Forecast IELTS Speaking quý 3 2025 - Dự đoán đề thi IELTS Speaking tháng 9, 10, 11, 12 năm 2025

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Forecast IELTS Speaking quý 3 2025

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IELTS Speaking part 1

1. Topic cố định:

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

2. Personal habits & daily life

Topic 1: Staying up

• Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?

• Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?

• What were you doing when you stayed up late last time?

Topic 2: Snacks

• What is your opinion on snacks between meals?

• Is it healthy to eat 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?

• When do you usually eat them?

• Do your parents allow you to eat snacks?

Topic 3: 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?

Topic 4: Housework and cooking

• Do you have breakfast at home every day?

• Do you want to learn how to cook well?

• Do you think your home is clean and tidy?

• What housework do you dislike?

• What housework do you like?

3. Personality & feelings

Topic 5: 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?

Topic 6: Patience

• Are you patient?

• Would you say you are a patient person?

• Did you use to be more patient or less patient than you are now?

• Have you ever lost your patience?

• What do you become impatient about?

• Do you think patience is important?

Topic 7: Happy things

• Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?

• What will make you happy in the future?

• When do you feel happy at work?

• Do you feel happy when you buy new things?

• Do people in your country feel happy when they buy new things?

• What made you happy when you were a child?

Topic 8: Being busy

• Are you often busy?

• Why are you busy?

• When are you busy?

• Are you busier now than when you were a child?

Topic 9: Spending time by yourself

• Do you like spending time by yourself?

• Are you happy when you are alone?

• What do you do when you spend time by yourself?

4. Relationships & social life

Topic 10: Names

• Is there any tradition about naming babies?

• Does your name have any special meaning?

• Do you like your name?

Topic 11: Birthdays

• Is it important for you to celebrate your birthday?

• How do children celebrate birthdays in your country?

• How did you celebrate your last birthday?

• Is there a difference between the way you celebrated your birthday in the past and in the present?

Topic 12: Parties

• Have you been to a party recently?

• Do you prefer to go to small parties or big parties?

• Do you like parties?

• How often did you have a party when you were a kid?

• Have you ever organised a party?

Topic 13: 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'?

Topic 14: 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?

5. Free time & hobbies

Topic 15: Hobby

• Do you have any hobbies?

• Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?

• Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?

• Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?

Topic 16: Spare time

• What free time activities are popular with people in your country?

• Who do you usually spend your spare time with?

Topic 17: 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?

Topic 18: Puzzles

• Is it good for old people to do puzzles?

• Do you prefer doing word puzzles or number puzzles?

6. Lifestyle & preferences

Topic 19: Jewelry

• Why do some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

• Do you like wearing jewelry?

• How often do you wear it?

• Do you wear a lot of jewelry?

Topic 20: Flowers

• Do you love flowers?

• Do you know anyone who loves flowers?

• Are there a lot of flowers where you live?

• Do you take photos of flowers in your daily life?

• Do people in your country often send flowers to others?

Topic 21: Small businesses

• Do you prefer buying things in big companies or from small businesses?

• Do you know many small businesses where you live?

7. Communication & technology

Topic 22: Text messages

• Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them?

• How often do you send text messages?

• Is sending messages popular in your country?

• Did you send more messages when you were younger?

Topic 23: 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?

• What would you do without the Internet?

Topic 24: Writing

• Do you usually write by hand or write using a computer?

• Nowadays, how do most people write things?

• Did you like writing things when you were a child?

Topic 25: Machines

• What is your favourite machine in your home?

• Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?

• Do you read the instructions before using a machine?

• Do you think it is important to read the instructions?

Topic 26: Making lists

• Do you make a list when you shop?

• Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?

• Why don't some people like making lists?

Topic 27: Making plan

• Do you like making plans?

• What are benefits of making plans?

7. Study & knowledge

Topic 28: Geography

• Have you ever learned Geography?

• Do you think Geography is useful?

• Do you like Geography?

Topic 29: Libraries (Aug–Dec 2025)

• 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?

