Tiếng Anh - Vstep speaking part 1 sample answers

VSTEP SPEAKING PART 1 SAMPLE ANSWERS 
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1. HOBBIES 
- What do you do in your spare time? 
Whenever I have free time, I usually listen to music. I am a big fan of pop 
music: Britney Spears- Come On Over Baby, Micheal Jackson- Thriller. It 
brings me simple sounds which help me to relax after hard- working days. I also 
have an interest in reading books. In past time, I usually read some comics to 
amuse myself. Well, my favorite comic book is Doreamon. I have a collection 
of these comics. 
- Do you prefer spending your time alone or with others? 
Well, instead of staying alone, I really like spending my time hanging out with 
my family and friends. They can give me much useful help in my work as well 
as interesting ideas to enjoy life. Beside them, I never feel alone with terrible 
mood. Sharing time with others makes my brain energetic and it works 
effectively latter. 
- What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? 
Oh, this is an interesting question. From my point of view. Good hobbies are 
those that give us the opportunity to develop new skills. For example, reading 
books or travelling helps us to broaden our knowledge. Bad hobbies, on the 
other hand, may result in our acquiring bad habits. For example, playing 
computer games can make us neglect our studies and work. 
2. PETS 
- What is your favourite pet? 
Keeping pets is one of my hobbies and the one I like best is dogs, especially 
Bull dogs. It is believed to be the most royal pet. Besides, dog is very intelligent 
so that it can understand our mood. Its voice and activities can help me to relax 
after hours of working. 
- Do you have a pet at home? 
 Of course, I have a Bull dog at home. I have had him for almost one year and I 
call him Bin. There are many wrinkle in his face which make him look so cute. 
My Bull is gentle and not too difficult to look after. Whenever I returned home, 
he come to me and acted so fondly. It seemed that he can understand my 
thoughts and gestures. I love him so much. 
- What are the benefits of keeping pets? 
As far as I know, keeping pets can bring us many advantages. Firstly, they may 
be our good friends. We can sharing time with them in watching TV, walking... 
Oh, when you walking in the park with your pet, you can have chance to make 
friends with others. Besides, playing with a pet, we can increase the brain 
activity and enhance pleasure and tranquility. 
3. FRUITS 
- Do you like fruits? Why? 
I enjoy eating fruits so much. Each of them has it own smell and taste but to me, 
they are all delicious. Eating a lot fruits provides us with necessary vitamins 
which are very good for our health. 
- What is your favourite fruits? 
Well, I would say that I’m quite passionate about all types of tropical fruits, 
especially orange. This is mainly because orange is cheap to buy, easy to eat. As 
it’s very popular in Vietnam, I can buy orange in almost markets or 
supermakets, even though from some pedlars in streets. It’s so tasty! 
- How important is fruit to your health? 
Certainly, fruits is considered as a natural sources of vitamin. They are not only 
good for our health but also help us to take care our beauty, especially our skin. 
It’d better for us to choose seasonal fruits for daily diet. 
4. MEALS OF THE DAY 
- What is your favourite meal of the day? 
Among meals of the day, I usually spend much time for breakfast. It’s 
considered as the most important one. As breakfast supplies necessary nutrients 
for the day long, I have a diverse menu for this meal including bread, eggs, 
noodles, salads and some types of drink such as milk, soya and fruit juices. 
- Do you cook it or someone else does it for you? 
My mother usually prepares meals for me. I love all dishes made by her. 
However, when I live far from home, I have to cook by myself. At the 
beginning, it seemed to be difficult and out of my ability. However, I’ve 
become a big fan of cook day by day. Although I have to get up ealier and go to 
the kitchen, I find it interesting to cook and enjoy my favorite food. 
- What time are good to have meals? 
As far as I am concerned, the optimum time to have breakfast is shortly after 6 
am, with 6:30am picked as ideal. Lunch is best enjoyed earlier rather than later 
with the key time between 12.30pm and 1pm. And the best time to eat dinner is 
6 pm to 6:30 pm. 
5. PARKS 
- Do you like to go to the park? 
Certainly, I usually walk in the park with my pet or my friends. Sometimes, I go 
the the park with my family at the weekends. The atmosphere there is very fresh 
with many big trees and immense greens. 
