Speaking Test 21-25

SPEAKING TEST 21
Let’s talk about health. 
Examiner speaking: What do people where you live do to keep fit? 
They often play sport to keep fit. 
Examiner speaking: Do you think that they are practising in the right way? 
Yes, I do.
Examiner speaking: In what ways is doing gyms good or not good for old people? 
Doing gym everyday enables older men and women to not only live longer, but also to extend their active involvement in all levels of society. Lots of older people use gyms and feel better for it. Doing gym is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in older people, including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities. It had a small but significant effect on improving physical ability and on reducing some pain on old people. In fact, gym is good but the elder should choose suitable type of exercise to their physical ability. 
Now, let’s talk about healthcare service where you live. 
Examiner speaking: What do people in your area usually do when they have health problems? 
People often talk to friends, family, and coworkers to find out the best doctor who can treat them, after that they go to see him/her for checking their health problems as well as asking for recommendations. Some others can check with their insurance plan for a list of doctors in the area. Then they go to a local hospital, medical center, or nearby medical school. 
Examiner speaking: Do you think that it is good to open private clinics ? 
In addition to public health care providers such as primary care doctors and hospitals, many private clinics offering specialized services also operate. I think that it is good to open private clinics because they typically offer services with reduced wait times compared to the public health care system. Moreover, in private hospitals your treatment is usually in a private room which has hotel type services such as TV, menu choices etc., at a time to suit you.
Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too many private clinics? 
It makes more and more people confused about the private health care choices available to them. People tend to compare hospitals relative to infection rates, degrees of surgical success, and many other metrics. When we are able to do this, hospitals will be driven by quality, service, and cost — all of which will be necessary to compete. Therefore, too many private hospitals means that there is an open competitive market. We know what happens in this environment. There are winners and losers. As a result, many clinics with expensive and modern equipment will be closed which wastes a lot of money.	 
PART II: Situation: You are planning to take your secondary students to participate in outdoor activities. Which do you think are the most preferable to them? 
THREE options of dressing for girls are suggested: 
- uniforms 
- selected tops and shorts 
- skirts 
 I think that selected tops and shorts and skirts are popular costumes that make students more active and dynamic but they are not suitable male students. Uniforms may be the best choice because of the following reasons. The first reason is that uniforms highly appreciate the community. All the rich and the poor are the same. There is no difference and unequality between male and female. Moreover, when students put on uniforms they feel so proud of their school and have a sense of responsibility to keep their school’s reputation. Finally, uniforms make all students look more formal. 
 PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins) 
At several universities worldwide, staffs are required to wear university uniforms. Wearing uniform does have its advantages. One of the main advantages of uniforms is the reality that every staff looks the same so they are easily recognized. Staffs who don’t have enough means to buy expensive and fashionable clothes can surely benefit from this. They also save quite a bit of money, not having to buy the latest clothing to wear.
University uniforms are a form of unity in the school, wherein the staff wears the same uniform that gives them the identity. This surely gives them the identity from other school and they will look good. If they are wearing the uniform that identifies them with a certain university or school, people will able to distinguish them.
Another advantage of wearing university uniform is the staff can feel proud because of the feeling that they belong to a certain university. Just wearing the uniform together with its logo can provide them the best chance to feel proud of their university.
Wearing uniform is also important for staff to save time changing clothes or outfits because they are trying to figure out the right combination of shirt, pants, blouse or skirt. This makes it easy for them to save time because they just need to wear their uniform when going to university.
Staffs don’t have to compete with their colleagues because everyone wears the same thing. In order to “fit in” many people feel pressured to buy expensive clothing.
In conclusion, for all the advantages above, we should have uniforms for staffs at university.
 SPEAKING TEST 22
Now, the test begins. 
Let’s talk about happiness. 
Examiner speaking: What do you think happiness is? 
C1: It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion. For me, when thinking about happiness, I often remember a saying that “If I was in my perfect place, would someone else there make it better?”. Therefore, in my point of view it’s simple that the person who is always with you to share and to love whenever you need makes you happy!
C2 : It is difficult to define happiness and each person has his own opinion. For me, happiness is that I can do whatever I want. 
Examiner speaking: Do you think that rich people are always happy? 
I don’t think that they are always happy because I think there are more important things than money in our life. Love is one of them. Although rich men can buy almost all things that they want, they can never purchase a good human relationship based on love. In particular, when they became elder people, if they are alone, they must feel miserable. In conclusion, I disagree that rich people are always happy.
Examiner speaking: What do you do to make yourself happy? 
