PART 2

1. Describe an event that you thought was exciting

You should say:

what it is

when and where it occurred

what happened

and explain what was so exciting about it.

2. Describe an important journey that was delayed

You should say

When it was

Why it was important How it was delayed

And how you felt about it

Part 3

1.How to improve the traffic condition in a city?

2.Do people still drive a car if public transportation is free of charge?

3. How can transportation in rural areas be developed?

3. Describe a person in the news who you would like to meet

You should say :

Who this person is

Where you knew him/her

What he/she is like

And explain why you want to meet him/her

Part 3:

What kind of people do you usually see in the news?

Are stories about celebrities in the news always true?

ls news often about famous people? Why?

Could superstars bring positive influence to the public?

4. Describe a time you wouldn’t use the mobile phone

You should say:

When it was

Where it was

Why you would not use your mobile phone

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?

How do you like children having mobile phones?

At what age should children have mobile phones?

5. Describe a job you would not like to do.

You should say:

What the job is?

How you know about this job?

How easy or difficult the job is?

And explain why you would not like to do this job?

Part 3:

How do you think AI (artificial intelligene) will affect people’s work?

What would you say are the important factors to consider when choosing a career?

That technology will make some people lose their jobs. How do you think this problem should be handled?

Is it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of work?

6. Describe a time when the bad weather stopped you from doing something

You should say:

When it was

What happened

How you solved it

And explain how you felt about it.

7. Describe a time when you offered to help someone

You should say:

who you helped and why you decided to help the person

how you helped the person

what the result was

and explain how you felt about helping this person.

Part 3:

Do you think parents should help their children with homework?

How much should children help their parents in the home?

What is some important advice that parents can give to older teenagers?

What are some of the personal qualities needed to be ‘a good neighbour’?

Why should young people do more to help older people in their community?

8. Describe a team where you were a member

You should say:

What it was like

Why you joined it

What you did in it

And how you felt about it

Part 3

Which one do you think is more important: individual development or teams' goals?

Do you think it is a good thing to have disagreements within a team?

Do you think it is good for kids to join a team?

How to become a good member of a team in the workplace?

9. Describe a person who taught you something important

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she is like

What he/she taught you

And how you felt about him/her

Part 3:

What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?

Who do you think can learn better? Old or young people?

What do you think is the best age for children to go to school?

*10. Describe a time when someone apologized to you

You should say:

When it was

Who this person is

Why he or she apologized to you

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?

Do people in your country like to say "sorry"?

Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?

Why do some people refuse to say "sorry" to others?

11. Describe a successful small company that you know

You should say:

What it is

How you know about it

How it becomes successful

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Which do you prefer, family firms or non-family ones?

What are the important factors in making a company successful?

When it comes to a company's success, different factors must be taken into consideration.

What kinds of qualities should a successful businessperson have?

What emerging industries do you know?

12. Describe an interesting animal you have ever seen. You should say:

What the animal was

Where you saw it

What you did

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:

What are the main roles of animals in your country?

In what ways are humans different from other animals?

Do you think modern farming methods are cruel to animals?

Which species are endangered in your country?

Why is it important to conserve the world’s animal and plant species?

13. Describe a new skill you would like to learn. You should say:

What it is

Who you want to learn it from

How you are going to learn it

And explain why you want to learn it

Part 3:

What do you think is the most important practical skill? Why?

What kinds of skills did people learn in the past?

Are skills in the past more difficult to learn than today’s skills?
*14. Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve= important achievement

You should say:

What it was?

When did you set it?

How did you achieve it?

Explain how it influenced your life?

Part 3:

Do people need to write down targets or just memorize them?

What is more fulfilling working towards a goal or achieving it?

15. Describe a family member who you spend the most time with

You should say:

Who this person is

What kind of person he /she is

What you usually do together

And explain why you spend most time with him/her

Part 3

What are the benefits of younger and older generations living together?

What about the drawbacks?

Which do you prefer, support from family members or friends? Why?

16. Describe a house or an apartment you think would be a perfect place to live (Describe your ideal house)

You should say:

Where it is

What kind of accommodation it is

What furniture there is

Explain why you would like to live in it.

Part 3:

Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

Is it better to own your home or to rent?

How different are relations between neighbours in cities and in the countryside?

What accommodation options are available to young people in your country?

17. Describe a show or a performance you enjoyed watching

You should say:

what the performance was

when and where you watched the performance

who was performing (or, who performed)

And explain why you enjoyed the performance

Part 3:

Do you think traditional performances are important?

