Forecast IELTS Speaking quý 2 năm 2025 (Dự đoán đề thi IELTS Speaking tháng 5, 6, 7, 8 năm 2025)

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IELTS Speaking part 1

Topic cố định:

• Work or studies
• The area you live in
• Home and accommodation
• Hometown

1. Colour 

• 1. What's the colour you dislike?
• 2. Have you ever bought something because of its colour?
• 3. What is your favourite colour?
• 4. What colour would you never use in your home?

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2. Borrowing and lending things

• 1. Have you ever borrowed books from others?
• 2. Do you like to lend things to others?
• 3. How do you feel when people don't return things they borrowed from you?
• 4. How do you feel about others borrowing things from you
• 5. Have you ever lent a book to others
• 6. Will you let others borrow your phone

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3. Stories

• 1. Did you love stories in your childhood?
• 2. Do you prefer listening to stories or reading them?
• 3. Did you ever write a story when you were a child
• 4. What stories did you like when you were young?

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4. Hats and caps

• 1. Do you like to wear hats?
• 2. What kinds of hats do you have?
• 3. Is wearing hats popular in your country?
• 4. Why do people wear hats or caps?
• 5. Did you use to wear a hat when you were a child? 
• 6. Where do you like to buy hats?

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5. Gifts 

• 1. How do we choose gifts?
• 2. What do you consider when choosing a gift?
• 3. What kind of gifts are popular in your country?
• 4. What's the best gift you have ever received?
• 5. What gift have you received recently?
• 6. Do you like to give expensive gifts?
• 7. How often do you buy gifts for other people?

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6. Housework and cooking

• Do you like cooking?
• Who usually does the cooking in your home?
• Do you think your home is clean and tidy?
• What housework do you dislike?
• What housework do you like?
• Do you often do housework?
• Do you have breakfast at home every day?
• Do you want to learn how to cook well?

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7. Apps

• What apps have you used recenty?
• What apps are you usually interested in?
• What apps would you like to use in the future?
• How much time do you spend on these apps?

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8. Noise and quiet places

• Do you mind noises?
• Do any noises bother you?
• Do you think there's too much noise in modern society?
• Are cities becoming noisier?
• Where is there louder noise, in cities or in the countryside?
• What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?
• Are there any sounds that you like?

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9. Send messages/ Text messages

• 1. Do you like to send messages?/ How often do you send messages?
• 2. When do you send messages?
• 3. Is sending messages popular in your country?
• 4. Do you reply to messages in time?
• 5. Do you think it’s important to reply to emails immediately after you receive them?
• 6. In what way is making a phone call better than sending a text message?
• 7. Do you like to send messages to your friends? (Why/Why not?)
• 8. What kind of messages do you usually send? (Why/Why not?)
• 9. Do you prefer sending text messages or making phone calls? (Why/Why not?)
• 10. Have you ever experienced any issues with delayed or undelivered messages? (Why/Why not?)

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10. Public gardens and parks

• 1. Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?
• 2. How are the parks today different from those you visited as a kid?
• 3. What do you like to do when visiting a park?
• 4. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

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11. Working out

• How often do you work out?
• What kinds of exercise do you do?
• Do you prefer working out in the morning or the afternoon?
• Would you prefer working out alone or with others?

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12. Laptops

• Do you use a laptop often?
• What do you usually use it for?
• When did you get your first laptop?
• Do you prefer using a laptop or a desktop computer? Why?
• In your opinion, what are the advantages of using a laptop over other devices?
• Do you think students should bring laptops to school or university?

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13. History

• 1. Have you ever studied any history?
• 2. How do you learn history?
• 3. What are the benefits of learning history?
• 4. Do you think learning history is important?
• 5. Which historical country would you like to visit?
• 6. Do you think history will become more interesting in the future?

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14. Giving gifts/presents

• 1. Do you like giving gifts/presents?
• 2. When do you usually give gifts to others?
• 3. Have you ever given somebody a handmade gift/present?
• 4. Do you think choosing expensive gifts/presents is a good way to express feelings towards somebody?

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15. Having parties

• 1. Do you like having parties?
• 2. Is there anything you dislike about parties?
• 3. What do you usually do when you go to a party?
• 4. How often did you have a party when you were a child?

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16. Teengages

• 1. Do you like spending time with teenagers?
• 2. What are the best things about being a teenager?
• 3. What would you like to do if you were a teenager again?
• 4. Will you follow teenage fashion in the future?

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17. Technology

• 1. What types of technology do you use most?
• 2. Do you like using technology?
• 3. Is there any new piece of technology you would like to buy?
• 4. What made you choose the last piece of technology you bought?

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18. Carrying

• 1. What do you often carry with you?
• 2. What do you do if your item is heavy?

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19. Hobby

• 1. Do you have any hobbies?
• 2. Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
• 3. Do you have a hobby that you’ve had since childhood?
• 4. Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?

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20. Machine

• 1. What is your favourite machine in your home?
• 2. Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?
• 3. Do you read the instructions before using a machine?
• 4. Do you think it is important to read the instructions?

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21. Patience

• 1. Are you a patient person?
• 2. What is it that makes you feel impatient?
• 3. How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time?
• 4. Does your job require you to be patient?
• 5. Are you more patient now than when you were a child?
• 6. Do you think patience is important?

