ĐỀ 1 Task 2: Situation 2p You are going to recommend a university for your cousin to study.. Among a university in USA, a university in Japan, and a university in Vietnam, I am going to
Trang 1ĐỀ 1 Task 2: Situation (2p)
You are going to recommend a university for your cousin to study Among a university in USA, a university in Japan and a university in Vietnam, which one do you recommend? Why?
Among a university in USA, a university in Japan, and a university in Vietnam, I
am going to recommend a university in Vietnam for my cousin to study Because (1) Vietnam is a peaceful and quite happy country My cousin studying in his country will
be very secure (2) studying in Vietnam, my cousin will be close to his family, can visit and care for each other often, and can return home whenever he wants (3) the cost of studying in Vietnam is quite cheap, even if you choose to study at international universities, the cost of accommodation and travel is still cheaper than studying abroad (4) the quality of higher education in Vietnam is now very good, University in VN have been striving to develop its close relations with domestic and international partners in order to provide its students with the best opportunities for studying and taking an internship, especially since there are many universities of nternational standards
Finally, My cousin loves Information Technologyso I would recommend him to study at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Task 3: Topic Discussion (3p)
“There are many problems with food in Vietnam”
Food is an indispensable source of nutrients in our lives Food is rich and diverse, can be food, water; It even includes supplements for the body
However, the big problem people are facing today is dirty food, which does not guarantee safety and hygiene in terms of quality, safety in processing and production Therefore, food safety is becoming a big and painful issue in society; as more and more people get sick from eating dirty and poor quality food
Therefore, individuals and organizations need to have specific responsibilities to ensure food safety for themselves, their families and society
1 What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is one that includes different foods in certain quantities and proportions such that the need for calories, protein, vitamins, minerals, and alternative nutrients is sufficient and small amounts are stored for short-term replenishment of nutrients
2 What is a typical diet of people in your country?
There is no concept of 'courses' in Vietnamese meals A typical meal consists of various dishes serving at once on the table There is one main dish which is usually meat, fish or egg, together with other dishes that are fresh vegetables, soup and rice Rice is the staple of the Vietnamese diet A small bowl of soy sauce or fish sauce is also
a must-have for Vietnamese people
Trang 2ĐỀ 2 Task 2: Situation (2 minutes)
You are looking for a place to live in Hanoi Among a small house in the city centre, a flat near your university/ a company and a big house in the countryside, which one would be your best choice? Why?
I will choose a small house in the city center because first it is convenient to go to work, secondly earn money easily by many jobs, thirdly, there are many entertainment spots, parks, cinemas
Task 3: Topic Discussion (3 minutes)
“There are many changes in traditional festivals”
Vietnam is a country with diverse and unique culture with about 8,000 festivals Festivals are community folklore activities held in all parts of the country
Currently, under the influence of many factors, such as the market mechanism, the development of the media, tourism… the traditional festivals in our country have undergone many changes:
- First, about time: Most village festivals shorten the time from 3-5 days to 1 day.
Some regional or inter-regional festivals of the pilgrimage nature are held for a long time, such as Huong Pagoda festival, Quoc Mau Tay Thien festival
- Second, about space: Festivals have expanded in space even "super-space" thanks
to media For example, the Hung Temple festival in Phu Tho
- Third, in terms of purpose, today's festival is not only an expression of religious
and belief sentiments but also a business opportunity for tourism
- Fourthly, the festival's participants are not only local people but also attract a lot
of tourists from all over the world and foreign tourists
In summary, along with the process of economic development and international integration, the transformation of traditional festivals is an objective necessity in today's cultural life
1 Are people more or less interested in attending the festiva? Why?
Everyone more or less enjoys participating in the festival, that's right Because of:
Firstly, festivals often satisfy people's spiritual needs, that is, participate in festivals to
pray for something Second, participating in festivals helps people have fun, visit and
increase their knowledge and understanding of many new things
2 What should be done to promote a regional festival?
Some measures to promote regional festivals are as follows: Firstly, build a
website, especially about the festival, and fully post all festival information on the
website Second, widely communicating about the festival on the mass media, the internet Third, organize the festival to ensure civility and humanity so that guests who
come to attend are satisfied, from which they will promote the festival
Trang 3ĐỀ 3 Task 2: Situation (2 minutes)
You are going to take a foreign friend to a festival Which one might be your best choice: Mid-Autumn festival, Hung King temple festival or Lim festival? Why?
