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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Are you currently studying or working?
What qualities do you think you need to have to be a successful student?
To what extent have your parents contributed to your success as a student?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about technology.
Are computers an important part of your life? Why or why not?
Would you say that you are a person who enjoys new technology? (Or a person who would rather
not change the way you do things?).
Is new technology important in your professional field? In what way, why or why not?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe an event or activity that has made you happy
You should say
What this event or activity is
How often you have participated in this event or activity
Whether you would do it more often if you could and why.
And explain how your life has been enriched by this event or activity.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
Do you think of yourself as generally a person who enjoys life? Why/ Why not?

Part Three
Weve been talking about happiness and Id like to discuss with you one or two questions related to
this. Lets consider
Families
Describe some of the factors which make one family happy and another unhappy?
Do you think that it is essentially the same thing that makes all people happy? (What about
children).
Economics
Assess the importance of wealth in determining a persons happiness?
Can people in developing countries be as happy as people in developed countries?
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Is this the first time you have been to XX (this place)?
What do you think of XX (this place)?
Where do you think which is the best place to live in ABC (your country) (this country/ your
country)?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about travel.
How did you get here today?
Is this how you usually travel? Why or why not?
Has travel been an important part of your life so far? In what way?

Part Two A
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a job that you think would be ideal for you.
Describe a job that you think would be ideal for you.
You should say
What this job is
What qualities or pre-conditions people usually have to get this kind of job?
Why you think this job would be ideal for you
And explain why it is likely or unlikely that you will have a job like this in the future.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
How important do you think it is to have a job that you enjoy?

Part Three
Weve been talking about employment and Id like to discuss with you one or two questions related
to this. Lets consider:
Job choice
Compare the importance of salary and job satisfaction in choosing a job or career
Evaluate the importance of good relationships in a work environment
Gender and employment
Are there any jobs or fields of work, which consider to be more appropriate for males or
females? Why?
Consider employment in ABC (your country). Do you think it is more or less segregated in
terms of gender than in previous generations?
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Now in the first part of the test Id like to ask you some questions about yourself.
Tell me about your hometown
Do you think you will be living there in 10 years time? Why, why not?
Is there anything about your hometown that would be interesting to foreign visitors?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about learning.
Tell me something that you have really enjoyed learning about.
Why did you choose this topic in the first place?
Is it something that you are still interested in?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to tell me about a possession which is important to you.

You should say
What the possession
How you got it
What it looks like
And what way it is important to you.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
Will you always keep it?
Is it worth much?

Part Three
Weve been talking about important possession and Id like to discuss with you one or two question
related to this. Lets consider
The important of possession at different ages
Describe the kind of possessions which are important to children in your culture these days.
How these things differ from the kinds of possessions that were important to you or your
parents generation when you were children.
Materialism
These day individuals and families seem to have possessions than they did in previous
generations. Do you think this it is true? Why, why not?
Most people these days have more than they need. Do you think this is a good or bad
situation?
Do you think that people in future generations will be more or less acquisitive than they did?
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Now in the first part of the test Id like to ask you some questions about yourself.
Tell me about your hometown
Is it an economically successful city? Why/ Why not?
What factors do think make some regions, cities more successful than others in ABC (your
country)?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about writing.
Do you often write?
When you do write is it for pleasure or because you have to?
What type of writing do you usually do?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to tell me about an achievement of your life.

You should say
What the achievement was
Why you consider it to be a great achievement
In what way, if any, it has affected your life
And what you think made you successful.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
Do you tend to talk about this with other people? Why/ why not?
Is it something you would recommend other people doing?

Part Three
Weve been talking about achievements and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related
to this. Lets consider
People who achieve great things
Many achievements are due to people who perform in extraordinary ways. What makes
them do this?
Can greatness be learned?
Leadership
What are some of the qualities of a great leader?
Which is more important the qualities of the leader or of the team? If you had to choose
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me your name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
What has the weather been like lately where you are living?
Is this typical of weather for this time of year?

Part One B
Is this your hometown?
Describe your favourite part of your hometown?
What is so special about this place?
Is this area going to change or do you expect it to always be the same? In what way?
Part II
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a travel experience you have.

Describe a travel experience you have.
You should say
Where you when and how you got there
Why you went to this place
How you heard about this place
And explain what you expected it to be like before you went and whether it lived up to your
expectations.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Three
Weve been talking about travel and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider.
The tourism industry
Compare the tourist trip of local people and foreign visitors to your country.
Evaluate how important tourism is to your country.
Discuss any disadvantages you think there may be for ABC (your country) in having a large
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me your name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Are you working or are you a student?
Can you tell me about your course/job?
Tell me about the people you work/study with.
Do you socialize with them too? Why/ Why not?

