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TEST Part 1(10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life What city are you from? Where is it located exactly? Do you like living there? What kind of housing/accommodation you live in? Do you plan to live there for a long time? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town Yes, of couse I really like the hospitality of the people in my town where we are living close together and willing to give others a hand when needed It’s what I can hardly find in my current residential area where neighbours see each other as strangers I live in a house that has a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a small garden It's not a very big house, but it's just right for me The answer would be yes if the respondent is my parents since moving in and out is too timeconsuming and exhausting Cleaning and arranging everything all over again would be like torture to them For me, on the other hand, as I’m thinking of moving out to start my adult life, hopefully soon I’ll be able to afford to live in a flat or an apartment Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Imagine that you are planning a week-long touring holiday with your partner around the country that you're studying in You want to see as much as possible but don't want to spend too much money on transport Which means of transport is the best choice: by car, by motorbike or by train? If we choose to go by car and motobike, we can flexible in moving from place to place and we can go at any time we want However, car and motobike are the slowest way and often has problems with traffic jams.And taking train is reasonable and convenient, we can enjoy a lot of fantastic views a long the road On the other harid, travelling by train mean that our trip depends on when and where the train go In conclusion, I think travelling by train would be the best option, it is not as expensive as travelling by car and sometime could be as convenient as when we travel by plane Part (20 points): Developing a topic ANIMAL What are the benefits of owning a pet? How important it is to protect the endangered species? Mistreating an animal is a criminal offence What punishment would you serve to someone who’s abandoned kittens in the forest? Should dogs be allowed to enter restaurants and pubs? Why? Why not? The first is confidence The confidence we gain from being able to nurture and provide care for an animal as we watch it grow and return its gratification to us lovingly, encourages us and shows us the wonderful results and the positive impact it has on our life The second is motional balance As we give our pet love and attention, it makes us feel important, useful and encourages positive emotions in us The third is social interaction People who own a dog usually find it easier to interact with strangers when out and about, especially when they take their dog for a walk As you know, animals play an important part in our environment They help maintain the biodiversity in nature Today many animal species are in danger of extinction Many endangered species play an essential role in the ecosystems they live in, so if they go extinct, there will be some disastrous consequences that we can’t predict Also, these animals are so strange and varied that they can remind us of the wonder of life and our own delicate place on this planet.” Animal abuse is not acceptable For neglect of cats in the forest, imprisonment will be imposed Because there is a heavy punishment for everyone to obey, and no more animal abuse For example, owners who have abandoned dogs and cats in Peru could even be jailed for to years Meanwhile, the act of beating and killing pets has the highest penalty of up to years in prison Yes, I think so Dogs are human friends because of its intelligence, alertness, loyalty and many benefits The dog is always by our side in abundance as well as in times of poverty, in health and in sickness It slept quietly on the cold ground, whether it was cut in winter or buried by a blizzard, as long as it was close to its owner And there are so many dog lovers, we should have such bars and restaurants just for them and let the dog feel his master's affection for it TEST Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Do you work or study? What subject are you majoring in? Do you prefer living in a house or a flat? What part of your house you like the most? Which room does your family spend most of the time in? Now, I am a third year student at Hong Duc University There, teachers and friends are very friendly and sociable My major is an English teacher in the Facuty of Foreign Languages at Hong Duc University After years of studying here, I feel more confident in my right career choice, and feel more in love with this job I will go for a flat It is true that living in a house has more freedom but I think that the flat often has modern facilities and many of them are fully furnished So I believe it is an ideal accommodation for me It’s definitely my own bedroom It's where I can whatever I want without getting disturbed and irritated by others I call it my comfort zone or hideaway After a long and stressful studying day, I just want to be alone in my bedroom, chilling out with a movie or something Probably the kitchen where we eat together Unlike other families in town, we don’t watch TV very often, at least I don’t watch TV so we never sit together in the living room Dinner is the only time of day that we all sit together and enjoy our meals Part (20 points): A problem-solving task You are the mayor of a town which wants to develop by tourism The committee of the town is holding a meeting to find ways to attract more tourists to come to your town? What can you do? If I am a mayor of a town, I will have ways to attract more tourists to come to my town The first is to connect with agents Developing partnerships with the right agents can have a significant impact on the travelers who discover your destination Tour and activity operators who branch out and connect with agents who work with specific outbound markets will help attract more travelers to their destination as well as to their own business The second is to optimize your website for mobile use Mobile technology is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity Travelers from all places and across all age groups are becoming increasingly reliant on their smart phones and tablets Mobile bookings continue to rise year after year, and the most motivated market segments around the