HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH WELL 120 HOT TOPICS FOR LEARNERS OF INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LEVELS - NGUYỄN HỒNG ANH

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The book "H ow To Speak English W e il'' is designed to provide you English learners o f pre-interm ediate and intermediate levels w ith 50 hot topics refated to daily life . Each topic helps you enrich your vocabulary as w ell as get more ideas about the topic you are involved in. In addition, questions in each topic facilitate you to practice your speaking skills. ->

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PREFACE

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I Practicing speaking is not only speaking. Besides, the learners have to \ improve th e ir reading and listening skills, grammar and vocabulary.

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One o f the.most im portant factors that can help you get i/7e good result in speaking English is the self-confidence. Moreover•; you should enounce your ideas and jo in class discussions actively, ỉn English speaking, shyness prevents you from mastering i t Also, when you do not I know how to pronounce or how to use an English word, you should check it up in a dictionary or ask your classmates or teachers about i t I Over a//, d on 't be afraid o f making mistakes when practicing speaking i English.

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I hope that í/ĩ is book can partly help you improve your English speaking skiff. Surely, lim itations in ứiis book could not be avoided, so your contributions w ilf be highly appreciated.

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HAVE A BIG SUCCESS IN YOUR STUDY!

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TOPIC Is MYSELF ẸymOPUCTIƠM

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I’m very happy to introduce myself. My name is Linh Chi, but my friends usually call me Katy.

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I live In Bac Lieu province, a province in the west of Vietnam. My fam ily consists of four people: my parents, my younger brother and L My father is a farmer, and my mother is a house-wife who always takes a good care of my family. My brother is an 11th grade student. And I am a junior of Van Lang University.

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I like ‘earning English very much. I have learnt it for years at high school and university, but my speaking skill is not good enough. Therefore, I try my best to leam it now, and I hope Í can speak it well one day. When I graduate from university, I will be a teacher of English because it is my major.

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In my free time, Ỉ like listening to music, watching movies, reading newspapers, and going shopping. On Sundays, i usually go to the coffee shop to chat with my friends in the morning, and I always join the English Speaking Club to improve my speaking skill in the afternoon.

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In short I am very happy with my life. Of course, I am going to make it happier and more meaningful.

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1. to consist (of) [karVsìstỊ s Ex: The committee consists often mmbers ủy ban gồm có mười thành viên 2. to take care o f Ex: 1always take care of my famiiy 3. ju n ior (n) fd0u:nj3]: freshman sophomore junior senior

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1. May I know your name? Where are you from? What do you do? 2. How many people are there in your family? What is your position in your family? Who do you think loves you most ỉn your fam ily? 3. Which school are you studying at? What is your major? Why do you choose it? 4. What do you like about your classroom? What do you dislike about your classroom? 5. What do you think about your classmates? What do you think a b o u tJ your instructors 6. What are you going to do after graduating from your university? Do you think you will be successful in your future job? 7. Do you like listening to music? If yes, what kind o f music do you like best? 8. What do you think about watching TV or films? What Is your favorite . ■ channel? 9. What do you often do at weekends? Which activity do you like best? 10. Do you want to change your daily life? If yes, how win be It changed?

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I will never forget the first day I went to school. On that day, my mother accompanied me to school.

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Soon a teacher came and led us to some classrooms. There we were put into four separate classes. This was when some children began to cry as the parents were not allowed into the classrooms. I did not cry because I had been to kindergarten before.

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it was an enjoyable time fo r me as I got to know my new classmates. The teacher was very busy writing down our particulars, so we had plenty of time to ourselves.

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When the break came, my new friends and I managed to make friend with two girls. Soon we were laughing and playing together. Once in a while the teacher had to tell us to keep quiet as we were making too much noise.

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ínally the bell rang for us to go home. Some of us were very relieved to e reunited with our parents. I too was glad to see my mother waiting for le at the school gate. 1 had made many friends. It had been a wonderful rst day at school.

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. to accompany [s ’kAmpani]: to go with Ex: I should ask my friend to accompany me to school Tôi phài nhờ bạn tôi ñi cùng tõi ñến ờuởng . separate ['seprat] (a ): disconnected Ex: We were put into four separate classes Chúng tôi ñược phản vào các ỉởp khác nhau . kindergarten ['kind a ,g a :tn ] (n ): a school for children . to be busy + v-ing (with something) Ex: She’s busy with her homework Cô ẩy bận công việc ờ nhà She's busy writing letters Cô ẩy ñang bận viểt thư . particular [petjkjulo(r)] (n): detail, event . to manage = to try . Once in a while (exp.) = sometimes Ex: Once in a while we go to a restaurant Thỉnh thoảng chúng tôi ñí ăn nhà hàng . be relieved [r i’lirv ]: be comfortable 0. to reunite [,ri:ju :'n a it]: to come together 1. to see S.O do/doing s.th:

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When did you start your schooling? Did you go to 3 public high school or a private one? Did you have to wear a uniform in high school? How about elementary school? Have you ever been absent from class? If yes, how many times were you absent from school? Have you ever been tate for class? If so, why? When was the last time? Did the teacher get angry? i. Did your school have a band? If so, did you play in It? Do you play on any of the school’s sports teams? Did you have any dose friends at elementary school? Do you still keep in touch with them? What classes did you not like? Why didn't you like them? What did you like best about high school?

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8. What school dkJ you graduate from? What high school? What junior high school? . 9. What were some of the rules you had to follow at your high school? Which rules did you think were unfair? Did you ever get caught breaking any school rules'? Were you allowed to eat food in the dassroom? 10- What was your favourite subject? Why do you like it? Which subjects were you good at? Which subjects were you poor at?

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There are five members in my family: my parents, my older bother, my younger sister and I.

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My parents are living in one of the central provinces. My mother is 53 years old. She is a housewife. My fattier is 55 years old. He is a fisherman. My older brother gets married, living separately near my parents1 home. He has two children and worics far an industrial park with his wife. My younger sister is a schoolgirl. She is three years older than me. We are very united.

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Now i‘m living in HCMC for my higher education. However, I always miss and think about my family because it is the best place for me in the world. There ! can feel safe, warm, and free. My home is a place where I keep ail things that I love and am with people who iove me m ost It is also the place where I spend the happiest moments in my life, in addition, [ believe that my home is a foundation for me to develop myself and a school that forms my personality.

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In short, I always keep the sentence “no place Is like home" in my mind.

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1. foundation [faun’deijn] (n): 2. to form =

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ow many people are there in your family? Do you live with your imily? Who is the most important one in your family? /hy do peopie say, “Family is the foundation of society”? What do 5U think about Vietnamese family’s foundation? It the same or different between the femify structure in the past and ie at present? What do you think of the traditional family? is it better ;an the modern one? Why/why not? fhich one do you prefer between Jiving in a large family with many snerations and Hving in a small one? What are advantages and sadvantages of jiving in a large / small family? 5 a saying goes T h ere is no place like home*. Do you think so? toat should we do to preserve the structure of Vietnamese family? ow is a happy famijy? Do you want to live with your parents, others or sisters in the same house? Why (or why not)? 0 you agree that the more modem society is, the more easily the mily is broken? What makes the value of famHy in Vietnam iwngrade? you have one choice between money and family, which one would >u choose? Why? Tiy are more and more people being interested in earning money? hat do you think of people who change their wives or friends when ìỉng rich? 3ve you ever left your family for a long time? If yes, how did you el?

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TOPIC 4; MY CHPLPHOOP

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It is said th a t childhood is the best period of one’s life. I also have 3 beautiful childhood.

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Since I was bom, my mother has always taken a good care nf in everything. My father usually appeared at important events in my life. For example, he took me to the school on the first d a y, when I started my schooling, and he was always so cỉose to me to encourage me in my study. Thanks to his care, 1always got good results.

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My grandparents also loved me so. much. Whenever they came back home from their business trips or from the market, they always had presents form e. My unforgettable memory is when I sat on the verandah with my grandma listening to her fairy tales. My favorite story was 'T am and Cam’*.

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I alsohave a lot of memories during my schooling years. Once I cut class to go to the cinema with my classmates. But my teacher and my mother punished me seriously for th a t The teacher made me kneel for one hour at the com er of the classroom, and my mother gave me a sound spanking.

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in short, I never forget my childhood.

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1. period fpiaried] (n): stage Ex: Our country has many periods of history ðấy nước ta có nhiều giai ñóạn ỉịchsữ 2. event [Pvent] (n): incident Ex: Graduating from university is a big event in my life. 3. to encourage pn’kQridb]: to stimulate Ex: My friends usually encourage me to lose weight 4. verandah [va reendaj (n): the open porch 5. fairy tale: fairy story 6. serious psienas] (a) = strict Ex: . My teacher has a serious look Thầy ỉôi có vè nghiêm khắc 7. to kneeỉ ịni:l]: to go down on knees 8. a sound spanking: the act of slapping

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low many children are there in your family? What is your position in le family? /here were you bom? Where did you grow up? When did you go to dhoo}? How did you feel? /as your childhood happy or unhappy? Why? Do you still keep any sautiful memories? If yes, could you tell us some o f yours? /hat do you remember most about your childhood? Do you think lat childhood is the best period of your life? o you think that we had best time when we were in our childhood? ow did you spend your childhood? What did you like best when you ere a child? /ho was your best friend when you were a child? Can you describe m/her? Do you still keep relation with him/her? ften you were a little child, who did you love most? Which toy did )U like best? What kinds of entertainment did you use to have? faat kinds of games did you usually play? Who did you usually play ith? tia t did you hate eating? W hafs your most vivid memory of the )use or flat where you grew up? D you think that it’s very hard for us to get what have gone? Do you Ỉuãỉíy talk to your friends about your childhood? 3 you ever wish that you could live a childhood life again?