I will take my foreign friend to attend the Hung Kings Temple Festival, because this is a great festival to remember and express gratitude to the founding merits of the Hung Kings, the first kings of the people Vietnamese ethnicity
Task 3: Topic Discussion (3 minutes)
“Many things should be changed about education in Vietnam.”
I totally agree that, "Many things should be changed about education in Vietnam
for the reasons below: (1) Education is the root of the development of every country all
over the world and VietNam is not an exception It's one of the most important steps that
takes a country to a better level On the other hand (2), Education has an important
function of training human resources for the country in the digital era, a country that wants to grow strong needs to have high-quality human resources which depends on the change and development of the education sector Another reason, Entering the 21st century, Vietnam's education system is still weak in quality, unbalanced in structure, and not connected to reality More than anyone else, the Education and Training Sector and universities are the first places to be responsible when training is not according to the needs of society For the reasons mentioned above, I believe that "Many things should be changed about education in Vietnam"
1 Is it a good practice for students to wear uniform at schools? Why/ why not?
I think students wear school uniforms very well Because: (1) To begin with, Uniforms often show the unique features and characteristics of the school Wearing uniforms helps students to be more proud, love their school, and love their class more (2) wearing uniforms helps students not distinguish between rich and poor Rich or poor students are required to wear the same clothes to school, and poor students will not be inferior to their peers (3) students wear uniforms that look very beautiful and simple students will not take time to select clothes for school (4) the uniforms will help students save money on shopping They will not spend too much money to buy clothes because they always have to wear uniforms to school
2 Which do you prefer: a single-sex school or a co-educational school? Why?
I prefer co-education, because: (1) co-education shows respect and equality between boys and girls (2) Working together in the classroom and doing homework gives boys and girls the opportunity to learn from each other intellectually as well as socially Girls and boys engage in collaboration, exchange of ideas and debate on issues
It is important that the presence of both sexes increases richness and diversity of thinking and learning (3) Co education improves the way students think, learn, and
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Trang 5ĐỀ 4 Task 2: Situation (2 minutes)
If you could invest on one of the followings – planting forests, building zoos and researching about biodiversity, which one might be your best choice? Why?
If I could invest on one of the followings- planting forests, building zoos, researching about biodiversity, the best choice for me is planting forests Because: (1) afforestation is quite easy and suitable for me to do (2) planting trees has a lot of benefits: to provide shade, beautify our landscapes and trees give off oxygen that we need to breathe Finally, reduce environmental pollution
Task 3: Topic Discussion (3 minutes)
“There are many problems facing the nature”
I completely agree that "There are many reasons to protect the natural world" Because of: (1) Sustainability in life also goes hand in hand with protecting the natural world Everything essential that we need today has been provided to us by the natural world Water, air, food, shelter, the earth provides us all, sustains our life (2) as the number of people on the planet increases and communities expand, consumption increases, and natural resources are used less sustainably, leading to the destruction or loss of natural spaces completely This seriously affects the structure and functioning of the environment - impacting the people, animals, and plants that live there (3) our Ecosystem is the place where our environment is cherished The destruction of the environment will also lead to the destruction of the entire ecosystem In short, the
natural world is very important to human life, so we must always cherish and protect it
1 What should be done to protect the nature and environment?
In my opinion, we need to take some measures to protect nature and the environment as follows: (1) is to raise people's awareness of environmental protection (2) is planting trees to cause forests, planning exploitation of natural resources, exploitation must go hand in hand with regeneration (3) is to limit behaviors that damage the natural world such as indiscriminate dumping, deforestation
These measures, if implemented well, will be very useful, because the natural environment is largely destroyed by humans, so changing human perception and behavior will effectively protect the natural environment
2 Is it the responsibility of schools to teach children to protect the nature and environment?
In my opinion, schools have the responsibility to teach children to protect nature and the environment Because environmental protection is the responsibility of everyone, every home, every organization, including schools On the other hand, children are the future of the nation and mother earth, early environmental protection education for children will help them learn to love nature, have awareness and habits of environmental protection
Trang 6ĐỀ 5 Task 2: Situation (2 minutes)
You are going to recommend a university for your cousin to study Among a university in USA, a university in Japan and a university in Vietnam, which one do you recommend? Why?