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22. Flowers

• 1. Do you love flowers?
• 2. Do you know anyone who loves flowers?
• 3. Are there a lot of flowers where you live?
• 4. Would you take photos of flowers in your daily life?
• 5. Do people in your country often send flowers to others?

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23. Jewelry

• Do you often wear jewelry?
• What type of jewelry do you like?
• Do you usually buy jewelry?
• Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

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24. Names

• Does your name have any special meaning?
• How would you choose names for your next generation?
• Are there any differences between how Vietnames name their children now and in the past?
• Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
• Are there any names that are more popular than others in your country ?

25. Geography

• How do you like geography?
• Do you think geography is useful?
• Have you ever learned geography?
• Do you want to be a geography teacher?
• Will you learn more about the geography of other countries?

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26. Staying up

• 1. Do you often stay up late at night? (Why/Why not?)
• 2. Did you stay up late more often when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
• 3. What do you generally do when you stay up late? (Why/Why not?)
• 4. How do you feel the day after you have stayed up late? (Why?)
• 5. What were you doing when you stayed up late last time?

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27. Birthdays

• 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 your country?
• Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
• How did you celebrate your last birthday?
• Is there a difference between the way you celebrated your brithday in the past and in the present?

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28. Making plans

• Do you like making plans?
• What are the benefits of making plans?
• Do you use paper or your cellphone to make plans?

29. Public transport

• What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
• Is driving to work popular in your country?
• Do you (people) prefer public transportation or private transportation?
• How do you go to work or school?
• Will you use public transport more in the future?
• Will there be more people taking public transportation in the future?

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30. Puzzles

• Do you prefer doing word puzzles or number puzzles?
• Is it good for old people to do puzzles?
• Did you like doing puzzles when you were a kid?
• When do you do puzzles, during trips or when you feel bored? 
• Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles?
• Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

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31. Snacks

• What kind of snacks do you like to eat?
• What kind of snacks do children in your country like to eat now?
• What was the most popular snack when you were young?
• What is your opinion on snacks between meals?
• Is it healthy to eat snacks?
• When do you usually eat them?
• When did you eat snacks when you were young?
• Do your parents allow you to eat snacks?

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32. Memory

• How do you remember important things?
• Are you good at memorising things?
• Have you ever forgotten something important?
• What do you need to remember in your daily life?

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33. Writing

• Do you usually write by hand or write using a computer?
• Nowadays, how do most people write things?
• Do you often write with a pen?
• Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you're writing?
• Did you like writing things when you were a child?

34. Weather

• What's the weather usually like in your hometown?
• What's your favourite weather?
• Do you like the weather in your hometown?
• Do you have a habit of checking the weather forecast?
• Do you like hot and dry weather?
• What do you do in hot weather?
• Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
• Do you like wet weather?
• Do you prefer wet or dry weather?
• Would you like to visit a hot country?

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35. Spending time by yourself

• 1. Do you usually spend time by yourself?
• 2. How do you usually spend your time by yourself?
• 3. Do you like spending time by yourself?
• 4. What did you do last time you were by yourself?

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36. Spare time

• What free time activities are popular with people in your country?
• What do you do when you have free time?
• Who do you usually spend your spare time with?

37. Chocolate

• Do you like chocolate?
• Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
• How often do you eat chocolate?
• Why do you think chocolate is popular all over the world?
• What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
• Did you give chocolate as a present to someone?
• Do you think it's good to use chocolate as a gift to others?

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38. Making lists

• Do you make a list when you shop?
• Do you like making a list when you are working (studying)?
• Do you make a list for you work? Does it work?
• Why don't some people like making lists?

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39. Outer space and stars

• Have you ever taken a course about stars?
• Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
• Do you want to travel in the outer space?
• What would you do if you had an opportunity?
• Are you interested in films about outer space and stars?
• Is it important to study stars?

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39. Singing

• Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
• Do you often sing?
• When do you like to sing?
• What kinds of music do you like to sing?

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40. Small business

• Do you know many small businesses where you live?
• Do you prefer buying things in big companies or frm small business?
• Are there any famous businesses in the area you live in? 
• Have you ever worked in small businesses?
• Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

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41. Saying 'thank you'

• Have you ever sent a thank you card to others? 
• Do people in your country often say thank you'? 
• On what occasions do you say 'thank you'? 
• Why do people need to say 'thank you'?

42. Praising

• Have you achieved anything recently? 
• How do you feel when you’re praised? 
• Do you often praise others [e.g. by saying “You did a great job” to a friend]?
• Do you think parents should praise their children often?

43. Being alone

• Do you like spending time alone?
• When was the last time when you were alone and what did you do?
• What do you usually do when you spend time alone?

44. Internet

• When did you start using the internet?
• How often do you go online?
• How does the internet influence people?
• Do you think you spend too much time online?

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45. Being busy

• Are you busier now than when you were a child?
• When was the last time you were busy?
• Do you prefer to be busy?
• Would you be busier in the future?

46. Social media

• When did you start to use social media?
• Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
• Do your friends use social media?
• What do people do on social media?

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47. Libraries

• Did you go to a library when you were a kid? 
• Do you often go to the library? 
• Do kids in your country often go to the library? 
• What kind of people would go to a library to read and study? 

48. Holidays 

• Which do you prefer, to spend time on a beach or have excursions in a city?
• Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday? 
• Can you describe your perfect holiday? 
• What was the best holiday in your life?

