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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1:..............................................................................................................................8
1. Work and studies.....................................................................................................8
2. Home and accommodation.....................................................................................8
3. Hometown.................................................................................................................8
4. Science.......................................................................................................................9
5. Art.............................................................................................................................9
6. Languages.................................................................................................................9
7. History......................................................................................................................9
8. Public transport.....................................................................................................10
9. Wild animals & Pets..............................................................................................10
10. Free time & Weekend............................................................................................10
11. Spend time and activities......................................................................................10
12. Pens and Pencils.....................................................................................................11
13. Make plans & Time management........................................................................11
14. Take photos............................................................................................................11
15. Perfume...................................................................................................................11
16. Computer and tablet.............................................................................................11
17. Sharing....................................................................................................................12
18. Weather..................................................................................................................12
19. Daily routine...........................................................................................................12
20. Meeting new people...............................................................................................13
21. Neighbours.............................................................................................................13
22. Flowers....................................................................................................................13
23. Outdoor activities..................................................................................................13
24. Reading and newspapers.......................................................................................14
25. Evenings..................................................................................................................14
26. Collecting things....................................................................................................14
27. Chocolate................................................................................................................14
28. Small businesses.....................................................................................................15

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 29. Watches...................................................................................................................15
30. Writing....................................................................................................................15
31. Outer space and stars............................................................................................15
32. Staying up late........................................................................................................16
33. Number & Maths...................................................................................................16
34. T-shirts....................................................................................................................16
35. Jewellery.................................................................................................................16
36. Music.......................................................................................................................17
37. Birthday..................................................................................................................17
38. Swimming...............................................................................................................17
39. Happy things..........................................................................................................17
40. Internet...................................................................................................................17
41. Schools....................................................................................................................18
42. Shopping.................................................................................................................18
43. Sports......................................................................................................................18
44. Law..........................................................................................................................18
45. Challenges...............................................................................................................19
46. Keys.........................................................................................................................19
47. Relax.......................................................................................................................19
48. Mobile phone..........................................................................................................19
49. Fast food.................................................................................................................19
50. Cinema....................................................................................................................20
51. Library....................................................................................................................20
52. Holidays..................................................................................................................20
PART 2+3:........................................................................................................................22
TOPIC 1: PERSON.........................................................................................................22
1. Describe a person who often buys at the street market at a cheaper price......23
2. Describe a person who has interesting ideas and opinions................................23
3. Describe a person who encouraged you and helped you achieve a goal...........23
4. Describe an adventurous person that you know.................................................24

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 5. Describe an interesting old person you have met...............................................24
6. Describe a person you know who you think is very intelligent.........................25
7. Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event....26
8. Describe a person who you are happy to know...................................................26
9. Describe a famous person who you think will be a role model for young people27
10. Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire (or TV
show)..............................................................................................................................27
11. Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others...............................................28
12. Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music................28
13. Describe a child that you know............................................................................29
14. Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with...............30
15. Describe a successful businessperson you know (e.g. running a family business).
30
16. Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with.................31
17. Describe a person who can play an instrument or has musical talents............31
18. Describe a people who won a competition...........................................................32
19. Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to
know more about..........................................................................................................32
20. Describe a famous scientist or inventor you know about...................................33
TOPIC 2: OBJECT.........................................................................................................34
1. Describe something you own that you want to replace......................................35
2. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy.............................................................35
3. Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding).........35
4. Describe an impressive work of art you saw.......................................................36
5. Describe a product that you would like to buy in others countries..................36
6. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy.......................................................37
7. Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use..............................37
8. Describe an important plant that grows in your country..................................38
9. Describe an important letter that you received..................................................38
10. Describe one of your favourite books from your childhood..............................39
11. Describe a piece of furniture you own or you have at your home.....................39

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 12. Describe a handmade gift you gave to a friend or a relative.............................40
TOPIC 3: EVENT............................................................................................................41
1. Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about......42
2. Describe a time when someone apologised to you..............................................42
3. Describe a time you were late for a meeting.......................................................42
4. Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes.....................................43
5. Describe an occasion when two of your friends had a disagreement................44
6. Describe the first day you went to school that you remember..........................44
7. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.................45
8. Describe a time you received bad service in a restaurant/shop.........................45
9. Describe a time when you gave advice to others.................................................46
10. Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something useful..........46
11. Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted...47
12. Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing.................47
13. Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person......................48
14. Describe a party that you enjoyed........................................................................48
15. Describe an experience when you lost something...............................................49
16. Describe an astronomy event you saw.................................................................49
17. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn't like..........................50
18. Describe a period of time that changed your life in a good way.......................50
19. Describe a depression period you faced...............................................................50
20. Describe a time you encountered a weird event..................................................51
21. Describe a natural disaster in your country/ region...........................................51
TOPIC 4: ACTIVITY.....................................................................................................53
1. Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport...........................................54
2. Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy.....................................54
3. Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time................................54
4. Describe an activity that made you feel tired......................................................55
5. Describe an activity that you enjoy doing alone in your free time....................55
6. Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else.............56

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TOPIC 5: PLACE............................................................................................................57
1. Describe a historical building you have been to..................................................58
2. Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax...................58
3. Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study.........59
4. Describe an interesting place that attracts few visitors......................................59
5. Describe a natural place (e.g. park, mountain)...................................................60
6. Describe a beautiful city that you have visited....................................................60
7. Describe a place where you thought things were too expensive........................61
8. Describe a (city/country) you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your
hometown).....................................................................................................................61
9. Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time...........................61
10. Describe a place you visited with your friends where you had a good time.....62
11. Describe a place you have visited that is affected by pollution.........................62
12. Describe the place where you took photos more than once...............................63
13. Describe a noisy place you have been to..............................................................63
14. Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall,
park…)..........................................................................................................................64
15. Describe a small shop or store you often go to....................................................64
16. Describe a restaurant that you like to go to with your family or friends.........65
17. Describe an area of your hometown that has recently changed quite quickly 65
18. Describe a place (near where you live) where people go to swim......................66
TOPIC 6: OTHERS.........................................................................................................67
1. Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sport, music, etc…...........68
2. Describe an important achievement you have made..........................................68
3. Describe a good decision someone just made recently.......................................68
4. Describe a sport that you only have watched before but had not played by
yourself..........................................................................................................................69
5. Describe a special day out which didn’t cost very much....................................70
6. Describe your favourite type of climate...............................................................70
7. Describe an important river, lake or area of water in your country................70
8. Describe a new law that you want to implement in your country.....................71

