Bài giảng Tiếng Anh - V step speaking part 2 - Trương Văn Ánh

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1. VSTEP SPEAKING PART 2 Trương Văn Ánh Trường Đại học Sài Gòn
2. In VSTEP speaking part 2, there are three subparts: 1/ Paraphrase the topic and mention the choices (you may choose your own choice). 2/ Discuss the disadvantages of the other choices and then discuss the advantages of the item you choose. 3/ Confirm your choice.
3. Situation 1: You have seen your neighbor’s son playing game at the Internet shop many times. What will you do: inform his parents, talk to him or talk to the shop owner? Answer: Well, before I have to choose among three options: Talking with his parents, with him or with shop owner, let’s talk about all of them.
4. Firstly, I reliably ignore option talking with shop assistant. They don’t want to lose their customers thus I believe that they won’t care about it. Moreover, they can be annoyed and claim that I obstruct their work. Secondly, if I talk to him, maybe he speaks one way and acts another. It is easy for him to change Internet shop and he is able to continue to play more and more. Therefore, the best ideal choice is talking with his parents. They will have several ways to manage their son such as cutting his pocket money, putting him under control, etc. Besides, he spends a huge time with his parents so they have a much stronger impact than everybody including himself.
5. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose talking to his parents as the best choice for me.
6. Situation 2: Your friend who is a teacher complains that many her students do not do homework. She is considering the punishment among three options: ask the students to rewrite the task 10 times, require them to stand in the classroom corner for one hour, or ask the students give some money. Which do you think is the best choice? Answer: Well, before I have to choose among three options: requesting students rewrite the task 10 times, stand in the classroom corner, or give some money, let’s talk about all of them.
7. Firstly I reliably ignore option asking them to give some money. Relating punishment with money is inappropriate to students. Moreover, they will reckon that money makes the mare go. Thus it has adverse effects to them. Secondly, although requiring them to keep in the classroom corner is the better way but it wastes their time. My friends said that there were many her students who didn’t finish homework so it is hard to reduce them to silence. In my opinion, the best punishment is asking them to rewrite the task 10 times. Students have to finish their homework which they don’t do it before. Besides, rewriting several times makes it easier to absorb knowledge.
8. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose requiring students to rewrite the task 10 times as the best choice for them.
9. Situation 3: Your friend’s class is discussing whether they should take photo to celebrate graduation. They are considering three options: taking photo with formal clothes, taking photo with informal clothes, or taking no photo at all. Which do you think is the best choice? Answer: Well, before I have to choose among three options: Taking no photos, taking with formal clothes, or with informal clothes, let’s talk about all of them.
10. Firstly, I reliably ignore option taking no photos at all. Graduation is a significant anniversary at the end of school’s life. It's a pity if my friend’s class doesn’t do something to keep the memorable moments. Secondly, whereas formal clothes relevant to the atmosphere of ceremony, the formal clothes make individual to become unique. In my opinion, formal clothes are the best choice. Not only be a photograph with the same kind of costume will awesome, but also it shows the solidarity of collective. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose taking photos with formal clothes as the best choice for them.
11. Situation 4: You see a boy who is bullied. What will you do: talk to his teacher, talk to his parents, or talk with his friends? Answer: Well, before I have to choose among three options: Talking with his parents, with his friends or with his teacher, let’s talk about all of them.
12. Firstly I reliably ignore option reporting his situation to his parents. They can make a storm in a teacup. Harmful behaviors can happen to defend their son. Maybe he will learn what they live. It has adverse effects to him. In my opinion, talking with his teacher is the best choice for me. It is easy to his teacher to find out about the incident. Since she compasses their students than anyone, the solution will be solved. Maybe some people consider that talking with his friends are better but the case is able to be out of control. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose talking with his teacher as the best choice for me.
13. Situation 5: You have a Sunday evening out with your friends. There are three suggestions: seeing a movie, going shopping or singing karaoke. Which one would you choose? Answer: Well, if I have to make decision among three options above, I would choose going shopping for a Sunday evening with my friends. There are several reasons for my choice.
14. First of all, you know, I as well as majority of girls have a big fan of shopping. It is likely for girls to spend much time and money on collecting some favorite items such as handbags, shoes, clothes It is so exciting to go to a supermarket and buy some favorite things at weekend. Even when I don’t have much money, just window- shopping is so interesting. Moreover, going shopping is a good way for me to relax myself. When I go shopping and see a lot of colorfully decorated items, all my stress seems to disappear. Wow, walking around a supermarket and listening to some pieces of sweet and gentle music is so wonderful, right.
