FULL - IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST – Q3 – 2024 (T9 – T12)

PART 1
COMPULSORY QUESTIONS
1. Home/ accommodation/The area you live in
1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
2. Who do you live with?
3. How long have you lived there?
4. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
6. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
7. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
8. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
9. Please describe the room you live in.
10. What part of your home do you like the most?
11. Do you like the area you live in?
12. Where do you like to go to in that area?
13. Does any famous person live in your area? Do you know them?
14. What are some recent changes in your area?
15. Do you know any of your neighbors?

2. Study
1. What is your area of specialization?
2. Why did you choose to study that major?
3. Do you like your major? (Why? /Why not?)
4. What technology do you use when you study?
5. Where do you go to school? Is it a good one?
6. What are the differences between your school and other schools?
7. Do you like your teachers? Your current learning atmosphere?
8. Do you have a favourite subject?
9. (Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?

3. Work
1. What do you do?
2. What are your responsibilities?
3. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
4. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
5. Describe the company or organization you work for
6. Do you enjoy your work?
7. What do you like about your job?
8. What do you dislike about your job
9. What technology do you use when you are at work?
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 10. (Possibly)Do you miss being a student?

4. Hometown
1.Please describe your hometown
2.How long have you been living there?
3.Do you like your hometown?
4. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
5.What do you like (most) about your hometown’
6.Is there anything you dislike about it?

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
1. EDUCATION
1.1 Teamwork
1. Do you like teamwork?
2. Have you ever worked with others in a team?
3. Have you ever worked in a group in junior high school?
4. Are you currently working in a group?
5. Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?

1.2 Teacher
1. Do you have a favourite teacher?
2. How has she/he helped you?
3. Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
4. Who was your favourite teacher in elementary school? Why?

1.3 Languages
1. What languages do you speak? (Why?)
2. Do you think English is an easy or a difficult language to learn? (Why?)
3. How did you learn English?

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4. How are languages taught and learned in your school?
5. Would you like to learn any other languages? (Why /Why not?)

1.4 Numbers & Maths

1. Are you good at memorizing numbers?
2. What kinds of numbers do you usually have to remember?
3. Have you ever forgotten your phone number?
4. What do you do to memorize different phone numbers?
5. Do you have a favourite number or a number that is special to you?
6. Do any numbers have special importance in your country?
7. Do you like learning maths?
8. Do you think it’s difficult to learn maths?
9. What are the benefits of maths?

1.5 Studying science

1. Do you like science?
2. When did you start to learn about science?
3. Which science subject is interesting to you?
4. What kinds of interesting things you have done with science?
5. Have you ever attended a science lecture? Do you feel it’s easy or difficult?

1.6 Reading or Newspapers

1. What is the best age for children to start reading?
2. Which do you prefer, e-books or paper-books?
3. How do you usually get news?
4. How do your friends get news?
5. Do you talk about news with your friends?
6. Do you prefer reading newspapers or magazines? (Why?)
7. Do you think news is easier to read online than in newspapers? (Why/Why not?)
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8. What kinds of information in newspapers or magazines do you find most useful? (Why?)

1.7 Pen and pencil

1. Do you usually use a pen?
2. Which do you use more often? Pen or pencil?
3. When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
4. What do you think if someone sends you a pen or pencil as a gift?

2. ENTERTAINMENT
2.1 Relax
1. What would you do to relax?
2. Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
3. Do people like to listen to music to relax?
4. Do you think students need more relaxing time?

2.2 Free time

1. What do you like to do in your free time?
2. What kinds of activities do you often do in your spare time?
3. How do you often relax yourself on weekends?

2.3 Staying at home

1. Are you a person who likes to stay at home?
2. What do you do when you stay at home?
3. What is your favorite place at home?
4. What did you often do at home as a child?
5. Would you like to stay at home a lot in the future?

2.4 Music
1. Do you like music? (Why / Why not?)
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2. What kind of music is there in Vietnam?
3. What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
4. How do you think music will appear in the future?
5. Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
6. Is there any music concert that you want to go to?