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9. Describe something that you did with someone/ a group of people..................71
10. Describe an unusual meal you had.......................................................................72
11. Describe a website you often visit.........................................................................72
12. Describe an advertisement you have seen but you did not like.........................73
13. Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the result...73
14. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.74
15. Describe something you would like to learn in the future.................................74
16. Describe something you did that made you feel proud......................................75
17. Describe a special meal someone cooked for you................................................75
18. Describe a situation someone congratulated you on something you've done well
76
19. Describe something kind that someone did for you............................................76
20. Describe a difficult thing you did well.................................................................76
21. Describe a food of another country you would like to try.................................77
22. Describe a TV program that you like to watch...................................................77
23. Describe a song that you remember from your childhood................................78
24. Describe a group or a club you have ever joined................................................78
25. Describe a foreign culture that you like...............................................................79
26. Describe your dream job when you were young.................................................79
27. Describe a science subject that you are interested in (biology, robotics, etc.). 80
28. Describe a subject that you studied at school that you thought was interesting80
29. Describe something you made yourself (either alone or with others)...............80
30. Describe a rule that is important at your school or work..................................81
31. Describe a story about space that you have read about or seen in a film or on TV
81
32. Describe a risk you have taken which had a positive result..............................82

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PART 1:
1. Work and studies
 Do you work or are you a student?
 What work do you do?
 What subjects are you studying?
 Why did you choose that job?
 Why did you choose to study that subject?
 Do you like your job?
 What do you like about your studies?
 What do you dislike about your studies?
2. Home and accommodation
 Do you live in an apartment or a house?
 Who do you live with?
 What kinds of accommodation do you live in?
 Do you plan to live there for a long time?
 What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?
 What's your favourite room in your apartment/house?
 What room does your family spend most of the time in?
 What makes you feel pleasant in your home?
3. Hometown
 Please describe your hometown a little.
 What is your town well-known for?
 Do you like your hometown?
 When did you leave your hometown?
 Do you think you will move back home?
 Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?
 Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
 Are there many young people in your hometown?

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  Is your hometown a good place for young people to pursue their careers?
4. Science
 Do you enjoy science lessons at school?
 What is the science subject you are most interested in?
 Is it easy for you to learn science subjects?
 Do you watch science programmes on TV?
 Are science museums popular in your country?
5. Art
 Do you like drawing?
 Did you learn drawing when you were a child?
 Is it important for children to learn art at school?
 Have you ever been to the art gallery?
 Is it interesting to become an artist?
 Are there any paintings on the wall of your home?
 What kind of pictures do you like to put up in your home?
6. Languages
 What languages do you speak?
 Do you think English is an easy or a difficult language to learn?
 How did you learn English?
 How are languages taught and learned in your school?
 Would you like to learn any other languages?
7. History
 Do you like history as a subject in your school?
 When was the last time you read a book about history?
 Have you visited any history museums?
 Do you like watching documentaries/movies related to history?
 What historical event do you find most interesting?
 Do you think history is important?

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  Do you like to watch programs on TV about history?
 Do you think the internet is a good place to learn about history?
8. Public transport
 How do you go to work/school?
 Do you often travel on public transports?
 Did you use public transport when you were a child?
 What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
 Will you use public transport more in the future?
 Do you think people will drive more in the future?
9. Wild animals & Pets
 Have you ever seen a wild animal?
 Do you like seeing animals in the zoo?
 What is your favourite wild animal?
 Are there many wild animals in Vietnam?
 How important is it to protect wild animals?
 Do you often watch TV programs on wild animals?
 Do you keep a pet?
 Did you have any pets when you were a child?
10. Free time & Weekend
 Do you like to go to the cinema/movies at weekends?
 Who do you go with? Alone or with others?
 What do you enjoy doing most on weekends?
 Are you planning to do anything special next weekend?
 What kinds of activities do you often do in your spare time?
 How do you often relax yourself on weekends?
 How do your surrounding friends relax?
11. Spend time and activities
 Do you like to spend time by yourself or with your friends?

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  When was the last time you spent time by yourself?
 Do you want to spend more time by yourself?
 Have you ever tried any exciting activities?
 What was the interesting thing that you did when you were a child?
 Have you joined in any interesting activities recently?
 Would you like to try climbing or diving?
12. Pens and Pencils
 Do you usually use a pen or pencil?
 Which do you use more often? pen or pencil?
 When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
 What do you think if someone sends you a pen or pencil as a gift?
13. Make plans & Time management
 Do you usually make plans?
 What about your time management ability?
 Is it easy to manage time for you?
 Do you like planning things?
 Why can’t you make plans?
 Do you like doing things step by step or making a long-term plan?
14. Take photos
 Do you take photos by camera or phone?
 How to deal with pictures after you take them?
 Do you want to learn photography to improve your skills of taking photos?
 How will people in the future take photos?
 Is it good to reserve photos in a cell phone?
15. Perfume
 Do you use perfume?
 What kind of perfume do you like?
 What does perfume mean to you?

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  Have you received perfume as a gift?
 Would you ever buy an expensive bottle of perfume?
16. Computer and tablet
 Do you use a computer or a tablet very much?
 What do you most often use a computer or a tablet for?
 How did you learn to use a computer?
 Do you play computer games on a computer or a tablet?
 What was your impression when you used a computer or a tablet the first time?
 Do you sometimes find computers or tablets difficult to use?
 What would your life be like without computers?
17. Sharing
 Do you like sharing things with other people?
 Do you have anything to share with others recently?
 Did your parents teach you about sharing?
 What kind of things do you like to share with others?
 What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
18. Weather
 What kind of weather do you like most?
 Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
 What’s your favourite season?
 What kind of weather is typical in your hometown?
 Do you do different things in different weather?
 Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that
has four seasons?
 Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?
 Does the weather affect people’s lives in your country?
19. Daily routine
 What’s your daily routine?

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  Is breakfast important?
 Do you have breakfast everyday?
 Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
 Do you want to change your morning routine?
 Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did
in the past?
20. Meeting new people
 Do you like meeting new people?
 How often do you meet new people?
 Do you find it easy to talk to new people?
 What do you often talk with new people about?
 Can you tell if you like someone when you meet them for the first time? Why?
 Do you worry about what people you meet think of you?
21. Neighbours
 Do you know your neighbours?
 What do you think of your neighbours?
 Have you ever borrowed something from your neighbours or lent something to them?
 How do you get along well with your neighbours?
 Do you think it’s important to have a good relationship with one’s neighbours?
22. Flowers
 Do you like flowers?
 Where would you go to buy flowers?
 Do you like to receive flowers as a gift?
 On what occasions would you give someone flowers?
 Have you planted any flowers?
 What kinds of flowers do you know?
 Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Vietnam?
 Do people in your country ever use flowers for special occasions?