What do you think is the difference between watching a live performance and watching it on TV?

How do you think watching a dance performance or a stage play influences children?

18. Describe something you bought but difficult to use at first

You should say:

What it was

Where you bought it

How you used it successfully

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

What kinds of products do young people think are useful but old people may not?

Do you think product instructions are useful for users to use products better?

Do you think it is necessary to produce many new products nowadays?

*19. Describe an important text message you received (important letter)

You should say:

who sent the message

what was in the message

why the person sent the message

And explain why the message was important to you.

Part 3:

Why do some people dislike using text messages?

Have the ways that people communicated with each other changed much in the last few decades?

Why do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls?

Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication?

What do you think are some of the main differences between written communication and spoken communication?

20. Describe a useful article you have read in a magazine or on the internet about healthy living.
You should say:

What the article was

When and where you read it

What you learned from the article

Explain why you think it is a good or bad article

Part 3:

Why do different people like to read different magazine?

What kind of magazines do teenagers like to read?

What’s the difference between news on TV and news in magazines?

Do people like to read news from the Internet?

Do you think the people today are healthier than those in the past?

21. Describe a time when you had to wear a uniform.

You should say:

where you wear the uniform

how long you need to wear it

what it looks like

and explain how you feel about it

Part 3:

Why do school students wear a school uniform?

Why don’t teachers wear the same uniforms as their students?

What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a school uniform?

What are some examples of occupations that require people to wear a uniform?

22. Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways.

You should say: when and where it happened

what happened

how you felt about it

and explain how it changed your life in good ways

Part 3:

Why do some people quit and change jobs?

Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?

When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things would you consider?

What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

23. Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing.

You should say:

when it happened and what the nice thing was

how long you waited

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?

What do people do while waiting?

Are most people patient while waiting?

Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?

24. Describe someone you don't know but would like to know more about.

You should say:

who this person is

how you knew him/her

what interesting things he/she has done

And explain what you would like to know more about him/her.

Part 3:

Can clothing tell and reveal a person's personality?

Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities?

How does society influence a person's personality?

25. Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others.

You should say:

who this person is and how you know him/her

what he/she likes to cook

who he/she cooks for

And explain why he/she enjoys cooking.

Part 3:

What do we need to prepare when we need to cook?

Do you agree that food is an important part of Vietnamese festivals and ceremonies?

Which dishes are a must at festivals in Vietnam?

Should students learn to cook at school?

26. Describe a person you study or work with who is successful in his/her life.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What makes him/her successful

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3:

Do you think a successful person can be popular at the same time?

Which one is more important? Being popular or having good grades?

Do you think students who do well in academic study will become successful later in life?

What do people need to sacrifice in order to be successful?

27. Describe a person who has interesting ideas and opinions.

You should say:

who this person is

what this person does

how you knew him/her

And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions.

Part 3:

When do you think children start to have their own opinions?

Are children's opinions influenced by their parents?

Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?

How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?

28. 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

and explain why you were proud of the completion of the task

Part 3:

What are the things that make people feel proud?

Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?

What challenges do young people face today?

How do young people handle difficult or challenging tasks?

29. 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?

What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?

What are the reasons that cause people to break the rules?

30. Describe a party that you enjoyed.

You should say:

when and where the party was held

what kind of party it was

what you did in the party

And explain why you enjoyed this party.

Part 3:

Why do people like parties?

Why do some people not like going to parties?

Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?

Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?

31. Describe a place in your country that you are interested in.

You should say:

where it is

how you know it

what special features it has

and explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3:

How can people access travel information?

Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?

What causes the differences between different regions of your country?

Is it just youngsters who like to try new things, or do people of your parents' age also like to try new things?

32. Describe a popular person (who) you know.

You should say:

Who this person is.

How you know about this person.

What this person is famous for.

Why you are interested in this person.

Part 3:

How do celebrities influence young people's behavior?

Do you think being famous is always a good thing? Why or why not?

Do you think the media is putting too much attention on famous people?

33. Describe a place far away from your area of living which you would visit in the future.

You should say:

where it is

what it is like

how you would travel there

and explain why you want to visit that place

Part 3:

What kind of places are popular to visit in your country?

Do you prefer to travel alone or with others? Why?

Have you ever experienced any problems when traveling? What happened?

Do you think it’s important to learn about the culture of the places you visit? Why or why not?

*34. Describe a park or a garden in your city (natural place).

You should say:

where it is and how often you go there

who you often go there with

what it is like

and explain why you like to visit it.

