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Ielts Speaking Forecast Quý 1 2023
Ielts Speaking Forecast Quý 1 2023
PART 1
1. Home/ accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have
lived in the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most?
2. Study
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?
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4. Weather
What’s the weather like where you live?
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast?
5. Writing
Did you like writing when you were a child? Why/Why not?
What kinds of things do you write during a typical day? Why/Why not?
Do you think the kinds of things you write will change in the future? Why/Why not?
Do you prefer typing or writing things by hand? Why?
6. Puzzle
Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for
you?
When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
7. Names
Does your name have a special meaning?
How do you choose names for your next generation?
Are there any differences between how Vietnamese name their children now and in
the past?
Does anyone in your family have the same as you?
8. Geography
Have you ever studied geography at school?
Do you like geography?
Are you good at reading a map?
Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
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10. Housework and Cooking
Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
Do you have breakfast at home every day?
Do you want to learn how to cook well?
11. Happy
What made you happy when you were little?
What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
12. Library
Do you often go to library?
Did you go go library when you were a kid?
Do Vietnamese kids often go to library?
13. Noise
Which do you think makes louder noise, in cities or in the countryside?
What noise do we have in cities?
What kind of noise do cars make?
15. Tidy
Are you a tidy person?
Do you think people should be tidy all the time?
Are you tidier at work or at home?
How do you usually keep your place tidy?
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Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends?
17. Arts
What forms of visual art are popular in your country?
Are there any difference between the art in your country and the art in
Western countries?
Do you want to be an artist?
18. Music
Do you like music? Why / Why not?
What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
Has the music that you listen to changed since you were young?
Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
Is there any music concert that you want to go to?
Have you got any hobbies or interests?
19. Staying up
Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?
What do you do when you stay up late?
How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before?
20. Chocolate
Do you like eating chocolate?
Did you give chocolate to someone as a gift?
Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
When was the first time you ate chocolate?
Why do you think it’s so popular?
Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?
Is chocolate good for our health?
21. Jewelry
Do you often wear jewelry?
What type of jewelry do you like to buy?
Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
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Do you prefer to buy things from a small business or large company?
24. Schools
Where do you go to school?
Do you go to a good school?
What changes would you like to see in your school?
25. Weekends
Do you like weekends?
What did you do last weekends?
What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
Do you make plans for your weekends?
26. Keys
Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
Have you ever lost your keys?
27. T-shirt
Do you usually wear T-shirts?
Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
28. Singing
Do you like singing? Why?
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Who do you want to sing for?
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
29. Technology
What technology do you often use, computers or mobile phones?
What electronic devices have you bought lately?
Are there any technology you want to buy?
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What’s the benefit of technology?
30. Neighbor
Do you think neighbors are important?
How can we get along with our neighbors?
Do you think it's important to have a good relationship with one's neighbours?
31. Birthday
What do you usually do on your birthday?
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Viet Nam?
33. Snacks
What snacks did you eat when you were young?
When do you usually eat snacks now?
Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
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PART 2&3
1. Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy
You should say:
What it is
How often do you do it
Is it easy to stick to that
routine And explain how you feel
about it Part 3:
What routine do people have at home?
What routine does the elderly have?
What are the benefits of having a routine for kids at school?
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What do you think customers should do when there are problems with the
products they bought online?
6. Describe aperson you have met who you want to work/study with
You should say:
Who this person is
How you met this person
How long you have known him/her
And explain why you want to work/study with him/her
Part3:
Why should children be kind to their classmates?
Can children choose their desk mate?
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What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
Are good colleagues important at work?
What kind of people are popular at work?
Are knowledgeable people popular at work?
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What programs do people like to watch in your country?
Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?
What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos than visiting zoos?
(agree/disagree) game shows and chat shows are a waste of time
11. Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
What it was about
Where you watched it
Why you like it
And explain why you would like to watch it again
Part 3:
Where do people normally watch movies?
What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?
12. Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where you met each other
What you often did together
And explain what made you like
him/her
Part 3:
Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
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What do you think of online social media?
Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
How important is childhood friendship to children?
13. Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
Follow-up question: Do you sometimes visit your
friends? You should say:
Whose home it is
How often you go there
What it is like
And explain how you feel about the home
Part 3:
What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and
in the countryside?
Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?
14. Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on a beach
etc.)
You should say:
Where and when you saw the plastic waste
Why there were a lot of plastic waste
What you did after you saw them
And explain what your thoughts were about this
Part 3
Do you think we should use plastic products?
How can we reduce our use of plastic?
What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
Why do people like to use plastic products?
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How can people search for information now?
What information can people get from television?
With the development of the Internet, is the library still important?
Does the development of the Internet have any impact on some disadvantaged
people?
18. Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting
Follow-up question: What factor makes a novel successful when being converted to
films You should say:
When you read it
What the story or novel was about
Who wrote it
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And explain why you read it
Part 3:
How does technology help people tell stories?
Do you prefer to read e-books or paper books?
Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
What kinds of novels are suitable for film adaptation?
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And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3:
How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?
Do you think people should remember family history?
What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of thing?
23. Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult
You should say:
What the difficult task was
When you succeeded
How you overcame the difficulties
And explain how you felt when you succeeded
Part 3:
Is it easy to become a successful person?
Would you do charity when you succeed?
Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals? 4. Do
young people today face a lot of difficult decisions?
What factors influence people's choices about difficult decisions?
How do people make difficult decisions?
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What she could do to inspire
you And explain why he/she inspired
you Part 3:
Which types of people become role models in your society?
Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
What happens when young people lack good role models?
What standards of behaviour should teachers set?
27. Describe something that you did with one or more people
You should say:
What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it with one or more people
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Part 3:
What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?
How do you get along with your neighbors?
What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
How can children improve their social skills?
30. Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time
You should say
Where is that place
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there
And explain why you would like to visit for a short time
Part 3:
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Do people prefer planned travel?
Why do places with historical attractions develop tourism more aggressively?
Why do you think people usually travel?
Why does living in tourist cities experience more noise?
32. Describe the first day you went to school that you remember?
You should say
When it happened
Where the school is
How you felt about the experience
And explain why you still remember the experience
Part 3:
What are the reasons for job change?
Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs? 4.
What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
How do children socialise with each other?
Is socialisation important for children?
33. Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting
You should say:
What happened
When it happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain what happened later and how you felt about it
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Part 3:
Are you a punctual person?
Do you think it is important to be on time?
Do you always avoid being late?
Why are people often late for meeting or appointments?
Why do people miss important events?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
35. 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/her
Part 3:
Under what circumstances do people meet new people?
Where do you think people meet new people?
Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to communicate with VietNam people?
36. Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you enjoy doing there
And explain why you feel relaxed at this place
Part 3:
Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
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What are the benefits of doing exercise?
Do people in your country exercise after work?
What is the place where people spend most of their time in their home?
39. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar
with
You should say:
What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
Is it good to share something on social media?
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Should the media only publish good news?
How does the social media help people access information?
What kind of good news do people often share in the community? 5. Do most
people like to share good news with others?
Do people like to hear good news from their friends?
40. Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution (or not
clean)
You should say:
Where it is
When you visited this place
What kinds of pollution you saw
there And explain how this place was
affected Part 3:
How much air pollution in your country?
Different about pollution in countryside and city? Why?
How can the government encourage people to keep their city clean?
42. Describe a time someone give you a gift that you really want
You should say:
What it is
How you got it
What you did
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
Should employees have their own goals?
How should bosses reward employees?
What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
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43. Describe something you did that made you feel proud
You should say:
What it was
How you did it
How difficult it was
And explain why you felt proud of it
Part 3:
Which is more important, personal goals or work goals? 2. Have your life goals
changed since your childhood?
Does everyone set goals for themselves?
Does everyone set goals for themselves?
Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
What makes people feel proud of themselves?
44. 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:
What transportation do you use the most?
Is public transportation popular in Vietnam?
What can be improved in public transport services?\
What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?
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46. Describe a person you from know who is from a different cultures
backgrounds
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you knew him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?
50. Describe something important that you learned (not in school or college)
Follow-up question: Do you enjoy learning new
things? You should say:
What you learned
How easy/difficult it was to learn
How you learned it
And explain why learning this was important to you
Part 3:
What can children learn from parents?
Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by
their parents?
Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
How can people learn new things?
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