SPEAKING-PART-1-PRACTICE VSTEP B1 - C1

Test 1 EDUCATION (GIÁO DỤC) 1 Did you enjoy your time at elementary school? (Bạn có thích thời gian học cấp 1 không) Yes, sure/ of course/ certainly (có) To be honest/ frank, I’m not so sure/ Not really (thật lòng mà nói, tôi không thực sự thích lắm) (Yes) I had many wonderful memories there with my teachers and friends (vâng, tôi có kỷ niệm tuyệt vời với thầy cô giáo và bạn bè) My study results then were great/ very high and my parents were very proud of me (kết quả học tập của tôi rất tuyệt/ca[.]

Test 1EDUCATION (GIÁO DỤC)

1 Did you enjoy your time at elementary school? (Bạn có thích thời gian học cấp 1 không)

Yes, sure/ of course/ certainly (có)

To be honest/ frank, I’m not so sure/ Not really (thật lòng mà nói, tôi không thực sự thích lắm) (Yes) I

had many wonderful memories there with my teachers and friends.(vâng, tôi có kỷ niệm tuyệt vời với

thầy cô giáo và bạn bè)

My study results then were great/ very high and my parents were very proud of me (kết quả học tập của

tôi rất tuyệt/cao và bố mẹ của tôi rất tự hào về tôi)

It was the time when my best friend and I met (Đó là khoảng thời gian mà tôi và các bạn của tôi gặp gỡ

nhau)

(No) You know I was a little bit naughty at that time and I didn’t do so well with my study (không, bạn

biết hồi học cấp 1 tôi khác nghịch ngợm và tôi đã không có kết quả học tập tốt) Just because my time at

secondary school and high school were much greater (Chỉ bởi vì thời gian hồi cấp 2 và cấp 3 của tôi

tuyệt vời hơn.)

2 What is the most important lesson you have ever had? (bài học quan trọng nhất mà bạn đã từng học được là gì?)

As for me, the most vital/ crucial lesson I have ever learned so far is to behave well/ have a good

manner/ to be honest/ to be responsible/ to believe in yourself (Đối với tôi, bài học sống còn/cốt yếu

nhất mà tôi đã được được học cho đế nay là có được cách xư xử tốt/tính trung thực/có trách nhiệm/tin vào chính bản thân)

If I can do that, I think it can help me a lot with my future career and life (nếu tôi làm được như thế, tôi

nghĩ những bài học ấy có thể giúp tôi rất nhiều trong công việc và cuộc sống của tôi sau này) 3 Which

teacher has influenced u the most? What he/ she do for you? (người giáo viên nào có ảnh hưởng đến bạn nhiều nhất? cố giáo/thầy giáo đã làm gì cho bạn?)

The teacher who has a very big influence on me is a teacher in my high school/ university (người giáo

viên có ảnh hưởng lến đến tôi đó là giáo viên ở trường cấp 3/đại học)

When I had difficulties with my studying, she/ he gave me extra lessons and I improved a lot thanks to

that (Khi tôi không hiểu bài, cô giáo/thầy giáo đã cho tôi các bài tập làm thêm và tôi đã cải thiện rất

nhiều từ đó)

Since I was young, I have had so many wonderful teachers and each of them has their own effects on me

(khi tôi còn nhỏ, tôi có rất nhiều giáo viên tuyệt vời và mỗi người trong số họ đều có ảnh hưởng nhất định đến tôi)

CLOTHES (QUẦN ÁO)

1 How do you choose your clothes every day? (mỗi ngày bạn chọn quần áo như thế nào)

You know, because I’m a girl, choosing what to wear in the morning is extremely difficult for me I have

to spend a long time in front of the mirror every morning (Bạn biết đấy, bởi vì tôi là con gái, chọn bộ

nào để mặc vào buổi sáng cũng cực kỳ khó đối với tôi Tôi phải dành rất nhiều thời gian để thử quần áo trước gương vào mỗi buổi sáng)

You know, I don’t care much about clothes and they don’t matter to me I just wear anything

comfortable, so it doesn’t take me a long time to choose clothes (Bạn biết đấy, tôi không quan tâm

nhiều về chuyện mặc quần áo và chúng không vấn đề gì với tôi Tôi mặc bộ nào khiến tôi cảm thấy thoải mái, vì thế tôi không mất nhiều thời gian để chọn quần áo)

My closet/ wardrobe is a mess So every morning, I have to find my favorite clothes from that mess So

it’s terrible (Tủ quần áo của tôi rất bừa bộn Vì thế mỗi buổi sáng, tôi phải tìm bộ yêu thích từ đống bừa

bộn đó Đó thực sự là điều kinh khủng)

2 What are your favorite clothes? Why? (Quần áo nào bạn thích nhất? tại sao?) + T-shirts, shirts,

jeans, shorts, trousers, jackets, sweaters, uniforms, dresses, skirts (áo phông, áo sơ mi, quần bò, quần

ngắn, quần dài, áo khoác, áo len dài tay, đồng phục, váy dài, chân váy) + My favorite clothes are … and

….(bộ đồ tôi ưu thích là…

+ T-shirts and jeans are my things I wear them every day (Áo phông và quần bò là thứ tôi thích Tôi

mặc chúng hàng ngày)

Reasons: (lý do)

+ I like them because they make me look handsome/ pretty/ attractive/ beautiful/ comfortable/

confident/ neat (tôi thích chúng bởi chúng làm cho tôi trông đẹp trai/xinh gái/cuốn hút/đẹp /thoải mái/tự

tin/gọn gàng

2 Is your fashion style influenced by the people around you? (Phong cách thời trang của bạn có bị ảnh hưởng bời những người xung quanh không)?