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ay usually begins at 6. I get up and do exercise for about an hour Then I take After that I get dressed and have fast with my family. I usually have a jreakfast. At 7.30 I leave for school.

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n take a bus to school. ! catch the bus my house, and it takes me about 30 es to get to school. My first ciass starts )0 a.m. and finishes at 1*1 a.m. Sometimes I stay there fo r the oon class. However, I usually stay at home in the afternoons.

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TV for an hour. Then I start my homework. Sometimes I go out with my friends, i usually go to bed at 12.

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On Sundays, I usually go to coffee shops for chatting with my friends. Sometimes we go fishing or singing karaoke. You know, every Sunday afternoon, I go to the English speaking Club to improve my speaking skill.

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When I have free time, I usually listen to music. Í like English songs very much because they help me improve my English. A day in my life is very ’ interesting.

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1. What lim e do you usually get up? Do you take any exercise after getting up? What form of exercise, if any, do you take? 2. Do you usually have breakfast at home or at work or on the way to work? Do you often have coffee? 3. What do you have for lunch? Do you bring your lunch to work or have lunch outside work or go home fo r it? ^ 4. What time do you leave your work? Do you have to work overtime? In night shifts? Do you like your job? 5. What time do you amve home from work? When do you usually have dinner? Do you stay home and watch TV, read books or magazines, do the needle work, listen to music, or have a talk with your partner? 6. How often do you go out after dinner? Do you go to evening classes? What courses of study are you taking? What plans do you have for such courses? 7. How do you spend your time on Sundays? What do you do ỉn your free time? What do you do at weekends? 8. Do you think that your daily life is OK, compared with others in your family? Do you think your daily routine is boring? Have you ever thought of doing something else for a change? 9. Are you stifl going to school? What time does your school begin? What do you often do before school? How do you prepare your lessons before school? How do you go to school? How long does it take you to get there? When does your school finish? Do you go straight home after school? 10. Are you pleased with a day in your life?

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If I would have the opportunity to study a subject I do not know yet, I would choose to study the outer space.

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I think It is very interesting to work on a spaceship, gathering different kinds of information, probes and specimens. Also ! have chances to know what is beyond our solar system' as well as t is beyond our universe.

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ther reason for studying the space is that I might make new Dveries. Ithink it is a great feeling to give people new knowledge, 5rtunities and experience. Thanks to these discoveries, people know 2 about our universe.

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obe Iproub] (n): exploration ecimen [spestmen] (n): sample yond [bPịàndỊ (adv-pre): out of reach Ex: Fuji and other mountains beyond are covered in snow. Núi Phú St và các ngọn núi phía xa lòa ñểu phù ñầy tuyết

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Vhat do you like about your classroom? What do you don't tike about our dassroom? >0 you think that smart students always sit down in front? Do you ỉel comfortable about your seat? Do you like the location o f your esk in your classroom? Where is your seat the best for you? >0 you think the teacher should assign seats to students? What is ie idea! seating plan or arrangement in a classroom? Wiat are five things you wouid like to change In your classroom? Do ou enjoy changing classrooms for different classes? »there any air-conditioning in your classroom? !s your classroom a ice place to study?

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Q. How many subjects do you have to study? Which subjects are you bad at? Which subjects are you good at? 7. Which subject do you like best? Why do you like it? Are you good at this subject? 8. Do you learn English as one subject in your school? Do you like it? Among four skills, which one do you tike best? 9. Which subjects do you think are not practical? Why do you think so?

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As human beings, we all have four main feeling as happiness, anger, tikes and dislikes. Of course, we want to do what we like; however, s ometimes, we must do things that we do not like. Take me fo r example.

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Ỉ hate getting up early very much. It is so relaxing to wake up without the help o f an alarm clock and to lie fifteen minutes more recalling your dreams. However, I have to get up at 6 o’clock every morning.Then I put on my T-shirt and shorts and go jogging. Sometimes I want to break my alarm clock, but Ican’t because I have to go to school on time.

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Moreover, Ehate shopping. It is my opinion that shopping takes too much time which ! can spend doing other things I like. But every week, I have to do some shopping at a certain superm arket otherw ise, my refrigerator will be empty, and I cannot afford to have lunch and dinner at the restaurant every day.

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1. to recall iri'kn:Q = to reminisce 2. to break = to destroy 3. to afford ỊstG.ñ]: to have enough money Ex: 1can't afford to buy a new car.

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O tFST IO V S FO R BISCTSSIOM What annoys you most about living at home with your family? What • annoys you about the place where you live now? Ì. What annoys you about taking buses to work or to school? What annoys you about driving a motorbike? Ỉ. What annoying habits does your best friend have? What is the most annoying thing for you? ị. Do you get annoyed when other people display bad manners? Give some examples. >. Do you annoy pepple with some of your habits? What is something that your parents like to do but you don’t? >. What do you often like doing everyday? Why do you like doing it? Do you think your famity members like what you like? r. Do you like getting up early? Why or why not? What do you think if someone wakes you up early? I. What do you hate doing during a day? Why do you hate it? What will happen if you don’t do what you hate? Ỉ. Who usually forces you to do what you don’t like? Do you often ask someone to do what they don’t like? 10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?

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I do not know what you think of your life. I myself think that my life is very beautiful and lucky. Why do Ỉ say so?

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I find that at least two people in this world iove me so much that they would devote themselves to me. Moreover, many people around me love me because I often make them happy with my help and smiles.

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n addition, I am optimistic. Whenever Ỉ make a mistake, I find that something good comes from jt. When many people say that the world las turned Its back on them, Ỉ myseff think that i have likely turned my >ack on the world. And when’ people think they have no chances of letting what they want, Ỉ believe that sooner or later I will get ft.

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'0 live happily, 1 always remember the compliments I’ve received and arget about the rude remarks.

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Briefly, we are in differentsituations, so we may have different conceptions of life. Why don’t weshare them together to make our life better and better?

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1. to devote [di’vout] = to sacrifice Ex: I devote my time to ieam English Tôi dành hểt thời gian ñể học tiếng Anh 2,, optim istic [.□ptfmistik] (a): expecting the best Ex: Nam is not optimstic about the result 3. to turn back on s.o: not pay attention to 4. compliment (n): praise 5. rude [rurd] (a): impolite Ex: It’s rude to interrupt the teacher Ngắt ỉờĩ thầy cô là khiếm nhã 6. conception (n): opinion, idea

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1. What do you think of your life: lucky or unlucky? Do you think that God doesn't give us everything we ask for? 2. Is it right to say that ifs those small daily happenings that make life so special? In which way ño you think so? 3. It is said that under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and toved. Do you agree With ft? 4. What do you think about an idea that ‘fo ignore the facts does not change the facte? 5. Who love you most in your life? What win happen to you If you lose that one some day? 6. Have you ever thought that the world turns its back on you? At that time do you think that you turn your back on the world? 7. Are you in love now? Are you of the opinion that love, not time, heals all wounds? 8. 1 believe that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people who are smarter than I am. What do you think? 9. Do you agree with me that life is tough, but we are tougher, and no one is perfect until we fall in love with them? 10.ỉ*ve learned that everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain, but ail happiness occurs while I’m climbing it. Do you think so?

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Gradual ion is a very important event in a person’s life, and it is my pleasure to share with you my high school day graduation.

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T on ie 9s M UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY

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My mother helped me prepare for the day. At first, we went shopping to buy a dress and a pair of shoes. However, we could not find a pair of shoes that would fit to my dress. Therefore, two days before the graduation day, \ had not 'got any shoes. However, my mother assured me that she could manage it and promised me that she would show up when the grad day came. Unfortunately, she couid not do that because she had an important business to do on that day.

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The event took place from 8 am till 11 am. Looking at my schoolmates, I felt a little sad because they were with their relatives. However, it happened for just a moment During the ceremony, I was very excited to wait for my turn to hold the degree.

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Weỉl! Ỉ forgot to tell you that my mother appeared at the end of the graduation. She hugged, kissed and congratulated me. She also gave me a present that I have kep as my most valuable thing in my life. After that, she took me to a small restaurant and treated me a special lunch.

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That day has gone, b u t! never forget It. It is the first step for me to enter my life.

