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PART 1
CHARACTER TRAITS
What character traits of yours are you most proud of?
I take pride in my punctuality. I am seldom late for any meetings because I always prepare everything necessary
in advance to ensure that others don't have to wait for me.
Do you find it easy to talk to strangers?
No, I think it’s really hard to talk to strangers. It feels awkward because I don't know anything about them, and
starting a conversation might lead to unexpected trouble, like opening Pandora's box.
Do you like spending your free time alone or with friends?
It depends on my mood. If I’m happy, I will spend time with my friends and go out with them. However, if I’m
in a bad mood, I prefer to be alone because I don't want to make my friends worry about me.
What character trait of yours do you think is going to benefit you in the future?
As I said before, I am proud of my punctuality, and it will help me a lot in the future. For example, if I get
admitted to a company and they call me for an interview, dressing properly and being on time can be a bonus
point for the employer.
THE INTERNET
How often do you use the Internet?
I use it every day. I don't think I could live without it.
How long in a day do you spend on the Internet?

What platform do you usually use?

Why do you use the Internet?
ACCOMMODATION
What kind of accommodation are you living in at the moment?
What does your room currently look like?
What is your favourite room?
What kind of facilities are there near your house?
Would you like to move to a different home in the future?
SPORT
What sports do you like?
Where did you learn how to do it?
Did you do some sports when you were young?
Do you think students need more exercise?
What sports are the most popular in your country?
What sports would you like to try in the future?
BIRTHDAY
What do you usually do on your birthday?
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Vietnam?
COLLECTING THINGS
Do you collect things?
Are there any things you keep from childhood?
Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
Where do you usually keep things you need?
HOUSEWORK AND COOKING
Do you do some cooking or help your family cook at home now?
Do you think your home is clean and tidy?
Do you have breakfast at home every day?
Do you want to learn how to cook well?
What housework do you like or dislike doing?
MORNING TIME
Do you like getting up early in the morning?
What do you usually do in the morning?
What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?
BOOKS AND READING HABITS
Do you often read books? When?
Are your reading habits now different than before?
Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
SNACKS
What snacks do you like to eat?
Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
When do you usually eat snacks now?
Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
WEATHER
What’s the weather like where you live?
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
SINGING
Do you like singing? Why?
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Who do you want to sing for?
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
SCIENCE
Do you like science?
When did you start to learn about science?
Which science subject is interesting to you?
Do you like watching science TV programs?
BORING THINGS
What kinds of things are boring to you?
What will you do when you feel bored?
What was the most boring thing you did when you were young?
Do you think school is boring?
TELEVISION
Do you like watching TV?
How much time do you spend watching TV?
When do you usually watch TV?
What types of TV programmes do you like watching?
What types of TV programmes are popular in your country?
Why do children like watching TV?
EMAIL
How often do you use email?
What do most people in your country use email for?
What are the advantages of email?
Are there any disadvantages?
Do you think that email will replace letter-writing?
SHOPPING
Do you like shopping?
How often do you go shopping?
Do you like shopping on the internet?
Do you have any favourite stores?
FILMS
Do you like watching films?
What types of films do you like watching?
How often do you watch films?
Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?
WEEKENDS
What do you usually do on the weekend?
What do people usually do on the weekends in your country?
Do you think your weekends are long enough?
How important do you think it is to have free time?
TRAVELLING
Do you like travelling?
Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
What places would you like to visit in the future?
TECHNOLOGY
What electronic devices have you bought lately?
Is there any technological device you want to buy?
Is technology important in your life?
Is there any technological device you don’t like?
WATCH
Do you wear a watch?
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
FLOWERS
Do you like flowers?
What’s your favourite flower?
When was the last time you gave someone flowers?
Do any flowers have a special meaning in your country?
LANGUAGES
How many foreign languages do you speak?
When did you start learning your first foreign language?
How many foreign languages do children in your country learn at school?
Do you think it is important to learn a foreign language?
MUSIC
Do you like music?
What’s your favourite type of music?
Can you sing?
Did you learn music at school?
If you could learn a musical instrument, what would it be?
PATIENCE
Are you a patient person?
Do you ever get impatient?
When was the last time you lost your patience?
Which person in your family is the most patient?
COLLECTING THINGS
Have you ever collected anything?
What things do people collect in your country?
Why do people like collecting things?
Would you like to start collecting something new in the future?
COLOUR
What’s your favourite colour? Why?
Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were younger? Why / Why not?
What can you learn about a person from the colours they like?
Do any colours have a special meaning in your culture?
FAMILY
Do you have a large or a small family?
Can you tell me something about them?
How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
What sort of things do you like to do together?
Where do most young people like to go out in your country?
 PART 2, 3
1. Tourism
Part 2
Describe a tourist attraction you enjoyed visiting
You should say:
● What this tourist attraction is
● When and why you visited it
● What you did there
And explain why you enjoyed visiting this tourist attraction.

