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 towncity will change much in the future? CHILDHOOD 1. What is your most vivid childhood memory? 2. Are you still in touch with your childhood friends? 3. What was your favourite toy when you were a child? 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? Whywhy not? TRANSPORT 1. How do you get to university? 2. Do you ever have any problem with your transport? 3. How could your journey be improved? 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? 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? 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? 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? Task 2: Individual longrun (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 2. LEISURE ACTIVITY 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 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 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? 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 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. 1. FOOD a. Do you think large fastfood 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? 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? Whywhy not? c. What new kinds of leisure activities would you like to see introduced in area which don’t currently exist? Why? 3. TECHNOLOGY a. Do you think technology has changed the way we communicate? Yes, I do. b. How do job opportunities differ for those who have computer skills from those who do not c. Do you think the existence of computer in schools has improved the way students learn? 4. ENVIRONMENT a. How will climate change affect where people live in the next ten years? b. Do you think governments will pay more attention to climate change in the future? c. What can we do to help reduce global warming? 5. SOCIAL ASPECTS a. How important do you consider a good salary is for job satisfaction? b. Do you think that in the future people will retire at an earlier or later than they do now? c. How, do you think, our working hours will change in the future? Present your view with clear arguments and specific, reallife examples to support your view. Thank you. You have finished the last part of the test. That’s the end of the test
Trang 1SPEAKING 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 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) - 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 Do you live in a town or a city?
I live in Dalat city which is located on the Lang Biang Plateau in the southern parts
of the Central Highlands
2 Do many tourists visit your area?
Yes, they do Because my hometown is a famous tourist city in southern Vietnam, thus many tourists are interested in visiting here on every holiday occasion
3 Do you think your home town/city will change much in the future?
Yes, of course I think my hometown will change much in the future The proof is that my cities have changed a lot in many aspects in recent years such as infrastructure, economy, living standards, etc Besides the positive changes, negative changes also come with it, polluted environment/inˈvīrənmənt/, for example However, I think changes are essential for development
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When I was a child, my mother used to take me with her whenever she went out So even though I was only two and a half years old, I remembered the road pretty well Then on the first day of kindergarten, when not seeing a school security guard, I went home by myself at lunch break As a result, both my teacher and my family had a panic shock
2 Are you still in touch with your childhood friends?
Yes, sure I am still in touch with some close friends who studied with me in
elementary/eləˈment(ə)rē/ and high school
3 What was your favourite toy when you were a child?
Dolls are my favorite toys when I was a child I'd got about 10 dolls with different hair colors My friends extremely adore them
CLOTHES
1 What kind of clothes do you wear to school?
When I was in school, I often wore/ wɔːr/a uniform that consists of a white shirt with the school logo on the left sleeve and navy trousers Besides, I was also required to wear the white Ao Dai for important events or ceremonies But I did not like to wear Ao Dài because it was uncomfortable for daily use
2 Do you prefer wearing formal or casual clothes? Why?
Casual and formal clothing are two of the most common dress rules, each with its own distinct style If the occasion has a formal ambiance, I will choose to dressed formal clothes, and vice versa, I prefer to wear casual /ˈkæʒuəl/ clothes, like Tee shirts, jeans, sneakers/ˈsniːkər/, etc they make me feel much more comfortable and relaxed
3 Do you like to get clothes as a gift from your friends or family? Why/why not?
Yes, of course I do like to get clothes as a gift from my friends or family Compared to giving flowers and cards, I feel clothes as gifts are more practical
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I used to live near the university so I often rode a bike to school, it took just 5 minutes from my house
2 Do you ever have any problem with your transport?
Yes, of course Sometimes my bike has a flat tire, but for me, the bike's pretty light, and it was easy to carry it go home
3 How could your journey be improved?
I've got a new bike and it comes with a wheel/wiːl/ pump It is very convenient to fix this problem
FITNESS
1 Do you try to keep fit? How?
Yes, I do Actually, I want to gain weight, I look quite thin compared to my height
So, I have made a menu with 6 meals a day as well as exercising 3 days a week to improve my health and weight
2 Do you think it is important for young people to keep fit?
I think it’s important for young people to keep fit because many researchers indicate that inactive children are likely to become inactive adults, which is a reason today’s young people usually have problems with heart disease and cancer/ putting young people at risk of developing life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and cancer This is why it's important to encourage exercise and keeping fit from a young age
3 Have you ever watched a sporting event live?
No, I haven’t But I wish I could experience a sporting event/əˈvent/ live in the near future I think it will be exciting
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I like to travel with family most We usually travel at least once time a year in summer or spring This is a great time for us to share wonderful moments together
2 Who are you close to in your family?
I think maybe my father Because we have a lot of things in common, we can share and talk about any topic or aspect of life
