TEST 1

PART 1
1. Do you work or study?
o I graduated a few years ago and I’m now in full time employment.
2. What is your job?
o I’m currently an English teacher working for the British Council in Ho Chi Minh City.
3. Why did you choose that job?
o I was previously a lawyer and found it to be really stressful and never had any free time, so after
quitting that job I thought teaching might be the complete opposite of being a lawyer, you know
not as stressful and more time off.
4. Are there lots of English teachers in Ho Chi Minh City?
o Oh yes! There is a such a big demand for English as a second language here and it’s also quite a
cheap place to live compared to many other big cities in Asia.
5. Do you enjoy your job?
o Most of the time. It’s very rewarding to be able to help people every day and the students here
are very hardworking and fun to teach, but you sometimes have lessons that do go so well and
the money could always be better.

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PART 1
1. Where is your hometown?
o My hometown is on the south-east coast of Northern Ireland. It’s called Dundrum and it’s about
1 hour south of the capital city.
2. What do you like about it?
o It’s an area of outstanding natural beauty and for me, one of the most beautiful places of earth. It
has everything; fantastic beaches, rolling mountains, dense forests and picturesque countryside.
3. What do you not like about it?
o It can be a little bit boring because it’s really tiny. There are only a few small shops and a couple
of pubs and that’s it! In the summer, it’s OK because you can enjoy the outdoors but it would be
nice to have a few more indoor facilities for the winter.
4. How often do you visit your hometown?
o Not as much as I should. I only get to visit about once a year now to see my family because I’m
really busy with work and it’s quite far away, but I hope to visit more in the future.
5. What’s the oldest part of your hometown?
o There is an old Norman castle that sits on top of the highest hill of the town. It’s a ruin now, but
there are some breathtaking views from it and it’s easy to see why they chose that site for a
castle, because you can see for miles around.

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PART 1
1. Where do you live?
o I live on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, in a district called Tan Phu, about 15 km from the
city centre.
2. Do you live in a house or a flat?
o I live in a 3 bedroom flat on the 11th floor of a big apartment building.
3. Who do you live with?
o I live there with my wife and little baby son.
4. Is it a big place?
o It’s pretty big for a flat. It has 3 large bedrooms, one for my wife and I and one for my son when
he gets older. It also has a smaller bedroom that I use as a study and to store things in. The
kitchen is small but it is part of a big open plan living room, so there is lots of space for the
family.
5. What is your favourite room?
o That would have to be my study because it’s the only room that I can get peace and quiet in.
When I’m in there my wife knows I’m working, so she leaves me alone and I can concentrate on
my work.

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PART 1
1. Do you care about fashion?
o I used to in my younger days, I remember always looking to see what my favourite musicians
were wearing and then try to copy them, but now that I’m older I don’t really care as long as I
look smart.
2. What kind of things do you normally wear?
o It depends what I’m doing really. If I’m working I always wear a dress shirt and trousers, but we
don’t have to wear a tie. If I’m going out it will be more casual like a polo shirt and jeans and if
I’m at home it will be really relaxed, just a t-shirt and shorts.
3. Are there any traditional clothes in your country?
o I have no idea. There might be but I can’t recall ever hearing anyone talking about them or
seeing someone wearing them.
4. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?
o I used to go to the trendy shops when I was a student, but now I’m older and have little time I
just like to go to a big shopping centre or department store and buy everything there. It’s more
convenient that way and it means I don’t have to run all over town just for a few clothes.
5. Have you ever bought clothes online?
o No, because I don’t trust their clothes to always fit me. I know a few people who order lots of
clothes online and order a few different sizes and then send the ones that don’t fit them back, but
I can’t be bothered with all that. It’s much quicker to go into a proper shop and try the clothes on
there and make sure they are a proper fit.

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PART 1
1. How important is the internet to you?
o Extremely important. I depend on it for work, research, study and entertainment, so without it I’d
be complete lost.
2. How often do you use the internet?
o I use it constantly throughout the day, every day. I check my emails when I get up in the
morning, I use it for work all day and then I watch videos, read books or listen to music through
it at night.
3. Do you use it more for work or in your free time?
o I’d say both really. About 50% of my job involves researching and writing on the internet so I
would use it for about 4 hours a day. When I get home, I’m normally too tired to go to the gym
or play sports so it is really easy to download a movie or stream some music and I normally do
that until I fall asleep.
4. What are your favourite websites?
o For work my two favourite sites are WordPress and Google. WordPress is a blogging tool that
allows you to publish blogs easily and maintain a professional looking website. Google of course
allows me to find the information I need quickly and accurately. In my spare time, I of course
use Facebook like everyone else in the world, but my favourite site is The Guardian because it
allows me to keep up to date with everything that’s happening.
5. Do you use apps?
o I’m a bit of an app addict. My favourite app at the moment is one called Stitcher. It allows you to
listen to podcasts and helps you discover new podcasts. You can download them and then listen
to them whenever you have time.

