Hướng dẫn Speaking Part II - B1 B2
PART II: SOLUTION DISCUSSION
Nhiệm vụ: Mỗi thí sinh được cho một tình huống hàng ngày với 3 phương án lựa chọn, thí sinh giải quyết tình huống bằng cách so sánh và đưa ra phương án hợp lý nhất trong 2 phút với 1 phút chuẩn bị
BÀI MẪU 1: You are planning your holiday. There are three suggestions: a beach holiday, a climbing holiday, and a sight-seeing holiday. Which do you think is the best choice for you? A. Gợi ý nếu chọn “A beach holiday”: relaxing/ sunbathing on the beach; swimming in the sea; playing water sports; building sandcastles
B. Gợi ý nếu chọn “A climbing holiday”: climbing a mountain/ a rock; hanging at the mountain sides; camping on the top; discovering caves
C. Gợi ý nếu chọn “: Sight-seeing holiday”: visiting famous tourist attractions, appreciate the nature and the wildlife; trying local foods; discovering new cultures
Từ vựng B1 B2
- Beautiful scenery: phong cảnh đẹp
- Widen knowledge: mở rộng kiến thức
- Coastal city: thành phố ven biển
- Go for walks: đi dạo
- Get arthritis: bị đau khớp
- Hike: leo núi
🡪 Trả lời mẫu phong cách đơn giản mỗi phương án đều có 2 ý, 2 phương án không chọn thì 2 ý sẽ tương phản (bài mẫu chọn phương án sight-seeing holiday, lưu ý nếu tốc độ nói của bạn không được trôi chảy, có thể linh hoạt bỏ bớt một số phần nói về lợi ích của phương án không chọn)
Well, I think I would choose a sight-seeing holiday as the most suitable choice for my holiday. You know, there are quite a few clear benefits. (Tôi nghĩ là mình sẽ chọn .... /Có một vài lợi ích rất rõ ràng như sau)
I could say the first thing is that I can visit famous tourist attractions. This is simply because I can enjoy the beautiful scenery and save memory by taking photos.
Another advantage is that we can discover new culture. This is valuable since I am interested in learning something new during my holiday. (Thứ nhất, tôi có thể … /Bởi vì tôi được…./Một lợi ích nữa là chúng tôi có thể..../ Điều này rất quan trọng vì...)
Regarding a beach holiday, it can't be denied that there are some exciting activities at the beach such as sunbathing, playing water sports or building sandcastles.
However, I live in a coastal city, so I quite often go to the beach on the weekend to enjoy the sea food and play volleyball with my friends, or just go for walks there. Therefore, I want something
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different for my holiday. (Về B, không thể phủ nhận là B có những …..như là .../Tuy nhiên, nên ... )
It is clear that a climbing holiday is also a good idea. This is because I can climb the mountain and camp on the top. The fresh air on there would help me refresh my mind and feel relaxed. That sounds great!
But you know to me, a climbing holiday is not suitable because I get arthritis, it is difficult for me to hike. (Hiển nhiên là C cũng là sự lựa chọn tốt/Đó là vì tôi có thể ..../Nhưng giờ nó lại chưa phù hợp vì...)
For all these reasons, a sight-seeing holiday is the best option. (Vì những lý do đã phân tích như trên/ A là sự lựa chọn tốt nhất của tôi)
BÀI MẪU 2: You are going to travel to London. There are three suggestions of when to go there: spring, summer and winter Which one would you choose?
Từ vựng B1 B2
- A big fan of: Thích
- A great chance for me to: Có cơ hội để
- Discover special tourist attractions: Khám phá các địa danh du lịch hấp dẫn - Taste some traditional food: Thử các món ăn truyền thống
- Walk on the sand along the beach: Đi dạo dọc theo bãi cát biển
- Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere: Thưởng thúc không khí
- Humid and wet: Ẩm và ướt
- Beautiful landscapes: Cảnh đẹp
- Suffer from: Bị
🡪 Trả lời mẫu phong cách đơn giản phương án được chọn có 2 ý hỗ trợ, 2 phương án không chọn thì chỉ nói lý do vì sao không chọn. (bài mẫu chọn phương án summer)
Well, you know I'm a big fan of traveling. If I had to choose when I go to London, I would go for summer because of the following reasons
First of all, I have a long holiday in summer therefore I can spend much time travelling. You know, my summer vacation lasts about three months, so I can have one month on holiday. (It will be a great chance for me to discover special tourist attractions in London or taste some traditional food here)
Moreover, summer is an ideal time for tourism. I'll go to some beaches and enjoy the fresh air there. I'm also interested in swimming, so it will be wonderful to go swimming in early morning or late afternoon or walk on the sand along the beach to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at night
In spring, I think it's a little bit humid and wet in London. Therefore if I travel to London in
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spring, I can't visit beautiful landscapes if it rains. In addition, I have to attend my class at a time.
