PART 1
Memory (MỚI)
Why do some people have good memory while
others just don’t?
Why do more people rely on cellphones to
memorize things?
Are you good at memorizing things?
Have you ever forgotten something that was
important?
Cars (MỚI)
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a
kid?
What types of cars do you like?
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
What do you usually do when there is a traffic
jam?
Lost and found (MỚI)
What will you do if you find something lost by
others?
Do you report to the police when finding some
thing lost by others? Why?
Have you ever lost things?
Will you post on social media if you lose your
item?
Time management (MỚI)
How do you plan your time in a day?
Is it easy to manage time for you?
When do you find it hard to allocate time?
Do you like being busy?
Email (Đề mới)
Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
How often do you write an email or a letter?
What kinds of email (or letter) you received that make you feel happy
Street market (MỚI)
What do people usually buy on the street
market?
Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping
mall or on the street market?
When was the last time you went to a street
market?
Are there many street markets in China?
Taking photos (MỚI)
Do you like taking photos?Do you like taking selfies?
What is your favourite family photo?
Do you want to improve your photography skills?
TV Programs (Đề mới)
What kinds of TV programs do you often watch?
Do you think kids are watching too much TV?
What are the impacts of watching TV programs on children?
What kinds of TV programs do you think should be broadcast more?
Drawing and Art galleries (Đề mới)
Do you like drawing?
Do you like to go to the gallery?
Do you want to learn artistic things?
Daily Routine (Đề mới)
Do you have study routines?
What’s your routine like in your everyday study?
Do you want to change your daily routines in the future
Dreams (Đề mới)
Do you often remember your dreams?
Do you want to make your dreams come true?
Do you share your dreams with others? or are you interested in others’ dreams?
Do you think dreams have special meanings?
Websites (Đề mới)
What kinds of websites do you usually use?
What changes compared to the past?
Why do you like?
Cinemas (Đề mới)
Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid?
Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends?
Do you still like watching the movie which you liked when you were a kid
Watching Sports (Đề mới)
Do you like watching programs on TV?
Do you watch live sports games?
How often do you watch live sports?
History (Đề mới)
Do you like to learn about history?
What historical event do you find interesting?
Do you think history is important?
Sweets & Cakes (Đề mới)
Do you like to eat sweets?
Do you like sweets more or less now compared to when you were child?
Is there any sweet food in your country?
Do you eat cakes or sweets after a meal?
Mirrors (Đề mới)
Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
Have you ever bought mirrors?
Do you usually take a mirror with you?
Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
Mobile apps
What mobile apps have you recently used?
What kinds of mobile apps are you usually interested in?
What was the first mobile app you used?
What kinds of mobile apps would you like to use in the future?
Getting lost
Have you ever lost your way?
How can you find your way when you are lost?
Can you read a map when you get lost?
Have you ever helped someone who got lost?
Colors
What’s your favourite colour?
Are there any colours you dislike (Why?)
Are colours important to you?
Were colours important to you when you were a child?
Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?
Do you think different types of people like different colours?
Public Garden and Parks
Would you like to play in a public garden or park?
What do you like to do when visiting a park?
How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a kid?
Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?
Science
Do you like science?
When did you start to learn about science?
Which science subject is interesting to you?
What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
New places
Do you feel nervous when you travel to new places?
Can you read a map when you travel to new places?
Have you ever helped someone who got lost?
Cooperation
Would you prefer to study alone or with others?
Do you remember a time when you need to cooperate with others?
Weather
What kind of weather do you like most?
What is the weather like in your hometown?
Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam? Do you prefer dry or wet
weather?
Shoes
Do you like buying shoes? How often do you buy shoes?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Headphones
Do you use headphones?
What type of headphones do you use?
When would you use headphones?
In what conditions, you won’t use headphones?
Handwriting
Do you like handwriting?
Do you think handwriting is important?
Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?
What’s the difference between handwriting and typing?
Concentration
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
What do you do to help you concentrate?
What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?
When do you need to be focused ?
Pets and Animals
What’s your favorite animal? Why?
What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?
Have you ever had a pet before?
Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoor or outdoor?
Weekend:
What do other people usually do on weekends?
What will you do next weekend?
