SPEAKING 5 REVISION and PRACTICE You are taking the final oral test for Speaking 5. You will totally have 7 minutes for the test. You have NO time for preparation before speaking. First, you will have ONE minute to introduce yourself using the following script - Good morning/afternoon. - My full name is … . –I was born on… (the candidate’s date of birth) - My student ID is …. . Now, let’s do the first part of the test. Task 1: General Interview (2 minutes) You are suggested to spend maximum 15 seconds for each question to talk about the following topic. You are supposed to extend the answer with adequate information. HOBBIES 1 1.What are your hobbies? 2.How much time do you spend on your hobbies? 3.What hobbies are suitable for men and women? 4.What are new hobbies in VN? TRAVELING 1.Do you like traveling? 2.Why do many people like traveling? 3.Where do you want to travel? 4.When do people usually have holidays? MUSIC 1.Do you like music? 2.What type of music do you often listen to? 3.What type of music is popular for young people? 4.Why do people like listening to music? WEATHER 1.What is the weather like today? 2.What season do you like best? 3.What is your father’s job? 4.Do you prefer going out with your family or your friends? FAMILY 1.Where are you from? 2.Were you born in a large or a small family? 3.Who is important to you in your family? 4.How often do your family members eat out together? ....
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You are taking the final oral test for Speaking 5 You will totally have 7 minutes for
the test You have NO time for preparation before speaking
First, you will have ONE minute to introduce yourself using the following script
- Good morning/afternoon
- My full name is …
–I was born on… (thecandidate’s date of birth)
- My student ID is …
Now, let’s do the first part of the test.
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You are suggested to spendmaximum15seconds for each question to talk about the
following topic You are supposed to extend the answer with adequate information.
HOBBIES 1
1 What are your hobbies?
2 How much time do you spend on your hobbies?
3 What hobbies are suitable for men and women?
4 What are new hobbies in VN?
Everyone has different tastes and I also have a hobby If my friends like to listen to music or watch movies, then my hobby is cooking Most of my family’s meals are cooked by me Every day, I buy ingredients after I get home from the office and start going to the kitchen During the meal, I often cook many different dishes
I like to decorate my food beautifully In addition to the dishes in my meal, I also like to make snacks such as cakes, candies, jam, …
I think the hobby of cooking is more suitable for women, but many men also love to cook
TRAVELING
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Yes, I do enjoy traveling a lot because it allows me to learn about different places, different people, different cultures, and different kinds of lifestyles Besides, it helps me to recuperate from the stress of my work life as well as the boredom of following the monotonous daily routines of my life
2 Why do many people like traveling?
Reasons people travel are many and complex Reasons can involve work, family, health or medical treatment, and social or economic needs People who love to travel enjoy relaxation, new cultures, foreign food, or incredible landscapes different to their normal surroundings Some people enjoy the motion of traveling, being on a boat, plane, train, or bus
3 Where do you want to travel?
I wish I could travel all over the world because there is just so much to see and enjoy But one special country, which I would really like to visit in the future, is Japan because, in my opinion, this country has the perfect mix of vibrant culture, history, and modern comforts Besides, I would like to visit this country also because of some breathtaking natural beauty
4 When do people usually have holidays?
I think everyone's holiday time depends on each person's circumstances and working conditions Usually, I see people go on vacation in the summer, when the kids are on vacation
MUSIC
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Of course yes Listening to music is part and parcel of my daily activities and I cannot imagine my life without music Listening to music is an excellent way to unwind after a long working day
2 What type of music do you often listen to?
I’m a die-hard fan of lyrical music And I’m fond of listening to the singers of this generation like Phi Nhung and Cam Ly Their music is simply the best!
