APTIS WRITING

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 How to show your interest?
(Cách diễn tả bạn thích thú điều gì)
✔ I like/ love/ enjoy/ fancy + N/ Ving
✔ I’m interested in/ I’m really into /
I’m very keen on/ + N/ Ving.
✔ I’m a big fan of/ I’m crazy about +
N/Ving
✔ I adore + somebody (tên người)

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 Linking words
(từ nối – sử dụng để nối giữa các câu trong đoạn văn)
• Furthermore; Moreover : hơn thế nữa
• On the other hand : Mặt khác thì
• Apart from that; Besides : bên cạnh đó
• More importantly: quan trọng hơn là
• Especially: đặc biệt là
• Firstly, secondly, thirdly,………
• Initially = From the beginning: từ thời điểm ban đầu
• While; Whereas: Trong khi (mang nghĩa tương phản)
• In my opinion: theo ý kiến của tôi
• I believe: tôi tin rằng
• In addition,....
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 Aptis Writing
Part I
5 questions – 3 minutes
< 1words each

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1. What is your favorite sport?
2. What’s your favorite time of the year?/
What’s your favorite season?
3. What’s your job? What do you do?
4. What do you usually do in the evening?
5. What’s the weather like today?
6. How do you go to school?
7. What did you do last night?
8. What’s your favorite kind of books/films?
9. What’s your hobby?
10. What’s your favorite color?

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Writing Part 2
4 minutes <40 words

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APTIS WRITING
Part 4

How to write an email?

 Informal email

* Writing an email to your friend

* 10 minutes -> ~ 7 minutes
* ~ 50 words -> ~ 60~70 words
 Greetings

• Hi Ryan,
• Hey Thomas,
• What’s up?
• Hello Tim,
 Greetings
• It’s been a while.
• Haven’t heard from you in a bit.
+
• Any news?
• I hope you well.
• How’s it going?
• How’s life?
 Greetings

• I haven’t seen you for some time, hope

things are well with you.
• It’s been a long time since we met last
time/ your birthday. I hope you are doing
fine.
 Updates about yourself (optional)
• Things are/have been + …. + on my end
- Super busy
- Pretty stressful
- Really good
- Pretty exciting
- Pretty boring
 Purposes of sending email
• Do you know that….
• Have you got the news that….
• This is just to let you know that….
• This is to inform you…….
• Unfortunately/Unluckily, I’ve got bad news…
• I’m afraid I have some bad news….
• Guess what……
• I got some bad/wonderful/great/brilliant news….
 Feelings
• Express bad feelings
- What a pity! What awful news! What an awful day!
- How terrible! How awful! How disappointing!
- That sucks! Such a bummer!
- This lets me down.
- I’m quite upset right now.
- I’m down in the dumps/mouth
- I’m feeling blue
Ex: I’m feeling anxious about the upcoming exams at
the moment
 Sign-off
• Anyway,……
• Let me know what you think about it
• Let me know what you’re gonna do about it
• Why don’t you …..
• I think you should …..
• Could you ……
 Sign - off
• Hope you well!
• Take care!
• See you!
• Catch you later!
• Stay out of trouble!
• Later!
• Hugs!
• Cheers!
 Formal email