15. About seeing a movie, personally I think it’ s a good idea. However, it is difficult to find a suitable film for all of us because my friends and I have little interest in films in common. For example, I’m interested in romantic films but my friends want to see horrible ones. So we cannot see a film together. I don’t choose singing karaoke because I’m not good at singing. It will be not interesting if there is a person who cannot enjoy the whole atmosphere of the group.
16. To sum up, from my point of view, going shopping is the most ideal choice for me and my friends in a Sunday evening.
17. Situation 6: You are going to travel to London. There are three suggestions of when to go there: spring, summer and winter. Which one would you choose? Answer: Well, I’m a big fan of traveling. If I have to choose when to go to London, I would choose summer. There are several explanations for this option.
18. First of all, I have a long holiday in summer, therefore, I can spend much time on traveling. My summer vacation lasts about 3 months, so I can have 1 month on holiday. It will be great chance for me to discover the beauty and special attraction sites in London. I will also taste some traditional food here. Moreover, summer is an ideal time for tourism. I’ll go to some beaches and enjoy the fresh air there. I’m also interested in swimming. It will be wonderful to go swimming in early morning or late afternoon. Another interesting idea is to walk on the sand along the beach and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at night. It is so cool and fresh in summer in London in the evening.
19. In spring, I think its’ a little bit humid and wet in London. Therefore, if I travel to London in spring, I cannot visit famous attractions if it rains. In addition, I have to attend my class at that time. I don’t choose winter because it is much cold in London in this season. I can badly suffer from cold weather. It is maybe snowy in London. At that time, I just want to sleep in and enjoy my favorite food.
20. In conclusion, summer is the most suitable time for me to have a trip in London.
21. Situation 7: Your cousin is the best student of the class this year. His parents are thinking about a present, and there are three options: a laptop, a holiday, or some money. Which option would you suggest her? Answer: Right! If I were her, I would believe that an incredible holiday is the best ideal choice among three options: laptop, holiday or some money because of the following reasons.
22. Firstly, travel broadens the mind. She is able to integrate with cultural activities, traditions and local customs of place what she wants to go. Secondly, not only does she offer many change to travel through an unfamiliar country or area in order to learn about it but also she can get time to relax. Lastly, a holiday may cost a lot of money if you fail to plan before you travel. For example: If you book before about 3 or 4 months, you will get tickets on the cheap. If she is given money, she will spend all of it soon. Actually, I don’t choose a laptop because I believe it may distract her study. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose a holiday as the best choice for her.
23. Situation 8: You are considering a birthday present for a friend. A clothing item, a book, a pair of tickets. Answer: My friend’s, Lan’s, birthday party is coming soon and I’m considering an interesting gift for her among three items: A clothing item, a book, a pair of tickets.
24. First of all, I think that a book is the best choice. Lan is good at literature, so I believe that she has a great passion about books. She and I have an interest in reading books in common. When we have free time, we regularly go to a book store or library to collect some favorite books. I will give her a novel as a birthday present. I strongly believe that reading books is good. If she is given a clothing item or a pair of tickets, she will not get any knowledge. In sum, a book which is the best choice can widen her knowledge. Especially, it is the thing she is keen on.
25. Situation 1 You and your best friend have just started studying at a new college. You would like to join a college club to meet people and make friends. There are three suggested clubs: Music Circle Club, Sport Club, English Club. Which club would be the best to join ? Well, before I have to choose among three options: Music Circle Club, Sport Club, English Club, let’s talk about all of them.
26. Firstly I reliably ignore option joining Music Circle Club because music wastes our time. When people are addicted to music, they don’t go out to chat. They always sit to play music and listen to it without doing anything, so it is not interesting to make friends in this club. Besides that playing sport is good for our health. If we join sport club, we will be fit, strong, and healthy but we can’t play all kinds of sport, so we only make friends with a number of ones who we often play with.
27. In my opinion, joining English Club is the best choice to meet people and make friends. Firstly, English is considered as an international language and it is also a compulsory subject in Vietnamese school system. Therefore, there will be a lot of students from different courses, different classes that have need to join English club to improve their English skills. This means we have an opportunity to make friends with many kinds of people
28. Moreover, English club gives students a chance to practice English in a relaxing, informal environment, and to meet new people. It can make an excellent contribution to student life at a new college. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose English club as the best choice for me and my friends to have a big circle of friends.
