IELTS SPEAKING QUÝ 1/2022 (UPDATING…)

Part 1

GRAMMAR:

-        INTEREST:
+      I have always been a big fan of...
+      I have developed a keen on interest in..
+      N is my go-to = favourite
+      be interested in / keen on/ be a big fan of/ be crazy about/ be really into +
N/phr
+      take a keen interest in = have a strong liking for
+      I am an avid + N-er ( I am an avid traveller)
 
-        DISLIKE:

N is not my cup of tea/ not my thing

what annoys me ( most) about …. is N/phr / is that + clause

what I am proud of …. is N/phr / is that + clause

what I don’t like/ dislike most about ...is N/phr / is that + clause
 
-        ABILITY:
I have/ dont have a knack /næk/ for Ving

X is not my forte:

Work and Study

1.  Are you working or are you a student?

I’m currently a senior  [ˈsiː.ni.ər] / an undergraduate at Can Tho University of

medicine and pharmacy which has the responsibility for training healthcare
professionals. As a medical student, I have developed a keen interest in taking
care of patients.

 
2.  What is a typical day of your work/study?
 
 As I mentioned before, I am still a student, so I have to struggle with a tight
schedule every day. In the early morning, I wake up and grab a sandwich before I
leave, and then I go to a hospital where I can apply myself to get exposed to the
patients/ practise my medical skills. In the evening, the next destination is my
university I really like the time when I hear my teacher is delivering a lecture
because I can study a new thing about the human body. Finally, I have to revise
my lessons and accomplish the homework in the evening. So at the rest of the
day, I am totally exhausted.
 
3.  What do/don’t you like about your work/major?
 
- LIKE: what I like most about my major is that I have many opportunities to
get exposed to the patients. To be honest with you, I am an extrovert but I
am really into taking with my patients. They provide any information about
their disease with a frank attitude. And when I cure a patient I fell verery
chirpy.
- DISLIKE: What I don't like most about my major is that I have to struggle
with a tight schedule. I must go to school or hospital early every morning
and come back home late in the evening. In addition I cram for exams and
burn the night oil on a regular basis because there is too much knowledge to
study. Sometimes, It makes me crazy.
 
4.  Do you like working in the morning/evening?
 
To be frank with you, I am a night owl, so I prefer working in the evening. I
usually come back home at 6 pm, after that, I will have a scrumptious meal.
Therefore, 8 pm or after that is the time I work most effectively.
 
5.  What keeps you motivated in your work/study?

My biggest motivation is my family, in particular, my mother. When I burn the

midnight oil and cram for exams for a long time I will call my mother and ask her
to cook some mouth-watering dishes or solely talk to her, which helps me
eliminate/ get rid of all my tension/ pleasure/stress.

6. Would you like to change your job/study if you had a chance now?

 
As I mentioned, I am too tired of my study. Hence, If I had a chance, I would
get rid of some unnecessary subjects at my school, ranging from philosophy
 /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/ to
physical education. I also would want to cut down many tests
that really difficult.
 

7.  What technology/electronic devices do you use in your work/study?

I use my computer every day. As you know, because of coronavirus my university

has changed the method of education. I study online on a frequent basis, so I need
a computer that can help me access learning online platform like google meet or
zoom. I also record the lecture or prepare presentations to my consultant /kən
ˈsʌl.tənt/ by using my computer.

Home/Accommodation

1.  Do you live in a house or an apartment?

 

I live in a detached /dɪˈtætʃtd/ house which is small but nice. The house is fully
furnished with all mod-cons /mɒd ˈkɒnz/ like a cooker, a bridge, two air
conditioner, a big bookshelf and so on. I really enjoy every moment when I am
living there.

2.  What do you enjoy most about your house?

 
I am a bookworm, so I like my bookshelf too much. There is a wide range of
books such as soulmate books talking about the anxiety of life and how people
overcome this. Thanks to comic books I can relax after an exhausting working
day.
 
