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PART 2 + PART 3 (49 topics)

1. Describe a place that can be good to relax (not home)
You should say:
-Where the place is
-what it is like;
-how do you spend time there
-and explain why you think it is a good place for relaxation
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How do people in Vietnam relax?
What do some students think it is hard to relax even in a cinema?
What should employers do to help their employees relax?
Is relaxation important to students?
Which place is better for relaxing, an indoor place or an outdoor place?

2. Describe a gift for others that took you long time to choose
-What is was
-Who you gave it to
-How you choose it
And explain why you spend long time choosing it
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How do you usually choose gift for people?
Do you think it is better to choose a useful gift?

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How to choose a gift for people who already have a lot of things
Have you ever received a gift that you didnt like?

3. Describe a change that will improve your local area

- What the change is
- How the change works
- What kinds of problems the change will solve
how you feel about the change.
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Do changes always lead to a positive result?
How has your hometown changed in the past ten years?
Why is difficult for some people to make a change in their lives?
Are there any changes you want to make this year?
Do you think governments should spend more money in making a city more
beautiful?
What are the disadvantages of people knowing each other in a small village?

4. Describe a small and successful company you know.

You should say:
-What is the company called
-How did you know this company?
-What kind of business this company does?
and explain why you think this company is Successful?

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What factors can affect a company's development?
Would you work for a small business company in the future?
Is it hard to run a company in Vietnam?
Do you think ONLINE SHOPPING will replace shopping malls in reality?

5. Describe a person you know who dresses well/ a person who is fashionable
You should say:
-Who this person is
-what kinds of clothes this person likes to wear
-how you know this person
explain why you think this person dresses well
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What kinds of clothes are proper for work?
Would you like to wear uniforms for work?
Is it easy to buy cheap clothes in Vietnam?
Do young Vietnamese shop on the internet?
Do you like to go shopping on your own or with your friend?
Should parents buy their children expensive clothes?

6. Describe an age/stage you enjoyed in your life.

You should say:
-What the age/stage was

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-What did you like to do back then
-Who you enjoyed mostly back then
explain why you really like that age/stage
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What are the popular things that people like to do in their childhoods?
When should people get married?
What are the things that people under 18 years should not do in Vietnam?
Is there anything people do to celebrate the start of their adulthood in Vietnam?
Do you think adults can be as happy as children?

7. Describe a time that a child did something that made you laugh
You should say:
-When this happened
-Who the child was
-What the child did
explain why it was funny.
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Why do some adults miss their childhood?
Why do children feel happy easily?
In general, do children in Vietnam enjoy their childhoods?
Do you like to watch comedy?
Whats the best stage in ones life in your opinion?

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8. Describe a picture or photograph in your family.

You should say:
What is in the picture
Where this picture is in your home
how this picture was taken
and explain why you think this picture is meaningful
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Do you like to take pictures of yourself?
Do you think its necessary for school to open photography classes?
How do people in your country organize their photos?
Why do some people think old photos are more valuable?
Whats the difference between traditional and digital cameras?
Would you take photography classes in the future?
Tell some interesting pictures that you have taken

9. Describe a time that you and your friend had a disagreement

You should say:
-When this happened
-Who you disagreed with
-What you and your friend argued about
and if you two solved the disagreement in the end
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How do usually feel when others disagree with you?
Do you like to hear different opinions.
Do schools in Vietnam teach critical thinking?
How should young people communicate with old people?
Are you a person who often disagrees with others?

10. Describe a place where you can read and write.

You should say:
-Where this place is
-How do you know this place
-What do you do there
explain why you think its a good place for reading and writing.
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Who likes to read more often young people or old people?
Who do some young people dislike reading books in recent years?
Are there many libraries in Vietnam?
What kinds of books should children read?

11. Describe a team you have been part of.

You should say:
-When this team was formed
-Who was on the team
-What you did together

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and explain why you became part of the team
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Do you think group activities is good for children?
What kind of children do not like team work?
How would select a team leader?
What do you think of leadership?
Have you ever led a team before?
lf you were a leader, and your teammates didnt respect you, what would you do?

12. Describe something that you want to learn more.

You should say:
-What it is
-How would learn it
-Where you can learn it
explain why you want to keep learning it
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Can you suggest a way that people can study together?
Do you think government should pay for old people to learn something
Why do people give up their hobbies?
What are the difculties that people may have to continue to learn something?
What do you think of online leaning?
Do you think learning materials on the internet are reliable?