9. Travel & nature

Topic 30: Weather

• What's the weather usually like in your hometown?

• Do you have a habit of checking the weather forecast?

• Do you like hot weather?

• What do you do in hot weather?

• Do you like wet weather?

• Would you like to visit a hot country?

Topic 31: 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?

Topic 32: 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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IELTS Speaking part 2, part 3

1. Describe a person

Topic 1: Famous person you'd like to meet

Part 2
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 – Children and fame

• 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?

Topic 2: Person who shows his or her feelings openly

Part 2
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 – Expressing feelings, communication

• 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?

Topic 3: Person who loves to grow plants

Part 2
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 – Farming, growing plants

• 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?

Topic 4: Intelligent person

Part 2
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 – Intelligence

• 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?

Topic 5: Fashionable person

Part 2
Describe a friend who is well dressed and is good at dressing up
You should say:

• who this person is

• what job this person does

• what kind of clothes he or she wears

• why this person likes fashion

Part 3 – Fashion, clothes

• 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?

Topic 6: Childhood friend

Part 2
Describe a friend from your childhood
You should say:

• who this person is

• how you met each other

• what you did together

• explain why you liked him or her

Part 3 – Friendship, social media

• Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood?

• What's the difference between having younger friends and older friends?

• Has technology changed people's friendships? How?

• What do you think of communicating via social media?

• Will online social media replace face-to-face communication?

• Is it necessary for kids to have some close friends?

Topic 7: Person who persuaded you to do something

Part 2
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 – Motivation, goals

• What are some good ways to persuade children?

• How does advertising influence children and their parents?

• How do ads persuade people?

• Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?

• How does marketing make people choose particular goods and brands?

• Who do children listen to more, their parents or their teachers?

• What do parents often persuade their children to do?

• What advice should young people follow?

Topic 8: Person who wears unusual clothes

Part 2
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 – Clothes

• Do you think the style of the clothing is more important than its comfort?

• Do you think young people wear unusual clothes more than other age groups?

• What factors affect people's decisions when buying clothes?

• Do you think it's a good idea to buy clothes online?

• What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and those by young people?

• What kinds of clothes should people wear at work?

• Do you think people should wear formal clothes in the workplace?

Topic 9: Person you want to work or study with

Part 2
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

Part 3 – Classmates, colleagues

• Can children choose their deskmate in schools in your country?

• Why should children be kind to their classmates?

• What do you think makes someone a good colleague?

• What matters most about a colleague's personality?

• Do you think that having good colleagues is the most important thing at work?

• Are good colleagues important at work?

• What kinds of people are popular at work?

• Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

Topic 10: Singer you like

Part 2
Describe a singer you like
You should say:

• who this singer is

• when and where you listen to their songs

• what kind of music they perform

• why you like them

Part 3 – Music

• What kind of music do people like at different ages?

• What kind of music is popular in your country now and what kind will be in the future?

• Do parents in your country require their children to learn to play musical instruments?

• Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

• Can anyone learn how to sing?

• What should the government do to help people with musical talent?

Topic 11: Person you didn't like at first

Part 2
Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with
You should say:

• who this person is

• how you knew them

• why you disliked them

• why you changed your mind

Part 3 – Making friends

• What do you think of making friends online?

• Is it a good idea to make friends with people who are much older than you?

• Do you enjoy meeting new people?

• Do you think friendship is important?

• Why is it difficult for some people to make friends with others?

• Do we benefit from having friends with different personalities?

Topic 12: Person who inspired you

Part 2
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting
You should say:

• who this person was

• how you knew this person

• what interesting thing you did

• how this person inspired you to do this

Part 3 – Role models, motivation

• What qualities make someone a role model?

• Why should children learn from role models?

• Who do children listen to more, their parents or their teachers?

• 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 to learn?

Topic 13: Person from a different cultural background

Part 2
Describe a person from a different cultural background whom you enjoy spending time with
You should say:

• who this person is

• where they are from

• how you knew them

• how you feel about them

Part 3 – Cultures, living abroad

• What do people from different cultural backgrounds usually talk about with each other?