Part 3
Discussion topics:
Different kinds of tourist attractions
Example questions:
1. What are the most popular tourist attractions in your country?
2. How do the types of tourist attractions that younger people like to visit compare with those that older
people like to visit?
3. Do you agree that some tourist attractions (e.g. national museums/galleries) should be free to visit?
The importance of international tourism
Example questions:
1. Why is tourism important to a country?
2. What are the benefits to individuals of visiting another country as tourists?
3. How necessary is it for tourists to learn the language of the country they're visiting?
2. Transportation
Part 2
Describe a car journey you made that took longer than expected.
You should say:
● Where you were going
● Who you were with
● How you felt during the journey
and explain why this car journey took longer than expected

Part 3
Discussion topics:
Driving a car
Example questions:
1. How interested are young people in your country in learning to drive?
2. What are the differences between driving in the countryside and driving in the city?
3. Do you consider most drivers where you live to be good drivers?
Electric cars
Example questions:
1. How popular are electric cars in your country?
2. In-what ways could more people be persuaded to buy electric cars?
3. Do you think all cars will be electric one day?
3. Economy
Part 2
Describe an interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money.
You should say:
who you had the discussion with
why you discussed this topic
what the result of the discussion was
and explain why this discussion was interesting for you.

Part 3
Discussion topics:

Money and young people

● Why do some parents give their children money to spend each week?
● Do you agree that schools should teach children how to manage money?
● Do you think it is a good idea for students to earn money while studying?

Money and society

● Do you think it is true that in today's society money cannot buy happiness?
● What disadvantages are there in a society where the gap between rich and poor is very large?
● Do you think richer countries have a responsibility to help poorer countries?
4. Environment
Part 2
Describe a place you visited where the air was very clean and fresh.
You should say:
where this place was
when and why you visited this place
who you were with
and explain how you felt visiting a place where the air was so clean and fresh.

Part 3
Living in the countryside
1. What are some disadvantages and advantages of living in the countryside?
2. What are some way people change or affect the environment when they live in the countryside?
Nature and modern society
1. Is it possible for people to have high standard of living without seriously damaging the environment?
2. Do you think human can live in a completely unnatural or artificial environment?
5. Health
Part 2
Describe a piece of advice about health that you find useful
You should say:
● What the advice is
● Where you found/received this advice
● When you should apply this advice
And explain how you feel about this advice.

Part 3
1. How does working in a medical-related profession impact a person's life?
2. Do you think medical professionals are valued in society?
3. How can technology influence medical-related professions in the future?
4. What qualities are essential for someone to succeed in a medical profession?

1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?
3. Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?
4. Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?
6. Education
Part 2
Describe a website you use that helps you a lot in your work or Studies.
You should say:
what the website is
how often you use the website
what information the website gives you
and explain how your work or studies would change if this website didn't exist

Part 3
Discussion topics:
The internet

● Why do some people find the internet addictive?

● What would the world be like without the Internet?
● Do you think that the way people use the Internet may change in the future?

Social media websites

● What are the ways that social media can be used for positive purposes?
● Why do some individuals post highly negative comments about other people on social media?
● Do you think that companies' main form of advertising will be via social media in the future?
7. Jobs
Part 2
Describe someone you know who has started a business.
You should say:
who this person is
what work this person does
why this person decided to start a business
and explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person.

Part 3
Discussion topics:

Choosing work

1. What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country?

2. Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or parents?

3. Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job?

Work-Life balance

1. Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take less holiday?

2. What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance?

3. Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure people have a
good work-life balance?
8. Law & Crime
Describe a law that was introduced in your country and that you thought was a very good idea.
You should say:
● What the law was
● Who introduced it
● When and why it was introduced
And explain why you thought this law was such a good idea

Part 3:
Discussion topics:
School rules
Example questions:
1. What kinds of rules are common in a school?
2. How important is it to have rules in a school?
3. What do you recommend should happen if children break school rules?
Working in the legal profession
Example questions:
1. Can you suggest why many students decide to study law at university?
2. What are the key personal qualities needed to be a successful lawyer?
3. Do you agree that working in the legal profession is very stressful?
9. Technology
Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e/g. a new computer or phone)
You should say:
● What device you started using
● Why you started using this device
● How easy or difficult it was to use
And explain how helpful this device was to you.

Part 3:
Technology and education
Example questions:
What is the best age for children to start computer lessons?
Do you think that schools should use more technology to help children learn?
Do you agree or disagree that computers will replace teachers one day?
Technology and society
Example questions:
How much has technology improved how we communicate with each other?
Do you agree that there are still many more major technological innovations to be made?
Could you suggest some reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology?
10. Architecture
Describe a monument (e.g., a statue or sculpture) that you like.
You should say:
● What this monument is
● Where this monument is
● What it looks like
And explain why you like this monument.

Part 3:
Discussion topics:
Public monuments
Example questions:
1. What kinds of monuments do tourists in your country enjoy visiting?
2. Why do you think there are often statues of famous people in public places?
3. Do you agree that old monuments and buildings should always be preserved?
Architecture
Example questions:
1. Why is architecture such a popular university subject?
2. In what ways has the design of homes changed in recent years?
3. To what extent does the design of buildings affect people's moods?
11. Media
Describe a website you have bought something from.
You should say:
● What the website is
● What you bought from this website
● How satisfied you were with what you bought
And explain what you liked and disliked about using this website

Part 3:
Discussion topics:
Shopping online
Example questions:
1. What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops?
2. Why has online shopping become so popular in many countries?
3. What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops?
Online retail businesses
Example questions:
1. Do you agree that the prices of all goods should be lower on internet shopping sites than in shops?
2. Will large shopping malls continue to be popular, despite the growth of internet shopping?
3. Do you think that some businesses (e.g. banks and travel agents) will only operate online in the future?