IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST (05/2023 – 08/2023) - 93% UPDATING

*Please study both old and new topics.*

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Part 1:
New topics:
Health
How do you keep yourself healthy?
What are your favourite sports?
Are there health classes in your school?
Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

Ice cream
Do you like ice cream? Do you eat ice cream a lot?
Did you eat ice cream as a child?
Are there shops selling ice cream near where you live?
Would you like to make your own ice cream?

Concentration
Can you remain focused for a long time?
How do you stay focused?
Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?
Is it easy to stay focused in a noisy environment?

Fixing things
Can you fix things?
Did anybody teach you how to fix things when you were a child?
Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?
What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?

Friends
How important are friends to you?
Do you often go out with your friends?
Where do you often meet each other?
What do you usually do with your friends?

Favorite day
Which day is your favourite day of the week?
Which day is your least favourite day?
How do you usually spend your time

Day off
When was the last time you had a few days off?
What do you usually do when you have days off?
Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or your friends?
What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

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Bags
Do you usually carry a bag?
Do you change your bags often?
What kind of bags would you use when travelling?
Did you use a backpack when you were a child?

Wild animals
Are there wild animals in your country?
Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
What is the animal you would like to see in the wild?
Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?

Rain
Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?
What do you do on rainy days?
What do you usually do when it starts to rain and you are outside?
Have you ever had to change your plans because of the rain?

Teacher
Would you like to become a teacher?
Do you think you could be a good teacher?
Did you have a favourite teacher when you were a child?
How did this teacher help you in your study?

Languages
What foreign languages have you studied? Why?
How do you often learn a new language?
How long does it often take for you to learn a new language?
Is learning a new language difficult for you?

Updating … 

Old topics:
Art
Do you like art?
Would you like to be an artist?
What artwork do you have on the walls of your home?
Have you ever visited an art gallery?

Chocolate
Do you like chocolate?
Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
Have you ever given chocolate as a gift to someone?
How popular is chocolate in your country?

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Jewellery
Do you like wearing jewellery?
Have you ever bought jewellery as a gift?
What type of jewellery would you like to buy?
What type of jewellery is most popular in your country?

Keys
Do you have a lot of keys?
Do you always take your keys when you go out?
Have you ever lost a key?
Do you do anything to avoid losing keys?

Library
How often do you go to the library?
When was the last time you went to a library?
Did you go to the library when you were a child?
How popular are libraries in your country?

Music
How often do you listen to music?
What kind of music do you like most?
When do you listen to music?
What types of music are most popular in your country?

Outer space and stars

Did you learn about outer space and stars at school?
Do you think it’s important to study the stars?
Would you like to travel to outer space?
How important is studying the stars considered in your country?

Small Business
How often do you shop at small businesses?
Do you prefer buying things from small businesses or big businesses?
Are there many small businesses where you live?
Would you prefer to work for a small business or a large business?

Staying up late
How often do you stay up late?
When did you last stay up late?
How do you feel after staying up late?
How does it feel the morning after you stay up late?

Weekends
What do you usually do on the weekend?
What did you do last weekend?
What will you do next weekend?
Do you enjoy your weekends now more than you did when you were a child?

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T-shirt
Do you like wearing T-shirts?
How often do you wear T-shirts?
Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

Schools
Where do you go to school?
Do you like your teachers?
What are the differences between your school and other schools?
Is there anything you want to change about your school?

Sports
What sports do you like?
Where did you learn how to do it?
Did you do some sports when you were young?
Do you think students need more exercise?

Part 2:
New topics:
1. Describe a place you have been to where there were a lot of people
You should say:
Where it is
Who you were with
What people were doing there
And explain why there were a lot of people

Part 3:
Where do young people in your country like to go?
Are people happy living in crowded apartments?
What are the advantages of living on a high floor?
What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
Why do some people spend a long time queuing in a restaurant?

2. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

You should say
What it is
Where you will do it
Whether it is easy or difficult
And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3:
What is the most popular water sport in your country?
What are the advantages of water transport compared to other modes of transport?
What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?

3. Describe an important decision you have made

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You should say:
What it is
When you took this decision
What the result of the decision was
And explain why the decision was important.

Part 3:
Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
Should advertisements aimed at children be banned?

4. Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give someone when you
save a lot of money
You should say:
What it is
How much it will cost you
When you would like to give that gift
And explain why you want to give the person that expensive gift 

Part 3:
What do young people like to save money for?
Is it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?
Should children have pocket money? Why?
Who should teach children how to use money, schools or their parents?
Why can’t some people save money?

5. Describe a sports program you like to watch

You should say:
What it is
Who you like to watch this program with
How often you watch this program
And explain why you like to watch this program.

Part 3:
Which sports do Vietnamese people like to do?
Which one do people prefer, playing sports or watching sports programs?
What are the benefits of playing sports?
Do you think children today do enough sports?
How can children be encouraged to play sports from a young age?

6. Describe a traditional festival in your country

You should say:
What it is
When it is often celebrated
How it is celebrated
And explain what you feel about this festival

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Part 3:
Is it important for children to learn about traditional festivals of their own country?
Why is music often an essential part of traditional festivals?
Why do people celebrate traditional festivals?
Do you think traditional festivals will disappear in the future?
Is it important for a country to preserve its traditional festivals?
How can the government and each individual preserve the traditional festivals of
their country?

7. Describe an ideal house or apartment where you want to live

You should say:
What it is like
How big it would be
Where it would be located
And explain why you would like to live there

Part 3:
What is the difference between living in an apartment and living in a house?
What do people in Vietnam prefer to live in, in an apartment or in a house?
Why do some people move to cities from the countryside to live?
What difficulties do people have living in the city?
What are the problems with crowded cities?

8. Describe a job you think is interesting

You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What skills it requires
And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3:
What are the most popular jobs for young people in Vietnam?
What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future
careers?
Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer career advice to students?
What are the factors that affect how young people choose a job?

9. Describe someone you know who often helps others

You should say:
Who he/she is
How often he/she helps others
How he/she helps others
And explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3:
How can children help their parents at home?
Should children be taught to help others from a young age?
What makes children help each other at school?

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Should students do community service?
Do you think community service should be required for all students?
Why are some people willing to help others even though they have never met
before?

10. Describe an adventure you would like to take in the future

You should say:
What the adventure is
Where you would go
Who you would be with
And explain why you would like to take the adventure

Part 3:
Who often likes to read adventure books?
Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?
Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an actual adventure?
Why do some people not want to take adventures?
What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of
adventures?
What are the benefits of taking adventures?

11. Describe a car journey you had

You should say:
Where you went
What you did on the journey
Who you had the journey with
And explain how you felt about the journey

Part 3:
What do Vietnamese people prefer to use while commuting, private cars or public
transport?
What are the benefits of using public transport?
How can people be encouraged to take public transport?
What qualities does a good driver need to have?
Should the minimum legal age for driving be raised?

12. Describe a book that you have read many times

You should say:
What the book is
What it is about
How many times you have read it
And explain why you read it many times

Part 3:
What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?
What can children learn from reading books?
How can parents encourage their children to read books?
Which one do people prefer to read, ebooks or printed books?
Do you think printed books will disappear in the future?

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13. Describe a speech experience that you had
You should say:
Who you gave the speech to
What the speech was about
Why you gave the speech
And explain how you felt about the speech

Part 3:
Is public speaking skill important?
How can people improve their public speaking skills?
What benefits does the Internet bring to communication?
Do you think face-to-face communication will be replaced by online communication
in the future?
What qualities does a good communicator need to have?

14. Describe a game you played in your childhood

You should say:
What the game was
When you played it
Who you played it with
And explain how you felt about playing the game

Part 3:
What games do young children in your country like to play?
What is the difference between the kind of games children play now and what they
played in the past?
Which is better for children, individual games or team-based games?
What are the benefits of games to children?
Should parents limit the time their children play games?

15. Describe a film you watched recently that you felt disappointed about
You should say:
What the movie was
When you watched it
Why you decided to watch it
And explain why you felt disappointed about it

Part 3:
What are the most popular types of films in your country?
Why are films about historical figures or events popular?
What are the factors that affect how people choose a film to watch?
Do you think films need to have famous actors or actresses to become successful?
Is music an essential part in successful films?

16. Describe a new shop that recently opened in your city/town

You should say:
Where the shop is located
What it sells
What kinds of people usually go there to shop
And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

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Part 3:
What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
Do you think location is a key factor that attracts customers?
Which ones are more popular with young people today, online shops or traditional
shops?
Do you think online shopping will replace traditional shopping in the future?
Is there any problem with online shopping?

