Education
Part 1
What's your major? Why did you choose to study that?

· "I majored in Psychology because I was interested in seeing how the mind works. they have a desire to learn more about the inner workings of the mind and want to understand the emotions, behaviors and interactions of others on a deeper level. These skills, such as communication, interpersonal evaluation, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, are valuable to many types of careers and also for everyday life and social interactions.Through the study of psychology, I am able to apply my understanding of human behavior to numerous situations and use my knowledge in my life. In addition, now I am final year student of faculty of tourism The psychology helped me to work with people better

what do you like your university?

The fact that I want to share with you a lot of things about that I like my university but the time limited so I just focus on two things. Firstly, it is uniform of my university. because when I wear it I feel pride on my university. I think that it is special thing of my university. example when I come to Temple of literature or other destination in Hanoi, I will quickly see that the girl with ao dai blue color is helping for foreign tourist. Just image I feel that the image is very great. Secondly, my university make career opportunities for student. Student word at Duluxe hotel example Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake as casual in banquet department. And now my university is having a project with called name Free Tour. Student will have play a role in tour guide to helping the foreign tourist. The foreign tourist don't need to pay money . That all of things I like my university
Is there anything you don't like about your university? Why?
Which subject do you like the most?

Part 2
You are going to recommend a university for your brother to study in. Between a university in USA, a university in Japan and a university in Vietnam, which one are you going to recommend?
Intro

Between a university in USA, a university in Japan and a university in Vietnam, I am sure I will recommend a university in USA.
Body:
I recommend a University in USA for many reasons.
First, education in USA is wonderful. It's the best in the world. it is easy to list about the top university in the world example Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia and so on
Second, my brother can improve his English when he studies in the USA, all of people are known as English is popular language in the world. if he learned a University in USA, his english would be very good
Third, It's easy to get a good job if he has a degree in the USA.
I don't recommend a university in Japan because my brother cannot speak Japanese. And I think education in Japan is not as good as in the USA.
I also don't think a university in Vietnam is a good choice because education in Vietnam is the worst. People can hardly get a good job with a degree in Vietnam.
Conclusion.
I think my brother should choose a university in the USA

I think I will recommend a University in Vietnam for many reasons.
First, it's cheap to study in Vietnam. My family is not rich enough for him to study in the USA or in Japan.
Second, some universities in Vietnam are quite good, like foreign trade university or national university. He can get a good job if he studies well.
Third, he will be surrounded by friends and family. He will not feel lonely or homesick.
I don't recommend a University in USA or Japan because my brother cannot speak English or Japanese well. Also, I cannot eat American or Japanese food.
In all, I think a university in Vietnam is a good choice.

Part 3
Problems with education in Vietnam
- Cheating
- Too much focus on theory
I think at present, there are many problems with education in Vietnam.
The first problem is poor facilities.
Many schools in the country or in mountain areas, there are even no tables or chairs.
In many universities, there is no equipment for labs for students.
Second, education in Vietnam focuses too much on theory. Students don't have a chance to practice. As a result, they cannot work after graduation.
Last, too much focus is on good marks. Every school wants to have good results. Every student gets good marks. But their abilities are not that good. Some students can not read or write but still study in grade 6 or 7. It's terrible.
In all, in my opinion, education in Vietnam still has many problems such as poor facilities, too much focus on theory or on good marks.

Restaurant
Part 1:
Do you often go to restaurants to eat? Why?
No, I don't. and there are some reasons. First of all ,You know, I am just a student. I don't have enough money to eat in restaurants. It's very expensive. Secondly, I think home made food is more delicious, tastier and healthier than in restaurants. But if I had a lot of money, I would go to restaurant to enjoy a great meal that cooked by masterchef. I personally think that it is the way to experience in my life

"It depends, you know. If it's a big occasion or something, I prefer to eat in a restaurant because there's no washing up. Besides, the atmosphere and the setting are usually more relaxing and pleasant. But if it just family ourselves, I would rather eat in coz of cozy atmosphere and you can guarantee lovely home-cooked food. You know for sure what is in the ingredients, whereas at a restaurant you can never be sure of what is in the food and whether it is healthy or not."