• What are the advantages of being friends with people from different cultural backgrounds?

• Is it easy to meet people from different cultural backgrounds in your country?

• Is it good to live in a multicultural society?

• What are the benefits of living in another country?

• Why do people choose to travel or live abroad?

2. Describe a place

Topic 1: Unusual building you'd like to visit

Part 2
Describe an unusual building you'd like to visit
You should say:

• what building it is

• how you know about it

• what the building looks like

• why you want to visit it

Part 3 – Buildings

• 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?

Topic 2: Place in the countryside you enjoyed

Part 2
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 – Visiting the countryside

• What are the consequences of the decrease of population in the countryside?

• What kinds of places do people like to visit in the countryside?

Topic 3: Noisy place

Part 2
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 – Making noise

• 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?

• Are cities becoming noisier?

• Do you mind noises?

• Do any noises bother you?

Topic 4: Place for sports

Part 2
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 – Doing sports, sports venues

• What are the benefits of sports for children?

• Do children need to exercise?

• Do young people like to do sports?

• Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?

• What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?

• Is technology helpful for people to do sports?

• Do you think local sports teams can help increase community connections?

Topic 5: Someone's house or apartment you think is good

Part 2
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

Part 3 – Home

• Why is it so expensive to buy a house or an apartment now?

• Do many people spend a lot of money renovating and decorating their houses or apartments?

• Is natural light important for a house or apartment?

• What kind of houses or apartments do people prefer to buy?

Topic 6: City you've been to and want to visit again

Part 2
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 – Cities and the countryside

• What is the difference between living in the countryside and the city?

• Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?

• Is it good for elderly people to live in large cities?

• Is it possible that all of the population move to cities?

• Will people live in the countryside in the future?

• Do you think people in the countryside are friendlier than in cities?

• What should the government do to improve citizens' safety?

• What changes usually take place in cities and towns?

• Are there any changes in your city?

Topic 7: Place in your country or part of your country

Part 2
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 – Travelling

• Is it important to take photos while travelling?

• What factors affect how people feel about travel?

• Can you trust other people's travel journals on the Internet?

• Will you go to a foreign country to travel because of the distinct landscape?

• What kinds of comments do travellers typically leave online after a trip?

• How can tourists have a good travel experience?

Topic 8: Place where you saw animals

Part 2
Describe a place where you saw animals
You should say:

• what animals you saw

• when and where you saw them

• how you felt about the experience

Part 3 – Animals

• Do you think people are more interested in animals now than they were in the past?

• Is there any difference between the way animals were used for work in the past and nowadays?

• How did animals help people in the past?

• How do animals help us today?

• Why do you think wild animals should be protected?

• Do you think animals are important?

• What should we do to protect endangered animals?

• Why do stories and movies for children always feature animals?

• Do you think children love animals more than old people do?

Topic 9: House or apartment you often visit

Part 2
Describe a house or apartment you often visit
You should say:

• whose home it was

• how often you visit this place

• what it is like

• how you feel about it

Part 3 – Home, accommodation

• What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?

• What are the differences between buildings in the city and in the countryside?

• What is the difference between living in the countryside and the city?

• Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?

• What is the role of plants in home decoration?

• Do you think location is a key factor in where people choose to live?

• Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

3. Describe an object

Topic 1: Photo you enjoy looking at

Part 2
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 – Taking photos

• Why do people like to share photos on social media?

• On what occasions do most people take photos?

Topic 2: Thing you really wanted

Part 2
Describe something given to you that you really wanted

Part 3 – Rewards, shopping, goals

• 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?

Topic 3: Article on health

Part 2
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 – Health and keeping fit

• 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?

• How do today's people keep healthy?

Topic 4: Beautiful object

Part 2
Describe an object that you think is beautiful
You should say:

• what it is

• what it looked like

• where you saw it

• why you think it's beautiful

Part 3 – Beauty, beautiful things

• What beautiful scenic spots are there in your country?

