1. Your close friend’s birthday is coming. Three ways to send wishes are suggested: Posting on her Facebook wall Making a phone call Sending her him a card Which one do you think is the best choice? Among the three options, I think “Posting my wishes on her Facebook wall” is the The first reason is that on Facebook wall I can design a lovely card and write down my wishes. best choice because of some reasons. The second reason is that all her friends can see my wishes which would remind them of her birthday. I think her happiness would double when everybody shares happy birthday with her. In contrast, I don’t think making a phone call is suitable because she may be busy working and cannot answer the phone. Besides, sending her a card is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because I have to go to the bookshop to buy her a birthday card and then I have to mail it. It takes a lot of time. To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “posting my wishes on her Facebook wall” is my best choice. 2. A foreign friend is going to visit a city in Vietnam in August for three days. Three options are suggested: Hanoi Hochiminh Hue Which do you think is the best choice?
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1 Your close friend’s birthday is coming Three ways to send wishes are suggested:
- Posting on her Facebook wall
- Making a phone call
- Sending her/ him a card
Which one do you think is the best choice?
Among the three options, I think “Posting my wishes on her Facebook wall” is the
The first reason is that on Facebook wall I can design a lovely card and write down my wishes best choice because of some reasons The second reason is that all her friends can see my
wishes which would remind them of her birthday I think her happiness would double when everybody shares happy birthday with her
In contrast, I don’t think making a phone call is suitable because she may be busy working and cannot answer the phone
Besides, sending her a card is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because I have to go to the bookshop to buy her a birthday card and then I have to mail it It takes a lot of time
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “posting my wishes on her Facebook wall”
is my best choice
2 A foreign friend is going to visit a city in Vietnam in August for three days Three
options are suggested:
- Hanoi
- Hochiminh
- Hue
Which do you think is the best choice?
Among the three options, I think “Hanoi” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that my friend should visit HN because August is Autumn, and HN in
Autumn is very romantic with milk flowers and cool air
The second reason is that there are many famous places to visit in HN such as Hoan Kiem lake, Uncle Ho mausoleum, one pillar pagoda, temple of Literature
In contrast, I don’t think Hue is a good place to visit in Autumn because it rains all day, so it’s very boring
Besides, HCM City is a good idea, but I don’t choose it because the weather is sometimes very hot and sometimes rainy
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “Hanoi” is my best choice
3 You are studying economics and need daily updates in economics? Three sources are
suggested
- The internet
- T.V
- radio
Trang 2Which source do you think is the best choice?
Among the three options, I think “The internet” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that the internet is a good source for me to download all the lectures,
podcasts given by many famous speakers on the Internet
The second reason is that I can read many economics journals or join economics forums on the Internet
In contrast, I don’t think radio is a good idea because there is not much economic information
on the radio, and it should be for my dad with lots of news on politics
Besides, T.V is a good source of economic information, but I can just listen to the short news related to economics
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “The internet” is my best choice
4 Teachers at your child’s primary school are asking you about how to assess students
Three options are suggested:
– Marks only
– Comments only
– both marks and comments
Among the three options, I think “both marks and comments” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that students need to know how many marks they get for their study because
it shows their competence and performance
The second reason is that parents need teachers’ comments on their children’ study so that they know how to follow and encourage their children to study better
In contrast, I don’t think “comments only” is a good way because students need to know what their level is
Besides, “marks only” is a good way, but I don’t choose it because sometimes students make some mistakes Without teachers’ comments they don’t know what is the right thing to do
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “both marks comments” is my best choice
5 Your niece is 12 next week You want to buy her a gift There are 3 options for you to
choose
- a dress
- an ebook
- a bouquet (bunch)of flowers
- Which do you think is the best choose?
Among the three options, I think “a dress” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that my niece likes wearing a dress very much Moreover, every little girl likes having a nice dress to wear on a special occasion like a birthday or when going out with family or friends
The second reason is that a dress is long lasting, she can wear it many times
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flowers
Besides, an ebook is a good idea However, my niece had an ebook on her last birthday from her father
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a dress” is my best choice
6 Your friend is going to organize a ten-year high school class reunion He is thinking of
- visiting old school teachers
- organizing a party and inviting teachers and classmates
- holding a one-day trip
What is the best choice?
Among the three options, I think “organizing a party and inviting teachers and classmates” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that after leaving school for ten years A party is a good time for students and teachers to meet and share everything in their life
The second reason is that it is also comfortable and enjoyable to eat and talk in a warm
atmosphere with teachers and friends
In contrast, I don’t think holding a one-day trip is a good idea because most of us have jobs and many things to do, so we would be too busy to spend a day with friends
Besides, visiting old school teachers is a good idea; however, after leaving school we need to meet our friends to strengthen our friendship
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “organizing a party and inviting teachers and classmates” is my best choice
7 Your friend is going to graduate nextweek You want to buy her a present
- a handmade card
- a bouquet of flowers
- a photo frame
What is the best choice?
