Reading

1. Do you like reading?

2. What books do you like to read?
3. What book did you read recently?
4. What did you learn from it?
5. Have your reading habits changed since you were younger?
6. What was your favourite book as a child?
Science
1. Do you like science?
2. When did you start learning about science?
3. Which science subject is interesting to you?
4. What kinds of interesting things have you done with science

Memory
1. Are you good at memorizing things?
2. Have you ever forgotten something that was important?
3. Why do more people rely on cell phones to memorise things?
4. Why do some people have good memory while others do not?

Time Management
1. How do you manage your time in a day?
2. Is it easy to manage time for you?
3. What do you do to avoid being late?

Getting lost
1. Have you ever got lost?
2. How can you find your way when you are lost?
3. Can you read a map when you get lost?
4. Have ever helped someone who got lost?

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?

Pets and animals

1. What is your favorite animal?
2. Have you ever kept an animal as a pet?
3. Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?

Public garden 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 you were a kid?
4. Would you prefer to visit a private garden or public garden?

Shoes
1. Do you like buying shoes?
2. Have you ever bought shoes online?
3. How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
 4. Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?

Headphones
1. Do you use headphones?
2. What type of headphones do you use?
3. When would you use headphones?
4. In what conditions you won't be using headphones?

Handwriting
1. Do you like to write by hand?
2. Is your handwriting easy to read?
3. Which do you prefer, writing by hand or typing?
4. What is the difference between handwriting and typing?

Mobile apps
1. What mobile apps have you recently used?
2. What kinds of mobile apps are you usually interested in?
3. What was the first mobile app you used?
4. What kinds of mobile apps would you like to use in the future?

Colours
1. What is your favorite colour?
2. What is the colour that you dislike?
3. What colours do you want to paint your house with?
4. What colour makes you feel uncomfortable in your room?

Weather
1. What kind of weather do you like most?
2. What is the weather like in your hometown?
3. Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam?
4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

Spending time with others

1. Do you like talking with people?
2. Do you usually spend time with your friends?
3. Would you prefer to study alone or with others?
4. When was the last time you needed to cooperate with others?

Maths
1. Do students learn math in secondary schools in Vietnam?
2. Do you learn maths now?
3. What can people do with maths in their daily life?
4. Do you think maths is difficult?

Names
1. Who gave you that name ?
2. Does your name have any special meaning ?
3. Do you want to use your name for the next generation?
4. Is your name popular in your country ?
5. If you have a chance, do you want to change your name ?

Geography
 1. Have you ever studied geography at school?
2. Do you want to travel to a country because of geography?

Puzzles

1. Did you like doing puzzles when you were a kid?

2. Do you do puzzles during your trip?
3. Who do you usually do puzzles with?

Social Media

1. How often do you use social media on a daily basis?

2. What do you use social networks for?
3. Do you go shopping on social networking sites?
4. Do you think children should be exposed to social media?

Birthday
1. What do you usually do on your birthdays?
2. What kinds of birthday gifts do you like to receive?
3. How do people often celebrate birthdays in your country?

Snacks
1. What snacks did you eat when you were a kid?
2. Do you often eat snacks now?
3. Do you think it is healthy?

Writing
1. Do you write by hand?
2. Do you think writing will be replaced in the future?
3. Is it still necessary to teach children how to write by hand?
4. What sort of impression can a handwriting have on other people?

Weather
1. What’s the weather like in your country each season?
2. What type of weather do you like best?
3. Does the weather ever affect what you do?
4. Does it rain a lot in your hometown?
5. Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown?

Part 2&3
Part 2
Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or
suggestions about your work/study
Part 3

1. When should parents encourage their children?

2. Should parents always encourage their children?
3. Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive
feedback? Why?
4. Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or
in study?
 Part 2
Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam
Part 3

1. How can we solve the traffic jam problem?

2. Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam
problems?
3. Do you think the highways will help reduce traffic jams?
4. What are good ways to manage traffic?

Part 2
Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time
Part 3

1. What can people do to save time?

2. Does technology help people save time? How and why?
3. Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to
save time?
4. Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?

Part 2
Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result
Part 3

1. What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?

2. Do you think young people are easily influenced by others while they
make decisions? Why or why not?
3. Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for
advice from others?
4. Do you think it’s necessary for kids to make as many decisions by
themselves as they can?

Part 2
Describe a friend you like to talk with
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you like to talk about
Why you like to talk with him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3

1. Where do young people like to meet?

2. What do young people talk about when they meet up?
3. Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
4. On what occasion do people talk with strangers?