Well, sometimes, I am influenced by other people but mostly I have my own style (À, thỉnh thoảng, tôi

cũng bị ảnh hưởng bởi mọi người xung quanh nhưng hầu hết là tôi có phong cách của riêng mình)

Of course not, I have my own style and I don’t care about what others wear (Hiển nhiên là không, tôi có

phong cách riêng của tôi và không cần quan tâm đến người xung quanh mặc gì) Test 2

SCHOOL UNIFORMS (ĐỒNG PHỤC TRƯỜNG HỌC)

1 How often do you wear school uniforms? (bạn có thường mặc đồng phục ở trường không?) Always/

usually/ often/ sometimes/ rarely/ seldom/ never (luôn luôn/thường xuyên/thỉnh thoảng/hiếm khi/không

bao giờ)

Once a week/ twice a week/ three times a week (một tuần 1 lần/2 lần 1 tuần/ ba lần một tuần) I

wear uniforms frequently/ regularly/ daily (Tôi mặc đồng phục thường xuyên/hàng ngày)

2 How do you feel when you wear uniform? (Bạn cảm thấy như thế nào khi bạn mặc đồng phục)

Well, wearing uniform is not an ideal choice It makes me feel uncomfortable sometimes or lack of

confidence (Ồ, mặc đồng phục không phải là một lựa chọn lý tưởng Thỉnh thoảng nó làm cho tôi cảm

thấy khó chịu hoặc thiếu tự tin)

You know I love my school and I’m proud of it So wearing uniform is always my first choice It makes

me feel not just proud but also very happy and confident (Bạn biết đấy tôi yêu trường của tôi và thấy tự

hào về ngồi trường của mình Bởi thế mặc đồng phục luôn luôn là lựa chọn hàng đầu của tôi Chúng làm cho tôi cảm thấy không những tự hào mà còn hạnh phúc và tự tin)

3 Do you want to wear uniform on Monday or the whole week? (Bạn muốn mặt đồng phục vào Thứ hai hay cả tuần?

Monday is enough for me I like wearing different clothes during the week (Thứ 2 là đủ đối với tôi Tôi

thích mặc các bộ khác nhau trong tuần)

We don’t have enough uniforms to wear all week (Chúng tôi không có đủ đồng phục để mặc cả tuần) I’d love to wear uniforms all week because I feel fine and happy with it (Tôi thích mặc đồng phục cả

tuần bởi vì tôi cảm thấy tuyệt và hạnh phục vì điều này)

TRANSPORTATION (PHƯƠNG TIỆN GIAO THÔNG)

1 What is your favorite means of transport? (bạn thích phương tiện giao thông nào nhất?) Bike/

bicycle, bus, train, plane, ship, cyclo, motorbike, car, helicopter, taxi/cab, submarine, subway/

underground, etc (Xe đạp, xe buýt, tàu, máy bay, tàu, xích lô, xe máy, xe ô tô, trực thăng, taxi, tàu ngầm,

tàu điện ngầm….)

My favorite means of transport is … I use it every day and it’s very convenient Besides, it can save me

a lot of time./ I can enjoy my time reading books while waiting for the bus/ train./ I can enjoy the sights/

views/ beautiful landscapes along the way (Phương tiện mà tôi yêu thích là…tôi thường sử dụng chúng

hàng ngày và chúng rất tiện lợi Bên cạnh đó, chúng giúp tôi tiết kiệm thời gian/ Tôi có thể tận dụng thời gian đọc sách trong khi chờ xe buýt/tàu/Tôi có thể ngắm cảnh đẹp trên đường)

2 What are common means of transport in your city? (Phương tiện giao thông nào phổ biến nhất ở thành phố bạn sống?)

You know in Hanoi, we use a lot of cars, motorbikes and buses (Ở Hà Nội, chúng tôi sử rất nhiều xe

hơi, xe máy và xe buýt)

3 What are traffic problems in your city? (Vấn đề giao thông ở thành phố bạn sống là gì?) Some

serious traffic problems we have here in Hanoi are traffic jam, accidents, transportation systems, the law,

the police (Các vấn đề giao thông nghiêm trọng mà chúng tôi gặp phải ở Hà Nội là tắc đường, tai nạn

giao thông, hệ thống giao thông, luật giao thông, cảnh sát)

- Traffic jam: People often get stuck during rush/peak hours We even have to wait 1 hour or two because

of this (Tắc đường: mọi người thường bị tắc đường vào giờ cao điểm Chúng tôi thậm chí phải chờ 1 đến

2 giờ trong thời điểm tắc đường)

- Accidents: The rate of traffic accidents increases every year and it has left tremendous effects on

individuals, families and society as a whole (Tai nạn giao thông: Tỷ lệ tai nạn giao thông tăng mỗi năm

và chúng đã để lại ảnh hưởng khủng khiếp cho các cá nhân, gia đình và toàn xã hội) -Law: In my

opinion, the traffic law is strict, but people don’t often obey/ follow the law correctly (Luật giao thông:

Theo tôi, luật giao thông cũng nghiêm khắc nhưng mọi người không tuân thủ luật một cách nghiêm túc)

Test 03EATING HABIT (THÓI QUEN ĂN UỐNG)

1 Who do you eat out with most often? (Bạn thường đi ăn với ai?)

I often eat out by myself/ alone and I really enjoy it (Tôi thường đi ăn một mình và tôi cảm thấy thích

thú với điều đó)

Sometimes, I like eating out with my friends/ sister/ family During the meal, we can share with each

other a lot of things happening in our lives (Thỉnh thoảng, tôi thích đi ăn ngoài với bạn của tôi/chị

tôi/gia đình tôi Trong bữa ăn, chúng tôi chia sẽ với nhau rất nhiều thứ xảy ra hàng ngày trong cuộc sống)

2 Do you prefer to eat out or at home? (Bạn thích ăn ngoài hay ở nhà?)

+ At home, for sure I love my mom’s dishes./ my roommates’ dishes/ what my mom cooks (Ở nhà,

chắc chắn rồi, tôi thích món ăn mẹ tôi nấu/bạn cùng phòng nấu/tất cả những món ăn mẹ nấu) + To be

frank, I prefer to eat out It’s faster and more convenient I don’t have to wash the dishes or worry about

what I cook or whether it’s good or bad Moreover, I can enjoy my time with my friends (Thật tình mà

nói, tôi thích ăn ngoài hơn Chúng nhanh hơn và tiện lợi hơn Tôi không phải rửa bát hoặc tôi không

phải lo lắng phải nấu gì hoặc lo lắng liệu chúng có ngon hay không?) 3 Is there anything you would

like to change in your eating habits? (có điều gì bạn muốn thay đổi trong thói quen ăn uống của bạn?)

