Title Mẫu trả lời 19 chủ đề thường gặp trong Question 11 - TOEIC Speaking.docx ✅

P A G E 5 MẪU TRẢ LỜI 19 CHỦ ĐỀ THƯỜNG GẶP TRONG QUESTION 11 1. SOURCES OF INFORMATION (Internet/people/reviews) Internet: ● It helps me save money. There is a vast amount of free information on the Internet. I can find information about almost anything there. ● It helps me save time. To be specific, advanced search filters help me narrow down my options based on my preferences. ● It’s convenient. I can V anywhere and anytime, as long as I have an internet connection. ● It’s useful. I can easily compare different N, and choose the one which best suits me. ● News on the Internet is updated quickly. Therefore, I can learn about the latest news as soon as it happens. E.g: ● What are the advantages of finding information about jobs online when you are looking for a job? People (parents/friends/colleagues/teachers….) ● It is time-saving. If I + V + by myself, it might take a lot of time. However, if I ask [people], I can get answers quickly. ● [people] know(s) me well. Therefore, he/she/they can suggest + N + that best suit(s) me. ● [people] have/has a lot of knowledge and experience in N. Therefore, he/she/they can give me useful tips and advice. E.g: ● When making an important decision, who do you get advice from? (Teachers/parents/friends) ● When you learn a new hobby, do you prefer to learn it by reading books or by asking a friend to teach you? ● If you were a new employee at a company, what kind of training would you prefer: training from experienced employees or watching training videos? ● Do you think parents should help their children choose their college majors? Reviews: ● Reviews are more reliable. This is because they are written by people who have actually used the product. Meanwhile, advertisements can be misleading. Sometimes they say a product is good when in fact it is not. ● Reviews help me save time. I don’t have to waste time searching for information. I always like to spend my time efficiently. E.g: ● When buying an electronic device, who would you prefer to get information from, customer reviews or sales clerks? ● When choosing a TV program to watch, do you prefer to ask your friend or to read online reviews?
P A G E 5 2. SOCIAL MEDIA: ● It helps people stay in touch with friends and family who live far away. To be specific, they can send texts, photos or videos to each other instantly. ● It helps people reduce stress and relax. Nowadays, we live in a competitive society, so it’s very easy to suffer from stress. ● It helps people expand their relationships. They can easily find new friends on social media without leaving the house. ● It helps people broaden their knowledge. This will be beneficial for their work/studies. ● Nowadays, a lot of people use social media platforms. Therefore, if companies advertise their products or services on these platforms, they can reach more customers. ● It is cost-saving. This is because you only have to pay a small amount or even don’t have to pay at all when advertising on social media. Meanwhile, it’s usually very expensive when using traditional marketing channels such as radio, television or newspapers. E.g: ● Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Social media has improved communication between people. ● Do you think companies should advertise their products or services on social media? 3. ONLINE VS. OFFLINE Online ● It helps me save time. I can + V anywhere and anytime. Therefore, I can have more time to do other important things. ● It helps me save time. Advanced search filters help me narrow down my options based on my preferences. ● It helps reduce commuting costs. This is because I (people) don’t have to leave the house. ● It helps me save money. This is because N bought online is(are) often cheaper than N bought in stores ● It’s convenient. I can easily compare the prices and features of different products, and choose the one which best suits me. ● It’s convenient. I can easily compare the benefits and requirements of different jobs, and choose the one which best suits me. Offline ● It’s safer. This is because I can see the items in person. ● Sometimes buying online takes longer because I have to wait for the items to be delivered. E.g: ● Do you think more people will shop online in the future? ● Do you prefer to take online classes or offline classes? ● What are the advantages of finding information about jobs online when you’re looking for a job? 4. TEXTS VS PHONE CALLS Texts/messages/emails ● It helps people save time. They can send a/an text/message/email to many people at once. ● It helps people save money. This is because sending texts/messages/emails often cost less than making phone calls. ● It is easier to share information. People can attach photos, videos or documents to an email.
