IELTS Speaking

Forecast

Quý 2/2023
Từ tháng 5 - 8/2023
 IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST
[Quý II/2023 - từ 01/05 đến 31/8/2023]

PART 1 3

New Topic 3

1. Bags 3

2. Living Place 3

3. Wild Animals 3

4. Keeping Healthy 3

5. Concentration 4

6. Teachers 4

7. Days Off 4

8. Friends 4

9. Language learning 5

10. Dreams 5

11. Favorite Day 5

12. Ambition 5
13. Being Happy 5

14. Fix things 6

15. Ice-cream 6

16. Rain 6
Old Topic 7

1. Art 7

2. Chocolate 7

3. Jewellery 7

4. Keys 8
 5. Library 8

6. Music 8

7. Schools 8

8. T-shirt 9

9. Happy 9

10. Tidy 9

11. Noise 9

12. Outer space and stars 10

13. Small Business 10

14. Staying up late 10

15. Weekends 10

16. Getting up early 11

PART 2 & PART 3 12

TOPIC 1: DESCRIBE A PERSON 12

1. Describe a popular person that you know 12

2. Describe a person who just moved into your community and brought positive changes 13

3. Describe a person you know who likes to help others (or often helps others) 13

4. Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with 14

5. Describe an interesting old person you met 15

6. Describe a character in a film or TV show 16

7. Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with 17

TOPIC 2: DESCRIBE AN OBJECT 18

1. Describe the type of clothes that you usually (like to) wear 18

2. Describe an expensive gift that you want to give someone if you save a lot of money 19

3. Describe an invention that changed people's lives 20

4. Describe a website you often visit 21

5. Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use 22

6. Describe an advertisement you don't like 23
 8. Describe an important text message you received 24

TOPIC 3: DESCRIBE AN EXPERIENCE 25

1. Describe a time when you spend time with a child 25

2. Describe a long car journey you went on 25

3. Describe an occasion when you got lost 26

4. Describe an occasion when you received incorrect information 26

6. Describe an important decision 27

7. Describe something you would like to learn in the future 28

8. Describe a happy experience in your childhood that you remember well 28

9. Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting 29

10. Describe the first day you went to school that you remember 30

11. Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something 31

12. Describe a time someone give you a gift that you really want 32

13. Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied the result 33

14. Describe something that you did with one or more people 33

15. Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young 34

16. Describe an unusual meal you had 34

17. Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy 35

18. Describe something you did that made you feel proud 35

TOPIC 4: DESCRIBE AN EVENT 36

1. Describe a traditional festival 36

2. Describe a historical period you would like to know more 37

TOPIC 5: DESCRIBE AN ACTIVITY 38

1. Describe a movie you watched that made you feel disappointed 38

2. Describe a book you want to read again 38

3. Describe a sport you enjoyed watching 39

4. Describe a game you played in your childhood 39

5. Describe an interesting talk or speech 40
 6. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with 41

TOPIC 6: DESCRIBE A PLACE 42

1. Describe a place you want to visit with your friends or family in the future 42

2. Describe a perfect house you saw 42

3. Describe a crowded place you have been to 43

4. Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park, etc.) 43

5. Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time 44

6. Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution (or not clean) 44

7. Describe a noisy place you have been to 45

8. Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax 45
 PART 1

New Topic
1. Bags
1 - Do you usually carry a backpack? (Why/Why not?)
2 - What kind of bag do you like to carry? (Why?)

3 - Do you often change bags? (Why/Why not?)

2. Living Place

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

2 - What can you see from the windows of your home?
3 - Are you satisfied with the place where you focus on living?

3. Wild Animals

1 - Have you ever seen a wild animal? (What was it?/Why not?)
2 - What is your favourite wild animal? (Why/Why not?)

3 - Do you like seeing animals in a zoo? (Why/Why not?)

4 - How important is it to protect wild animals? (Why/Why not?)

4. Keeping Healthy
1 - In what ways do you try to stay healthy?

2 - What do you think is more important, eating healthy or doing exercise?

3 - What part of your lifestyle would you most like to make healthier?
5. Concentration

1 - Where would you like to go when you need concentration?

2 - How can you concentrate on something?
3 - What makes you hard to concentrate?
4 - When do you need to be focused?