* Writing an email to the manager, club

president, principal; house owner,….
* 20 minutes -> ~ 17 minutes
* ~ 150 words -> ~ 170 words
 Opening
(introducing why you’re writing)
* Dear Mr Tim / Dear Mrs Janet,
* My name is … and I’m a member of ...... since June 2018.
- I’m writing regarding the cancellation of …….
- I’m writing to express my
dissatisfaction/disappointment /displeasure/anxiety
regarding the recent announcement about the course
cancellation with Mr Seiko and I would also like to make
some recommendations on this matter.
- I’m concerned about the 2 recent club announcements
about membership changes and book shipping delays
and hopefully you will consider my suggestion.
- I’m writing to express my displeasure/anxiety regarding….
and would like to suggest some alternatives.
 Putting more details
• As far as I’m concerned ……..
• As you might know………
• Like the majority, I’ve been looking forward to ……
Meeting = appointment = encounter
Event = occasion
Ex As far as I’m concerned, the majority of members
have been prepared carefully for the upcoming
encounter about garden in Japan with Mr Seiko
 Putting more details
• Initially when we signed up for …./
From the beginning of the semester
+ you assured that the talk show would not change
dramatically under any circumstance.
* Some of us have already rescheduled our plan in
order to participate in the meeting.
• Therefore, we are all disappointed/displeased
with the lack of commitment,
organization/profession and the seriousness of
the club
 Changing topic
• There’s one more thing I’d like to discuss with
you
• Furthermore, I’d like to discuss with you
about….
• I’d also like to ask you about
• I’d also like a clear/detailed explanation about
Adding a call to action
• I would greatly appreciate it if you could ….
• Would it be possible to reschedule/rearrange the
appointment to next Friday?
• I would be grateful if you could rearrange the talk
show to a nearest day, perhaps on June 16th when…
• It would be fantastic if you could consider keeping
the original plan/schedule/arrangement
• I suggest arranging a meeting of all members by
tomorrow/this weekend at the latest to be able to
offer a unified solution to these problems
• I wonder if you could consider…………..
• I suggest that you organize a meeting or a survey to
get feedback as well as the wishes of all the club
members on this issue.
 Adding a call to action
• I would like to meet with you sometime next
week, whenever it’s convenient for you.
• Are you available on July 10th , please let me
know if there are any other days that are
convenient for you.
• I would appreciate it if you could let me know
any dates that might be suitable for you
 Endings
• I look forward to hearing from you soon.
• I look forward to receiving your response at your
earliest convenience.
• This doesn’t require any immediate response, but
please keep an eye on the situation.
• I look forward to your continued hard work and
support.
• I truly appreciate your assistance in this matter.
• Should you require further questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact me.
 Adding a sign-off
• Regards,
• Yours Sincerely,
• Yours Faithfully,
• Best Regards,
• Best Wishes,
• Kind Regards,
• Respectfully,
 CHỦ ĐỀ 1

COOKING CLUB
Part 2: Tell me about day and time you can join in the
club and which dish/food you want to cook

I have a full-time job from Monday to Friday so

I only have weekends to join in the club’s
activities. Next time when I’m there, I’ll share
the spring rolls recipes I learned from my mother
for everyone.
 Part 3
1. Why did you join in the cooking course?
First, I want to enhance my cooking skills to prepare
the best meals for my family. Joining the club, I also
learn life skills like eating healthy, selecting fresh
food and some shopping tips. Besides, I would like to
try dishes made by other club members.
 Part 3
2.What do you think about the club’s price/
membership fee ?
At the beginning, the club charged $ 50 a month for
each member and I thought it was quite expensive for
students like me. However, I registered in a group of 5,
I got a 40% discount. Therefore, the fee after being
reduced is quite reasonable.
 Part 3
3. How many times a week you can join in the club?
Thanks for asking. After reviewing my schedule, I think
I can come at least 3 times a week, mainly on weekend.
This Sunday the club has organized a picnic in the
Thong nhat Park, hope to see you there and we can
share our special recipes to each other.
 Part 4
Tình huống:
=> Tất cả các lớp học trong tuần tới đều bị
hủy, và vì lý do người hướng dẫn đi nghỉ lễ,
các lớp học bù sẽ được thông báo thời gian
sau, người tham gia sẽ không được hoàn lại
(refund) học phí.
 Email 1
Hi Jenny,
Where have you been this week? Have you got the news
that our cooking club decided to cancel all the classes
next week because our instructor - Mr David is going to
have a holiday. How awful! Not to mention that they won’t
refund the money that we paid. This is ridiculous. I’m
frustrated/outraged with the service here. I have plans for
the next week and I don’t think I can attend make-up
classes. Anyway, let me know what you think about it
Hugs,
Ten
 Email 2
●Dear Mr.Peter,
●My name is Khanh and I’m currently a senior member of
Cuisine club. I’m writing this email to express my great
dissatisfaction regarding the cancellation of classes next
week and ……………..
●Thanks to your amazing support and interesting activities, I
have been given rewarding opportunities to enhance my
cooking skill, which definitely broadens my cooking
experience. Unfortunately, according to the new
announcement, all the cooking instruction classes next
week have been canceled due to Mr David’s absence.
 Email 2
●Apart from that, the notice said that members will not
get back the paid tuition. Many of us are students with
restricted budget so we are all displeased and upset
about this change. Personally, I can’t change my private
schedule to attend the make-up classes.
●(Apart from that, because of the covid-19 epidemic, we
are all in a difficult financial situation and according to the
announcement, members won’t get a refund for the
canceled classes. I find this decision absolutely
unreasonable/inconsequential. Not everyone can arrange
their time to attend the make-up classes)
 Email 2
● I suggest that you should arrange another teacher to
guide the next week’s classes. Therefore, club
members can continue to learn new recipes and
experience in preparing new dishes. If it’s impossible,
at least the club must pay back 50% of the tuition that
we paid initially.
● I would appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Please respond to me as soon as possible.
● Best regards,
● Tên
 Chủ đề 2. Health club