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23. Outdoor activities
1. Do you like outdoor activities?
2. Do you often take part in outdoor activities?
3. What outdoor activities do you like the most?
4. Are outdoor activities popular in your country?
5. Do you think people in your country spend enough time being outdoors?
24. Reading and newspapers
 What is the best age for children to start reading?
 Which do you prefer, e-books or paper-books?
 How do you usually get news?
 How do your friends get news?
 Do you talk about news with your friends?
 Do you prefer reading newspapers or magazines?
 Do you think news is easier to read online than in newspapers?
 What kinds of information in newspapers or magazines do you find most useful?
25. Evenings
 What do you usually do in the evening?
 Do you spend your evenings in the same way on weekdays and at weekends?
 How did you spend your evenings when you were younger?
 Is there anything you don’t like to do in the evenings?
 Do you prefer to spend your evenings with family or friends?
 Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did
in the past?
26. Collecting things
 Do you collect things?
 What things are popular to collect in your country?
 Are there any things you keep from childhood?
 Would you keep old things for a long time?
 Where do you usually keep things you need?

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  How do people get things for their collections?
27. Chocolate
 Do you like eating chocolate?
 Did you give chocolate to someone as a gift?
 Did you often eat chocolate when you were a child?
 When was the first time you ate chocolate?
 Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
 Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?
 What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
 Is chocolate good for our health?
28. Small businesses
 Are there any famous small businesses in the area you live in?
 How often do you shop at small businesses?
 Do you prefer buying things from small or big companies?
 Have you ever worked in small businesses?
 Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
29. Watches
 Did you wear a watch when you were a child?
 Have you ever received a watch as a gift?
 Do you usually wear a watch now?
 What kinds of watches do you like to wear?
 Do you think that it is important to wear a watch?
 Why do you think some people like to wear expensive watches?
30. Writing
 Do you write a lot?
 Did you like writing when you were a child?
 What kinds of things do you write during a typical day?
 Do you think the kinds of things you write will change in the future?

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  Do you prefer typing or writing things by hand?
31. Outer space and stars
 Do you learn about outer space and arts at school?
 Do you enjoy watching films about outer space and stars?
 Do you want to study outer space and stars?
 If you have a chance, will you go into space?
 Are you going to learn more about space and stars in the future?
32. Staying up late
 Do you often stay up late at night?
 Did you stay up late more often when you were younger?
 What do you generally do when you stay up late?
 How do you feel the day after you have stayed up late?
 How do you balance staying up late and getting enough sleep?
 Do you think technology has made it harder for people to get enough sleep?
33. Number & Maths
 What numbers do you like?
 What numbers are important to you?
 Are you good at remembering telephone numbers?
 Do you need to use numbers in the future?
 Do you like learning maths?
 Do you think it’s difficult to learn maths well?
34. T-shirts
 Do you usually wear T-shirts?
 Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
 Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
 Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
 Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
 Have you ever bought a T-shirt as a souvenir from a holiday/vacation?

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35. Jewellery
 Do you like jewellery?
 Do you often wear jewellery?
 What type of jewellery do you like?
 Have you ever given jewellery to someone as a gift?
 What kind of jewellery do you like to wear/see on other people?
 Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewellery for a long time?
36. Music
 Do you like music?
 What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
 Has the music that you listen to changed since you were young?
 Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
 Is there any music concert that you want to go to?
37. Birthday
 What do you usually do on your birthday?
 What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
 Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
 How do children celebrate their birthdays in your country?
 What presents do you often give people on their birthdays in your country?
 Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Vietnam?
 How important are birthdays as you get older?
38. Swimming
 Do you like swimming?
 Where do people go swimming in your hometown?
 Is swimming very popular in your country?
 Why do many people like swimming?
 What do you think are the benefits of swimming?
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  Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
 What made you happy when you were little?
 What hobbies or activities make you feel happy now?
 Do you think people are happy when buying new things?
 When do you feel happy at work? Why?
40. Internet
 When did you start using the internet?
 How often will you use the internet?
 Do you use the internet much during the day?
 How does the internet influence people?
 What would you do without the internet?
41. Schools
 Do you like your school?
 Do you think it is a good place to study? Why?
 What did you do in your leisure time in your school?
 What were some of the most popular activities at school?
 Have you ever returned to see your old school again?
 What changes do you want to make in your school?
42. Shopping
 Do you enjoy shopping?
 What do you often shop for?
 What’s your favourite shop?
 Are there any shops near your house?
 What kinds of shops are there where you live?
 Do you like going to a supermarket or a store?
43. Sports
 Did you do any sport when you were younger?
 Have you ever supported a sports team?

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  Do you enjoy watching sports?
 Do you think there is too much sport on television in your country?
 Do you think it is important to play a sport?
44. Law
 Do you think law and order are important?
 Who department is most responsible for enforcing the law?
 Is there any law you think is too strict?
 Do people like being police officers in your country?
 What do people in your country generally think about obeying laws?
 Why do some people prefer to be a lawyer?
45. Challenges
 Do you like challenges?
 What is the biggest challenge in your future?
 Why do some people enjoy taking up challenges?
 What do people often do when facing challenges?
46. Keys
 Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
 Have you ever lost your key?
 What are the different types of keys you have? And how do they differ?
 Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?
 Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?
 Have you ever used a keyless entry system?
 How do you keep your keys secure?
47. Relax
 What would you do to relax?
 Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
 Do you think vacation is a good time to relax?
 Do you think students need more relaxing time?

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48. Mobile phone
 Do you remember your first mobile phone?
 Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or making phone calls?
 How has your mobile phone changed your life?
 Will you buy a new mobile phone in the future?
 What are the negative sides of smartphones?
49. Fast food
 What kinds of fast food have you tried?
 What are your favourite kinds of fast food?
 What are the different kinds of fast food in Vietnam?
 How popular are fast food restaurants in Vietnam?
 Do you think people will eat more fast food in the future?
50. Cinema
 What type of movies do you like?
 Do you often go to the cinema?
 What was the first film that you watched in cinema?
 Do you like watching movies in the cinema or at home?
 Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?
51. Library
 Do you often go to the library?
 What books or materials do you often read in a library?
 Would you ever like to work in a library?
 Did you use a library more when you were younger?
 Do you prefer to borrow books from a library or buy them?
 How common is it for children to visit libraries in your country?
52. Holidays
 Where did you go for your last holiday?
 Do you like holidays? Why?

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 Whom do you often spend the holiday with?
 Do you think public holidays are important?

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TOPIC 1:
PERSON

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1. Describe a person who often buys at the street market at a cheaper price.
You should say:
● Who this person is
● What this person likes to buy
● Where this person likes to buy things
And explain why this person likes cheap goods.

Part 3:
 What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?
 Which is more commonly visited in Vietnam, shopping malls or street markets?
 Is advertising important?
 What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?
 How do you buy cheap products?
 Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?
2. 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 why you think 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?
 How do inventors come up with new ideas?
 Are old ideas still relevant today?
 Does anyone in your country have great ideas that everyone respects?
 Is there any benefit for young generations to learn about ideas in the past?
3. Describe a person who encouraged you and helped you achieve a goal

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You should say:
 Who this person is
 What this person encouraged you to do
 How this person has helped you
And explain why their encouragement helped you achieve the goal.