29. Situation 2 Your 12-year-old sister is going to take a school trip for a week. You want to give a present. Which of the following things would be best: sunglasses, a bar of chocolate, or a cell phone? Well, before I have to choose among three options: sunglasses, a bar of chocolate, or cell phone as a present for my 12-year-old sister who is going to take a school trip for a week, let’s talk about all of them.
30. Firstly, I reliably ignore option giving her a bar of chocolate. All children like eating chocolate but it’s not a good idea for them to take a bar of chocolate during a long trip. For the reason that I can’t control when she eats the chocolate. She may have it before meals and then she may miss the meal because of the calorie that chocolate provide them. This causes some bad effects to their health and activities.
31. Secondly, if I give her a cell phone, she will have a tool to take photographs, contact family. However, she sometimes looses contact with groups and interesting activities because she is absorbed in photographing and chatting. Besides, I think it is very harmful for a 12-year- old child to take belongings like cell phone during the journey. Finally, the best ideal choice is buying her sunglasses. This device helps protect her eyes under the summer sun lights, smoke, or sand. In addition, children often have some problems with their eyes when they take part in public
32. activities or go to crowded places. I think wearing sunglasses can help reduce these risks and she feels more confident to take part in the trip as well. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose giving her sunglasses as the best choice for me.
33. Situation 3 You’re planning a vacation in Dalat for your class and thinking of choosing one of these three ways for travelling: by car, by train, and by plane. Which is the best way to get there for your class? Well, before I have to choose among three options: Travelling to Dalat by plane, train and car, let’s talk about all of them.
34. Firstly, Travelling to Dalat plane is the fastest way and it helps us save time. However, we must spend a lot of money on it. We are students, so we don’t have enough money to pay for it. Besides, we have no chance to see some beautiful sights on the way to Dalat.
35. Secondly, travelling to Dalat by train is also a suitable way. It is very comfortable and we can eat and sleep freely on the train. Also, we can attend some activities of entertainments such as: playing cards, watching TV and reading book. However, train just move on the particular way, so it cannot stop for a long time so that we can join some activities in some places.
36. Thirdly, travelling to Dalat by car is the best way because it is familiar to most people when going for tourism. We can stop everywhere to enjoy delicious food and watch beautiful sights freely. Moreover, everybody is on one car, so we have chance to talk and share joke stories together. The atmosphere becomes more friendly and cozier. What’s more, we can see many nice sights on two sides of the street from place to place. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose travelling to Dalat by car as the best choice for me and my friends because it brings us a lot of benefits.
37. Situation 4 I’d like to imagine that your family is planning to move to a new area. There are three suggestions: a farmland, a beach town, and a big city. Which place do you think would be the best for your family to live? When planning to move to another place to live, people can move to live in a farmland, a beach town, or a big city. In my opinion, living to a big city is the best choice for my family because of the following reasons.
38. Firstly, the most advantage of living in a big city is helping us to improve our knowledge. As you know, there are many foreigners living there, we can communicate with them and learn many different cultures from them. For example, if we live with neighbor who is Japanese, Indian or Korean, we can learn a lot from their cultures. Secondly, I find it more convenient to live in a big city than in a farmland or in a beach town because we can afford essential things for life such as: clothes, furniture and health care.
39. What’s more, living in a big city has almost everything supporting our lives as schools, banks, hospitals, bus, undergrounds, malls, convenient traffic For instance, when we have an emergency or a serious disease in a big city, we can easily find any hospital with high technology near our place and take a short time to get there. Last but not least, living in a big city has more chance for us to find a good job because there are many big companies as well as factories there. If we live in the city, we will have many chances to get the developing science and technology. It means that we will have more job
40. opportunities with high salary. My nephew, for example, was easy to find a good job in a Japanese company after graduated from HUFLIT university in 2011. On the other hand, there are several reasons why I don’t choose the other option. In the first place, it’s bad for our health because of praying pesticides and other chemicals. I would like to say that people who live in a farm land are likely to be suffering the effects of chemical exposure. Moreover, it’s inconvenient for transportation in the rainy season.
41. Finally, a beach town is not my choice because we usually get more risks of being affected by storms, tsunami, etc. Honestly speaking, having a house near the beach, we can be affected the coastal climate that makes our skin dry and adust. In short, if we were in the situation, I would opt to live in a big city due to the convenience, the chances to find a good job, and the improvement of our knowledge.
