1.

LIKING/ DISLIKING *Liking:

(Do you like X) - I’m pretty fond of
How does an answer look like? - I’m really keen on
+ Ving/ Noun/
- I’m a big fan of
*Yes or no Noun phrase
- I’m passionate about
- Well in general I would say…
- I have a crush on
*Giving details
- I am really into
- To be more precise/ specific…
*Disliking:
*Explain why
- I’m not really satisfied with + Ving/
- And I guess this is probably because…
- I’m not much of a fan of Noun/ Noun
Spices for your explanation - I really can’t stand phrase
*Point 1: - … is simply not my cup of tea.
- The first thing I’d like to mention is … - … simply gets me on my nerves.
- The main thing you need to know is …
- I’d like to begin by highlighting the fact that…
*Point 2:
- In addition, I suppose I should say …
- Another interesting point is …
- Not only that, but … is also exceedingly …
*Point 3:
- And I shouldn’t forget to mention that …
- I guess I could also say that it’s sort of …
- Finally I’ d also like to mention …
2. HOW OFTEN? *Cách 1: (Tần suất 1 > Tần suất 2)
Redundant languages: I used to + V (inf) + tần suất 1 but now I’m being
- To be honest, I guess that it would depend on snowed under working/ studying, so I just + V (inf)
the situation. + tần suất 2.
- For example/ for instance/ more precisely, if …, *Cách 2:
I will … It really depends on how much time I have on my
- You know like, to be exact, if …, I will … hands. With plenty of time, I tend to + V (inf) +
- In contrast/ On the other hand/ On contrary, if tần suất 1. By contrast, when I’m flooded with/be
… I will most likely … up to ears in/be occupied with/ be busy with
Explanation working/studying, I will try to set aside some time
to V (inf) + tần suất 2.
3. TWO-SIDED QUESTION *Cách 1: Pick one side and explain why
How does the answer look like? - I suppose I’m on the side of …
- Kick off - The reason could be that …
- Explanation *Cách 2:
- Counter - Generally speaking, it would depend on the
+ However/ In contrast/ On the contrary,… situation.
or - On the one hand, [benefits/advantages]
+ Giving example - On the other hand, the drawbacks should not
+ Supposing [extended ideas] be ignored. [drawbacks/disadvantages]
- In summary, it would be yes and no.
- Conclusion
4. LARGE SCALE QUESTION - It would depend on different genders/ aged
How does the answer look like? groups/regions
- Statement - For example, [group 1] tend to be engrossed in
…
- Detail
- Whereas, [group 2] have a preference for …
- Reasons
5. LISTING QUESTION (“TYPE-OF” - There is a variety of/host of/a plethora of/ an
QUESTION) array of […] but the most
prevalent/prevailing/common ones is/are …
Redundant language
- I guess it’s probably because [explain why]
- Well, as a matter of fact I guess that … - Extended idea (optional)
- Frankly speaking, it goes without saying that …
Main point
- … there is a mixed variety/ wide range of […] but
the most prevalent would problaly be […]
Explanation
- Simply/Mainly because + [only 1 reason]
- This is mainly due to the fact that …
- And the explanation for this could be that …
- There are several reasons behind this
[Firstly…Secondly…Last but not least]
6. “WOULD” QUESTION - Well, I have never thought about that …
How does the answer look like? - Never in my wild dreams, did it ever dream of …
- Well, I’ve never thought about that… - [Explain why]
- Never in my wildest dream did I ever dream of - Extended ideas
…
- Well honestly, I didn’t expect this question
being asked …
- Actually I didn’t see this question coming …
*Option 1: Statement -> Explanation
- But I guess even if I had a chance, I wouldn’t
want to …
- But I guess if I had a chance, I would definitely
have a whack at/ try to …
*Option 2: Depends on situation (similar to
two-sided question)
7. FAVORITE QUESTION - It may take me countless hours to talk about
How does the answer look like? favorite […]
*General statement + Details - However, the first one spring up to my mind is
- As a matter of fact, … …
- The core reasons will come down to these …
*Explanation