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SPEAKING PART 1
1. Where you live now
Which town or city do you live in now?
Are there any things you don’t like about your area? (What are they?)
Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? (Why? Why not?)
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
What is your favourite room in your home? (Why?)
What things make your home pleasant to live in? (Why?)
2. Study
Describe your education
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favourite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system?
Are you looking forward to working?
3. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Describe the company or organization you work for
Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job?
(Possibly) Do you miss being a student?
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4. Robots
Do you know something about robots?
Did you like any film has a robot in it when you were a child?
Do you use robot in your daily life?
Will you be comfortable if you are on a car driven by a robot?
5. Geography
How do you feel about geography?
Do you think learning geographic knowledge is useful for you?
Have you ever studied geography at school?
Are you good at reading a map?
6. Helping others
Do you usually help people around you?
How do you help people around you, such as neighbors, family, and friends?
Do your parents teach you how to help others?
Did your parents help you a lot when you were young?
Have you helped someone in the community?
7. Gift/presents
What is one of the best gifts you’ve ever received? (Why?)
Are you good at choosing gifts for other people? (Why/Why not?)
What sort of gifts do you like to buy for friends? (Why?)
Have you ever given someone a gift that you made yourself? (Why/Why not?)
8. Fish and Fishing
How popular is fishing in your country? (Why/Why not?)
Do you know any places where you can see many fish? (Where/Why?)
How do you feel about eating fish? (Why/Why not?)
Would you ever keep fish as pets? (Why/Why not?)
9. Films
What films do you like?
Did you often watch films when you were a child?
Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
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16. Map
Do you often use map?
What is the difference between mobile maps and paper maps?
Who taught you how to use maps?
How often do you use maps on you phone?
Do you put maps on the wall in your room, why?
17. Clothing
Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
Do you like wearing T-shirts?
What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
18. Travelling
Do you like travelling?
How often do you go travelling?
Where do you usually travel?
How do you feel when you are travelling?
19. Sunglasses
Do you often wear sunglasses?
Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?
Do you give sunglasses as a gift?
Why do you wear sunglasses?
20. Social Media
Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
Do your friends use social media?
What do people often do on social media?
When did you start using social media?
21. Video Game
Do you like playing video games or watching others play video games?
What kinds of video games do you like to play?
Is it good for young people to play video games?
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22. Colors
What is your favorite color?
Do you usually wear clothes in your favorite color?
Are there any colors that have a special meaning in your country?
Do you think different types of people like different colors?
23. Cakes and other sweet things
Did you enjoy cakes and sweets when you were a child? (Why/ Why not?)
Have you ever made a cake yourself? (Why/Why not?)
On what occasions do people in your culture eat special cakes or other sweet
food? (Why?)
Do you enjoy eating something sweet at the end of a meal? (Why/Why not?)
24. Memory
Do you need to remember things often?
Are you good at memorizing things?
Have you ever forgotten something important?
Why do some people have good memory while others just don’t?
Why do more people rely on cell phones to memorize things?
25. Advertisements/commercials
Do you often remember advertisements/commercials that you’ve seen?
(Why/Why not?)
What do you usually do when an advertisements/a commercials comes on TV or
the internet? (Why/Why not?)
Have you ever seen an advertisements/a commercials that you really didn’t like?
(Why?)
Would you like to be in an advertisements/a commercials one day? (What
kind/Why/Why not?)
26. Crowded place
Is the city where you live crowded?
Is there a crowded place near where you live?
Do you like crowded places?
When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
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SPEAKING PART 2 + 3
1. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy
You should say
What the photo like
When and where you took this photo
How often you watch the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy
Part 3:
Do you think it’s important to be a professional photographer?
Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?
Is equipment important to photography?
Do you think being a professional videographer is a good job? Why?
Why do some people like to post their photos on social media?
2. Describe a place in your country that you are interested in
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
Why you are interested in it
Part3:
Do you travel a lot?
Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?
What causes the differences between different regions of your country?
Do youngsters like to try new things, or do people of your parents’ age also like to
try new things?
Is a great tourist destination also a good place to live?
Why do people go to live in small towns and think that they are more interesting
than the big cities?
3. Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others
Follow-up Questions: Do you like cooking?
Should children learn cooking at school?
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she likes to cook
Why he/she likes to cook
And explain how do you feel about the cooking
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Part3:
Do you think food is a big part of celebrations and festivals?
Does food help to preserve culture?
Is it the most important part of celebrations and festivals?
Does food contribute to social connection?
Do you think an excessive amount of money is being spent on food at festivals and
celebrations?
The production of food has caused a lot of harm to the environment. Do you think
we should switch to more sustainable production methods?
Does agriculture help contribute to the growth of a nation? How?
4. Describe an impressive work of art (such as a painting) you saw
You should say
Where did you first see the artist
What the painting is about
Who the painter is
And explain why do you enjoy it?
Part 3:
What are the differences between painting and drawing?
Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
How does building style affect people’s lives?
Should children learn to draw?