Did you do anything special last weekend?
What do you usually do on weekends?
Holidays:
Where did you go for your last holiday?
Do you like holidays? Why?
Which public holiday do you like best?
What do you do on holidays?
Festivals:
How do you celebrate festivals in your country?
What special food and activities do you have for these festivals?
How do you celebrate Spring Festivals?
What is your favorite festival of the year?
Wallet
Do you use a wallet?
Have you ever lost your wallet?
Have you ever bought someone a wallet as a gift?
Do most of your friends use wallets?
Sky and stars
Do you often look at the sky?
Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
Primary school
What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?
How did you go to your primary school?
How do you like your primary school?
What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school?
Environmental protection
Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection?
How can we protect the environment?
Do you think you’ve done enough to protect the environment?
Is there education about environmental protection at school in your country?
Wild animals
Do you like watching TV programs about wild animals?
Did you learn something about wild animals from school?
Where can you see wild animals in Vietnam?
In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?
Advertisement
What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
Where can you see advertisements?
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
Flowers
What kinds of flowers do you know?
Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Vietnam?
Have you planted any flowers?
Have you sent flowers to anyone?
Barbecue
Do Vietnamese people like barbecue?
What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?
Would you like to have a barbecue with your family or your friends?
Did you have barbecue when you were a child?
Car trip
Do you like to travel by car?
When do you travel by car?
Where is the farthest place you have travelled to by car?
Do you like to sit in the front or back when travelling by car?
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 for you to relax?
Do you think students need more relaxing time?
Special costumes
Do you like to wear special costumes?
Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
When was your last time wearing special costumes?
Do you ever buy special costumes?
Museum
Do you often visit museums?
Did you visit museums when you were a child?
Are there many museums in your hometown?
When was the last time you visited a museum?
Home country
Which part of your country do you want to live in?
What makes you feel proud of your country?
Do you know the history of your country well?
Will you stay in Vietnam in the future?
The area you live in
Do you like the area that you live in?
What are some changes in the area recently?
Do you know any famous people in your area?
Where do you like to go in that area?
Hometown
Is that a big city or a small place?
Is there anything you dislike about it?
What do you like (most) about your hometown?
Do you like living there?
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Do you like your hometown?
How long have you been living there?
Please describe your hometown a little
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
Home/Accommodation
What do you usually do in your flat?
What room does your family spend most of the time in?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you lived in the past? (Tùy theo câu trả lời trước đó của thí sinh)
Do you plan to live there a long time?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
What kind of house/flat do you want to live in in the future?
Taking a rest (A break)
How often do you take a rest?
What do you usually do when you are resting?
Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
How do you feel after taking a nap?
Singing
Do you like singing?
When do you sing?
Will you take singing lessons in the future?
Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?
Reading
Do you like reading?
Do you like to read at home or in other places?
In what place do you think it is difficult to read?
Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?
New year:
How do you celebrate New Year?
Do you still remember the new year that you celebrated?
Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
Why do people think the New year is a new beginning?
Getting up early
Do you often get up early in the morning?
What do you usually do when you get up early?
Do you get up early on weekends?
Which morning do you like best in a week?
Farming:
Have you visited a farm?
What kind of farm do you like?
Do you think farming is important?
Did you do farm work when you were young?
Being Happy
Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
What do you do to stay happy?
Can you stay happy all the time?
Is it important to be happy?
Window view
What scenery can you see from the window of your home/dormitory?
Do you like to watch the scenery from your window?
Do you want to live in a house with beautiful window views?
How do you feel when you can’t see any beautiful view from your window?
TV program
Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cell phone?
What kind of TV programs do you like?
Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?
Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?
Tree
What kind of trees do people usually plant in your country? How about your hometown?
Have you ever planted a tree?
What kinds of trees do you plant?
Do you like planting trees? Why?
Name
Is it easy for you to remember people’s names?
How do you remember people’s names?
How do you feel when people can’t remember your name?
Do you often forget people’s names?
Maths
Do students learn maths in secondary schools in Vietnam?
Do you think maths is difficult?
What can people do with maths in their daily life?Why/why not?
Do you learn maths now? Why/why not?
Decoration
What’s the decoration like in your home?
What kind of decoration do you prefer?