Not often, you know coz the money issues but every now and again. But I'll tell you this, If I had money, I would be eating out every night, coz it would save my time on shopping, cooking and dish washing, you know, stuff like that. But anyway, I'm just kidding coz it's never gonna happen."

1. I like Korean restaurants. Because I like Korean food like Kim Chi, Kimbabs, Tokboki...

2. I like Italian restaurants. Because I like Italian food, especially, pizza, spaghetti and pasta. I like to eat the pizza outside the home. Pizza is not made in our house except very rare occasion and that's why I have always eaten it outside my home. Domino Pizza, Pizza Inn, pizza hut are some of my favourite places where I eat pizza.

I like it because it is tasty and delicious. i only wait a few minutes to be served and I can eat it when I am in hurry. Another reason is the variation this food item has. Several types of pizza can be found and because of that, a pizza lover can taste the different types of pizza. It is not expensive to comparing to other dishes I eat outside. Finally, it can be eaten any time of a day.

3. I like Japanese restaurants. Because I like Japanese food, especially sushi, sashimi, and Sake alcohol. They are delicate. (The atmosphere in Japanese restaurants is also polite and relaxing)

What kinds of restaurants are popular in Hanoi?
I think in Hanoi, the most popular kind of restaurants is Street food stalls. You can see them everywhere, in every street in Hanoi. They are popular because the food is cheap and delicious. (They are considered a culture of Hanoi)
Also, fast food restaurants are popular. It's because young people and children love them.

Is there anything you don't like about restaurants in Vietnam?
Yes, there are many things I don't like.
First, food is not safe.
Second, restaurants in Vietnam are not very clean.
Also, the waiters and waitresses are not friendly.

Part 2:
You are going to book a dinner for your family on the occasion of Mothers' day. Between a fast food restaurant, a Korean restaurant and a traditional Vietnamese food restaurant, which one might be your best choice?
Intro:
Suppose I am going to book a dinner for my family on the occasion of Mothers' day, between a fast food restaurant, a Korean restaurant and a traditional Vietnamese food restaurant, I am sure I'll choose a traditional Vietnamese food restaurant.

Body:
There are many reasons why I choose a traditional Vietnamese food restaurant.
First, it's Mothers' day. And my parent and my brother likes traditional Vietnamese food. My family live in Hanoi and people in the northern Vietnam so My family members usually choose Hue cuisine or Saigon cuisine like bánh bột lọc, Hue beef noodle soup, broken steamed rice with pork... My family likes traditional vietnamse food too.
Second, I know a good Vietnamese food restaurant near my house, I think I will take my family there to eat.
Third, Vietnamese food is quite cheap. It's good for health. The atmosphere is familiar and cozy.

\I don't choose a fast food restaurant because my mom doesn't like fast food. It's greasy. It's bad for health.
Also, I don't choose Korean restaurants. The food there is too spicy. My sister/brother cannot eat spicy food. Just my father and me can eat spicy food, besides K food suitable for young people so It's also quite noisy in Korean restaurants.
Conclusion:
That all, I believe that for my family, a traditional vietnamse food is the best choice for a dinner on Mother's day

Part 2
You are going to book a dinner for your family on the occasion of Mothers' day. Between a fast food restaurant, a Korean restaurant and a traditional Vietnamese food restaurant, which one might be your best choice?
Part 3
Complaints about restaurants in Vietnam
- Food safety
- Bad service
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Introduction:
Many people complain about restaurants in Vietnam. I think people complain about many things.
First, they complain about food safety.
You know, food in restaurants in Vietnam is unsafety standards. Some food is not fresh/ stale. Some food, we don't know where it comes from. Some food still has chemicals.
So, some people have diarrhea. Some even have food poisoning. That things lead to cancer. According to statistic, Many people get cancer.
Second, many people complain about bad service in restaurants in Vietnam
The waiters and waitresses are not friendly and professional skills to serve guests. They don't often smile. They approach their guest with unfriendly behaviors. It express impolite behavior. I personally believe that these guests are very unpleasure
There are many restaurants where the owner shouts at customers. This problem is very hot in Recent times. Bun chui at 41 ngo si lien street is usually shout at their customers. Even the owner of noodle stall said that my stall have not ground pork, if you like it go to the market. It's the best you just go home and eat. Go away.
Third, rip-off is common.
Some foreign tourists had to pay million for a small and simple meal in some restaurants in Vietnam.
Usually, Foreign tourists or strangers have to pay 4 or 5 times more than the local people.
Conclusion,
In all, I have to say that there are many complaints about restaurants in Vietnam. They are complaints about food safety, bad service and rip-off.

