PART 2 + 3

IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST

QUARTER 4/ 2021

NEW TOPICS 3
1. Describe a café you like to visit _________________________________________________ 3
2. Describe a time when you got up early __________________________________________ 4
3. Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen ____________ 4
4. Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting ____ 4
5. Describe a difficult decision that you once made __________________________________ 5
6. Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go _________________________ 5
7. Describe a famous athlete you know ____________________________________________ 5
8. Describe a creative person whose work you admire ________________________________ 6
9. Describe a good service you received ____________________________________________ 6
10. Describe a place you visited on vacation _________________________________________ 6
11. Describe a businessperson that you admire _______________________________________ 6
12. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like ________________________ 7
13. Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way ____________________________ 7
14. Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading __________________________________ 7
15. Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school __________ 8
16. Describe an item on which you spent more than expected ___________________________ 8
OLD TOPICS FROM QUARTER 2+3 ___________________________________________________________________ 8

17. Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study _______________________ 8
18. Describe your favorite singer or actor ___________________________________________ 9
19. Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone ____________ 9
20. Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc.) you have played _________________________ 9
21. Describe a law on environmental protection your country should have _______________ 10
22. Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future ____________________ 10
23. Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in ________________________ 10
24. Describe a natural talents (sports, music, etc) you want to improve __________________ 11

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25. Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike ______________________________ 11
26. Describe an occasion when many people were smiling_____________________________ 11
27. Describe a time when you saw two of your friends argued _________________________ 12
28. Describe a time you helped a friend ____________________________________________ 12
29. Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try _____________________ 12
30. Describe a time when you shared something with others __________________________ 12
31. Describe an article on health you read on magazine or the Internet __________________ 13
32. Describe an old person that you admire (know and respect) ________________________ 13
33. Describe your favorite film/movie _____________________________________________ 13
34. Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in ______________________________ 14
35. Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people ____________________ 14
36. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media _____________________ 14
37. Describe an art and craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had _________ 15
38. Describe a street market or outdoor market that you have visited ___________________ 15
39. Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market _____________ 15
40. Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home ______________________ 16
41. Describe a time you tried to do something but was not very successful _______________ 16
42. Describe an activity that you do after school/work________________________________ 16
43. Describe a situation that you came close to wild animal ___________________________ 16
44. Describe a time that you gave advice to other ___________________________________ 17
45. Describe your favorite curtain. ________________________________________________ 17
OLD TOPICS FROM QUARTER 1 ____________________________________________________________________ 18

Describe a skill that you think you can teach other people ______________________________ 18
Describe what you think would be the perfect job (or “dream job”, “ideal job”) for you ______ 18
Describe something important to you that your family has had for a long time _____________ 18
Describe a short trip that you frequently make but dislike ______________________________ 18
Describe a computer/phone game you enjoy playing since your childhood ________________ 19
Describe a piece of international news you have just recently heard______________________ 19
Describe the kind of bag do you want to own ________________________________________ 19
Describe a time when you saw children behaved badly in public _________________________ 20

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Describe a person who you think is very open ________________________________________ 20
Describe a person who is full of energy _____________________________________________ 20
Describe an intelligent person you know ____________________________________________ 21
Describe the book you read that you found useful/ Describe the book that you would like to read
again ________________________________________________________________________ 21
Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time _______________________________ 22
Describe a goal you set and achieved ______________________________________________ 22
Describe a home you visited that you liked, but would not want to live in _________________ 22
Describe a polite person you know _________________________________________________ 22
Describe a situation when you had to be polite _______________________________________ 23
Describe a toy you liked in your childhood ___________________________________________ 23
Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child ___________________ 23
Describe a time when it was important to tell your friend a truth ________________________ 24
Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer ______________________ 24
Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone____________________________ 24
Describe a kind of weather you like ________________________________________________ 25
Describe a time you made a promise to someone _____________________________________ 25
Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination _____________________________ 26
Describe a time when you ate a foreign food for the first time __________________________ 26
Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line of people __________________________ 26
Describe a time when you encouraged somebody to do something that he/she didn’t want to do
27
Describe an occasion you got lost in a place you didn’t know ___________________________ 27
Describe your first day of school ___________________________________________________ 27
Describe a thing that you bought and felt pleased about _______________________________ 28

NEW TOPICS
1. Describe a café you like to visit
You should say:
Where it is

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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 cafe to work or study?
Why do young people like studying in a cafe instead of at home?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. 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

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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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has archived
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?