5 - Is it easy for you to do two things simultaneously?

6. Teachers

1 - What do you think of “a good teacher”?

2 - Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
3 - Do you think high school students should be encouraged to make comments on
their teachers?

4 - What are the most important qualities of “a good teacher”?

7. Days Off

1 - When was the last time you had a few days off?
2 - What do you do on your day off?
3 - Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
4 - What would you like to do if you had day off tomorrow?

8. Friends
1 - Are friends important to you?
2 - Do you have any good friends who live far away?
3 - Are you still friends with any of your childhood friends?
4 - What do you value most about your friends?

5 - Do you think you are a good friend?

9. Language learning

1 - What foreign languages have you studied?

2 - Why do you like the language you want to learn?

3 - How long have you been learning that language?
4 - Do you think it’s difficult to learn a new language?
5 - Will you learn other languages in the future?

10. Dreams

1 - Do you remember your dream when you wake up?

2 - Do you like hearing others’ dreams?

3 - Have you told others about your dreams?

11. Favorite Day

1 - Which day is your favorite day?
2 - How do you usually spend your time?

12. Ambition

1 - What are your career ambitions or goals?

2 - Is it important to have ambitions?

3 - What were your ambitions when you were a child?

13. Being Happy

1 - What made you happy when you were little?

2 - Do you feel happy when buying new things?
3 - When do you feel happy at work, why?

4 - What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
14. Fix things

1 - Do you like to fix things? (Why/Why not?)

2 - Who taught you how to fix things when you were young?
3 - What do you think is broken and cannot be repaired should be?

15. Ice-cream
1 - Do you love ice cream?
2 - Did you often eat ice cream when you were a child?
3 - Are there shops selling ice cream near the place where you live?

16. Rain

1 - Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?

2 - What do you do on rainy days?
3 - What do you usually do when it starts to rain and you are outside?
4 - Do you think rain is good?

5 - How does rain affect life in your country?

Old Topic
1. Art

1 - Do you like art?

2 - Would you like to be an artist?

3 - What artwork do you have on the walls of your home?

4 - Have you ever visited an art gallery?

5 - What are the differences between old and modern arts?

2. Chocolate
1 - Do you like eating chocolate?
2 - Did you give chocolate to someone as a gift?
3 - Did you like chocolate when you were a child?

4 - When was the first time you ate chocolate?

5 - Why do you think it’s so popular?

6 - Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?
7 - Is chocolate good for our health?

3. Jewellery

1 - Do you like wearing jewellery?

2 - Have you ever bought jewellery as a gift?
3 - What type of jewellery would you like to buy?

4 - What type of jewellery is most popular in your country?

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

1 - Do you have a lot of keys?

2 - Do you always take your keys when you go out?

3 - Have you ever lost a key?

4 - Do you do anything to avoid losing keys?

5. Library
1 - How often do you go to the library?
2 - When was the last time you went to a library?

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

4 - How popular are our libraries in your country?

6. Music

1 - How often do you listen to music?

2 - What kind of music do you like most?

3 - When do you listen to music?

4 - What types of music are most popular in your country?

5 - Do you prefer listening to music alone or with other people?

7. Schools
1 - Where do you go to school?
2 - Do you think your school is good for every student?

3 - What changes would you like to see in your school?

8. T-shirt

1 - Do you usually wear T-shirts?

2 - Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
3 - Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
4 - Have you ever bought T-shirts from vacation?

9. Happy
1 - Is it important to be happy?
2 - What made you happy when you were little?

3 - Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?

4 - What do you do to stay happy?

10. Tidy
1 - Are you a tidy person?
2 - Do you think people should be tidy all the time?
3 - Are you tidier at work or at home?

4 - How do you usually keep your place tidy?

11. Noise

1 - What type of noises do you often hear?

2 - Are there any sounds you like?
3 - What kind of noise do you dislike most?

4 - Is your area becoming noisier?

5 - Which do you think makes louder noise, in cities or in the countryside?

12. Outer space and stars

1 - Did you learn about outer space and stars at school?

2 - Do you think it’s important to study the stars?

3 - Would you like to travel to outer space?

4 - How important is studying the stars considered in your country?
5- Are you enjoy watching films about the outer space and stars?

