SPEAKING PART 3,5

RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS

By Phuong Thao
3 questions
● 3 seconds to prepare

● 15s for question 7, 8

● 30s for question 9

Evaluation
1. Pronunciation
2. Intonation and stress
3. Grammar
4. Vocabulary
5. Cohesion
6. Relevance of content
7. Completeness of content
COMMON QUESTIONS
& HOW TO ANSWER
Hỏi về sở thích cá nhân
Ví dụ câu hỏi:
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
What type of books do you prefer to read?
Do you like reading books?
Cách trả lời:
Diễn đạt sở thích cá nhân và giải thích tại sao bạn thích nó.
Đưa ra các ví dụ để minh họa lý do của bạn.
● I really like
● I’m interested in
● I’m fond of
● I’m really into
● I’m a big fan of
 SO SÁNH 2 lựa chọn a hoặc b
Ví dụ câu hỏi:

● Do you prefer to travel by car or by public transportation? Why?

● Is it better to live in the city or in the countryside? Why?
● Would you rather shop online or in a store? Why?

Cách trả lời:

● So sánh ưu và nhược điểm của cả hai lựa chọn.

● Đưa ra quan điểm cá nhân và nêu lý do bạn chọn lựa một trong hai.
 HỎI VỀ TRẢI NGHIỆM CÁ NHÂN
Ví dụ câu hỏi:
Can you tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem at work or school?
What is the most interesting trip you’ve ever taken?
Describe a memorable event that happened to you recently.
When was the last time you went to a hotel?
Cách trả lời
Trình bày trải nghiệm một cách rõ ràng với các chi tiết cụ thể.
Nêu cảm nhận hoặc bài học từ trải nghiệm đó.
 HỎI Ý KIẾN CÁ NHÂN
Ví dụ câu hỏi:

● What do you think is more important, experience or education, when looking for a job?
● In your opinion, should people work from home or at an office?
● Do you think technology makes life easier or more difficult?
● What do you think about working in small company?

Cách trả lời:

● Đưa ra ý kiến cá nhân một cách rõ ràng.

● Hỗ trợ ý kiến bằng lý do và ví dụ cụ thể.
HỎI GIẢI PHÁP CHO VẤN ĐỀ
Ví dụ câu hỏi:
● What can be done to reduce traffic congestion in big cities?
● How can people maintain a healthy lifestyle despite having a busy schedule?
● What are some ways to improve work-life balance?
● What can companies do to improve employee satisfaction?
● How can schools better prepare students for the workforce?
● What steps can be taken to reduce pollution in your city?
Cách trả lời:
● Đề xuất giải pháp rõ ràng và thực tế.
● Giải thích lý do tại sao giải pháp đó sẽ hiệu quả.
● Đưa ra các đề xuất hoặc giải pháp rõ ràng và thực tế.
● Giải thích tại sao các giải pháp đó sẽ mang lại hiệu quả
Hỏi về xu hướng xã hội, THAY ĐỔI TRONG TƯƠNG LAI
● Ví dụ câu hỏi:
○ How has technology changed the way people communicate?
○ Do you think young people today are more interested in traveling than older
generations?
○ What are some environmental issues your country is currently facing?
○ How has the way people spend their free time changed over the last decade?
○ Do you think the workplace will be different in the future compared to now?
○ How do you think travel will change in the next decade?
● Cách trả lời:
○ Đề cập đến xu hướng hiện tại và so sánh với quá khứ nếu có.
○ Đưa ra các ví dụ hoặc số liệu minh họa nếu có thể.
Hỏi về vai trò của các đối tượng trong xã hộ i

● Ví dụ câu hỏi:
○ What is the role of education in shaping a person's future?
○ How important is teamwork in the workplace?
○ Do you think the government should provide free education for all citizens?
● Cách trả lời:
○ Trình bày vai trò hoặc tầm quan trọng của đối tượng đó.
○ Đưa ra các dẫn chứng hoặc ví dụ để minh họa quan điểm.
How to answer your answer
● It helps me/ gives me the chances to/ allows me to/ provides me sth
● It is best way to do sth
● I’m a big fan of/ I really appreciate + N
● In my opinion/ From my point of view/ I think / believe that/ It seems to me that..
● I would say that / The reason why I ... is that ...
● It’s important to/ It’s necessary to/ that
● It plays a key role in…/ It’s crucial/essential/vital that …..
● I’m really pleased/ I’m satisfied with/ It meets my expectations
● X is better than Y because/ I prefer X to Y because/ X is the best choice for
HOW TO EXPAND YOUR ANSWER
● Because/ Since/ Although/ But/ And/ not only…but also…
● I used to/ In the past/ Previously/ When I was a child + But now / Currently
● …… has already been good. But if it is possible, it would be better if
● Everything is nice but given a chance, I would like to
● We can improve sth by….., there should be more
● Firstly, Secondly, In addition, Also, Besides, Finally,..…
● For example, take sb as an example,
 TRANSPORT
PUBLIC TRANSPORT PRIVATE / PERSONAL TRANSPORT