3.  Is there anything you would like to change about your house?
 
I have always been a big fan of gardening, but my house is not wide enough for
me to erect a garden with a variety of flowers and short-term fruit trees. So if I
had an opportunity I would like to widen my yard and buy much soil that is
rich in nutrients to plant the trees.
 
4.  What can you see from the window of your house?
 

I really like my house in my small village because my bedroom is opposite the

paddy fields. When I open the window of my bedroom, I can see a green space if It
is in the spring, and in the summer I can see ripe rice plants turn yellow.
Sometimes, At midnight, I spend hours gazing at the moon and the stars moon
through the window.

5.  What kind of accommodation would you like to live in the future?

I have a tendency to live in a small house but It must have a garden because I have
been keen on gardening since I was born. I will plant a wide range of flowers and
some short-term fruit trees. It will be the best accommodation if there are many
state-of-the-art furniture/ mod-cons helping me do household chores.

Living area

1.  Where do you live? / Tell me about your living area

I am currently living in the centre of Can Thơ where is full of convenient amenities
like amusement /əˈmjuːz.mənt/ parks, cinemas, and shopping mall. The traffic of
Can Tho sometimes is bad, especially during peak hours. Although I usually deal
with congestion, I love to live there because the food is mouth-watering/
scrumptious and the people are kind/ benevolent, they always willing to give a
hand.

2.  Is it a good place for families with children / to grow up?

 

Of course, because Can Tho has/ has acquired a reputation for prestigious
education such as Can Tho university or Can Tho university of medicine and
pharmacy or Ly Tu Trong highschool for the girted. If families live there, their
children can get exposed to advanced education. In addition, the living standard
in Can Tho is not extravagant /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/, so It is appropriate for almost
families.

3.  What do people in your area often do in their free time?

Well, It really depends on each person. For instance, the young generation
has a tendency to hang out with their peers or immerse themselves in the
melodies of the music. On the other hand, the elderly prefer watching telly
with their family in a cosy atmosphere. No matter what they do, their aim is
to reduce stress effectively.

4.  Would you like to move somewhere else in the future?

If I had a chance, I would like to move to Ho Chi Minh city because I have
always cherished the dream to work in a bigger city that provides state of the
 art medical methods curing patients. I want to broaden my horizons and
improve my professional skills.

5.  Do you know your neighbours well?

To be honest with you, I don't have much information about my neighbours

because when I was in grade ten, I moved to live in the centre of my district which
is nearby my high school which have a responsibility for training gifted students.
And after three years  I concluded my high school period, I went on moving to
another city to pursue my tertiary education. Therefore, now when I come up my
village, my relationships are drifted apart, everything has changed as years went
by.

Hometown

1.  Where are you from?

I have grown up in a small village, so the area depends on agriculture for most of
its income. My neighbours aren’t rich in property but they’re rich in benevolence
/bəˈnev.əl.əns/. They’re always willing to give a hand when I or others need help.

2.  What do/don’t you like about your hometown?

- What really annoys me about my hometown is the sound of honks.

Actually, I live near a primary school, so from 6 to 7 am I can’t stand
hearing a variety /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/ of honking sounds which make Me impossible to
enjoy the morning vibe.

 
3.  How has your hometown changed during the past few years?
My hometown has changed quickly over a decade. The infrastructure has been
innovated /ˈɪn.ə.veɪt/ completely. Markets have emerged like mushrooms.
The number of potholes/ˈpɑːt.hoʊl/ decreased sharply/ substantially and the
public transport system develop. As a consequence, the air and the sounds
are more polluted.
4.  Would you like to live there in the future?

It really depends on my ability. If I can land a decent job at Can Tho or Ho Chi
Minh city, I will move to this city. By contrast, I don't secure a well-paid job, I will
come back to my hometown and enjoy a peaceful life but have a little money.
 5.  Would you like to live in a countryside in the future? Do you like living in a
countryside?

