1.

If you could make one important change in the school /company where
you are working, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific
examples to support your answer.
Now I am a teacher in automobile at university. The only one change that I
could make at my work is salary policy.
First of all, as a teacher, my salary is not enough for me to support my family
life. Without finding one more job, I cant earn some extra money. So I think if the
salary policy is changed, the work efficiency will be increased too. For instance,
with high salary, teachers wont worry about their familys life.
Beside, the inflation make the money lose its value. Every day I have to buy
food for my family. The goods are more and more expensive day by day due to the
inflation. If the salary is increased, my worry about the price may decrease.
Therefore, the only one change that I could make at my work is salary policy.
2. A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where
should this visitor go on that day? Why?
Da Lat_OK
There are many beautiful places to visit in my country. However, if you have
only one day to spend, you can visit Dalat city.
Firstly, Dalat have four seasons in one day: spring in the morning, summer at
noon, autumn in the afternoon and winter at night.
Secondly, you can visit Ho Xuan Huong lake, love valley, beautiful scenery,
there are many beautiful flowers such as: tulips, roses, violets
Then you visit Bao Dai palace, we hear historical Viet Nam and photographs.
In the everning, you can eat many vegetables and fruits such as: salad, tomatoes,
cabbage and apple, strawberry, banana
Finally, you visit Dalat market. You can buy warm clothes and many souvenir.
In conclusion, if you have only one day to visit, Dalat is the best choice for
you.
3. You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks.
Which country would you like to visit?
Campuchia
If I have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks, I think I will
visit The UK (United Kingdom) and specially London. In London, I will visit the
Big Bang, Thames River, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Buckingham Palace,
Westminster Palace, Hyde Park and many famous places. I will definitely visit
Baker Street. The street is most famous for its connection to the fictional detective
Sherlock Holmes, who lives at a fictional 221B Baker Street address. Sherlock
Holmes and Doctor John H. Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 18811904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The house is
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protected by the government due to its "special architectural and historical

interest, while the 1st floor study overlooking Baker Street is still faithfully
maintained for posterity as it was kept in Victorian Times.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people
who earn a lot of money are successful.
I disagree with this opinion that people who earn a lot of money are
successful. I think success is more than how much money you make. In my
opinion a successful person can be somebody who is famous, who is respectful,
and who is well educated.
First of all, many people believe that fame brings money, but it isn't always
true. There are many famous musicians, artists, movie directors and writers who
are not rich.
In addition, there are many rich people in the world whom people don't
believe in their successful because they haven't any respect in their families and
society. Without respect, money means a little. On the other hand, they are many
leaders in the world who think only about earning money, but they aren't successful
person.
Finally, if we can earn a lot of money without knowledge and education, these
money isn't worth. Nowadays, many scientists in medical, science, and space
technology try to bring convenience and peaceful for people. They don't just think
about money. I think they are very successful
Ti khng ng vi kin ny rng nhng ngi kim c nhiu tin l
thnh cng. Ti ngh thnh cng l hn bao nhiu tin bn thc hin . Theo kin
ca ti l mt ngi thnh cng c th c ai l ngi ni ting , ngi c
tn trng , v ai l ngi c gio dc .
Trc ht, nhiu ngi tin rng s ni ting mang li tin bc, nhng n
khng phi l lun lun ng. C rt nhiu ngh s ni ting , ngh s, o din v
nh vn khng phi l ngi giu c.
Ngoi ra, c rt nhiu ngi giu c trn th gii m mi ngi khng tin vo
thnh cng ca h, v h khng c bt k s tn trng trong gia nh v x hi.
Nu khng c s tn trng, tin bc c ngha mt cht . Mt khc , h l nhng
nh lnh o trong th gii nhng ngi ch ngh kim tin , nhng h khng phi
l ngi thnh cng .
Cui cng, nu chng ta c th kim c rt nhiu tin m khng c kin
thc v gio dc, cc tin khng phi l gi tr . Ngy nay, nhiu nh khoa hc
trong y t , khoa hc v cng ngh khng gian c gng mang li s tin li v yn
bnh cho ngi dn. H khng ch ngh v tin bc. Ti ngh rng h ang rt
thnh cng

Im a teacher of Information Technology at middle school in HCM city.