Part 3:
 What will encourage children to learn more?
 Who do you think has a greater influence on the goal setting of children?
 Do parents and teachers punish children physically nowadays?
 Why is it important for teenagers to set goals?
4. Describe an adventurous person that you know
You should say:
 Who the person is
 How you know this person
 What this person does that is adventurous
And explain why you think this person likes to take risks.

Part 3:
 Are adventurous activities popular in Vietnam?
 Why do you think some people like adventurous activities?
 Should the government pay for the cost of rescuing adventurous people who find
themselves in need of help?
 What do you think are the advantages and possible disadvantages of facing
challenges?
5. Describe an interesting old person you have met
You should say:
 Who this person is
 When/where you met this person

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  What you did with this person
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 can the younger generation learn from the older 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 person you know who you think is very intelligent
You should say:
 Who this person is
 How you know this person
 Why you think this person is very intelligent
And explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3:
 What are kinds of games that can help children to become more intelligence?
 What is the best way for children to develop their intelligence?
 What are kinds of jobs where intelligence is particularly important?
 Being very intelligence can sometimes be a disadvantage in the workplace. Do you
agree or disagree?
 Will artificial intelligence ever match human intelligence?
 Are there any potential risks to humanity of replying on artificial intelligence?

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7. 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 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?

8. Describe a person who you are happy to know

You should say:
 Who this person is
 How long you have known this person
 What you do when you are with this person
And explain why you are happy to know this person.

Part 3:
 What are things that often make children happy?
 Are there any differences in the things that make children and adults happy?
 Are children generally happier now than they were in the past?
 Which is more important: being happy at work or having a high salary?
 What can companies do to make sure their employees are happy at work?
 How can companies benefit if their employees are happy?
 Does happiness mean the same thing to everyone?

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  Do many people today focus too much on the appearance of being happy?
 Do you think that a truly happy society would be boring to live in?

9. Describe a famous person who you think will be a role model for young people
You should say:
 Who this person is
 How you knew him/her
 What this person is famous for
 What qualities this person has
And explain why this person became your role model.

Part 3:
 What are the required qualities of a role model?
 Are there famous people who are your role models in the sports field?
 Is role model important for children?
 Is there any difference between today's famous people and the original famous
people?
 What kind of people can become famous people in your country?
 Do you think celebrities and social media influencers have a great impact on young
people?

10. Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire (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.

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Part 3:
 What can children learn from acting?
 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?
 Are drama series popular in your country? Why?
 What is the difference between young people's and old people’s favourite TV
dramas? Why?
 What is the influence of foreign TV shows on people in your country?

11. Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others.

You should say:
 Who this person is
 What he/she likes to cook
 Who he/she cooks for
And explain why he/she enjoys cooking.

Part 3:
 Have you ever cooked for others?
 What do we need to prepare before cooking?
 Is food an important part of Vietnamese festivals?
 Do you think cooking should be a compulsory or elective course? Why?
 Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?

12. Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music
You should say:
 Who this person is
 How you knew him/her
 What music he/she likes

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  Why he/she thinks music is important
And explain how you feel about him/her.

Part 3:
 What do you think about playing music for children in class?
 Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
 Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
 Would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music? How?
 What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?
 Do you think very few people notice background music? Why?

13. Describe a child that you know.

You should say:
 Who this child is and how often you see him or her
 How old this child is
 What he or she is like
And explain what you feel about this child.

Part 3:
 How much time do children spend with their parents in your country? Do you think
that is enough?
 How important do you think spending time together is for the relationships between
parents and children? Why?
 Have relationships between parents and children changed in recent years? Why do
you think that is?
 What are the most popular free-time activities with children today?
 Do you think the free-time activities children do today are good for their health?
Why is that?

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  How do you think children’s activities will change in the future? Will this be a
positive change?

14. Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with.
You should say:
 What party it was
 Who this person is
 What you talked about
And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her.

Part 3:
 Under what circumstances do 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?
 Does technology make it easier to communicate with family and friends?

15. Describe a successful businessperson you know (e.g. running a family business).
You should say:
 Who the person is
 How you know the person
 What business he/she does
And explain why he/she is successful.

Part 3:
 What are factors that 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?

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  Which family businesses do you know?

16. 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:
 What kinds of co-workers do people like to work with?
 Which one is more important to you at work, development in work-related skills or
recognition from your supervisors?
 Do you think managers should be friends with their subordinates?
 Should children be allowed to choose whom they want to sit with or should it be
decided by the teacher?

17. Describe a person who can play an instrument or has musical talents
You should say:
 Who this person is
 How and where you knew this person
 Why you think he/she is talented
And explain how you found out that he/she is talented.

Part 3:
 What will children do after hearing music?
 What kind of music do children like?
 Why does the teacher play some music in class?
 Why is music often played in stores?

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  How does the store owner know what kind of music is attractive?
 Should children learn musical instruments when they are young?
 Is music important in movies?

18. Describe a people who won a competition

You should say:
 Who this person was
 What this competition was
 What he/ she had to do to win it
And explain how you felt about his achievement.

Part 3:
 Why do you think some school teachers use competitions as class activities?
 Do you think it is a good idea to give prizes to children who do well at school? Why?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of intensive training for young
sportspeople?
 Do you think that it is possible to become too competitive in sport? In what way?

19. Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to
know more about.
You should say:
 Who this person is
 How you knew him/her
 What interesting things he/she has done
And explain what you would like to know more about him/her.

Part 3:
 Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
 Where and how can people get to know new people?

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 Are relationships with friends different from relationships at work?
 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?

20. Describe a famous scientist or inventor you know about.

You should say:
 Who he/she is
 What he/she has worked on or invented
 What are some interesting facts about him/her
And explain whether his/her work or invention is still important.

Part 3:
 What can individuals do for scientific research?
 What’s the best invention in the past hundred years?
 What’s the influence of science on human life?
 How do you get to know about scientific news?

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TOPIC 2:
OBJECT

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1. Describe something you own that you want to replace
You should say:
● What it is
● Where it is
● How you got it
And explain why you want to replace it.

Part 3:
 What are other things that you want to replace?
 What kinds of things do young people like to replace?
 Do old people in Vietnam like to collect and store things?
 Who do you think will want new things, children or old people?
 What's the difference between new things and old things?
2. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy
You should say:
 What kind of vehicle
 Why you would like to have it
 How you would get it
And explain why you would prefer this means of transport.