Yes, when I am old or when I resign, I will live in the countryside where reduce
the bustle and hustle of the city. My dream is that I can buy a small house
fully furnished with all mod-cons in a tranquil area nearby a river. Every
morning, I can taste a cup of tea and enjoy the morning vibe. In the evening
I go fishing or do gardening.

New topics:

Taking photos

1.  Do you like taking photos?

2.  Do you like taking selfies?
3.  What is your favorite family photo?

4.  Do you want to improve your photography skills?

Sports

1.  Do you like watching sports programs on TV?

2.  Do you like to watch live sports matches?
3.  Who do you like to watch sports games with?

4.  What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?

Art

1.  Do you like drawing?

2.  Do you like to go to art galleries?
3.  Do you want to learn more about art?

4.  Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?

Cinemas

1.  Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid?
2.  Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends?
3.  Do you still enjoy watching the movies you loved as a child?

4.  Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?

Emails
 1.  Do you often send emails?
2.  When would you send emails to others?
3.  Is sending emails popular in Vietnam?

4.  Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?

Dreams

1.  Can you remember the dreams you had?

2.  Do you share your dreams with others?
3.  Do you think dreams have special meanings?

4.  Do you want to make your dreams come true?

Mirrors

1.  Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror?

2.  Have you ever bought a mirror?
3.  Do you usually take a mirror with you?

4.  Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

Street markets

1.  What do people usually buy on street markets?

2.  Do you prefer to go shopping in a shopping mall or on a street market?

3.  When was the last time you went to a street market?

Websites

1.  What kinds of websites do you usually use?

2.  Are there any changes about the websites you usually use?
3.  How can you tell if a website is trustable?

Daily routine

What is your daily study routine?

Have you ever changed your routine?

Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?

What part of your day do you like best?

Mobile/cell phones

What was your first mobile phone?

Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

Will you buy a new one in the future?

How has your mobile phone changed your life?

Cars

Did you enjoy travelling by car when you were a kid?

What types of cars do you like?

Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?

What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?

Lost and Found

What will you do if you find something lost by others?

Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?

Have you ever lost things?

Will you post on social media if you lose your item?

Old topics:

Colors

1.  What is your favorite color?

2.  What’s the color you dislike? Why
 3.  What colors do your friends like most?

4.  What color makes you uncomfortable in your room?

Mobile Apps

1.  Are there many apps in your phone?

2.  What apps have you downloaded recently?
3.  What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?
4.  What was the first app you used?
5.  How do you find out different apps?

6.  What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?

Weather

1.  What kind of weather do you like most?

2.  What’s the weather like in your hometown?
3.  Do you think people can live more happily if the weather is sunny?
4.  Would you like to live in a place that has different weather from your
country?

5.  Do you think the weather now is different from that in the past?

Getting lost

1.  Have you ever lost your way?

2.  How can you find your way when you are lost?
3.  Can you read a map when you get lost?
4.  Do you feel worried when you get lost in a new place?

5.  Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

Public Garden and Parks

1.  Do you prefer playing in a public garden or park?

2.  Do you usually spend time going to a public garden or a park?
3.  Did you often visit a public garden / park when you were a kid?
 4.  How have parks/public gardens changed today compared to the time when
you were a kid?

5.  Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?

Science

1.  Do you like science?

2.  When did you start to learn about science?
3.  Which science subject/part of science is interesting to you?
4.  What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
5.  How can you use your knowledge about science in your daily life?

6.  What things in science have you applied in your daily life?

Shoes

1.  Do you like buying shoes? How often do you buy shoes?
2.  Have you ever bought shoes online? / How do you buy shoes?
3.  Does it cost you much to buy shoes? Do you usually spend much money on
shoes?

4.  Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?

Headphones

1.  Do you use headphones?

2.  What type of headphones do you use?
3.  Do people in your country like wearing headphones?

4.  In what conditions, you won't use headphones?

Handwriting

1.  When do you use handwriting?

2.  Do/Did you often use handwriting at school?
3.  Is your handwriting easy to read?
4.  Do you think handwriting is important?

5.  Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?/ What's the difference between
handwriting and typing?