13. 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 - Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

14. Staying up late

1 - How often do you stay up late?

2 - When did you last stay up late?
3 - How do you feel the day after you have stayed up late?
4 - Does anything make it difficult for you to fall asleep?
5 - What do you generally do when you stay up late?

15. Weekends

1 - What do you usually do on the weekend?

2 - What did you do last weekend?

3 - Are you planning to do anything special next weekend?

4 - Do you enjoy your weekends now more than you did when you were a child?
5 - What do you enjoy doing most at weekends?
16. Getting up early

1 - Do you ofien get up early in the morning?

2 - What do you usually do when you get up early?

3 - Do you get up early on weekends?

4 - What kinds of professions require people to get up early?

 PART 2 & PART 3
TOPIC 1: DESCRIBE A PERSON

1. Describe a popular person that you know

You should say:
Who this person is
What this person does

How you know them (= him or her)

And explain why (you think) they are popular.

Part 3

What kinds of people are popular?

Why some students are more popular at school than others?
Do you think a popular teacher is always a good teacher?

Do you think it's easier to be popular if you are wealthy than if you are poor?
Why some people are popular (or famous) for many years while others are only popular (or famous)
for a short time?
Why are some people (actors) popular (or famous) for many years while others are only popular (or
famous) for a short time?
Do you think that a 3 or 4-year-old child can become popular?
2. Describe a person who just moved into your community and brought positive changes

You should say:

Who this person is
When and where this person moved to your community
How you know this person

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3

1. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?

2. What skills do you think young people need to learn in order to live independently?
3. How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?

3. Describe a person you know who likes to help others (or often helps others)

You should say:

Who this person is
How you know him or her

Where this person lives

And explain why this person helps others.

Part 3
Do people in your country like helping others?
Why do some people not like to help others?

What are some ways that neighbors can help each other?
Do you think community spirit has increased or decreased over the past years?
How can people have good relations with their neighbours?

What do you think are the advantages of having good relations with one's neighbours?
4. Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with

You should say:

What party it was
How you met this person
What you talked about

And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

Part 3

Under what circumstances do people meet new people?

Where do you think people meet new people?
Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to communicate with Vietnamese
people? What types of people interact easily with each other?

What kind of people are hard to get along with?

Do people now have enough time for communication?
Does technology make it easier to communicate with family and friends?
5. Describe an interesting old person you met

You should say:

Who this person is
Where/when you met this person
What you did

And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3

Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
What can old people teach young people?
Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
What are the advantages of having an elderly person at home?
Is there anything that older people should learn from the younger generation?
What qualities does a person need to take care of old people?

Do you think elderly people should be allowed to work?

6. Describe a character in a film or TV show

You should say:

What character it is
Who acted the character
When you saw the film

And explain whether you like this character

Part 3

Is it interesting to be an actor/actress?
What can children learn from acting?
Why do children like special costumes?

What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn
little?
What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?
What makes a good actor?

Are drama series popular in your country? Why?

What is the difference between young people's and old people’s favourite TV dramas? Why?
Do you think TV dramas reflect what happens in the reality of society?
Do you think people will change their preference of TV dramas when getting older?

What is the difference between foreign dramas and ones in your country?
7. 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
Why should children be kind to their classmates?
Can children choose their deskmate?
What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
Are good colleagues important at work?

What kind of people are popular at work?

Are knowledgeable people popular at work?
 TOPIC 2: DESCRIBE AN OBJECT

1. Describe the type of clothes that you usually (like to) wear
You should say:
What type (or style) of clothes
Where you usually buy these clothes
How often you buy them

How you choose what to buy

And explain why you like this style of clothes.

Part 3

Does everyone like to go shopping for clothes?

Why do some people don't like shopping for clothes?

Do you think there is a difference between males and females when buying clothes?
Do you think it's important (or good) to follow the latest fashion trends?

Why do many young people feel it's important to wear clothes that are fashionable?
2. Describe an expensive gift that you want to give someone if you save a lot of money

You should say:

What the gift was

Who you gave it to
Why you gave it

And explain whether this person liked the gift or not

Part 3

Is it easy for people to save money to buy expensive items?

