SPEAKING PART 1

Topic: Work or study

1. What work do you do?

2. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?

3. Do you like your job?

4. What do you dislike about your job?

5. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?

Vocabulary:

The nature of work: tính chất công việc

Exhausted: mệt mỏi, kiệt sức

Look forward to = feel up to: mong chờ

Lucrative = profitable: mang lại nhiều lợi nhuận

Living expenses: chi phí sinh hoạt hằng ngày

Make/earn money: kiếm tiền

People from all walks of life: mọi tầng lớp trong xã hội

Unwind = relax: thư giãn

Client: khách hàng

Meet requirement: đáp ứng nhu cầu

Sample:

Q: I’ve been working as … for almost …

Ans: I’ve been working as a cook for almost 2 years in a Vietnamese restaurant …

It takes me 30 minutes to get there because from my house to this place it is about

10km.

Q: Do you like your job?

Ans: Yes, I do/Absolutely I really love my job as I’m interested in cooking.

What’s more, it’s a well-paid job and it meets my requirements, and I can cook

for my family as well.

Generally, the best thing about my job is… because …

Honestly, the worst I have to say about my job is… since…

Actually, I intend to find another job that …

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Topic: The area you live in

1. Where do you like to go in that area?

2. Do you know any famous people in your area?

3. What are some changes in the area recently?

4. Do you like the area that you live in?

Vocabulary:
 essential service facilities: cơ sở vật chất và dịch vụ thiết yếu
 under construction: đang được xây dựng
 Walking path: lối dành cho người đi bộ
 high-rise: nhà cao tầng
 reduce one’s tension: giảm bớt sự căng thẳng
 the hustle and bustle of daily life: nhịp sống vội vã, hối hả
 celebrity: người nổi tiếng (trong lĩnh vực giải trí)
 considerable: đáng kể
 go sight-seeing: đi tham quan
 a fantastic view of the city from: có cái nhìn toàn cảnh thành phố từ …
 famous tourist destinations: địa điểm đến nổi tiếng
 green spaces: khu vực xanh (park, garden, …)

Sample

1. Where do you like to go in that area?

My living place is in the city’s downtown area, so we have a full range of
essential service facilities. However, I like to spend my free time in the park near
my house. It is a beautiful place with walking path and brilliant flowers.

2. Do you know any famous people in your area?

I live in a small alley, so no famous people live in my town or near my house.
However, I know some people from my town who connect with celebrities like
politicians and business people.

3. What are some changes in the area recently?

There have been considerable changes in the area. Before, there were very few
houses around our house. However, now many high-rises have been built there,
and some are under construction.

4. Do you like the area that you live in?

Yes, of course; I love the area where I am living right now. Primarily, all essential
stuffs are available on nearby shops and transportation facilities are also great.
1.
Topic: Home/Accommodation

1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

2. Who do you live with?

3. What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?

4. How long have you lived there?

5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

Vocabulary
1. Detached house
2. Tube house
3. Two-story house
4. High time
5. Ups and downs
6. single-parent family
7. nuclear family/elementary family
8. extended family
9. Family reunion
10.Cozy/homey
11.Be in good condition
12.Settle down
13.In the heart of the city = in the center of the city
14.Chill out/ sit back = relax

Sample sentences:
1. I’m currently living in …
2. I’ve been living here since …, so it’s about … years.
3. I don’t think I’ll stay here long as …/
4. Absolutely. Because …/It depends …
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Topic: App

1. What apps have you recently used?

2. What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?

3. What was the first app you used?

4. What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?

VOCABULARY:
1. Utility app
2. A big fan of = Be into = Capture one’s interest
3. Keep in touch
4. Fintech (finance + technology)
5. Innovative
6. If my memory serves me right
7. Extraordinary
8. Financial related task
9. Keep somebody sane: stop someone from thinking about their problems or
being upset

SAMPLE

1. What apps have you recently used?

I’ve been a big fan of using social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and
Tiktok ever since I got to understand how to use them well. These social media
applications have kept me sane during this pandemic as I get to keep in touch with
my friends and make myself entertained.