Part 3:
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of public and private transportation?
 What are the advantages to society of having more people using mass transportation?
 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using mass transportation.
 Why do some people have to travel a long distance every day to go to work?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the centre of a city and living
in the suburbs of a city?
3. Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding)
You should say:

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  When it happened
 Who gave you money
 Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 Why do people rarely use cash now?
 When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
 Should parents reward children with money?
 Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
4. Describe an impressive work of art you saw
You should say:
 Where did you first see the artist
 What the painting is about
 Who the painter is
And explain why 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?
 What is the meaning of what they draw? What do they often draw?
 How do young people share art?
5. Describe a product that you would like to buy in others countries
You should say:
 What product it is
 When you want to buy it
 Whether it has any special feature
And explain why you want to buy it.

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Part 3:
 What do you think about the trend that people buy new items instead of repairing old
ones?
 What are the most consumed products in your country?
 Why are local products important?
 What role does e-commerce and online shopping play in facilitating the purchase of
products from foreign countries?
 In your view, how does globalization influence consumer preferences and the desire
to buy foreign goods?
6. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy.
You should say:
 What the photo looks like
 When and where you took this photo
 How often you look at the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy.

Part 3:
 Are professional photographers important in your country?
 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 do some people like to post their photos on social media?
7. Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use
You should say:
 What it is
 What you got it for
 How often you use it
And explain how you feel about using it.

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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?
 What are the limitations of technology when it comes to interpersonal relationships?
8. Describe an important plant that grows in your country
You should say:
 What it is
 Where you see it
 What it looks like
And explain why it is important.

Part 3:
 What are the features of living in the countryside?
 Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
 Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
 Have new kinds of plants been grown in your city recently?
 Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
 Are there many trees in your city?
9. Describe an important letter that you received
You should say:
 Who wrote it to you
 What the letter was about
 How you felt about the letter
And explain why the letter was important to you.

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Part 3:
 What are the different kinds of letters that the post office delivers?
 What can people do if they receive unwanted advertising in the mail?
 Why do people write letters to newspapers?
 Do you think it is better to apply for a job by letter or by email? Why/Why not?
 What do you think is the most difficult kind of letter to write?
10. Describe one of your favourite books from your childhood.
You should say:
 What it is/was
 Who is the writer of the book
 What was the story of the book
And explain why it is one of your favourite books from your childhood.

Part 3:
 What kind of books do children like?
 What should parents do to encourage their children to read books?
 Why do adults still have to read books?
 How do you think reading habits will change in the future?
11. Describe a piece of furniture you own or you have at your home.
You should say:
 What it is
 Where you bought it from
 How useful it is
And explain why you like to use this piece of furniture.

Part 3:
 In your country where do people buy the furniture for their homes?
 What factors do people need to consider when buying furniture for the home?
 Why do some people like to buy expensive furniture?

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  Do you think that style is important?
 What’s the difference between the furniture at home and furniture at office?
12. Describe a handmade gift you gave to a friend or a relative.
You should say:
 What the gift was
 Who you gave it to and when
 How you made it by hand
And explain why you gave a handmade gift to this friend or relative.

Part 3:
 Do you prefer store bought gifts or handmade?
 Who are better at making handicraft, boys or girls?
 What kinds of traditional handicrafts are there in your country?
 What are the differences between handicrafts and products made by machines?
 Will handicrafts disappear or be replaced by machine made products in the future?
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TOPIC 3:
EVENT

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1. Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about
You should say:
 When it was
 What you are interested in
 What you have known
And explain 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?

2. Describe a time when someone apologised to you

You should say:
 Who apologised you and when
 Why they apologised
And explain how did you felt after they apologised.

Part 3:
 Do people often 'say sorry' in your country?
 Is it important to teach children to say sorry?
 Is it important to teach children to respect others?

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3. Describe a time you were late for a meeting.
You should say:
 When it happened
 What happened
 Why you missed/were late for it
And explain how you felt about this experience.

Part 3:
 Are you a punctual person?
 Do you think it is important to be on time?
 Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
 Are people in your country often late for meetings?
 Do you think young people or old people are better at managing time?
 How can people manage their time better?

4. Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes

You should say:
 What this occasion was
 What clothes you wore
 Why you chose to wear these clothes
And explain how you felt about wearing your best clothes.

Part 3:
 When do people wear formal clothes in your country?
 Why some people dislike wearing formal clothes?
 Do you think people spend too much money on clothes for special occasions?
 Why some people like wearing the traditional clothes of their country?
 Will people stop wearing traditional clothes in the future?
 Do you think it is a good thing for people around the world to dress in a similar way?

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  Do you think people place too much importance on fashionable clothing?
 Do you think the fashion industry must consider environmental issues more?
 Do you think fashion design is a meaningful art form?

5. Describe an occasion when two of your friends had a disagreement

You should say:
 What they argued about
 Why they argued with each other
 What happened at the end
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 Do you think arguments are important?
 What do family members usually have arguments about?
 Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
 Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

6. 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?
 Should children rely on their parents or be independent?
 How can children become more independent?

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  What is the effect if parents interfere with children’s life too much?
 How does changing school affect children?

7. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.
You should say:
 When it happened
 Where it happened
 What the problem was
And explain how you solved the problem.

Part 3:
 Why do people often have problems when using new products?
 How do people use digital devices to help them with their studies?
 Do people spend too much time looking at digital screens?
 Do you think that parents should limit the time that their children spend using
 their mobile phones?
 Are many people in your country addicted to playing computer games?

8. Describe a time you received bad service in a restaurant/shop.

You should say:
 When it happened
 Why you went there
 What happened in the restaurant/shop
And explain why you think their service was bad.

Part 3:
 What constitutes bad customer service?
 How do most people respond to bad service?
 Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive poor customer

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 Who should be responsible for poor customer service?
 As a boss, what would you do to prevent bad service?
 Do you think customer service is better now than it was in the past?

9. Describe a time when you gave advice to others.

You should say:
 When it was
 To whom you gave the advice
 What the advice was
And explain why you gave the advice.

Part 3:
 Is it better to get advice from a friend or from a family member?
 What would you say are the characteristics of a good adviser?
 Should people make their own work and career decisions, or is it a good idea to ask
for advice?
 Do you think in the future, people will get more advice from computers than
humans?
 Why is receiving advice from professionals expensive?
 What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?

10. Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something useful
You should say:
 Who you taught
 What/how you taught
 What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience.

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Part 3:
 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?
 Do you think students should choose subjects they like?

11. Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted
You should say:
 What it was
 When you received it
 Who gave it to you
And explain why you wanted it so much.

Part 3:
 Should employees have their own goals?
 How should bosses reward employees?
 What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
 How should children spend their allowance money?
 Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
 Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?

12. Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing.
You should say:
 When it happened
 How long you waited
 Why you waited for a long time
And explain how you felt about the experience.