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to assure [s'/ua, ajD:] = Ex: Hard work usually assures success Chăm chĩ ứìường bào ñầm sự thành công 3. To show up = to appear Ex: Will you show up ai her wedding party? 4. grad = graduation 5. to take place = to happen Ex: Our meeting will take place next Monday. 6. ceremony [’serimani] (n) a formal act Ex: My friend wedding ceremony will take place in church. 7. to hug = to embrace

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1. Do you have a good memory or a bad memory? Do you usually remember or forget things? Are there some things or times that you will never forget? 2. Would you like to Have a perfect memory? Why or why not? Are there some things or times that you wish you could forget? 3. Have you ever forgotten something important, like your keys or your phone? 4. Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Have you ever forgotten an important date, like a birthday or an anniversary? 5. W hafs your earliest memory? When was it? W hafs your most vivid (clear or sharp) memory? When was it? 6. “Memories make the man”. What do you think o f this saying? Give examples. 7. Those who forget the past will repeat it. What do you think this means? Give examples. 8. Many people find that visiting certain place brings back a childhood memory very strongly (such as the scene of an old fam ily holiday). Why do you think this ỈS? 9. if you could edit your memories, which ones would you erase and why? Which ones would you make dearer and more vivid? 10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?

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Everyone has his own hobbies' such as re a d in g ,/ watching TV or ỉĩlm ạ /travelling/ listening to music/etc. Ỉ also have my own hobbies. Irt my free tim e /l have some things to enjoy.

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The hobby i like best/is playing guitar.ýkut i can just play/a few simple tunes. My uncle tells m e / that 1 have to practice a lo t/ and then it will be OK. Another hobby I alsp spend much time on /is/ keeping fish. I have a small beautiful aquariunVwhere } keep a variety of little fish. I Jove watching them swimming aDOUt very, much. J collect stamps, too. But I just take the stamps from envelopesj/that my relatives and friends send to me. Most of them are local stamps. One more hobby Pd iike to mention here/is singing Karaoke. How exciting it is when I can enjoy my own voiceyklthough it is not very good.

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here are other hobbies that I’m also interested ir/such as going fishing r chatting on the Inte rn etiff'w ith my friends in coffee shopsp r bars/at eekends. Sometimes/I also go shopping for some things I need. How re youf hobbies?

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. tune [tju:n] (n): melody Be: My friend always sings in tune. Bạn tôi luôn hát ñúng ñiệu . aqaarium [e'kweariam] (n): a place where fish is raised . locaf (a) = domestic

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. Do you have a lot of free time? How do you spend ft? What are your hobbies? Which one do you like best? Do you like watching TV? Do you watch TV a lot? How often do you watch TV? When do you usually watch ft? What kinds of programs do you usually watch? What’s your favorite program? W hafs your favorite channel? ». Do you like watching films? What kinds of film s do you prefer? What is your favorite film? Can you tell me which film stars are your idols? Where ño usually see film s: at home or cinema? r. Do you listen to the radio a lot? How much time do you listen to ft every day? When do you listen to it? What kinds of programs do you often listen to? Do you ever listen to programs ỉn English? What’s your favorite radio station? Do you ever listen to the radio in bed? ► . Do you like listening to music? What kinds of music do you listen to? Who are your favorite singers and groups? Do you tike listening to Music Programs on HCM Radio station? Have you ever asked the station for songs you like? >. Do you play any sports? What sports do you like most? When do you usually play? How do you feet after playing? r. What do you usually dp at the weekends? W hat do you think of singing karaoke? Do you like it? Do you often go to Karaoke Bars? Which one do you like best? Why? How often do you go singing karaoke? Ĩ. Singing karaoke is good or bad to you? Does singing karaoke help you get rid of the burden or difficulty in your life? Do you think you. are more confident when singing karaoke? Is it the best way for you to improve your confidence?

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9. There are many kinds of entertainment now, which one do you like best? Can you explain it clearly, please?

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W ien making new friends, there are usually three parts to the conversation you will have with your new friend.

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The first is the greeting. In this part, you and your new friend will greet each other and tell each other your names.

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The second part is the conversation. Sometimes the conversation is a small talk’ and some times the conversation is about important matters, such as business. A "small talk" means that the conversation is about matters that are not very important. When conversing with your new friend, it is customary to give information about ypur family, your work, or you will talk about any matter that is important to you and your new friend. The third part of the conversation is theleave-taking. In this part, you tell your new friend that you are happyto meet him and that you must end the conversation.

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I hope we will have more and more friends thanks to our ways of behaviour.

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1. Do you enjoy meeting new people? What are some good things to ask someone you just met? What are somỂ things you shouldn't ask peopie you just met? 2. is it OK to ask a person's age in your country?

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3. Are you nervous when you are introduced to someone new? What are some ways to overcome being nervous about meeting new people? 4. *About how many new people do you meet a week? What kind of people do you Iflce to meet? 5. Where are some good places to meet people? How important are first impressions to you? 6. What do you do if you forget the name of someone you’ve just been inừoduced to? 7. How do you “w in p e o p le ’s hea rt” ? Have you ever won anyone’s heart? 8. What are the advantages of winning others’ affection? What happens if people around you hate you? 9. Why should we be a good listener and not talk much about ourselves? What do you think about those who are talkative? Are you talkative? 10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?

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Camping is a very popular activity to aft Vietnamese pupils and students. On special occasions such as the Teacher’s Day, the Anniversary of The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union or the Independence Day, they usually go camping.

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They often encamp in their schools or In some parks. Camping is a great way to spend time with classmates. However, sometimes at weekends or on holidays, I go camping with my family and dose friends. In most cases, t look for a campsite that has a lot of shade from the sun, is near a river or on the hill, and has a good spot to pitch a te n t

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The most Interesting time is when the camp-fire is built. After dinner, we al! sit around the fire and telLstories, sing songs or play games together. Thanks to these activities, our relation is doser. Moreover, we can forget ail tiredness of our dally life. When you have enough free time, you should go camping to feel Its real interest.

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1. to encamp: 2. a campsite: 3. shade [feid] (n) 4. a spot (n) Ex: My home is in a remote spot Quê tôi ở một nơi hèo lảnh. 5. to pitch =

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to build, to set up

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to set up camp a place to encamp an area of darkness a place

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1. Do you like camping? If yes, how often do you do that? 2. What camping opportunities are available in and around your hometown? 3. What should we prepare fo r a camping trip? How long does it usually take you to prepare for it? 4. Do you have to make a campsite reservation? How do you make ft? 5. Suppose your are preparing to go camping a couple of days in a famous place like Mui Ne, how can you reserve a campsite at one of these locations or one of your own choice? 6. When, going camping, do you always avoid polluting the environment? What are some commonsense rules for keeping safe while camping? 7. Are there any restrictions on what you can do and bring into the park in our city? Which pack in our city do you like best? 8. What activities are most popular in a camping trip in Vietnam? Which activity do you like best? Why do you like It? 9. Who do you prefer to go camping with between your friends and your family members? W hich cam ping trip is unforgettable in y o u r life? 10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?

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In .order to satisfy the need of shopping ỉn a big city, supermarkets have come into existence with their ever-increasing number, and shopping supermarkets is no longer a “m ode* to city dwellers, it is a must in a modem city like ẵ j HCMC. I also like shopping at a supermarket, Vfl and I usually go to the supermarket once or \ twice a week to buy things I need. 4

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Since Ỉ do a lot of shopping, I usually need a shopping cart to carry everything. I first stop by the ready-food counter to pick up some food j like. Then, 1 look for some fruits and vegetables in the produce section, b u t! make sure they are fresh. My roommates like milk, so i swing by the dairy section and grab a few boxes of milk. Also, there are times when I do not have much time to cook, so I usually pick up some frozen food. If the store is out of stock of any of the items I need, then I drop by a different supermarket on my way home. I generally pay with cash at the checkout counter.

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Supermarkets are really convenient for us now. Once we come into any supermarket, we can find almost everything we want there. ỈỈ does not take us much time to go to different stores. Moreover, goods of nearly all kinds are displayed on open shelves, so we can choose whatever we want and take them to the checkout counter.

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1. ready-food counter quầy thức ằn làm sẫn 2. to swing: to move back and forth Ex: The car swung sharply round the comer 3. to grab: to take quickly Ex: The cat grabs the mouse 4. frozen food: thức ăn ñông lạnh 5. checkout counter: quầy tính tiền

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1. Which shops do you often visit? How often you go shopping? Who do you often go with? Why? Do you find It interesting to go shopping? Is shopping your hobby? 2. How do you spend your money on shopping? Are you willing to spend a lot o f money on shopping? Do you have any budget for shopping? 3. Have you ever gone, shopping for fun? And what do you like doing there? If you buy faulty goods, what will you do with it? 4. What is the difference between “go shopping and “go to the m a rk e t? Who has a higher demand for shopping, man or woman? Is it true that only women are interested in shopping? 5. in your opinion, when does shopping activity become busiest? What aFe reasons for supermarkets to boom? 6. What do you think of the competition among manufacturers in our city now? What do you think about prices of commodities displayed and sold in supermarkets? 7. What are main commodities sold in the marts, domestic or imported products? What do you think of the liking of imported commodities? 8. What should the government do to help local manufacturers to compete with foreigners? 9. What do comment on the supermarkets in our city? Between traditional markets and supermarkets, which one do you prefer? Why?

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TOPIC 14s THE CITY OR THE C O n m Y S ID E ? As we see, more and more people are coming to big crb'es to live or earn their living now. Although I am living and working in HCM City, [ prefer to live in the countryside.

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First of ail, most cities now are polluted. The smoke from factories, industrial waste and noise spoil the environment seriously. Moreover, many people drop litter everywhere. Then, traffic jams happen all the time causing me a lot of trouble. Another problem is that the sanitary system does not work very well; as a consequence, streets are flooded whenever jt rains heavily. Also, city people lose their touch with nature. Last but not least, human

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relationship is not good, and social iife is sometimes complicated because of crimes, social evils, or unemployment.