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PART 1
1. How is the weather today?
o It’s really lovely today. There were a few showers this morning and it was a bit chilly, but it has
brightened up this afternoon and I think it will stay that way for the rest of the day.
2. What’s your favourite kind of weather?
o It depends what I’m doing really. If I’m doing something outside, I like the weather to be sunny
but not too hot because it gets a bit uncomfortable after a while. If I’m inside, I love listening to
the rain beating against the window and the wind howling outside.
3. What is the climate like in your country?
o I’m from Ireland, so the thing people always complain about is the rain. It is right on the edge of
Europe so we get lots of rain rolling in off the Atlantic. However, because we are an island it
means that we don’t get very harsh winters and it hardly ever snows. I think temperate is the
word to describe our climate- not too hot, not too cold.
4. Does the weather effect people’s lives in your country?
o Yes, very much so. In the winter it is really grey all the time and it gets dark very early in the
afternoon. The lack of sunlight leads to some people getting a bit depressed and I imagine that’s
why people drink much more wine and whiskey in the winter to cope with how dull everything
is.
5. Do people change in the summer?
o Absolutely, as soon as the sun starts to shine and it gets warmer, people start to have barbecues,
do more outdoor activities and are generally happier. Unfortunately, it doesn’t last very long but
people definitely make the most of it while the weather is good.

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Does it open every day?
No, it doesn't. From Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m.

What can I buy? You can buy papers, pens, bags,...

Can I buy products at low prices at the shop? Yes, you can. This
week only everything half price

Where is the college shop/ it? It's opposite library.

What is the closing time? It's 8 p.m.

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PART 1
1. Do you like watching TV?
o I don’t get time really to watch TV and I don’t like the fact that you have no choice about what
to watch, so no I would say I don’t really like watching normal TV, I much prefer streaming
something on my iPad and watching it when I like.
2. How often do you watch TV?
o I’d say maybe only a few times a month when there is a good football match on. I prefer
watching football on TV with other people around because it’s a great atmosphere, but if it’s a
normal TV show I will just watch it alone at home on my tablet.
3. What kind of TV programmes do you like to watch?
o I like dramas and thrillers. I don’t really like anything that is not set in the real world, so I’m not
a big fan of sci-fi or fantasy, although I have been getting in to the latest season of Game of
Thrones. I also really like to watch documentaries about military history, especially anything to
do with the Second World War.
4. What are the most popular TV shows in your country?
o The two most popular genres are soaps and reality TV. Soaps like Coronation Street have always
been popular because people get to know the characters really well and the story lines can be
quite gripping. I’ve no idea why reality TV is popular, I can’t stand it, all those C-list celebrities
trying to become popular again. I would rather watch paint dry, to be honest.
5. Do you like watching TV shows from other countries?
o Yes, most of the programmes I watch are from the United States. Networks like HBO and
Netflix have the biggest budgets and as a result can make some really high quality shows. I don’t
think Game of Thrones could be made without a huge budget and America is probably the only
country that can make a TV show on that scale.

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 flights: chuyến bay
fly: bay

Where do cheap flights fly to?/ They fly from Londo to Hongkong.

How much does it cost?

Do they fly on weekends? No, they don't. Every Monday.

Are there TVs on the plane? Yes, there are. New planes......

What is the internet address? www.cheaptravel.com

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Where is the picnic? It's in Victoria Park.

What is the date of the picnic?

What time does it start?

What should I take to the picnic?

Is there music on the picnic? Yes, there is. You can dance to the
music of Starmen.

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 TEST 8
PART 1
1. Do you play any sports?
o Not as much as I should. I’m really busy with my job these days, so I don’t get the chance to do
as many sports as I would like. I try to play basketball on Saturdays for a couple or hours and I
occasionally play golf.
2. Have you played basketball for long?
o Since I was about 10 years old. I remember playing a computer game about basketball when I
was about 10 and it made me obsessed with the sport. From then on I played basketball every
day until I went to university and then other things took priority, but I regret not maintaining it
because it was something I loved doing.
3. Do you watch sport on TV?
o Football is my favourite sport to watch on TV. I’m terrible at football but I love watching it on
TV, especially big games like the Champions League. I follow Liverpool Football Club and so
do a few of my friends, so we normally go the pub every weekend and watch whoever Liverpool
are playing and a few of the other big games in the Premiership.
4. What is the most popular sport in your country?
o In my country there are two dominant sports Gaelic Football and Hurling. Gaelic is a little like
soccer but you are allowed to pick up the ball with your hands and you can kick the ball over the
bar for one point or in the goal for 3 points. Hurling is played with sticks and a smaller ball and
involves hitting the ball over the bar or in the goal. Both of them are really fast-paced and a bit
brutal at times. You can tackle someone much harder than you can in soccer.
5. How do people in your country stay fit?
o We are blessed with beautiful countryside and a nice temperate climate so most people either go
running or walking. Lots of young people play field sports, but more and more people are joining
gyms. Gyms have really took off recently as people worry more and more about their
appearance. I think it has much more to do with how good people look rather than actually
keeping fit.

