Tiếng Anh - Vstep speaking: Common topics

 into the seafood and steam it for 
some minutes. 
2. What food is popular in your country/hometown? Why do people like this type of food? 
=> One of the most popular food in my country/hometown is seafood. People like it because there are 
many kinds of seafood such as .. They are fresh, delicious and nutritious. It is also easy to buy and 
easy to cook. 
3. Is fast food popular in your country? Why? 
=> Yes, I think so. Because people are very busy with their study and work, they don’t have much time to 
cook so they often eat fast food or takeaways. Especially young people, they like eating fast food because it 
is very convenient, they can both sit at the table eating, chatting with each others or even working. 
4. Can you tell me something about Vietnamese food? 
=> Well, because we have different regions: Northern, Central and Southern, there are various kinds of 
special food in each region. However, in a typical Vietnamese meal, we often have steamed rice, a soup 
dish, a kind of meat or fish dish and a vegetarian dish (either stir fried or boiled). Besides the typical meals 
with rice, Vietnam has many traditional types of food such as pho, crab noodle (bun rieu), springrolls 
(nem), Chung cake 
5. Can you cook? What dishes do you often cook? 
=> Yes, I can cook. I often cook meals for my family/ friends. I can cook simple dishes such as boiled rice, 
fried eggs, fried fish, stewed meat and some kinds of soups. 
6. Who usually does the cooking in your home? Why? 
=> My mother often does the cooking in my home because she is retired; she has a lot of free time to cook 
for the family. She is a wonderful cook. 
=> I live with my friends so I and my friends take turn to do the cooking. When I have free time, I will 
cook and when I am busy, she does the cooking for us. We can cook simple dishes such as .. 
7. Do you think you eat healthily? What should we eat to stay healthy? 
=>I am quite busy with my study so I sometimes eat fast-food or ready-made food, but in generally, I think 
I eat healthily. In my opinion, to stay healthy, we have to eat enough meat and fish, eat a lot of vegetables 
and drink a lot of water. Besides, we should reduce the amount of fat and eat a little fast food to be healthy. 
ENTERTAINMENT 
A. CINEMA 
1. Types of film 
Western science fiction action film comedy thriller 
Horror film musical soap opera cartoon love story 
2. Describing films 
Moving violent powerful gripping funny slow 
Blockbuster classic based on a book subtitled dubbed beautifully 
filmed 
- The film was set in  - The main characters are . 
- It was based on a novel by - It was directed by 
- It was filmed in  - Kate Winslet played the part of . 
- It was about .. - The film was nominated for 11 Oscars. 
B. TELEVISION PROGRAM 
Music program travel program current affairs program arts program 
wildlife program 
Sports program educational program talk show quiz show game show documentary 
Play drama news regional news weather forecast series 
C. MUSIC 
1. Kinds of music 
Classical music pop rock jazz R&B instrumental music 
Folk song soft music dance country music 
2. People in music 
Composer song writer musician band orchestra soloist singer 
Guitarist lead singer drummer pianist dancer 
D. READING 
1. Kinds of book 
Novels(romantic/historical/contemporary novel) short stories detective story ghost stories 
Science fiction comic books magazines poem newspapers 
2. Talking about books 
-It’s a book by . - It’s for children. 
- It’s called../ Its name is - It has been translated into 
.. 
- It’s about . - It has been made into a film 
- It’s set in - The main characters are 
.. 
- It’s based on a true story. - The main themes are love and selfishness. 
 II. SAMPLE ANSWERS: 
1. Can you tell me something about the entertainment facilities in your city? 
( What are the entertainment facilities like in your city?) 
=> There are all kinds of entertainment facilities in my city such as cinemas, theaters, circuses, pubs, bars, 
discos, night clubs. Many people also go to karaoke bars to sing and dance the songs that they like. 
2. What is the most popular entertainment for young people in your country? 
=> Well, I think the most popular entertainment for the young is going online, surfing the internet. There 
are many net bars everywhere, and only with a smart-phone, they surf the internet for information, chat 
with their friends, log on social networks such as facebook, or send emails to their friends far away. 
Sometimes they just play games. 
3. What kind of music/film/TV program do you like? 
=> My favourite kind of music/ TV program/ film is  I often listen to it/ watch it 
when I have free time. It makes me feel relaxed after stressful working hours. 
