Part 3(Thematic)

LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ðə z ə ˈdɪfrəns bɪˈtwiːn trəˈdɪʃənl ˈfæmɪli

ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ənd mɔː kənˈtɛmpərəri ˈfæmɪli ˈlɪvɪŋ?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ðə z ə ˈdɪfrəns bɪˈtwiːn trəˈdɪʃənl ˈfæmɪli

ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ənd mɔː kənˈtɛmpərəri ˈfæmɪli ˈlɪvɪŋ?
Do you think there is a difference between traditional family
lifestyles and more contemporary family living?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

The examiner
wants your
opinion
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

The examiner
The examiner wants
wants your
you to make a
opinion
comparison
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

The examiner
The examiner wants
wants your
you to make a
opinion
comparison

What are the differences, if any, between the way that families lived in the past and the
way that families live today?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

The examiner
The examiner wants
wants your
you to make a
opinion
comparison

What are the differences, if any, between the way that families lived in the past and the
way that families live today?

In the past Today

LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Start off by answering the question directly; yes or no.

LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely.
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. Okay, how different were they?

LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different.
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. In what way
were they different?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. These family
groups spent more time together.
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. These family
groups spent more time together. Could you give
me an example of this?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. These family
groups spent more time together. Perhaps the best
example of this is the family meal.
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. These family
groups spent more time together. Perhaps the best
example of this is the family meal. Okay, so how has
time affected the traditional family meal?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. These family
groups spent more time together. Perhaps the best
example of this is the family meal. Today
contemporary families do not have enough time to
enjoy a meal with other family members,
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. These family
groups spent more time together. Perhaps the best
example of this is the family meal. Today
contemporary families do not have enough time to
enjoy a meal with other family members, Good
point, but what about in the past?
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

Do you think there is a difference between traditional family

lifestyles and more contemporary family living?

Yes, absolutely. The lifestyles of past traditional

families were significantly different. These family
groups spent more time together. Perhaps the best
example of this is the family meal. Today
contemporary families do not have enough time to
enjoy a meal with other family members, however,
in the past, it was common for the extended family
to eat together.
LIFESTYLE COMPARE/ CONTRAST

dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ðə z ə ˈdɪfrəns bɪˈtwiːn trəˈdɪʃənl ˈfæmɪli

ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ənd mɔː kənˈtɛmpərəri ˈfæmɪli ˈlɪvɪŋ?

jɛs, ˈæbsəluːtli. ðə ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz əv pɑːst trəˈdɪʃənl

ˈfæmɪliz wə sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli ˈdɪfrənt. ðiːz ˈfæmɪli gruːp
s
spɛnt mɔː taɪmtəˈgɛðə. pəˈhæps ðə bɛst ɪgˈzɑːmpl
əv ðɪs ɪz ðə ˈfæmɪli miːl. təˈdeɪ kənˈtɛmpərəri
ˈfæmɪliz dʊ nɒt həv ɪˈnʌf taɪm tʊ ɪnˈʤɔɪ ə miːl wɪð
ˈʌðə ˈfæmɪli ˈmɛmbəz, haʊˈɛvə, ɪn ðə pɑːst, ɪt wəz ˈ
kɒmən fə ði ɪksˈtɛndɪd ˈfæmɪli tʊ iːt təˈgɛðə.
Do you think there is a difference between traditional family
lifestyles and more contemporary family living?
ɪn jər əˈpɪnjən ə frɛndz mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːtənt ðən ˈfæmɪli ɔː z blʌd ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔːtə?
ɪn jər əˈpɪnjən ə frɛndz mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːtənt ðən ˈfæmɪli ɔː z blʌd ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔːtə?
In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than
water?
ɪn jər əˈpɪnjən ə frɛndz mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːtənt ðən ˈfæmɪli ɔː z blʌd ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔːtə?
In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than
water?

The examiner The examiner wants

wants your you to make a
opinion comparison
ɪn jər əˈpɪnjən ə frɛndz mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːtənt ðən ˈfæmɪli ɔː z blʌd ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔːtə?
In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than
water?