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 When is the running race?

Is it for everyone? No, it isn't. It's for adults and children over 12 years old.

What are the prizes for the winner? They are new sport clothes and
trainers
Where does it start? It starts from Clifton Bridge to Market Square.

How can I get more information? Call 848244

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 What is the name of the restaurant?

What kind of food does the restaurant serve? It serves Chinese food.

Are there any places to eat outside? Yes, there are 10 tables in the pretty garden.

Is this restaurant good for families? Yes, it is. There are special meals for children.

What is the telephone number of the restaurant?

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PART 1
1. What’s your favourite food?
o I would have to say that it’s definitely steak. It’s quite expensive, so it’s a real treat when I get
the chance to have steak and I love all the things that come with it like pepper sauce, chips,
mushrooms and onions.
2. Have you always liked steak?
o I didn’t really like meat when I was younger. My mum said that I only liked to eat sweet things
or breakfast cereal when I was a child. Naturally, Coco Pops were my absolute favourite.
3. Are there any foods you dislike?
o I like most foods, but if I had to pick some I don’t like, it would have to be vegetables, especially
green ones like broccoli or cabbage. They either taste of nothing at all or really bitter. Although,
I try to force them down when I have to because they are very healthy.
4. What are some traditional foods in your country?
o Everything seems to revolve around the potato where I’m from, but there’s much more to Irish
cuisine than just one vegetable. If you come to Ireland you have to try a full Irish breakfast. It’s
made up of lots of fried meats, plus a range of bread like wheaten, soda and potato bread, of
course.
5. Do you have a healthy diet?
o No, not at all. I like all of the things that are unhealthy like sweets, fatty foods and junk food. I
don’t really have a lot of discipline when it comes to my diet, which is probably why I’m a little
overweight.

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Does it open every day? NO, it doesn't.

What is the address? It's at 6 Bell Street.

Does it sell tennis shoes? Yes it does. It sells clothes for all
sports.
Is it expensive? No, it isn't. Low prices for everything.

Are there clothes for children? Yes, there are.

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PART 1
1. What kind of TV programmes do you like to watch?
o I like dramas and thrillers. I don’t really like anything that is not set in the real world, so I’m not
a big fan of sci-fi or fantasy, although I have been getting in to the latest season of Game of
Thrones. I also really like to watch documentaries about military history, especially anything to
do with the Second World War.
2. What are the most popular TV shows in your country?
o The two most popular genres are soaps and reality TV. Soaps like Coronation Street have always
been popular because people get to know the characters really well and the story lines can be
quite gripping. I’ve no idea why reality TV is popular, I can’t stand it, all those C-list celebrities
trying to become popular again. I would rather watch paint dry, to be honest.
3. Do you like watching TV shows from other countries?
o Yes, most of the programmes I watch are from the United States. Networks like HBO and
Netflix have the biggest budgets and as a result can make some really high quality shows. I don’t
think Game of Thrones could be made without a huge budget and America is probably the only
country that can make a TV show on that scale.
4. Has the internet affected your viewing habits?
o Absolutely, I watch most TV shows on the internet now, rather than a normal TV. There are so
many streaming services like Netflix offering on-demand TV and it suits me to be able to watch
what I want, when I want. I also like to binge watch a series of TV shows, just watch a whole
series in a day or two rather than waiting for the next episode.
5. What is your favourite TV show?
o There was an American show called Fargo that I really loved. It was an adaptation of a film
made about 15 years ago. The plot lines and characters were really interesting and the dialogue
was well written. Unfortunately, there has only been one season of it so far, so I have to wait
another year to see the next season.

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 What is the name of the job? It's tour guide.

How many hours does a tour guide work per day?

What is the company's address? It's at 4 Silver Street.

Do I have to speak other languages? Yes, you do. Must speak

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Where does it start? It starts from a train station.

What can I visit? You can see the old markets and castles.

Does it happen every day? No, it doesn't, only on Saturdays.

Is the ticket expensive?

Can I have lunch in this walk tour? Yes, you can.

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