SPEAKING 6 REVISION and PRACTICE You are taking the final oral test for Speaking 6 You will totally have 7 minutes for the test You have NO time for preparation before speaking First, you will have ON.
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You are taking the final oral test for Speaking 6 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 evening - My full name is Trinh Minh Việt
–I was born on fifteen, April, nineteen ninety two - My student ID is……
Now, I start giving my presentation
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 Do you live in a town or a city?
2 Do many tourists visit your area?
3 Do you think your home town/city will change much in the future?
I was born and raised in Hanoi city which is located in the Northern part of Vietnam It is the capital of Vietnam, a city that is both ancient, modern and densely populated.
There are many tourists visiting the capital Hanoi The familiar destinations of tourists such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; Sword Lake; Quoc Tu Giam Temple; Ngoc Son Temple
Hanoi, the capital with many cultural traditions However, in the future, Hanoi city also needs to have many changes to deserve to be the capital
of Vietnam, a city for peace such as solving the problem of traffic congestion, environmental pollution, plant more trees, build more parks, preserve cultural traditions
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2 Are you still in touch with your childhood friends?
3 What was your favourite toy when you were a child?
My most vivid childhood memories are in primary school After every class, we used to hang out together and play skipping rope This game is both exercise and fun, so most of the girls participate There were days when we were so busy playing that we forgot to go home Later when we grow up, we still remember the game in those primary school years.
I am still in regular contact with my childhood friends Most recently, we just held a meeting after 25 years of graduation.
When I was a child, my favorite toy was dolls, especially the one given to
me by my parents for my 10th birthday That doll has very big eyes that can be opened and closed rosy cheeks I often use my mother's scraps
to make a dress for my doll
CLOTHES
1 What kind of clothes do you wear to school?
2 Do prefer wearing formal or casual clothes? Why?
3 Do you like to get clothes as a gift from your friends or family? Why/why not?
I usually wear uniform when I go to school In Vietnam, almost all students going to school wear uniforms and I find this very appropriate.
Depending on the event and the place, I choose the appropriate outfit If I attend formal events such as weddings and meetings, I will choose formal outfits If I go to fun events such as shopping, going to the park, going to the movies, going to coffee with friends, I like to wear casual clothes to feel most comfortable.
I also love to receive clothes from friends or family because I feel the warmth and care of friends and family in them.
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2 Do you ever have any problem with your transport?
3 How could your journey be inproved?
I usually went to school by motorbike In Vietnam, motorbikes are a popular means of transport for students to go to school
I also sometimes have problems with my motorbike such as not starting the engine or having a punctured tire
Currently, I have graduated from school to work and still go to work by motorbike because the workplace is quite close to my house At the same time, I just bought a new motorbike,
so there is no more broken car like before
FITNESS
1 Do you try to keep fit? How?
2 Do you think it is important for young people to keep fit?
3 Have you ever watched a sporting event live?
I always try to keep fit every day to have a healthy body To keep fit, I try to eat in
moderation, not eat too much, eat less starch and sweets In addition, I usually walk about
3 km in the park every day
Keeping fit is important not only for young people but also for any age so that we can have
a healthy, beautiful body and best prevent disease
I once watched a live football match of the Vietnamese team at My Dinh Stadium
Watching a match live on the pitch offers a truly exhilarating and amazing experience that
is not possible when we watch it on television I would love to be able to watch more sporting events live as well
FAMILY
1 What do you like doing most with your family?
2 Who are you close to in your family?
3 In what way is your family important to you?
I like to do many things with my family such as traveling together, having dinner together, going to the movies together, going to the park together but I like traveling with the family the most loved ones in my family every summer
I am close to everyone in my family including my parents, my husband and my children These are all important people in my life
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to raise me up and ensure my education and well-being I will always be grateful to be a member of such a happy and caring family My family members know me better than any other person and they will always be with me no matter what They are the people who had always been with me and supported me every way possible I believe that family comes first and that’s why my family is the most important aspect of my life
STUDYING
1 Why do you choose to study English?
2 What is the most difficult thing about your study?
3 What course would you like to do in the future?
Nowadays, more and more people are dedicating time to studying English as a second language Many countries include English in their school syllabus and children are starting
to learn English at a younger and younger age I choose to learn English for the following reasons: English is a global language; Studying English can help me get a good job;
Travelling is a lot easier with a good knowledge of English; English is one of the most important languages for business; With English, you can study all over the world; English gives you access to multiple cultures…et cetera
The most difficult thing in my study is the practice environment, especially listening and speaking Around me, people mainly speak Vietnamese, so I have less environment to practice in order to use English more fluently
I plan to take some more English speak courses to improve my speaking skills better At the same time, I will also create a group of friends to practice speaking English to create more English speak environment
MUSIC
1 What kind of music do you like?
2 What do you like about it?
3 Do you play or would you like to play a musical instrument?
I am fond of music It is simply the medicine for my mind When I am stressed, music remove stress When I am happy, music inspires me to be more It always in the center of all my parties with friends When I am sad, music takes me out glue and move forward
I listen to different types musics, It depends on my mod When I am happy, I usually come
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I used to play the piano but now I don't play anymore because I don't have much time to practice I want to be able to arrange to practice some music on the piano again in the near future, such as the Spring Walve; Fur elise or Marrige D' Amour
Thank you You have finished the first part of the test Now, let’s move to the second one.