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On the contrary, in the countryside, life is very peaceful, and people are too. Moreover, country people treat one another quite well. They are always very hospitable and w iling to help others. Moreover, thế countryman can live with nature and enjoy Its real beauty.

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In short, although the standard of living in the countryside is not high and it lacks schools, hospitals, or entertainment activities, I stiii prefer to live in it.

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7. Nowadays, why do not many students from provinces, after graduating, want to come back to their provinces to work? Do you think this matter makes the gap between the rural and the urban areas bigger and bigger? 8. To you, what is the main gap between the rural and the urban in our country? If you were President, what would you do to fin this gap? 9. Can you guess how rural areas in our country w ill be in ten years’ time? vvháí should the government do to speed up the process of urbanization?

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The first meal of the day, breakfast, is actually the most Important one. However, this meal Is often ignored or neglected by many people in the mad rush to make it to the workplace. Since the time gap between the last food we eat like dinner or supper and the next one like breakfast is rather long, skipping breakfast can seriously affect our health.

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Cooking breakfast can be fun if we enjoy it, and making food for ourselves is even better. I usually cook eggs for my breakfast. First, 1 warm up the stove and then beat the eggs in a bowl. \ prefer scrambled eggs, but I can make just about any type. 1warm up the oil, and I pour the eggs in a frying pan. I use a spatula to mix and turn over the eggs. Once the eggs are done, I remove them from the pan and serve mysetf.. \ usually enjoy it with a loaf and some salad. By this way, 1 can save a little money because eating out is expensive now. In the future, I will learn to cook more types of breakfast so th a t! can change ft every day.

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In short, breakfast is very important for us. Don’t skip it to have enough energy to begin your day well.

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TOPIC 16: FAST FOOD

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In recent years, more and more fast food restaurants like Lotteria, Kentucky, or Fried Chicken are open in our city. These restaurants are very convenient for city people.

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When ] need a bite to eat, I drop by a fast food restaurant and buy a quick meal. I usually order a pizza or hamburger, and some fries. On the hamburger, I ask them to put everything on It onions, lettuce, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and tomato, but Ỉ don’t like the mayonnaise, I also order a bottle of soft drink to wash everything down.

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Sometimes at weekend, my fam ily and I go there to change our taste. Going out to eat together can be a pleasurable experience, particuiariy if the atmosphere is just right and the prices are within our budget

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! do not eat fast food too often because it contains a lot of fat. However, fast food restaurants are good for those who are always busy with their business.

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to stop by rau diếp mủ tạc nước sốt cà chua ñồ chua, dưa chua xốt ma-don-ne the sense of food et aside i always have budget for my future study

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1. How many meals do you have a day? What are they? Do you often eat something between main meals? 2. What kinds of food do you eat most often? Why? What is your opinion about an idea! meal? 3. What influences your appetite in eating? How much does food influence your health? Do you eat before the bedtime?

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4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at a fast food restaurant? Consider convenience, cost, and nutrition in your answer. 5.. With so many fast food restaurants in business, it is difficult to know which provides the best value in terms of price and healthy food choices. 6. What kind of pizza do you fike and what toppings do you [ike on it? 7. Where would you like to eat (at home, in a restaurant, in a canteen, in a cafeteria, at a party)? What are reasons for people to eat out? 8. Which is cheaper, eating in or out? In which ways ts eating at home better for us? What are advantages and disadvantages of eating in and out? 9. How is a good meal? Do you think the atmosphere affect a lot to our appetite? Do you eat to live or live to eat? 10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?

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TOPIC 17s EyvmOKM EM TAL POIXUTIOM

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In recent years, the problem of environ mental pollution has become a serious problem in big cities in our country. So, what are reasons and possible measures for this problem? Nowadays, we are living in a City with high population density, so domestic waste is the first reason. Then many people’s social consciousness is not high. In several areas, they throw rubbish on the street or canals and rivers. It is easy for us to see rubbish of all kinds floating on the water. Moreover, uncultured people even “make water" in the public place.

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Now, let’s come-to other reason. Our city is overloaded with vehicles that expel a Jot of smoke and dust. This contributes to the heat of the air, and causes pollution.

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Besides that, in several places, trees have been cut down to have room for buildings, hotels, or supermarkets. This makes the atmosphere in our city muggy and stuffy. .

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In addition, many plants and factories send out waste into the canals or poisonous gas into the air.

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Last but not least, the drainage system in our city is very old and downgrade, so it’s always flooded whenever It rains. .

VOCABULARY T IP density (n)= domestic (a)= canal(n) = [ka’nael] to float = tó make water = to expel = [iks'pei] muggy (a) = drainage = fdreinidO]

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thickness home channel, a small river to drift to urinate to eject uncomfortable system of waste water

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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Thus, how can we solve this problem? Let’s talk about it.

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1. Do you agree that air pollution is really alarming problem now? What are in your opinion, the causes leading to air pollution? 2. What do you think about the smoke from industrial factories, from motorcycles and automobiles in our city? What measures do you recommend to lim it such smoke? 3. Can you give the harmful effect that air pollution exerts on people’s health? Do you wear mask when going out? Why? 4. What do you think about the fact that many city dwellers litter anywhere they like? Could you suggest some measures to help stop this situation? 5. Could you find some bad actions of the people who make our city dirtier? What are some difficulties for us in keeping the city clean and green? 6. Are you disturbed by the noise around you when working or studying? What kind of noise is it? What are the original causes of that noise? 7. How do you feel when passing a bridge in our city? In your opinion, who has to suffer most from those black rivers and canals? 8. Have you ever heard of “The Week of Keeping the City Clean and Green?" Can you forecast the future situation of our d ty in the next few years, dearer or dirtier? 9. Why are we concerned about the environment not only in our country but also aii over the world? Can you name some environmental dangers that happened recently in our country and in the world? 10. What should people do to prevent environmental pollution? Do you think that a dirty city will make bad impression on foreign tourists?

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TOPIC 18s VACATION PLAM

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i love going traveling very much, so 1 usually go somewhere when I have a few days off.

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Before going traveling, i always plan my trip! For starters” I usually take a look at travel guide books or go online and review possible gas destinations. T h e n ,! check the costs involved in traveling to that particular place. I also consider means of transportation such as going by plane, train, or by motorbike. Besides, i need to locate a hotel for my accommodation. Finally, I fry to budget money for meals and other sightseeing expenses.

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If i plan my vacation carefully, I usually have a good time.

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A: What do you think o f package holidays? B: Well, they're usually very cheap, but joining a crowd of noisy people and eating plastic food is not my idea o f a holiday. A: Are the resorts worth visiting? B: Some of them are, but in my experience it's better to arrange private accommodation rather than accepting the tour operator's choice of hotel. A: But surely, you can see what you’re getting in the holiday brochure. B: You may see a picture of the hotel and there may even be a popular beach, but if you want to go to a nicer locaRty, you can spend alt day getting there. A: Then how do you go about making your own arrangements? B: It's not as difficult as you think. First, you look at the advertisement in some newspapers or travel shop windows to get an idea of the best time to go. I usually go in early June or mid September to avoid schooi children. There's a good range of flights and prices aren't too high. A: How do you find private accommodation? B: That's very easy in our city. They advertise in journals. A: I suppose that if they own these homes, they must be in nice locations. B: That's the point. Also, they are usually well maintained and the owners will .leave you details of the best shops, restaurants and places to visit. They really want you to recommend their homes to

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your friends. However, remember to ask them about transport, espedaliy if you don’t drive. Surety, most o f these resorts would have bus services. There are two problems here. Some of these homes are a long way from bus routes. Moreover, bus services can disappear altogether when the tourist season comes to an end. Many of these resorts are like ghost towns from Oqtober to May.

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at first the place to come specific room and board visiting sights

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1. Do you prefer to book holidays through travel agents or to make your own arrangements? {Describe your best and worst holidays? 2. Which fomn of accommodation would you prefer fo r your next holiday and how many people would you like to accompany you? 3. A friend wants to get to know your country and is planning a tour. What advice would you give about places to visit, travel, accommodation, eating out, shopping, sightseeing, things to bring and souvenirs to buy? 4. When is the holiday celebrated? Is it celebrated as a fam ily or a group? Does your family celebrate this holiday? Has your family always celebrated this holiday? if not, when did you start ceỉebrating it? 5. What are your favorite holiday activities? Would you like to go on a cruise? Why or why not? W ill you go bade to the same place again? 6. in your opinion, what are the five most essentia! items to pack on any holiday? 7. Who do you know that really needs a holiday, and why? Where should they go and what should they do? 8. Compare traveling alone to ừaveling with a companion. Compare package tours with do-it-yourself tours. 9. How many holidays do you have in your country? What special foods are associated with your favorite holiday? What is your favorite holiday memory? —

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TOPIC 19r L F A B T O 6 M G U S H

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i attend English classes at a language school in my city because I want to improve my communication skills.

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English has become the international language around the world, and I may be able to get better employment and make more friends if I

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leam to speak fluently.

