43.

Sports
1. Did you do any sport when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
2. Have you ever supported a sports team? (Why/ Why not?)
3. Do you enjoy watching sports? (Why/Why not?)
4. Do you think there is too much sport on television in your country? (Why/Why not?)

44. Fast food

1. Do you eat fast food?
2. What are the different kinds of fast food in VietNam?

45. Cinema
1. What type of movies do you like?
2. Do you often go to the cinema?
3. Do you like watching movies in the cinema or at home?

46. Swimming
1. Do you like swimming?
2. Where do (or can) people go swimming in your hometown (or, near your home)?
3. Is swimming very popular in your country?
4. Why do many people like swimming?

47. Holidays
1. Where did you go for your last holiday?
2. Do you like holidays? Why?
3. Which public holiday do you like best?

48. Challenges
1. Do you like challenges?
2. What is the biggest challenge in your future?

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Part 2 & 3
1. Describe something you own that you want to replace
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
How you got it
And explain why you want to replace it
Part 3 :
1. What are other things that you want to replace?
2. What kinds of things do young people like to replace?
3. Do old people in VietNam like to collect and store things?
4. Who do you think will want new things, children or old people?
5. What's the difference between new things and old things?

2. Describe a person who often buy at the street market at cheaper price
You should say:
Who this person is
What this person likes to buy
Where this person likes to buy things
And explain why this person likes cheap goods
Part 3 :
1. What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?
2. Which is more commonly visited in VietNam, shopping malls or street markets?
3. Is advertising important?
4. What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?
5. How do you buy cheap products?
6. Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?

3. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy

You should say:
What kind of vehicle
Why you would like to have it
How you would get it
And explain why you would prefer this means of transport.
Part 3 :
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of public and private transportation?
2. What are the advantages to society of having more people using mass transportation?
3. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using mass transportation.
4. Why do some people have to travel a long distance every day to go to work?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the centre of a city and living in
the suburbs of a city?

4. Describe a historical building you have been to

You should say:
Where it is
What it looks like
What it is used for now
What you learned there
And explain how you felt about this historical building
Part 3 :
1. Should everyone know history?
2. Why do people visit historical buildings?
3. Do Vietnamese people like to visit historical buildings?
4. Do most people agree to the government's funding to protect historical buildings?
5. Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?

5. Describe a person who encouraged you and helped you achieve a goal
You should say:
Who this person is
What this person encouraged you to do
How this person has helped you
And explain why their encouragement helped you achieve the goal
Part 3 :
1. What will encourage children to learn more?
2. Who do you think has a greater influence on the goal setting of children?
3. Do parents and teachers punish children physically nowadays?
4. Why is it important for teenagers to set goals?

6. Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sport , music,etc..

You should say:
What is it?
When did you discover it?
How do you want to improve it?
And how do you feel about it?
Part 3 :
1. Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people or ordinary people's shows?
2. Why do people like to watch talent shows?
3. Is it possible for us to know that children who are 3 or 4 years old will become musicians
or painters when they grow up?
4. Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents?
5. Do you think parents feel guilty for putting too much pressure on their children?

7. Describe your daily routine that you enjoy

You should say:
What it is
When and why you started to follow this routine
Whether it is easy to follow this routine
And explain why you enjoy having this routine in your daily life
Part 3 :
1. Should children have learning routines?
2. What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
3. Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?
4. How do people's routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
5. What daily routines do people have at home?
6. What are the differences between people's daily routines now and in the last 15 years?

8. Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you enjoy doing there
And explain why you feel favourite this place
Part 3 :
1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?
3. Do people in your country exercise after work?
4. What is the place where people spend most of their time in their home?
5. Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

9. Describe an interesting old person you have met

You should say:
Who this person is
When/where you met this person
What you did with this person
And explain why you think this person is interesting
Part 3 :
1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
2. What can old people teach young people?
3. Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
4. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
5. Do you think people are more selfish or self-centred now than in the past?
6. What benefits can people get if they are self-centred?

10. Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding)
Follow-up Question: Is it a normal thing to give money as a gift in your country
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. Why do people rarely use cash now?
2. When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
3. Should parents reward children with money?
4. Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

11. Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about
You should say:
When it was
What you are interested in
What you have known
And explain why you would like to know more
Part 3 :
1. How were you taught history when you were at school?
2. In what ways can children learn history?
3. Is it hard to protect and preserve historic buildings?
4. Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?
5. Will museums be replaced by technology someday?

12. Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
When you go there
What you study there
And explain why you would like to study in this place
Part 3 :
1. Do you like to learn on your own or with others?
2. What's the difference between learning face-to- face with teachers and learning by
yourself?
3. Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
4. What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?

13. Describe a person you know who you think is very intelligent
Follow-up Questions: Do you like intelligent people?
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- Why you think this person is very intelligent
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3 :
Intelligence in children
- the kinds of games that can help children to become more intelligence
- taking to children is the best way to develop their intelligence
Intelligence at work
- the kinds of jobs where intelligence is particularly important
- being very intelligence can sometimes be a disadvantage in the workplace
Artificial intelligence
- whether artificial intelligence could ever match human intelligence - any potential risks to
humanity of replying on artificial intelligence

14. Describe an interesting place in your country that not many people visit
You should say:
Where the place is
How you got to know about this place
Why only very few people visit there
And explain how you feel about this place
Part 3 :
1. Why do people go to visit tourist attractions?
2. What makes a tourist attraction famous?
3. Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?
4. Do you think tourism causes environmental damage?
5. Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?

15. Describe a person who you are happy to know

You should say:
Who this person is
How long you have known this person
What you do when you are with this person
And explain why you are happy to know this person
Part 3 :
Happiness in children
- (identify) things that often make children happy
- (consider) any differences in the things that make children and adults happy
- (evaluate) whether children are generally happier now than they were in the past
Happiness at work
- (evaluate) which is more important-being happy at work or having a high salary
- (suggest) what companies can do to make sure their employees are happy at work
- (assess) how companies can benefit if their employees are happy
Happiness and society
- (assess) whether happiness means the same thing to everyone
- (consider) whether many people today focus too much on the appearance of being happy
- (agree/disagree) a truly happy society would be boring to live in

16. Describe a natural place (e.g. park, mountain)

You should say:
Where this place is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it
Part 3 :
1. What kind of people like to visit natural places?
2. What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
3. Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
4. Do you know any wild animals in the city?
5. Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to visit?

17. Describe an important achievement you have made

You should say:
What you achieved
When and where you did it
Why it was an important achievement
And explain how you earned it
Part 3 :
1. Should people set goals under any circumstances?
2. Should employers reward employees with money?
3. Is it important for employees to keep fit at work?

18. Describe a time when someone apologised to you

You should say:
Who apologised you and When
Why they apologised
And explain how did you felt after they apologised
Part 3 :
1. Do people often 'say sorry' in your country?
2. Is it important to teach children to say sorry?
3. Is it important to teach children to respect others?

19. Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use

You should say
When you got it
What you got it for
How often you use it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 :
1. Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?
2. What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
3. Why are people so keen on buying Iphones even though they haven’t changed much from
one to the next?
4. Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?

20. Describe a place where you thought things were too expensive
You should say:
What the place is like
Why you went there
Why things are expensive there
And explain how you feel about the place
Part 3 :
1. Why do some people still use cash?
2. Will the payment be paperless in the future?
3. What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?
4. Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?
5. How important is it to have a variety of payment options?
6. Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?

21. Describe a famous person who you think will be a role model for young people
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
And explain why this person became your role model.
Part 3 :
1. What are the required qualities of a role model?
2. Are there famous people who are your role models in the sports field?
3. Is role model important for children?
4. Is there any difference between today's famous people and the original famous people ?
5. What kind of people can become famous people in your country?
6. Do you think celebrities and social media influencers have a great impact on young
people?

22. Describe a time when you missed or were late for an important meeting/event
You should say:
When it happened
What happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain how you felt about this experience
Part 3 :
1. Are you a punctual person?
2. Do you think it is important to be on time?
3. Do you always avoid being late?
4. Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
5. Are people in your country often late for meetings?
6. Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?
23. Describe a ( city/country ) you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your
hometown)
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What you know about this place
And explain why you recommend it as a nice place to live
Part 3 :
1. What kinds of places do older people prefer to live in?
2. What are the advantages of living close to the workplace?
3. Why do many people move to the city?
4. Where do people like to live in your country?

24. Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes

You should say:
What this occasion was
What clothes you wore
Why you chose to wear these clothes
And explain how you felt about wearing your best clothes
Part 3 :
Format clothes for important occasions
- (identify) occasions when people wear formal clothes in your country
- (suggest) reasons why some people dislike wearing formal clothes
- (agree/disagree) people spend too much money on clothes for special occasions
Traditional clothes and national dress
- (suggest) why some people like wearing the traditional clothes of their country
- (consider) whether people will stop wearing traditional clothes in the future
- (agree/disagree) it’s a good thing for people around the world to dress in a similar way
Fashion
- (consider) whether people place too much importance on fashionable clothing
- (comment on) the view that the fashion industry must consider environmental issues more
- (assess) whether fashion design is a meaningful art form

25. Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time
You should say:
Where the city is
Why you want to go there
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there
And explain why you will stay there just for a short time
Part 3 :
1. Why is the noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?
2. Do most people like planned travelling?
3. Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?
4. Why do places with historical sites develop the tourism industry more actively?
5. Why are historical cities popular?
6. Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to travel?
26. Describe a good decision someone just made recently
You should say:
What the decision was
When and where you made this decision
What happened as a result of this decision
And explain why you think this was a good decision to make
Part 3 :
Decisions in daily life
- (identify) decisions that most people have to make every day
- (consider) at what age children start making their own decisions
- (assess) why some people find it hard to make everyday decisions
Decisions about the future
- (consider) what helps people to make decisions about the future
- (evaluate) advantages/disadvantages of making decisions about the future at a young age
- (agree/disagree) people should always stick to the decisions they make
Life-changing decisions
- (evaluate) whether important decisions are best made alone
- (agree/disagree) the best decisions are always made by analysing the facts
- (comment on) the view that the smallest decisions can have the greatest impact on
people’s lives.

27. Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport

You should say:
Where you went
Who you were with
What you did
And how you felt about it
Part 3 :
1. Why do people choose to travel by public transport?
2. Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?
3. Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?
4. What are the disadvantages of travelling by public transport?
5. What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?
6. What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?

28. Describe a sport that you only have watched before but had not played by yourself
You should say:
What it is
When you watched it
Where you watched it
Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 :
1. What kinds of sports would you like to play in the future?
2. Why do so many athletes join the advertising industry?
3. What are the features of people that watch sports games online, such as gender or age?
4. What's the most popular sport in your country?
5. What kinds of sports are popular now but not popular 50 years ago?
6. Do you think there are too many sorts of sports games on TV?

29. Describe a special day out which didn’t cost very much
You should say:
Where and when you went
What you did
What you spent money on
And explain why you ẹnjoyed this special day out
Part 3 :
Having a day out
- (describe) places people in...../your country go for a day out
- (suggest) reasons why people want to have a day out
- (compare) having a day out with staying at home
What makes a day out enjoyable
- (evaluate) the influence of the weather on the enjoyment of going out
- (compare) the experience of going out with friends
- (assess) the importance ò spending money in making a day out enjoyable
Changing concepts of leisure
- (consider) whether technology has increased opportunities for leisure
- (agree/disagree) it is only the young who can make leisure time an active experience
- (speculate on) people’s expectations about leisure time now and in the past

30. Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time

You should say:
What it is
When you usually do it
Why you do it
And explain why you think it wastes your time
Part 3 :
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?

31. Describe a place you visited with your friends where you had a good time
You should say:
What the place is
Who you went with
When you went there
And explain why you think it is a good time
Part 3 :
1. How do you communicate with friends?
2. Do you think most people prefer to stay alone?
3. Can talking with people improve social skills?
4. Does technology help people communicate better with others?
5. How long should we spend time with others?
6. What skills can people learn when spending time with others?
7. People should spend more time with close friends or groups of friends?
32. Describe an occasion when two of your friends had a disagreement
You should say:
What they argued about
Why they argued with each other
What happened at the end
How you felt about it
Part 3 :
1. Do you think arguments are important?
2. What do family members usually have arguments about?
3. Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
4. Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

33. Describe a place you have visited that is affected by air pollution
You should say:
Where have you been to a place with serious air pollution?
Why is it serious?
What kind of pollution there was
And explain how you felt about the pollution in this place
Part 3 :
Pollution and the environment
- (identify) the most common types of pollution where you live
- (consider) whether there is more pollution and rubbish today than in the past
- (speculate on) whether there will be more os less pollution and rubbish in the future
Individual responsibility for pollution
- (explain) why some individuals do not care about pollution and the environment
- (identify) what responsibilities individuals should have for looking after the environment
- (recommend) ways in which governments could educate people about pollution and the
environment
Pollution and the economy
- (consider) the economic costs of pollution
- (recommend) ways in which government can reduce-pollution
- (assess) the relative importance of economic growth and a sustainable environment

34. Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 :
1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?
2. What sports do young people like to do now?
3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
4. Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

35. Describe your favourite type of climate

You should say:
What is it?
Is it hot or cold?
How often is the rain?
And explain why you like this type of climate
Part 3 :
- What are the effects of climate on one’s feelings?
- How do people in your country feel about current climate
- How might seasonal places in areas with four seasons affect a person’s place of residence
socially and economically?

