IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST (09/2023 – 12/2023) - 98% UPDATING

Part 1:
New topics:
Tea & Coffee
Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?
When was the last time you had a cup of coffee / tea?
Do you usually buy your coffee in a coffee shop?
Do you want to make your own cup of coffee at home?

Cinema
What kind of films do you like?
Did you often watch films when you were a child?
Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
Have you ever gone to the cinema alone?

Running
Do you go running a lot?
Where do you usually go running?
Did you go running when you were a child?
What do you prefer, running alone or running with friends?

Gifts
Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
Have you ever received a great gift?
How do you often choose a gift?
Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?

Helping others
Do you usually help people around you? How?
Did your parents teach you how to help others?
What have you done to help the elderly?
Did your parents help you a lot when you were young?
Fishing
Do you like eating fish?
Have you ever gone fishing before?
Have you ever been to a place where there are a lot of fish around you?
Did you enjoy seeing fish when you were young?

Geography
Do you like Geography?
Do you think Geography is useful?
Did you learn Geography when you were at school?
Do you want to be a Geography teacher?

Noises
Do you like to stay in a place with a lot of noise?
Do you think your city is too noisy?
How do you feel about people making noise around you?
What is the noisiest place you have been to?

Robots
Are you interested in robots?
Do you like robots to work at your home?
Do you want to take a car in which a robot is the driver?
Have you ever watched a film about robots?

Public Transportation
Do you often use public transport?
What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
Did you take public transportation when you were a kid?
Will there be more people taking public transportation in the future?

Musical instruments
Did you ever learn a musical instrument as a child?
Do you play any kinds of musical instruments?
If you could learn a musical instrument, what would it be?

Volunteer
Have you ever done any voluntary work?
Would you like to work as a volunteer?
Would you volunteer to help people outside your community?
What types of voluntary work would be unpleasant for you?

Vacation
Do you like vacations? Why?
Who do you like to spend your vacations with, friends or family?
Where do you usually go on vacations?
When was your last vacation?
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Health
How do you keep yourself healthy?
What are your favourite sports?
Are there health classes in your school?
Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

Ice cream
Do you like ice cream? Do you eat ice cream a lot?
Did you eat ice cream as a child?
Are there shops selling ice cream near where you live?
Would you like to make your own ice cream?

Concentration
Can you remain focused for a long time?
How do you stay focused?
Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?
Is it easy for you to stay focused in a noisy environment?

Fixing things
Can you fix things?
Did anybody teach you how to fix things when you were a child?
Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?
What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?

Friends
How important are friends to you?
Do you often go out with your friends?
Where do you often meet each other?
What do you usually do with your friends?

Favourite day
Which day is your favourite day of the week?
Which day is your least favourite day?
How do you usually spend your time on the weekends?

Day off
When was the last time you had a few days off?
What do you usually do when you have days off?
Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or your friends?
What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

Bags
Do you usually carry a bag?
Do you change your bags often?
What kind of bags would you use when travelling?
Did you use a backpack when you were a child?
Wild animals
Are there wild animals in your country?
Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
What is the animal you would like to see in the wild?
Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?

Rain
Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?
What do you do on rainy days?
What do you usually do when it starts to rain and you are outside?
Have you ever had to change your plans because of the rain?

Teacher
Would you like to become a teacher?
Do you think you could be a good teacher?
Did you have a favourite teacher when you were a child?
How did this teacher help you in your study?

Languages
What foreign languages have you studied? Why?
How do you often learn a new language?
How long does it often take you to learn a new language?
Is learning a new language difficult for you?

Riding a bike
Did you have a bike when you were young?
Did you ride a bike often when you were little?
Did you ride a bike to school?
Do you ride a bike when you go out now?

Dream and ambition

What was your childhood dream?
Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?
What is your dream job?
Do you think you are an ambitious person?
Part 2:
New topics:
1. Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work
You should say:
What the rule is about
What happens when people break the rule
Why you think it is an important rule
And explain how you feel about the rule

Part 3:
What rules should children follow at home in your country?
On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don’t follow some rules?
What rules should people follow when using public transport?
Do you think Vietnamese follow traffic rules?
Is it important to have rules about traffic rules?

2. Describe a period of time that changed your life

You should say:
When it was
Who you were with
What happened during that period of time
And explain why it changed your life

Part 3:
Why do some people change their jobs often?
Which do young people in your country prefer, changing their jobs frequently or staying in a job for
a long time?
What skills do employees need to learn in the future?
Do you think companies should be willing to change?

3. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy

You should say:
When and where you took the photo
What the photo is like
How often you look at the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy

Part 3:
Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?
Do you think equipment is important for photography?
Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job?
What are the qualities of a professional photographer?
Has the way people take photos changed?
4. Describe a place in your country that you are interested in
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
What people do there
And explain why you are interested in it

Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like travelling?
Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?
What is the difference in the attitude of young people and older people towards trying new things?
Why do some people not want to try new things?
Is a great tourist destination also a good place to live?

5. Describe someone you know who is good at cooking

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What he/she likes to cook
And explain why you think he/she is good at cooking

Part 3:
Do people in your country like cooking their meals at home?
What do people need to prepare when they want to cook?
What are the differences in the way people cook their food today and in the past?
Do you think food is an important part of festivals in Vietnam?

6. Describe someone you don’t know but would like to know more about
You should say:
Who this person is
How you first knew about him/her
What interesting things he/she has done
And explain why you want to know more about him/her

Part 3:
Is it difficult to make friends today?
Are there any differences in the way people treat their friends and the way they treat strangers?
Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
Do you think technology has changed the way people connect with one another?
7. Describe a foreigner who speaks your language well
You should say:
Who this person is
Where he/she is from
How he/she learns your language
And explain why he/she can speak your language well

Part 3:
What foreign languages do Vietnamese children learn?
Why are so many people learning English?
How can parents help their children learn English?
Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?
What are the benefits of the Internet in learning a language?

8. Describe an impressive work of art (such as a painting) you saw

You should say:
When you saw this painting
What the painting is about
Who the painter is
And explain why you think it is impressive

Part 3:
What are the differences between a painting and a drawing?
Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
Do you think all children should have art lessons in primary and secondary school
What are the benefits of having art lessons as an adult?

9. Describe a park or a garden in your city

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:
Do young people like to go to the park?
What do old people like to do in the park?
What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
Why do some people like planting flowers at home?
10. Describe a party that you enjoyed
You should say:
When you went to the party
Where the party was held
What kind of party it was
And explain why you enjoyed this party

Part 3:
Why do people like going to parties?
Why do some people not like going to parties?
Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
What are the problems that may come up in a party?

11. Describe an activity that made you feel tired

You should say:
When it happened
Where it took place
What the activity was
And explain why it made you feel tired

Part 3:
Do you think learning makes students more tired today than it did in the past?
When do people usually feel tired?
Why is it difficult for some people to achieve work-life balance?
What are the problems of work-life imbalance?

12. Describe a science subject that you are interested in

You should say:
Which subject it is
When and where you came to know this subject
How you get information about this subject
And explain why you are interested in this subject

Part 3:
Why do some children not like taking science subjects at school?
Is it important for students to take science subjects at school?
Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
Do you think scientists should explain their research process to the public?
How can people get to know about scientific news?
13. Describe a beautiful city that you have visited
You should say:
What it is
When you visited it
Who you visited it with
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?
What are the difficulties that people might face when living in modern cities?
Why do some people like to visit historical sites?
How can people preserve historical buildings?

14. Describe a successful businessperson that you know (e.g running a family business)
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know him/her
What he/she does
And explain why you think he/she is successful

Part 3:
What factors lead to success?
What do people need to sacrifice for success?
Is it easy for people to succeed in the national test in your country?
Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?

15. Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event
You should say:
Who this person is
Which sport he/she plays
Which sports event he/she did well in
And explain how you and other people feel about him/her

Part 3:
Should students have physical education and do sports at home?
Which sport is most popular in your country?
What are the qualities of an athlete?
Is talent important in sports?
Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
16. Describe a time you gave good advice to someone
You should say:
Who the person you gave advice to is
When you gave the advice
Why you gave the advice
And explain why you think the advice was good

Part 3:
Should people prepare before giving advice?
Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?

17. Describe a time you received bad service at a shop or a restaurant

You should say:
Where it happened
When it happened
What happened
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
How do most people respond to bad services?
Do you think services are better now than in the past?
How can business owners guarantee the quality of their services?
Is it important for businesses to listen to customers’ feedback?

18. Describe a piece of information that you think is not correct

You should say:
What information is
Where you heard/read this information
When you heard/read it
And explain why you think it is incorrect.

Part 3:
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19. Describe an interesting place in your country
You should say:
Where the place is
What people do there
Why you think this place is interesting
And explain how you feel about it

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20. Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing
You should say:
When it happened
What the nice thing was
Why you waited for a long time
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3:
On what occasions do people have to wait for a long time?
Why are some people willing to wait for a long time for something?
Why are some people impatient?
Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?
Do you think technology has made people become more impatient?

21. Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful

You should say:
Where you can see it
What it shows
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
What products are often advertised online?
What do people usually buy from online advertisements?
Do you think people often buy products on advertisements?
Why do buying new things make people happy?
22. Describe a time you had a problem using the computer
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
What the problem was
And explain how you solved the problem at last

Part 3:
What do people use computers for?
Should students be allowed to use computers at school?
Why do people often have problems when using new products?
What should companies do to help their customers use their products?

23. Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of
You should say:
What the task was
How you completed it
Why the task was difficult
Why you were proud of the completion of the task

Part 3:
What are the things that make people feel proud of themselves?
Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?
How can children make their parents proud?
What are the differences between things that make older and young people proud?

24. Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions

You should say:
Who this person is
What this person does
How you knew him/her
And explain how you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting

Part 3:
When do you think children start to have their own opinions?
Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?
How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?
What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?

UPDATING …
Old topics:
1. Describe a place you went to that was crowded
You should say:
Where it is
Who you were with
What people were doing there
And explain why there were a lot of people

Part 3:
Where do young people in your country like to go?
Are people happy living in crowded apartments?
What are the advantages of living on a high floor?
What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
Why do some people spend a long time queuing in a restaurant?

2. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

You should say
What it is
Where you will do it
Whether it is easy or difficult
And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3:
What is the most popular water sport in your country?
What are the advantages of water transport compared to other modes of transport?
What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?

3. Describe a decision you made that was difficult or important

You should say:
What it is
When you took this decision
What the result of the decision was
And explain why the decision was difficult / important.

Part 3:
Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
Should advertisements aimed at children be banned?
4. Describe an expensive gift that you want like to give someone when you save a lot of
money
You should say:
What it is
How much it will cost you
When you would like to give that gift
And explain why you want to give the person that expensive gift

Part 3:
What do young people like to save money for?
Is it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?
Should children have pocket money? Why?
Who should teach children how to use money, schools or their parents?
Why can’t some people save money?

5. Describe a sports program you like to watch

You should say:
What it is
Who you like to watch this program with
How often you watch this program
And explain why you like to watch this program.

Part 3:
Which sports do Vietnamese people like to do?
Which one do people prefer, playing sports or watching sports programs?
What are the benefits of playing sports?
Do you think children today do enough sports?
How can children be encouraged to play sports from a young age?

6. Describe a traditional celebration in your country that you enjoy

You should say:
What it is
When it is often celebrated
How it is celebrated
And explain why you enjoy this celebration

Part 3:
Is it important for children to learn about traditional festivals of their own country?
Why is music often an essential part of traditional festivals?
Why do people celebrate traditional festivals?
Do you think traditional festivals will disappear in the future?
Is it important for a country to preserve its traditional festivals?
How can the government and each individual preserve the traditional festivals of their country?
7. Describe an ideal house or apartment
You should say:
What it is like
How big it would be
Where it would be located
And explain why you would like to live there

Part 3:
What is the difference between living in an apartment and living in a house?
What do people in Vietnam prefer to live in, in an apartment or in a house?
Why do some people move to cities from the countryside to live?
What difficulties do people have living in the city?
What are the problems with crowded cities?

8. Describe a job you think is interesting

You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What skills it requires
And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3:
What are the most popular jobs for young people in Vietnam?
What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer career advice to students?
What are the factors that affect how young people choose a job?

9. Describe a person who likes to help other people

You should say:
Who he/she is
How often he/she helps others
How he/she helps others
And explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3:
How can children help their parents at home?
Should children be taught to help others from a young age?
What makes children help each other at school?
Should students do community service?
Do you think community service should be required for all students?
Why are some people willing to help others even though they have never met before?
10. Describe an adventure you would like to take in the future
You should say:
What the adventure is
Where you would go
Who you would be with
And explain why you would like to take the adventure

Part 3:
Who often likes to read adventure books?
Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?
Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an actual adventure?
Why do some people not want to take adventures?
What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of adventures?
What are the benefits of taking adventures?

11. Describe a car journey that you remember well

You should say:
Where you went
What you did on the journey
Who you had the journey with
And explain how you felt about the journey

Part 3:
What do Vietnamese people prefer to use while commuting, private cars or public transport?
What are the benefits of using public transport?
How can people be encouraged to take public transport?
What qualities does a good driver need to have?
Should the minimum legal age for driving be raised?