Task 2: Individual long-run (2 minutes)
Use your two minutes to talk about what you are required to do Pay attention to the suggestions
1 FOOD
Describe a popular dish from your region that you enjoy making
You should say :
What this dish is
Why you enjoy making it
When you usually make it
Why it is popular in your region
I’m going to talk about Pho which is a traditional and famous dish in my country You know, this special dish can not only stimulate the appetite of any food lovers but also provide a collection of vitamins and nutrients
It is a noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, a large variety of healthy herbs and meat Pho is usually served with either beef or chicken, which helps boost our physical stamina and recharge our batteries after a hard day’s work
I usually cook Pho for my family during long holidays when I have a lot of time like National Day or International Labor Day because actually cooking this pho takes a lot of time and effort
I also have to make it clear that a bowl of home-cooked and nutritious Pho can easily strengthen the close-knit bond between family members
It would be remiss not to mention finding a top quality bowl of pho in Vietnam Here, you can easily find a bowl of pho in the restaurant, in the shops, on the big street or in the alleys, even the street vendors
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Describe a common leisure activity in Vietnam
You should say:
What activity is
What type of people do it
Where and when it is possible to do it
Why it is popular
Well, the leisure and recreational activities in my country greatly vary based on the age group, economic and employment status, gender and location of people However, watching TV, surfing the internet, walking in the park, reading daily newspapers and participating in sports like cricket and football are some very common past time activities of the people in my country
To be more specific, teenagers and young people mostly like to watch TV programmes, use the internet and social networking sites like Facebook, play online games, sometimes collect stamps, and play outdoor games and sports while adults most of the time Watch TV, walk in the park and read newspapers The choice of hobbies and leisure activities are quite different between city-dwellers and villagers For instance, a teenage boy in a city would mostly play a video game or chat with friends online in his free time, a teenager in a rural area, on the contrary, would be busy fishing or playing outdoor games
How these activities vary are quite prominent in our country Even I can feel that by just looking at the different members of my family. While my younger brother loves to travel, my elder brother plays cricket Two of my cousins collect stamps and coins while I mostly read books and magazines My parents walk in the park and other family members mostly enjoy movies and other TV programmes
3 EMAIL
Describe an important email you received
You should say:
Who the email was from
What it was about
Why it was important
How you felt about it
I have received many important emails in my life, and out of these emails, I would like to talk about an email that I got from a bank The email confirmed my appointment as
a part-time employee with them When I was a third-year student at the university, I
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One day I got an email from the bank where I was interviewed It was early
November in 2004, and at that time, I was around 22 years old I opened the email and read the details very quickly My heart was pounding and I felt really good when I found that the email confirms my appointment as a part-time employee with this company I read the email again and took a print out as well The email was sent to me by the Head of the Human Resource department of the bank and his name was Mr Sơn
It was a very important email for me as I was desperately expecting to work for this company and the email confirmed my joining there Secondly, this was the first job
confirmation in my life, and I needed this job so badly at that time So this was very
exciting news for me
4 ADVERTISEMENT
Describe an advertisement you have seen or read that you like
You should say:
What it is
Where you first saw it
Why you like it
Whether advertisement is necessary or not, why?
Advertising has become an integral part in our lives which may appear on TV, social media platforms and in real life Recently, there has been one advertisement which really catches my attention, and that is the one from TH true milk
This TV commercial is about milk and dairy products manufactured by the TH company The word TH stands for True Happiness which delivers a message that our company would like to deliver happy products to all customers
This advertisement is broadcast randomly on TV, especially during golden hours when my family are watching some films or game shows As regards the content, TH emphasizes on the main product which is milk produced from well raised cows This leads
to a common belief that the product provides people with much higher nutritional values compared to the one from other competitors Alongside the ear-catching tunes, the visual effects are principally in blue and white colors that show peace and joy
Plus, there are children doing all sorts of outdoor activities around a herd of cows, which arouses a sense of being so energetic Moreover, I reckon that the target audiences here are parents and children who are likely to purchase this product
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5 ENVIRONMENT
Describe a natural disaster you have experienced
You should say:
What the disaster was
When you experienced it
What you did
How you felt about it
When it comes to catastrophes, floods must be the topic for heated debates annually in Vietnam since it happens each year in the middle part of the country and devastates everything on its way
As far as I’m concerned, Vietnam is positioned in the tropical region and right adjacent to the sea,
so storms are the norm, and they usually come alongside typhoons and floods In rainy seasons, some provinces in the middle part of Vietnam have to suffer from those disasters which seriously destroy their home, kill animals or even humans There is nothing which can measure the loss we always have to endure during the floods And one more threatening thing adding to this
phenomenon is the deforestation which results in the great amount of water rushing towards villages and sweeping everything out to the sea.
