Speaking Flashcards

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How often do you write something by hand ?

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Well, to be honest, i want to send affectionate letters to my honey, so I often put my pen to paper twice a week or three times a week. Moreover, I write my lessons by hand almost every day because I think it’s the best way for me to keep the lessons in my mind.

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What type of things do you usually write by hand ?

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Well, there is a wide range of things that I usually put my pen down. I think the first things would be my personal expense. I always take notes of my necessary expenditure so that I can put a curb on my spending habits. Another things I always write by hand would be my lessons because I think it’s the best way for me to keep the lessons in my mind

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Do you think it is important to have good handwriting ?

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In a contemporary society with technological innovation these days, some traditional skills become obsolete and so does handwriting. However, neat and good handwriting may be deemed a symbol of careful and considerate temperament of a person. Therefore, many multinational enterprises require candidates for their vacancy to have legible handwriting in application form. So I guess my answer would be yes for some people and no for most

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What are the advantages of writing something by hand?

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Of course, there are numerous benefits of handwriting. Firstly, affectionate letters written by hand are the best way to flirt romantically weaker gender. Secondly, I just put down on paper rapidly whatever and whenever I want and don’t need to turn on my computer. Finally, It’s the best way for me to keep important things in my mind.

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Do you like travelling ?

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Undoubtedly yes simply because trips play an integral part of making me exhilarated and relaxed after hard-working days as well as keeping indelibly sweet memories with intimate relatives and friends. Especially, taking sight-seeing tours overseas can help me make careful and systematic observations about factual world, which can fulfil my insatiable curiosity about exotic culture and expand my vivid imagination.

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Do you like dancing ?

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Yes, of course, I am a big fan of dancing simply because it is an ideal/effective way for me to show off my individuality and relieve the monotony of daily routines. Moreover, dancing can help me expand my vivid imagination about exotic culture.

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Do you like shopping ?

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I am very enthusiastic about shopping for a variety of reasons; For example, shopping can give a sense of satisfaction by meeting my daily demands. Moreover, when I feel depressed, shopping can help me put down my burden.

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Do you like painting ?

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Although painting can heighten my sense of beauty and cultivate my interest in life and nature, I am not keen on painting simply because it requires an artistic and esthetic ability which I think I leak/am deficient in

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Do you like collecting things ?

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Undoubtedly, I always consider collecting stamps as my favourite hobby simply because it can cultivate my interest in life and nature, giving me fascinating insight into exotic culture and improving my sense of patience. You know, pursuing something as a hobby such as collecting stamps can make my life more meaningful and colorful

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What types of clothes do you like wearing ?

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Well, there is a variety of clothing, but I am quite keen on Jeans because they are simply designed and wearing jeans can help me feel highly active and comfortable. A reasonable explanation for this would be that I dress for comfort rather than glamour. Therefore, I think Jeans are suitable for me.

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Where do you usually buy your clothes ?

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To be honest, I think it depend on the situation. If I have money, I will go to vibrant shopping mall to buy elegant and fashionable clothes whereas I will go to the local market that always offers me a good bargain.

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Did you wear a uniform when you were a younger ?

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Because wearing uniforms gives students a sense of identity and unity, it is mandotory for all students in my school to wear uniforms, which makes poor students feel equal and not be discriminated by affuent ones.

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What can we learn about a person from the clothes that they wear ?

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Actually, clothes are partly the reflection of one’s personality. I think someone who wears stylish clothes can have a great appreciation for their external appearance. On the other hand, if one always gets dressed with simplicity, they may be unpretentious and doesn’t want to impress others.

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Do you often celebrate festivals in your culture ?

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Well, I would have to say festivals fulfill spiritual needs of people; therefore, they are considered virtually indispensable. In Viet Nam, there is a variety of festivals celebrated every year such as Hung King commemoration and Lunar New year

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What do people usually do during a festival ?

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Generally speaking, there is a wide range of activities people do during festivals. For example, they will organize a family or friends reunion to maintain bonds among them. In addition, they often perform solemn rituals such as worshipping to show deep gratitude to their ancestors or Gods

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What is your favorite festival ?

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Of course, I am very eager to Lunar New year which I can have a long holiday. A resonable explanation for this could be that I will do something different to relieve the monotony of daily life such as travelling or spending time with my parents.

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Do you think festival are important ?

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Well, I would have to say festivals fulfill spritual needs of people; therefore, they are considered virtually indispenable. For example, they give us opportunities to rest and do whatever we want to. In addition, they can help retain traditional conventions which make our community more civilized.

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How often do you have holidays ?

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Well, since I am still a university student, there are two occasions when I can have long holidays, which are the summer vacation and Lunar New year. In addition, there are some national holidays such as independent da, labour day and Hung King’s commemoration.

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What will you do during holidays ?