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I take four classes a day that ail focus on different language skills including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar, i don’t know why some people can learn a foreign language and master it very quickly, but Ỉ don't think I can do th a t To me, learning to speak English well requires a great amount of effort, patience, and practice. Too often, i just speak English in my classes, but I go back to using my native language after school ends.

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1. to master [m ^ista]: to know for sure Ex: I want master the English language 2. effort fefeQ: attempt Ex: They lifted the heavy rock without effort 3. native language: mother tongue 4. to a djust [a’dDGsfJ to alter Ex: She carefully adjusted her clothes before going out Nàng chình ñốn quần áo kỹ lưỡng trước khi ñ ra ngoài

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1. What do you expect from your English? Please telf me your main purposes and motivations’ 2. What do you think about teaching and learning English in our country now? What are advantages and disadvantages? 3. Have you got any difficulties when you are learning English? If yes, how do you overcome your difficulties?

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4. Among four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, which one do you think is the most important and difficult? 5. Please share your own experience in learning English withme and tell me the best way to improve each skill? 6. How do you Improve your speaking skills? Do you think joining English Speaking Club is one the best ways to improve it? 7. What can you derive from your study? What is the importance of English language when it is used as an international language? 8. In addition to your professional qualifications, is it necessary that a certificate of English should be included? 9. How can thè English ability help your work and your study? 10. What can you draw from today’s discusston?

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Nowadays, with the development of information technology, learning is not very difficult any more.

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Online learning is very convenient and cheap because we just stay at home and use a com puter Many universities in the world have been offering classes online for a number of years, and many students seem to like them. One reason js because they do not have to travel to school at a set timetable to listen to the professor.

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I've also decided to get an online university degree through distance education instead of attending a traditional school, in such a program, Ỉ do not have to attend classes in a regular classroom. Instead, Ỉ go online and interact with other students and the teacher through text or voice chat O f course, I still have to do assignments, write papers, and take tests, but everything is done online at my own convenience. If I can do everything well enough, Í Will get a degree.

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In short, it is easy for us to get some kinds of degree online now. I hope more and more educational organizations have such programs online.

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2. set timetable (n) = 3. to interact [Jntar'aekt] = 4. assignment (n) = [s'sainmant]

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1. Do you think it is very easy for us to study or get more knowledge at • present? If yes, how can we do that? 2. What do you think about online learning? Is it interesting to ieam with a computer? 3. Do you know any university in the world that has been offering classes online? How is its tuition fee? 4. Which one do you prefer between learning online and leaning at traditional classes? 5. What kinds of programs are there on the Internet as you know? Are they diverse? What kinds of degrees can you get if you study online? 6. What do you think about communicative skills if we take this kind of learning? 7. How can we get information about these programs? And how can we believe them? 8. Accordingly, what should we do before sending money to any school that has this kind of learning? 9. Do you think traditional classes will disappear in the future because they will be replaced by this new kind of learning? 10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?

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I have great news, to report. E just got a promotion and a raise!

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I've been working for my company for the past six months, and everything has gone very well. First, I helped my department increase sales quickly during that time, i am working for the Marketing Department, so I have advertised and promoted my company’s products at trade shows, in the newspaper, and on TV. As a result, customers have really enjoyed our products. Now, more and more customers are learning about my company by word of mouth.

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In addition to increased sales, I've established a aood^working relationship With my colleagues. We recognize each person's strengths and respect other's lỆirÃõris. 1 think my co-workers feel 1 can lead the department in the right direction.

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, ^Thanks to my contribution to the development of the company, I got the , ft^Yprbm otion and raise. Ỉ also promise myself to do my best for my company and my customers in the future.

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VOCABULARY TIP to get higher/better position to get higher salary to advertise a product rumor co-worker donation

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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

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1. How many days a week do you work? What time do you start and finish your work? Describe your first job. Can you describe a typical day at your current job? 2. Do you ever work overtime? If so, how often? Do you have to work on Sundays? !f so, do you get paid more for overtime work? 3. Do you like your job? Why or why not? Do you like your boss? Why or why not? 4. Have you ever been promoted? How many times have you been promoted? When was the last time you were promoted? Did you get a large pay raise at that time? 5. What factors and persona! qualities do you think companies consider when giving an employee a promotion? 6. How have working conditions changed in recent years? Do you think that working conditions have improved? If so, in what ways? 7. How long have you been woricing at your present job? How long do you plan to continue working where you are? 8. At what age do people usually begin to work in your country? At what age do people usually retire in your country? 9. At what age would you like to retire? What do you think you wil( do after you retire? 10- What do you think is the best job? What influenced your choice of job? (Why did you choose your job?)

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if you are looking for a new job, here are some tips you should think about when sitting in a job interview.

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First, you should be sure tc dress appropriately for the situation, if possible, you should leam about the company’s rules o f dressing. Next, you should get as much information about the company as possible. This wifi help you know If you have the needed skills or experience to work for that company. Finding out something about the company will also help you ask wise questions about their business to show them you are interested in their company. Finally, you should be prepared to tell them why you woufd be their best choice for the position. You shouldn’t boast about your accomplishments, but you can tell them in a confident and direct way why you can help their company more than other applicants.

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1. Are you a student or are you working now? Have you ever sat in a job interview? 2. If you are going to sit in a job interview, what will you prepare for it? Do you pay attention to your dress? tf yes, how can you do that? 3. How can you get information about the company you want to work for? 4. Tell me about yourself. What do people say about you? Do you consider yourself successful? 5. Can you explain how you would be an asset to an organization? Why should a company hire you? 6. What is your greatest strength? What is your weakest strength? 7. Can you tell me about your dream job? Why do you think you would do well at the job you want?

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8. What kind of person would ycu like to work with?What kind of person would you refuse to work with? 9. What kind of salary do you need? What is more important to you: the money or the work? 10. What should you do to improve your knowledge when you go to work?

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My friends usually go to school fay motorbike, but I like doing ft by bus.

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I choose to travel to school by bus because it is economical, safe and unpolluted. It only costs me 3,000 VND to go to school. Moreover, I fee! very safe on the bus because i cafr - avoid traffic accidents that usually happen bh lh e street. Also, on the bus, I do not have to inhale polluted air from many kinds of vehicles.

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Ỉ usually leave fo r work about 6:30 a.m., and 1walk to a bus stop not too far from my house. Ỉ catch a bus that comes by around 6:45. The bus isn’t very crowded when I get on, bơt it fHis up by the end of the fine. Then, I get o ff the bus and catch another one going into the downtown. The second bus takes about 30 minutes, and it’s usually standing-room only. There is a bus stop about two blocks from my office. The entire trip takes me about an hour.

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VOCABULARY HP to breathe in to stuff center of the city standing place

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1. to inhale [ĩnheíỉ] = 2. to fill up: 3. downtown = 4. standing-room:

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1.* How ño you get to school? How long does it take? How much is the bus fare or the train fare? Do you often use public transportation? 2. What kind of transportation do you use most often? What’s the most readily available form of public transportation where you live? 3. What do you think ỈS the most dangerous form of transportation? Why? What do you think is the safest form o f transportation? Why? 4. What do you usually do when riding a train or bus? Do you read? Do you sleep? 5. Can you ride a motorcycle? Do you have a bicycle? If so, when did you get it? How much did it cost? How often do you ride it? What color is it? 6. Do you have a driver’s license? If so, when did you get it? What do you have to do to get a driver’s license in your country? What do you need to ño in your country to get a driver’s license? A t what age does the average person obtain a driver’s license? 7. Have you ever been in a traffic accident? Have you ever been stopped for speeding? Have you ever gotten a parking ticket? 8. What are the most annoying bad driving habits of other drivers in your country (/or this counfry /or compared to this country)? 9. Have you ever missed your last train or bus home? If so, how did you get home that night? 10. is parking a problem in your country (shopping malls, etc)? Is there any environmentally-friendly transportation in your area?

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A t present, women have the same opportunity as men, and they can decide their life themselves. To them, the family is not everything any more, but the career is. That is the reason why more and more women get married late. Now women want to get higher and higher education. Then, they indulge in their job to earn a iot ofmoney. When they have a little free time, they spend it learning foreign languages or surfing the internet to get information. As a result, they have no time for love.

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However, when they are successful In their career, have a lot of money and position in society, they realize that choosing a life-partner is not easy at ail because they cannot accept those who are not equal to them. Being different from those who get married early and are pleased with their families, these women always set goals to go ahead and are willing to be alone.

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8. How can you foster your love? For instant, telling 7 love you* mental/financial support, being everyday, giving attention , understood, satisfying your partner's needs, etc. 9. * What do you expect from your future partner? Do your desires change when you grow older?

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However, we have to admit that music nowadays is very chaotic. Singers and songs are easily forgotten because it is very easy to become singers, and songs are not as profound as ones in the past How do you fee! when you listen to some sentences in some songs such as 7 don’t expect the love to come; I never regret the love to leave" "please don't remember me when being with the other" or 7 only keep quiet listening to your cry." How silly they are!