How do you choose presents for others if you don’t know what they like?
Is it difficult to buy the right present for others?
What do you think about people giving money to charity organization?
What things do young people often save money to buy?
3. Describe an invention that changed people's lives

You should say:

What it is
What it does (or how it is used)
How popular it is among people of different ages

And explain why (or how) you think it changed people's lives.

Part 3
Can you name any other inventions that have made a big impact on human society?
What makes a great invention?
What kinds of new inventions would you like to be available in the future?
What are some examples of inventions that are used at home?

Do you think these inventions tend to make people lazy?

What are some examples of electronic or electrical equipment that are used in classrooms?
What kinds of health-related technology do you think might appear in future?
4. Describe a website you often visit

You should say:

How you found it

What it is about

How often you visit it

And explain why you often visit it

Part 3

What are the most popular and least popular apps in Vietnam?What’s
the difference between the internet and television?
Why do people like to read the news on the Internet instead of on TV?
Is the library still necessary? Why?

What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
What effect has the Internet had on the way people generally communicate with each other?
How do you think communicating by email is different from communicating by text message?
Why do you think the Internet is being used more and more for communication?

How can people find reliable information on the internet?

Do you think the internet is safe for children to use unsupervised?
5. Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use

You should say:

When you got it

What you got it for
How often you use it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

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?
In what ways has technology changed your society?
How has technology changed the way we communicate?

How has technology changed the nature of long-distance relationships?

What are the limitations of technology when it comes to interpersonal relationships?
6. Describe an advertisement you don't like

You should say:

What type of advertisement it is

What product or service it advertises
Where and when you first saw it
And explain why you don’t like it

Part 3

Why do some people hate advertisements?

Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisements?
Is music useful in advertising?

What are the advantages of TV advertisements? How about internet advertisements?

What kind of things advertise most in your country?

7. Describe an important text message you received

You should say:

When it was
Who sent it to you
What it was about

And explain why the message was important to you?

Part 3

Do you think traditional letters are a good way to send messages?

In what situations is it better to make a phone call than send a message to someone?
In your country do people prefer to send email or text messages?

Is technology having a negative impact on communication among people?

 TOPIC 3: DESCRIBE AN EXPERIENCE

1. Describe a time when you spend time with a child

You should say
Who the child is

How you know him/her

Why you spent time with him/her
And explain what you did when you were together

Part 3
1. Are sweets a good gift to reward children?
2. Do parents in your country spend a lot of time with their children?

2. Describe a long car journey you went on

You should say:

Where you went
What you did at this place
Who you went there with

And explain why you went on that journey by car

Part 3

What benefits does public transport bring to the world?

Is it too late for people to get a driver’s license at the age of 18?
What’s the difference between men’s and women’s preference for cars?
What are the differences between bicycles and private cars?
3. Describe an occasion when you got lost

You should say:

Where you were

What happened
How you felt

Part 3
How do people react when they get lost?
Why do some people have a good sense of direction?
Is a paper map still necessary?
With mobile phones and these electronic products with navigation is it easy for people to get lost?
What kind of problems do old people have when they get lost?

4. Describe an occasion when you received incorrect information

You should say:

What the incorrect information was
When I happened
How you found out the information was incorrect
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

What kinds of professions are related to giving information to others?

What is the difference between giving information by phone and email?

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

Do people trust the information online?
5. Describe an exciting adventure you would like to go on

You should say:

Where you would like to go to

Who you would like to go with
How the adventure is

And explain why it is a great adventure

Part 3

What kind of personality should a person have to be able to take risks?

Will a lot of adventures expand your horizons?

6. Describe an important decision

You should say:
What the decision was
When you took the decision
What the results of the decision was
And explain why you made that decision

Part 3

Why is it difficult for young men to make an important decision?

How can we know we make a good decision?

Should parents let their children make a decision?

7. Describe something you would like to learn in the future

You should say

What it is
How you would like to learn it
Where you would like to learn it

And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it

Part 3

What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?

At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
Which makes young people choose a major, income or interest?

Do young people take their parents’ advice on choosing a major?

8. Describe a happy experience in your childhood that you remember well

You should say:

When and where it happened

Who you were with

What you saw or did

And explain why you remember it so well

Part 3
What do you think is the most important memory for children?
How can we improve our memories?

What can help us recall our childhood memories?