2. What was the first app you used?

If my memory serves me right, it’s a photo editing app since I’ve been so
passionate about editing my photos before posting them on my social media
accounts. Well, even up to this day, I’m enjoying those kinds of apps as I can turn
my boring photos into extraordinary ones.
Topic: Weather

1. What kind of weather do you like most?

2. What’s the weather like in your hometown?

3. Do you like the weather in your hometown?

4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

Vocabulary

 tropical (adj) thuộc vùng nhiệt đới

 scorching hot (adj) nóng như lửa đốt
 humid (adj) ẩm ướt
 frigid (adj) lạnh cóng
 pleasant (adj) (nói về thời tiết) dễ chịu
 bearable (adj) có thể chịu được
 global warming (n) sự nóng lên toàn cầu
 unfavorable (adj) không dễ chịu
 sweltering (adj) nóng bức
 stuffy (adj) ngột ngạt
 distinct (adj): rõ rệt
 get used to = be accustomed to = be familiar with: quen với điều gì đó

Sentences:

 When it comes to … (khi nói đến …)

 I find the weather + adj
 …is my go-to season/kind of weather
 There are no other types of weather that can suffice the happiness than I
feel during sunny days
Topic: Getting lost

1. Have you ever lost your way?

2. How can you find your way when you are lost?

3. Can you read a map when you get lost?

4. Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

Without asking anyone.

Smart technology devices

Vocabulary:
 Sense of direction
 Interpret/use maps
 destination
 empathize
 embarrassing 
 happened many times
 struggle
 navigate/ locate  
 survival skill
 Calm oneself down
 Wander
 Be in over your head

Sample sentence:
It has happened before.
Oh definitely/ It would be a lie if I said no. 
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Topic: Concentration

1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

2. What do you do to help you concentrate?

3. What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?

4. When do you need to be focused?

Vocabulary:
1. Reliant (v) = depend
2. Get distracted: bị sao nhãng
3. Self-discipline: kỉ luật
4. Being too hard on myself: quá nghiêm khắc với bản thân
5. stay focused: giữ được sự tập trung ~ concentrate
6. avoid something: tránh đi thứ gì đó
7. meet deadlines: kịp hạn nộp bài
8. a vital key to: là chìa khóa cho
e.g: concentration is a vital key to success
9. feel drained: cảm thấy kiệt sức ~ tired, exhausted
10.distraction (n): sự sao nhãng, phiền nhiễu khiến bạn không thể tập trung
11.practise yoga and meditation: tập yoga và thiền
12.turn off st: tắt thứ gì đi
13.create a daily to-do list: tạo một danh sách việc cần làm hàng ngày
14.ambience: môi trường xung quanh

Sample:
1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
Yes, it is very hard. I need a very silent/peaceful ambience to stay focused.
At that time, I can work efficiently and easily come up with new ideas.

2. What do you do to help you concentrate?

 Honestly, I have been practicing yoga and meditation in the morning to
help me improve my concentration. I also remove some of the things that
are distracting me, such as turning off most of the notifications on my
phone.

3. What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?

There are tons of distractions around me; they might come from my
mates, family, neighbors or social networking sites, such as Facebook
notifications.

4. When do you need to be focused?

There are many situations when I need to focus 100% on what I’m
doing. For instance, it is necessary to stay focused all the time when I’m
driving on the road, to avoid accidents or other dangerous situations.
Topic: Public gardens and parks

1. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

2. What do you like to do when visiting a park?

3. How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a
kid?

Vocabulary:
 outdoorsy person: người thích ở ngoài trời
 botanical gardens: vườn bách thảo
 flora and fauna: thảm thực vật động vật
 feel at peace: cảm thấy thư giãn, bình yên = peace of mind
 birdsong: tiếng chim hót
 green spaces: không gian xanh
 go for = choose
 enjoy myself = really enjoy sth
 recreational activities: hoạt động vui chơi giải trí
 keep sb fit: giữ dáng
 relieve/reduce stress
 to name a few: còn nhiều thứ khác nữa
 in terms of = with regard to: xét về việc

Sample:

1. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

If I have to choose between the two, I go for a park because it’s fun. There are
so many pieces of equipment that I can use to enjoy myself such as playground,
fountain and many recreational activities.

