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1 How often do you eat at a restaurant?
Oh, let’s see I think I eat at a restaurant about 2 or 3 times a week I usually
eat out/dine /daɪn/ out with my family and my friends
2 Do you watch any comedy shows on television?
Yes, I do I usually watch comedy shows on TV I think it’s a great way to releave stress after hard day at work
3 Do you visit your parents often?
Yes, I do I visit my parents quite about 2 or 3 times a week They live in a small house not too far from my city
4 How often do you travel abroad and where is your favorite place?
I have never traveled abroad However, if I have a chance I want to go to Korea because I really like its entertainment industry
5 Where do you exercise and how many times do you exercise a week?
Well, I often do exercise at home and I work out about 3 times a week because
it helps improve my health and relieve stress
6 How often do you hike in the mountains?
Uhm…I think
I sometimes hike in the mountains with my parents Because it is a good way
to improve my health
I rarely hike in the mountains because I am quite busy with my work If I have free time, I usually hang out with my friends at the coffee shop
7 Do you compare prices at several stores before buying something?
Yes, I do I usually compare prices at several stores before buying something
I think that it will help me save money and to get a better deal
8 What single piece of technology has impacted your lifestyle the most?
Well, I think single piece of technology that has impacted my lifestyle is the
smartphone Because it helps me access /ˈækses/ information easily.
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Oh, I think I usually use the Internet on my phone or laptop Because it makes
me have fun and relaxed after hard day at work
I use the Internet every day/on a daily basis I look for information, send messages, surf facebook, and watch movies
10 Do you generally drive to work or do you take public transportation?
I don’t drive or take public transportation to work I ride my bike because it helps to reduce air pollution and improves my health
11 How often do you visit an amusement park, and who do you usually go there with?
Uhm…Let’s see
I sometimes visit an amusement park with my friends on special occasions /ə ˈkeɪʒn/ I really enjoy rides and games there.
12 What time of the day is best for visiting an amusement park? Why?
Uhm… I think that the morning is the best time of day to visit an amusement
park Because there are not people and breathe /briːð/ fresh air in the morning.
13 How often do you walk for exercise?
Oh, let’s see I walk for exercise about 3 times a week at the park near my house Because it’s a good way to improve my health
14 If you wanted to go for a walk, where would you go, and why?
Well, I usually go for a walk with my friends in the park Because it’s makes
me relaxed and have fun
15 Do you usually buy clothes before traveling? Why?
Yes, I do I often buy clothes before traveling because I like shopping and it's also a way to relieve stress/ I want to look great and take beautiful photos with my new clothes
- apparel/attire/outfit: trang phục
16 What kind of clothes do people in your town usually wear these days?
Trang 3Uhm…let’s see It’s autumn so people in my town usually wear casual colthes these days Because it's comfortable, they wear them
People in my town usually wear T-shirts and shorts because the weather is
very pleasant /ˈpleznt/ these days.
17 When do you meet your friends, what do you normally talk about?
Oh, let’s see I often meet my friends at the coffee shop We normally talk about studying and interesting news
When I meet my friends, we normally talk about, our work/study, and relationships
18 Where do you usually go when you and your friends want to have a conversation?
Uhm…We usually go to the coffee shop to have a conversation We talk to each other about studying and interesting news
19 Which town do you live in, and how long have you been living there?
Well, I currently live in Ho Chi Minh City I have been living there for about 4 years I really like the people and life here
20 Do you have any plan to move out in the near future? Why or why not?
No, I don’t I don’t have any plans to move out in the near future Because
there are modern amenities /əˈmenəti/ in my town such as a shopping mall and a
fitness center
1 What could amusement parks in your city do to increase the number of visitors?
There are some ways for
amusement parks in my city to increase
the number of visitors
- Firstly, amusement parks should
open more exciting rides and games or
There are a few things amusement parks in my city could do to attract more visitors
- First, they need to add more exciting rides and games in oder to give
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visitors
- Secondly, improve marketing
activities like advertising on social
networking platforms or providing
special offers to attract more visitors
- Finally, enhancing the customer
experience by focusing on quality
facilities and friendly staff
visitors more new experiences
- Second, they should extend the business hours I think they close their business too early
2 People exercise in many different ways What are some advantages of choosing walking instead of other forms of exercise?
There are many advantages of
walking compared to other forms of
exercise
- Firstly, improve health such as
cardiovascular health, or keep in shape
- Secondly, enhancing mental
health brings relaxation, relieves stress,
and connection with nature
- Finally, increasing creativity by
walking can help you find many ideas
and inspirations
advantages/benefits of taking a walk compared to/with other forms of exercise
- First, we can do it anywhere We can walk in the park near our house or even on the street
- Second, we don’t need any exercise equipment, a nice pair of shoes
is enough So, it doesn’t cost us a lot of money
3 Please explain a good place to buy clothes in your city and why.
A good place to buy clothes in my
city is the shopping mall:
- It’s because there are many
A good place to buy clothes in my city is a department store called Lotte
- First, it often offers discounts, so
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different stores with prices ranging
from affordable to expensive
- Besides, it is convenient because
the shopping mall is a collection of
different clothing stores instead of me
having to visit stores at different
locations
- Also, shopping malls often
organize promotional events and
discounts, which helps me get a better
deal
I can get a better price for the same quality
- Second, it carries a variety of clothes from different brands so I will have many options