+ I suppose I will eat more vegetables and fruits, and less meat (Tôi cho là tôi sẽ ăn nhiều rau và trái

KEEPING FIT (GIỨ CƠ THỂ CÂN ĐỐI)

1 Can you describe an activity that you do to keep fit? (Bạn có thể miêu tả một hoạt động gúp bạn cân đối?)

To keep fit is very important for me, so I do yoga/ go jogging/ go swimming/ do exercise/ run for 1 hour

every day (giữ cơ thể cân đối rất quan trọng đối với tôi, bởi thế tôi tập yoga/đi bộ/bơi lội/tập thể

dục/chạy 1 giờ mỗi ngày)

2 How important it is to keep fit? Why? (tầm quan trọng của việc giữ thể hình cần đối? tại sao?) It’s

extremely important because: (chúng cực kỳ quan trọng bởi vì:)

+ It helps me stay in shape/ look good/ more handsome/ prettier/ more confident (Chúng giúp tôi giữ

dáng/trông ưa nhìn/đẹp trai hơn/xinh gái hơn/tự tin hơn)

+ It improves my health and strength, my suppleness and stamina/ physique/ my mental and physical

health as well (chúng giúp tôi cải thiện sức khỏe và sức vóc, tính dẻo dai, và sức chịu đựng/thể lực/tâm

trí/cũng như thể chất)

+ I can live longer and enjoy this beautiful life (Tôi có thể sống lâu hơn và thưởng thức cuộc sống tươi

đẹp này)

Test 4NEIGHBORHOOD (KHU DÂN CƯ)

1 What do you like most about your neighborhood? (Bạn thích điều gì nhất ở khu dân cư của bạn?)

+ What I like the most about my neighborhood is friendly people/ hospitality/ peace/ safety/ security/services/ the fact that it’s very near my school/ good restaurants/ supermarkets/ that I can live near my

girlfriend/ boyfriend/ my crush lives there (Điều mà tôi thích nhất ở khu dân cư của tôi là con người

thân thiện/ sự hiếu khách/sự yên tĩnh/an toàn/an ninh/dịch vụ/thực tế là nó rất gần trường học/có nhiều

nhà hàng ngon/gần siêu thị/tôi có thể sống gần bạn gái/bạn trai/

2 Who are you closest to in your neighborhood? (Bạn gần gũi nhất với ai trong khu dân cư?) I think

I’m closest to …We often share our foods, games and money as well We help each other in case of

difficulties/ trouble (Tôi nghĩ rằng, tôi gần gũi nhất với…chúng tôi thường chia sẻ thức ăn, trò chơi và

thậm chí tiền Chúng tôi giúp đỡ nhau trong trường hợp khó khăn/khi gặp vấn đề) 3 What problems are

you having with your neighborhood now? (Vấn đề mà bạn đang gặp phải với hàng xóm là gì?)

No, we live in harmony with each other./ we get on well with each other (Không, chúng tôi đang sống

hòa thuận với nhau/chúng tôi đang rất hòa hợp)

Yes, just a little thing My neighbor didn’t share his/ her wifi password with me./ They talk too much/they are very talkative./ They are very untidy./ They often play the music very loud and I can’t sleep

(Vâng, có chút vấn đề Hàng xóm của tôi không chia sẻ mật khẩu wifi với tôi/Họ nói quá nhiều/họ rất nhiều chuyện/Họ rất bừa bộn/Họ thường chơi nhạc rất to và tôi không thể ngủ được)

YOUR IDEAL BOSS (ÔNG CHỦ LÝ TƯỞNG)

1 How would you describe your ideal boss? (Miêu tả ông chủ lí tưởng của bạn?) + I suppose my ideal

boss will be funny, responsible and thoughtful (Tôi cho rằng ông chủ lý tưởng của tôi sẽ là người vui vẻ,

có trách nhiệm và chu đáo)

+ He/ she should control/ manage everything well and he/ she should treat everyone equally (Anh ấy/cô

ấy nên kiểm soát/quản lý mọi thứ tốt và anh ấy/cô ấy nên đối xử công bằng với mọi người) 2 Which

quality (phẩm chất) do you think is the most important one that a boss should have? (Phẩm chất nào bạn cho rằng là quan trọng nhất một ông chủ nên có?)

+ The most crucial quality I think a boss should have is to be responsible Because he/she must be

responsible for everything he does He/she must take responsibilities for every staff (Phẩm chất cốt yếu

nhất tôi nghĩ một ông chủ nên có đó là có trách nhiệm Bởi vì ông ấy/cô ấy phải có trách nhiệm bởi tất

cả mọi thứ mà họ làm và có trách nhiệm với mỗi nhân viên của họ)

3 Would you like to become a boss? Why/why not? (Bạn có muốn trở thành ông chủ không? Tại sao có/tại sao không?)

Actually I don’t want to become a boss because becoming a boss means having a lot of responsibilities

and I will have to care about lots of things later (Thực sự là tôi không muốn trở thành ông chủ bởi vì trở

thành ông chủ đồng nghĩa với việc phải chịu rất nhiều trách nhiệm và tối sẽ phải quan tâm tới rất nhiều thứ sau đó)

>< Well, why not? Becoming a boss should be fun I can practice managing everything and become

more careful and responsible (ồ, tại sao không? Trở thành ông chủ cũng rất vui Tôi có thể quản lý mọi

thứ và trở nên cẩn thận và có trách nhiệm hơn)

Test 5

TRAVELING AT WORK (VIỆC ĐI LẠI TRONG CÔNG VIỆC)

1 Do you like a job requiring frequent travel? Why/why not? (Bạn có thích công việc yêu cầu di chuyển thường xuyên không? Tại sao có/tại sao không?)

+ No/ of course not I prefer to work indoors (to do more research)/ I prefer to work in the office (where I

can talk to my colleagues every day.) (Không/hiển nhiên là không Tôi thích công việc trong nhà (công

việc thiên về nghiên cứu)/Tôi thích công việc văn phòng (nơi mà tôi có thể chuyện trò với đồng nghiệp mỗi ngày)

+ Yes, absolutely/ totally I love travelling at work/ going on business trips With this, I can have more

social relationships (Vâng, đương nhiên Tôi thích công việc di chuyển/các chuyến đi công tác Nhờ vậy,

tôi có thể có nhiều mối quan hệ xã hội)

2 How do you think you should prepare for a good trip? (Bạn nghĩ như thế nào về việc bạn nên chuẩn bị cho 1 chuyến đi tốt?)

+ For me, I suppose I will have to prepare well for everything such as my luggage, money,

accommodation and documents for the trip (Đối với tôi, tôi cho rằng tôi sẽ phải chuẩn bị tốt mọi thứ như

hành lý, tiền, đồ đạc và tài liệu cho chuyến đi)

3 Which jobs do you think may make employees travel a lot? (Với công việc nào bạn cho rằng người làm việc sẽ phải di chuyển nhiều?)

