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Topic 1: Study( School) Topic 18: Weather Topic 2: Work Topic 19: Movie stars Topic 3: Major Topic 20: Tea & Coffee Topic 4: Home( The area you Topic 21: Pet live in) Topic 5: Hometown Topic 22: E-mail Topic 6: Smile Topic 23: Sleep Topic 7: Outdoor Topic 24: Crowded place Topic 8: Math Topic 25: Patience Topic 9: Reading Topic 26: Public holiday Topic 10: Borrowing/lending Topic 27: Taking photos Topic 11: Perfume Topic 28: Share things Topic 12: Social network Topic 29: Handwriting Topic 13: Visit relatives Topic 30: Watch sky Topic 14: Street market Topic 31: Transportation Topic 15:Plan/Time management Topic 32: Music/Instrument Topic 16: Garbage Topic 33: City Topic 17: Travel Topic 34: Sports Topic Study1 school） Do you work or study? I’m currently a senior student at Hunan University, and I’m studying computer science at the moment Which university did you go? The university I attended is called XXX University, which is a top-level university in Viet Nam I’m really proud to be a student there and honestly, I was so close to being rejected2 because I thought my grade for the University Entrance Exam was subpar3 compared to the enrollment requirement of the previous year Why did you choose your school / university? Well, when I was a high school student, I heard my university has a really good undergraduate program for Computer Science4, which is really what I’m passionate about and love to study Besides, my parents also rooted for5 me to go there as they believe four years of study there would be a big help for my future career Do you like your school? Yes, I like my school I mean, even though I’m often swamped with all the assignments and exams6, I often have a blast7 studying there The teachers are all nice and cool None of them have ever given me a hard time And most importantly, I have some really awesome friends at school who I hang out with all the time Study: so close to being rejected ['sʌb'pɑː] Computer Science rooted for somebody： often swamped with all the assignments and exams have a blast： … subpar: How many hours you spend on study every week? I probably spend about ten or twelve hours studying every week I have a lot of different classes and they all have different assignments, so they keep me on my toes8 I should probably be studying more, to be honest, but I get distracted pretty easily Which part of your school you like? I really like meeting new people The classes at school are fun because I’m learning new things, but it’s great to be able to make friends with the other students Some of my closest friends are people I met in class; we just happened to hit it off9 and now we’re as close as peas in a pod 10 How you improve your study efficiency? When it comes to studying efficiently, I try to make sure there aren’t any major distractions around me For example, I turn off my phone and I avoid listening to music It helps me focus on my study so that I stay on track11 and avoid wasting all my time Which part of your study you like the most? I like writing the most Even if it’s just writing essays, I think it’s really fun to express my thoughts through the written word12 I’ve always enjoyed those kinds of classes the most I think it ’s good practice for the real world, where you have to be able to express yourself clearly Which part you hope your school to change? /Which part of your school needs an improvement? Well, off the top of my head, the most urgent part of my school that needs to be improved is the gym in our campus I mean, the whole place should be flipped13 because everything in the gym is literally worn out14 The basketball court doesn't even have a hoop It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? I really hope our school can something about it keep me on my toes： hit it off： 10 as close as peas in a p 11 stay on track 12 express my thoughts through the written word： 13 the whole place should be flipped 14 worn out: Topic Work15 Do you work or study? I’m currently working fulltime as a programmer at VNG; I’ve been working there for years Do you like your job? Yes, I am really happy with what I Most of the time, it’s very rewarding to be able to help people every day Besides, it’s a really good company to work for The pay is good and they even hand out bonuses16 twice a year! What you to improve your productivity? Whenever I feel like I’ve lost focus on work and started slacking17, I take a 5-minute break and make a cup of instant coffee It sounds simple but it works like a charm for me18 After I’ve had some coffee, I feel pumped up19 and have more energy How long your work every week? Well, I usually work 40 hours a week because I have a typical 9-to-5 job But during a busy business season, I’ll typically20 be asked to work overtime like 10 more hours a week But the rate of pay for overtime work21 in my company is one and a half times higher than the regular wage I don't mind working overtime so long as I get paid more 15work 16 hand out bonuses： slacking： it works like a charm for me 19 pumped up： 20 typically 21 rate of pay for overtime work: 17 18 Do you think your company needs to make some changes? Which part of your working environment needs an improvement? Well… As far as I’m concerned , I really wish my company wasn’t so strict about the dress code22 It really bugs me23 to have to wear a uniform day in and day out24 Plus, I have to be really careful keeping the uniform clean otherwise I might get