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Part 3:
 On what occasions do people have to wait for a long time?
 What do people do while waiting?
 Are most people patient while waiting?
 Do you like to wait for a long time? Why?
 Why do most children have difficulty waiting for a long time?
 How can we teach children to learn to wait?

13. Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person.

You should say:
 When it happened
 Who you taught it to
 Why you taught it to this person
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 What skills should children learn before entering school?
 What can children learn from teachers and parents?
 What are the skills that you want to learn?
 How does a good learner learn something new?
 How can people be motivated to learn new things?

14. Describe a party that you enjoyed.

You should say:
 When and where the party was held
 What kind of party it was
 What you did at the party
And explain why you enjoyed this party.

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Part 3:
 Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
 Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often
 attend parties?
 What occasions do people like to celebrate with private parties in your country?
 Why do some people not like going to parties?
 What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour’s party?

15. Describe an experience when you lost something.

You should say:
 What you lost
 When and where you lost it
 What you did to find it
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 What kinds of things do people usually lose?
 What do people often do when losing things?
 Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things?
 What kinds of people may lose things more often than others?

16. Describe an astronomy event you saw

You should say:
 What the event was
 When and where you saw it
 Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this event.

Part 3:

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  Should kids know more about the stars and planets?
 Is technology useful for looking at the night sky?
 What kinds of people are interested in the stars?
 Why do some people like to watch movies about stars and planets?
17. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn't like
You should say:
 When and where it happened
 Who he/she was
 Why you didn't like this person
And explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion.

Part 3:
 Why are people friendly with the people they don’t like?
 What kinds of people are usually friendly?
 What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?
 What do you think of people who are straightforward?
18. Describe a period of time that changed your life in a good way.
You should say:
 When it was
 Who you were with
 What happened at that time
And explain why it changed your life.

Part 3:
 Do you like new things and changes in life?
 How do you adapt to changes in life?
 Why do people change jobs?
 Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?
 When getting married or moving home, what kinds of factors are usually considered?

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19. Describe a depression period you faced
You should say:
 When this was
 What caused you to feel this way
 How long this period lasted
And explain how you overcame this period.

Part 3:
 What do you think are the reasons of stress?
 How do you handle stress?
 Do young people today easily face depression?
 How do you initially recognize that someone are experiencing a period of
depression?
 Do people often seek any professional help or support during their depression?
20. Describe a time you encountered a weird event
You should say:
 What it was
 When it happened
 Why it was weird
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 How do people often react when they encounter weird events?
 Do you think there is a logical explanation for the weird events in nature?
 Are there any cultural or societal factors that influence how people perceive weird
events?
 How do you think technology and the internet have influenced the spread and
discussion of strange events?

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21. Describe a natural disaster in your country/ region.
You should say:
 What kind of disaster it was
 Where it happened
 What the consequences were
And why you remembered it.

Part 3:
 What kinds of disasters are popular these days?
 Why has the world suffered from natural disasters more than ever before?
 How can we limit the bad effects of disasters on our lives?
 Where do you usually hear about the news on upcoming disasters?

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ACTIVITY

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1. Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport
You should say:
 Where you went
 Who you were with
 What you did
And how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 Why do people choose to travel by public transport?
 Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?
 Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?
 What are the disadvantages of travelling by public transport?
 What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?
 What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?
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:
 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?
 Do you think it is good to have a 9-to-5 job?

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3. Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time
You should say:
 What it is
 When you usually do it
 Why you do it
And explain why you think it wastes your time.

Part 3:
 How do you balance life and work?
 Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time?
 What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
 Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?

4. Describe an activity that made you feel tired.

You should say:
 When and where it took place
 Why you took part in it
 What the activity was
And explain why it made you feel tired.

Part 3:
 Do people in your country get tired from their studies?
 When do people usually feel tired?
 Do people have fewer holidays now compared to the past?
 What are the differences between feeling tired after studying and after
 exercising?
 How can people help old people from getting tired easily?

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5. Describe an activity that you enjoy doing alone in your free time.
You should say:
 What it was
 Where you did it
 Who you did it with
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 How do people in your country usually plan their days off?
 Do young people in your country work longer hours now than in the past?
 In what situations do people need to be alone?
 Is it important to have a hobby?
 Do you prefer going out or staying home?

6. Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else.

You should say:
 What the activity was
 Who you were with
 When and where it happened
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 What activities do young people like to do in your country at the moment?
 Why do some young people like adventurous activities?
 What skills do people need to take part in adventurous activities?
 Can you give some examples of adventurous or risky activities?
 How do exciting activities relieve stress?
 Who is responsible for ensuring people’s safety when taking part in adventurous
 activities: governments or businesses?

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PLACE

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1. Describe a historical building you have been to
You should say:
 Where it is
 What it looks like
 What it is used for now
 What you learned there
And explain how you felt about this historical building.

Part 3:
 Should everyone know history?
 Why do people visit historical buildings?
 Do Vietnamese people like to visit historical buildings?
 Do most people agree to the government's funding to protect historical buildings?
 Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?

2. Describe your favourite 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 favourite 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?

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3. Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study.
You should say:
 Where it is
 What it is like
 When you go there
 What you study there
And explain why you would like to study in this place.

Part 3:
 Do you like to learn on your own or with others?
 What's the difference between learning face-to- face with teachers and learning by
yourself?
 Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
 What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?

4. Describe an interesting place that attracts few visitors

You should say:
 Where the place is
 How you got to know about this place
 Why only very few people visit there
And explain how you feel about this place.

Part 3:
 What kind of tourist sites are popular in your country?
 What can the government do to prevent pollution in tourist sites?
 What are the advantages of visiting fewer known places?
 What are the disadvantages when there are too many tourists in one site?

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5. Describe a natural place (e.g. park, mountain)
You should say:
 Where this place is
 How you knew this place
 What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it.

Part 3:
 What kind of people like to visit natural places?
 What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
 Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
 Do you know any wild animals in the city?
 Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to visit?

6. Describe a beautiful city that you have visited.

You should say:
 Where you went to and whom you went with
 What it was like
 What activities you did there
And how you felt about this city.

Part 3:
 What are some differences between living in the city and living in the countryside?
 Do you like historical cities?
 Do you think old buildings should be taken down to make way for modern buildings?
 If cities keep getting bigger and bigger, what problems might this lead to?
 A lot of people are moving from the countryside to cities nowadays. Do you think
this trend will reverse itself in the future?

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7. Describe a place where you thought things were too expensive
You should say:
 What the place is like
 Why you went there
 Why things are expensive there
And explain how you feel about the place.

Part 3:
 Why do some people still use cash?
 Will the payment be paperless in the future?
 What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?
 Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?
 How important is it to have a variety of payment options?
 Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?

8. Describe a (city/country) you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your
hometown)
You should say:
 What it is
 Where it is
 What you know about this place
And explain why you recommend it as a nice place to live.

