BỘ ĐỀ FORECAST IELTS SPEAKING QUÝ 1 NĂM 2023

(THÁNG 1 ĐẾN THÁNG 4)

Collected by Ms. Duyen Ph Nguyen – IELTS Teacher at Yschool

Table of Contents

PART 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 5

1. Home/ accommodation ................................................................................................5

2. Study / Schools ............................................................................................................5

3. Work............................................................................................................................5

4. Weather .......................................................................................................................6

5. Writing.........................................................................................................................6

6. Puzzle .........................................................................................................................6

7. Names .........................................................................................................................6

8. Geography ...................................................................................................................7

9. Travelling on public transport .......................................................................................7

10. Housework and Cooking ..........................................................................................7

11. Happy ......................................................................................................................7

12. Library .....................................................................................................................7

13. Noise .......................................................................................................................8

14. Morning Time ..........................................................................................................8

15. Tidy .........................................................................................................................8

16. Family & Friends ......................................................................................................8

17. Arts .........................................................................................................................8

18. Music ......................................................................................................................8

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 19. Staying up ...............................................................................................................9

20. Chocolate ................................................................................................................9

21. Jewelry....................................................................................................................9

22. Small business ........................................................................................................9

23. Outer space and stars ..............................................................................................9

24. Weekends ..............................................................................................................10

25. Keys ......................................................................................................................10

26. T-shirt ...................................................................................................................10

27. Singing ..................................................................................................................10

28. Technology............................................................................................................10

29. Neighbor................................................................................................................11

30. Birthday .................................................................................................................11

31. Social Media ..........................................................................................................11

32. Snacks ..................................................................................................................11

PART 2 & PART 3 ............................................................................................................................. 12

DESCRIBE A PERSON .........................................................................................................12

1) Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well.................................. 12
2) Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with ............................ 12
3) Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers
etc.) 13
4) Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting............................... 13
5) Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well ............................................... 14
6) Describe a person you from know who is from a different cultures backgrounds ..... 14
7) Describe a character in a film or TV show .................................................................... 14
8) Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with ........................... 15
9) Describe an interesting old person you met ................................................................. 15

DESCRIBE AN EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................ 16

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 1) Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy ............................................... 16
2) Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently ...................................... 16
3) Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding) ................... 17
4) Describe a festival or national holiday in your country ................................................ 17
5) Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed ...................................... 17
6) Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult ............. 18
7) Describe something that you did with one or more people.......................................... 18
8) Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store ................................ 19
9) Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on a beach etc.) 19
10) Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment ...................................... 20
11) Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something ................................... 20
12) Describe an unusual meal you had ........................................................................... 20
13) Describe the first day you went to school that you remember ................................ 21
14) Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something ................................ 21
15) Describe something you did that made you feel proud ........................................... 22
16) Describe something important that you learned (not in school or college) ............ 22
17) Describe a time when you needed to search for information .................................. 23
18) Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting ................................. 23
19) Describe a time you make a complaint about .......................................................... 24
20) Describe a disagreement you had with someone .................................................... 24

DESCRIBE AN OBJECT .......................................................................................................25

1) Describe a programme that you enjoyed very much (e.g. on TV or the internet) ....... 25
2) Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again ...................... 25
3) Describe a photo you took that you are proud of ......................................................... 26
4) Describe a website you often visit ................................................................................ 26
5) Describe an object that you think is beautiful .............................................................. 27
6) Describe something you had to share with others ....................................................... 27
7) Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting ........................... 28
8) Describe a piece of technology that yoy feel difficult to use ....................................... 28
9) Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young ................................................... 28
10) Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with
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 11) Describe an advertisement you don't like................................................................. 29
12) Describe a time someone give you a gift that you really want ................................ 30
13) Describe a historical period you would like to know more ...................................... 30

DESCRIBE A PLACE ............................................................................................................31

1) Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit ..................... 31
2) Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium or something) ............................ 31
3) Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to
visitors/travelers .................................................................................................................... 32
4) Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park,...) 32
5) Describe a noisy place you have been to ...................................................................... 32
6) Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time.............................................. 33
7) Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax................................. 33
8) Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution (or not clean) ... 34

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PART 1

1. Home/ accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most?

2. Study / Schools
Where do you go to school?
Do you go to a good school?
What changes would you like to see in your school?
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favourite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system?
Are you looking forward to working?

3. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?

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Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do? Describe the company or organization you
work for Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job
(Possibly)Do you miss being a student?

4. Weather
What’s the weather like where you live?

Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast?

5. Writing
Did you like writing when you were a child? Why/Why not?

What kinds of things do you write during a typical day? Why/Why not?

Do you think the kinds of things you write will change in the future? Why/Why not?

Do you prefer typing or writing things by hand? Why?

6. Puzzle
Did you do puzzles in your childhood?

Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?

When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?

Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

7. Names
Does your name have a special meaning?

How do you choose names for your next generation?

Are there any differences between how VietNamese name their children now and in the past?

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Does anyone in your family have the same as you?

8. Geography
Have you ever studied geography at school?

Do you like geography?

Are you good at reading a map?

Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?

9. Travelling on public transport

Do you often travel on public transports? Why/Why not?

Did you use public transport when you were a child? Why/Why not?

Do many people use public transport in…/your country? Why/Why not?

Will you use public transport more in the future? Why/ Why not?

10. Housework and Cooking

Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?

Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?

Do you have breakfast at home every day?

Do you want to learn how to cook well?

11. Happy
What made you happy when you were little?
What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?

12. Library
Do you often go to library?
Did you go go library when you were a kid?
Do VietNamese kids often go to library?

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13. Noise
Which do you think makes louder noise, in cities or in the countryside?
What noise do we have in cities?
What kind of noise do cars make?

14. Morning Time

Do you get up early in the morning?

Do you have the same morning routine everyday?

Do you usually eat breakfast at home?

Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?

15. Tidy
Are you a tidy person?
Do you think people should be tidy all the time?
Are you tidier at work or at home?
How do you usually keep your place tidy?

16. Family & Friends

Do you have a large family or small family?
How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
Do you have many friends? Why? Why not?
Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends?

17. Arts
What forms of visual art are popular in your country?
Are there any difference between the art in your country and the art in Western countries?
Do you want to be an artist?

18. Music
Do you like music? Why / Why not?

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What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
Has the music that you listen to changed since you were young?
Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
Is there any music concert that you want to go to?
Have you got any hobbies or interests?

19. Staying up
Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?
What do you do when you stay up late?
How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before?

20. Chocolate
Do you like eating chocolate?
Did you give chocolate to someone as a gift?
Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
When was the first time you ate chocolate?
Why do you think it’s so popular?
Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?
Is chocolate good for our health?

21. Jewelry
Do you often wear jewelry?
What type of jewelry do you like to buy?
Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

22. Small business

Are there many small businesses in the place where you live?
Do you prefer to buy things from a small business or large company?

23. Outer space and stars

Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?

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Are you interested in films about outer space and stars?
Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

24. Weekends

Do you like weekends?

What did you do last weekends?
What do you usually do on weekends?
Do you usually study or work on weekends?
Do you make plans for your weekends?

25. Keys
Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
Have you ever lost your keys?

26. T-shirt
Do you usually wear T-shirts?
Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?

27. Singing
Do you like singing? Why?

Have you ever learnt how to sing?

Who do you want to sing for?

Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

28. Technology
What technology do you often use, computers or mobile phones?
What electronic devices have you bought lately?

Are there any technological devices you want to buy?

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What are the benefits of technology?

29. Neighbor
Do you think neighbors are important?

How can we get along with our neighbors?

Do you think it's important to have a good relationship with one's neighbours?

30. Birthday
What do you usually do on your birthday?

What did you do on your birthday when you were young?

Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?

Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Vietnam?

31. Social Media

Do you like to use social media?

Do you think your friends use too much social media?

Do you want to work in social media? Why?

What’s the most popular social media in Viet Nam? Why?

32. Snacks
What snacks did you eat when you were young?

When do you usually eat snacks now?

Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?

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PART 2 & PART 3

DESCRIBE A PERSON

1) Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well

You should say:
Who he/she is
Where you met each other
What you often did together
And explain what made you like him/her

Part 3
1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
2. What do you think of online social media?
3. Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
4. How important is childhood friendship to children?

2) Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with
You should say:
Who this person is
How you met this person
How long you have known him/her
And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

Part 3
1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?
2. Can children choose their deskmate?
3. What matters most about a colleague’s personality?

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4. Are good colleagues important at work?
5. What kind of people are popular at work?
6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

3) Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers
etc.)
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she grows
Where he/she grows them
And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants

Part 3
1. What do you think of the job as a farmer?
2. Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
3. Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
4. What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?

4) Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting

You should say:
Who it was
When he/she inspired you
What she could do to inspire you
And explain why he/she inspired you

Part 3
1. Which types of people become role models in your society?
2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
3. What happens when young people lack good role models?
4. What standards of behaviour should teachers set for their students?

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5) Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well
You should say:
Who the person is
What job/studies the person does
What sort of clothes the person wears
And explain why you think this person enjoys dressing well

Part 3
1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
2. Are you a person who likes to follow fashion?
3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

6) Describe a person you from know who is from a different cultures backgrounds
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you knew him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3
1. Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
3. How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?

7) Describe a character in a film or TV show

You should say:
What character it is
Who acted the character
When you saw the film
And explain whether you like this character

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Part 3
1. Is it interesting to be an actor/actress?
2. What can children learn from acting?
3. Why do children like special costumes?
4. What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
5. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?

8) Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with
You should say:
What party it was
How you met this person
What you talked about
And explainwhy you enjoyed talking with him/her

Part 3
1. Under what circumstances do people meet new people?
2. Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to communicate with Vietnamese?

9) Describe an interesting old person you met

You should say:
Who this person is
Where/when you met this person
What you did
And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3
1. Do you think old people and young people can share the same interests?
2. What can old people teach young people?
3. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?

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 DESCRIBE AN EXPERIENCE

1) Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy

You should say:
What it is
How often do you do it
Is it easy to stick to that routine
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What routine do people have at home?
2. What routine does the elderly have?
3. What are the benefits of having a routine for kids at school?

2) Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently

You should say:
What the activity is
Who invited you to participate in it
Whether you asked for help in the activity
And explain what change you had in the activity

Part 3
1. What outdoor activities do people in your country usually do?
2. Why do some people do not like doing outdoor activities?
3. Do you think that outdoor activities are more beneficial than indoor activities?
4. Why do some people like doing extreme sports?
5. Do you think that people living in safe places prefer extreme sports?

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3) Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding)
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you felt about it

Follow-up Question: Is it a normal thing to give money as a gift in Vietnam?

Part 3
1. Why do people rarely use cash now?
2. When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
3. Should parents reward children with money?
4. Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

4) Describe a festival or national holiday in your country

You should say:
When the festival occurs
What you did during it
What you like or dislike about it
And explain why this a festival or national holiday is important

Part 3
1. How do people in Vietnam value traditional festivals?
2. What’s the difference between the ways festivals are celebrated now and in the past?

5) Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed

You should say:
What it was about
When you had it
What the teacher did

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And why you enjoyed the lesson

Follow-up Q: Do you often study English at school?

Part 3
1. Why are some kids better at English than others?
2. What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?
3. Why do some parents want their children to be good at foreign languages?
4. What do you think about the situation of learning English in Vietnam?

6) Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult
You should say:
What the difficult task was
When you succeeded
How you overcame the difficulties
And explain how you felt when you succeeded

Part 3
1. Is it easy to become a successful person?
2. Would you do charity work when you succeed?
3. Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals?
4. Do young people today face a lot of difficult decisions?
5. How do people make difficult decisions?
6. What factors influence people's choices when making difficult decisions?

7) Describe something that you did with one or more people

You should say:
What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it with one or more people

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Part 3
1. What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?
2. How do you get along with your neighbors?
3. What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
4. How can children improve their social skills?

8) Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store

You should say:
When it happened
What you bought
What problems you had while shopping online
And explain how you felt about it

Follow-up Q: What problems do people usually have when shopping online?

Do Vietnamese prefer shopping online or offline, why?
Part 3
1. What do you think makes good service?
2. What are the differences between shopping online and in stores?
3. What problems do customers often have when shopping?
4. What do you think customers should do when there are problems with the products they
bought online?

9) Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on a beach etc.)
You should say:
Where and when you saw the plastic waste
Why there were a lot of plastic waste
What you did after you saw them
And explain what your throughts were about this

Part 3
1. Do you think we should use plastic products?

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2. How can we reduce our use of plastic?
3. What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
4. Why do people like to use plastic products?

10) Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment

You should say:
What the appointment was for
Who you made it with
Why you forgot it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3
1. How do busy people remember things they need to do?
2. Do you think people should remember family history?
3. What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of thing?

11) Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something

You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What you were waiting for
And explain how you felt about the decision

Part 3
1. Do people in your country like to take public transportation?
2. Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
3. Is being patient good for people? Why?
4. Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?

12) Describe an unusual meal you had

You should say

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When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain why it was unusual

Part 3
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
2. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
3. Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
4. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
5. Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared to the
past?

13) Describe the first day you went to school that you remember
You should say
When it happened
Where the school is
How you felt about the experience
And explain why you still remember the experience

Part 3
1. What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
2. How do children socialise with each other?
3. Is socialisation important for children?
4. What are the reasons for changing jobs?
5. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing jobs?

14) Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something

You should say:
Who you taught

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What you taught
How the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3
1. What pratical skills can young people teach old people?
2. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
3. How can young people teach old people skills?
4. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?

15) Describe something you did that made you feel proud
You should say:
What it was
How you did it
How difficult it was
And explain why you felt proud of it

Part 3
1. Which is more important, personal goals or professional goals?
2. Have your life goals changed since you were young?
3. Does everyone set goals for themselves?
4. Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
5. What makes people feel proud of themselves?

16) Describe something important that you learned (not in school or college)
You should say:
What you learned
How easy/difficult it was to learn
How you learned it
And explain why learning this was important to you

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Follow-up Q: Do you enjoy learning new things?

Part 3
1. What can children learn from parents?
2. Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
3. Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
4. How can people learn new things?

17) Describe a time when you needed to search for information

You should say:
What information you needed to search for
When you searched for it
Where you searched for it
And explain why you needed to search for it

Follow-up Q: Do you often have to search for those content?

Part 3
1. How can people search for information now?
2. What information can people get from television?
3. With the development of the Internet, is the library still important?
4. Does the development of the Internet have any impact on disadvantaged groups?

18) Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting
You should say:
What happened
When it happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain what happened later and how you felt about it

Follow-up questions: Are you a punctual person?

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Do you always avoid being late?

Part 3
1. Do you think it is important to be on time?
2. Why are people often late for meeting or appointments?
3. Why do people miss important events?
4. Are people in your country often late for meetings?

19) Describe a time you make a complaint about

You should say:
When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
And explain why you make a complaint about

Part 3
1. What products or services do people in your country like to complain about?
2. Would you buy things in the shops which you have made complaints before?
3. Which one is better, complaining to someone or writing to complain?
4. Do you think customers’ complaints will improve products or services?
5. Are there any disadvantages to set up customer service?

20) Describe a disagreement you had with someone

You should say:
Who you had the disagreement with
What the disagreement was
What happened
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. What would you do if you disagree with someone?

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2. How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
3. How can parents teach children to respect their teacher?
4. What disagreements do parents and children usually have?

DESCRIBE AN OBJECT

1) Describe a programme that you enjoyed very much (e.g. on TV or the internet)
You should say:
What the programme was about
Where you watched this programme
Who you watched it with
And explain why you enjoyed this programme so much

Follow-up Questions:
Have you told other people about this programme?
Would you like to watch this programme again?

Part 3
1. What programs do people like to watch in your country?
2. Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?
3. Is it better for kids to watch animal videos than visiting the zoos?
4. Do you think game shows and chat shows are a waste of time?

2) Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
What it was about
Where you watched it
Why you like it
And explain why you would like to watch it again

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Part 3
1. Where do people normally watch movies?
2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
3. Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
4. Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?

3) Describe a photo you took that you are proud of

Who/What did you take photo of?
When did you take this photo?
What is the photo about?
Why you feel proud of the photo?

Follow-up Question: Do you usually take photo?

Part 3
1. Why do some people like to record important things by taking photos?
2. What can people learn from historical photographs?
3. Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
4. Which one is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?