Daily routine

Part 1

What part of your day do you like best?

What is the busiest part of the day for you?

When do you have free time?

Do you study better in the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening?

What part of your day do you like best?

I like the early morning best. The air is fresher and cooler. And I feel good after a long sound sleep.

I like the evening best. This is when I finish all my work and I can spend time for myself. I can watch TV or listen to music

What is the busiest part of the day for you?

It is from 10.30 am to 2 pm. I have to work at shrimp paste with fried tofu and rice noodle my mothers stall.

When do you have free time?

I am quite busy. I only have free time on Sunday and late in the evenings.

Do you study better in the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening?

1. I think that I study better in the evening. Because it's very quiet and I can concentrate. And I like to sleep so much and I can not wake up early

2. I study better in the morning. It is when I am fresh after a long sleep and I can remember better.

Part 2

You are going to choose your time of study at university. Between studying in the morning, in the afternoon on weekdays and studying full day 3 days a week, which one might be your best choice?

Intro:

If I can choose my time of study at university, between studying in the morning, in the afternoon on weekdays and studying full day 3 days a week, I am sure I will choose 3 full days, 3 days a week.

Body:

There are many reasons for my choice.

First, my house is far from school. If I study only 3 full days, I can save time and money for travelling to school.

Second, If I only study 3 full days a week, I will have 4 full days free. It's easier to work part time or go back to my hometown to visit my parents.

I don't choose to study in the mornings or in the afternoons because then, I have to study nearly every day. I hate it

Also, the traffic in Hanoi is bad, I hate travelling to school every day.

Conclusion:

In all, my choice would be studying 3 full days a week.

Drawbacks of working over-time

- Bad for health

- Low productivity

Intro:

(Today, many people work over-time to earn money or to get promotion)

However, there are many drawbacks of working overtime.

Body:

First, working overtime is bad for people's health.

You know, if people work too much, they will feel stressed. Also, They won't have enough time to rest. (Their body has little time to recover) This is bad for their health.

In fact, many people get sick because of too much work.

Second, the productivity is not high.

You know, when people feel tired because of working too much. They cannot concentrate. Therefore, they can not work effectively.

Last, working overtime is bad for family relationship. Because parents have to work much, they will have less time for children, for themselves. They will have less time to talk to each other, to play together, to share. Therefore, they may not understand each other well. This is bad for the relationship in the family. It is also not good for the children. (it can get harmful the development of the children)

Conclusion

In all, I think that although working overtime can give people more money, people should not work too much because it's bad for their health, for the family relationship and it reduce productivity.

In all, the main drawbacks are: bad for health, low productivity and bad for family relationship.

Music

Part 1

1 . Do you like to listen to music?

2. What kind of music do you like?

3. What kinds of music are popular in your country?

4. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

5. Is music an important subject at school in your country?

Part 2

You are going to buy a CD as a present for your parents on their birthday. Between a rock CD, a Rap CD and a Folk music CD, which one is your best choice?

Part 3

Benefits of studying music or learning to play a musical instrument

- Relaxation

- Music appreciation

1. Do you like to listen to music?

Yes, I do. I love music very much, especially, pop songs sung by...SonTung MTP, (Trinh Cong Son).

When listening to music, I feel relaxed and life is better.

(When I am sad, listening to music helps me relieved. When I am in good mood, listening to music is a way to enjoy life)

2. What kind of music do you like?

I like pop. It's easy-listening. And the lyrics are close to my feelings. Melodies are sweet.

I like Trinh Con Son. His songs are meaningful. The music is sad and sweet, and the lyrics are beautiful.

I like K-pop. The boys in K-pop bands are very handsome and the songs are sweet and easy-listening.

3. What kinds of music are popular in your country?

I think Pop is the most popular. You can hear pop songs by Dan Truong, My Tam, Son Tung nearly everywhere in Vietnam.