Concentration
 1.  Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
2.  What do you do to help you concentrate?
3.  What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?
4.  Is it easy to concentrate when you are in a noisy place?

5.  When do you/people need to be focused?

Pets and Animals

1.  What's your favourite animal? Why?

2.  What kind of pets do people in VN usually have?
3.  Have you ever had a pet before?
4.  Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoor or outdoor?

5.  What kind of pets would you like to raise / Do you wanna raise more pets in
the future?

Spending time / Cooperating with others

1.  Do you like talking to other people?

2.  Do you usually spend time with your friends?
3.  Have you ever cooperated with others?
4.  Would you prefer studying alone or with others?

5.  When was the last time you needed to cooperate with others?

Part 2

New topics:

DESCRIBE A PERSON

1. Describe someone you really like to spend time with

You should say:

Who this person is How you knew him/her

What you usually do together

And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Part 3:

What kind of people are easy to get along with?

How do leaders get along with their subordinates?

Do you think employees should establish relationships outside of work with their
bosses?

Do people have time for themselves nowadays?

8. Describe a person that you follow on social media

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What he/she posts on social media

And explain why you follow him/her on social media

Part 3:

What can people do on social media?

Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social
media apps?

Do older people spend much time on social media?

Are non-social media like TV and newspapers still useful as a source of news in
the future?

15. Describe a person whose work is useful to the society

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What type of work he/she does

And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society

Part 3

What kinds of jobs are well-paid in Vietnam?

What are the differences between working conditions now and in the past?

What are the impacts of the recent pandemic on the working environment now?

Why do some young people prefer flexible working to a fixed schedule?

 11. Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about

You should say

Who he/she is

When you met him/her

Why you want to know more about him/her

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3:

Where do young people meet new friends in Vietnam?

Is it easy to make new friends at school in Vietnam?

What are the differences between the ways people meet new friends now and in the
past?

Which is more important, making new friends or keeping old ones?

 
 

25. Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way

You should say:

Who this person is

What the problem was

How he/she solved it

And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way

Part 3:

Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?

How do children become smart at school?

Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?

Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?

30. Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is
interesting

You should say:

Who the person is

How you knew him/her

What kind of person he/she is

And explain why you think he/she is interesting

Part 3:

Do you have any foreign trends and do you think having foreign friends is a good
way to know other countries?

Do you think it's important to know the culture and language before going to
another country?
What do you think of people who work in international companies?

What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?

33. Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What he/she has achieved

And explain why he/she is famous

Part 3:

What kinds of exercises do Vietnamese people like?

What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?

Why are there so few top athletes?

What is the best way to become a top athlete?

36. Describe a businessman you admire

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew this person

What kinds of business this person does

And explain why you admire this person

Part 3:

What do you think is the retirement age for men and women?

What kinds of qualities do people need to run their own business?

What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business?
If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what business could it be?
why?

40. Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

Why he/she impressed you most

And how you feel about him/her

Part 3:

Why do people always miss their childhood?

Are kids happier than adults? Why?

Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?

What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

44. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member

You should say:

When it happened

Who the person is

What the person did

And explain why you felt proud of him/her

Part 3:

When would parents feel proud of their children?

Should parents reward their children?

Why and how?

Is it good to reward children too often? Why?

49. Describe a famous person you are interested in

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew about him/her

What he/she was like before he/she became famous

And explain why you are interested in him/her

Part 3:

Do you think the media is putting too much attention on famous people?

Is it necessary for famous people to be good at their fields?

What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?

What kinds of people become famous in your country?

38. Describe a creative person whose work you admire

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What creative things he/she has done

And explain why you think he/she is creative

Part 3:

Do you think you are a creative person?

Is it good for children to learn arts?

What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?

Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

 

 DESCRIBE AN OBJECT:

2. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired

You should say:

What it is

How it was broken

How you got it repaired

And how you feel about it

Part 3:

Are IT-related jobs valued more by society now?

Is the quality of products now worse than in the past?

What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?

Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?