Part 2: Tell me the classes you want to take and

what days and times are suitable for you?
• I’m keen on doing yoga to improve my health
and be more flexible. Besides, I have a hectic
schedule so I can only attend classes
● I’m interested in doing boxing. It boosts my
physical health and helps me reduce stress. I
can join in the classes on weekend afternoon.
 Health club – Part 3
1. How did you hear about the club?
I was recommended by my uncle, who has
already been a club member. I heard people
talking a lot about the benefits of attending the
club so I extremely want to give it a try and see
if it works for me.
● I accidentally read the club information on a
local newspaper last month. I also had pain in
my back so I wanted to attend yoga or boxing
classes to improve my health. The club is only
2. What do you hope to achieve by joining
the club?
Firstly I want to gain necessary health knowledge
to find out the most suitable practice schedule
for myself.
• More importantly, my main goal is to lose weight
and be stronger/ more flexible/energetic.
Therefore, I can feel confident about my
body/appearance.
* Secondly, I want to learn a new sport and be
strong enough to attend some marathon
competitions. I also want to lose a few pounds.
 Health club
3. What do you think of the health club facilities?
• I am very satisfied/ impressed with all the latest
and modern gym machines equipped in the club.
There are also 5 studios for different exercise
classes such as yoga, boxing, cycling, dancing,…
Besides, the vivid / lively sound and light effects
are absolutely useful for members.
● There is also a 4-season swimming pool so that I
can swim in any weather condition. The music
playing in the club gives me a lot of emotions
 Part 4
Tình huống: Huấn luyện viên của câu lạc bộ sẽ
vắng mặt trong 2 tuần tới, các thành viên có thể
sử dụng các thiết bị tùy ý. Viết mail nêu cảm xúc
và ý kiến
 Health club mail 1

• Hi Jane,
• Have you got the news that Mr. Josh is going to be
absent for a couple of weeks? How can we
practice new dance lessons without his
instruction? I’m a bit worried and displeased.
Though they allow us to use any equipment that
we need, I’ll still need somebody to help me. I
hope Mr.Josh will be back soon. Anyway, see you
tomorrow!
• Love
 Health club mail 2