Also, dance, hip hop, rap are quite popular.

4. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

No, I haven't. firstly, It's too expensive. And the next it is not suitable for me, actually I prefer to play sports rather than to play a musical instrument

Yes, I have. I can play the guitar....

Yes, I have. I learned to play the guitar. But long time ago and I studied for just a short time. Now I think I forget how to play

5. Is music an important subject at school in your country?

No, I don't think so. Music is a subject, but it's not important. In Vietnam, literature, math, physics, chemistry are more important.

Part 2

You are going to buy a CD as a present for your parents on their birthday. Between a rock CD, a Rap CD and a Folk music CD, which one is your best choice?

Intro

Suppose I am going to buy a CD as a present for my parents on their birthday. Between a rock CD, a Rap CD and a Folk music CD, I am sure I choose a Folk music CD

Body

I think a folk music CD can be a suitable present for my parents. Actually my prerants is getting older. So I think they like classical styles

The main reason is my parents love folk music. They like listening to some folk songs by Quang Le, Cam Ly, Trường vu, chế linh, phi nhung, mạnh quỳnh. All of them are famous singer of the last generation .So I am sure my parents will love a folk song CD

I wont choose a rock CD or a rap CD. my parents know nothing about these kinds of music. With my parents, rock and rap are meaning as shouting and yelling. They really don't like it.

In conclusion, My choice surely would be a folk music CD.

Part 3

Benefits of studying music or learning to play a musical instrument

- Relaxation

- Music appreciation

Intro:

You know, music is an important part of our life. Today, many people learn music or learn to play a musical instrument. It is because there are many benefits of doing this.

Body.

First, learning music or learning to play a musical instrument helps us appreciate the value of music better.

You know, classical music is popular with western countries. In Vietnam, not many people like this kind of music. Because they don't understand. I think if they study music, they can feel and enjoy this music and many other kinds.

Second, studying music can helps people relaxed. When people are sad, it lifts up their spirit/ helps people feel better. When they are in good mood, they feel better when listening to music.

Last, learning to play a musical instrument can make people more concentrated and determined.

That's why many parents pay lots of money for their children to learn music.

Housing/apartment

1. What kinds of housing/ accommodation do you live in?

I was born in Hanoi. I am living in a small house with my family on Quoc Tu Giam street nearly Temple of Literature. I love living there because it's really comfortable and convenient

2. How do you like it?

My house is not big or luxurious. I absolutely love it. Firstly, I can live with my family and do whatever I want. Secondly, It's in a quiet because It is located a small lane. I will never wake up early in the morning due to noisy of traffic. Finally, It just take a few minutes to go to bus stop. And it is convenient to move the other destination.

3. What kinds of decorations does it (do your rooms) have?

My favorite room in the house is my bedroom. I like it not only because it is my room but also it is like a secret place to me. I live on the second floor in my house, we call it the attic. My walls are white. Entering the door, you will see a bookshelf in the right hand; it's full of my books and novels. On the left side of the bookshelf. In the left of the room, my king size bed is there. With night table on the right side and a lot of cute toy stand on it. Most of them are gift from my friends and family members. In my bed, there is some bedside some novels which i like the best; to the left of the bed is a long desk where I study on it. In my bedroom, there is a window, but it usually is closed. My all furniture is made of origin wood which is helpful to the environment. Most importantly, my bedroom is decorated by myself. Apart from the furniture, there are still many green plants in my room which makes it looks more nature and good view.

I like my room very much. I like to stay here to reading novels and enjoy the free time. It's like a secret place to me. It's a wonderful thing to me4. Which is your favorite room in your home?

I love my own room best. I feel cozy and comfortable there. Also, I can do whatever I like in my own room.

5. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

I think it's the dining room. It is where my family have meals together. Also, we chat and talk about our days.

I think it's the living room. My family often eat some fruit there together and watch TV. We also talk about our days there.

Part 2

You are looking for a place to live in Hanoi. Between a small house in the city centre, a flat near your university/ company and a big house in the countryside, which one would be your best choice?

Intro:

If I am looking for a place to live in Hanoi, between a small house in the city centre, a flat near your university/ company and a big house in the countryside, I am sure that I will choose a big house in the countryside.

