PART 1 QUESTIONS

Topic 1: Accommodation

Let’s talk about where you live now.

 _ Which town or city do you live in now?
_ Are there any things you don’t like about your area? What are they?
_ Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? Why or why not?
_ What are some changes in the area recently?
_ Do you live in a house or an apartment?
_ What is your favourite room in your home? Why?
_ What things make your home pleasant to live in? Why?
_ Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly?
_ Do you know any of your neighbours?
_ Is the place where you live quiet or noisy?

Topic 2: Study

 _ What is your favourite place to study?
_ Do you prefer to study at home or in the library? Why?
_ What part of your school do you like the most?
_ What do you find most interesting about your studies? Why?
_ Which is more important to you – the teachers or the other students on your course? Why?
_ How much time do you spend studying every week?
_ How do you usually travel to the city where you study?
_ Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon? Why?
_ Have you always wanted to study this subject / these subjects? Why or why not?

Topic 3: Work

 _ What kind of work do you do?
_ What do you find most interesting about your work? Why?
_ Which is more important to you – the people you work with or the work you do? Why?
_ Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon? Why?
_ Would you like to change the place you work? Why?
_ Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace? Why?

Topic 4: Riding a Bicycle

 _ Do you like riding a bicycle?
_ Are there many young people riding bicycles in Vietnam?
_ Would you cycle more in the future?
_ Do you think bicycles would do well in your city?

Topic 5: Talking with Others

 _ Do you like to talk to others?
_ Did you like to talk to others when you were a child?
_ Do you talk a lot to others?

Topic 6: Making People Laugh

 _ Do you like watching movies that make you laugh?
_ Do you find it easy to make others laugh?
_ Do you think it’s a good thing if you always make others laugh?
_ When was the last time you laughed?

Topic 7: Coins

 _ Do you often carry coins with you?
_ Have you ever collected coins?
_ Do you think it’s convenient to use coins?

Topic 8: Streets and Roads

 _ Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?
_ How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
_ How is the condition of the roads in your city?
_ Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?

Topic 9: Fish and Fishing

 _ Do you like fish or fishing?
_ Is fishing popular in your country?
_ Did you like eating fish when you were a child?
_ Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
_ Have you watched TV programmes about fish?

Topic 10: Teacher

 _ Do you have a favourite teacher?
_ How has he or she helped you?
_ Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
_ Who was your favourite teacher in elementary school? Why?

Topic 11: Beautiful Views

 _ Where can you enjoy beautiful views where you live?
_ What is the best view that you have ever enjoyed?
_ Do you take photos of good views?
_ Do you book rooms that have good views when you go travelling?

Topic 12: Relax

 _ What would you do to relax?
_ Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
_ Do people like to listen to music to relax?
_ Do you think students need more relaxing time?

Topic 13: Perfume

 _ Do you like perfume?
_ What kind of perfume do you like?
_ Would you buy perfume as a gift?
_ Do you think it is expensive?

Topic 14: Make Friends

 _ Do you like making friends? Why or why not?
_ How often do you meet new people? Why or why not?
_ Who is your latest new friend?
_ Do your friends think you are calm?
_ When you meet someone for the first time, do you know if you like them? Why or why not?

Topic 15: Teamwork

 _ Do you like teamwork?
_ Have you ever worked with others in a team?
_ Have you ever worked in a group in junior high school?
_ Are you currently working in a group?
_ Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?

Topic 16: Free Time

 _ What do you like to do in your free time?
_ What kinds of activities do you often do in your spare time?
_ How do you often relax yourself on weekends?

Topic 17: Music

 _ Do you like music?
_ What kind of music is there in Vietnam?
_ What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
_ How do you think music will appear in the future?
_ Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
_ Is there any music concert that you want to go to?

Topic 18: T-shirts

 _ Do you usually wear T-shirts?
_ Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
_ Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
_ Have you ever bought a T-shirt as a souvenir from a holiday or vacation?

Topic 19: Sports

 _ Did you do any sport when you were younger? Why or why not?
_ Have you ever supported a sports team? Why or why not?
_ Do you enjoy watching sports? Why or why not?
_ Do you think there is too much sport on television in your country? Why or why not?