3 What type of music is popular for young people?
I think the most popular music genres among young people in Vietnam are western pop and rock music Country music is also popular and most of
my friends love Taylor Swift for her cult albums that won tons of awards I know lots of people are also into K-pop, that’s pop music from Korea, but it’s not really my cup of tea
4 Why do people like listening to music?
In my opinion, people like to listen to music because listening to music has many benefits Listening to music helps us relax, relieves stress, and improves health Music helps us sleep better, be happier, happier, and love life more
WEATHER
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Well, I think today is a lovely day, even though it rained a little bit this morning When I got out of the house, the weather seemed to brighten up and I hope it will stay like that for the rest of the day
2 What season do you like best?
I’m a big fan of summer I think summer is the best season because all the sports activities or physical activities are at their ultimate level in the summer because you sweat and by sweating your body detoxifies so it’s really good for you, it’s like refreshing although every now and then I might get some serious skin complaints like rash or allergies
3 What is your father’s job?
My father is a farmer You know, farming requires favorable weather conditions
4 Do you prefer going out with your family or your friends?
I don't know Sometimes I want to go out with my friends because we have
a lot of things in common and it's easy for us to find interesting topics to talk about But when I'm going out with my family, I can feel the love from them, which makes me feel safe and comfortable
FAMILY
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I was born and raised in a family on the outskirts of Hanoi The village where
I lived has a very tranquil atmosphere
2 Were you born in a large or a small family?
I have a small family and there are only five members including my dad, mom, younger sister, younger brother and I am
3 Who is important to you in your family?
Every member of my family is important to me, but perhaps the most important is my mother My mother is both a mother and a close friend of mine, she always cares, loves and shares with me in life
4 How often do your family members eat out together?
My family usually goes out to eat on weekends or holidays We often choose restaurants with spacious spaces, close to nature, and enjoy local specialties
Thank you You have finished the first part of the test Now, let’s move to the second one.
Task 2: Pronunciation (2 minutes)
Read the following words, pay attention to the stress
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Always
ˈɔːlweɪz
alTERnative
ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv
correSPONdent
ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt
environMENtally
ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəli
Energy
ˈenədʒi
apPEAR
əˈpɪə(r)
interNAtional
ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl
organizAtion
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn
Everybody
evribɒdi
beTWEEN
bɪˈtwiːn
opportTUNity
ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti
responsiBILity
rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti
POPular
ˈpɒpjələ(r)
comMITtee
kəˈmɪti
recomMEND
ˌrekəˈmend
underdeVELope
d ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt
PROgramme
ˈprəʊɡræm
imPORtant
ɪmˈpɔːtnt
Water
ˈwɔːtə(r)
techNOlogy
tekˈnɒlədʒi
Read the following words What is the stress of each syllable
1 Pleasure ˈpleʒə(r)
Stress on the first syllable
4 Habit ˈhæbɪt Stress on the first
7 Cautious ˈkɔːʃəs Stress on the first
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2 Forgotten fəˈɡɒtn
Stress on the second
syllable
5 Business ˈbɪznəs Stress on the first syllable
8 Professional prəˈfeʃənl Stress on the second syllable
3 Successful səkˈsesfl
Stress on the second
syllable
6 Allow əˈlaʊ Stress on the second syllable
Read the following Open-ended questions and Yes/no quesions
Do you think medical tourism is a good idea? Lên giọng ở cuối câu
What do you think are the pros and cons of medical tourism?
Xuống giọng ở cuối câu
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câu
Which countries do you think are good to go
to for medical tourism?
Xuống giọng ở cuối câu
câu
Can you tell me about your experience? Lên giọng ở cuối câu
Would you go there for medical treatment again?
Thank you You have finished the first part of the test Now, let’s move to the third part.
