( Speaking time - ) bi vit sau y gi ti bn bi Brian & Tam ielts Center 1. Do you like listening to music?

Well to be honest, I would say that I'm really keen on listening to music. And the explanation could be that I can take it easy (relax) after a hard-studying day and also get into (enjoy) the wonderful songs performed by my favourite singers. 2. What types of music do you like listening to? Well, I would say that I do love pop music because its not only the simple themes but also the soothing lyrics. Another type that I often get into (enjoy) would be something like rock music. I guess the reason why is that I always feel energetic and joyful when I listen to this kind of music. 3. Where do you usually listen to music? To be honest, I would have to say that it really depends on the situation. For instance, if I have money, then it's quite possible that I'll go to my favourite coffee shop to listen to music. However, the price of one drink in an upscale bistro or coffee shop is pretty pricey in HCMC. Whereas in contrast, if I'm broke, it's more likely that I will stay at home and listen to music on my DVD player. 4. Can you play any musical instruments? Honestly, I would have to say that I can not play any musical instruments. I did take a crack at piano but I realised that it was too demanding (doi hoi khac khe) and I didnt have the time needed for practicing every day. 5. Do you think it's important for children to learn to play a musical instrument? Actually, when I think about it, I would say that it's really important. Children who learn to play musical instruments have superior brain development. Futhermore, playing musical instruments opens up (mo ra) a future that will provide enrichment to their life. However, if children are beginners, it can be frustrating, and sometimes cause stress. All in all I guess my answer would have to be yes for most children but no for some. 6. Do you prefer listening to live performances or recorded music? I really think that I prefer listening to live performances. As a result, I can see the singers and get into (enjoy) the lively atmosphere at the concert. So, honestly, to enjoy the music more, when Im at home I would rather watch a music video, than simply listening to audio. ( speaking time - thng bo ngh dy thng 8 ) v d sau y c gi ti bn bi thy Brian & Tam ielts Center 1. What time do you usually get up in the morning?

Well, I think it really depends , on days when I have to go to university, I will be an early bird, getting up about 5 o'clock to prepare for classes. but if I'm on a day-off or holiday, then it's more likely that I will get up late, around 8 o'clock, to get into (enjoy) sleeping in (ngu nuong) during my free time. 2. Are your weekend and weekday routines different? Well, actually, when I think about it, I guess that in many ways, they are completely different, especially when you consider that at the weekend I can forget about the daily grind (everyday work routine). It's really a good time to get away from it all (get away from the daily work routine). In stark contrast, on weekdays, I have to prepare for my classes and do homework, so I must get out of bed early, which I don't easily do. 3. What's your favourite time of day? Generally speaking, I love midnight and the wee hours (very early in the morning after midnight). I guess the reason why I enjoy that time is because it's the only time in the day that I have nothing to worry about and I can take it easy (relax) by listening to music, reading books, or watching films before I fall asleep. Of course, I cant take advantage of this sweet time (the time one enjoys the most) every night, because most mornings I have to get up very early. 4. What's the worst part of the day for you? Well, honestly, the worst part of the day for me, is afternoon. it is so hot, which makes me so exhausted and sleepy. I hate feeling sleepy during class and I learn nothing when I feel that way. Furthermore, after putting in half a day of hard work, I feel extremely stressed and hungry, especially late in the afternoon ( speaking time ) v d sau y c gi ti bn bi thy Brian & Tam Ielts 1. Do you like museums? Generally, I have to say that Im quite keen on museums; the reason is because going to museums is one of my favourite hobbies. From these museums I discover insights into history as well as learning about my ancestors. Im especially fond of military history museums, because I can learn more about the ways my ancestors struggled for the independence of our country. 2. How often do you visit museums? Well, naturally, it really depends. For instance, if I have time, I may drop into some museums once or twice a month. On the other hand, if Im busy studying, I will only visit when there is a special exhibit. Every time I go there I learn something new. 3. What types of museums can be found in your country?