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Of course, I will do something different to relieve the monotony of daily routines such as travelling or spending time with my parents. You know, after sight-seeing tours, I will be refreshed and revitalized for my hard-working days. Besides, family reunion can help me feel peaceful because my family is my source of affection, inspiration and encouragement.

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It is important to have a holiday ?

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Yes, absolutely, having holidays plays an integral role in our lives simply because it gives us an opportunity to rest and do whatever we want to. For example, we can spend time with family to boost the family concord. Moreover, we can travel to different places to refresh and revitalized for work or study. Without holidays, I guess we would be exhausted and cannot enjoy life in the best way.

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Do you prefer to travel alone or with others ?

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Well, I prefer taking sight-seeing tours with my intimate friends to share many things with them, such as accommodation, transport and even laughter. If travelling alone, I guess I will feel lonely and I cannot imagine what will happen if a trouble comes up.

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Should all people take public transport ?

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Yes, if all people take public transport, there will be less fuel comsumption and less gas emission. Therefore, air quality will be enhanced and the atmospheric contamination (pollute) can be dimished (reduce)

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What kinds of public transport are popular in your country ?

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Well, there is a variety of public transport in my country, Though I guess the most widely-used could be buses because they are cheap and reliable. A subsequent category would be abundant taxis, but it is very notorious
(khét tiếng) because the drivers are often careless. Another form of public transport worth metioning could be motorbike taxis called Xe Om, which is the fastest way to get around. Therefore, if you are in hurry, Xe om is the best choice for you. Likewise, as might be expected, there are other means of transport such as ferry or train although they are not as commonly-used as the first three I mentioned

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What kinds of public transport do you use most ?

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Honestly, I would have to say the bus is the best choice for me because it is not only safe but also offers me affordable price. In addition to this, utilizing the bus is one of the most efficient ways to enhance air quality and protect the atmosphere from being contaminated.

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Are there any public transport problems in your country ?

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Well, I think there are some serious traffic problems with transportation in my city. The first thing worth mentioning is that taxi drivers are often careless, which makes an increasing rate of casualties (thương vong). In addition, buses often deviate from their usual routes because of road closure for upgrading.

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How would you improve public transport in your country ?

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Well, frankly speaking, I’ve never thought about that, but I guess if I have the authority to change something about my hometown, I would certainly pour a huge amount of money into enhancing the public transport system in my country. I would ensure punctual and hygienic buses and offer additional routes to avoid commuters being squeezed into overcrowded buses or trains.

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What is your favourite mode of transport ?

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I would have to say car is my favourite transport simply because cars offter a great degree of flexibility in the way I work and travel. For example, I can drive home from work late at night without a rational dread of robbers and muggers. Futhermore, instead if spending my time anxiously waiting for bus, I can travel wherever and whatever I want

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Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger ?

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I prefer to be a passenger because it is less stressfull. I don’t need to pay attention to the traffic situation. If I am a driver, it is very frustrated to lose my way or get stuck in traffic congestion (traffic jam). All in all, being a passenger is my preference because I can spend time enjoying the spectacular natural landscapes.

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What can we learn about a person from the colours they wear ?

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Of course, we can look for some clues to their personality because colour symbolizes/ stands for/ represents one’s natural nature. For example, people who usually wear blue T-shirts are normally dynamic, open-minded and optimistic.

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Do any colour have a special meaning in your culture ?

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Of course, each colour has a special meaning in Vietnamese culture. For example, black is the selection of goverment executives because it symbolizes self-control and resilience. In addition, white stands for purity and innocence, therefore it is the colour of funerals and memorial occasions for the dead.
Red symbolizes good luck; hence, it is worn by brides and used to be envelopes for lucky money on Lunar New Year day

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What is your favourite colour ?

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Well, you know, colour is the reflection of one’s personality /natural nature. Therefore, I am really passionate about blue because it stands for my maturity and hope (chính chắn và hy vọng)

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Do you like to think about the past ?

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Frankly speaking, I am not the kind of person who likes to look back on/ reflect on old memories. I always bear/keep in my mind that it is very important to live in the present and not in the past because we cannot change the past. I prefer looking forward to the future and think about how I can do things better in the future.

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What can people learn from the past ?

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Of course, things happend in the past can be considered as collective experience that can help us make wiser decisions for the present and the future. Therefore, we can learn from past mistakes to accumulate rewarding experience in life

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Did you have a happy childhood ?

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Honestly, I had a lot of sweet memories about my childhood thanks to my parents because they give me the senes of the fact that my family is the most desireable destination in the world where I am carefully nurtured by my loving parents.

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What makes a happy childhood ?

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Well, I think what makes a blissful childhood is parental support and affection. Parents should give an excellent example for their children to imitate as well as provide them a good education and healthy living surroudings with neighbors.

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What would you like to change about your childhood ?