3 In what way is your family important to you?
Family is a priceless/ ˈprīsləs/ gift, a circle of strength and love When I struggle with many difficulties and challenges, I usually share them with my family and they will encourage me No matter how far the distance keeps us away from the family,
at the end of the day we always look forward to uniting with our loved ones
STUDYING
1 Why do you choose to study English?
Because English is a requirement subject at my school as I was young, then when I grew up, I chose to study English because it’s a popular foreign language in Vietnam as well as over the world to be able to study and develop a career and explore the world
2 What is the most difficult thing about your study?
I have difficulty in listening skills, this makes me confused leading to bad speaking skills
3 What course would you like to do in the future?
I think I will practice listening more by myself because if I want to get better I can only practice hard and frequent
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I like Soft Rock Ballads - a niche genre of rock music that was mastered in the 80s, some songs are still popular today like November Rain by Guns N’ Roses, I’ll Stand
By You by The Pretenders, or Wind of Change by Scorpions
2 What do you like about it?
Because Soft Rock Ballads are a genre of rock music hidden intense emotions through mellow music It can alter my mood, emotions, and motivation Listening to music and experiencing emotions can help me release stress or depression
3 Do you play or would you like to play a musical instrument?
Beside Rock Ballads, I also love traditional music, so I have been learning to play Dan Tranh for 2 months
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 think one of the popular dishes in my region as well as in Vietnam is rice noodle soup, Pho Pho is served in many restaurants in Vietnam, so much so that foreigners think Vietnamese food is mainly pho It is just the tip of the iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːrɡ/ in Vietnamese cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ but it’s the most iconic /aɪˈkɑːnɪk/ of them all
My family loves Pho bo (rice beef noodle soup) because of its delicious taste with the stock made from the beef shank, neck, ox tail, etc The meaty toppings include thinly sliced eye-round beef steak, flank, brisket, beef balls, tendon, and tripe It's also spiced with aromatics /ˌærəˈmætɪk/ like cardamom /ˈkɑːrdəməm/, cinnamon,
Trang 6star anise /ˈænɪs/, coriander /ˌkɔːriˈændər/, and cloves, I usually make it twice a week
2 LEISURE ACTIVITY
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)
When it comes to a common leisure activity in Vietnam, no doubt we think about jogging which can be done by everyone, including the elderly and youngsters We can find a large number of people walking alone or with their pets in many public parks in the morning or evening Jogging has become a popular activity such an indispensable/ ˌindəˈspensəb(ə)l/ habit that many people defy/dəˈfī/ the ban
/ben/ on leaving the house during the corona epidemic/ˌepəˈdemik/ to go jogging
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)
After I obtained my first bachelor's /ˈbaCH(ə)lər/ degree in major management of export and import, I applied to many companies One month later, I received that I was called to interview for the position of import and export document officer by Transimex Corporation This email brought me many special emotions, and I still remember them very well, which are emotion, excitement, enthusiasm /inthu-si-a-zum/, and desire to express myself
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?)
Trang 7I once watched a promotional video of a leading Thailand energy corporation The
ad begins with a rich man who wants to buy a house in a prime /praɪm/ location This house is currently running a restaurant business But after he stopped by and had a meal, he discovered that this restaurant sells food at a very cheap price In
addition, it also serves free snacks and drinks Many people with different situations, especially, people in the popular class – who have a low income- usually come here to enjoy the meals When watching until the end of the ad, their brand appeared with the slogan "Long-term profit is sustainable /səˈstānəb(ə)l/ value" The images/ˈɪmɪd igʒ / are integrated with a meaningful slogan which brings a unique and humane message
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)
Well, I would like to talk about the landslide due to heavy rain that happened in Dalat in June 2022 At that time, Da Lat entered the rainy season with heavy and continuous rainfall Meanwhile, the urbanization process of the city has caused natural flows to be filled, and the ground is weak due to being hydrated for a long time, causing a high risk of landslides I witnessed one of two particularly large landslides with thousands of cubic meters of rock falling from the high mountains, spilling onto the main road It happened while I was on the Prenn pass to enter Dalat city Although there were no casualties/ˈkæʒuəlti/, the landslide caused traffic
on this road to be blocked in both directions I got scared and stuck there for 12 hours
Task 3: Topic Discussion (2 minutes)
1 FOOD
a Do you think large fast-food companies should be allowed to target at children
in their advertising campaigns? Why?