Among the three options, I think “a bouquet of flowers” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that graduation day is an important day to my friend A bouquet of flowers means that she deserves the most beautiful flowers for her effort
The second reason is that on graduation day she has her photos taken She would have nicer photos with a bouquet of flowers
In contrast, I don’t think “a handmade card” is a good idea because it looks boring and is not useful
Trang 4Besides, “a photo frame” is a good idea but my friend often saves her photos on her laptop, Facebook, or Zalo
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a bouquet of flowers” is my best choice
8 Your sisters’ wedding is coming next month You and your parents are thinking of giving them a great present
There are THREE options for you to choose:
● A three- day- tour
● A new car
● A new house
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “a three – day – tour” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that my sister has always dreamed about a vacation in the USA This is a chance to make her dream come true
The second reason is that I believe her vacation will be a wonderful honeymoon with her newly married husband
In contrast, I don’t think a new car is a good idea, simply because her husband has his own car,
so she can share driving with him
Besides, giving her a new house is a good idea, but I don’t choose it, simply because the house is too expensive My parents and I cannot afford it
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a three – day – tour” is my best choice
9 You are a director of an English center You are going to advertise your English center through media There are THREE options for you to choose:
● Television
● Radio
● Social networks
Among the three options, I think “social networks” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that social networks are part of our life Millions of people log in social
networks to read and exchange the news everyday, so they are potential learners for my center The second reason is that the cost to run the advertisements on social networks for my center is not expensive
In contrast, I don’t think advertising on TV is a good idea, simply because it’s more expensive, and most of TV viewers nowadays are the elderly and children, so they cannot be the potential learners
Trang 5Besides, advertising on the radio is a good idea, but I don’t choose it, simply because nowadays very few people listen to advertisements on the radio today
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “choosing social networks to advertise my English center” is my best choice
10 Your mother has just given you 5 million VND as your birthday gift You are going to buy something for your birthday.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
● A new laptop
● New clothes and shoes
● Books and school bag
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “a new laptop” is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that I am a student, so I need a laptop to study For example, I can use the laptop to do my homework, make presentations, or search for information on the internet to do
my assignments
The second reason is that I can use my laptop for entertainment For instance, I can use it to watch films, listen to music and so on
In contrast, I don’t think I need new clothes and shoes because I have had them already If I bought more, I would waste my money
Besides, buying books and a school bag is a good choice, but I don’t think they are necessary for
me simply because I bought enough books for me at the beginning of the new school year, and
my school bag is good enough to use
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “a new laptop” is my best choice
11 You are going to organize a High School Reunion and you have to create an event to make your reunion be successful There are THREE options for you to choose:
● Raising money
● Choosing a location, date and time
● Designing a theme and color
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “designing a theme and color” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that I am good at graphic designing, so I can design a backdrop and choose the theme and color for the event I can do these things very easily
The second reason is that I have many friends studying Architecture They can support me to do fulfil my task
In contrast, raising money is a good idea, but I suppose this choice is not good for me because I
am not good at managing money
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difficult for me, simply because I am not a professional event planner, so I don’t know where and when I should choose for the event
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “designing a theme and color” is my best choice
12 You’re going to buy a gift for a friend who is going to do military service Which gift would you like to choose?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
● A watch
● A book
● A diary
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “a book” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that I know my friend is a bookworm/ book lover, so the book is suitable for him
The second reason is that he can read it when he has free time, and he can share the book with his teammates
In contrast, I think a watch is a good idea, but he is a soldier, he will be busy training or working
on something Wearing a watch is not convenient for him
Besides, a diary is a good gift for him, but I don’t choose it because my friend is a person who is lazy to write Therefore, I don’t think he will use the diary
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “giving a book” is my best choice
13 Your brother has just graduated from university Here are the up - coming plan for him Which one you would like to choose for your brother?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
● Go straight to work
● Study Master degree
● Travelling
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “going straight to work” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that he has just graduated from university, so he needs to apply what he has learned at university into life
The second reason is that he has to experience the real working environment in order to train himself, and working helps him to become financially independent and more mature
In contrast, I don’t think studying for a Master’s degree is suitable, simply because he needs to have experience, save money, and support himself before continuing his advance study
Trang 7Besides, travelling is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply because he is still young He can travel to anywhere he likes when he has time and his own money later
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “going straight to work” is my best choice
14 You are searching to write your graduate thesis
There are THREE ways for you to choose:
● Free online books
● Journals in your university
● Journals of your major with payment
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “journals in my university” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that most of the journals in my university are written by well- qualified and experienced professors
The second reason is that journals are available in my university library so it is convenient for
me whenever I need to access
In contrast, I don’t think “free online books” is a good idea because the information is not
reliable and verified
Besides, “journals of my major with payment” is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply
because the payment for these journals is very expensive
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “searching information in journals in my university” is my best choice
15 Your friend is a foreigner and he has an assignment about Vietnam history He asked you how he can find the material.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
● Visit the museum
● Watch documentary film
● Read articles and books
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “visiting the museum” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that he can see the real exhibits and artifacts in the museum
The second reason is that he can listen to the explanations from the curator about Vietnam history at one time, at one place
In contrast, I don’t think watching documentary films is suitable Simply because he must borrow the films and have a film projector to see it, which takes much time
Besides, reading articles and books is a good idea, but I don’t choose it Simply because most articles and books are written in Vietnamese, so it might be difficult for him to understand
Trang 8To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above, “visiting the museum” is my best choice
16 You are looking for the best place to study for the upcoming exam There are some places you are thinking about.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
● At library
● At home
● At coffee shop
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “studying at library” is the best choice because of some
reasons
The first reason is that the library is quiet, clean and peaceful, so I can focus on my studying At the same, library is a good place for students to study in groups
The second reason is that I can borrow the materials in the library at any time, especially, I can access to the Internet at library for references I need
In contrast, I don’t think learning at home is suitable Simply because I am easily distracted by
the noise from my children / the neighborhood.
