Part 1:

New topics
Taking photos
Do you like taking photos?
Do you like taking selfies?
What is your favorite family photo?
Do you want to improve your photography skills?
Sports
Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
Do you like to watch live sports matches?
Who do you like to watch sports games with?
What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
Art
Do you like drawing?
Do you like to go to art galleries?
Do you want to learn more about art?
Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
Cinemas
Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid?
Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends?
Do you still enjoy watching the movies you loved as a child?
Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?
Emails
Do you often send emails?
When would you send emails to others?
Is sending emails popular in Vietnam?
Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
Dreams
Can you remember the dreams you had?
Do you share your dreams with others?
Do you think dreams have special meanings?
Do you want to make your dreams come true?
Mirrors
Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror?
Have you ever bought a mirror?
Do you usually take a mirror with you?
Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
Street markets
What do people usually buy on street markets?
Do you prefer to go shopping in a shopping mall or on a street market?
When was the last time you went to a street market?
Websites
What kinds of websites do you usually use?
Are there any changes about the websites you usually use?
How can you tell if a website is trustable?
Old topics:
Getting lost
Have you ever got lost?
How can you find your way when you are lost?
Can you read a map when you get lost?
Have ever helped someone who got lost?
Concentration
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
What do you do to help you concentrate?
What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?
When do you need to be focused?
Pets and animals
What is your favorite animal?
Have you ever kept an animal as a pet?
Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
Public garden and parks
Would you like to play in a public garden or park?
What do you like to do when visiting a park?
How have parks changed today compared to the time you were a kid?
Would you prefer to visit a private garden or public garden?
Science
Do you like science?
When did you start to learn about science?
Which science subject do you find interesting?
Have you done anything interesting with science?
Shoes
Do you like buying shoes?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Headphones
Do you use headphones?
What type of headphones do you use?
When would you use headphones?
In what conditions you won't be using headphones?
Handwriting
Do you like to write by hand?
Is your handwriting easy to read?
Which do you prefer, writing by hand or typing?
What is the difference between handwriting and typing?
Mobile apps
What mobile apps have you recently used?
What kinds of mobile apps are you usually interested in?
What was the first mobile app you used?
What kinds of mobile apps would you like to use in the future?
Colours
What is your favorite colour?
What is the colour that you dislike?
What colours do you want to paint your house with?
What colour makes you feel uncomfortable in your room?
Weather
What kind of weather do you like most?
What is the weather like in your hometown?
Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Spending time with others
Do you like talking with people?
Do you usually spend time with your friends?
Would you prefer to study alone or with others?
When was the last time you needed to cooperate with others?
Maths
Do students learn math in secondary schools in Vietnam?
Do you learn maths now?
What can people do with maths in their daily life?
Do you think maths is difficult?
Daily routine

What is your daily study routine?

Have you ever changed your routine?

Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?

What part of your day do you like best?

Mobile/cell phones

What was your first mobile phone?

Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

Will you buy a new one in the future?

How has your mobile phone changed your life?

Cars

Did you enjoy travelling by car when you were a kid?

What types of cars do you like?

Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?

What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?

Lost and Found

What will you do if you find something lost by others?

Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?

Have you ever lost things?

Will you post on social media if you lose your item?

PEOPLE
NHÓM ĐỀ 1
Describe someone you really like to spend time with
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What you usually do together
And explain why you like to spend time with him/her
Part 3:
What kind of people are easy to get along with?
How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
Do you think employees should establish relationships outside of work with their bosses?
Do people have time for themselves nowadays?

Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
Why he/she impressed you most
And how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
Why do people always miss their childhood?
Are kids happier than adults? Why?
Why do people still remember many of their childhood friends?
What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

NHÓM ĐỀ 2
Describe a creative person whose work you admire
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What creative things he/she has done
And explain why you think he/she is creative
Part 3
Is it good for children to learn arts?
What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

Describe a person that you follow on social media

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she posts on social media
And explain why you follow him/her on social media
Part 3:
What can people do on social media?
Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media apps?
Do older people spend much time on social media?
Are non-social media like TV and newspapers still useful as a source of news in the future?