2. What do you like to do when visiting a park?

Normally, I exercise. I go cycling or spend time jogging around the park. I
actually do that every weekend and that’s my way of keeping myself fit, or
sometimes just to relieve stress.

3. How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a
kid?
Well, I think most parks these days are crowded especially during weekends.
What’s more, there are more entertainment tools which both children and adults
can enjoy, like comfortable restroom or drinkable water fountain, to name a
few
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Topic: Relax

1. What would you do to relax?

2. Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?

3. Do you think vacation is a good time to relax?

4. Do you think students need more relaxing time?

Vocabulary
 Ample: more than enough
 Surf the internet
 Hang out
 Sip = drink
 Romanticize
 Recharge one’s batteries
 Let off steam
 Spare time = Free time
 Rejuvenate: to make someone look or feel young and energetic again
 Monotonous ~ boring
Sample
1. What would you do to relax?
Well, it depends. If I have ample time to relax I normally do meditation for 40
minutes or so, or I go running or swimming. However, if I just need to have a
quick break from work, I just listen to music or surf the internet.

2. Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?

It is for some people, but for some, it’s not since doing so makes them feel
exhausted. I think everyone has their own ways to relax. Mine is running,
swimming, and listening to music as I said earlier.
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Topic: Travel & Holidays

1. What kinds of places do you like to visit on a holiday?
2. Who would you like to go on holiday with?
3. Where do you plan to go for your next holiday?
4. Which do you prefer a local trip or an international trip?

Vocabulary
 go sightseeing: đi tham quan
 safari
 Package tour
 local customs
 take time off work: được nghỉ phép
 open one’s perspectives: mở mang tầm mắt
 reunite as a family: quây quần bên gia đình
 puts everybody in a good mood: ai cũng thấy phấn khởi
 invite sb over: mời ai đó đến nhà
 comes to their mind first when talking about: mọi người nghĩ đến gì đầu
tiên khi nói đến
 nature lover: người yêu thiên nhiên
Sample:
1. What kinds of places do you like to visit on a holiday?
Well, as I’m a nature lover person, I enjoy visiting mountains and do hiking
with my friends. Also, I often go to hot springs to detoxify myself every now
and then, except summertime, since I do love spending my summer at the
beach.
2. Who would you like to go on holiday with?
Without a doubt, my family! They’re the biggest part of my life that there’s no
instance that I would not miss them all. Whenever I have that burning desire
to travel, my family should always with me, I do want to make valuable and
 happy memories with all of them.

Topic: Car trip

1. Do you like to travel by car?

2. When do you travel by car?

3. Where is the farthest place you have traveled to by car?

4. Do you like to sit in the front or back when traveling by car?

Vocabulary
 Nothing but + adj: không có gì ngoài
 Delay = postpone
 Mesmerizing = attractive
 Drowsy = sleepy = Doze off
 Spectacular = eye-catching
 Distant destination
 Carpool
 Freeway = Expressway
 Parking lot = parking space
 Rush hour = peak hour
 Time-saving

Sample
1. Do you like to travel by car?
Definitely! It’s way more convenient than public transport. I’m more than grateful
to have owned a car, especially these days that it’s not completely safe to go to
crowded places like stations since the threat of the coronavirus is serious.

2. When do you travel by car?

When my friends invite me to travel somewhere – that’s the only time that I can
travel by car. However, these days I don’t have any opportunity because my
friends and I temporarily delay our travel plans due to the travel restrictions
caused by the pandemic.
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Topic: Advertisement

1. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?

2. Where can you see advertisements?

3. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?

4. Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?

Vocab
 Sort = type = kind
 Selective
 Skip
 Ubiquitous
 Gargantuan = massive = a slew of
 Purport (v) = aim
 Catch sight of
 Undeniably = certainly true
 Promote
 Exaggerate
 Get on someone’s nerves = annoy someone

Sample
1. Where can you see advertisements?
Advertisements are undeniably everywhere! We all can see them on TV,
newspaper, online and even hear them on the radio and podcast. The advertising
industry is a gargantuan money-making industry, as a result, they appear
everywhere.

2. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?

I watch all sorts of advertisements, I mean I don’t have any choice but to watch
whatever ads that appear on TV. However, when it comes to ads on social media,
I’m selective on what ads I’m fine watching and the good thing is that I can skip
some ads.
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SPEAKING PART 2 + 3
Describe an item on which you spent more than expected

Part 2:

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

Sample:

What it is?
 Here I would like to talk about a product for that I paid more than
expected. 
e.g: I was impressive at the 1st sight.
Control this task easily
I accidently came across a laptop looking as similar as mine. Its price was
much cheaper than the one I had bought. At that moment, I felt little regret
because I had to buy with a higher price. Anyway, I think that’s not a big
problem because the digital items’ price is fluctuating every day.
 I considered various models, but finally, I decided to buy the Apple iPhone.
 I think I made the purchase because of the brand name and because of
friend’s reviews.
How much you spent on it?
 It was priced at $750.
 I still went for it because I wanted to own an iPhone.
Why you bought it?
 Previously, I had a Samsung phone, but all my friends told me that Apple is
way above Samsung in quality.
 After buying it, I also felt that Apple is better.
  The camera quality was better; the response rate was faster, the look was
more elegant.
Explain why you think you spent more than expected?
 However, above all, the price was way higher than the other models in the
market.
 I know I am not a heavy mobile phone user.
 I mainly use the mobile phone to call and to check Facebook or messages.
 Besides that, I use barely 2-3 apps like BAEMIN for ordering food and
Grab for travelling.
 I knew I could have many choices to satisfy this requirement with a much
cheaper version, but I still went for the Apple iPhone.
 Finally, because of this decision, I had to postpone the decision of buying a
new laptop, which I urgently need.
Conclusion:
 For all these reasons, I regret buying the iPhone because of spending
too much on it.

Part 3:
1. Do you often buy more than expected?

2. What do you think young people spend most of their money on?

3. Do you think it is important to save money? Why?

4. Do people buy things they don’t need?

Bước 1: Câu trả lời chung

Bước 2: Phát triển ý (specify ý trả lời chung)
 Giải thích
 Nêu ra quan điểm của bản thân so sánh với quan điểm người khác
 Giả định (nếu … thì)
 So sánh ở quá khứ với hiện tại hoặc tương lai
Bước 3: Ví dụ
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Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in school

Part 2:

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

Introduction:
 I was considered a very naughty kid in my childhood.
 I was intelligent, but I used to never study at home.
 In fact, I would spend all my day playing sports or video games.
How you knew him/her?
 So, my mother made me join extra classes after school with a home tutor
nearby.
Who he/she is?
 Her name was Ms. Chi.
Why he/she impressed you the most?
 She is the person who impressed me the most during my childhood.
 In fact, I believe it is because of her that I might be able to fulfil my dream
of going abroad.
 First, she developed my interest in studies.
 Before her, I used to consider studies a chore.
 I only studied before exams.
 Rather than asking me to memorize things, she made me understand the
concept behind things.
 The teachers at my school were also good, but due to the burden of
covering the vast syllabus and shortage of time, they found it hard to cover
everything in detail.
 She covered everything in detail.
 But studies were not the only reason why she left such a big imprint on me.
  I learnt many of life’s valuable lessons from her in my childhood.
 She taught me the importance of humility, punctuality, and industriousness.
 Even if I was late by 5 minutes, I was not allowed to attend the class.
 In Vietnam, where being a few minutes late is on time, I am actually early
for every appointment.
 Another thing that I liked about her was that though she was strict, she was
also very friendly to talk to.
 She was more than a teacher to me.
 I shared all my problems with her, and she would always patiently listen.
 And instead of providing solutions, she would ask me to think about the
best action in that situation.
 Because of this, I am independent today, and I am confident of taking
decisions without second-guessing myself.
And how you feel about him/her? and Conclusion:
 I have all respect for her, and along with that, there is a feeling of guilt
because I feel I would never be able to pay her back for all that she did for
me.

Part 3:

1. Why do people always miss their childhood?

I think it’s because that is the only time when we are free of worries, tensions,
and stress. We know that our parents would take care of any problem we face.
It is also because after childhood we are never able to spend that much time
with our family again.