Body:

I like to live in a big house in the countryside for many reasons.

First, I love the countryside. It is green there. The air is clean and I can grow my own food. I think it's better for health.

Second, I love a big house. I think it would be great to live in a big house with many rooms, a garden, a pond and a swimming pool. All people in my family will feel very comfortable.

Third, I know I have to travel a long way to work in the city but I don't mind it. I think living a big house would deserve a long travel every day.

I don't choose a flat near my company or a small house in the city centre because I don't like living in the city. It's noisy and the air is polluted.

So, In all, the best choice for me would be a big house in the countryside.

Part 3:

Changes in housing in your hometown

- Kinds of housing

- Facilities/ furniture in the house

My hometown is ...........(Hanoi/ Nam Dinh/ Ninh Binh..)

There are many changes in housing in my hometown.

First, I'll talk about the changes in kinds of housing.

In the past, most houses in my hometown is small with one floor and 2 or 3 rooms.

Now, there are many kinds of houses like big houses with many floors, tube houses, or even villas.

Second, I'll talk about the changes in facilities in a house.

In the past, the facilities were simple. There were only a few things like chairs, tables, beds, ...

Now, the facilities are modern. There are air-cons, electric fans, electric cooker, gas stoves, fridges, and so on.

Third, I ll talk about the materials used to build houses.

In the past, people built houses with sand, clay, wood, leaves, bamboos, and so on.

Now, the materials are concrete, steel, glass. In general, the materials now are firmer, last a longer time.

In conclusion, There are many changes in housing, some of them are changes in kinds of housing, facilities and materials used to build houses.

Mass media

1. What kind of entertainment do you prefer, TV or radio or the Internet?

I prefer the Internet because I can get all kinds of information and there are all kinds of entertainment there like music or movies. Also, the information on the internet is the most updated. News are uploaded on the internet nearly immediately.

2. What programs do you like to watch / listen to?

I like to watch the news. I like to be updated with things happening around or things happening in the world.

I also like to watch a program called The voice. It's interesting and relaxing.

3. Do you read newspapers? Why?

Yes, but only online newspapers. I don't have time or money to buy newspapers. So I only read news on the internet.

4. When do people often read newspapers?

It depends. When I have to study hard for example, I only read newspapers a few minutes in the morning. But when I have a lot of free time, I read newspapers both in the morning and in the evening.

Part 2:

You are going to put your company's advertisement on mass media. Between a newspaper, a TV channel and the internet, which one might be your best choice?

I choose to put the ad on the Internet for many reasons.

The first reason is it is not very expensive to put an ad on the internet. So my company can afford it.

The second reason is, today, most people use the internet, so many people may see the ad and know about my company.

I don't choose to put the ad on the newspaper. Although it's quite cheap too but not many people read newspapers today, I think.

Also, I don't think I ll put the ad on TV because it is too expensive. Only big companies can afford it.

Part 3

The advantages of Internet

- Easy to update information

- A combination of newspaper, radio and TV

- Convenient (smart phone, ...

Part 3

The advantages of the Internet

- Easy to update information

- A combination of newspaper, radio and TV

The internet is very popular today. In fact, there are many advantages of using the internet.

First, the information is updated very quickly. In fact, once an event happens, it nearly immediately appears on the internet. People post their images and feelings on the internet right away. If you want to see news on radio or TV, usually, it is hours after the event.

Secondly, the internet is the combination of TV, radio and newspapers. People can read newspaper articles on the internet or watch video clips like on TV. Things on the internet are very varied. People can get nearly everything they want.

Third, it's very convenient to use the Internet. With a laptop, an ipad or a smart phone, people can surf the Internet every time, everywhere if there is wifi or 3G. you can see people surfing the internet when they are at Café, on the bus, at the airport, and so on...

In all, the advantages of the internet are: it is easy to update, it is the combination of TV, radio and newspaper and it's convenient to use.

Mass media

1. What kind of entertainment do you prefer, TV or radio or the Internet?

I prefer the Internet. It's interesting because I can watch TV, listen to radio or read newspapers on the Internet.

The information on the internet is the most updated

It's also very convenient.