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8. 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
Do you think you are a creative person?
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?

9. 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?

10.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?

11.Describe a businessperson that you admire

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person

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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?
Will the businessman continue to work hard after he has succeeded?
What are the differences between being a boss and working for others?
If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what business would it be? Why?

12.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?

13.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?

14.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?

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Part 3:
What kinds of books do Vietnamese people like reading?
Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
Do you prefer books or movies?
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?

15.Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew her/him
Why she/he impressed you most
And how you feel about her/him

Part 3:
Why do people always miss their childhood?
Why do people still remember many of their childhood friends?
Are kids happier than adults? Why?
What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

16.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 spend more than expected

Part 3 :
Do you think it is important to save money?
Why do people sometimes buy things that they do not need?
Should parents teach their children how to save money from a young age?
What are the kinds of items that young people spend most of their money on?

OLD TOPICS FROM QUARTER 2+3

17.Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study
You should say:
What it is about
Why you make this plan
What you need to do first
And explain how you would feel if it is successful

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Do you think it is important for a person to have a career plan?
How do most people plan their future education and their future career?
Do you think salary is important when choosing a career?
Is planning important? Or is it a waste of time?
Can people succeed without plans?

What kinds of personal plans should people make for themselves? (daily tasks?)
In general, how do people make plans?
Should parents set goals for children?
When do young children start to set goals for themselves?

18.Describe your favorite singer or actor

You should say:
Who he/she is
What his/her personality is like
What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to

Part 3:
What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What is the difference between popular music now and popular music in the past in Vietnam?
Do Vietnamese parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs? (OR What’s the
difference between live music and recorded music?)

19.Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
You should say:
When it was
Where it was
Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?

20.Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc.) you have played

You should say:
What it is like
How easy or difficult it is
How long it takes you to solve
And how you feel about it

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Part 3:
Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
Why are detective stories attractive to people?
Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?

21.Describe a law on environmental protection your country should have

You should say:
What it is
How you first learned about it
Who benefits from it
And explain how you feel about this law

Part 3:
Are there laws about education in Vietnam?
What kinds of rules do schools in Vietnam have?
What can teachers do to make students obey rules?
What should parents do to educate children about laws?

22.Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
What it is famous for
And why you would like to live there

Part 3:
Why do more and more people live in the city?
How does this affect the environment and nature?
What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
What are the differences of the young and the old in choosing where to live?

23.Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in

You should say:
What it was about
Where you saw/heard it
Who was involved
And explain why people were interested in it

Part 3:
Do people read newspapers where you live?
Do people prefer local or international news
Do you think it is important to have national identity?
How can people develop their national identity?

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24.Describe a natural talents (sports, music, etc) you want to improve
You should say:
What it is
When you discovered it
How you want to improve it
And how you feel about it

Part 3:
Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents only?
Is it possible for us to know whether young children will become musicians or painters when they
grow up?
Why do people like to watch talent shows?
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s shows?

25.Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike

You should say:
Where it is
What it is used for
What it looks like
And explain why you like or dislike it?

Part 3:
What are the disadvantages of living in a tall building?
Is it normal that more people choose to live in a tall building? (benefits)
Why do people move to the city instead of living in rural areas?
Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?

Does architecture need to consider the element of weather before designing a house/building?
Do you think weather in Vietnam has specific effects on buildings?
Is architecture an easy job?

26.Describe an occasion when many people were smiling

You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What happened
And explain why many people were smiling

Part 3:
Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
Why do most people smile in photographs?
Do women smile more than men? Why?
Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

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27.Describe a time when you saw two of your friends argued
You should say:
What they argued about
Why they argued with each other
What happened at the end
How you felt about it

Part 3:
Do you think argument is important?
What do family members usually have arguments about?
Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

28.Describe a time you helped a friend

You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
How do people usually help each other?
How is online help different from real-life help?
SHould schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate?
What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?