Among a university in USA, a university in Japan, and a university in Vietnam, I
am going to recommend a university in Vietnam for my cousin to study Because (1) Vietnam is a peaceful and quite happy country My cousin studying in his country will
be very secure (2) studying in Vietnam, my cousin will be close to his family, can visit and care for each other often, and can return home whenever he wants (3) the cost of studying in Vietnam is quite cheap, even if you choose to study at international universities, the cost of accommodation and travel is still cheaper than studying abroad (4) the quality of higher education in Vietnam is now very good, University in VN have been striving to develop its close relations with domestic and international partners in order to provide its students with the best opportunities for studying and taking an internship, especially since there are many universities of nternational standards Finally, My cousin loves Information Technologyso I would recommend him to study at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Task 3: Topic Discussion (3 minutes)
“There are many reasons for protecting the nature world”
I completely agree that "There are many reasons to protect the natural world" Because of: (1) Sustainability in life also goes hand in hand with protecting the natural world Everything essential that we need today has been provided to us by the natural world Water, air, food, shelter, the earth provides us all, sustains our life (2) as the number of people on the planet increases and communities expand, consumption increases, and natural resources are used less sustainably, leading to the destruction or loss of natural spaces completely This seriously affects the structure and functioning of the environment - impacting the people, animals, and plants that live there (3) our Ecosystem is the place where our environment is cherished The destruction of the environment will also lead to the destruction of the entire ecosystem In short, the
natural world is very important to human life, so we must always cherish and protect it
1 What should be done to protect the nature and environment?
In my opinion, we need to take some measures to protect nature and the environment as follows: (1) is to raise people's awareness of environmental protection (2) is planting trees to cause forests, planning exploitation of natural resources, exploitation must go hand in hand with regeneration (3) is to limit behaviors that damage the natural world such as indiscriminate dumping, deforestation
These measures, if implemented well, will be very useful, because the natural environment is largely destroyed by humans, so changing human perception and behavior will effectively protect the natural environment
Trang 72 Is it the responsibility of schools to teach children to protect the nature and environment?
In my opinion, schools have the responsibility to teach children to protect nature and the environment Because environmental protection is the responsibility of everyone, every home, every organization, including schools On the other hand, children are the future of the nation and mother earth, early environmental protection education for children will help them learn to love nature, have awareness and habits of environmental protection
Trang 8ĐỀ 6 Task 2: Situation (2 minutes)
As a member of a Green organization, which one do you think is the most practical to protect the environment: going to school by bike, using paper package and planting more trees Why?
As a member of a Green organization, I think planting more trees is the most practical to protect the environment Because:(1) afforestation is quite easy and suitable for me to do (2) planting trees has a lot of benefits: to provide shade, beautify our landscapes and trees give off oxygen that we need to breathe Finally, reduce environmental pollution
Task 3: Topic Discussion (3 minutes)
“There are many benefits of studying music or learning to play a musical instrument”
I totally agree that There are many benefits of studying music or learning to play a musical instrument, such as: (1) Learning to play an instrument has many benefits -whether it's building your confidence, boosting your memory, or expanding your social circle (2) Playing an instrument makes you smarter many studies show a correlation between musical training and academic success, in both children and adults (3) Learning to play an instrument stimulates the brain, improving functions such as memory and abstract reasoning skills, which are essential for math and science (4) Playing an instrument is not only good for your brain, but it's also great for expanding your social circle (sorry, pianist and organist) (5) Joining a music group of any age encourages you to develop relationships with new people It also builds leadership and team-building skills, and shows you the rewards of working with others (6) Playing an instrument helps relieve stress Music helps you calm down it has a unique effect on our emotions The right song can make us feel elated, angry or confused, and has even been shown to lower heart rate and blood pressure (7) Playing an instrument gives you a sense of accomplishment and it builds your confidence Most of all, playing music makes people happy and brings them closer together In short, learning to play an instrument has many benefits
1 Do you think that pop/ rock stars can have bad influence on the young people?
I think to a certain extent, pop and rock stars are having a bad influence on young people A part of young people often imitate the revealing style of clothes, colorful hairstyles or inappropriate language acts of pop/rock stars This is not good for the cultural development of young people
2 How much does the internet influence how you listen to music?
I think, the Internet has changed the way I listen to music I don't need to buy CDs
or listen to music from the radio like before, now I often search for my favorite songs or singers to listen to from my computer or smartphone I can listen to music anytime anywhere as long as I have an internet connection device that is completely free That was amazing
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You are going to buy a book for your little brother as a present Among the following kinds of book: a comic book, a fairy tale and a scientific book, which one might be your best choice? Why?
