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SPEAKING TEST

GEP 5

SET 1
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe your neighborhood.

You should say:
• where you live
• what the places are in your neighborhood
• how places near your house affect you and describe how you can improve your
neighborhood.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.

Which is more important: neighborhood or neighbors? Give reasons and examples

to support your point of view.

Solutions:
Part 1:
The city I live in is Ho Chi Minh City.You know we used to call it the night city. And
Nguyen Gia Tri street is the place that I have been attached to since coming to this city.
My current neighborhood is very convenient to travel by public transport, especially bus,
so going to school by bus is very convenient. Looking out from that neighborhood, you
can see the Landmark 81 building becoming very close and large. It is a fact that every
time we celebrate New Year's Eve, we just need to stand on the rooftop or on the street to
see the fireworks launched from Landmark 81.
Best of all, I love the fact that there is a street full of great scrumptious (CỜ ROM SỢT)
street food nearby.
I wish more waste bins would be placed around this area. The outside of my apartment
complex is dirty because people often throw garbage on the street due to the lack of trash
cans. I think it is also due to the lack of consciousness of some people.
Part 2:
Which is more important: neighborhood or neighbors? Give reasons and examples
to support your point of view.

I think neighbours are very important because they are some of the people that you are
around every day.
If you ever have a problem you may need to ask a neighbour for help, since they are right
nearby. If you are new in a place, you can always ask a neighbour where to find
something.
And they are also right there if you are in danger and knowing they are there might make
you stronger or less afraid.
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SET 2
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe your dream house.

You should say:
• where you are living now
• where you want to live
• what kind of house is your dream house and explain why you think it is your
dream house.

Today I’d wish to tell you about my dream house that i've got longed for since i used to
be a baby. It would be a house, much of a bungalow within the suburb where pollution
isn't a heavy issue. the primary time I saw a bungalow on TV, i used to be so captured by
it, and I’ve dreamt of getting one since then. I’d like my future house to follow a
minimalist style, in other words, not having an excessive amount of furniture or
equipment. it might just have cupboards, a group of utensils within the kitchen and an
oversized closet for the entire family within the bedroom, and a few other essentials. It
would be a medium-sized house with a balcony on the second floor in order that I can
watch the sky and luxuriate in the gentle wind while sipping a cup of tea within the
morning or within the late afternoon. And I would paint it within the color creamy white-
a color expressing my hospitality. it'd even have an internal garden with both local and
exotic flowers and plants that give off very pleasant fragrance. Well, I’d like to board this
house because it's tranquil and peaceful, as opposition the hustle and bustle in
cities. i might hear birds singing at dawn and my favorite melodies at midnight without
being disturbed by noisy neighbors. I would have healthy lifestyle if I board this sort of
house. There would be lots of space to steer or run to stay myself active throughout the
day moreover as very fresh air to respire. i might take up fishing on weekends rather than
gluing my eyes to electronic gadgets like smart phones or Ipads. Lastly, having a
bungalow means I can have a barbecue on weekends and invite my friends to come back
over, and throw a tremendous house-warming party on a spacious yard

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.

Many people living in rural areas would like to migrate to cities while those living
in urban centers wish they could move to the countryside. Which is better: city
life or country life? Give reasons and examples to support your point of view.

I gotta say that each has its own perks. But personally, I kind of lean towards residing
in an populated area. Despite all the hustle and bustle that so many people
dislike, i believe that living during a metropolis gives you ready access to entertainment,
education and services.

The living standard will apparently be generally better, and also the same are often said
about job prospects. 
For example, if you wish to develop a luxury goods business, you cannot sleep in a
peaceful countryside, right? and therefore the best idea for development is that the
magnificent city.
I totally agree with you

SPEAKING TEST GEP 5

SET 3
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe a memorable trip you have had.

You should say:
• where you went
• how you got there
• what you did there and explain why you enjoyed it.

So I’d wish to speak about a journey that I took once I was a bit of kid. Along with my
family, I visited HA LONG bay, which may be a popular tourist attraction. And that I
know we traveled by car. Umm, I can’t remember how long the trip was but I’d guess it
had been a couple of weeks. and therefore the reason we went on this trip? Well, it
absolutely was probably because my parents wanted to require me for a pleasant trip. i've
got visited plenty of islands, especially "The kissing rocks" - it's the symbol of Ha Long
Bay. I also enjoyed the special seafood within the busy market. i really like this trips, it
not just Ha Long, i've got ever visited some near erea like Trang An, Binh Thuan or
Ha Noi during this journey.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.

Some people prefer to go on guided tours when they travel while others prefer to travel
individually. Which do you think is better? Give reasons and examples to support your
point of view.

Personally, i believe it'll rely upon the meaning of that trip, a visit to relax gently or a
visit to go to tourist attractions. And during this case, i select to travel lightly to abate a
touch.

a visit with no limit to be ready to fully enjoys the fresh air similarly as a way of
freedom, a visit without too many closed schedules in a very day to be ready to slowly
enjoy, that's unattainable when occurring a guided tour.

