Well, I’m now living in Hanoi which is the capital of my country and I have lived here since I was a kid.. I’m quite kwīt happy to be here, I have to say, because this vibrant ˈvībrənt c
Trang 1SPEAKING 4 REVISION and PRACTICE
You are taking the final oral test for Speaking 4 You will totally have 7 minutes for the test You have NO time for preparation before speaking
First, you will have ONE minute to introduce yourself using the following script
- Good morning/afternoon
- My full name is …
- I was born on… (the candidate’s date of birth) (ngày sinh)
- My student ID is …
Now, let’s do the first part of the test.
Task 1: General Interview
(2 minutes)
You are suggested to spend maximum 15 seconds for each question to talk about
the following topic You are supposed to extend the answer with adequate information
HOMETOWN 1
1 Which part of the country are you living now? (Hiện bạn đang sống ở vùng nào của đất nước?)
Well, I’m now living in Hanoi which is the capital of my country and I have lived here since I was a kid I’m quite (kwīt) happy to be here, I have to say, because this vibrant (ˈvībrənt) city is really on the move with higher living standard and a lot of, you know, entertainment attractions (əˈtrækʃn).
2 Do youngsters in your town spend much their free time taking outdoor activities? (Thanh niên trong thị trấn của bạn có dành nhiều thời gian rảnh rỗi để tham gia các hoạt động ngoài trời không?)
Yes of course! It seems to me that young people like going to public places because it gives them something fun to do Going out in public can expose (ikˈspōz) them to lots of different (ˈdɪfrənt) activities (ækˈtɪvəti)
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3 What jobs do the local people do? (Người dân địa phương làm những công việc gì?)
Most of the people in my city is educated (ˈejəˌkādəd) people are employed (ɪmˈplɔɪ) in different organizations (ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn) and works as doctors, teachers, bankers, technicians (tekˈnɪʃn) Also there are some people who are farmers or small business owners
4 What do you like most about your hometown? (Bạn thích điều gì nhất về quê hương của mình?)
Well I’m in love with Hanoi for so many things But since the
COVID-19 pandemic (pænˈdemɪk), what I like most about my hometown is the grit (ɡrɪt) and civic (ˈsɪvɪk) duty (ˈdjuːti) of our people The pandemic (pæn
ˈdemɪk) was severe at the beginning But Vietnamese people are united
(juˈnaɪtɪd) and willing (ˈwɪlɪŋ) to make personal sacrifices (ˈsækrɪfaɪs) to help flatten (ˈflætn) the curve
HOMETOWN 2
1 Where are you living now? (1 Bạn đang sống ở đâu?)
Well, I’m now living in Hanoi which is the capital of my country and I have lived here since I was a kid I’m quite happy to be here, I have to say, because this vibrant (ˈvaɪbrənt) city is really on the move with higher living standard and a lot of, you know, entertainment attractions.
2 What do the local residents often do in their free time? (2 Người dân địa phương thường làm gì vào thời gian rảnh rỗi?)
They often go to malls (mɔːl) Even if the don’t buy anything, it’s fun enough just to walk around and window-shop Plus (plʌs) they
sometimes get a bite (baɪt) to eat at a restaurant (ˈrestrɒnt) or a snack
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parks (pɑːk), walk (wɔːk) around and just shoot the breeze (briːz)
3 What are their popular jobs? (3 Công việc phổ biến của họ là gì?)
Most of the people in my city is educated (ˈedʒukeɪtɪd) people are employed (ɪmˈplɔɪd) in different organizations (ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn) and works as doctors, teachers, bankers, technicians (tekˈnɪʃn) Also there are some people who are farmers or small business owners
4 Are all young people in your hometown go to university after school? 4
Có phải tất cả thanh niên ở quê hương của bạn đều học đại học sau khi tốt nghiệp phổ thông không?
The majority (məˈdʒɒrəti) of youngsters choose to enter university after they have completed (kəmˈpliːt) the study in high schools rather than to join the army (ˈɑːmi) or become an apprentice (əˈprentɪs) Many young people simply consider the higher education as the status they require
to get a higher position in the society.