Happiness is so interesting and I would love to be happier. To make myself happy, I often spend time with my friends and family because I think that we are only happy when we have family and have friends and almost all the other things we think make us happy are actually just ways of getting more family and friends. Moreover, for me helping others with a smiling on lips can make us feel better since smiling is one way to reduce the stress caused by an upsetting situation.
Alright. Thank you. 
Now, let’s talk about money. 
Examiner speaking: Do you think money is more important than any other aspects of life? 
Money is important because it means being able to give your children the best – the best education, the best health care, the best start in life. Of course, when it comes to kids, money can also greatly spoil them, so it’s up to wealthy parents to find a way to give their kids the best, while still teaching them the value of money and not giving them so much excess that their view on life is forever skewed.
Examiner speaking: What would you do if you had a lot of money? 
Examiner speaking: What are the downsides of having too much money? 
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins) 
Situation: You are planning to take your students to participate in outdoor activities. Which do you think are the most preferable to them? 
THREE options of dressing for girls are suggested: 
- uniforms 
- selected tops and shorts 
- skirts 
PART III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins)
Topic: Disadvantages of owning a car. 
 Expensive 
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What are advantages of having a car?
Cars 
Your ideas
Stuck (traffic jam)
Not green 
Do you think it is better to use a bicycle than a car? 
How do you think traffic jam can be solved with the increased number of cars ? 
In our lives, we travel from one place to another for a great variety of reasons and while traveling we greatly depend on cars, whether it is a private car or a public bus. The number of car-owners increasing everyday because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many disadvantages.
Firstly, owning a car is very expensive. The price of the car, the cost of the tax, insurance cost, fuel-cost, driver' salary, car repairing etc. all must be considered before buying a car and that is why it is out of reach of the middle class people. Not all families can afford it. Private car is more expensive than the public transportation, people have to pay more for using of car.
Moreover, private cars can not carry many passengers at a time yet occupy spaces in the street. As the number of car is increasing in the road so does the traffic jams. City travellers have to spend longer hours on traffic jams. Using more private car, the density of traffic has been increased phenomenally and citizens have had to stay longer time on traffic load.
 Perhaps the major disadvantage of cars in general is the huge damage they do to the human health and to the environment. More cars mean more pollution. The consumption of fuels to run the car is contributing to the rise if global warming and affecting the ozone layer. The environment pollution is a serious issue today and in any cost we must reduce the amount of pollution. And if we consider it, then owning a car is never a good idea.
To sum up, having a car gives someone freedom but if public transportation system is easily accessible, safe and efficient, then the idea of buying and owning a car should be abandoned. Cars have increased the level of air and noise pollution in cities, causing more humans to suffer from respiratory, heart diseases, or cancers.
Further questions:
The main advantage of owning a car is it gives the freedom to travel. If you have a car then you don't need to be limited to fixed routes and timetables. Moreover, a car-owner can take his/her family members with him/her and other necessary goods whenever he/she wish which might have been impossible otherwise. In addition, personal cars give comfort while traveling on the contrary to the public buses which are so crowded and disgusting. You can read books, listen to music or even can play with kids while you are in your own car but those all seems to be impossible in a public transport.
 SPEAKING TEST 23
Let’s talk about restaurants. 
Examiner speaking: Tell me about your favourite restaurant. 
Examiner speaking: What is your opinion of foreign food? 
Examiner speaking: Why do people like to eat out? 
People eat out for many reasons. Some people like to eat out because they do not like to cook and do the washing up on their own. Some people like to eat out because they can have food they do not know how to cook at home. People might go out to eat if they are in a hurry. At some restaurants, food is prepared quickly or comes already prepared and ready to eat. If a person does not have the time to cook a meal, he may go out to eat. Many people go out to eat for special occasions. If a person has a birthday, for example, she may invite her friends and family to a restaurant for a meal. By going out, the person and her friends can enjoy a birthday celebration without having to worry about preparing food or washing up.
Now, let’s talk about relaxation 
Examiner speaking: What activities can people do to relax? 
Listening to your favorite song is one of the best ways to relax. Sometimes belting out the lyrics to a favorite tune makes everything seem all right and classical music can be especially relaxing right before bedtime. Talking to a friend is also a good way to reduce stress. When something’s really bothering you, it can help to share your feelings with a pal. In fact, more talkative folks tend to be happier in general. So people tend to go to a coworker or call a close family member and spill.
Examiner speaking: Tell me about how you like to relax. 
Examiner speaking: In what ways can you relax without spending any money? 
Situation: You are planning a holiday and you will be staying in a hotel. You will decide which feature you consider to be the most important when choosing a hotel to stay in. 
There are THREE options for you to choose: 
- The location of the hotel. 
- The comfort of the hotel room. 
- Reasonable price. 
