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BỘ ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN IELTS SPEAKING QUÝ 1/2026
1. Where you live now
Let’s talk about where you live now
Which town or city do you live in now?
Are there any things you don’t like about your area? (What are they?)
Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? (Why? Why not?)
What are some changes in the area recently?
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
What is your favourite room in your home? (Why?)
What things make your home pleasant to live in? (Why?)
Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly?
Do you know any of your neighbours?
Is the place where you live quiet or noisy?
2. Study
What is your favourite place to study?
Do you prefer to study at home or in the library? (Why?)
What part of your school do you like the most?
What do you find most interesting about your studies? (Why?)
Which is more important to you - the teachers or the other students on your course?
(Why?)
How much time do you spend studying every week?
How do you usually travel to the city where you study?
Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
Have you always wanted to study this subject/ these subjects (Why/ Why not?)
3. Work
What kind of work do you do?
What do you find most interesting about your work? (Why?)
Which is more important to you the people you work with or the work you do?
(Why?)
Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
Would you like to change the place you work? (Why?)
Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace (Why?)
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4. Chatting
Do you like chatting with friends?
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Do you argue with friends?
5. Staying with old people
Do you have an experience that you did something well?
Do you have an experience that your teacher thought you did a good job?
Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
6. Shoes
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Do you prefer shoes that are comfortable or shoes that look nice?
Do you often buy shoes from famous brands?
7. Rules
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
What rules did your teacher tell you when you were a child?
Did any teacher require you to strictly follow these rules?
8. Plants
Do you keep plants at home?
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Do Vietnamese people send plants as gifts?
9. Going out
Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out?
Do you always take your mobile phone with you when going out?
Do you often bring cash with you?
How often do you use cash?
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10. Growing vegetables/fruits
Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits?
Is growing vegetables popular in your country?
Do many people grow vegetables in your city?
Do you think it's easy to grow vegetables?
Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?
11. Museum
Do you think museums are important?
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Do you often visit a museum?
When was the last time you visited a museum?
12. Taking a break
Do you often take breaks?
What do you do when you take breaks?
Have you ever slept when you take a break?
13. Public places
Do you usually go to public places with your friends?
Do you think your place should add more public places?
Do you wear headphones when you are in public places?
14. Advertisements
Do you often remember advertisements/commercials that you've seen? (Why/Why
not?)
What do you usually do when an advertisement/a commercial comes on TV or the
Internet? (Why/Why not?)
Have you ever seen an advertisement/a commercial that you really didn't like?
(Why?)
Would you like to be in an advertisement/a commercial one day? (What
kind/Why/Why not?)
15. Crowded place
Is the city where you live crowded?
Is there a crowded place near where you live?
Do most people like crowded places?
When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
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16. Sharing
Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
What kind of things do you like to share with others?
What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
Who is the first person you would like to share good news with?
17. Taking photos
How often do you take photos? (Why/Why not?)
Do you like taking photos of yourself? (Why/Why not?)
Do you have a favorite family photo? (Why/Why not?)
Would you like to learn how to take better photos (Why/Why not?)
18. Drawing and Art galleries
Did you learn to draw or paint when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
Have you ever visited an art gallery? (Why/Why not?)
Do you like looking at drawings or paintings? (Why/Why not?)
Would you like to learn more about art in the future? (Why/Why not?)
19. Borrowing and Lending
Have you ever borrowed any books from others? (Why/Why not?)
Have you borrowed money from a friend? (Why/Why not?)
Do you like to lend things to others? (Why/Why not?)
How would you feel if someone borrowed something from you and never gave it
back? (Why/Why not?)
20. Cash
Do you have a school bank account?
Why do people use banks?
Do you prefer to use cash or bank services (like cards, online banking)?
21. Health
What are some ways to live a healthy lifestyle
Did you learn how to live a healthy lifestyle when you were a child?
22. Day O
When was the last time you had a few days off?
What do you usually do when you have days off?
Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?
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23. Childhood activities
What were your favourite activities when you were a child?
Did you prefer to do activities alone or with a group of people when you were a
child?