• Dear Mr David,
• My name is Minh and I am a member of
Keepingfit club. I am writing this email to
express my anxiety and dissatisfaction
regarding the absence of Mr.Josh – my
personal trainer in the next 2 weeks and I also
would like to make a suggestion.
 Health club
• Firstly, I want to say that your permission/
allowance to use any club device is so kind and
generous. We all feel grateful and excited about
this policy. Apart from that, initially, my main
purpose was to lose weight and improve my
dancing skill. But until now other learners and I
have only learned 3 basic exercises under Mr
Josh’s instruction. As a result, his absence for a
couple of weeks will absolutely slow my progress
 Health club

• Therefore, it would be fantastic if you could

arrange another trainer to instruct the dancing
class during these 2 weeks and I hope he
could give me some advice on my diet.
• I look forward to receiving your response at
your earliest convenience.
• Your sincerely,
• Minh 
CHỦ ĐỀ 3: FOOD CLUB
 Part 3
A: Bữa tối qua bạn ăn với ai, ở đâu?
Yesterday was Halloween and I had a small party
with my friends/co-workers. We had dinner at a
seafood restaurant located on Tonducthang
Street. The food was delicious/scrumptious and
rich in flavour, the staff was also very polite, I
was extremely satisfied. Maybe next time our
club should have a party at this restaurant.
 Part 3
B: Nếu đi ăn với bạn thì nên chọn đi ăn ở ngoài
hay ăn ở nhà?
Well, personally, I think it’s healthier
to eat at home and it is usually much more
comfortable. Secondly, eating at home is much
better for our health and cheaper than
dining outside. At home, when cooking for
ourselves, we can ensure that what goes into
our meals is not bad for us.
 Part 3
C: có nên áp thuế cho các thực phẩm có hại cho sức
khỏe không?
I definitely support this view/Of course
A tax on unhealthy foods would encourage people
to choose healthier foods which lead to improved 
health and would help reduce related disease. A
fat tax would also encourage producers to
supply foods lower in fat and sugar. For a higher
prices, I'm sure consumers will take a closer look
before buying fast food or alcoholic beverages.
 Part 4
Tình huống: Câu lạc bộ “FOOD club” sẽ mời một
đầu bếp về tham gia một cuộc gặp gỡ (meeting)
về chủ đề nấu ăn, hãy đưa ra gợi ý hoặc mong
muốn đầu bếp sẽ hướng dẫn nấu món ăn gì.
Cuộc gặp gỡ sẽ có cả người già và người trẻ.
 Mail 1
• Hi James,
• You are preparing the badminton city
contest/competition/tournament, aren’t you? Good
luck bro! I guess you have received the latest notice
from the club, the manager is consulting members
about choosing a dish for guest chefs to cook at next
week's meeting. I’m thinking of roast lamb. You should
invite your grandparents because children and the
elderly are allowed to join. Tell me what’s you going to
do?
• See ya,
• Tên
 Mail 2
• Dear Mrs Janet,
• My name is … and currently I’m a member
of ......for 2 months. This morning I received an
email notification about an upcoming club
event. I’m very excited to meet the famous
chef – Mr David and see how he display his
cooking skills. I would also like to make some
recommendations on which dishes he is going
to cook.
 Mail 2
• Since the guest is British so obviously he’s
good at cooking European dishes. Moreover,
according to your notice/announcement, to
attract the most participants, the event will
allow both the elderly and children to
participate. I’m not a huge fan of Western
culture and cuisines so I did a little research
and came up with some options.
 Mail 2
• The first dish - the appetizer I suggest he
prepare a mushroom and shrimp pizza. Surely
the kids will love this dish. Secondly, other
members and I watched a lot of Mr. David's
cooking videos on youtube and we think the
main dish should be grilled lamb or beefsteak.
Finally for dessert, strawberry waffle will be a
good idea that will attract the interest of the
elderly.
 Mail 2
• I would be grateful if you could consider my suggestions
and hopefully one of them will be selected/chosen and
cooked/performed by Mr. David at the next event.
Another problem is that I intend to invite my
grandparents and 2 nephews to join me, I wonder if I
need to register their name and information in advance
• I look forward to hearing from you soon. Should you
require further questions, please don’t hesitate to
contact me.
• Best regards,
• Tên
Chủ đề 4: Outdoor club
 Part 3
A: Kể về 1 lần hoạt động thời tiết xấu (50 chữ)
It was 2 years ago when my family went on a picnic
in a park on a sunny Sunday afternoon. While we
were having lunch on the grass, dark clouds
suddenly gathered around and the rain started
pouring down. Luckily, we found a shelter nearby,
brought everything to dry ground and waited for 30
minutes until the rain stopped. The sky became
bright again and we enjoyed the picnic in a fresh
atmosphere.
 Part 3
B: Đưa ra lời khuyên cho 1 người mới bắt đầu
tham gia hoạt động đi bộ dài (50 chữ)
Hiking is one of the favourite outdoor activities for
active and nature-loving people but also could be a
very terrifying experience for beginners. On the first