2.5 Reading books

1. Do you like reading?
2. Which do you prefer: electronic books or physical books?
3. What kinds of books do you like to read?
4. What was your favourite book as a child?
5. Have you lent books to others?
6. Have you borrowed books from others?
7. Do you read professional books?
8. How have your reading habit changed as an adult? (Do you have a reading habit?)

2.6 Movies/ Cinemas

1. Do you like watching films?
2. What kinds of movies do you like best?
3. Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?
4. How often do you watch films?
5. What was the first/the best movie you watched?
6. Would you like to be in a movie?
7. Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid?
8. Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends?
9. Do you still like watching the movie which you liked when you were a kid?

2.7 Talking with others

1. Do you like to talk to others?
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2. Did you like to talk to others when you were a child?
3. Do you talk a lot to others?

2.8 Making people laugh

1. Do you like watching movies that make you laugh?
2. Do you find it easy to make others laugh?
3. Do you think it’s a good thing if you always make others laugh?
4. When was the last time you laughed?

2.9 Exciting activities

1. Have you ever tried any exciting activities? Do you like them?
2. What was an interesting activity that you did when you were a child?
3. Have you joined in any interesting activities recently?
4. Would you like to try climbing or diving?
5. What type of person would like to do exciting activities?

3. ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Streets and Roads
1. Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?
2. How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
3. How is the condition of the roads in your city?
4. Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?

3.1 Beautiful Views

1. Where can you enjoy beautiful views in where you live?
2. What ‘s the best view that you have ever enjoyed?
3. Do you take photos of good views?
4. Do you book rooms that have good views when you go travelling?

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4. FASHION
4.1 T-shirts
1. Do you usually wear T-shirts?
2. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
3. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
4. Have you ever bought a T-shirt as a souvenir from a holiday/vacation?

4.2 Perfume
1. Do you like perfume?
2. What kind of perfume do you like?
3. Would you buy perfume as a gift?
4. Do you think it is expensive?

5. TECHNOLOGY
Internet
1. When did you start using the internet?
2. How often will you use the internet?
3. Do you use the internet much during the day?
4. How does the internet influence people?
5. What would you do without the internet?

6. FOOD & CUISINE

Fish and Fishing
1. Do you like fish or fishing?
2. Is fishing popular in your country?
3. Did you like eating fish when you were a child?
4. Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
5. Have you watched the TV program about fish?

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7. HEALTH
7.1 Riding a Bicycles
1. Do you like riding a bicycle?
2. Are there many young people riding bicycles in VietNam?
3. Would you cycle more in the future?
4. Do you think bicycles would do well in your city?

7.2 Sports
1. Did you do any sport when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
2. Have you ever supported a sports team? (Why/ Why not?)
3. Do you enjoy watching sports? (Why/Why not?)
4. Do you think there is too much sport on television in your country? (Why/Why not?)

8. LIFESTYLE
8.1 Make friends
1. Do you like making friends? (Why/ Why not?)
2. How often do you meet new people? (Why/ Why not?)
3. Who is your latest new friend?
4. Do your friends think you are calm?
5. When you meet someone for the first time, do you know if you like them? (Why/ Why not?)

8.2 Morning routine

1. Do you like getting up early in the morning?
2. What's your morning routine?
3. Is breakfast important for you?
4. Do you have breakfast everyday?
5. Do you want to change your morning routine?
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6. Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?

8.3 Sharing
1. Do you have anything to share with others recently?
2. Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
3. What kind of things do you like to share with others?
4. What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?

9. OTHERS
9.1 Coins
1. Do you often carry coins with you?
2. Have you ever collected coins?
3. Do you think it’s convenient to use coins?

9.2 Challenges
1. Do you like challenges?
2. What was your biggest challenge in the past?
3. How did you overcome your challenge?
4. What is the biggest challenge in your future?

PART 2 - 3
ACTIVITY – EVENT
Describe something in your study/work that has made you feel confident
You should say:
When it happened
What it was
Why it made you feel confident

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And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
1. What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
2. How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?
3. What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
4. Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
5. Why do so many people lack confidence these days?

Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person

You should say:
When it happened
What you taught
Who you taught
Why you taught this person
And how you felt about the teaching
Part 3:
What skills do adults need to have?
How can people be motivated to learn new things?
What can children learn from teachers and parents?
What are the skills that you wanted to learn?
What skills should children learn before entering school?
How does a good learner learn something new?

Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult
You should say:
What it was
When and where you faced it
Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
And explain how you felt at the time
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Part 3
1. What is the most challenging thing for kids?
2. What do children often do when they face a challenge?
3. Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
4. Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
5. What do you think are the advantages and possible disadvantages of facing challenges?
6. Do you think parents should give challenges to children?
7. Can parents reduce the challenges kids have? How?

Describe a time when you took a risk and you knew something bad might happen, but it had a positive
result
You should say:
What risk you took
What bad thing you thought might happen
Why you decided to take this risk
And explain why the result of taking this risk was positive
Part 3:
Risk-taking at different ages
- (identify) what risks parents often tell their children to avoid
- (consider) whether reading about danger in stories teachers children to avoid danger in real life
- (give reasons) why older people take fewer risks than younger people
Risk-taking and leisure activities
- (suggest) why some people enjoy sports activities that involve risk
- (comment on) why people like watching risky activities in action movies
- (evaluate) any benefits of experiencing risky activities in video games
Risk-taking and society
- (agree/disagree) everything that people do involves some degree of risk
- (evaluate) whether it is a good thing for leaders to be risk-takers
- (consider) whether society should ever discourage risk-taking

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Describe a good decision someone just made recently
You should say:
What the decision was
When and where you made this decision
What happened as a result of this decision
And explain why you think this was a good decision to make
Part3:
Decisions in daily life
- (identify) decisions that most people have to make every day
- (consider) at what age children start making their own decisions
- (assess) why some people find it hard to make everyday decisions
Decisions about the future
- (consider) what helps people to make decisions about the future
- (evaluate) advantages/disadvantages of making decisions about the future at a young age
- (agree/disagree) people should always stick to the decisions they make
Life-changing decisions
- (evaluate) whether important decisions are best made alone
- (agree/disagree) the best decisions are always made by analysing the facts
- (comment on) the view that the smallest decisions can have the greatest impact on people’s lives.

Describe an occasion when your family asked you for help

You should say:
When it happened
Who you helped
How you helped
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
1. How can children help their parents at home?
2. Should parents always help their children with everything?
3. What can children learn by helping others?
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4. Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
5. How do people know that their neighbours might need help?
6. Should parents reward their children when they help others?
7. Do parents help children because they need their children to help them when they are old?

Describe a party that you enjoyed

You should say:
When you went to the party
Where the party was held
What kind of party it was
And explain why you enjoyed this party.
Part 3:
1. Why do people like parties?
2. Why do some people not like going to parties?
3. Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
4. What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour’s party?
5. Are there any differences between parties held at home and in public spaces?

Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes

You should say:
What this occasion was
What clothes you wore
Why you chose to wear these clothes
And explain how you felt about wearing your best clothes
Part 3:
Format clothes for important occasions
- (identify) occasions when people wear formal clothes in your country
- (suggest) reasons why some people dislike wearing formal clothes
- (agree/disagree) people spend too much money on clothes for special occasions
Traditional clothes and national dress

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- (suggest) why some people like wearing the traditional clothes of their country
- (consider) whether people will stop wearing traditional clothes in the future
- (agree/disagree) it’s a good thing for people around the world to dress in a similar way
Fashion
- (consider) whether people place too much importance on fashionable clothing
- (comment on) the view that the fashion industry must consider environmental issues more
- (assess) whether fashion design is a meaningful art form

Describe a time you missed an important appointment for something

You should say:
When and where it happened
What the appointment was for
What happened when you missed it
And explain how you felt about the appointment.
Part 3:
1. How often do you make appointments? Are you a punctual person?
2. Is it important to be punctual in your country?
3. Is it easy to make an appointment in Vietnam?
4. Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
5. Are people in your country often late for meetings?
6. Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?