What is the meaning of what they draw? What do they often draw?
Should they learn to draw at school? How do young people share art? Do you need
an artistic atmosphere at home?
5. Describe a park or a garden in your city
You should say
When you often go there
Where it is
Who you often go there with
And explain what it is like
Part 3:
Do young people like to go to parks?
What do old people like to do in parks?
What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
Why do some people like planting flowers?
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6. Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language (Vietnamese) well
You should say
Who this person is
Where he/she is from
How he/she learns Vietnamese
And explain why he/she can speak Vietnamese well
Part 3:
What foreign languages do Vietnamese children learn?
Why do Vietnamese children learn English?
Why are so many people learning English?
How can you help children learn English?
Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?
What are the benefits of the internet for people’s learning?
7. Describe a person you haven’t met but would like to know more
You should say
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What interesting things he/she has done
And explain why you want to know more about him/her
Part 3:
Are there any differences in the relationship between you and other people?
Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
Where and how can people get to know new people?
Can clothing tell and reveal a person’s personality?
Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities?
How does society influence a person’s personality?
8. Describe a successful businessperson you know (e.g. running a family business)
You should say
Who the person is
How did you know the person
What he/she has achieved
And explain why he/she is successful
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Part 3:
What factors lead to success?
What do people need to sacrifice for success?
Is it easy for people to succeed in the national test in your country?
Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?
Which family businesses do you know?
How do you think of family businesses?
10. Describe a period of time that changed your life in a positive ways
Follow up questions:
Did you tell anyone about this?
Do you like to change?
You should say
When it was
Who you were with
What happened at that time
And explain how it changed your life in good ways
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Part 3:
Do children like to change schools when they are young?
The impact of changing schools at an early age on children (positive/ negative)?
What children will learn in their new school?
Do children like change?
How do people face big changes and what preparations do they make?
When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things
would you consider?
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Part 3:
What do people use computers for?
Why do people often have problems when using new products?
How do people learn to use an equipment?
Why do some people don’t know how to solve these problems?
Why do teenagers spend a lot of time on their screens?
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Part 3:
On what occasions do people have to wait for a long time?
Do you liketo wait for a long time? Why?
What do people do while waiting?
Are most people patient while waiting?
Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?
Do people queue consciously while waiting for the subway train?
Describe a science subject that you are interested in (Biology, Robotics ,etc.)
You should say
Which subject it is?
How and where did you know this subject?
How do you usually get information about this subject?
And explain why you are interested in this subject
Part 3:
Did you ever tell anybody that you are interested in this subject?
Some children don’t like study science subjects in school, why?
Is it important to study science in school?
Which science subject is the most important for children to study?
Should people continue to study science after graduation?
What channels do you use to learn about scientific research news?
18. Describe a time you received bad service in restaurants/shops
You should say
When it happened
Why you went there
What happened in the restaurants/shops
And explain why you thin their service was bad
Part 3:
What kinds of services are bad services?
Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive bad services?
Who should be responsible for bad services?
As a boss, what would you do to prevent bad services?
Do you think services are better now than in the past?
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19. Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event
You should say
Who he/she is
What you know about him/her
What he/she is like in real life
What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her
Part 3:
Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
What qualities make an athlete?
Is talent important in sports?
Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
What is the most popular sport in your country?
21. Describe a difficult task that you campleted at work/study that you felt proud of
You should say
What the task was
How you completed it
Why the task was difficult
Why you were proud of the completion of the task
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Part 3:
What are the things that make people feel proud of?
Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?
What challenges do young people face today?
How do young people handle difficult or challenging tasks?
What kinds of rewards do people receive from work?
What are the most difficult jobs that people do?
22. Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else
You should say
Who you were with
When and where it happened
What the activity was
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
What activity do young people like to do?
Why do some young people like adventurous activities?
Do you think old people would like to have changes?
Why can exciting activities relieve people’s stress?
Can you give some (other) examples of adventurous or risky activities?
What skills do people need to take part in adventurous activities?
23. Describe a period in history that you are interested in
You should say
When is the historical stage you want to go back to
What is it, and why?
And explain why you find it interesting
Part 3:
What historical places do people want to visit?
Can you name an exmaple of a historic place in your city?
Why do people remember personal events?
Who would show more interest in history, young people or elder people?
Why do people like watch films about history?
Do you think watching films is the most interesting way of learning history?
Why should we learn from the past?
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24. Describe a person you study or work with who is successful in his/her life
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What makes him/her successful
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:
Do you think a successful person can be popular at the same time?
Which one is more important? Being popular or having good grades?
Do you think students who do well in academic study will be become successful
later in life?
What do people need to sacrifice in order to be successful?
26. Describe something you did or you need to do quickly in a short time
You should say:
What it was
Why you did it or why you need to do
How you did or how you need to do
And explain how you felt/feel about it
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Do you think it’s ok to arrive late when meeting a friend?
What should happen to people who arrive late for work?
Can you suggest how people can make sure they don’t arrive late?