17. Describe an invention 

You should say:
What the invention is
How you use this invention
Whether it is difficult to use
And explain how you feel about this invention

Part 3:
What are the qualities of a scientist?
Are there any inventions that have changed the world profoundly?
Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
Do you think people who have not been educated in school can invent things?
Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments or private companies?

18. Describe a popular person in your country

You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she is like
Why you think this person is popular
And explain how this person influences the public

Part 3:
What kinds of people are more popular at school?
What are the benefits of being popular at school?
Why are some people less famous than others?
Is it important to become popular at a workplace?
How do people maintain a good relationship with their co-workers and their bosses?

19. Describe a happy experience in your childhood

You should say:
What it is
Who you were with
What you did
And explain why you felt happy

Part 3:
Why do you think some people have better memory than others?
What kinds of things do people often remember nowadays?
What are the things people should not forget?
Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
What can people do to improve their memory?

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20. Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place
You should say:
Who he/she is
What the new place is like
Why he/she moved to a new place
And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact 

Part 3:
Why do some young people keep moving?
What is the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
What are the benefits of living alone to young people?
What are the skills that people need to start living independently?

21. Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information

You should say:
When you got it
How you got it
How you found it was incorrect
And how you felt about it

Part 3
What kinds of professions are related to giving information to others?
What’s the difference between giving information by phone and by email?
How can people check whether a piece of information is correct or not?
Do people trust the information online?

22. Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young child
You should say:
Who this child was
When you spent time with this child
What you did together
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
How do children in your country spend their free time?
Is it necessary for children to play with their friends in their free time?
Why do some parents not want to spend time with their children?
Do you think children should be free to choose what they do in their free time?
What kind of activities can children and parents do together?

23. Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often

You should say:
What it is
How often you wear it
What it is like
And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Part 3:
What kinds of clothes do young people in Vietnam like to wear?

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When will people in Vietnam wear formal clothing?
What is the difference between the way the elderly and the young dress in Vietnam?
When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
What can you tell about a person based on their clothing?

24. Describe an occasion when you got lost

You should say:
Where you were
What happened
How you felt
And explain how you found your way

Part 3:
What should people do when they get lost?
Why do some people have a better sense of direction than others?
Is map reading still a necessary skill today?
What do people in Vietnam use to find a way when they are in a strange place?
Should tourists learn about the place they are about to visit before their trip?

25. Describe a place away from your home and you want to visit in the future
You should say:
Where you would like to go
When you would like to go
Who you want to go with
And explain why you want to visit the place

Part 3:
Updating …

 
Old topics:
1. 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 why you would like to know more.

Part 3
Why is learning about history important?
Is there any difference between teaching history through books and videos?
What are the ways children can learn history?
Why are there many children who do not like to learn history?
Is it important to protect and preserve historic buildings?
Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings, the local people or the
government?

2. Describe an interesting old person you have met

You should say:

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Who this person is
How you know this person
What you do together
And explain why you think this person is interesting.

Part 3
Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
Is there anything that older people could learn from the younger generation?
What can the younger generation learn from the older generation?
What qualities does a person need to take care of old people?
What are the benefits of employing older workers?

3. 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 explain why you enjoyed talking with him or her

Part 3
Where do people go to meet new people?
Is it difficult for people in Vietnam to communicate with people from other countries?
Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?
Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?
In what situation would people be willing to get to know new people?
Does technology make it easier to communicate with family and friends?

4. Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted

You should say:
Where the place is
What the pollution was
Why the air was not good
And explain how you felt about the place

Part 3
Is there more pollution now than in the past?
Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside?
Do you think companies should be forced to reduce pollutants?
What responsibilities should individuals have for looking after the environment? What
about the government?

5. Describe a city you would like to stay for a short time

You should say:
What city it is
What you would like to do there
Who you would go there with
And explain why you would like to go there just for a short time

Part 3

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Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to travel?
Why do places with historical sites develop the tourism industry more actively?
Do most people like planned travelling?
What are the problems with international travelling?

6. Describe an unusual meal you had

You should say:
When it was
Where you had the meal
What happened during the meal
And explain why it was unusual

Part 3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in a restaurant?
Do people in Vietnam eat fast food at home?
Why do some people prefer eating out to ordering takeouts?
Is the food that people eat today different to the food that people used to eat in the
past?
Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days,
compared to the past?

