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BỘ ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN SPEAKING 2021

IELTS Speaking Part 1


Quý I năm 2021
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
Describe your education
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?
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. Trees
Have you planted trees?
Where did you plant trees?
Do you keep plants at home?
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Do you think places with trees attract more visitors than places with few trees?
5. Museums
Do you like visiting museums? Why?
How often do you visit museums?
Are there any museums in your hometown?
Do you think there should be more museums in your hometown?
6. Taking a rest
How often do you take a rest?
Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
How do you feel after taking a nap?
Is it important for you to take a rest every day?
7. Farms and Farming
Have you visited a farm?
What can you do on a farm?
Do you think farming is important?
Are there any farms in your hometown?
8. Bargain
Where can you bargain? Why?
How do you bargain?
Do Vietnamese people bargain?
What do you think of bargaining?
9. Decoration
What’s the decoration like in your home?
What kind of decoration do you want to have?
Do Vietnamese people like redecorating their home?
What’s your favorite color when decorating your home?
10. TV program
Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cellphone?
What kind of TV programs do you like?
Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?
Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?
11. New Year celebrations
How do you celebrate New Year?
Do you still remember a new year that you celebrated?
Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
Why do people think New Year is a new beginning?
12. Places where people like to read
How often do you read?
Do you have many books at home?
Do Vietnamese people do enough reading?
What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don't?
13. Singing
Do you often sing?
When do you like to sing?
Is it difficult to sing well?
Do you want to be a singer?
What kinds of music do you like to sing?
14. Studying mathematics
When did you start learning math?
Do you like math?
Who taught you math?
Is math difficult for you to learn?
Do you like to use a calculator?
15. Happiness
Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
What do you do to stay happy?
Can you stay happy all the time?
Is it important to be happy?
16. Remembering people's name
Is it easy to remember names in the remember category?
Will you forget other people’s names if others forget your name?
How to strengthen your memory
17. Mornings
Do you often get up early in the morning?
What do you usually do when you get up early?
Do you get up early an weekend?
Which morning do you like best in a week?
18. Plants
Have you planted trees?
Where did you plant trees?
Do you keep plants at home?
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
What plant did you grow when you were young?
19. Museum
Do you like visiting museums? Why?
How often do you visit museums?
Are there any museums in your hometown?
Do you think there should be more museums in your hometown?
20. Taking a rest
How often do you take a rest?
Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
How do you feel after taking a nap?
Is it important for you to take a rest every day?
21. Farming
Have you visited a farm?
What can you do on a farm?
Do you think farming is important?
Are there any farms in your hometown?
22. Bargain
Where can you bargain? Why?
How do you bargain?
Do Vietnamese people bargain?
What do you think of bargaining?
23. Decoration
What’s your home’s decoration?
What kind of decoration do you want to have?
Do Vietnamese people like redecorating their home?
What’s your favorite color when decorating your home?
24. TV program
Do you like watching TV program?
What types of TV programs do you like to watch?
Do to stick to one type of program all the time?
Do you talk to your friends about the programs watched by yourself?
25. Color
What’s your favorite color?
What colors are the walls of the rooms in your home?
Do you prefer dark colors or bright colors?
Is there any color that have special meaning in your country?
26. New Year
How do you usually celebrate the New Year?
Is New Year celebration important to you?
Can you briefly describe your most unforgettable experience about the celebration of
the New Year?
27. Books
How often do you read?
Do you have many books at home?
Do Vietnamese people do enough reading?
What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don't?
28. Your country
Which part of your country do you want to live in?
What makes you feel proud of your country?
Do you know the history of your country well?
Will you stay in Vietnam in the future?
Quý II năm 2021
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
Describe your education
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?
(Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?
3. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
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. New Year celebrations
How do you celebrate New Year?
Do you still remember a new year that you celebrated?
Why do people think New Year is a new beginning?
5. Museums
Have you been to many museums? (Why/ Why not?)
What kinds of museums do you think are most interesting? (Why?)
Is it better to visit a museum alone or with other people? (Why?)
Would you like to work in a museum? (Why /Why not?)
6. Taking a break
1. How often do you take a break?
2. Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
3. How do you feel after taking a nap?
4. Is it important for you to take a break every day?
7. Farms and Farming
1. Have you visited a farm?
2. What can you do on a farm?
3. Do you think farming is important?
4. Are there any farms in your hometown?
8. Decoration
What’s the decoration like in your home?
What kind of decoration do you want to have?
Do Vietnamese people like redecorating their home?
What’s your favorite color when decorating your home?
9. TV program
1. Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cellphone?
2. What kind of TV programs do you like?
3. Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?
4. Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?
10. New Year celebrations
1. How do you celebrate New Year?
2. Do you still remember a new year that you celebrated?
3. Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
4. Why do people think New Year is a new beginning?
11. Places where people like to read
1. Where do you like to read? (Why?)
2. What makes somewhere a good place for reading? (Why?)
3. Do you prefer to read on your own or with people around you? (Why/ Why not?)
4. Have you ever been in a place where it was difficult for you to read? (Why?)
12. Singing
1. Do you often sing?
2. Do you ever sing while you're doing other things (e.g driving in a car)? (Why/ Why
not?)
3. Would you like to have singing lessons? (Why/ Why not?)
4. Do you enjoy listening to other people singing? (Why/ Why not?)
5. What kinds of music do you like to sing?
13. Studying Mathematics
1. Do students learn maths in secondary schools in VietNam?
2. Do you think maths is difficult?
3. What can people do with maths in their daily life?
4. Do you learn maths now? Why or Why not?
14. Happiness
1. Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
2. What do you do to stay happy?
3. Can you stay happy all the time?
4. Is it important to be happy?
15. Remembering people's name
1. Is it easy to remember names in the remember category?
2. Will you forget other people’s names if others forget your name?
3. How to strengthen your memory
16. Mornings
1. Do you like to get up early in the morning? (Why/ Why not?)
2. Have you ever had to get up very early in the morning? (Why/ Why not?)
3. Is there something you try to do every morning? (Why/ Why not?)
4. What's your favourite morning of the week? (Why/ Why not?)
17. Your country
1. Where do you think is the best place to live in your country? (Why/ Why not?)
2. What makes you feel proud of your country?
3. Do you know the history of your country well?
4. Do you plan to live in your country in the future? (Why/ Why not?)
18. Special costumes
1. Do you like to wear special costumes?
2. Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
3. When was your last time to wear special costumes?
4. Do you ever buy special costumes?
19. Car trip
1. Do you like to travel by car?
2. Where is the farthest place you have traveled to by car?
3. Do you like to sit in the front or back when traveling by car?
20. Sky
1. Do you like to look at the sky? Why?
2. Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
3. Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
4. Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
21. BBQ
1. Do Vietnamese people like barbecue?
2. What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?
22. Advertisement
1. Where is the advertisement?
2. Have you read the advertisement from beginning to end?
3. Have you bought the product because of the advertisement?
23. Happiness
Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
What do you do to stay happy?
Can you stay happy all the time?
Is it important to be happy?
24. Window View
1. What scenery can you see from the window of your home/dormitory?
2. Do you like to watch the scenery from your window?
3. Do you want to live in a house with beatiful window views?
4. How do you feel when you can’t see any beautiful view from your window?
25. Trees
1. Have you planted trees?
2. Where did you plant trees?
3. Do you keep plants at home?
4. Do you know anything about growing a plant?
5. What plant did you grow when you were young?
6. Do you think places with trees attract more visitors than places with few trees?
Quý III năm 2021
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

