SPEAKING PART 1

1. Are you working or study?

Frankly speaking, currently, I am a 10-grade student and study at TP highschool, which school has an excellent reputation
due to a host of well-qualified teachers and it synonymous with the top guarantee for education in my areas I lived.
2. Do you like your job/ major?
3. Where are you from?
I’m originally from HCM city, which is located in the southern part of VN> It is considered as a metropolitian area with
millions of dwellers. As a matter of fact, i believe it is the most populated city in VN.
4. Do you prefer shopping at large malls or markets?
5. Do you love wearing jeans?
Yes definitelyI am really into wearing any types of jeans because they're incredibly comfortable and convenient. I am
capable of wearing them in almost every occasion. My favourite color and style is straight blue jeans. Well, I think
everybody loves wearing jeans!
6. What kinds of movies do you like to watch?
Well, I would say that I am actually a movie bluff. I try to absorb and enjoy as many different genres but I’m a big fan of
science-fiction movie. The reason why I keen on this movie as it is dramatic with visual effects and vivid sound system, in
spite of the fact that its plot is predictable, it always bring a thoughtful message throughout the movie. For instance,
Avatar, which is not only a science-fiction movie but also is a lesson about national solidarity.
7. How much time do you spend on your leisure activities?
To be honest, I would like to spend 4 hours on my leisure activities, two half an hour for getting rid of my pressure by
listening to music. And two half an hour left, I will take up learning foreign languages. It’s not only broaden my horizon but
also allow me to know more about another culture in the world.
8. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
Well, actually, I used to learn to play a musical instrument. Because of my busy schedule at school, I have not played guitar
for a long time since I was a 10-year-old girl. At present, I no longer play as professional as before, even somtime forget the
basic. However, I will play guitar again in my near future. Because it is so cool when somebody plays a musical instrument,
Rosé of BlackPink is an inspiration for me to continue playing guitar.
9. Who is your favorite singer?
Today, I would like to tell you about a well-knowed female singer, and she is my favorite singer too. Her name is Taylor
Swift, I’ve been looking up to her since I was 10 years old. She is a story teller with excellent diction and I’m referring to her
brilliant usage of metaphor for something else. And if you don’t listen closely or listen wholeheartedly, you will miss the
deep meaning underlying the lyrics. A common misconcept about her work is all her songs are about break-up. She writes
about all sorts of things, some of them are relationships. She does indeed write about her life. It give her fans a little bit of
view into her world and her life. Taylor Swift connected with me on a very personal level. I first encountered her work back
when radio-listening was a thing. But I most resonate with her when I were going through a great loss in my life. Her songs
then were like a friend guilding me through the darkness.
10. How would you describe yourself?
I consider myself as an approachable person, you know my horoscopes is Libra. Everyone calls me a teacher’s pet because
I’m always active and flexible in studying. Some others consider me as a bee and early bird, the reason is that I always get
up early in the moring to study.
11. Where do you come from? I’m originally from HCM city, which is located in the southern part of VN
12. What is special/biggest feature about your hometown?
I think what makes my hometown special is the fact that its fascinating culture, sleek skyscrapers, ornate temples and
Chinese pagodas.
13. How big is your hometown?
It is considered as a metropolitian area with millions of dwellers. As a matter of fact, i believe it is the most populated city
and largest one in VN.
14. When do you usually go shopping?
I go shopping on occasion and when I was
15. How often do you go shopping?
 To be honest, I’m not a shopaholic, so that if I am rich, I’m a millionaire, I will go shopping often. But now, I rarely go
shopping due to lack of financial when I still be a student.