I don't choose winter because it is very cold in London this season. I may badly suffer from cold weather it is snowy. I think at the time I just want to sleep and enjoy my favourite food indoor
To sum up, summer is the most suitable time for me to have a trip in London
BÀI LUYỆN TẬP CÓ GỢI Ý:
* Học viên cần dùng từ điển tra nghĩa ngay bên dưới các từ/cụm từ in đậm và tập đọc kĩ, đọc to nhiều lần, các gợi ý đều mang tính chủ quan của người biên tập, khuyến khích các bạn xây dựng ý tưởng cho riêng mình, tuy nhiên vẫn áp dụng những cấu trúc và từ vựng đã học ở các phần trước để nói được linh hoạt cả bài dài.
Danh sách tình huống
1. SITUATION 1: Discuss the places to visit........................................................................................3 2. SITUATION 2: Discuss the musical instruments to play..................................................................4 3. SITUATION 3: Discuss the places to stay during holiday................................................................5 4. SITUATION 4: Advise a friend to take up a new hobby ..................................................................5 5. SITUATION 5: Discuss some activities to do in free time ...............................................................6 6. SITUATION 6: Advise a friend how to learn English properly........................................................7 7. SITUATION 7: Suggest a means of vehicle for a foreign friend ......................................................7 8. SITUATION 8: Discuss some places to hold a birthday party..........................................................8 9. SITUATION 9: Discuss some ways to make donations....................................................................9 11. SITUATION 11: Discuss some gifts for mother .............................................................................9 12. SITUATION 12: Discuss some places to hang out with friends...................................................10 13. SITUATION 13: Discuss some ways to celebrate an anniversary ................................................11 14. SITUATION 14: Discuss some ideas to start your own business .................................................11 15. SITUATION 15: Advise a person how to hold an event...............................................................12 16. SITUATION 16: Suggest a friend some part-time jobs ................................................................13
1. SITUATION 1: Discuss the places to visit
A group of friends from other part of your country is going to visit your city, Danang. They plan to stay here for 2 days. There are wondering where to go during the 2 days: Ba Na Hills, Hoi An Ancient town and My Son Hollyland. Which is the best place for them?
Ba Na Hills
+ I may enjoy the fresh atmosphere
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+ I may have a new experience when traveling by cable car and take part in X-games - It is too expensive
Hoi An Ancient town
+ It is a peaceful place for relaxing
+ I may enjoy delicious local dishes
- It is too boring because of lack of modern facilities
My Son Hollyland
+ I may have more useful knowledge about Cham culture
- It's too far from Da Nang City to get there
* Vocab:
- fresh atmosphere: không khí trong lành
- new experience: trải nghiệm mới mẻ
- cable car: tàu điện cáp treo
- take part in X-games: tham gia các trò chơi mạo hiểm
- peaceful place: nơi yên bình
- delicious local dishes: món ăn địa phương ngon
- modern facilities: cơ sở vật chất hiện đại
- useful knowledge: kiến thức bổ ích
- culture: văn hóa
2. SITUATION 2: Discuss the musical instruments to play
Your friend, who is 25 years old, would like to learn how to play a musical instrument. The instruments are suggested: the guitar, the piano and the trumpet. Which is the best choice?
The guitar
+ I may ease the mind after school
+ I can make new friends when joining in the music class
+ Owing a guitar is inexpensive.
- I have to spend much time to learn and to practice
The piano
+ I may ease the mind after school
+ I can play songs I like which is so exciting.