Do Vietnamese people like redecorating their homes?
What’s your favorite color when decorating your home?
Work/Study
(Đối với ai trả lời “Work”)
Do you miss being a student?
Do you like your job?
Why did you choose to do that job?
What technology do you use at work?
(Đối với thí dinh trả lời “Study”)
Do you like your school/subject/major?
Why did you choose to study that school/subject/major?
Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
What technology do you use when your study?
PART 2 & 3
Describe a person who you follow on social media (MỚI)
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she posts on social media
And explain why you follow him/her on social media
Part 3:
What can people do on social media?
Do you think older people and younger people
will use the same kind of social media software?
Do older people spend much time on social
media?
Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
Describe a course that impressed you a lot (MỚI)
You should say:
What the course was about
Where you took the course What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot
Part 3:
Why do some people have better memory?
Do people like things of memorial significance?
Which can help people remember things better,
words or photos?
Can technology help people remember things
better? How?
Describe a rule that you don’t like (MỚI)
You should say:
What it is
Why you don’t like it
How others feel about the rule
And explain whether you’ve followed the rule
Part 3:
What are the rules students should follow at
school?
Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
What rules should children follow at home?
How are people punished when parking at a
wrong spot?
Describe a story someone told you and you remember (MỚI)
You should say:
What the story was about
Who told you this story
Why you remember it
And how you feel about it
Part 3
Do young children like the same stories as older
children?
How has technology changed storytelling?
How do people tell stories to children?
Why do children like stories?
Describe a person you only met once and want to know more (MỚI)
about You should say:
Who he/she is
When you met him/her
Why you want to know more about him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
How do people make friends in Vietnam?
On what occasions do people like to make
friends?
Is it important to have the same hobbies and
interests when making friends?
What qualities make true friends?
Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend (MỚI)
You should say:
What gift you would like to buy
Who you would like to give it to
Why you would like to buy a gift for him/her
And explain why you choose that gift
Part 3:
When do people normally send gifts to others?
Do people give gifts or red packets on traditional
festivals?
Is it hard to choose a gift?
Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
Describe a thing you did to learn another language (MỚI)
You should say:
What language you learned
What you did
How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What difficulties do people face when learning a
language?
Do you think language learning is important?
Why?
Which is better, to study alone or to study in a
group? Why?
What’s the best way to learn a language?
Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer/phone) (MỚI)
You should say:
What it is
What you do with it
How it helps you in your life
And explain why you can’t live without it
Part 3:
Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
Is the way people buy things affected? How?
What do you think influences people to buy new things?
Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired (MỚI)
You should say:
What it is
How it was broken
How you got it repaired
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?
Is the quality of products worse than before?
What kinds of things do people like to repair by
themselves?
Why do people like to get their mobile phones
repaired in specialized stores?
Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in (ĐỀ MỚI)
You should say
What it is like
Where it would be
Why you would like to live in this house/apartment
And how you feel about this house/apartment
Part 3:
What kinds of apartments are the most popular?
What are the differences between houses that
young people and old people like?
What are the differences between apartments
and houses?
Do people usually rent or buy a house? Why?
Describe something you received for free (MỚI)
You should say:
What it was
Who you received it from
Where you received it
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think people should pay for higher
education? Why?
Is it good or bad for people to have free education in the future?
What free gifts do companies usually give to
their customers?
Why do customers like to receive free gifts from
companies?
Describe a place in a village that you visited
You should say:
Where it is
When you visited this place
What you did there
And how you feel about this place
Part 3:
Is there anything special about the villages in
China?
Why do people want to go to the countryside?
What do people usually do when going to a
village?
Do you think people will live in the village in the
future?
Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully (Đề mới)
You should say:
What the event was
How you prepared for it
Who helped you to organize it
And explain why you think it was a successful event
Part 3:
How can parents help children to be organized?
On what occasions do people need to be
organized?
Does everything need to be well prepared?
Do people need others’ help when organizing
things?
Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved (MỚI)
You should say:
What it is
Why you haven’t achieved it
What you did
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What ambitions do children usually have?
Why are some people very ambitious in their
work?
Why don’t some people have dreams?
How do people balance work and life?