Describe your education


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?
(Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?

3. Work

What do you do?


What are your responsibilities?
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. Wild animals

Do you like watching TV programs about wild animals?


Did you learn something about wild animals from school?
Where can you see wild animals in Vietnam?
In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?
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What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
Where can you see advertisements?
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement? Do you watch
advertisements from the
beginning to the end?

5. Flowers

What kinds of flowers do you know?


Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Vietnam?
Have you planted any flowers?
Have you sent flowers to anyone?

6. Barbecue

Do Vietnamese people like barbecue?


What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?
Would you like to have a barbecue with your family or your friends? Did you have
barbecue when you were
a child?

7. Car trip

Do you like to travel by car?


When do you travel by car?
Where is the farthest place you have travelled to by car?
Do you like to sit in the front or back when travelling by car?

8. Relax

What would you do to relax?


Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax?
Do you think students need more relaxing time?

9. Special costumes

Do you like to wear special costumes?


Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
When was your last time wearing special costumes?
Do you ever buy special costumes?

10. Museum

Do you often visit museums?


Did you visit museums when you were a child?
Are there many museums in your hometown?
When was the last time you visited a museum?

11. Getting lost

Have you ever got lost?


How can you find your way when you are lost?
Can you read a map when you get lost?
Have ever helped someone who got lost?

12. Concentration

Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?


What do you do to help you concentrate?
What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?
When do you need to be focused?

13. Pets and animals

What is your favorite animal?


Have you ever kept an animal as a pet?
Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?

14. Public garden and parks

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


What do you like to do when visiting a park?
How have parks changed today compared to the time you were a kid?
Would you prefer to visit a private garden or public garden?

15. Science

Do you like science?


When did you start to learn about science?
Which science subject do you find interesting?
Have you done anything interesting with science?

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

17. Headphones

Do you use headphones?


What type of headphones do you use?
When would you use headphones?
In what conditions you won't be using headphones?

18. Handwriting

Do you like to write by hand?