Why do you think some people can remember things easily?
9. Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting

You should say:

What happened
When it happened

Why you missed/were late for it

And explain what happened later and how you felt about it

Part 3

Are you a punctual person?

Do you think it is important to be on time?
Do you always avoid being late?
Why are people often late for meeting or appointments?
Why do people miss important events?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
What kinds of activities do you consider a waste of time?
What usually makes people feel pressured?
Do you think young people or old people are better at managing time?
Why do young people waste more time than old people?

How can people manage their time better?

10. Describe the first day you went to 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

What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
How do children socialise with each other?

Is socialisation important for children?

Do you think students should be taken to school by their parents or go by themselves?
Should children rely on their parents or be independent?

How can children become more independent?

What is the effect if parents interfere with children’s life too much?
How does changing school affect children?
11. Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something

You should say:

Who you taught

What you taught

How you taught him or her

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

What practical skills can young people teach old people?

What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
How can young people teach old people skills?
How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?
Who do you think can learn better? Old or young people?
What do you think is the best age for children to go to school?
What courses/subjects will be helpful in future work?
12. Describe a time someone give you a gift that you really want

You should say:

What it is
How you got it
What you did

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

What is the purpose of gift giving?

How has gift giving changed since your grandparents’ time?

How important is gift giving in a relationship?
What is more important when it comes to giving a gift, cost or effort?
Do you think it's suitable to give money as a gift?
Do you think it's a good idea for people who are doing business with each other to exchange gifts?
What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
13. Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied the result

You should say:

When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about

And explain why you were satisfied with the result

Part 3

What products or services do people in your country like to complain about?

Would you buy things in the shops which you have made complaints before?
Complaint online or in the shop which is better complaint by talk or writing
Do you think customers’ complaints will improve products or services?

Are there any disadvantages to set up customer service?

14. Describe something that you did with one or more people

You should say:

What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this

And explain why you did it with one or more people

Part 3

What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?

How do you get along with your neighbors?
What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
How can children improve their social skills?
15. Describe something you did that made you feel proud

You should say:

What it was
How you did it

How difficult it was

And explain why you felt proud of it

Part 3

Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?

Does everyone set goals for themselves?
Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
Do you think the way people gain success has changed?

How important is goal-setting to achieve success?

Is it important for society to celebrate individuals who have achieved success?
What makes people feel proud of themselves?
16. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with

You should say:

What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Is it good to share something on social media?

Should the media only publish good news?

How does the social media help people access information?

What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
Do most people like to share good news with others?
Do people like to hear good news from their friends?
How do most people get their news in your country?
How do you think people will get their news in the future?
Do you believe everything you read in the newspapers?
How has social media changed the way we get and share the news?
Do you think printed newspapers will disappear in the future?
 TOPIC 4: DESCRIBE AN EVENT

1. Describe a traditional festival

You should say

When the festival occurs

What you did during the festival

What you like or dislike about it

And explain why this a festival or national holiday is important

Part 3

How do people in Vietnam value traditional festivals?

What’s the difference between the ways festivals are celebrated now and in the past?
Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?

Is music important to traditional festivals?

2. Describe a historical period you would like to know more

You should say:

when it was
what you are interested in
what you have known

and why you would like to know more.

Part 3

How is history taught in Vietnam?

Is there any difference between teaching history through books and movies?
Why are there many children who do not like to learn history?

Do young people like historical stories in your country?

Do you think history matters in a country’s future development?

Are there other ways people can learn about history, apart from at school? How?
Do you think history will still be a school subject in the future? Why?
 TOPIC 5: DESCRIBE AN ACTIVITY

1. Describe a job you think is interesting

You should say:
What it is
When you started concerning about this job
Why you think it is interesting
And explain how you like it

Part 3
What jobs are popular among younger people in Vietnam?
What are the differences people choose jobs between now and in the past?
Which is more important, the people you work with or the job you do?

2. Describe a movie you watched that made you feel disappointed

You should say:

What it was
When you watched it

Who you watched it with

Why you didn’t like it

And explain why you felt disappointed

Part 3

Do you believe in movie reviews?

What movies do people in your country like to watch?
Are historical films popular in your country? Why?