- Finally, it is near my house So, you can get there very easily
4 Who is your favorite person to have a conversation with? Why?
My favorite person to have a
conversation with is my mother
- It’s because my mother is always
the one to listen if I want to share
anything
- Besides, my mother teaches me
valuable lessons about life through her
experiences that I can’t find anywhere
else
- Also, if I fail, my mother is
always by my side to help me
overcome difficulties
My favorite person to have a conversation with is my best friend named XXX
- One reason is that we have a lot
in common, so it’s easy to talk to each other
- Also, he is very smart He usually gives me a lot of useful advice
- Therefore, he is my favorite person to have a conversation with
5 What are the important things you would consider when moving to a new place?
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would consider when moving to a new
place:
- Firstly, if the location is
convenient such as near a school,
hospital, or supermarket, it helps me
save time and improve my quality of
life
- Secondly, the rental price is also
important because choosing a place to
live at a reasonable price helps me save
money
- Finally, a place with guaranteed
security helps me feel confident and
secure when living in a new place
There are some important things I would consider when moving to a new place
- First, it should be close to bus stations because I regularly use public transport to get to work
- Second, the price should be reasonable because I can’t afford to rent an expensive house
6 Which of the following do you think your city or town needs more of and why?
- Restaurants
- Parks
- Bus routes
I think my city or town needs
more bus routes
- Because there are more bus
routes thus making travel convenient
and cost-effective for students or
employees
- In addition, increasing bus use
I think my city needs more park for several reasons
- First, parks can help improve air quality so that people can enjoy the fresh air and have better physical and mental health
- Second, parks are also a place
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thereby improving air pollution
where people can visit and have/take a walk to refresh in minds
- Third, parks can enhace the appeal/beauty of a city, making it more attractive to residents and tourists
7 When buying music, do you prefer to buy CDs, or do you prefer to download music directly to your computer or phone? Why?
I prefer to download music
directly to my computer or phone
- Because of the convenience, it
doesn't take me too much time to
download music instead of having to
buy CDs at the store
- Besides, I have many diverse
choices of songs and albums, which
helps me explore other interests and
musical genres
I prefer to download /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/
music directly to my phone
- First, downloading music from the Internet is much cheaper compared
to bying CDs, therefore, I can save some money to spend on other things
- Second, it’s convenient for me because I can download music anytime and anywhere, which saves me time/save my time because I don’t have
to go to physical/actual stores
8 If you wanted to purchase an app, which of the following would most influence your decision? Why?
- a friend’s recommendation
- advertisement for the app
- the popularity of the app
If I wanted to purchase an app,
which would most influence my
decision is the popularity of the app
I think my friend’s recommendation would most influence
my decision because of the following
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app shows that it is used by many
people and receives many high and
positive reviews
- Besides, a popular app is usually
of good quality and offers many
features so this can influence my
decision to purchase it
reasons
- First, I can get honest reviews from my friends after they actually experience that app In this way, I can know whether that app will be suitable and useful for me
- Second, I and my friend have similar tastes in using apps, so I don’t have to spend too much time searching some suitables onces
- Finally, some advertisements give misleading information just to attract more users, so I don’t believe them
9 If you’re not worried about rent, what will you consider when choosing a place to live?
If I am not worried about rent, I
will consider the following things when
choosing a place to live:
- For me, if the location is
convenient such as near a school,
hospital, or supermarket, it helps me
save time and improve my quality of
life
- Additionally, ensuring security is
aslo important, so living in a safe area
can bring me peace of mind
If I am not concerned about rent, I would think about the location/ take the location into my consideration
- First, I want to live in a convenient area near/close to (some essential facilities such as) supermarkets, hospitals, and schools
- Second, my neighborhood needs
to be safe if I want to live alone
- Finally, I want to live in a place with a fresh air and pleasant
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There are many benefits for
children to take part in sports or regular
physical education in school
- First, because participating in
sports or physical education helps
children develop their health and
physical health comprehensively,
especially improving their mental
- Second, engaging in sports and
physical education activities helps
children learn how to work in teams,
communicate effectively, and build
self-confidence
In my opinion, it is very necessary/essential/crucial for children
to do/play/take up sports or regular physical education
- First, it helps children to keep fit, stay healthy, and active
- Second, children can improve their social and communication skills
as they will learn to work together towards a common goal or solve
conflicts /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
- Finally, doing sports helps children to release stress and anxiety after school
TEST 1
Imagine that an English newspaper company is doing research to write an article They want to collect information about online advertisements.
5 How much time do you spend on using the Internet each day? What do you usually do while using the Internet?
Well, I spend 4 hours using the
Internet on a daily basis I look for
information, send messages, surf
Facebook, and listen to music
Let’s see… I typically spend 4 hours using/accessing the Internet on a daily basis/every day/each day I use it
to attend online classes, surf Facebook
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6 Have you considered downloading a software to block online
advertisements?
No, I haven’t Because I am quite busy with my work If I have a chance,
I will consider downloading a software
to block online advertisements
Yes, I will consider downloading
an app to block online advertisements because I don't want to be
interrupted /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ by some trash
ad when watching something on the internet
- interrupted: bị gián đoạn
- disturbing: làm phiền
- concentrate: tập trung
Yes, I do Online advertisements/
adverts/ads are really disturbing /dɪ ˈstɜːrbɪŋ/ So, I think (that) installing
an ad blocker can help me concentrate /
ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/ better on my work/study.
7 Which of the following do you think could be the most effectively advertised
on the Internet?
- Shoes
- Books
- Music
I think music could be
effectively advertised on the
Internet for several reasons
- First of all, music ads
allow potential fans/buyers to
I think books can be effectively advertised on the Internet for several reasons
- First of all, book ads allow potential buyers to read
I think shoes can be effectively advertised on the Internet for several reasons
- First of all, shoe ads allow potential buyers to see