attempts, you should start with a short distance and
choose the right trail for your fitness level. It’s also
recommended to always pack the essential items to
help you stay safe outdoors, check the weather and
tell someone where you will be. Hopefully, this
advice is useful for you.
 Part 3
C: Kể một số hoạt động ngoài trời bạn thích làm
(50 chữ)
Apart from going to swim, relax, or sunbathe, I have
huge enthusiasm for many exciting activities on the
beach, ranging from volleyball, building sandcastle
or collecting seashells. These ones make my trip
become more interesting and memorable. I also
enjoy surfing and diving, which are fantastic ways to
explore the beauty of marine life.
 Part 4
• Câu lạc bộ gửi email thông báo tổ chức 1
chuyến đi cho các thành viên vào mùa hè, cần
các thành viên đưa ra gợi ý là chọn địa điểm
trên núi (mountain) hay là (coast) Yêu cầu là
địa điểm phù hợp cho nhiều người, cả trẻ em
và người già. nêu rõ địa điểm và ưu điểm của
nơi đến
• Mail 1: viết cho bạn ~ 70 chữ
• Mail 2 : viết cho người quản lý ~ 180 chữ
 Mail 1
• Hi John,
• “Greeting….”I just received an email from our club about
choosing the destination/place for the next summer trip. The
place I immediately thought about/ The first one came to my
mind is Nha Trang, a famous coastal city with many
beautiful/gorgeous/stunning/breathtaking large beaches. We
can easily go around and see/visit famous/well-known
attractions by public transportation, which are very cheap and
convenient. Swimming on the summer days and eating fresh
seafood would be an amazing experience for everyone,
including children and the elderly. How about you? Do you
have any suggestions, tell me and we can discuss it.
• Cheers,
Andy
 Mail 2
* Dear Mrs Janet,
• My name is … and currently I’m a member of
......for 2 months. Last night, I received an email
notification about an upcoming club event. I am
very eager/excited that our club’s next summer
trip is coming and I would like to share some
suggestions about the destinations. 
• The trip will take place in the hot season so I think everyone
expects to go somewhere having beaches and outdoor activities.
As our club has members from all different ages including
children and the elderly, a trip with a convenient and easy route
would be more suitable/appropriate. Therefore, after careful
consideration and a little research, I strongly recommend going
to Nha Trang, a famous coastal city with many magnificent
beaches. It has many stunning amusements here such as seaside
activities, parks, museums, … which are suitable for everyone.
We can easily go around and see famous attractions by public
transportation, which are pretty cheap and convenient. Nha
Trang (is also famous for/has a reputation for) its specialties
thanks to its large and fresh seafood sources. Swimming on the
summer days and eating delicious/scrumptious seafood would
be an amazing experience for everyone. We can also prepare
some team-building activities to play on the beach and try some
water sports like surfing or diving.
 Mail 2
• I believe that we will have many great
moments if we come here on the summer
trip. I am willing to hear opinions from other
members as well. I look forward to hearing
from you soon
• Yours Faithfully, 
• Tên
CHỦ ĐỀ 5: BOOK CLUB
 Part 3
A. Thời gian, địa điểm đọc sách yêu thích của bạn là gì?
(I prefer reading books in the evening in my bedroom,
right before going to sleep / I extremely enjoy reading
books in a small café on the weekends)as the atmosphere
is quiet and I can totally immerse myself in the book. This
habit helps my mind relax and calm after a bustling
working day and inspires me with many great ideas and
messages. Reading book frequently also brings me useful
knowledge and boost my imagination.
 Part 3
B: Tôi đang muốn tặng 1 cuốn sách cho người bạn,
theo bạn là tôi nên mua sách gì?
One of the famous motivational books that I highly
recommend is “Coffee with Tony”, which is a
collection of Tony's writings from big stories like how
to determine themselves among international
friends to small things like what good manners are. I
think this book can bring young readers a great
inspiration to improve themselves to be a good
person, which could be suitable to your friend
 Part 3
C: Ngày nay, xu hướng online-books sẽ thay thế sách
truyền thống, quan điểm của bạn như thế nào?
Although online books are becoming increasingly popular
to readers, I strongly believe the values traditional books
bring in is irreplaceable. The feeling of holding a book in
hand, the smell of the paper are important factors for
many readers. Moreover, the ability to skim quickly and
read without electric power makes traditional books
more attractive. However/Nevertheless, we cannot deny
the amazing benefits of online books such as easy access,
less price or free samples.
 Part 4
• Câu lạc bộ sách đang lên kế hoạch tổ chức
một buổi talkshow, hãy viết suggestion của
bạn về việc nên mời ai, nội dung của buổi nói
chuyện về chủ đề gì. lưu ý clb đang hướng đến
đối tượng tham gia từ trẻ đến già, để có nhiều
người tham gia (chú ý tới việc đưa ra gợi ý).
