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PART 1 I Your hometown General Where are you come from? How long have you lived in your hometown? I come from Thanh Hoa province My parents have been living here for the past forty years or so I grew.

PART 1:

I Your hometown:

General

 Where are you come from? How long have you lived in your hometown?

I come from Thanh Hoa province My parents have been living here for the past forty years or so I grew up here and I attended the Highschool until I left it to study AOF in Ha Noi I live in a nice area with many beautiful scenes, delicious foods, and the people there are friendly so it makes me a pleasure to live there

 Where do you live? Have you always lived there?

Well, I was born and raised in Thanh Hoa province until I when to HN to study in

AOF I'm in HN for approximately 2-3 years to learn But, due to the Covid 19- I

come back to my hometown for learning online and now I have an internship in

here In Thanh Hoa province

 How long have you been living there?

I come from Thanh Hoa province My parents have been living here for the past

forty years or so I grew up here and I attended High School until I left it to study

AOF in Ha Noi I'm in HN for approximately 2-3 years to learn But, due to the

Covid 19- I come back to my hometown for learning online and now I have an

internship here In Thanh Hoa province

The place

 Do you live in the city or the countryside?

I live in a countryside in Thanh Hoa It is a nice area with many beautiful scenes

There are some mountains, Paddy fields, and many pagodas along with the river

the people there are friendly so it makes me a pleasure to live there

• Has it changed much in the past few years? Actually yes It has changed

enormously Around 20 years ago you would barely find tall buildings in my area,

but now you’d easily be able to catch see large buildings or tourist villages there

Everything is more modern, many industrial parks have sprung up here and are

considering urbanizing this place

Feeling about hometown

 Do you like living there?

to be honest, this is the most peaceful place for me When I was studying in Hanoi,whenever I had a holiday, I would go back to my hometown This place is peacefuland familiar to me In particular, in this situation, The covid-19 pandemic is

increasing in many areas, the place where I live is still very safe So I like being here

• Is there anything you dislike about living there?

the only thing I am concerned about here is the medical system They are don't have a model-professional medical system like in Ha Noi My parents when they want to check carefully about their health they must go to the HN And I wish in the future, the medical system here better

Places and people

 What’s your favorite place in your hometown?

 What do people do in your hometown?

Because this is a countryside area, most people usually work in agriculture Lately,people are turning to the industry side more and another group of people,

including my parents, do administrative work or business

 Is it easy to travel around in your hometown?

Yes, of course Nowadays, most people use smartphones So, it is very easy to book a car or motorbike at a relatively low cost, and the drivers will take you anywhere you want

The future

 Do you plan to stay there all your life?

Well, I don't think t plan to stay there all my life Actually, I don't have the plan

that I would stay somewhere for a long time Because I was young, I want to go toHanoi to work and take more experience for myself Because HN is a big city, it brings more job opportunities after graduation

 Would you ever consider living somewhere else?

Yes As you know, I was young, I want to go to Hanoi to work and take more

experience for myself Because HN is a big city, it brings more job opportunities after graduation

 How long do you think you will continue to live there?

I'm a 4th-year student and I'm doing an internship in my hometown I have a term plan that I will stay in my hometown until the end of the internship After that, I will try to find a new job in Hanoi if the epidemic covid -19 situation

short-improves

 How do you think it might change in the future?

 In what ways can you improve your hometown?: There is a problem in

the city of Hanoi where I live that is traffic congestion at rush hour and air pollution As a citizen living in Hanoi, I will improve this situation by using public transport to join traffic, in addition, I will urge everyone to use public transport to reduce the situation traffic jams and reduce emissions into the environment

PART 2: Describe your home town.

I was born and raised in Thanh Hoa province, and I can say it is my favorite place

It is not the biggest province but it is very large and is contiguous with many otherprovinces of the country Thanh Hoa is a province that is both traditional andmodel because there are many festivals celebrated by the locals and it is starting to

be developed with more sophisticated infrastructure

Thanh Hoa is also special as it offers many tourist attractions because it has manybeautiful sceneries such as Sam Son Beach, Hai Tien Beach, and a recent youthattraction, Pu Luong Nature Reserve

I think Thanh Hoa is a province with great potential for development because of itslarge population and abundant natural resources available And the governmentand leaders are increasingly turning this place into one of the biggest province inVietnam

 Most people in this world do not live in their hometowns Why?

