8 SPEAKING TOPICS FOR GENERAL ENGLISH 2 SECOND

SEMESTER - SCHOOL YEAR: 2021-2022

Introduction myself:

Good morning teacher and everybody, my full name is Tran Ngoc Thanh
Loan. I’m 18 and I’m from Nam Dinh city. I’m a student of class
DH11KE13 and majoring at accounting of Hanoi University of Natural
Resources and Environment. I’m considered to be quite sociable. I like
staying alone but at the same time I like my friends, I like to laugh and joke
with them because I have got a sense of humour. It means I understand
humour and appeciate it. That’s what I would like to share about myself.
And today I’m going to talk about topic…

Topic 1: Talk about your way(s) of keeping fit

There are many ways to keep fit. Firstly, you should have a balanced diet.
For example, you should drink enough water. You should not eat fatty
food, meat, junk food and fast food. Especially, you had better not smoke,
drink beer, wine and whiskey, because that will make you are the
pressure, live with diseases. Secondly, we should do more exercises. For
instance, you can do morning exercises: walking, jogging, running,.or you
can play sports: going swimming, playing soccer and playing volleyball
because they make you stronger, taller and healthier. I think Walking is a
good form of exercise and requires less physical efforts than any other
regular forms of exercise. I walk regularly in the morning to keep my body
fit. I usually walk everyday. with my family someyims my
friends .Walking is a low-intensity exercise that can help with weight loss
and belly fat loss. Last but not least, you should sleep enough. You should
sleep about eight hours a day and go to bed early because it is good for
skin, helps you to be more optimistic, and always keep the smile on your
slips. Instead of going online or surfing the net, you should read the book
before going to bed. Because it will help you to have dreams more
beautiful. In conclusion, there are have a good health there are many ways
to keep fit but mainly you should take care of yourself.

Topic 2: Talk about your first time doing something

I want to talk about the first time I left home to start an independent life in
Hanoi. It was about 7 months ago, I received the admission notice from
the university. The next day I started to prepare everything including
clothes, living expenses, books.. and the next morning I started on my way.
My parents were both busy so I had to go alone. A week earlier, my uncle
hired me a room for 2 people, I and a friend in Bac Ninh. That day, I had to
do everything on my own, cleaning the house, shopping and cooking.. In
the evening, the first time I felt the feeling of students going away from
home. Instead of the excitement in the morning, I felt so lonely and missed
my parents terribly. I called them over 1 hour. As soon as the call ended, I
bursted into tears. This situation lasted for nearly a week, after that I got
used to independent life. Not until I had left home to start an independent
life did I realise how much my family meant to me. Now I can take care of
everything myself and my parents don't need to worry too much about
anything. I think this is one of the most memorable memories of my life.

Topic 3: Describe a job you would like to do in the future

Whatever you are, you have a career dream to work in the future. So was I. My
wish is to become an accountant. It really is a fascinating profession. I chose this
profession because I like the numbers, I want to be calculated with the numbers
every day. To be able to select courses of accounting is also the passionate,
passionate about the numbers and all the patience. Accounting work requires
performing different tasks, such as: tax strategy, financial reporting, mapping
out plans, calculating costs, measuring financial performance, …

And at present I am studying in for accounting of Hanoi University of Natural

Resources and Environment. In the future I dream off the field with a broken by
pretty and can apply to work at the State agency or a private company with a
salary to match. I will strive to become real good at accounting, and of course I
must strive to become a chief accountant after three or four years of work. I try
to work making out-of-town money to build for the future family and help
parents. Every day I am Find out details about this specialization by reading the
knowledge material, asking questions from previous siblings to gain experience.
My parents always support me because they know that this is my dream. I have
been thinking about my dream career for a long time, so I will devote all my
determination not to betray my family and become an excellent accountant.
Hope my dreams can make us perfect. I will endeavour to study real good to
dream is not just a dream.