27. Describe an interesting conversation that you had with an old person
You should say:
Who you had it with?
Where did you have it?
What was the conversation?
And explain how you felt about it?
Part 3:
What is the difference between the conversation between men and women?
Which conversation is better phone or face-to-face?
Why do people get nervous while they give presentations?
Why is body language important?
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29. Describe an occasion that somebody or something was making a lot of noise
You should say
Where you were
What you were doing
Who/what was making the noise
And explain how the noise affected you.
Part 3:
What kinds of places should be noise-free?
Can people bring children to these noise-free places?
Why can’t people make noise in a church?
What public morals should people follow in your country?
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Part 3:
What do people usually do when they get lost?
What are the differences between paper and digital maps?
What do you think of in-car GPS navigation systems?
What do people often do with a map?
Why do most people prefer to use a paper map?
How does learning to read a map help you learn more about your country?
32. Describe a person who is good at teamwork
You should say:
What team he/she joined
What work he/she did
What his/her role was
And explain what makes him/her a good member of that team
Rounding-off questions:
What do other people in the team think about him/her?
Part 3:
How do other people in your team think he is?
What do you think are the characteristics of a good leader?
What happens if you don’t have a good leader?
Why do some people not like teamwork?
Do you think young people are suitable for teamwork?
33. Describe an activity you enjoyed doing when you were at primary school
You should say:
What the activity was
How often you did the activity
Who you did it with
And explain why it was your favourite activity
Part 3:
What activities do children often do in your country?
What do parents in your country let their children do?
What are the differences between activities at home and at school?
Why do some people like to participate in activities?
What activities do people do in their free time?
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36. Describe a time when you helped someone (you worked or studied with)
You should say:
Who you helped
Why you helped him/her
How you helped him/her
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3:
Should people be very kind when they help others?
Should children be taught to be kind to others?
How do you compare kindness with other qualities?
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37. Describe a movie that made you feel very strong after watching it
You should say:
What it was
When and Where you watched it
Who you watched it with
And explain why it made you feel strong.
Part 3:
What movies young people are watching now?
What is the difference between going to the cinema and at home?
Do you think people will prefer watching movies in theaters in the future?
38. Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently that makes you happy
You should say
What the activity is
Who invited you to participate in it
Whether you asked for help in the activity
And explain what change you had in the activity
Part 3:
Where do people like to go for these activities?
What outdoor activities are popular in Vietnam?
Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
Do you think it’s better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?
Should young people try as many new activities as possible?
When do people usually go outdoors to get close to nature?
39. Describe a useful object in your home that you can not live without it
You should say:
What it is
What you can do with it
How often do you use it
And explain why you cannot live without it
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Part 3:
What equipment do you find difficult to use?
What can you do with a laptop?
What are the benefits of using technology in the workplace?
Why do some people in the workplace dislike technology?
Why do people buy a lot of household appliances?
What do people often do with electronic devices?
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43. Describe a life goal that you have had for a long time
You should say:
How long you have had this goal
What the goal is
How you will achieve it
And explain how important it is to you
Part 3:
What do young people have for goals?
How to be better prepared for your goals?
If your friend does not have goals, what do you do to help?
Is it necessary to give advice to children?
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Part 3:
Do you think people in your country have long enough holidays?
Which holidays are popular in your country?
What are the differences between old and young people when spending their
holidays?
Do you think having holidays helps people learn about other countries’ cultures?
Why do some people dislike holidays?
45. Describe an occasion when you met someone complaining about something in
public (in a restaurant or another place)
You should say:
When and where it happened
What he/she complained about
What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3:
Do you think compliance is important for business?
Do you think it’s important for a business company to train their employees to
react to the
customer’s complaints?
Do you think are complaint is better to speak to someone or write it down like in
an email?
46. Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home
You should say:
Who this person is
When and how you met him/her
How he/she welcomes visitors
And explain why you think he/she is good at welcoming visitors
Part 3:
Do people in your country often invite others to their homes? Why?
What kind of people do you think are more likely to invite others to their homes?
Who is more likely to invite others to their homes, people in the countryside or
people in the city?
Are tourist attractions in the countryside more welcome than those in the cities?
What facilities are there in the tourist attractions in your country?
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47. Describe a public facility that has been renovated and improved
You should say:
What the facility is
When it was renovated and improved
What has been renovated and improved
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3:
What are the benefits of public facilities?
Why are some public transport methods popular, such as the subway?
Why are some public transport methods unpopular?
What kind of transport do young people and old people prefer?
What do you think are the differences between Vietnamese square dancing now
and in the future?
48. Describe something you do regularly to help you study or work
You should say:
What it is
How are you learn it
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3:
Do you think everyone’s routine is different?
Which jobs need a morning routine?
Is a daily routine important?
49. Describe somethings lost by others but found by you
You should say
What it was
When and Where did you find it
What you did do after you found it
And explain how you felt about finding it
Part 3:
Why do some people like to collect old things?
Will children take possession of things they pick up?
How should parents educate them?
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