- Do people go to parks in your area? 
Yes. As you may see, there many people who walk in the park every morning 
and late afternoon. . Public parks provide people in my area wit[h the 
opportunity to be physically active. 
- What make a good park? 
From my point of view, an idea park is one which has a lot of trees and ponds to 
look at, lots of grass to walk on and fresh air. A good park should have lots od 
walking path that people can meander along. Well, it should be centrally located 
and accessible to people of all generations and walk of life. 
6. NEIGHBORS 
- Do you know the people who live next door to you? 
 I know my neighbors quite well. There are 3 people in their family, including a 
young couple and a cute son. They're really nice people. They are also very 
polite so that there are seldom arguments between us. 
- Do you get on well with your neighbors? 
Certainly, it's important to get on well with the people who live next door. I 
always stop to talk whenever I see them. Sometimes, I help them to take care of 
their baby or pick him up from kindergarten. And of course, so do they. 
- In what way are neighbors helpful? 
We all want good neighbors because they are closet people whom we share the 
daily life with. Therefore, I would like to live near friendly and helpful  ...  advice and 
reviews about many things from them also. 
3. Which type of reading materials do you think is the most popular 
in your country? Why? 
To the best of my knowledge, both printed and online reading materials are 
popular in my country. The demand of updating news and broadening scopes of 
knowledge is imperative and essential so the sources of information have been 
available. Readers are free to absorb knowledge by various ways. 
B. Let’s talk about a room in your house 
1. What is your favorite room in your house? Why? 
All rooms in my house are adorned logically and each space is a unique beauty, 
however, I like my room best. It is my own world with lovely objects, storing 
all of my memories. Light green is my favorite color and it is also the color of 
painting walls in my room. On the huge wooden bookshelf, there is an image of 
my family and numerous kinds of books. The balcony is a small garden where I 
can enjoy fresh air, blooming flowers and water them. 
2. What do you often do in this room? 
I often sit on the circling chair and studying at a large desk. Opposite my 
studying desk, there is a window. When I am exhausted, I enjoy the serene 
scenes through window which inspires me very much. After a stressful working 
day, my bedroom is the place to relax and refresh my mind. I love the 
entertained moment when I lie on the bed and listen to soft melody. It is smooth 
and comfortable. 
3. Would you like to change anything in this room? Why? 
 Honestly, I find it unnecessary to change anything in my bedroom because the 
space is appealing enough. Almost objects in my room are arranged by me and I 
believe it is the best position of them. I am really happy with that atmosphere. 
Test 5 
A. Let’s talk about favorite website 
1. What is your favorite website? Why/Why not? 
I am crazy about www.youtube.com website. When clicking this link and 
visiting this website, I can find interesting videos uploaded by many artists, 
lecturers and even students. I could attend classes, enjoy performances and 
watch films when being an audience of each episode. Moreover, subscribing to 
characters on visible videos, I receive many useful clips for my studying. 
TEST 1 
A. LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BIRTHDAY 
1. How do you often celebrate your birthday? 
When I was a small girl, my parents held the birthday party for me with candles, 
sweet cakes and some of my closest friends, but now when I am in twenties, I 
often go out with my friends to enjoy my birthday’s event. We often have a 
small party at restaurant and then organize such funny activities as singing 
Karaoke songs, dancing or confessing something with others. 
2. What is the best birthday gift you have received? 
It was an unforgettable memory of mine when my father bought the leather bag 
for me on 6th birthday. It was also the time I was preparing for the first semester 
of my life and the bag was one of the most necessary things for me. It was such 
a lovely bag with a baby doll on the cover that I was absolutely excited about it. 
When giving it to me, my Daddy said: “Congrats my little girl! From now on, 
you will be an adult in my eyes. Let’s perform well at school.” 
3. What are your plans for your next birthday? 
Honestly, I am in a tight schedule because I’m preparing for VSTEP exam 
which is coming up in July so I don’t have a specific plan for my next birthday 
but I think I should spend time with my family on my next birthday on the sea. I 
really like swimming and sunbathing and I’m also interested in the parties on 
the seaside. 
B. LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR IDEAL TEAMMATE 
1. How would you describe your ideal team-mate? 
In my opinion, an impressive teammate should be a responsible, creative and 
cautious one. Firstly, if there is a responsible fellow in a team, the work will be 
completed effectively. The second character of a perfect partner is creativity. A 
creative teammate will propose many extraordinary ideas which support the 
success of a team. Last but not least, working with a careful person will feel 
satisfactory because the modest mistakes are likely to be avoided. 
 2. What quality do you think is the most important one that a team 
member should have? 
The most essential quality of a team member is sympathy. The development of 
a team depends on its union so to make a joint hand amongst members in a 
team, each teammate should take sympathy on priority. Understanding and 
sympathizing others’ situations will lead to a sincere sharing and helping. 
3. Are you a good team member? Why/Why not? 
I think I am a good team mate because I am often chosen to be a leader in a 
team. I am in habit of dividing the work equally and I am willing to give others’ 
assistance. I often have a talk with each member to understand them and to 
connect them firmly in a team. 
TEST 2 
A. LET’S TALK ABOUT FOOD 
1. What do you usually have for dinner of the day? 
I have extra classes in all evenings of a week so my dinner is quiet simple. 
Fishes are my favorite food because I feel relaxed when enjoying it and it also 
assists me in keeping a good shape. At weekends, when I have free time, I often 
spare it to prepare for my dinner with chicken steamed with herbs. 
2. Do you often go to restaurant or cook yourself to enjoy your favorite 
dishes? 
I am a great lover of cooking so that I often buy fresh things in open-air market 
and cook myself. It is significantly reasonable, clean and delicious. Moreover, it 
matches with my taste and it’s also a good way for me to take care of my 
beloved people. 
3. What kind of food do people in your country have on special occasions? 
On such special occasions as Lunar Tet holiday or Independence Day, in my 
country, people often fry spring rolls, make rice-stick cakes and boil chickens or 
they like sitting around a big pot, steeping beef, fishes, beans and herbs. While 
eating, every members can talk and have drinks together. 
B. LET’S TALK ONLINE SHOPPING 
 1. Have you ever shopped online? 
I find it enjoyable when being an online customer so I often purchase on 
Internet. The items on Internet are available and the variety of goods gives me a 
wide range of options. Wherever I am, I could choose the most suitable one, 
then the delivery services would bring it to my address. It is very convenient 
and speedy. 
2. Can you describe how you shop online? 
I surf the Facebook and then see advertisements of online stores. Simply, by 
clicking the link of the shops, I can have the specific information about the 
items, as well as its price and the images of that goods. My mission is the items, 
and then contacting to the manager of the shop to arrange the way of paying. 
After that, the items would be shipped to my address. 
3. What are the most popular products that are sold online? 
Clothes and foods are gaining their popularity amongst young people who are 
crazy about going shopping online. Shoes and cosmetic products are on the 
second place for modern girls. The attractive advs. with eye-catching colors get 
consumers’ attention and they are ready to pay for online goods. 
TEST 3 
A. LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR EATING HABIT 
1. Who do you eat out with most often? 
I hardly go out for eating but if my family hold a small party at restaurant, I 
enjoy it with my parents, my siblings and my relatives. When having party with 
my beloved people at restaurant, I have great moments and the atmosphere can 
also be changed a little bit. I can order everything and be satisfied of being 
served. 
2. Do you prefer to eat out or at home? Why? 
I find it preferable to eat at home because of several benefits. I can cook a 
healthy meal for my family with fresh ingredients at reasonable price. At home, 
feeling convenient makes the food be more tasty and an own space to share 
personal stories comforts every family’s members. 
 3. Is there anything that you want to change in your eating habits? 
I am a student in the university and my schedule is not fixed. I have only half an 
hour to enjoy the lunch so fast food is the best option for me. It is also the bad 
eating habit of mine that needs to be adjusted. Fast food is unhealthy and it does 
not provide enough nutrition for daily activities. I will change it as soon as I 
can. 
B. LET’S TALK ABOUT WORKING ENVIRONMENT 
1. How do you describe the working environment that you like? 
I like a modern working environment which is well-equipped with such high-
tech facilities as air-conditioners, laptops, refrigerators and bookcases. I also 
would like to work in a spacious hall, clean and bright windows, light bulbs and 
convenient big chair. The colleges are friendly and opening and the equality is 
taken on priority. 