There are a lot of people who dream to get two things in their
lives, money and success. And most of these people confuse between having
a lot of money and
being successful. The fact
that people who earn lot of
money does not mean that are successful. So is I disagree with this statement.
First of all, there are a lot of illegitimate ways to earn money. When we meet
someone who earns a lot of money, we should not conclude
that
they are successful.
In addition, there are a lot of people who are very successful even though
they do not have enough money. For example, the famuos researchers who spend
most of their lives to make some studies and research.
It is wonderful to earn a lot of money and being successful at the same time.
Bn c ng hay khng ng vi tuyn b sau y? "Ch c nhng
ngi kim c nhiu tin l thnh cng."
Ti l mt gio vin cng ngh thng tin ti trng trung hc thnh
ph H Ch Minh.
C rt nhiu ngi m c c c hai iu trong cuc sng ca
h, tin bc v thnh cng. V hu ht nhng ngi nhm ln gia vic rt
nhiu tin v thnh cng. Thc t l nhng ngi kim c nhiu tin khng
c ngha l thnh cng. V vy, l ti khng ng vi tuyn b ny.
Trc ht, c rt nhiu cch bt hp php kim tin. Khi chng ti
gp mt ngi kim c rt nhiu tin, chng ta khng nn kt lun rng h
thnh
cng.
Ngoi ra, c rt nhiu ngi rt thnh cng ngay c khi h khng c
tin.
5. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be
successful in the world today?
Upon the questions that what is the very important skill a person should learn
in the world today, different people have different opinions. In my point of view, I
think that communication is the most important skill for everyone. There are many
reasons to support my view.
Firstly, communication is a bridge between people. People depend on one
other in their daily lives. People are interdependent. The society requires
cooperation among people. Communication is the link. Communication is the first
step of successful cooperation among people. By communication, we exchange
thoughts and information, and get other people understand our needs and ideas. For
example in a company, big or small, a manager always has to communicate with
his boss, colleagues and subordinates.
Secondly, communicating can help is keep friendship and make new friends.
Friends need to communicate to each other, so that they know each other needs
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and feelings. Indeed, one of the most important qualities of a friend is