• Mail 1: viết cho bạn ~ 70 chữ
• Mail 2 : viết cho người quản lý ~ 180 chữ
 Mail 1
• Hi Tony,
• “Greeting….” You must already receive the email from our
club’s call for suggestions for the guest and content of the
upcoming talk show. Do you remember the book “How
worthwhile is your youth” by Rosie Nguyen that we bought
and read together last month. The meaningful lessons gained
through her experiences of traveling around the world has
inspired me a lot to realize how beautiful my life is.  Maybe
it’s a bit impossible but our club could try to invite her to
attend the talk show to share with us about her journey and
sign books for everyone. I don't know if the other members
are excited about the idea. Please tell me your thoughts
• Tên
 Mail 2
* Dear Mrs Janet,
• My name is … and currently I’m a member
of ......for 2 months. Last night, I received an
email notification about an upcoming club
event. I am very eager/excited that our club’s
is going to invite a well-known
author/writer/speaker for the next upcoming
event and I would like to share with you my
recommendations.
• Firstly I have to say I feel grateful to gain many useful experiences
when participate in the club activities. It has been a long time since our
last event so I am so excited for the upcoming talk show this month. 
• Although we have members from all different ages and backgrounds, I
suppose the issues that many of us are dealing with today is the
pressure from education, work or family responsibilities. Therefore,
Vietnamese readers are becoming hugely interested in self-help books,
which share inspiring stories and motivate people in building careers.
One of the most impressive books about this topic that I have read is
“How worthwhile is your youth” by Rosie Nguyen. It was ranked as the
Top 1 best seller during 2017 - 2018, and several awards, including the
Top 10 Most Influential Books for Young Readers 2019. Many members
must have read this book and still want to know more about the
author’s incredible and inspiring journey. Her new book will also be
published this month so it would be great if we could invite her to the
talk show to promote her new book and share with the audiences
more about her own journey. I believe her appearance in the next talk
show will attract the attention of many participants  
 Mail 2
• Other members and I are such a huge fan of
Mrs Rosie so hopefully you will consider my
suggestions. I am willing to hear opinions from
other members as well. Please respond to me
as soon as possible
• Best regards,
• Tên
 SPEAKING PART 1
•1. Tell me about a popular sport in Vietnam
•2. What’s your favorite time/season of the year?
•3. Tell me about your bedroom
•4. Tell me a typical meal in your country
•5. Tell me the last time you went to a cinema
•6. What kind of clothes are you wearing today?
 SPEAKING PART 1
* 7. What kind of book is popular in your country?
•8. What did you do last night?
•9. What’s your favorite sport?
•10. What do you often do before going to sleep?
•11. Tell me about the city/the place where you live?
•12. Describe this room that you are in (phòng thi)
•13. Tell me about your recent journey
•14. What’s the best way to travel in your country?
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•15. What do you like doing with your friends
•16. Tell me about a famous singer/actress
•17. Tell me about your best friend.
•18. Tell me about your friends
•19. Tell me the journey to here today
•20. What are you going to do for the rest of the day?
•21. tell me the last thing you saw on TV
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*22. Tell me your typical day ( normally, usually)
* 23. What kinds of books that people in your country like
to read?
* 24. Tell me about your first school.
* 25. Tell me about your favourite program.
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⮚ Look at the picture I can see a man sitting by himself at a table in a
coffee shop.
⮚ He’s quite young, about 20/30 years old. He’s very attractive with
black/brown hair.
⮚ He’s wearing a green/blue suit.
⮚ Base on
⮚ There’s a laptop on the table…. The coffee shop is well-decorated
and very cozy.
⮚ In the back ground I can see a small road.
⮚ The man is talking to someone on his mobile phone.
⮚ He’s smiling and look very relaxed.
⮚ I think he’s a businessman and he’s talking to his co-worker/
colleague.
⮚ Perhaps this picture was taken by a waiter( nhân viên bồi bàn)
 2. Tell me about a time/ the first time you
use mobile phone
On my fifteenth birthday, my dad bought me a smart
phone as a gift. The phone is in black and white
color and quite expensive. I was so happy and
excited. Right after I received the gift, I made a first
call by this phone to my brother, who was studying
far away from home. We talked for almost an hour
about my plan for birthday and my study. In my free
time, I used the phone to play games or listening to
music, it helped me relax and relieve stress after a
hard-working day. I also took a lot of
stunning/beautiful photos with my phone. It was
the most meaningful present I have ever had
 3. Importance of mobile phone

