FORECAST SPEAKING

QUÝ III/ 2022

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 PART 1
1. The area you live in
Do you like the area that you live in?
Where do you like to go in that area?
Do you know any famous people in your area?
What are some changes in the area recently?
2. Evening time
Do you like the morning or evening?
What do you usually do In the evening?
What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why’
Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?
3. Home & Accommodation
Do you live in a house or a flat?
Can you desơibe the place where you live?
How long have you lived there?
Please describe the room you live in
What part of your home do you like the most?
Who do you live with?
What room does your family spend most of the time in?
What do you usually do in your flat?
What kinds of accommodation do you Iive in?
Do you plan to live there for 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 or flat do you want to live in in the future?
What’s your favorite room in your apartment house?
What makes you feel pleasant in your home?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?
4. Hometown
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Where is your hometown?
Is that a big city or a small place?
Do you like your hometown?
What do you like (most) about your hometown?
Is there anything you dislike about it?
How long have you been living there?
Do you like living there?
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
Please describe your hometown a little.
What’s your hometown famous for?
Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
5. Meeting places
Where is your favorite place to meet with your friends?
Do you think there are some places more suitable for meeting with others?
Are there any differences between your favorite meeting places in the present and in your childhood?
Why are some meeting places better than others?
6. Old buildings
Have you ever seen some old buildings in the City?
Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities’
Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
7. Sitting down
Where is your favorite place to sit?
Do you always sit down for a long time?
Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
When you were a kid did you usually sit on the floor?
8. Talents
Do you have a talent or something you are good at?
Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
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Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
9. Watch
Do you wear a watch?
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
10. Work or studies
What subjects are you studying?
Do you like your subject?
Why did you choose to study that subject?
Is it very interesting?
Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
Are you looking forward to working?
What technology do you use when you study?
What work do you do?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
Do you like your job?
Is it very Interesting?
Do you miss being a student?
What technology do you use at work?
Who helps you the most? And how?
11. Cars
Did you enjoy travelling by car when you were a child? (Why/Why not?)
Would you generally prefer to be a driver or a passenger in a car? (Why/Why not?)
How important is the colour of a car to you? (Why/Why not?)
What type of car would you most like to have in the future? (Why/Why not?)
12. Websites
What kinds of websites do you use most often? (Why/Why not?)
Do you prefer to get information from websites or books? (Why/Why not?)
Does your favourite website look the same now as when you first used it? (Why/Why not?)
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Which is more important to you , what a website looks like or how easy it is to use? ( Why?)
13. Cinemas
Did you go to the cinema/movies a lot when you were a child? (Why/Why not?)
Do you still like the same films/movies that you liked when you were a child?
Do you prefer to go to the cinema/movies with friends or on your own? (Why/Why not?)
14. Watching Sports/Sports
Do you enjoy watching sports on TV? (Why/Why not?)
Have you ever been to watch a live sports event (e.g. in a stadium)? (Why/Why not?)
Is there a sports event you might like to watch in the future? (Why/Why not?)
Do you think it’s more enjoyable to watch sports alone or with other people?
Do you like sports?
Did you learn sports when you were a child?
Why is sport important?
15. History
Do you like to learn about history?
What historical event do you find interesting?
Do you think history is important?
Do you consider archaeology to be an important science?
16. Sweets & Cakes
Do you like to eat sweets?
Do you like sweets more or less now compared to when you were a child?
Is there any sweet food in your country?
Do you eat cakes or sweets after a meal?
17. Advertisements
Where can you see advertisements?
Do you want to be shown in the advertisement?
What kind of advertisements do you dislike?
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
18. Boring things
What will you do when you feel bored?
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What kind of things are boring to you?
Who do you think get bored easily, the young or the old?
Do you think school is boring?
19. Stress
What stress do people usually face?
Why do people who work feel stressed and don’t just quit their jobs?
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20. Computers
1. In what conditions would you use a computer?
2. When was the first time you used a computer?
3. What would your life be like without computers?
4. In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
21. Collecting things
1. Do you collect things?
2. Are there any things you keep from childhood?
3. Would you keep old things for a long time?
4. Where do you usually keep things you need?
22. Books and reading habits
1. Do you often read books? When?
2. Are your reading habits now different than before?
3. Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
4. Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
23. Mirrors
Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror?
Have you ever bought mirrors?
Do you usually take a mirror with you?
Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
24. Email
How often do you write an email or a letter?
When would you send emails to others?
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Is sending emails popular in Vietnam?
Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
25. Drawing and Art galleries
Do you like drawing?
Do you like to go to art galleries?
Do you want to learn more about art?
Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
26. Taking photos
Do you like taking photos?
Do you like taking selfies?
What’s your favorite family photo?
Do you want to improve your picture-taking skills?
27. Daily Routine
Do you have a daily study routine?
Have you ever changed your routine?
Is it important to have a daily routine for your study?
What part of your day do you like best?
28. Dreams
Can you remember the dreams you had?
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?
29. Lost and Found
What will you do if you find something that other people have lost?
Do you report to the police when finding something like that?
Have you ever lost things?
Will you post on social media if you lose your item?
Shopping at street markets
What do people usually buy on the street markets?
Why do you think people go to street markets?
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Do you prefer to go shopping in a shopping mall or a street market?
30. Housework and Cooking
Do you do some cooking or help your family cook at home now?
Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
Do you have breakfast at home everyday?
Do you want to learn how to cook well?
31. Weather
What is the weather like where you live?