Part 3:
 Is it important to take photos while traveling?
 Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the Internet?
 What factors affect how people feel about travel?

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9. Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time
You should say:
 Where the city is
 Why you want to go there
 Whom you will go there with
And explain why you will stay there just 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?

10. Describe a place you visited with your friends where you had a good time
You should say:
 What the place is
 Who you went with
 When you went there
And explain why you think it is a good time.

Part 3:
 How do you communicate with friends?
 Do you think most people prefer to stay alone?
 Can talking with people improve social skills?
 Does technology help people communicate better with others?
 How long should we spend time with others?
 What skills can people learn when spending time with others?
 People should spend more time with close friends or groups of friends?

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11. Describe a place you have visited that is 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:
 What kinds of pollution are serious in your country?
 What can individuals do to protect the environment?
 Why should the government be involved in environmental protection?
 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?

12. Describe the place where you took photos more than once
You should say:
 What the place is
 How often you take photos there
 What you photograph there
And explain why you like to take photos there.

Part 3:
 Where do people often like to take photos?
 Do young people take photos more than old people? Why?
 Why do so many people spend money to take photos?
 Why do people want a professional to take their photos?
 When do people need a professional to take photos for them?
 Do you think being a photographer is a good job?

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13. Describe a noisy place you have been to.
You should say:
 What it is
 When you went 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?
 What are some common sources of noise?
 What are the effects of loud noise?
 Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?

14. Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park…)
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?
15. Describe a small shop or store you often go to
You should say:
 Where it is
 What type of people go there

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  What types of goods are sold there
And explain why you go there and like/dislike most about it.

Part 3:
 How do you look upon online shopping?
 Are there any changes in the way people shop today and the past?
 Is there any difference between the shopping habits of the old and young?
 What is the difference between going to the shopping mall and going to a small
shop?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
16. Describe a restaurant that you like to go to with your family or friends.
You should say:
 Where it is.
 Why you choose this restaurant.
 What kind of food you like there
And explain why you enjoy eating in this restaurant.

Part 3:
 Why do you think people go to restaurants when they want to celebrate something?
 Which are more popular in your country: fast food restaurants or traditional
restaurants? Why do you think that is?
 Do you think there will be a greater choice of food available in shops in the future, or
will there be less choice?
 What effects has modern technology had on the way food is produced?
17. Describe an area of your hometown that has recently changed quite quickly
You should say:
 Which area it is
 How it is changing
 Why it is changing

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Part 3:
 Are the changes in the cities good or bad?
 How do people react to them?
 Which facilities should the government make available for people?
 Should a government consider local people's opinion when deciding on changes in
the city?
 Should people know about everything the government is planning?
18. Describe a place (near where you live) where people go to swim
You should say:
 Where this place is
 What it looks like
 Why people choose to swim in this place
And explain how much people enjoyed going to swim in this place.

Part 3:
 Are there any specific amenities or facilities available for swimming for free in your
country?
 What safety measures should people take when swimming?
 Are there any peak times or seasons when swimming is more popular?
 Do people engage in any other activities to keep fit besides swimming?
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OTHERS

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1. Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sport, music, etc…
You should say:
 What it is
 When you discover it
 Why you want to improve it
And explain how do you feel about it.

Part 3:
 Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people or ordinary people's
shows?
 Why do people like to watch talent shows?
 Is it possible for us to know that children who are 3 or 4 years old will become
musicians or painters when they grow up?
 Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents?
 Do you think parents feel guilty for putting too much pressure on their children?
2. Describe an important achievement you have made
You should say:
 What you achieved
 When and where you did it
 Why it was an important achievement
And explain how you earned it.

Part 3:
 Should people set goals under any circumstances?
 Should employers reward employees with money?
 Is it important for employees to keep fit at work?
3. Describe a good decision someone just made recently.
You should say:
 What the decision was

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  When and where you made this decision
 What happened as a result of this decision
And explain why you think this was a good decision to make.

Part 3:
 Which decisions that most people have to make every day?
 At what age do children start making their own decisions?
 Why do some people find it hard to make everyday decisions?
 What helps people to make decisions about the future?
 What are advantages/disadvantages of making decisions about the future at a young
age?
 Do you think people should always stick to the decisions they make?
 Are important decisions best made alone?
 Do you think the best decisions are always made by analysing the facts?
 What are the smallest decisions can have the greatest impact on people’s lives.
4. Describe a sport that you only have watched before but had not played by yourself
You should say:
 What it is
 When and where you watched it
 Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 What kinds of sports would you like to play in the future?
 Why do so many athletes join the advertising industry?
 What are the features of people that watch sports games online, such as gender or
age?
 What's the most popular sport in your country?
 What kinds of sports are popular now but not popular 50 years ago?

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5. Describe a special day out which didn’t cost very much
You should say:
 Where and when you went
 What you did
 What you spent money on
And explain why you ẹnjoyed this special day out.

Part 3:
 Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?
 How do Vietnamese people like to spend their leisure time?
 How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
 Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
6. Describe your favourite type of climate
You should say:
 What it is
 It is hot or cold
 How often the rain is
And explain why you like this type of climate.

Part 3:
 What are the effects of climate on one’s feelings?
 How do people in your country feel about current climate
 How might seasonal places in areas with four seasons affect a person’s place of
residence socially and economically?
7. Describe an important river, lake or area of water in your country
You should say:
 Where in your country it is
 How big it is

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And explain why this river, lake or area of water is important for your country.

Part 3:
 Are there many lakes/rivers in your country?
 What are the ways local people can benefit from the rivers/lakes in their area?
 Who should be responsible for water pollution in many parts of the world?
Individuals, businesses, or the government?
 What can individuals and the government do to solve water pollution problems?
8. Describe a new law that you want to implement in your country
You should say:
 What law it is
 What changes this law has
 Whether this new law will be popular
And explain how you came up with the idea of this law.

Part 3:
 Do you think it takes a long time to introduce a new law?
 Which is better to make people obey the law, punish them, or encourage them to do
so?
 What rules should students follow at school?
 Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
 How can parents teach children to obey rules?
9. Describe something that you did with someone/ a group of 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.

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Part 3:
 What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?
 How do you get along with your neighbors?
 How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
 Do you think working alone teaches less than working in groups?
10. 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 young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
 What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
 Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days,
compared to the past?
 Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?
 Is the food that people eat today different to the food that people used to eat in the
past?
11. Describe a website you often visit
You should say:
 What it is about
 How you found out about it
 How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it.

Part 3:

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  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?
 How can people find reliable information on the internet?
 Do you think the internet is safe for children to use unsupervised?
12. Describe an advertisement you have seen but you did not like
You should say:
 Where and when you saw it
 What the advertisement was for
 What you could see in the advertisement
And explain why you did not like the advertisement.