Mobile phone plays an important role in everyone’s

life. It helps people connect and talk to each other
easier and a lot faster. If you call somebody, you can
express your feeling through your voice and ask
some questions directly. While if you use text
someone, it’s quick and private. You can also send
messages to more than one person at the same
time. If the person you want to talk to is working or
busy, you should leave him a message. I think each
way has different advantages
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• In the first picture I can see a man running by himself
in the park / on the street. He’s quite young, about 30
years old. He’s wearing a white shirt, shorts and black
shoes/ He’s wearing sport outfit
• Whereas the second picture show a male basketball
team sitting on a bench in an indoor space. They are
about 20-30 years old and they are wearing purple
sports uniform. There is an instructor standing in front
of them.
• People in the 2 pictures are very sporty and energetic
(muscular). Both pictures show different physical
activities that people do in their spare time.
2. Which sport is more popular in your country?

In my country, running as the man in the first picture is

more common and practical. There are many parks and
lakes in Vietnam that people can run around or go
jogging and breath the fresh air. People usually running
in the morning to start a energetic day or in the late
afternoon after a hard-working day to relax and relieve
stress. This sport helps people stay in shape, improve
their health and be more flexible. Running is preferred by
almost everyone, especially young people.
Personally, sometimes on the morning I run about 3
kilometers with my sister in a nearby park.
 3. Which sport do you prefer?