4. Do you like music? How often do you listen to music? 
=> Yes, I do. I think everyone likes music. When I have free time or when I feel stressful, I often listen to 
music to relax. 
5. What kinds of music/films are popular in your country? 
=> There are many popular kinds of music/films in my country such as .. The young 
often listen to/ watch  while older people prefer . 
6. Can you play any musical instrument? If not, what musical instrument do you wish to play? 
=> At the moment, I cannot play any musical instrument but in the future, if I have a chance, I would like 
to learn to play the guitar. I feel the sense of romance when I see someone playing the guitar, and I want to 
try playing it. 
7. Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? 
=> I prefer watching films at the cinema because the atmosphere is so good. The sound effect is excellent 
and the screen is big, and the images are more vivid. 
=> I prefer watching films at home because it is more convenient. You don’t have to go out, just sit on the 
sofa, eating anything you like and watching your favourite film. It’s very relaxing. 
 8. Do you often read? What kinds of book do you like best? 
=> Well, to tell the truth, I don’t often read because I am very busy with my study and work so I don’t have 
a lot of time to read. However, my favourite kind of books is novel. I often read during summer holiday, 
and I like reading classical novels or romantic love stories. 
9. What are the benefits of listening to music/ reading? 
=> Listening to music / Reading helps people relax and reduce stress after their working hours. Besides, it 
also helps broaden our knowledge about different people and cultures in the world. 
10. How often do you use the internet? What do you use it for? 
=> I often use the internet everday. I use it to look for information for my study and look up the dictionary 
when necessary. Besides, the internet also helps me connect with my friends and relatives around the 
world, via email or facebook. I also use it for entertainment purposes such as listening to music, watching 
films or playing games. 
TRANSPORT 
I. VOCABULARY 
A. Vehicles 
Public transport private transport bus van coach lorry 
Bicycle(bike) motorbike car cyclo scooter 
B. Buses 
Sometimes buses are not very punctual. Where I live buses should run every ten minutes, but sometimes I 
wait at the bus stop for half an hour with a long queue of people, and the bus comes but it’s full up. On 
other occasions the bus is early and I miss it. ( = I cannot catch it). 
C. Important words and phrases 
Taxis use the road, pedestrians use the pavement. 
The speed limit on motorways in VN is 120 kph. 
Most petrol stations in Great Britain are self-service. 
Get in the car and remember to fasten your seat belt
II. SAMPLE ANSWERS 
1. How do you usually travel in your hometown? 
=> I usually go by bus as I think it’s very convenient and the bus service is quite good. But sometimes I also ride 
a bicycle to university because my home is near the university. 
=> I often go by motorbike because it’s convenient and fast. Sometimes I also go by bus with my friends. 
2. What are the means of transports used in your city? What is the most popular means of transport? 
=> There are many means of transport in my city, including public transport such as buses, taxis and private 
transport for example motorbikes, bikes, cars. The most popular means of transport is motorbike. With 
motorbikes, it’s convenient to go to various places and in rush hours, motorbikes can go faster and more easily. 
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a motorbike? 
=> The main advantage of a motorbike is that it’s economical and convenient. You can easily travel to any 
places you want and easily find places to put it. However, the main disadvantage a motorbike has is that it can 
get stolen very easily if you aren’t careful about it. Another disadvantage is motorbike can cause a lot of 
pollution. 
4. What are the problems with the transport system of your city? 
=> The main problems is that there’s always traffic jams everywhere in rush hours, especially in the city center. 
There are a lot of transports on the street and you can walk faster than driving a car or taking a bus. 
=> The major problem is the increasing rate of car accidents, especially during holidays. Many people do not 
observe carefully or do not follow traffic rules and regulations. 
5. How can the transport problems be solved? 
=> I think the government should have stricter laws to punish those engaged in drink-driving and high speeding. 
The road conditions should be improved and it’s important t raise people’s awareness to observe traffic rules and 
regulations. 
6. Do you think transport in Vietnam has changed a lot? 
=> Well, there have been a lot of changes. First of all, the quality of the automobiles is much better than before. 
Second, transport in remoted areas has been improved a lot. And there are more and more people using private 
cars.