42. Situation 5 Thinking of these three activities that university students do after school: doing the cooking, playing a sport, and chatting in a café. Which activity do you think would be most important for the students? Doing the cooking, playing a sport and chatting in a cafe are three activities for university students to do after school. Personally, playing a sport is the most important activity for the students because of some following reasons.
43. Firstly, sports are a powerful tool that brings the students together and creates a sense of community. In addition, exercising is a great way to get out of the stressful college life. Moreover, playing sports with classmates can help the students relax and reduce their anxiety. Studies is proved that playing sports with classmates can also help them motivate and give them the feeling of happiness.
44. Secondly, playing sports help the students increase bloods flow to the brain and help body build more connections between nerves. Another convenience that playing sports is the way to help the students’ brain grow and make it work better. Finally, playing sports help students in building and improving confidence level. If they practice sports regularly, they can be more healthy and active. Furthermore, participating sports also help students in getting protected with numerous diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart problems, etc.
45. To sum up, from my point of view, playing sports after school brings students both a lot of fun and help them perform better in school.
46. Situation 6 Which of the following would be the best source of information for you: online newspapers, radio channels, or TV channels? Why do you think so? Well, before I have to choose among three options: online newspapers, radio channels, or TV channels, let’s talk about all of them.
47. Firstly, reading online newspapers to update information is not only domestic news but also across the country. They report news a lot faster than regular newspapers. You never have to wait too long to learn about something . Besides, you can save a lot of time and money because you can view them with a few simple clicks of the mouse.
48. Secondly, radio channels varies from region to region , hence you can listen to the radio in your regional language . It is convenient for you to enjoy your favourite programmes at home, in office, while driving car or anywhere. Thirdly, TV channels provides various programmes. These programmes are different kinds for different audiences such as the old, the young and children. Besides, TV channels delights and instructs in various ways. For example, we will watch any TV shows while relaxing on the sofa. It fills our life with vigor.
49. For all reasons I put above , I will choose TV channels because nothing can be more wonderful than sitting at home and seeing people around the world .
50. Situation 7 You have been stressed out recently, so you want to relieve stress by doing something fun and relaxing this weekend. Which of the following activities would you choose: going to the cinema, doing some cooking at home, or going shopping?
51. Nowadays, modern life has become so demanding that I’m facing the problem stress such as the responsibility for finance in my family, childrearing and much work pressure. Going to the cinema, doing some cooking at home, or going shopping are activities for me to relieve stress but my best way is going shopping.
52. Firstly, shopping is necessary for my life because I need some food, clothes, shoes and something that I would have a good choice, know the price of products and choose goods for sale. Secondly, I like to renew my wardrobe and update my style. Besides, I can buy different colorful things and I prefer to walk around shops, relax and concentrate on my shopping. Lastly, I can watch films and listen to music at home. It is not necessary for me to go to the cinema. I have to cook for my family every day. I am bored with cooking, so cooking at home is not my choice.
53. For the reasons I would like to go shopping that makes me feel at ease and relax.
54. Situation 8 Your brother has just graduated from university with distinction, and he has received job offers from several companies. Which of the following positions should be chosen: a low-level position in a multi-national company, a managerial position in a non-profit organization, or a highly- paid position in a small family-owned company? Why do you think so?
55. Well, if I were my brother, I would choose a highly- paid position in a small-owned company because of the following reasons. First of all, as you know, a small family owned company can be a good place for people to have good cooperation because there are not so many people in a small company . The small working staff will get closer easily and understand each other more, which helps them get along with each other much better.
56. Moreover, working in a small company makes people get promoted at work easily. People are qualified and competent, so they are highly appreciated, which can help them develop quickly. Besides, when working in a small company with a highly-paid position, people can feel secure about the production policy. They are not always worried about the decrease of the staff or the workforce. They are assured of a stable job; therefore, they will always concentration working and fulfilling their duties effectively.
57. Actually, choosing a low-level position in a multi- national company or a managerial-position in a non-profit organization makes people feel stressful because people have to get high responsibility and try their best to work in order to get belief of their employers or leaders. To sum up, choosing a highly paid position in a small family-owned company, people are not under lots of pressure. In my opinion, it is the best choice for my brother.
