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PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

TEST 1: You are getting fat and you decide to lose weight. Which weigh loss method
would you like to choose? Going to the gym, Taking weight loss drugs, or Going on
a diet

Among the three options: going to the gym, taking weight loss drugs and going on
a diet.

I think going on a diet is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, going on a diet helps me improve my health.

Secondly, I can cook any foods which I like.

Thirdly, it’s a cheap method to lose weight.

I would say going to the gym is also a good idea. However, it takes a lot of time
and money to go to a gym room.

I don’t choose taking weight loss drugs, because it’s very harmful to health.

In short, going on a diet is my best choice.

TEST 2: Your friend is a foreigner and he has an assignment about Vietnam

history. He asked you how can find the material. Visit the museum, Watch
documentary film, or Read articles and books

Among the three options: visit the museum, watch documentary film and read
articles and books.

I think watch documentary film is my best choice because of the following

reasons:

Firstly, the documentary film is easy to search on the Internet.

Secondly, he doesn't need to travel to different places to find the material.

Thirdly, documentary films are often fun and entertaining to watch.

 I would say read articles and books is also a good idea. However, it’s too boring
because they have many words.

I don’t choose visit the museum, because it takes a lot of time to visit this very
famous tourist attraction.

In short, watch documentary film is my best choice.

TEST 3: You are looking for the best place to study for the up coming exam. There
are some places you are thinking about. At library, At home, or At coffee shop.

Among the three options: at library, at home and at coffee shop.

I think at library is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, the library in my school has many books and that helps me easy to study for
the up coming exam.

Secondly, it’s quiet and I can focus on studying.

Thirdly, I can study for the up coming exam with my classmates.

I would say at home is also a good idea. However, my house is very small and my
classmates can not study with me together .

I don’t choose at coffee shop, because it takes a lot of money to order drinks and
it’s also very noisy.

In short, at library is my best choice.

TEST 4: Your brother is in a romantic relationship. What would you do? Tell your
parents, Accept this relationship but under your control, or Let him do anything he
want

Among the three options: tell my parents, accept this relationship but under my
control and let him do anything he want.

I think accept this relationship but under my control is my best choice because of
the following reasons:

Firstly, my brother is 17 years old and he can have private relationships.

 Secondly, if this romantic relationship doesn’t affect his academic performance, I
will accept it. But, I will control it because he is still a student.

I would say tell my parents is also a good idea. However, this can make my
parents worried about him.

I don’t choose let him do any thing he want, because he is still a student and he is
not old enough to decide everything.

In short, accept this relationship but under my control is my best choice.

TEST 5: Your volunteer group is going to give a special gift to help students in a
rural school. Books, Clothes, or Movies.

Among the three options: books, clothes and movies.

I think books is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, books bring a lot of knowledge about society and culture.

Secondly, books help students in a rural school increase their vocabulary.

Thirdly, books are necessary for students in a rural school to learn.

I would say clothes is also a good idea. However, it takes a lot of time to choose
suitable clothes for every student in a rural school.

I don’t choose movie, because it’s not really necessary for them and it’s expensive
too.

In short, books is my best choice.

TEST 6: You are going to move out and you have to choose your new
accommodation. Dormitory, Apartment, or Stay with friends
Among the three options: dormitory, apartment and stay with friends
I think stay with friends is the best choice beaucause of the following reasons:
Firstly, I like living with my friends
Secondly, if you are sick, your friend can take care of you
Thirdly, I can share anything with them easily, can meet them everyday
I would say apartment is also a good idea. However, you can feel lonely
I don’t choose dormitory, beacause, there have a lot of compulsory rules, you must
follow up
In short, living with my friend is the choice.

TEST 7: How to stay healthy? Jogging, Joining a dancing club or Joining aerobics
club
Among the three options: jogging, joining a dancing club and joining aerobics
club.
I think jogging is my best choice because of the following reasons:
Firstly, it is suitable for people of differents ages.
Secondly, it is easy and free. Therefore, you can jog whenever you like.
I would say joining a dancing club is also a good idea. However, you have to pay
a fee to join and you have to follow a fixed timetable.
I don’t choose aerobics club, because it is very tired and not everyone can do
aerobics.
In short, jogging is my best choice.
TEST 8: If you want the lottery 1 million dollars, what you would like to do with
this amount of money? Buying a new house, Opening a restaurant, or Travelling
around the world.
Among the three options: buying a new house, opening a restaurant and travelling
around the world.
I think travelling around the world is my best choice because of the following
reasons:
Firstly, I can learn about different cultures and customs.
Secondly, I can make many friends from different countries.
Thirdly, I can improve my English by talking with many people.
I would say buying a new house is also a good idea. However, I don’t need a new
house because I already have a house and I am happy with my house.
I don’t choose opening a restaurant, because I don’t know how to manage a
restaurant.
In short, travelling around the world is my best choice.

TEST 9: You are going to have a birthday party. You are thinking about the place
to celebrate your birthday party. In a restaurant, At home, or At work
 Among the three options: in a restaurant, at home and at work.

I think in a restaurant is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, I can order many delicious foods for my family and friends.

Secondly, I can invite many friends to the party.