Part 3:

Do young people like to go to parks?

What do old people like to do in parks?

What benefits can parks bring to a city?

What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?

35. Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language well.

You should say:

who this person is

where he/she is from

how he/she learns Vietnamese

And explain why he/she can speak Vietnamese well.

Part 3:

What foreign languages do Vietnamese children learn?

Why do Vietnamese children learn English?

How can you help children learn English?

Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?

*36. Describe a science subject that you are interested (Biology, Robotics,etc.).

You should say:

which area it is

when and where you came to know this area

how you get information about this area

And explain why you are interested in this area.

Part 3:

Why do some children not like learning science at school?

Is it important to study science at school?

Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?

Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?

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

You should say:

What the work of art it is

When you first saw it

What you know about it

Explain why you like it

Part 3:
How do people in your country feel about art?

Do people in your country prefer music over art?

Should the government provide support for art and cultural activities?

38. Describe a time received bad service in restaurants/shops.

You should say:

when and where it happened

what happened

how it was solved.

And explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3:

How do most people respond to bad services?

Do you think services are better now than in the past?

Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive bad services?

Who should be responsible for bad services?

If you were a manager, what would you do to prevent bad services?

39. Describe a time when you had a problem with 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:

Why do people often have problems when using new products?

Do people spend too much time looking at digital screens? Why?

What do people do with mobile phones?

*40. Describe a historical period you are interested in.=

You should say:

When this era was.

How you learnt about it.

What it was famous for.

Why you are interested in this era.

41. Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event.

You should say:

Who he/she is?

What you know about him/her?

What he/she is like in real life?

What achievement he/she has made?

And explain why you admire him/her?

Part 3:

Should students have physical education and do sports at school?

What qualities make an athlete?

Is talent important in sports?

Is it easy to identify children’s talents?

What is the most popular sport in your country?

42. Describe an exciting activity that you experience.

You should say:

Who you were with?

When and where it happened?

What the activity was?

And explain how you felt about it?

Part 3:

What kinds of activities do young people like to do?

Why do some young people like adventurous activities?

Do you think old people would like to have changes?

Why can exciting activities relieve people’s stress?

Can you give some (other) examples of adventurous or risky activities?

What skills do people need to take part in adventurous activities?

43. Describe a time when you gave good advice to someone.

You should say:

Who you gave advice to

What the advice was

Why you gave the advice

And how you felt about the advice

Part 3:
What kind of advice do parents give to their children?

How do experts give advice to others? (e.g a doctor gives advice to patients)

What advice do parents give to teenagers about making friends?

Whose advice is more helpful? Parents’ or friends’?

44. Describe a successful businessperson you know

You should say:

who this person is

how you knew him/her

what business he/she does

And explain why he/she is successful.

Part 3:

What factors lead to success?

What do people need to sacrifice for success?

Which is more likely to be successful, family businesses or large corporations?

Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?

Can you provide some examples of family businesses in your country?

45. Describe an activity that made you feel tired.

You should say:

when and where it took place

why you took part in it

what the activity was

And explain why it made you feel tired.

Part 3:

Does studying and learning make people tired today?

When do people usually feel tired?

Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?

What are the differences between feeling tired after studying and after exercising?

46. Describe a beautiful city that you have visited.

You should say:

Where you went to and whom you went with

What it was like

What activities you did there

And how you feel about this city.

Part 3:

47. 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:

Are there any great online advertisements?

What do people usually buy?

Why does buying new things make people happy?

Do people watch useless advertisements in this day and age?

Do you think there is too much advertising in our daily lives?

48. 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 are taking too many photos these days?

What kinds of photos do people like to take?

Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?

Do you think equipment is important for photography?

Why do some people like to post their photos on social media?

49. Describe a change which you think would improve your local area.

You should say:

What it is

How it can be made

What problem it will bring

And how you feel about it

Part 3:

Why are people living in communities friendly with others?

What are popular activities in a community?

Do people like living in a community？

Where do people in a community usually have social gatherings?

*50. Describe an enjoyable journey you made on public transport.= 113

You should say:

When you travelled?

Where you travelled?

What was the purpose of your travel?

How you felt about it?

Part 3:

How easy is it to travel around your country?

Which method of travel do you consider safest? Why?

Has travel become safer in recent years than that was in the past?

What are the pros and cons of low-cost air travel?

How do you think people will travel in the future?

51. Describe a time you took on a challenge that you thought would be very diflicult.

You should say:

What it was

How you did/completed it

Why it was difficult

And how you felt about doing it

Part 3:

How important is being confident at work?