PART 2 & 3 QUESTIONS

1. Person

Describe a person who always has strong opinions

You should say:
_ Who this person is
_ How you knew him or her
_ Why you think he or she is an opinionated person
_ And explain how you feel about him or her

Part 3 Questions:
_ What aspects do young people have strong opinions about?
_ What aspects do old people have strong opinions about?
_ Do you think parents should educate their children to have strong opinions?

Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:
_ Who he or she is
_ How you knew him or her
_ What he or she reads
_ And explain why you think he or she likes to read a lot

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do you like reading?
_ Is reading important for teenagers?
_ Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an early age?
_ What content do people prefer to spend time watching?
_ Do people spend more time watching entertainment or learning content?

Describe an old friend you have lost touch with and got in touch with again

You should say:
_ Who he or she is
_ How you knew each other
_ Why you lost contact
_ How you got in contact again
_ And explain how you felt after getting in contact again

Part 3 Questions:
_ Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
_ Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
_ Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
_ Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
_ Why do people need to make new friends?
_ Why do we have to give up some old friends?

Describe a person who is good at making things by hand (toys, furniture, etc.)

You should say:
_ Who this person is
_ What he or she makes
_ How you feel
_ And explain why that person is good at making things by hand

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do you think handmade things are good?
_ Do you think children like making things by hand?
_ Is traditional craftsmanship important to the country’s industry?
_ What kinds of handmade things did you make as a child?
_ What can handmade products bring to tourist attractions?

Describe a person who other people often ask for advice

You should say:
_ Who this person is
_ Why you asked for advice
_ What the advice was
_ And explain how you felt about the advice

Part 3 Questions:
_ Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?

Describe a person who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor or a nurse)

You should say:
_ Who the person is
_ What profession they chose
_ Why they decided to work in this field
_ And explain how you feel about their choice

Part 3 Questions:
_ Why do some people choose to work in the medical field?
_ How does working in a medical-related profession impact a person’s life?
_ Do you think medical professionals are valued in society?
_ In your opinion, which profession is more important: doctors or nurses?
_ How can technology influence medical-related professions in the future?
_ What qualities are essential for someone to succeed in a medical profession?

Describe an old person who has had an interesting life

You should say:
_ Who this person is
_ Where he or she lives
_ What he or she has done in life
_ And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3 Questions:
_ What do you think people like to do when they are old?
_ Do you think grandparents can always have a good relationship with their grandchildren?
_ What can grandparents and grandchildren learn from each other?

2. Place

Describe a public park or garden

You should say:
_ When you often go there
_ Where it is
_ Who you often go there with
_ And explain how you feel about it

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do young people like to go to parks?
_ What do old people like to do in parks?
_ What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
_ Why do some people like planting flowers?

Describe a room you have been to in someone else’s house

You should say:
_ Whose room it is
_ When you went there
_ How you felt about it
_ And explain why you went to that person’s room

Part 3 Questions:
_ Will you go to someone else’s house during the Spring Festival? Why?
_ Why do people invite others to their house?
_ Do young people or old people prefer to stay at home?

Describe the ideal home (e.g. a house or apartment) that you would like to live in

You should say:
_ Where it would be
_ What it would look like
_ What special features it would have
_ And explain why it would be an ideal place for you

Part 3 Questions:
_ What’s the difference between homes in the past and nowadays?
_ Why are apartments welcome in some places while not in others?
_ What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
_ Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?

Describe a place in your hometown that you would like to take your parents or friends to

You should say:
_ What the place is
_ Where it is
_ When you would like to visit there
_ And explain why you would like to take your parents or friends there

Part 3 Questions:
_ Where do people from your hometown usually like to go?
_ What are the differences between the places that young people and old people go to?

Describe a crowded place you went to

You should say:
_ When you went there
_ Who you went there with
_ Why you went there
_ And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 Questions:
_ Which cities are crowded in your country?
_ Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
_ Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?

Describe a place where you would like to learn about the culture there (e.g. a library, theatre, or museum)

You should say:
_ Where it is
_ How you knew this place
_ What it is like
_ And explain how the place is related to culture

Part 3 Questions:
_ How does the internet affect culture?
_ How is a culture formed?
_ What kind of culture is popular among the young?
_ Are young people in Vietnam interested in cultural knowledge?
_ How do you think culture will be presented in the future?
_ Do you think museums should be free for young people?