Thirdly, I don’t need to clean the house or do the washing-up.

I would say at home is also a good idea. However, I can not invite many friends
because my house is small.

I don’t choose at work, because my parents can not go to my company to join the
party.

In short, in a restaurant is my best choice.

TEST 10: You are going to have an oral presentation about Hanoi capital. You are
thinking about a nice place to introduce. Hoan Kiem Lake (The Sword Lake),
Temple of Literature, or Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Among the three options: Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum.

I think Temple of Literature is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, it is considered the first university in Vietnam.

Secondly, it is a historical building that shows Vietnamese people’s fondness for

learning.

Thirdly, it is a beautiful old building.

I would say Hoan Kiem Lake is also a good idea. However, it is better to visit this
place in the summer.

I don’t choose Ho Chi Minh Mauseleum, because it takes a lot of time to visit this
very famous tourist attraction.

In short, Temple of Literature is my best choice.

TEST 11: Next week is your best friend’s birthday. You are going to give her a great
birthday present. A book, A scarf, or A handbag

Among the three options: a book, a scarf and a handbag.

I think a book is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, I want my friend to have a good habit. I believe reading can bring many
benefits such as stimulating her brain.

Secondly, reading can help her reduce stress. For instance, when she has a lo of
problems in life, she just reads a book for some advice and she can overcome the
problems.

Thirdly, it is cheap to buy a book. You know, I am a poor student and I don’t have
much money to buy expensive gifts.

I would say a handbag is also a good idea. However, it is very expensive for me.

I don’t choose a scarf, because it takes a lot of time to choose a suitable one for my
friend.

In short, a book is my best choice.

TEST 12: You are a director/manager of an English center. You are going to
advertise your English center through media. Television (Leaftet), Radio
(Newspaper), or Social media (Facebook),

Among the three options: television, radio and social media.

I think social media is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, Advertising through social media has been shown to increase brand
recognition..

Secondly, The majority of the population is on social media.

Thirdly, social media does not require a lot of marketing costs.

I would say television is also a good idea. However, it takes a lot of money to
advertise my English center.
 I don’t choose radio, because radio audiences can’t skip and hear my ads again.

In short, social media is my best choice.

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Among the three options: leaflet, newspaper and facebook.

I think Facebook is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, Advertising through Facebook has been shown to increase brand

recognition..

Secondly, The majority of the population is on Facebook.

Thirdly, Facebook does not require a lot of marketing costs.

I would say Leaflet is also a good idea. However, people may read it but they will
forget easily.

I don’t choose newspaper, because Limited readership when more and more
people are reading online news.

In short, facebook is my best choice.

TEST 13: You’re brother has just graduated from unversity. Here are the
upcoming plan for him. Which one you would like to choose for your brother? Go
straight to work, Study Master Degree, or Go travelling

Among the three options: go straight to work, study Master Degree and go
travelling.

I think go straight to work is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, he get to work easily and save money earlier.

Secondly, earning my own money is a great way to learn how to manage it..

I would say study Master Degree is also a good idea. However, it takes a lot of
time to continue to study.

I don’t choose to travelling, because I know he doesn’t have much money.

 In short, facebook is my best choice.
TEST 14: Your cousin is the best student of the class this year. His parents are
thinking about a present, there are three options: a laptop, a holiday, or some
money.

Among the three options: a laptop, a holiday and some money.

I think holiday is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, travel broadens the mind. She is able to integrate with cultural activities,
traditions and local customs of place what she wants to go.

Secondly, she can get time to relax.

I would say some money is also a good idea. However, it does not show my
sincerity.

I don’t choose a laptop, because I believe it may distract her study.

In short, a holiday is my best choice.

TEST 15: You have seen your neighbor’s son playing game at the Internet shop
many times. What will you do: inform his parents, talk to him or talk to the shop
owner?

Among the three options: inform his parents, talk to him and talk to the shop
owner.

I think inform his parents is my best choice because of the following reasons:

Firstly, his parents will have several ways to manage their son such as cutting his
pocket money, putting him under control.

Secondly, he spends a huge time with his parents so they have a much stronger
impact on him.

I would say talk to him is also a good idea. However, I think he is still young and
he won’t care about it.

I don’t choose talking to the shop owners, because they don’t want to lose their
customer thus I believe that they won’t care about it.
 In short, inform to his parents is my best choice.
TEST 16: Your friend who is a teacher complains that many her students do not do
homework. She is considering the punishment among three options: ask the
students to rewrite the task 10 times, require them to stand at the classroom corner
for one hour, or ask the students give some money. Which do you think is the best
choice?

Among the three options: ask the students to rewrite the task 10 times, require
them to stand at the classroom corner for one hour, and ask the students give some
money.

I think asking the students to rewrite the task 10 times is my best choice because
of the following reasons:

Firstly, Students have to finish their homework which they don’t do it before.

Secondly, rewriting several times makes easier to absorb knowledge.

I would say require them to stand at the classroom corner for one hour is also a
good idea. However, it is wasted their time and hers.

I don’t choose asking the students give some money because punishment with
money is inappropriate to students.

In short, asking the students to rewrite the task 10 times is my best choice.