SPEAKING PART 1

HOMETOWN

1. Where is your hometown?

2. Is that a big city or a small place?

3. Do you like your hometown?

4. What do you like (most) about your hometown?

5. Is there anything you dislike about it?

6. How long have you been living there?

7. Do you like living there?

8. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

9. Please describe your hometown a little.

10. What’s your hometown famous for?

11. Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?

WORK OR STUDIES

1. What subjects are you studying?

2. Do you like your subject?

3. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

4. Why did you choose to study that subject? Is it very interesting?

5. What technology do you use when you study?

6. Are you looking forward to working?

7. What work do you do?

8. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?

9. Do you like your job?

10. Do you miss being a student?

11. What technology do you use at work?

12. Who helps you the most? And how?

WRITING

1. Do you write a lot?

2. Do you think the things you write would change?

3. What do you like to write? Why?

4. Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?

FRIEND

1. Do you have many friends?

2. How often do you go out with friends?

3. Tell me about your best friend at school.

4. How friendly are you with your neighbours?

5. Which is more important to you, friends or family?

SPORT

1. What types of sports do you like?

2. What is the most popular sport in your country?

3. Do you prefer team or individual sports?

4. Did you play any sport in your childhood that you no longer play?

5. Who is your favourite sports star?

FOOD AND COOKING

1. What sorts of food do you like eating most?

2. Who normally does the cooking in your home?

3. Do you watch cookery programmes on TV?

4. In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home?

SOCIAL MEDIA

1. Do you or your friends like using social media?

2. What’s the most popular social media in Vietnam? Why?

3. Do you want to work in social media? Why?

4. Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?

HOME & ACCOMMODATION

1. Do you live in a house or a flat?

2. Can you describe the place where you live?

3. How long have you lived there?

4. What part of your home do you like the most?

5. Please describe the room you live in.

6. Who do you live with?

7. What room does your family spend most of the time in?

8. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

9. What do you usually do in your flat?

10. What kinds of accommodation do you live in?

11. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

12. What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?

13. What makes you feel pleasant in your home?

14. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

15. What’s your favorite room in your apartment/house?

16. Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?

17. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past

FAST FOOD
1. What kinds of fast food have you tried?

2. Do you ever use a microwave to cook food quickly?

3. How popular are fast food restaurants where you live?

4. When would you go to a fast-food restaurant?

SUMMER

1. Is summer your favourite time of year?

2. What do you do in summer when the weather’s very hot?

3. Do you go on holiday every summer?

4. Did you enjoy the summer holidays when you were at school?

LANGUAGE

1. How many languages can you speak?

2. How useful will English be to you in your future?

3. What do you remember about learning languages at school?

4. What do you think would be the hardest language for you to learn?

THE AREA YOU LIVE IN

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

2. What do you most like about where you live now?

3. How long have you been living here?

4. Which neighborhood are you living in?

5. Do you like the area you live in?

6. How has your area changed recently?

7. Do you know any famous people in your area?

8. Where do you like to go in your area?

9. Do you like crowded places? Why?

TECHNOLOGY

1. What technology do you often use, computers or cell phones?

2. What electronic devices have you bought lately?

3. What do you think are the trends in technology today compared to when you were young?

4. Is there any technology you don’t like?

5. Is there any technology you want to buy?

6. Is technology important in your life?

7. Do you use any gadgets on a daily basis?

OUTER SPACE AND STARS

1. Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?

2. Do you like science fiction movies? Why?

3. Do you want to know more about outer space?

4. Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

JEWELRY

1. Do you often wear jewelry?

2. What type of jewelry do you like?

3. Do you usually buy jewelry?

4. Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

T-SHIRT

1. Do you like wearing T-shirts?

2. How often do you wear T-shirts?

3. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?

4. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?

5. Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

WEEKEND

1. What do you usually do on the weekend?

2. What did you do last weekend?

3. Do you make plans for your weekend?

4. Do you enjoy your weekends now more than you did when you were a child?

SMALL BUSINESS

1. How often do you shop at small businesses?

2. Do you prefer buying things from small businesses or big businesses?

3. Are there many small businesses where you live?

4. Would you prefer to work for a small business or a large business?

KEY

1. Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?

2. Have you ever lost your keys?

3. Do you often forget the key and lock yourself out?

4. Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbor?

CHOCOLATE

1. Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?

2. How often do you eat chocolate?

3. Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?

4. Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?

5. What’s your favorite flavor?

6. Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?

LIBRARY

1. Do you often go to the library?

2. What do you usually do in the library?

3. Did you go to the library when you were a child?

4. Do Vietnamese kids often go to the library?

HOME DECORATION

1. What’s the decoration like in your home?

2. What kind of decoration do you want to have?

3. What kind of decoration do you prefer?

4. How is your home decorated?

5. Do people in your country like decorating their home?

6. Do Vietnamese people like redecorating their home?

7. What’s your favorite color when decorating your home?

8. What is the new decorating trend for this year?

SCENERY

1. Is there any beautiful scenery in your hometown?

2. Do you want to live in a house with a good view?

3. Do people like to take photos of beautiful scenery?

4. Why do people prefer to use mobile phones to take photos of beautiful scenery?
STAYING UP LATE

1. Do you often stay up late?

2. How often do you stay up late?

3. When did you last stay up late?

4. Did you stay up late when you were a kid?

5. What do you do when you stay up late?

6. What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

7. How do you feel after staying up late?

8. Does anything make it difficult for you to fall asleep?

SPEAKING PART 2+3

1. MONEY

Part 2: Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say:

• When did you receive it?

• What did you do with it?

• How did you feel about it?

Part 3:

1. Why do people rarely use cash now?

2. When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?

3. Should parents reward children with money?

4. Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

2. BEAUTIFUL THINGS

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

• What it is

• Where you saw it

• What it looks like

Explain why you think it is beautiful

Part 3:

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

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

3. PLACE/ TRAVEL

Part 2: Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers. You
should say:

• What it is

• Where it is

• What people can do there

And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers

Part 3:

1. Do you often look for reviews before traveling?

2. Are those reviews trustworthy?

3. Why do we need to develop tourism?

4. What can the government do to promote tourism?

5. Is it important to take photos while traveling?

6. Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the Internet?

7. What factors affect how people feel about traveling?

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

9. How can tourists have a good travel experience?

10. What kinds of comments do travelers typically leave online after a trip?
4. TECHNOLOGY

Part 2: Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use. You should say:

• When did you get it?

• What did you get it for?

• How often do you use it?

And explain how do you feel about it.

Part 3:

1. Do you find it difficult to use the latest technology?

2. How will older people use technology?

3. What technology do people currently use?

4. Why are people so keen on buying Iphones even though they haven’t changed much from one to
the next?

5. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?

5. FRIENDS

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

• Who this person is?

• How did you become friends with this person?

• What kinds of things do you like to do with this person? And explain why you like him/her.

Part 3:

1. Why should young children have friends from childhood?

2. Why should we have friends?

3. Is having a few good friends better than many friends?

4. What is it like not to have friends in your childhood?

5. Why is it easier to talk to friends rather than your family?

6. ROUTINES
Part 2: Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy. You should say:

• What it is

• How often do you do it

• Is it easy to stick to that routine And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:

1. What routines do people have at home?

2. What routines do the elderly have?

3. What are the benefits of having a routine for kids at school?

7. BUILDINGS

Part 2: Describe a building that you have enjoyed spending time in. You should say:

• Where the building is

• What the building looks like

• How it feels to be inside the building

Explain why you have enjoyed spending time in this building

Part 3:

1. What is the most important for a public building: design, location, or facilities?

2. Do you think the appearance of a building is important?

3. How have buildings changed in the past few years?

8. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Part 2: Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently. You should say:

• Where and when you went there?

• What the activity was?

• Whether you asked for help in the activity? And explain why you attended the activity?

