UNIT 1: FAMILY TIES

1. How many people are there in your family?

There are ….. in my family: My parents, my younger brother, my sister,…
2. Do you have any siblings (anh chị em)? If yes, are you close to them?
+ Yes, I have …. brothers/sisters. I get on well with them
+ No, I’m the only child in my family
3. What kind of activities do you enjoy doing with your family?/ Do you prefer
spending time with friends or with family?
+ I love/prefer doing sth with my family (in my free time). We spend about + giờ +
doing it.
4. Are you more similar to your mother or your father?/ Are you similar to any
of your family members?
+ I am similar to both my mother and father. I have a curly hair like my mother.
+ I’m more similar to my father. My father and I both love go fishing.
5. Who do you spend the most time with in your family?/ Who is the closest to
you among your family members?
I spend most of my time with my ……. We often do sth together
6. Do you come from a large or small family?/ Do you live in small or large
family? (Bạn sống trong gia đình nhỏ hay lớn)
+ I come from an extended family. There are 4 generations (thế hệ) living under 1
roof (sống cùng dưới 1 mái nhà).
+ I come from a nuclear family. My parents and I live in a small house
7. Do you think friendships change as people get older?
Yes, our friendships will change when we get older. I think it is because of the
changes in lifestyle, or personal interests.
8. Do you think family relationships are important in your country?/ Do you
think family traditions are important? Why or why not?
Family plays an important role in my country. It shapes/ forms a person’s
characteristics and provides support when needed.
9. How often do you meet with your family?
I’m studying far from home now so I just meet my family twice a year on summer
vacation and Tet holiday when I have days off.
10. How do you stay in touch with your family members?
Make a phone call
 UNIT 2: FOOD
1. What is your favorite food?/ What kinds of food do you like?/ What is your
favorite dish to cook?
My favorite food is …… I eat it 3 times a week because it’s cheap but delicious
2. Who normally does the cooking in your family? (Ai hay nấu ăn ở nhà)
My mom usually does the cooking in my family because she cooks very well/
because I and my father are not a good cook.
3. Do you like eating at a restaurant or at home?
I love/ prefer dining at home because it's cozy and I can cook with family
+ homemade food
+ cheap and safe
Going out to a restaurant is nice for trying different foods and taking a break from
cooking.
4. What types of food are your hometown famous for?/ Is your hometown
famous for a particular type of food?/ What is a popular traditional dish from
your country?
My hometown is famous for …….. You can see a lot of people selling this product
when you walk along the street in my hometown.
5. Do you enjoy eating fast-food?
+ Yes, it’s cheap and convenient
+ No, it not good for my health. I can get obese
6. Do you like taste new things?
Yes because eating the same food all the time is boring and trying different types of
food is a good experience.
7. Is it difficult for you to choose dishes in a restaurant?/ How often do you eat
out at restaurants?
I don’t often eat at restaurants so I think it will be hard for me to choose
8. Are there any foods that you don't like? Why?
I’m not interested in eating “mam tom” because I can’t stand the smell of it
9. What factors do you consider when choosing a restaurant to eat at?
I consider the atmosphere and prices to make sure it's a comfortable and affordable
option for me.
 UNIT 3: WONDERS OF NATURE
1. What is your favorite weather?/ What type of weather do you enjoy the
most?/ Do you like the weather in your hometown?
I love sunny weather because I can play outdoor sports like football or volleyball
2. Are there any changes in the weather in your hometown?
Yes, it’s getting hot nowadays and the rainy season is shorter
3. Does the weather ever affect what you do?/ How does the weather affect
your daily routine?/ Does the weather ever cause you problems?
Yes, when I want to play outdoor sports or go camping, and the weather is bad so I
can’t do it.
4. Do you think renewable energy is very important?
Yes, renewable energy is very important because it helps reduce pollution and
protect the environment
5. What can you do to help the environment?
To help the environment, I can turn off lights when not in use, and recycle things.
6. Do you recycle at home? Why or why not?/ Do you think it's important to
recycle? Why or why not?
Yes, I recycle at home because it's important to me to reduce waste and help protect
the environment
7. Do you think pollution is a big problem nowadays?
Yes, pollution is a big problem. It’s harmful for people health and kill animals
8. Have you ever participated in any environmental events?
Yes, last year I joined in a event to clean the beach in my hometown
9. Do you think gardening is boring?
No, gardening is interesting and helpful because I can relax and learn to be patient
when planting trees

FRIENDS
1. Do you often hang out with your friends?/ What kinds of activities do you
enjoy doing with your friends?
+ I’m quite busy studying now so I don’t have much time to meet my friends.
+ I often hang out with my friends at the weekend. We often go to our favorite
coffee shop and chit-chat with each other.
2. Do you have a best friend?
Yes, my best friend is … We have known each other since we were in secondary
school
3. What do you think makes a good friendship?
Sharing problems and providing support are important to make a good friendship.
4. How often do you keep in touch with your friends?
Hang out/ Make a phone call
5. Have you ever had any conflicts with your friends?/ If you had a problem
with one of your friends, would you speak to him about it?
Yes, I've had conflicts with friends before, but we always try to talk it out and find a
solution because our friendship is important to us
6. Do you ask for advice when you have a problem?
Yes, luckily my friends are good listeners and they can give me best advice through
difficulties.

HOLIDAY & TRAVELLING

1. Do you like travelling? Do you enjoy travelling? Why/Why not?
Yes, it’s a good way for me to relax after a long semester of studying hard
2. Do you like using public transport in your area?
No, public transportation in my hometown is not popular and it’s faster to get to one
place by private motorbike.
3. Will you learn to drive?
Yes, I would like to learn how to drive because I want to drive my own car when
travelling. It’s independent and free.
4. Who do you often spend holidays with?
I prefer spending my holidays with my best friends. We will travel to …. And have
many fun activities to do together.
5. Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
+ Alone: independently, can stop anywhere I like
+ Group: share bills, have memories with friends
6. When is the best season to travel in your country?/ What is your favorite
season?/ Which season do you like best?
+ The best season to travel in Vietnam is summer. You can go to the beaches and
swim and try seafood there.
+ Spring  A lot of festivals, especially Tet holiday where you can learn about
Vietnamese cultures.
7. Where would you like to travel in the future? Why?
I would like to visit Australia because I want to see Kangaroo and go diving at the
Great Barrier Reef
8. How many seasons are there in your hometown?
There are 2 main seasons: sunny and rainy seansons
9. Do you think hot weather is better than cold weather?
No, I love winter and I can’t do anything except for sweating in hot weather
10. Would you like to live in a very hot country?
Yes, Vietnam is a tropical country and it’s quite hot in summer so I get familiar
with it
11. Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have 2 dogs at home. They are cute and adorable