Part IIA
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.
Id like you to describe a person who has influenced your life.
You should say
Who this person is
How and when you meet them
How you feel about this person
And explain how this person has influenced your life.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
Have you been able to keep in contact with this person? Why? Why not?
Do you think it is important to keep in contact with people from your pass?

Part Three
Weve been talking about people who influence our lives and Id like to discuss with you one or two
questions related to this. Lets consider.
Famous people
Describe a famous person from your countrys history
Evaluate the contribution of this famous person
Speculate on any differences there might be in your country now if this person had not been
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where do you come from?
Tell me something about your hometown
What is the main building in your city?
What is the transportation in your city?
What's the best thing you like in this part of your country?*

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about holiday.
Does your country have some special occasions or celebrations?
What will you do in this holiday?
What is the changing recent years?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a well known person you admired.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
Who is he/she?
What does he do?
Why well known
And explain why you admire.

Part Two B
What kind person tends to be famous? Why?
Would you want to be a famous person?
Weve been talking about famous people and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related
to this. Lets consider:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous person?
Are famous person being show in advertisement? Why?
Are there any changes of the admired person of people? Why?
How about the future changes?
What is media's attitude about public person?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Do you work or study now?
Tell me something about your job.
Do you plan to change your job?
What's your future plan?

Part One B
Tell me something about the accommodation you live in, either here or in your hometown.
What are the advantage and the disadvantage of your accommodation?
What's the weather like in your hometown? Which season do you like most?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe one sport that you like to play or watch.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
How do you begin to like it?
Why you like it?
How often do you play or watch it?
And explain why you prefer this sport to other sports?

Part Two B
What do you think the importance of playing sports?
If someone doesnt like sport, how do you push him or her?

Part Three
Weve been talking about sport and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
What's the difference between watching sports on TV and in the stadium?
Why people like to watch sports on TV?
Do you think playing too many sports is harmful? Why?
Disadvantage and advantage of watching and playing sports
What does the advertisement affect on sports?
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Why do people like to watch games?
Do you think which sports demand enough courage ?
What are the sporting facilities like in your hometown?
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where you are from?
Can you describe your hometown?
What are the advantages and disadvantages living in your hometown?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about this place.
Compare X (this place) (this city) with your hometown?
Why did you decide to live in XX (this place)?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe your hobby or interest.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say:
What is your hobby or interest?
How did you begin to love it?
How long you have kept your hobby?
And explain why you like it?

Part Two B
Why do people need hobbies?
What do you think about the balance between the work and the leisure?

Part Three
Weve been talking about hobby and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
Is it dangerous for people to spend too much time on hobby?
Do you think hobby is beneficial to social life?
Comparing the hobbies in the past
What is the difference how you imagine the hobbies in the future?
Introduce the eaten habit of the Vietnamese people (your country)
What shall you do in the future?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Do you study or work?
Tell me something about your study. How about your dormitory?
Whats your typical day?
What do you do at weekends?
Why do you think you just live for the weekend?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about food.
Whats your main food? I mean in ABC (your country).
What do you like to eat best?
Do you often eat alone or with others?
Do you like western food?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you tell me about your best friends

You should say
Who is;
When you meet him/her.
What do he impress you
And explain why you consider him/ her your best friend.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
How many close friends you have?
Tell me the way you make friends with others. Do you think what people should be your friends?

Part Three
Weve been talking about friendship and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
Do you think it is easy to make friends in ABC (your country)?
What do your think the difference between adult and children making friend?
How do children make friend?
What is the most important thing in friendship?
What is the second important thing in friendship?
What makes friendship break up?
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where were you born?
Describe your home town.
What's the weather like in your hometown?
Which season do you like most?
What are the disadvantages and advantages of living in your hometown?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your accommodation.
Tell me something about the accommodation you live in, either here or in your hometown.
What are the advantage and the disadvantage of your accommodation?
Do you like cooking? Why?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to tell me one thing you would like to learn to.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What is it?
Why you want to learn?
Where would you like to learn it?
And explain how it may be important for you.

Part Two B
What's the most important skill nowadays?
Are there any traditional skills in your country? What are they?
Do you think it necessary to learn these skills?

Part Three
Weve been talking about education and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
Is there any change on educational style between generation of your parents and current students?
Do students get some non-academic training at school? Give some examples.
Should school responsible for teaching these non- academic courses?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Are you currently studying or working?
What is your major?
Why do you choose the major?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your hometown.
What is the main building in your city?
What is the transportation in your city?
What is the most popular transport system in use? Talk about its reliability, frequency and fare.
Do you have any problems using the public transport?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a book which you like.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
When you read it?
What was it about?
And explain why you like it.

