible schedule, which is extremely
helpful if you're balancing your education with work and family life. When you want to
continue your learning after the marriage, online education is the best way because
you can access anytime without domestic chores. Finally, online programs have lower
costs than attending a prestigious school. You only have to pay the Internet fees or if a
small amount of money for materials you want further. In a nutshell, there are several
advantages of online learning that explains why online learning may be the greatest
revolution in today's education.