Part 3:

1. What outdoor activities are popular in Vietnam?

2. Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
3. Why do some people like doing extreme sports?

4. Do you think it’s better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?

5. Should young people try as many new activities as possible?

6. Why do some people not like doing outdoor activities?

7. Do you think that outdoor activities are more beneficial than indoor activities?

9. FASHION

Part 2: Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably. You should say:

• Who is he/she

• What job he/she does

• What kind of clothes he/she wears And explain why he/she likes fashion

Part 3:

1. Are you a person who likes to follow fashion?

2. Where do people usually buy clothes?

3. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?

4. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?

10. MEAL

Part 2: Describe an unusual meal you had. You should say:

• Who you were with

• Where you went

• When it happened

And explain why it was unusual

Part 3:

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?

2. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?

3. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?

4. Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared to the
past?

11. HISTORY

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

• What period you want to know about

• Why you want to know about it

• What you have learnt already

And explain how you think you can know about it.

Part 3:

1. What is the difference between reading books and watching historical movies?

2. Why are some students not interested in studying history?

3. How to preserve history?

4. Who is responsible for the preservation of history?

12. COMPLAINT

Part 2: Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with the result. You should say:

• When it happened

• Who you complained it to

• What you complained about

And explain why you were happy with the result.

Part 3:

1. In Vietnam, what do people usually complain about?

2. Young people or old people, who often complain more? Why?

3. What benefits does the company get from listening to customer complaints?

4. Is it possible for a child to learn how to complain?

5. Do some people complain more than others?

13. SCHOOL

Part 2: Describe your first day at school that you remember. You should say:

• When it happened

• Where the school is

• How you felt about the experience

And explain why you still remember the experience

Part 3:

1. What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?

2. How do children socialize with each other?

3. Is socialization important for children?

14. MOVIE

Part 2: Describe a movie you would like to watch again You should say:

• When did you see this movie?

• With whom you saw this movie?

• What is the movie about?

And explain why do you want to watch this movie again

Part 3:

1. What are the changes in your movie-watching habits?

2. How does age affect movie genres?

3. Is a movie with a lot of effects good?

4. Which movie should have more effects?

5. Should children watch a lot of movies?

6. How can families control how young children watch movies?

15. COLLEAGUES/ CLASSMATES

Part 2: Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with. You should say:
• Who this person is

• How you met this person

• How long you have known him/her

And explain why you want to work/study with him/her.

Part 3:

1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?

2. Can children choose their deskmates?

3. What matters most about a colleague’s personality?

4. Are good colleagues important at work?

5. What kind of people are popular at work?

6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

16. NOVEL

Part 2: Describe a story or a novel that was particularly interesting to you. You should say:

• What the story/novel is?

• What it is about?

And explain why you find it interesting

Part 3:

1. What kind of novels/stories do people in your country like to read?

2. Why do people like to read that kind of novel?

3. Why do you think people would love to try living in a fictional world

4. What kind of novels make the best films?

5. Why do you think knowing about criminal life can help people?

17. AIR POLLUTION

Part 2: Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution. You should say:

• Where it is

• When you visited this place

• What kinds of pollution you saw there And explain how this place was affected.

Part 3:

1. What are the differences between people living in the clean air and others?

2. What can individuals do to prevent air pollution?

3. Why are there places that have polluted air and there are places that don’t?

18. FAMOUS PEOPLE

Part 2: Describe someone who is famous in your country. You should say:

• Who the person is?

• Why he/she is famous?

• Why you admire this person?

And explain what you would do if you met this person.

Part 3:

1. What kind of students who are popular at school?

2. What kind of person is popular with their colleagues at work?

3. Should a boss be popular at work?

4. What are the disadvantages of being popular in school?

5. What kinds of people are most famous in your country today?

6. Why are there so many stories about famous people in the news?

7. Do you agree or disagree that many young people today want to be famous?

8. Do you think it is easy for famous people to earn a lot of money?

9. In what ways could famous people use their influence to do good things in the world?

19. HOTEL

Part 2: Describe a hotel that you know. You should say:

• Where this hotel is

• What this hotel looks like

• What facilities this hotel has

And explain whether you think this is a nice hotel to stay in.