IELTS Speaking part 2

1. Energetic person

Describe an energetic person you know 

You should say: 

• who this person is,
• how you know this person
• why you consider this person energetic  
• how you feel about this person 

Part 3:

• 1. What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?
• 2. What’s the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?
• 3. Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?
• 4. Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?

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2. Your grandfather's/ grandmother's job

Describe your grandfather/grandmother’s job

You should say: 

• what the job was,
• what you know about this job
• Whether it is his/her only job
• And explain how you feel about his/her job

Part 3:

• 1. What jobs do you think are rather difficult?
• 2. What qualities do people need to do difficult jobs?
• 3. Do you think difficult jobs deserve higher salaries?
• 4. What are the differences between difficult jobs and easy jobs?
• 5. Do you think robots can replace human beings in every industry?
• 6. What role can robots play in the car manufacturing process?

3. Science subject

Describe an area of science that interests you 

You should say: 

• what science it is,
• how you got interested in it
• how you learn this science
• why this science is interesting to you

Part 3:

• 1. Why do some children not like learning science at school?
• 2. Is it important to study science at school?
• 3. Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
• 4. Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
• 5. How do you get to know about scientific news?

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4. Vehicle that broke down

Describe an occasion when the vehicle you took broke down in your travel

You should say: 

• where you were going,
• who was with you
• whether it took long to repair it
• what impact this breakdown had 

Part 3:

• 1. What needs to be improved in public transport? 
• 2. Will there be fewer people using cars because of improved public transportation?
• 3. Will there be fewer cars if public transport is free? 
• 4. Should governments encourage people to use public transportation?
• 5. What's the most popular means of transportation in your country?
• 6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private transport?
• 7. Who likes to travel more, older people or younger people? 

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5. Place in the village you visited

Describe a place in the village you visited 

You should say:

• what place it is
• when you went there
• what you did there
• how you feel about it  

Part 3 

• 1. Is there anything special about the villages in Vietnam?
• 2. Why do people want to go to the countryside?
• 3. What do people usually do when they visit a village?
• 4. Do you think people will live in villages in the future?
   

6. Positive change in your daily routine

Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine

You should say: 

• what the change is and how you've made it
• why you think it's a positive change
• how you feel about the change  

Part 3:

• 1. Who would make changes more often, young people or old people?  
• 2. What changes do people often make?  
• 3. What do people normally plan in their daily lives?  
• 4. Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?  
• 5. Is it important to manage your time efficiently? 
• 6. Is time management important in our dally lives? 
• 7. Is it good for people to change jobs frequently? 

>> Sample answer

7. Something you bought but returned

Describe something you bought but returned in the end 

You should say: 

• what it is,
• when you bought it
• why you returned it
• how you returned 

Part 3 

• 1. Why do many people like shopping online 
• 2. Do you think that advertisements should be strictly regulated
• 3. Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
• 4. What do you think about advertising? 

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8. Fogetting something important

Describe an occasion when you forgot something important 

You should say: 

• what you forgot,
• why you forgot it
• when it was 
• how you felt 

Part 3:

• 1. What kinds of things do people forget easily? 
• 2. Why is it difficult for some people to remember things? 
• 3. What kinds of people are more forgetful? 
• 4. How can people improve their memory? 
• 5. Why do you think some people have better memory than others? 
• 6. What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of things 

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9. Important rule

Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work 

You should say: 

• what rule it is,
• why you think it is important
• what happens if someone breaks it
• how you feel about it 

Part 3: 

• 1. What rules should children follow at home in your country? 
• 2. On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don't follow some rules? 
• 3. What rules should people follow when using public transport?
• 4. What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?
• 5. What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?

>> Sample answer

10. Important decision

Describe an important decision that you once made 

You should say: 

• what the decision was,
• how you made your decision
• what the results of the decision were
• why it was difficult to make  

Part 3:

• 1. Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?  
• 2. Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?  
• 3. Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
• 4. What important decisions do young people need to make after the completion of  high school? 
• 5. Do you think the influence of advertising is good? 
• 6. How do people make important decisions? 

>> Sample answer

11. Country you'd like to visit

Describe a foreign country you'd like to visit in the future 

You should say:

• What it is 
• What you have known about it 
• Who you would like to go there with 
• And explain why you would like to visit it 

Part 3

• 1. What are the advantages of working in an international company?
• 2. How does travelling abroad affect young people?
• 3. How do people get information about other countries?
• 4. Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other countries? Why?
   

12. Promise

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
• why you made it 

Part 3:

• 1. Why do some people fail to keep their promises? 
• 2. Do children keep their promises? 
• 3. Do parents in your country make promises to their children? 
• 4. What kinds of promises do people often make? 
• 5. Do most people fulfill their promises? 
• 6. Do you often keep your promises? 
• 7. Is it useful to write down promises? 
• 8. Do you think children should be given rewards for keeping promises?
• 9. On what occasions do children make promises to their parents?  
• 10. Do you think it is important to keep a promise?  

>> Sample answer

13. Line form a song or poem

Describe a line (or a few words) that you remember from a song or poem

You should say:

• what it is 
• which song or poem it is from
• how you knew it
• how you feel about it  

Part 3:

• 1. What can people learn from songs or poems? 
• 2. Why do children like the rhythm of songs or poems? 
• 3. Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than for adults?
• 4. Do you think it is a waste of time for kids to learn songs or poems?
• 5. Are you good at memorizing things? 
• 6. Do you agree that learning history may help people understand the present?
• 7. Is it important for kids to learn history at school? 