Part Two B
What are the popular books in ABC (your country)?
Why do they read books?

Part Three
Weve been talking about book and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
What book do men like to read? Why?
What book do women like to read? Why?
What are the impacts on book with the development of technology?
Why children like to read book?
What should the children read?
Why should children read books about the animals?
What do you think of the role of books in next generation?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where are you from?
Are you living there now?
What do you do?
Can you tell me one of your typical working day?
Do you like your job?
How do you spend the weekends?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about learning language.
How many foreign languages can you speak?
What's your opinion of the importance of learning a foreign language?
What do you hope to do in the future?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe the best present/gift you received.

You should say
What it is
Who gave it to you
When did you receive it?
Explain why this gift is important for you?
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
When do Vietnamese give present/gift?
What kind of gifts / presents people give?

Part Three
Weve been talking about gift/present and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
Compare the gift which people have received 10 years ago to the present that people now are
receiving, what's the difference between them?
Just image the gift in the future people will receive.
Just image the gifts in the future children will receive.
What do people think the value of gifts?
What do you think about brand name?
Do you think the meaning of the brand name to a company?
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where do you come from?
Describe your study?
Is your senior school near your college?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about reading.
Do you often read newspapers? What's is your reading everyday? (how frequent do you read? what
do you like to read the best)
Do you like to discuss with others when you read books?
How long do you read?
Where do you like to read?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe your favorite restaurant.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
Where is it?
What is it like?
How often do you go to it?
And explain why you like it.

Part Two B
What is your attitude to fast food?
What is the general ideas about fast food among Vietnamese people?

Part Three
Weve been talking about food and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
What do you think about science in food processing/production"
What is your opinion on food production and the world's population"

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where do you come from?
Can you describe your hometown?
Can you tell me about your hometown history?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your name
What is the meaning of your given name?
Does your name affect your personality?
Who can give childrens names in your country?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe your English learning..

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
Where and when did you start to learn English?
Describe a most interesting English class.
And what is the best way to learn English?

Part Two B
What other language can I speak?
Why do you learn English and how do you feel it important?

Part Three
Weve been talking about language and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
Do you think learning English will benefit to your first language study?
What should be changed in learning language in my country?
What is the difficulties when foreigners learn Vietnamese?
What do you think that is the difficulties in English learning?
What should be changed in learning language in my country
Do you happen to learn some other languages?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
What do you do?
Why you choose the job?
What will you do in the future 10 years?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about music
Do you like music?
What kind of music and why?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe the most important holiday in your country.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What would you do in holidays?
How long would you do that?
And explain why it is important.

Part Two B
What benefit can you get from it?

Part Three
Weve been talking about holiday and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
In ABC (your country) what kind of special days people celebrate?
Do they spend it with friends or with family?
Do other people have the same experience?
What is the difference of the way to spend holiday between your grandfather and you?
What effect do travels exert on the environment and the people of the tourist city?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
What is your hometowns shape ? Can you describe it for me
What is your hometowns history?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about going out
Do you prefer going out or staying at home? Why?
What will do if you go out?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to tell me about an equipment of your household (such as computer,

television, refrigerator, mobilphone and so on).
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What it is?
What do you do with it?
And explain why it is important for you.

Part Two B
Will you always keep it?
Is it worth much?

Part Three
Weve been talking about household equipments and Id like to discuss with you one or two
question related to this. Lets consider:
Could you please explain with some examples about the changes of technology which are used by
people in our daily life between now and the past 20 years?
Whether those equipment you've ever mentioned in your examples is used in you home?
How about other Vietnamese families?
Do you think the technology will have what development in the future?
Do you think it is important?
How often do you access Internet?
Do you have one computer?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where are you from?
Do you have a large family or a small family?
Can you tell me something about them?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your family
How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
What sorts of things do you like to do together?
Do you get on well with your family? Why?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to tell me about your learning English

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
When and where you study English.
What English course do you like best?
And explain why it is important for you.

Part Two B
Why are you study English?
Do you think learning English will benefit to your first language study?

Part Three
Weve been talking about household equipments and Id like to discuss with you one or two
question related to this. Lets consider:
What do you think is the best way to study English?
What is the most difficulties do you think of teaching of English in you country?
How this can be solved in the future?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Do you work or are you a student?
What subject are you studying?
Why did you choose that subject?
Are there things you dont like about it?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about transport systems in your hometown
What is the most popular transport system in use? Talk about its reliability, frequency and fare.
Do you have any problems using the public transport?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to tell me about your favorite news media

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What is it
How often do you use it.
And explain why you like it.

