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    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.1

    Television is dangerous because it has destroyed the family living andcommunication. Some people said that it absorb peoples time too much thatthey have no time to talk to each other. To what extent do you agree.

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0. 2

    Many people judge success solely by money and material possessions.However, success can be achieved or measured in other ways. Discuss.

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.3

    Money can not buy happiness it is often claimed. But with money you can buy most of the things that are necessary for happiness: good food,accommodation, entertainment, travel, quality health care No wonder most

    people want to make as much money as possible. To what extent do you agreeor disagree?

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    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.4

    Telecommuting refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of eachweek and communicating with their office using computer technology.Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will beaffected by the growth of telecommuting?

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.5

    According to a recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less timethey spend with real human beings. Should we worry about the effect this ishaving on social interaction or should we see the Internet as a way of opening

    up new communication possibilities worldwide?

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.6

    Many modern children spend a great deal of time sitting in front of a televisionor computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore,

    parents should strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. In whatextent do you agree or disagree?

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    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.7

    In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with other people (family,friends, and colleagues) are more important than anything else. Issues such aswork and wealth take second place. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.8

    Describe your self- image.

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.9

    Compare and contrast "Surfing the Internet and Going to the library"

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    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.10

    Have you (or anyone you know) tried to give up a bad habit? What methodshave been used? Have they been successful?

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.11

    Describe, in detail, a special ritual that you have. It could be for getting for the

    day, when leaving the house for a holiday, or preparing for a sports match

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.12

    Explain what happened the last time you were ill. What were the symtoms?What did you do to make yourself healthy again?

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    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.13

    Situations:A. A friend has just received very bad news. What would you say to comforthim/her?B. Your friend has had a bad habit that may become life threaterning. Whatwould you say to convince him/her to quit.

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.14

    Describe elements of of a healthy lifestyle:a. What is considered a ablanced diet?

    b. How often should one exercise?c. What kinds of activities are good for stamina and keeping supple?

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.15

    Describe traditional Vietnamese wedding or funeral rituals.

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    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.16

    Do you think the growing use of technology has a positive or negative effect onour life?

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.17

    Explain the advantages of text messaging over normal phone calls

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.18

    If you could buy yourself a skill, a talent and a subject, or travel somewhere,what would you do and why?

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    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.19

    If you governed your own society, what was the fisrt law you wuold pass?What would you spend money on?

    HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYFOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

    SPEAKING MID-TERM TEST N0.20

    What is your opinion on "bed-room culture"? Is it more important for childrento stay inside where it is safe, or to go outside and play with other children?