>> Sample answer

14. Interesting building

Describe an interesting building 

You should say:

• where this building is
• what it looks like
• what it is used for
• explain why you like it 

Part 3:

• 1. Is the appearance of a public building as important as its functionality?
• 2. Is it worth spending a lot of money on the appearance of a building?
• 3. Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
• 4. Why do people like to visit historical places? 
• 5. What types of buildings are popular in your country? 
   

15. Plan you had to change

Describe a plan you had to change 

You should say:

• what the plan was 
• why you had to change it
• what the new plan was
• how you felt about the change  

Part 3:

• 1. Why do parents still make plans for their children nowadays?
• 2. How does technology help people make plans? 
• 3. Do old people often change plans? 
• 4. Do young people like to change plans? 
• 5. What are the common reasons when people need to change plans?
• 6. How would you tell your friends if you had to change your plans? 

>> Sample answer

16. Truth

Describe a time when it was important to tell your friend the truth 

You should say:

• who your friend is
• what the truth was
• what your friend's reaction was  
• why it was important to tell the truth  

>> Sample answer

17. Open person

Describe a person who shows his or her feelings openly 

You should say:

• who this person is
• how you know this person
• why you think this person is open
• how you feel about this person  

Part 3:

• What is the difference between males and females in terms of expressing their feelings? 
• Who tends to show their feelings more openly, adults or children? 
• Do you think it is good or bad for people to show feelings openly?

>> Sample answer

18. Important equipment

Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home 

You should say:

• what it is
• how you use it
• how often you use it
• why it is important 
   

19. TV series

Describe a TV series that you like 

You should say: 

• What the TV series is 
• What it is about 
• Why you like it 
• And explain how it benefits you 

Part 3: 

• 1. What kind of TV series are popular in your country? 
• 2. Is it beneficial to insert advertisements within a TV series? 
• 3. Do you think that parents should limit their children from watching television?
• 4. Would your family watch TV together? 
• 5. What are the differences in television viewing habits between the elderly and young people?

20. Puzzle

Describe a puzzle that you solved/ Describe a puzzle you have played 

You should say:

• what puzzle it was 
• gow you learned to play it
• how long it took to complete it
• whether it was difficult or easy 
• And explain how you felt about playing this puzzle 

Part 3:

• 1. Why do parents let their children play puzzles? 
• 2. What kinds of puzzles improve people's intelligence? 
• 3. Why are detective stories attractive to people? 
• 4. Which is better, a detective movie or its original novel? 
• 5. Are mind games like crossword puzzle games popular in your country?
• 6. Why do people like mind games? 
• 7. Why do people like digital mind games? 
• 8. Why do people like digital puzzles? 
   

21. Person who protects the environment

Describe a person who helps to protect the environment 

You should say:

• who this person is 
• how this person protects the environment
• whether it's easy or difficult for this person  
• how you feel about this person 

Part 3:

• 1. Do you think recycing is important? 
• 2. How can recycling help the environment? 
• 3. Why have people's attitudes towards recycling changed over the last several  years? 
• 4. What is the importance of environmental education? 
• 5. Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school? 

>> Sample answer

22. Sport you like

Describe a sport you really like 

You should say:

• what it is 
• how you learned to do it
• how often you do it 
• why you like it 

Part 3:

• 1. Are sports important for children? 
• 2. How can we make children aware of the importance of doing sports?
• 3. What are the benefits of sports for children? 
• 4. Do children need to exercise? 
   

23. Live performance

Describe a live performance you enjoyed watching

You should say: 

• what performance it was
• when and where it was
• what happened during the performance 
• and explain why you enjoyed it 

Part 3:

• 1. Is it expensive to watch a live performance in your country? 
• 2. Is it easy to invite your friends to attend your party or your performance?
• 3. Do you think it is hard for people to perform in front of their friends?
• 4. What kind of parties have you had so far? 
• 5. Why do people like live performances (concerts or theatre)? 

24. Law you like but want to change

Describe a newly enacted law that you like but you want to change part of it

You should say:

• what the law is 
• how you first learned about this law
• who benefits from this law or, who is affected by this law 
• explain why you think this is a good law 

Part 3:

25. Athlete or team

Describe a sports person or team that you like

You should say: 

• who this person is
• what this person has achieved
• how you know about this person
• explain why you like this person 

Part 3:

26. Day off

Describe a time when you had a day off, free from work or study 

You should say: 

• what you did and where you were when it was
• who you went with
• how you felt about 

Part 3:

27. Place with a lot of trees

Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (for example, forest, oasis) 

You should say: 

• what park it is and where it is
• how you know about it
• why you want to go there
• what it is like 

Part 3:

• 1. Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests? 
• 2. Do we need big parks or small parks in the city? 

28. Phone conversation

Describe an occasion when you heard a stranger speaking on the phone in public

You should say: 

• when and where it was 
• what you were doing at that time
• what they said
• what you felt 

Part 3:

• 1. What are the differences between sitting next to someone who talks on the phone and sitting next to people who talk to each other while travelling by train?
• 2. Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?
• 3. Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public? 
• 4. What is your attitude to people who speak on the phone in public?
• 5. Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?
• 6. Should parents teach their children to behave well in public? 
• 7. Why do some people not care that their behavior disturbs people around them? 