To generalize, we have many types of museums in Vietnam. The first type is the military history museum, of which there are several, due to Vietnams struggle for independence over a period of many decades. Another common kind is the art museum. As you probably know, Vietnamese people are very creative and they produce many types of art. All of these arts except music can be viewed in museums. Likewise, there are other kinds, such as Vietnamese womens museum, The Cham culture museum in Da Nang and the Ho Chi Minh museum in Ha Noi and of course, some natural history museums. 4. Why are museums important? In my opinion, museums are of special importance for many reasons. First of all, artifact collections help us to learn more about our history, elaborate traditions and connect to the lifestyle of our ancestors. In natural history museums, fossils provide us with evidence about biosphere processes and help us to understand the evolution of Earth and all its creatures. Finally, we can learn lessons from our ancestors, who struggled for the independence and freedom of our country. ( speaking time ) given to you by Brian & Tam ielts Center Note: many good ideas and common phrasal verbs are presented today in this sample, have a look and enjoy it. 1. How often do you use email? Generally speaking, if I have spare time, I will use email two or three times a day. Whereas, if I am busy, it is more likely that I will only use email once a day. 2. What do most people in your country use email for? In general, I would have to say that most people usually use email to send messages. You probably know that electronic messaging is the fastest way to send your mail and it is very easy to use. 3. What are the advantages of email? First of all, email is not time-consuming (ton t.gian) and is also the promptest way to send a message at the push of a button. In addition to this, with email we can not only send messages but can also attach a lot of data and photos. Another benefit is that we can read or respond to email whenever it is convenient for us. Finally, we can save all the mail that is valuable or the attachments of pictures or documents in special organized folders that will never burn, get wet or get lost. 4. Are there any disadvantages? In general, there are some disadvantages of using email. First of all, we must remember a user nam and password. Also, emails sometimes get lost in cyberspace, or they may be classified as junk mail and automatically deleted. In addition to this, it takes your time to check it everyday. Probably the worst disadvantage is that someone can hack into your email account and steal valuable financial or personal information.

5. Do you think that email will replace letter-writing? Well, of course, nowadays letter-writing, except for personal love letters, has already been pretty much replaced by email communication. This probably due to the fact that handwritten letters are certainly more romantic and also that most people probably dont want to risk the discovery of such letters by snooping into their personal emails.
1. Whats the weather like where you live? Well, I live in HCM city and because my country is a tropical climate, there are two seasons: the dry season and the rainy or monsoon season. It is usually like a sauna (a hot and humid place) in the summer months and it rains incessantly (kg ngt) in the other. Of course in the north, a round Hanoi, people enjoy all four seasons and it gets much colder in the Winter there, although it only snows in the mountains. 2. What do you do when the weather is bad? Well, if by bad you mean rainy weather, then I usually idle away the hours (spend) by staying home and by keeping my nose in a book (read book) or by listening to my favourite songs. This is also a good time for me to take it easy (relax) after a hard week of studying. 3. What type of weather do you like best? Well actually I enjoy a variety in the weather, though I think the balmy weather (mild, not hot & not rainy, with a gentle breeze) suits me best. I guess the reason why is that its really a great time to go for walks with my soul mate or to take part in some outdoor games, like tennis, badminton or football. 4. Would you like to have that type of weather all year round? Actually, I havent thought much about that but I guess I could handle (easily deal with) having cool weather all year round. This is due to the fact that this kind of weather makes me feel comfortable and energetic enough to do many things that I normally avoid doing in hot weather.

1) Did you play with toys when you were a child? Yes, of course. I loved playing with toys when I was a child; I think all children do. 2) What kinds of toys did you like? As far as I remember, I mostly played with toy cars, planes and action figures from films or cartoons. I also liked building things with Lego. 3) In your country, do boys and girls play with the same types of toys? Not really. I think boys like the kinds of toys that I mentioned before, whereas girls play with dolls. My niece, for example, doesn't like toy cars; she prefers dressing dolls in different outfits. 4) Do you think that toys help children to learn?

Yes, I do. All toys encourage children to use their imagination and creativity. Even with simple toys, children imagine situations and invent games and rules.
1. How often do you use email? Generally speaking, if I have spare time, I will use email two or three times a day. Whereas, if I am busy, it is more likely that I will only use email once a day. 2. What do most people in your country use email for? In general, I would have to say that most people usually use email to send messages. You probably know that electronic messaging is the fastest way to send your mail and it is very easy to use. 3. What are the advantages of email? First of all, email is not time-consuming (ton t.gian) and is also the promptest way to send a message at the push of a button. In addition to this, with email we can not only send messages but can also attach a lot of data and photos. Another benefit is that we can read or respond to email whenever it is convenient for us. Finally, we can save all the mail that is valuable or the attachments of pictures or documents in special organized folders that will never burn, get wet or get lost. 4. Are there any disadvantages? In general, there are some disadvantages of using email. First of all, we must remember a user nam and password. Also, emails sometimes get lost in cyberspace, or they may be classified as junk mail and automatically deleted. In addition to this, it takes your time to check it everyday. Probably the worst disadvantage is that someone can hack into your email account and steal valuable financial or personal information. 5. Do you think that email will replace letter-writing? Well, of course, nowadays letter-writing, except for personal love letters, has already been pretty much replaced by email communication. This probably due to the fact that handwritten letters are certainly more romantic and also that most people probably dont want to risk the discovery of such letters by snooping into their personal emails 1. Do you often meet new people? Generally speaking, I would have to say that I meet new people quite often. I guess the reason why is because I take part in some foreign language clubs and courses. In fact, I always like the feelings I have when I bump into (meet) new people and learn about them. You know, its really not difficult for a funny and easy-to-talk-to girl like me to make the acquaintance of many new pe ople. (Make somebodys acquaintance = get to know somebody) . 2. In your country where can you meet new people? Well, it goes without saying that there are a lot of places where one can meet new people. Tennis courts, swimming pools, clubs and parks are all good places to meet them. Additionally, joining volunteer activities and going to parties all create opportunities to get acquainted with many new people. In my view, one can bump into (meet) new people anywhere, as long as one is friendly and sociable enough. 3. How easy is it to meet new people in your city? Certainly, its quite easy in HCMC. And the explanation for this could be that first, there are many places for people to congregate (t tp) like clubs, tennis courts, pools, parties, parks, and city tours.