Well, I guess, most people feel that there will be more opportunities outside of their hometowns Therefore, many believe that living in such a potential place, with relatives and friends can be distracting and too relaxing on the way of

pursuing goals Moreover, people (not only the youth) strive to explore other places and experience different cultures over the world.

PART 2:

Describe your best childhood memory

I have a great memory to share with you is the first time I learned cooking with mysister

During the summer vacation of 6th grade, my parents took me to my uncle's house

to play with my sister who the child of my uncle She is 4 years older than me and she taught me how to cook some simple dishes

This is my first time cooking In my memory, she taught me how to cook a simple meal with 3 dishes: white rice, fried egg, and tomato soup She taught me carefullystep by step, helping me take complicated steps I was very happy when the meal was completed I remember obviously the feeling of happiness when I saw the eggs were cooked evenly and the smell of it We ate very well that day

From that time, when I came home, I began to ask my mother to teach me to cook more dishes And then, I started to cook to help my mother This anniversary marked a major turning point in my growing up so I will remember this memory forever

II WORK

1 Do you work or study? (Do you work or are you a student?)

Well I just finished my studies in university and now I'm doing an internship at

a company near my home

2 Do you enjoy your work? (Do you like your job?)

Yes, very much Although the money is not much, I believe that it sets the foundation for me to become a better accountant in the future Furthermore,

I get to improve my English constantly What I appreciate the most is that I can work wherever and whenever I want with no strings attached

3 Why did you choose to do that kind of work?

because I like work related to numbers, documents, books Also, I’m carefully so I think I'm suitable for this job

4 Is that a popular job in your country?

yes, accounting is a popular career in my country All the companies need

accountants to do the job-related In addition, Vietnam is a developing country, with many companies being established every year, so the number of jobs for accountants is a lot so it's popular in my country

5 Are there anything special about job?

Accounting is a rather specific job and does not much change Accounting

practices are usually carried out according to circulars issued by the state

However, I think knowing how to apply those conventions in a way that both complies with the law and brings the best benefits to the company is a job that interests me

6 Is there another type of job you would like to do?

well, accounting is the job I feel is suitable for me now However, if I want to try another job, I also want to be an auditor or financial consultant It is also a career related to accounting, but the they will be traveled to more places, worked with more types of businesses So if given the chance, I would also like to do these jobs

7 Would you recommend your current job to other people?

would recommend it to everyone who is majoring in finance in general Because only when you understand the financial numbers can it be sustainable in the

economy

9 What do you dislike about your job?

My job is usually fixed and sedentary Therefore, the problem I am still worriedabout is my own health because I am prone to diseases of office workers.However, I am gradually becoming aware of this and exercising as often aspossible

11 Where do you want to see yourself in 10 years?

Answer: Well, this question pops into my mind from time to time, but to behonest, I have never managed to have an answer for it I reckon that 10 years issuch a long time and anything could happen, so it is hard to tell from now

12 Do you miss being a student?

Answer: I surely will miss my student life once I get involve in the workplace Ithink when I’m a student, at least I have someone guide me, whereas at work

mostly you must guide yourself The academic environment appears to be acomfort zone for me, while I’m sure I’ll struggle with fitting in the workingenvironment.

13 What do you do after work?

Answer: I normally cook dinner, relax and watch some video on youtube.Depending on my schedule, I might have plans with friends to meet for a coffee orshopping In summer I go to the beach for a couple of hours then return home tocook dinner

* Describe your idea of making a good first impression in a job interview.

Almost all the people like me are looking for good job opportunities So, I mustknow how to leave a good first impression in a job interview In my opinion, thereare a few tips to make a good first impression in an interview

First, about the looks An interviewee who dresses politely and appropriately forthe situation often receives sympathy from the interviewer The attribute of qualitywork with which the application is suitable for clothing

Second, about gestures, manners Need members to arrive on time so as not to hold

a grudge against the employer In addition, the style of walking, gestures tocommunicate with people, also need to be done properly

Besides, there is an important point that is your qualifications, By going throughthe required tasks and skills for the vacancy, the company culture or give somesuggestions to improve your performance The capacity of the duties for which youmay be responsible upon receiving the position may help you to stand out from theother members

In addition to the above conditions, the model is a very important thing for you torecord the jealous press with others The recruitment team will check thecandidate's regime during the interview to select the best fit for the position So, agood first impression is not enough, we must build a good relationship with theemployer by making a good last impression By doing so, we showed our respectfor the employer and the job for which we applied

Participating in a job interview is not a pleasant experience However, we mustovercome it to pursue our dream job Therefore, we should be fully prepared forsuch people

* Describe an interesting job you want to do in the future.