+ There are some jobs requiring us to travel a lot like drivers, shippers, tourist guides, flight attendants,

pilots, businessmen, singers, actors, actresses, presidents, and so on (Có một số công việc yêu cầu phải

di chuyển nhiều như lái xe, người chuyển hàng, hướng dẫn viên du lịch, tiếp viên hàng không, phi công, người kinh doanh, ca sỹ, diễn viên, tổng thống….)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT (MÔI TRƯỜNG LÀM VIỆC)

1 How do you describe the working environment that you like? (Bạn miêu tả về môi trường làm việc

Company: (Công ty)

+ It must have good/ modern facilities/ equipment (phải có thiết bị làm việc tốt/hiện đại) + good

policies including high salary, good bonuses, grant (chính sách tốt bao gồm lương cao, thưởng và

trợ cấp tốt)

+ people are treated equally (mọi người được đối xử công bằng)

+ It must have a great view from the top (có view đẹp nhìn từ trên xuống)

+ It must be professional/ organized/ friendly (phải là môi trường chuyên nghiệp/có tổ chức/thân

thiện)

+ it must create more job opportunities.(Nơi phải tạo ra nhiều cơ hội việc làm) + It must

have an active working environment (Nơi có môi trường làm việc năng động) Coworkers/

Colleagues/ Partners: (Đồng nghiệp)

funny, polite, friendly, helpful, responsible (vui tính, lịch sự, thân thiện, hay giúp đỡ,có trách nhiệm) humorous, enthusiastic, punctual, kind, easy-going, open-minded ((hài hước, nhiệt huyết, đúng giờ, tốt

bụng, dễ gần, cởi mở)

- introvert (n) (hướng nội)

- extrovert (n) (hướng ngoại)

Boss: (ông chủ)

+ manage everything well (quản lý mọi thứ tốt)

+ fair, treat everyone equally (công bằng, đối đãi công bằng với mọi người)

+ good/ great at what he does (ông chủ giỏi)

+ have a good control of everything (kiểm soát mọi thứ tốt)

PART 1

1 HOBBIES

- What do you do in your spare time?

Whenever I have free time, I usually listen to music I am a big fan of pop music: Britney Spears- Come OnOver Baby, Micheal Jackson- Thriller It brings me simple sounds which help me to relax after hard- workingdays I also have an interest in reading books Besides, I usually read some comics to amuse myself Well, myfavorite comic book is Doreamon and I have a collection of these comics

- Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others?

Well, instead of staying alone, I really like spending my time hanging out with my family and friends They can give me much useful help in my work as well as interesting ideas to enjoy life Staying beside them, I never feel

alone with terrible mood Sharing time with others makes my brain energetic and it works effectively later -

What are good hobbies and bad hobbies?

Oh, this is an interesting question From my point of view, good hobbies are those that give us the opportunity

to develop new skills For example, reading books or travelling helps us to broaden our knowledge Bad

hobbies, on the other hand, may result in our acquiring bad habits Playing computer games can make us neglectour studies and work Smoking do harm to our health

2 PETS

- What is your favourite pet?

Keeping pets is one of my hobbies and the one I like best is dogs, especially Bull dogs Dogs are believed to bethe most royal pet Besides, dogs are very intelligent so they can understand our mood Playing with dogsenables me to relax after hours of working

- Do you have a pet at home?

Of course, I have a Bull dog at home I have had him for almost one year and I call him Bin There are manywrinkles in his face, which makes him look so cute My Bull is gentle and funny Whenever I return home, hecomes to me and acts so fondly It seems to me that he can understand my thoughts and gestures I love him somuch

- What are the benefits of keeping pets?

As far as I am concerned, keeping pets can bring us many advantages Firstly, they may be our good friends

We will have quality time with them by walking them to the park or gossiping with them Besides, playing with

a pet, we can increase the brain activity and enhance pleasure and tranquility We can also make more friends with those who share the same interest of raising pets with us gossip (v) tán gẫu 3 FRUITS

- Do you like fruits? Why?

I enjoy eating fruits so much Each fruit has it own smell and taste but to me, all kinds of fruits are delicious Eating a lot of fruits provides us with necessary vitamins which are very good for our health

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- What is your favourite fruits?

Well, I would say that I’m quite passionate about all types of tropical fruits, especially oranges This is mainly because orange is cheap to buy and easy to eat As they are very popular in Vietnam, I can buy oranges in

almost any markets or supermakets, even though from some pedlars in streets It’s so tasty! - How important is

fruit to your health?

Certainly, fruits are considered as a natural source of vitamins They are not only good for our physical healthbut they are also beneficial to our beauty, especially our skin It is advisable for us to choose seasonal fruits fordaily diet

4 MEALS OF THE DAY

- What is your favourite meal of the day?

Among meals of the day, I usually spend much time for breakfast It’s considered to be the most important one

As breakfast supplies necessary nutrients for all day long, I have a diverse menu for this meal including bread,eggs, noodles, salads and some types of drinks such as milk, soya and fruit juice

- Do you cook it or someone else does it for you?

My mother usually prepares meals for me I love all dishes made by her However, when I live far from home, Ihave to cook by myself At the beginning, it seems to be difficult, which is beyond my ability However, I’ve

become a huge fan of cooking days by days Although I have to get up ealier and prepare food, I find itinteresting to cook and enjoy my favorite dishes

- What time are good to have meals?

As far as I am concerned, the optimum time to have breakfast is shortly after 6 am, with 6:30 am picked asideal Lunch is best enjoyed earlier rather than later with the key time between 12.30pm and 1pm And the besttime to eat dinner is from 6 pm to 6:30 pm

5 PARKS

- Do you like to go to the park?

Certainly, I usually walk in the park with my pet or my friends Sometimes, I go the the park with my family at

the weekends The atmosphere there is very fresh with many big trees and immense greens - Do people go to

parks in your area?

Yes As you may see, there many people who walk in the park every morning and late afternoon Public parks provide people in my area with opportunities to be physically active

- What make a good park?

From my point of view, an idea park is one which has a lot of trees and ponds to look at, lots of grass to walk

on and fresh air to enjoy A good park should have lots of walking paths that people can meander along Well, itshould be centrally located and accessible to people of all generations and walks of life

6 NEIGHBORS

- Do you know the people who live next door to you?

