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

Part3:
• Do you think it’s important to be a professional photographer?

• Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?

• Are 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

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?

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

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?

9. Describe a person who has interesting ideas and opinions

You should say
• Who this person is
• How you know this person
• What interesting ideas/opinions he/she
And explain you think why his/her ideas are interesting

Part 3:
• When do you think children start to have their own opinions?

• Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting rules for children?

• Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?

• How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?

• Are there only old ideas from books or previous writers?

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

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?

11. Describe a beautiful city that you have visited

You should say
• Where the city is
• When you went there
• Why you went there
And explain why it is beautiful
Part 3:
• What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities? (size, facilities,...)

• Why do some people like to visit historical sites? (hobbies, researching, any obligatory cases,...)

• Do you think old buildings should be broken down, and given place for modern buildings?

• Does historic preservation contradict economic development?

• Is it the government’s responsibility to preserve historic cities and historic buildings?

12. Describe a problem you have when you use computer You should say
• What the problem is?
• When and where does it happen?
And explain how do you solve the problem?

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?

13. Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work You should say
• What the rule is
• If the people break this rule, what will happen
• Why do you think this is an important rule?

Part 3:
• What rules should children abide by at home in your country?

• What rules can be for given for children breaking at home?

• What rules should people obey in public transportation?

• What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?

• What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?

• When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?

14. Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone You should say:
• Who you gave the advice to
• To whom you gave the advice
• What the advice was
And explain why you gave the advice

Part 3:
• Do you think parents should give their children advice?

• Should teachers give students advice?

• Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends’ advice?

• How to give young people and old people advice?

• What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice?

• Have you ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher?

15. Describe an activity that made you feel tired

You should say
• When it happened
• Where it took place
• What the activity was
And explain why it made you feel tired

Part 3:
• Does learning make people tired today?

• When do people usually feel tired?

• What do you think about striving for learning and striving for sports?

• Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?

• What are the differences between feeling tired after sutyding and after exercising?

• How can people solve the problem of old people easily getting tired?
16.Describe a party that you enjoyed
You should say
• When you went to the party
• Where the party was held
• What kind of party it was
And explain why you enjoyed this party

Part 3:
• Why do people like parties?

• Why do some people not like going to the parties?

• Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?

• What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour’s party?

• Is there any differences between party held at home and in public spaces?

17. Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing You should say
• When it happened
• What the nice thing was
• How long wou waited
• Why you waited for a long time
And explain how you felt about the experience

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?

18.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?

19.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?

20. 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 good advertisemnet that you think is useful

You should say
• Where you can see it
• What it shows
• Why you think it is useful
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3:
• What do you think of online advertising?

• Are there any great online advertisements?

• What do people usually buy?

• Why do buying new things make people happy?

• Do people watch useless advertising in this day and age?

22. 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

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?

23. 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?

24. 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 example 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?

25. 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 a place-not in your home- where you go to relax

You should say:
• Where the place is
• What the place looks like
• How you spend your time in this place
And explain why this place helps you to relax
Part 3:
• Do people have enough places to relax in your country?

• What do people do when relaxed?

• Is physical activity good for relaxing?

• Do you think that spending too much time in front of screen is good for relaxing?

• Do people have to spend a lot of money on relaxing?

27. 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

Part 3:
• 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?

28.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?

29.Describe a job you would not like to do.

You should say:
• What the job is?
• How did you know about this job?
• How easy or difficult the job is?
And explain why you would not like to do this job?

Part 3:
• How do you think AI (artificial intelligence) will affect people’s work?

• 2. What would you say are the important factors to consider when choosing a career?

• 3. That technology will make some people lose their jobs. How do you think this problem should be handled?

• 4. Is it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of work
30. 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?

31. Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

You should say
• Who this person is
• How you knew this person
• What he/she usually talks about
And explain how you felt about him/her

Part 3:
• How should parents encourage their children?

• How should people encourage children to express themselves when being asked questions that they are afraid to
answer?

32. Describe an occasion when you used a map

You should say
• When you used the map
• Where you were
• Why you used a paper map
And explain how you felt about the experience
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?

33. 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?

 34. 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?

35. Describe a time you wore a uniform for work or school

You should say:
• Where you wear the uniform
• How long do you need to wear it
• Who bought it for you
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
• Why should students wear uniforms?

• Why should people at work wear uniforms?

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?

36.Describe an important journey that was delayed

You should say:
• When it was
• Why it was important
• How it was delayed
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
• How to improve the traffic condition in a city?

• Do people still drive a car if public transportation is free of charge?

•How can transportation in rural areas be developed?

37. 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?

38.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

39.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?

40.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

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?

41. Describe a street market you have been to
You should say:
• Where it is
• What you can buy there
• Why you choose to go to this market
And explain what you think about the street market

Part 3:
• Where do people buy things?
• Do people go to big stores or small stores more often? Why?

• Are special services valuable to the store?

42. Describe a useful skill that you learned when you were a teenager You should say:
• What it is
• When you learned it
• Who you learned it from
And explain how you feel about this skill

Part 3:
• Where do children learn skills in your country?

• What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?

• What important skills should a child learn?

• What skills do you think teenagers should have?

• Who should teach teenagers skills?

• What are the differences between children's learning skills and adults' learning skills?

43. Describe a time when you were very busy

You should say:
• When this time was
• Why you were so busy
• What you did to deal with the situation
And explain how you felt about being so busy

Part 3:
• Why do people often feel tired in this day and age?

• Do you think people will feel even more tired in the future?

• Is time management important?

• How does technology help with time management?

• Does technology distract people?

44.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?

45. Describe an unusual holiday or vacation you went on

You should say:
• When and where you went
• Who you went with
• What you did there
And explain why it was unusual

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?

46.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?

47. 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?

48.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?

49.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?

50. 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?