Bộ đề dự đoán IELTS Speaking Quý 2/2021 [Tháng 5-8/2021]

Part 2 – 3

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?