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1. How much are you fond of music? What kind of musịc do you prefer? What are your favorite songs and singers? 2. What do you comment on Vietnamese music in the past and at present? Are there any prospective improvements and developments? 3. Can you name some popular kinds of music now? What do you think of the flow of music coming from other countries? 4. What do you know about the recent music events in our country? What do you think of these events? 5. How do you appraise a piece of music? What criteria do you base on to make your comment on it? 6. Do you usually learn something from a song you listen to? What do you learn: thought, feeling, experience, or others? 7. Is rt right to say that music nourishes our mind? If yes, how does it do that? 8. What do you think if music disappears in our life one day? Can we live without music? .. 9. it seems that many young people don’t like our traditional music like folk music, Cheo, Cat Luong.... What do you think of this opinion? What should be done to make the young like it?

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As far as we are concerned computer games have been popular for years, and many people in our country, especially in big cities, seem to be very interested in them. However, jt can bé seen that playing these games causes several kinds of communication, health, and personal problems to both youngsters and society.

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Firstly, playing games too much makes young people passive. Youngsters who spend a great deal of tim e in front of a monitor are not studying, doing exercise, playing sports, socializing or learning about life. In addition, they are not in contact with the world outside, so the skills they need in order to interact with others and to succeed in the real world are not being nurtured.

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Moreover, many studies have shown th a t many young people now have more diseases than previous generations did. Because of not doingexercise, they become obese and get heart diseases easily. Furthermore, sitting in front of the monitor very often harms their eyes, so many have to wear short-sighted glasses. Following from this, theyare more likely to be overweight, less healthy, and more prone to som e1 diseases.

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TOPIC 27: SURFCVG THK n ỉT T O E T I really like surfing the Internet every day.

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Whenever I have free time, Ị go online. I usually check my emails first and then write a few messages to my fam ily and friends. I sometimes scan the iocal news headlines at my favorite news Website and read up on the latest local and international news. Then I search some information related to my major or research. Sometimes i also chat with my friends or play some mini games I like.

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1. Do you often use the Internet? When did you first use the Internet? About how many hours a day do you ưse the internet? Who uses the Internet the most in your family? 2. Do you think our lives have been improved by the internet? Do men and women use the internet for different purposes? 3. Do you use the Internet for fun or education? What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for education? What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for entertainment? 4. What are the sites you most commonly access? What is the best thing about the Internet? What problems does the Internet create? What problems does it solve? 5. Do you have more many e-mail addresses? Why do you need more than one e-maii address? Have you ever chatted on the internet? B o w To Speak E n glish W e ll

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Give me a reason why you think that the email is a good way for people to communicate. 6. Is ft dangerous to meet people on the Internet? Would you like to go on a date with someone you meet on the Internet? 7. Do you think that It is important for schools to have Internet access? Why? Can you believe aJI the information that is published (available) on the Internet? 8. Do you think that it is a good or bad habit for young people to play computer games? Marry people use the Internet for fun and entertainment at work. Do you think that this is right? 9. Would you consider going out with someone that you met on the Internet? 10. Many Universities are now offering onfine courses. Give me some reasons why this is a good thing. Marty students use the Internet to help them do their assignments and they just cut and paste information from the Internet How do we stop this?

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family member. Finally, we should contact local authorities if we feel we are in danger.

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1. Do you have computers? Have they been subscribed to the Internet? Do you know how to access tho Internet? Do you spend much time on it? 2. Have you ever sent a message to your friends or lover by e-mail? 3. Have you ever heard of love online? What do you think about it? Do you think it is a kind of entertainment? 4. Can you fall in love with a person that you only know through the internet? What are reasons for choosing a particular partner on the Internet? 5. What should you do to keep your love online alive? Do you think love on the Internet is romantic? Will it lead to a happy life? 6. What difficulties are there for Vietnamese to use computer and access the Internet? 7. Could you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of making friends on the Internet? 8. What problems do people chatting online have met? What should we do to prevent these problems? 9. What are the benefits of using voice or video chat for language learners? What safety measures should you use when communicating online this chat services? 10. What can you draw from today's discussion?

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Ways of dating vary from cuỉture to culture^ but before ,peopie get married^ they usually date/or go out together^for a period of tim e/to see if they are compatible.

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1. What do you think about the traffic Situation in our city and other big cities in our country? 2. What is the relationship between urbanization and the traffic? What are main causes of traffic jams and traffic problem in our city? 3. It is said that the traffic congestion is unavoidable In the process of urbanization. Are you fo r or against this saying? 4. What are popular means of transportation in our country? Which one is the most efficient? 5. Have you ever been a victim of a traffic jam? ft yes, how did you fee! at that time? 6. What are solutions to ừaffic problem? Is the extension of roads the only way to solve the traffic congestion? Why and why not? 7. Do you think that heavy fines on violations of traffic rules are good for re-establishing the traffic order and safety?

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8. What are solutions of the government to traffic problems? Can you suggest some solutions? What do you think of “The month of safety and order traffic'''? Do you think it is effective? 9. •What conclusions have you drawn from today’s discussion?

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Television has many advantages. With a TV, 1 can learn many things, I can go traveling around the world, and I can contact the whole world.

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First of all, television is very educational. Stations such as The Learning Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery and History all provide educational programs. For example, if 1 watch Animal Planet, I can know many kinds of animals around the worid. This program helps me a lot with my biology subject at my school.

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1. Are you going to watch TV tonight? If so, what will you watch? What did you watch on TV yesterday? 2. What is one of your favorite TV shows? Why do you like It? When is it on? Does you father like it, too? 3. Do you prefer listening to the radio or watching TV? Do you think It is good for children to watch TV? Do you think that there is too much violence on TV? 4. Do you think that TV is a good thing? Do you think TV is educational? 5. If you could design a new television show to boost ratings, what kind of show would it be? 6. How often do you watch TV? What are the advantages of watching TV? What are the disadvantages of watching TV? 7. What do you usually watch on TV? What kind of TV programs do you usually watch? What kind of TV shows do you not like? Why? 8. What TV commercials do you like? Which ones do you hate? What TV commercials do you like? Why? What's your favonte commercial? What is the purpose of advertising a product? Do you think there are subliminal messages? 9. When you drive or walk, do you get distracted by advertisements on buses or billboards? When yòu go food shopping, do you buy foods you've seen in TV commercials? Do you think it's right to see naked women in TV commercials selling beauty products? 10. When do you usually watch TV? Do you think that TV makes people lazy? Do you think too much time is spent watching TV?

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i enjoy comic books; it is usually light reading, and the stories are not very iong, but some comics really reflect daily life in my culture.' I also like to skim the newspaper every day to find out whafs happening in the world. This keeps me up to date on current local and international events. Because ! do not have much time to read, I generally skip over the editorial section of the newspaper and read the business and sports sections. Every once ỉn a while, I take the time to read a good novel if time permits.

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1. Do you like reading? How many books do you read per year? About how many books do you have in your house? 2. What sort of books do you enjoy reading? Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? Did you read books when you were a child? 3. What is your favorite book? Who is your favorite writer? Do you prefer reading books or short stories? 4. Have you read a translation of any English books in your language? Have you ever read a book and then seen a film of that book? 5. Do you like love stories? Do you like historical stories? Who are the most famous writers in your country? Who is your favorite character from literature? 6. ðo you have a library card? Are you a member of any public library? 7. Do you give books to your friends as a present? if so, what was the last book you gave? Why did you choose that book? 8. Some people say that "books are best friends". Is that true for you? 9. Do you like authors from other countries as we!i? If so, who? 10. Tell us a little about a book you have read recently? Did you enjoy it? How long did it take to. read? Briefly, what was the story about?

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TOPIC 4 1: GOE\G SHOPPING

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Every weekend, I go shopping with a friend, and it is.the hobby t love most.

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I usually take a little cash, because i have an ATM card. However, I dont spending too much- money on what f really don't need. I mainly visit supermarkets and clothing stores to check out the latest fashions, if Í find something on sale at a reasonable price, I sometimes buy it. Therefore, I often go window-shopping.

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1really enjoy walking along the store and gazing into the windows to see what the store is selling. A t other times, I like looking at the displays in stores or sừoiling through shopping centers. Sometimes, something like a shirt or jeans catches my eye, but I'm not a compulsive shopper, so I never buy the first thing I see" Many times, I come home without buying a thing.

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1. How often you go shopping? Who do you often go with? Why? Do you find it interesting to go shopping? is shopping your hobby? 2. Which shops do you often visit? How do you spend your money on shopping? Have you ever gone shopping for fun? And what do you like doing there? 3. If you buy faulty goods, what will you do with it? Are you willing to spend a lot of money on shopping? Do you have any budget for shopping?

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4. Who has a higher demand for shopping, man or woman? Is it true that only women are interested In shopping? 5. In your opinion, when does shopping activity become busiest? What • are reasons for marts to boom? 6. What do you think of the competition among manufacturers tn our City now? What do you think about the prices of commodities displayed and sold in supermarkets? 7. What are main commodities displayed and sold in the marts, domestic or imported products? What do you think of the liking of imported commodities? 8. What should the government do to help local manufacturers to compete with foreigners? What policies should Government issue to protect domestic goods or prevent false goods as well as the pirate? 9. What do comment on the supermarkets ỉn our city? Between traditional markets and supermarkets, which one do you prefer? Why?

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I would like to visit as many places as i can.

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First of all, ! would like to visit the moon. It would be quite good an experience to walk on the moon. It is said that there is no air or water there, and our weight is six times less, so I would like to see how high I can jump and how fast rca n run on the moon.

