Solution discussion

You want to spend some time with your

family this weekend. Which among the
following activities would you choose:
watching TV, making dinner, or going
camping?
In my opinion, making dinner is the
most suitable option because of
following reasons:

Firstly, it’s very cheap and makes us

comfortable when cooking together.
Secondly, all family members have a
chance to talk and connect to each
other.
There are several reasons why I don’t
choose other options. Watching TV is
so boring and going camping may
make us exhausted.

In conclusion, making dinner is the

ultimate choice due to its benefits.
SPEAKING & WRITING
VSTEP B1
Lesson 5
 WRITING
TASK 1: Write a letter
Last month you had an overseas holiday
with some friends where you stay at their
house.
They have just sent some holiday photos
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
+ thank them for the holiday and the
photos
+ explain why you didn’t write earlier
+ invite them to come and stay with you
Ways to say thank you

I’m so grateful/thankful for ...

I truly appreciate ...
Thank you so much for …
How kind of you to…
Dear John and Emily,

Hope you all are doing great. I cannot

express how much I enjoyed my time with
you guys. I was quite surprised to find some
of the best pictures we took during our
holiday in Beijing inside the envelope.
I guess this is the best opportunity to thank
you for a great holiday. As soon as I came
back to Danang, I was busy to prepare for
my end-of-term test which finished 2 days
ago. So I couldn’t write you earlier. I’m
sorry for that.
This is my last semester at the university
and I’ll be free for a while after that and I
would love to have you at my place. Why
don't you all come and visit me at the end
of the December? I am sure we’ll have a
great time together.
Best wishes
 SPEAKING

Part 1: Social Interaction

 0
Do you visit your hometown often?

My hometown is not very far from

Danang so I usually visit my parents
at the weekend. I chat and share my
studying experiences during cosy
meals with them. I really enjoy that
wonderful time.
Do you prefer to live in your hometown
or in the city? Why?

I prefer to live in the city. Living in a

city makes me flexible and
independent. I have more chance to
apply to big companies that is suitable
for my major and qualification.
Would you come back to your
hometown to work?

I want to come back to my hometown

after my graduation. I like the
peaceful atmosphere of the
countryside. Moreover, I can take care
of my parents when they’re getting
older.
 Describe about your ideal working
environment

I prefer to work in an environment with

a friendly faculty where everyone
supports and encourages each other. I
seek a working environment where
promotions happen on results and
performance.
Solution discussion
You are having an argument with the
colleague regarding an innovative idea.
Among the following actions, which
would you choose to take: argue in private,
ask a superior, or ask other colleagues?
 Advantage Disadvantage
Argue in Express ideas in privacy May not reach the
private Argue freely conclusion
Not lead to bigger
problems
Ask a Receive an objective May not receive the
superior idea suitable advice
He has experience so my ability may be
he’ll solve the argument underestimated
better
Ask other Receive objective ideas There are too many
colleagues Point out the weakness ideas
of opinions May not receive the
suitable advice
In my opinion, no choice is better than asking
other colleagues.
Firstly, I can receive objective ideas from
them.
Secondly, my coworkers help me point out the
weakness of my idea.
There are several reasons why I don’t choose
other options. We may not reach the
conclusion by arguing in private . If I ask a
superior, my ability may be underestimated.
In conclusion, asking other colleagues would
be the best choice.
Part 3: Topic Development

Topic: People change their jobs due to

several reasons.
 Gain experience

Gain People
Your own
flexibility change
idea
jobs

Earn more money

It’s common that people
change their jobs very often.
There are several reasons why
they keep changing jobs.
Firstly, many people change job
to get more experience in the
new working environment.
Thứ nhất, nhiều người thay đổi
công việc để có thêm kinh
nghiệm trong môi trường làm
việc mới.
Secondly, employees may enhance
their flexibility when having a new
job.

Thứ hai, nhân viên có thể tăng

cường tính linh hoạt của họ khi có
một công việc mới.
Thirdly, they may earn more
money than the last one.
Money is also a reason why
employees leave their job
Thứ ba, họ có thể kiếm được nhiều tiền hơn so với công
việc trước đó. Tiền bạc cũng là một trong những lý do
mà nhân viên quyết định rời bỏ công việc của mình.
 In addition, people apply
for a new job to get more
promotions.
Hơn nữa, mọi người nộp đơn xin việc
mới để có cơ hội được thăng tiến nhiều
hơn.
In conclusion, people change their
jobs due to different reasons. They
should think carefully when
changing jobs.
Tóm lại, mọi người thay đổi công
việc của họ vì các lý do khác nhau.
Họ nên suy nghĩ thận trọng khi
quyết định thay đổi công việc.
•What do you think is the most important
element in choosing a job?

•Do you prefer working alone or

cooperating with others?

•Do you think it’s better to be flexible

than to be specialized in one job?