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13. Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child.
You should say:
-What the game was
-When, where and with whom you usually played it
-How you played it
and explain why you still remember this game or you like this game
Part 3
What is the most popular game for children in Vietnam?
What kinds of indoor games do boys/girls like?
What kinds of outdoor games did you like to play when you were young?
What benets do people get from playing games?
What are the advantages of computer games?
Do you think children should play group games more often?

14. Describe a special trip you would like to go on in the future.

You should say:
-Where this place is
-Who you would like to go with
-What would you do there
explain why this would be a special trip
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Are there any special places for visiting in Vietnam?
Do Chinese people like to travel aboard?

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What can people benet from travelling?
Do you like to travel on your own or with your family
Do you like to visit popular places or less-known places?

15. Describe a person who can use/speak a second language.

You should say:
-Who this person is
-what language this person can use
-how often this person uses this language
explain why this person can master this language
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What is the most difcult language to learn in the world?
What are your English learning methods?
Is it important to learn a foreign language?
Has the way people learn a language changed compared to the past?
How to learn a language if you don't live the native language environment?

16. Describe an occasion you got up extremely early.

You should say:
-When this happened
-what you needed to do that day
-who you were with
how you felt about getting up that early on that day

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Who usually get up early, young people or old people?
Will working late at night influence the next day's work?
Do young Vietnamese stay up late at night
Is it easy to get up early for you
What do you do to guarantee a good sleep
Can you sleep well if there is noise around?

17. Describe an educational trip you went on.

You should say:
-where this place was
-what you did at this place
-who you went there with
-and explain why you thought this trip was educational.
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What kinds of educational trip do you have in Vietnam?
Whats role of the teacher in this kind of trip
Why do some parents want their kids to study at home?
Do you think homeschooling will be popular in the future?

18. Describe an educational TV program that you have seen.

You should say:
-what the program is about / what the program is

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-how often you watch or listen to this program
-what type of people enjoy this program
and explain why this program is educational
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Please compare TV and radio program (differences and similarities/ advantages &
disadvantages)
What types of TV programs are most popular in Vietnam? (Why?)
How are television programs in Vietnam today different to those of the past (e.g.
20 to 40 years ago)?
Do you have 24-hour television in Vietnam?
In the future, what changes do you think we will see concerning television?
In general, how do TV affect (or inuence) people?
Do you think there is anything bad (or, negative) about some TV programs?
Do you think violent cartoons can have an adverse effect on young children?

19. Describe a paid job you ever did or someone you know ever did
You should say:
-What the job was
-How long did you or this person keep this job
- How did you/ this person nd this job
And how you feel about this job
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Is it hard to nd a good job in Vietnam

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What kinds of preparation should people do for a job interview?
Why do some people keep changing their jobs?
What should a good employer do?
Would like to work on weekends?
How would dene a good job?

20. Describe a time when you feel surprised to meet someone.

You should say:
-When this happened
-Who this person was
-What did you do together on that day
and explain why you thought it was a surprise to meet this person
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Who do you like to be friend with?
Do you think its necessary to hang out with friends regularly?
Is it safe to make friends on the internet?
Do parents in your country teach their children how to make friends?
Why do some people get distant from their friend
Whats the most important thing people can learn from their friendship?

21. Describe a restaurant you like (to go to)/that impresses you.

You should say:
-where this restaurant is

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-what type of food the restaurant has
-why you go to this restaurant
and explain why you like this restaurant or why this restaurant impresses you.
Part 3
What are some reasons why some people eat out?
Does it give people more status to eat in a restaurant rather than eat at home?
Do people now go to restaurant more than before?
Do you prefer to eat in a restaurant or at home?
Is there any difference between home-cooked food and food in restaurants?
Which food do you think is healthier, restaurant food or home-cooked food?
How would you introduce a foreigner to the food and the food culture in (from)
your country?
In your opinion, what is a "healthy diet"?
What are some examples of unhealthy food?
Do you think children should learn to cook?
How should (or, could) a person teach a child to cook?
When buying food (such as in a supermarket or food market), what do you think
people (need to) pay attention to?