Part Two B
What do you think for ordinary people the most effective media to get news is?
Whether all people will be interested in national or international news in your conuntry.

Part Three
Weve been talking about news media and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
Compare the peoples attitude to media between now and the past 20 years?
Should we trust the journalists?
What do you think what a good journalist should be?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where are you from?
Can you describe your hometown?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your hometown
Is your hometown famous for any think?
What are your local industries?
What important changes have taken places recently in your town?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe latest travel in detail

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
With whom?
The destination,
How long did it take you to get to the destination?
And explain why it is

Part Two B
Describe the natural scene. Some interesting things happened during your travel. Can you describe
it for me?
Your reason to travel is what?

Part Three
Weve been talking about travel and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
Why ABC (your country) can attract people to travel?
Do Vietnamese like to travel? Why?
What holiday do Vietnamese like to tour, and where?
What are the differences the Vietnamese tour between now and 100 years

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where are you from?
Where is your hometown located in your country?
What is the best of your hometown?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about friendship.
Do you like to play with your family or friends?
Do you like to have one or two close friends or more friends? why?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe the worst weather you have ever experienced.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
what it is
when it happen
your experiment
And explain why it is the worst weather you have.

Part Two B
Which clothes do you like?
Tell me the prescript on clothes when you are working or studying at your University?

Part Three
Weve been talking about school uniform and Id like to discuss with you one or two question
related to this. Lets consider:
Compare the different between the older and younger people on clothes.
How do the elder people think of the youngster's dressing habit?
Compare the differences between the clothes in your city with them in 20 years ago.

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me your name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
What has the weather been like lately where you are living?
Is this typical of weather for this time of year?

Part One B
Is this your hometown?
Describe your favourite part of your hometown?
What is so special about this place?
Is this area going to change or do you expect it to always be the same? In what way?
Part II
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a travel experience you have.

You should say
Where did you travel?
What was there?
Why did you come there?
And explain what you expected it to be like before you went and whether it lived up to your
expectations.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Three
Weve been talking about travel and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider.
The tourism industry
Compare the tourist trip of local people and foreign visitors to your country.
Evaluate how important tourism is to your country.
Discuss any disadvantages you think there may be for ABC (your country) in having a large
tourist industry.

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Could you tell me something about your family?
Are you student or worker? Which field are you studying?
What did you dislike in your high school?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your hometown
Tell me about your hometown?
Could you tell me the weather in your hometown?
Do you prefer to live in cities or in countryside? Why?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a national dish in your country.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What is it?
How is it cooked?
How do it taste?
And explain why you like it.

Part Two B
Do you enjoy cooking?

Part Three
Weve been talking about skills and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
What's the most important skill nowadays?
Are there any traditional skills in your country? What are they?
Do you think it necessary to learn these skills?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Are you currently studying or working?
What qualities do you think you need to have to be a successful student?
To what extent have your parents contributed to your success as a student?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about technology.
Are computers an important part of your life? Why or why not?
Would you say that you are a person who enjoys new technology? (Or a person who would rather
not change the way you do things?).
Is new technology important in your professional field? In what way, why or why not?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a person in your family that is the most similar to you.
You should say

Who is this person?

How is he/she similar to you?
And explain how your life has been enriched by this event or activity.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
Do you think of yourself as generally a person who enjoys life? Why/ Why not?

Part Three
Weve been talking about happiness and Id like to discuss with you one or two questions related to
this. Lets consider
What kind of family is yours? Is it of a typical family structure in ABC (your country)?
What do you think are the differences between families in and past and today, and what have
caused these changes?
What is your opinion of "planning policy"?
Can you tell me the old structure of Vietnamese family about your grand parents time?
Can you tell the structure of Vietnamese family changed for your grand parents' time?
What has your government done to support families?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me your name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Are you working or are you a student?
Can you tell me about your course/job?
Tell me about the people you work/study with.
Do you socialize with them too? Why/ Why not?

Part IIA
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education.
You should say
Where did you meet them?
What subject did they teach?
What was special about them?
And explain why this person influenced you so much.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
Have you been able to keep in contact with this person? Why? Why not?
Do you think it is important to keep in contact with people from your pass?

Part Three
Weve been talking about education and Id like to discuss with you one or two questions related to
this. Lets consider.
Compare the differences between education in your city with them in 20 years ago?
Compare the differences between university and middle school?
Compare the differences between students now and past?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Do you work or are you a student?
Can you describe your campus for me?
Tell me some rules on campus.