- The price of a piano is expensive
The trumpet
+ I may ease the mind after school
+ I can make new friends when joining in the music class
- It's difficult to find a teacher
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* Vocab:
- ease the mind: thư giãn đầu óc
- inexpensive: không đắt đỏ
3. SITUATION 3: Discuss the places to stay during holiday
You are considering having a holiday after a working week. Three places are suggested: a resort near the beach, a cottage in the countryside, a hotel in the mountainous area. Which do you think is the best choice?
A resort near the beach in the city
+ I can go swimming, eat the seafood dishes and enjoy fresh atmosphere + It is easy to get access to modern facilities
- It is extremely expensive
A cottage in the countryside
+ it's a peaceful place to relax
+ I can buy and eat some fresh or clean fruits
+ People are friendly and open
+ There are many festivals in rural area which I can join in and have a fun - It is hard to get access to modern facilities
A hotel in the mountainous area
+ I may have adventurous travel
+ I may enjoy fresh air and a cool climate because there are a lot of trees here + I can climb the mountain and have fun
- It is hard to get access to modern facilities
* Vocab:
- seafood dishes: món ăn hải sản
- get access to modern facilities: tiếp cận với những cơ sở hiện đại
- rural area: vùng nông thôn
- adventurous travel: du lịch mạo hiểm
- cool climate: khí hậu mát mẻ
4. SITUATION 4: Advise a friend to take up a new hobby
Your friend wants to take up a new hobby. He is considering three activities: doing yoga, playing the piano and joining a charity club. Which do you think is the best choice for him?
Doing yoga
+ He may improve physical and mental health
+ He may have fresh and peaceful mind
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- He is not patient enough to do yoga
Playing piano
+ He can play the pieces of music I like
+ He can accompany my friends on their songs
- It takes much time to learn and practice
Joining a charity club
+ He can be more confident
+ He can help many people
+ He sympathizes for others
- He is a shy, silent person and he wants quiet free time
* Vocab:
- physical and mental health: sức khỏe thể chất và tinh thần
- fresh and peaceful mind: đầu óc thư thái và thanh thản
- patient: kiên nhẫn
- pieces of music: bản nhạc
- accompany: chơi nhạc cùng
- sympathize: cảm thông
5. SITUATION 5: Discuss some activities to do in free time
A group of friends are hanging out in their free time. Three ideas are suggested: go to eat something (food), go shopping and go to the cinema. Which is the best choice?
Go to eat something (food)
+ They enjoy delicious dishes and chat with each other while eating
+ They can release their pressure totally after school
- They can cook the dishes we like at home and it may save much money
Go shopping
+ They can buy necessary things for their daily life
+ They can try things on, pick things up, so they can relax after school - They don't have enough money to go shopping
Go to the cinema
+ They can enjoy a new film with visual effects or better sound
+ After watching the movies, they can chat with their friends about these films and they may have a lot of interesting things to talk about
- They usually watch movies on Youtube
* Vocab:
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- delicious dishes: món ăn ngon
- release their pressure: giải tỏa áp lực
- necessary things: những đồ dùng cần thiết
- try things on: thử đồ
- pick things up: xem đồ
- visual effects: hiệu ứng hình ảnh
6. SITUATION 6: Advise a friend how to learn English properly
Your friend is considering three ways to improve his/her English: Watching films, reading books and talking with foreigners. Which do you think is the best choice for him/her?
Watching films
+ My friend may expand his/her vocabulary
+ He/she learns to communicate effectively
+ He/she may improve his/her listening skill
- It is easy to distract from learning
- It is difficult to understand because he/she is not good at listening English
Reading books
+ He/she learns new words
+ He/she improves reading skill
- It need concentration
- It takes a lot of time
Talking with foreigners
+ He/she may improve speaking skill
+ He/she may learn to communicate well
+ He/she can hear many funny stories from different countries in the world. + It's easy to find foreigners to talk with them at coffee shops
- He/she may not be confident enough to speak with them
* Vocab:
- communicate effectively: giao tiếp hiệu quả
- distract from learning: xao nhãng khỏi việc học tập
- concentration: sự tập trung
- foreigners: người nước ngoài
7. SITUATION 7: Suggest a means of vehicle for a foreign friend
A foreigner has just come to work in your city he is going to stay here for 2 years. He asks you how he should travel around. Three options are suggested: buying a motorbike, buying a bicycle and travelling by bus. Which do you think is the best choice?