Topic 4: Talk about a special occasion in Vietnam or in the world

Now, my topic is talk about the special occasions in vn or in the world and
I would like to talk about Mid-autumn festival, also known as Tet Trung
Thu which is one of the most important holidays in Vietnam. Although it
originated in China and is celebrated in many Asian countries, the
Vietnamese version is a little bit different. The tale is about a man named
Cuội living on the Moon, but just by accident. It is said that if you look
closely at the full moon, you can see the shadow of a man sitting under a
banyan. And it is often celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the
lunar calendar with full moon at night. During the festival, children of all
ages wear colorful masks, carry candle lanterns, sing folklores and parade
on the streets. There are also those who perform lion dance to every house
in their neighbor with the hope that will bring fortune to these households.
But not only can children celebrate this day but also adults can, adults who
wish to have a chance to remind their their childhood and feel young again.

During this exciting Autumn festival, making masks and lanterns is

probably one of many activities that take place. A lot of groups of young
Vietnamese have created unique and trendy lanterns yet can still preserve
the traditional beauty. When it comes to Mid-autumn festivals, the first
thing that springs to my mind is the Moon cakes, which are a popular
traditional Vietnamese food. Although Vietnamese people don’t get days
off at this festival, it’s one of the most expected occasions for several
reasons. First and foremost, it’s a great time for family members to gather,
eat traditional foods, and share joys and sorrows. Besides, public places are
aesthetically decorated and there is a wide range of cultural and art
activities all over the country. it's also very popular to give gifts to friends
and relatives during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is a good time to get
closer to friends and relatives. Companies also like to give a gift to every
staff member. The most popular and common gifts are mooncakes and
fruit. Last but not least, the festival is never completed without the lion
dance. Lion dances are a sign of prosperity, success, health, and wealth, so
many lion dance competitions are held.

Therefore, Mid-autumn festival is a great time for people to forget about

problems and celebrate with their loved ones. Thank you for listenning!

Topic 5: Describe one of your family members

Today my topoic is Topic 5: Describe one of your family members. And in

my family my mother is the person I spend the most time with and yeah I
am going to talk about her. She is homemaker take care of my family. she
already in her early fifties , she looked pretty much younger with a healthy
body and, surprisingly, not a lot of wrinkles and long black hair to be
found. She has brown eyes, straight noses and full lips. I really love her
eyes .She really knows how to dress smartly, and that was why my dad fell
for her the very moment he laid his eyes on her when they were younger .

In terms of personality, she is an extremely compassionate and kind-

hearted person who always takes care of her children. She really is a
mother and a friend to me as she always gives me valuable advice and is
willing to stand by me through all the ups and downs of my life. Although
sometimes she drives me crazy due to her being a perfectionist, I still hold
so much pride and respect for her.

I am also influenced by her strong-will. Ever since she was young, she had
to learn to be independent as my dad were very busy and constantly on the
go. She had to take care of almost everything:. Such challenges shaped her
into the strong person that she is now.

To describe how she influenced me, I’d say it’s her parenting method that
make me become who I am at the moment. She taught me patience,
honesty and hard work brings success. I spent eightteen years living with
my parents and those virtues are our living motto until now. I am currently
living alone now but whenever I have a chance, I’ll always visit my parents
and tell them everything. My mother gives great advice.

In conclusion, in my heart always consider my mom as the most perfect

woman in the world. I can not imagine my life would be without her.

Topic 6: Imagine you are going to have a holiday and talk about your
plan

It's June now, to relax after months of studying, my group of 5 friends

decided to have a small trip. We finally decided to explore Quy Nhon- Phu
Yen 4 days 4 nights in mid-July because the weather is quite nice at this
time to see the wonderful natural beauty here. We plan to cost 10 million
per person for the trip. And for the most perfect trip, we have planned and
planned together in detail.

Means of transportation: Currently, all airlines have direct flights to Phu

Yen Quy Nhon. We book tickets early for cheap

Preparation: Quy Nhon is known as the Maldives paradise of Vietnam,

there are many virtual places to live and check-in, so we will choose
colorful clothes a bit, taking pictures will be more beautiful. In addition,
you must prepare sunscreen, hat, glasses and towel, especially a camera

From Hanoi to Phu Yen: we have an evening flight with a time of about 2
hours

. Leaving the airport, I will check in at Joy House Hostel, located at Hung
Vuong, Tuy Hoa city. We will spend the night here and the next morning
will start the journey to discover Phu Yen

~ Day 1: we will rent a motorbike at the homestay and visit Phu Yen.