2. Are kids happier than adults? Why?

Yes, I believe most people are happier during their childhood and it’s because
of the same reason, they don’t have to face the responsibilities and stress of
adult life.
eager
3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary
school?
I think it’s because of the amount of time we spent with them. We never spend
as much time with friends during adulthood because of work and familial
responsibilities. Also, because we all like to recall our childhood, and
childhood friends are a big part of our childhood.

4. What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

I think primary school teachers need to be patient and understanding. All
children are different in different ways. For example, some have a difficult
time reading but are good at math. Teachers need to be able to understand
these differences and have the patience to be able to guide students at their
own speed. This is especially important at an early age because children are
not mature enough to explain their problems to teachers.

Bước 1: Câu trả lời chung

Bước 2: Phát triển ý (specify ý trả lời chung)
 Giải thích
 Nêu ra quan điểm của bản thân so sánh với quan điểm người khác
 Giả định (nếu … thì)
 So sánh ở quá khứ với hiện tại hoặc tương lai
Bước 3: Ví dụ
Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen

Part 2:

You should say:

 what you waited for

 where you waited
 why it was special
 and explain how you felt while you were waiting

Sample:
What you waited for
 I completed graduation in computer science a few months ago, and a laptop
is an essential item in that course because students have to prepare their
projects, programming files and presentation on it. But I did not have it. 
 I requested my father to buy a laptop for me. 

Where you waited

Why it was special

 My father told me that I would have to wait for one month because we
bought a new house at that time, so we couldn’t afford another new item for
a few days. 
 It was very special for me because all my friends had their own laptops. I
had to borrow it from them for some time. Sometimes due to a busy
schedule, they could not give me their laptop because they already were
doing work on it. 

How you felt

 I felt very excited when I came to know my father ordered a new laptop for
me through an online shopping website. 
 The company messaged us that product would be delivered within four
days. 
 The time of four days looked as if they were four months. 

Part 3:

1. On what occasions do people usually need to wait?

I think that waiting is a big part of our everyday life, and we have to wait for
many of the situations in our life. It could be when we are meeting someone,
when we order food at a restaurant or when we need to travel by public transport.
In general, if the situation or the task requires two or more people to complete it,
then the waiting factor kicks in automatically.

2. Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?

I think adults have more patience when it comes to waiting because they are more
mature and from their past experience they know that some things are worth the
wait. On the other hand, children want everything with the click of a button and
lack patience.

3. Compared to the past, are people less patient now, why?

Yes, people are less patient nowadays because technology has made things a lot
faster and convenient for people. People can now order food online and it is
delivered to their homes in less than 30 minutes, so people expect that everything
can be done faster.
4. What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society?
From a positive point of view, I think that it helps to develop patience in people
and society becomes more tolerant. When people are willing to wait for others, it
shows that they care for them. From a negative perspective, I think waiting can
have disastrous effects sometimes. For example, if we have to wait long for an
ambulance, the consequences can be fatal. Secondly, waiting for long periods in
offices or other places can reduce productivity.
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Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop

Part 2:

You should say:

 who your friend is

 what habit he/she was
 when you noticed this habit
 and explain why you want to develop this habit
Part 3:

1. What habits should children have?

2. What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
3. What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
4. Why do some habits change when people get older?

Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is
interesting

Part 2:

You should say:

 who the person is

 how you knew him/her
 what kind of person he/she is
 and explain why you think he/she is interesting
Part 3:

1. Do you have any foreign friends and do you think having foreign
friends is a good way to know other countries?
2. Do you think it’s important to know the culture and language before
going to another country?
3. What do you think of people who work in international companies?
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4. What abilities do people need to have when working in an

international company?

Describe a difficult decision that you once made

Part 2:

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:

1. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?

2. Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a
decision after group discussion?
3. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
4. Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?

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

Part 2:

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/motorcycle/car
Part 3:

1. Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes,

cars or motorcycles?
2. Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
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3. Do you think people need to change the way of transportation

drastically to protect the environment?
4. How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas
different?