58. Situation 9 Your ten-year-old son wants to keep a pet at home. Which of the following would be the best choice for him: a fish, a bird, or a dog? Why? I will immediately choose a dog for my ten-year- old son if he wants to keep a pet at home. Because the dog is a loving companion to a man. He is happy to go everywhere with his master. He shows his affection for his master by wagging his tail and licking his hand or face. And there are many other reasons that the best of my choice is a dog such as:
59. Firstly, A dog keeps watch over his master’s house. He will not allow anyone to touch anything belonging to his master. He will bark when a stranger approaches the house. He might even bite a thief who is not scared away by his bark. Secondly, A dog is loyal and faithful to his master. Nothing will induce him to leave his master. If his master is blind, the dog helps him to cross the street and acts as his loving guide. No man can feel lonely when he has a dog for company. Even his master might be a poor man or even a beggar but, still his dog will not leave him to go with anyone else.
60. Finally, a friend is one who is ready to help a man in his moment of need. So a dog is really man’s best friend. He is prepared to die rather than allow any harm to come to his master. Dogs have been known to die to save their masters. A dog might even die of grief after his master is dead. He is certainly a true and faithful friend. It is right to call him man’s best friend. A bird or a fish cannot be as useful as a dog. They are beautiful, but they are useless. I don’t advise my son to raise them.
61. In general, dogs really do deserve their title of ‘man’s best friend’. They’re loyal, intelligent, devoted and affectionate.
62. Situation 10 What personality trait do you think is most important in a good friend: honesty, understand, or helpfulness? There is a saying that goes "A friend in need is a friend indeed". This proverb means that true friends are those who will always be there for us and will stick by us through thick and thin. I personally think that A true friend should have many good qualities, but honesty and understand that all good friends share with one another are the most important because there are some reasons for this.
63. Firstly, Honesty may be the most important quality for friendship as it is difficult to befriend anyone who tells you lies and can’t be trusted. If you can trust someone to do the right thing in all situations and they are not tempted by temporary gain, it’s a good bet they will make a lasting friend.
64. Secondly, as a friend, we have to be honest to tell the truth even its very difficult for our friend to accept it. Here, both parties have to trust each other and understand in any circumstances in order to make our relationship long lasting and positive in future. For example, someone will have so many friend if he or she have these attitude compared to those who have negative in friendship like talking nonsense or and stab at the back of their friend.
65. Finally, understand is also an important thing in a good friend A good friend is always ready to give us a hand in any situations. A friend in need is a friend indeed. In short, the values of good friendship such as honesty and understand give us a source of happiness and comfort our sufferings in life . A true friendship will be forever although we are rich or poor now.
66. Situation 11 Tom’s little daughter is turning five next week and he wants to buy her a present on her birthday. Which of the following presents would the little girl like best: a princess doll, a nice dress, or a picture book? Why do you think so? Tom’s little daughter is turning five next week and he wants to buy her a present on her birthday. He is considering an interesting present for her among three items: a princess doll, a nice dress or a picture book.
67. First of all, I think that a picture book is the best choice for her because I believe that all children have great passion about picture book. It help children to develop a love for reading which is the step to become an enthusiastic and confident learner, reader. Besides, with confidence and enthusiasm, children can enjoy a wonderful world of learning and exploration.
68. A picture book also help them to wide range of language feature, vocabulary and knowledge. A picture book, with its verbal and visual natural pictures, offer this to a children’s growing mind. If she is given a princess doll or a dress, she will not get any knowledge and skills. In contrary to a princess doll or a nice dress, children will forget them quickly. In sum, a picture book which is the best choice can widen her knowledge and some skills. Especially, it is the thing she is keen about.
69. Situation 12 Which of the following would be the most suitable place for a family with small children to visit: a park, an entertainment center, or a department store? Why do you think so? Well, if I have to make decision among three options above, I would choose to visit a park. There are several reasons for my choice.
70. First of all, you know, there are large spacious in the park, it suits for outdoor activities such as playing soccer, doing exercises, camping, ect., which makes a close - knit family. Moreover, children can make friends or communicate with the others, it makes them more confident. Besides, they can enjoy breathtaking landscapes such as huge meadows, many trees and they can study skills by observing .
71. About visiting an entertainment center, personally I think it’s a good idea. However, It is very noisy and children can be addicted to games. I don’t choose to visit a department store, because children can waste money on toys and fast food. It’s not good for their health. To sum up, from my point of view, visiting a park is the most ideal choice for a family with a small children.
72. Situation 13 Which of the following would be the most activity for a group of teenagers: a camping trip to the countryside, a guided tour around a famous city, or a day of relaxation in a luxury hotel? Why do you think so? Nowadays, some people believe that teenagers have many interesting outdoor activities such as camping trip to the countryside, a guided tour around a famous city or a day of relaxation in a luxury hotel. In my opinion, a camping trip to the countryside is the best way for relaxation.