29. Foreign food you like

Describe a kind of foreign food you like and you have tried

You should say:

• what food it was
• when it happened
• where you ate it
• how you felt about it 

30. Activity your friend has done

Describe an interesting activity your friend has done, but you haven't and you want to try

You should say:

• what activity it was
• when it was 
• why you haven't done it
• why do you want to try it 

Part 3:

• 1. Are people influenced by famous people? 
• 2. Are people influenced more by their friends or their parents?
• 3. How do young and old people react differently to new things?
• 4. Who would prefer to try new things, young people or old people?
• 5. Do you think that the majority of people nowadays are too self-centred?
• 6. Why are there many self-centered people? 
• 7. Do you think more and more people become more self-centered?
• 8. What have you learned from your friends? 

31. Unforgettable experience

Describe an unforgettable experience you had 

You should say:

• what it was
• who was with you
• why you did it 
• why you think it was unusual 

Part 3:

32. Water sport

Describe a water sport you want to try 

You should say:

• what the sport is 
• whether it will be easy or difficult
• what you would have to do for it
• why you want to do 

Part 3:

• 1. What do you think of people who waste water? 
• 2. What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
• 3. What are the pluses and minuses of transporting goods on water?
• 4. Are rivers and lakes good for transport? 
• 5. Why do people like to live near water? 
• 6. What water sports are popular in your country? 
• 7. Why do people like water sports? 
• 8. Is being able to swim important?
• 9. Do you think it's good to teach swimming in schools? 

33. Surprise meeting

Describe a time when you were surprised to meet a friend

You should say:

• when it was
• who you met
• where it was
• why you were surprised to meet him or her  

Part 3:

• 1. On what occasions are people most likely to bump into other people?
• 2. Are there any meetings that people need to plan in advance? 
• 3. Are there any jobs related to unexpected things? 
• 4. Do unexpected things lead to progressing our civilization? 

34. Discovering something interesting

Describe something interesting that you and your friend have discovered

You should say:

• what it was
• how you discovered it
• how you felt about it

Part 3:

• 1. When do you think children begin to have the ability to express themselves?
• 2. How do babies express themselves?

35. Famous person you'd like to meet

Describe a famous person you'd like to meet 

You should say:

• who this person is 
• where you'd like to meet this person
• how you know this person
• why you'd like to meet this person 

36. Place in the countryside you enjoyed

Describe a place you visited and enjoyed in the countryside

You should say:

• where it is 
• why and when you went there
• who you went there with
• how you felt about it  

Part 3:

• What are the consequences of the decrease of population in the countryside?
• What kinds of places do people like to visit in the countryside? 

37. Photo you enjoy looking at 

Describe a photo you enjoy looking at 

You should say: 

• where this person took it
• when this person took the photo
• how it was taken
• how you felt about the photo  

Part 3:

• Why do people like to share photos on social media? 
• On what occasions do most people take photos? 
   

38. Article on health

Describe an article on health that you read online or in a magazine

You should say: 

• what the article was about
• where you read it
• why you read it
• how you felt about it 

Part 3: 

• How do today's people keep healthy? 
• Is it hard for modern people to live a healthy lifestyle? 
• What can parents do to help improve their children's health awareness?
• Do schools have the responsibility to provide health education?
• Where can people find information about keeping healthy? 
   

39. Interesting decision you made with your friend 

Describe an interesting decision that you and your friend made together

You should say: 

• what the decision was 
• why you made it,
• when you made it
• why you made it together
• why it was interesting  

Part 3:

• At what age can children make decisions on their own? 
• What decisions can children make by themselves? 
   

40. Thing you really wanted

Describe something given to you that you really wanted

You should say:

• what it is 
• who gave it to you
• why you need it 
• how you felt about it 

Part 3:

• Should employees have their own goals? 
• What rewards can companies offer to outstanding employees?
• Why do people like shopping more now than in the past? 
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of consumerism for a country's economy? 
• How should children spend their allowance money? 
• What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards? 
• Should employees have their own goals? 
• What rewards can companies offer to outstanding employees?  
• Why do people like shopping more now than in the past? 
   

41. Buy second-hand items

Describe a website where people can buy second-hand items.

You should say:

• What the website is
• What kinds of second-hand items are sold on this website
• How often you use this website
• And explain how you feel when you use this website.

Part 3

• 1. Why do people buy second-hand clothes?
• 2. Is it wasteful to buy lots of new clothes for kids?
• 3. Do you think kids are good for buying clothes on second-hand websites?
• 4. Is shopping on second-hand websites good for environment?

>> Sample answer

 42. Fashionable person

Describe a friend of yours who is well-dressed and is good at dressing up

You should say:

• Who he/she is
• How you knew him/her
• What his/her dressing style is
• And explain why he/she dresses this way

Part 3:

• Do most people in your country prefer to buy clothes online or at the street market?
• Do you think people would use clothing to show their identity? 
• What are the differences between cheap and expensive clothes? 
• Why do people prefer to buy rather expensive clothes? 
• Why do some people care so much about their clothing? 
• Do you think young people know more about fashion and are better at dressing up than  elderly people?
   

43. Friend

Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with.