Describe a famous athlete you know

Part 2:

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:

1. What kinds of exercises do Chinese people like?

2. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
3. Why are there so few top athletes?
4. What’s the best way to become a top athlete?

Describe a creative person whose work you admire

Part 2:

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:

1. Do you think you are a creative person?

2. Is it good for children to learn arts?
3. What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
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4. Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

Describe a good service you received

Part 2:

You should say:

 what the service was

 when you received it
 who you were with
 and how you felt about it
Part 3:

1. What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?

2. As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive
from a company?
3. What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
4. Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?

Describe a place you visited on vacation

Part 2:

You should say:

 where it is
 when you went there
 what you did there
 and explain why you went there
Part 3:

1. What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?
2. Do old people and young people choose different places to go on
vacation? Why?
3. What do young people and old people think about when making travel
plans?
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4. How do people get to know a new place?

Describe a businessman you admire

Part 2:

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:

1. What do you think is the retirement age for men and women?
2. What kinds of qualities do people need to run their own business?
3. Is it easy to establish and run a new business in your country?
4. What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the
success of a business?
5. If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what business
would it be? Why?

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

Part 2:

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 that occasion
Part 3:

1. Why are people friendly with the person they don’t like?
2. What kinds of people are usually friendly?
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3. What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?
4. What do you think of the people who are always straightforward?
5. What are some qualities of a good friendship?
6. Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way

Part 2:

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:

1. Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
2. How do children become smarter at school?
3. Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
4. Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?

Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading

Part 2:

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:

1. Do you prefer books or movies?

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2. Do you think it is very important to read the book before watching the
movie version of it?
3. Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
4. What kinds of books do people in your country like reading?

Describe a café you like to visit

Part 2:

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:

1. What kind of people would like to go to a café?

2. Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home?
3. Do old people like to drink coffee?
4. Do people in your country like to drink coffee?
5. Why do many people like to drink a cup of coffee before work?
6. What kind of people would like to go to a café to work or study?

Describe a time when you got up early

Part 2:

You should say:

 when it was
 what you did
 why you got up early
 and how you felt about it
Part 3:
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1. Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?

2. Why do people get up early?
3. What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?
4. Why do some young people like to stay up late more often than old
people?
5. Is it easier for older people to get up early than young people?

Describe an art or craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you
had (at school)

Part 2:

You should say:

 what you made

 how you made it
 what it looked like
 and how you felt about the activity
Part 3:

1. What traditional handcrafts are popular in your country?

2. What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
3. Do people in your country send handicrafts as gifts?
4. What are the benefits of making handcrafts?

Describe someone who is older than you that you admire

Part 2:

You should say:

 who this person is

 how you knew this person
 what kinds of things you like to do together
 and explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:

1. What can young and old people learn from each other?
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2. Has old people’s life quality improved when compared to the past?
3. Why is there generation gap between the young and the old?
4. What do old people usually do in their daily life?

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

Part 2:

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 Part 3:

1. Why do parents let their children play puzzles?

2. What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
3. Why are detective stories attractive to people?
4. Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?

Describe an activity that you do after school/work

Part 2:

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:

1. Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?

2. Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women?
3. What are the most popular outdoor activities in your country?
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4. What do young people usually do in groups?

Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc.) you want to improve

Part 2:

You should say:

 what it is
 when you discovered it
 how you want to improve it
 and how you feel about it
Part 3:

1. Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents only?
2. Is it possible for us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years
old will become musicians and painters when they grow up?
3. Why do people like to watch talent shows?
4. Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or
ordinary people’s shows?

Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future

Part 2:

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:

1. Why do more and more people live in the city?

2. How does this affect the environment and nature?
3. What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
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4. What are the differences between the young and old when choosing
where to live?

Describe a singer or actor you like

Part 2:

You should say:

 who he/she is
 what his/her personality is like
 what kind of style his/her music belongs to
 and explain why you like him/her
Part 3:

1. What kind of music do people like at different ages?

2. What kind of music is popular in your country now and what kind will be
in the future?
3. What is the difference between popular music now and popular music
in the past in your country?
4. Do parents in your country require their children to learn to play
musical instruments?
5. Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

Describe a movie that you like

Part 2:

You should say:

 when you watched it

 where you watched it
 what it was about
 and explain why you like
it Part 3:
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1. What kind of movies do people in your country like to watch?