73. Firstly, spending on a camping trip helps people enjoy fresh air and view beautiful sightseeing. They could get away from the noise, distraction and pollution they must face daily. Moreover, they could do some relaxation and meditation activities in these places which could help them in releasing their stress. Further more, they have a greater chance of meeting new friends rather than staying at home. They can communicate to each other, share their life experience or stories . It is a time to frolic with their family and friends around a campfire, singing songs, playing games, or cooking over an open fire.
74. To sum up, it is true that a camping trip to the countryside gives us a healthy and peaceful mind. It could benefit people in a greater way rather than other activities.
75. Situation 14 A school is trying to encourage its students to read more. Here are the things they may do: holding a book review competition, giving more reading assigments to the students, or improving the school library. which would be the best idea?
76. In my opinion, giving more reading assigments to the students is a good way to encourage students to read. The big challenge for teachers is not simply getting students to read – it's getting them to enjoy it too. It's one thing for students to trudge through set texts in a lesson, Teacher must work hard to help students enjoy reading .Besides that their home environment is critically important if they see their parents read.
77. Also important is the effect of reading on improving students’ memory. When they read, they have to to activate their brain at the same time to acquire new knowlege. Ìf they were given suitable meterials to read by their teacher . I think day by day , thís habit of reading and getting information will hepl them develop their own memory capacity.
78. In conclusion, it is clear that reading offers students so many benefits. While everyone knows reading is relaxing, some may not know that reading is the shortest way to help them, and particularly students, widen their knowlegde, and strengthen their memories, these reasons are why student should be encourged to read more and more.
79. Situation 15 Imagine that your friends have an opportunity to improve their English in many ways. Here are some suggestions they are considering: learning English on line by themselves, going in an English speaking club, or taking an English course. Which method would be best for them?
80. There are many ways to improve your English such as learning English on line by yourselves, going in an English speaking club, or taking an English course so on. However, here is a suggestion that you should go in an English speaking club. An English Club is a place for language learners to use English in a casual setting. Practicing your skills in the classroom or on line is important, but it is not like real life.
81. The first leading benefit of joining English speaking club is that it can help develop students’ English skills. By talking in English with new friends in the club, students have great time to sharpen their English skills, especially listening and speaking in a total English environment. For example, English club holders design many different and interesting activities included: warm-up, discussion, presentation and games in order to stimulate students’ participation. Due to warm-up activities, students’ brains are activated by reminding the titles of English songs, thinking about as many English words as possible related to a certain topic.
82. Next, through the discussion and presentation activities, students have a lot of opportunities to practice speaking and listening skills with teachers of English and with friends who love English. Discussion brings a really exciting and stimulating time since the questions are designed based on realistic and familiar situations. Furthermore, when coming to the club, students can discuss from personal topics like family, hobbies, travelling, ambitions, learning to social concerns like traffic, student love, holidays .in English.
83. It is really a great and meaningful time to rehearse English vocabulary, grammar and use English to communicate more efficiently. Healthy topics encourage students to practice English skills and to be part of positive and right attitude instead of many negative influences in personal and social issues. Besides, thanks to the discussion and presentation activities, students have chances to improve their idea-expressing, presentation skill and raise their problem-solving skill when they altogether deal with the dominated situations. As a result, students will increase their working skill and become more confident and have better job opportunities in the future.
84. In conclusion, participation of English Speaking Club is a way to connect with others, to raise English ability and to improve working skills especially to practice speaking in an informal, relaxed environment. It is said that “if you don’t actually speak in English, you’ll never become fluent”.
85. Topic 16 A friend of yours wishes to improve his English listening skill and wants your advice on what he should do. Here are some suggestions: going to an English club, listening to English songs, and watching movies in English. Which do you think is the best idea? Well, my friend wishes to improve his English Listening Skill and I should give him an advice with these following suggestions as: going to an English Club, listening to English songs, and watching movies in English. According to me, going to an English Club is the best idea because of these below reasons.
86. Firstly, it is an effective and active way to help him to practise listening English with many types of tasks. He can react his ability with his friends and even his teacher. While practising listening, he gets more progress than the other ways. Secondly, it makes him more confident and comprehensive because he is trained his Listening skill directly and perfectly. That has an English environment for him to try all his best to develop his listening skill.
87. There are several reasons why I don't choose the two left suggestions to give my friend because two of them are passive way of training listening skill Moreover, It takes him a lot of time to practise by himself, no guiders. In short, If I were in your situation, I would option to go to an English Club due to the practical training, improvement my listening skill actively and my confidence.