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Buying a motorbike
+ A motorbike is the most common vehicle in Vietnam
+ It is easy to travel in Vietnam and to find a parking lot
- He does not have a driving license
Buying a bicycle
+ Travelling by bike may protect the environment
+ He keeps fit when riding a bike to come to work
- It takes much time to come to work
Travelling by bus
+ It may protect the environment and reduce traffic jams
+ He can read a book, listen to music, make new friends while travelling by bus - The bus is sometimes overcrowded and inconvenient
* Vocab:
- common vehicle: phương tiện phổ biến
- parking lot: bãi đổ xe
- driving license: bằng lái
- protect the environment: bảo vệ môi trường
- keep fit: giữ sức khỏe, giữ vóc dáng mạnh khỏe
- reduce traffic jams: giảm ách tắc giao thông
- overcrowded: quá đông đúc
- inconvenient: không tiện nghi
8. SITUATION 8: Discuss some places to hold a birthday party
You are having a birthday party and many of your friends are invited. Three locations are suggested: at home, in a restaurant, and in a park. Which do you think is the best place for party?
At home
+ It is cozy and inexpensive
+ We cook dishes we like
- It is a small space
- It takes a lot of time to cook and to clean
At a restaurant
+ We can eat delicious dishes
+ We do not need to prepare or to cook food
- It is expensive and noisy
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In a park
+ We can fresh air while eating
+ It is convenient for a barbecue party
+ A park is a spacious venue
- We need to prepare and cook, so we may feel tired
* Vocab:
- cozy: ấm áp
- inexpensive: không đắt đỏ
- prepare: chuẩn bị (nấu nướng)
- convenient: thuận tiện
- barbecue party: tiệc nướng ngoài trời
- spacious venue: nơi rộng rãi
9. SITUATION 9: Discuss some ways to make donations
Your friends are discussing ways to make donations for charitable organizations. Three options are donating old clothes, producing hand-made crafts and selling for money, giving food. Which do you think is the best option?
Donating old clothes
+ The poor don't have enough clothes to wear
+ These clothes help them keep warm in the winter
Producing hand-made crafts and sell for money
- It is difficult to produce hand-made crafts nicely
- It's hard to sell them to raise money for charitable
Giving food
+ The poor don't have enough food to eat
+ Food can supply nutrition, so they can improve their physical health
* Vocab:
- raise money: quyên góp tiền
- supply nutrition: cung cấp dinh dưỡng
- physical health: sức khỏe về thể chất
11. SITUATION 11: Discuss some gifts for mother
You are going to buy a gift for your mom on her birthday.
Some flowers
+ There are various types of flowers so that you can easily find, choose and buy which one you like - She may receive a lot of flowers on this day
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- This present is meaningless, also it won't keep long
A scarf
- You may not know her favorite color
A lipstick
+ Because there are lots of cosmetic stores in my area, I can simply go around to choose and buy one for my mom.
- She may not use that brand of lipstick, or she doesn't use lipstick
* Vocab:
- various types: nhiều loại đa dạng
- meaningless: không ý nghĩa
- cosmetic store: cửa hàng mỹ phẩm
- brand of lipstick: nhãn hiệu son
12. SITUATION 12: Discuss some places to hang out with friends
You are invited to go out on a weekend evening. Where do you intend to go?
Cafe'
+ I and my friends can enjoy drinks and comfortable atmosphere
+ We will be served with good service, nice view, cool air, catchy music... + It's suitable to have a long chat, gossip, …
- Your friends may use mobile phones rather than chat with one other.
A night market
+ I can walk around and go sightseeing with my buddies, feel the bustling atmosphere around a market.
+ We can buy some interesting items with cheap price or taste a lot of snacks while chatting with each other.
- There is so crowded and noisy, and sometimes disorder.
Movie theater
+ I and my friends can watch brand new movies with the very real experience which we can't see in anywhere else.
+ We can talk with each other or play arcade game together in waiting time. - It quite costly, especially for students. So, this choice will not suitable for some people
* Vocab:
- go sightseeing with my buddies: đi ngắm cảnh với bạn thân
- disorder: mất trật tự
- brand new movies: bộ phim mới
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- real experience: trải nghiệm chân thực
- play arcade game: chơi trò chơi trên các máy giải trí bằng cách bỏ xu vào
- costly: tốn kém
13. SITUATION 13: Discuss some ways to celebrate an anniversary
Your parents are going to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. What are you planning to do for the day?