Describe a person whose work is useful to the society

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What type of work he/she does
And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society
Part 3:
What kinds of jobs are well-paid in Vietnam?
What are the differences between working conditions now and in the past?
What are the impacts of the recent pandemic on the working environment now?
Why do some young people prefer flexible working to a fixed schedule?

NHÓM ĐỀ 3
Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting
You should say:
Who the person is
How you know him/her
What kind of person he/she is
And explain why you think he/she is interesting
Part 3:
Do you think having foreign friends is a good way to know other countries?
Do you think it is important to know the culture and language before going to another country?
Why do many people like to work in international companies?
What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?

Describe a famous person you are interested in

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew about him/her
What he/she was like before he/she became famous
And explain why you are interested in him/her
Part 3:
Do you think the media is putting too much attention on famous people?
Is it necessary for famous people to be good at their fields?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
What kinds of people become famous in your country?

Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has achieved
And explain why he/she is famous
Part 3:
What kinds of exercises do Vietnamese people like?
What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
Why are there so few top athletes?
What's the best way to become a top athlete?

Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about
You should say:
Who he/she is
When you met him/her
Why you want to know more about him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
Where do young people meet new friends in Vietnam?
Is it easy to make new friends at school in Vietnam?
What are the differences between the ways people meet new friends now and in the past?
Which is more important, making new friends or keeping old ones?

NHÓM ĐỀ 4
Describe a businessperson that you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of business this person does
And explain why you admire this person
Part 3:
What do you think is the suitable retirement age for men and women?
What kinds of qualities do people need in order to run their own business?
Is it easy to establish and run a new business in your country?
What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business?

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way

You should say:
Who this person is
What the problem was
How he/she solved it
And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way
Part 3:
Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
How do children become smarter at school?
Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?
OBJECT
NHÓM ĐỀ 5
Describe something that helped you learn a language
You should say:
What it is
What language you learned
How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What difficulties do people face when learning a language?
Do you think language learning is important?
What is the best age to start learning a foreign language?
What are the ways that teachers can make learning a language interesting?

Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading

You should say:
When you read it
What kind of book it is
What it is about
And explain why you think it is exciting?
Part 3:
What kinds of books do Vietnamese people like reading?
Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
Do you think it is important to read the book before watching the movie version of it?
What are the differences between reading a book and watching the movie version of it?

NHÓM ĐỀ 6
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
You should say:
What the clothing was
Who gave it to you
When you got it
And explain why this person gave you the clothing
Part 3:
Have you ever given clothes to others?
Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
Why do people from different countries have different styles of clothing?

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend

You should say:
What gift you would like to buy
Who you would like to give it to
Why you would like to buy a gift for him/her
An explain why you choose that gift
Part 3:
When do people normally send gifts to others?
Do people give special gifts on special occasions?
Is it hard to choose a gift?
Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?

NHÓM ĐỀ 7
Describe a special cake you received from others
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Who you got the cake from
And explain why it is a special cake
Part 3:
What is the difference between special food in Vietnam and other countries?
When do you people usually cook special dishes in Vietnam?
Why is food often an important part of special occasions?
Do you think the food people eat on special occasions is changing?
Describe something important you prepared for
You should say:
What it was
When you prepared for it
What you did
And explain why you prepared for it
Part 3:
Do you think people are born with different abilities to be prepared, or can it be taught?
Do you think people are happier if they prepare, or don’t prepare, for an event?
What do adults need to prepare for regarding their work?
How can parents teach their children to be well-organized?