Which one do you think is more important? Confidence or knowledge?

How do you stay focused?

52. Describe a person who loves to grow plants.

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she grows

Where he/she grows them

And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants.

Part 3:

What do you think of the job farmer?

Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?

Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?

What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?

*53. Describe an important river or lake in your country.

You should say:

What this river is called.

How you know about it.

How long/big it is.

Why it is important.

54. Describe a picture that you took and feel 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?

What can people learn from historical photographs?

Is taking photos the best way to remember something?

Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?

55. Describe a friend you had in your childhood.

You should say:

Who he/she is

Where and how you met each other

What you often did together

And explain what made you like him/her

Part 3:
Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?

How important is childhood friendship to children?

What do you think of communicating via social media?

Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?

What's the difference between having younger friends and older friends?

*56. Describe an object (e.g. a painting, sculpture, piece of jewelry/furniture) that you think is beautiful.

You should say:

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?

57. 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.

Part 3:

Which types of people become role models in your society?

Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?

What happens when young people lack good role models?

What standards of behaviour should teachers set?

Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?

*58. Describe a program (e.g. on TV or the Internet) you enjoy watching.

You should say:

What the programme was about

Where you watched this programme

Who you watched it with

And explain why you enjoyed this programme so much

Part 3:

What programs do people like to watch in your country?

Do people in your country like foreign TV programs?

What’s the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos instead of visiting zoos?

Do you agree or disagree that game shows and chat shows are a waste of time?

59. Describe an outdoor activity that you recently did in a new place.

You should say:

what the activity was

when and where you did it

who you did it with

and explain whether you enjoyed it or not

Part 3:

What outdoor activities do people in your country usually do?

Why do some people not like doing outdoor activities?

Do you think that outdoor activities are more beneficial than indoor activities?

Why do some people like doing extreme sports?

Do you think some extreme sports should be banned?

*60. Describe a period in history you want to know more about.

You should say:

When it was

What you are interested in

What you have learnt already

And explain why you would like to know more.

Part 3:

Should everyone know about history?

In what ways can children learn about history?

Is it hard to protect historical buildings?

How do museums teach people about history?

*61. Describe a website that you visit regularly.

You should say:

What type of website it is

How you found out about it

What it allows you to do

And why you find it useful.

Part 3:

What effect has the Internet had on the way people generally communicate with each other?

How do you think communicating by email is different from communicating by text message?

Why do you think the Internet is being used more and more for communication?

*62. Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use.

You should say:

When you got it

What you got it for

How often you use it &explain how you feel about it.

Part 3:

What technology do people currently use?

Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?

Why are people so keen on buying Iphones even though they haven’t changed much from one to the next?

*63. Describe something you did with someone or a group of people.

You should say:

What it was

Who you did it with

How long it took you to do this

And explain why you did it with one or more people

Part 3:

What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?

How can you get along with your neighbors?

What can parents do with their children to make them happy?

How can children improve their social skills?

*64. Describe a noisy place you have been to.

You should say:

What place it is

Where it is
Why it is noisy

And explain whether you think it will be quieter and why

Part 3:

Why do you think some people like noisy places?

What harms does noise pollution bring? How to reduce the harm of noise?

*65. Describe a time when taught friend/relative something.

You should say:

Who you taught

What you taught

How the result was.

Part 3:

What practical skills can young people teach old people?

What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?

How can young people teach old people skills?

How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?

*66. Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted.

You should say:

Who gave it to you?

What was the thing?

When you received it?

Why you needed it? How you felt about it?

Part 3:

What is the relationship between shopping and the economy of your country?

What are the things young people like to buy?

What should parents do when their children ask for things their friends have?

*67. Describe a person you met at a party whom you enjoyed talking with.

You should say:

What party it was

How you met this person

What you talked about

And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

Part 3:
Under what circumstances do people meet new people?

Where do you think people meet new people?

Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to communicate with Vietnamese people?

*68. Describe a city where you'd like to stay for a short time.

You should say:

Where the city is

Why you want to go there

Whom you will go there with What you will do there

And explain why you will stay there just for a short time

Part 3:

Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to travel?

Why are historical cities popular?

Why do places with historical sites develop the tourism industry more actively?

Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?

Do most people like planned traveling?

*69. Describe a person you like to work or study with.

You should say:

Who this person is

How long you have known this person

What you have done together

and explain why you would like to study/work with this person

Part 3:

What kinds of co-workers do people like to work with?

Which one is more important to you at work, development in work-related skills or recognition from your
supervisors?