3. Describe something that helped you learn a language

You should say:

What it is

What language you learned

How it helped you learn the language

And how you felt about it

Part 3

What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

Do you think language learning is important?

What is the best age to start learning a foreign language?

What are the ways that teachers can make learning a language interesting?

5. Describe a skill that you learned from an older person

You should say:

What the skill is

Who you learned it from

How you learnt it

And how you feel about it

Part 3:

What can children learn from their parents?

What can children learn while spending time with their grandparents?

What kind of help do you think older people need?

What can grandparents learn from contact with teenage grandchildren?

7. Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

You should say:

What the clothing was

Who gave it to you

When you got it

And explain why this person gave you the clothing

Part 3:

Have you ever given clothes to others?

Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and
school?

Why do people from different countries have different styles of clothing?

9. Describe a lesson that you remember well

You should say:

What the less was about

Where you took the less

What you did during the less

And explain why you remember it well

Part 3:

Why do some people have better memory than others?

Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?

How can technology help people remember things better?

Why do some people keep things of memorial significance?

10. Describe a special cake you received from others

You should say

When it happened

Where it happened

Who you got the cake from

And explain why it is a special cake

Part 3:

What is the difference between special food in Vietnam and other countries?
When do you people usually cook special dishes in Vietnam?

Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?

Do you think it is good to communicate in a family meal?

17. Describe a rule (in school or work) that you dislike and want to change

You should say:

What it is

Why you do not like it

How others feel about the rule

And explain whether you have followed the rule or not

Part 3:

What are the rules students should follow at school?

Are the rules at school necessary or not? Why?

What rules should children follow at home?

What are the differences between the attitudes of the young and the old towards
social rules?

21. Describe something that you can’t live without (except a computer/phone)

You should say:

What it is

What you do with it

How it helps you in your life

And explain why you can’t live without it

Part 3:
Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?

Why do some adults hate to throw away old things?

How has the way people buy things changed?

What do you think influences people to buy new things?

19. Describe a story someone told you that you remember

You should say:

What the story was about

Who told you this story

Why you remember it

And how you feel about it

Part 3

Do young children like the same stories as teenagers?

How has technology changed storytelling?

How do people tell stories to children?

Why do children like listening to stories?

20. Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend

You should say

What gift you would like to buy

Who you would like to give it to

Why you would like to buy a gift for him/her

And explain why you choose that gift

Part 3:
When do people normally send gifts to others?

Do people give special gifts on special occasions?

Is it hard to choose a gift?

Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?

22. Describe an interesting song

You should say

What the song is

What story the song tells

Whether the song is popular

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3:

Are music competitions popular in Vietnam?

What kinds of music do young people in Vietnam like?

What kinds of people like traditional music?

What are the differences between watching a live concert and watching it online?

24. Describe something you received for free

You should say:

What it was

Who you received it from

Where you received it

And how you felt about it

Part 3
Do you think people should pay for higher education?

Is it good or bad for people to have free education in the future?

What free gifts do companies usually give to their customers?

Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?

25*. Describe a toy that you often played with as a child

You should say:

What kind of toy it is

When you received it

How you played it

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

How do advertisements influence children?

Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?

What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the
past?

Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with
them?

26. Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading

You should say:

When you read it

What kind of book it is

What it is about
And explain why you think it is exciting

Well, To be honest with you, I am truthfully an avid reader. I have always been
interest in reading book since I was born. When I was a little girl, I used to spend
all my lucky money on buying comic books. Therefore, the topic doesn’t take me
so long time to come up with= create= generate an idea for the question.

Off the top of my head is the cookbook, Its name is “ How to cook for beginners”,
written by a famous Vietnamese chef in the culinary world. It used to be the best
seller with more than 200.000 copies printed and sold. If my memory serves me
right, I received this book when I graduated high school from my mother because
she got a bit anxious when I studied away from home. She took it for granted: No
one cooked meals for me, so I had to rely on myself. Frankly, cooking is not my
forte. Fortunately, this book is too easy for a person who didn’t know the first
thing about cooking like me to digest/ understand. The book provides many
simple recipes to cook various dishes. The thing that really impressed me about
this book is that it not only included everything in clear detail but also used vivid
and colourful pictures for illustration, which made it so interesting and appealing to
me. From the book, I know how to recognize and use different ingredients and
spices in cooking. Thanks to the book, my ability of cooking has improved greatly.
And now, I cook on a regular basis.