You should say:

• Who he/she is
• How you knew him/her
• Why you disliked him/her at first but changed your mind
• And explain how you feel about the experience

44. Useful Job

Describe a job that is useful to the society 

You should say: 

• What job it is 
• How you know about this job 
• What types of people do this job 
• And explain why you think this job is useful to the society

Part 3: 

• 1. What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?
• 2. What kind of jobs receive a low income?
• 3. What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?
• 4. Do you think doctors should be well-paid?

45. Unusual building

Describe an unusual building that you think it is interesting/ you'd like to visit 

You should say: 

• where it is located 
• what it looks like 
• what you did when you visited it 
• And explain why you think this building is interesting. 

Part 3: 

• Why do people choose to build houses by themselves? 
• Do you think a city's buildings affect its vibe or atmosphere? 
• Should old buildings be preserved? 
• How do people in your country feel about old buildings? 
• What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment? 

46. Famous person you'd like to meet

Describe a famous person you'd like to meet 

You should say: 

• who this person is
• where you'd like to meet this person 
• how you know this person why you'd like to meet this person

Part 3:

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
• What can today's children do to become famous? 
• Do people become famous just because of their talent? 

>> Sample answer

47. Place in the countryside you enjoyed 

Describe a place you visited and enjoyed in the countryside 

You should say: 

• where it is 
• why and when you went there
• who you went there with
• how you felt about it  

Part 3: 

• What are the consequences of the decrease of population in the countryside?
• What kinds of places do people like to visit in the countryside? 

48. Photo you enjoy looking at 

Describe a photo you enjoy looking at 

You should say: 

• where this person took it 
• when this person took the photo 
• how it was taken
• how you felt about the photo  

Part 3: 

• Why do people like to share photos on social media? 
• On what occasions do most people take photos? 

49. Decision to wait 

Describe an occasion when you made a decision to wait for something

You should say:

• what you waited for
• why you decided to wait
• when it was
• how you felt about your decision  

Part 3:

• 1. Do people in your country like to take public transportation? 
• 2. Why do some people like a slow-paced life? 
• 3. Is being patient good for people? Why? 
• 4. Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?

50. Person who loves to grow plants 

Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (vegetables, fruits, flowers) 

You should say: 

• who this person is 
• what this person grows 
• where this person grows them 
• why this person loves to grow plants  

Part 3: 

• How do people grow plants in cities? 
• Do you think farming is important? 
• Is there any difference between the way food is produced nowadays and the way it was  done in the past? 
• Do people like to grow vegetables in your country? 
• Do you think it's good to let kids learn how to plant? 

51. Intelligent person 

Describe an intelligent person you know 

You should say: 

• who this person is 
• what this person knows about 
• why you think they know a lot about it 
• why you think this person is intelligent

Part 3: 

• Are people born clever or need to learn to be clever? 
• Who plays a more important role in a child's development, teachers or parents? 
• Do you think smart people tend to be selfish? 
• Do you think smart people are happy? 
• Do you think society needs people with different types of intelligence? 
• Do you think smart people are not good at certain things? 

52. Money as a gift 

Describe a time when you received money as a gift 

You should say: 

• who gave it 
• when you received it 
• what you did with it 
• how you felt about it 

Part 3: 

• Do you think it's a good thing that more and more people are using digital payment? 
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards? 
• Why do people rarely use cash now? 
• When do children begin to comprehend the value of money? 
• Should parents reward children with money? 
• Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

53. Noisy place 

Describe a time you went to a noisy place 

You should say: 

• what place it was
• when you went there 
• who you went with
• what people do there 
• why you liked or disliked it 

Part 3:

• Do you mind noises? 
• Are cities becoming noisier? 
• Do any noises bother you?
• Is it good for children to make noise? 
• Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances? 
• How can people consider others' feelings when chatting in public? 
• What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?

54. Skill you can teach others 

Describe a skill you can teach others 

You should say: 

• what skill it is 
• when you learned it 
• how you can teach others 
• how you feel about this skill 

Part 3:

• 1. Do you think teachers should be funny when they are teaching?
• 2. Why do teachers need to be kind to students?
• 3. Which one do you think is more important? Practical skills or academic skills?
• 4. Which age group is the best to learn?

55. Beautiful object 

Describe an object that you think is beautiful 

You should say: 

• what it is 
• what it look like 
• where you saw it 
• why you think it's beautiful 

Follow-up: do you think people love beautiful things in general? 

Part 2:

• 1. Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
• 2. What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country? 
• 3. Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
• 4. Why do you think people create beautiful things?
• 5. Does Vietnam have many places of natural beauty? 
• 6. What are the benefits for people when going to places of natural beauty in Vietnam?
   

56. Film you want to watch again 

Describe a film that you want to watch again 

You should say: 

• what the film was about 
• when and where you watched it
• why you liked it 
• and why you want to watch it again  

Part 3:

• 1. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in the cinema?
• 2. Do you think actors (or actresses) are important to the success of a movie?
• 3. Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?
   

57. Disagreement you had with someone 

Describe a disagreement you had with someone 

You should say: 

• what it was about
• who you had the disagreement with 
• what opinions you and this person had 
• how you felt about it  

Part 3:

• 1 On what occasions do people have disagreement?
• 2 Are people more likely to argue with their friends or family members?
• 3 What do you do if you disagree with someone?
• 4 How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
• 5 What disagreements do parents and children usually have?
   

58. Bad behaviour

Describe a time when you saw a child behave badly in public 

You should say: 

• where it was 
• what the child was doing 
• how others reacted to it 
• how you felt about it 

Part 3:

• 1. What kind of misbehaviours do children often have?
• 2. How can parents teach children to behave themselves?
• 3. Do you think parents are stricter now than they were in the past?