16. Who do you want to shopping with?

Well, personally, I really excited when I go shopping with my bestie. At the same age, there will be the same fashion view
and my bestie can provide several advices, which is extremely helpful for my fashion. That’ s the reason why I feel more
comfortable when I go shopping with friends than go with my mom.
17. What is the busiest part of the day for you?
All the weeks, from Mondays to Fridays, I have a hectic schedule and I am swamped with all my assignment piles up. I tend
to get extremely busy at night, that is the suitable time for me to do homework so that I usually lack sleep and be tired in
the morning.
18. What is your daily routine?
My daily routine is quite monotonous. I always start the day with having my breakfast and then getting ready for go to
school to learn new knowledges. After a whole day at study, I'd go back home to eat dinner with my family and then chilling
out for a bit before do homework, finally is bed time.
19. What would you like to change in your daily routine?
I would like to get up earlier in the morning than I do now. Next, I am into taking up regular exercises in a gymnasium after
studying to maintain fitness and stay my shape.
20. How often do you go to a cinema to watch a movie?
Not really, I think going to a cinema is not my cup of tea. Instead of that, I would like to stay at home and wacth movie with
my family.
21. What kinds of movie do you like best?
22. What was the first film that you watched?
Honestly, I wouldn’t say that I remember clearly, it seems to me that the first movie I have watched is a Kdrama.
23. Do you like Math?
Well, I don’t hate Math, but I wouldn’t say that I like this subject either. It’s okay for me to do simple calculations but not
complex stuff
24. When did you start learning Math ?
I started learning math at the age of four when my parents enrolled me in Kindergarten
25. Who is your fav Math teacher?
Well, Mr. Hiện is my favourite Math teacher so far, who teaching Math in my secondary school, since he was dedicated and
considerate. He quite skilled at explaining the concepts and basics of math. He provided level-based explanations to each
student.
26. Do you like watching films?
Yes of course, everyone enjoys watching films and I am no exception. Watching film is my cup of tea, I’m a big fan of
Kdrama. It seems to me that whenever I am glued to the screen, I feel released. In addition to that, watching film helps me
escape from my monotonous daily routine.
27. Do you like travelling ?
Well, I woud say that, I really into travelling overseas, I think Switchzerland is my initial priority for a journey that I not only
go to there for relaxation but also I am able to learn much about indigenous people's living culture there. I hope that I can
study abroad in Switchzerland in my foreseeable future.
28. Do you like dancing?
Not really, I woudn’t say that I am not big on dancing. But I am a die-hard fan of entertainment program and competition
about dancing, like Chineese Street Dance. In terms of dancing styles, I am passionate about hiphop and waacking, my best-
loved dancers are Lee-jung and Ibuki. Òm, I think I would try to be a professional hiphop dancer in my near future.
29. Do you like doing sport?
Yes, If you were to ask me what my favorite sport is, my answer would be swimming. Swimming can be extremely relaxing.
I usually swim in a swimming pool on a regular weekly basis with my boyfriend, it allows me to recharge my battery. I think
swimming is not just a leisure activity, it is also a fundamental safety or live-saving technique
30. Do you like reading?
Yes, to be honest, when I have some recreation, I generally prefer reading books as reading is very entertaining and I
believe that books are a good way to broaden my horizon about a wide of variety of topics.
31. Do you like drawing/painting?
Noo, it’s complicated and I don’t have a talent for art. I’m sorry to say the student art exhibition was really boring. I prefer
abstract art. It allows me to guess their characteristics from their work of art.
32. Do you use mobile phones?
33. Do you prefer eating at home or at restaurants?
Well, I would like to say that I’m not a picky eater but I’m a health-conscious. So that, I prefer eating at home to eating out
for some reasons. Additionally, I love my mom’s food and I opt for eating at home as it ensure the hygiene and I can
customize my diet according to my fitness regime. But I have to admit that nowadays, because of the fast pace of life, many
people tend to eat out more, If I eat out like them, it’s not healthy for my health and maybe, it will impact my health in near
future. To conclue that, having meal at home is better.
34. Are computers important to you?
Definitely yes, computers are essential part of my daily life, just like eating and sleeping.This is because computers not only
allow me to get access to my online social networks like Facebook or Twitter in order not to lose connect with most of my
friends and classmates, but also help me look up dictionaries or documents for my study. So, without computers or laptops,
I don’t think I could survive for more than 2 days.
35. Is money essential to you?
Absolutely. I can buy things with money and give presents for my family by my own money. It makes my life more
meaningful. It’s like a motivation to push me forward and work harder to enhance my life. For me, money is just never
enough and if I’m satisfied with what I earn, I’ll fall behind with fellows.
36. Is it important to have holidays?
Well personally, a holiday is a perfect time for recharging our batteries after a year full of challenges and obstacles, having
some me time ( khoảng thg dành cho bản thân), and planning for the upcoming year to deservedly achieved a success. If I
was a Pesident, I would offer all business companies, all school haved a gap month in the half year, and I would create more
holidays for my citizens.
37. Is your major/job popular in your country these days?
I don’t really know. To my knowledge, I suppose (faculty of) Information Technology is a megatrend in general. That
industry draws people by high and stable income. Besides, I think that being in business is pretty attractive since young
people nowadays long for financial freedom so that they can choose their favourite lifestyle and do whatever they want
38. Do you like music?
Hobby, Freetime
To be honest, when I have some sparetime, I will take up learning foreign languages. Actually, it’s also one of my perennial
favorite. I think, learning languages is a brilliant way to approach a modern civilization. It’s not only broaden my horizons but
also enables me to know more about another culture in the world. You know, the language I'm speaking right now is on its way
to becoming the world's universal language. It's the language of the internet, it's the language of finance, it's the language of air
traffic control, of popular music, diplomacy -- English is everywhere.

Now, Mandarin Chinese is spoken by more people, but more Chinese people are learning English than English speakers are
learning Chinese. Last I heard, there are two dozen universities in China right now teaching all in English. English is taking
over. And in addition to that, it's been predicted that at the end of the century almost all of the languages that exist now
-- there are about 6,000 -- will no longer be spoken. There will only be some hundreds left. And on top of that, it's at the point
where instant translation of live speech is not only possible, but it gets better every year. The reason I'm reciting those things to
you is because I can tell that we're getting to the point where a question is going to start being asked, which is: Why should we
learn foreign languages -- other than if English happens to be foreign to one? Why bother to learn another one when it's getting
to the point where almost everybody in the world will be able to communicate in one?
Well personally, I am really into learning a new language.

