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New topics:
1. Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study
You should say:
What it is about
Why you make it
What you need to do first
And explain how you would feel if it is successful
Part 3:
Should parents make plans for children?
When should children start to make plans for themselves?
What things should be planned on a daily basis?
Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?
2. Describe your favorite singer or actor
You should say:
Who he/she is
What his/her personality is like
What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to
Part 3:
What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What is the difference between popular music now and popular music in the past in Vietnam?
Do Vietnamese parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?
3. Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
You should say:
When it was
Where it was
Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?
4. Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc.) you have played
You should say:
What it is like
How easy or difficult it is
How long it takes you to solve
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
Why are detective stories attractive to people?
Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?
5. Describe a law on environmental protection your country should have
You should say:
What it is
How you first learned about it
Who benefits from it
And explain how you feel about this law
Part 3:
Are there laws about education in Vietnam?
What kinds of rules do schools in Vietnam have?
What can teachers do to make students obey rules?
What should parents do to educate children about laws?
6. Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future?
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
What it is famous for
And why you would like to live there
Part 3:
Why do more and more people live in the city?
How does this affect the environment and nature?
What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
What are the differences of the young and the old in choosing where to live?
7. Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in
You should say:
What it was about
Where you saw/heard it
Who was involved
And explain why people were interested in it
Part 3:
Do people read newspapers where you live?
Do people prefer local or international news
Do you think it is important to have national identity?
How can people develop their national identity?
8. Describe a natural talents (sports, music, etc) you want to improve
You should say:
What it is
When you discovered it
How you want to improve it
And how you feel about it
Part 3:
Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents only?
Is it possible for us to know whether young children will become musicians or painters when they grow up?
Why do people like to watch talent shows?
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s shows?
9. Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike
You should say:
Where it is
What it is used for
What it looks like
And explain why you like or dislike it?
Part 3:
What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?
Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?
10. Describe an occasion when many people were smiling
You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What happened
And explain why many people were smiling
Part 3:
Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
Why do most people smile in photographs?
Do women smile more than men? Why?
Do people smile more when they are younger or older?
11. Describe a time when you saw two of your friends argued
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:
Do you think argument is important?
What do family members usually have arguments about?
Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?
12. Describe a time you helped a friend
You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
How do people usually help each other?
How is online help different from real-life help?
SHould schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate?
What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?
13. Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try
You should say:
What it was
What you need to prepare
How easy or difficult it is
And explain why you want to try it
Part 3:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?
Why do people like spending time on the sea?
Why do children like the sea better than adults?
What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?
14. Describe a time when you shared something with others
You should say:
What you shared
Who you shared it with
Why you shared it
And explain how you felt about sharing it
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to share things with others?
What are the consequences if children don’t like to share?
Do you think students like to share accommodation with others on campus?
How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?
15. Describe an article on health you read on magazine or the Internet
You should say:
What it was
Where you read it
Why you read it
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
What activities can schools organize for children to keep fit?
What can governments do to improve people’s health?
16. Describe an older person that you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What kinds of things you like to do together
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:
What can young and old people learn from each other?
Has old people’s life quality improved when compared to the past?
Why is there a generation gap between the young and the old?
What do old people usually do in their daily life?
17. Describe your favorite film/movie
You should say:
When you watched it
Where you watched it
What it was about
And explain why you like it
Part 3:
What kind of movies do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Are movie stars important to a movie?
Are foreign movies popular in Vietnam?
Is it important that a country has its own film industry?
18. Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
How often you go there
What you do there
And explain why you like the place
Part 3:
Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Why is it quieter in the countryside?
Why do people go to quiet places?
Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
19. Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people
You should say:
What it does
How many people it employs
What kind of people work there
How you feel about it
Part 3:
Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?
Should big companies donate more to charities?
What are the benefits of working for a big company?
What are the differences between big companies and small companies
20. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media
You should say:
When it was
Where you saw it
What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3:
Why do people like to use social media?
What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What do you think of making friends on social media?
21. Describe an art and craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had
You should say:
What you made
How you made it
What it looked like
And how you felt about the activity
Part 3:
What traditional handcrafts are popular in Vietnam?
What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
Do people in your country send handcrafts as a gift?
What are the benefits of making handcrafts?
22. Describe a street market or outdoor market that you have visited
Old topics:
1. Describe a time when you watched a live sports event
You should say:
What it was
When you watched it
What it was like
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV?
Why do some people like to watch live sports?
What kinds of sports do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Do you think competition is good for students?
2. Describe a skill you have that you think you would be good at teaching other people
You should say:
What it is
When you learned it
How you can teach others
And how you feel about this skill
Part 3:
Should teachers be funny when they teach?
What qualities should teachers have?
Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?
Which age group is best at learning new things?
3. Describe a time when it was important for you to tell a friend the truth
You should say:
Who your friend is
What the truth was
What your friend’s reaction was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth
Part 3:
Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
How do you know when others are telling lies?
Do you think it is more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?
Do you agree sometimes people should tell lies?
4. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination
You should say:
When it was
Why you needed to use imagination
How difficult or easy it was
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
What kinds of jobs need imagination?
What subjects are helpful for children’s imagination?
5. Describe the most polite person you know
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she is like
And explain why you think he/she is polite
Part 3:
What’s the standard of being polite?