FAMILY 1
1 Which city are you from? (1 Bạn đến từ thành phố nào? )
Well, I’m now living in Hanoi which is the capital of my country and I have lived here since I was a kid I’m quite happy to be here, I have to say, because this vibrant city is really on the move with higher living standard and a lot of, you know, entertainment attractions.
2 Do you have a large family?
I come from a small family I live with my husband (wife) and two kids As I recall, we used to live with our parents, sisters and brothers many years ago But now we have our own nuclear family as we live in
a city which is far away from our parents' house.
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My Mom retired from her job as a nurse at 60s So now my mother lives happily at her age She joins the elderly’s dance club, takes care
of her flower garden and looks after kids for me when I have to go to work
4 How much time do you spend with your family?
I love my family so much thus I’ve spent as much time as I can for my family When I back from work and at weekend, I often do the cooking or take our family outside for a picnic However busy I am now, I plan most of my time with my beloved family’s members
FAMILY 2
1 Which province do you come from?
Well, I’m now living in Hanoi which is the capital of my country and I have lived here since I was a kid I’m quite happy to be here, I have to say, because this vibrant city is really on the move with higher living standard and a lot of, you know, entertainment attractions.
2 Do you live with your family
I live with my husband (wife) and two kids As I recall, we used to live with our parents, sisters and brothers many years ago But now we have our own nuclear family as we live in a city which is far away from our parents' house.
3 What is your father’s job?
My Dad retired from his job as a doctor at 60s So now my father lives happily at his age He joins the elderly’s chess club, takes care of his garden and looks after kids for me when I have to go to work
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Sometimes I want to spend time with my friends because we have a lot
of things in common and it's easy for us to find interesting topics to talk about But when I'm with my family, I can feel the love from them, which make me feel safe and comfortable.
FAMILY 3
1 Where are you from?
Well, I’m now living in Hanoi which is the capital of my country and I have lived here since I was a kid I’m quite happy to be here, I have to say, because this vibrant city is really on the move with higher living standard and a lot of, you know, entertainment attractions.
2 Were you born in a large or a small family?
I have a small family and there are only five members including my dad, mom, younger sister, younger brother and I am
3 Who is important to you in your family?
I am the closest to my mom She is the most important family’s member
to me 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.
4 How often do your family members eat out together?
Personally, my family and I rarely eat out We cook a vast majority of our meals even after a long, hard day at work and we may eat out once every two months at the most for the special occasions
Thank you You have finished the first part of the test Now, let’s move to the second one.
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(2 minutes)
Apply appropriate intonation (⇗ or ⇘) to read out loud the conversation below.
Pay attention to linking words and the weak forms of unstressed words in speech
THE CONVERSATION ABOUT A FLAT
- 279616, Ann Beaton speaking.
- Hello, I’m phoning about your advertisement for a flat.
- Oh yes, in the Evening Post?
- That’s right How much is it?
- $300 a month.
- How many bedrooms does it have?
- Two, both of them with double beds
- Does it have a garden?
- Yes It’s quite small, but there are some nice plants in it
- And is there a garage?
- I’m afraid not, but you can park outside on the street
- OK Can I come and see it?
- Of course – is tomorrow all right? At about 10a.m.?
- Yes, that’s fine So I’ll see you tomorrow Goodbye
THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MOVIES
- Hello David How are you?
- Fine, thanks, and you?
- I’m tired I went to see a film last night
- Oh, what did you see?
- That one with Brad Pitt, the American actor
- Do you think I’d like it?
- I think so You liked him last film, didn’t you?
- Yes, it was really good Which cinema did you go to?
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- Are the tickets expensive there?
- Yes, $6, but it’s much better than the old one.
- Perhaps I’ll go next weekend.
- Well I hope you like it
THE CONVERSATION ABOUT BUYING A BOOK
- Good morning Can I help you?
- Yes, please I’d like a book about London.
- For children or adults?
- Oh, it’s for me I want a guide book.
- A lot of tourists buy this one
- That’s very heavy Have you got a smaller one?
- What about this one with fewer pages?
- That looks better How much is it?
- The hardback is $8, and the paperback $3.50
- I’ll take the cheaper one
- Fine Shall I put it in a bag for you?