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I know my neighbors quite well There are 3 people in their family, including a young couple and a cute son

They're really nice people They are also very polite hence there are rarely any arguments between us - Do you

get on well with your neighbors?

Certainly, it's important to get on well with the people who live next door I always stop to have a small talk whenever I see them Sometimes, I help them to take care of their baby or pick him up from kindergarten And

of course, so do they

- In what way are neighbors helpful?

We all want good neighbors because they are closest people whom we share the daily life with Therefore, Iwould like to live nearby friendly and helpful people who can at least smile and say hello whenever we meeteach other Even neighbors can help each other in some necessary cases

7 HOUSE

- Do you live in a house or a flat?

Currently, I live in a small house with family, which is located in a small town It has got a living room, 3 bed

rooms with attached washroom and a kitchen I have been living there since I was born - What are some

disadvantages of living in an apartment?

I had lived in an apartment for 4 years since I stared studying at university Hence, I found some drawbacks ofresiding in an apartment such as noise from neighbors (especially if walls are thin), sharing spaces such as yard,balcony or flat roof You may get trouble with your roommates or neighbors as well

- Can you describe your dream house?

If I would be given a chance, I would like to live in a house that is neither too big nor too small, but with just the right size, where there are a living room, just one or maybe two bedrooms with attached washroom and a kitchen To me, decorating is very important I want to do it by myself, following my own style 8

TRAVELLING

- Do you like traveling?

Of course, I have a strong preference for journey Not only is travelling the best way to relax, but it also helps

me to widen my knowledge I usually go with my friend or my family Sometimes, I also choose going alone in

a strange city It gives me the feeling of adventure

- Do you like traveling alone or with others?

Well, I would prefer to travel with other Firstly, traveling with a companion is safer because we can supporteach other if something happens It is more exciting as we can share all beautiful moments and newexperiences Finally, it helps to save some money because companions can share daily expenses on gas,accommodation and transportation

- What do you often do on your holiday?

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I usually spend my holidays in the mountains I am a big fan of climbing Standing on the top of the mountain, Ican inhale fresh air as well as see the beautiful picture of landscape below Sometimes, I also go to the sea tochange the atmosphere

9 MOVIES

- Do you like watching movies?

I have to say I am really crazy about watching films, especially those are about love It’s so fantastic to find

myself in some characters Sometimes, I also like to see comedies in order to cheer me up - What kind of

movies do you like? Why?

As a great lover of films, I like all sorts of films However, if I had to choose one, it would be romantic movies,

because they are sentimental and sometimes they provide me with moral lessons about love and life - Do you

prefer watching films on TV at home or at the cinema?

I prefer watching films at the cinema It provides me with more exciting atmosphere Besides, the surrounding sound system at the cinema brings the characters to life and enhances special effects Even I can enjoy a night out with my friends

10 LEARNING LANGUAGES

- What foreign language(s) do you study?

I have studied English for more than 10 years Besides, I also learn a bit Chinese I found that learning foreign

languages is one of the shortest ways to approach (tiếp cận) culture of countries all over the world - Do you

think that English is the most important language/ international language? Yes, English seems to be the most

common language which is used all over the worlds Because of having high application, English is a certain subject in education program in almost countries It is used not only daily life but also in international meetings

or conferences

- What do you find difficult about studying languages?

I find it interesting However, I sometimes have some trouble As you may realize, my voice is influenced by the mother tongue especially my dialect Although I have tried my best to limit them, it’s still slowly improved

11 GOING OUT

- How often do you go out? Why that much/little?

Frankly, I go out once in a blue moon (thỉnh thoảng) because I am busy with my tight schedule at university Iattend classes almost all days in a week and I have to finish lots of assignments before deadlines I’m also up to

my nose (bận ngập đầu) in the position of an English teaching assistant Thus, going-out twice a month isenough for me

- Who did you often go out with? Why?

I often arrange time to go out with my close friends I am in group of 5 girls who pursue (theo đuổi) an interest

of back-package tours and we are also close mates, so we date out to share with others about amusingattractions and plan for new journeys I find it entertaining when chatting with them, which is funny althoughsometimes it does not make sense

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- Where do you often go to when you go out? Why there?

Café’ Book Store is my choice for my group meeting It is spacious, clean and well-organized It is famous forfruit juice and Korean foods which are appealing to teenagers A variety of books also attracts readers like meand the hilarious waiters there make me feel relaxed The reasonable prices with a fresh menu, perhaps, putimpression on customers from their first visit

12 FAVORITE FOREIGN COUNTRY

- What is your favorite country in the world? Why?

I am a great lover of Japan - a symbol of patience and intelligence Located in the area of active volcanoes,Japan has suffered from a lot of natural catastrophes annually However, their economic growth is on the firstrank in the world with numerous advancement in every aspect of life I admire Japanese spirit and their geniuswisdom They set a good example of law obedience and customers’ rights protection

- Have you ever been there? If yes, could you describe your visit to that country? If no, do you wish to visit

that country? Why/Why not?

I have not ever been to Japan before because the finance is a barrier Yet, I have embraced a dream of setting

my feet on this country since I was a small girl and I am planning for a coming journey to Japan I want tocontemplate Japan’s sceneries when cherry flowers bloom in the spring and I would like to purchaseconventional dresses of Japanese women - Kimono I desire to see how they make Sushi and Sashimi, as well astalk to friendly Japanese people

- Do you want to live the rest of your life in that country? Why/Why not?

Honestly, Japan or whatever international countries is for visiting and they are not able to replace my

motherland –Viet Nam From the bottom of my heart, I love my country where I was born and brought up very much It is the place of ancestors and traditional unique beauty is preserved and developed 13 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

- What is your favorite musical instrument? Why?

When I was small, I could play the organ and I was passionate about this kind of instrument However, nowwhen I am a student at university, I find it more interesting to play the guitar It seems to me that the sound ofguitar ease my burden (làm giảm gánh nặng) and it helsp connect me with others I can perform the guitar welland I often play it in parties

- Do you play any musical instrument? If yes, what kind of musical instrument do you play? If no, do you

wish you could play any musical instrument?

As I have mentioned, I am able to play the guitar and there were several times I had a performance with theguitar on the stages I am keen on myself making videos whilst I am playing the guitar and covering famoussongs The new melody inspires me and the themes I recreate would be exclusively different from its firstversion

- Which musical instrument is the most popular? Why do you think so?