CÁC ĐỀ LẺ
Describe a time you answered a phone call from a person you don't know in public place
You should say
Where it happened
What he/she said
How you corresponded
And explain how you felt about the experience

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Follow-up: What do you usually do with a cellphone?
How often do you make telephone calls? [Why/Why not?]
Who do you spend the most time talking to on the telephone? [Why?]
When do you think you’ll next make a telephone call? [Why?]
Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning? [Why/Why not?]
Part 3:
1. Do most people mind people talking on the phone in public places?
2. What are the differences between sitting beside a person who keeps talking on the phone and a person who
keeps talking to you?
3. Why do some people not care what they do in public places?
4. Do you think parents should teach their children not to behave badly in public places?
5. What are the differences between young people and old people when using a cellphone?
6. Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls or to read messages?
7. Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?

Describe an experience of good service in a store

You should say:
What the service was
When it happened
Where you received the service
And explain why you think it was good service.
Follow up Q: Do you often go shopping?
What’s your favourite shop?
Are there any shops near your house?
What kinds of shops are there where you live?
Do you like going to a supermarket or a store?
Part 3:
1. Do people still like to go shopping?
2. What are the differences between large shop services and small store ones?

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3. Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
4. Would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music? How?
5. What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?
6. Which is more commonly visited in Vietnam, shopping malls or street markets?
7. Is advertising important?
8. What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?
9. How do you buy cheap products?
10. Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?

Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport

You should say:
Where you went
Who you were with
What you did
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. Why do people choose to travel by public transport?
2. Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?
3. Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?
4. What are the disadvantages of travelling by public transport?
5. What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?
6. What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?

PERSON
Describe a person who always has strong opinions
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her

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Why you think he/she is an opinionated person
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
1. What aspects do young people have strong opinions about?
2. What aspects do old people have strong opinions about?
3. Are children's opinions influenced by their parents?
4. Do you think parents should educate their children to have strong opinions?
5. When do you think children start to have their own opinions?

Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:
Who he/she ís
How you knew he/she
What does he/she read
And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot
Part 3:
1. Do you like reading?
2. Is reading important for teenagers?
3. Do you think parents should help their children develop a reading habit from an early age?
4. What content do people prefer to spend time watching?
5. Do people spend more time watching entertainment or learning content?

Describe a person who other people often asked advice from

You should say:
Who this person was
Why you asked for the advice
What the advice was
And explain how you felt about the advice
Part 3:
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1. Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends? Do you think it is necessary for
us to listen to friends’ advice?
2. Is it good to ask for advice from strangers online?
3. What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
4. What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
5. Should teachers give students advice?
6. How to give young people and old people advice?
7. What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice?
8. Have you ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher?

Describe a person who encouraged you and helped you achieve a goal
You should say:
Who this person is
What this person encouraged you to do
How this person has helped you
And explain why their encouragement helped you achieve the goal
Part 3:
1. What will encourage children to learn more?
2. Who do you think has a greater influence on the goal setting of children?
3. Do parents and teachers punish children physically nowadays?
4. Why is it important for teenagers to set goals?

Describe an old friend you have lost touch with and got in touch with again
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew each other
Why you lost contact
How you got in contact again
And explain how you felt after getting in contact again
Part 3:
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1. Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
2. Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
3. Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
4. Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
5. Why do people need to make new friends?
6. Why do we have to give up some old friends?

Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What music he/she likes
Why he/she thinks music is important
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
1. What do you think about playing music for children in class?
2. Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
3. Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
4. Would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music? How?
5. What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?
6. Do you think very few people notice background music? Why?