- No, thank you I want to use it now
- Here you are Thank you
- Thanks Goodbye
Thank you You have finished the first part of the test Now, let’s move to the third part.
Task 3: Topic Discussion
(2 minutes)
You have maximum TWO minutes to deliver a speech of the topic given You are
expected to include three parts of a speech:
- Introduction (one topic sentence)
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supporting details in other three sentences)
- Conclusion (one concluding sentence) with the use of some linking words
ADVERTISEMENT
“Discuss THREE most notable DISADVANTAGES which TV advertisement may bring to the young generation nowadays”
In my opinion, there are several drawbacks of TV commercials for young people.
+ First of all, advertisements try to influence the young emotions by making them buy their products which they really don’t need For example many chocolates advertisements are acted by children to attract them and forcing their parents to buy for them.
+ Furthermore, the young can be easily influenced by advertisements They are susceptible to messages and images in ads; therefore, when the products are not healthy or beneficial, negative side-effects will cause them to suffer health issues.
+ Last but not least, children might get influenced by these commercials and start comparing themselves with their peers or believing they are either superior or inferior to the rest Such behavior may either lower their self-confidence or make them feel superior to others.
In conclusion, because of the reasons I mentioned above, I believe that TV advertisement brings some downsides to the young people.
EXPLORATION and DISCOVERY
“Discuss THREE most beneficial THINGS which travelling may bring to travelers worldwide”
I totally agree that travelling brings a number of benefits nowadays.
+ First, You can experience things that you could never experience at home You may see beautiful places and landscapes that do not exist where you live.
Trang 9You may meet people that will change your life, and your thingking You may try activities that you have never tried before.
+ Second, Travelling will inevitably make you more independent and confident You will realise that you can cope with a lot of unexpected situations You will realise that you can survive without all that help that is always available for you
at home You will likely find out that you are much stronger and braver than you have expected.
+ Last, Tourist have chance to meet people and make new friends For instance, they can share their experience and viewpoints with people in the same group
or local people.
In conclusion, because of the reasons I mentioned above, I believe that travelling gives a lot of merits to travelers all around the world.
GLOBALISATION
“Discuss THREE most valuable ADVANTAGES which globalization may bring to people in the modern world”
In my opinion, globalization brings a variety of merits to people in the modern world.
+ Firstly, globalization makes it easier than ever to access foreign culture, including food, movies, music, and art This free flow of people, goods, art, and information is the reason you can have Thai food delivered to your apartment
as you listen to your favorite UK-based artist or stream a Bollywood movie + Moreover, globalization improves communication access By reducing border restrictions, we make communication access better because we’re no longer restricting the movements and actions of people on a per-nation basis.
+ Lastly, globalization could create more employment opportunities With fewer barriers to the import/export market, the cost of producing goods or offering services would decline without affecting the profit margins of companies; consumers would benefit from the lower prices, consume more, and create additional job opportunities around the world.
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MONEY
“Discuss THREE most notable EFFECTS which money may have on the human’s life”
I totally believe that money brings a variety of effective impacts on human’s life.
+ First and foremost, people need money to survive their life, because nothing is free in the world, everything needs money As we know that goods are more expensive day by day, they need money to pay for house, foods, drink, traveling and so on.
+ Futhermore, people use money for their health If they are severely sick and need expensive medication, with wealth, they can have better treatment.
+ Last but not least, people need education to change their life to be smart, it needs money for tuition fee Even though in some place there is free education
as government program, it is not free for all The students need shoes, uniform, transportation, and other things.
To sum up, because of the reasons I mentioned above, I believe that money has some positive effects on people life.
COMMUNICATION
“Discuss THREE most notable DISADVANTAGES which the internet may bring to the young generation nowadays”
Nowadays, the Internet brings numerous disadvantages for young people.
+ First and foremost, the young are easily addicted to the Internet I mean they spend too much time on social networking like: Facebook, Zalo, Twitter… or watching movies.
+ Moreover, it’s easy for them to have some health problems when they use the Internet for a long time They might have high risks of various diseases such as: back ache, bad eye sights, tiredness, sleeplessness and so on.