46. Describe a big company you are interested in.

You should say:

· What is the company called;

· How did you know this company;

· What kind of business this company does;

· What kinds of interesting activities the company has

· And why this company is interesting

a. Apple -> logo is an apple w a bite taken out of it -> did some searching -> no meaning

b. How you know

"LẦY structure": sophomore -> in the middle of finals -> up to the ears w revision

-> nerve-racking time for me -> let my hair down -> YouTube -> Apple advert -> I was hooked -> impressed by the creativity -> became a big fan

c. What it does

a number of activities

- 1stly, manufacture devices -> known for iPhone, a popular smartphone

- 2ndly, develop software -> applications for mobile devices

- Finally, own an animation studio called Pixar -> known for their cartoons made in collaboration with Disney

d. Why interesting

- innovative approach to design -> every product has a universal appeal -> highly sought after by consumers

47. Describe a method that helps you save money

You should say:

· What the method is

· When you started to use it

· How you knew it

· and explain why it is helpful

· What the method is

Putting the money in the bank -> very straight-forward -> common in Vietnam -> especially among the middle-aged -> my mom -> worry about financial stability.

· When you started to use it

Started depositing when sophomore -> started working part-time job -> salary was meage.

- up to the ears with work -> cannot take care of the money.

- If spent all money -> recreational activities -> all would vaporize -> decided to save little by little -> buy something significant.

· How you knew it

I watched one of my best buddies -> recommended to deposit in the bank

-> I followed the method -> it worked beautifully -> after a while -> save a significant sum.

-> my mom and dad already told me to do so -> was reluctant

· And explain why it is helpful

Many reasons:

- 1stly, after 1 year -> it worked -> bought a laptop.

- 2ndly, take up the habit -> take good care of money -> prepare for future -> while the young -> reckless with their finance.

48. Describe a positive change in your life

You should say:

· What the change was

· When it happened

· How it happened

· And explain why it was a positive change

a. What the change was

- lose weight -> at time time I weighed over 100 kgs -> unhealthy -> risk of contracting various diseases like diabetes -> determined to be more fit

b. When

- "LẦY structure": sophomore -> in the middle of finals -> up to the ears w revision -> nerve-racking time for me -> didn't have time to take care of my diet -> ate a lot of junk food

c. How

- I gained a lot of weight -> looked at myself in the mirror -> disappointed at how I let myself go

- decided to exercise -> run/ work out -> shed some pounds

- eat healthier -> more greens -> abstain from greasy food

d. Why

- because I got healthier -> felt much better -> have a lot of energy -> learn to never give up when things get tough

49. Describe an interesting public place that you like to visit

You should say:

· Where is this place

· What you can do there

· Who you like to go with

· And explain why you think this is an interesting place

a. Where is this place

Ly Thai To Park:

- located in downtown Hanoi -> bustling area.

- a short journey form my house.

b. What you can do 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.

c. Who you like to go with

One of my best buddies -> classmate -> best buddy -> go way back -> knew him when I was knee-height to a grasshopper -> close-knit

-> share the common interest in basketball

-> play together

d. And explain why you think this is an interesting place

Many reasons:

- 1stly, I can play sport here -> on a daily basis -> let my hair down.

- 2ndly, generous space -> authorities open outdoor exhibitions on the weekend -

> attract many tourists.

50. Describe a wedding you have been to

You should say: Where it was

Who you went with What you saw

And how you felt about the wedding

You should say:

· Where it was

Trong Dong -> top wedding venue -> situated in downtown Hanoi -> bustling area -> parking is a real hassle.

· Who you went with

One of two best buddies -> classmate -> best buddy -> go way back -> knew him when I was knee-height to a grasshopper -> close-knit

-> went with the other friend <- wedding invitation -> want to watch him tie the knot.

· What you saw

Small wedding -> one-of-a-kind -> 50 people -> groom + bride, bridesmaids, groomsmen, guests.

· And how you felt about the wedding

- Romantic setting -> cosy + intimate atmosphere -> welcomed.

- So touched -> groom and bride kissed -> shed a tear.