I’m an out-going person and I love team sport, so of

course basketball is more suitable for me. Joining a team
sport provides a more exciting and interesting
environment. I can talk and interact with other
teammates/ friends. Playing basketball brings me a lot of
fun and I can escape from stressful working environment.
It helps me lose weight and have better health. Besides, I
have to jump a lot when I play basketball so it improves
my height very well.
I usually play it with my friends after school in our
university’s campus
 A. Restaurant

* Tell me about a time you came to a

restaurant
* How did you feel?
* Why people spend a lot of money on
restaurants
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• Today I’m gonna tell you about the recent
time I went to a restaurant call …………..
• I came here with my……… to celebrate ……..
• The restaurant is located in ……….
 A. Restaurant
① The restaurant is very large, about 300 square
meters and has 3 floors. It has a very special and
luxurious/fancy/elegant design.
We booked a table on the third floor which had a
stunning view. We ate a lot of seafood such as king crab,
octopus, shrimp, salmon. They were not only fresh but
absolutely scrumptious. The food price was a bit
expensive but  the service was very good.
During the meal there was a band playing the guitar and
violin, making the meal very warm and enjoyable.
We took some family photos and the trip really helped
me relax after a hard-working week.
 A. Restaurant
* For the third question, in my opinion, people go to
restaurants and are willing to pay a lot of money/ a great
deal for many reasons:
• First, they could have special occasions such as birthday,
Christmas, wedding day or maybe just a date
• Second, other people find restaurants are suitable for
business discussion with their co-workers
/colleagues/Business Partners/ Clients.
• Besides, fancy restaurant is a perfect place for young
people  to take some stunning/ beautiful photos and
share meaningful time with their loved ones.
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• Look at the picture I can see a girl lying by herself on the
lawn.
• She’s quite young, about 20 years old and properly a college
students.
• She’s really attractive with fair/white skin and blond /brown
hair.
• She’s wearing a pink shirt.
• Base on……
• In the background there are a lot of tall green trees.
• The weather is quite sunny so I guess it’s summer.
• The girl is holding and reading a book, she must be studious
• She is smiling and looks very relaxed. I suppose she’s
enjoying her weekends in the park after hard-working days.
• Perhaps this picture was taken by her boyfriend.
 1. What’s your favourite kind of book? / How
often do you reading book?
• Well, I’m really keen reading books, my favorite type is
romantic/detective/fiction/comic/fantasy… books/fictions
• My favorite author is…. and some of the books I like the
most are……….
• Reading books helps me relax and relieve stress after a
hard-working day.
• I usually read books in my free time or before I go to sleep,
it makes me feel excited and comfortable, therefore I can
think more positively and easily focus on my work.
• Moreover, it broadens my knowledge about different
cultures and countries around the world.
• Reading books is also good for me to communicate and
connect with others.
 Why do people like reading books? / The
importance of being relaxed
• In my opinion/fmpov, people love reading books because it
has a lot of benefits.
• First, music is the perfect tool to entertain and it can bring
people various emotions. Therefore, people can easily
escape from stressful working environment.
• Secondly, music makes people happier, boost their
imagination and helps them sleep better. So if people read
books regularly, they can improve their health, their
memory and work more effectively.
• Moreover, books bring people knowledge about different
cultures and countries around the world.
• Books also teach people how to communicate and connect
better with others.
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• Tell me about a time you receive a gift/present
• How did you feel about it?
• Why is it important to give each others gift on
special occasions/events?
 Why is it important to give each others gift on
special occasions/events?
In my opinion there are many reasons  to buy family
or friends presents on special events.
First , it can strengthen the relationship between
people and bring them closer together.  It also
expresses love and show their attention.
Besides, people who receive a nice gift and a wish
will feel really happy. It’s a good way for people to
celebrate special occasions together.
Personally, I think there is no need to wait for any
occasion to give gifts.