4) Describe a website you often visit

You should say:
How you found it
What it is about
How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it

Part 3
1. What are the most popular and least popular apps in VietNam?
2. What’s the difference between the Internet and television?

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3. Why do people like to read the news on the Internet instead of on TV?
4. Is the library still necessary? Why?
5. Who would still go to the library to read and study?

5) Describe an object that you think is beautiful

You should say:
What it is
Where you saw it
What it looks like
And explain why you think it is beautiful

Follow-up Question: Do you think people love beautiful things in general?

Part 3
1. Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
2. Why do you think people create beautiful things?
3. Does Vietnam have many places of natural beauty?
4. What benefits can places of natural beauty in Vietnam bring?

6) Describe something you had to share with others

You should say:
What it was
Who you shared it with
Why you had to share it with others
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Do you think kids like to share? Why?
2. How can parents teach their children to share?
3. What do parents usually persuade children to share with others?
4. What do you think are the benefits of teaching children to share things?

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7) Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting
You should say:
When you read it
What the story or novel was about
Who wrote it
And explain why you read it

Follow-up Question: What makes a novel successful when being converted to films?

Part 3
1. How does technology help people tell stories?
2. Do you prefer to read e-books or paper books?
3. Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
4. What kinds of novels are suitable for film adaptation?

8) Describe a piece of technology that yoy feel difficult to use

You should say
When you got it
What you got it for
How often you use it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What technology do people currently use?
2. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
3. Why are people keen on buying Iphones even though they haven’t changed much from one
version to the next?

9) Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young

You should say:

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What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?
2. What sports do young people like to do now?
3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?

10) Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with
You should say:
What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
1. Is it good to share something on social media?
2. Should the media only publish good news?
3. How does the social media help people access information?
4. What kind of good news do people often share in their community?
5. Do most people like to share good news with others?
6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

11) Describe an advertisement you don't like

You should say:
What type of advertisement it is
What product or service it advertises
Where and when you first saw it
And explain why you don’t like it

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Part 3
1. What kind of things are being advertised the most in your country?
2. Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?

12) Describe a time someone give you a gift that you really want
You should say:
What it is
How you got it
What you did
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Should employees have their own goals?
2. How should bosses reward their employees?
3. What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?

13) Describe a historical period you would like to know more

You should say:
When it was
What you are interested in
What you have known
And explain why you would like to know more

Part 3
1. Should everyone know history?
2. In what ways can children learn history?
3. Is it hard to protect historical buildings?
4. How do museums educate people?
5. Will museums be replaced by technology someday?

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 DESCRIBE A PLACE

1) Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
You should say:
Whose home it is
How often you go there
What it is like
And explain how you feel about the home

Follow-up Question: Do you often visit your friends?

Part 3
1. What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and in the countryside?
2. Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
3. What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
4. Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

2) Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium or something)

You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain how you felt about this place

Part 3
1. Do young people like to do sports?
2. What are the benefits of sports for children?
3. Is it necessary to build public spaces for sports?
4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?

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3) Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What people can do there
And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers

Part 3
1. Is it important to take photos while traveling?
2. Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the Internet?
3. What factors affect how people feel about travel?

4) Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park,...)
You should say:
What the development is
When/where you noticed it
How long it took to complete it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What transportation do you use the most?
2. Is public transportation popular in Vietnam?
3. What can be improved about public transport services in your country?
4. What entertainment facilities can be used by people of all ages?
5. Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?

5) Describe a noisy place you have been to

You should say:
What it is
When you wnet there

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What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Part 3
1. Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
2. Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?

6) Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time

You should say
Where is that place
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there
And explain why you would like to visit for a short time

Part 3
1. Do people prefer planning their trip?
2. Why do places with historical attractions develop tourism more aggressively?
3. Why do you think people usually travel?
4. Why do peopl living in the most-visted cities experience more noise?

7) Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you enjoy doing there
And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

Part 3
1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?
3. Do people in your country exercise after work?

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4. Where do people often spend most of their time after work?

8) Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution (or not clean)
You should say:
Where it is
When you visited this place
What kinds of pollution you saw there
And explain how this place was affected

Part 3
1. Is air pollution a serious problem in your country?
2. Are there any differences between pollution in the countryside and city? Why?
3. How can the government encourage people to keep their city clean?

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