36. Describe a product that you would like to buy in others countries
You should say:
What product it is
When you want to buy it
Whether it has any special feature
And explain why you want to buy it.
Part 3 :
1. What is the product which is consumed most in your country? Why?
2. Did you tell anyone after buying it?
3. What are your thoughts about the trend that people buy new things instead of repairing
old ones?
4. Why do people living in different regions like different foods?

37. Describe an important river, lake or area of water in your country

You should say:
Where in your country it is
How big it is
What it looks like
And explain why this river, lake or area of water is important for your country
Part 3 :
Water-based activities
- (identify) the most popular water sports in...../your country
- (give reasons) why people enjoy spending time near water
- (agree/disagree) all children should have swimming lessons at school
The world’s rivers
- (identify) the sorts of jobs that are associated with rivers
- (comment on) the importance of rivers for tourism
- (consider) the advantages and disadvantages of using rivers to transport people in cities
The world’s oceans
- (assess) the impact of pollution on the world’s oceans
- ( suggest) why the oceans are the least explored area of the planet
- (speculate on) whether there needs to be greater commercial use of the oceans in the
future

38. Describe the place where you took photos more than once
You should say:
What the place is
How often you take photos there
What you photograph there
And explain why you like to take photos there
Part 3 :
1. Where do people often like to take photos?
2. Do young people take photos more than old people? Why?
3. Why do so many people spend money to take photos?
4. Why do people want a professional to take their photos?
5. When do people need a professional to take photos for them ?
6. Do you think being a photographer is a good job?

39. Describe the first day you went to school that you remember?
You should say
When it happened
Where the school is
How you felt about the experience
And explain why you still remember the experience
Part 3 :
1. What are the reasons for job change?
2. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?
4. What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
5. How do children socialise with each other?
6. Is socialisation important for children?

40. Describe a new law that you want to implement in your country
You should say:
What law it is
What changes this law has
Whether this new law will be popular
And explain how you came up with the idea of this law
Part 3 :
1. Do you think it takes a long time to introduce a new law?
2. Which is better: to make people obey the law, punish them, or encourage them to do so?
3. What rules should students follow at school?
4. Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
5. How can parents teach children to obey rules?

41. Describe an important plant that grows in your country

You should say:
What it is
Where you see it
What it looks like
And explain why it is important
Part 3 :
1. What are the features of living in the countryside?
2. Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
3. Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
4. Have new kinds of plants been grown in your city recently?
5. Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
6. Are there many trees in your city?

42. Describe an adventurous person that you know

You should say:
Who the person is
How you know this person
What this person does that is adventurous
And explain why you think this person likes to take risks.
Part 3 :
1. Are adventurous activities popular in VietNam? (Why?/Why not?)
2. Why do you think some people like adventurous activities?
3. Should the government pay for the cost of rescuing adventurous people who find
themselves in need of help?
4. What do you think are the advantages and possible disadvantages of facing challenges?

43. Describe a time when you took a risk and you knew something bad might happen,
but it had a positive result
You should say:
What risk you took
What bad thing you thought might happen
Why you decided to take this risk
And explain why the result of taking this risk was positive
Part 3 :
Risk-taking at different ages
- (identify) what risks parents often tell their children to avoid
- (consider) whether reading about danger in stories teachers children to avoid danger in real
life
- (give reasons) why older people take fewer risks than younger people
Risk-taking and leisure activities
- (suggest) why some people enjoy sports activities that involve risk
- (comment on) why people like watching risky activities in action movies
- (evaluate) any benefits of experiencing risky activities in video games
Risk-taking and society
- (agree/disagree) everything that people do involves some degree of risk
- (evaluate) whether it is a good thing for leaders to be risk-takers
- (consider) whether society should ever discourage risk-taking

44. Describe something that you did with someone/ a group of people
You should say:
What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it with one or more people
Part 3 :
1. What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?
2. How do you get along with your neighbours?
3. What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
4. How can children improve their social skills?

