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1. What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards machines?

2. What kinds of professions require people to use machines?

3. What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?

4. Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?

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Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What he/she has archived

And explain why he/she is famous

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1. Where do you come from?
2. What's the most attractive part of your hometown?
3. What’s the weather like in your hometown?
4. Do you know much about the history of your hometown?
5. Has your hometown changed much these years?
6. Would you say your hometown is a big city or a small town?
7. For you, what benefits are there living in a big city?
8. Do you think you will be still living in your hometown in the future?
9. Do you like the area that you live in?
10. What are some changes in the area recently
11. Do you know any famous people in your area?
12. Where do you like to go in that area?

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boarded up shops: shops that are no longer doing business

chain stores: well-known brands with shops in multiple cities

to close down: to stop doing business

fashionable boutiques: fashionable clothes shops

to get around: to travel around

high-rise flats: multi-story apartments

inner-city: the central part of a city where people live and where conditions are often poor

in the suburbs: the outer area of large towns and cities where people live

lively bars/restaurants: bars or restaurants with a good atmosphere

local facilities: local buildings or services serving the public

multi-story car parks: car parks on several floors

office block: a large building that contains offices

out of town shopping centre/retail park: large shopping centres outside of the town or city

pavement cafe: cafes with tables outside on the pavement

places of interest: buildings that have a particular interest for visitors

poor housing: housing that is not in good condition

public spaces: areas in a town or city that are open to the public

public transport system:  public vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes

residential area: an area where people live

run down: old and of a poor standard

shopping centre: an area consisting of multiple shops

shopping malls: large indoor shopping centres

sprawling city: a city that has grown over time and which covers a wide area

tourist attraction: a place of interest to tourists

traffic congestion: heavy traffic making it difficult to move around a town or city

upmarket shops: expensive fashionable shops

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1. What kind of housing/ accommodation do you live in?
2. Who do you live with?
3. How long have you lived there?
4. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
6. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
7. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
8. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
9. Please describe the room you live in.
10. What part of your home do you like the most?
11. Is there anything which needs to be improved in your flat?

12. What can you see when you look out the window of your room?
13. Do you like your house?

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1. Are you a student or do you work now?
2. What subject/major are you studying?
3. Why did you choose that subject/major?
4. Is there anything that you don’t like about it?
5. What would you like to do in the future?
6. What are the most popular subjects in Viet Nam?
7. What are your favourite classes/ courses/ subjects at school/ university?
8. Do you think it’s important to choose a subject you like?
9. What kind of school did you go to as a child?
10. What was your favourite subject as a child?
11. Do you think your country has an effective education system?
12. (Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?
13. Study alone or with friend?

14. Có đủ tgian ở cùng bạn bè k?

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1. Do you like to travel by car?
2. Where is the farthest place you have traveled to by car?
3. Do you like to sit in the front or back when traveling by car?

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1. Do you like to look at the sky? Why?
2. Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
3. Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
4. Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?

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1. What is BBQ?
2. Do you like BBQ?
3. When do you usually grill?
4. What do people typically eat for a BBQ?
5. Where do people in your country often go to have a BBQ?/ Where can we eat BBQ?
6. Why has BBQ been favored in the world?
7. Do you often eat barbecue when you were a child?
8. What kinds of food do you like most when you eat BBQ?
9. Do Vietnamese people like barbecue
10. Would you like to have a barbecue with your family or your friends?

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1. migrate: di cư

2. residential area: khu dân cư (eg: I live in a residential area of a busy town)

3. lively bars/restaurants: bars or restaurants with a good atmosphere

4. inner-city: the central part of a city where conditions are often poor

5. run-down (adj): xuống cấp - chỉ dùng cho building/area

6. high-rise flat = multi-storey apartment

7. boarded up shop: a shop that is no longer doing business

8. sprawling city: a city that has grown over time and which covers a wide area

9. get around = travel around

10. upmarket shop: expensive fashionable shop

11. fashionable boutique: cửa hàn quần áo

12. tourist attraction = places of interest

13. on the outskirt of the city = in the suburb = the outer part of a town/city

14. pavement cafe: quán cà phê vỉa hè

15. local facilities: local building or services serving public

16. office block: tòa nhà văn phòng

17. live in poor housing: sống trong khu nhà poor

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1. Do you like to wear special costumes?
2. Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
3. When was your last time to wear special costumes?
4. Do you ever buy special costumes?

