TOPIC 1: HOME AND ACCOMMODATION

0.1. Which town or city do you live in now?

To be honest, I’m living in Ho Chi Minh City which is the metropolis in Vietnam. It’s a bustling city and located in
south of Vietnam. In this city, I can explore different places, and enjoy the street food. Besides, it brings me several
opportunities to pomote myyself such as career opportunities, personal growth, or cultural experiences

0.2. Are there any things you don’t like about your area? (What are they?)
To be honest, I’m not keen on the weather of my area. I cannot suffer from the summer months when the temperature
can get as high as over 37 (thiry seven) degree so I’m not comfortable if I don’t have air condition in my apartment.
Besides, I’m not fond of the traffic system of my city when the streets are always traffic jams on the rush hours

0.3. Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? (Why? Why not?)
To be honest, I will continue to live in Ho Chi Minh City for a long time since it brings me several opportunities to
promote myself such as career opportunities, personal growth, or cutural experiences. Besides, this metropolis creates
me several lasting memories with my beloved ones, and my close friends and it’s a city which has a unique blend of
traditional and modern elements.

0.4. Where is your hometown?

To be honest, I was born and raised in Binh Dinh Province located in the central of Vietnam and it’s about 700km north
of Ho Chi Minh City. It holds a special place in my heart and it is a mix of blend of traditional and modern elements
with lots of amenities and my hometown is famous for Binh Dinh kungfu traditionally

1. What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?

In the future, I aspire (khao khát) to live in a house located in nature or a spacious house with a garden. I envision a
place where my family can have more room to move around and enjoy outdoor activities.

2. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

The transport facilities to my home are quite good. There are multiple options available for commuting. Public buses
operate regularly and cover a wide network, providing convenient access to the city centre. Taxis and other services are
also available, providing flexibility and convenience.

3. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

To be honest, I prefer living in a house rather than a flat. A house offer more space and privacy, which I value greatly. I
have a big garden where I can unwind my mind and plant some vegetables after working up to the ears. Besides, a
house provide a sense of ownership and freedom to customize the living space

4. Please describe the room you live in.

The room I live in is cozy and comfortable. There is a bedroom that I have personalized to reflect y style and
preference. Besides, it has a large window that allows plenty of natural light to enter. In a corner, it is a study desk
where I can work on assignments and projects.

5. What part of your home do you like the most?

The part of my home that I like the most is the living room. It is cozy space where my beloved ones and I spend lots of
time relaxing together. Besides, it’s also versatile area where we engage in various activities, including watching
Netflix series, playing board games, and simply having conversations.

6. How long have you lived there?

I have been living in my current house for about 21 years old. However, currently, I’m living and working in Ho Chi
Minh City and I hired a flat with my relatives

7. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

I do not plan to live in my current housse for a long time. I see it as a tempoary residence. In the future, I aspire to
explore different places and possibly move to a new city or country for various reasons, such as career opportunities,
personal growth, or cultural experiences

8. What's the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
The main difference between where I’m living now and where I lived in the past is size and pace of the city.
Previously, I lived in a small town with a close-knit community and a lower lifestyle. The current city I reside in is
much larger, bustling with activity and offering range of career opportunities and convenience (tiện nghi)

9. Can you describe the place where you live?

I live in a cozy apartment located in a bustling residential area. It’s Ho Chi Minh City which is the metropolis in
Vietnam with lots of amenities. Within walking distance, there are grocery stores, restaurants, and parks. Besides, the
architecture is a mix of modern buildings and traditional houses, creating an interesting blend of old and new.

10. What room does your family spend most of the time in?
To be honest, my family spends most of time in the living room. The room is decorated with sofas, a television and a
cozy atmosphere. It is the heart of the house. Sometimes, we gather in the living room to watch Netflix series, have
several conversations, and enjoy the quality time together.

11. What's your favourite room in your apartment/house?

My all-time favourite room is living room in my house. To be honest, my family spends most of time in the living
room. The room is decorated with sofas, a television and a cozy atmosphere. It is the heart of the house. Sometimes,
we gather in the living room to watch Netflix series, have several conversations, and enjoy the quality time together.

12. What makes you feel pleasant in your home?

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13. Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?

Yes, of course. I believe it is important to live in a comfortable environment. A comfortable living environment
positively impacts our overall well-being and quality of life. It brings me to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy
work-life balance.

14. Do you live in a house or a flat?

To be honest, I’m living in a flat. The house has multiple rooms, including bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and
bathrooms. Living in a flat provides a sense of privacy and the freedom to personalize the space according to my
preferences

15. Who do you live with?

To be honest, I’m living in a flat in Ho Chi Minh City with my relatives. The house has multiple rooms, including
bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and bathrooms. We also engage in several activities, including having meals
together, watching Netfliz series, and having discussions and we can rely on each other and share both of joys and
challenges of everyday life.