2. What do you think is the most important factor of a good working 
environment? Why? 
Salary plays a decisive role in forming a good working environment. Salary and 
bonus act as an incentive, encouraging every staff to try the best and make 
utmost effort in contributing to the development of a working place. 
3. What should employees do to make their working environment better? 
Each employee should set a good example of responsibility and faithfulness to 
improve working environment. In terms of responsibility, the effectiveness of 
work will be significantly enhanced as well as the projects will not be late for 
the deadline if having responsible staff. About the faithfulness, a safe working 
condition will be well assured. 
TEST 4 
A. LET’S TALK ABOUT MUSIC 
1. What kind of music do you enjoy most? 
I am a strong fan of acoustic songs which are played by the guitar and the 
trumpet. When enjoying this kind of music, I relax myself and I can sing the 
meaningful lyrics of the songs. I am also in habit of listening to music when I 
 wake up to have a fresh start of a new day. The soft themes of acoustic songs 
refresh my mind and provide me with a great amount of mental energy. 
2. Is there any other kind of music that you want to listen to? 
I like acoustic music best; otherwise, I also prefer rock and roll songs. This kind 
of music awakes my mind when I feel lonely. At the parties, these songs are 
played to create an exciting atmosphere for every participant. 
3. Do you prefer live or recorded music? 
I find it enjoyable to be in a live performance because I can enjoy the face 
expression of singers and instrument players when they perform. I aroused my 
interest of listening to live music when I was a small girl. My father often 
brought me to live concerts on special occasions and he showed me the 
sensitive way of enjoyment. 
B. LET’S TALK ABOUT THE BONUS AT WORK 
1. Have you ever been awarded a bonus at work? How? 
I’ve been awarded a bonus at work when I worked in the position of a staff in 
an English Education Center. Because of my enthusiasm and industriousness, 
the director of the Center gave me an extra amount of money which was 
equivalent to the salary of a month. 
2. What impacts do you bonus have on employees? 
I think bonus has positive impacts on employees. It acts as an incentive to the 
staff which encourages them to make the utmost effort. It is also the motivation 
when employees intend to give up or being lazy. 
3. What should employees do to get bonus? 
Employees should show their talent in dealing with working missions and they 
are advised to be responsible, as well as creative. To get bonus, staff are 
required to be prominent in making contribution to the development of working 
place. 
 TEST 5 
A. LET’S TALK ABOUT CLOTHES 
1. Do you often buy clothes? 
Fashion is my passion, so on average; I purchase clothes four times a month. I 
always update the trendy kinds of clothes and go to clothing stores with my 
friends when I am free. I’m also attracted by the clothing models which are 
advertised on online shops and if I have enough money, I’ll buy them. 
2. What kinds of clothes do you prefer to wear? 
I am an active and dynamic girl which affects the way I choose clothes. I prefer 
wearing T-shirts with jeans when I go to school because those sets make me feel 
comfortable and confident. However, when I attend parties, I often wear dress 
with light makeup. I think in the crowd, I should be more charming and 
attractive. 
3.Do you think men and women have the same view of clothing? 
Men and women have different view of clothing which depends on the 
perspectives of each sex. The female likes tight clothing items which can show 
the attraction of the body while the men prefer loosened clothes so they feel 
convenient when taking part in physical activities. 
B. LET’S TALK ABOUT TEAMWORK 
1. Do you prefer working alone or with others? 
Honestly, I am fond of working in a team because of several benefits that I can 
gain. Firstly, the ideas would be shared and discussed together, in order to reach 
the best conclusion. The second advantage of working with partners is in person 
interaction. If I get along well with others, the friends are willing to give me a 
hand when I am in trouble. 
2. What qualities do you think a team member should have? 
In my opinion, a teammate should be a responsible and creative. Firstly, if there 
is a responsible fellow in a team, the work will be completed effectively. The 
second character of a partner is creativity. A creative teammate will propose 
many extraordinary ideas which support the success of a team. 
3. What are you doing to become a good team member? 
To become a perfect partner, I am willing to give others’ assistance when they 
need my help. I also attempt to be creative and propose the most effective ways 
of each project. When my team holds the parties, I usually join with them to 
increase the connection amongst every member. It would be a great chance for 
me to understand more about others.