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Do you often check weather forecasts?
32. Public transportation
What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are traveling?
Do you people like to use public transportation in your country?
Did you take public transportation when you were a kid?
33. Birthday
What do you usually do on your birthday?
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
Who do you usually celebrate your birthday with? Friends or family?
34. Writing
Do you write a lot?
What do you like to write? Why?
How has your handwriting changed?
Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?
35. Snacks
What snacks do you like to eat?
Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
When do you usually eat snacks now?
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Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
36. Singing
Do you like singing? Why?
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Who do you want to sing for?
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
37. Social media
Do you or your friends like using social media?
Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
Do you want to work in the social media industry? Why?
What is the most popular social media platform in Vietnam?
38. Geography
Do you like geography?
Have you ever studied geography at school?
Are you good at reading maps?
Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
39. Puzzles
Did you do puzzles when you were a kid?
When do you do puzzles, during a trip or when you feel bored?
What do you like doing, word puzzles or number puzzles? Which one is more difficult for you?
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
40. Names
Does your name have any special meaning?
How would you choose names for your next generation?
Are there any differences between how Vietnamese people name their children now and in the past?
Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
41. Handwriting
What impression does a person’s handwriting have on other people?
Can we tell someone’s personality from their Handwriting?
Do you usually write by hand or write using a computer?
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Nowadays, how do most people write things?
Do you often write with a pen?
What is the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?
Do you think Handwriting is important nowadays?
Do you think computers might one day replace Handwriting?
When your children begin to write in your country?
How did you learn to write?
How can children today improve their handwriting?
Did you like writing things when you were a child?
Is your handwriting easy to read for other people?
42. Recycling
Can you name products or materials that are commonly recycled?
Why have people’s attitudes towards recycling changed over the last several years?
Do you think recycling is important?
43. Making lists
Do you make a list when you shop?
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Why don’t some people like making lists?
44. Weekends
What do you do in your spare time?
What do you usually do on weekends?
Do you think it is important to make the most of your weekend?
45. Changes
What do you plan to change next year?
Do you like changes?
Are there any changes in your hometown?
Have you changed a lot since your childhood?
PART 2 & PART 3
1. Contest
Part 2
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Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in
You should say:
What the contesưcompetĩtion is about
Where the contest/competition will take place
When it will be held
And explain why you would like to participate in it
Part 3
What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?
Why are competition shows popular?
What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with others in companies?
2. Family member
Part 2
Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future
You should say:
Who he/she is
Whether you worked together before
What kind of work you would like to do with him/her
And explain how you feel about this family member
Part 3
What kinds of family businesses are common in Vietnam?
Is it good to work with family members? Why?
Why do people want to do family business?
What benefits are there when working for big companies?
3. Friend
Part 2
Describe a friend you like to talk with
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you like to talk about
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Why you like to talk with him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Where do young people like to meet?
What do young people talk about when they meet up?
Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
On what occasions do people talk with strangers?
4. Neighbor
Part 2
Describe an interesting neighbor
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What you do together
And explain why he/she is interesting
Part 3
Do you think people are familiar with their neighbors?
How can people improve the relationship with neighbors in a community?
How do children build relationships with others in a community?
Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors?
5. A popular person
Part 2
Describe a popular/well-known person in your country
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she has done
Why he/she is popular
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:
What kinds of people are popular at work?
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Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
Which one is more important, keeping a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
6. A person you know who does a job which is useful to society
Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What type of work he/she does
And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society
Part 3
What jobs are well-paid?
What are the changes in working conditions?
What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
7. a person you follow regularly on social media or other media
Part 2
Describe a person you follow regularly on social media or other media
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?
8. A person from a different culture
Part 2
Describe a person you know who is from a different culture. You should say:
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Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you knew him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
Where do people usually meet people from a different culture?
Is it important to know the differences between cultures?
Do you think travellers should learn about the country they visit before their trip?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
9. A person who inspired you to do something interesting
Part 2
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting. You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What interesting thing you did
And explain how he/she inspired you to do it
10. A friend
Part 2
Describe a friend you enjoy talking with
You should say:
Who is he/she
How long you two are friends
What you do together
And explain why she/he is your best friend
Part 3:
Is it better to communicate face to face or online? Why?
Do you think it is impossible to make real friends on the internet?
Why is it hard to maintain friendships for some people?
What do you think it takes to become friends?
What do you talk about with your friends?
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Do you think you can be friends with strangers?
How should you treat a stranger?
11. Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably
You should say:
– Who he/she is
– What job he/she does
– What kind of clothes he/she wears
– And explain why he/she likes fashion
PART 3
1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
2. Why is fashion very important to some people?
3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