Furthermore, you probably know that Vietnamese people are very friendly, so meeting new people commonly occurs, especially among the younger generation. 4. Is it possible to meet people from other countries where you live? Well, certainly it is; and in fact its quite likely, especially when you consider that HCMC is not only a major trading center in SE Asia but also an ideal destination for tourists from many countries. In fact, beautiful scenery and friendly residents throughout Vietnam attract many foreign guests every year. Furthermore, students and volunteers from other countries come to Vietnam for work and study, which also makes meeting foreigners quite effortless (easy).

Describe a book you have read or film you have seen about the future. You should tell: The name of the book or film When you read it or saw it What the story was about You should also explain your feelings about it. HERE IS THE BAND 8.5 RESPONSE FOR IT. Since I am an avid sci-fi fan, I have seen many movies dealing with technology and the future, but my all time favorite would be a box-office smash (a very successful film) by award-winning director James Cameron, called Avatar. Continuing to my second point,I actually saw this film for the first time on a big-screen cinema, about a year ago, although I have watched it at home, several times since. Taking up the third issue, the setting is Pandora, a faraway and mythical planet, whereindigenous people, the Navi, successfully resist a high tech invasion from Earth. The humans wish to exploit a rare natural resource found in abundance on Pandora. In this film, the future Earthlings (people on the Earth) clone the native blue skinned Na'vi and insert human mind control into them. Jake,one of the human avatar drivers, goes native by falling in love with a Pandoran princess and helping the native population, marshalingtheir resources to defeat the hitech invasion. On the final point, I imagine I loved this movie because it presents an allegory of historic conflict via an advanced colonial empire versus primitive native populations, with the plot twist that the colonizers are vanquished in this conflict. In my view, thesuperlative special effects, presented in 3D and the outstanding sound track contribute to creating a great sci-fi classic. (215 words 2.0 minutes for a fluent speaker.) Academic words and idioms appear in bold italics. Connecting phrases that can be adapted to many other topics are bold & underlined.

Martin, The United States The one country I would most like to visit would have to be New Zealand. Mnay reasons, the number one being it looks like an absolutely gorgeous country, especially having seen Lord of the Rings and that is one of my

favorite movies. Another reason is, I've never been south of the equator and I'd really like to see if the water flushes in reverse, but on the, by and large New Zealand looks like the most amazing country and I've met a lot of nice people from there. Akane, Canada One country that I would like to visit is France. I've never been to France before but I've heard many things about it because my father and my mother went to France on their honeymoon and so they have very good memories about France and I can also speak some French so it would be nice to get some practice. Todd, The United States If I could visit any country in the world, believe it or not, I'd go to Canada. I'm from America and Canada is our neighbor to the north and I've never been there and I live overseas. I've been to many countries, probably 25 at least, Japan, France, Italy, Thailand, many, many places, but I've never been to Canada and I have so many Canadian friends that I would really like to go to Canada and see their country for the first time. Naomi, Australia One country that I would really like to visit is Vietnam. I've never been anywhere in that area of Asia actually but I've seen a lot of footage of Vietnam on television and it looks really beautiful. I think you can take relaxing boat cruises through the lagoons and small islands and also I heard that the food there is really tasty so I would like to visit there one day. Ruth, England One country I'd really like to visit is actually Malawi. Now I would like to go to Malawi because my mom used to work there. She lived there for two years, and I've seen some of her photos and it looks amazing, so I'd like to go there. I'd like to go there with my mum so that I can learn more about the places that she went to and see some of the things that she saw. That's where I'd like to go. Simon, Canada Yeah, one country where I'd like to visit again would be Cuba. Cuba is great. It has tropical weather, interesting Latin culture and music, a strange government system that has made 1950's cars common and behive haircuts mixed with hip-hop gear, fashions, yeah, really, really cool, plus the architecture.