talking about what they have learned from the trip, and especially enhancing their love

for nature and animals. I hope the trip will raise their awareness of protecting nature and
animals and at the same time, provide them with interesting and enjoyable moments.

SPEAKING TEST 21
Let’s talk about health.
Examiner speaking: What do people where you live do to keep fit?
They often play sport to keep fit.
Examiner speaking: Do you think that they are practising in the right way?
Yes, I do.
Examiner speaking: In what ways is doing gyms good or not good for old people?
Doing gym everyday enables older men and women to not only live longer, but also to
extend their active involvement in all levels of society. Lots of older people use gyms
and feel better for it. Doing gym is an effective intervention for improving physical
functioning in older people, including improving strength and the performance of some
simple and complex activities. It had a small but significant effect on improving physical
ability and on reducing some pain on old people. In fact, gym is good but the elder
should choose suitable type of exercise to their physical ability.
Now, let’s talk about healthcare service where you live.
Examiner speaking: What do people in your area usually do when they have health
problems?
People often talk to friends, family, and coworkers to find out the best doctor who can
treat them, after that they go to see him/her for checking their health problems as well as
asking for recommendations. Some others can check with their insurance plan for a list
of doctors in the area. Then they go to a local hospital, medical center, or nearby medical
school.
Examiner speaking: Do you think that it is good to open private clinics ?
In addition to public health care providers such as primary care doctors and hospitals,
many private clinics offering specialized services also operate. I think that it is good to
open private clinics because they typically offer services with reduced wait times
compared to the public health care system. Moreover, in private hospitals your treatment
is usually in a private room which has hotel type services such as TV, menu choices etc.,
at a time to suit you.

Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too many private clinics?
It makes more and more people confused about the private health care choices available
to them. People tend to compare hospitals relative to infection rates, degrees of surgical
success, and many other metrics. When we are able to do this, hospitals will be driven by
quality, service, and cost — all of which will be necessary to compete. Therefore, too
many private hospitals means that there is an open competitive market. We know what
happens in this environment. There are winners and losers. As a result, many clinics with
expensive and modern equipment will be closed which wastes a lot of money.​
PART II: Situation: You are planning to take your secondary students to participate in
outdoor activities. Which do you think are the most preferable to them?
THREE options of dressing for girls are suggested:
- uniforms
- selected tops and shorts
- skirts
I think that selected tops and shorts and skirts are popular costumes that make students
more active and dynamic but theyare not suitable male students. Uniforms may be the
best choice because of the following reasons. The first reason is that uniforms highly
appreciate the community. All the rich and the poor are the same. There is no difference
and unequality between male and female. Moreover, when students put on uniforms they
feel so proud of their school and have a sense of responsibility to keep their school’s
reputation. Finally, uniforms make all students look more formal.

SPEAKING TEST 22
Now, the test begins.
Let’s talk about happiness.
Examiner speaking: What do you think happiness is?
C1:It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion. For me,
when thinking about happiness, I often remember a saying that “If I was in my perfect
place, would someone else there make it better?”. Therefore, in my point of view it’s
simple that the person who is always with you to share and to love whenever you need
makes you happy!
C2 : It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion. For me,
happiness is that I can do whatever I want.
Examiner speaking: Do you think that rich people are always happy?
I don’t think that they are always happy because I think there are more important things
than money in our life. Love is one of them. Although rich men can buy almost all things
that they want, they can never purchase a good human relationship based on love. In
particular, when they became elder people, if they are alone, they must feel miserable. In
conclusion, I disagree that rich people are always happy.
Examiner speaking: What do you do to make yourself happy?
Happiness is so interesting and I would love to be happier. To make myself happy, I
often spend time with my friends and family because I think that we are only happy
when we have family and have friends and almost all the other things we think make us
happy are actually just ways of getting more family and friends. Moreover, for me
helping others with a smiling on lips can make us feel better since smiling is one way to
reduce the stress caused by an upsetting situation.
Alright. Thank you.
Now, let’s talk about money.
Examiner speaking: Do you think money is more important than any other aspects of
life?
Money is important because it means being able to give your children the best – the best
education, the best health care, the best start in life. Of course, when it comes to kids,
money can also greatly spoil them, so it’s up to wealthy parents to find a way to give
their kids the best, while still teaching them the value of money and not giving them so
much excess that their view on life is forever skewed.
Examiner speaking: What would you do if you had a lot of money?
Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too much money?

PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Situation: You are planning to take your students to participate in outdoor activities.
Which do you think are the most preferable to them?
THREE options of dressing for girls are suggested:
- uniforms
- selected tops and shorts
- skirts

SPEAKING TEST 23
Let’s talk about restaurants.
Examiner speaking: Tell me about your favourite restaurant.
Examiner speaking: What is your opinion of foreign food?
Examiner speaking: Why do people like to eat out?
People eat out for many reasons. Some people like to eat out because they do not like to
cook and do the washing up on their own. Some people like to eat out because they can
have food they do not know how to cook at home. People might go out to eat if they are
in a hurry. At some restaurants, food is prepared quickly or comes already prepared and
ready to eat. If a person does not have the time to cook a meal, he may go out to eat.
Many people go out to eat for special occasions. If a person has a birthday, for example,
she may invite her friends and family to a restaurant for a meal. By going out, the person
and her friends can enjoy a birthday celebration without having to worry about preparing
food or washing up.
Now, let’s talk about relaxation
Examiner speaking: What activities can people do to relax?
Listening to your favorite song is one of the best ways to relax. Sometimes belting out
the lyrics to a favorite tune makes everything seem all right and classical music can be
especially relaxing right before bedtime. Talking to a friend is also a good way to reduce
stress. When something’s really bothering you, it can help to share your feelings with a
pal. In fact, more talkative folks tend to be happier in general. So people tend to go to a
coworker or call a close family member and spill.
Examiner speaking: Tell me about how you like to relax.
Examiner speaking: In what ways can you relax without spending any money?