fined25 at my workplace It would be great if we could have a casual Friday26 What you learn from work? Well…The most valuable lesson I learned from work is how to collaborate with27 my coworkers It’s not something that I really understood back in school But in a real job, a ton of tasks need good teamwork and can’t be done on your own For instance, when I coordinated a marketing event with my colleagues, it was of the essence to28 make sure everyone was on the same page29, or else we might’ve messed up 30 the whole thing Do you enjoy working in different cities? (5-8 ) Yes, I Honestly, I don’t like sett li ng in one place 31, so being able to move around keeps things interesting Working in different cities exposes you to all kinds of cultures, which I think is really beneficial It’s good to expand your horizons and see lots of different sights 22 dress code： It really bugs me： 24 day in and day out 25 get fined： 26 have a casual Friday 27 collaborate with： 23 it was of the essence to： everyone was on the same page 30 messed up： 31 settling in one place: 28 29 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Is this job a good opportunity? / Is it good for your future development? Yes, it’s a wonderful job Even though I’m sw amped with 32 the tasks at work sometimes and have to work overtime33, overall, I believe it’s a good career for me I’m very passi onate about 34 my job and I really know what to Plus, doing this job right now will definitely help me build my resume 35 later, since it requires excellent workmanship Do you want to change your job? No, I don't want to hop my job36 right now It’s mainly because the pay is not bad I mean, it’s not way higher than others but I’m pretty comfortable with it Plus, it’s not easy to find a proper job in today’s job market, is it? Sometimes, i t’s bett er to appreci ate what you h ave now 37 10 Are nine-to-five jobs good? I suppose nine-to-five jobs are pretty good! Even though they can feel pretty repetitive after awhile, I think it’s important to have a stable job38 that pays you well After all, money doesn ’t grow on trees Plus, you have the weekends free, which gives you a chance to kick back and relax I’m swamped with work overtime： 34 passionate about： 35 build my resume： 36 hop my job： 37 it ’s better to appreciate what you have now 38 have a stable job 32 33 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic Major39 What is your major? I’m studying computer science at Hunan University It’s an undergraduate major, and it usually takes four years to gain the degree I feel happy being enrolled in this program, because coding is one thing I’m passionate about Plus, I think I have a knack for40 it since my math is good Do you like your major? Yes, I like my major But you know… there will always be parts you like and parts you don’t like For example, the field training is very interesting, but the theoretical courses are about as fun as watching paint dry because some abstract concepts are quite difficult to understand What is your plan after finishing your school? (5-8) It’s hard to say right now41 Everything feels like it’s up in the air42 But after I graduate from school, I’d like to have a job that’s somehow related to my major You know, it’s cool to apply what you’ve learned at college in the real world I’m not sure what kind of job I want to have, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out soon Do you like the courses of your major? Yes, I like most courses in my curriculum, especially the ones related to programming Taking one of my favorites, the Java Programming, as an example, the knowledge I learned in the lectures is not only theoretical but also very practical in real life 39 Major: have a knack for： It ’s hard to say right now 42 it ’s up in the air： 40 41 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Why did you choose to study that (major)? Well, as for the reasons why I decided to study computer science, I think the main one is that I have lots of passion in that field I never feel bored and I always enjoy studying and researching things about it, and I’ve noticed that since I was still in high school So, I told myself that if I went to a college, I would take computer science as my major Will you continue doing what you’re studying in the future? Yes, I will It’s mainly because I have a lot of passion for computer science and Web developing I don't think I will be bored if I make a living off of it Plus, the income level of specialists in this field is also higher than average, so I can have a comfortable life by working as a programmer 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic Home43（The area you live in） Do you live in a house or an apartment? I’m currently living in an apartment near my university campus and sharing it with my best friend at college I really enjoy living there since the location is pretty convenient for me But of course, owning a house is also a dream of mine (I hope to have my own backyard where I can relax.) Where are you living now? / Why you live there? / Do you like your living place? I’m living in an apartment in downtown Ho Chi Minh city I have two roommates sharing the same apartment with me It’s a nice place to live since the rent is dirt cheap44 for a young guy like me Plus, my workplace is literally a stone’s throw away from 45 there, which is the main reason why I’ve been living there for a long time I really hit the jackpot46 finding thisplace How is the area surrounding