24. Building
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Do you take photos of buildings?
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
25. Scenery
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Do you like to take scenery pictures?
What are the most beautiful sights you have seen while travelling?
26. Typing
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
How do you improve your typing?
27. Hobby
Do you have any hobbies?
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
28. Morning time
Do you like getting up early in the morning?
What do you usually do in the morning?
What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you
did in the past?
Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and
weekdays? Why?
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29. Gifts
Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
Have you ever received a great gift?
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?
What gift have you received recently?
30. Reading
Do you like reading?
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
31. Walking
Do you walk a lot?
Did you often go outside to have a walk when you were a child?
Why do people like to walk in parks?
Where would you like to take a long walk if you had the chance?
Where did you go for a walk lately?
32. Dreams
Can you remember the dreams you had?
Do you share your dreams with others?
Do you think dreams have special meanings?
Do you want to make your dreams come true?
33. Keys
Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
Have you ever lost your keys?
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?
34. Sports Teams
Have you ever been part of a sports team?
Are team sports popular in your culture?
Do you like watching team games? Why?
What are the differences between team sports and individual sports?
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35. Pets and Animals
What's your favourite animal? Why?
Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
Have you ever had a pet before?
36. Food
What is your favourite food?
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
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1. Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis)
You should say
Where it is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why you would like to visit it
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Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
Are natural views better than city views?
Do all people need some nature?
Are people hard-wired to protect the environment?
2. Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing
You should say:
Who he/she is
When/where you listen to his/her music/singing
What kind of music/songs he/she is good at
And explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing
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What kind of music is popular in your country?
What kind of music do young people like?
Do you think music is beneficial for children at school?
What are the benefits of children learning a musical instrument?
Do you know what kind of music children like today?
Do you think the government should invest more money on concerts?
3. Describe a wild animal that you want to know more about
You should say:
What it is
When/where you saw it
Why you want to know more about it
And explain what you want to know more about it
Part 3:
Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
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4. Describe a good friend who is important to you
You should say:
Who he/she is
How/where you got to know him/her
How long you have known each other
And explain why he/she is important to you
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Do you think it is better for children to have a few close friends or many casual
friends?
Do you think a child's relationship with friends can be replaced by that with other
people, like parents or other family members?
5. Describe an occasion when you lost your way
You should say:
Where you were
What happened
How you felt
And explain how you found your way
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Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
How can people find their way when they are lost?
Is a paper map still necessary?
How do people react when they get lost?
6. Describe a trip you would like to make again
You should say:
Where and when you went
Who you made the trip with
What you did during the trip
Why you would like to make the trip again
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Why do people like travelling?
What should we prepare before a trip?
What would happen if no preparation were made before the trip?
Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country rather than going abroad?
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7. Describe a person you know who runs a family business
You should say
Who he/she is
What the business is
What products it sells
And explain what you have learned from him/her
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Would you like to start a family business?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of family businesses?
8. Describe a natural talent that you would like to improve (sports, music, etc.)
You should say:
What it is
When you discovered it
How do you want to improve it
And explain how you feel about it
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Do you think being artistically talented is useful?
Is it possible for us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years old will become
musicians and painters when they grow up?
Why are talent shows popular these days?
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people's or ordinary people's
shows?
Do you think artistically talented people have a duty to contribute to society?
Do you think exceptionally talented people are good for the country?
9. Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed
You should say:
What you had
Who you had the dinner with
What you talked about during the dinner
And explain why you enjoyed it
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Is it common for students to dine with each other on school days in your country?
Do people prefer to eat out at restaurants or eat at home during the Spring Festival?
What food do you eat on special occasions, like during the Spring Festival or the
Mid-autumn Festival?
Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals?
Is it a hassle to prepare a meal at home?
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10. Describe a long journey you had
You should say:
Where you went
Who you had the journey with
Why you had the journey
And explain how you felt about the journey
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How easy is it to travel around your country?
What are the differences between group travelling and travelling alone?
What do we need to prepare for a long journey?
What is good and bad about travelling by plane?
Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country rather than going abroad?
Why do people choose to travel or live abroad?
Why are more and more young people going on long trips nowadays?
Why do some people prefer long journeys?
11. Describe an interesting traditional story
You should say:
What the story is about
When/how you knew it
Who told you the story
And explain how you felt when you first heard it
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What kind of stories do children like?
What are the benefits of bedtime stories for children?
Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
What can children learn from stories?
Do all stories for children have happy endings?
Is a good storyline important for a movie?
12. Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off
You should say:
When/where it happened
How long it lasted
What you did during that time
And explain how you felt about it
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Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future?
Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars?
How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world?
13. Describe a time when someone apologized to you
You should say:
When it was
Who this person is
Why he or she apologized to you
And explain how you felt about it
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Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?
Do people in your country like to say "sorry"?
On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?
Why do some people refuse to say "sorry" to others?
14. Describe a friend of yours who has a good habit
You should say:
Who he/she is
What good habit he/she has
When/how you noticed the good habit
And explain how you will develop the same habit
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What good habits should children have?
What should parents do to help their children develop good habits?
Why do we develop bad habits?
What can we do to get rid of bad habits?
Do you think a person's good habits would influence those around him or her? How?
15. Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the rst time
You should say:
What it is
When/where you did it
Why you thought it was exciting
And explain how you felt about it
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Why are some people unwilling to try new things?
Why are some people keen on doing dangerous activities?
Do you think that children adapt to new things more easily than adults?
16. Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, etc.) you admire
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What his/her greatest achievement is
And explain why you think he/she is creative
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Do you think children should learn to play musical instruments?
How do artists acquire inspiration?
Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important?
What can we do to help children keep creative?
What can we do to help older children learn music?
17. Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in near future
You should say:
What it is
How/when your family first got this thing
How long your family has kept it
And explain why this thing is important to your family
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What kind of old things do people like to keep?
Why do people keep old things?
What are the differences between the things old people keep and those young
people keep?
What are the differences between the things that people keep today and the things
that people kept in the past?
18. Describe the time when you rst talked in a foreign language
You should say:
Where you were
Who you were with
What you talked about
And explain how you felt about it
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Part 3:
At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?
Does a person still need to learn other languages, if he or she is good at English?
Do you think minority languages will disappear?
19. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media
You should say:
When it was
Where you saw it
What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3:
Why do people like to use social media?
What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What do you think of making friends on social network?
20. Describe a time when you broke something
You should say:
What it was
When/where that happened
How you broke it
And explain what you did after that
Part 3:
What kind of things are more likely to be broken by people at home?
What kind of people like to fix things by themselves?
Do you think clothes produced in the factory are of better quality than those made
by hand?
Do you think handmade clothes are more valuable?
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21. Describe a book you read that you found useful
You should say:
What it is
When you read it
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
What are the types of books that young people like to read?
What's the difference between the reading habits of old people and young people?
What's the difference between paper books and e- books?
Some people say that it is easier for children who start reading from a young age to
succeed. Do you agree?
22. Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
How do advertisements influence children?
Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the
past?
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with
them?
What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
23. Describe a successful sportsperson you admire
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you know about him/her
What he/she is like in real life
What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her
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Part 3:
Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
What qualities should an athlete have?
Is talent important in sports?
Is it easy to identify children's talents?
What is the most popular sport in your country?
Why are there so few top athletes?
24. Describe an interesting adventure you would like to go on.
You should say:
What the adventure is
Where you would like to go
Who would you like to go with
And explain why you would like to go on this adventure.
Part 3:
Why do people like to go on adventures?
Do you think children should be encouraged to take risks?
What kinds of adventures are popular in your country?
How have adventures changed compared to the past?
Do you think experiencing adventures through video games or in real life is better?
25. Describe an outdoor place where you can get close to nature (e.g.park, beach..)
You should say:
Where it is
What people can do there
How often do you go there?
And explain why you enjoy spending time in this place.
Part 3:
Do you think it's important for people to spend time in nature?
How has urbanization affected people's relationship with nature?