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There are also many wonders of the earth I like to visit all, if possible. After hearing about the marvels of The Pyramids of Egypt, The Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Colosseum of Rome, and others, it would be great to be there.

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However, above all, I would like to visit the Disneyland, which all kids would like to. There are so many things to see and do. it would be a great fun.

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Right now I cannot visit any of these places. The first reason is the lack of money. The second is that [ am too busy to go on a long trip, and I do not know anyone rich enough to take me there.

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something miraculous astonishment shortage (of) ai biết ñâu

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So they remain places Hike to visit. Who knows, I might get to visit some or alỉ of them in future, or not at all. On(y time will tell.

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1. Why do people like going traveling? Do you like it? Do you think that travel is a means of education? 2. Where have you been to in Vietnam? Can you describe some interesting places? Which one do you like best? Why? 3. In which season do you prefer to go traveling? When is it the best time to go traveling? Can you explain the reason? 4. Do you usually travel to somewhere on your weekends? in your opinion, where are interesting places for weekends? 5- How do you spend your holidays? When someone wants to travel, what should he prepare? What should we know before we start a trip to a new place? 6. What do you comment on the saying, “The more we travel, the more we learn!”? 7. Do you like going traveling with or Without a tour guide? Do you think Vietnamese tour guides have good knowledge of foreign languages? 8. What will happen to us if we go traveling without a tour guide? Do you think a guided tour is very informative to us? 9. Which places on earth do you like to visit most? Why do you like them? When can you do that?

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T O P IC 43r W ITH O R W 1TH O U H F B T O P S ?

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Spending time with friends is very Important in our life.

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Since Í am a sociable and open person, J feel happy and relaxed when Í do things with my close friends. We can take part in al! kinds of after-school activities such as playing volleyball, swimming or hanging o u t Some good ideas often appear in my mind when I am with such friends.

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When ! come with friends, I can always exchange views with them about study, society or Jove. When i confront serious problems and I am unsure of which course of the action to pursue, my friends show me good ways at that time.

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Being Withfriends can be fun and aid one in overcoming the frying periods in life.Being happy in life means doing things we enjoy and having someone to share the feeling with.

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In short, being with friends most of time is an enjoyable aspect o f life for me as it ts a source of inspiration, satisfaction and ongoing education.

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1. Do you have any close friends? How long have you known each other? Do you always get along well with them? 2. Can you teil me something about your close friend, her/his good sides and bad sides? What can you team from your friends? 3. How can you choose a real friend? What are main factors that help you to keep your friendship ever lasting? 4. Why do we need friends? As saying goes “ A friend in need is a friend in d ee d ’. How do you comment on this saying? 5. When you have problem, who do you often share with? Do you usually confide your ừoubles to your friends? 6. Is a person nowadays willing to sacrifice his benefits for his friends? it’s said that now people- friends usually take advantage of others rather than help each other, especially in doing business. Is it right? 7. What do you think of the proverb, “Every Jack has his Jfir? What would you appreciate most in friendship? 8. What do you think about the friendship in the modem Age? Does the friendship like "Lưu Bình, Dương Lễ" or some others like that still exist in our society? 9. What do you think about the individualism in the western; society? Does ft influence the young in our country now? Is It good or bad? What are Its advantages and disadvantages? to. Can there be a sincere friendship between a man and a woman without any feelings of love? Can a man and a woman be ứsou! mates11without a desire to each other?

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TOPIC 44: GOING T B A V C T IM fi

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I like going traveling so much. How enjoyable it is when I am in a quiet or private piace of beautiful landscapes together with my partner or family members.

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Travel improves my mind and enriches my knowledge. When ! go traveling, I can meet people ^ o f different races and pass through areas of different climates. As I see all these .tilings, I learn that this world has a lot of things for me to explore.

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At last, travel helps me see with my own eyes and remember things that are not written about in any book. Such knowledge broadens my mind as well as makes me better and more reasonable person.

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to broaden to enrich a group of common persons race (n): to discover to explore: belief religion (n): wants desire [di’zais] (n): Ex: My brother expressed a desire to go abroad tận mãt chứng kiến 6. to see s.th with s.o’s eyes: logical 7. reasonable (a):

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3. According to you, when 4S it the best time to go travelling? Can you explain why? Which season do people travel a lot? Do you know why? 4. Do you usually travel on your weekends? And where are interesting places for weekends? 5. Do you think that watching TV is one of the cheapest ways of travelling? When someone wants to travel, what should he prepare? What should we know before we start a trip to a new piace? 6. What do you think about tourist industry of Vietnam these days? Could you please state some advantages and disadvantages of Vietnamese tourism? 7. Do you like working in a tourist company? What conditions should a tour-guide have to do his job well? How far do you understand the idea: Tourism is a non-smoking industry? 8. if a foreigner asks you where they should pay a visit in HCMC, where would you like to take them to? And what do you know about these places? 9. Are you for or against the idea that “ The m ore tourism develops, the more social problem s increase”? 10. Is it easy for Vietnamese to travel abroad? Can you tell us some requirements you need for travelling abroad? Do you think that the poor never think of travelling? If you don’t have much money, how do you manage to travel?

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Fashion has Its own importance. From time to time, fashion has changed a lot, but it has shown its existence in all ages.

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Fashion is for every body, and every body do the fashion, it may be different for all age groups because It is a way to express oneself. Usually, we can judge a person s nature to some extent til rough the way _ he/she dresses. Fashion, if done in a good manner, alsoincreases our beauty. In fact, these days beauty depends on fashion,and it is one way to measure how beautiful someone is.

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done in many ways. First there are fashionable clothes. It is days that fashion in clothes changes overnight, and it is also jf one has bought a clothing today, he/she must wear it today possibly go out of fashion tomorrow. Fashion is also seen in

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hair. Some people like long hair, and others like their head without hair. Fashion also exists In cosmetics or shoes. Fashion is even seen in your way of talking or loving.

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Actually, fashion has become a part of our life. Nobody can remain untouched Without fashion. We the poor or the rich must have some kinds of fashion to show our existence in the society.

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Exr Do notjudge people by appearance nature (n) = manner = to measure = cosmetic = Ex: Lipstick and hair conditioner are cosmetics

character behavior to evaluate make-up

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1. What kind of clothes do you often wear? Do you like your way of dressing? Why? 2. Do you think that jeans now are popular everywhere? Do you know the reason why jeans are popular? 3. As a saying goes, “ You can’t ju d g e a book b y its cover?*'. Please discuss this statement, especially in relation to fashion and personal good look4. Do you follow fashion? Can you tel! the reasons? Do you think that people need to follow fashion? Why? 5. What Is fashion in your opinion? What do think about shopping for clothes among the young ỉn our city? What is the biggest problem when buying clothes? 6. Do you think that new fashions are created solely for the commercial exploitation of women? 7. Many people say that changing fashions are nothing more than the waste of time and money. What do you think? 8. Does fashion contribute'a great deal to the development o f society? What are they? 9. Do you think that your being well-dressed can help you be more selfconfident? 10. Do you think your way of dressing shows your personality? in your opinion, what is the most suitable fashion for students?

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What do you think about people who always follow fashion? Do you think it is a waste of time and money? Why or why not?

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TOPIC 46? MOISEY AMP ITS EFFECTS

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Nobody can deny the tact that money plays an important part in our lives. We need It to travel, to go to school, or to pay for healthcare and other services.

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As money is so.important, many people run after it They can work hard and are willing to forget their families because of money. Being busy earning money, a lot of parents have no time to take care of their children or their life-partners; as a result, their children become corrupted or spouses get divorced.

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In addition, people try to get money by any means, even they sell their honor. For example, some high-ranking officers commit corruption or bribery; many girts become prostitutes or get married to foreigners without iove; and many crimes such as burglaries, robberies, smuggling or deceits happen everyday.

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In short, money has really big effects on our life. However, we should remember that money can buy a house but not a home, a bed but not sleep, medicine but not health, a watch but not time, sex but not love and food but not appetite.

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1. What do you think of some marriages and dose relationships that are based on money? What do you think about a saying, “Money makes the mare go? 2. Can we buy everything with money? According to you, how important Is money in your life? 3. Is it right to say, “Money is a means to get promotion”? Can money bring you happiness? Why? 4. Do you sometimes borrow money from your friends? And do you pay it bade? 5. What would be your behavior when a beggar asks you for money? Do you think, “Money is the ro o t o f a il evils”? 6. It is said that, “Money is power*. Is it right? Do you think money control nearly all fields in our life now? 7. What do you do to earn your living? W hafs your income? is it enough for you? Are you ỉn debt? How deeply? 8. What are your fixed expenses (rent, telephone bills, school fee)? Do you think you spend too much? 9. After paying all the expenses in your daily activities, how much can you save? What are you long - term goals to lise your savings? 10. Why do many people now want to have a lot of money? Is success measured in terms of the money you earn? 11. Do you think that the more money you get, the more respect you have?

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TOPIC 47s STTIPYIMG ABROAD I'm thinking about attending a university in a foreign country.

At first, ị Will enrol in an English program Singapore to improve my English. After learning English for six months, !’m going to look for a program that will prepare me to enter a university. Furthermore, I'd [ike to join a program that organizes activities for students, so I can get to know people better from around the world.