16. What do you usually do in your flat?

To be honest, I engage in several activities in my flat. I enjoy reading books and watching Netflix series with my
beloved ones on weekends after working up to the ears. Besides, I spend a little time cooking meals and doing exercise
to keep a body in shape. I utilize my flat to accomplish my assignments or projects.

17. What kinds of accommodation do you live in?

I’m living in a apartment in the heart of the city. It isn’t too spacious but it brings warm and cozy feelings to me. It has
a kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms. I’m living in a flat in Ho Chi Minh City with my relatives. We engage in
several activities in our living room, including watching Netflix series, playing board games.

18. What can you see from the windows of your home?

19. Are you satisfied with the place where you focus on living?
TOPIC 2: WORK AND STUDY
0. Where do you work? How long have you been with your company?
Currently, I’m working at multinational corporation in Vienam and it’s located in Ho Chi Minh City. I have been
working at my company for over a half of year. In the futre, I will coutinue following this job and I wish I become a
professional accountant for my company.

1. What kind of work do you do?

To be honest, I follow a full-time job at multinational corporation in Vietnam. My job is to check the revenue of my
company and I have been working for over a half of year. In the future, I will coutinue following this job and I wish I
become a professional accountant for my company.

2. What do you find most interesting about your work? (Why?)

3. Which is more important to you – the people you work with or the work you do? (Why?)

TOPIC 3: TEA AND COFFEE

1. What do you prefer, tea or coffee?
To be honest, I prefer drinking coffee rather than tea. I cannot start a day without caffeine. A cup of coffee keeps me
fully awake to focus on work. I used to try different types of coffee of various brand and it brings me wonderful
experience.

2. What do Vietnamese people prefer, tea or coffee?

It quite depends on age of users. If you are talking about young people, I think coffee should be the answer. Some even
are coffee addicts because this drink keeps them fully awake to focus on work. However, when it comes to elderly
people, tea will be their favourite beverage with a refreshing taste and so many positive impacts on health.

3. What do you usually prepare for your guests, tea or coffee?

It depends on the guests and occasions. Some people are coffee lovers, so I often bri
I myself choose coffee simply because it can be served within some minutes. Otherwise, to have a cup of tea, green tea
is steeped in boiling water and the container is also needed to warmed beforehand, which is a complicated process.
Furthermore, it has a stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine (adj-chất gây nghiện) content
4. When was the last time you drank coffee or tea?
My morning routines are waking up at 6, having a slight breakfast and drinking a cup of coffee. Even knowing that
being addicted to coffee can trigger many health problems such as hypertension (bệnh cao huyết áp), Parkinson's
diseases and so on, I think having only a cup daily can be at a slightly increased risk only.
5. Do you usually buy your coffee in a coffee shop?
TOPIC 4: ROBOTS
1. Do you know something about robots?
Absolutely, robots are the cutting – edge items that are indispensable in this world. They help people handle a number
of issues not only at home but also at work.
2. Did you like any film has a robot in it when you were a child?
3. Do you use robot in your daily life?
Yes, I love the idea having a domestic robot helping me around the house like cleaning the floor or cutting the grass. It
would be an awesome way to save time and energy.
4. Will you be comfortable if you are on a car driven by a robot?
Well you know nowadays, self-driving cars are certainly not a strange topic anymore. However, I gotta say I don’t
really feel comfortable letting robots take the wheel (lái xe). I think they are not 100% reliable and may not handle
dangerous situations like a slippery road as well as a human driver does. So, for now, I still prefer to drive manually.
TOPIC 5: CONCENTRATION
1. Are you a focused person?

2. How do you stay focused?

I believe in order to stay focus, we should prioritize your tasks, have a time limit to put us under pressure, and to stay
away from distractions. When I set our goals precisely and prepare ourselves perfectly to enter the concentration mode,
I can stay focus for a really long time.
3. Is it easy to stay focused in a noisy environment?

4. Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?

TOPIC 6: WEEK
1. What is your favorite day of the week?

2. What is your least favorite day?

3. What is the busiest day of the week for you?

4. Is there anything that you do every day?

5. What do you usually do on weekends?

6. Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?

TOPIC 7: DAY OFF

1. When was the last time you had a few days off?
2. What do you usually do when you have days off?
3. Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
4. What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?
Health
[Link] do you keep healthy?

Yes, though I’m up to my ears in work, I try to take regular exercise, at least 15 minutes every day so that I can get into
shape. From time to time, when I have more spare time, I hit the gym to do yoga with a personal trainer.

Well, in order to lead a healthy life, I try to take regular exercise, about 15 minutes every day. Besides, I maintain a
balanced dietand have medical check-ups on a regular basis. So, I’m always healthy.