2. What programs do you like to watch / listen to?

I like Vietnam Got Talent. There are so many interesting performances here.

I like a program called The Face. The candidates are beautiful. Also, the coaches are enthusiastic and beautiful too.

I like the news. I often watch it in the evening when I have dinner. I am updated with events happening locally and internationally.

3. Do you read newspapers? Why?

Yes I do, but I read online newspapers only, like Channel 14.com or Dantri.com. (.dot)

I don't have money to buy newspapers.

4. When do people often read newspapers?

I read newspapers when I have free time or I want to kill time.

Part 2

You are going to put your company's advertisement on mass media. Between a newspaper, a TV channel and the Internet, which one might be your best choice?

Intro:

Suppose I am going to put my company's advertisement on mass media. Between a newspaper, a TV channel and the Internet, I think I will choose to put the ads on the Internet.

Body:

I choose The Internet for many reasons.

First, most people use the Internet today. So I think many people can see the ads of my company.

Second, I think it's not too expensive to put an ads on the internet, especially on Facebook or Youtube.

I don't choose to put the ads on the newspaper because I think not many people read newspaper today.

Also, I don't choose to put the ads on a TV channel because it's very expensive. Only big company can do it.

In all, I think the best choice is to put the ads on the Internet.

Noises

What kind of noise do you come across here in your daily life?

Are there any sounds that you like? What are they?

Are there any sounds you don't like? What are they?

Are cities becoming noisier? Why?

There are three kinds of sounds that people like listening to – sounds of the waves, bird-singing, and music.

If you can hear one of them early in the morning every day, which one might be your best choice?

Music:

First, I love music, especially, pop soulful songs. It makes me relaxed and feel comfortable.

Second, music is very varied. There are many kinds of music and many different pieces of music and different songs. I have a variety of options to suit my feelings in different days.

I especially love to start a day with a fun exciting song with fast beat. It makes me feel excited and I feel that the rest of my day is full of energy.

Third, I am learning English hard for exams. Also, I love to improve my English. So, I ' like to start a day with an English song....

I don't think I like to listen to bird singing and the sounds of waves every morning. I love bird singing, and the sound of waves. But I can listen to them for a few days. If I listen to them every day, I will get bored.

Effects of living in a noisy environment

- Stress

- Poor concentration

...

1st, it has a bad effect on our physical health. People living in a noisy environment may have problems with their hearing system. Some may even become deaf. Most people can lose their ability to hear from a far distance......

2nd, it is bad for the mental health too. Noise makes people stressed, angry or annoyed. For example, in my case, I feel very annoyed. I even want to shout at other people if I have to study or work when people talking loudly around.

3rd, it affects people's work and study. As people cannot concentrate on their work or study, their productivity can be lower, and they can not remember what they study or can not give solutions to a math problem.

Topic 21

environment

Have you done anything to protect the environment? Why not? Or What did you do?

Yes, I have.

I don't throw rubbish on the street.

I plant small plants around my house.

I don't use many plastic bags. I try to recycle them.

What is the biggest environmental problem in your city?

There are many problems but I think the biggest is rubbish. You can see rubbish everywhere, in the lake, in the river, on the street, nearly everywhere. That's dirty, ugly and it's polluting the water and the air.

Is your city clean? Why?

No, it is not. Actually, it's very dirty. As I said before, you can see rubbish everywhere. And rivers like TL ... are black and smelly.

Part 2

Suppose you have a certain amount of money and you can use it to improve one of the following environmental problems in your city: air pollution, water pollution and rubbish dumping, which one might be your best choice?

I choose to improve water pollution for many reasons.

First, water pollution is the most serious in Hanoi. Rivers are black and smelly. Even fish cant live.

Second, as water is polluted, our health is severely affected. There's lots of chemical in drinking water and it is causing a lot of diseases...

Also, it makes the city ugly.

I don't choose to improve rubbish dumping and air pollution. It's necessary but I think it's not as serious as water pollution.

Causes of air pollution in cities

- Exhaust fumes from vehicles (too many vehicles on the streets: cars, motorbikes, trucks, buses...)

- Smoke from factories

- Smoke from daily activities (cooking, burning votive paper...)

