11. Describe a time you missed an appointment for something

You should say:

· When and where it happened

· What the appointment was for

· What happened when you missed it

· And explain how you felt about missing the appointment

a. When + where

"LẦY STRUCTURE": sophomore -> in the middle of finals -> up to the ears with revision -> nerve-racking time for me

b. What the appointment was for

Job interview - part-time job -> fast-food restaurant -> only make a meager income -> but popular job for students

c. What happened

- why missed: something unexpected came up -> had to run some errands for my dad -> couldn't make the interview (be in time for the interview)

- Afterwards -> call the employer -> quite furious about it -> fortunately, he was sympathetic enough to give me a second chance -> reschedule the interview

d. How you felt

felt bad -> unprofessional on my part -> try not to repeat this mistake in the future

12. Describe a sport stadium that's important in your city

You should say:

· Where it is

· How often you go there

· What people do there

· And explain why you think it is important

a. Where it is

- My Dinh -> football stadium -> namesake district -> unpopulated area -> only crowded when there's a highly anticipated match

- one of the main attractions -> considered a landmark

- humongous -> seats 50,000 people -> large capacity -> only for important matches/ events (e.g.) kick-off game of a tournament

b. How often

- not often -> few matches -> difficult to get a hold of the tickets

c. What people do

- football games

- concerts -> Son Tung MTP concert last year -> spectacular -> perfect venue for an event of such calibre

d. Why important?

- one of the few state-of-the-art sporting facilities in the city -> others are run- down

13.Describe a garden you have visited and liked

You should say:

· Where it was

· What it looked like

· What you did there

· And explain why you liked it there

a. Where it was

Ly Thai To Park:

- Located in downtown Hanoi -> bustling area.

- A short drive from my house. b. What it looked like

- Generous space -> a lot of room for activities

- A range of flowers are cultivated here -> such as ...

- Plants, bushes -> fresh air

- A playground -> children take full advantage of

- A statue of Ly Thai To -> the 1st king of the Ly dynasty c. What you did there

It serves a range of purposes:

- The young -> play sports -> such as ...

-> I play basketball every afternoon.

- The elderly -> do yoga or taichi -> a type of martial arts. d. And explain why you liked it there

- Close to my house -> on a daily basis -> play sports.

- have been going here since... knee-height to a grasshopper -> a lot of memories here.

14. Describe an area of subject that you are interested in

You should say:

· What it is

· When it started to become interested in it

· What we have learned from it

· And explain why you have interest in it

a. What it is

English communication -> common skill worldwide

-> if incapable of speaking English -> a range of disadvantages. b. When it started to become interested in it

The height of a grasshopper

- My house -> located in downtown Hanoi -> met a lot of foreign visitors -> communicated with them -> high level of proficiency -> compliments from them

c. What we have learned from it

- How to start a converstion -> speak English better.

- exposed to international cultures -> broaden knowledge -> enrich our lives

d. And explain why you have interest in it Many reasons:

- 1stly, interact with native speakers -> promote Vietnamese attractions.

- 2ndly, improve job prospects -> make a lucrative income

15. Describe a special meal you would like to have

You should say:

· Where you would like to have it

· Who you would like to have it with

· What you would like to have

· And explain how you would feel about the meal

a. Where

- Western gourmet restaurant -> downtown Hanoi -> a meal there costs an arm and a leg -> out of reach for students like me - meager in come -> eating there creates a sense of occasion

b. Who you would like to have it with

- best buddy -> food enthusiast -> I'm sure he would thoroughly enjoy the experience

c. What you would like to have?

- the restaurant serves Italian cuisine -> a range of dishes -> difficult to choose

-> start w/ an appetizer ->