your home like? / Are there any good facilities nearby you home? My living place is in the city’s downtown area Well, there are several tasty restaurants around my apartment, which is great for a foodie47 like me And we also have a giant grocery store across the street and a small park nearby So I have to say it’s a pretty liveable48 place 43 Home: dirt cheap: a stone’s throw away from： 46 hit the jackpot： 47 foodie： 48 liveable 44 45 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 What are the changes of surroundings around your living place? Well…When it comes to the changes to my neighborhood over the past few years, I think there ’ve been more high-rise buildings built nearby so the area is denser49 than before Besides, my favorite improvement of this area is the building of an outdoor gym where I work out50 on a regular basis What changes you think your neighborhood/living area need? Um…my neighborhood is pretty close to perfect, but it would be better if there was a subway station within walking distance of my home Now the closest subway station is about kilometers away, which isn’t exactly a hop, skip, and a jump away I heard the city has a plan of extending a subway line to the street next to my home in the next few years I hope it’s true Do you have friends living nearby? /What people living nearby do? Do you know some of them? Yes, I Actually, I have a coworker, also a close friend of mine, living in the same apartment building as me It’s a high rise apartment51 so I guess there are a couple hundred people living in it Honestly, even though I’ve been living there a while, I’ve only gotten to know the neighbor girl living across the hallway She is a teacher at a primary school nearby What are your roommates like? Well, currently, I have two roommates sharing the same apartment with me They are pretty cool And I’d say I’m glad to live with them since all three of us love playing video games, so we have a lot to talk about and together It’s really a blast for us having a game night together every Saturday denser： work out: 51 a high rise apartment: 49 50 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic 28 Share things Do you like sharing? Did you have anything to share with others recently? I like sharing, at least when it comes to books that I’ve enjoyed For example, I recently read a historical novel that I really loved I couldn’t put it down310; I basically went through it one sitting311 So I shared it with my friend and it turned out that 312 she really liked it as well What you like to share with your friends? I love sharing books and movies with my friends, especially the novels and movie franchises313 that I like For example, I have all seven of the Harry Potter books I’ve lent them many times to my friends I like sharing those things with friends not only because it’s a bonding process, but also because that way we have more to talk about together Is there anything you don’t want to share with others? Why? /What kind of things are not suitable for sharing? I don’t really like sharing any hygiene products 314 with other people You know, stuff like toothbrushes and razors315 aren’t really great to share with others You can end up sharing all kinds of germs316 and get other people sick in the process So I think you should keep those things to yourself Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child? Yes, my parents taught me to share when I was little They always told me that sharing was a way of being polite to other people So they taught me to share toys with the other kids and to make sure I was always being generous I think sharing is one of the most important lessons you can learn I couldn’t put it down： went through it one sitting 312 it turned out that 313 movie franchises 314 hygiene products： 310 311 315 316 razors： germs: 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 How you think about bike sharing? Well, it’s actually a pretty new system for our society, which just took off317 in the past couple of years Of course, it provides a ton of benefits to urban people Most importantly, it has solved the ‘last mile’ problem for transportation 318 Now I can ride a sharing bike somewhere within a couple kilometers and it’s really dirt-cheap319 317 318 319 took off：became popular, the ‘last mile’ problem for transportation： dirt-cheap： 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic 29 Handwriting Do you like handwriting? I really like writing with a pen I guess it’s a little old -school320, since most of my friends just like texting or calling on the phone But from my perspective, I think there’s something very nice and fulfilling321 about writing with a pen and paper It’s more personal that way Is your handwriting easy to read for other people? Yeah, I guess my handwriting is pretty easy for other people to read In school, I had to practice writing very neatly322, and that’s a skill that I’ve taken with me all the way unti l now Actually it’s important to take your time and be careful when you write, or else no one will understand you Do you like to receive a handwritten letter / card? I honestly love getting letters or cards with hand-written words You know, it’s really sweet and it adds a personal touch323 Since handwriting takes longer than texting or even emailing, it shows that the person wanted to take the extra time to show you they care about you It definitely makes my day324 to get something like that Can you tell someone’s personality from