TOPIC ENGLISH

TOPIC 1: TALK ABOUT VIETNAMESE GESTURES AND CUSTOMS

Good afternoon, teacher. My full name is Nguyen Huynh Cam Tu

I would like to tell you about Vietnamese gestures and customs. Greetings in
Vietnam are different from other countries. For example: In VietNam, People
usually greet with a shakehands or say “Hello”. In Japan, Korea, People often
greet with a bow; In the western countries, People often greet with a kiss or hug.
I like a light handshakes, because it's comfortable. In VietNam, exchange
business cards when meeting customers or partners. They often give business
cards with two hands because they want to formal. To get other people's
business cards, they often introduce yourself. Topics people often talk about are:
shopping, job,... Topics they often avoid talking about are: salary, family,….
Most of the talking topics of Vietnamese people compared to other countries
have no difference. Greeting culture is very important because it shows what
kind of person you are.

Thank you for listening!

CÂU HỎI:

 How do Vietnamese people greet?  a shakehands or say “Hello”

 How do you usually greet elderly people?  bow and say hello
 How do you usually greet people who are younger than you?  wave
and say hello
 How do you usually greet your friends?  say hello.
 Do you usually shake hands?  yes, I do
 Do you prefer light or firm handshakes?  I like a light handshake
 Is the greeting customs in Vietnam different from other countries?
And how?  yes, it is. In VietNam, People usually greet with
shakehands or say “Hello”. In Japan, Korea, People often greet with a
bow; In the western countries, People often greet with a kiss or hug.
 How do Vietnamese people exchange business cards?  people
exchange business cards when meeting customers or partners
 How do you usually give business cards to others?  They often give
business cards with two hands because they want to be formal
 How do you take business cards from others?  To get other people's
business cards, they often introduce themselves
 What are the topics Vietnamese people usually have for small
talks?  The topics Vietnamese people usually have for small talks is
Shopping, job,...
 What are the topics that you should avoid for small talks?  The
topics that you should avoid for small talks is salary, family.
TOPIC 2: TALK ABOUT MY FAVORITE MOVIE

Good afternoon, teacher. My full name is Nguyen Huynh Cam Tu.

I would like to tell you about my favorite movie. I have seen many movies, but
my favorite movie is “Chang trai nam ay” in the genre of romance and comedy.
It was released in 2014. The starring include: Son Tung MTP, Ngo Kien Huy,
Hari won, Pham Quynh Anh, Hua Vy Van. The plot is based on a true story
about a singer's life. He wants his loved ones to be happy. My favorite ke rếcts
tơ is Dinh Phong MTP, because He has a strong will to follow his dreams and he
is handsome. My favorite scene is character Dinh Phong opens a concert for
himself. I like it because everyone is happy. The movie has a beautiful ending,
everyone can find their happiness. When the movie was released, my sister and I
went to the cinema. I watched it 2 times. I feel happy after watching the movie. I
have learned the lesson to live my dream to the fullest. I want to watch it again
because it is very good.

Thank you for listening.

CÂU HỎI:

 What is the title of the film?  The title of the film is “Chang trai nam
ay”
 Which kind of film is it?  romance and comedy
 What is the film about?  The movie is about a singer Who lives life
to the fullest with music
 When was it released?  The film released in 2014
 Who was in it?  Son Tung MTP, Ngo Kien Huy, Hari won, Pham
Quynh Anh, Hua Vy Van
 Which character(s) do you like most in the film?  My favorite
character in the movie is Dinh Phong
 Which scene(s) do you like most in the film?  My favorite scene is
character Dinh Phong opens a concert for himself
 Where did you watch the film?  I watch the film in the cinema
 When did you watch the film?  the movie was released
 Who did you watch the film with?  I watched the film with my sister
 How many times have you watched the film?  I watched this movie
2 times
 How was the film?  This film is very interesting
 What did you feel after you watched the film?  I feel happy after
watching the movie
 What is the meaning of the film?  to live my dream to the fullest
 What have you learned from the film?  to live my dream to the
fullest
 Do you want to see the film again?  yes I do
TOPIC 3: TALK ABOUT A HOTEL YOU HAVE STAYED IN

Good afternoon, teacher. My full name is Nguyen Huynh Cam Tu

I would like to talk you about a hotel you have stayed in. I've stayed in many
hotels, but the last one I stayed at was the Vanda Hotel in Da Nang. The hotel's
location is very nice because it overlooks the city center. I stay at the hotel when
I am traveling with my family. I went from the airport to the hotel. I stay in
room with 2 double beds, for 1 million a day. In the room has a TV, minibar,
towels, a hairdryer,... In the minibar, there are many kinds of water and snacks.
The hotel has services such as a swimming pool, gym, dining room,... I used the
swimming pool and breakfast service at the hotel. I am very satisfied with this
stay. I like the service of the staff here because they are very friendly. I will
recommend this hotel to my friends.