Do you think managers should be friends with their subordinates?

*70. Describe a time when you had an unusual meal.

You should say:

Who you were with

Where you went

When it happened

Why it was unusual

Part 3:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?

Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?

Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?

What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?

Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared to the past?

*71. Describe an advertisement you have seen and did not like.

You should say:

What type of advertisement it is

What product or service it advertises

Where and when you first saw it

And explain why you don’t like it

Part 3:

What kind of things advertise most in your country?

Which one is more effective: newspaper advertising or online advertising?

*72. Describe your first day at school.

You should say

When it happened

Where the school is

How you felt about the experience

And explain why you still remember the experience

Part 3:

What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?

How do children socialise with each other?

Is socialisation important for children?

*73. Describe an actor/actress you admire and the role they play.

You should say

Who this person is

When you knew about this person?

How you knew about this person?

And explain why you admire this actor.

Part 3:

*74. Describe a free-time activity you enjoyed doing when you were younger.

You should say:

What it was

Where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3:

Is it important to have a break during work or study?

What sports do young people like to do now?

Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?

Can most people balance work and life in Vietnam?

What activities do children and adults do nowadays?

Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

75. Describe a time when you shared something with others.

You should say: What you shared?

Who you shared with?

Why you shared it?

And explain how you felt about sharing it?

Part 3:

*76. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.

You should say:

What it was

When you heard it

How you knew it

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:

Is it good to share something on social media?

Should the media only publish good news”

How does social media help people access information?

What kind of good news do people often share in the community?

Do most people like to share good news with others?

Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

*77. Describe a new development that has improved the area where you live.

You should say:

What and where the development is

What it was like before

How long it took to complete it

How people feel about it

And explain how it has improved the area you live in

Part 3:

What transportation do you use the most?

Is public transportation popular in Vietnam?

What can be done to improve public transport services in your hometown?

What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?

Do you think young people in your country like going to the cinema?

*78. Describe a time when you were late for a meeting.

You should say:

When it happened

What happened

Why you missed/were late for it

And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3:

Are you a punctual person?

Do you think it is important to be on time?

Do you always avoid being late?

Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?

*79. Describe something you did that made you feel proud of yourself.

You should say:

What it was

How you did it

How difficult it was

And explain why you felt proud of it.

Part 3:
Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?

Have your life goals changed since your childhood?

Does everyone set goals for themselves?

Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?

80. Describe an interesting old person you met before.

You should say:

Who this person is

Where/ when you met this person

What you did with this person

And explain why you think this person is interesting.

Part 3:

What can old people teach young people? What can old people teach the youth?

Is there anything that older people should learn from the younger generation? What can young people teach old
people?

Do you think old people and young people can share interests? Can old and young people share the same interests?

Are the attitudes of young people today towards old people the same as they used to be years ago?

Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?

*81. Describea place at home where you go to relax.

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

What you enjoy doing there

And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

Part 3:

Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

What are the benefits of doing exercise?

Do people in your country exercise after work?

What is the place where people spend most of their time in their home?

*82. Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.(affected by air pollution)

You should say:

Where it is

When you visited this place

What kinds of pollution you saw there

And explain how this place was affected

Part 3:

Why do people throw waste material on roads?

How can the government encourage people to keep their city clean?

Do you think it is a good idea or bad idea to relocate factories far from cities?

*83. Describe something you complained about but were satisfied with the result.

You should say:

When it happened

Who you complained it to

What you complained about

And explain why you were happy with the result.

Part 3:

In Vietnam, what do people often complain most about?

Do young or old people complain more?

Is it important for companies to deal with complaints from customers?

Is it possible for a child to learn how to complain?

Do some people complain more than others?

84. Describe a daily routine that you enjoy.

You should say:

What it is

How often do you do it

Is it easy to stick to that routine

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:

What routines do people have at home?

What routines do the elderly have?

What are the benefits of having a routine for kids at school?

*85. Describe something you plan/want to learn in the future.

You should say

What it is

How you would like to learn it

Why you would like to learn it

And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it

Part 3:

What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?

At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?

Which influences young people more when choosing a course, income or interest?

Do young people take their parents’ advice when choosing a major?

Why do some people prefer to study alone?

Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?

86. Describe a person who you think is good at making visitors to his or her home feel welcome.

You should say:

Who this person is

When and how you met him/her

How he/she welcomes visitors

And explain why you think he/she is good at welcoming visitors.

Part 3:

Do people in your country often invite others to their homes? Why?