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1. Do we need to stay focused when studying at school?
2. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
3. What do you do to help you concentrate?
4. What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?

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1. Do you like watching TV programs about wild animals?
2. Did you learn something about wild animals from school? 3. Where can you see wild animals in Vietnam?
4. In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?

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1. Where did you go for last holiday?
2. Do you like holidays? Why?
3. Which public holiday do you like best?
4. What do you do on holidays?

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1. How do you celebrate festivals in your country?
2. What special food and activities do you have for these festivals?
3. How do you celebrate Spring Festival?
4. What is your favourite festival?

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1. overlook
Eg: My apartment overlooks a river

2. terraced house

3. detached house

4. hanging garden: vườn ở khu ban công

5. apartment block: tòa nhà

6. back garden: vườn sau nhà

7. spacious room

8. ideal home

9. (all the) mod cons: technology that makes jobs easier such as a washing machine, dishwasher, etc
Eg: An expensive house with all the mod cons

10. home comforts: things that make a home feel comfortable to live in

11. do up a property: repair an old buildig
Eg: Some people enjoy doing up an old property

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(all the) mod cons: technology at home that makes jobs easier such as a washing machine, dishwasher etc.

apartment block: a large building made up of smaller units of apartments

back garden: a garden at the rear of the house

detached house: a house that is not physically connected to another property

to do up a property: to repair an old building

dream home: a home you regard as perfect

first-time buyer: someone buying a property for the first time, especially when taking out a loan (mortgage)

fully-furnished: a rented property with all furniture included

to get on the property ladder: to buy a property with the aim of buying another bigger or more expensive one later in life

hall of residence: a college or university building where students live

home comforts: things that make a home feel comfortable to live in

house-hunting: looking for a property to live in

house-warming party: a party to celebrate moving into a new home

ideal home: a perfect home

to live on campus: to live on the university or college grounds

mobile home: a home that can be moved by a vehicle or one that has its own engine

to move into: to begin to live in a property

to own your own home: to have bought the property you live in

to pay rent in advance: weekly or monthly rent paid at the beginning of the week or month

permanent address: a fixed address

property market: the buying and selling of land or buildings

to put down a deposit: to pay an amount of money as the first in a series of future payments

rented accommodation: property owned by someone else and for which a person pays a fixed amount to live in

single room: a room for one person

spacious room: a large room

student digs: student accommodation

the suburbs: a residential area on the edge of towns or cities

to take out a mortgage: to borrow a large amount of money, paid back over several years, in order to buy a house

terraced house: a house connected on both sides by other properties

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to attend classes: to go to classes

bachelors degree: an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years

boarding school: a school where pupils live during term time

distance learning: a way of studying where tuition is carried out over the Internet or by post

face-to-face classes: as opposed to distance learning the traditional way of studying in a classroom with colleagues and a teacher

to fall behind with your studies: to progress less quickly than others

to give feedback: to offer guidance on a student’s work

a graduation ceremony: an event where a successful student receives his or her academic degree

higher education: education, usually in a college or university, that is followed after high school or secondary school

an intensive course: a course that offers lots of training in order to reach a goal in as short a time as possible

to keep up with your studies: to not fall behind

to learn something by heart: to memorize it

a mature student: a student who is older than average and who has usually returned to education after a period at work

masters degree: a period of study which often follows the completion of a bachelors degree or is undertaken by someone regarded as capable of a higher-level academic course

to meet a deadline: to finish a job or task in the time allowed or agreed

to play truant: to stay away from classes without permission

private language school: an independent school run as a business concern

public schools: exclusive independent schools in the UK

a single-sex school: a school where only boys or girls attend (as opposed to a mixed-sex school)

to sit an exam: to take an exam

state school: a school paid for by public funds and available to the general public

subject specialist: a teacher who has a great deal of knowledge about the subject they teach.

to take a year out: to spend a year working or travelling before starting university

tuition fees: the money paid for a course of study

to work your way through university: to have a paid job whilst studying to support yourself financially

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- conspicuous: outstanding

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1. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
2. Where can you see advertisements?
3. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
4. Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?