Is your handwriting easy to read?
Which do you prefer, writing by hand or typing?
What is the difference between handwriting and typing?

19. Mobile apps

What mobile apps have you recently used?


What kinds of mobile apps are you usually interested in?
What was the first mobile app you used?
What kinds of mobile apps would you like to use in the future?

20. Colours

What is your favorite colour?


What is the colour that you dislike?
What colours do you want to paint your house with?
What colour makes you feel uncomfortable in your room?

21. Weather

What kind of weather do you like most?


What is the weather like in your hometown?
Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam? Do you prefer
dry or wet
weather?

22. Holidays:

Where did you go for your last holiday?


Do you like holidays? Why?
Which public holiday do you like best?
What do you do on holidays?

23. Festivals:

How do you celebrate festivals in your country?


What special food and activities do you have for these festivals?
How do you celebrate Spring Festivals?
What is your favorite festival of the year?

24. Wallet

Do you use a wallet?


Have you ever lost your wallet?
Have you ever bought someone a wallet as a gift?
Do most of your friends use wallets?

25. Sky and stars

Do you often look at the sky?


Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?

26. Cooperation

Would you prefer to study alone or with others?


Do you remember a time when you need to cooperate with others?

27. New places

1. Do you feel nervous when you travel to new places?


2. Can you read a map when you travel to new places?
3. Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

28. Weekend

1. What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?


2. What will you do next weekend?
3. Did you do anything special last weekend?
4. What do you usually do on weekends?

29. Technology in your work or Study

1. What technology in the work?


2. Do you use the Internet in your studies/work?
3. Do you have your own computer?
4. Can your school use technology equipment while studying?
5. Why should not students use it while studying?

30. Primary school

What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?
How did you go to your primary school?
How do you like your primary school?
What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school?