Festivals
Have you ever joined any festival? What festival did you join?
What do people do in festivals?
Ceremony: some important people make speeches.
Burn incense sticks, pray before the altar, palanquin parade,...
Festivity: do: play games, see: performances, eat: food...
What do you like about festivals?
The atmosphere: it's fun and exciting.
It's usually beautiful and colorful: good to take photos.
A chance to learn about .....
Is there anything you don't like about festivals?
- It's too crowded.
- Pickpocket is so common.
- Too noisy sometimes.
You are going to take a foreign friend to a festival. Which one might be your best choice – Mid-autumn festival, Hung King temple festival and Lim festival?
Mid-autumn;
- It's everywhere. (do not have to go a long way to join the festival)
- Full of music and color (drums everywhere, lion dance, colorful toys for kids ...)
- Enjoy traditional food, especial fruit... (moon cake, com, grapefruit, persimmon,...
Hung King: the only national festival in VN, president, general secretary of VN, remind people of their origin, ...
Lim: full of artistic atmosphere, ...

Changes of traditional festivals
- Length of time
- Activities
There are many changes in traditional festivals in Vietnam.
First, I'll talk about the change in the length of time.
In the past, it was usually a bit longer. Now some festivals last a shorter time.
Second, I ll talk about changes in the activities.
I think now, the rituals are less complicated. And also, there are more games, especially modern games in festivals for children to play. And also, much food is sold in festivals today.
Third, I 'd like talk about the people joining the festivals.
In the past, most festivals are village festivals. Just the people in the village joined. Today, People from the neighboring villages and also tourists join festivals, especially, the one that is believed to bring good luck.

Reading

Do you like reading?
Yes, I do. Especially, love stories, or ...
What do you often read?
When do you often read?
What types of things do people often read?
You are going to buy a book for your little brother as a present. Between the following kinds of book: a comic book, a fairy tale and a scientific book, which one might be your best choice?
Benefits of reading
- Widen your knowledge
- Improve imagination
- Relaxation: (comic books, funny stories, ...)

Food
Part 1
What's your favorite food?
Bland food: vegetable soup/ boiled ...
Rich food:
Sweet and sour food: ....especially,...
Salty dried food:...
Spicy food
Grilled food/ saute/ stew/ ....
Japanese food: of
Love the mixture of the two
Presentation: delicate..
Is there any food you don't like?
Bitter:
Sour:
Greasy food (stir-fried dishes
Fishy
Dairy products:
What kinds of food are the most popular in Vietnam?
- Rice:
- Noodle
- Green vegetables (tropical country)
Do you like cooking?
I love it when I can cook some new dishes, my friends or family try them and love ..../compliment. I feel proud and h.....
Who does the cooking in your home?
...
Part 2
You are inviting an American friend for dinner. Which of the following dishes do you choose to cook: Nem (spring rolls), Pho (beef noodles) or Western food?
Nem:
Easy to cook
Easy to buy the ingredients
Colorful:
Rich in nutrients...
Part 3
Problems with food in Vietnam
- Food contaminated with chemicals
- Low-quality food imported from China
+ food is not safe: still have a lot of chemicals (vegetable - pesticides, meat – artificial color, packaged products – illegal preservatives, ) –
Consequence: diarrhea, food-poisoning, in a long term – cause cancers
+ we don't know the origin of the food we buy
(fruit: persimmons – claimed to be from Vietnam, actually from China; grapes –
+ many kinds of food are out-of –expiry date:
Chicken legs (20 or 50 years ago)
Pigs' organs like liver/ heart/ ....

Sport

What is your favorite sport? Why?
What's the most popular sport in your country?
How much time do you spend exercising?
Where do people in Vietnam usually exercise?
You are going to do some sport to keep fit. Between doing aerobics, skiing and playing football, which one might be the best choice?
Advantages of regular exercise
- Good health
- Be in shape
- Prolong longevity
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- [Your own ideas]