P A G E 5 ● It’s more convenient. People can send a text/message/email anytime, and the recipient can read and reply to it when it’s convenient for them. Phone calls/talking in person ● It is helpful when people have a lot to say. It would take a lot of time to text everything. ● It allows for a more personal conversation. This is because people can hear each other’s voice. 5. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ● Nowadays, people are more concerned about their health. Therefore, they will use public transportation because they can walk more. ● Nowadays, people are more concerned about the environment. Therefore, they will switch to public transportation to protect the environment. ● It helps people save time. To be specific, if there are fewer cars on the road, traffic jams will be reduced. Therefore, people can get to their destination faster. ● It is time-saving. To be specific, buses, trains or other means of public transportation have their own lanes. Therefore, by taking them, I can avoid heavy traffic during rush hour. ● It helps improve the air quality. Specifically speaking, cars emit pollutants which make the air dirty. If there are fewer cars, the air will be cleaner. E.g: ● Do you think more people will use their cars in the future? ● What are the advantages of the government regulating the number of cars in a crowded city? ● When commuting to school or work, do you prefer to take public transportation or drive your own vehicle? 6. ENVIRONMENT ● Recycling is necessary for protecting the environment. If we don’t recycle, there will be more trash, which leads to increased pollution. E.g: Do you think the government should impose a penalty on people for not recycling? 7. CITY VS. COUNTRYSIDE Thành phố: Ưu điểm: ● It provides us with more job opportunities. This is because there are many big companies in a big city. ● It is more fun and interesting. This is because a big city has many restaurants, cinemas and shopping centers. Nhược điểm: ● It is often very noisy and polluted because it has a lot of people, buildings and factories. Nông thôn: Ưu điểm: ● First, it improves my health. This is because the air quality in the countryside is better. ● Second, it allows me to connect with nature. I can immerse myself in nature. I can spot animals running, listen to birds singing, and watch trees dancing in the wind. Nhược điểm: ● It is boring. There are not many entertainment options in the countryside. E.g: Do you prefer to go to a big city on vacation or take vacations in the countryside?
P A G E 5 8. HOUSE VS. APARTMENT ● An apartment is usually smaller than a house. Therefore, if you have a big family or a lot of furniture, you might feel uncomfortable living in an apartment. ● There are many neighbors living next to you. They can make a lot of noise. Therefore, you might find it difficult to relax or focus on tasks. E.g: What are the disadvantages of living in an apartment compared to living in a house? 9. SCHOOL & EDUCATION Teachers ● If a teacher is friendly, students will feel more comfortable asking questions and share their thoughts. ● If a teacher is encouraging, students will be more eager to study. E.g: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A teacher’s qualifications are more important than his or her personality. Students ● It helps students gain work experience. These days, many companies want to hire people who have prior experience. ● It helps students reduce stress and relax. Therefore, they can perform better in school. ● It can enhance students’ creativity. This is because students have to use their imagination. ● Students can discover their interests and decide on their future career. E.g: ● Do you think that universities should require students to do an internship before they graduate? ● What are the advantages of taking art or music classes in high school? 10. WORK General ideas: ● It is useful. It can help people avoid conflicts. ● It is useful. It can help people overcome difficulties. ● It helps increase work efficiency. This is the key to success. ● It helps increase work efficiency. This is because employees can share ideas and give ● feedback to each other quickly. ● Our society is changing very fast. Learning/having N helps me to not fall behind. ● It is useful. Today, we live in a society where N is/are very important. Specific skills & qualities ● If an employee doesn’t have the ability to learn from mistakes, he or she will make the same mistakes again and again. This will cause trouble for customers and the company. ● Luck happens randomly. This means that we cannot control when it happens. On the other hand, the harder we work, the better we become. Our skills and knowledge are ready to serve us whenever we need them. ● Having good negotiation skills helps business leaders increase profits. To be specific, they can get lower prices from suppliers. They can also charge higher prices for their products or services. ● There will always be problems at work. Therefore, if I have good problem-solving skills, I face them head on and find ways to solve them. ● When a manager has good communication skills, he can clearly explain what