59. Beautiful sky

Describe a time when you were looking at a beautiful sky 

You should say: 

• where you were and what you did 
• who you were with 
• what you saw 
• how you felt 

Part 3:

• 1. Should kids know more about stars and planets? 
• 2. Is high technology helpful for star watching? 
• 3. What kind of people are interested in stars? 

60. Childhood friend 

Describe a friend from your childhood/ Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well 

You should say: 

• who this person is 
• how you met each other 
• what you did together 
• and explain why you liked him or her  

Part 3:

• 1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
• 2. What do you think of online social media? 
• 3. Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
• 4. How important is childhood friendship to children? 

61. Person who persuaded you to do something 

Describe a person who persuaded you to do something 

You should say: 

• who this person is
• what this person persuaded you to do 
• how this person helped you
• why this encouragement helped you to do this  

Part 3:

• 1. What qualities make someone a role model?
• 2. Who can influence children more, parents or teachers?
• 3. Why should children learn from role models?
   

61. Sharing something with others

Describe a time when you shared something with others 

You should say: 

• what you shared and why 
• when you shared it 
• who you shared it with 
• how you felt about sharing it with them  

Part 3:

• 1 What are the consequences if children don't know how to share?
• 2 How do people feel about sharing accommodation with others on campus?
• 3 How can parents and teachers teach young children to share?
• 4 What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
• 5 How can governments encourage shared transport?
• 6 Why is it important to share food with others during a celebration?
   

62. Advertisement

Describe an advertisement which introduced a product you have seen.

You should say:

• When and where you saw the advertisement
• What the product was
• How you liked the advertisement
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:

• 1. Where do we often see advertisements?
• 2. What are the benefits of advertising?
• 3. Are advertisements good or bad for children?
• 4. How does advertising affect people?

>> Sample answer

62. English lesson

Describe a time when you enjoyed an impressive English lesson.

You should say:

• When and where you had the lesson
• Who gave the lesson
• What the lesson was about
• And explain why you enjoyed the lesson

Part 3:

• 1. Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher?
• 2. What makes a good foreign language teacher?
• 3. Do you think language learning is important?
• 4. Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign language?

63. Goal you achieved

Describe a goal you set and tried your best to achieve 

You should say: 

• what the achievement is
• how you did it
• how difficult it was 
• how you feel about it

Part 3:

• 1. Do people usually set long-term goals or short-term goals?
• 2. Why is setting goals important in the workplace?
• 3. What’s the difference between goals set by old people and young people?
   

54. Shop you often visit

Describe a shop/ store you often visit 

You should say: 

• what shop it is,
• where it is
• what it sells
• how often you visit it
• why you like it 

Part 3:

• 1. Do people in your country go to the shopping mall frequently?
• 2. How have people's shopping habits changed in recent decades?
• 3. Do you think shops and shopping malls will disappear in the future?
• 4. What are the differences between shopping in street markets and in big shopping malls?
• 5. What are the differences between the shopping habits of different age groups?
   

55. Appointment you forgot or missed

Describe a time when you forgot an appointment.

You should say:

• What the appointment was for
• Who you made it with
• Why you forgot it
• And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3:

• 1 How do people who are busy every day remember things they need to do?
• 2 How do Vietnamese people know their family history?
• 3 Is it important to know about family history?
• 4 What do you think is a good way to record things? Why?
• 5 Which is more important, a work-related appointment or an appointment with a friend?
   

56. Person who wears unusual clothes

Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes 

You should say:

• who this person is
• how you know this person
• what his or her clothes are like 
• why you think his or her clothes are unusual  

Part 3:

• 1. Do you think online shopping is a good trend?
• 2. Are there any differences on men and women’s preferences about clothes?
• 3. Do you think clothes will influence one’s mood?
• 4. What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and those by young people?
• 5. What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
   

57. Film that made you laugh

Describe a film that made you laugh 

You should say:

• what film it is
• why you laughed
• when you watched it
• who you watched  it with 

Part 3:

• 1. Do people enjoy watching comedies?
• 2. Do people of all ages like watching cartoons?
• 3. Why do some people like to make others laugh?
• 4. Should teachers in school teach students in a humorous way?
   

58. Website you often visit

Describe a useful website that you visit

You should say: 

• what the website is 
• how you first found out about this website
• how often you visit it 
• why you like it 

59. Difficult thing you did and succeeded

Describe a difficult task that you completed at work or study that you felt proud of

You should say: 

• what the task was
• how you completed it
• why the task was difficult
• why you were proud of the completion of the task  

Part 3:

• 1 What kinds of things do children feel very hard to do?
• 2 How can parents encourage children to do something difficult?
• 3 What kinds of jobs can help people become confident?
• 4 What's your definition of success?
   

60. Novel or story

Describe a story or novel that was particularly interesting to you 

You should say: 

• what story or novel it was
• why you decided to read it
• when you read it
• how you felt about it  

Part 3:

• 1. How does technology help people tell stories?
• 2. Why are mystery novels so popular these days?
• 3. What kinds of stories do children like?
• 4. Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?
• 5. Is there any difference between the popular novels now and those in the past?
• 6. Why do some people prefer reading novels to playing computer games in the digital world?
   