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1. Where did you study in primary school?
2. What subject did you like the most when you were in primary school?
3. Do you still go back to your primary school for a visit?
4. Do you still stay in touch with your classmates from primary school?

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1. What technology in the work?
2. Do you use the Internet in your studies/work?
3. Do you have your own computer?
4. Can your school use technology equipment while studying?
5. Why should not students use it while studying?

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1. What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?
2. What will you do next weekend?
3. Did you do anything special last weekend?
4. What do you usually do on weekends?

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1. Do you like science?
2. When did you start to learn about science?
3. Which science subject is interesting to you?
4. What kinds of interesting things you have done with science?

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1. Do you feel nervous when you travel to new places?
2. Can you read a map when you travel to new places?
3. Have you ever helped someone who got lost?
4. Have you ever lost your way?
5. How can you find your way when you are lost?

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1. Do students learn maths in secondary schools in VietNam?
2. Do you learn maths now? Why, Why not?
3. What can people do with maths in their daily life?
4. Do you think maths is difficult?

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- push the boat out (= have a party)
- make merry (= drink and eat)
- slap-up meal (= big meal)
- in high spirits (= happy)
- Worship the ancestors: thờ cúng tổ tiên
- Five-fruit tray: mâm ngũ quả
- Family reunion: đoàn tụ gia đình

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1. What would you do to relax?
2. Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
3. Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax?
4. Do you think students need more relaxing time?

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1. Do you like talking with people?
2. How do you like spending time with your friends?
3. Would you prefer to study alone or with others?
4. Do you remember a time when you need to cooperate with others?

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1. Do you like to see animals in the zoo?
2. What's your favorite animal? Why?
3. Have you ever had a pet before?
4. What animals would you like to have as pets?
5. Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?

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1. Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?

2. Why do most people smile in photographs?

3. Do women smile more than men? Why?

4. Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

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1. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?
2. What do you like to do when visiting a park?
3. How have parks changed today compared to the time you were a kid?
4. Would you prefer to visit a private garden or public garden?

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1. What kinds of flowers do you know?
2. Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Vietnam?
3. Have you planted any flowers?
4. Have you sent flowers to anyone?

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1. Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?
2. Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?
3. Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cellphone?
4. What kind of TV programs do you like?

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1. What app have you recently used?
2. What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?
3. What was the first app used?
4. What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?
5. How do you find out different apps?

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1. How often do you watch television?

2. Which television channel do you usually watch?

3. Do you enjoy the advertisements on television?

4. Do you think most programs on television are good?

5. How many hours of television do you really watch?

6. What are the most popular shows in your country?

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1. Do you have a purse or wallet?
2. Have you lost your purse or wallet before?
3. Have you ever sent others a purse or wallet as a gift?
4. Do most of your friends use wallet

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1. Do you use headphones?
2. What type of headphones do you use?
3. When would you use headphones?
4. In what conditions, you won’t use headphones?

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- Bạn thích thể loại chương trình gì?
- Sau này muốn xem thể loại gì
- Lúc bé có hay xem TV ko?
- Trẻ em VN có xem TV nhiều ko?
- Muốn xh trên TV show?

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1. Do you like to watch films?
2. What kinds of movies do you like best?
3. Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?
4. How often do you watch film?
5. How often do you go to a cinema to watch a movie?

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1. Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection?
2. How can we protect the environment?
3. Do you think you’ve done enough to protect the environment?
4. Is there education about environmental protection at school?