globe will be discovering new destinations through social networking and mobile searches The third is to invest in video marketing Video marketing provides tour and activity operators with a chance to engage their prospective guests and offer them an immersive glimpse into their destination While you will likely create videos that focus on your own tour and activity products, you also should expand your video marketing campaigns to include regional insight When you promote the attractiveness of your region as a whole, you will be more likely to increase the number of travelers who visit throughout the year and ultimately boost the bookings for your tour and activity products Part (20 points): Developing a topic SHOPPING What people usually shop for? Some people say there will be no need for shops in the future because we'll buy everything online What you think? Is it better to go shopping with friends or alone? Do you think that advertising encourages people to spend too much money? Nowadays, with the modernity and development of society, people shop nagfy as much as clothes, electronics, cosmetics, home appliances and especially clothing and cosmetics Women seem to be more obsessed with fashion and shopping than the rest of the population, but there are exceptions Those who love spending time and money on beautiful pieces of clothing pay great attention to their appearance and take pleasure in the act of shopping, while others consider it a waste of resources However, people have different reasons to buy clothes which are not necessarily related to whether they enjoy it or not For example, most men avoid shopping on clothes unless they need a new suit for some formal event or only when there are holes in their clothes! Online shopping is getting more popular but there's a limit to what people will buy online Books, DVDs, electronics - those are things you can read about online and buy But clothes and things you have to touch and feel - people will always want to see them in a shop first, maybe try them on For me, alone, because shopping is stressful and I just want to get in and out of the shop But going with friends is good when you buy clothes because you need an honest opinion Yes of course! They really know how to get into people's heads and they are experts in making us spend more money But I think we have to take responsibility, too Just because we see something shiny doesn't mean we should buy it! TEST Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Where you live? Is it an apartment or a house? What is your favorite room in the house? [Why?] How you keep your photos? In what situations you take photos? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town I live in a house that has a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a small garden It's not a very big house, but it's just right for me It’s definitely my own bedroom It's where I can whatever I want without getting disturbed and irritated by others I call it my comfort zone or hideaway After a long and stressful studying day, I just want to be alone in my bedroom, chilling out with a movie or something Printing the photos out, making an album or sticking them on the wall for decoration is common and also interesting But I don’t think photos are worth that much time and the effort unless what I captured is apparently important to me, otherwise, I only keep them in my iPhone I snap a photo of anything that catches my eyes and if I’m in a good mood So I take photos when my friends and I hang out or when I participate in the social activities of the university and meet amazing people However, when it comes to practising for professional photography, I prefer taking photos of scenery and foods Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your friend has just moved to a new neighborhood He wants to get to know people in this new area What can he to make friends with new people? To make new friends in a new place is not difficult and there are many ways to it Here I will say most common ways The first is to find classes Attending classes is a good way to interact with people on a regular basis Find a class that sparks your interest such as gym classes, tennis lessons, cooking classes, computer classes – and try to go consistently The second is to get involved in the community Enjoy volunteering or socializing Attend local events, fundraisers and gatherings in your community The third is to Join a club or a social group Depending on where he moves, he may also want to take advantage of what his new town has to offer If he can’t find a club that suits your interests, form one himself! It may take several different tries until he find the right fit, but he’ll find him people eventually Part (20 points): Developing a topic WATCHING TV Is watching TV the best way for people to spend their free time? Some people have more than one television in their home Do you think this is a good idea? Do you think children watch too much television in your country? Is television the best way of following the news in the world? People know what they want and if they want to watch TV that's okay with me I think there are better things to do, but sometimes you need some easy, relaxing time and that's where TV is great I don't like telling people what to Maybe they have one television in the living room and one in the bedroom If they like falling asleep with the TV on, what's the problem? Maybe it's a problem to have two TVs if it stops people from hanging out in the same room Maybe in that situation you talk with your family less It's hard to say how much is good and how much is bad If the parents are happy with how much TV the children watch then it's okay The problem is when parents are too tired or busy to talk to their children and they turn the TV on Television is not a parent! Definitely not! TV stations are owned by rich men who want you to think a certain way They choose the news we see The internet is better, but you have to look at a few different sites to get a balanced view of events TEST Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Where are you from? Are you working or studying at the moment? Are you fond of receiving gifts? What kinds of gifts you like to receive most? What was the last gift you received? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town Currently, I am a third year student at Hong Duc University There, teachers and friends are very friendly and sociable Well not sure I don't like it But I prefer to give rather than receive I love the look on someone's face when they open a present I also like to make things for people I think it's more meaningful than just buying something in a store I like to get things that I can use - I mean things that are practical It might be kind of boring, but I like to get things like socks and books because I always need those and I realy like shopping for those things! Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your best friend wants to shop for a birthday present for her mother Tell her some ideas that can help What is the present? Why should he buy that present for his mother? Where can he buy it? Is is expensive? Choosing gifts of beauty care will make mom feel cared for, his mentality, feel like he is still young and beautiful, make her happier and more confident If you are still financially tight, a box of chalk or a lipstick is also a very interesting gift, but if you are more financially gifted mother a bottle of perfume Perfume is the indomitable cosmetic of modern women Perfume will make them more confident and attractive He can go to genuine distribution stores to buy, or buy on genuine websites of brands, or stores on e-commerce sites Part (20 points): Developing a topic SHOPPING What people usually shop for? Some people say there will be no need for shops in the future because we'll buy everything online What you think? Is it better to go shopping with friends or alone? Do you think that advertising encourages people to spend too much money? Nowadays, with the modernity and development of society, people shop nagfy as much as clothes, electronics, cosmetics, home appliances and especially clothing and cosmetics Women seem to be more obsessed with fashion and shopping than the rest of the population, but there are exceptions Those who love spending time and money on beautiful pieces of clothing pay great attention to their appearance and take pleasure in the act of shopping, while others consider it a waste of resources However, people have different reasons to buy clothes which are not necessarily related to whether they enjoy it or not For example, most men avoid shopping on clothes unless they need a new suit for some formal event or only when there are holes in their clothes! Online shopping is getting more popular but there's a limit to what people will buy online Books, DVDs, electronics - those are things you can read about online and buy But clothes and things you have to touch and feel - people will always want to see them in a shop first, maybe try them on For me, alone, because shopping is stressful and I just want to get in and out of the shop But going with friends is good when you buy clothes because you need an honest opinion Yes of course! They really know how to get into people's heads and they are experts in making us spend more money But I think we have to take responsibility, too Just because we see something shiny doesn't mean we should buy it! TEST Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Are you a student or are you working? Do you have any hobbies? Do you like dancing? Is dancing a good hobby? [Why? / Why not?] Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema? [Why?] Do you like watching movies alone or you prefer to watch them with someone else? Currently, I am a third year student at Hong Duc University There, teachers and friends are very friendly and sociable Definitely yes, everyone has at least one leisure pursuit and I am no exception My perennial hobby is watching youtube Currently, I am watching a few programs there such as Vietnam Super Intelligence, Sao enlisted, broadcast every Saturday and Sunday Yes, I do! Although I don’t know how to formally dance very well, I enjoy letting loose (relaxing; not caring what others thing) and dancing with my friends There is something about dancing that makes me feel incredibly carefree (fully relaxed) Furthermore, it’s a good way to exercise I prefer watching film at cinema It can provide me more exciting atmosphere Besides, the surround sound system at the cinema brings the characters to life and enhances the special effects Even I can enjoy a night out with my friends I prefer to watch movies alone I am a huge fan of movies and watching movies is one of the things that helps me relax and unwind When I watch movies I want peace of mind, quiet surrounding and just to enjoy it I can’t enjoy movies fully if someone else is sitting next to me Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your friend wants to improve his English He has asked for an amount of money from his father but he isn’t sure what he should with this money to improve his English What should he do? English is a global language, so learning English is a necessity however, how to learn is important he can self-study with English teaching websites or videos for free and use that money to buy English reference books however, that will not be highly effective In my opinion, he should take an English course In fact, the better it gets trained Moreover, he is also able to interact with foreign teachers, because most centers now have foreign teachers Part (20 points): Developing a topic STUDY Is it better to study English with a local teacher or with a native teacher? What are the main advantages of going to an English-speaking country to study English? What are the main disadvantages of going to an English-speaking country to study English? How can technology help the learning process? Is it always an advantage? Why/Why not? In my opinion, it is better to study English with a native teacher Native teacher will be a model of the language: their English will be more idiomatic, the teacher will have a richer vocabulary, and they will use a standard model of pronunciation Students aiming to study or work in the country their teacher is from may see a native speaker as a role model and mentor Firstly, you can learn with native teachers, so you can receive more pratical skills and deeper knowledge Listening to your teachers in your classes, talking with your friends before and after school, reading books and your homeworks, from that you can have more times to perfect your skills Secondly, you can learn English in real life contexts Living in a country where people living there use English in their daily communication encourages you to use English everyday In order to communicate with them that forcing you use English very actively You spend more time for communication and talking, your English will be better Thirdly, you can have a native-like accent Finally, you can have