When having a holiday, your accommodation choice is very important because it can make or break your holidays. In my opinion, the location of the hotel is not very important because I will go by my private car so I can travel everywhere I want without any worrying about the distance. Costs are another important consideration here but I have affordability so I do not care about the price. I only want to make sure to check whether the hotel prices are all-inclusive or not. 
I consider the convenience of the hotel the most important when choosing a hotel to stay. Travelling, either by land or air, can be exhausting. So I would be looking forward to a comfortable and convenient stay when I arrive in my destination. Therefore, my hotel should have the amenities that would help me relax and unwind. Things like a cozy room, a soft bed, or a pool spa are a big plus. I can check these, as well as the type of service they give, by reading reviews or guest testimonials on the Internet. Also, safety and security should not be overlooked when selecting accommodation.
PART III: 
Topic: Living in the countryside? 
Do you think companies should promote workers who are experienced? 
Do you think that workers should change companies often? Why? Why not? 
What is better motivated for workers? Salary or working condition? 
Living in the countryside has a lot of advantages. As the advantage we can consider the fact that the country is less polluted and the traffic isn't so heavy. You are fit and you don't need to worry about your health condition, because in the countryside the air and water are so clean. In the country there are many plant species. In the country you are free to admire the breathtaking landscapes such as huge meadows, peaceful hills or forests. You can enjoy walking in the forest and picking mushrooms or hunting. Moreover, living in the countryside is cheaper than it is in the city, so you probably may afford many other things, because the prices are lower. What is more, you can invite your friends to the barbecue organized in your garden. It would be great! The other positive side is the safety. In the rural area the crime rate is much lower. There aren't a lot of housebreaks and the possibility of burglary is also lower. In the countryside people usually and keep eyes on neighbour's estates. They always react when something strange is happening. Country life is very peaceful and silent. You will enjoy the feeling of peace.
You also feel closer to nature in the country, you are woken up by the singing of the birds rather than by the noise from the traffic. Homes in the countryside are surrounded by nature which has a soothing effect on both the mind and the body. In the country, you do not have to leave your home to feel closer to nature because here, the nature comes to you and it is quite common to see wildlife such as birds, butterflies, hedgehogs, foxes, rabbits and even deer from your backyard.
Living in the countryside, you have good neighbours. In the country, everyone knows everyone and people actually say ‘hello’. Communities in the country are much smaller but they are more connected and open. People in the country are really friendlier and are prepared to help without asking anything in return.
To sum up, I think that living in the country may have a lot of advantages such as fresh air, breathtaking landscape, comfort and lovely neighbours, but a lot of people decide to stay in the city, due to the fact that the life in the town is easier.
SPEAKING TEST 24 
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins) 
Let’s talk about housework. 
Examiner speaking: How do you share housework in your family? 
( nữ trả lời) In my family I often prepare meals and wash clothes while my husband does some technical work like repairing things. However sometimes when I am busy, my husband helps me to cook.
( nam trả lời) In my family my wife often prepares meals and washes clothes and I some technical work like repairing things. However sometimes when my wife is busy, I am willing to help her to cook.
Examiner speaking: Do you think children should help with the housework? 
Yes, I totally agree that children should help their parents do the housework that are suitable with their ages
Examiner speaking: What are some of the things that your family usually do together? 
We usually watch TV together in the evening. Sometimes at weekends we go out to eat in a restaurants or travel to some new places
Now, let’s talk about fashion. 
Examiner speaking: Do you try to follow the latest fashion? 
Not usually but sometimes in fact. Although I am not really fashionable, I think that I should keep up to date with new fashion to keep my image in other people’s eyes.
Examiner speaking: What kind of clothes do you like to wear? 
in fact I like dress most as I think I look more attractive when wearing dress
Examiner speaking: Which do you prefer, shopping in a small shop or a supermarket? 
In fact I like shopping in a supermarket more because I think it’s more convenient. There are lots of things in a supermarket so I can buy almost everything I want without having to travel to different places. 
Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins) 
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you. That is the end of Part I. Now let's move to Part II. In this part of the speaking test, you will be given a situation with THREE options. You have to choose ONE to argue on. You will have to say which option you will follow and explain why. You will also have to say why you haven't chosen the other two options. You have ONE minute to prepare your talk and TWO minutes to talk. Here is the situation. 
Situation: You are giving a short talk on language learning. You will decide which activity is the best way to learn a new language. 
There are THREE options for you to choose: 
Join a class. 
Self-study. 