Describe an old person who has had an interesting life

You should say:
Who this person is
Where he/she lives in
What he/she has done in his/her life
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:

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1. What do you think people like to do when they are old?
2. Do you think grandparents can always have a good relationship with their grandchildren?
3. What can grandparents and grandchildren learn from each other?
4. Do you think young and old people can share interests?
5. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
6. Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?
7. What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

Describe a person who you are happy to know

You should say:
Who this person is
How long you have known this person
What you do when you are with this person
And explain why you are happy to know this person
Part 3:
Happiness in children
- (identify) things that often make children happy
- (consider) any differences in the things that make children and adults happy
- (evaluate) whether children are generally happier now than they were in the past
Happiness at work
- (evaluate) which is more important-being happy at work or having a high salary
- (suggest) what companies can do to make sure their employees are happy at work
- (assess) how companies can benefit if their employees are happy
Happiness and society
- (assess) whether happiness means the same thing to everyone
- (consider) whether many people today focus too much on the appearance of being happy
- (agree/disagree) a truly happy society would be boring to live in

Describe a famous person who you think will be a role model for young people
You should say:
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Who this person is
How you knew him/her
And explain why this person became your role model.
Part 3:
1. What are the required qualities of a role model?
2. Are there famous people who are your role models in the sports field?
3. Is role model important for children?
4. Is there any difference between today's famous people and the original famous people?
5. What kind of people can become famous people in your country?
6. Do you think celebrities and social media influencers have a great impact on young people?

Describe a person who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse)
You should say
Who the person is
What profession they chose
Why they decided to work in this field.
And explain how you feel about their choice
Part 3
1. Why do some people choose to work in the medical field?
2. How does working in a medical-related profession impact a person's life?
3. Do you think medical professionals are valued in society?
4. In your opinion, which profession is more important: doctors or nurses?
5. How can technology influence medical-related professions in the future?
6. What qualities are essential for someone to succeed in a medical profession?

Describe a person who often buy at the street market at cheaper price
You should say:
Who this person is
What this person likes to buy

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Where this person likes to buy things
And explain why this person likes cheap goods
Part 3:
1. What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?
2. Which is more commonly visited in Vietnam, shopping malls or street markets?
3. Is advertising important?
4. What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?
5. How do you buy cheap products?
6. Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?

Describe a person who is good at making things by hand (toys, furniture, …)

You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she makes
How do you feel
And explain why that person is good at making things by hand
Part 3:
1. Do you think handmade is a good thing?
2. Do you think children like making things by hand?
3. Is traditional craftsmanship important to the country’s industry?
4. What kinds of handmade things did you make as a child?
5. What can handmade products bring to tourist attractions?

PLACE
Describe a public park or garden
You should say
When you often go there
Where it is

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Who you often go there with
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
1. Do young people like to go to parks?
2. What do old people like to do in parks?
3. What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
4. Why do some people like planting flowers?

Describe a natural place (e.g. park, mountain) you enjoy going to

You should say:
Where this place is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it
Part 3:
1. What kind of people like to visit natural places?
2. What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
3. Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
4. Do you know any wild animals in the city?
5. Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to visit?

Describe a crowded place you went to

You should say:
When you went there
Who you went there with
Why you went there
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. Which cities are crowded in your country?

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2. Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
3. Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
4. Do people like to go to crowded places? Why?
5. How can the problem of traffic congestion be solved?
6. What public facilities does your city have?

Describe a place where you thought things were too expensive

You should say:
What the place is like
Why you went there
Why things are expensive there
And explain how you feel about the place
Part 3:
1. Why do some people still use cash?
2. Will the payment be paperless in the future?
3. What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?
4. Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?
5. How important is it to have a variety of payment options?
6. Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?

Describe a place you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. library, theatre, museum)
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain how the place is related to culture
Part 3:
1. How does the internet affect culture?
2. How is a culture formed?

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3. What kind of culture is popular among the young?
4. Are young people in VietNam interested in cultural knowledge?
5. How do you think culture will be presented in the future?
6. Do you think museums should be free for young people?

Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
When you go there
What you study there
And explain why you would like to study in this place.
Part 3:
1. Do you like to learn on your own or with others?
2. What's the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?
3. Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
4. What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?

