SPEAKING PART 1

1. Please tell me about your family

I’m so happy when I can talk about my family. There are five people in my family:
my parents, two younger sisters, and me. My parents are farmers. They are so nice and
humorous. My sisters are students who study at secondary school. And I’m a third-
year student at the university of finance and marketing. I love my family very much
and like to spend time with them.
2. Please tell me about yourself
My name is Nguyen Thi Xuan Thuy. I’m a senior at the University of Finance and
Marketing, majoring in International Business. In the future, I hope to become an
import-export specialist. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends—going
shopping, eating out, or watching movies. I really value spending time with others and
building good relationships.
3. Tell me about your hometown/ the place that you live?/ Tell me about a
famous place in your country?
One of the most famous places in my country is Hanoi( l live in HA NOI/my
hometown is Hanoi), the capital of Vietnam. It’s a beautiful city with many lakes,
temples, and traditional festivals. The food is amazing, especially Pho. People in
Hanoi are friendly and welcoming. I really enjoy the four seasons here, especially
autumn, when the weather is cool and everything feels peaceful.
One of the most famous places in my country is Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It’s
well-known for its rich history, beautiful lakes, and traditional architecture. What
makes Hanoi special is its vibrant street life and delicious food, especially Pho. The
people are friendly and always ready to help visitors. I also love the four seasons here
— autumn is my favorite because of its cool weather and peaceful atmosphere.
4. Tell me the best way to travel around your country?
I’d say that the best way to travel in Vietnam is to go by motorbike because it is really
convenient. Buses are cheaper, but they often get stuck in traffic, especially during
rush hours in big cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. That’s why, motorbikes are
the best option, and of course, they give you the most freedom when you are
traveling.
5. Tell me about your friend(s)/ a member in your family.
One person I’m really close to is my older sister. She’s like a best friend to me. We
talk about everything and support each other a lot. She’s smart, caring, and has a great
sense of humor. We often hang out on weekends, go shopping, or just stay home and
watch movies together. I really enjoy spending time with her.
6. What is the weather like today?/What is your favorite season?
Today the autumn weather is very wonderful with light wind and warm sunlight. The
temperature is about 22 degrees. I can go hang out with my friend and we can take a
beautiful photograph. I really love this weather, it makes me feel happy and helps me
let my hair down after a hard working-day.
7. Please tell me about one of your good memories
I have some great memories to share but the one I would like to describe is the day
when my parents gifted me a doll. I was just 12 years old when I got this beautiful
Barbie doll. I was so ecstatic because that doll was my dream, it was like a dream
come true. After receiving that sweet gift, I first went to see all of my friends to tell
them about it. Every day I used to wake up with my Barbie doll and dress it up with
new clothes.
One of my best memories is the day I got my first bicycle. My parents gave it to me
on my 10th birthday. It was red and shiny, and I was so happy. I rode it around my
neighborhood every afternoon and even learned how to balance by myself. That gift
made me feel proud and more independent as a kid.
One of my good memories is when I got a watch from my dad on my 15th
birthday. It was simple but very elegant, and I really loved it. I wore it to school
every day and felt so proud. That watch wasn’t just a gift — it reminded me of
my dad’s love and made me feel more grown-up.
8. What do you like doing with your friends?/ What do you like doing in your
free time?/ What did you do last night/on the weekend?
In my free time, I would like to spend my time with my friends. We usually go out to
eat, go shopping, watch movies or sometimes go to a music concert. However, I’m
very keen on hanging out with my friends at a local coffee shop. We enjoy
some drinks like coffee or milk tea and share some exciting news with each other.
Last night (on the weekend), I went out with my friends. We went to the chinese
restaurant in the city center to have a meal. After that, we went to the mall together for
shopping and entertainment. My friends are really kind and open-minded. Hanging
out with them makes me happy and helps me relax after a hard-working day. I love
my friends very much.
I usually hang out with my friends in my free time. We like going to the mall,
having dinner, or watching movies together. Last weekend, we went to a Chinese
restaurant and did some shopping. Spending time with them helps me relax and
makes me feel happy after a busy week.
9. Please tell me about your first school?
To the best of my recollection, my school was located right in the middle of my
hometown. That’s why it only took me about 10 minutes to walk to school every
single day. Back in the days when I was still studying at primary school, this school
had always been my dream school because it looked incredibly beautiful. All the walls
were painted in multiple bright colors, which really made it stand out from the
surrounding buildings.
To the best of my recollection, my school was located in the middle of my
hometown. It only took me about 10 minutes to walk there every day. When I
was in primary school, it had always been my dream school because it looked
incredibly beautiful. The walls were painted in bright colors, which made it stand
out from other buildings.
10. Describe the room you are in?
I am in a quite big room which is about 40 square meters with white walls. This room
is equipped with 50 desks, 4 fans and 2 conditioners. Me and other candidates are
taking our exam on the computers. There are 3 supervisors who will help us in case
something goes wrong. The atmosphere in this room is quite stressful.
11 Describe your journey here today?
I am happy to tell you about my journey here today. I got up at 8am in the morning
then I had a shower and ate breakfast. Next, I took my car and picked up a friend of
mine. We both went to Foreign Trade University to take the aptis test. We have to
drive because we live in a small town which is 100 kilometers far from the city center.
12. Your typical day?
I usually wake up early every morning. I eat breakfast and then I go to school at 7 a.m.
I have classes from 7 a.m to 11 a.m. In the afternoon, I do my homework and play
badminton with my father and sister. In the evening, I sometimes hangout with my
friends, we usually go to the chinese restaurant to have meal
13. What are you wearing today?
Well I’m not really the fashionable type. Today I am wearing casual clothes: a white
shirt and blue jeans. It’s really simple and comfortable. Besides, I wear black glasses
and a pair of beautiful and long earrings. I also wear a headband because I need to
keep my hair from falling into my face.

14. When do you feel tired?

When I have to work hard and don't get enough sleep, I feel exhausted. Especially
during the time when I had to prepare for my final exams and study for an English
certificate at the same time, I always felt tired both physically and mentally. It was a
really stressful period, and I had to push myself a lot to keep going.

15. Describe a typical Vietnamese meal

Often, on the table of the typical Vietnamese family meal is the common Vietnamese
food such as white rice, pork, egg, and vegetables. Besides, the other favored dishes
are fish soup, vegetable pickles, boiled or stir-fried vegetables, stewed pork, slices of
meat or fried egg, etc. Due to the living conditions and budgets of each family, the
quality of the family meal varies.
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