What behavior will be regarded as impolite?
Who are more polite? People from the cities or those from the countryside?
What do you think makes people polite?
6. Describe a time when you made a promise to someone
You should say:
What the promise was
To whom you made it
Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
And explain why you made it
Part 3:
What kinds of promises do people often make?
Do parents in Vietnam make promises to their children?
Do children keep their promises?
Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
7. Describe a favorite toy you played as a child
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it
Part 3
1.How do advertisements influence children?
2.Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
3.What’s the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
4.Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
8. Describe a short journey you often make that you really do not like
You should say:
Where you go
When you go there
Why you go there
And explain why you do not like the trip
Part 3
Do Vietnamese people like travelling abroad?
Who prefers travelling abroad? The young or the old?
How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad?
Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books about it?
9. Describe a famous person that you are interested in
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew about him/her
What he/she was like before he/she became famous
And explain why you are interested in him/her
Part 3
What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields？
Do you think the media are putting too much attention on famous people?
10. Describe a person who wears clothes that you think are unusual
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What his/her clothes are like
And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual
Part 3
Do you think what people wear can influence their mood?
Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?
What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and that by young people?
11. Describe the perfect job for you
You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What it is like
And explain why you think it is perfect
Part 3
What kind of job do children like?
Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents?
Will people regret their career choices when they become older?
What should people consider when choosing jobs?
12. Describe a person’s home you visited that you like, but would not want to live in
You should say:
Where it is;
What it is like;
Why you visited it;
And explain why you would not like to live there;
Part 3
1.Do Vietnamese people like to visit others’ homes?
2.What do Vietnamese people do when they visit others?
3.What kind of place do people in your country like to live in?
4.What’s the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
13. Describe a situation when you came close to a wild animal
You should say:
Where you were;
What the animals were doing;
Who you were with;
And what your reaction was;
Part 3
1.What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?
2.Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals?
3.Why are people keen on keeping pets?
4.How can the increase of human population influence wild animals?
14. Describe a situation when you gave advice to someone
You should say:
When it was;
To whom you gave the advice;
What the advice was;
And explain why you gave the advice;
Part 3
1.Should people prepare before giving advice?
2.Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
3.What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
4.What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
15. Describe an occasion when you ate something for the first time
You should say:
What you ate;
When you ate it;
Where you were;
And how you felt about it;
Part 3
1. What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
2. What are young people’s opinions on new food? How about old people?
3. Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?
4. Why do people like their local food?
16. Describe something you bought that you were very pleased with
You should say:
What you bought;
Where you bought it;
What it is for;
And explain why you felt pleased about it;
Part 3
1. How often do people in your country go shopping?
2. Why is online shopping popular?
3. How should sellers set prices for their products?
4. Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
17. Describe something important to you that your family has had for a long time
You should say:
What it is;
When your family had it;
How your family got it;
And explain why it is important for your family;
Part 3
1. What things do families keep for a long time?
2. What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
3. What kinds of things are kept in museums?
4. What’s the influence of technology on museums?
18. Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line of people/queue
You should say:
When it was;
Where you were;
Why you were there;
And how you felt about it.
Part 3
1. Do Vietnamese people often wait in line?
2. Do you think the development of technology has reduced the time people spend on waiting?
3. What do you think of those who cut in line or jump the queue？
4. How can companies improve their customer service?
19. Describe an interesting conversation that you remember well
You should say:
Who you spoke with;
Where you were;
What the conversation was about;
And explain why you think it was interesting;
Part 3
1. Do people communicate more when they talk face to face?
2. What do young people have conversations about?
3. Do people have conversations more or less than they did in the past ?
4. Do you think we need to be good at communication at work?
20. Describe a time when you felt very bored
You should say:
When it was;
Who you were with;
What you were doing;
And explain why you felt bored;
Part 3
1.When do people feel bored?
2.What can people do when they feel bored?
3.Do people get bored about daily routines？
4.Is it easier for the young people to feel bored than for the old?
21. Describe a time when you had a problem using a computer
You should say:
When it was;
What you were doing;
What you did about it;
And how you felt about it;
Part 3
What do people use computers for?
Should students be allowed to use computers at school?
What do you think of people who are addicted to computers?
Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
22. Describe the part of a town or city that you enjoy spending time in
You should say:
Where it is;
What it is like;
What you do there;
And explain why you enjoy spending time there;
Part 3
How do public places change in towns or cities?
What public places do old people usually go to?
Why do young people like to go to public places?
Will more people move to cities in the future?
23. Describe your favourite kind of weather
You should say:
What it is
Where you go in this weather
What you do in this weather
And explain why you like it
Part 3:
What do people wear in different weather?
How does weather influence people’s life?
What are people’s opinion on weather forecasts?
Are there any festivals about seasons?
24. Describe a time when you encouraged somebody to do something that he/she didn’t want to do
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you encouraged him/her to do
How he/she reacted
And explain why you encouraged him/her
Part 3:
1. How can leaders encourage their employees?
2. When should parents encourage their children?
3. What kind of encouragement should parents give their children?
4. Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
25. Describe a time when you got lost in a town or city
You should say:
– where you were going
– when you knew you were lost
– how you found the right way
And explain how you felt about getting lost
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