29.Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try
You should say:
What it was
What you need to prepare
How easy or difficult it is
And explain why you want to try it

Part 3:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?
Why do people like spending time on the sea?
Why do children like the sea better than adults?
What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?

30.Describe a time when you shared something with others

You should say:
What you shared
Who you shared it with
Why you shared it

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And explain how you felt about sharing it

Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to share things with others?
What are the consequences if children don’t like to share?
Do you think students like to share accommodation with others on campus?
How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?

31.Describe an article on health you read on magazine or the Internet

You should say:
What it was
Where you read it
Why you read it
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
What activities can schools organize for children to keep fit?
What can governments do to improve people’s health?

32.Describe an old person that you admire (know and respect)

You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What kinds of things you like to do together
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3:
What can young and old people learn from each other?
Has old people’s life quality improved when compared to the past?
How could technological developments help older people and change their quality of life for the
better?

Why is there a generation gap between the young and the old?
What do old people usually do in their daily life?

33.Describe your favorite film/movie

You should say:
When you watched it
Where you watched it
What it was about
And explain why you like it

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What kind of movies do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Are foreign movies popular in Vietnam?
Do you think going to the movies is a waste of money and time?
Are movie stars important to a movie?
Is there any chance for a film which doesn't have any stars to become successful and popular?
Is it important that a country has its own film industry?

34.Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in

You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
How often you go there
What you do there
And explain why you like the place

Part 3:
Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Why is it quieter in the countryside?
Why do people go to quiet places?
Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?

35.Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people

You should say:
What it does
How many people it employs
What kind of people work there
How you feel about it

Part 3:
What are the differences between big companies and small companies
What are the benefits of working for a big company?
Are there any big companies in your hometown?

Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?
Should big companies donate more to charities?

36.Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media

You should say:
When it was
Where you saw it
What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting

Part 3:
Why do people like to use social media?

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What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What do you think of making friends on social media?

37.Describe an art and craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had
You should say:
What you made
How you made it
What it looked like
And how you felt about the activity

Part 3:
What traditional handcrafts are popular in Vietnam?
What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
Do people in your country send handcrafts as a gift?
What are the benefits of making handcrafts?

38.Describe a street market or outdoor market that you have visited

You should say:
When it was
Where you were
What you bought
How you felt about it

Part 3:
Do you like shopping online or going out for shopping?
What is the difference between shopping with friends and shopping alone?
What are the disadvantages of shopping in a big mall?
Why do people like to buy branded products?
What’s the difference between shopping in street markets and in big shopping malls?

39.Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market
You should say:
When it was
Where the market was
What you bought
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
What kinds of markets are there in Vietnam?
Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
What are the differences between shopping in street markets and in big shopping malls?

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40.Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home
You should say:
What it is
How often do you use it
With whom you use it
And explain why it is important

Part 3:
What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?
What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards machines?
What kinds of professions require people to use machines?
Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?

41.Describe a time you tried to do something but was not very successful
You should say:
When it was
What you tried
Why it was not very successful
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
What things do children try to succeed in?
How much pressure do Vietnamese parents put on their children to be successful?
Which do you think is more important for people to become successful, hard work or
opportunities?
Do you think people will be happy if they don’t have any goals to achieve?

42.Describe an activity that you do after school/work

You should say:
What it is
When and where you do it
Who you do it with
And how you feel about it

Part 3:
Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?
Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women?
What are the most popular outdoor activities in Vietnam? What do young people usually do in
groups?

43.Describe a situation that you came close to wild animal

You should say:
Where you were
What the animals were doing

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Who was with you
And explain what your reaction was

Part 3:
What is the most famous zoo in Vietnam? Why?
Should wild animals be kept at home/ as pet?
Why do people like keeping pets?
Is this difficult/ costly raising a pet?
Is visiting zoo a popular activity in Vietnam?
Do you think that zoo has educational value?