Part 2
Describe a city you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your
hometown)
Part 3

1. Where do people live to live in your country?

 2. Why do many people move to the city?
3. What are the advantages of living close to the workplace?
4. What kinds of places do older people prefer to live in?

Part 2
Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something
important
Part 3

1. What do you usually do with a cellphone?

2. What are the differences between young people and old people when
using a cellphone?
3. Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls
or to read messages?
4. Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone
calls in public?

Part 2
Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion
Part 3

1. Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?

2. Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions abouts products
or services?
3. Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet
nowadays?
4. What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?

Part 2:
Describe a lesson that you remember well
You should say:
What the lesson was about
Where you took the lesson
What you did during the lesson
And explain why you remember it well

Part 3:
Why do some people have better memory than others?
Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
How can technology help people remember things better?
Why do some people keep things of memorial significance?

Part 2:
Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop
You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has 
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit

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

Part 2:
Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you
think is interesting
You should say:
Who the person is
How you know him/her 
What kind of person he/she is 
And explain why you think he/she is interesting

Part 3:
Do you think having foreign friends is a good way to know other
countries?
Do you think it is important to know the culture and language before
going to another country?
Why do many people like to work in international companies?
What abilities do people need to have when working in an
international company?

Part 2:
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?

Part 2:
 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?
Part 2:
Describe a famous athlete you know
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her 
What he/she has achieved
And explain why he/she is famous

Part 3:
What kinds of exercises do Vietnamese people like?
What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
Why are there so few top athletes?
What's the best way to become a top athlete?

Part 2:
Describe a creative person whose work you admire
You should say:
Who he/she is 
How you knew him/her 
What creative things he/she has done
And explain why you think he/she is creative

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

Part 2:
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?

Part 2:
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?

Part 2:
Describe a businessperson that you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of business this person does
And explain why you admire this person

Part 3:
What do you think is the suitable retirement age for men and women?
What kinds of qualities do people need in order to run their own
business?
Is it easy to establish and run a new business in your country?
What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of
a business?

Part 2:
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?

Part 2: 
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?

Part 2:
Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading
You should say:
When you read it
What kind of book it is
What it is about
And explain why you think it is exciting?

Part 3:
What kinds of books do Vietnamese people like reading?
Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
Do you think it is important to read the book before watching the
movie version of it?
What are the differences between reading a book and watching the
movie version of it?

Part 2:
Describe a café you like to visit
You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of food and drinks it serves
What you do there
And explain why you like to go there

Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee?
Why do many people like to drink a cup of coffee before work?
What kind of people would like to go to a café to work or study?
Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home?

Part 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?

Part 2:
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?

Part 2:
Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in
primary school
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
Why he/she impressed you most
And how you feel about him/her

Well, in primary school, English class was always my favourite so the English teacher, Mr. Diep really left a mark on me. I
haven’t met him in years because the time that I studied from him was probably 4-5 years ago but I guess now he’s in his
early 30s. He has a slim figure, modest height and dark complexion. Slim as he may look, he is pretty muscular compared
to others by hitting the gym day in, day out.
To me, he is an out-going and competitive person. Overall, he has a facility for tact and diplomacy and he can basically
read other people’s mind. Therefore, I always confided in him whenever I don’t feel good about school.
There was this one time in around 2015 2016 that me and a few other friends in the class went to his house for like 10 days
as summer camp. We went there in order to learn more life skills and generally improve our english speaking as we had to
speak in English the whole time with each other and to the teacher. I learnt quite few useful things there as he taught us
the whole Australian tradition, cuisine, what’s the right thing to say and what’s not and he even taught us how to cook a full
meal for ourselves.
After so many years, my memory of primary school is fading, but I still remember tons of moments from the class and with
Mr Diep clearly. I really miss those days in primary school. It was, to be honest, the happiest and most carefree period of
my life.

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

Part 2:
Describe an item on which you spent more than expected
You should say:
What it is
How much you spent on it
Why you bought it
And explain why you think you spent more than expected

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

Part 2:
Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time
You should say:
What it is
When you usually do it
Why you do it
And explain why you think it wastes your time

Part 3:
What kinds of things make adults feel pressured?
Do you think it is important to balance life and work?
What are some ways that people can do to reach a work-life balance?

Part 2:
Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn
You should say:
When you learned it
Why you learned it
How you learned it
How you felt when you learned it

Part 3:
What are the skills that students need to master?
Is there any difference between the skills young people and old people
need to have?
Who may find it harder to learn new skills, young people or old
people?
Is it important to have a good teacher to improve students’ learning
experience?

Part 2:
Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member
You should say:
When it happened
Who the person is
What the person did
And explain why you felt proud of him/her

Part 3:
When would parents feel proud of their children?
Should parents reward their children? Why and how?
Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?