22. Describe a park/garden you visited and liked/that impressed you.

You should say:
(the name of this garden)
-where it was

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-what it looked like
-what people did (or, were doing) there
and explain how you felt about this garden
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Are public gardens very important in Vietnam
Are there many public gardens in Vietnam
Do you think there are enough publics garden in your hometown
What do you think are the benefits of having gardens in the city?
Do you think governments should provide public gardens for people to visit?
Do you think the government should spend more money on public gardens for
the cities or for the villages and small towns in the countryside?
Do these gardens play the same role for old people and young people?
Do you think these gardens are more important for old people (e.g., retired
people) or young(er) people?
Do you think its more important to have public facilities, such as gardens and
parks, for young people or for old people?
Do you think gardens have any value for children?
Do you think gardens are important for children to see and play in?
Which do you think is more important, public gardens or private gardens?
Do they prefer to grow owers or vegetables?
lf you had your own personal garden, which would you prefer to grow,
vegetables or owers? (Why?)
What do people in Vietnam like to do in the outside parts of their home, tor

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example on their balcony or in their backyard?

23. Describe a place you went to that was full of color.

You should say
-where it was
-why you went there
-what you did there
and explain why you think this was made so colorful.
Part 3
What colors are the least popular in your country?
Would these colors become popular in the future?
What was the most popular color last year?
How do colors affect people mood?
What colors are mostly seen for buildings in Vietnam?
What color is suitable for offices?
How differently do men and women look at the same color?
Is there any change in the use of colors in the present and in the past?
Do colors make a difference in advertisements?
What colors are suitable for formal occasions?
Do business people need to wear dark clothes?

24. Describe something you do to (help you) stay healthy.

You should say:

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- what you do
- when you started doing this
- how much time you spend doing this (or, how often you do this)
explain what benets you get from this activity or explain how this activity helps
you stay healthy
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Is staying healthy an important question in your country?
Is it really so important to stay healthy?
What activities do people in your country do in order to to maintain their health?
Do you think elderly people (e.g >65) pay more attention to staying healthy
than young(er) people? (Why? How?)
What do elderly people do in order to stay healthy?
Would you say modem life creates stress in people?
Do you think that exercise is the best way to stay healthy, or is paying
attention to one's diet the best way?
Do men and women generally do the same things to stay healthy?
Is there much difference between the exercise that men do and the exercise
that women do?
Would you say food safety is an important health issue?
What is the government doing about food safety?
Do you think the best way would be to promote health awareness in schools?
Did you learn anything in school about healthy living?
Do you think that employers (or, companies) should encourage their
employees to (do things to) stay healthy?

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How do you suggest this could be done?

25. Describe an exciting sport you know

You should say:
-what the sport is
-how you know about it
-is it difficult?
explain why you think it is exciting
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How do you think of extreme sports?
Should governments ban dangerous sports for young people?
Would you encourage young people to do these sports
What kinds of ball games do Vietnamese people like to do?
What kinds of sports can people in your country watch on TV
Are there many TV program about sports in your country?
Do you think these programs can help people play sports more often?
Why do people play extreme sports?
Why cant governments stop people from play dangerous sports?
Whats the difference between professional athletes and amateur athletes?

26. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didnt like.
You should say:
-when and where it happened;

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-who he or she was;
-why you didnt like this person
explain why you were friendly to him or her on that occasion
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How should parents teach their children good manners?
Whats the difference between being polite and being friendly?
How long do you get along with your friends
Are people in your country friendly to foreigners
Should children be punished if they are rude to other family members?

27. Describe a special toy you had in your childhood

You should say:
-what it was
-who gave it to you
-how often you played it
and explain why it was special to you
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-Compared with the toys that children play nowadays, is there any toy you
didnt have when you were young?
- Do you think children should play with high-tech toys?

28. Describe a childhood song you remember well.

You should say:

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-where you rst heard this song;
-how old you were when you rst heard it
-what it was about;
and explain how you feel now when you hear this song
Part 3
What kind of music do different age of group in Vietnam like?
Why do people of different age like different kind of music?
Is it proper to play music loud in public places?
Do you think music can be sources of pollution
When people get older, will they like the same type of music as the music
they liked in their childhood?
What can people learn from songs?

29. Describe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember
well.
You should say:
-what the event was;
-when and where it happened ;
-what you saw or did;
and explain why you remember that event so well.
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Describe a typical family in your country?
What is the role of mother and father in your family?

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At what age young people in Vietnam are considered adults?
How to help children become mature?
Is it good to only have one child?
Do you think teenagers should start working to make money for their families?