• Why do many people go to scenic spots in person instead of just reading about them in books?

• Do people in your country prefer listening to music to appreciating paintings and literature?

• Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?

• Are there more beautiful things now than in the past?

• Why do people create beautiful things?

• What do you think the word 'beauty' means?

Topic 5: Shop you often visit

Part 2
Describe a shop you often visit
You should say:

• what shop it is, where it is

• what it sells

• why you like it

Part 3 – Shopping

• Do people in your country go to the shopping mall frequently?

• How have people's shopping habits changed in recent decades?

• Do you think shops and shopping malls will disappear in the future?

• What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?

• What are the differences in the shopping habits of different age groups?

• What are the differences between shopping online and in-store?

Topic 6: Website you often visit

Part 2
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

Part 3 – Internet, TV, libraries, apps

• What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?

• Will libraries be replaced by the Internet?

• Are libraries still necessary?

• What are the most and the least popular apps in your country?

• What's the difference between the Internet and television?

• What are the differences between old and young people when they use the Internet?

• Why do people like to read news on the Internet instead of on TV?

Topic 7: Novel or story

Part 2
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 – Novels, reading

• How does technology help people tell stories?

• What kinds of novels are suitable for a film adaptation?

• Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?

• Is there any difference between popular novels today and those in the past?

• Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?

• Why do some people prefer reading novels to playing computer games in this digital world?

Topic 8: Problem you had while shopping online or in a store

Part 2
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

Part 3 – Customer service, complaints

• What do you think of people complaining when they buy poor quality goods at a low price?

• What problems do customers often have while shopping?

• What do you think customers should do when there are problems with products bought online?

• As a customer, what kinds of services do you expect from a company?

• What is good service?

• What are the differences between shopping online and in-store?

• Do you think customers' complaints will improve products or services?

Topic 9: Information search

Part 2
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

Part 3 – Information

• Is it good if people could have more access to information in the future?

• Does the development of the Internet have any impact on disadvantaged people?

• What information can people get from television?

• What are the ways of getting information nowadays?

• How can people check whether a piece of information online is correct or not?

• Do people trust information online?

• Why do some people NOT trust information online?

• Will libraries be replaced by the Internet?

• Are libraries still necessary?

Topic 10: Advertisement of a well-known product

Part 2
Describe an advertisement of a well-known product
You should say:

• what type of advert it was

• what it advertised

• where you saw or heard it

• how it influenced you

Part 3 – Advertising

• How does advertising affect people?

• Do you think it is good to see the same advertisements everywhere?

• Do people pay attention to advertisements on public transport?

• Where do we often see advertisements?

• What are the advantages of advertising?

• Do you think the influence of advertising is good?

• How does advertising influence children?

• Is there any advertising that can be harmful to children?

Topic 11: Website that sells second-hand items

Part 2
Describe a website that sells second-hand items
You should say:

• what it is

• how you found out about it

• what people can buy from it

• whether you like it

Part 3 – Recycling, consumerism

• How do people usually handle the clothes they don't want?

• Some people think it's a waste to buy too many clothes for children. What do you think?

• Why do people buy second-hand clothes?

• Should the government encourage people to recycle items they don't want?

• What problems will occur if people don't recycle?

• How do people in your country recycle various items they don't want?

Topic 12: Piece of technology that is hard to use

Part 2
Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is hard to use
You should say:

• what it is

• when you got it

• what you got it for

• how often you use it

• how you feel about it

Part 3 – Technology

• What technology do people currently use?

• Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?

• Why are people so keen on buying iPhones even though they haven't changed much from one to the next?

• Why do technology companies often upgrade their products?

• How does technology affect our lives?

• Does the development of technology affect the way we study?

4. Describe an event / experience

Topic 1: Interesting decision you made with your friend

Part 2
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 – Decision-making

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

• What decisions can children make by themselves?

Topic 2: Money as a gift

Part 2
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 – Money

• 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?