2. Are films a waste of money?
3. Are movie stars important to a movie?
4. Are foreign movies popular in your country?
5. Is it important that a country has its own movies?

Describe an occasion when many people were smiling

Part 2:

You should say:

 when it happened
 who you were with
 what happened
 and explain why most people were smiling
Part 3:

1. Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?

2. Why do most people smile in photographs?
3. Do women smile more than men? Why?
4. Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study)

Part 2:

You should say:

 what it is about
 why you make it
 what you need to do first
 and explain how you would feel if it is successful
Part 3:

1. Should parents make plans for children?

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2. When should children start to make plans for themselves?

3. What things should be planned on a daily basis?
4. Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?

Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media

Part 2:

You should say:

 when it was
 where you saw it
 what you saw
 and explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3:

1. Why do people like to use social media?

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

Describe an argument two of your friends had

Part 2:

You should say:

 when it happened
 what it was about
 how it was solved
 and how you felt about it
Part 3:

1. Do you think arguments are important?

2. What do family members usually have arguments about?
3. Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your
friends?
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4. Do you think people should change the way they think when
having arguments?

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile
phone

Part 2:

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:

1. How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?

2. What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
3. Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
4. Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?

Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market

Part 2:

You should say:

 when it was
 where the market was
 what you bought
 and how you felt about it
Part 3:

1. What kinds of markets are there in your country?

2. Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
3. Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
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4. What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big
shopping malls?

Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet

Part 2:

You should say:

 what it was
 where you read it
 why you read it
 and how you felt about it
Part 3:

1. Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?

2. How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
3. What activities can school organize for children to keep fit?
4. What can governments do to improve people’s health?

Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home

Part 2:

You should say:

 what it is
 how often you use it
 with whom you use it
 and explain why it is important
Part 3:

1. What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?

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

Describe a law on environmental protection your country should have

Part 2:

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:

1. Are there laws about education in your country?

2. What kinds of rules do schools in your country have?
3. What can teachers do to make students obey rules?
4. What should parents do to educate children about laws?

Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try

Part 2:

You should say:

 what it is
 what you need to prepare
 how easy or difficult it is
 and explain why you want to try it
Part 3:

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?

2. Why do people like spending time on the sea?
3. Why do children like the sea better than adults?
4. What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?
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Describe a company that employs a lot of people

Part 2:

You should say:

 what it does
 how many people it employs
 what kind of people work there
 how you feel about it
Part 3:

1. Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?
2. Should big companies donate more to charities?
3. What are the good things about working for a big company?
4. What are the differences between big companies and small companies?

Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike

Part 2:

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:

1. What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?

2. Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
3. Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
4. Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?
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Describe a time when you shared something with others (or another
person)

Part 2:

You should say:

 what you shared

 who you shared it with
 why you shared it
 and explain how you felt about sharing it
Part 3:

1. Do people in your country like to share things with others?

2. What are the consequences if children don’t like to share?
3. How do you feel about sharing accommodation with others on campus?
4. How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?

Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in

Part 2:

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:

1. Do people read newspaper where you live?

2. Do people prefer local or international news?
3. Do you think it’s important to have national identity?
4. How can people develop their national identity?
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Describe a time when you tried to do something but was not very
successful

Part 2:

You should say:

 when it was
 what you tried
 why it was not very successful
 and how you felt about it
Part 3:

1. What’s your definition of success?

2. What things do children try to succeed in?
3. Which do you think is more important for people to become successful?
Hard work or opportunities?
4. Do you think people will be happy if they don’t have any goals to achieve?

Describe a time when you helped a friend

Part 2:

You should say:

 when it was
 how you helped him/her
 why you helped him/her
 and how you felt about it
Part 3:

1. How do people usually helped each other?

2. How is online help different from real-life help?
3. Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate?
4. What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?
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Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in

Part 2:

You should say:

 how you knew it

 how often you go there
 what you do there
 and explain why you like the place
Part 3:

1. Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?

2. Why is it quieter in the countryside?
3. Why do people go to quiet place?
4. Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?