communication and understanding. If you are a good communicator, it is very easy
for you to keep your friendship and make new friends. If you dont communicate
with your friends, you will not only fell lonely, but also can eventually lose your
friends.
Therefore, I think that communication is the most important skill for people to
survive in this society. I hope everybody works hard to get the skill.
Khi nhng cu hi m cc k nng rt quan trng mt ngi nn tm hiu th
gii hin nay l g, mi ngi c nhng kin khc nhau .
Trong quan im ca ti , ti ngh rng giao tip l k nng quan trng nht
i vi tt c mi ngi . C nhiu l do ng h quan im ca ti .
Th nht, thng tin lin lc l cu ni gia con ngi. Ngi ph thuc vo nhng
ci khc trong cuc sng hng ngy ca h . Ngi ph thuc ln nhau . X hi i
hi phi c s hp tc gia mi ngi. Thng tin lin lc l lin kt . Thng tin lin
lc l bc u tin ca s hp tc thnh cng trong nhn dn. Bi truyn thng,
chng ti trao i suy ngh v thng tin , v c ngi khc hiu r nhu cu v
tng ca chng ti . V d nh trong mt cng ty , ln hay nh, mt ngi qun
l lun lun phi giao tip vi ng ch , ng nghip v cp di ca mnh .
Th hai, giao tip c th gip gi cho tnh bn l v kt bn mi . Bn cn phi
giao tip vi nhau , h bit nhau nhu cu v cm xc. Tht vy, mt trong
nhng phm cht quan trng nht ca mt ngi bn l giao tip v s hiu bit .
Nu bn l mt ngi giao tip tt, n l rt d dng cho bn gi cho tnh bn
ca bn v lm cho bn b mi . Nu bn khng giao tip vi bn b ca bn , bn
s khng ch gim c n, nhng cui cng cng c th b mt bn b ca bn .
V vy , ti ngh rng giao tip l k nng quan trng nht cho ngi dn tn ti
trong x hi ny . Ti hy vng tt c mi ngi lm vic chm ch c c cc
k nng .
6. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be
successful in the world today?
Nowadays, people are living in a society which is more and more socialized.
What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the
world today? My answer to this question is the communication skills.
Firstly, the society requires cooperation among people. Communication is the
link. By communication, we exchange thoughts and information, and get other
people understand our needs and ideas. For example in a company, big or small, a
manager always has to communicate with his boss, colleagues and subordinates.
Secondly, communicating can help us keep friendship and make new friends.
Friends need to communicate to each other, so that they know each other needs and
feelings. If you dont communicate with your friends, you will not only fell lonely
but also lose your friends.
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Therefore, I think that communication is the most important skill for people to
survive in this society. I hope everybody works hard to get the skill.
Mt k nng rt quan trng mt ngi nn tm hiu thnh cng trong th
gii ngy nay l g?
Ngy nay, mi ngi ang sng trong mt x hi m l nhiu hn v x hi
hn . Mt k nng rt quan trng mt ngi nn tm hiu thnh cng trong th
gii ngy nay l g? Cu tr li ca ti cho cu hi ny l k nng giao tip .
Th nht, x hi i hi phi c s hp tc gia mi ngi. Thng tin lin lc
l lin kt . Bi truyn thng, chng ti trao i suy ngh v thng tin , v c
ngi khc hiu r nhu cu v tng ca chng ti . V d nh trong mt cng ty
, ln hay nh, mt ngi qun l lun lun phi giao tip vi ng ch , ng
nghip v cp di ca mnh .
Th hai, giao tip c th gip chng ti gi tnh bn v kt bn mi . Bn cn
phi giao tip vi nhau , h bit tng nhu cu v cm xc khc . Nu bn khng
giao tip vi bn b ca bn , bn s khng ch gim c n nhng cng b mt
bn b ca bn .
V vy , ti ngh rng giao tip l k nng quan trng nht cho ngi dn
tn ti trong x hi ny . Ti hy vng tt c mi ngi lm vic chm ch c
c cc k nng .
7. Our environment is becoming more and more polluted. What do you
think we should do to solve the problem?
Theo phan noi
If we dont pay attention to this problem, our lives will be damaged in the
near future. Thus I think that we should start doing something as soon as possible.
First, we should plan green trees around our houses, schools, companies, etc.
although This solution seems to be a very small thing but its affect is really
considerable. Trees around our house, company, school can make the fresh air
and beautiful sights. So people can live comfortably.
Second, we should develop our public transports system( buss, subways,etc)
To save fuel consumption and reduce environment polluttion
Third, fossil fuels , which emit co2, are becoming exhausted. So, we should
develop alternative sources of energy,

