SESSION 1: SPEAKING PART 1

A. THEME-RELATED VOCABULARY
I. WORK AND STUDY (Benefits of work and study activities)

No. Words / Phrases Meaning

1. have a good grasp of… (v phr) nắm bắt tốt…

2. broaden sb’s horizons/ knowledge (v phr) mở rộng kiến thức

3. put knowledge gained into practice (v phr) áp dụng kiến thức đã học vào thực
tiễn

4. acquire experience/ knowledge/ skills (v phr) có được kinh nghiệm/ kiến thức/
kỹ năng

5. improve sb’s (own) level/ the level of academic có tiến bộ trong học tập
performance (v phr)

6. instill in sb…. (v phr) truyền cho ai…

7. enhance sb’s (own) level/ the level of job nâng cao chất lượng công việc.
performance (v phr)

8. earn a (good) living (v phr) kiếm sống (tốt)

9. build/ cement a strong relationship with… (v phr) tạo dựng một mối quan hệ bền chặt
với…

10. have job prospects (v phr) có triển vọng trong công việc

11. move up the career ladder (v phr) thăng tiến trong công việc

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Task 1: Fill in the blanks with suitable words/phrases from the word lists above.
1. Participating in international exchange programs can help students
___________________________ by exposing them to different cultures and perspectives.
2. A good mentor can ___________________________ their mentee the values of hard work and
perseverance.
3. Completing internships during your studies allows you to ___________________________ that
will be valuable when entering the workforce.
4. To succeed in a competitive industry, it’s essential to ___________________________ by
taking on more responsibilities and demonstrating your capabilities.
5. After finishing a specialized course, it’s important to ___________________________ in your
job to see tangible results from your education.
6. Networking events are excellent opportunities to ___________________________
professionals in your field, which can be beneficial for future collaborations.

Task 2: Translate the following sentences into English using the phrases from the word list.
1. Thầy giáo của tôi luôn cố gắng để truyền cho chúng tôi sự tự tin và tính kiên trì.
______________________________________________________________________________

2. Trẻ em mới bắt đầu học ngoại ngữ tại trường tiểu học thường có khả năng nắm bắt tốt ngôn
ngữ mới một cách nhanh chóng.
______________________________________________________________________________

3. Các khóa học đào tạo nghề cho phép học sinh áp dụng kiến thức đã học vào thực tiễn.
______________________________________________________________________________

4. Tôi luôn mong muốn bản thân mình có tiến bộ trong học tập bằng cách tạo ra một kế hoạch
học tập chi tiết và tham gia vào các khóa học bổ ích.
______________________________________________________________________________

5. Với một tấm bằng tốt, bạn có thể kiếm sống tốt.
______________________________________________________________________________

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Task 3: Write your own sentences with the given keywords. All of your sentences must be
related to the benefits of work or study activities.
1. have a good grasp of…
______________________________________________________________________________
2. broaden sb’s horizons
______________________________________________________________________________
3. instill in sb st
______________________________________________________________________________
4. enhance the level of job performance
______________________________________________________________________________
5. have job prospects
______________________________________________________________________________

II. LEISURE TIME (Benefits of leisure activities)

No. Words / Phrases Meaning

1. develop teamwork and collaboration skills phát triển kỹ năng làm việc nhóm
(v phr) và cộng tác

2. reinforce positive behavior (v phr) củng cố hành vi tích cực

3. chances for personal expression (n phr) cơ hội thể hiện bản thân

4. opportunities for socialization (n phr) cơ hội giao tiếp/ giao lưu

5. relaxed environment (n phr) môi trường thoải mái

6. expand one’s friend circle (v phr) mở rộng các mối quan hệ bạn bè

7. hit it off with someone (idiom) trở nên thân với ai đó ngay

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8. build self-confidence (v phr) xây dựng sự tự tin

9. source of stress and anxiety (n phr) nguồn gốc của căng thẳng và lo âu

10. alleviate stress and anxiety (v phr) làm giảm nhẹ căng thẳng và lo âu

11. develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills phát triển tư duy phản biện và kỹ
(v phr) năng giải quyết vấn đề

Task 4: Fill in the blanks with suitable words/phrases from the word lists above.
1. Joining a sports club helps kids develop teamwork and ______________ skills.
2. It has been scientifically proven that making arts can _____________ stress and anxiety.
3. One of the best ways for students to expand their _______________ is to take part in
extracurricular activities.
4. One effective way to help children build self-confidence is to consistently _____________ their
positive behavior with verbal praise or tangible rewards.
5. Participating in school clubs can provide students with valuable opportunities for
____________, allowing them to interact with peers who share similar interests and hobbies.
6. Engaging in leisure activities that involve strategy, decision-making, and problem-solving, such
as playing chess or solving puzzles, can help individuals develop _______________ thinking
skills.