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As far as I am concerned, amongst students, the guitar has gained its popularity more than other instruments.The guitar is not too cumbersome to hold everywhere and the players can perform with it wherever because itdoes not require electricity or sub-devices Moreover, the price of guitars is reasonable and the sound is as

attractive as such modern musical instruments namely the piano

14 COMPUTER GAMES

- Do you enjoy playing computer games? Why/why not?

I am not a big fan of computer games because my eyesight is not good enough to sit in front of the computerscreen for long hours to play games Additionally, I dislike the imaginary characters and the unreal world in thecomputer games which do harm to the mental health of players

- What kinds of games have you ever played? Why do you play these games?

I rarely play games but when I play games, I often choose quiz games with numerous questionnaires Being a player in these games, I can practice how to response quickly, how to deal with obstacles under time pressure

and how to logically think about a matter Possibly, it would rather be helpful than violent ones - Do you think

computer games are good for small children? Why/why not?

Computer games are not believed to be beneficial for the growth of kids, in terms of both physical and mental health Concerning health problems, their eyesight will be negatively affected if they are addicted to playing computer games Moreover, they may get mental disorder when playing computer games too much Most importantly, game players become more aggressive and violent, causing conflicts and more crime in the

community

15 JOGGING

- Do you like jogging? Why/why not?

I have passion for jogging because it is a suggested way to keep fit I am in the habit of waking up early in themorning and walking around the lake in the local park Jogging helps me stay in shape and burn energy bysweating At the dawn, I can inhale the fresh air when going jogging and I also can enjoy the beauty of my city.Actually, it is an energetic start of a new day

- Do you prefer to go jogging alone or in groups? Why?

I find it preferable to go jogging in groups because of funny moments and safety When spending time walkingwith others, I can chat with them and laugh out loud to entertain It also brings me closer to neighbors besidesworking hours at the offices all day What’s more, jogging in group is safer than walking alone, especially at thedawn in secluded areas The security is taken on priority, hence, we had better walk in groups

- Is jogging a popular daily exercise in your country?

Never than nowadays has health protection been taken on priority Sporty activities are favored by everyoneand jogging is not the exception In my country, not only the old but the teenagers also take part in goingjogging They are excited when walking because it costs no money to do exercise and they can have greatmoment with others

16 EMAILS

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- Do you often write emails? Why/why not?

Thanks to technological advancements, Internet availability enables us to surf webs and send emails

conveniently Due to its comfort, I find it enjoyable to contact through emails Moreover, by virtue of emails, information is well-stored and it is supportive when finding materials attached with emails It is time-saving andmodern

- Which do you prefer: letters or emails?

Of course, I am much fond of emails The information is speedily delivered and the replies are in seconds Incomparison to letters, the typed words are more visible than written ones, thus, the content would be effectivelyconveyed The most striking merit of emails is the variety of attached files within an email The users can sendimages, videos or records when composing an email

- Do you think emails will replace letters in the near future? Why/why not?

The dominance of email encourages young users to contact through it more than ever; as a result, it is highlylikely that electronic mails will replace letters in the near future Trendily, not only youngsters but aged peopleare also getting used to typing emails and sending them to the receivers They are familiar with checking inboxprior to work

17 READING

- Do you like reading? Why/Why not?

Reading is one of the most essential parts in my life-routine Prior to have breakfast, I surf the Internet and readthe news I read almost all news items and earliest posts on online magazines On average, I read one novel per

a couple of month to practice reading speed Because I have to do a lot of research for assignments, I findinformation in various materials, forcing me to read

- Which type of reading materials do you like? Why?

I am a dedicated fan of online newspapers because I could update latest information speedily Searching for oldposts is more convenient and interacting with other readers is more effective I can post my comments and have

a discussion with others about different issues I would get valuable pieces of advice and reviews about manythings from them also

- Which type of reading materials do you think is the most popular in your country? Why? To the best of my

knowledge, both printed and online reading materials are popular in my country The demand of updating news and broadening scopes of knowledge is imperative and essential so the sources of information have been available Readers are free to absorb knowledge by various ways 18 A ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE

- What is your favorite room in your house? Why?

All rooms in my house are adorned logically and each space has a unique beauty, however, I like my room best

It is my own world with lovely objects, storing all of my memories Light green is my favorite color and it is

also the color of painting walls in my room On the huge wooden bookshelf, there is an image of my family andnumerous kinds of books The balcony is a small garden where I can enjoy fresh air and blooming flowers

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- What do you often do in this room?

I often sit on the circling chair and study at a large desk Opposite to my studying desk, there is a window.When I am exhausted, I enjoy the serene scenes through window which inspires me very much After a stressfulworking day, my bedroom is the place to relax and refresh my mind I love the entertaining moments when I lie

on the bed and listen to soft melody It is smooth and comfortable

- Would you like to change anything in this room? Why?

Honestly, I find it unnecessary to change anything in my bedroom because the space is appealing enough.Almost any objects in my room are arranged by me and I believe it is the best position of them I am reallyhappy with that atmosphere

19 FAVORITE WEBSITE

- What is your favorite website? Why/Why not?

I am crazy about www.youtube.com website When clicking this link and visiting this website, I can findinteresting videos uploaded by many artists, lecturers and even students I could attend classes, enjoyperformances and watch films when being an audience of each episode Moreover, subscribing to characters onvisible videos, I receive many useful clips for my studying

20 YOUR BIRTHDAY

- How do you often celebrate your birthday?

When I was a small girl, my parents held the birthday party for me with candles, sweet cakes and some of myclosest friends, but now when I am in twenties, I often go out with my friends to enjoy my birthday’s event Weoften have a small party at our favorite restaurant and then organize some funny activities such as singingKaraoke songs, dancing or confessing something with others

- What is the best birthday gift you have received?

It was an unforgettable memory of mine when my father bought a leather bag for me on 6th birthday It was alsothe time I was preparing for the first semester of my life and the bag was one of the most necessary things for

me It was such a lovely bag with a baby doll on the cover that I was absolutely excited about it When giving it

to me, my Daddy said: “Congrats my little girl! From now on, you will be an adult in my eyes Let’s performwell at school.”

- What are your plans for your next birthday?

Honestly, I am in a tight schedule because I’m preparing for VSTEP exam which is coming up in July so I don’t have a specific plan for my next birthday but I think I should spend time with my family on my next birthday on the sea I really like swimming and sunbathing and I’m also interested in the parties on the seaside

21 YOUR IDEAL TEAMMATE

- How would you describe your ideal team-mate?