12. Describe a person who likes to grow plants.

You should say:

Who the person is?

How do you know the person?
What types of plants does he/she grow?
Why does he/she grow plants?
1. What do you think of the job as a farmer
2. Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
3. Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
4. what are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
13. A friend from childhood
Describe a friend from your childhood.
You should say:

how you met this friend

how long you were friends & what you did together
what made you like him/ her
and explain your friendship with this
11. Busy time
Part 2
Describe a time you were very busy
You should say:
When it happened
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Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy
Part 3
Are you often busy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
12. A time when someone asked for your opinion
Part 2
Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion
You should say:
Who asked for your opinion
Why he/she wanted to know your opinion
What opinion you gave
And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion
Part 3
Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?
Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?
Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?
What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?
13. A time you used your cellphone/ smartphone
Part 2
Describe a time you used your cellphone/ smartphone to do something important
You should say:
What happened
When it happened
How important the cellphone/smartphone was
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
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What do you usually do with a cellphone?
What are the differences between young people and old people when using a cellphone?
Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls or to read messages?
Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?
14. A time when you were very busy
Part 2
Describe a time when you were very busy
You should say:
When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy
Part 3:
Do you like to be always busy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
15. Traffic congestion
Part 2:
Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam
You should say:
When it happened
Where you were stuck
What you did while waiting
And explain how you felt in the traffic jam
Part 3:
1. How can we solve the traffic jam problem?
2. Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
3. Do you think the highways will help reduce traffic jams?
4. What are good ways to manage traffic?
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 16. Helping children
Part 2:
Describe a time when you helped a child
You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. Do you often help kids? How
2. Why is it necessary to do volunteer services?
3. What can schools do to develop students' awareness of volunteering?
4. Who benefits more from the volunteer services, the volunteers or the
people helped?
17. River/ lake
Part 2
Describe an important river/lake in your country
You should say:
Where it is located
How big/long it is
What it looks like
And explain why it is important
Part 3
How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?
Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
Are rivers and lakes good for transport? Why?
18. Something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study
Part 2
Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study
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You should say:
What it is
How it helps you concentrate
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?
Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate?
What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
Can exercise help people improve concentration?
19. A difficult decision
Part 2
Describe a difficult decision you made that had a very good result
You should say:
What decision it was
What difficulties you faced
How you made the decision
And explain why it was a difficult decision.
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 parent’s advice?
20. A good place to live
Part 2
Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live
You should say:
Where it was
How you felt
When you were there
And explain why you would love to live there
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Part 3
If you had a chance to live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
What are the good qualities of a good place?
21. Quiet place
Part 2:
Describe a quiet place you like to go
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
How often you go there
What you do there
And explain how you feel about the place
Part 3:
1. Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?
2. Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
3. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
4. Why do some people like to use noise as background sound when they are
working or studying?
22. City
Part 2
Describe a city 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
Where do people like to live in your country?
Why do many people move to the city?
What are the advantages of living close to the workplace?
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What kinds of places do older people prefer to live in?
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23. An occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did
Part 2
Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did
You should say:
Who it was
What work it was
When she/he told you that
And explain how you felt when hearing it
Part 3
Will you be affected when hearing a number of negative stories?
How will you react when someone pays you a compliment?