3. Time

Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place

You should say:
_ Where it happened
_ What he or she said
_ How you responded
_ And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?
_ What are the differences between sitting beside a person who keeps talking on the phone and a person who keeps talking to you?
_ Why do some people not care what they do in public places?
_ Do you think parents should teach their children not to behave badly in public places?

Describe an occasion when your family asked you for help

You should say:
_ When it happened
_ Who you helped
_ How you helped
_ And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3 Questions:
_ How can children help their parents at home?
_ Should parents always help their children with everything?
_ What can children learn by helping others?
_ Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
_ How do people know that their neighbours might need help?

Describe a time you missed an important appointment

You should say:
_ When and where it happened
_ What the appointment was for
_ What happened when you missed it
_ And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 Questions:
_ How often do you make appointments?
_ Is it important to be punctual in your country?
_ Is it easy to make an appointment in Vietnam?

4. Object

Describe an online video where you learned something new

You should say:
_ When and where you watched it
_ What it was
_ Why you watched it
_ And explain what you learned from it

Part 3 Questions:
_ What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
_ Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
_ Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
_ Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
_ What are the advantages of online learning?
_ Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?

Describe a type of favourite food that you eat at special events

You should say:
_ What this type of food is
_ Where you had it
_ How to make this type of food
_ And explain why you like it

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do Vietnamese people grow plants?
_ Which food is generally popular in your country?
_ Why do some people prefer planting food themselves?
_ Will there be more and more people planting food in the future?

Describe a prize you have received (e.g. a medal, money, or something valuable)

You should say:
_ What it was
_ When you received it
_ What you did to receive it
_ And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do you think competition is all about the prize?
_ What prizes should schools set for students?
_ What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?
_ Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?
_ Why should we set prizes for competitions?
_ Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?

Describe the most expensive item you have ever bought

You should say:
_ When and where you bought it
_ What it was
_ What you used it for
_ And explain how you liked it

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do people spend too much time shopping these days? Why?

Describe a gift you have received that was important to you

You should say:
_ Who gave it to you and for what occasion
_ What it looks like
_ How you use it
_ And explain why it is important to you

Part 3 Questions:
_ Why do we usually give gifts to children to praise their studies, but not for sports awards?
_ In what situations do you think it is good or bad to give gifts to children?

5. Abstract

Describe something in your study or work that has made you feel confident

You should say:
_ When it happened
_ What it was
_ Why it made you feel confident
_ And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 Questions:
_ What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
_ How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?
_ What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
_ Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
_ Why do so many people lack confidence these days?

Describe a movie you watched recently

You should say:
_ When and where you watched it
_ Who you watched it with
_ What it was about
_ And explain why you chose to watch this movie

Part 3 Questions:
_ What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
_ Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
_ Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
_ Why do many movies starring famous actors or actresses fail to achieve good results?
_ Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult

You should say:
_ What it was
_ When and where you faced it
_ Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
_ And explain how you felt at the time

Part 3 Questions:
_ What do children often do when they face a challenge?
_ Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
_ Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?

Describe something important that you lost

You should say:
_ What you lost
_ Where you lost it
_ How you felt after losing it
_ And explain why it is important to you

Part 3 Questions:
_ What important things do people tend to lose in daily life?
_ How do they solve the problem of losing these things?
_ Why do some people lose things easily?
_ How should parents teach their children?
_ Is organisation important for a child?

Describe a wild animal you have seen before

You should say:
_ Where you saw it
_ What it was
_ How popular the place you visited is for other visitors
_ And explain why you liked it

Part 3 Questions:
_ Can you often see wildlife in Vietnam?
_ Do you think wildlife is popular among children in Vietnam?
_ Are there many documentary films about wildlife in Vietnam?

Describe an experience of good service in a store

You should say:
_ What the service was
_ When it happened
_ Where you received the service
_ And explain why you think it was good service

Part 3 Questions:
_ Do people still like to go shopping?
_ What are the differences between services in large shops and small stores?