WRITING TEST

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding
change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
Nowadays, Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and
avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing.But
during our live, people face to numerous challenges and have to make important
decisions. All about it will make our life how it is and we can control it, In my
way of thinking, I feel that both ideas might have positive points so I prefer
to take it in order to improve some aspects of my life.
On one side of the argument, there are people who argue that they feel satisfied
with doing the same things in life . In the first place, while have the same
profession, or working on one company through their time but they feel happy with
it and never want to move out of safe zone. Moreover, they don’t want face to
danger to get chance with advancement like never change job, specialized,living
place or event invest…. .But there are also many strongest points, they already for
sure how their life are going to, settle into life and enjoy it comfortably
Conversely, there are others who agree that changes are beneficial. they think
challenges might lead us to improve our behaviour, as also as learn how to deal
with several unexpected situations. By leaving our safe zone, we are giving
ourselves to discover new talents and vocations. To illustrate this idea, the example
of workers who frequently change their job . These switches lead them to try
different areas of interest, therefore, they might find what they really enjoy doing.
Additionally, explorers who travel the world, experience several beliefs and
customs, might have their creativity more stimulated and also became open-
minded.
In conclusion, although I feel that both views have effective arguments, I believe
that changes can always be beneficial. When someone tries new things, explores
unknown places or applies for a different job enabling them to fulfil their potential.

WRITING TEST
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every
school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school
day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
It is very important to do physical exercise every school day. Although this may
not be ideal, doing physical exercise on ever school day not only relieves the
student from the monotonous study but also teaches them to continue the practice
for the rest of their life. Some people believe physical exercise should be a required
part of every school day. Others disagree. In my view, it should be a required part
of every school day for two important reasons.
First, doing physical exercise make the student out from the long lessons study at
the school hour. It is impossible to know well all the lectures because doing the
same work for a long time is boring. For example, in my school life, I had to do
physical excercise twice a week. It helped me as well as my classmates a lot to
prepare for my next lecture and to break down boring things in study. For this
reason, I think doing physical exercise every school day is required to induce
students to concentrate on their studies for which they are sent to school.
Second, Doing physical exercise every school day teaches the student to continue
this practice for the rest of their life for the betterment of their health. Many of us
don't do physical exercise that make we dont' have enough get stamina for work
and can be sick. For example, I have friend who doesn't do physical exercise
regularly. As a result he gets tired of doing a very simple task. In his school life, he
wasn't taught to do physical exercise regularly. For this reason, the practice has
never been appear in him. He not only gets tired of doing a simple task but also he
falls sick often. As we know, physical exercise causes you sweating which
eventually increase health. For this concern, I think spending some time on
physical exercise daily to do physical exercise is very important, which we can
learn from our school life.
In short, whether peoples think that physical exercise should be a required part of
every school day or should not, it is very important for every human being to
practice this habit to do physical esercise from the school days. So, we all should
do physical exercise as a required part of every school day for our academic as
well as health purposes.

WRITING TEST
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However,
others believe that they can get news better through other media.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
People have different views about way to update news. While it is understandable
why some people think that media is ideal way of news updating. I personally
believe that newspapers’ role in communication is can not be replaced because of
their legit
On the one hand, there are some reasons why many people prefer new media. To
begin with, these modern media deliver news more quickly across a variety of
convenient platforms. The most example of this is online news. The majority of
people get their news from social networking sites such as
Facebook,Youtube,Twitter..., where there are tons of information updated
continuously, despite people do not need to subscribe to any news publisher but
still be able to access information quickly. This also means that people can save a
certain amount of money when all the news from these kinds of media platforms is
free to read
However, My opinion that newspapers are believed to be the most important
source of news for the majority of people. Information and knowledge printed in
newspapers are usually verified and edited carefully before publishing, that
minimize the risk of faulty news that would break the legit of the publishers.
Therefore, people who read can update more authentic information through
newspapers.
In conclusion, both social networks and online versions of some newspapers are
out of check with fake news, which is posted quickly to attract readers for
commercial goal. As result, false information spreads rapidly. From my point of
view, newspapers are the best truly sources of information.