Talk to native speakers 
In learning a language, there are many different options such as joining a class, learning by oneself and talking to native speakers. In my opinion, talking to native speakers is the best way to acquire a new language. Communicating with native speakers can help people make sure whether they can make themselves understood. What is more, it is a great chance for language learners to practise their pronunciation and sharpen their communicating skills. Besides, having talks with foreigners can act as a motivation for language learners. Joining a class is also a good way but looking for a good classroom is not an easy job. Self-studying is necessary in language learning, however it is more suitable for language learners of high level than low level ones. All things considered, I believe that talking to native speakers is the best way to learn a language.
Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (~ 5 mins) 
Topic: Being famous? 
Which qualities should a famous person have? 
Why does the young generation copy them? 
If you had a chance to become famous, who would you like to become? 
Being famous, in fact, is not always advantageous. Famous people usually feel stressful as they need to meet people’s expectations. Sometimes they need to try their best to keep their image good and therefore do not dare to show their real feelings. Being famous means being followed by many people. This naturally put pressure on famed people, they need to perform well every time, everywhere and are easy to be depressed once they cannot do their job perfectly. The biggest problem is that famous people normally lose their privacy. Nearly every thing that they do can be released on newspaper. Thus, not only famous people but also their family members are irritated sometimes. So, I think, being famous is, in fact, not always good.
Which qualities should a famous person have? 
I think they should have good communication skills because they need to work with a lot of people and keep their image good. 
Why does the young generation copy them? 
Young people are usually affected by their idols. They tend to try to imitate their idols’ styles and actions. I think it’s because young people think famous people have fashionable styles and they look more modern if wearing similar to them.
- If you had a chance to become famous, who would you like to become? 
I would like to become Taylor Swift. She’s smart, elegant and does not have any scandals.
SCRIPT FOR SPEAKING TEST 25 
LEVELS 3 – 5 
PART I: SOCIAL INTERACTION (~ 3 mins) 
Let’s talk about friends. 
Examiner speaking: Could you tell me about your best friend? 
My best friend is Trọng. He’s a very good friend. He shares with me everything in life and gives me a lot of useful advice.
Examiner speaking: What is important about a friend for you? 
I think a true friend is someone who understand me and I can trust, who share my happiness and my sorrow 
Examiner speaking: What kind of people do you like to spend time together with? 
I would like to spend time with optimistic people as they seem to be happy all the time. Spending time with them makes me feel relaxed
Now, let’s talk about houses. 
Examiner speaking: Would you rather live in a big city or in the country? Why? 
I would like to live in a big city because it is very convenient. There are a lot more hospitals, schools, universities in big cities so we do not need to travel too far to get those services. Things are also more available in big cities than in the countryside so it’s easier to find what we need in the cities.
Examiner speaking: Could you describe your house/flat and the rooms in it? 
My house is quite small with only two bedrooms and a living room. My bedroom is what I like best in my house because it has enough appliances such as TV, air conditioner, DVD player, computer which helps me deal with my job and entertain in my free time. 
Examiner speaking: Which is your favourite place at home and why? 
In fact my house has a small garden with a lot of flowers and this is the place I Iove most as looking at the flowers after coming back home help me release stress I get during the working day
Part II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION (~4 mins) 
Situation: You have been asked to give a presentation in your English class on a famous city. Decide which aspect you think is the most important one to focus on in your presentation. 
There are THREE options for you to choose: 
History of the city. 
Tourist attractions in the city. 
Famous citizens of the city. 
If I have to make a presentation about a famous city, I think my emphasis will be put on the tourist attractions of the city because it seems that this is the information that most listeners want to know. People are usually interested in the beautiful places in a city so that they can come when they have time. The history of the city is also important as it provides people with the knowledge that they may know little about, but it should be brief as history is not always interesting. I will not say much about famous citizens of the city except that one has special contribution to the city
Part III: TOPIC DEVELOPMNT (~ 5 mins) 
Topic: Benefits of zoos 
What wild animals do you like? 
Do you like visiting zoos? 
Do you think we should teach children something that is related to wild animals? 
Many people think that we should not keep animals in the zoos but I think zoos have a lot of benefits. Firstly zoos are the places where people can keep and protect endangered species. Many endangered animals even have given birth in zoos. Secondly, zoos also serve education especially for small children as they do not have opportunities to see wildlife if there is not a zoo in their places. In addition, zoos are the places for entertainment. Going to the zoo is a way to refresh with many families and couples at the weekends. So, we can see that zoos play a quite important role in our life.
What wild animals do you like? 
I like panda because they look so cute
Do you like visiting zoos? 
Yes I do. I like visiting the zoo with my children, spending time with family and watching the animals’ life is a good way to relax after work
-	Do you think we should teach children something that is related to wild animals?
Yes I totally agree that children should be taught about wild animals. It is quite interesting knowledge and also helps them broaden their minds.