Topic 3: Disagreement you had with someone

Part 2
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 – Disagreements

• How can we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?

• Why do some people avoid arguing with others?

• Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?

• How do we show respect to others when we disagree with them?

• What do you do if you disagree with someone?

• What disagreements do parents and children usually have?

Topic 4: Bad behaviour

Part 2
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 – Bad behaviour, bringing up children

• What bad behaviour do children usually have?

• How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?

• Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?

• Whose influence on children is more important, that of friends or that of parents?

Topic 5: Beautiful sky

Part 2
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 – Stars, planets and space

• What kind of people are interested in stars?

• Is high technology helpful for star watching?

• Should kids know more about stars and planets?

• Would people be willing to get up early to watch and enjoy the sunrise?

• When would people watch the sky?

• Do many people pay attention to the shapes of stars?

Topic 6: Sharing something with others

Part 2
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 – Sharing things

• Is there anything that parents should persuade children to share with others?

• How can governments encourage shared transport?

• Why is it important to share food with others during a celebration?

• How can parents and teachers teach children to share?

• Do you think kids like to share?

• What is the benefit of sharing for children?

Topic 7: Goal you achieved

Part 2
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 – Goals

• Do people in your country set goals?

• Do people usually set long-term goals or short-term ones?

• Why is setting goals important in the workplace?

• What is the difference between goals set by old people and young people?

• How do people set goals?

• Do you think people should have personal life goals?

Topic 8: Decision to wait

Part 2
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 – Patience

• Why do some people like a slow-paced life?

• Compared to the past, are people less patient now?

• How can people become more patient?

• What can you do while waiting in line?

• Is patience always a good characteristic?

• Do you think people have to have patience?

• Do you think children have more patience than adults?

• Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?

Topic 9: Appointment you forgot or missed

Part 2
Describe a time you forgot an appointment
You should say:

• what the appointment was

• when and where it was

• why you forgot about it

• how you felt

Part 3 – Punctuality

• Do you think it's important to be on time?

• Is punctuality important?

• Which is more important, a work-related appointment or an appointment with a friend?

• If someone doesn't really like whom they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that true?

• How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?

Topic 10: Difficult thing you did and succeeded

Part 2
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 – Success, goals

• How would you define success?

• Are successful people often lonely?

• What do people need to sacrifice for success?

• What kinds of success can students achieve at school?

• Should students be proud of their success?

• In general, how do people judge or assess the success of others?

• Do you think people should set goals for themselves?

Topic 11: First day at school

Part 2
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

Part 3 – Jobs, school, kids

• What should parents prepare for their kids when the kids first go to school?

• How do children socialize with each other?

• Is socialization important for children?

• Why do some people quit and change jobs?

• What advantages and disadvantages come along with changing jobs?

• Is it better to work in big companies than in small ones?

Topic 12: Sports competition you watched

Part 2
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

Part 3 – Sports events

• Do you think it is necessary to award prizes and incentives to athletes?

• What kind of sports are popular in your country?

• What kind of competitions do people in your country like to watch?

• Do you think there should be more matches or competitions broadcast on TV?

Topic 13: Something you did with a group of people

Part 2
Describe something you did with a group of people
You should say:

• what it was

• where you did it

• who you were with

• why you liked it

Part 3 – Neighbours, cooperation

• Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others?

• Do you think it's important for children to learn about cooperation?

• How do children learn to cooperate with each other?

• Do you think neighbours help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?

• Do you think it's important to have a good relationship with neighbours?

• Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbours?

• How do neighbours help each other?

Topic 14: Sports event you'd like to attend

Part 2
Describe a sports event you'd like to attend as part of the audience
You should say:

• what it is

• who you want to watch it with

• why you want to be part of the audience

• how you'd feel about it

Part 3 – Watching sports games

• What kinds of sports events are broadcast on TV or other media in your country?

• Do people in your country enjoy watching football games?

• Do encouragement and applause from the audience have an impact on athletes?

• What kind of sports are popular in your country?