WRITING TEST
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year
between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do
this.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year
between finishing high school and starting university studies.. Young people
working or travelling can learn the value of money and improve their self-
knowledge but there are also disadvantages that should be considered.
On the one hand, there is a number of advantages to younger decided to be
engaged to work or travel. Firstly, one benefit of working is that they can learn the
value of money. It is true as they can realize how hard it is to earn money and the
importance of saving up for the future. Secondly, travelling and working for young
people is advantageous because it can improve their self-knowledge. If they travel
or do work, they will get experience and skills which are important for their future
such as patience. As a result, they will able to deal with different bad time that they
may face.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to traveling and working of young
people. One problem is that traveling might lead to unneeded money expenses. In
other words, the money budget of traveling could be used instead to pay college
fees later on. Another possible issue is that there are activities might be more
important than traveling and working they can do to improve their skills such as
taking workshops in school, college or learning foreign languages. For example,
 we can enjoy social activities to learn more about communicated skill, knowledge
of tradition of different country . From there, who have the ability of leading could
manage to be the head of student union in college which might able them in
finding job's chance in the future.
In conclusion, there are also exist of advanteges and disadvantages, but tralvel or
work for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies isn’t
recommended that because always have many chance for younger to improve their
self through social activity and volunteer.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is
in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are
not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both of these views and give your own opinions?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

SPEAKING 6
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (3’)
Let’s talk about music.
- What kind of music do you like?
- How much time do you spend listening to music?
- What kinds of music do people like listening to in your country?
Let’s talk about your eating habits.

- What do you usually eat fast food?

- What is traditional food in your country? Is it healthy?
- Do you think that organic food is much better than normal food

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)

You and your friends are planning a trip to Danang for a vacation. There are three
means of transportation: airplane, train and motorbike. Which do you think is
the best option? Explain your choice.

PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)

Topic: Online learning has a lot of benefits.

Follow-up questions:
1. What are the disadvantages of online learning compared to learning in the
traditional classroom setting?
 2. Do you think online learning will be more popular in the future? Why/ why not?
3. How has online learning changed over the last 20 years?
PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (4’)
You decide to do something during the fifteen-minute break in class. There are
three options: doing exercise, preparing lessons for the next period, and talking
with friends. Which is the best choice for you? Explain your choice.

Your family are watching TV together, and you are choosing a suitable program
for the whole family. There are three options: the news, a cartoon, and a game
show. Which is the best choice? Explain.
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’)
Topic: Having a part-time job while still studying at university can have a lot
of benefits.

Follow-up questions:
1. What are some disadvantages of having a part-time job while still studying at
university?
2. What skills do you think are needed to get a good job these days?
3. Do you think job satisfaction is more important than salary when choosing a job?
1. Những từ dùng để thêm thông tin

• and (và)
• also (cũng)
• besides (ngoài ra)
• first, second, third… (thứ nhất, thứ hai, thứ ba…)
• in addition (thêm vào đó)
• in the first place, in the second place, in the third place (ở nơi thứ nhất, ở nơi thứ hai, ở nơi
thứ ba)
• furthermore (xa hơn nữa)
• moreover (thêm vào đó)
• to begin with, next, finally (bắt đầu với, tiếp theo là, cuối cùng là)

2. Những từ dấu hiệu chỉ nguyên nhân, hệ quả

• Accordingly (Theo như)

• and so (và vì thế)
• as a result (Kết quả là)
• consequently (Do đó)
• for this reason (Vì lý do này nên)
• hence, so, therefore, thus (Vì vậy)
• then (Sau đó)

3. Những dấu hiệu chỉ sự so sánh

• by the same token (bằng những bằng chứng tương tự như thế)
• in like manner (theo cách tương tự)
• in the same way (theo cách giống như thế)
• in similar fashion (theo cách tương tự thế)
• likewise, similarly (tương tự thế)
4. Những dấu hiệu chỉ sự đối lập

• but, yet (nhưng)

• however, nevertheless (tuy nhiên)
• in contrast, on the contrary (Đối lập với)
• instead (Thay vì)
• on the other hand (Mặt khác)
• still (vẫn)

5. Những từ dấu hiệu chỉ kết luận hoặc tổng kết.

• and so (và vì thế)

• after all (sau tất cả)
• at last, finally (cuối cùng)
• in brief (nói chung)
• in closing (tóm lại là)
• in conclusion (kết luận lại thì)
• on the whole (nói chung)
• to conclude (để kết luận)
• to summarize (Tóm lại)