Why do some people prefer the countryside to the city?
Do you think schools should organize more outdoor activities for children?
26. Describe an interesting building you saw during a trip
You should say:
Where you saw it
What it looks like
What you have known about it
And explain why you think it is interesting
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Should all scenic spots charge an entry fee?
Is visiting scenic spots the best choice for us while travelling?
Why do some people like to live in big cities?
Is it necessary for tourists to visit landmarks when travelling in a place?
Which do most people prefer, living in a bungalow or in a tall building?
27. Describe a talk you gave to a group of people
You should say:
Who you gave the talk to
What the talk was about
Why you gave the talk
And explain how you felt about the talk
Part 3:
What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
What qualities do people need to speak in public?
How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?
What kinds of people often give speeches?
28. Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store.
You should say:
Where the shop is
Why and when you went to the shop
What service you received from the staff
And explain why you think the service was good.
Part 3:
Do you think luxury stores always provide good service?
What qualities do you think are needed to handle customer complaints?
What do you think it might be like to work in a customer service job?
Do you agree that customers are more likely to complain frequently?
29. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future
You should say:
Where you would like to try it
Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it
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Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
Why do people like to live near water?
What are the advantages of water transportation?
What do you think of the people who waste water?
What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
30. Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine
You should say:
What the change is
How you have changed the routine
Why you think it is a positive change
And explain how you feel about the change
Part 3:
What do people normally plan in their daily lives?
Is time management very important in our daily lives?
What changes would people often make?
Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?
Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or
older people?
31. Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are
interested in
You should say:
Which area/subject it is
When and where you came to know this area/subject
How you get information about this area/subject
And explain why you are interested in this area/subject
Part 3:
Why do some children not like learning science at school?
Is it important to study science at school?
Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
How do you get to know about scientific news?
Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
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32. Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen
You should say:
What you waited for
Where you waited
Why it was special
And explain how you felt while you were waiting
Part 3:
Why are some people unwilling to wait?
Where do children learn to be patient, at home or at school?
On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?
Compared to the past, are people less patient now? Why?
33. Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she
didn't want to do.
You should say:
Who he or she is
What you encouraged him/her to do
How he/she reacted
And explain why you encouraged him/her to do it
Part 3:
How can leaders encourage their employees?
When should parents encourage their children?
What kind of encouragement should parents give?
Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
34. Describe a quiet place you like to go to
You should say:
What it is
How much you spent on it
Why you bought it
And explain why you think you spent more than expected
Part 3:
Do you often buy more than you expected?
What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
Do people buy things they don't need?
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35. Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently
You should say:
When and where you watched it
Who you watched it with
What it was about
And explain why you watched this movie
Part 3:
What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
What are the factors that make a successful movie?
Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in
leading roles?
Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
36. Describe an interesting building
You should say:
Where it is
What it looks like
What function it has
And explain why you think it is interesting
Part 3:
What types of buildings are popular in your country?
Is it worth spending a lot of money on the exterior appearance of a building?
Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
Why do people like to visit historical sites?
37. Describe a time you needed to use your imagination
You should say:
When it was
Why you needed to use imagination
How difficult or easy it was
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
What kinds of jobs need imagination?
What subjects are helpful for children's imagination?

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BỘ ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN IELTS SPEAKING QUÝ 1/2026 PART 1
1. Where you live now
 Let’s talk about where you live now
 Which town or city do you live in now?
 Are there any things you don’t like about your area? (What are they?)
 Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? (Why? Why not?)
 What are some changes in the area recently?
 Do you live in a house or an apartment?
 What is your favourite room in your home? (Why?)
 What things make your home pleasant to live in? (Why?)
 Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly?
 Do you know any of your neighbours?
 Is the place where you live quiet or noisy? 2. Study
 What is your favourite place to study?
 Do you prefer to study at home or in the library? (Why?)
 What part of your school do you like the most?
 What do you find most interesting about your studies? (Why?)
 Which is more important to you - the teachers or the other students on your course?  (Why?)
 How much time do you spend studying every week?
 How do you usually travel to the city where you study?
 Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
 Have you always wanted to study this subject/ these subjects (Why/ Why not?) 3. Work
 What kind of work do you do?
 What do you find most interesting about your work? (Why?)
 Which is more important to you – the people you work with or the work you do? (Why?)
 Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
 Would you like to change the place you work? (Why?)
 Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace (Why?)
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 Do you like chatting with friends?
 What do you usually chat about with friends?
 Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
 Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
 Do you argue with friends?
5. Staying with old people
 Do you have an experience that you did something well?
 Do you have an experience that your teacher thought you did a good job?
 Do you often tell your friends when they do something well? 6. Shoes
 Do you like buying shoes? How often?
 Have you ever bought shoes online?
 How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
 Do you prefer shoes that are comfortable or shoes that look nice?
 Do you often buy shoes from famous brands? 7. Rules
 Are there any rules for students at your school?
 Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
 What rules did your teacher tell you when you were a child?
 Did any teacher require you to strictly follow these rules? 8. Plants
 Do you keep plants at home?
 What plant did you grow when you were young?
 Do you know anything about growing a plant?
 Do Vietnamese people send plants as gifts? 9. Going out
 Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out?
 Do you always take your mobile phone with you when going out?
 Do you often bring cash with you?
 How often do you use cash?
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10. Growing vegetables/fruits
 Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits?
 Is growing vegetables popular in your country?
 Do many people grow vegetables in your city?
 Do you think it's easy to grow vegetables?
 Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables? 11. Museum
 Do you think museums are important?
 Are there many museums in your hometown?
 Do you often visit a museum?
 When was the last time you visited a museum?
12. Taking a break
 Do you often take breaks?
 What do you do when you take breaks?
 Have you ever slept when you take a break?
13. Public places
 Do you usually go to public places with your friends?
 Do you think your place should add more public places?
 Do you wear headphones when you are in public places?
14. Advertisements
 Do you often remember advertisements/commercials that you've seen? (Why/Why not?)
 What do you usually do when an advertisement/a commercial comes on TV or the Internet? (Why/Why not?)
 Have you ever seen an advertisement/a commercial that you really didn't like? (Why?)
 Would you like to be in an advertisement/a commercial one day? (What kind/Why/Why not?)
15. Crowded place
 Is the city where you live crowded?
 Is there a crowded place near where you live?
 Do most people like crowded places?
 When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
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 Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
 What kind of things do you like to share with others?
 What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
 Who is the first person you would like to share good news with?
17. Taking photos
 How often do you take photos? (Why/Why not?)
 Do you like taking photos of yourself? (Why/Why not?)
 Do you have a favorite family photo? (Why/Why not?)
 Would you like to learn how to take better photos (Why/Why not?)
18. Drawing and Art galleries
 Did you learn to draw or paint when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
 Have you ever visited an art gallery? (Why/Why not?)
 Do you like looking at drawings or paintings? (Why/Why not?)
 Would you like to learn more about art in the future? (Why/Why not?)
19. Borrowing and Lending
 Have you ever borrowed any books from others? (Why/Why not?)
 Have you borrowed money from a friend? (Why/Why not?)
 Do you like to lend things to others? (Why/Why not?)
 How would you feel if someone borrowed something from you and never gave it back? (Why/Why not?) 20. Cash
 Do you have a school bank account?  Why do people use banks?
 Do you prefer to use cash or bank services (like cards, online banking)? 21. Health
 What are some ways to live a healthy lifestyle
 Did you learn how to live a healthy lifestyle when you were a child? 22. Day Off
 When was the last time you had a few days off?
 What do you usually do when you have days off?
 Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
 What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?
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23. Childhood activities
 What were your favourite activities when you were a child?
 Did you prefer to do activities alone or with a group of people when you were a child? 24. Building
 Are there tall buildings near your home?
 Do you take photos of buildings?
 Is there a building that you would like to visit? 25. Scenery
 Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
 Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
 Do you like to take scenery pictures?
 What are the most beautiful sights you have seen while travelling? 26. Typing
 Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
 Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
 When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
 How do you improve your typing? 27. Hobby
 Do you have any hobbies?
 Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
 Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
 Do you have the same hobbies as your family members? 28. Morning time
 Do you like getting up early in the morning?
 What do you usually do in the morning?
 What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
 Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
 Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?
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 Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
 Have you ever received a great gift?
 What do you consider when choosing a gift?
 Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?
 What gift have you received recently? 30. Reading
 Do you like reading?
 Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
 When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
 Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading? 31. Walking
 Do you walk a lot?
 Did you often go outside to have a walk when you were a child?
 Why do people like to walk in parks?
 Where would you like to take a long walk if you had the chance?
 Where did you go for a walk lately? 32. Dreams
 Can you remember the dreams you had?
 Do you share your dreams with others?
 Do you think dreams have special meanings?
 Do you want to make your dreams come true? 33. Keys
 Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
 Have you ever lost your keys?
 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? 34. Sports Teams
 Have you ever been part of a sports team?
 Are team sports popular in your culture?
 Do you like watching team games? Why?
 What are the differences between team sports and individual sports?
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35. Pets and Animals
 What's your favourite animal? Why?
 Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
 Have you ever had a pet before? 36. Food
 What is your favourite food?
 What kind of food did you like when you were young?
 Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
 Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
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1. Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis) You should say  Where it is  How you knew this place  What it is like
And explain why you would like to visit it Part 3:
 Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
 Are natural views better than city views?
 Do all people need some nature?
 Are people hard-wired to protect the environment?
2. Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing You should say:  Who he/she is
 When/where you listen to his/her music/singing
 What kind of music/songs he/she is good at
And explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing Part 3:
 What kind of music is popular in your country?
 What kind of music do young people like?
 Do you think music is beneficial for children at school?
 What are the benefits of children learning a musical instrument?
 Do you know what kind of music children like today?
 Do you think the government should invest more money on concerts?
3. Describe a wild animal that you want to know more about You should say:  What it is  When/where you saw it
 Why you want to know more about it
And explain what you want to know more about it Part 3:
 Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
 Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
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4. Describe a good friend who is important to you You should say:  Who he/she is
 How/where you got to know him/her
 How long you have known each other
And explain why he/she is important to you Part 3:
 Do you think it is better for children to have a few close friends or many casual friends?
 Do you think a child's relationship with friends can be replaced by that with other
people, like parents or other family members?
5. Describe an occasion when you lost your way You should say:  Where you were  What happened  How you felt
And explain how you found your way Part 3:
 Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
 Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
 Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
 How can people find their way when they are lost?
 Is a paper map still necessary?
 How do people react when they get lost?
6. Describe a trip you would like to make again You should say:  Where and when you went
 Who you made the trip with
 What you did during the trip
 Why you would like to make the trip again Part 3:
 Why do people like travelling?
 What should we prepare before a trip?
 What would happen if no preparation were made before the trip?
 Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country rather than going abroad?
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7. Describe a person you know who runs a family business You should say  Who he/she is  What the business is  What products it sells
And explain what you have learned from him/her Part 3:
 Would you like to start a family business?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of family businesses?
8. Describe a natural talent that you would like to improve (sports, music, etc.) You should say:  What it is  When you discovered it
 How do you want to improve it
And explain how you feel about it Part 3:
 Do you think being artistically talented is useful?
 Is it possible for us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years old will become
musicians and painters when they grow up?
 Why are talent shows popular these days?
 Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people's or ordinary people's shows?
 Do you think artistically talented people have a duty to contribute to society?
 Do you think exceptionally talented people are good for the country?
9. Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed You should say:  What you had
 Who you had the dinner with
 What you talked about during the dinner
And explain why you enjoyed it Part 3:
 Is it common for students to dine with each other on school days in your country?
 Do people prefer to eat out at restaurants or eat at home during the Spring Festival?
 What food do you eat on special occasions, like during the Spring Festival or the Mid-autumn Festival?
 Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals?
 Is it a hassle to prepare a meal at home?