I want to choose Business Administration as my major. Í prefer small classes betweentwenty and twenty five students which gives me opportunities to get more individualized attention from thè teacher. The

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cost of tuition is important, but my first priority is getting a good education.

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ỉn conclusion, while studying abroad offers me great opportunities for a better future, ft also has challenges that Í have to try my best to overcome to make my dream come true.

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1. to attend fe'tend] to go to Ex: They had a quiet wedding - only a few friends attended it 2. to enrol: pn’roilÍ]: to register Ex: / want to enrol in an in-service class. 3. Business Adm inistration: business management 4. individual [Jndi'vidjual] (a): person ' Ex: Each individual person is responsible for his own study. Mỗi cá nhân chịu trách nhiệm về việc học riêng của mình 5. lỉition [tju:‘ijn] = school fee 8, priority [prai'Drati] (n) precedence Ex: Priority is given to developing heavy inơusừỵ ưu tiên phát triền công nghiẹp nặng 7. challenge rtíaelindũ] (n): difficulty Ex: She iikes her job to be a challenge 8. to overcome: to defeat, to conquer

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1. What are purposes of education? Do you think that education is the best investment in our children’s future? 2. What do you think of our educational system at present? Do you think that children now have to learn a lot? Learning a lot is good or not? 3. What do you think of Western educational systems? What are the differences? Which one do you think is better? 4. ðo you like studying abroad? If yes, why do you like It? Which country do you want to study in? 5. is rt cheap or expensive to study overseas? How much does it cost for a school year? What kinds of fee does a student have to pay when studying abroad? 6. is it easy for you to adapt to a new environment? !f the weather changes, does it effect your health? What do you think about different cultures and customs?

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7. What difficulties does an international student have to face every day? Do you think alỉ students can overcome those difficulties? 8. What are advantages to study abroad? What opportunities do •students have when they are in developed countries? 9. Do you think overseas studying offers students chances to discover new cultures, ways of thinking, history, customs and lifestyle? Do these differences make them different when coming back to their homeland?

Since I was young, 1 have been interested in studying international relations. My interest in pursuing this field stems from several factors which have affected me.

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First, I have been exposed to international affairs throughout my life. With my father and my brother in the Foreign Service, I have grown up under the shadow of international affairs. 1 am fascinated by the way they talk about international relations.

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Second, ! am very interested in history, economics, and diplomacy. I believe that Ị can effectively satisfy my curiosity in these fields through the study of international relations.

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The last factor affected my interest in international relations is patriotism. Through the Foreign Service, ! would not only have the opportunity to serve my country, but also have the chance to help bridge gaps between my country and others. Besides, I couỉd make the world know more about Vietnam.

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in short, with my situation and condition both in life and in study, i believe that I will beTaIP successful diplomat in the future. VOCABULARY

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1. to pursue = to follow 2. to stem = to come from Ex: Discontent stemming from low pay and poor working conditions Sự bắt mãríbảỉ nguồn từ tiên công thấp và cốc ñiều kiện làm việc tồi tệ

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3. be exposed to = to bé close to 4. affair (n) = business 5. be fascinated be attracted 6. curiosity (n) [,kjuari'3S iti] (n) desire to know about s.th Ex: Hẹ gave in to curiosity and opened the letter addressed to his sister Nó không lữểm ñược tính tò mò và ñã mở bức thư của chị nó 7. to bridge the gap to fill thè gap

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1. Which of the following jobs would interest you: secretary, engineer, cook, hairdresser, computer assistant, nursery teacher, manager; flight attendant, tour guide, receptionist, hotel keeper, bank manager, interpreter, translator;■taxi-drive, or nurse? Why do you choose it? 2. How do you prepare for your future job? Can we get a job Without any preparation? 3. Which job did you tike when you were a kid? Which job do you like but you cannot do? 4. What is career orientation? What occupations do young people prefer nowadays? 5. Do you think social requirements affect one’s decision on his career orientation? How do they affect? 6. In the process of modernization and industrialization in our country, what jobs do you think are necessary? What jobs are dominant nowadays? 7. What factors do you often take into consideration when making decision to choose a job for yourselves? 8. What do you think about the situation o f economy in our country at present? Do you think it can affect social requirements and your career orientation? 9. Otherwise, do you think our choices of career will influence on the development of our country?

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TOPIC 49: REASONS TO I K Ầ M ENGLISH

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There is no doubt that more and more people iearn English nowadays, and they lean it because of different reasons. However, to me, I leam it to prepare for my job, to improve my knowledge, and to entertain myself.

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First of ail, English is very necessary for my future job. As we know, many jobs now require applicants to prepare their personal files such as the c v or the job application, in English. If my English Is good enough, my file will make impression on the employer. Moreover, in the job interview, 1 w ill have to speak English. Therefore, ft will be easier for me to pass it if I can speak English fluently. !n addition, with good English, I may have more chances to work for a foreign company or I can be sent abroad for further training.

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Then, I can improve my knowledge so much if I am good at English. It can’t be denied that English is the most international language irr the w orld Therefore, many professional or reference books of different subjects such as science, technology, tourism, economy, geology, politics and education have been written in Engfish. How can i read and understand them if I do not know English? Moreover, the Internet is considered an Information superhighway, and many websites are written in English. Therefore, 1 can take advantage of these websitesto get information and improve my English is good enough.

In short. English is one of the best means that can help us approach modem science, advanced technology, and the development of the world. In other words, a lot of good opportunities are available for us

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Last but not least, English will be able to help me entertain myself a lot. If I have a good command of English, 1 can completely enjoy an Englishspoken movie without the help of the subtitle which !S sometimes incorrect Moreover, I can listen to many famous or ever-lasting English songs sang by the most famous singers around the world. In addition, 1 can go travelling to any country without difficulties in communication. Besides, there are many other ways of entertainment that I can get rf Ỉ am good at English.

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once we have acquired fairly good English. So, try to improve English to Integrate into the world.

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1. doubt (n) = uncertainty Ex; There is not a shadow of doubt Không một chút mảy may nghi ngờ 2. applicant (n) = candidate 3. to make impression tc get s.o’s attention 4. geology (n) = the study of the earth 5* superhighway (n) = very fast route 6. to approach = to come up to Ex: As you approach the city; the first building you see is the church 7. to acquire = to get *

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1. What do you expect from your English? Please tell me your main purposes and motivations. 2. What do you think about teaching and learning English in our country now? What are advantages and disadvantages? 3. Have you got any difficulties when you are learning English? If yes, how do you overcome your difficulties? 4. Among four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, which one do you think is the most important and difficult? 5. Please share your own experience in learning English with me and tell me the best way to improve each skill? 6. How do you improve your speaking skills? ðo you think joining English Speaking Club is one the best ways to improve ft? 7. What can you derive from your study? What is the importance of English language when it is used as an international language? 8. in addition to your professional qualifications, is it necessary that a certificate of English should be included? 9. How can the English ability help your work and your study?

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We have to accept that modem life has brought young people a lot of benefits and favorable conditions. Nowadays, it is very easy for the young to approach modem science and advanced technology as weil as to get up-todate many kinds of information to enrich their knowledge. However, in order to have right orientations and right decisions for their future, they have to prepare themselves many things.

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First of all, they must equip themselves with sufficient knowledge which plays a vital role in every success. Knowledge is the key to open any door of life. Owing to knowledge, a man has ability to reason as well as distinguish good things or bad things. For example, thanks to knowledge, Japan has become one of the most powerful countries in the world although it does not have many natural resources.

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Besides knowledge, they should have moral principles. A person of good personality and moral gets success and respect easily. Morals of a person can be seen owing to his way of living. He knows how to live for everybody around him. For example, he is willing to help others when they are in need. Also, he should not be very setfish-just to think of himself - or hs should not play tricks on others.

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Last but not least, confidence and communication skills are also very necessary for them to step into life. The confidence helps them overcome many difficult circumstances or have timely decisions. Then communication skills help them get along well with others easily. Thanks to these skills, they may have wide relations that can support them to get our success.

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In short-, truly speaking, as young people, they have a lot of opportunities to prepare for their future. Moreover, they play very important roles in the development and prosperity of the nation, it is them who are future masters of the country. Therefore, they should have a good preparation for their career when they are still at college or university.

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favorable (a) good, convenient to approach = come up to orientation (n) = direction sufficient (a) = enough to reason = to explain to distinguish = teU apart The twins are so alike that no one can distinguish one from the other. principle OCABLXAKY TEP

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How do appraise the traffic situation in our city and other big cities in our country? What are relationships between urbanization and its traffic problems? What are objective and subjective causes of traffic congestion and traffic problems? Do you think that ignorance of traffic rules can lead to traffic jams and accidents? How can it be improved? What are popular means of transportation in our country?^ Which one is the most efficient? What do you think of the city people’s consciousness of traffic safety? Have you ever been the victim of traffic jams? How did you feel at that time? Which means of transportation causes the most serious accidents? Can you tell me the reason? What are solutions to traffic problems in our country? ỈS road extension the best way to solve traffic congestion? Why and why not? It is said that traffic congestion is unavoidable in the process of urbanization. Are you for or against this saying? Do you think that heavy fines on violations of traffic rules are good for re-establishing the traffic order and safety? What are solutions of the government to traffic problems? Can you suggest some solutions?

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