30. Describe a place near water (such as a river, a lake or the ocean) that you
enjoyed visiting.
You should say:
-where this place was
-what you did at this place
-who you went there with
and explain why you liked this place
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- Why do so many people like going to places with water such as lakes, rivers or
the oceans
- What kinds of leisure activities do people like to do in places such as on the
ocean, at a beach, at a river, at a lake etc..
- As a place to spend some leisure time, do you think the beach or the seaside is
more suitable for children or for old people?
-Do you think children and old people do the same types of things when they
go to a beach?
- What activities would you do if you were spending some leisure time at a
beach or near the ocean?

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- Why do some people like water sports?
- Do you think the government should invest money in developing facilities for
water sports?
-Do you think that human activity is posing a threat to the oceans of the world?
- How important is water in people's everyday lives?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling on the
ocean?

31. Describe a pleasant surprise you had.

You should say:
-when and where it happened;
-who gave you the surprise;
-why they gave you the surprise;
and explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Do Chinese people like surprises?
Do you always get excited by surprises?
Can people learn how to be happy?
How do Vietnamese people think of money
Would you be happy when you don't buy anything while shopping
Is happiness important?
Is happiness very important to those who are very rich?
How do people in your country express their happiness?

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32. Describe a subject you didnt like before but have interest in now.
You should say:
-what it was
-why you didnt like it before;
-when you studied the subject;
and explain why you have interested in it now
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Do you think teachers have a great influence on students studies?
Is interest important for student?
How to develop interest in a school subject?
How to learn English in a fun way
Do you think students should spend more time on one subject or spend time on all
subjects?
How to be a good teacher?
Do you like to learn from the Internet?
Would you learn from TV?

33. Describe a piece of good news you heard from TV or internet

You should say:
-what the news was about
-when you got this news
-where you got this news from

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and explain why you think it was a good piece of news
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How do people 1n your country get news
Do you think Children should start watching news from young age?
What kinds of news do Vietnamese like?

34. Describe a situation when you received some useful advice.

You should say:
-what the situation was
-who gave you the advice
-what the advice was
and explain how this advice was useful to you
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In what situations do young people or children need advice?
Do you think advice form young people's parents important
What is the value of advice from older people?
What advice do parents usually give to their children?
Do young people always take (or, accept) the advice from their parents
Which advice do you think is more important (or better), advice from parents
or advice from friends?
Do you think it's part of a teachers job (i.e., one of the responsibilities of being a
teacher) to give advice to his or her students?
Do people ever get advice from strangers?

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Why do some people give advice to strangers?
What people in society give professional advice?

35. Describe a time when you got lost.

You should say:
-when and where it happened;
-who was there with you;
-how you felt when you got lost;
and explain how you eventually found your way
Part 3
Why do some people get lost easily but others don't
Is digital map important?
Would people rely more on digital map?
Why do people like travelling?
What kind of preparation do people need to do?
How do you nd your way in an unfamiliar place?
If you got lost and didnt have a map, what would do?
What kinds of problems would people have while travelling?

36. Describe an unusual building you have visited

You should say:
-where it is
-what it is used for

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-what it looks like
and explain why you think it is unusual
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Do buildings need to look the same?
Do you prefer traditional architecture or modern one?
Do you prefer tall buildings or short buildings?

37. Describe a situation (or a time) when you helped someone.

You should say:
-what the situation was
-who the person was
-how you helped them
explain how you felt after helping them
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Do you like helping others?
In your view, should children be taught to help others?
How can we encourage children to help others
Do you think people are less willing to help others these days compared to the
past? (Why?/Why not?)
Do people today trust others as much as they used to in the past?
How do people in your community help one another?
How do students, such as high school students, help each other?
How can (or, do) charitable organizations help people?

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What are some examples of such organizations in your country?
What do you think are the benets of having unpaid volunteer workers?
How do you think the volunteers themselves benet?
Should professionals be hired rather than using volunteer workers?
Do you think international aid, (e.g., from one national government to another),
is important?
Can you give any examples of international aid?
Do you agree that all countries should come together to help solve some of the
big problems that they have?

38. Describe a project that you were once involved in (for example, a project
at work or a homework assignment at school or university).
-the topic of this project or homework
-when and where you did this project
-what research or preparation you did?
-how difficult this task was?
-how much time you spent on this project or assignment
explain what you learned from this experience
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Are there many different subjects available at your school?
Do you think students at high school should learn many different things?
How do you think the school curriculum in Vietnam might change in the next 20 or
30 years?