Describe a toy you liked in your childhood (Đề mới)
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think parents should buy more toys for
their kids or spend more time with them?
What’s the difference between the toys kids play
now and those they played in the past?
Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
How do advertisements influence children?
Describe a person who contributes to the society (ĐỀ MỚI)
Part 3:
work environment?
er-paid than older people?
You should say:
Part 3
What kinds of apartments are the most popular?
young people and old people like?
and houses?
When it happened
Where it happened
Who you got the cake from
And explain why it’s a special cake
Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?
You should say:
Part 3:
When do children normally form their own views?
a necessary skill?
You should say:
What the song is
You should say:
What the skill is
Who you learned it from How you learned it
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
What can children learn from their parents?
What knowledge can children learn from their
grandparents?
What kind of help do you think older people
need?
What skills can young people learn from older
people?
Describe a long walk you ever had (MỚI)
You should say:
When this happened
Where you walked
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk
Part 3:
What outdoor activities do people like?
What are the differences between the outdoor
activities children did in the past and now?
Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
Do women have more leisure time than men?
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you (MỚI)
You should say:
What the clothing was
Who gave it to you
When you got it
And explain why this person gave you the clothing
Part 3:
Have you ever given clothes to others?
Why do people dress casually in everyday life but
dress formally at work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of
wearing uniforms at work and school?
Why do people from different countries wear
different clothing?
Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading (Đề mới)
You should say:
When you read it
What kind of book it is
What it is about
And explain why you think it is exciting
Part 3:
Do you prefer books or movies?
Do you think it is very important to read the book before watching the movie version of it?
Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
What kinds of books do Vietnamese people like reading?
Describe a Café you like to visit
You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of food and drinks it serves
What you do there
And explain why you like to go there
Part 3:
What kind of people would like to go to a cafe?
Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home
Do old people like to drink coffee?
Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee?
You should say:
Who this person is
What the problem was
How he/she solved it
And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way
Part 3:
Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
How do children become smart at school?
Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?
Describe a place you visited on vacation
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you went there
Part 3:
What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?
Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why? What do young people
and old people think about when making travel plans? How do people get to know a new place?
Describe a time when you got up early (Đề mới)
You should say:
When it was
What you did
Why you got up early
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?
Why do people get up early?
What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?
Why do some people like to stay up late?
Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school (Đề mới)
You should say:
When you moved
Where you moved
Why you moved
And how you felt about it
Part 3
1. Why do people move to a new home?
2. What problems will people face after moving to a new place?
3. How do people solve these problems?
4. Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why
Describe an item on which you spent more than expected (Đề mới)
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
1. Do you often buy more than you expected?
2. What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
3. Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
4. Do people buy things they don’t need?
Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn (Đề mới)
You should say:
When you learned it
Why you learned it
How you learned it
How you felt when you learned it
Part 3
1. What skills do students need to master?
2. Is it hard for students to learn skills?
3. Is it hard for old people to learn new skills?
4. Is a good teacher very important for students’ learning experience? Why
Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time (Đề mới)
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
1. How do you balance life and work?
2. Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time?
3. What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
4. Why do some people refuse to abide by rules
Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve (Đề mới)
You should say:
what it was;
why you set this goal;
whether it was difficult to achieve this goal;
and explain how you felt about achieving this goal.
Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen (Đề mới)
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:
On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
Who behaves better when waiting, children or adults?Do you think people are less patient now than they were in the past?
What are the positive and negative effects of being patient on society?
Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member (Đề mới)
You should say:
When it happened
Who the person is
What the person did
And explain why you felt proud of him/her
Part 3
1. When would parents feel proud of their children?
2. Should parents reward children? Why and how?
3. Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
4. On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?
Describe a time you had to do something and had a positive result (Đề mới)
You should say:
When it happened
What it was
How you achieved a positive result
And how you felt about it
Part 3
1. What kind of things do children usually feel very hard to do?
2. How can parents encourage children to do something difficult
Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
Why he/she impressed you most
And how you feel about him/her
Part 3
1. Why do people always miss their childhood?
2. Are kids happier than adults? Why?
3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?