Part 2:
Describe something that you are interested to learn or improve
You should say:
What it is
How you will learn or improve it
Why you are interested in it
 And explain how you feel about learning it

Part 3:
Is it hard for adults to learn new things? Why?
Is it the government’s responsibility to assist people to learn?
What are the differences between education in the past and now?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning?

Part 2:
Describe a time you moved to a new home/school
You should say:
When you moved
Where you moved
Why you moved
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
Why do people move to a new home?
What problems will people face after moving to a new place? How do
they solve these problems?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same
place?
Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why?

Part 2:
Describe a time when you gave advice to others

Part 3:
What are the problems a person might have if they ask advice from
too many people?
What are the qualities of a good adviser?
Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
Should people prepare before giving advice to others?

Part 2:
Describe something difficult that you did
You should say:
What it was
How you did/completed it
Why it was difficult
And how you felt about doing it

Part 3:
What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?
On what occasions should children be encouraged? How?
How can parents help their children stay focused?
What challenges do young people face today?

Part 2:
Describe a famous person you are interested in
 You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew about him/her
What he/she was like before he/she became famous
And explain why you are interested in him/her

Part 3:
Do you think the media is putting too much attention on famous
people?
Is it necessary for famous people to be good at their fields?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in
the past?
What kinds of people become famous in your country?

Part 2:
Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)
You should say:
What it is
When you learned it
How you learned it
And explain why it was important

Part 3

What can children learn from parents?

Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are
influenced by their parents?
Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
How can people learn new things?

Part 2:
Describe a person who is fashionable
You should say:

Who he/she is
What job he/she does
What kind of dresses he/she wears
And explain why he/she likes fashion

Part 3

Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the

future? Why?
Are you a person who likes to follow fashion?
Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

Part 2:
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

How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?

Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?
What disagreements do parents and children usually have?

Part 2:
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

Part 3

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

Part 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

Part 3

Where do people normally watch movies?

What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a
cinema?
Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?

Part 2:
Describe a friend from your childhood
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

Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or
why not?
What do you think of online social media?
Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face
communication?
Do you use a lot of emojis online? Why?

Part 2:
Describe a time you took a picture that you were proud of 
You should say:
When you took that picture
Who went with you
Where you did it
And explain why you were proud of it

Part 3
Should people share their photographs online?
How has modern technology changed the way we take photographs?
How has sharing photographs changed since your grandparents’ time?
Do you think that people nowadays spend too much time taking
photographs?

Part 2:
Describe a time you received money on your birthday
You should say:
When you received it
Who gave it to you
Why they gave it to you
How did you feel when you received that money?

Part 3
Can human beings live without money?
In your opinion, why do many people derive pleasure from spending
money?
Do you think parents should give pocket money to their kids?
Do parents in your country think it’s important for their children to
save money?

Part 2:
Describe a song you like
You should say:
What is it?
Which country does the song come from?
What story does the song tell?
And explain why you think it is interesting?
Part 3
What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What kind of music is popular in your country now and what kind will
be in the future? 
Do parents in your country require their children to learn and to play
musical instruments? 
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer
CDs?

Part 2:
Describe a popular place for sports
You should say:
what sport it is
what equipment is needed for this sport
how it is played
and explain why it is so popular in your country.

Part 3
1. Do you think the types of sport that are popular will change in the
future?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing games / sports?
3. What benefits do international sporting events bring?
4. Why are some sports fans so passionate?

Part 2:
Describe a person you know from a different culture
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
What sorts of people are famous in your country? 
Are there any differences between people who were famous a few
years ago and the people who are famous today?
Do you think there is such a thing as bad publicity?
How do people become famous?

Part 2:
Describe a decision that you made and had a good result 
Part 3
1. Why do some people find it hard to make decisions?
2. How important is it to get advice from other people when making
decisions?
3. Why is it sometimes difficult to accept advice?
4. What are some of the most important decisions young people have to
make?
Part 2:
Describe a photo that makes you proud
You should say
When was it taken?
Where was it taken?
Who took it? Or How you took it?
Explain how you felt about the photo.

Part 3
Is it easy to take good photographs? Why/ Why not?
What are the pros and cons of digital photography?
Should people share their photographs online? Why/ Why not?
Is it necessary to take a course to become a good photographer? Why/
Why not?

Part 2:
Describe a time when you use your mobile phone for something
Part 3
Are there any places in your country where mobile/ cell phones are
banned?
Do young people and old people use mobile phones the same way?
Should children be allowed to use mobile phones? At what age?
Why are young people addicted to their mobile phone?