I am going to buy a comic book for my little brother as a present Because: (1) Comic books are cool! (2) Comic Books Help my little brother Learn to Love Reading: With their intense visuals and focus on plot and characters, comic books can be much more engaging than other literary media; Comic books may also help my little brother develop the reading skills required to comprehend texts with higher levels of difficulty Further, comic books and graphic novels can help he learn information that they may otherwise find boring, such as stories from history or other educational information Stories in comic books can actually change the ways in which our brains function and the ways in which we think Choosing comics with good and appropriate content is the first step to help children develop thinking These are the reasons why I chose comic books to give to my little brother
Task 3: Topic Discussion (3 minutes)
“There are many effects of living in a noisy environment”
I agree with the point, "There are many effects of living in a noisy environment" Living in a noisy environment can cause health problems for humans and wildlife, both on land and in the sea From traffic noise to rock concerts, loud or inaudible sounds can cause hearing loss, stress and high blood pressure, Noise from ships and human activities in the ocean is harmful to whales and dolphins that depend on echolocation to survive Noise pollution affects millions of people every day The most common health problem it causes is Noise-induced Hearing Loss Exposure to loud noises can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress These health problems can affect all age groups, especially children Many children who live near airports or noisy streets have been found to have stress and other problems, such as impaired memory, attention levels and reading skills
As such, Noise Pollution is an invisible danger It cannot be seen, but it is still present, both on land and in the sea
1 What kinds of noises do you dislike the most?
What I don't like the most is the noise from traffic, because it constantly makes me
a headache, earache, even startled when there is a car horn, train horn
2 Why do people still go to noisy places like big cities or cinemas even when they don’t like noises?
There are many reasons, be it because of life, or to relieve some sadness or loneliness For example, I don't like noise but I am forced to live in the city to work and make a living
Trang 10ĐỀ 8 Task 2: Situation (2 minutes)
If you could invest on one of the followings – planting forests, building zoos and researching about biodiversity, which one might be your best choice? Why?
If I could invest on one of the followings- planting forests, building zoos, researching about biodiversity, the best choice for me is planting forests Because: (1) afforestation is quite easy and suitable for me to do (2) planting trees has a lot
of benefits: to provide shade, beautify our landscapes and trees give off oxygen that
we need to breathe Finally, reduce environmental pollution.
Task 3: Topic Discussion (2 minutes)
“There are many effects of weather on people’s lives”
I completely totally agree that There are many effects of weather on people's lives
- First, it's important to understand weather can include rain, wind, temperature, and humidity of a place Weather is part of the physical environment that surrounds human life Human life is always associated with weather, weather has a great influence
on people's daily life First of all, weather affects people's choices and behaviors Weather affects the everyday lives of people by governing choices they make about what clothes to wear how to travel, and the activities in which they participate
Secondly, the weather can create favorable or unfavorable conditions for people's production and business activities For example, favorable weather, favorable rain, and wind help farmers get a good harvest and vice versa Even extreme weather phenomena such as storms, floods, and droughts cause crop failure, property damage, death Weather not only affects people's daily lives but can also affect our health From seasonal environmental changes to temperature swings, weather can play a role in health symptoms with direct or indirect physical, mental, and social effects For example, in the cold winter, people are prone to colds, flu, stroke The effect of weather on mood swings is well recognized
In short, the weather has a great influence on human life, people need to be aware
of that and have strategies to deal with the extreme Weather phenomena occurring more and more nowadays
1.Have there been any changes in weather over the past few years? What are they?
In the past few years, the weather has changed a lot, typically extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and storms have occurred more often and with stronger intensity
2 What should be done in bad weather?