his or her handwriting? Yes, I think you can tell a little bit about someone’s personality from their handwriting For instance, you could guess that people with messy handwriting325 are kind of unorganized, but people with neat handwriting care about appearances and take their time Of course, you can’t judge a book by it s cover326 Do you like writing by hand or typing? I prefer writing by hand over typing Even though typing is fast and convenient on a computer or a cellphone, a pen and paper help me concentrate more on what I want to write I feel like I’m always being distracted by327 the temptations328 of online videos and other fun stuff when I’m writing on a computer old-school： fulfilling 322 neatly: 323 adds a personal touch 324 makes my day： 320 321 messy handwriting： you can’t judge a book by its cover 327 being distracted by： 325 326 328 temptations： 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic 30 Watch Sky Do you like to watch the sky? How often? Why? Yes, I love watching the sky It really sets my mind at ease329 to just sit on my apartment balcony and watch the colors change I don’t have a ton of free time since I’m usually tied up with work and study, but every so often330 I sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view Do you prefer the sky in the morning or at night? Um…I definitely prefer the sky at night I think sunrises are gorgeous, but at night the stars come out and you can even pick out constellations331 It really takes my breath away332 to see the night sky It’s just so beautiful to look at Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live? Well, I live in the city, so things are pretty crowded333 But you know, I live in an apartment with a balcony, so luckily for me I can go out and look whenever I have the chance Sometimes the view isn’t great if it’s cloudy, but I can at least s ee past the buildi ngs 334 Do you know anything about stars or planets? Well, I can’t sa y I know a lot about astronomy335, but I still remember some things about the solar system336 that my physics teacher taught me Like the sun is the nearest star to u s and there are nine planets in the solar system337, including the earth Back then Pluto338 hadn’t been washed out of 339 the solar system sets my mind at ease: every so often： 331 pick out constellations： / ,kɑnstə'leʃən/ 332 takes my breath away： 333 things are pretty crowded： 334 see past the buildings： 335 astronomy： 336 the solar system： 337 nine planets in the solar system： 338 Pluto： 329 330 339 washed out of： Does your school have courses about stars and planets? Yes, it does! I think those kinds of courses are super interesting Astronomy340 is a cool subject for sure341 I’ve never taken those courses, but I have friends who are interested in that kind of thing They say that the courses are super eye-opening342 Who knows, maybe I’ll take one someday Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live? Well, since I live in the city, there’s a ton of light pollution 343 in the sky So sometimes that makes it hard to see the stars But you can usually see the moon, which is really nice I love looking at the night sky and admiring the view344; it really helps me wind down345 Astronomy： for sure： 342 super eye-opening： 343 light pollution： 344 admiring the view 345 wind down: 340 341 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic 31 Transportation How you travel to work or school? I usually commute for school/work by bus It takes me half an hour in the morning but almost an hour in the evening because of the busy traffic It was a little exhausting travelling by bus so long everyday but I’ve gotten used to it 346 now, so it’s OK Will you change the way you travel to school? No I don't think so I haven’t thought about changing my commute method by now347, because taking a bus seems like the only practical option348 that I have in recent years My school is a little far from where I live and it’s too pricy taking a taxi on a daily basis Plus, I haven’t got a driver’s license yet How did you go to school when you were a child? When I was young, my dad used to drive me to school by his motorcycle I still remember it like it was yesterday349; I always sat on the back of his bike I really liked going to school on a motorcycle back then because I thought it was pretty cool What you like to during your commute to school? I honestly just like listening to music It’s not the most productive thing, but it really helps me blow off steam When I’m on my way to school, I already feel stressed thinking about all the stuff I have to So listening to music just sets my mind at ease Do you like bike-share programs? I think bike-share programs are a great idea But I actually don’t take advantage of them too much350 I generally use public transportation, like buses and subways But if I had to bike somewhere, I would definitely use a shared bike It’s helpful for the environment Plus, biking is really fun I’ve gotten used to it by now： 348 practical option 349 I still remember it like it was yesterday 350 don’t take advantage of them too much 346 347 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 When was latest time you took a taxi? Well, if memory serves correctly351, the last time I took a taxi was about half year ago when I tried to catch a train At the time, I was running late for352 check-in, so I had to take a cab And I remember I even tipped the driver 10 bucks353 for asking him to drive faster to the train station Is