Describe an item on which you spent more than expected

You should say:
What it is
How much you spent on it
Why you bought it
And explain why you think you spent more than expected
Part 3:
What are the kinds of items that young people spend most of their money on?
Why do people sometimes buy things that they do not need?
Do you think it is important to save money?
Should parents teach their children how to save money from a young age?
NHÓM ĐỀ 8
Describe a rule that you do not like
You should say:
What it is
Why you do not like it
How others feel about the rule
And explain whether you have followed the rule or not
Part 3:
What are the rules students should follow at school?
Are the rules at school necessary or not? WHy?
What rules should children follow at home?
What are the differences between the attitudes of the young and the old towards social rules?
PLACE
NHÓM ĐỀ 9
Describe a place that you visited but do not want to visit ever again
You should say:
What the place is
Why you went there
Why you don't want to go there again
And explain how you feel about the place

NHÓM ĐỀ 10
Describe a city that you think is very interesting
You should say
Where it is
What it is famous for
How you knew this city
And explain why you think it is very interesting
Part 3:
What advantages can tourism bring to a city?
Do you think well-developed tourism can have negative effects on local people?
Why do more and more people move from the countryside to cities?
Describe a place you visited on vacation
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there?
And explain why you went there
Part 3:
What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?
Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why?
What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?
How do people get to know a new place?
Describe a time you visited a new place
You should say:
Where the new place is
When you went there
Why you went there
And explain how you feel about the place
Part 3:
How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
Do young and old people react differently to new things?
Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?
Why do some people only want to visit a city as a tourist instead of living there?

NHÓM ĐỀ 11
Describe a place in a village that you visited
You should say:
Where it is
When you visited this place
What you did there
And how you felt about this place
Part 3:
Is there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam?
Why do people want to go to the countryside?
What do people usually do when going to a village?
Do you think more people will live in the countryside in the future?

Describe a café you would like to visit

You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of food and drinks it serves
What you do there
And explain why you like to go there
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee?
Why do many people like to drink a cup of coffee before work?
What kind of people would like to go to a café to work or study?
Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home?
EXPERIENCE
Describe a skill that you learned from an older person
You should say:
What the skill is
Who you learned it from
How you learnt it
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
What can children learn from their parents?
What can children learn while spending time with their grandparents?
What kind of help do you think older people need?
What can grandparents learn from contact with teenage grandchildren?

Describe a long walk you had

You should say:
When this happened
Where you walked
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk
Part 3:
What outdoor activities do people in Vietnam like?
What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
Do women spend more time on leisure activities than men?

Describe a course you took that impressed you a lot

You should say:
What the course was about
Where you took the course
What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot
Part 3:
Why do some people have better memory than others?
Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
How can technology help people remember things better?
Why do some people keep things of memorial significance?

Describe a happy event you organized

You should say:
What the event was
Where you had it
Who helped you to organize it
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
How can parents help children get organized?
On what occasions do people need to be organized?

Describe an interesting conversation you had

You should say:
Who you spoke with
Where you were
What the conversation was about
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3:
At what age do children start to have their own opinions?
Who has the most influence on children’s opinion - parents or teachers?
Do you think teachers should ask children’s opinions in lessons?
In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?

Describe a story someone told you that you remember

You should say:
What the story was about
Who told you this story
Why you remember it
And how you feel about it
Pat 3:
Do young children like the same stories as teenagers?
How has technology changed storytelling?
How do people tell stories to children?
Why do children like listening to stories?

Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop

You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit
Part 3:
What habits should children have?
What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
What influences do children with bad habits nave on other children?
Why do some habits change when people get older?

Describe a difficult decision that you once made

You should say:
What the decision was
When you made your decision
How long it took to make the decision
And explain why it was difficult to make
Part 3:
What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group discussion?
Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents' advice?
Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?

Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go

You should say:
Who you would like to go with
Where you would like to go
When you would like to go
And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorbike/car
Part 3:
Which form of vehicle is the most popular in your country?
Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment?
What are the differences between transportation systems in urban areas and the ones in rural
areas?

Describe a good service you received

You should say:
What the service was
When you received it
Who you were with
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Is it important for companies to have a good relationship with their customers?
What kind of services do people expect to receive from a big company?
What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?

Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn't like

You should say:
When and where it happened
Who he/she was
Why you didn't like this person
And explain why you were friendly to him/her on this occasion
Part 3:
Why are people friendly with the person they don't like?
What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?
What are some qualities of a good friendship?
Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?