31. Environmental protection

Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection? How can
we protect the environment?
Do you think you’ve done enough to protect the environment?
Is there education about environmental protection at school in your country?
IELTS Speaking Part 2&3
Quý I năm 2021
1. Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it
Part 3
How do advertisements influence children?
Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in
the past?
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with
them?
2. Describe a time when it is important to tell your friend a truth
You should say:
When it was
Who your friend is
What the truth was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth
Part 3
Do you think telling truth is important?
Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
How do you know when others are telling lies?
Do you think it's more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?
3. Describe an art exhibition that you visited.
You should say:
When you saw this exhibition
Where the exhibition was held
What was on display
And explain your impression of the exhibition.
Part 3
Do people have different concepts of art? Why?
Why are some artworks expensive?
Why do some people like to collect famous paintings?
What can art bring to life?
4. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Why the computer couldn’t work
And explain how you solved the problem at last
Part 3:
What kinds of people use the computer more?
Do people living in modern countries use the computer than those living in
developing
countries?
What are the methods to prevent children from playing computer games?
5. Describe a skill that you think you can teach other people.
You should say:
What it is
Who you can teach
How you can teach others
And explain how you feel about teaching others
Part 3:
Should teachers be funny when they teach?
What qualities should teachers have?
Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?
Which age group is the best at learning new things?
6. Describe a live sport event you watched before.
You should say:
When it happened
Where it took place
Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about this experience
Part 3:
Do you prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV?
Why do some people like to watch live sports?
What kinds of sports do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Do you think competition is good for students?
7. Describe a person's home you visited that you liked, but would not want to live in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
Why you visited it
And explain why you would not like to live there
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to visit others’ homes?
What do Vietnamese people do when they visit others?
What kind of place do people in your country like to live in?
What’s the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
8. Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone.
You should say:
Who you spoke with
Where you were
What the conversation was about
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3:
What's the most interesting conversation you've ever had?
In your opinion, what makes another person interesting to talk to?
Is it difficult to start a conversation with someone you don't know? Why?
9. Describe a kind of weather you like.
You should say:
What kind of weather it is
When this weather usually occurs
What you usually do during this weather
And explain why you like this weather
Part 3:
What kinds of clothes do people wear in summer?
What is the least favorite season for you?
What types of weather are suitable for outdoor activities?
What’s the most typical weather in your country?
10. Describe a time when you got close to wild animals
You should say:
Where you were
What the animals were doing
Who were with you
And explain what your reaction was
Part 3
What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?
Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals?
Why are people keen on feeding pets?
How can the increase of the human population influence wild animals?
11. Describe a time you made a promise to someone
You should say:
What the promise was
To whom you made it
Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
And explain why you made it
Part 3
What kinds of promises do people often make?
Do parents in Vietnam make promise to their children?
Do children keep their promises?
Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
12. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination
You should say:
What the situation was
Why you needed to use your imagination
What the difficulties were about it
And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3
Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
What kinds of jobs need imagination?
What subjects are helpful for children’s imagination?
13. The part of a town or city that you enjoy spending time in
You should say:
Where it is located
What part of it you are most familiar with
What the important landmark and places are
And explain why you enjoy spending time there
Part 3:
What are the best facilities that you town has?
Do people prefer to live in a city than in a town?
Why do the elderly like to live in the countryside?
14. Describe a polite person you know.
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she is like
And explain why you think he/she is polite
Part 3
What's the standard of being polite?
What behavior will be regarded as impolite?
Who are more polite? people from cities or those from the countryside?
What do you think make people polite?
15. Describe a famous person that 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:
What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?
16. Describe a time when you felt very bored
You should say:
When it was
Who you were with
What you were doing
And explain why you felt bored
Part3:
When do people feel bored?
What do people usually do when they’ve got nothing to do?
Do children get bored more than in the past?
17. Describe a time that you gave advice to others
You should say:
When it was
To whom you gave the advice
What the advice was
And explain why you gave the advice
Part 3
Should people prepare before giving advice?
Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
18. Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future
You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What it is like
And explain why you think it is perfect
Part 3:
What kind of job do children like?
Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents?
Will people regret about their career choices when they become older?
What should people consider when choosing jobs?
19. Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What his/her clothes are like
And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual
Part 3:
Do you think what people wear can influence their mood?
Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?
What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and those by young
people?
20. Describe a thing that you bought and felt pleased about
You should say:
What you bought
Where you bought it
What it is for
And explain why you felt pleased about it
Part 3
How often do people in your country go shopping?
Why is online shopping popular?
How should sellers set prices for their products?
Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
21. Describe a time when you ate something for the first time
You should say:
What you ate
When you ate it
Where you were
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
What are young people's opinions on new food? How about old people?
Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?
Why do people like their local food?
22. Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line of people
You should say:
When it was
Where you waited in line
How you felt
And explain why you had to wait in a long line of people
Part 3:
Do you think waiting is harder now?
Why some companies provide poor customer service?
Prefer human being or robot customer service?
23. Something important to you that your family has had for a long time.
You should say
What it is
When your family had it
How your family got it
And explain why it is important for your family
Part 3:
What things do familes keep for a long time?
What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
What kinds of things are kept in museums?
What’s the influence of technology on museums?
24. A time when you encouraged somebody to do something that he/she didn’t want
to do
You should say:
Who it was
When it happened
How you encouraged him/ her
And explain why he/she didn’t want to do
Part 3:
When do people need to be encouraged?
Should we encourage children to study hard?
Do people now need to be encouraged than in the past?
25. Describe a time when you got lost in a town or city
You should say:
When it was
What you did when you got lost
How you felt
And explain why you got lost
Part 3:
Do people get lost more than in the past?
What kinds of people get lost easily?
What should we do if one of our family members gets lost?
26. Describe a short trip that you frequently make but dislike
You should say:
Where you travel from and to
How often you make this trip
Why you make this trip
And explain why you dislike this trip.
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like travelling abroad?
Who prefer travelling abroad? The young or the old?
How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad?
Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books about
it?
27. Describe a strange person you've met.
You should say:
Who this person is
When did you meet him/her
How long you've known this person
Why is he/she strange
28. Describe a loving person that you know.
You should say:
Who is this person
How long have you known this person
Why is this person loving
How do you like this person
29. Describe a person you know who is talkative
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What this person likes to talk about
How you feel about this person
30. Describe a childhood friend of yours
You should say:
When you met him/her
Where you met him/her
What you did with your friend