Answer: When I was just 9 or 10 years old, I always thought that my futureprofession could be a doctor - a kind of superhero so that I could help and savepeople’s life However, ever since I was in high school, I have realized that being ajournalist is my lifelong goal

Reason: The first justification why I want to become a journalist is that I can havethe opportunity to be a “globetrotter” to write about important events or introducelatest news to people Just the thought of travelling to different places not only in

my country but also in other regions makes me feel excited The second reason andalso another interesting fact about being a journalist is that it provides me with thechance to work and communicate with people from all walks of life and fromvarious areas, which encourage mutual understanding

Example: And to become a journalist, I think I must be well-prepared to meet therequirements First, when finishing the third year in university, I should participate

in an internship in a prestigious communications agency and then I need to studyhard so that I can get a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Becoming a journalist is not an easy task at all but to me, practice makes perfectand I will try my best to realize my dream!

PART 3

1 Which jobs would you say are most respected in your country?

Answer: Well, I have never thought about this, but I reckon that professionalcareers such as the fields of law, education, and medicine may be the most highly-acclaimed ones It is mainly because of the fact that people working in these fieldscan easily earn lucrative income compared to others

2 Some people say it’s better to work for yourself than be employed by a company What’s your opinion?

Answer: Well, I used to be a full time employee & felt very stressful To bespecific, most of the time, I had a hectic schedule & was up to ears in heavyworkloads to meet deadlines Therefore, although running my own business isreally challenging, I do feel far more comfortable with it

3 What changes in employment have there been in recent years in your country?

Answer: As far as I know, more and more people, especially the young generationsare involved in setting up their own businesses Thus, the “start-up” community isnow more alive than ever, especially tech startups

4 What are some of the important things a candidate should find out before accepting a job?

Answer: Well, this is an interesting question If I were offered a job, I woulddefinitely go through the company’s compensation package such as salary,allowances, maternity or paternity leave, insurance, pension plans, vacations, etc.Also, I’d need to know about my area of responsibilities so that I can make surethat I will not be overwhelmed with heavy workloads down the road

III EDUCATION

3 What was your favorite subject as a child?

I liked Maths a lot when I was a kid Solving word problems were very interestingfor me I’d always get high scores in exams

4 Who was your favorite teacher?

My Maths teacher He made the lessons fun and exciting by engaging us intodifferent activities related to our topics Me and my classmates enjoyed the games

5 Where do you study / Where did you study?

I studied in (name of university) It is located in (name of the city)

6 What’s your university/college like?

It’s one of the best universities in my country It has a huge campus withapproximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students of differentcourses/major

7 What do you study/did you study in university?

I studied business administration This course is perfect for a business mindedperson like me

8 What is special about this subject?

Basically, it is about management of business operations It has relevance andsocial importance since it deals with technology, economy, global competitionsand the emerging markets

PART 2

* Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school (Mô tả môn học bạn yêu thích ở trường)

You should say:

 When and where you started studying it

 What lessons were like

 What made the subject different from other subjects

 and explain why you enjoyed the subject

Mẫu trả lời:

The subject I’d like to describe is World History It was a subject taught inhighschool About one hour is allotted everyday to learn about significanthistorical events For some of my classmates, it was a boring subject but I enjoyed

As a subject, it required us to memorize a lot which was a disadvantage for me and

my classmates at that time because it consumed much of our time Nevertheless,history really intrigues me I am always curious about how humans lived in thepast I have always been interested to look into how history turned us into thepresent generation It fascinates me

Part 3: EDUCATION

1 How are education priorities today different from those in the past?

In a fast-changing world we are in today, education priorities have transformed aswell In our current society, education opens more opportunities for a wider skillset that were not offered in the past For example, colleges and universities havemore specific major or courses as compared before Education has also involvedthe use of the modern technology such as computers and other gadgets that werenot present in the past

2 Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?

Good education is important for both boys and girls Both should be given equalrights to education In today’s society, women have proven that they can do tasksand get jobs that only men used to have Women have shown their competency invarious fields such as politics, science, sports and etc Men on the other have alsoentered some industries that used to be considered as women’s job such ascooking, housekeeping, fashion and etc I think both sexes must be given equalopportunities

3 How well do you think schools should prepare young people for working

life?