8. People work because they need money to live. What are some other
reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific
examples and details to support your answer.
Most people work because they need money. I believe there are also some
other reasons about why people work. People want to keep them busy because it is
a way to keep away thoughts about tragedies or sorrows of life. Some people enjoy
the routine and prestige of their work.
Some people work endlessly in order to deal with their problems, for example
they are not happy with their lives or they have lost some love one. They find
solace or comfort in working. One best way to get rid of such thoughts is to keep
oneself be busy in working.
It is in instincts of some people to feel happy by accomplishing some task
through their work. They enjoy the prestige of being able to do something unique
in their jobs. For instance, an architect engineer works day and night on a structure
and tries to bring in some unique idea. If he succeeds in designing a flamboyant
building, then nothing will compares the happiness and satisfaction he feels.
In our society most people work for money, however, some people find
working is one of the best solution to get over the tragedies of life. Some people
savor their work, and like their job routine, and some people relish the prestige of
their work.
Mi ngi lm vic v h cn tin sng . Mt s l do khc m mi ngi
lm vic l g? Tho lun v mt hoc nhiu nhng l do ny . S dng cc v d
v chi tit c th h tr cu tr li ca bn.
Hu ht mi ngi lm vic v h cn tin . Ti tin rng cng l mt s l
do khc v l do ti sao mi ngi lm vic . Mi ngi mun gi h bn rn bi
v n l mt cch trnh xa nhng suy ngh v nhng bi kch hay ni bun ca
cuc sng. Mt s ngi dn c hng cc thi quen v uy tn ca cng vic
ca h .
Mt s ngi lm vic khng ngng i ph vi vn ca h , v d nh
h khng hi lng vi cuc sng ca h hoc h b mt mt s mt tnh yu .
H tm thy nim an i hoc thoi mi lm vic . Mt trong nhng cch tt nht
thot khi nhng suy ngh nh vy l gi cho mnh bn rn lm vic .
l trong bn nng ca mt s ngi cm thy hnh phc bng cch hon thnh
mt s nhim v thng qua cng vic ca h . H c hng uy tn ca vic c
th lm mt ci g c o trong cng vic ca h . V d, mt k s kin trc
s lm vic ngy v m trn mt cu trc v c gng mang li mt s tng
c o . Nu anh thnh cng trong vic thit k mt ta nh rc r , sau khng
c g s so snh hnh phc v s hi lng ng cm thy .
Trong x hi ca chng ti hu ht mi ngi lm vic vi tin b ra , tuy
nhin , mt s ngi thy lm vic l mt trong nhng gii php tt nht vt
qua nhng bi kch ca cuc sng. Mt s ngi thng thc tc phm ca h , v
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nh thng l cng vic ca h , v mt s ngi thng thc uy tn ca cng vic

ca h .

I dont deny the main reason for people to work is that they need money to
survive. Besides, there are many reasons that make people go to work and I want
to discuss a few following reasons
First, they want to establish their position in society. For example, though
some people are very rich, they still go to work with low wages because they dont
want to rely on others and want to be independent.
Second, they have more opportunities to meet people, travel with friends. If
they are at home, they will not have more new friends or interesting stories to chat
with friends.
Furthermore, working helps human improve living skills, professionnal skills
both in theory and in practice.
In general, in today life , whether you are rich or not, you should go to work.
This will bring about many benefits not only for you but also for the society.
Society cant develop if people only know how to satisfy with themselves without
working.
People bi v h cn tin sng . Mt s l do khc m mi ngi lm vic
l g? Tho lun v mt hoc nhiu nhng l do ny . S dng cc v d v chi tit
c th h tr cu tr li ca bn.
Ti khng ph nhn l do chnh mi ngi lm vic l h cn tin tn ti .
Bn cnh , c rt nhiu l do m lm cho mi ngi i lm v ti mun tho
lun v mt vi l do sau y
u tin, h mun thit lp v tr ca h trong x hi. V d , mc d mt s ngi
rt giu c, h vn i lm vi mc lng thp v h khng mun da vo ngi
khc v mun c c lp .
Th hai, h c nhiu c hi gp g nhng ngi , i du lch vi bn b. Nu h
ang nh, h s khng c nhiu bn b mi hay nhng cu chuyn th v tr
chuyn vi bn b.
Hn na, lm vic gip con ngi nng cao k nng sng , k nng professionnal
c trong l thuyt v trong thc t.
Ni chung, trong cuc sng ngy hm nay, cho d bn giu hay khng, bn nn i
lm. iu ny s mang li nhiu li ch khng ch cho bn m cn cho x hi. X
hi khng th pht trin nu ngi ch bit lm th no p ng vi chnh mnh
m khng lm vic .