The examiner The examiner wants Blood is thicker than water is a

wants your you to make a famous English proverb that
opinion comparison means family relationships are
always deeper and longer-lasting
than any other relationships.
ɪn jər əˈpɪnjən ə frɛndz mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːtənt ðən ˈfæmɪli ɔː z blʌd ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔːtə?
In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than
water?

The examiner The examiner wants Blood is thicker than water is a

wants your you to make a famous English proverb that
opinion comparison means family relationships are
always deeper and longer-lasting
than any other relationships.

What are the differences between relationships between family members and friends?
ɪn jər əˈpɪnjən ə frɛndz mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːtənt ðən ˈfæmɪli ɔː z blʌd ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔːtə?
In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than
water?

The examiner The examiner wants Blood is thicker than water is a

wants your you to make a famous English proverb that
opinion comparison means family relationships are
always deeper and longer-lasting
than any other relationships.

What are the differences between relationships between family members and friends?

Family members Friends

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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?
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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer.

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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer.

Yes, it is, isn’t it? Do you need some time to think
about it?
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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer. Let me think.

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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer. Let me think.

Okay, but don’t take too long!
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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer. Let me think. It

is true that some friends could be considered the
same as blood relatives because some friendships
involve strong connections.
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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer. Let me think. It

is true that some friends could be considered the
same as blood relatives because some friendships
involve strong connections.
Okay, good comparison. Can you develop this more?
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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer. Let me think. It

is true that some friends could be considered the
same as blood relatives because some friendships
involve strong connections. It is also true that
relationships with some family members may not be
friendly at all.
What do you mean by that?
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In your opinion are friends more important than family or is blood thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer. Let me think. It

is true that some friends could be considered the
same as blood relatives because some friendships
involve strong connections. It is also true that
relationships with some family members may not be
friendly at all. I mean, you can choose your friends,
but you can’t choose your family.
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In your opinion |are friends | more important than family | or is blood | thicker than water?

That’s a difficult question to answer|| Let me

think|| It is true |that some friends | could be
considered | the same as blood relatives | because
some friendships | involve strong connections || It
is also true |that relationships with some family
members | may not be friendly at all || I mean | you
can choose your friends | but you can’t choose your
family ||
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ɪn jər əˈpɪnjən |ə frɛndz| mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːtənt |ðən ˈfæ

mɪli |ɔː iz blʌd |ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔːtə||

ðæts ə ˈdɪfɪkəlt ˈkwɛsʧən tʊ ˈɑːnsə || lɛt mi θɪŋk||

ɪtiz truː |ðət səm frɛndz
|kəd bi kənˈsɪdəd |ðə seɪm əz blʌd ˈrɛlətɪvz |bɪˈkəz
səmˈfrɛndʃɪps | ɪnˈvɒlv strɒŋ kəˈnɛkʃənz ||
ɪt s ˈɔːlsəʊ truː |ðət rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps wɪð səm ˈfæmɪli
ˈmɛmbəz | meɪ nɒt bi ˈfrɛndli ət ɔːl||
In your opinion are friends more important
than family or is blood thicker than water?
dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?
dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?

Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?

Why is this happening?

dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?

Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?

The examiner
wants your
opinion

Why is this happening?

dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?

Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?

The examiner The examiner wants

wants your you to make a
opinion comparison with the
past

Why is this happening?

dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?

Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?

The examiner The examiner wants

wants your you to make a
opinion comparison with the
past
a way of life which is
characterized by much sitting
and little physical exercise.
Why is this happening?
dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?

Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?

The examiner The examiner wants

wants your you to make a
opinion comparison with the
past
(of work or a way of life)
characterized by much sitting
and little physical exercise.
Why is this happening?
The examiner wants you to speculate
on the cause of the problem and
mention the effects.
dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?

Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?

Yes, or no?

Why is this happening?