native speakers as future friends Therefore, contacting with them can maintain your English in future In conclusion, learning English in an English speaking country can perfect your English skills Learning English in an English-speaking country generally requires higher expenditure than studying locally and more time because of taking time off from their studies or work moreover, they must change their living environment, place to live, and adapt to new cultures This, I think, is quite difficult for some people because they are familiar with the culture and customs of their home country Instead of the teacher being the only source of help in a classroom, students can access web sites, online tutorials, and more to assist them Education doesn’t stop at the end of the school day because students have access to teachers, resources, and assignments via the web and access these resources at any time Students can also get help and tutoring at any time, whether from the teacher via email or online collaboration, or from a help web site Technology can help us in the learning process and I think it is always an advantage TEST Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Where are you from? What is your hometown famous for? Do you still live in your hometown? Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines? Do you like the city you are living in now? Which city have you been to recently? Yes, I Though I’m not a shopaholic, I still enjoy the activity itself so much I have a taste for wandering around shopping malls and doing some window shopping Whenever I walk into a grocery store, it’s the instant feeling of freshness that always excites me I suppose on a monthly basis But usually, I don’t plan ahead Sometimes, I’m an impulse shopper, and it’s quite compulsive I don’t usually try to keep abreast of the latest fashion, but whenever I have my eye on an item, I buy it without a second thought Well, I admire cities that still have trees like the one that I'm currently living now Most cities nowadays, are crowded with skyscrapers that seeing greeneries is impossible I don't mind living in metropolitan areas as long as I can still enjoy the beauty of nature in those places Without a doubt, I can say that I love living in my city because of its nature Our city is not a typical metropolis in which all you can see is a concretejungle Ours is semi-urban, we can still enjoy breathing fresh air and at the same time living close to nature Most recently, I visited my cousin's family year ago There are many famous and beautiful places there such as Ha Long Bay, Sun World Ha Long Park I really like it and look forward to working there Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your grandfather wants to buy a new TV but he doesn’t know what brand is the best Suggest him the brand that you think is the most suitable for him What is the brand? Why should he buy that brand? Where can he buy it? Is is expensive? Today there are many famous brands of television such as: LG, toshiba, panasonic , and many diverse designs for customers to choose from Depending on the object of use and the purpose of use to choose the right style and design My grandfather's television has just broken, and he is in need of buying a new one So he is wondering among many brands Through research, I like most panasonic televisions With beautiful design, smart and special features assembled in Vietnam but according to Japanese standards Therefore, customers can be assured of quality and can buy at low prices Most of these televisions are available in electronics supermarkets Especially "Green electronics" Part (20 points): Developing a topic TRAVELLING Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday? Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn’t go on so many holidays What you think? Why you think people like to go away on holiday? What you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists? No I don't think you have to spend a lot of money, but it helps Money makes things easier: like you can stay in the city centre instead of the outskirts But many fun things are free, like walking beside a river, and there are always cheap restaurants if you have time to look I think it's true we take too many flights - that's a big problem because of the pollution But I don't have a problem with people traveling by train - we all work very hard and need a break Travel broadens the mind and maybe if we meet more foreign people improve your language I heard there is a new word called a staycation recently - it's a vacation you have in your home Maybe that's good because it's cheap, but probably you end up doing your taxes or something So people need to go away on holiday to make sure all they can is relax and enjoy their time Oh, what a question! I never thought about it until now because I mostly think it's a bad thing to have so many tourists in your town but I suppose it's good for the shops and hotels, and maybe some of the tourists are single and you can find true love TEST Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Where is your home town? What you like about your hometown? Would you like to live there in the future? Do you like to take photographs? What is the latest photograph you have taken? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town I really like the hospitality of the people in my town where we are living close together and willing to give others a hand when needed It’s what I can hardly find in my current residential area where neighbours see each other as strangers Yes, of couse My plan is to go back to my hometown to work after graduation and will try to get married near my parents so that I can take care of them, because I am an only child Yes, I love taking photographs I think it is a great way to capture my most amazing experiences, so I can look back in the future These are the pictures I attended my cousin's wedding a week ago The photos are very beautiful and I feel very satisfied I think those are precious photos that keep memories Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Imagine that you are planning a week-long touring holiday with your partner around the country that you're studying in You want to see as much as possible but don't want to spend too much money on transport Which means of sport is the best choice: by car, by motorbike or by train? If we choose to go by car and motobike, we can flexible in moving from place to place and we can go at any time we want However, car and motobike are the slowest