After each storm comes, floods leave local people in pain, loss and sufferings To be more exact, thousands of houses are ruined or even vanish, cattle and poultry perish, and numerous people are deceased To be honest, the consequences are immeasurable and mediocre for anyone to confront,
so help is always needed.
And this is the time when the government and some patrons join hands to save people and provide them with new accommodation and food to survive This act shows patriotism and love for
citizens Personally, I always transfer a small amount of money to some funds in order to help them overcome this disaster, and I will always do it to help beloved Vietnamese people
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)
- Development (three main ideas presented in three sentences with three supporting
details in other three sentences)
- Conclusion (one concluding sentence) with the use of some linking words
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a Do you think large fast-food companies should be allowed to target at
children in their advertising campaigns? Why?
b How important is food as a representative of a country’s culture?
c Compare the importance of local and imported goods for the economy of a country?
I think the big fast food companies should not be allowed to target children in their advertising campaigns but should be more tightly regulated
Advertisements for unhealthy food products are everywhere and children and teens continue to be a main target audience Television is still where you will find the most fast food advertising; however there has been a rise in advertising through mobile devices and social media, which are popular with young people More fast food advertisements than ever before are appearing on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and kids’ websites
The latest report by Yale Rudd Center found that the fast food industry has
increased its spending on advertisements, up 8% from 2009, to $4.6 billion a year to advertise mostly unhealthy products Every day on television, preschoolers view, on average, 2.8 ads, children view 3.2 ads, and teens view 4.8 ads for fast food The problem is that advertising is effective, with research showing that children exposed
to fast food advertising are more likely to consume fast food and have increased weight Advertisements targeting children encourages consumption of nutritionally poor items and contribute to poor diet and obesity among young people
b How important is food as a representative of a country’s culture?
Food is the great unifier that connects us across cultures and generations, and our food culture is the way that food integrates into our traditions, community, heritage, and connects us with our food system
No matter where you go, it’s clear that one of the aspects of culture that is most important is food Indeed, one of the best ways to truly experience local culture when you travel is to try the food Food is a huge deal when it comes to culture Nearly every culture has its own food, and its own customs associated with eating food
c Compare the importance of local and imported goods for the economy of a
country?
Local goods are important in the sense that it creates a demand and thereby a scope for job opportunities for these who otherwise would be unemployment Hence local goods create a source of income and add up to the overall economy’s GDP
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Besides, for economic development, a country still needs to use imported goods because not all countries have the resources and skills required to produce certain goods and services Nevertheless, countries impose trade barriers, such as tariffs and import quotas, in order to protect their domestic industries
2 FREE TIME ACTIVITY
a Would you agree that it is important for older or retired people to keep themselves busy? Can you suggest some suitable activities?
b In your opinion, do young people have enough or too much leisure time? Why/why not?
c What new kinds of leisure activities would you like to see introduced in area which don’t currently exist? Why?
a/ Would you agree that it is important for older or retired people to keep themselves busy? Can you suggest some suitable activities?
I agree that it is important for older or retired people to keep themselves busy
Elderly and retired people age 55+ and above MUST keep themselves busy in order to maintain good mental and physical health (to an extent spiritual), if not, better Most common conditions/ diseases that affect old people are dementia/alzheimer and neurological disorders Elderly people should:
1 PHYSICAL HEALTH - Keep moving This means that you need to move your body daily like walking, jogging, warm up exercises, sitting and standing up etc You need to make sure that each day your whole body moves actively. If you cannot move much due to certain conditions, consult a doctor and ask on how to make the body more active to maintain muscle strength, blood flow and reduce risks of diseases.
2 MENTAL HEALTH - Keep up to date with politics Yes, some countries have their politics turned upside down but that doesn’t mean you should give up on life In fact, your knowledge on politics and current affair puts you in a better mental health as it reduces the risks
in having alzheimer No prominent studies have been done to prove this yet, but if you find yourself constantly thinking of who should win more seats, or which candidate made better manifestos, or arguments on the drainage problem, you will actually find yourself THINKING Furthermore, learn something new I suggest learn a new language and practice it, or find an active and healthy hobbies such as playing chess or gardening.
3 MENTAL HEALTH - Keep your friends and family beside you who you can trust and who you share good memories with Family and friends are a key to high stress or a place to destress, so keeping low stress when you’re old reduces cortisol amount in your body, which has strong correlation with poor memory if in high amounts SO TRUST AND LOVE
4 SPIRITUAL HEALTH - If you are an atheist, that’s okay My context of ‘spiritual health’
is to find yourself within the past 50 or 60 years of receiving your first pay check, studying, working, getting married, having a puppy for the first time, seeing your newborn baby brother etc Get lost in the memories but not too deep You need to connect these memories with your own thinking: What have I achieved? What did I learn the most? What was I like? Why and how did I change? What did I love the most? Then, bring yourself back to the present and think about the