Traveling with some friends will help us bond more, have more beautiful memories after
an extended time of studying and dealing. If you're traveling individually, you have got
the liberty to travel to the places you prefer beforehand and may even visit places that
don't seem to be originally planned. additionally, going with our close people will help us
feel more leisurely and safe when visiting an odd place that we've got never been to.
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 SET 4
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe a memorable event in your life.

You should say:
• when the event took place
• where the event took place
• what happened exactly and explain why this event is memorable to you.
When it comes to an unforgettable event of my life, my graduation day immediately
springs to mind. To this day, I still remember vividly that it was taken place on a sunny
day of July 2020. The graduation ceremony was organized in the main auditorium, which
was the venue for important events of my university.

The farewell party of the ultimate highschool students was held within the school yard,
which was the venue for important events of my high school.
After speeches of principals and vice principals, the coed representative (có ẹt re pờ rì sen
tative) spoke up about the memories and efforts that the course had achieved together
with deep thanks. Her speech was so heartfelt and emotional that it caused everyone to
pause for a flash and so a burst of applause broke the atmosphere.

Followed by a series of scholars from all classes and students stepped onto the stage to
take photos to stay memories. together with the big surface containing the videos of the
category yearbook, we began to enter the party together with the food that the school had
prepared.

which farewell ceremony ended with the teachers', and therefore the teachers also danced
with us plenty, the teachers prepared a big orchestra (ó kẹt tờ) so the scholars could dance
to their whole in joy. The mixed joy is that the loss of getting to mention goodbye to
teachers and friends after a few years of attachment.

It is a memorable memory on behalf of me, because everyone has just one time as a
student, that farewell marked the tip of a carefree student life to step into the lifetime of a
student. From then on, I flew out from the heat and luxury of highschool to begin a
replacement chapter of my life. anytime I examine the images, the memories of that day
came flooding back.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.
Things were different in the past and they have changed a lot in the last few decades. Are
the changes positive or negative? Give examples to clarify your viewpoint.

I think there is a more positive change today than in the past.

- More developed technology, more modern, more convenient
- modern computers. have internet
- There are more amusement and entertainment areas, especially larger and more
modern cinemas.
It makes life more comfortable and easy.
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SET 5
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe an item of technology you have that is very important.

You should say:
• what the item of technology is
• when you got it
• how often you use it and explain why it is important to you.
•
I'm within the GenZ generation, so accessing technology from a young age has become
familiar to me. i've got a variety of tech gadgets, but perhaps the foremost important may
be a smartphone. I have started using it when I was 14 years old. i take advantage of them
about 9 hours during a day. it's very useful indeed. additionally to calling and texting, it
can become atiny low camera which will take pictures, and might replace the pc for tasks
like checking email or editing images and documents. And quite that, it's entertainment
and social networking. And most significant it's an app to manage my schedule. It
becomes my watch on a daily basis. Maybe i can not imagine how horrible it might be to
not use them in some unspecified time in the future because I'm a smartphone addict.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.

With the rapid advancement of communication technology, e.g. smart phones,

tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages
outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give
examples to clarify your viewpoint.

It is true that mobile phones and computers play important roles in our lives. Some
people think this can be the reason for the decline in communication skills. While I
accept that modern technologies make our lives more convenient, i feel they need some
negative impact on our ability to speak.
I think the problem we will come across the foremost is that by being so focused on
mobile phones or computers, people not want to spend time with their real friends and
family.
as an example, if you head to a coffee bar, you'll see people sitting together but each
using a phone and immersed in their own world, or talking to one another but one person
talks, the opposite look at the phone and nod, it makes people hesitate to talk because
they think that what they are saying isn't interested anymore.
I once went to a coffee shop and came upon a family of 4, they ordered water and every
used a smartphone and you know, the full time they came in and until they left, they just
opened words when ordering and paying.
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SET 6
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe a website that you often use.

You should say:
• what type of website it is
• how you found out about it
• what it allows you to do and explain why you find it useful.
To self-study and improve my ielts writing skills, I often use plagiarismdetector.net (pờ
lay gi ơ giâm di téc tơ doc net). It's an academic website that I found while watching
tiktok. I often use them after writing ielts, to avoid reusing ideas or sentences similar to
reference books. Moreover, it also helps me point out grammar and vocabulary mistakes,
as well as repeating words so that I can correct my own mistakes. and Wow, it's so
helpful for an Ilets self-learner like me.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.

Which is better: shopping online or purchasing in stores? Give reasons and

examples to support your point of view.

For a regular online shopper like me. Personally, I would prefer to shop online. If
you ignore the risk of the product, you will have more time to think and consider,
compare, choose.
For example, you have time to refer to the prices of different stores to make a
decision to buy at the cheapest store, saving time that cannot be compared to when
buying directly at stores.
Not only that, online shopping now saves you longer, as an example, you want to
buy home appliances for a new rented apartment, but you don't have time? no problem,
you can take some of your lunch break or the night before going to bed, open the
Shoppee app and buy it! everytime everywhere.

SPEAKING TEST GEP 5

SET 7
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe one of your best friends during your school days.