What kind of people do you think are more likely to invite others to their homes?

Who are more likely to invite others to their homes, people in the countryside or people in the city?

Are tourist attractions in the countryside more welcome than those in the cities?

What facilities are there in the tourist attractions in your country?

87. Describe a person has ability to buy things at lower prices

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person likes to buy

Where this person likes to buy things

And explain why this person likes cheap goods

Part 3:

What are the main differences between shopping in a shopping mall and shopping in a street market?

In Vietnam, which type of shopping venue is more commonly visited, shopping malls or street markets?

Do you think advertising is important? Why or why not?

What are some of the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?

88. Describe a time when you found something that someone had lost.

You should say:

what the item was

when and where you found it

what you did after finding it

and explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3:

What sorts of things do people most commonly lose?

Can you suggest why people sometimes lose things?

Do you have any suggestions on how they could avoid losing things?

What do you think is the best thing to do if you find something that doesn't belong to you?

Do you think it's right to keep something that someone has lost and that you have found?

89. Describe a place you like to go to relax.

You should say:

Where this place is

When you go there

What you do there

How you spend time there

And explain why you choose to go to this place to relax.

Part 3:

How do people in Vietnam relax?

What should employers do to help their employees relax?

Is relaxation important to students?

Which place is better for relaxing, an indoor place or an outdoor place?

90. Describe an occasion when you heard someone complaining in public.

You should say:

When and where it happened

What he/she complained about

What the result was

And explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3:

Do you think complaining is important for business?

Do you think it’s important for a company to train their employees to react to the customer's complaints?
Do you think a complaint is better when speaking to someone or writing it down in an email?

91. Describe a useful object in your home that you would find it difiicult to live without

You should say:

What it is

What you can do with it

How often you use it

And explain why you cannot live without it.

Part 3:

What equipment do you find difficult to use?

What can you do with a laptop?

What are the benefits of using technology in the workplace?

Why do some people in the workplace dislike technology?

Why do people buy a lot of household appliances?

What do people often do with electronic devices?

92. Describe an unusual holiday/vacation you went on.

You should say:

When and where you went Who you went with

What you did there

And explain why it was unusual

Part 3

Do you think people in your country have long enough holidays?

Which holidays are popular in your country?

What are the difference between old and young people when spending their holidays?

Do you think having holidays help people learn other countries’ cultures?

Why do some people dislike holidays?

93. Describe a time when a map was very useful to you.

You should say:

When you used the map Where you were

Why you used a paper map

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

What do people usually do when they get lost?

What are the differences between paper and digital maps?

What do you think of in-car GPS navigation systems?

What do people often do with a map?

Why do most people prefer to use a paper map?

How does learning to read a map help you learn more about your country?

94. Describe a person you know who works well in a team

You should say:

What team he/she joined

What work he/she did What his/her role was

And explain what makes him/her a good member of that team

Part 3

How do other people in your team think he is?

What do you think are the characteristics of a good leader?

What happens if you don’t have a good leader?

Why do some people not like teamwork?

Do you think young people are suitable for teamwork?

95. Describe an activity you enjoy doing outside.

You should say:

Where and when you went there

What the activity was

Whether you asked for help in the activity

And explain why you attended the activity

Part 3:

What outdoor activities are popular in Vietnam?

Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?

Do you think it’s better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?

96. Describe a time when you went to a street market to buy something.

You should say:

Where it is

What you can buy there

Why you chose to go to this market

And explain what you think about the street market

Part 3
Where do people buy things?

Do people go to big stores or small stores more often? Why?

Are special services valuable to the store?

97. Describe a skill you enjoyed learning as a teenager

You should say:

What it is

When you learned it

Who you learned it from

And explain how you feel about this skill

Part 3

Where do children learn skills in your country?

What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?

What important skills should a child learn?

What skills do you think teenagers should have?

Who should teach teenagers skills?

What are the differences between children learning skills and adults learning skills?

98. Describe an important journey you made where there was a delay.

You should say

When it was

Why it was important How it was delayed

And how you felt about it

Part3

How to improve the traffic condition in a city?

Do people still drive a car if public transportation is free of charge?

How can transportation in rural areas be developed?

99. Describe a new public facility that has improved an area you know

You should say:

What the facility is

When it was renovated and improved

What has been renovated and improved

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
What are the benefits of public facilities?

Why are some public transport methods popular, such as the subway?

Why are some public transport methods unpopular?

What kind of transport do young people and old people prefer?

What do you think are the differences between Vietnamese square dancing now and in the future?