Describe a time when you got up early

You should say:
When it was
What you did
Why you got up early
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Why do people get up early?
Is it easier for older people to get up early than young people?
Why do young people tend to stay up late more often than old people?
What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?

Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen
You should say:
What you waited for
Where you waited
Why it was special
And explain how you felt while you were waiting
Part 3:
On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
Who behaves better when waiting, children or adults?
Do you think people are less patient now than they were in the past?
What are the positive and negative effects of being patient on society?

Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time

You should say:
What it is
When you usually do it
Why you do it
And explain why you think it wastes your time
Part 3:
What kinds of things make adults feel pressured?
Do you think it is important to balance life and work?
What are some ways that people can do to reach a work-life balance?

Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn

You should say:
When you learned it
Why you leamed it
How you leamed it
How you felt when you learned it
Part 3:
What are the skills that students need to master?
Is there any difference between the skills young people and old people need to have?
Who may find it harder to learn new skills, young people or old people?
Is it important to have a good teacher to improve students’ learning experience?

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member

You should say:
When it happened
Who the person is
What the person did
And explain why you felt proud of him/her
Part 3:
When would parents feel proud of their children?
Should parents reward their children? Why and how?
Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?

Describe something that you are interested to learn or improve

You should say:
What it is
How you will learn or improve it
Why you are interested in it
And explain how you feel about learning it
Part 3:
Is it hard for adults to learn new things? Why?
Is it the government's responsibility to assist people to learn?
What are the differences between education in the past and now?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning?

Describe a time you moved to a new home/school

You should say:
When you moved
Where you moved
Why you moved
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Why do people move to a new home?
What problems will people face after moving to a new place? How do they solve these problems?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same place?
Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why?

Describe a time when you gave advice to others

You should say:
When it was
To whom you gave the advice
What the advice was
And explain why you gave the advice
Part 3:
What are the problems a person might have if they ask advice from too many people?
What are the qualities of a good adviser?
Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
Should people prepare before giving advice to others?

Describe something difficult that you did

You should say:
What it was
How you did/completed it
Why it was difficult
And how you felt about doing it
Part 3:
What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?
On what occasions should children be encouraged? How?
How can parents help their children stay focused?
What challenges do young people face today?
2. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired

You should say:

What it is

How it was broken

How you got it repaired

And how you feel about it

Part 3:

Are IT-related jobs valued more by society now?

Is the quality of products now worse than in the past?

What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?

Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?

14. Describe an ambition you haven’t achieved

You should say:

What it is

Why you haven't achieved it

What you did

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

What ambitions do children usually have?

Why are some people very ambitious in their work?

Why do some people not have any ambition?

How do people balance work and life?

21. Describe something that you can’t live without (except a computer/phone)

You should say:

What it is

What you do with it

How it helps you in your life

And explain why you can’t live without it

Part 3:

Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?

Why do some adults hate to throw away old things?

How has the way people buy things changed?

What do you think influences people to buy new things?

22. Describe a song that you think is interesting

You should say:

What the song is

What story the song tells

Whether the song is popular

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3:

Are music competitions popular in Vietnam?

What kinds of music do young people in Vietnam like?

What kinds of people like traditional music?

What are the differences between watching a live concert and watching it online?

23. Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in the near future

You should say:

What it is like

Where it would be

Why you would like to live in this house/apartment

And how you feel about this house/apartment

Part 3:

What kinds of accommodation are most popular in Vietnam?

What are the differences between houses that young people and old people like?

Do people usually rent or buy a house in Vietnam? Why?

What are the differences between apartments and houses?

24. Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it

You should say:

What it was

Who you received it from

Where you received it

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

Do you think people should pay for higher education?

Is it good or bad for people to have free education in the future?

What free gifts do companies usually give to their customers?

Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?

25. Describe a toy that you often played with as a child

You should say:

What kind of toy it is

When you received it

How you played it

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

How do advertisements influence children?

Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?

What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?

Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?