88. Situation 17 Your sister has been stressed out since she started her new job. Here are some suggestions for her: looking for another job, taking some days off work, and talking the problem over with her boss. Which do you think is the best idea? Well, before I have to choose among three options: looking for another job, taking some days off work, and talking the problem over with her boss, let’s talk about all of them.
89. Firstly I reliably ignore option looking for another job. Because it is not easy to find a job now. So, she should take some days off work to stabilize her mind or she should talk the problem over with her boss to relieve the stress in her job. Secondly I think if she tells the truth, her boss will sympathy and help her. However, this job gives her opportunities to pursue her dream to become a doctor. Therefore, she has to try to overcome the stressful job and she gradually has to be experienced in business.
90. For all reasons I put above, I will choose to take some days off work, and talk the problem over with her boss are the best ideas. I believe that if she has some days of work, she will understand the problems that she met and she will tackle them soon as well as she should present her troubles with her boss.
91. Situation 18 You are in charge of teenagers on holiday, and you have to choose an activity for them. Here are some suggestions: going hiking, cycling and picnicking. Which do you think is the best idea? Well, before I have to choose among three options: going hiking, cycling and picnicking, I’m going to talk about all of them.
92. Firstly, I reliably ignore option cycling. Cyclists may be uncomfortable when the wind is high or there are high temperatures in the summer. Especially when it is rain. Moreover, cyclists may suffer a variety of injuries to the tendons or muscles in the knee areas. In my opinion, picnicking is the best choice for us. A picnic can help us to develop strong bonds. But a strong bond isn’t the only thing that comes with it. It has some strong health benefits too.
93. When we eat meals and play games together, the relationship comes as closer and closer. When we go for a picnic we can enjoy freshness of nature and see greenery that can pluge your stress levels. Maybe some people consider that going hiking is better but it is more dangerous than cycling. Hikers may suffer altitude sickness including lightheadedness, fatigue, mild headache and nausea. Additionally, if we are not conditioned for the challenge, we have risk increase for slipping and other injuries.
94. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose picnicking as the best choice for me.
95. Situation 19 Your family is going to travel abroad for ten years. Which would be the most interesting travel destination for your family: India, Japan, or China? Why? Well, before I have to choose among three options: visiting India, Japan, or China, let’s talk about all of them.
96. Firstly, India is a country which is overpopulated. It is the second country that has the largest population in the world. So people’s life gets many difficulties. This causes some problems such as unemployment, social evils, illiteracy, etc. Especially, rape victims is one of the most worrying issues here. I’m afraid of that. Secondly, although China is next to my country and it has the Great Wall, which is one of the wonders of the world, I don’t choose it to visit because it has invaded the territory of Vietnam several times and caused many losses for us. Moreover, the standard of living in China is lower than in Japan.
97. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose visiting Japan on ten days as the best choice for them. Japan’s electronic industry develops very well. Especially, it has some famous nuclear plants in the world. So its nuclear energy is very good. Besides, although there are a lot of natural disasters such as earthquake and storm which happen in year, its economy is not affected. This is what I admire most. They are a very close-knit family and ready to help each other without thinking of their own benefits. I would like to go here to meet them and learn some experiences in life. In addition, I really like to have a good view from the top of Fu Ji mountain.
98. In conclusion, The most interesting travel destination for my family is Japan. I think that if I visit here, I can not only watch some beautiful places but also learn something about life’s experiences whenever getting difficulties.
99. Situation 20 Which of the following holidays do you find the most interesting: the Tet holiday, the mid autumn festival, or Christmas day? Why do you think so? One of the three holidays, I think Tet is the most interesting one. I think so because Tet is a traditional holiday of our country, Vietnam.
100. Tet holiday also known as The lunar New Year festival which occurs around the beginning of February and end of January. The Tet holiday takes place because it is one of the most well-known traditions of Vietnam. Our people have been celebrating this occasion for thousands of years, and although there has been some recent argument about whether we should stop celebrating this festival, I don’t think this activity will come to an end soon, at last not in the short time.
101. There are some common things that people do during this festival. Perhaps, the most important thing is that people who work and study in big cities will go back to their hometown to celebrate the New year with their families. The New year festival is one of very few occasions that families can gather together, so it is easy to understand why everyone in Vietnam expect this festival so much. Another thing that we usually do is that we give children some lucky money with the hope that it will bring fortune to those kids. We also have some other activities such as making “Chung” cake, visiting temples, pagodas and so on.