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Honestly, I always treasure almost childhood memories of mine as the sweetest stage in my life because my parents give me the sense of the fact that my family is the most desirable destination in the world where I am carefully nurtured by my loving parents.

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How often do you eat out in restaurants ?

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To be honest, I prefer eating in small food stands to enjoying meal in luxurious restaurants simply because cuisine in those restaurants is so pricey. But, in fact, I am invited to wedding ceremonies twice or three times a month.

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What types of restaurants do you like best ?

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Well, I am really keen on restaurants which are carefully designed by western style simply because its service are rather formal and professional.

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What types of restaurants are common in your country ?

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Well, there is a mixed diversity of restaurants in my country. Though I think the most prominent would be restaurants which are carefully designed by western style simply because its service are rather fomal and professional. Alternatively, there are other kinds of restaurants such as Chinese and Japanese restaurants, but they are not as widely-enjoyed as the first I mentioned.

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What are the advantages of eating out in restaurants ?

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Of course, there are several advantages when we enjoy meal in restaurants. Firstly, we don’t need to clean up after the meal.. Another significant feature is that we can have opportunities to enjoy variety of cuizine. Finally, restaurants always ensure a high level of hygiene for their customers.

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Do you like listening to music ?

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Well, I have lots of interset, but I’m mainly partial to listening to music simply because it helps me purify my heart with melodious ryhthms, wake me up when I feel drowsy in the morning and relieve tense moments when I am under high pressure at work. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without music.

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What types of music do you like listening to ?

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Well, I would have to say I am very enthusiatic about Rock music simply because it can blow my mind with vibrant sounds. Especially, I often listen to this kind of music in the morning to kick off a new day with being full of energy.

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Where do you usually listen to music ?

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To be honest, I would have to say it depends on the situation. For example, if I have money, I will go to the theatre or coffee shops to enjoy live music and meet accomlished singers that I have great admiration for. Howerver, the ticket cost or the price of one drink in those places is pretty costly in HCM city. In contrast, if I’m broke, it’s highly likely that I will stay at home and listen to music on the Internet.

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Can you play any music instrument ?

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Well, to be honest, I cannot play any musical instruments because it requires playeres to have artistic abilities and patience which I think I’m deficient in.

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Do you think it’s important for children to learn to play a musical instrument ?

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Of course,, I think parents should give their children a course of how to play a musical instrument. If their children aren’t frustrated and can prove that they are musically inclined children, they should be fostered and cultivated to be talented artists in the future so that they can enrich themselves and make our life more beautiful.

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Do you prefer listening to live performances or recorded music ?

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Actually, I think I prefer listening to live performances simply because I can meet accomplished singers that I have great admiration for. In addition, I am always attracted by lively atmosphere and vibrant sounds at the concert.

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Do you like staying in hotels?

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To be honest, I am very keen on staying in first-class hotels. A reasonable explanation for this could be that they are equipped with excellent amenities such as water heater, an air conditioner, free Wifi, soft cushions and exquisite lobbies, a restaurant and a swimming pool which offer me a high standard of comfort.

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How often do you stay in a hotel ?

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To be honest, I rarely stay in a hotel. I have only stayed in a hotel for three times when I took holidays with my friends because the cost of good hotels is unaffordable for a student.

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What kinds of hotels in your country?

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Let me see. There is a variety of hotels in my country such as five star, four star, family-run hotels and motels but I think the most common would be family-run for middle-class and working ones because the standard of living in my country is not very high. However, luxurious hotels located in the center of city are the reference for the upper class who want to enjoy the excellent facilities and good services.

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Have you spent much time near the Sea?

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Let me see, I used to spend three days by the ocean because it can have many positive effects on my physical and mental well-being. You know, sea water is the miracle treatment for acne and pain. In addition, floating in water can help improve the blood circulation and make us mentally alert.

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What do people usually do when they visit the sea?

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Well, there is a wide range of activities to do in the coastal city. Firstly, visitors usually enjoy a leisurely stroll and the beauty of nature at the sunrise and sunset to find inner peace. Secondly, people can go for a dip and spend time sunbathing. Finally, eating fresh seafood is also the main purpose of visiting the sea.

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Why do people like spending time near the Sea ?

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Well, I think visitors like taking a holiday in a coastal city for many reasons. Firstly, they can enjoy a leisurely stroll and the beauty of nature at the sunshine to find inner peace. Secondly, visitors can go for a dip and spend time sunbathing. Finally, eating fresh seafood is also the main purpose of visiting the sea.

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Would you like to live near the Sea?

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Of course, I would enjoy living somewhere overlooking a spectacular beach so that I can enjoy the beauty of nature and a leisurely stroll at the sunrise and sunset to find inner peace. In addition, I can practice some water sports such as scuba-diving, windsurfing and racing boat.