Part 3:
 What kind of things advertise most in your country?
 Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising more
effective?
 Why do some people hate advertisements?
 Is music useful in advertising?
13. Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with 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:
 When are people more likely to make complaints?
 What do people often complain about?

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  Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
 Who is more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
 How would you react if you received poor service at a restaurant?
 How do people often respond to poor customer service?
14. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well
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?
 Do most people like to share good news with others?
 Do you think printed newspapers will disappear in the future?
 How has social media changed the way we get and share the news?
15. Describe something you would like to learn in the future
You should say:
 What it is
 How you would like to learn it
 Why you would like to learn it
And explain whether it is 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?

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  Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
 Why do some people prefer to study alone?
16. 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?
 Have your life goals changed since your childhood?
 Does everyone set goals for themselves?
 Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
 How important is goal-setting to achieve success?
 Is it important for society to celebrate individuals who have achieved success?
17. Describe a special meal someone cooked for you.
You should say:
 What meal it was
 Who cooked it
 Why he/she cooked it for you
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 Should students learn to cook in school?
 Will people's eating habits change?
 Will some people never eat meat?
 Why do many of them not eat meat?
 What would happen if there was more meat in Vietnamese food?

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18. Describe a situation someone congratulated you on something you've done well
You should say:
 What the situation was
 Who congratulated you
 Why you were congratulated
And explain how you felt.

Part 3:
 On which occasions do people congratulate you in your country?
 What kinds of ways do people celebrate in your country?
 Why do some people want to be successful?
19. Describe something kind that someone did for you
You should say:
 Who this person was
 Where and when it happened
 Why this person did it for you
And explain how you felt after they did this.

Part 3:
 How essential is it for people to be nice to one another?
 What are some of the benefits of being nice in our daily lives?
 Do you believe individuals are inherently predisposed to be friendly, or must it be
taught?
20. Describe a difficult thing you did well
You should say:
 What it was
 How you overcame the difficulties
 Whether you got help
And explain how you felt after you succeeded.

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Part 3:
 Should people set goals for themselves?
 How would you define success?
 How can we judge whether young people are successful nowadays?
 Are successful people often lonely?
 What kinds of success can students achieve at school?
 Should students be proud of their success?
21. Describe a food of another country you would like to try
You should say:
 What it is
 Where you can eat it
 How you know about this food
And explain why you would like to try it.

Part 3:
 What is the food of your country cooked at home?
 Any equipment to help cook that previous people did not have?
 Few people today can't cook, is it true?
 Is it a good idea to teach children about food?
22. Describe a TV program that you like to watch
You should say:
 What the TV program is
 How you know it
 What it is like
And explain why you like it.

Part 3:
 What programs do people in Vietnam like to watch?

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  Do people in Vietnam like to watch foreign TV programs?
 Which one is better for children, watching animal videos or visiting the zoo?
 What are the values of using videos in teaching?
23. Describe a song that you remember from your childhood
You should say:
 What song it is
 When you heard it
 Who sang this song to you
And explain why you still remember this song.

Part 3:
 Do you think music is an important part of our lives? Why or why not?
 What effects can music have on people’s emotions and moods?
 Do you think the popularity of certain types of music changes over time? Why is
that?
 What role do you think music plays in preserving cultural traditions?
 Do you think music education should be a priority in schools? Why or why not?
24. Describe a group or a club you have ever joined.
You should say:
 What type of group or club it is/was
 When you joined the group or club
 Where the group or club members met
And explain why you enjoyed being part of the group or club.

Part 3:
 Is it a good thing to have disagreements within a team?
 Do you think being part of a group or club influences people’s social lives?
 What qualities do you think are important for a successful group or club?

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group or club?
25. Describe a foreign culture that you like.
You should say:
 What culture it is
 How you know about it
 What differences there are between that culture and your own
And explain why you like that foreign culture.

Part 3:
 Do you think it’s important to know about other cultures?
 How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?
 What do you think is the best way to learn about another culture?
 Do you think that learning foreign languages can help us understand foreign
cultures?
 Do you think it’s better to go overseas to study a foreign language or to study it in
your home country?
26. Describe your dream job when you were young.
You should say:
 What kind of job it is/was
 How you learned about this job
 What kind of training/ skills are needed for that job
And explain why it was your dream job when you were young.

Part 3:
 What are the most difficult jobs that people do?
 Why do you think some people choose to do difficult jobs?
 Do you agree or disagree that all jobs are difficult sometimes?
 Is it always necessary to work hard in order to achieve career success?

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You should say:
 What the subject is
 How you know this subject
 How 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 to study science subjects in school. Why is this?
 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?
28. Describe a subject that you studied at school that you thought was interesting
You should say:
 What subject it was
 What class you were then
 How interesting it was
And explain why you thought it was interesting.

Part 3:
 How has teaching changed in your country in the last few decades?
 What is the difference between the way children learn and the way adults learn?
 What makes a good student?
 What role should the teacher have in the classroom?
29. Describe something you made yourself (either alone or with others)
You should say:
 What the thing is
 Where you made it

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And explain why do you like it.

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 Have you received anything that was handmade by the person who gave it to you?
 When receiving a gift, do you prefer something that was selfmade, or something
bought in stores?
 Which is better, self-made food or food that you buy?
 Are art classes important in schools?
30. Describe a rule that is important at your school or work.
You should say:
 What the rule is
 What happens when people break the rule
 Why you think it is an important rule
And explain how you feel about the rule.

Part 3:
 What rules should children follow at home in your country?
 On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don't follow the rules?
 What rules should people follow when using public transport?
 What are the reasons that cause people to break the rules?
 When people break rules, how are they punished in your country?
31. Describe a story about space that you have read about or seen in a film or on TV
You should say:
 When you read or saw the story
 What happened in the story
 Whether the story has any significance today
And explain how you felt about reading or seeing this story.

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 What aspects of space exploration or science fiction interest people the most?
 How do you think storytelling about space has evolved over the years in books,
films, and television?
 Do you think stories about space have the potential to inspire future generations of
scientists and astronauts?
 How do you think advancements in technology have influenced the way space stories
are told and portrayed in media?
32. Describe a risk you have taken which had a positive result
You should say:
 What it was
 Why you took it
 What the result was
And how you felt about it.

Part 3:
 What risks do parents often tell their children to avoid?
 Does reading about danger in stories teach children to avoid danger in real life?
 Why do older people take fewer risks than younger people?
 Why do some people enjoy sports activities that involve risk?
 Why do people like watching risky activities in action movies?
 Are there any benefits of experiencing risky activities in video games?
 Do you think everything that people do involves some degree of risk?
 Do you think it is a good thing for leaders to be risk-takers?
 Do you think society should ever discourage risk-taking?

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