100. Describe a time in your life when you were very busy.

You should say:

When this time was

Why you were so busy

What you did to deal with the situation

And explain how you felt about being so busy

Part 3

Why do people often feel tired in this day and age?

Do you think people will feel even more tired in the future?

Is time management important?

How does technology help with time management?

Does technology distract people?

101. Describe something you do regularly that helps you work or study.

You should say:

What it is

How are you learn it

When you do it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:

Do you think everyone’s routine is different?

Which jobs need a morning routine?

Is a daily routine important?

102. Describe a time when other people near you were making a lot of noise.

You should say:

Where you were

What you were doing

Who/what was making the noise

And explain how the noise affected you.

Part 3:

What kinds of places should be noise-free?

Can people bring children to these noise-free places?

Why can’t people make noise in a church?

What public morals should people follow in your country?

103. Describe a goal you have wanted to achieve for a longtime.

You should say:

How long you have had this goal

What the goal is

How you will achieve it

And explain how important it is to you

Part 3

What do young people have for goals?

How to be better prepared for your goals?

If your friend does not have goals, what do you do to help?

Is it necessary to give advice to children?

104. Describe an activity that you really enjoyed doing at primary/elementary school.

You should say:

What the activity was

How often you did the activity

Who you did it with

And explain why it was your favourite activity

Part 3

What activities do children often do in your country?

What do parents in your country let their children do?

What are the differences between activities at home and at school?

Why do some people like to participate in activities?

What activities do people do in their free time?

105. Describe a time when you helped someone to solve a problem.= you helped someone you work or study with

106. Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew this person What he/she usually talks about

And explain how you felt about him/her

Part 3

How should parents encourage their children?

How should people encourage children to express themselves when being asked questions that they are afraid to
answer?

What communication skills does a talkative person have?

Is it good to be talkative?

On what occasion do you think a child should talk less than usual?

107. Describe a film/movie you saw that you felt strongly about.

You should say:

What it was

When and Where you watched it

Who you watched it with

And explain why it made you feel strong.

Part 3

What movies young people are watching now?

What is the difference between going to the cinema and at home?

Do you think people will prefer watching movies in theaters in the future?

108. Describe a time when you had to do something very quickly.

You should say:

What it was

Why you did it or why you need to do

How you did or how you need to do

And explain how you felt/feel about it

Part3:

Do you think it’s ok to arrive late when meeting a friend?

What should happen to people who arrive late for work?

Can you suggest how people can make sure they don’t arrive late?

*109. Describe an interesting conversation you had with a very old person.
You should say:

Who you had it with?

Where did you have it?

What was the conversation?

And explain how you felt about it?

Part 3:

What is the difference between the conversation between men and women?

Which conversation is better phone or face-to-face?

Why do people get nervous while they give presentations?

Why is body language important?

*110. Describe a book that you have when you were a child.- your favorite book

You should say:

who wrote this book

what it is about

when you read it

and explain why you liked it.

Part 3:

111. Describe a helpful person.= a person who often helps others

You should say:

who the person is

how you know him/her

what he/she does to help people

and explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3:

What motivates people to volunteer and help others in their community?

What are the benefits of volunteering for both the individual and the community?

How can volunteering and helping others be integrated into schools and workplaces?

In what ways can volunteering and helping others be encouraged in society?

*112. Describe a historical building you have been to.

You should say:

Which the building is

How it looks like

What people do there

And also say whether you like this building or not

113. Describe a journey by public transportation.

You should say:

Where you went

What means of transportation you took

Who you were with

And explain how you felt about the trip

114. Describe a mountainous area which you enjoyed.= Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country

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

You should say:

what it is?

When did you discover it?

How do you want to improve it?

and explain how you feel about it?

*116. Describe a new law that you want to have in your country.= describe a good law

You should say:

What the law is

How you first learned about the law

Who the law affects

And explain why it is a good law. (what would happen without it?)

Part 3:

What are the necessary qualities for someone to become a judge?

What are the necessary qualities for someone to become a lawyer?

Are there any circumstances that the law should be broken?

*117. Describe a person who often buys at the street market at cheaper prices.= 87. Describe a person has ability
to buy things at lower prices

*118. Describe a person you know who is intelligent.

You should say:

Who the person is

What he or she does

Why you think he or she is intelligent

and explain how you feel about him or her

Part 3:

What could parents do to help their children to become smarter?

What kind of job do you think requires workers to be very intelligent?

Do you think artificial intelligence will take over humans in the future?