Besides, studying at the coffee shop is a good idea, but I don’t choose it Simply because there
are many people moving to and from Also, the music played at the coffee shop can cause me not
to concentrate
To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above, “studying at library” is my best choice
17 Your brother is in a romantic relationship What would you do?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
● Tell your parents
● Accept this relationship but under your control
● Let him do anything he wants
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think “letting him do anything he wants” is the best choice for some reasons
The first reason is that my brother is mature enough, so I think I should respect his privacy The second reason is that I think romantic relationships are not bad for young people It is the nature of human beings Moreover, love teaches him how to be responsible for the one he loves
In contrast, I don’t think telling my parents is suitable Simply because my brother is grown up and I don’t want my parents to worry about him
Besides, accepting the relationship under my control is a good idea, but I don’t choose it Simply because it is too sensitive and it is a personal choice
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “letting him do anything he wants” is my best choice
18 You are going to move out and you have to choose your new accommodation.
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● Dormitory
● Apartment
● Staying with friends
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options I think “staying with friends” is the best choice because of some
reasons
The first reason is that staying with friend is money - saving I can share the rent with my friends The second reason is that staying with friend is funny, we can talk together, so I don’t feel
homesick or lonely Moreover, we can share the housework, and the cooking, so students’ life would be more interesting
In contrast, I don’t choose to live in an apartment because the rent is too expensive, and I am afraid of living alone
Besides, living in a dormitory is a good idea However, the dormitory is more crowded and noisy
In addition, I am not allowed to cook for myself in the dormitory
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above, “staying with friends” is my best choice
19 It is getting hotter and your family is planning a trip Three places are suggested:
● A sea side resort
● A lakeside hotel
● A countryside cottage
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options, I think a seaside resort is the best choice because of some reasons The first reason is that staying at a seaside resort is very comfortable and convenient For
example, my children can go swimming at any time while my parents can experience foot
massage free of charge at a Spa in the resort
The second reason is that at the seaside resort ensure privacy This means that only the people staying in the resort can access the beach
In contrast, I don’t think staying at the lakeside hotel is suitable because we will not have open air space
Besides, staying in the country cottage is a good idea, but I don’t choose it simply because my children love swimming in the sea and playing with sand on the beach
To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “staying at the seaside resort” is my best choice
20 You are a manager of an English center You are going to advertise your English center through printed paper
There are THREE options for you to choose:
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● Leaflets
● Newspaper
Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options I think “Leaflets” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that leaflets is not costly I just need to have the ads photocopied It is time-saving and money-time-saving
The second reason is that leaflets are easy to distribute in a large number, and my staff can give them directly to students at high schools or universities Therefore, my center will be able to have
a large number of potential learners
In contrast, brochures are a good idea but I don’t choose them simply because it costs a lot of money to print
Besides, I don’t think newspapers is suitable, simply because nowadays not many people read newspaper, so it’s not useful
To sum up: for the reasons I have mentioned above “Leaflets” is my best choice
21 Your father is going to retire next week You are thinking of buying him a present
There are THREE options for you to choose:
· A bottle of champagne
· A puppy
· A tie Explain the option you have chosen
Among the three options I think “a puppy” is the best choice because of some reasons
The first reason is that a puppy would be a perfect companion for my dad because he is an animal lover Moreover, keeping a pet is a good way to increase my dad’s longevity
The second reason is that the four-legged friend can entertain my father and help him spend time more enjoyably at home while he’s retired
In contrast, I don’t think a bottle of champagne would be a good idea because my dad can’t consume alcohol due to his health problems
Besides, giving my dad a tie is not suitable simply because he already has a collection of ties that
he wore in his previous jobs
To sum up, for the reasons I have mentioned above “a puppy” is my best choice
22 Your family is discussing how your nephew spends his summer holiday.