There are many ways to keep our body healthy
- Moderate diet
- Regular exercises
- Keep away from bad habits
[Your own ideas]
Speaking topic for day 7
Beautiful places
Part 1
What beautiful places have you visited in Vietnam?
What are they famous for?
What do you like about them?
Do you want to go back there? Why?
Part 2:
If you can choose to live in one of the following places, which one would be your best choice – a big city, a small town or a rural area?
Part 3:
Impacts of tourism
- On the economy
- On the culture
- On the environment
Positive impact:
- Generate a lot of money. (tax from tour companies or hotels or transportation companies, Tourists spend money on food, shopping, buying tickets to the tourists attractions, ....)
- Create more jobs: (tour guides, hotel staffs, drivers, .... Farmers, handicraft men: ...)
- Cultural exchange...
Negative impacts:
- Social evils (pickpocket, beggars, drugs addiction, prostitution, over-price)
- Bad for the environment (rubbish, air pollution, strange diseases, bad for the scenery....)
- Loss of cultural identity

Keeping fit
Part 1:
What is your favorite sport? Why?
What's the most popular sport in your country?
How much time do you spend exercising?
Where do people in Vietnam usually exercise?
Part 2:
You are going to do some sport to keep fit. Between doing aerobics, skiing and playing football, which one might be the best choice?
Part 3:
Advantages of regular exercise
- Good health
- Be in shape
- Prolong longevity
- [Your own ideas]

There are many ways to keep our body healthy
- Moderate diet
- Regular exercises
- Keep away from bad habits
[Your own ideas]

Technological items
Part 2
Do you have a mobile phone? What do you use it for?
Who uses the mobile phone the most in your family?
When do you often use your mobile phone?
What don't you like about mobile phones?
Part 2
You have a certain amount of money and you can buy one of the following things: a dishwasher, a mobile phone or a laptop. What do you think you will buy? Why?
Part 3
Common uses of mobile phones
- Communication
- Entertainment
- Learning a foreign language
[Your own ideas]

Technological items
Part 1
What 's your favorite TV program?
What are the popular TV programs in your country?
Do you like watching TV?
How often do you watch TV?
Part 2
You have only 1 hour to watch TV before going to bed. Between watching a sports program, a short movie and a games show, which one might be your best choice?
Between watching a talk show, a game show and an education program, which one might your best choice?
Part 3
Benefits of watching TV
- Widen our knowledge
- Update information
- Provide good source of entertainment
- [Your own ideas]

Vacation
What do you do on your holidays?
When do you often travel for your holiday?
Do you like to travel on your holidays or free time? Why?
What kind of places do you like to travel to?
You are going to have a summer vacation with your family. Between going to the beach, mountain hiking and visiting hometown, which one might be the best choice?
Reasons for travelling
- Relaxation
- Discovery
- Broader experience
[Your own ideas]

Technology
Part 1
Can you name some technological advances?
Is there anything you don't like about technological advances?
What technological items do you often use?
Part 2
There is a vote for the most important technological wonder of the world. There are 3 choices: advances in healthcare, the development of air travel and space exploration. What is your vote? Why?
Part 3
The drawbacks of technology
- Make people lazy
- Kill people's leisure time
- Make people less creative
- [Your own ideas]

Technology brings many benefit to our life
- Save time at home and work
- Wide range of entertainment
- Fast communication
[Your own ideas]

There is a vote for the most important technological wonder of the world. There are 3 choices: advances in healthcare, the development of air travel and space exploration. What is your vote? Why?
choice 1
I vote for healthcare.
We have made great improvements in healthcare.
First, people today live much longer than before. For example,
We can cure the diseases that caused millions of death in the past. Such as...
Also, we have vaccine to help people avoid catching some diseases like...
We can treat many serious diseases like ...
(plastic surgery, ...organ transplant)
I don't choose air travel or space exploration. They are of course very great. But I think advance in health care is much greater.
Also, I think space exploration is useful for the future, not for now...
Choice 2
I think I would vote for space exploration. I believe it is the most important technological wonder of the world.
There are many reasons for my choice.
First, it is really great. We can travel to the moon. We can take pictures of planets millions of light years away. We can send robots to Marx. It is unbelievable.
Second, space exploration helps us know more about the universe and about our earth.
Third, maybe, in the future, we need information about the universe to save our Earth.
I don't choose the development of air travel because it is nothing compared to space exploration.
Also, I don't choose advance in healthcare. It's very great too. But I still think space exploration is greater.
In all, I think I would vote for space exploration.

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