Why are negative feedbacks as important as positive feedbacks at work?
24. Advice
Part 2:
Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions
about your work/study
You should say:
Who the person is
What he/she said
How the advice/suggestion affected you
And explain how you about advice/suggestions
Part 3:
1. When should parents encourage their children?
2. Should parents always encourage their children?
3. Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback?
Why?
4. Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in
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study?
25. Lost
Part 2:
Describe an occasion that you lost something
You should say:
What you lost
When and where you lost it
What you did to find it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
1. What kinds of things do people usually lose?
2. What do people often do when losing things?
3. Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things?
4. What kinds of people may lose things often?
26. Event
Part 2:
Describe an important event that you celebrated
You should say:
What the event was
When it happened
Who attended the event
And explain how you felt about the event
Part 3:
1. Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?
2. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
3. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few
people?
4. Do people often celebrate festivals with families?
20. Surprise
Part 2:
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Describe something that surprised you and made you happy
You should say:
What it was
Who did it
How you found out about it and what you did
And explain why it surprised you and made you happy
Part 3:
1. How do people express happiness in your culture?
2. Do you think happiness has any effect on people? Why?
3. How can people be happy?
4. Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
27. Saving time
Part 2:
Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time
You should say:
What it is
How you implement it
How difficult it is
And explain how you feel about the way/change
Part 3:
1. What can people do to save time?
2. Does technology help people save time? How and why?
3. Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save
time?
4. Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
28. Positive Change
Part 2:
Describe a positive change that you made in your life
You should say:
What it is
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Why you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you feel about the change
Part 3:
1. Is it easier for young people to change?
2. Is it easy for old people to change?
3. How can people change their daily routine if they want to?
4. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
29. Leisure time
Part 2:
Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much
You should say:
When the day was
Where you went
How much you spent
And explain how you feel about the day
Part 3:
1. Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?
2. How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
3. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
4. Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
30. Invention
Part 2:
Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way
You should say:
What it is
What benefits it has brought
How does it influence people of different ages
And explain how it changed people’s lives
Part 3:
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1. What is the most helpful innovation at home?
2. What household appliances make us lazy?
3. What kind of invention can be used at school?
4. Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
31. Traditional Product
Part 2:
Describe a traditional product in your country
You should say:
What it is
When you tried this product for the first time
What it is made of
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3:
1. Why are traditional products important?
2. Do you think tradition is important for a country? Why?
3. What are the traditional Vietnamese products?
4. Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?
32. Healthcare
Part 2:
Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy
You should say:
What it is
When you do it
Who you do it with
Why it is important to keep fit and healthy
And explain why it can help you keep fit and healthy
Part 3:
1. How do children and old people keep fit and healthy?
2. What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in your country?
3. How can parents help and guide their kids to keep healthy?
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4. Do you think it is good for governments to utilize popular celebrities to help
build health awareness?
33. School and Education
Part 2:
Describe a lesson that you remember well
You should say:
What the lesson was about
Where you had it
What do you did during the lesson
And explain why it impressed you a lot
Part 3:
Why do some people have a better memory than others?
Which can help you remember things better, words or photos?
How can technology help people remember things better?
Why can some people remember some little things in life?
34. Acquiring skills and knowledge
Part 2:
Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person
You should say:
What it is
Why the skill can be learned from older people
How you will learn the skill from older people
And explain how you will feel if you master the skill
Part 3:
What can children learn from their parents or grandparents?
From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents?
What kind of help do you think older people need?
What can grandparents learn from contact with teenage grandchildren?
35. A useful skill
Part 2
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Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person. You should say:
What it is
Why the skill can be learned from older people
How you will learn the skill from older people
And explain how you will feel if you master the skill
Part 3:
What can children learn from their parents or grandparents?
From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents?
What kind of help do you think older people need?
36. Learning languages
Part 2:
Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language
You should say:
What it is
What language you learned
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?
What’s the best age to start learning a foreign language?
What are the ways that teachers can make learning a language interesting?
37. Clothes and Fashion items
Part 2:
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
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
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Part 3:
Have you ever given clothes to others?
Why do people dress casually every day 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?
38. Furniture
Part 2:
Describe something in your house that was broken and then repaired
You should say:
What it was?
What happened?
How you got it repaired
And explain how did you felt about it
Part 3:
Are IT-related jobs valued more by society now?
Is the quality of products now worse than in the past?
What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?
39. Gift and present
Part 2:
Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:
When it happened
What gift it was
Who you gave it to
And explain why you chose that gift
Part 3:
When do people normally send gifts to others?
Do people give gifts or red packets at traditional festivals?
Is it easy to choose a gift?
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Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
40. A course
Part 2
Describe a course that impressed you a lot. 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 than others?
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?
41. An interesting discussion
Part 2
Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friends. You should say:
What the discussion was about
What opinions you and your friends had
Why you think the discussion was interesting
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
When do children normally form their own view?
Do children have strong opinions
Should parents request their kids to obey them?
In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
42. Food and cooking
Part 2:
Describe a special cake you received from others. You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
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Who you got the cake from
And explain why it was a special cake
Part 3:
What are the differences between the special food in Vietnam and foreign countries?
Do people usually cook special food in Vietnam?
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?
43. A gift
Part 2
Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend. You should say:
When it happened
What gift it was
Who you gave it to
And explain why you chose that gift
Part 3:
When do people normally send gifts to others?
Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts
Is it easy to choose clothes as gifts?
Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
44. A time when you received something for free
Part 2
Describe a time when you received something for free. You should say:
What the gift was
When you got this gift
Who you received it from
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
What gifts would parents give to children?
What factors do parents consider when choosing a gift for children?
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Is it good or bad for people to receive free education in the future?
What free gifts do companies give to customers?
Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
45. A time when you needed to search for information
Part 2
Describe a time when you needed to search for information. You should say:
What information you needed to search for
When you searched for it
Where you searched for it
And explain why you needed to search for it
Part 3:
How can people search for information now?
What information can people get from television?
Do you think libraries are still important in the digital age?
Does the development of the Internet have any impact on disadvantaged people?
46. a time when you needed to search for information
Part 2
Describe waste a time when you saw a lot of plastic (e.g in a park, on the beach etc.) You should say:
Where are when you saw the plastic waste
Why there were a lot of plastic waste
What you did after you saw them
And explain what your thoughts were about this
Part 3:
What are the benefits of using plastic products?
How can people reduce their use of plastic?
What kind of plastic waste is often seen in Vietnam?
What are the problems when there is too much plastic waste?
47. An object
Part 2
Describe an object that you think is beautiful. You should say:
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What it is
Where you saw it
What it looks like
And explain why you think it is beautiful
Part 3:

Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past?
What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
Why do you think people create beautiful things?
48. A photo
Part 2
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of. You should say:
When you took it
Where you took it
What is in this photo
And explain why you are proud of it
Part 3:
Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
What can people learn from historical photographs?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking photos with mobile phones?

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