Does technology make our life become better or worse?

Is it easy to teach old people to learn how to use modern technology?

*119. Describe a place where you thought things were too expensive.

You should say:

What the place is

Where it is located

What items were expensive

Why you thought it was expensive

How you felt about it

*120. Describe a product you bought from another country.

You should say:

what that is

where you can buy it

how much it will cost

and explain why you want to buy it from another country

Part 3:

1. What is the product which is consumed most in your country? Why?

2. Did you tell anyone after buying it?

3. What are your thoughts about the trend that people buy new things instead of repairing

old ones?

4. Why do people living in different regions like different foods?

*121. Describe a restaurant you like eating. (like to go with friend/ family)

You should say:

Where this restaurant is?

What type of food the restaurant has?

Why do you go to this restaurant?

And explain why you like this restaurant/why this restaurant impresses you.

122. Describe a role model in your life.

Part 3:

What type of people influence the young in your country?

Why it is important to have role models in our life?

Do you think the education system in your country influences young people’s behavior?

What types of person (parents, teachers, friends etc.) are best to influence young people’s behaviour?

What do you think young people will be most influenced by in the future?

*123. Describe a special day out which didn't cost very 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:

What do you think will matter on a day out (weather, people, etc)?

How is going out with your friends and going out alone different?

Is money a matter of concern on a day out?

Do you think technology impacts the decision to have outdoor activities?

124. Describe a story about space that you have read.

You should say:

When you read the story

What happened in the story

Whether the story has any significance today

And explain how you felt about reading this story.

*125. Describe a time when you received money as a gift

You should say:

When it happened
Who gave you money

Why he/she gave you money

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:

Why do people rarely use cash now?

Why do restaurants and shopping centres give free gifts?

Can the excess of free gifts have a negative impact too?

*126. Describe a time when you saw two of your friends argue.(disagreement)

You should say:

What they argued about

Why they argued with each other

What happened at the end

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

What do family members usually have arguments about?

Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?

How old are children at the age beginning to have personal opinions?

Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

*127. Describe a time when you took a risk and you knew something bad might happen, but it had a positive
result.

You should say:

What bad things were

When you took risks

And explain why it had positive results

Part 3:

Who usually takes risks, why?

Why do young people take risks more often than the elderly?

Why do boys take risks more often than girls?

What advice should parents give to children to avoid taking risks?

Should we read about dangerous situations, why?

128. Describe a time when you were friendly to someone you don't like.

You should say:

When and where it happened

Who he/she was

Why you didn't like this person

And explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion

Part 3:

Why are people friendly with the people they don’t like?

What kinds of people are usually friendly?

What are the difference between being friendly and being polite?

What do you think of people who are straightforward?

129. Describe a useful item you made by hand.

You should say:

What was it?

When you made it?

How long it took to complete?

and explain how you felt for it?

Part 3:

Have you received any handmade gifts?

Do you prefer store bought gifts or handmade?

Who is better at making handicraft, boys or girls?

What kinds of traditional handicrafts are there in your country?

What are the differences between handicrafts and products made by machines?

*130. Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time.

You should say:

What it is

When you usually do it

Why you do it

And explain why you think it wastes your time

Part 3:

How do you balance life and work?

Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time?

What kinds of things make people feel pressured?

Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?

131. Describe an astronomy event you saw.

You should say:

what the event was

when and where you saw it

who you were with

and explain how you felt about this event.

*132. Describe an important plant that grows in your country.

You should say:

What the plant is

How you know it

Why it is important

And explain how much you like the plant.

*133. Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study.

You should say:

where the place is

what the environment is like

what resources are available

and why you find it conducive to studying or working.

Part 3:

1. Do you like to learn on your own or with others?

2. What's the difference between learning face-to- face with teachers and learning by

yourself?

3. Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?

4. What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?

*134. Describe an interesting place in your country that not many people visit.

You should say:

Where is it?

How do you go there?

What do you like about it?

Part 3:

1. Why do people go to visit tourist attractions?

2. What makes a tourist attraction famous?

3. Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?

4. Do you think tourism causes environmental damage?

5. Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?

135. Describe an international sport event that your country held.

You should say:

What kind of sporting event it was

Give details of this event

How often it takes place

And explain why you think this event is interesting.

*136. Describe an occasion you wore the best clothes (fashion)

You should say:

When it was

What you wore

What it looked like

And explain why you wore it

Part 3:

Do you think people need to wear formally in the workplace?

Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?

Will traditional clothes disappear in the future?

Do old people change their style of dressing?