How you felt about the friend
31. Describe the person you would like to become in ten years
You should say:
What kind of person you are now
What kind of person you want to become
What you need to do to become that person
And explain why you want to become a person like that
32. Describe something that you cherish
You should say:
What is it
Who is it from
When did you get it
And explain why you cherish it
33. Describe something you bought recently that made you happy.
You should say:
What it is
Why you bought it
How you choose it
And explain why made you happy
34. Describe a magazine you that you like
You should say:
What the magazine is
When you started reading this magazine
What the content is
And explain why you like this magazine
35. Describe a photo of yourself you have taken
You should say:
Where you took it
When you took the photo
How you took it
And explain how you felt about the photo.
36. Describe a thing you refused to lend.
You should say
What the thing was;
Who wanted to borrow it from you;
Why he/she wanted to borrow it from you;
And explain why you refused him/her.
37. Describe a place that you don't like
You should say:
Where is this place
How often do you go there
Who do you go there with
Why do you not like it
38. Describe a place you hate to visit
You should say:
Where this place is
When you visited this place
Who you went there with
And explain why you hate to visit this place
39. Describe a country or city where you want to but haven't been to
You should say:
Where the country or city is
Why you want to
Who you like to go with
And explain what you do to achieve your dreams
40. Describe a quiet place
You should say:
Where it is
When you go there
What you do there
And explain why it is a quiet place and why you like it
41. Describe an important place in your city.
You should say:
Where it is;
How often you go there;
What people do there;
And explain why you think it is important.
42. Describe an interesting experience you have had
You should say:
What was it
When did it happen
Why was it interesting
And explain how you felt about it
43. Describe a time that you misunderstood someone
You should say:
When this happened
What you were doing
Why you misunderstood the person
And explain how you felt about it
44. Describe an important event that you celebrated
You should say:
What it was
Where it happened
Why it was important
And explain how people felt about it
45. Describe a situation when you had to be polite
You should say
What situation it was
Who were there
Why you had to be polite
And explain how you showed politeness
46. Describe a bicycle/motorbike/car trip that is interesting
You should say:
Where you would like to go
How you would like to go there
Who you would like to go with
And explain why you would like to go there by car, motorbike or bike
47. Describe a computer/phone game you enjoy playing since your childhood
You should say:
What it is
What it is like
How you play it
And why you enjoy playing it
Part 3
1. Why do more and more young people like playing electronic games?
2. What will happen if teenagers spend too much time playing computer games?
3. Should parents and teachers prevent children from playing games?
4.What are the benefits of playing electronic games?
48. Describe a time when it is important to tell your friend a truth
You should say:
When it was
Who your friend is
What the truth was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth
Part 3
1. Do you think telling truth is important?
2. Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
3. How do you know when others are telling lies?
4. Do you think it's more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?
49. Describe an art exhibition that you visited.
You should say:
When you saw this exhibition
Where the exhibition was held
What was on display
And explain your impression of the exhibition.
Part 3
Do people have different concepts of art? Why?
Why are some artworks expensive?
Why do some people like to collect famous paintings?
What can art bring to life?
50. Describe a singer that you like
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How do you know what this person is like?
- What type of songs he/she sings
- And explain why he/she is your favorite singer
Part 3
- Do you think he/she is good?
- Do singers play an important role in your country?
- How do you think that celebrities now have a lot of income?
- In your country, people prefer to listen to traditional music or foreign music.
51. Describe the first day of school what is it like what happened
Part 3
- What do you think about the child going to school by himself or the parent picking it
up.
- Is the child independent or dependent on how the parent cultivates the child’s
independence?
- Parents interfere with the impact of the child too much
52. Describe a piece of international news you have just recently heard.
You should say:
What the news was about
When and where you heard it
What you were doing when you heard the news
And explain how you felt about this piece of news
53. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Why the computer couldn’t work
And explain how you solved the problem at last
54. Describe a skill that you think you can teach other people.
You should say:
What it is
Who you can teach
How you can teach others
And explain how you feel about teaching others
55. Describe a live sport event you watched before.
You should say:
When it happened
Where it took place
Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about this experience
56. Describe a person you enjoy visiting but you don’t want to live with him or her.
You should say:
Who this person is
When you would like to visit him or her
What he or she does
And explain why you don’t want to live with him or her
57. Describe a time when you waited a long time for a person.
You should say:
When and where it happened
Who you were waiting for
Why you had to wait for him
And explain how you felt about it
58. Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone.
You should say:
When it was
Who you had it with
What you talked about
And explain why you think it was interesting
59. Describe a kind of weather you like.
You should say:
What kind of weather it is
When this weather usually occurs
What you usually do during this weather
And explain why you like this weather
60. Describe a wild animal that you have seen
Where did you see
Who with you
How did you feel about it
And explain how you feel about this animal.
Part 3
- The difference between zoos and the wild
- Why should the staffs in the zoos teach the public about animals
- Why people are keen on feeding pets
61. Describe the kind of bag do you want to own
You should say:
What kind of bag it is,
Where you want to buy it,
How much it will cost you
And explain why you want to buy this kind of bag
Part 3
Why do you think women like to buy bags?
Is the backpack practical in life?
Why are some people willing to buy expensive bags?
In the future, what changes will the package have?
Why do children need to carry a uniform schoolbag?
62. Describe a short trip that you frequently make but dislike
You should say:
Where you travel from and to
How often you make this trip
Why you make this trip
And explain why you dislike this trip.
63. Describe a time you made a promise to someone
Part 3
Generally speaking, do parents make promises to their children in Vietnam?
Will children make promises to their parents?
Will most people fulfill their promises?
64. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination
You should say:
What the situation was
Why you needed to use your imagination
What the difficulties were about it
And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3
Is imagination important to a child?
When does a child need imagination?
What occupation does a scientist need imagination? Example
Do employees in a company need imagination?
65. Describe a part of the city/town
You should say:
Where it is located
What part of it you are most familiar with
What the important landmark and places are
Quý II năm 2021
1. A time when you encouraged somebody to do something that he/she didn’t want
to do
You should say:
Who it was
When it happened
How you encouraged him/ her
And explain why he/she didn’t want to do
Part 3:
When do people need to be encouraged?
Should we encourage children to study hard?
Do people now need to be encouraged than in the past?
2. Describe a time when you got lost in a town or city
You should say:
When it was
What you did when you got lost
How you felt
And explain why you got lost
Part 3:
Do people get lost more than in the past?
What kinds of people get lost easily?
What should we do if one of our family member gets lost?
3. Describe a short trip that you frequently make but dislike
You should say:
Where you travel from and to
How often you make this trip
Why you make this trip
And explain why you dislike this trip.
Part 3:
1. Do Vietnamese people like travelling abroad?
2. Who prefer travelling abroad? The young or the old?
3. How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad?
4. Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books
about it?
4. Something important to you that your family has had for a long time.
You should say
What it is
When your family had it
How your family got it
And explain why it is important for your family
Part 3:
What things do familes keep for a long time?
What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
What kinds of things are kept in museums?
What’s the influence of technology on museums?
5. Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone.
You should say:
When it was
Where it was
Why you were not allowed touse your mobile phone
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
6. Describe an argument two of your friends had.
You should say:
When it was
What the argument was about
How it was solved
And how you felt about it
7. Describe someone whose music or song you like.
Part3:
1. What different music do people listen to in your country?
2. Why do people listen to music?
8. Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future
Part 3:
1. Why do more and more people live in the city?
