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1. WORK/STUDY
Do you work or are you a student?
(dành cho các bạn học sinh/sinh viên)
Sample answer: University student
Currently I am a third-year student at Hoa Sen University and my major is English linguistics and literature.
Sample answer: High school student
Currently I am in grade .... at ..... specialized high school/ high school. Also, I'm studying in a Math/English class
(dành cho các bạn đi làm)
Sample answer
Currently I am working as an administrative assistant for a U.S company providing consulting services.
(Dành cho các bạn học sinh) What is your favourite subject?
Sample answer: English
I have a great interest in English. Learning a foreign language is always appealing to me. Also, since English has become a global language, being able to communicate in this language can help me travel around the world and develop my job opportunities.
Sample answer: Math
My favourite subject in school is Math. I love math because it is challenging, thereby making it intriguing. Also, we can sharpen our logic by the process of learning Math. Another reason is that I never have difficulty with it and always get good marks on Math tests.
Sample answer: History
I'm really into reading about the past so definitely History is my favourite subject. I believe by looking at what happened in the past, especially the mistakes and success of previous generations, we can gain precious experience and knowledge.
Sample answer: Chemistry
I'm always into studying chemistry. Most students think it's boring, but, as for me, experiments, colors and chemicals are really fun and exciting - unlike calculations.
Sample answer: Art
I would answer without reluctance that it is art. Honestly, this subject gives me an opportunity to express myself in an artistic way by using colors. It also allows me to be imaginative and creative, which is impossible in any other subjects.
(Dành cho các bạn học sinh) Are there any subjects that you don't like?
Sample answer: English
It is English that I don't like at all. I always struggle with learning new words. Also, English pronunciation is very challenging.
Sample answer: Math
There aren't any subjects that I particularly dislike, but if I have to pick one, it will be Math. I don't think I was born to study Math. It's difficult for me to understand Math concepts and I will be bored to death if I have to do Math exercise all day.
Sample answer: History
I cannot see the meaning of learning History. I mean, why we should learn about what happened in the past when the present and the future are more important. Also, I find learning subjects which can help to extend job prospects, like math or english, more necessary.
(Dành cho các bạn học sinh) What do you want to do in the future?
Sample answer
It is my dream to become a doctor, especially a doctor for children. I love working kids and I want to help people overcome diseases and live a healthy life. That's why I wish to become a doctor for kids.
(Dành cho các bạn học sinh) Who do you prefer, your high school friends or your teachers?
Sample answer
Well, I would say that I prefer being with my classmates. We are peers so it's easier to talk to them than to teachers. Having said that, there are some teachers I really like. They're very kind and supportive.
(Dành cho các bạn sinh viên) Why did you choose that college course/major?
Sample answer 1
I chose this course because I love English. Also, English has become a global language recently, so I think learning this language can extend my job opportunities after graduation.
Sample answer 2
I decided to get my degree in elementary education because teaching was something that has always come naturally to me. I have always enjoyed spending time with children, and when I am in the classroom I do not feel like I am working because I love being there.
(Dành cho các bạn sinh viên) What your course is about?
Sample answer
Well, this course explores ways that theoretical tools from linguistics can be applied to understand how literary texts are interpreted, and, conversely, ways in which literary texts provide interesting data and problems for theories of language and its use.
(Dành cho các bạn sinh viên) What do you like about your course? / Do you like your course?
Sample answer
As I just said, I love English language so this course is really to my interest. Besides, I believe I would have more job opportunities after I graduated. I can work for foreign companies in Vietnam or work abroad.
(Dành cho các bạn sinh viên) What do you dislike about your course?
Sample answer
The only thing I really don’t like about my course is that it is really theoretical which is not suitable for practical work. The linguistic knowledge I have learned is for scholarly writing rather than business communication.
(Dành cho các bạn học sinh/ sinh viên) Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
Sample answer
I prefer studying in the mornings. I’m a morning person. I feel more energetic and fully awake after a good night’s sleep.
(Dành cho các bạn học sinh/ sinh viên) Do you prefer to study alone or study in a group?
Sample answer
I prefer studying alone rather than studying with others. It would be less distractive and I can completely focus on my assignments. A group study can easily turn into a group chat which will lead my study to nowhere.
(Dành cho các bạn sinh viên) Are you looking forward to working? (Why?/ Why not?)
Sample answer
No, I’m not ready for the world of employment. I’m enjoying my student life. I don’t have to do to work every day and have lots of free time to hang out with my friends.
(Dành cho các bạn sinh viên) Where do you want to see yourself in 10 years?
Sample answer
Honestly, I don’t think much about who I will be in the future. But I would say that I may become a successful business woman 10 years later, working for my own company, having my own car and house. I may also save up enough money to travel around the world.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) Why did you choose that job?
Sample answer 1
Honestly, at the time I made the decision to work for that company, I was jobless and really needed money. Therefore, when the employer offered me this job, I accepted without reluctance.
Sample answer 2
I chose to be a nutritionist because I have always felt that poor eating habits came from poor knowledge. I wanted to help people get healthy by teaching them about food and advising them about what they should or shouldn't eat.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) Do you think it is a good place to work? / Do you like your job? / What do you dislike about your job? (Nội dung trả lời các câu hỏi này sẽ tương tự nhau)
Sample answer 1
1) Sadly, the answer is no. It is not a great workplace. Even though this company has a pleasant working environment with comfortable furniture and quiet atmosphere, there is a lack of support and encouragement from managers, as well as poor interactions among internal staff.
Sample answer 2
2) Yes, I really like my job because it's interesting and I work with a great team and I can learn a lot from them. Honestly, I feel that I can improve myself every day.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) Do you think that job made you change?
Sample answer
Of course, yes. I realize that there's something inside me which has not been the same ever since I worked for this company. I have become more self-reliant, taken actions more proactively and solved problems more quickly.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) Would you like to change your job in the future?
Sample answer
Definitely yes. Right after I save enough money to start my own English center, I will send in a resignation letter and have a whole new beginning.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why?
Sample answer
Well, for the most part, I prefer to work alone since I can completely control the task outcomes. It would be a great nightmare if the teammates performed poorly and ineffectively.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) How many hours do you work every day/ every week?
Sample answer
I spend around 10-12 hours every day working. In addition to a nine-to-five job, after work I teach English to secondary students. I also manage an English self-study website.
Sample answer
In general, I work around 40 to 48 hours per week. I have a typical nine-to-five job and this is the average amount of time of a white-collar worker like me.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) What do you do to increase productivity at work?
Sample answer
Well, there are several ways that I usually do to make the most of my time at work, but I would say the most effective way to boost productivity is standing to work. To specify, standing helps me to stay focus and complete tasks more efficiently than sitting around.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) Where do you want to see yourself in 10 years?
Sample answer
This is a question I’ve been thinking about a lot recently. In ten years, I can see myself as a director of my own company, working on exciting new projects and developing business strategies. Also, I will be writing part-time and may earn enough money from the sales of my supernatural fiction novels.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) Do you miss being a student?
Sample answer
I surely will miss my student life once I get involve in the workplace. For me I think when I’m a student, at least I have someone guide me, whereas at work mostly you must guide yourself.
(Dành cho các bạn đi làm) What do you do after work?
Sample answer
I normally cook dinner, relax and walk my dog. Depending on my schedule, I might have plans with friends to meet for a coffee or shopping. In summer I go to the beach for a couple of hours then return home to cook dinner.