7. Describe a website you often visit

You should say:
What the website is
How you first found out about it
How often you visit it
And explain why you like it

Part 3
What are the most popular apps in Vietnam?
What are the differences between the ways young people and old people use the
Internet?
Who do some people like to read the news on the Internet instead of getting it from
TV?
Will libraries disappear in the future?
What effect has the Internet had on the way people generally communicate with
each other?
How can people find reliable information on the internet?

8. Describe something you did with someone/a group of 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 others

Part 3:
In what ways can neighbours help each other?
Do you think neighbours help each other more often in the countryside than in the
city?

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How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?
Do you think it’s important for children to learn about cooperation?

9. Describe your first day at school.

You should say
Where the school was
How you went there
What happened
And explain how you felt on that day

Part 3
What would parents prepare when their kids go to school on the first day?
How do children socialise with each other?
Is socialisation important for children?
What are the common reasons for job change?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing jobs?

10. Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
Who gave it to you
And explain why you wanted it so much

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

11. Describe a time you were late for a meeting

You should say:
What the meeting was for
When the meeting was
Where the meeting was
And explain why you were late

Part 3
Do you think it is important to be on time?
How do people avoid being late for meetings?
Do you think young people or old people are better at managing time?
Why do young people waste more time than old people?
How can people manage their time better?

12. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know
well
You should say:

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What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
Is it always good to share something on social media?
Should the media only publish good news?
How does social media help people access information?
What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
Do most people like to share good news with others?
Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

13. Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3:
Is it important to have a break during work or study?
What sports do young people like to do now?
Are there more leisure activities for young people now than in the past?
Can most people achieve the balance between work and life in Vietnam?
What are the differences between leisures activities of children and those of adults? 

14. Describe an actor or actress whom you admire

You should say:
Who he/she is
What he/she looks like
What kind of movies he/she appears in
And explain why you admire this actor/actress

Part 3:
Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?
What can children learn from joining drama clubs at school?
Why do children like special costumes?
What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?

15. Describe an advertisement you don’t like

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

Part 3:
What are the most advertised products in your country?
Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?

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What are the benefits of advertising?
What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?
Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don’t need?
What role does social media play in advertising?

16. Describe a daily routine that you enjoy

You should say:
What it is
Where and when you do it
Who you do it with
And explain why you enjoy it

Part 3:
Should children have learning routines?
What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?
How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
What daily routines do people have at home?
What are the differences between people’s daily routines now and in the past?

17. Describe something you would like to learn in the future

You should say:
What it is
How you would like to learn it
Where you would like to learn it
Why you would like to learn it
And explain whether it’s difficult to learn

Part 3:
What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
Which influences young people more when choosing a course, income or interest?
Do young people take their parents’ advice when choosing a major?
Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
Why do some people prefer to study alone?

18. Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the result
You should say:
When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
And explain why you were satisfied with the result

Part 3:
When are people more likely to make complaints?
What do people often complain about?
Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
Who is more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
How do people often respond to poor customer service?

19. Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with

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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:
Why should children be kind to their classmates?
Should teachers let students choose their deskmates?
What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
Are good colleagues important at work?
What kind of people are popular at work?

20. Describe a noisy place you have been to

You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Part 3:
Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
What kinds of noises are common in life?
Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
How would people usually respond to noises in your country?

21. 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:
Is public transportation popular in Vietnam?
What can be improved in public transport services in your country?
What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
Who likes to use public transportation more, older people or younger people?

22. Describe something you did that made you feel proud
You should say:
What it was
How you did it
What difficulty you had and how you dealt with it
And explain why you felt proud about it

Part 3:
Which one is more important, personal goals or work goals?

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Does everyone set goals for themselves?
What kinds of rewards are important at work?
Do you think material rewards are more important than other kinds of rewards at
work?
What makes people feel proud of themselves?

23. Describe your favourite 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:
Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?
Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to
relax?
Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

24. Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something

You should say:
Who you taught
What/how you taught
What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3:
What practical skills can young people teach old people?
How can young people teach old people new skills?
What are the ways people can learn something new?
Do people in Vietnam like to watch videos to learn something?

25. Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is 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:
What technology do people in Vietnam often use?
Why are people keen on buying new technologies even though there are only a few
improvements?
Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?
What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
Does the development of technology affect how people learn?

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