4. What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?
Describe a course you like (Đề mới)
You should say:
What course it is
Who teaches it
And explain why you like it
Part 3
1. Why should we study the course that we are interested in?
2. Should teachers be trained carefully?
3. What courses should university students learn for good jobs?
Describe a difficult thing you did (Đề mới)
You should say:
What is was
How you did/completed it
Why it was difficult
And how you felt about doing it
Part 3
1. What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?
2. How important is being confident in work?
3. Which one do you think is more important? Confidence or knowledge?
4. How do you help children stay focused?
Describe a creative person whose work you admire (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What creative things he/she has done
And explain why you think he/she is creative
Part 3
Do you think you are a creative person?
Is it good for children to learn arts?
What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?
Describe a businessperson that you admire (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of business this person does
And explain why you admire this person
Part 3:
What do you think is the suitable retirement age for men and women?
What kinds of qualities do people need in order to run their own business?
Is it easy to establish and run a new business in your country?
What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business?
Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like (Đề mới)
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 this occasion
Part 3:
Why are people friendly with the person they don’t like?
What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?
What are some qualities of a good friendship?
Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?
Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think
is interesting (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who the person is
How you knew him/her What kind of person he/she is
And explain why you think he/she is interesting
Part 3
Do you have any foreign trends and do you think having foreign friends is a good way to know other countries?
Do you think it’s important to know the culture and language before going to another country? What do you think of people who work in international companies?
What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?
Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit.
Part 3:
What habits should children have?
What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
Why do some habits change when people get older
Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who the person is
How you knew him/her
What kind of person he/she is
And explain why you think he/she is interesting
Part 3:
Do you have any foreign trends and do you think having foreign friends is a good way to know other countries?
Do you think it’s important to know the culture and language before going to another country?
What do you think of people who work in international companies?
What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?
Describe a difficult decision that you once made (Đề mới)
You should say:
What the decision was
When you made your decision
How long it took to make the decision
And explain why it was difficult to make
Part 3:
What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group discussion?
Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?
Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who you would like to go with
Where you would like to go
When you would like to go
And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car
Part 3:
Which form of vehicle is.more popular in your country: bikes, cars or motorcycles?
Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment?
How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas different?
Describe a famous athlete you know (Đề mới)
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has achieved
And explain why he/she is famous
Part 3:
What kinds of exercises do Vietnamese people like?
What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
Why are there so few top athletes?
What is the best way to become a top athlete?
Describe a good service you received (Đề mới)
You should say:
What the service was
When you received it
Who you were with
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?
As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company?
What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?
ĐỀ CŨ QUÝ 2
1. Describe an activity that you do after school/work?
You should say:
What is it
When and where you do it
Who you do it with
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3:
Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?
Are men more likely to do extreme sports than woman?
What are the most popular outdoor activities in Vietnam?
What do young people usually do in groups?
2. Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home
You should say:
What it is
How often do you use it
With whom you use it
And explain why it is important
Part 3:
What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?
What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards machines?
What kinds of professions require people to use machines?
Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?
3. Describe a time you tried to do something but was not very successful
You should say:
When it was
What you tried
Why it was not very successful
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What things do children try to succeed in?
How much pressure do Vietnamese parents put on their children to be successful?
Which do you think is more important for people to become successful, hard work or opportunities?
Do you think people will be happy if they don’t have any goals to achieve?
4. Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market
You should say:
When it was
Where the market was
What you bought
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What kinds of markets are there in Vietnam?
Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
What are the differences between shopping in street markets and in big shopping malls?
5. 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 media?
6. Describe an art and craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had (at school)
You should say:
What you made
How you made it
What it looked like
And how you felt about the activity
Part 3:
What traditional handcrafts are popular in Vietnam?
What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
Do people in your country send handcrafts as a gift?
What are the benefits of making handcrafts?
7. Describe a movie that you like
You should say:
When you watched it
Where you watched it
What it was about
And explain why you like it
Part 3:
Are films a waste of money?
Are movie stars important to a movie?
Are foreign movies popular in Vietnam?
Is it important that a country has its own movies?
8. Describe a company that employs a lot of people
You should say:
What it does
How many people it employs
What kind of people work there
How you feel about it
Part 3:
Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?
Should big companies donate more to charities?
What are the benefits of working for a big company?
What are the differences between big companies and small companies?
9. Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
How often you go there
What you do there
And explain why you like the place
Part 3:
Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Why is it quieter in the countryside?
Why do people go to quiet places?
Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
10. Describe someone who is older than you that you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of things you like to do together
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:
What can young and old people learn from each other?
Has old people’s quality of life improved when compared to the past?
Why is there a generation gap between the young and the old?
What do old people usually do in their daily life?
11. Describe a time when you helped a friend
You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
How do people usually help each other?
How is online help different from real-life help?
Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate?
What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?
12. Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try
You should say:
What it is
What you need to prepare
How easy or difficult it is
And explain why you want to try it
Part 3:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?
Why do people like spending time on the sea?
Why do children like the sea better than adults?
What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?
13. Describe a time when you shared something with others
You should say:
What you shared
Who you shared it with
Why you shared it
And explain how you felt about sharing it
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to share things?
What are the consequences if children don’t like to share?
How do you feel about sharing accommodation with others on campus?
How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?
14. Describe an argument two of your friends had
You should say:
When it happened
What was it about
How it was solved
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think argument is 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?
15. Describe an article on health you read on magazine or the Internet
You should say:
What it was
Where you read it
Why you read it
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
What activities can schools organize for children to keep fit?
What can governments do to improve people’s health?
16. Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study
You should say:
What it is about
Why you make it
What you need to do first
And explain how you would feel if it is successful
Part 3:
Should parents make plans for children?
When should children start to make plans for themselves?
What things should be planned on a daily basis?
Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?
17. Describe a singer/actor you like
You should say:
Who he/she is
What his/her personality is like
What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to
And explain why you like him/her
Part 3:
What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What is the difference between popular music now and popular music in the past in Vietnam?
Do Vietnamese parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?
18. Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
You should say:
When it was
Where it was
Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?
19. Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc) you have played
You should say:
What it is like
How easy or difficult it is
How long it takes you to solve
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
Why are detective stories attractive to people?
Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?
20. Describe a law on environmental protection
You should say:
What it is
How you first learned about it
Who benefits from it
And explain how you feel about this law
Part 3:
Are there laws about education in Vietnam?
What kinds of rules do schools in Vietnam have?
What can teachers do to make students obey rules?
What should parents do to educate children about laws?
21. Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
What it is famous for
And why you would like to live there
Part 3:
Why do more and more people live in the city?
How does this affect the environment and nature?
What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
What are the differences between the young and the old in choosing where to live?
22. Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in
You should say:
What it was about
Where you saw/heard it
Who was involved
And explain why people were interested in it
Part 3:
Do people read newspapers where you live?
Do people prefer local or international news
Do you think it is important to have a national identity?
How can people develop their national identity?
23. Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc) you want to improve
You should say:
What it is
When you discovered it
How you want to improve it
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents only?
Is it possible for us to know whether young children will become musicians or painters when they grow up?
Why do people like to watch talent shows?
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s shows?
24. Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike
You should say:
Where it is
What it is used for
What it looks like
And explain why you like or dislike it
Part 3:
What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?
Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?
25. Describe an occasion when many people were smiling
You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What happened
And explain why many people were smiling
Part 3:
Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
Why do most people smile in photographs?
Do women smile more than men? Why?
Do people smile more when they are younger or older?
26. Describe a part of a city or town you enjoy spending time in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you do there
And explain why you enjoy spending time there
Part 3:
Do you public places change in towns or cities?
What public places do old people usually go?
Why do young people like to go to public places?
Will more people move to cities in the future?
27. Describe a home that you like to visit but do not want to live in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
Why you you like to visit it
And explain why you would not like to live there
Part 3
Do Vietnamese people like to visit others’ homes?
What do Vietnamese people do when they visit others?
What kind of place do people in your country like to live in?
What’s the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
28. Describe a situation when you came close to a wild animal
You should say:
Where you were
What the animals were doing
Who you were with
And how you reacted
Part 3
1.What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?
2.Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals?
3.Why are people keen on keeping pets?
4.How can the increase of human population influence wild animals?
29. Describe a time when you made a promise to someone
You should say:
What the promise was
To whom you made it
Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
And explain why you made it
Part 3:
What kinds of promises do people often make?