102. The Tet holiday is so important to me and also to all Vietnamese citizens. The reason is because we get more days off from work and study, and therefore we have more time to spend with our families and our loved ones. It is also a great time to think about what we have done in the previous year, and to make plans for the upcoming year. The Tet holiday is not only always in my heart but also in people’s heart.
103. Situation 21 ABC college has organized a story writing competition for its students. Which of the following would be the most suitable prize: sum of money, a supermarket gift voucher, or a cell phone? Well, before I have to choose among three options: sum of money, a supermarket gift voucher, and a cell phone, let’s talk about all of them.
104. Firstly,I think that the best prize is a cell phone. Today, cell phone has a lot of functions, they will help students in many aspects of studying. It is easy for students to find some information by using Google on cell phone. For instance, cell phone also helps students to study English. They can use cell phone which is set up English – Vietnamese dictionary to look up vocabulary and learn how to pronounce a new word. Cell phone helps students easy to contact with everyone. Sometimes they can ask their teachers if they have difficulties about exercises.
105. Secondly, for me a supermarket gift voucher is also the suitable prize. It is perfectly for any occasion. It is easy to purchase everything in the supermarket. Besides, let the students choose the things that really want or need. And, these’s no expiry date, so you can use them whenever you want. Thirdly, they can receive sum of money. They can use this money to pay for their school’s fee. They can buy some books, or a new bike It’s easy for them to use money directly.
106. For all reasons, I’ll choose a cell phone as the best choice. Because it brings many advantages for students in study.
107. Situation 22 You are in charge of a class of primary school pupils, and you are planning an activity for them to do in the summer. Which activity would be the most interesting to them: going to an entertainment center, going camping, or going to the zoo? Well, before I have to choose among three options: going to an entertainment center, going camping, or going to the zoo, let's talk about all of them.
108. Firstly, I reliably ignore option going to an entertainment center as it's difficult for us to control our pupils. Secondly, I don't choose going to the zoo because I can't stand seeing that animals live in man-made enclosures and don't get to live naturally. They always live Tí the same place all year round. They get easily stressed from small enclosures or crowding and limited privacy. They lack mental stimulation and physical exercise and even some animals are forced to live in climates that do not suit them.
109. You know camping is an enjoyable activity. The great thing about camping is you can do it anytime, whether it's an overnight trip to the camping grounds or a whole weekend with your family. In addition, you can get some health benefits from it. Therefore, I would choose going camping for my primary school pupils to do in the summer. First, when you go camping, you don't go there to sleep all day. It forces you out of your sedentary lifestyle, and the rewards are immediate. From the moment you reach your destination, you may need to walk a trail to find a spot to set up your tent. And then there's the
110. actual setting up of the tent and starting the campfire. After that, you will need to look for food and prepare it. In between those activities, you may go exploring or try some fun activities with your camping buddies. You burn calories without even realizing it. And when you don't think about what you’re doing as a chore, you will enjoy sweating it out. Second, it helps us to reduce stress levels. Not only are you away from work and other causes of stress, you're also in a place where you can marvel at nature's wonders. This gives you an opportunity to take each breath in and just relax.
111. In conclusion, going camping is the most suitable activity for my primary school pupils.
112. Situation 23 Your younger brother has just graduated from university and you want to buy him a present ? Three items are suggested: a USB stick, a gift voucher, and a T- shirt. Which one would be the best choice? Well, before I have to choose among three options: Giving a USB stick, a gift voucher or a T- shirt, let’s talk about all of them.
113. Firstly, I reliably ignore option giving a gift voucher. He spends much time finding the place to use a gift voucher because some cards can only be used in specific stores and sometimes, they can only be used at certain retailers Moreover, Some gift cards have expiration dates, meaning if my younger brother doesn’t get used by a certain date, the money disappears, so it is inconvenient for him to receive a gift voucher.
114. Secondly, giving a USB stick , it is necessary for him because USB stick is a remarkably convenient way to store his information, so I think he equipped it during his college years, and USB stick is designed small and tidy so it could be lost anytime if he is careless. Therefore, the best ideal choice is giving him a T- shirt. He is my younger brother so I knows his hobbies clearly such as color, size and form, so I will choose a T- shirt which is suitable with him .
115. He has just graduated from university , he can wear it when he goes to work interviews. A nice and polite shirt helps him impress the interviewer. For all reasons I put above, I’ll choose giving a T- shirt as the best choice for me.