I’d say that this book is an extremely useful and informative book for anyone,
especially a beginner, who wants to learn cooking and live independently.

Part 3:

Do you prefer books or movies?

Do you think it is very important to read the book before watching the movie
version of it?

Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?

What kinds of books do Vietnamese people like reading?

29. Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop

You should say:

Who your friend is

What habit he/she has

When you noticed this habit

And explain why you want to develop this habit.

Part 3:

What habits should children have?

What should parents do to teach their children good habits?

What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?

Why do some habits change when people get older?

DESCRIBE A PLACE

4. Describe a place in a village that you visited

You should say:

Where it is

When you visited this place

What you did there

And how you felt about this place

Part 3:

Is there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam?

Why do people want to go to the countryside?

What do people usually do when going to a village?

Do you think more people will live in the countryside in the future?

12. Describe a happy event you organized successfully / Describe a time when you
were preparing for a happy event
You should say:

What the event was

Where you had it

Who helped you to organize it

And how you feel about it

Part 3:

How can parents help children get organized?

On what occasions do people need to be organized?

Does everything need to be well-prepared

13. Describe an interesting conversation you had

You should say:

Who you spoke with

Where you were

What the conversation was about

And explain why you think it was interesting

Part 3:

At what age do children start to have their own opinions?

Who has the most influence on children's opinion - parents or teachers?

Do you think teachers should ask children's opinions in lessons?

In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?

18. Describe a time you visited a new place

You should say

Where the new place is

When you went there

Why you went there

And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3

How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?

Do young and old people react differently to new things?

Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?

Why do some people only want to visit a city as a tourist instead of living there?

16. Describe a city that you think is very interesting

You should say:

Where it is

What it is famous for

How you knew this city

And explain why you think it is very interesting

Part 3

What advantages can tourism bring to a city?

Do you think well-developed tourism can have negative effects on local people?

Why do more and more people move from the countryside to cities?

Where do elderly people prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?

27. Describe a Café you like to visit

You should say:

Where it is
What kinds of food and drinks it serves

What you do there

And explain why you like to go there

Part 3:

What kind of people would like to go to a cafe?

Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home?

Do old people like to drink coffee?

Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee?

23. Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in

You should say:

What it is like

Where it would be

Why you would like to live in this house/apartment

And how you feel about this house/apartment

Part 3:

What kinds of accommodation are most popular in Vietnam?

What are the differences between houses that young people and old people like?

Do people usually rent or buy a house in Vietnam? Why?

What are the differences between apartments and houses?

37. Describe a place you visited on vacation

You should say:

Where it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you went there

Part 3:

What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?

Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why?

What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?

How do people find out about a new place?

DESCRIBE A EXPERIENCE

6. Describe a long walk you had

You should say:

When this happened

Where you walked

Who you were with

And explain how you felt about this long walk

Part 3:

What outdoor activities do people in Vietnam like?

What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and
now?

Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?

Do women spend more time on leisure activities than men?

14. Describe an ambition you haven’t achieved

You should say:

What it is

Why you haven’t achieved it

What you did 

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

What ambitions do children usually have?

Why are some people very ambitious in their work?

Why do some people not have any ambition?

How do people balance work and life?

Old topics:

28. Describe a time when you got up early

You should say:

When it was

What you did

Why you got up early

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?

Why do people get up early?

What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?

Why do some pedale like to stay up late?

31. Describe a difficult decision that you once made

You should say:

What the decision was

When you made your decision

How long it took to make the decision

And explain why it was difficult to make

Part 3:

What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?

Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group

discussion?

Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents' advice?

Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?

32. Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go

You should say:

Who you would like to go with

Where you would like to go

When you would like to go

And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car

Part 3:

Which form of vehicle is.more popular in your country: bikes, cars or

motorcycles?

Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?

Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect
the environment?

How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas different?

34. Describe a good service you received

You should say:

What the service was

When you received it

Who you were with

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?

As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a

company?

What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?

Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?

35. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn't like

You should say:

When and where it happened

Who he/she was

Why you didn't like this person

And explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion

Part 3:

Why are people friendly with the person they don't like?

What kinds of people are usually friendly?

What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?

What do you think of people who are always straightforward?

39. Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen

You should say:

What you waited for

Where you waited

Why it was special

And explain how you felt while you were waiting

Part 3:

On what occasions do people usually need to wait?

Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?

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

What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society?

41. Describe an item on which you spent more than expected

You should say:

What it is

How much you spent on it

Why you bought it

And explain why you think you spent more than expected

Part 3:

Do you often buy more than you expected?

What do you think young people spend most of their money on?

Do you think it is important to save money? Why?

Do people buy things they don't need?

42. Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time

You should say:

What it is

When you usually do it

Why you do it

And explain why you think it wastes your time

Part 3:

How do you balance life and work?

Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it's a waste of time?

What kinds of things make people feel pressured?

Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?

43. Describe a skill that is difficult for you to learn: COOKING

You should say:

When you learned it

Why you learned it

How you learned it

How you felt when you learned it

The topic reminds me of the time I started to learn how to cook. As I mentioned
cooking is not my forte/ I don’t have a snack for cooking and I lived with my
mother, so she completely cooked meals for me. As years went by, I didn’t
recognise that cooking skills plays a crucial role in my life until I graduated high
school and started to live independently. I mean I had to move to another city to
pursue higher education. At the first time, I depended outright on processed food.
One day, I really hated unhealthy food and missed a family meal, so I decided to
learn how to cook. I called my mother to ask for help. As a result, my mother sent
me a cookbook, Its name is “ How to cook for the beginners”, written by a famous
Vietnamese chef in the culinary world. The book provides many simple recipes to
cook various dishes. The thing that really impressed me about this book is that it
not only included everything in clear detail but also used vivid and colourful
pictures for illustration, which made it so interesting and appealing to me. So I read
from cover to cover within one day. I applied myseft to cook a scrumptious meal,
but for a person who didn't know the first thing about cooking like me, learning
to cook is not that easy. The first meal I made was horrible. The fish was burnt
black and the soup was salty. Although the result wasn’t my expectation, I practise
cooking day by day. And now, I am proud to say that I cook well. After my
experience, I recognise that practice makes perfect.

Part 3:

What are the skills that students need to master?

Is there any difference between the skills young people and old people need to
have?

Who may find it harder to learn new skills, young people or old people?

Is it important to have a good teacher to improve students' learning experience?

45. Describe something that you are interested to learn or improve: learning to cook

You should say:

What it is

How you will learn or improve it

Why you are interested in it

And explain how you feel about learning it

Part 3:

Is it hard for adults to learn new things? Why?

Is it the government's responsibility to assist people to learn?

What are the differences between education in the past and now?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning?

46. Describe a time you moved to a new home/school

You should say:

When you moved

Where you moved

Why you moved

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

Why do people move to a new home?

What problems will people face after moving to a new place?

How do they solve these problems?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same place? Is it good
to move to a new place frequently? Why?

47. Describe a time when you gave advice to others

You should say:

When it was

To whom you gave the advice

What the advice was

And explain why you gave the advice

Part 3:

What are the problems a person might have if they ask advice from too many
people?

What are the qualities of a good adviser?

Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?

Should people prepare before giving advice to others?

48. Describe something difficult that you did: learning to cook

You should say:

What it was

How you did/completed it

Why it was difficult

And how you felt about doing it

Part 3:

What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?

On what occasions should children be encouraged? How?

How can parents help their children stay focused?

What challenges do young people face today?