45. Describe a noisy place you have been to.

You should say:
What it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place
Part 3 :
1. Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
2. Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
3. What kinds of noises are there in our life?
4. Which is exposed to more noise, the city or the countryside?
5. How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
6. How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?

46. Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something useful (cooking,.)
You should say:
Who you taught
What/how you taught
What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3 :
1. What practical skills can young people teach old people?
2. How can young people teach old people skills?
3. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
4. Do you think 'showing' is a better way than 'telling' in education?
5. Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?
6. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?

47. Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire (or TV
show ).
You should say:
What character it is
Who acted the character
When you saw the film
And explain whether you like this character
Part 3 :
1. Is it interesting to be an actor/actress?
2. What can children learn from acting?
3. Why do children like special costumes?
4. What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn
little?
5. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?

48. Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What music he/she likes
Why he/she thinks music is important
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3 :
1. What do you think about playing music for children in class?
2. Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
3. Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
4. Would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music? How?
5. What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?
6. Do you think very few people notice background music? Why?

49. Describe a child that you know.

You should say:
Who this child is and how often you see him or her
How old this child is
What he or she is like
And explain what you feel about this child.
Part 3 :
Relationships between parents and children
1. How much time do children spend with their parents in your country? Do you think that is
enough?
2. How important do you think spending time together is for the relationships between
parents
and children? Why?
3. Have relationships between parents and children changed in recent years? Why do you
think that is?
Children's free-time activities
1. What are the most popular free-time activities with children today?
2. Do you think the free-time activities children do today are good for their health? Why is
that?
3. How do you think children’s activities will change in the future? Will this be a positive
change?

50. Describe an unusual meal you had

You should say
When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain why it was unusual
Part 3 :
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
2. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
3. Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
4. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
5. Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared
to the past?
51. Describe a website you often visit
You should say:
What it is about
How you found out about it
How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it
Part 3 :
1. What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the
internet?
2. What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
3. Is the library still necessary? Why?
4. Why do some people like to read the news on the internet instead of getting it from TV?
5. What's the difference between the internet and television?
6. What are the most popular and least popular apps in VietNam?

52. Describe an advertisement you have seen but you did not like
You should say:
Where and when you saw it
What the advertisement was for
What you could see in the advertisement
And explain why you did not like the advertisement
Part 3 :
1. What role does social media play in advertising?
2. Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don't need?
3. What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?
4. What are the benefits of advertising?
5. Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?
6. What are the most advertised products in your country?

53. Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the result
You should say:
When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
And explain why you were satisfied with the result
Part 3 :
1. When are people more likely to make complaints?
2. What do people often complain about?
3. Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
4. Who is more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
5. How would you react if you received poor service at a restaurant?
6. How do people often respond to poor customer service?

54. Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with
You should say:
What party it was
Who this person is
What you talked about
And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her
Part 3 :
1. In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people?
2. Where do people go to meet new people?
3. How do people start a conversation?
4. Is it difficult for VietNamese people to communicate with people from other countries?
5. Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?
6. Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?

55. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well
You should say:
What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 :
1. Is it good to share something on social media?
2. Should the media only publish good news?
3. How does social media help people access information?
4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
5. Do most people like to share good news with others?
6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

56. Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall, park,)
You should say:
What the development is
When/where you noticed it
How long it took to complete it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 :
1. What transportation do you use the most?
2. Is public transportation popular in VietNam?
3. What can be improved in public transport services?
4. What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
5. Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?

57. Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with
Follow up Q: Do your friends enjoy studying with you?
You should say:
Who this person is
How you met this person
How long you have known him/her
And explain why you want to work/study with him/her
Part 3 :
1. Should children be encouraged to learn from their peers?
2. What benefits if you are surrounded by good co-workers?
3. What would happen if the co-workers are not good?
4. Are there values if managers build good relationships with the workers who work
underneath them?
5. Is it good for workers if the company applies sports facilities for them?
6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

58. Describe something you would like to learn in the future

You should say
What it is
How you would like to learn it
Where you would like to learn it
Why you would like to learn it
And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it
Part 3 :
1. What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
2. At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
3. Which makes young people choose a major, income or interest?
4. Do young people take their parents’ advice on choosing a major?
5. Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
6. Why do some people prefer to study alone?

59. Describe something you did that made you feel proud
You should say:
What it was
How you did it
How difficult it was
And explain why you felt proud of it
Part 3 :
1. Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?
2. Have your life goals changed since your childhood?
3. Does everyone set goals for themselves?
4. Does everyone set goals for themselves?
5. Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
6. What makes people feel proud of themselves?

60. Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
Who gave it to you
And explain why you wanted it so much
Part 3 :
1. Should employees have their own goals?
2. How should bosses reward employees?
3. What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
4. How should children spend their allowance money?
5. Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
6. Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
61. Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person.
You should say:
When it happened;
Who you taught it to;
Why you taught it to this person;
And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3 :
1. What skills should children learn before entering school?
2. What can children learn from teachers and parents?
3. What are the skills that you want to learn?
4. How does a good learner learn something new?
5. How can people be motivated to learn new things?

62. Describe a special meal someone cooked for you.

You should say:
Who it was
What meal it was
Why he/she cooked a special meal for you
And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3 :
1. Should students learn to cook in school?
2. Will people's eating habits change?
3. Will some people never eat meat?
4. Why do many of them not eat meat?
5. What would happen if there was more meat in VietNamese food?

63. Describe a person who can play an instrument or has musical talents
You should say:
Who this person is
How and where you knew this person
Why you think he/she is talented
And explain how you found out that he/she is talented
Part 3 :
1. What will children do after hearing music?
2. What kind of music do children like?
3. Why does the teacher play some music in class?
4. Why is music often played in stores?
5. How does the store owner know what kind of music is attractive?
6. Should children learn musical instruments when they are young?
7. Is music important in movies?

64. Describe a situation someone congratulated you on something you 've done well
You should say:
What the situation was
Who congratulated you
Why you were congratulated
And explain how you felt
Part 3 :
1. On which occasions do people congratulate you in your country?
2. What kinds of ways do people celebrate in your country?
3. Why do some people want to be successful?

65. Describe a small shop or store you often go to

You should say:
Where it is
What type of people go there
What types of goods are sold there
And explain why you go there and like/dislike most about it.
Part 3 :
1. How do you look upon online shopping?
2. Are there any changes in the way people shop today and the past?
3. Is there any difference between the shopping habits of the old and young?
4. What is the difference between going to the shopping mall and going to a small shop?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?

66. Describe something kind that someone did for you

You should say:
Who this person was
Where and when it happened
And explain how you felt after they did this
Part 3 :
1. How essential is it for people to be nice to one another?
2. What are some of the benefits of being nice in our daily lives?
3. Do you believe individuals are inherently predisposed to be friendly, or must it be taught?

67. Describe a restaurant that you like to go to with your family or friends.
You should say:
Where is it?
Why did you choose this restaurant?
What kind of food do you like there?
And explain why you enjoyed eating in this restaurant.
Part 3 :
1. Why do you think people go to restaurants when they want to celebrate something?
2. Which are more popular in your country: fast food restaurants or traditional restaurants?
Why do you think that is?
3. Do you think there will be a greater choice of food available in shops in the future, or will
there be less choice?
4. What effects has modern technology had on the way food is produced?

68. Describe a difficult thing you did well

You should say:
What it was
How you overcame the difficulties
Whether you got help
And explain how you felt after you succeeded
Part 3 :
1. Should people set goals for themselves?
2. How would you define success?
3. How can we judge whether young people are successful nowadays?
4. Are successful people often lonely?
5. What kinds of success can students achieve at school?
6. Should students be proud of their success?

69. Describe an important letter that you received

You should say:
Who wrote it to you
What the letter was about
How you felt about the letter
And explain why the letter was important to you.
Part 3 :

70. Describe a food of another country you would like to try

You should say:
What it is
Where you can eat it
How you know about this food
And explain why you would like to try it
Part 3 :
1. What is the food of your country cooked at home?
2. Any equipment to help cook that previous people did not have?
3. Few people today can't cook, is it true?
4. Is it a good idea to teach children about food?

71. Describe a TV program that you like to watch

72. Describe a song that you remember from your childhood
73. Describe a time when you gave a gift to someone
74. Describe a people who won a competition
75. Describe one of your favourite books from your childhood.
76. Describe a group or a club you have ever joined
77. Describe an area of your hometown that has recently changed quite quickly
78. Describe a place (near where you live ) where people go to swim
79. Describe something interesting you would like to do
80. Describe a foreign culture that you are interested in
81. Describe a time when you lost something
82. Describe a " Dream job" when you were a child
83. Describe a piece of furniture in your home
84. Describe a subject that you studied ( in secondary or highschool) that you thought
was
interesting
85. Describe something you made yourself (either alone or with others)