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10. Describe a long journey you had You should say:  Where you went
 Who you had the journey with  Why you had the journey
And explain how you felt about the journey Part 3:
 How easy is it to travel around your country?
 What are the differences between group travelling and travelling alone?
 What do we need to prepare for a long journey?
 What is good and bad about travelling by plane?
 Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country rather than going abroad?
 Why do people choose to travel or live abroad?
 Why are more and more young people going on long trips nowadays?
 Why do some people prefer long journeys?
11. Describe an interesting traditional story You should say:  What the story is about  When/how you knew it  Who told you the story
And explain how you felt when you first heard it Part 3:
 What kind of stories do children like?
 What are the benefits of bedtime stories for children?
 Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
 What can children learn from stories?
 Do all stories for children have happy endings?
 Is a good storyline important for a movie?
12. Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off You should say:  When/where it happened  How long it lasted
 What you did during that time
And explain how you felt about it
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 Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
 Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future?
 Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars?
 How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world?
13. Describe a time when someone apologized to you You should say:  When it was  Who this person is
 Why he or she apologized to you
And explain how you felt about it Part 3:
 Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?
 Do people in your country like to say "sorry"?
 On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?
 Why do some people refuse to say "sorry" to others?
14. Describe a friend of yours who has a good habit You should say:  Who he/she is
 What good habit he/she has
 When/how you noticed the good habit
And explain how you will develop the same habit Part 3:
 What good habits should children have?
 What should parents do to help their children develop good habits?
 Why do we develop bad habits?
 What can we do to get rid of bad habits?
 Do you think a person's good habits would influence those around him or her? How?
15. Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time You should say:  What it is  When/where you did it
 Why you thought it was exciting
And explain how you felt about it
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 Why are some people unwilling to try new things?
 Why are some people keen on doing dangerous activities?
 Do you think that children adapt to new things more easily than adults?
16. Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, etc.) you admire You should say:  Who he/she is  How you knew him/her
 What his/her greatest achievement is
And explain why you think he/she is creative Part 3:
 Do you think children should learn to play musical instruments?
 How do artists acquire inspiration?
 Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important?
 What can we do to help children keep creative?
 What can we do to help older children learn music?
17. Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in near future You should say:  What it is
 How/when your family first got this thing
 How long your family has kept it
And explain why this thing is important to your family Part 3:
 What kind of old things do people like to keep?
 Why do people keep old things?
 What are the differences between the things old people keep and those young people keep?
 What are the differences between the things that people keep today and the things that people kept in the past?
18. Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language You should say:  Where you were  Who you were with  What you talked about
And explain how you felt about it
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 At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
 Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?
 Does a person still need to learn other languages, if he or she is good at English?
 Do you think minority languages will disappear?
19. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media You should say:  When it was  Where you saw it  What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting Part 3:
 Why do people like to use social media?
 What kinds of things are popular on social media?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
 What do you think of making friends on social network?
20. Describe a time when you broke something You should say:  What it was  When/where that happened  How you broke it
And explain what you did after that Part 3:
 What kind of things are more likely to be broken by people at home?
 What kind of people like to fix things by themselves?
 Do you think clothes produced in the factory are of better quality than those made by hand?
 Do you think handmade clothes are more valuable?
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21. Describe a book you read that you found useful You should say:  What it is  When you read it
 Why you think it is useful
And explain how you felt about it Part 3:
 What are the types of books that young people like to read?
 What's the difference between the reading habits of old people and young people?
 What's the difference between paper books and e- books?
 Some people say that it is easier for children who start reading from a young age to succeed. Do you agree?
22. Describe a toy you liked in your childhood You should say:  What kind of toy it is  When you received it  How you played it
And explain how you felt about it Part 3:
 How do advertisements influence children?
 Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
 What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
 Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
 What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
23. Describe a successful sportsperson you admire You should say:  Who he/she is
 What you know about him/her
 What he/she is like in real life
 What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her
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 Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
 What qualities should an athlete have?
 Is talent important in sports?
 Is it easy to identify children's talents?
 What is the most popular sport in your country?
 Why are there so few top athletes?