Animal conservation
What are the effects of people to animals?
Do you think that animal preservation could bring positive effects?
What do you think about nature conservation area (wildlife sanctuary)? What’s their role?

44.Describe a time that you gave advice to other

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
Should people prepare before giving advice?
Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?

45.Describe your favorite curtain.

You should say:
which curtain it is
when and where you saw it
what it looks like
and explain why you liked it so much.

Part 3:
What kind of curtains do you like at your home?
How do people style their living room curtains?
Do you think shopping through social sites is better? Why?
In your country, do males and females have the same choice of purchasing things?

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OLD TOPICS FROM QUARTER 1
Describe a skill that you think you can teach other people
You should say:
What it is
Who you can teach
How you can teach others
And explain how you feel about teaching others

Part 3:
What qualities should teachers have?
What should teachers do to make students more engaged in the lessons?
What’s the role of maths?
What’s the application of maths in daily life?

Describe what you think would be the perfect job (or “dream job”, “ideal job”) for you
You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What it is like
And explain why you think it is perfect

Part 3:
What kind of job do children like?
Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents?
Will people regret about their career choices when they become older?
What should people consider when choosing jobs?

Describe something important to you that your family has had for a long time
You should say
What it is
When your family had it
How your family got it
And explain why it is important for your family

Part 3:
What things do families keep for a long time?
What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
What kinds of things are kept in museums?
What’s the influence of technology on museums?

Describe a short trip that you frequently make but dislike

You should say:
Where you travel from and to

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How often you make this trip
Why you make this trip
And explain why you dislike this trip.

Part 3:
What's the most popular types of transport in Vietnam?
What problems Vietnamese commuters can have while being on the road? What are the solutions
for these?
Why do people nowadays tend to work far away from their home?

Describe a computer/phone game you enjoy playing since your childhood

You should say:
What it is
What it is like
How you play it
And why you enjoy playing it

Part 3
Why do more and more young people like playing electronic games?
What will happen if teenagers spend too much time playing computer games?
Should parents and teachers prevent children from playing games?
What are the benefits of playing electronic games?

Describe a piece of international news you have just recently heard

You should say:
What the news was about
When and where you heard it
What you were doing when you heard the news
And explain how you felt about this piece of news

Part 3:
How do people in your country usually get news?
Do you think people like using the internet to read news online?
What kind of news is more popular, domestic news or international news?
How important is it to know the international news?
How has social media changed the way we share the news with other people?

Describe the kind of bag do you want to own

You should say:
What kind of bag it is
Where you want to buy it
How much it will cost you

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And explain why you want to buy this kind of bag

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Why do women like to buy bags?
Why are some people willing to buy expensive bags?
Is the backpack practical in life?
Why do children need to have the same bags?
What's the future of bags? Will they change?

Describe a time when you saw children behaved badly in public

You should say
Where it was
What the children were doing
How others reacted to it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
What bad behavior do children usually have?
How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?
Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?
Whose influence on children is more important, friends' or parents'?

Describe a person who you think is very open

You should say
Who this person is
How you knew this person
Why you think this person is very open
And explain how you feel about this person

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Is it difficult or Vietnamese people to express their feelings?
Who do you think talk more? Children or grown-ups?
What’s the difference between males and females in terms of expressing their feelings?
Why do you think people these days are not as open as those in the past?

What makes a person easy to talk to?

Why would people need to express their feelings?
How can we learn to express our feelings?
How has the internet changed people's way of communication?

Describe a person who is full of energy

You should say:
Who he or she is
What he or she does
Why he or she is full of energy

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And explain how you feel about this person

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What kind of jobs require much energy/ need a lot of physical activity?
What’s the difference between payment for physical work and payment for mental work?
Can physical workers have higher salaries in the future?
Do you think machines could replace manual labor in the future?