Do you think films with famous actors or actresses are more popular?
3. Describe a book you want to read again

You should say:

What the book is about

Why you read it

What you learned from this book

And explain why you would like to read it again

Part 3

1. What kind of books do people in your country like to read?

2. Do Vietnamese people prefer to read on paper or electronic devices?

4. Describe a sport you enjoyed watching

You should say:

What sports programs do you like to watch
When you watch it

Who do you watch with

And explain why you like watching it.

Part 3

What kind of sports do you think are the most popular? Why?
Do you play sports professionally or for fun?

What’s the difference between playing individual sports and playing team sports?
5. Describe a game you played in your childhood

You should say

What the game was
When you played it

Who you played with

Part 3
Is it good for a kid to be ambitious?
What kinds of games are popular among young children nowadays?
Why should parents encourage their children to play games?

Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

6. Describe an interesting talk or speech

You should say
When you heard it

Where you heard it

What it was about

And explain why you think it was interesting.

Part 3

What are the benefits of communication on the Internet?

Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?

Will Vietnamese people feel nervous when it comes to public speaking?

7. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

You should say:

What it is
Where you would like to try it
How difficult it is

And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3

1. What's the difference between outdoor sports and indoor sports? 2. What kinds of water sports
are popular nowadays?
3. Why should we develop water transport?
4. Do you think it is necessary for everyone to learn to swim?

8. Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy

You should say:

What it is
How ofien do you do it

Is it easy to stick to that routine

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

What routine do people have at home?

What routine does the elderly have?

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

9. Describe an unusual meal you had

You should say:

When you had it

Where you had it
Whom you had it with

And explain why it was unusual

Part 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?

Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?

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

Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?

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

10. Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young

You should say:

What it was
Where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Is it important to have a break during work or study?

What sports do young people like to do now?

Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
 TOPIC 6: DESCRIBE A PLACE

1. Describe a place you want to visit with your friends or family in the future
You should say:
Where do you want to go in the future
How do you think about

What to do in that place

And explain why do you want to go

Part 3

What are the differences between travelling today and in the past?
What do you think has led to the growth in the tourism industry?
Why are some places popular?

Where do you think people want to go most during the holidays?

2. Describe a perfect house you saw

You should say:

When and where you saw it
What it looked like
What special feature it had
And explain why you liked it.

Part 3
What are the differences between living in an apartment and a house?
Do young people in your country like to live with their parents or by themselves?
What challenges do people face when living in the city?
3. Describe a new store/shop that just opened in your area.

You should say:

What shop it is
What it sells (or, what you usually buy there)
When you first started going to this shop (or, how you came to know about this shop)

And explain why you like (to go to) this shop

Part 3

What types of the shop would you recommend a visit to your country should go to? (Why?)
Do you ever buy anything on the internet?
What do you think are the advantages of buying things on the internet?
In your country, how has shopping changed in the past few decades?

4. Describe a crowded place you have been to

You should say:

Where the place is

When you went there

Whom you went there

And explain how you felt about this crowded place.

Part 3
Do you think people enjoy going to crowded places? Why?
How do you think people should deal with traffic congestion?
Where is the most crowded place in your city?

Do people behave differently in crowded places? Why do you think this happens?
5. Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park, etc.)

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

What transportation do you use the most?

Is public transportation popular in Vietnam?
What can be improved in public transport services?
What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?

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

6. Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time

You should say

Where is that place
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there

And explain why you would like to visit for a short time

Part 3

Do people prefer planned travel?

Why do places with historical attractions develop tourism more aggressively?
Why do you think people usually travel?

Why does living in tourist cities experience more noise?

7. Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution (or not clean)

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

How much air pollution in your country?

Why should the government be involved in environmental protection?
What can individuals do to protect the environment?
Is it important to teach students about environmental protection at school?
Do you think it is a good idea or bad idea to relocate factories far from cities?

8. Describe a noisy place you have been to

You should say:

What it is
When you wnet there
What you did there

And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Part 3

Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
Why do you think some people like noisy places?

What harms does noise pollution bring? How to reduce the harm of noise?
9. Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax

You should say:

Where it is
What it is like

What you enjoy doing there

And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

Part 3

Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

What are the benefits of doing exercise?

Do people in your country exercise after work?

What is the place where people spend most of their time in their home?
 "When you want something, all
the universe conspires in helping
you to achieve it".