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your future plan.
Tell me some think about your future plan.
If your are asked to change your major, what will you do?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe an interesting/Important building in you country/city.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What is it?
What is it located?
What is used for?
And Explain why you think it is the most interesting/important?

Part Two B
What do you think are the differences between your grandpa's house and your building?

Part Three
Weve been talking about buildings and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
Old buildings
Are there some old buildings in your hometown?
Where and describe it.
What people's attitudes to old building today?
Should we protect them? Why?
What role do you think the old and modern buildings play in the society?
Compare the differences between the constructions in your city with them in 20 years ago? Describe
the building styles in detail ?
Compare the differences between house and apartment?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Do you work or study now?
Tell me something about your job.
Do you plan to change your job?
What's your future plan?

Part One B
Now, lets talk about your hometown
What kind of place is it?
Whats the most interesting part of your town?
What kind of jobs do the people in your hometown do?
Would you say its a good place to live? And why?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a music instrument.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What is it?
What do it look like?
What it used for?
And explain why you like it?

Part Two B
Do you like music? Why?
Describe the role music play in our life.
Describe the music you like most and tell me why?

Part Three
Weve been talking about music and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
Western music:
Can you tell me the western musics impact on the world music?
What are the differences in music between ABC (your country) and western countries?
Music learning:
Do you think it's necessary to open a music course in high school?
What effects will take place you think to let children study an instrument?
It's often much easier for children to learn music than adults. Can you tell why?
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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Are you currently studying or working?
What qualities do you think you need to have to be a successful student?
To what extent have your parents contributed to your success as a student?

Part One B
Now, lets go on to talk about learning English
How long have you been studying English?
Where did you learn English? What was it like?
Is there any thing you find especially difficult about learning English?
What opportunities do you get to use English?
How important is English to you? Why?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe the most important occasion in your country /hometown
/family. (or Id like you to describe the festival in your country).
You should say
When and what is it?
What do people do?
And explain why it is important.

All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Two B
What benefit can you get from it?

Part Three
Weve been talking about holiday and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to
this. Lets consider:
In ABC (your country) what kind of special days people celebrate?
Do they spend it with friends or with family?
Do other people have the same experience?
What is the difference of the way to spend holiday between your grandfather and you?
What effect do travels exert on the environment and the people of the tourist city?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where were you born?
Describe your home town.
What's the weather like in your hometown?
Which season do you like most?
What are the disadvantages and advantages of living in your hometown?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about environment protect
Is there any pollution in your city?
What has your government done to prevent pollution?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a handcraft which is made by yourself?(or describe a

meaningful thing made by yourself).
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
What is it?
How did you make it?
What do it look?
And explain how you like it.

Part Two B
What handcraft are there in ABC (your country)?

Part Three
Weve been talking about skills and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider:
What's the most important skill nowadays?
Are there any traditional skills in your country? What are they?
Do you think it necessary to learn these skills?

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me your name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
What has the weather been like lately where you are living?
Is this typical of weather for this time of year?

Part One B
Is this your hometown?
Describe your favourite part of your hometown?
What is so special about this place?
Is this area going to change or do you expect it to always be the same? In what way?
Part II
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a travel experience you have.

You should say
When did you that trip?
Where did you travel?
What was there?
And explain why did you come there?
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?

Part Three
Weve been talking about travel and Id like to discuss with you one or two question related to this.
Lets consider.
The tourism industry
Compare the tourist trip of local people and foreign visitors to your country.
Evaluate how important tourism is to your country.
Discuss any disadvantages you think there may be for ABC (your country) in having a large
tourist industry.

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Part One A
Good morning. My name is Could you tell me you name please?
Please show me your identification/passport? Thats fine thank you.
Where do you come from?
Can you describe your hometown?
Can you tell me about your hometown history?

Part One B
Now Id like to ask you a few questions about your name
What is the meaning of your given name?
Does your name affect your personality?
Who can give childrens names in your country?

Part Two
Now Im going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before
you talk, youll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes
if you wish. Do you understand?
Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes, and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe the most beautiful natural scenery you have ever seen.
All right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you
when. Can you start speaking now, please?
You should say
Where did you see it?
Who did you go with?Where is it?
And explain why you like it the best.

Part Two B
How should we protect this natural scenery?

Part Three
Weve been talking about natural scenery and Id like to discuss with you one or two question
related to this. Lets consider:
What measures has the government taken to protect this natural scenery
What effect do you think have they done?
What role does tourism play in your country's economy?
What should you pay attention to in travel?

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