8. If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an

international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons
and details to explain your choice.
BANH CHUNG
If I was asked to send one thing representing my country to an international
exhibition, I would like to choose Bnh Chng to introduce my country
VietNam.
Bnh Chng is a Vietnamese peoples traditional cake to show
gratitude for his father's descendants. Its materials include sticky rice, green
beans, pork, Phrynium placentarium L dong. It is often made in the
traditional festival of Vietnamese ethnic groups.
According to popular belief today, Bnh Chng symbolizes the
conception of the universe of the ancient Vietnamese. BC with green color,
square, is regarded as typical of land in the belief of the ancient Vietnamese
and other peoples in Asia. However, according to Professor Tran Quoc Vuong,
original cakes are round and long, like Banh Tet. Banh Tet, replacing the
position of BC in the Vietnamese community in the south of Vietnam,
according to Tran Quoc Vuong is the original form of BC.
In Tet holiday, the Vietnamese always donate a pair of BC, not a single
donation.
Therefore, if I had chance to introduce one thing representing Viet Nam to an
international exhibition, I would choose Banh Chng.
AO DAI
Each country has its certain symbol. If I was asked to send one thing that
represents my country, I will choose an object that holds a great amount of
importance (c tm quan trng rt ln). The product that I select should be native
to my own nation so that I can inform my nations excellence to the people over
the world. In my native country, there is a traditional garment called Ao dai.
The reason that I would choose Ao dai is that its pattern is unique (c o)
and innovative (sng to). The main difference between Ao dai and the others is
extremely practical (thc t). It is suitable for any kinds of meetings.
Due to its extraordinary design (thit k c bit), Ao dai can adapt to
(thch ng) any kind of weather such as the summer, the winter.
I think Ao dai is the perfect product to display (hin th) in an international
exhibition, because it represents (i din) our national tradition.

9. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for

example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do
you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
In modern life, knowledge is a power for man to success. So that is a reason
why more and more people apply for college or university for many different
reasons. In my opinion I think people attend university because they want to
prepare themselves for future career.
Everyone needs to have a special skill to find a suitable job then will help
them earn money to support their family. Working environment increasingly
requires higher skills. Academics will be a foundational for beginning and in
practically will teach us how to solve problems in the real work situations. For
example today in our country, if we have just finished in high school we will
difficult to find a job. So if you want to become accountant or officer in bank we
need graduate from college or university to solve the topics in that professional
field.
The high education will open expansion roads for people in life, they have
more chances than the lower education to touch a good career, well-paid, and a
luxury life. Company always care more about your knowledge background when
they looking for a new employees and sure that if you have a well qualify in
mathematic or languages you can won the other who shortage this thing.
Actually I know that some people did not attend to university but also be
famous and rich, but I think we cannot waiting for successful if you do not have
any preparing
10. When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing
to do with success. Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use
specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Hard work is the main key to every step of success but luck has also some
role to achieve those successes. Many people in this world work very hard but
still do not meet their basic needs. So I can totally disagree with the statement. I
think people should have good luck also to lead their hard work towards success.
At first, I would like to give an example to support my opinion. Famous
football player Diego Maradona was nothing more than a good player among his
friends, before he found by a coach. Then he took Maradona and trained him; later
he becomes a world champion football player. His success is not only the result of
his hard work; to get found by a coach was his good luck.
Furthermore, without hard working it is not possible to find your
destination, you should have updated knowledge and skills to finalize your task. It
doesn't mean that luck is not essential for your career, it brings opportunity and
chances for you to show your talent and skills, to express and prove yourself.
Example, when I was in college I had one friend, who was very hard working but
he couldn't attempt his final exam because of his accident on the first day of final
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exam and got late for graduation, but luckily he got chance to work with the
professor. These ups and downs in his life are not because of his hard work but
because of his luck.
Last but not least, luck always influences our success. You can not be always
successful on the basis of your hard work. Your luck shows you the way toward
your success and you have to reach there with the help of your hard work. So
only hard work is not always the source of success, you need luck to achieve it.

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