Do parents in Vietnam make promises to their children?
Do children keep their promises?
Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
30. Describe a time when you felt very bored
You should say:
When it was
Who you were with
What you were doing
And explain why you felt bored
Part 3
When do people feel bored?
What can people do when they feel bored?
Do people get bored about daily routine?
Is it easier for the young people to feel bored than for the old?
31. Describe a time when you had to wait in line (queue up) for a long time
You should say:
When it was
Where you were
Why you were there
And how you felt about it.
Part 3
Do Vietnamese people often wait in line?
Do you think the development of technology has reduced the time people spend on waiting?
What do you think of those who cut in line or jump the queue?
How can companies improve their customer service?
32. Describe a time when you got lost in a town or city
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?
33. Describe a time when you encouraged somebody 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 their children?
Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
34. Describe a situation when you gave advice to someone
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
Should people prepare before giving advice?
Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
35. Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth
You should say:
Who your friend is
What the truth was
What your friend’s reaction was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth
Part 3:
Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
How do you know when others are telling lies?
Do you think it is more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?
Should people sometimes tell lies?
36. Describe a time when 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?
37. Describe a time when you had a problem using a computer
You should say:
When it happened
What it happened
What the problem was
And how you solved the problem
Part 3
What do people use computers for?
Should students be allowed to use computers at school?
What do you think of people who are addicted to computers?
Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
38. Describe an occasion when you ate something for the first time
You should say:
What you ate
When you ate it
Where you were
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
What are young people’s opinions on new food? How about old people?
Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?
Why do people like their local food?
39. Describe a short journey you often make that you really do not like
You should say:
Where you go
When you go there
Why you go there
And explain why you do not like the trip
Part 3
Do Vietnamese people like travelling abroad?
Who prefer travelling abroad? The young or the old?
How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad?
Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books about it?
40. Describe an interesting conversation that you remember well
You should say:
Who you spoke with
Where you were
What the conversation was about
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3
Do people communicate more when they talk face to face?
What do young people have conversations about?
Do people have conversations more or less than they did in the past ?
Do you think we need to be good at communication at work?
41. Describe a time when you watched a live sports event
You should say:
What it was
When you watched it
What it was like
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV?
Why do some people like to watch live sports?
What kinds of sports do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Do you think competition is good for students?
42. Describe your favourite kind of weather
You should say:
What it is
Where you go in this weather
What you do in this weather
And explain why you like it
Part 3:
What do people wear in different weather?
How does weather influence people’s lives?
What are people’s opinions on weather forecasts?
Are there any festivals about seasons?
43. Describe the perfect job you would like to have in the future
You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What it is like
And explain why you think it is perfect
Part 3
What kind of job do children like?
Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents?
Will people regret their career choices when they become older?
What should people consider when choosing jobs?
44. Describe a favorite toy you played as a child
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And 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?
45. Describe something you bought that you felt pleased about
You should say:
What you bought
Where you bought it
What it is for
And explain why you felt pleased about it
Part 3
How often do people in your country go shopping?
Why is online shopping popular?
How should sellers set prices for their products?
Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
46. Describe a skill you have that you think you would be good at teaching other people
You should say:
What it is
When you learned it
How you can teach others
And how you feel about this skill
Part 3:
Should teachers be funny when they teach?
What qualities should teachers have?
Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?
Which age group is best at learning new things?
47. Describe something important to you that your family has had for a long time
You should say:
What it is
When your family had it
How your family got it
And explain why it is important for your family
Part 3
What things do families keep for a long time?
What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
What kinds of things are kept in museums?
What’s the influence of technology on museums?
48. Describe a person who wears clothes that you think are unusual
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What his/her clothes are like
And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual
Part 3
Do you think what people wear can influence their mood?
Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?
What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and that by young people?
49. Describe the most polite person you know
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she is like
And explain why you think he/she is polite
Part 3:
What’s the standard of being polite?
What behavior will be regarded as impolite?
Who are more polite? People from the cities or those from the countryside?
What do you think makes people polite?
50. Describe a famous person that you are interested in
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew about him/her
What he/she was like before he/she became famous
And explain why you are interested in him/her
Part 3
What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
Do you think the media are putting too much attention on famous people?