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1. What kind of weather do you like most?
2. Do you like the weather in your hometown?
3. Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam?
4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

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1. Do you like buying shoes?
2. Have you ever bought shoes online?
3. How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
4. Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?

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1. Do you like to write by hand?
2. Is your handwriting easy to read?
3. Which do you prefer, writing by hand or typing?
4. What is the difference between handwriting and typing?

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1. What is your favorite colour?
2. What is the colour that you dislike?
3. What colours do you want to paint your house with?
4. What colour makes you feel uncomfortable in your room?
5. What colours do your friend like most?

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Who he/she is

What his/her personality is like

What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to

And explain why you like him/her

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Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting 

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Who the person is

How you know him/her

What kind of person he/she is

And explain why you think he/she is interesting

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Describe a businessperson that you admire 

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Describe a businessperson that you admire 

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Who this person is

How you knew this person

What kinds of business this person does

And explain why you admire this person

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Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way 

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Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way 

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Who this person is

What the problem was

How he/she solved it

And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way

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Describe a creative person whose work you admire 

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Describe a creative person whose work you admire 

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Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What creative things he/she has done

And explain why you think he/she is creative

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Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like 

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Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like 

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When and where it happened

Who he/she was

Why you didn’t like this person

And explain why you were friendly to him/her on this occasion

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Describe a time when you helped your friend 

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Describe a time when you helped your friend 

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• When you helped

• How you helped them

• Why you helped them

• And explain how this person benefited from your help.

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Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school 

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Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school 

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• Who he/she is

• How you knew him/her

• Why he/she impressed you most

• And how you feel about him/her

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Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member 

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Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member 

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• When it happened

• Who the person is

• What the person did

• And explain why you felt proud of him/her

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Describe a time when you shared something with others 

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Describe a time when you shared something with others 

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What you shared

Who you shared it with

Why you shared it

And explain how you felt about sharing it

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Describe an older person that you admire 

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Describe an older person that you admire 

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Who this person is

How you know this person

What kinds of things you like to do together

And explain how you feel about this person

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1. When would parents feel proud of their children?

2. Should parents reward children? Why and how?

3. Is it good to reward children too often? Why?

4. On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?

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1. In your view should children be taught to help others?

2. Do you think people are less willing to help others these days compared to the past?

3. How can charitable organizations help people?

4. What do you think are the benefits of having unpaid volunteer workers?

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1. What can young and old people learn from each other?

2. Do you think old people enjoy their life more these days compared with the past?

3. Why is there a generation gap between the young and the old?

4. What do old people usually do in their daily life?

5. Why do some old people only remember happy things?

6. What roles do the elderly play in the family?

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1. Why do people always miss their childhood?

2. Are kids happier than adults? Why?

3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?

4. What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

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1. Why are people friendly with the person they don't like?

2. What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?

3. What are some qualities of a good friendship?

4. Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?

5. What kinds of people are usually friendly?

6. What do you think of the people who are always straightforward?

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Describe a street market or outdoor market that you have visited 

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What it is like

When you went there

Why you went there
And how you felt about it

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Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future 

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Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future 

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Where it is

How you knew it

What it is famous for

And why you would like to live there

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Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in 

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• Where it is

• What you can do there

• Who you would like to go with

• And explain how you feel about this place

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• Where it is

• What kinds of food and drinks it serves

• Who you usually go there with

• And explain why you like to go there

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Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go 

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Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go 

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• Who you would like to go with

• Where you would like to go

• When you would like to go

• And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car

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Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school 

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• When you moved

• Where you moved

• Why you moved

• And how you felt about it

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Describe a place you visited on vacation 

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Describe a place you visited on vacation 

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• Where it is

• When you went there

• What you did there

• And explain why you went there

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Describe a leisure activity you would like to do on or near the sea

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Describe a leisure activity you would like to do on or near the sea

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What it is

What preparations you would need to do

How easy it would be and explain
Why you would like to do this activity.

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Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study) 

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Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study) 

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• What it is about

• Why you make it

• What you need to do first

• And explain how you would feel if it is successful