Causes Effects
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary.
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary.
Good start! Could you give an example, please?
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
Okay! Why was your lifestyle more active back then?
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
After school, we played a variety of sports or
enjoyed adventures in our neighborhood.
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
After school, we played a variety of sports or
enjoyed adventures in our neighborhood.
I see. So, what do kids do after school these days?
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
After school, we played a variety of sports or
enjoyed adventures in our neighborhood. These
days, the only adventure young people seem to
enjoy is a computer game.
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
After school, we played a variety of sports or
enjoyed adventures in our neighborhood. These
days, the only adventure young people seem to
enjoy is a computer game.
What are the results of this development?
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
After school, we played a variety of sports or
enjoyed adventures in our neighborhood. These
days, the only adventure young people seem to
enjoy is a computer game. Consequently, lifestyles
are becoming more sedentary.
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:02

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are

becoming increasingly sedentary. For example,
when I was a child, we had more active lifestyles.
After school, we played a variety of sports or
enjoyed adventures in our neighborhood. These
days, the only adventure young people seem to
enjoy is a computer game. Consequently, lifestyles
are becoming more sedentary.
Good response. Now let’s take a look at sentence stress.
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening? 1:03

Yes, I do believe that people’s lifestyles are becoming

increasingly sedentary. For example, when I was a
child, we had more active lifestyles. After school, we
played a variety of sports or enjoyed adventures in
our neighborhood. These days, the only adventure
young people seem to enjoy is a computer game.
Consequently, lifestyles are becoming more
sedentary.
dʊ jʊ θɪŋk ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː ˈsɛdntəri? waɪ z ðɪs ˈhæpnɪŋ?
1:02

jɛs, aɪ dʊ bɪˈliːv ðət ˈpiːplz ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə

bɪˈkʌmɪŋ ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli ˈsɛdntəri. fər ɪgˈzɑːmpl
, wɛn aɪ wəz ə ʧaɪld, wi həd mɔːr ˈæktɪvˈlaɪ
fˌstaɪlz. ˈɑːftə skuːl, wi pleɪd ə vəˈraɪəti əv
spɔːts ɔːr ɪnˈʤɔɪd ədˈvɛnʧəz ɪn ˈaʊə
ˈneɪbəhʊd. ðiːz deɪz, ði ˈəʊnli ədˈvɛnʧə jʌŋ
ˈpiːpl siːm tʊ ɪnˈʤɔɪ z ə kəmˈpjuːtə geɪm.
ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli, ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz ə bɪˈkʌmɪŋ mɔː
ˈsɛdntəri.
Do you think lifestyles are becoming more sedentary?
Why is this happening?
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

1. What does the examiner want you to do?

2. What does ‘independent from’ mean?
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

The examiner The examiner wants you

wants you to to give a reason for your
make a answer
comparison
here

not dependent on other people.

“She wanted to be independent from her family"
synonyms: self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-reliant, standing on one's own two
feet
"her grown-up, independent children"
Advantages of being Reasons Disadvantages of Reasons
independent being independent
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes.
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes.
Ok, good start!
When do you think youngsters should young
people become self-sufficient?
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes. I think that young people should learn to be

independent as soon as they can.
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes. I think that young people should learn to be

independent as soon as they can.
So, when should they leave home and find
somewhere else to live?
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes. I think that young people should learn to be

independent as soon as they can. To do this, young
people can spread their wings and find alternative
accommodation when they begin university or their
first jobs.
What does this mean?
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes. I think that young people should learn to be

independent as soon as they can. To do this, young
people can spread their wings and find alternative
accommodation when they begin university or their
first jobs.
What does becoming more independent enable
them to do?
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes. I think that young people should learn to be

independent as soon as they can. To do this, young
people can spread their wings and find alternative
accommodation when they begin university or their
first jobs. It is important to remember that
becoming more independent enables young people
to reach their full potential.
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be independent from their families? Why?

Yes. I think that young people should learn to be

independent as soon as they can. To do this, young
people can spread their wings and find alternative
accommodation when they begin university or their
first jobs. It is important to remember that
becoming more independent enables young people
to reach their full potential.
To reach their full potential? What does that mean?
In your opinion, is it better for young people to be
independent from their families? Why?
Are indoor or outdoor activities more popular in Vietnam? Why?

What does the examiner want you to do?

Compare the popularity of indoor activities with outdoor activities in Vietnam and give a
reason for the difference in popularity?

Outdoor How popular in VN? What is the reason for this?

activities

Indoor How popular in VN? What is the reason for this?

activities
Are indoor or outdoor activities more popular in Vietnam? Why?

I think for most Vietnamese people, the amount of

outdoor activity depends on the time of day.
Are indoor or outdoor activities more popular in Vietnam? Why?