Describe an intelligent person you know

You should say
Who this person is
How you know this person
What this person does
And explain why you think this person is intelligent

Part 3
What kind of job do you think requires workers to be very intelligent?
What could parents do to help their children to become smarter?
Who do you think plays a more important role in a child’s development? teachers or parents?
Why are some children more intelligent than others?
What are the influences that playing games bring to children?
What are the drawbacks of playing game too much?
What types of game should children play to make them smarter?

Describe the book you read that you found useful/ Describe the book that you would
like to read again
You should say:
what the book is
what it is about
why you read it
when you read it
and explain why you think it’s useful/ you would like to read again

Part 3:
Do people in your country like to read books?
What kinds of books are most popular in your country?
What type of books that young people/ old people/ children like?
Do you think the older people read more than younger people?
Do you think reading is important?
Do you think electronic books will eventually replace paper books?

Some people like to collect books. Why do you think they do this?
Do you think that men and women prefer different types of book?
Why some books become internationally popular?

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Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time
You should say
What it is
What you did for it
When you can achieve it
And explain why you have this ambition

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Is this good to have ambitions in life? What kinds of ambitions do people have?
Why should parents encourage children to have ambitions?
Should parents interfere with children's ambitions?
Is there any difference between children's ambitions and those of grown-ups?

Describe a goal you set and achieved

You should say:
what it was
why you set this goal
whether it was difficult to achieve this goal;
and explain how you felt about achieving this goal.

Part 3
In your country, how is success defined or measured? (materials, happy fam)
What goals do most people in your country have in life?
How can people reach these goals?
Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals?
What kinds of people are most likely to become successful?\

Describe a home you visited that you liked, but would not want to live in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
Why you visited it
And explain why you would not like to live there

Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to visit others’ homes?
What do Vietnamese people do when they visit others? What kind of place do people in your
country like to live in?
What’s the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?

Describe a polite person you know

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her

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What he/she is like
And explain why you think he/she is polite

Describe a situation when you had to be polite

You should say
What situation it was
Who were there
Why you had to be polite
And explain how you showed politeness

Part 3
What's the standard of being polite?
What behavior will be regarded as impolite?
Who are more polite? people from cities or those from the countryside?
What do you think make people polite?

Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

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
What kinds of toy that are popular among children in your countries?
Do you agree with the parents who let their children to buy all toys what they like?
Should toys have educational elements added?

Why do children like collecting toys?

What is the difference between toys kids play with now and those they played with in the
past?
Should advertising aiming at kids be prohibited?
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?

Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child
You should say :
what the game was
who you played it with
how you played it where you played it
and explain why you liked playing that game.

Part 3:
What is the difference between games that children played in the past and today?
What kind of games do children play today?

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Do you think it is beneficial for girls and boys to play the same type of game?
What is the difference between the type of games that boys and girls play?
Do you think we need to stay competitive at work all the time?
What kind of job do not need to be competitive?
Is it important to be competitive ?

Describe a time when it was important to tell your friend a truth

You should say:
Who your friend is
What the truth was
What your friend’s reaction was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth

Part 3
Do you think telling truth is important?
Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
In what kind of situations should people not tell the truth?
Are there any situations when it isn't polite, to tell the truth?
How do you know when others are telling lies?
Do you think it's more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?

Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Why the computer couldn’t work
And explain how you solved the problem at last

Part 3:
What kinds of people use the computer more?
Do people living in modern countries use the computer than those living in developing countries?
What are the ways to prevent children from playing computer games?
What influence does the internet have on people (individually), and the society?
Do you think libraries will disappear one day? What do people use the Internet for?
Would you say many people waste time “surfing the Internet”?
How do you think people will be using the Internet in the next 10 years?

Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone

You should say:
Who you spoke with
Where you were
What the conversation was about

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And explain why you think it was interesting

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What's the most interesting conversation you've ever had?
Is it difficult to start a conversation with someone you don't know? Why?

What is the most popular way to communicate nowadays?

Do people communicate more when they talk face to face?
Do you think nowadays texting is the most popular method of communication among young
people?
What conversations do young people normally have?
Why do some people communicate more effectively than others? Do you think we need to be good
at communication at work?