- The first point is Mui Dien - the easternmost point of the country, the
place to welcome the first sunrise on the S-shaped strip of land. We will go
early around 5:30 to be able to watch the sunrise, then climb up to the sea.
Post about 1km.

Next is Bai Mon, located under the Lighthouse, this is a beautiful and blue
beach, also the setting of the Vietnamese version of the movie
"Descendants of the Sun".

- Bai Xep - Ganh Ong: the second destination, which is the studio in the
scene of the movie "I see yellow flowers on green grass" causing a fever
for a while. This is a pretty wild land, natural terrain with green grass hills
interspersed with cactus bushes by the beautiful beach

At noon we will stop for lunch at Thuy Kieu restaurant in O Loan lagoon
Then in the afternoon we will visit Ganh Da Dia which is a unique
landscape that nature bestows on Phu Yen. If we have time, we will visit
Ganh Den nearby.

Mang Lang Church is the last attraction of the day is the old church, where
the first national language book of our country is kept.

😀 Day 2 -

We will start the day with breakfast at the homestay then move to Nhan
Tower located in the center of Tuy Hoa city, this is an ancient relic of the
Cham people. Next is Van Hoa Plate

- then move to Quy Nhon: about 100km by car

- Arriving in Quy Nhon, we will visit Ghenh Rang - Tomb of Han Mac Tu
- Queen Beach

- In the afternoon we will check in hotel and rest for dinner. If you come to
Quy Nhon, you definitely cannot ignore seafood.

🌵Day 3: we will explore Phuong Mai Sand Dunes - Eo Gio - Ky Co Island

- Trung Luong Picnic Area - Ong Mountain Pagoda with the largest sitting
Buddha statue in Southeast Asia in Binh Dinh.

After that, go to the center to enjoy specialties of Gia Vy dancing shrimp

pancake and Ban Me wet cake. Then will buy souvenirs and specialties for
friends and relatives

🔥 Day 4: we will have breakfast again at the homestay. Then we go to the

central square to take souvenir photos and then return.

When planning this trip, we also refer to a number of reviews about this
place to note the best places to play and eat.
Topic 7: Talk about your ambition/ dream you would like to achieve

Everybody always has their own dream which is an incentive for them to
work hard and to achieve success in life. I also have a big ambition that i
can get a full scholarship to go abroad.
This dream of mine appeared on my mind when i was a child. I think that
my dream of studying abroad helps me to gain more knowledge than
studying in Vietnam. Developed countries have better education than
developing countries and my parents also believe in this, so they like me to
go abroad and study because they think that i can get a valuable education.
Furthermore, i also want to change the familiar learning environment and
make friends with everyone around the world. The most important problem
is cost of education but scholarship help me to pursue my education in
abroad, so i will learn in the most effective way.. I like going to visit some
wonderful places and know more about cultures of many countries in
which i stay. I know that to achieve this dream i will have to try my best
because this ambition is not easy.
I hope that i can soon achieve this dream in the future. This ambition
followed me from my childhood therefore i won't never give it up.

Topic 8: Describe a city (a place) you would like to live

You’ve asked me to describe a city that I would like to live in. And to that aim,
I’ve decided to talk about Da Lat, a small city located in the highlands of
Vietnam. Da Lat is quite far from Ho Chi Minh City, about 6 to 7 hours of
travelling by car through fruit plantations and windy mountain roads. And
because of its location in the high mountains, the city’s temperature can drop
down to 15 degrees Celsius, which is much cooler than where I am from.
Besides the atmosphere, its scenery, the spectacular waterfalls for example, also
contribute to make Da Lat one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam.
Some people told me that I’m out of my mind, but it’s my life goal to own a
cosy house in Da Lat and move there permanently when I’m older. The dream
 house that I have in mind will be located on a upper hill far from the centre so I
can see the beauty of the whole city. As I’ve mentioned above, the weather, the
scenery and also the culinary specialties are the reasons why I want to live in Da
Lat. Moreover, unlike Saigonese people like myself, Da Lat and its people have
a very calm and relaxed way of enjoying life. And that’s basically what we all
need when we grow older!

Rounding-off question(s)

 Do you think you will ever live in that city?

Definitely. I’m working on my life goal and trying to make it happen.