Situation: You are planning a holiday and you will be staying in a hotel. You will decide
which feature you consider to be the most important when choosing a hotel to stay in.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- The location of the hotel.
- The comfort of the hotel room.
- Reasonable price.
When having a holiday, your accommodation choice is very important because it can
make or break your holidays. In my opinion, the location of the hotel is not very
important because I will go by my private car so I can travel everywhere I want without
any worrying about the distance. Costs are another important consideration here but I
have affordability so I do not care about the price. I only want to make sure to check
whether the hotel prices are all-inclusive or not.
I consider the convenience of the hotel the most important when choosing a hotel to stay.
Travelling, either by land or air, can be exhausting. So I would be looking forward to a
comfortable and convenient stay when I arrive in my destination. Therefore, my hotel
should have the amenities that would help me relax and unwind. Things like a cozy
room, a soft bed, or a pool spa are a big plus. I can check these, as well as the type of
service they give, by reading reviews or guest testimonials on the Internet. Also, safety
and security should not be overlooked when selecting accommodation.

SPEAKING TEST 24
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about housework.

Examiner speaking: How do you share housework in your family?

( nữ trả lời) In my family I often prepare meals and wash clothes while my husband does some
technical work like repairing things. However sometimes when I am busy, my husband helps me
to cook.

( nam trả lời) In my family my wife often prepares meals and washes clothes and I some
technical work like repairing things. However sometimes when my wife is busy, I am willing to
help her to cook.

Examiner speaking: Do you think children should help with the housework?

Yes, I totally agree that children should help their parents do the housework that are suitable
with their ages

Examiner speaking: What are some of the things that your family usually do together?

We usually watch TV together in the evening. Sometimes at weekends we go out to eat in a

restaurants or travel to some new places

Now, let’s talk about fashion.

Examiner speaking: Do you try to follow the latest fashion?

Not usually but sometimes in fact. Although I am not really fashionable, I think that I should
keep up to date with new fashion to keep my image in other people’s eyes.

Examiner speaking: What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

in fact I like dress most as I think I look more attractive when wearing dress

Examiner speaking: Which do you prefer, shopping in a small shop or a supermarket?

In fact I like shopping in a supermarket more because I think it’s more convenient. There are lots
of things in a supermarket so I can buy almost everything I want without having to travel to
different places.
Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you. That is the end of Part I. Now let's move to Part II. In
this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options. You have to
choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why. You
will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to
prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation.

Situation: You are giving a short talk on language learning. You will decide which activity is the
best way to learn a new language.

There are THREE options for you to choose:

-​Join a class.

-​Self-study.

-​Talk to native speakers

In learning a language, there are many different options such as joining a class, learning by
oneself and talking to native speakers. In my opinion, talking to native speakers is the best way
to acquire a new language. Communicating with native speakers can help people make sure
whether they can make themselves understood. What is more, it is a great chance for language
learners to practise their pronunciation and sharpen their communicating skills. Besides, having
talks with foreigners can act as a motivation for language learners. Joining a class is also a
good way but looking for a good classroom is not an easy job. Self-studying is necessary in
language learning, however it is more suitable for language learners of high level than low level
ones. All things considered, I believe that talking to native speakers is the best way to learn a
language.

SCRIPT FOR SPEAKING TEST 25

LEVELS 3 – 5

PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins)

Let’s talk about friends.

Examiner speaking: Could you tell me about your best friend?

My best friend is Trọng. He’s a very good friend. He shares with me everything in life and gives
me a lot of useful advice.

Examiner speaking: What is important about a friend for you?

I think a true friend is someone who understand me and I can trust, who share my happiness
and my sorrow

Examiner speaking: What kind of people do you like to spend time together with?

I would like to spend time with optimistic people as they seem to be happy all the time.
Spending time with them makes me feel relaxed

Now, let’s talk about houses.

Examiner speaking: Would you rather live in a big city or in the country? Why?
I would like to live in a big city because it is very convenient. There are a lot more hospitals,
schools, universities in big cities so we do not need to travel too far to get those services. Things
are also more available in big cities than in the countryside so it’s easier to find what we need in
the cities.
Examiner speaking: Could you describe your house/flat and the rooms in it?
My house is quite small with only two bedrooms and a living room. My bedroom is what I like
best in my house because it has enough appliances such as TV, air conditioner, DVD player,
computer which helps me deal with my job and entertain in my free time.
Examiner speaking: Which is your favourite place at home and why?
In fact my house has a small garden with a lot of flowers and this is the place I Iove most as
looking at the flowers after coming back home help me release stress I get during the working
day

Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins)

Situation: You have been asked to give a presentation in your English class on a famous
city. Decide which aspect you think is the most important one to focus on in your
presentation.

There are THREE options for you to choose:

-​History of the city.

-​Tourist attractions in the city.

-​Famous citizens of the city.

If I have to make a presentation about a famous city, I think my emphasis will be put on the
tourist attractions of the city because it seems that this is the information that most listeners
want to know. People are usually interested in the beautiful places in a city so that they can
come when they have time. The history of the city is also important as it provides people with
the knowledge that they may know little about, but it should be brief as history is not always
interesting. I will not say much about famous citizens of the city except that one has special
contribution to the city