Describe a kind of weather you like

You should say:
What kind of weather it is
When this weather usually occurs
What you usually do during this weather
And explain why you like this weather

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What kinds of clothes do people wear in summer?
What types of weather are suitable for outdoor activities?
What’s the most typical weather in your country?

Should people check the weather forecast every day?

How does the weather influence people’s life?
What do people wear in different weather?
How many seasons are there in your country?
Which festivals are related to the seasons in your country?

Describe a time you made a promise to someone

You should say:
What the promise was
To whom you made it
Whether it was easy or difficult to keep promise
And explain why you made it

Part 3
What kinds of promises do people often make?
Do parents in Vietnam make promise to their children?
Do children make promises to their parents?
Do children keep their promises?
Why do some people fail to keep their promises?

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Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination
You should say:
What the situation was
Why you needed to use your imagination
What the difficulties were about it
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3
Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
What kinds of jobs need imagination?

Is imagination important to a child?

What subjects are helpful for children’s imagination?
When does a child need imagination?
Do employees in a company need imagination?

Describe a time when you ate a foreign food for the first time
You should say:
What you ate
When you ate it
Where you were
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
Why children dislike eating vegetable and fish?
Should children learn about food? From parents or schools?
What are young people's opinions on new food? How about old people?
What are the food issues in your country?

Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line of people

You should say:
When it was
Where you waited in line
How you felt
And explain why you had to wait in a long line of people

Part 3:
What can we do when waiting in line?
What do you think of those who cut in line?
How can companies improve their customer service?
Do you think the development of technology has reduced the time people spend waiting?

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(Yes -> Do you prefer human being or robot customer service? )

Describe a time when you encouraged somebody to do something that he/she didn’t
want to do
You should say:
Who it was
When it happened
How you encouraged him/ her
And explain why he/she didn’t want to do

Part 3:
When do people need to be encouraged?
Should we encourage children to study hard?
Do people now need to be encouraged than in the past?

Describe an occasion you got lost in a place you didn’t know

You should say:
When you got lost
Where you got lost
And explain why you got lost

Part 3
Why do people like visiting new places?
What kind of challenges do they face?
What kind of things should they know about before visiting a place? (map, culture, custom)

Do you think map-reading skill is important?

Do you think some people are good at map reading than others?
Why do some people like traveling to different places? Should people do travel planning before
the trip?

Describe your first day of school

You should say:
when it was
what it was like
what happened
and how you felt during that day.

Part 3
Do you think parents should drive the kids to school or kids should go themselves?
Is it better that children are independent or reliant on the parents?
How to teach kids to be more independent?

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What are the impacts of excessive interference with the child?

Describe a thing that you bought and felt pleased about

You should say:
What it is
Why you bought it
How you choose it
And explain why it made you happy/ why you felt please about it

Part 3
How often do people in your country go shopping?
How do people normally shop, online or going to physical stores?
Why do some people like to go to big shopping malls and some like small shops?
Why is online shopping more and more popular?
Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?

NOTICE
PAY ATTENTION TO ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION AND UNDERSTAND THEM.

List all new words in the questions + definition.

E.g: Describe a polite person you know
What’s the meaning of “polite”?
Examples for “being polite” -> respect the old, greeting people, hold the doors for others,
well-mannered and quite…
Opposite of “politeness” -> rude.

RECOMMENDED SOURCES for sample answers:

*** Websites:
https://www.readingielts.com/ielts-speaking-may-to-august-2021-part-2-part-3/ -> Easy
answer, good source
https://ieltsrewind.com/latest-ielts-cue-cards/
https://www.ieltsdragon.com/ -> A little more advanced.

*** Youtube channels:

https://www.youtube.com/c/EnglishSpeakingSuccess
https://www.youtube.com/c/IELTSDailyCourses/featured => Watch their mock tests
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXg7gy4XmPZEGr4kumPNGyQ => Mock tests

*** Podcasts
https://successwithielts.com/podcast -> Strongly recommend, listen on websites, Spotify or
Apple podcasts.

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