Thank you for reading.

CÂU HỎI:

 What is the name of the hotel?  The name of the hotel is Vanda Hotel
in Da Nang
 Where is the hotel located?  The hotel located in the city center
 What did you think about the location of the hotel?  very nice
 How did you go to the hotel?  I went from the airport to the hotel
 When did you stay at the hotel?  I am traveling
 What type of room did you stay in?  I stay in room with 2 double
beds
 What is the room rate?  1 million a day
 What were there in the room?  a TV, minibar, towels, a hairdryer,...
 Did you have anything from the minibar?  yes I did
 What facilities/services did the hotel have?  swimming pool, gym,
dining room,...
 Which facilities/services did you use?  swimming pool and breakfast
service
 Did you request any housekeeping services?  no, I didn’t
 Were you satisfied with your stay?  yes, I was
 What did you like most about the hotel?  I like the service of the
staff here
 What did you dislike about the hotel?  There is nothing I don't like
about the hotel
 Do you recommend the hotel to your friends?  yes, I do
TOPIC 4: TALK ABOUT MY DRIVING HABITS

Good afternoon, teacher. My full name is Nguyen Huynh Cam Tu.

I would like to talk you about my Driving Habits. Examples of good driving
habits are: pay attention, observe the speed limit .An example of bad driving
habits are tailgating, Talk on the phone, text while driving, Speed. I usually have
good driving habits, because I'm so afraid(ơ phờ rê đờ) of causing an accident.
Two years ago, I saw two motorcycle accidents while going to school. As a
result, two motorcycles had an accident. Both drivers were hurt and both
transports were damaged. Through the above accident, I learned the lesson that I
must be a person with good driving habits because bad driving habits are very
dangerous.

Thank you for reading.

CÂU HỎI:

 Do you know how to drive a car?  No, I don’t

 Do you think you are/are going to be a good driver?  yes, I do
 What are the examples of good driving habits?  The examples of
good driving habits are pay attention, observe the speed limit, maintain
a safe following distance,…
 What are the examples of bad driving habits?  The examples of
bad driving habits are tailgating, Talk on the phone, text while driving,
weave through traffic, not stop at red light, Speed…
 What do you think is the most dangerous driving behavior?  I
think is the most dangerous driving behavior is speeding
 Which driving habits do you usually have?  I usually have good
driving habits
 Tell about an accident you have seen before?  Two years ago, I
saw two motorcycle accidents while going to school. As a result, two
motorcycles had an accident. Both drivers were hurt and both
transports were damaged.
 Where was the accident?  on the way to school
 Where were you when you saw/heard about the accident?  I was
on my way to school
 When was the accident?  The accident on the way to school
 What happened during the accident?  two motorcycles had an
accident
 Which bad driving behaviors did the driver(s) have?  speeding
and not stopping at a red light
 Was anyone hurt?  Both drivers were hurt
 Was there much damage?  both transports were damaged
 What have you learned after you saw/heard of the accident?  I
learned the lesson that I must be a person with good driving habits
because bad driving habits are very dangerous.
TOPIC 5: TALK ABOUT HOW TO TAKE CARE OF MY
APPEARANCE

Hi teacher, my name is Nguyen Huynh Cam Tu. I want to talk about how to take
care of my appearance. I am satisfied with my appearance, I think appearance is
very important because it gives me more confidence in myself. I pay a lot of
attention to the face. I usually brush my teeth twice a day, use makeup remover,
cleanser and skin cream. I often go to the nail salon to get my nails done, the
price for this service ranges from 300k VND. I think plastic surgery is good, It
helps people to change their appearance but it also carries a lot of risks. I don't
think I'm going to have plastic surgery, because I don't think it's necessary for
me. Thank you for listening!
CÂU HỎI

 Are you happy with your appearance?  I am satisfied my appearance

 Is appearance important to you? Yes, it is
 Which is more important, inner beauty or outer beauty?  I think
outer beauty is more important
 How do you take care of your skin/hair/teeth/….?  I usually brush
my teeth twice a day, use makeup remover, cleanser and skin cream.
 Do you usually go to salon or spa?  Yes, i do. I often go to the nail
salon to get my nails
 Where is the salon/spa located?  The nail salon is located on Le Van
Sy Street, District 3, HCM city.
 Who do you go there with?  I go alone .
 Which service(s) do you usually get when you go to that salon/spa? 
nail polish and nail decoration.
 How much do you have to pay?  300.000VND
 What do you think about cosmetic surgery?  I think plastic surgery
is good
 What are the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery?  T helps people to
change their appearancr but i also carries a lot of risks
 If you have money, which procedure(s) do you want to have? Why?
 I don’t think i’m going to have plastic sugery, because i don’t think it’s
necessary for me.