Describe a place you visited with your friends where you had a good time
You should say:
What the place is
Who you went with
When you went there
And explain why you think it is a good time.
Part 3:
1. How do you communicate with friends?
2. Do you think most people prefer to stay alone?
3. Can talking with people improve social skills?
4. Does technology help people communicate better with others?
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5. How long should we spend time with others?
6. What skills can people learn when spending time with others?
7. People should spend more time with close friends or groups of friends?

Describe an interesting place in your country that not many people visit
You should say:
Where the place is
How you got to know about this place
Why only very few people visit there
And explain how you feel about this place
Part 3:
1. Why do people go to visit tourist attractions?
2. What makes a tourist attraction famous?
3. Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?
4. Do you think tourism causes environmental damage?
5. Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?

Describe the place where you took photos more than once
You should say:
What the place is
How often you take photos there
What you photograph there
And explain why you like to take photos there
Part 3:
1. Where do people often like to take photos?
2. Do young people take photos more than old people? Why?
3. Why do so many people spend money to take photos?
4. Why do people want a professional to take their photos?
5. When do people need a professional to take photos for them?
6. Do you think being a photographer is a good job?
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7. How has photography changed from the past till now?

Describe a drawing/painting that you like

You should say:
when you first saw this painting
what the painting is about
who drew/painted it
And explain why you like this drawing/painting.
Part 3:
1. What are the differences between painting and drawing?
2. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
3. How does building style affect people's lives?
4. Should children learn to draw and paint? Why?
5. How do young people share arts with others?
6. Do you think the objects we use in our daily lives should be beautifully designed?

Describe a historical building you have been to

You should say:
Where it is
What it looks like
What it is used for now
What you learned there
And explain how you felt about this historical building
Part 3:
1. Should everyone know history?
2. Why do people visit historical buildings?
3. Do Vietnamese people like to visit historical buildings?
4. Do most people agree to the government's funding to protect historical buildings?
5. Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?

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Describe a place in your hometown that you would like to take your parents/friends to
You should say
What the place is
Where it is
When you would like to visit there
And explain why you would like to take your parents or friends there
Part 3:
1. Where do people from your hometown usually like to go?
2. What are the differences between the places that young people and old people go?
3. What are the differences between travelling today and in the past?
4. What do you think has led to the growth in the tourism industry?
5. What are some popular places to visit in Vietnam?

Describe a room you have been to in someone else's house

You should say:
Whose room it is
When you went there
How you felt about it
And explain why you have been to that person’s room
Part 3:
1. Will you go to someone else’s house during the spring festival? Why?
2. Why do people invite others to their house?
3. Do young people or old people prefer to stay at home?
4. What is the place where people spend most of their time in their home?
5. What are the differences between buildings in the city and in the countryside?
6. What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
7. Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

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Describe the ideal home (e.g. house or apartment) that you would like to live in
You should say:
Where it would be
What it would look like
What special features it would have
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you
Part 3:
1. What’s the difference between home in the past and nowadays?
2. Why are apartments welcome in some places while not in other places?
3. What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
4. Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?

Describe a (city/country) you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your hometown)
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What you know about this place
And explain why you recommend it as a nice place to live
Part 3:
1. What kinds of places do older people prefer to live in?
2. What are the advantages of living close to the workplace?
3. Why do many people move to the city?
4. Where do people like to live in your country?

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Describe a type of favourite food that you ate at special events
You should say:
What this type of food is
Where you had it
How to make this type of food
And explain why you like it
Part 3:
1. Do Vietnamese people grow plants?
2. Which food is generally popular in your country?
3. Why do some people prefer planning food themselves?
4. Will there be more and more people planting food in the future?
5. Is ‘fast food’ popular in your country?
6. Do you think there are more food choices available today as compared to the past?
7. Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?
8. How important is it for a country to grow all the food it needs without importing anything from other
countries?

Describe a special meal someone cooked for you.

You should say:
Who it was
What meal it was
Why he/she cooked a special meal for you
And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3:
1. Should students learn to cook in school?
2. Will people's eating habits change?
3. Will some people never eat meat?
4. Why do many of them not eat meat?