Trang 8I believe that large fast-food companies should be banned from targeting children in their advertising campaigns
First of all, it is not ethical/ ˈeTHək(ə)l/ to target children with advertisements,
as they are not yet able to distinguish advertising from actual programming in the way adults can This means that advertising aimed at children is misleading and unfair
Second, many children are easily manipulated to want things they see in advertisements, which usually include attractive and interesting content, and this may cause conflicts between parents and children if parents deny their children of something they want
Last but not least, advertising targeted at children can have negative effects/ɪ ˈfekt/on their health, as many fast food and junk food companies these days direct their marketing strategies towards children, making their products appear to be healthy and appealing Unfortunately, most children do not understand the concept
of advertising They are easily persuaded/pərˈsweɪd/ to purchase/ˈpərCHəs/ these unhealthy foods, and as a consequence/ ˈkänsikwəns/, they can be at risk of many serious health issues, such as obesity and diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
To sum up, because of some negative effects mentioned above, advertising campaigns of fast-food companies should not target at children
b How important is food as a representative of a country’s culture?
Clearly, food is a powerful connective tool in daily life, and it also plays an important role in connecting people to their countries’ cultures or ethnic groups First of all, in religion/rɪˈlɪdʒən/, food is one of the most important parts of religious/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/ ceremonies The role of food in religious culture is an important part of showing respect among their communities and many of these religions obey /əˈbeɪ/ the religious commandments, hence food is prepared in different ways Second, food is not only seen as a means of survival, but also a multidimensional /ˌmʌltidaɪˈmenʃənl/ thing that shapes /ʃeɪp/ people, their identities, their cultures, and in the end, their society In other words, each different group of people in different areas has their own recipes or dishes that distinguish them from others For example, tomato, basil /ˈbeɪzl/, and mozzarella / ˌmätsə
re
ˈ lə/ cheese on a pizza signify/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ a taste/teɪst/ of Italy
Trang 9In addition, food and food-related etiquette /ˈetɪkət/ also show the effect of a country’s culture on them People in Western societies may refer to food-related etiquette as table manners, a phrase that illustrates the cultural expectation of eating food or meals at a table Some people eat with forks and spoons; more people use fingers or chopsticks
In conclusion, food tells us something about a culture’s approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ to life; therefore, it is an important and interesting entrance to understanding the culture of a country or ethnic group
c Compare the importance of local and imported goods for the economy of a country?
Exporting and importing play a significant role in the growth of national economies and in expanding /ɪkˈspænd/ the global market
In terms of importing, many countries purchase goods that are either not readily available domestically /dəˈmestɪkli/ or are available cheaper overseas from a foreign country to serve the local demand Imports are important for businesses and individual consumers /kənˈsuːmər/ Oftentimes, imported products provide a better price or more choices to consumers, which help increase their living standards
In terms of exporting, every country is endowed with certain advantages in resources and skills For example, some countries are rich in natural resources, they will export fossil/ˈfäsəl/ fuels, minerals, timber, etc to other countries that have shortages of many of these resources The more a country exports, the more domestic economic activity is occurring If a country is a net exporter, its gross domestic product increases, which is the total value of the finished goods and services it produces in a given period of time More exports mean more production, jobs, and revenue In other words, net exports increase the wealth of a country
In conclusion, countries want to be net exporters /ekˈspɔːrtər/ rather than net importers Importing is not necessarily /ˌnesəˈserəli/ a bad thing because it gives us access to important resources and products not otherwise available or at a cheaper cost However, if importing more than exporting, more money is leaving the country than is coming in through export sales
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a Would you agree that it is important for older or retired people to keep themselves busy? Can you suggest some suitable activities?
I personally agree that older or retired people should have some activities at a certain level to stay physically/ˈfɪzɪkli/ and socially /ˈsəʊʃəli/ active
The main reason is that this will help them avoid boredom and loneliness Elderly people have a large amount of free time, which was once used to develop work, career, and family care When they retire, this free time easily makes them nostalgic/nəˈstaldʒɪk/ or sad/sæd/ because of many problems related to their age and health; therefore they see themselves as a burden to their children and society The second reason is that attending activities will help them to reduce the risk of developing several health problems In other words, attending activities keeps them moving their bodies, such as walking, jogging, warm-up exercises, sitting and standing, gardening, and so on These movements maintain muscle strength, and blood flow and reduce risks of diseases The activities also give them new hobbies
so that they won’t have time to think of the negative sides of being old and retired The third reason is that participating in charity activities will help them keep in touch with people of the same age, contributing themselves to society as well as regularly update social issues so as not to become obsolete /ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/
In conclusion, some activities such as sports, exercise, gardening, or attending charity clubs will be good options for the elderly to maintain their both physical and mental health
b In your opinion, do young people have enough or too much leisure time? Why/why not?
My view on the matter is that not all young people have a lot of leisure /ˈliːʒər/ time for some reason
Firstly/ To begin with, in the modern days, young people have a much wider range of choosing which activities to proceed/prəʊˈsiːd/ with during their free time because of today´s provided technology They can be easily lured /lʊr/ by attractive
/əˈtraktiv/ and interesting content on TV, games, or social sites; therefore, they expand/ɪkˈspænd/ their leisure time longer than it’s supposed/səˈpəʊzd/ to