Task 3: Topic Discussion (2 minutes)
You have maximumTWOminutes to deliver a speech of the topic given You are
expected to include three parts of a speech:
- Introduction (one topic sentence)
- Development(three main advantagespresented in three sentences with three
supporting details in other three sentences)
- Conclusion(one concluding sentence) with the use of some linking words
CRIME
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Crime is unquestionably one of the most prevailing and worrying aspects of any society The causes of crime are complex but In my opinion, there are two main reasons:
The first reason is Poverty: This is perhaps one of the most concrete reasons why
people commit crimes Economic deprivation is seen as a major instigator in this regard In a country where economic deprivation is rampant, it is common for people to engage in criminal acts The hunger and poor economic conditions are what lead many people to invest themselves in criminal cases For example, because
of poverty people have to steal, kill rob
SHOPPING “Discuss the ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of shopping ONLINE”
Issues related to online shopping are frequently discussed these days It is true that most people today opt to purchase something through the internet rather than in-store shopping Despite the fact that there are some drawbacks, I would argue that there are more benefits The explanation of both views will be discussed in the following paragraphs
On the one hand, there are several merits associated with online shopping The principal benefit of shopping via the internet offers people be more convenience in purchasing than before To explain, people can easily access the store throughout the
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On the other hand, there are a variety of demerits of shopping on the internet The main reason to consider is that cybercrimes have rapidly increased over recent years, thus, online shopping is the most popular platform that robbers use This means that some people, especially children and the older, are usually deceived since sellers can fake their profiles on the internet To exemplify, in Thailand news, many students have to purchase a mobile phone in order to learn online, hence, they opt to buy via
an Instagram application Finally, they lose their money and do not get their goods back
All things considered, I am of the opinion that the advantages of online shopping significantly outweigh the disadvantages Therefore, individuals should carefully utilize these technologies in terms of security and privacy
LANGUAGE
“Discuss THREE reasons why young people should study English nowadays”
1 English is the Language of International Communication
English is the official language of 53 countries and is spoken by around 400 million people across the globe Being able to speak English is not just about being able to communicate with native English speakers, it is the most common second language
in the world If you want to speak to someone from another country then the chances are that you will both be speaking English to do this.The British Council projects
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To sum up, English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or finding work abroad It’s also the language of international communication, the media, and the internet, so learning English is important for socializing and entertainment as well as work!
HEALTH
“Discuss the reasons why staying healthy is more important than having much money”
Staying healthy is more important than having money There are many reasons to explain this
Firstly, health is more important than wealth because if you are physically fit, you will have a sense of well-being and happiness Wealth does not necessarily do the same Many people mistakenly think that they would be happy if they had money They think that having more money will solve all their problems On the contrary, it
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Besides that, having a lot of money is of no use without health The purpose of earning money doing so is to be able to supply our daily needs and make ourselves happy by spending on luxuries Without good health, no matter how much one spends on material things, that person will not be able to enjoy them to the fullest For example, a person who is unwell would not be able to eat everything he wants to even though he could afford to buy the most expensive food Therefore, health is more important than wealth as wealth is useless without health
Another way, if you were healthy, you would be able to gain wealth The reverse is not possible If a person is healthy, he would be able to find work or carry out investments that could eventually make him wealthy However, for a person who is wealthy but ill, even the best medical care that money can buy may not guarantee the return of that person's health This fact alone is sufficient to support the view that wealth is less important than health
In a nutshell, health is indeed more important than wealth Of course, the ideal situation would be to have both health and having much of money
MEDIA“Discuss THREE most notable REASONS why media is important to young generation nowadays”
It is true that nowadays, the media has become an essential part of the young generation's lives and how their get information
There are several reasons to explain the importance of the media in modern life
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information and knowledge The news media conveys the first-hand information to concerned audiences, enabling them to take the corresponding action right away
The second advantageous point of the media is its ability to keep people stay
informed about current affairs For example, international news agencies such as BBC and CNN always broadcast breaking news and live updates on worldwide incidences, thus keeping us up to date with what is happening all over the world
Third, Social media is a way for the young generation to express thoughts or ideas
and to stay in contact with the rest of the world Statistics show that over eighty percent of teens use a form of online social media It allows them to chat online, easily stay in contact with friends and family across the world, and see updates on others’ lives (through text, photos, or videos)
All things considered, it is obvious that the media plays an important role in enlightening mankind’s knowledge, especially for young people
Thank you You have finished the last part of the test.
That’s the end of the test