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How do you think school lessons could be made more interesting for students?
Do you think (high school) classes in Vietnam are too big?
Tell me about the typical homework you had to (have to) do in high school.
Do you think students in China have too much homework? (Why do you say
that?)
Do you think homework is necessary (or, important)? (Why?/Why not?)
How do you think modem science and technology has influenced education
today in China?
Do you think using examinations is a good way to educate people?
Is there much cheating in examinations in China?
What is the status of school teachers in China?
Do you think it's important (or necessary) for children to go to school to be
educated or is it possible for a child to be educated at home, without attending a
school?
Why do some parents prefer home schooling for their children?

39. Describe a historical building in your country/ hometown.

You should say:
-Where this building is
-How do you know this building
-What it is like
explain why it is important to your hometown/country
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Do you think we should repair old buildings
How to attract more people to visit historical places?
How to protect historical buildings?
Whats the most important historical building in your country?

40. Describe a long journey/short trips you would like to make again
You should say:
-where you went
-who you went with
-what you did during the trip
and explain why you would like to make the trip again
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What do you do before you start your journey
Do you prefer traveling on your own or with your friends?
How do you usually plan your trips?
Do you like long Journeys?
Do you always like to visit a place you have been to again?

41. Describe a family member you would like to work with.

You should say:
-who this person is
-what kind of person he or she is
-whether youve worked together before

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and explain why you would like to work with this person (more than with other
members of your family)
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What's the most common family business in Vietnam?
What are the benets of working for a big companies?
Why do some people say that we don't work for the same company for too long?

42. Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet.

You should say:
-what it is
-when you rst had this ambition
-why you had this ambition;
and explain why you haven't achieved it yet
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Do you think children should have ambitions?
Do you think parents should stop children from thinking too big?
Whats the importance of having ambition?
What are the advantages of feeling ambitious towards your work?

43. Describe an interesting website you have visited.

You should say:
-when you visited it;
-what the website is about

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-how you rst knew about this website
and explain why you think it is interesting
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What useful things have you learnt from internet so far?
Why do young people prefer the internet to books when they want to learn things
Would online libraries replace real libraries
What are the benets of having online libraries?
How do you think of websites like Facebook?

44. Describe something interesting you learnt from the internet

You should say:
-what you leant;
-what website you learnt it from
-how you learnt it
and explain why you think it was interesting
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How has the internet changed your country?
What would happen when the internet couldn't work in your country?
Would libraries disappear in the future?

45. Describe a situation that others didnt tell you the whole truth.
You should say:
-what the situation was;

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-who was involved;
-why they didnt tell you the whole truth
and explain how you felt when you found out you were not told the whole truth
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In what occasions do white lies happen?
Does lying help people feel less embarrassed?
Should friends be honest with each other all the time?
Do you think lying is a crime?
Could you give me some examples of the lies you have told?
Do you think people should lie to their colleagues at work
Should husband and wife lie to each other?

46. Describe a friend who you think is good leader.

You should say:
-who this friend is;
-how you rst met;
-how other people behave towards him or her;
and explain why you think he or she is a good leader.
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In your culture, what kinds of people can be leaders?
Has there been a change in the characteristics that leaders should have?
Many women are earning more money now, does it mean that they can be
leaders?

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47. Describe something you really want to buy in the future

You should say:
-What it is;
-When you will buy it;
-Where you will buy it;
and explain why you want to but it
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Where do young people in your country like to go shopping?
How has the way people buy things changed?
Compare online shop websites in China with those in other countries.
What do you think of advertisements?
What kind of advertisement is the most effective?
Do you think companies these days have spent too much money on
advertisements?

48. Describe a movie you would like to watch again

You should say:
-what it was about;
-when and where you watched it;
-who you watched it with;
and explain why you would like to watch it again
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Why do fewer and fewer people go to cinema?
Do you prefer to watch a movie at home or in a cinema?
What would you do if you couldnt understand the language in a foreign film?
Do people of different ages in your country watch different kinds of movies?

49. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy ( or own)

You should say:
-what (kind of) vehicle it is
-what it would look like
-why you would like to have it
Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or, own).
and explain why you would prefer this means of transport.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of public and private (= individual)
transportation?
What are the advantages to society of having more people using mass
Transportation ?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using mass transportation.
Why do some people have to travel a long distance every day to get to work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in center of a city and living
in the suburbs of a city ?
Do you think that governments should control the number of private cars that are
on the roads?

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Should it be the responsibility of governments or of individuals to limit the
number of cars that are in use?