Lesson 22 review speaking frame 2

1. LESSON 22
Review
(Speaking Frame)

2. Speaking Frame Topics
Memorable (past) events
Last vacation
Health problems
Leisure activities
TV programs
Favorite movies
Bad experiences
Jobs descriptions
SF (Speaking Frame) is an outline of
ideas that help you express opinions
on a certain topic in an organized way.
When it comes to describing someone
or something, you can think of the
following topic-related questions and then
answer them one by one.

3. SPEAKING FRAME
1. What was your memorable event? EVENT
2. How did you feel then? FEELINGS
3. What did you do? STORY
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your memorable events, you can think of the following topic-related questions
and then answer them one by one.
A: What do you remember about your first trip?
B: (1) Well, it was a happy moment when I took a trip to Hong Kong with my family.
(2) And you know what, I felt so awesome!
(3) We visited many beautiful places such as: Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park,
Hollywood Road,…
Graduation day
(1)Give a speech on my graduation day
(2)Both proud and emotional
(3) Spend time together with my close friends and family –
see people crying, laughing and cheering at the hall

4. SPEAKING FRAME
1. Where did you go on your last vacation? PLACE
2. How long did you stay there? TIME
3. What did you enjoy the most? STORY
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your last vacation, you can think of the following topic-related questions and then
answer them one by one.
A: Please tell me about your last vacation!
B: (1) Well, I went to Australia last August.
(2) I stayed there for 2 weeks.
(3) What I enjoyed the most was that I climbed to the top of Harbour Bridge
and felt the real Australia.
(1)Thailand – a long time ago
(2)For about a week
(3) Stop by some street stalls – enjoy the taste of some insects

5. SPEAKING FRAME
1. What’s the problem / How do you feel? PROBLEM
2. What happened? REASON
3. What are you going to do? SOLUTION
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your health problems, you can think of the following topic-related questions and
then answer them one by one.
A: What’s wrong with you?
B: (1) I have a headache and I feel terrible now.
(2) Last night, I just slept for 3 hours.
(3) I think I should see a doctor and take more rest. I hope to get better
soon.
(1)A backache – my low back really hurts
(2)Sit in front of the computer screen for hours
(3) Take a painkiller – have a massage – do some stretching more often

6. SPEAKING FRAME
1. Which activities do you enjoy doing? LEISURE ACTIVITIES
2. Where do you often do it? PLACE
3. How do you plan to do it? TIME
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your leisure activities, you can think of the following topic-related questions and
then answer them one by one.
A: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
B: (1) I enjoy hanging out with friends in my free time.
(2) We usually eat out and explore new coffee shops in Saigon.
(3) We plan to see each other 2 or 3 times a month.
(1) Practice martial arts
(2) Go to my favorite dojo in district 5
(3) Every evening from 6:00PM to 7:30PM

7. SPEAKING FRAME
1. What kind of TV programs do you like? TV PROGRAM
2. How often do you watch it? NAME & TIME
3. Why do you like it? REASON
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your favorite TV programs, you can think of the following topic-related questions
and then answer them one by one.
A: What is your favorite TV program?
B: (1) Personally, I’m fond of reality shows.
(2) I watch The Amazing Race Vietnam every Friday, from 8pm to 9pm.
(3) I love it because the people and activities are interesting.
(1) Game shows
(2) “Who wants to be a millionaire?” – every Tuesday night on VTV3
(3) We can widen and deepen our knowledge – there is a lot of fun, too

8. SPEAKING FRAME
1. What’s the name of the movie? MOVIE
2. What kind of movie is it? GENRE
3. Who’s in the movie? ACTOR
4. What happens in the movie? STORY
5. What do you like most about it? LIKES
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your favorite movies, you can think of the following topic-related questions and
then answer them one by one.
A: What is your favorite movie?
B: (1) My favorite movie is “The Circus”.
(2) It’s a silent film.
(3) Charlie Chaplin is in it.
(4) It’s a story about a clown discovering that he can only be funny not on purpose.
(5) What I like most about the movie is unbelievably funny but meaningful scenes.
(1) Rush Hour 3 (4) An inspector & a detective fighting the bad guys
(2) An action comedy film (5) The funny fighting and action scenes
(3) Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker

9. SPEAKING FRAME
1. Have you ever had any bad experiences on your trip? BAD EXPERIENCE
2. What did you do at that time? SOLUTION
3. What happened in the end? RESULT
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your bad experiences in traveling, you can think of the following topic-related
questions and then answer them one by one.
A: Have you ever had any bad experiences on your trip?
B: (1) Of course, I’ve lost my passport once when I visited River Thames in
London.
(2) At that time, I went to the embassy and asked for help.
(3) Eventually, they recovered my passport.
(1) Miss the flight – the American Museum in New York
(2) Go to the travel agency – Ask for advice
(3) Have to buy another ticket

10. SPEAKING FRAME
1. What is your job? JOB
2. How long have you had it? EXPERIENCE
3. What do you like most about your job? LIKES
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to describing your job, you can think of the following topic-related questions and then answer
them one by one.
A: What do you do (for a living)?
B: (1) I work as a reporter at Miami Herald.
(2) I have worked there since I graduated from college.
(3) What I like most about my job is that I’m outside a lot and I get to meet
plenty of people.
(1) An accountant – a foreign company
(2) For 12 years
(3) I’m very well paid – work with a lot of numbers