way and often has problems with traffic jams.And taking train is reasonable and convenient, we can enjoy a lot of fantastic views a long the road On the other harid, travelling by train mean that our trip depends on when and where the train go In conclusion, I think travelling by train would be the best option, it is not as expensive as travelling by car and sometime could be as convenient as when we travel by plane Part (20 points): Developing a topic RELATIONSHIP How safe you think it is to talk to people on-line and later meet them in real life? Why you think people feel lonely in big cities? Do you have any friends you’ve known for a really long time? Have they changed in any way? Do you think your spouse or life partner can be your best friend? I think everything will have two sides On the plus side, online friendships help make friends everywhere Since then, we can learn different cultures and understand many more things Besides, on the negative side, it is also quite dangerous it sometimes makes us disillusioned that is, online and in real life it's completely different both in appearance and everything Or maybe more dangerous, bad people who take advantage of online friends to steal personal information, or meet in real life will be kidnapped, raped, or something else worse In my opinion, most people living in big cities are often obsessed with work, not have time for themselves During the day, they have to work hours, at night they are struggling with deadlines or children, they not have time to make friends, make acquaintances or go out or if they have close friends, they don't have much time to talk or gossip Or for another reason, they are afraid to make friends, they are afraid to communicate that lead to them having no friends, and being lonely I have a friend who has known for years and we are still close About the close relationship is still the same She still loves me, treasures me, and always takes care of me whenever I need it In terms of appearance, she has completely changed, becoming more beautiful and stylish In terms of personality, she changes in a positive, gentler, and more mature way As for my opinion, I think my spouse will be my best friend I am a person who likes to be shared and cared about Therefore, my companion will be someone I share every day, as well as care for each other in all aspects of life I not have much experience, but I know, when I get married, many problems happen, and many couples get divorced because they cannot stand each other So I think we should share everything and act together TEST 10 Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Where are you from? Can you tell me something about your family? What did you enjoy most when you were at primary school? Do you have any plans for a holiday this year? Do you play any musical instruments? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town My family has only dad and me my mother passed away years ago My father work as a carpenter and this year he is 45 years old However my dad looked very young because of his small stature, but he looked very thin He's a quiet man, and we rarely talk to each other But he always gives me the best As for me, this year I am 20 years old, and I am a third year student at Hong Duc University Well, if you’re talking about my primary school – the number one thing I liked were my teachers I don’t know if it was just because I was a kid at the time but they were really warm and friendly – and it was some of my teachers back then – that inspired me to have a life-long passion for reading I remember in particular one teacher – I really remember her name – it was Ms Chung – and she would always encourage me to read books, loan me books, talk about books with me And that really got me into books at a time when I was really impressionable Yes, when it comes to a holiday that I would like to have in this year, a journey with my family to Da Lat city is my first choice This city is a tourist attraction located in the south of Vietnam As I have read on many articles about this city, it has a really peaceful atmosphere, the pace of life is quite slow and local people are so friendly and cosmopolitan Therefore, I really want to have a chance paying a visit to this place with my family No, I didn’t The village where I was born was extremely poor, and people back then were too busy trying to just get by They, including me, literally worked all day long, leaving no time for entertainment or self-improvement activities That’s why as a kid, I was not given the chance to even touch an instrument, much less learning to play it Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your cousin is writing an article about free time activities among young people in your countries He doesn’t know so he asks for your advice How youngsters spend their free time in your country? Part (20 points): Developing a topic FREE TIME In your country, is travelling a typical activity people in their free time? What children in their free time in your country? Do you think children should be doing these kinds of things in their free time? [why?/Why not?] Should there be the same amount of free time for women and men? [Why?/Why not?] TEST 11 Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life What city are you from? Where is it located exactly? Do you like living there? Tell me some interesting facts about it Are there many large cities in your country? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town Yes, of couse I really like the hospitality of the people in my town where we are living close together and willing to give others a hand when needed It’s what I can hardly find in my current residential area where neighbours see each other as strangers My town has a quarter that has long been inhabited by Thai people They are very sociable and friendly, especially with their very strange voices, which can be recognized anywhere In terms of food, they have a Thai-style Pickled Mango that I tried to find elsewhere but nowhere they soak the mango with good wine, and make a few more recipes, but I don't know But I'm sure you'll be addicted to it the first time you eat Yes I will talk about typical big cities of my country I will talk about two typical big cities of my country the first is the city of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam Hanoi has the oldest and oldest forming process in Vietnam There are Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Sword Lake, Quoc Tu Giam Temple, Long Bien Bridge, and especially 