2. How does this affect the environment and nature?
3. Is there a way to balance city and nature?
4. What can be done to prevent damage to the nature? Are governmental controls
more important than
businesses?
9. Describe someone who is older than you that you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of things you like to do together
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:
What kinds of things can young people learn from old people?
- Describe a plan that has nothing to do with work and study
- Describe a time you found very interesting on the social media
- Describe an art and craft activity you did at school
10. Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it
Part 3
1. How do advertisements influence children?
2. Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
3. What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in
the past?
4. Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with
them?
11. Describe a time when it is important to tell your friend a truth
You should say:
When it was
Who your friend is
What the truth was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth
Part 3
1. Do you think telling truth is important?
2. Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
3. How do you know when others are telling lies?
4. Do you think it's more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?
12. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Why the computer couldn’t work
And explain how you solved the problem at last
Part 3:
What kinds of people use the computer more?
Do people living in modern countries use the computer than those living in
developing
countries?
What are the methods to prevent children from playing computer games?
13. Describe a skill that you think you can teach other people.
You should say:
What it is
Who you can teach
How you can teach others
And explain how you feel about teaching others
Part 3:
Should teachers be funny when they teach?
What qualities should teachers have?
Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?
Which age group is the best at learning new things?
14. Describe a live sport event you watched before.
You should say:
When it happened
Where it took place
Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about this experience
Part 3:
Do you prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV?
Why do some people like to watch live sports?
What kinds of sports do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Do you think competition is good for students?
15. Describe a person's home you visited that you liked, but would not want to live in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
Why you visited it
And explain why you would not like to live there
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to visit others’ homes?
What do Vietnamese people do when they visit others?
What kind of place do people in your country like to live in?
What’s the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
16. Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone.
You should say:
Who you spoke with
Where you were
What the conversation was about
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3:
What's the most interesting conversation you've ever had?
In your opinion, what makes another person interesting to talk to?
Is it difficult to start a conversation with someone you don't know? Why?
17. Describe a kind of weather you like.
You should say:
What kind of weather it is
When this weather usually occurs
What you usually do during this weather
And explain why you like this weather
Part 3:
1. What kinds of clothes do people wear in summer?
2. What is the least favorite season for you?
3. What types of weather are suitable for outdoor activities?
4. What’s the most typical weather in your country?
18. Describe a time when you got close to wild animals
You should say:
Where you were
What the animals were doing
Who were with you
And explain what your reaction was
Part 3
What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?
Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals?
Why are people keen on feeding pets?
How can the increase of the human population influence wild animals?
19. Describe a time you made a promise to someone
You should say:
What the promise was
To whom you made it
Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
And explain why you made it
Part 3
1. What kinds of promises do people often make?
2. Do parents in Vietnam make promise to their children?
3. Do children keep their promises?
4. Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
20. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination
You should say:
What the situation was
Why you needed to use your imagination
What the difficulties were about it
And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3
Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
What kinds of jobs need imagination?
What subjects are helpful for children’s imagination?
21. The part of a town or city that you enjoy spending time in
You should say:
Where it is located
What part of it you are most familiar with
What the important landmark and places are
And explain why you enjoy spending time there
Part 3:
What are the best facilities that you town has?
Do people prefer to live in a city than in a town?
Why do the elderly like to live in the countryside?
Why do young people like to go to public places?
22. Describe a polite person you know.
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she is like
And explain why you think he/she is polite
Part 3
1. What's the standard of being polite?
2. What behavior will be regarded as impolite?
3. Who are more polite? people from cities or those from the countryside?
4. What do you think make people polite?
23. Describe a famous person that 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:
What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?
24. Describe a time when you felt very bored
You should say:
When it was
Who you were with
What you were doing
And explain why you felt bored
Part3:
When do people feel bored?
What do people usually do when they’ve got nothing to do?
Do children get bored more than in the past?
25. Describe a time that you gave advice to others
You should say:
When it was
To whom you gave the advice
What the advice was
And explain why you gave the advice
Part 3
1. Should people prepare before giving advice?
2. Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
3. What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
4. What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
26. Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future
You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What it is like
And explain why you think it is perfect
Part 3:
What kind of job do children like?
Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents?
Will people regret about their career choices when they become older?
What should people consider when choosing jobs?
27. Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What his/her clothes are like
And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual
Part 3:
Do you think what people wear can influence their mood?
Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?
What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and those by young
people?
28. Describe a thing that you bought and felt pleased about
You should say:
What you bought
Where you bought it
What it is for
And explain why you felt pleased about it
Part 3
1. How often do people in your country go shopping?
2. Why is online shopping popular?
3. How should sellers set prices for their products?
4. Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
29. Describe a time when you ate something for the first time
You should say:
What you ate
When you ate it
Where you were
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
2. What are young people's opinions on new food? How about old people?
3. Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?
4. Why do people like their local food?
30. Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line of people queue
You should say:
When it was
Where you waited in line
How you felt
And explain why you had to wait in a long line of people
Part 3:
Do you think waiting is harder now?
Why some companies provide poor customer service?
Prefer human being or robot customer service?
31. Describe a place (not your home ) where you are able to relax.
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
How often you go there
And how you feel about this place
Part 3
1. How do students relax themselves?
2. What activities do employers organize to help employees relax?
3. Do people nowadays have more ways to relax than in the past?
4. Do you think natural scenery is more helpful than indoor activities?
32. Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, sudoku)
You should say:
What it is like
How easy or difficult it is
How long it takes you to solve
And how you feel about it
Part 3
1. What are popular number puzzles and word puzzles?
2. Why do children like that one can prepare the puzzles they like in childhood?
3. Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
4. What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
5. Why are mystery stories attractive to people?
33. Describe a leisure activity on/near the sea
You should say:
What it is
When you can do it
What to prepare
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going to places near water, such as
a lake, a river or the
ocean?
2. Why do people like to go to places near water?
3. As a place to spend leisure time, do you think the beach or the seaside is more
suitable for children or
for old people?
4. Do you think children and old people do the same types of things when they go to
a beach?
34. Describe a time that you were shopping in a street market or an outdoor market
You should say:
What it is like
When you went there
Why you went there
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. Do you think small markets will disappear in the eastern market?
2. What do people do in shopping malls, are there other ways to shop?
Quý III năm 2021
1. Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone

