Speaking topics

1. Your job

Hello. My name is ……
I’m ………... years old.
I come from Him Lam Ward Dien Bien Phu City.
I am a teacher of English/ Economic/ Physical Education/ Military Education/
Technical and scientific Education…… I have to go to work 5 or 6 days a week.
But I feel very happy to work with my students. They are friendly and hard-
working. Moreover, I and my partners always help each other when we get
troubles in our job and life. So I really love my job.
I work at Dien Bien Technical – Economic College
I am married. And I have two children: one boy and one girl. (Two boys/ Two
girls). I live with my family in ……………..
There are ……….people in my family.
2. Describing a person you like/ admire most

Of all the famous people in the show-biz, I admire Xuan Bac most. He is not
only a famous actor, an MC, but also he is a famous comedian. I first knew him
when I saw the film " The wave in the bottom river" which he played a role as
the main character. I think that it is one of the most successful films which he
has ever acted in. He is also famous for his sense of humour and that's why he
attracts millions of viewers on TV. If I had a chance to meet him one day, I
would invite him to take some photos with me and I would ask him for his
signature.

3. Your hobbies

Playing computer games is one of my hobbies. You know when I have free
time; I usually spend an hour on playing games. I like playing games because it
is very attractive, very funny and it helps me feel relaxed. In addition, some
kind of games can improve our intelligence and skills such as plants and
zombies, angry birds …. So to win in some games, I have to think carefully or I
have to be very fast and skillful. Sometimes, I feel stressed in my work or get
angry with somebody, I play games. When I concentrate on games, I forget all
other things. Therefore, I personally think that it is a very effective way to get
rid of stress and sorrow.
4. Advantages and disadvantages of living in city

Living in the city has both advantages and disadvantages.

For the advantages, city is a modern place for all people, it has a lot of tall
buildings, schools, hospital markets, super markets and other places which are
very beautiful and very modern. Also, side it is often easier to find work, and
there is usually a choice of public transport, so you don’t need to own a car.
What is more, when you want to relax, you can usually find a park where you
can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book.

However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job,
but unless it is very well-paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things
that there are to do, because living in a city is often very expensive. What is
more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush
hour. Last of all despite all the crowds, it is possible to feel very lonely in a city.

In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly appealing to young

5. Advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside

Living in the country is often the dream of people who live in the city.
However, in reality it has both advantages and disadvantages.

There are many advantages to living in the country. One is closer to nature and
can enjoy more peace and quiet. There are fewer cars so there is less pollution.
Furthermore, life in the country is slower so people there have time for each
other. As a result, they tend to be friendlier and more open. If you need help,
people always have time to help you.

On the other hand, there are disadvantages to living in the country. Firstly, there
are fewer places of entertainment. One has to travel further to go to the cinema
or the mall. Secondly, because there are fewer shops and services there are
fewer opportunities for employment. A person will have to travel further to get
to his/her place of work and this can be expensive.
In conclusion, the country is more suitable for some people than it is for others.
If I had to choose, I would live in the country.

6. Describing a famous holiday destination that you like.

Last summer, I was lucky to have a chance to visit Sa Pa with my colleagues .It
took us 10 hours by train and 1 hour by car to get there. I was very surprised at
the cool weather and magnificent views there. Sa Pa is in Lao Cai province and
it is near China .It is very famous for its cool weather in the summer and falling
snow in the winter .Besides, Sa Pa has some local special food which attracts a
lot of tourists every year. In Sa Pa, I visited some famous places such as Bac
waterfall, Ham Rong moutain with some flower gardens. Sa Pa made a great
impression on me and may be I will never forget this trip.

7. What should you do to be healthy?

There’s an old saying “good health is more important than money.”

If you have a good health, you can do everything. In order to have a healthy
body, you should have a suitable diet with many vegetables, fruits and less fat,
and sugar. You should do exercises every day.

Moreover, you should have a suitable timetable for working and relaxing.

Furthermore, you should not smoke and drink.

If you have problems with your health, you should go to the doctor as soon as
possible.

8. Seasons in Vietnam

In my country, there are 4 seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

In spring, from January to March, the weather is cool.

All kinds of flowers bloom, so the air is fresh and sweet. There are many
festivals in this season.

In summer, from April to August, the weather is very hot. People often go to the
beach on their holidays.

From September to November, the weather is not very hot. Then autumn
comes. The leaves of the trees turn to yellow in this season.
In winter, from December to January, it is very cold. Everything looks grey.

Among the 4 seasons I like spring the most.

9. Importance of English

English is spoken all over the world, and it is compulsory subject for all
students and learners in Vietnam. It is also very necessary for my job. I like
learning English and it but I find that it is very difficult to study English well.
There are some ways to learn English well, such as learn by heart some new
words and structures every day and do exercises regularly, practice speaking
and listening English every day.

I will try my best to study English.

10. Describe your house

Hello. My name is ……
I’m ………... years old.
I come from …………
I work at ……….
I am married and I have a son.
We have a small house in the center of the city.
There are 3 rooms: a living room, a kitchen, and a bedroom.
We painted the house with the white color.
In the living room, there are a sofa, a TV, and a small table.
In the bedroom, there are a bed, a table, a TV, and a wardrobe.
The kitchen is very clean and tidy.
We have a gas cooker, a rice cooker, a microwave oven, a fridge, a table, and a
cupboard.
I feel comfortable and satisfied with my small house.
I love my house.