Give them a vacation abroad
+ It will be a special and memorable trip for them
+ They can experience brand new place, visit tourist attractions, taste local food... This choice provides them a plenty of activities that they can try together
- Price for an oversea journey (flight, homestay, food, shopping, vehicle...) is expensive and difficult to hold one
- They are not good at English so there is a trouble when they have to communicate with other foreigners.
- They are not well enough to go
Hold a family party
+ It's easy and simple to hold a party at home. Everything can be prepared by ourselves. + We can decorate and organize it by anyway we like, and it will be a costy family party + It's cheap and affordable so that our parents don't need to think much about the cost. + It's time to come back home, gather and spend time together.
- It's not special much
Take a family photo
+ It's simple and quick
+ It can save memory for a long time
- It's not easy to gather all members for the photos
- It's not meaningful much
* Vocab:
- memorable trip: chuyến đi đáng nhớ
- experience brand new place: trải nghiệm nơi mới mẻ
- tourist attractions: địa điểm hút khách du lịch
- taste local food: thử món ăn địa phương
- oversea journey: chuyến đi nước ngoài
- affordable: hợp túi tiền
- costy family party: bữa tiệc gia đình tốn kém
14. SITUATION 14: Discuss some ideas to start your own business
You are going start your own business. What do you want to do?
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Open an Internet shop
+ We don't need too much funds to open an online shop so it will be suitable for those who not have a lot of money
+ Your time will be flexible so you can study or do other things while managing your business - It takes time and patience to succeed
Open a clothes shop
- There is a big risk whether you are successful or not, and maybe you will lose all your money - It costs a lot, you have to prepare a big funds for renting place for shop, buy and update your items time after time
- It's hard to compete with popular shops
Open a souvenir shop
+ I live in one of the big cities, and there are numerous visitors. For that reason, start business with a souvenir shop maybe a good idea because there are a lot of potential customers + I can also develop culture and tourist of my city. Moreover, I can meet lots of foreigners and practice my English at the same time
* Vocab:
- fund: ngân sách, quỹ
- flexible: linh hoạt
- patience: tính kiên nhẫn
- big risk: mạo hiểm lớn
- renting place: thuê địa điểm
- numerous visitors: nhiều khách du lịch
- potential customers: khách hàng tiềm năng
- develop culture: phát triển văn hóa
15. SITUATION 15: Advise a person how to hold an event
Your brother who is studying at a college in Hanoi, is asking for your advice about organizing an activity to celebrate the Women's Day in his class.
A class party
+ It is the most fun and special event as I think. Boys can hold a surprise party, decorate classroom by themselves.
+ It is meaningful activity, also this is the best way to gather all the members of class - It takes time to prepare, and sometimes teachers are not allowed to hold it at school
A beauty contest in class
- It will make a discrimination with girls who are not good looking
- It is not fair for everyone, in this day, every girl should have the same respect
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A karaoke night
+ There will be a relax time for all after a long day study. Friends can together sing songs, dance... leave all their pressure out there
- It is not special
- It is noisy and not meaningful
* Vocab:
- special event: sự kiện đặc biệt
- surprise party: bữa tiệc bất ngờ
- meaningful activity: hoạt động ý nghĩa
- make a discrimination: tạo ra sự phân biệt
- fair: công bằng
- respect: sự tôn trọng
- leave all their pressure: giải tỏa áp lực
16. SITUATION 16: Suggest a friend some part-time jobs
Your friend is thinking about the three following options for a part-time job
A shop assistant
+ There are a plenty of store assistant jobs hence it is easy for his/her to find one + Develop business skill
- It is a hard work with a low salary
A home tutor
- You must have a good knowledge, teaching method or have an aptitude for teaching. - You will face troubles if your students don't get a good score
A baby sitter
+ Very suitable for those who love playing with kids
- This is hard work and require patience with kids
- Well-paid part-time job
* Vocab:
- low salary: lương thấp
- teaching method: phương pháp giảng dạy
- good score: điểm tốt
- hard work: công việc vất vả
- patience: sự kiên nhẫn
- Well-paid: thu nhập tốt
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