12. Describe a book that you have read more than once
You should say:
What the book is
What it is about
How many times you have read it
And explain why you read it many times

Part 3:
What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?
What can children learn from reading books?
How can parents encourage their children to read books?
Which one do people prefer to read, ebooks or printed books?
Do you think printed books will disappear in the future?
13. Describe a speech experience that you had
You should say:
Who you gave the speech to
What the speech was about
Why you gave the speech
And explain how you felt about the speech

Part 3:
Is public speaking skill important?
How can people improve their public speaking skills?
What benefits does the Internet bring to communication?
Do you think face-to-face communication will be replaced by online communication in the future?
What qualities does a good communicator need to have?

14. Describe a game you played in your childhood

You should say:
What the game was
When you played it
Who you played it with
And explain how you felt about playing the game

Part 3:
What games do young children in your country like to play?
What is the difference between the kind of games children play now and what they played in the
past?
Which is better for children, individual games or team-based games?
What are the benefits of games to children?
Should parents limit the time their children play games?

15. Describe a film you watched recently that you felt disappointed about
You should say:
What the film was
When you watched it
Why you decided to watch it
And explain why you felt disappointed about it

Part 3:
What are the most popular types of films in your country?
Why are films about historical figures or events popular?
What are the factors that affect how people choose a film to watch?
Do you think films need to have famous actors or actresses to become successful?
Is music an essential part in successful films?
16. Describe a new shop that recently opened in your city/town
You should say:
Where the shop is located
What it sells
What kinds of people usually go there to shop
And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

Part 3:
What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
Do you think location is a key factor that attracts customers?
Which ones are more popular with young people today, online shops or traditional shops?
Do you think online shopping will replace traditional shopping in the future?
Is there any problem with online shopping?

17. Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

You should say:
What the invention is
How you use this invention
Whether it is difficult to use
And explain how you feel about this invention

Part 3:
What are the qualities of a scientist?
Are there any inventions that have changed the world profoundly?
Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
Do you think people who have not been educated in school can invent things?
Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments or private companies?

18. Describe a popular person in your country

You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she is like
Why you think this person is popular
And explain how this person influences the public

Part 3:
What kinds of people are more popular at school?
What are the benefits of being popular at school?
Why are some people less famous than others?
Is it important to become popular at a workplace?
How do people maintain a good relationship with their co-workers and their bosses?
19. Describe an enjoyable experience in your childhood
You should say:
What it is
Who you were with
What you did
And explain why you felt happy

Part 3:
Why do you think some people have better memory than others?
What kinds of things do people often remember nowadays?
What are the things people should not forget?
Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
What can people do to improve their memory?

20. Describe a person who just moved into your community and brought a positive
influence
You should say:
Who he/she is
What the new place is like
Why he/she moved to a new place
And explain why his or her move has a positive impact

Part 3:
Why do some young people keep moving?
What is the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
What are the benefits of living alone to young people?
What are the skills that people need to start living independently?

21. Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information

You should say:
When you got it
How you got it
How you found it was incorrect
And how you felt about it

Part 3
What kinds of professions are related to giving information to others?
What’s the difference between giving information by phone and by email?
How can people check whether a piece of information is correct or not?
Do people trust the information online?
22. Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young child
You should say:
Who this child was
When you spent time with this child
What you did together
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
How do children in your country spend their free time?
Is it necessary for children to play with their friends in their free time?
Why do some parents not want to spend time with their children?
Do you think children should be free to choose what they do in their free time?
What kind of activities can children and parents do together?

23. Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often

You should say:
What it is
How often you wear it
What it is like
And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Part 3:
What kinds of clothes do young people in Vietnam like to wear?
When will people in Vietnam wear formal clothing?
What is the difference between the way the elderly and the young dress in Vietnam?
When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
What can you tell about a person based on their clothing?

24. Describe an occasion when you got lost

You should say:
Where you were
What happened
How you felt
And explain how you found your way

Part 3:
What should people do when they get lost?
Why do some people have a better sense of direction than others?
Is map reading still a necessary skill today?
What do people in Vietnam use to find a way when they are in a strange place?
Should tourists learn about the place they are about to visit before their trip?
25. Describe a place away from home that you want to visit in the future
You should say:
Where you would like to go
When you would like to go
Who you want to go with
And explain why you want to visit the place

Part 3:
Where do people in your country usually travel on holidays?
Why do some people think it is enjoyable to stay at home on holidays?
Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?
What are the differences between students who have taken a gap year and those who do not?