So I highly recommend that you teach yourself languages other than the one that I'm speaking, because there's never been a
better time to do it. It's an awful lot of fun. It won't change your mind, but it will most certainly blow your mind.
English
I like learning English because it brings me many benefits. Firstly, it is a compulsory requirement in many University. I need to
get a Toeic/ IELTS certificate to be delivered my University degree. Secondly, it helps me able to read materials in English. It’s
the knowledge of English that enables me to learn how to use computer easily and collect much useful information on the
Internet. Thirdly, my English ability makes me able to communicate with foreigners. In necessary cases, giving me good
conditions where applying for jobs. Moreover, English allows me know further about another culture. It’s English that widens
my understanding about the world outside. In summary, I am passionate about learning English as it is very necessary for my
study, my future opportunity, my knowldege.

Hobbies: Reading
Do you prefer to read books or newspapers?
Well, frankly /ˈfræŋkli/ speaking, I am totally /ˈtəʊtəli/ into reading but if I have to choose I would definitely /ˈdefɪnətli/ go for
newspapers. Nevertheless, /ˌnevəðəˈles/ that does not mean that I detest reading books. Reading newspaper is a good habit
/ˈhæbɪt/. People who read newspapers are more likely to read other things in their life. It keeps me updated with current
events /ˌkʌrənt ɪˈvents/ of my own nation, also those of the world and it provides a great sense of educational value. /ˌedʒu
ˈkeɪʃənl/ /ˈvæljuː/

Where do you like to read books?

It seems to me that a quiet space is always my initial /ɪˈnɪʃl/ choice when it comes to reading. I usually read books with soothing
music at my comfortable /ˈkʌmftəbl/ study corner with sufficient /səˈfɪʃnt/ lighting and qualified /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ air conditioning.
I’m a deserve person, so first, I don’t want my concentration /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/ to be disrupted /dɪsˈrʌpt/ by background noises
and strangers staring. On the top of that, I want to protect my precious /ˈpreʃəs/ eyes from overworking /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːk/ due to
the lack of lighting. And the bottom /ˈbɒtəm/ line is that, reading at the right temperature /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/ is pleasant ˈpleznt/
and also good for the preservation of the books. Thus, /ðʌs/ I can concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ on what I am reading.

Media: Mobile phone

Do you have a mobile phone?
Of course, I have an iPhone 7 plus that my mother bought in 2018. I do carry my cellular phone everywhere and I use it on a
daily basis in order to keep in touch with my acquaintances/əˈkweɪntəns/ and surf the Internet. To me, an I-phone is an
indispensable /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/ item. I’m so addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ to using it that I think I can’t live without /wɪˈðaʊt/ it.
When did you first have a mobile phone?
To be honest, I still remember vividly the first time I had that phone when I passed the final exam with flying colors at school. In
order to encourage /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ my endeavour /ɪnˈdevər/ in studying, my mother had bought that phone before I went home.
You know, she gave me as a present.
What do you use it for?
I’ve just taken up using cellular for two main /juːˈtɪləti/ utilities. In terms /tɜːmz/ of the benefits /ˈbenɪfɪt/ of the Iphone while I
use it, using the mobile phone allows me to keep in touch with my relatives and my friends more conveniently. I can know what
they’re up to by making a call or sending a message. Also, with the Internet connection, I can actually see and talk to them via
Facetime irrespective /ɪrɪˈspektɪv əv/ of long distance. Another thing that I should not to forget mention is that there are many
applications that come in handy, and they play a vital role in assisting /əˈsɪst/me with enhancing /ɪnˈhɑːns/ my English skills and
vocabularies.

TOPIC: BARBECUE
1. Did you have barbecues when you were a child?
When I was a child, having barbecues is luxury for me, but nowadays, I don’t need to go to restaurant to
have a barbecue, having said that I can purchase meat grill it on occasions. Well, it just occured to me that I
 also had street vendors selling barbecue skewers along the street in VN. The meat can be used to make the
fillings of a VNm sandwitch, which callled Banh Mi.
2. What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?
I suppose that beef is on the top of my list when I am having a grill feast. Beefs, ribs are always on my order
list. I also ordered additional dishes like salad and grilled vegetable, grill eggplant is my loved one. Sometimes,
my family talks me out of eating greasy food b/c barbecue also doesn’t do my health any good, that’s why I
need a balance in eating between meet and vegetables.
3. Would you like to have barbeque with your family or your friends?
Yes definitely, making barbecue or hotpot is a way to bond with your family and your friends. These foods
aren’t too expensive so everyone can chip in a little bit. There are many steps in preparing barbecue so each
person can contribute to the cooking process.
4. Do people in your country like barbecue?
I guess we do, we are deeply into Korean-style barbecue. Nowadays, young gourmets tend to prefer Asian
cuisine, like China, Korea, Thailand, Japan,… Among them, Korean cuisine is the most popular in VN b/c of its
rich flavor, not too spicy like Chinese cuisine. How about Western or American style, I mean these style is
just not to our liking since we are not familiar with these flavors. They seem to be more salty, sometimes,
they give us a feeling strange.