the traffic in your city bad? Honestly, it depends on the time of day During rush hour, the roads can get pretty backed up with traffic354 Sometimes it can take you hours just to drive a couple blocks But if it’s in the afternoon or on the weekends, it’s not as bad You just have to be strategic about when you drive Can you drive? Yes, I can drive! I’ve been driving ever since I was old enough to get my license At first, driving really stressed me out355, especially when it got busy on the roads But now that I’ve been driving for a while, it doesn’t stress me out at all Bad drivers get on my nerves356 though No, I can’t drive Most people my age just take public transportation to get around 357 Honestly, the thought of driving really stresses me out I think I’d get on other drivers’ ne rves because I would be driving too slowly I’d rather just take a bus or a subway, or get a ride f rom my friends 358 if memory serves correctly： I was running late for: 353 tipped the driver 10 bucks： 354 get pretty backed up with tra 355 stressed me out： 356 get on my nerves： 357 get around： 358 get a ride from my friends： 351 352 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Do you drive usually? /Do you often drive? Well, to be honest, I try to avoid driving whenever I can Sometimes the roads get way too busy and it ’s not worth it to drive when I can just take public transportation But if I want to go to school or work early, I like driving because I can control how fast I go 10 Do you think people need to learn how to drive? Honestly, I think it depends359 If people live somewhere that’s very heavily populated and has a great public transportation system, then I don’t think they need to learn how to drive It’s better for the environment anyways if people take public transportation instead of driving their own cars But if they often need to go to someplace far away, they should learn how to drive 11 Does your family often travel by car (go on a road trip)? Yeah, we During the summer, we love going on road trips to small towns along the highway It’s always a blast having a road trip with my parents A few months ago, we drove for three hours to a seaside town360 It was so picturesque361; the scenery really blew us away 12 What are the advantages of a road trip? The advantages of a road trip are that you have total control over362 where you go, how fast you go, and when you want to take a break If you take a train or a plane, the stops are already decided for you But if you drive yourself, you can make all the decisions yourself it depends: a seaside town 361 picturesque： 362 you have total control over 359 360 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic 32 Music/ Instrument Do you like music? Yes, I enjoy music very much Music always helps me chill out363 when I’m stressed or tired I basically listen to all kinds of music, but my favorite kinds are the songs that have engaging rhythms364 and are easy to sing-along to365 Which kind of music don’t you like? I really don’t like metal I think it’s way too loud and it always gives me a headache when I listen to it I can never hear what the singers are saying, so I can’t enjoy the lyrics, and the music is way too intense366 It actually stresses me out I prefer softer music367, like pop or folk music368 When you listen to music I listen to music whenever I can Whether I’m on the bus to school or just studying at home, it sets my mind at ease to have my favourite songs playing I think that sometimes, it can also help me focus So I like listening to music as much as possible How much time you spend listening to music every day? Well, it’s kind of hard to keep track369 I listen to music whenever I can, so it feels like I spend all my time that way But then again370, I’m often pretty caught up with work and study So I guess I only spend about four to five hours listening to music It’s hard to find enough time for that chill out: engaging rhythms 365 sing-along to: 366 way too intense： 367 softer music: 368 folk music： 369 it ’s kind of hard to keep track 370 But then again 363 364 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 What kinds of music you like to listen to? I love listening to lots of music genres371 But I think my favourites are folk and pop You know,folk is just so calming; it really sets my mind at ease But if I’m in the mood for something more upbeat372, I’ll listen to pop What kind of instrument can you play? Well, I actually can’t play any kind of instrument But when I hear engaging rhythms, I really wish I’d learned to play an instrument before, like a guitar or a piano What musical instrument you want to play in the future? I’d love to learn how to play piano Even though it seems like a basic instrument, it’s definitely one of the most beautiful ones I don’t exactly have a knack for music though, so it would probably take me a long time to learn But I think it ’d definitel y be worth it Do you think it is hard to learn how to play an instrument? Yes, I think it’s difficult to learn an instrument It’s mainly because you have to stick to practicing the instrument for years For example, if a person wants to learn to play the piano, they need to spend years and years practicing it Have you ever been to a concert before? Yes, I’ve seen several concerts before Actually my friend and I just watched a rock concert It’s literally the most exciting event I’ve ever been at Several bands and singers I like performed in the concert and the venue was