- go further => save time - compact, convenient => easy to use, move
quickly to any places/ through traffic jam,...
- reasonable ticket cost => save money - no need to wait => save time
- be flexible with schedule and routes => can go
- no pressure to drive => enjoy other activities/ avoid inclement
anywhere anytime actively
weather
- expense => spend an amount of money to fulfill
- Safer, environmentally friendly => reduce air pollution, reduce the gas, to maintain and clean periodically
traffic jams during peak hour,...
- get stress/ pressure => driving in peak hour/
- Waste of time => takes a long time to walk to the bus stop and wait inclement weather
for the bus, move through many bus routes
- dangerous => it’s rain heavily and the street
- Too crowded, a little dirty and smells => not comfortable, becomes slippery/ some drive carelessly => cause
inconvenient, feel annoyed. accidents
- release emissions => cause air pollution,
- Easily to get car sick => using bus for more than 15 minutes negatively affect people health
-
- Driver sometimes drives quickly/ badly => dangerous => nervous

- Have more bus routes, have more rubbishes in the bus, regulation
about the behavior when using the bus
TRANSPORT
1. How do you get around your city/ go to work/ go to school? What do you use to get around
the city?
2. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Do you like using public transport / private
transport? Why?
3. How often do you take buses/ public transport?
4. How much time do you spend traveling on a normal day?
5. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using private transport/ public transport?
6. If there were one thing that you could improve about the public transport in your city,
what would it be?
7. Do you think people will use public transport more in the future?
PARK/ TOWN
- Benefits: spacious playground, green space, provide fresh atmosphere/ air, reduce polluted air,
beautiful, improve/ enhance health, relax after work, refresh/ refill/ recharge
- Objects: big old green trees, benches, green grass, flowers, exercise equipment, entertainment services,
food and drink services,...
- Physical activities: do the exercise, walk around, walk the dog, running, jogging, cycling, riding, hang
out/go on picnic with friends/family, read books, listen to music, sunbathe, immerse in nature, taking
deep breaths,....
- Improve: plant more green trees & flower, have more trashes, clean the trashes everyday, install
additional lights, raise social awareness about the environment
- Places in the town: river (go fishing, go sailing, swimming, having a picnic,..); shopping mall
(watching film at the cinema, go to the bookstore, go shopping at the clothing store, having meals at the
restaurant, cafe,..); museum (enjoy famous artworks, take pictures, learn more about the history,..);
park, zoo,...
- Change: clean up trash on the beach, upgrade the road system, upgrade the public transport system,
have regulations on……
PARK / TOWN
1. Do you like to go to the park? Do you like parks? Why?
2. How often do you go to the park? When do you usually go to the park? When was the last time
you visited the park?
3. Are there any parks near your house? Describe a park where you live.
4. Do you prefer to go to the park alone or with someone else?
5. What do people often do in the park?
6. What are the benefits that a park can bring to a city?
7. Which amusement park is the nearest to your house? Have you been there?
8. If you were to go to an amusement park, who do you wish to go there with? Why?
9. Do you like to walk around the town you live in? How often do you go for a walk?
10. Which places in your town do you like the most? How often do you go there?
11. If there were one thing that you could change about your town, what would it be? Do you have
any suggestions to improve the park where you live?
TRAVELLING
- Benefits: enjoy (life/ vacation/ holiday/ free time/ summer time), make memories, relax
after work, break from work, escape pressure, recharge and refresh myself, learn (explore/
discover/ try new things (life, culture, people, cuisine), extend/ broaden knowledge and
experience, enhance relationship,..
- Activities: eat/ taste/ try local/ traditional/ sea foods, explore/ discover new culture/
cuisines/ people, take pictures/ capture moments, go sightseeing, relax, connect and
interact with people and nature, go shopping, go fishing, go on a camping, go on a picnic,
hike mountains, swimming at the beach, buy souvenirs,.....
- Places: stunning/ fabulous/ well=known + views/beach/lake/city/island/….: Phu Quoc, Da
Nang, Vung Tau, Da lat, Ha Noi, Guom Lake,.....
- Cuisine: unique/ traditional cuisine/ specialties: Pho, Banh mi, Banh cuon,.....
 TRAVELLING
1. Do you like traveling?
2. How frequently do you travel? When do you usually travel / When was the last
time you travel to somewhere?
3. Where do you usually travel to? What are places that you prefer to travel to?
4. Do you prefer to travel alone or with someone else?
5. What do you usually do when you travel? / What are your favorite activities
when you travel?
6. Describe the most stunning view you have ever seen on your vacation. / If you
plan to travel to somewhere next time, where would you go?
READING BOOKS
- Benefits of reading books:
- Gain a lot of useful knowledge and from the author's perspective, learn a lot
from other people's experiences for my work and study.