I think for most Vietnamese people, the amount of

outdoor activity depends on the time of day.
Why is the amount of outdoor activity dependent on
the time of day?
Are indoor or outdoor activities more popular in Vietnam? Why?

I think for most Vietnamese people, the amount of

outdoor activity depends on the time of day. In the
middle of the day, most people prefer to stay
indoors because it is much hotter than at other
times.
Are indoor or outdoor activities more popular in Vietnam? Why?

I think for most Vietnamese people, the amount of

outdoor activity depends on the time of day. In the
middle of the day, most people prefer to stay
indoors because it is much hotter than at other
times.
I see. So, when do people do outdoor activities in
Vietnam?
Are indoor or outdoor activities more popular in Vietnam? Why?

I think for most Vietnamese people, the amount of

outdoor activity depends on the time of day. In the
middle of the day, most people prefer to stay
indoors because it is much hotter than at other
times. Therefore, most people take their exercise in
the early morning and evening when it is cooler.
Are indoor or outdoor activities more popular in Vietnam? Why?

I think for most Vietnamese people, the amount of

outdoor activity depends on the time of day. In the
middle of the day, most people prefer to stay
indoors because it is much hotter than at other
times. Therefore, most people take their exercise in
the early morning and evening when it is cooler.
Ok, but you haven’t answered my question.
Let’s start again, shall we?
Are outdoor or indoor activities more popular, and
why?
Make a comparison between the leisure activities
people in Vietnam do nowadays compared to the
past. How have they changed?

Okay, this is the type of question that Vietnamese students find the most difficult to
answer, so pay attention here.

What do you think the examiner will want you to do?

Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

The examiner wants you to compare the types of activities of that people did in the
past and the type of activities people do today, and the differences between them.

Past activities Contemporary activities What are the differences?

Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

In the past, life was more difficult in Vietnam due to

issues such as war and famine.
Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

In the past, life was more difficult in Vietnam due to

issues such as war and famine.
Yes, okay, but what about leisure activities?
Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

In the past, life was more difficult in Vietnam due to

issues such as war and famine. As a result, there was
less emphasis on leisure activities because there
were more important things for families to worry
about such as food, shelter and safety.
Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

In the past, life was more difficult in Vietnam due to

issues such as war and famine. As a result, there was
less emphasis on leisure activities because there
were more important things for families to worry
about such as food, shelter and safety.
Yes, that’s very interesting, but I think you should get
to the point now. What leisure activities did people
do in the past?
Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

In the past, life was more difficult in Vietnam due to

issues such as war and famine. As a result, there was
less emphasis on leisure activities because there
were more important things for families to worry
about such as food, shelter and safety. In contrast,
nowadays Vietnam does not suffer from these
problems anymore, so people are able to enjoy a
much wider variety of leisure activities and hobbies
in their free time.
Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

In the past, life was more difficult in Vietnam due to

issues such as war and famine. As a result, there was
less emphasis on leisure activities because there
were more important things for families to worry
about such as food, shelter and safety. In contrast,
nowadays Vietnam does not suffer from these
problems anymore, so people are able to enjoy a
much wider variety of leisure activities and hobbies
in their free time.
All right! I’m sure my students can think of a much
better response than this.
Make a comparison between the leisure activities people in Vietnam do nowadays compared
to the past. How have they changed?

In the past, people did leisure activities which were

more/less ____. This is because they didn’t have
__________For example, they tended to do things
like ____, _____ and ______. In contrast, nowadays
people do activities which are more _______. For
instance, _____, ______ and ______. Consequently,
leisure activities have become more/less
________________________________.

You have the comparative language plus a present perfect structure.

Have a go at filling in the blanks yourself and then, answer the question.
How do different types of weather affect the types of activities Vietnamese people do in their
free time?
That’s an interesting question. The weather can be quite extreme in Vietnam due to very hot
temperatures and also sometimes very rainy conditions. During the very hot times and very
rainy times, many Vietnamese people prefer to stay indoors rather than go outside because it
is much more comfortable.
How will the stresses of modern lifestyles be different in the future? Do you think life will be
more stressful or less stressful?
In my view, the future will be a lot less stressful due to the development of technology. To
illustrate, advances in healthcare might lead to less stress from injury and disease. New
inventions to help people with daily tasks will probably continue to make our lives much
easier around the home.