• Why do so many children like to watch basketball games?

• Which do people in your country prefer to watch, team sports or individual sports?

Topic 15: Being praised

Part 2
Describe a time when you were praised for something you did
You should say:

• what you did

• when it happened

• who praised you

• how you felt about the experience

Part 3 – Praising people

• Do people in your country often praise others?

• What are the advantages of praising children?

• Can praising someone be harmful sometimes?

• Should teachers praise students?

Topic 16: Argument between two friends

Part 2
Describe an argument two of your friends had
You should say:

• what it was about

• when it was

• how it was resolved

• how you felt about it

Part 3 – Arguments

• Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?

• When two people have an argument, do you think they should find a third party to ask for advice?

• Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

• Is the argument important?

• What arguments occur between family members?

• What personal qualities should lawyers have?

• What makes a good lawyer?

Topic 17: Activity you planned to do with a group of people

Part 2
Describe an activity you planned to do with a group of people
You should say:

• what the activity was

• how you planned it

• when and where you made the plan

• how you felt about the plan

Part 3 – Making plans

• In general, do you think planning is important?

• Do you think everyone in your country makes everyday plans?

• Why do you think some people don't like making plans?

• Why can't people always follow their plans?

• Why do people make plans?

• Why do some people like to make plans while some others just don't like to?

• What kind of plans do young people often make?

5. Others

Topic 1: Skill you can teach others

Part 2
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 – Teaching and learning

• Which age group is the best at learning new things?

• What can be done to improve modern teaching methods?

• What are the differences between online and face-to-face teaching?

• Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?

• Should teachers make lessons fun?

• What kind of people are good at teaching?

Topic 2: Film you want to watch again

Part 2
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

• why you want to watch it again

Part 3 – Films

• What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?

• Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays?

• What makes a movie a blockbuster?

• Why do people of different ages like different types of movies?

• Are actors and actresses important to movies?

• Do people in your country still like to go to a cinema?

• Where do people watch movies?

Topic 3: Film that made you laugh

Part 2
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 – Jokes, laughter, comedies

• Is it good to tell jokes in business activities?

• Should teachers tell more jokes in class?

• Why do some people like to make others laugh?

• What kind of people like comedy?

• Do you like movies that make you laugh?

• Do people like comedies?

• Why do people of all ages like to watch cartoons?

Topic 4: Program you like to watch

Part 2
Describe a program you like to watch
You should say:

• what program it is

• when you watch it

• why you like it

Part 3 – TV programs, videos

• What shows do old people and young people watch?

• What other programs do you like to watch?

• What TV programs are popular in your country?

• Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?

• Do you think watching talk shows is a waste of time?

• Do you think we can acquire knowledge from watching TV programs?

• What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos rather than visiting zoos?

• Do teachers play videos in class in your country?

Topic 5: Important thing you learned

Part 2
Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)
You should say:

• what it was

• when you learned it

• how you learned it

• why it was important

Part 3 – New things

• What can children learn from their parents?

• Do you think some children are well-behaved just because they are influenced by their parents?

• Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?

• How can people learn new things?

• Does the Internet make learning easier or more difficult?

• Can people acquire more knowledge now than before?

Topic 6: Impressive conversation

Part 2
Describe an impressive conversation that you remember well
You should say:

• who this person was

• where you met this person

• what you talked about

• why this conversation was impressive

Part 3 – Communication

• Do you think old people can work better than young people?

• How do people have a conversation with an elderly person?

• What are the advantages of having people of different ages living in the same house?

• What topics do young people talk about?

• What kinds of communication skills are important?

• Are communication skills important at work?

• What are the differences between talking with friends online and face-to-face?

• What are the differences between online and onsite meetings in a company?

• Do you think old people and young people can share interests?

• What kinds of things can young people learn from old people?

Topic 7: Outdoor sports

Part 2
Describe an outdoor sport that you would like to do
You should say:

• what the outdoor sport is

• where you can try it

• how easy it would be for you to learn it

• why you would like to try it

Part 3 – Outdoor sports

• What outdoor sports are popular nowadays?