Task 5: Translate the following sentences into English using the phrases from the word list.
1. Trẻ em trở nên tự tin khi chúng có nhiều cơ hội giao tiếp với bạn đồng trang lứa.
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Các câu lạc bộ ở trường là một môi trường thoải mái giúp trẻ em thoải mái thể hiện bản thân.
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Các hoạt động ngoại khóa là cơ hội để học sinh mở rộng mối quan hệ bạn bè và phát triển
kỹ năng làm việc nhóm.

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______________________________________________________________________________
4. Tập thể dục thường xuyên giúp làm giảm nhẹ căng thẳng và lo âu.
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Khi tham gia một câu lạc bộ trong trường, bạn có thể dễ dàng trở nên thân ngay với nhiều
người vì các bạn có cùng sở thích.
______________________________________________________________________________

Task 6: Write your own sentences with the given keywords. All of your sentences must be
related to the benefits of leisure activities.
1. personal expression
______________________________________________________________________________
2. teamwork and collaboration skills
______________________________________________________________________________
3. expand one’s friend circle
______________________________________________________________________________
4. alleviate stress and anxiety
______________________________________________________________________________
5. develop problem-solving skills
______________________________________________________________________________

B. VNU SPEAKING TEST

Tips: You can use the REDS technique in Part 1. REDS refers to four ways to expand your
answer:
• Reason – because ..../ One reason is that.../ Another thing is that...
• Example – For example, .../ For instance, ...
• Description – To be more specific, ...
• Speculation – Perhaps I’ll.../ At some point in the future, I’d like to.../ Before the end
of the year, I want to…

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Example:
Q: Would you like to spend more time with your family?
Reason: Yes, I really want to, because my family is where I live happily with my parents and
siblings.
Example: Absolutely! I would love to have a holiday abroad with my family, going on tours in
countries like Japan and Korea at least once before my parents get too old for this.
Detail: Actually it depends. During weekdays, I frequently come back home to stay with my
parents and my younger brother after work, but occasionally I dine out with my close friends
on weekends.
Speculation: Sure. I don’t have the opportunity to have meals with my parents now as I’m busy
with university. Perhaps I’ll have more time with them after I graduate this summer.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Answer the following questions. Try to use the vocabularies from the suggested word lists
above.

SET 1 SET 2

1. Do you work or are you a student? 1. Do you work or are you a student?
2. 2.
- If you study, what is your favorite subject? - If you study, where do you study?
- If you work, what is your job? - If you work, what is your typical day like at
3. Do you prefer watching television alone or work?
with other people? 3. What can you do to stay healthy?
4. What products do you often buy online? 4. How do your parents spend their free time?
5. Where did you go for your last holiday? 5. Do young people in your country like to
follow fashion trends? Why (not)?

SET 3 SET 4

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1. Do you work or are you a student? 1. Do you work or are you a student?
2. 2.
- If you study, what is your major? - If you study, do you want to change your
- If you work, do you enjoy your job? major?
3. Do you watch a lot of television? - If you work, what is your position at work?
4. How often do you buy things online? 3. How much time do you spend watching TV?
5. Which public holiday do you like best? 4. Do you ever see things in shops and then buy
them online?
5. What do you do on holidays?

SET 5 SET 6

1. Do you work or are you a student? 1. Do you work or are you a student?
2. 2.
- If you study, how much time do you spend on - If you study, is there anything that you dislike
your studies each week? about your school?
- If you work, why did you choose that type of - If you work, do you get on well with your co-
work? workers?
3. Did you watch much TV when you were a 3. What is your favorite television channel?
child? 4. How do you feel about online shopping in
4. Do you prefer shopping online or shopping general?
at the store? 5. Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday?
5. Who do you usually spend the holiday with?