6. Từ dấu hiệu để chỉ ví dụ

• as an example
• for example
• for instance
• specifically
• thus
• to illustrate

7. Những từ dấu hiệu chỉ sự khẳng định

• in fact (thực tế là)

• indeed (Thật sự là)
• no (không)
• yes (có)
• especially (đặc biệt là)

8. Những từ dấu hiệu chỉ địa điểm

• above (phía trên)

• alongside (dọc)
• beneath (ngay phía dưới)
• beyond (phía ngoài)
• farther along (xa hơn dọc theo…)
• in back (phía sau)
• in front (phía trước)
• nearby (gần)
• on top of (trên đỉnh của)
• to the left (về phía bên trái)
• to the right (về phía bên phải)
• under (phía dưới)
• upon (phía trên)
9. Những từ dấu hiệu chỉ sự nhắc lại

• in other words (nói cách khác)

• in short (nói ngắn gọn lại thì)
• in simpler terms (nói theo một cách đơn giản hơn)
• that is (đó là)
• to put it differently (nói khác đi thì)
• to repeat (để nhắc lại)

10. Những từ chỉ dấu hiệu thời gian

∙ afterward (về sau)

∙ at the same time (cùng thời điểm)
∙ currently (hiện tại)
∙ earlier (sớm hơn)
∙ formerly (trước đó)
∙ immediately (ngay lập tức)
∙ in the future (trong tương lai)
∙ in the meantime (trong khi chờ đợi)
∙ in the past (trong quá khứ)
∙ later (muộn hơn)
∙ meanwhile (trong khi đó)
∙ previously (trước đó)
∙ simultaneously (đồng thời)
∙ subsequently (sau đó)
∙ then (sau đó)
∙ until now (cho đến bây giờ)
11. Những từ chỉ dấu hiệu thời gian
afterward (về sau)
∙ at the same time (cùng thời điểm)
∙ currently (hiện tại)
∙ earlier (sớm hơn)
∙ formerly (trước đó)
∙ immediately (ngay lập tức)
∙ in the future (trong tương lai)
∙ in the meantime (trong khi chờ đợi)
∙ in the past (trong quá khứ)
∙ later (muộn hơn)
∙ meanwhile (trong khi đó)
∙ previously (trước đó)
∙ simultaneously (đồng thời)
∙ subsequently (sau đó)
∙ then (sau đó)
∙ until now (cho đến bây giờ)

12. Showing examples (đưa ra ví dụ)

– For example
– For instance
– Such as …
– To illustrate:
Ex: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story :
Để minh họa cho quan điểm của tôi,để tôi kể cho bạn một câu chuyện nhỏ
13. Generalising (tổng quát, nói chung)
– Generally,
– In general,
– Generally speaking,
– Overall,
– On the whole,: On the whole,I think it is a good idea but I would still like to study it further.
- All things considered,
15. Expressing your opinion (nêu lên ý kiển của mình):
– In my opinion,
– Personally,
– From my point of view,
– From my perspective,
– It seems to me that…
– I believe that…
– It appears to me that …

16. Constrasting ideas (đưa ra ý kiến đối lập):

– However,
– Nevertheless,
– On the other hand,
– On the contrary,
– Nonetheless,
– Although……, …..
– ….while/whereas

17. Comparing (so sánh):

– ….similar to…
– Similarly,
– In much the same way,
– …as…as…

18. Adding information (thêm vào ý kiến):

– Moreover,
– Furthermore,
– In addition,
– Besides,
– What’s more,
– Apart from…,
– Also,
– Additionally,
Từ vựng Từ loại Nghĩa
sự thừa nhận, sự công
allowance
n nhận, sự thú nhận
[ə'lauəns]
tiền trợ cấp
appliance
n thiết bị
[ə'plaiəns]
assistance
n sự giúp đỡ
[ə'sistəns]
assignment
n nhiệm vụ
[ə'sainmənt]
attract
v thu hút, hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn
[ə'trækt]
 award
v thưởng, tặng, phạt
[ə'wɔ:d]
actively một cách tích cực, hăng
adv
['æktivli] hái
accidentally một cách ngẫu nhiên,
adv
/ˌæksɪˈdentəli/ tình cờ
announce thông báo; loan báo; giới
v
/əˈnaʊns/ thiệu
approach
n, v sự tiếp cận/ tiếp cận
/əˈprəʊtʃ/