Part 3:

1. What things are important when people are choosing a hotel?

2. Why do some people not like staying in hotels?

3. Do you think staying in a luxury hotel is a waste of money?

4. Do you think hotel work is a good career for life?

5. How does working in a big hotel compare with working in a small hotel?

6. What skills are needed to be a successful hotel manager?

20. ACTORS/ ACTRESSES

Part 2: Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire. You should say:

• Who this actor/actress is

• When you saw the film

• What the character was like in this film And explain why you admire this actor/actress

Part 3:

1. What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn little?

2. Why do children like special costumes?

3. What can children learn from acting?

21. Noise

Part 2: Describe a place where there was a lot of noise. You should say:

• When this happened?

• Where it was?

• Why there was a lot of noise?

And explain what you did when you heard the noise?

Part 3:

1. Do you like to live in a noisy place?

2. Do you think that there is more noise in people’s lives today than in the past?

3. Do you think it is important to be alone sometimes?

4. Why do people like going to noisy places, like a restaurant or pubs, even though they know these
places are noisy?

22. ROLE MODELS

Part 2: 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:

1. Which types of people become role models in your society?

2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?

3. What happens when young people lack good role models?

4. What standards of behavior should teachers set?

23. FESTIVAL

Part 2: Describe a festival or a national holiday in your country. You should say:

• When the festival occurs

• What you did during it

• What you like or dislike about it

And explain why this a festival or national holiday is important

Part 3:

1. How do people in Vietnam value traditional festivals?

2. What’s the difference between the ways festivals are celebrated now and in the past?

3. How do you celebrate spring Festivals?

4. What’s your favorite festival of the year?

24. FEEDBACK

Part 2: Describe a time when you received some positive feedback. You should say:

• When it was

• What the feedback was related to

• Who gave you the feedback And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:

1. Do children need encouragement when they grow up? Why?

2. Which kind of feedback people tend to believe, positive or negative feedback?

3. Do you think public recognition is important for people nowadays?

4. Do you think those who have received public recognition should take on more social
responsibilities?

5. Do you think positive feedback is more useful than negative feedback?

6. Should bosses give positive feedback to employees? Why?

25. HOME/ LIVING

Part 2: Describe a home of someone you know well that you often visit. You should say:

• Whose home it is

• How often you go there

• What it is like

And explain how you feel about the home

Part 3:

1. What are the differences between buildings in the city and the ones in the countryside?

2. What do young people in Vietnam prefer, living in the city or in the countryside?

3. What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?

4. Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in Vietnam?

26. POLLUTION

Part 2: Describe a place you visited that was affected by pollution. You should say:

• Where the place is

• What the pollution was

• Why you went there

And explain how you felt about the pollution

Part 3:

1. What kinds of pollution are serious in your country?

2. What can individuals do to protect the environment?

3. Why should the government be involved in environmental protection?

4. Is it important to teach students about environmental protection at school?

5. Do you think it is a good idea or bad idea to relocate factories far from cities?

27. FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Part 2: Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed. You should say:

• What it was about

• When you had it

• What the teacher did

• Why you enjoyed the lesson

Part 3:

1. Why do people learn foreign languages?

2. What are the qualities of a good foreign language teacher?

3. Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?

4. How can a foreign language teacher make their lessons interesting?

28. LEARNING

Part 2: Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college). You should say:
• What it is

• When you learned it

• How you learned it

And explain why it was important

Part 3:

1. What can children learn from parents?

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?

29. DEVELOPMENT

Part 2: Describe a development in the area where you live. You should say:

• What the development is

• When/where you noticed it

• How long it took to complete it And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:

1. What transportation do you use the most?

2. Is public transportation popular in VietNam?

3. What can be improved in public transport services?

4. What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?

5. Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?