You should say:


When it was
Where it was
Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?

2. Describe your favorite singer or actor

You should say:


Who he/she is
What his/her personality is like
What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to
And explain why you like him/her
Part 3:
What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What is the difference between popular music now and popular music in the past in
Vietnam? Do Vietnamese parents require their children to learn to play musical
instruments?
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

3. Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study

You should say:


What it is about
Why you make it
What you need to do first
And explain how you would feel if it is successful
Part 3:
Should parents make plans for children?
When should children start to make plans for themselves?
What things should be planned on a daily basis?
Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?
4. Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc.) you have played

You should say:


What it is like
How easy or difficult it is
How long it takes you to solve
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
Why are detective stories attractive to people?
Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?

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

You should say:


What it is
How you first learned about it
Who benefits from it
And explain how you feel about this law
Part 3:
Are there laws about education in Vietnam?
What kinds of rules do schools in Vietnam have?
What can teachers do to make students obey rules?
What should parents do to educate children about laws?

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

You should say:


Where it is
How you knew it
What it is famous for
And why you would like to live there
Part 3:
Why do more and more people live in the city?
How does this affect the environment and nature?
What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
What are the differences between the young and the old in choosing where to live?

7. Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in

You should say:


What it was about
Where you saw/heard it
Who was involved
And explain why people were interested in it
Part 3:
Do people read newspapers where you live?
Do people prefer local or international news
Do you think it is important to have a national identity?
How can people develop their national identity?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

11. 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?

12. 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?

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

14. 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?

15. 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?

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

You should say:


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

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

You should say:


Where it is
What it is used for
What it looks like
And explain why you like or dislike it
Part 3:
What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?
Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?