In my opinion, an impressive teammate should be a responsible, creative and cautious one Firstly, if there is aresponsible fellow in a team, the work will be completed effectively The second characteristics of a perfectpartner is creativity A creative teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a

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team Last but not least, working with a careful person is satisfactory because the modest mistakes are likely to

be avoided

- What quality do you think is the most important one that a team member should have? The most essential

quality of a team member is sympathy The development of a team depends on its union so to make a joint handamongst members in a team, each teammate should take sympathy on priority Understanding and sympathizing

with others’ situations will lead to sincere sharing and helping - Are you a good team member? Why/Why not?

I think I am a good team mate because I am often chosen to be a leader in a team I am in habit of dividing thework equally and I am willing to give others’ assistance I often have a talk with each member to understandthem and to connect them firmly in a team

22 FOOD

- What do you usually have for dinner of the day?

I have extra classes in all evenings of a week so my dinner is quiet simple Fish is my favorite food because Ifeel relaxed when enjoying it and it also assists me in keeping a good shape At weekends, when I have freetime, I often spare it to prepare for my dinner with chicken steamed with herbs

- Do you often go to restaurant or cook yourself to enjoy your favorite dishes?

I am a great lover of cooking so that I often buy fresh things in open-air markets and cook by myself It issignificantly reasonable, clean and delicious Moreover, it matches with my taste and it’s also a good way for

me to take care of my beloved people

- What kind of food do people in your country have on special occasions?

On special occasions such as Lunar Tet holiday or Independence Day, in my country, people often fry springrolls, make sticky rice cakes and boil chickens or they like sitting around a big pot, steeping beef, fish, beansand herbs While eating, every member can talk and have drinks together

23 ONLINE SHOPPING

- Have you ever shopped online?

I find it enjoyable when being an online customer so I often purchase on the Internet The items on the Internet are available and the variety of goods gives me a wide range of options Wherever I am, I could choose the most suitable one, then the delivery services would bring it to my address It is very convenient and speedy -

Can you describe how you shop online?

I surf the Facebook and then see advertisements of online stores Simply, by clicking the link of the shops, I canhave the specific information about the items, as well as its price and the images of that goods My mission isthe items, and then contacting with the manager of the shop to arrange the way of paying After that, the itemswould be shipped to my address

- What are the most popular products that are sold online?

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Clothes and food are gaining their popularity amongst young people who are crazy about shopping online Shoes and cosmetic products are on the second place for modern girls Attractive advertisements with eye catching colors get consumers’ attention and they are ready to pay for online goods

24 OUR EATING HABIT

- Who do you eat out with most often?

I hardly go out to eat but if my family hold a small party at the restaurant, I enjoy it with my parents, my

siblings and my relatives When having parties with my beloved people at restaurants, I have great moments and the atmosphere can also be changed a little bit I can order everything and feel satisfied of being served -

Do you prefer to eat out or at home? Why?

I find it preferable to eat at home because of several benefits I can cook a healthy meal for my family with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices At home, feeling convenient makes the food more tasty and a private space to share personal stories comforts every family’s members

- Is there anything that you want to change in your eating habits?

I am a student at university and my schedule is not fixed I have only half an hour to enjoy lunch so fast food is the best option for me It is also a bad eating habit of mine that needs to be adjusted Fast food is unhealthy and

it does not provide enough nutrition for daily activities I will change it as soon as I can 25 WORKING

ENVIRONMENT

- How do you describe the working environment that you like?

I like a modern working environment which is well-equipped with high-tech facilities such as air-conditioners,laptops, refrigerators and bookcases I also would like to work in a spacious hall, clean and bright windows,light bulbs and convenient big chairs The colleagues are friendly and opening and the equality is taken onpriority

- What do you think is the most important factor of a good working environment? Why? Salary plays a

decisive role in forming a good working environment Salary and bonus act as an incentive, encouraging every staff to try the best and make utmost effort to contribute to the development of a working place

- What should employees do to make their working environment better?

Each employee should set a good example of responsibility and faithfulness to improve working environment

In terms of responsibility, the effectiveness of work will be significantly enhanced as well as the projects willnot be late for the deadline if having responsible staffs About the faithfulness, a safe working condition will bewell assured

26 MUSIC

- What kind of music do you enjoy most?

I am a strong fan of acoustic songs which are played by the guitar and the trumpet When enjoying this kind of music, I relax myself and I can sing the meaningful lyrics of the songs I am also in habit of listening to music

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when I wake up to have a fresh start of a new day The soft themes of acoustic songs refresh my mind and provide me with a great amount of mental energy

- Is there any other kind of music that you want to listen to?

I like acoustic music best; otherwise, I also prefer rock and roll songs This kind of music awakes my mind when I feel lonely At the parties, these songs are played to create an exciting atmosphere for every participant -

Do you prefer live or recorded music?

I find it enjoyable to be in a live performance because I can enjoy the facial expression of singers and

instrument players when they perform I arouses my interest of listening to live music since I was a small girl

My father often takes me to live concerts on special occasions and he shows me the sensitive way of enjoyment

27 BONUS AT WORK

- Have you ever been awarded a bonus at work? How?

I was awarded a bonus at work when I worked in the position of a staff in an English Education Center.Because of my enthusiasm and industriousness, the director of the Center gave me an extra amount of moneywhich was equivalent to the salary of a month

- What impacts do you bonus have on employees?

I think bonus has positive impacts on employees It acts as an incentive to the staff which encourages them to

make the utmost effort It is also the motivation when employees intend to give up or being lazy - What should

employees do to get bonus?

Employees should show their talent in dealing with working missions and they are advised to be responsible, aswell as creative To get bonus, staffs are required to be prominent in making contribution to the development oftheir working place

28 CLOTHES

- Do you often buy clothes?

Fashion is my passion, so on average; I purchase clothes four times a month I always update the trendy kinds

of clothes and go to clothes stores with my friends when I am free I’m also attracted by the clothing modelswhich are advertised on online shops and if I have enough money, I’ll buy them

- What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear?

I am an active and dynamic girl, which affects the way I choose clothes I prefer wearing T-shirts with jeans when I go to school because those sets make me feel comfortable and confident However, when I attend parties, I often wear dresses with light makeup I think in the crowd, I should be more charming and attractive -

Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing?