Schools are considered our second home This is where we learn almosteverything, starting from the basic such as reading and writing Before we turn intoadults, this is the place where we get most of our training Therefore, schoolsshould also be the avenue to prepare us to enter into another chapter – the workinglife Schools must extend its training by educating and guiding the young people totheir future career

IV YOUR HOME

1 What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

For the past 21 years, I have lived in a house with my family And I think if I can move out and start making a living on my own, I would try my best to have an independent place where I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself since sharing a room or a flat with strangers sounds so troublesome to me

2 What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

Well, definitely I’ll spend some me-time there I study, I chill out by

reading, drawing and dancing all by myself Sometimes I also invite one or two friends to spend time with We’ll watch some movies together and tell each other endless stories

3 Who do you live with?

I live with my family There are 5 of us and we all have our own room, which is way more comfortable as the older we grow, the more privacy we need for

ourselves I think our house is big enough for us yet still a warm and cosy place that I call home

4 How long have you lived there?

Although during my childhood my family had to move a lot, I’ve lived in the most recent house for almost ten years Comparing to the old houses, I think this house has been the best so far

5 Do you plan to live there for a long time?

The answer would be yes My parents have been living there for a long time and moving in and out is too time-consuming 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

6 What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

As I’ve already mentioned my family moved several times when I was younger And the most current house where we’ve been living for about ten years is the best house so far All of us have separate rooms for our need for privacy yet a big dining room where we can spend the whole evenings together watching TV or having dinner

7 Can you describe the place where you live?/ Please describe the room you live in

Briefly, my humble house locates in a small and quiet street, so coming home to

me is like all the craziness happened outside is left behind Just beside my house stands a big old tree I have my own room with walls painted violet, which is kind

of a peaceful colour The air outside is fresh I usually open the window to enjoy the wind and sunshine, which will help cool my room without an air conditioner Since I spend most of my time staying at home, my room means the whole world

to me It’s like a friend who is always there to share ups and downs with me So yeah, I would always miss my house, my room whenever I’m away

8 Which part of your home do you like the most?

It’s the dining room where my family spends our time together Not only lunch or dinner but all our family reunions take place in the dining room where we can enjoy a harmonious atmosphere We always try to keep the family dinner as

something we cannot go a day without, since for us it’s the family bonding that liesbehind

VOCAB

 Troublesome: Causing difficulty or annoyance

Eg: He is really troublesome

 To make a living: To earn enough to support one’s self

Eg: We need to work to make a living

 Humble: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own

importance

Eg: Mr.Saxena is a humble person

 To help (SO) do Something: To make it easier or possible for (someone) to

do something by offering them one’s services or resources

Eg: The teacher asked me to help my mother with household chores

 To share ups and downs: Together with being through good and bad times Eg: It is common for friends to share their ups and downs

 To be away: To or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing Eg: He was far away from my eyesight

 trần nhà, cửa sổ, ban công,…: ceiling, windows, balcony

 được trang trí với …: to be decorated with …

 các đồ vật dùng để trang trí: coloured string lights (đèn dây nhiều màu),

colourful ballons (bong bóng nhiều màu), tiny flowers (hoa li ti), bauble ornaments (các vật trang trí hình cầu), star and moon ornaments (các vật trang trí hình ngôi sao và mặt trăng), …

 cái gì được sơn màu gì: … is painted + màu

 ngắm cảnh biển tuyệt vời: enjoy the breathtaking/ stunning view of the sea

 ngắm bình minh và hoàng hôn: watch the sunrise and the sunset

 thời tiết đẹp: nice/ pleasant/ not too hot, not too cold

 giá bất động sản: the price of property

 tăng mạnh: increase/ rise + dramatically/ significantly

* Describe your ideal house

If I had to talk about my ideal house, it would be a beautiful house by the

seaside in a peaceful country setting.

I love the idea of having a two-storey house because I think it would be enough for a small family to live cosily It would have to be painted blue, which is my favourite colour, and the ceiling would be beautifully decorated with star and moon ornaments.

I love natural lights rather than artificial lights so each room would have its own windows The windows would also be decorated with coloured string

lights and various flowers, which would create a cosy atmosphere for my family.

I would hang some photos of inspirational quotes on the walls in case I need some motivation Each bedroom would have a balcony where we can enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea.

The perfect location would be by the sea because I love the idea of sitting on the

beach and watching the sunrise and the sunset every day Another reason is that the weather in coastal areas is usually nice―not too hot and not too cold It’s

pleasant almost all year round

I think I would have to save a lot of money if I want to buy a house like this The price of property has gone up dramatically in recent years, especially in coastal areas, but I think it’s really worth it.

V YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Part 1

1 Have you lived in your current living area for a long time?

I have been living in my current residential area for the better part of the last 4

years since I started going to university I had to leave my parents’ house because it’s quite far from my university

 residential area /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/ (noun phrase): khu dân cư

 the better part of + time (noun phrase): được dùng để nhấn mạnh khoảng

thời gian

Tôi đã sống trong khu dân cư hiện tại của mình suốt gần 4 năm qua kể từ khi tôi bắt đầu vào đại học Tôi phải rời khỏi nhà của bố mẹ vì nó khá xa trường đại học của tôi.

2 What do you like about your current living area?

My current neighbourhood is highly accessible by public transportation especially buses, so going to school by bus is very convenient On top of that, I love the fact that there is a street full of amazingly scrumptious street food nearby.

 highly accessible by something /əkˈses.ə.bəl/ (adjective phrase): dễ đến

 on top of that (adv): trên hết, hơn thế nữa

 scrumptious /ˈskrʌmp.ʃəs/ (adj): ngon tuyệt

Khu phố hiện tại của tôi rất tiện đi lại bằng các phương tiện giao thông công cộng, đặc biệt là xe buýt nên việc đi học bằng xe buýt rất thuận tiện Trên hết, tôi thích việc một con phố gần đây người ta bán vô số các món ăn đường phố ngon tuyệt vời.

3 What would you like to change about your area?

I wish more trash bins wouldbe placed around the area The exterior of my

apartment block is dirty because people often litter the streets due to a lack of trash bins I think it’s also due to a lack of education.

 litter the streets /ˈlɪt.ər/ (verb phrase): xả rác ra đường phố

 due to (adj): bởi vì

Tôi ước nhiều thùng rác hơn sẽ được đặt xung quanh khu vực này Bên ngoài khu chung cư của tôi khá bẩn vì mọi người thường xả rác ra đường do thiếu thùng rác Những hành động đó cũng bởi vì họ thiếu giáo dục nữa.

4 What are some changes in your area recently?

Well, there is a public park built in the proximity of my flat recently It’s called Thanh Xuan park This park is an ideal place to get around, have some fresh air, and do physical exercises to get lean.

 in the proximity of something/prɒkˈsɪm.ə.ti/: ngay gần

 get around (phrasal verb): đi loanh quanh

 get lean /liːn/ (verb phrase): giữ cho cơ thể ít mỡ, thon gọn

À, gần đây có một công viên công cộng được xây dựng gần căn hộ của tôi Nó được gọi là công viên Thanh Xuân Công viên này là một nơi lý tưởng để dạo chơi, tận hưởng không khí trong lành và tập thể dục để có vóc dáng thon gọn.

Part 3

1 Do people living in small cities know more about their neighbours than people living in big cities?

Yes, they do The chances that people get to know each other in small cities are

definitely higher than those in the big ones because they live close together and

have time to make friends In contrast, in metropolises, people are constantly up

to their ears in work and study so they rarely pay attention to their neighbours.

 get to know somebody/ something (verb phrase): làm quen, tìm hiểu

 in contrast /ˈkɒn.trɑːst/ (adv): ngược lại

 constantly up to one’s ears in something/ˈkɒn.stənt.li/: lúc nào cũng bận

rộn

Đúng rồi Cơ hội để mọi người làm quen nhau ở các thành phố nhỏ chắc chắn cao hơn ở thành phố lớn vì họ sống gần nhau và có thời gian kết bạn Ngược lại, ở những đô thị lớn, mọi người lúc nào cũng bận rộn với việc học và việc làm nên họ

ít khi để ý đến những người xung quanh.

2 Why do people rarely talk to each other?

I believe that people now infrequently talk in person for two main reasons First,

these days, people tend to focus their time on using digital devices such as mobile

phones or computers rather than hanging out with friends and communicating

face-to-face with them In addition, as I mentioned above, in modern life, people

are usually occupied in work and study so they don’t have much time to talk with

others

 infrequently /ɪnˈfriː.kwənt.li/ (adv): hiếm khi

 in person (adv): trực tiếp ngoài đời

 hang out with somebody (phrasal verb): ra ngoài chơi, đi chơi

 occupied in something /ˈɒk.jə.paɪd/ (adj): bận rộn

Tôi tin rằng mọi người giờ đây hiếm khi nói chuyện trực tiếp vì hai lý do chính Đầu tiên, ngày nay, mọi người có xu hướng tập trung thời gian của mình vào việc

sử dụng các thiết bị kỹ thuật số như điện thoại di động hoặc máy tính hơn là đi chơi với bạn bè và giao tiếp trực tiếp với họ Ngoài ra, như tôi đã đề cập ở trên, trong cuộc sống hiện đại, mọi người thường bận rộn với công việc và học tập nên không có nhiều thời gian để trò chuyện cùng người khác.