18. Describe an occasion when many people were smiling

You should say:


When it happened
Who you were with
What happened
And explain why many people were smiling
Part 3:
Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
Why do most people smile in photographs?
Do women smile more than men? Why?
Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

19. Describe a time when you saw two of your friends argued

You should say:


What they argued about
Why they argued with each other
What happened at the end
How you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think argument is important?
What do family members usually have arguments about?
Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

20. Describe a time you helped a friend

You should say:


When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
How do people usually help each other?
How is online help different from real-life help?
Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate?
What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?

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

You should say:


What it was
What you need to prepare
How easy or difficult it is
And explain why you want to try it
Part 3:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside? Why do
people like spending time
on the sea?
Why do children like the sea better than adults?
What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?

22. Describe a time when you shared something with others

You should say:


What you shared
Who you shared it with
Why you shared it
And explain how you felt about sharing it
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to share things with others?
What are the consequences if children don’t like to share?
Do you think students like to share accommodation with others on campus? How
could parents and teachers
teach young children to share?

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

You should say:


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

24. Describe an older person that you admire

You should say:


Who this person is
How you know this person
What kinds of things you like to do together
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:
What can young and old people learn from each other?
Has old people's quality of life improved when compared to the past? Why is there
a generation gap between the young and the old?
What do old people usually do in their daily life?

25. Describe your favorite film/movie

You should say:


When you watched it
Where you watched it
What it was about
And explain why you like it
Part 3:
What kind of movies do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Are movie stars important to a movie?
Are foreign movies popular in Vietnam?
Is it important that a country has its own film industry?

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

You should say:


Where it is
How you knew it and how often you go there
What you do there
And explain why you like the place
Part 3:
Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Why is it quieter in the countryside?
Why do people go to quiet places?
Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?

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

You should say:


What it does
How many people it employs
What kind of people work there
How you feel about it
Part 3:
Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?
Should big companies donate more to charities?
What are the benefits of working for a big company?
What are the differences between big companies and small companies

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

You should say:


When it was
Where you saw it
What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3:
Why do people like to use social media?
What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What do you think of making friends on social media?

29. Describe an art and craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had

You should say:


What you made
How you made it
What it looked like
And how you felt about the activity
Part 3:
What traditional handcrafts are popular in Vietnam?
What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
Do people in your country send handcrafts as a gift?
What are the benefits of making handcrafts?

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

You should say:


When it was
Where the market was
What you bought
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What kinds of markets are there in Vietnam?
Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
What are the differences between shopping in street markets and in big shopping
malls?

31. Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home

You should say:


What it is
How often do you use it
With whom you use it
And explain why it is important
Part 3:
What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?
What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards
machines?
What kinds of professions require people to use machines?
Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?

32. Describe a time you tried to do something but was not very successful

You should say:


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

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

You should say:


What it is
When and where you do it
Who you do it with
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?
Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women?
What are the most popular outdoor activities in Vietnam? What do young people
usually do in groups?

34. 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?
35. 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?

36. 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?

37. 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?

38. Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say:


Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has archived
And explain why he/she is famous
Part 3:
What kinds of exercises do Vietnamese people like?
What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
Why are there so few top athletes?
What’s the best way to become a top athlete?

39. Describe a creative person whose work you admire

You should say:


Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What creative things he/she has done
And explain why you think he/she is creative
Part 3
Do you think you are a creative person?
Is it good for children to learn arts?
What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

40. 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?

41. Describe a difficult thing you did

You should say:


What is was
How you did/completed it
Why it was difficult
And how you felt about doing it
Part 3
1. What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?
2. How important is being confident in work?
3. Which one do you think is more important? Confidence or knowledge?
4. How do you help children stay focused?

42. Describe a course you like

You should say:


What course it is
Who teaches it
And explain why you like it
Part 3
1. Why should we study the course that we are interested in?
2. Should teachers be trained carefully?
3. What courses should university students learn for good jobs?

43. 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
1. When would parents feel proud of their children?
2. Should parents reward children? Why and how?
3. Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
4. On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?

44. Describe a time you had to do something and had a positive result
You should say:
When it happened
What it was
How you achieved a positive result
And how you felt about it
Part 3
1. What kind of things do children usually feel very hard to do?
2. How can parents encourage children to do something difficult?

45. 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
Part 3
1. Why do people always miss their childhood?
2. Are kids happier than adults? Why?
3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?
4. What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

46. Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school

You should say:


When you moved
Where you moved
Why you moved
And how you felt about it
Part 3
1. Why do people move to a new home?
2. What problems will people face after moving to a new place?
3. How do people solve these problems?
4. Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why?

47. 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
1. Do you often buy more than you expected?
2. What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
3. Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
4. Do people buy things they don't need?

48. 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
1. What skills do students need to master?
2. Is it hard for students to learn skills?
3. Is it hard for old people to learn new skills?
4. Is a good teacher very important for students' learning experience? Why?

49. 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
1. How do you balance life and work?
2. Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time?
3. What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
4. Why do some people refuse to abide by rules

50. Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve

You should say:


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

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