- relax after work, easy to get into sleep, get a better mood,...
- enhance the language and vocabulary, develop creativity,...
- improve imagination/concentration, exercise brain,...
- Kinds of books: self-help books, foreign language books, history books,
literature books….
- Places: bookstore, library => many options, various kinds of books; home =>
quiet space, convenient, cost-saving; Online: easy & convenient
READING BOOKS
1. Do you like reading books? How often do you read books?
2. When & where do you often read books?
3. Do you have many books at home? where did you get them from?
4. Are there any bookstores near your house? How frequently do you visit
them?
5. Do you like reading books alone or with someone else?
6. Which is the important factor when visiting a bookstore? (location/ service/
price)?
7. Are your reading habits now different than before?
COOKING & EATING
● eat out: a variety of dishes/ many options to select/ choose, amazing flavor, special
occasions, don’t know how to cook/ don’t have much time cooking...
○ service: friendly & enthusiastic staff => comfortable, satisfied, happy, enjoyable,..
○ location: close, easy to locate, spacious, comfortable,..
○ food: fresh ingredients => healthy, delicious taste, reasonable price
● eat at home: Good at cooking/ love cooking/ cooking is my hobby, save money, want to
cook by myself.
○ try new recipes of various regions
○ make healthier food - choose fresher ingredients with good quality
○ express love to family and beloved ones => enhance relationships
COOKING & EATING
1. Where do you usually have meals and who prepares them?
2. Do you prefer to have meals at home or eat out?
3. How frequently do you cook at home/ eat out/ eat a restaurant?
4. What kind of food do you want to learn how to cook? Do you want to learn how to
cook any dish?
5. Would you prefer to learn how to cook from family/friends or by taking a class?
6. When was the last time you ate at a shopping mall? Did you eat with someone else?
7. Do you ever go to a shopping center just to eat a meal or visit a café?
8. What is the most important factor when you choose a restaurant? Food quality,
convenient location, or good service?
LISTENING TO MUSIC
- Popular music genres: classical, electronic, rock, pop, traditional, acoustic, instrumental
music,...
- Musical instruments: guitar, piano, organ, violin,..
- Benefits: enhance/ boost mood, strengthen learning and memory, improve sleep quality,
relieve stress and depression, help pp stay calm and focused, balance pp’s emotion
- ADJ: motivating, encouraging, dynamic, energetic, powerful, cheerful, joyful, passionate,
enthusiastic,
- NP: live music, massive/ big hit, taste in music
LISTENING TO MUSIC
1. do you like listening to music and why? Do you like singing and why?
2. what kind of music do you like to listen/ sing?
3. Where/ when do you often listen to music?
4. how much time a day do you spend on listening to music?
5. do you prefer to listen to music alone or with someone else?
6. Do you usually go to the music concert? when was your last time?
7. Has your taste in music changed?
8. How do you think about the importance of music in our life?/ Could you tell
me some benefits of music in our life?
9. Describe your favorite singer?
WORKPLACE
1. What was your most recent job? How long did you work there?
● Two months ago, I worked at a chicken restaurant called KFC
=> A cafe/ a convenience store/ an office/ bank/ company/ factory,...
● Until last week, I worked as an English tutor.
=> A clerk/server/an assistant/doctor/engineer/manager/…
● I worked there for + ktg
● I did so many things such as....
=> serving food, taking orders, cleaning, cooking, managing, supervising,....
WORKPLACE
2. Would you rather work alone or with a group of coworkers?
- a group: support each other, divide the work among ourselves, share ideas and propose
more better solutions => Solve/complete/done + tasks/ assignment + effectively/ quickly
- work alone: concentrate/focus on, flexible about the schedule and the progress, stay
productive, avoid conflict/arguments,...
3. Do you prefer multitasking or focusing on one task at a time?
- at a time: Improve productivity, Reduce the level of stress, Avoid confusing/difficult/ make
mistakes
4. Do you think what is the most important factor when choosing a place to work?
- work environment, convenient location, salary, policy, benefits,....
INTERNET
1. How often do you use the Internet? What kinds of devices do you use
when using the Internet?
- keep in touch with family & friends, surf the net, get latest information,
join entertaining activities online, listen to music, watch film, play games,
watch movies, share pictures/ moments/ feelings,..
2. Do you use the Internet at a café? Why?
- Yes: free wifi, strong, easily to concentrate on work to complete many
tasks, Spacious, Quiet, Convenient, having a cup of coffee,...
- No: The wifi network, weak, unstable, Uncomfortable, Inconvenient,..
INTERNET
3. What kinds of activities do you usually do with the Internet?

- Social media: Connect with many people, Talk/share about the

cultures, posts pictures, save moments, follow influencers,...
- Online lectures: A students, Join many online courses => Save time,
Convenient => many tools & apps to support my study.
- Online shopping: Time-saving, get discounts, good price/deal, review
feedback of other customers, refer wide range of products from many
stores before making a purchase