3 How could we improve relationships among people?

I would say that to strengthen relationships among neighbours, people need to

manage time more effectively As a result, they can spare some time to open their

hearts with their neighbours Besides, if they want to strike up a relationship with their neighbours, they have to pluck up the courage and make the first move Having a friendly attitude might leave a good impression on their

neighbours

 strengthen something /ˈstreŋ.θən/ (verb)ən/ (verb): củng cố, làm mạnh hơn

 spare some time (verb phrase): dành ra một chút thời gian

 strike up a relationship with somebody /straɪk/ (phrasal verb): bắt đầu một

mối quan hệ với ai

 pluck up the courage to do something /plʌk/ /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ (idiom): can đảm

 make the first move (idiom): chủ động trước, mở lời trước

 leave a good impression on somebody /ɪmˈpreʃ.ən/ (verb phrase): gây ấn

PART 2

Describe your neighborhood

• What are the places in your neighborhood?

• How can you improve your neighborhood?

• How do places near your house affect you?

I live in a posh area of Lahore I love my house because it is located in a very goodplace in the city My house is in the suburbs and it is a very peaceful area There are no commercial buildings near my house and I am very happy because of this

On the right side of my house is a big bungalow whereas on the left and back side

of my house is a vacant plot The thing which I like the most is that there is a smallpark right across the street, so whenever feel like walking or jogging I simply got

to the park and get some fresh air

On a whole I am quite satisfied from my neighborhood but there is no hospital near

my house which has caused great distress to not only me but also to the other residents of the area I think that there should be a hospital in my neighborhood because 2 days back one of my neighbor met with an accident on his way to home and we had to travel 30 kilometers to find a hospital This is causing a lot of pain tothe people in the area

I am an extrovert I am meet new people and want to share my views with people

My neighborhood is actually helping me meet new people as there is also a club in the neighborhood where I go and meet new people and feel ebullient because of it

VI FAMILY

1 Do you have a large or small family?

I come from a large family Now, I just have my mom, an older and three younger

brothers Sadly, my father passed away 17 years ago So, now I am the onlydaughter in the family

2 How much time do you spend with your family?

For now, I live alone in another city far from my family, so, I am only able tospend about two weeks per year with them

3 What do you like to do together as a family?

My family enjoys cooking together and afterwards having special meals when

everyone is invited We catch up on news and talk about our lives We enjoy music as well So, when we get together, we play several musical instruments and

sing along

4 Do you get along well with your family?

Sure We are really close to each other I am happy that I can tell them literally

anything They are always there to listen when I have problems

5 Is yours a typical family?

Well, I can say that, yes, our family is a typical one A family, who stays by eachother through good times and bad times

6 Are there many different types of family in your country?

Yes, types of families vary in terms of the size of the household There are smallfamilies with one or two children and large families with about eight or more

children Sometimes, parents decide to adopt a child without relatives.

7 Who are you closest to in your family?

I am the closest to my mom I think it is because we are the only women in the

family So, we share the same ideas about many things and she always supports

me

Describe the person in your family who you most admire (Miêu tả người trong giađình mà bạn ngưỡng mộ nhất)

You should say:

 what their relationship is to you

 what they have done in their life

 what they do now

 and explain why you admire them so much.

Mẫu trả lời

The person I admire the most, not just in my family but in the whole world, is my

mom She is a great wife and a wonderful mother She is loving, caring, minded and very understanding

open-I love how she looks at things She is very optimistic open-I love her courage in raising

me and my brothers well, since my father passed away She has been a single momfor about 17 years and did her best to act both a mother and father to us She would

always stood up for us.

My mom resigned from work few years after my father died Her reason was tospend much more time with the family, especially when we were growing up Shefelt the need to guide us physically and emotionally She then started her ownbusiness, which she is still running

I love her so much She is not just a mom but also a mentor and a friend.

Part 3: FAMILY

1 In what ways have families in your country changed in recent?