36 streets The second is Ho Chi Minh City With traditional culture mixed with modern urban area, the characteristic of this city is Ben Thanh market - a symbol of the ancient trade exchange of the city, now still plays an important role, home Worshiping Duc Ba, or downtown Post Office, Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your friend has just moved to a new neighborhood He wants to get to know people in this new area What can he to make friends with new people? To make new friends in a new place is not difficult and there are many ways to it Here I will say most common ways The first is to find classes Attending classes is a good way to interact with people on a regular basis Find a class that sparks your interest such as gym classes, tennis lessons, cooking classes, computer classes – and try to go consistently The second is to get involved in the community Enjoy volunteering or socializing Attend local events, fundraisers and gatherings in your community The third is to Join a club or a social group Depending on where he moves, he may also want to take advantage of what his new town has to offer If he can’t find a club that suits your interests, form one himself! It may take several different tries until he find the right fit, but he’ll find him people eventually Part (20 points): Developing a topic TRAVELLING Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday? Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn't go on so many holidays What you think? Why you think people like to go away on holiday? What you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists? No I don't think you have to spend a lot of money, but it helps Money makes things easier: like you can stay in the city centre instead of the outskirts But many fun things are free, like walking beside a river, and there are always cheap restaurants if you have time to look I think it's true we take too many flights - that's a big problem because of the pollution But I don't have a problem with people traveling by train - we all work very hard and need a break Travel broadens the mind and maybe if we meet more foreign people improve your language I heard there is a new word called a staycation recently - it's a vacation you have in your home Maybe that's good because it's cheap, but probably you end up doing your taxes or something So people need to go away on holiday to make sure all they can is relax and enjoy their time Oh, what a question! I never thought about it until now because I mostly think it's a bad thing to have so many tourists in your town but I suppose it's good for the shops and hotels, and maybe some of the tourists are single and you can find true love TEST 12 Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Do you like shopping? How often you go shopping? What kinds of places you like to go to on holiday? Who would you like to go on a holiday with? Where you plan to go for holidays in the future? Yes, I Though I’m not a shopaholic, I still enjoy the activity itself so much I have a taste for wandering around shopping malls and doing some window shopping Whenever I walk into a grocery store, it’s the instant feeling of freshness that always excites me I suppose on a monthly basis But usually, I don’t plan ahead Sometimes, I’m an impulse shopper, and it’s quite compulsive I don’t usually try to keep abreast of the latest fashion, but whenever I have my eye on an item, I buy it without a second thought Well, as I'm a nature lover person, I enjoy visiting mountains and hiking with my friends Also, I often go to hot springs to detoxify myself every now and then except summertime, since I love spending my summer at the beach It depends on what kind of holiday it is If it’s Christmas vacation, I prefer to hang out with my friends here and there and have a chit-chat If it’s New Year holiday, I just want to celebrate the holiday with my family and relatives in a cozy ambience I have a best friend We both have a hobby of riding by motorbike So we promised each other that we would try to go everywhere in Vietnam I'm not sure we can get it done, but I'll try to go as much as we can Part (20 points): A problem-solving task You are the mayor of a town which wants to develop by tourism The committee of the town is holding a meeting to find ways to attract more tourists to come to your town? What can you do? If I am a mayor of a town, I will have ways to attract more tourists to come to my town The first is to connect with agents Developing partnerships with the right agents can have a significant impact on the travelers who discover your destination Tour and activity operators who branch out and connect with agents who work with specific outbound markets will help attract more travelers to their destination as well as to their own business The second is to optimize your website for mobile use Mobile technology is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity Travelers from all places and across all age groups are becoming increasingly reliant on their smart phones and tablets Mobile bookings continue to rise year after year, and the most motivated market segments around the globe will be discovering new destinations through social networking and mobile searches The third is to invest in video marketing Video marketing provides tour and activity operators with a chance to engage their prospective guests and offer them an immersive glimpse into their destination While you will likely create videos that focus on your own tour and activity products, you also should expand your video marketing campaigns to include regional insight When you promote the attractiveness of your region as a whole, you will be more likely to increase the number of travelers who visit throughout the year and ultimately boost the bookings for your tour and activity products Part (20 points): Developing a topic WHERE YOU LIVE What can people if they are going on a holiday in your country? What can a town to develop economically? Are there advantages to living in a small town rather than in a big city? Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside? Oh, they should definitely go to Da Nang It is one of the most attractive cities and dubbed the most livable city in Vietnam where is just gorgeous And the people there are much more friendly than in other cities So you're very likely to have a nice time there My town has Ben En National Park That is a strong point for economic development like tourism It will be a destination that attracts not only domestic tourists but also foreign tourists In a small town you have more contact with people - if you like that then that's an advantage Furthermore, exposure to the natural environment is also a boon to experience and gain experience Probably I'd say it's better to grow up in the countryside and then live in the city, because when you're near a farm or a forest or something you learn about nature - the names of animals, trees, things like that If you just live in the city you don't really learn where food comes from and so on TEST 13 Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Do you work or study? Do you live in an apartment or a house? Do you like living in a big house? [Why?/Why not?] Do you prefer to use public transport or a car? In your country, people use public transport a lot? Now, I am a third year student at Hong Duc University There, teachers and friends are very friendly and sociable Currently, I live with my family in a small house in a small town The house is small, but full of laughter and love from family members I've always had a hobby of a small, fully furnished house It looks lovely, beautiful and cozy Personally, in a big house, actually, not using it all, I think it's too wasteful, and tired of cleaning the house Well, Without any doubt I would say public transport Using public transport not only helps to reduce air pollution, but also reduces traffic congestion which is a serious problem in a number of countries, including Vietnam, a country with many private means of transport In my country, people ride the bus pretty much But, most people use private transportation In the case of people going long distances, or the car breaks down or for some other reason, they take public transport Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Imagine that you are planning a week-long touring holiday with your partner around the country that you're studying in You want to see as much as possible but don't want to spend too much money on transport Which means of transport is the best choice: by car, by motorbike or by train? If we choose to go by car and motobike, we can flexible in moving from place to place and we can go at any time we want However, car and motobike are the slowest way and often has problems with traffic jams.And taking train is reasonable and convenient, we can enjoy a lot of fantastic views a long the road On the other harid, travelling by train mean that our trip depends on when and where the train go In conclusion, I think travelling by train would be the best option, it is not as expensive as travelling by car and sometime could be as convenient as when we travel by plane Part (20 points): Developing a topic RELATIONSHIP How safe you think it is to talk to people on-line and later meet them in real life? Why you think people feel lonely in big cities? Do you have any friends you’ve known for a really long time? Have they changed in any way? Do you think your spouse or life partner can be your best friend? I think everything will have two sides On the plus side, online friendships help make friends everywhere Since then, we can learn different cultures and understand many more things Besides, on the negative side, it is also quite dangerous it sometimes makes us disillusioned that is, online and in real life it's completely different both in appearance and everything Or maybe more dangerous, bad people who take advantage of online friends to steal personal information, or meet in real life will be kidnapped, raped, or something else worse In my opinion, most people living in big cities are often obsessed with work, not have time for themselves During the day, they have to work hours, at night they are struggling with deadlines or children, they not have time to make friends, make acquaintances or go out or if they have close friends, they don't have much time to talk or gossip Or for another reason, they are afraid to make friends, they are afraid to communicate that lead to them having no friends, and being lonely I have a friend who has known for years and we are still close About the close relationship is still the same She still loves me, treasures me, and always takes care of me whenever I need it In terms of appearance, she has completely changed, becoming more beautiful and stylish In terms of personality, she changes in a positive, gentler, and more mature way As for my opinion, I think my spouse will be my best friend I am a person who likes to be shared and cared about Therefore, my companion will be someone I share every day, as well as care for each other in all aspects of life I not have much experience, but I know, when I get married, many problems happen, and many couples get divorced because they cannot stand each other So I think we should share everything and act together TEST 14 Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Where is your home town? What you like about your hometown? Would you like to live there in the future? Are your friends the same age as you? 10 What you generally when you meet your friends? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town I really like the hospitality of the people in my town where we are living close together and willing to give others a hand when needed It’s what I can hardly find in my current residential area where neighbours see each other as strangers Yes, of couse My plan is to go back to my hometown to work after graduation and will try to get married near my parents so that I can take care of them, because I am an only child Well I have friends who went to the same high school And recently, one of them got married, but we still keep in touch And on holidays will go out, gossip together Usually, we will see each other at least once a year, because everyone is busy with work so we don't have time If there was plenty of time, we would gather at the house of one of the six and organizing meals Most of the year we make hot pot If we don't have time, we usually go to the snack bar and have a drink Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your best friend wants to shop for a birthday present for her mother Tell her some ideas that can help What is the present? Why should he buy that present for his mother? Where can he buy it? Is is expensive? Choosing gifts of beauty care will make mom feel cared for, his mentality, feel like he is still young and beautiful, make her happier and more confident If you are still financially tight, a box of chalk or a lipstick is also a very interesting gift, but if you are more financially gifted mother a bottle of perfume Perfume is the indomitable cosmetic of modern women Perfume will make them more confident and attractive He can go to genuine distribution stores to buy, or buy on genuine websites of brands, or stores on e-commerce sites Part (20 points): Developing a topic WHERE YOU LIVE What can people if they are going on a holiday in your country? What can a town to develop economically? Are there advantages to living in a small town rather than in a big city? Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside? Oh, they should definitely go to Da Nang It is one of the most attractive cities and dubbed the most livable city in Vietnam where is just gorgeous And the people there are much more friendly than in other cities So you're very likely to have a nice time there My town has Ben En National Park That is a strong point for economic development like tourism It will be a destination that attracts not only domestic tourists but also foreign tourists In a small town you have more contact with people - if you like that then that's an advantage Furthermore, exposure to the natural environment is also a boon to experience and gain experience Probably I'd say it's better to grow up in the countryside and then live in the city, because when you're near a farm or a forest or something you learn about nature - the names of animals, trees, things like that If you just live in the city you don't really learn where food comes from and so on TEST 15 Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life Where are you from? Tell me something about your family What did you enjoy most when you were at primary school? Do you have any plans for a holiday this year? 10 Do you play any musical instruments? I was born and raised in a family on a small town in Thanh Hoa The town where I lived has a bustling and busy The place where many people come to live and work there is Ben Sung town My family has only dad and me my mother passed away years ago My father work as a carpenter and this year he is 45 years old However my dad looked very young because of his small stature, but he looked very thin He's a quiet man, and we rarely talk to each other But he always gives me the best As for me, this year I am 20 years old, and I am a third year student at Hong Duc University Well, if you’re talking about my primary school – the number one thing I liked were my teachers I don’t know if it was just because I was a kid at the time but they were really warm and friendly – and it was some of my teachers back then – that inspired me to have a life-long passion for reading I remember in particular one teacher – I really remember her name – it was Ms Chung – and she would always encourage me to read books, loan me books, talk about books with me And that really got me into books at a time when I was really impressionable Yes, when it comes to a holiday that I would like to have in this year, a journey with my family to Da Lat city is my first choice This city is a tourist attraction located in the south of Vietnam As I have read on many articles about this city, it has a really peaceful atmosphere, the pace of life is quite slow and local people are so friendly and cosmopolitan Therefore, I really want to have a chance paying a visit to this place with my family No, I didn’t The village where I was born was extremely poor, and people back then were too busy trying to just get by They, including me, literally worked all day long, leaving no time for entertainment or self-improvement activities That’s why as a kid, I was not given the chance to even touch an instrument, much less learning to play it Part (20 points): A problem-solving task Your friend finds an abandoned dog on her way home She really wants to keep it and take care of it but her mother doesn’t agree having a pet at home What should she say to her mother to persuade her? She should show the benefits of raising a dog, that will become more convincing First, dogs become more active Any dog needs regular exercise With the advent of pets, you will have to sacrifice a portion of your personal time to walk the dog If you tell your parents that you will take a daily walk ( for example, a morning jog) before the dog shows up, this can convince your parents of the seriousness of your intentions Second, helping her to live responsibly: Thanks to the pets she will learn how to take care of herself better Pets teach her empathy and compassion When raising an animal, a baby will learn to be responsible for another creature Part (20 points): Developing a topic TRAVELLING Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday? Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn't go on so many holidays What you think? Why you think people like to go away on holiday? What you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists? No I don't think you have to spend a lot of money, but it helps Money makes things easier: like you can stay in the city centre instead of the outskirts But many fun things are free, like walking beside a river, and there are always cheap restaurants if you have time to look I think it's true we take too many flights - that's a big problem because of the pollution But I don't have a problem with people traveling by train - we all work very hard and need a break Travel broadens the mind and maybe if we meet more foreign people improve your language I heard there is a new word called a staycation recently - it's a vacation you have in your home Maybe that's good because it's cheap, but probably you end up doing your taxes or something So people need to go away on holiday to make sure all they can is relax and enjoy their time Oh, what a question! I never thought about it until now because I mostly think it's a bad thing to have so many tourists in your town but I suppose it's good for the shops and hotels, and maybe some of the tourists are single and you can find true love ... only dad and me my mother passed away years ago My father work as a carpenter and this year he is 45 years old However my dad looked very young because of his small stature, but he looked very thin... that If you just live in the city you don't really learn where food comes from and so on TEST 15 Part (10 points): Social interaction The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to... only dad and me my mother passed away years ago My father work as a carpenter and this year he is 45 years old However my dad looked very young because of his small stature, but he looked very thin