2. What are your favorite sports?

3. Are there health classes in your school?
4. What sports help people stay healthy?
5. Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

Yes, it’s not really difficult to find places to take regular exercise in my hometown. Most of my hometown streets are
pedestrianized, so you can easily go walking or running. In addition to that, there are several badminton courts built
last year for those who wanna play badminton on a daily basis.

Vocabularies:
Nourishing food /ˈnʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ thức ăn giàu dinh dưỡng
Home-cooked food
Pre-prepared meal /prɪˈpeəd/ bữa ăn chế biến sẵn
Enhance our physical strength
Improve our mental health
Give your body precious time to burn fat and to build muscles
Be physically fitter
Go for a medical check-up
A disease-free life
Friends
1. How important are friends to you?
2. Do you often go out with your friends?
3. Where do you often meet each other?
4. What do you usually do with your friends?
5. Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
Your friends

Well, I have a lot of friends. I would say I am typically a social butterfly and I find it so easy to strike up a
conversation with strangers and make friends with them. But it doesn’t mean I have many close friends. Most of my
friends are superficial ones.

Well, although I enjoy socializing with other people, I just cherry-pick my good friends from the crowd. In fact,
I’ve got three close friends from childhood who have gone through all the ups and downs with me for years.

I would prefer to have one close friend instead of tons of friends. The reason is simply that the former will surely be
there for you when you need support but the latter will or will not. That’s why I would go for a good friend who is a
shoulder to cry on.

I believe it depends on each person’s criteria. As for me, I always look for a friend who gives his word of honor and
then keeps his promise. Besides, a good friend should be caring and supportive. Such a friend would be willing to
give others a hand when needed.

Activities with your friends

For the most part, we will go out for a coffee. We are all coffeeholics and take a keen interest inexploring cafes
around the city. Otherwise, we’ll go on a picnic if the weather favours this activity.

Well, after a long day of study, I go home and gather around with my buddies. We are all die-hard fans of the computer
game League of Legends and playing the game with them is always exhilarating.

It all depends on the day. We all need some time on our own. After a long and stressful working day, I just get home
and relax, turning on a movie or something. But on weekends when I have some spare time, I usually hang
out with my friends in the evening.

I think I will gravitate towards hanging out with my friends. When I amin a bad mood, they are really a shoulder
to cry on. They always know how to make me laugh bycracking a joke or something. When I’m happy, it’s a waste
to stay at home. In short, spending quality time with my friends is always my go-to choice.

Family or friends
As for me personally, I would choose family over friends because they were there in the beginning, during the process,
and I know they will still be there at the end too. I was able to live and come this far, mainly due to my family’s efforts
to put food on the table, provide the best education, and care for me.
It’s definitely my family. Friends will come and go through our life but our families will always be there for us in most
cases. Blood ties are strong. I have friends that are very kind and truly good people but I realize some will move, marry
and take jobs. I mean they may be out of state people.

I would say it’s my friends. I’ve got a broken family. My parents separated several years back. They are
extremely neglectful and do not really cater to my needs and attention. Meanwhile, some of my friends are like my
soulmates. I consider them as close as my brothers and sisters.
Wild animals
1. Are there many wild animals in your country?
2. Do you often see animals in the zoo or in the wild? Which one do you prefer. Why?
3. Have you seen any program about wild animals recently?

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I have seen wild animals several times in person and plenty of times on TV shows. I vividly remember the
first time when I went to the zoo in the city centre with my family. I was instantly smitten by all the wild animals when
seeing them.

Well, to be honest, I’ve never seen any wild animals in real life before. In the countryside where I’ve been
living, there are no zoos, nature reserves or such like. I just see some on TV in nature shows.

My all-time favourite wild animals are lions. I admire how fierce they are and how they value unity when hunting prey.
The lion is the king of the jungle but it’s a myth because they inhabit grasslands, but not jungles.

I don’t take any keen interest in wild animals, so it’s hard to answer this question. But in case I have to give a definite
answer, I will opt for mammoths - a group of elephants that lived thousands of years ago and is now extinct. They are
the main characters in the blockbuster Ice Age.

Well. Going to zoos is one of my greatest pleasures. Visiting zoos can really broaden my horizons about behaviours of
different wild animals that I couldn’t learn at school. Besides, I love the tranquillity of nature at zoos.

I love visiting zoos. Seeing wild animals in person really fulfils my curiosity about them. I’m always eager to
learn about the way they behave. It’s always exhilarating being close to wild animals.

I believe visiting zoos is just a pastime of kids. As a little boy, I used to jump for joy whenever my parents took me to
the zoo in the city. But now, I no longer have this great excitement. I am now occupied with work so I can’t spare any
time for this activity.
Actually, I’m against zoos or any kinds of establishments keeping wild animals for entertainment and
commercial purposes. That’s why I will never pay any visits to zoos during my lifetime. Such animals look so
miserable in cages.
Clothing
1. Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
2. Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
3. Do you like wearing T-shirts?
4. What kind of clothes do you like to wear?