Men and women have different view of clothing which depends on the perspectives of each sex The femaleslike tight clothing items which can show the attraction of the body while the men prefer loosen clothes so theyfeel convenient when taking part in physical activities

29 TEAMWORK

- Do you prefer working alone or with others?

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Honestly, I am fond of working in a team because of several benefits that I can gain Firstly, the ideas would beshared and discussed together, in order to reach the best conclusion The second advantage of working withpartners is in person interaction If I get along well with others, they are willing to give me a hand when I am introuble

- What qualities do you think a team member should have?

In my opinion, a teammate should be responsible and creative Firstly, if there is a responsible fellow in a team, the work will be completed effectively The second characteristics of a partner is creativity A creative

teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a team - What are you doing to

become a good team member?

To become a perfect partner, I am willing to give others’ assistance when they need my help I also attempt to

be creative and propose the most effective ways of each project When my team holds the parties, I usually jointhem to increase the connection amongst every member It would be a great chance for me to understand moreabout others

30 YOUR FUTUE PLANS

- What are you going to do after graduation?

I graduated 12 years ago, now I work as a teacher of Chinese at Vietnam National University which is one of the most prestigious universities in my country

- What is your dreamjob?

My ideal job is also my current job Since I was a little girl, I have always dreamed of being a teacher The firstreason why I want to be a teacher is that I love children who are cute and innocent They make me younger andmake my life more meaningful Secondly, this job gives me more time to take care of my family, which is the

most important thing to me Thirdly, my dream job is also a noble job in my country

- How are you going to do to have that job?

In order to get this job, I had to fulfil all compulsory university courses to obtain the qualification Besides, I didsome teaching practice at high schools It was not easy to become a teacher, especially a language teacher 31 STRESS

- How often do you feel stressed?

It deends on the day, and what is going on I usually feel stressed when my students don’t do homework or do not concentrate on studies

- What are you often stressed about?

As I mentioned before, what makes me stressed is mostly about my students Besides, my little kids often drive

me crazy/drive me to the wall They don’t eat their meals, or they mess up my house Sometimes, they cry allday and night

- What are different ways to get rid of stress?

There are many ways to reduce stress, for example, we can watch TV, listen to music, go to the theatre or goshopping with your close friend It’s a good idea to do some yoga or hang out with friends They are a good source of fun and motivation

32 NEWSPAPER

- How do you get news?

Nowadayd, to get news, you can read daily newspaper And for me, I usually get news from the Internet, and I think that getting news from the Internet is popular, because newspaper takes time to get published so they are not updated as quickly as the news on social media sites Besides, I would not have to go

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to the kiosks and spend money on newspaper And it’s very convenient to get news from the Internet via amobile phone The news apps on my mobile phone usually send me the most urgent notifications so it keeps meposted minutes by minutes

- What is your favorite newspaper?

Well, I tend to read political news as in “Vietnam plus” or “Dan tri”, because I am interested in what happensdomestically and abroad, always try to use bold headings, attractive advertisements, and insights in the article toget the reader’s attention

- Is it important to follow news?

Yes, I feel that it’s very important for me and other people to know what is happening both domestically andinternationally And I guess that newspapers have a great influence on society Newspapers keep peopleinformed about the economy, politics, science and education Also, it tells us something about our society andthe country Moreover, it also helps to educate people about their rights and duties

33 LEARNING ENGLISH

- How long have you learned English?

I started to learn English in 1996 at school and have studied English for four years, but I am not studying it anymore I learned Russian and now I work as a teacher of Russian at Ulis

- What skill do you think is the most difficult /the easiest to learn when it comes to learningEnglish? As

you know, there are four main skills when we study a foreign language, which are listening, speaking,

reading, and writing And I think each language has its own difficult skill and easy skill So what's the most difficult for most English learners? In my opinion, the skill which is most difficult is listening, because in factwithout comprehending what the others say you can't communicate, so in prior to speaking you need to

understand the others For me none of them is easy

- How important is English to the young generation?

In my opinion, English is one of the most important languages in the world It can even be said to be the singlemost important language Though other languages are important too, the reasons for English are not the same.Why? Maybe because it is the only language that truly links the whole world together If not for English, wemay not be as united as it is today And English is very important to the young generation, because the future ofnation depends on the young generation and English language is the key to the global world

34 YOUR CHILDHOOD

- What kind of child were you?

When I was a kid, I used to be very restless and mischievious Though I was good at school, I was really keen

on playing games and sometimes forgot to do homework My neighbors usually complained a lot about my friskiness

- What do you remember the most about growing up?

Many years ago, I couldn’t go outside because my parents were really mad at me Then I broke out without their permission That afternoon, they punished me with a big lecture I felt so bad back then and wished I hadn’t done it

- Did you ever get into trouble at home or school?

Yes, of course Once, I was stealing apples in my neighbors’ house with my buddy, then suddenly an fierce dog barked at us We were very scared and tried to run away as fast as possible

35 NEIGHBORHOOD

- Tell me about your neighborhood

I live in a peaceful area which is about 10 kilometers from the city centre The air here is fresh with a parknearby which is full of green trees and coloful flower garden

- What should be changed to make your neighborhood a better place to live in?

Although it is quite quiet, it’ll become more enjoyable if people stop throwing rubbish into the lane They should collect litter and put it into the waste bin

- Are there any entertainment facilities near where you live?

Near my house, there are some enjoyable places, such as Vincom or Royal City I brought my children there several times, and found them really fascinating

36 EATING

Ms Huyen Trang - VNU

- What is your favorite kind of food?

I am interested in food I like many kinds of food like spring rolls, beef noodle But what I like the most is noodle with grilled meat In my opinion this dish is a speciality of Hanoi cuisine

- What should we eat to stay healthy?

I think eating a variety of nutrients makes us healthy, but what we should eat the most is vegetables and fruits, because they help us to have good digestion and beautiful skin

- Do you like eating out? Why/Why not?

I’m crazy about eating out, but I can’t do usually Sometimes I go to eat out with my family at weekends Inrestaurants, I don’t have to cook and wash dishes And I’m served as God However, I still believe that it’sbetter for health to eat homemade foo

37 COMMUNICATION

- How do you keep in touch with your family and friends?

I often contact my family and friends I call my parents two times a week and I usually chat with my friends on facebook I think frequent communication makes our relationship closer

- Which do you prefer: texting messages or talking on the phone?

I think the option depends on who you communicate with For example I like talking to my parents on the phone, because they are very old, it’s very difficult for them to type messages But I prefer typing messages