24. Describe an interesting adventure you would like to go on. You should say:  What the adventure is
 Where you would like to go
 Who would you like to go with
And explain why you would like to go on this adventure. Part 3:
 Why do people like to go on adventures?
 Do you think children should be encouraged to take risks?
 What kinds of adventures are popular in your country?
 How have adventures changed compared to the past?
 Do you think experiencing adventures through video games or in real life is better?
25. Describe an outdoor place where you can get close to nature (e.g.park, beach..) You should say:  Where it is  What people can do there
 How often do you go there?
And explain why you enjoy spending time in this place. Part 3:
• Do you think it's important for people to spend time in nature?
• How has urbanization affected people's relationship with nature?
• Why do some people prefer the countryside to the city?
• Do you think schools should organize more outdoor activities for children?
26. Describe an interesting building you saw during a trip You should say:  Where you saw it  What it looks like
 What you have known about it
And explain why you think it is interesting
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 Should all scenic spots charge an entry fee?
 Is visiting scenic spots the best choice for us while travelling?
 Why do some people like to live in big cities?
 Is it necessary for tourists to visit landmarks when travelling in a place?
 Which do most people prefer, living in a bungalow or in a tall building?
27. Describe a talk you gave to a group of people You should say:  Who you gave the talk to  What the talk was about  Why you gave the talk
And explain how you felt about the talk Part 3:
• What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
• Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
• What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
• What qualities do people need to speak in public?
• How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?
• What kinds of people often give speeches?
28. Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store. You should say: • Where the shop is
• Why and when you went to the shop
• What service you received from the staff
And explain why you think the service was good. Part 3:
• Do you think luxury stores always provide good service?
• What qualities do you think are needed to handle customer complaints?
• What do you think it might be like to work in a customer service job?
• Do you agree that customers are more likely to complain frequently?
29. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future You should say:
 Where you would like to try it  Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it
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• Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
• What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
• Why do people like to live near water?
• What are the advantages of water transportation?
• What do you think of the people who waste water?
• What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
30. Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine You should say:  What the change is
 How you have changed the routine
 Why you think it is a positive change
And explain how you feel about the change Part 3:
 What do people normally plan in their daily lives?
 Is time management very important in our daily lives?
 What changes would people often make?
 Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
 Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?
 Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?
31. Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in You should say:  Which area/subject it is
 When and where you came to know this area/subject
 How you get information about this area/subject
And explain why you are interested in this area/subject Part 3:
 Why do some children not like learning science at school?
 Is it important to study science at school?
 Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
 Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
 How do you get to know about scientific news?
 Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
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32. Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen You should say:  What you waited for  Where you waited  Why it was special
And explain how you felt while you were waiting Part 3:
 Why are some people unwilling to wait?
 Where do children learn to be patient, at home or at school?
 On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
 Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?
 Compared to the past, are people less patient now? Why?
33. Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn't want to do. You should say:  Who he or she is
 What you encouraged him/her to do  How he/she reacted
And explain why you encouraged him/her to do it Part 3:
 How can leaders encourage their employees?
 When should parents encourage their children?
 What kind of encouragement should parents give?
 Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
34. Describe a quiet place you like to go to You should say:  What it is  How much you spent on it  Why you bought it
And explain why you think you spent more than expected Part 3:
 Do you often buy more than you expected?
 What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
 Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
 Do people buy things they don't need?
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35. Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently You should say:
 When and where you watched it  Who you watched it with  What it was about
And explain why you watched this movie Part 3:
 What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
 What are the factors that make a successful movie?
 Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
 Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
 Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?
 Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
36. Describe an interesting building You should say:  Where it is  What it looks like  What function it has
And explain why you think it is interesting Part 3:
 What types of buildings are popular in your country?
 Is it worth spending a lot of money on the exterior appearance of a building?
 Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
 Why do people like to visit historical sites?
37. Describe a time you needed to use your imagination You should say:  When it was
 Why you needed to use imagination
 How difficult or easy it was
And explain how you felt about it Part 3:
 Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
 Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
 What kinds of jobs need imagination?
 What subjects are helpful for children's imagination?
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