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5. What would happen if there was more meat in Vietnamese food?

Describe a movie you watched recently

You should say:
When and where you watched it
Who you watched it with
What it was about
And explain why you chose to watch this movie
Part 3
1. What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
2. Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
3. Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
4. Why do many movies starred by famous actors or actresses fail to achieve good results?
5. Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

Describe an online video where you learned something new

You should say:
When and Where you watched it
What it was
Why you watched it
And explain what you have learned from it
Part 3:
1. What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
2. Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
3. Do you think people spend too much time on watching short videos? Why?
4. Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
5. What are the advantages of online learning?
6. Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?

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Describe a prize you have received (e.g. a medal, money, something valuable)
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
What you did to receive it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. Do you think competition is all about the prize?
2. What prizes should schools set for students?
3. What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?
4. Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?
5. Why should we set prizes for competitions?
6. Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?

Describe something you lost which is important

You should say:
What you lost
Where you lost it
How you felt after losing it
And explain why it is important to you
Part 3:
1. What important things do people tend to lose in daily life?
2. How do they solve the problem of losing these things?
3. Why do some people lose things easily?
4. How should parents teach their children?
5. Is organisation important for a child?

Describe something you own that you want to replace

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You should say:
What it is
Where it is
How you got it
And explain why you want to replace it
Part 3:
1. What are other things that you want to replace?
2. What kinds of things do young people like to replace?
3. Do old people in Vietnam like to collect and store things?
4. Who do you think will want new things, children or old people?
5. What's the difference between new things and old things?

Describe the most expensive item you have ever bought

You should say:
When and Where you bought it
What it was
What you used it for
And explain how you liked it
Part 3:
1. Do people spend too much time shopping these days? Why?
2. Do you think expensive things are worth their prices?
3. Do you think women enjoy buying expensive things more than men?
4. Do you think companies should set a higher price for a product or service for a specific group of people? A
specific time and place?

Describe a gift you have received that was important to you

You should say:
Who gave it to you and for what occasion
What it looks like
How you use it
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And explain why it is important to you.
Part 3:
1. Why do we usually give gifts to children to praise their studies, but not to children for sports awards?
2. In what situations do you think it is good or bad to give gifts to children?
3. Do you enjoy giving and receiving gifts? Why or why not?
4. Who usually gives you gifts?
5. Who do you give gifts to?
6. In your country when do people usually give gifts?

OTHERS
Describe a wildlife you’ve seen before
You should say:
Where did you see
What they are
How popular the place you’ve visited is for other visitors
And explain why do you like it
Part 3:
1. Can you often see wildlife in Vietnam?
2. Do you think wildlife is popular among children in Vietnam?
3. Are there many documentary films about wildlife in Vietnam?
4. Do you think people treat wild animals well in your country?
5. Do you think it is important to spend money on protecting rare or endangered species?
6. What measures might be taken to protect endangered species from extinction?

Describe an important plant that grows in your country

You should say:
What it is
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Where you see it
What it looks like
And explain why it is important.
Part 3:
1. What are the features of living in the countryside?
2. Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
3. Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
4. Have new kinds of plants been grown in your city recently?
5. Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
6. Are there many trees in your city?

Describe a sport you watched and would like to try

You should say:
What it is
When you watched it
Where you watched it
Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3:
1. What kinds of sports would you like to play in the future?
2. Why do so many athletes join the advertising industry?
3. What are the features of people that watch sports games online, such as gender or age?
4. What's the most popular sport in your country?
5. What kinds of sports are popular now but not popular 50 years ago?
6. Do you think there are too many sorts of sports games on TV?

Describe a new law that you want to implement in your country

You should say:
What law it is

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What changes this law has
Whether this new law will be popular
And explain how you came up with the idea of this law
Part 3:
1. Do you think it takes a long time to introduce a new law?
2. Which is better to make people obey the law, punish them, or encourage them to do so?
3. What rules should students follow at school?
4. Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
5. How can parents teach children to obey?

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