You should say:
• what this person looked like
• what kind of person he/she was
 • what you did when you were together and explain why he/she was one of your
best friends.
I have a lot of friends but my best friend is Anh. She is one of the classmates. We have
known each other since we were 16 years old. She has a short black hair and it is straight.
Her lips is small but it's very beautiful. Her eyes is very affectionately. She is tall and
thin. She is very kind and and generous. She spends her free time doing volunteer work at
a local orphanage but she is a hard working student who always gets good grades. Unlike
me, she likes sports very much. She plays badminton very good.
That's also why me and her are close, she helps me a lot in life, we share joys and
sorrows together.I am very pleased to have such a kind and understanding friend like
here. I wish our friendship will last forever.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.
Which is more important: high school friends or college friends? Give reasons and examples
to support your point of view.

I think we should talk about the pros and cons

*Pros:
- You live together. In college, you’re living with your friends on campus, and
this means that they quickly become your new family.
- College are more mature. While you hang out with them, you’ll hear talks such
as, building families, making money, internship,...
*Cons:
- Some of college friends just wanna take advantages of you. They’re not willing
to share money, or their personal belongings but they’re ready to take yours
anytime.
- Lack of responsibility and awareness. ‘Cause you don’t have choice to choose
your roommates so sometimes you have to live with some pp like that. They
addicted to cigarette, drinks or even drugs.
Which is more important: high school friends or college friends? Give reasons
and examples to support your point of view.

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SPEAKING TEST GEP 5

SET 8
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe a school / university you have studied in. You

should say:
• where it is
• how long you have studied there
• what it looks like and explain what was the most attractive aspect of this school.
 yebb b, you know I'm studying at the University of Economics and Finance in
Ho Chi Minh City. it's located at Dien Bien Phu Street, Binh Thanh
District. i'm a freshman at the college, and for the past 1 year i've got had a
beautiful experience of university life here. it isn't as big as other universities,
but the facilities inside are great, what i prefer the foremost is that the cooling
system is usually on and always cool during the time in school. additionally to
highly qualified lectures, subjects using high-tech devices also are a prominent
aspect of the varsity. that creates the college stands out.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.

Do you think computers will one day replace teachers in the classroom? Give
reasons and examples to clarify your perspective.
I don't think computers can replace teachers.
For my family, a family with 3 generations of teachers, teaching is not an easy job.
For students with high receptivity, being able to study on their own on the computer can
help them understand more broadly, but the nature of the subject must be summarized
and covered by the teacher to help they can dig deeper into key issues.
But for students with lower receptive ability, self-study on the computer is very difficult,
they have no direction where to start, Teachers are very important at this time, they will
teach for students to be able to shape the subject, they help them with immediate
difficulties. Teachers are trained to understand students, they know what students lack
and need.

SPEAKING TEST GEP 5

SET 9
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe a job which you think is perfect for you.

You should say:
• what job this is
• why you select this job
• what skills are required to do this job and explain why you think this job is perfect
for you.
 I think being an businessman, and it would be great if I become a sales manager in a big
corporation. This is the job that I dreamed of since I was a child because I love the image
of a successful businessman. To be able to do this job, in addition to professional skills,
soft skills such as presentation skills, communication skills, and observation skills are
also very important. Especially, if you want to become a senior administrator, you must
have leadership skills and sharp observation skills. It would be great if I could succeed
with my dream.
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.

Should students work a part-time job while they are studying? Give reasons and
examples to support your point of view.
Should students work part-time while studying? Give reasons and examples to support
your point.

I think students should not work part-time because they should spend that time trying to
improve their soft skills as well as their professional skills.
In addition, the time we spend on part-time jobs, we can hone our foreign language skills
or learn another language to have more opportunities later.

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SET 10
Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1.5 minutes. You can make some notes to
help you if you wish.

Describe a team project or an individual project that you worked on. You
should say:
• what it was
• when you did it
• what you did and describe how you felt about it.

uhmmmm mm, I'll talk about the essay that my group did. It is an essay on Management.
We were a little late to the deadline, but it was a success because of the hard work of all
our team members, we'd worked on it all week, and all night before the deadline. It was
difficult because there was a follow-up presentation so we had to prepare both at the same
time, but we were finished the essay properly. And amazingly it got 9 points. Sorry for
the lack of conclusions, but we tried our best, working with the team was amazing, we
had fun eating and doing homework together, it was really a great memory .
Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in no more than 3 minutes.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of working as a freelancer?
Give examples to support your answer.
Freedom
A freelancer has the freedom to use those extra four hours as they wish. Perhaps it’s a
chance to pursue a new hobby. Brent took up cycling, and now he’s hooked.

Location independence
Depending on your freelance job you might have the opportunity to work from different

places, near and far.

Other freelancers prefer to spend some of their time working in a local coffee shop as it

takes them away from usual distractions, including the internet.

Take a break when you want

Need to pop out for some groceries. Or pick the kids up from school. Or use the gym
while it’s quiet. No problem. As a freelancer, you can take a break when you want. There
are no set rules.

Choose the projects to work on

Choosing which projects you want to work on is a big plus. If you enjoy working on your
projects, then you’re going to be more motivated. Working on them is not a chore.