practically loud enough to wake the dead373 We really had a blast374 watching that concert music genres： upbeat 373 loud enough to wake the dead： 371 372 374 had a blast： 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 10 Would you like to listen to music when you are working or studying? Yes; it ’s become a h abit of mine to work or study while playing some music in the background I prefer listening to light music or jazz that can help me concentrate on my work 11 Do you think your music taste will change? Um…yes, I think my taste will change Honestly, the types of music I like now are a world away from what I used to listen to when I was a kid So I believe my taste will evolve as I get older 12 Do you like to buy CDs or download music? Back when MP3 players weren’t that popular, I bought tons of CDs But now, whenever I want to listen to some songs, I download or stream the music375 on my smartphone, which is fast and free 375 stream the music 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic 33 City What kind of city you like? I like cities that aren’t too big, but aren’t too small I wouldn’t want to live somewhere super crowded because I think the hustle and bustle of a big city376 would be very draining377 But I’d want to live in a metro city378 that has diverse stores and places to hang out at, which you can’t find in small cities Do you want to stay in the city? I’ve been living in a city(XX) for school, and I ’m getting the hang of it 379, so I think I could see myself staying here in the future There are lots of awesome restaurants within walking distance of380 my apartment Plus, I’ve made a lot of friends here, so it would be great to stay close to them Which city you want to visit? Well the city I want to visit the most is definitely London in the UK I’ve been told how unique London is for ages And honestly, if I have enough money, I will go have a sightseeing trip in London right away Afriend who’s been there told me that the Buckingham palace is a must-see381 when I go there When was the last time you visit a city? Off the top of my head, the latest trip I took in a different city was when I went to Ha Noi with my friends It was a really great sightseeing trip for us and we literally soaked up the culture of Ha Noi in the old streets Plus, it’s awesome that many Ha Noi landmarks are free to visit After all, money doesn’t grow on trees the hustle and bustle of a big city draining： 378 a metro city: 379 I’m getting the hang of it: 380 within walking distance of： 381 a must-see: 376 377 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Do more Vietnamese people stay in cities or stay in countryside? Well, I used to hear that most of the population in Viet Nam was in the countryside, but now I’d say more Vietnamese people are becoming city residents I think it’s mainly because the economy is changing, which drives more people to find a job in cities rather than staying in their hometown in rural areas At least, most rural youth won’t get stuck in the farms willingly Do you like to live in a city or the countryside? Personally, I love living in the countryside more than the city Even though things are more accessible in the city, it’s really great to be close to nature I don’t think people appreciate that enough There’s something really beautiful about seeing trees around, not just buildings Plus, the fresh air does wonders for382 your health 382 does wonders for: wonders for… 雅思过 过 过 淘宝店铺 原创 （2019.05.13） 版权所有 盗版必究 Topic 34 Sports What kind of sport you like to in the university? Well the sport I played the most at college was table tennis, and honestly, it’s a sport everyone can play My friends and I all enjoyed playing it at the gym when we were free Not to blow my own horn383, but I really have a knack for playing table tennis My friends could barely defeat me when we played a game Do you like sports? Personally, I don’t really like sports It’s probably because I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed384 when it comes to understanding all the rules And… I’m also not an athletic person; honestly, I’m more of a couch potato I prefer reading books or playing board games rather than watching or playing sports What kinds of sports are popular in Viet Nam? When it comes to a popular sport in Viet Nam, table tennis is without a doubt385 number one I think the main reason is that table tennis is very easy to learn and has no age or gender barriers386, so basically everyone can play it Plus, Viet Nam has a culture of table tennis, as our national table tennis team was rarely defeated at the Olympics Who is your favorite sportsman? / Who’s the most popular sportsman in your country? Speaking of my favorite athlete, the first one that comes to mind is Anh Vien she’s the best swimmer in Viet Nam and also a multiple regional gold medallist387 I heard he just swept up388 four gold medals in the Asian games a month ago, which made fans like me over the moon as well Do you want to take a part in Olympics? / If you have a chance to take a part in Olympics, will you want to join it? Well, sports really aren’t my cup of tea, so I’m not a very athletic person 389 But I really loveswimming So I guess I would join the Olympics for the swimming competition if I ever had the chance It would be awesome to represent my country blow my own horn： the sharpest tool in the shed 385 without a doubt： 386 has no age or gender barriers: 387 a multiple Olympic gold medallist: 383 384 388 swept up：