• How does weather affect outdoor sports?

• What are the differences between indoor sports and outdoor sports?

• What outdoor sports are popular among elderly people?

• What outdoor sports are popular with children?

• Which is more dangerous, team sports or individual sports?

Topic 8: Historical period you would like to know more about

Part 2
Describe a historical period you would like to know more about
You should say:

• what period it is

• when it was

• what you are interested in

• why you want to know more

Part 3 – History

• How do people in your country learn about history?

• Why do some people like to watch documentaries?

• Do people in your country like to visit museums?

• Do children like to learn history?

• Do people in your country like to learn about history?

• What’s the difference between learning history from books and from videos?

• How can we make history lessons more interesting?

Topic 9: Plan not related to work or study

Part 2
Describe a plan you made (not related to work or study)
You should say:

• what plan it was

• when you made it

• how you made it

• how it worked out

Part 3 – Plans

• Should parents make plans for their children?

• When should children start to have their own plans?

• What should be planned in life?

• Is it possible to plan for the future?

• Should people follow their plans strictly or be flexible?

• Do you think planning is important?

Topic 10: Ambition you haven’t achieved

Part 2
Describe an ambition you haven’t achieved yet
You should say:

• what it is

• why you have that ambition

• what you have done

• why you haven’t achieved it

Part 3 – Ambition

• What ambitions do children usually have?

• Is having high ambition good for children?

• What ambition do people have after they grow up?

• Do you think ambitious people are more likely to be successful?

• Why don’t some people have ambitions?

• Do you think people nowadays are more ambitious than before?

Topic 11: Holiday you want to go on in the future

Part 2
Describe a holiday you want to go on in the future
You should say:

• where you want to go

• when you want to go

• who you want to go with

• why you want to go on this holiday

Part 3 – Holidays, travel

• What are the most popular tourist attractions in your country?

• What are the advantages of travelling by car compared with travelling by plane?

• Do you think people will spend more money on holidays in the future?

• How do people benefit from travelling?

• What kind of holidays do young people like?

• Do people in your country prefer to travel abroad or stay in your country?

• Do you think tourism can cause environmental damage?

Topic 12: Piece of good news

Part 2
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well
You should say:

• what it was

• when you heard it

• how you knew it

• how you felt about it

Part 3 – News, media

• How do people share good news?

• Why do people like to hear good news?

• Do people prefer to share good news or bad news?

• How do people get news nowadays?

• Do you think news will be replaced by social media?

• What kinds of good news are often reported in your country?

• Do you think it’s important for people to share news with others?

Topic 13: Difficult thing you did

Part 2
Describe a difficult thing you did
You should say:

• what it was

• how you overcame the difficulties

• whether you got help

• how you felt after you succeeded

Part 3 – Challenges

• What kinds of challenges do young people face?

• How do people usually face difficulties?

• Do you think people should be encouraged to face challenges themselves?

• What are the benefits of overcoming difficulties?

• Do you think challenges are important in life?

• How should parents encourage their children to face challenges?

Topic 14: Something that helps you concentrate

Part 2
Describe something that helps you concentrate on study or work
You should say:

• what it is

• how it helps you

• when you do it

• why it can help you concentrate

Part 3 – Concentration, focus

• Is it easy for you to stay focused on something?

• What kinds of things are distracting for you?

• When do you need to be focused?

• What do you do to help you concentrate?

• Do you think children can concentrate in noisy environments?

• What can teachers do to help students concentrate?

• Do you think technology can help people focus?

Topic 15: Time when you felt bored

Part 2
Describe a time when you felt bored
You should say:

• when it was

• who you were with

• what you were doing

• why you felt bored

Part 3 – Boredom

• Do people get bored easily nowadays?

• Why do people get bored?

• What kinds of things are boring to people?

• Do young people get bored more easily than old people?

• How do people deal with boredom?

• Is it good for children to feel bored sometimes?