26. Describe a sport that you prefer to do and is a little expensive

You should say:

· What it is

· How much it usually costs

· Who usually do it with

· And explain why you like to do this activity

a) What it is

Golfing -> not a prominent sport in Vietnam because expensive -> VN is a developing nation (the majority of population is poor) -> people prefer common sports, such as football, ... -> affordable

b) How much it usually costs

golf memberships cost Cost an arm and a leg

Golf courses are costly to build -> so they charge through the nose -> only for people who make a lucrative income.

c) Who usually do it with

- Not many people play professionally in Vietnam -> recreational activity on the weekend.

- Can play by yourself -> more fun with more people -> best buddies.

-> but cannot with too many people like football

d) And explain why you like to do this activity

I'm into it because of a range of reasons:

- Stay in shape: 1 hour to finish a game of golf -> do a lot of walking -> optimal way to have a lean body.

- Expand network: social sport -> a lot of talking with other players

- Improve job prospects: Most players are influential and wealthy -> help me in the future -> actually a lot of people in VN play golf to establish useful connections.

27. Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work.

You should say:

· Where you would like to go

· What kind of work/job you would like to have

· When you would like to go

· Why you want to work in that place

a. Where

- US -> regarded as the land of dreams -> lots of people from other countries aspire to a life in the US -> I'm not an exception

b. What kind of work

- have a B.A. in Engineering -> naturally want to be an engineer at a high-flying corporation -> make a lucrative income

c. When you would like to go

- as soon as possible -> I am fed up with living in Vietnam

- working on my IELTS score + other documents -> will go once I obtain my visa.

d. Why you want to go

- fulfill the American dream -> live life to the fullest

- promising prospects for engineers -> unlike Vietnam -> difficult to make a living being an engineer.

28. Describe someone who has a great influence on you

You should say:

· Who this person is

· How she knew this person

· What influence this person has on you

· And how you think of the influence

a. Who this person is

- My Tam -> celebrated singer -> known for ... hits released in early 2000s

- In addition to singing -> acting -> performance is horrendous -> stick to singing

b. How she knew this person

· "LẦY STRUCTURE": sophomore -> in the middle of finals -> up to the ears with revision -> nerve-racking time for me -> let my hair down -> Youtube → watched My Tam videos -> I was HOOKED → Look her up on the Internet→ a big fan of her

c. What influence this person has on you

· The way how to deal with/ overcome adversities + hardships in life.

· Successful career when young → Work hard + aspire to success

d. And how you think of the influence

→ Positive

- inspire me to work harder

- I can identify with her -> we have a lot in common

29. Describe a website you like to visit

You should say:

· When you found it

· What it is about

· How often you visit it

· Why you like this website

a. When

LẦY STRUCTURE": sophomore -> in the middle of finals -> up to the ears with revision -> nerve-racking time for me -> let my hair down -> my friend sent me an online invitation to join Facebook -> signed up and have been using it ever since

b. What it is about

- social network -> users create an online profile -> interact with each other (post on walls, send messages, video calls, ... even play games)

- an incredible tool to keep in touch with friends + family

c. How often

- practically everyday -> like most people, I've become addicted to it

- have a smartphone -> always on Facebook

d. Why you like

- melting pot of all kinds of people -> made a lot of friends on Facebook

- help me reconnect with old friends

- fascinating to see what's going on in other people's lives

30. Describe a difficult decision that you once made.

You should say:

· What the decision was

· How you made your decision

· What the results of the decision were

· And explain why it was difficult to make.

a. When

- senior-> in the middle of my finals + thesis -> up to the ear with study -> nerve wrecking time -> made a decision regarding career choice

b. What the decision was

- at the crossroads -> which path to follow -> go to work OR pursue higher education

c. How you made the decision

- my brother who always gives sound advice told me I should consider pros + cons

- job: live independently -> relieve parents' financial burden

- study: higher qualifications -> get a job w/ lucrative income + good prospects

-> decided to enrol in further study

d. Why difficult

- life-changing decision -> don't want to end up regretting