61. Plastic waste

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste 

You should say: 

• where it was and what you saw
• why there was a lot of plastic
• what you did
• how you felt 

62. First day at school

Describe your first day at school that you remember

You should say: 

• what you remember and when it was
• how you felt about it
• where the school was
• why you remember this day  

63. Sports competition you watched

Describe a sports competition you watched 

You should say:

• what the sports event was 
• where and when the sports event took place
• who you watched it with
• how you felt about watching it  

64. Place for sports

Describe a popular place for sports 

You should say: 

• what this place is,
• where this place is
• what kinds of people go there
• what you did there
• how you felt about it 

Part 3:

• 1. What are the benefits of children doing sports?
• 2. Do young people like to do sports?
• 3. Is it necessary to build sports venues?e city?
   

65. Program you like to watch

Describe a program you like to watch 

You should say:

• what program it is
• when you watch it
• why you like it 

66. Someone's house or apartment you think is good

Describe someone's house or apartment you think is good 

You should say:

• whose home it is
• how often you go there
• why you go there
• what it looks like
• and why you like it  

67. City you've been to and want to visit again

Describe a city you've been to and want to visit again 

You should say:

• what city it was
• when you went there
• what you did there
• why you liked  it 

Part 3:

• 1. What’s the difference between the city and the countryside?
• 2. Some people say that large cities are suitable for old people. What do you think of it?
• 3. Do you think it is possible that all the people should move to cities?
• 4. Do you think people in the countryside are friendlier than people in the city?
   

68. Problem you had while shopping online or in a store

Describe a problem you had while shopping online 

You should say:

• what you bought
• when it happened
• what problem you had
• how you felt about the experience 

Follow-up Q: What problems do people usually have when shopping online?
Vietnamese prefer shopping online or offline, why?

Part 3:

• 1. What kind of service do you think is good?
• 2. What are the differences between shopping online and in stores?
• 3. What problems do customers often have while shopping?
• 4. What do you think customers should do when there are problems with the products
• they bought online?

69. Place in your country or part of your country 

Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to travellers 

You should say:

• what place it is
• where it is
• why it is interesting 
• why it is not visited by many people 

Part 3:

• 1. Is it important to take photos while traveling?
• 2. Can we trust other people's travel journals on the Internet?
• 3. What factors affect how people feel about their journey?
   

70. Information search 

Describe a time when you searched for information 

You should say: 

• why you needed it 
• what information you were looking for
• where you were searching
• how much you enjoyed looking for the information  

71. Person you want to work or study with

Describe a person you want to work or study with

You should say:

• who this person is 
• how long you worked or studied together
• what you did together
• why you liked to work or study with this person  

72. Plan with a lot of people

Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people 　

You should say:

• What it was
• When and where you made it
• What the activity was
• And explain how you felt about the plan

Part 3:

• 1. What kind of plans do young people often make?
• 2. Why can't people always follow their plans?

73. Describe a popular place for doing sports (e.g. stadium)

You should say:

• Where it is
• When you went there
• What you did there
• And explain how you feel about this place

Part 3:

• 1. What are the benefits of children doing sports?
• 2. Do young people like to do sports?
• 3. Is it necessary to build sports venues?

74. Impressive talk

Describe an impressive talk you had.

You should say:

• Who you talked to
• When and where you had the talk
• What you talked about
• And explain why you think it was impressive

Part 3:

• 1. What topics do young people like to talk about?
• 2. Is it important to have good communication skills at work?
   

75. Thing you learned

Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or university).

You should say:

• What it is
• When you learned it
• How you learned it
• And explain why it was important

Follow-up Q: Do you enjoy learning new things?

Part 3:

• 1. What can children learn from parents? What about grandparents?
• 2. Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
• 3. Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
• 4. How can people learn new things?
• 5. Does the internet make learning easier or more difficult?
• 6. Can people acquire more knowledge now than before?
   

76. Long walk

Describe a long walk you have been on.

You should say:

• When this happened
• Where you walked
• Who you were with
• And explain how you felt about this long walk

Part 3:

• 1. Do women have more leisure time than men?
• 2. Is leisure time important to everyone?
• 3. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?

77. A person who insprired you

Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting

You should say:

• Who he/she is 
• How you knew him/her 
• What interesting thing you did 
• And explain how he/she inspired you to do it.

 Part 3:

• What qualities make someone a role model? 
• Why should children learn from role models? 
• Who can influence children more, teachers or parents?
• What kind of international news inspires people?
• Besides parents and teachers, who else can motivate children?
• Can online teaching motivate students’ interest? How?
• 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? 

78. An older thing

Describe an antique or an older thing that your family has kept for a long time.

You should say:

• what it is
• how your family first got this thing
• how long your family has had it and explain why it is important to your family.

Possible rounding-off question:

• Would you ever sell what you just spoke about? 

Part 3:

Old Things That People Keep in their Family

1. In your culture, what sorts of things do people often pass down from generation to generation?
2. What are the benefits of keeping some old things in the family?
3. Does the "old culture" of previous generations have much influence on your generation?

Museums

1. What do you think is the role of museums?
2. Why do people visit museums when they can see pictures of the same things in books?
3. What should museums or governments do to encourage young people to visit museums?

Families and Tradition

1. Do you think it is important to maintain traditions?
2. Do men and women who have children have different roles to play in a family?
3. Do you think there is much value in recording one's family tree?