“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,

but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”

BỘ ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN IELTS SPEAKING QUÝ 3/2024
1. Where you live now
• Let’s talk about where you live now
• Which town or city do you live in now?
• Are there any things you don’t like about your area? (What are they?)
• Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? (Why? Why not?)
• What are some changes in the area recently?
• Do you live in a house or an apartment?
• What is your favourite room in your home? (Why?)
• What things make your home pleasant to live in? (Why?)
• Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly?
• Do you know any of your neighbours?
• Is the place where you live quiet or noisy?
2. Study
• What is your favourite place to study?
• Do you prefer to study at home or in the library? (Why?)
• What part of your school do you like the most?
• What do you find most interesting about your studies? (Why?)
• Which is more important to you - the teachers or the other students on your course?
• (Why?)
• How much time do you spend studying every week?
• How do you usually travel to the city where you study?
• Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
• Have you always wanted to study this subject/ these subjects (Why/ Why not?)
3. Work
• What kind of work do you do?
• What do you find most interesting about your work? (Why?)
• Which is more important to you – the people you work with or the work you do?
(Why?)
• Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
• Would you like to change the place you work? (Why?)
• Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace (Why?)

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
PART 1
4. Riding a Bicycles
• Do you like riding a bicycle?
• Are there many young people riding bicycles in VietNam?
• Would you cycle more in the future?
• Do you think bicycles would do well in your city?
6. Making people laugh
• Do you like watching movies that make you laugh?
• Do you find it easy to make others laugh?
• Do you think it’s a good thing if you always make others laugh?
7. Coins
• Do you often carry coins with you?
• Have you ever collected coins?
• Do you think it’s convenient to use coins?
8. Streets and Roads
• Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?
• How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
• How is the condition of the roads in your city?
• Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?
9. Fish and Fishing
• Do you like fish or fishing?
• Is fishing popular in your country?
• Did you like eating fish when you were a child?
• Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
• Have you watched the TV program about fish?
10. Teacher
• Do you have a favourite teacher?
• How has she/he helped you?
• Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
• Who was your favourite teacher in elementary school? Why?
11. Beautiful Views
• Where can you enjoy beautiful views in where you live?
• What ‘s the best view that you have ever enjoyed?
• Do you take photos of good views?
• Do you book rooms that have good views when you go travelling?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
12. Relax
• What would you do to relax?
• Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
• Do people like to listen to music to relax?
• Do you think students need more relaxing time?
13. Perfume
• Do you like perfume?
• What kind of perfume do you like?
• Would you buy perfume as a gift?
• Do you think it is expensive?
14. Make friends
• Do you like making friends? ( Why/ Why not?)
• How often do you meet new people? ( Why/ Why not?)
• Who is your latest new friend?
• Do your friends think you are calm?
• When you meet someone for the first time, do you know if you like them?( Why/
Why not?)
15. Teamwork
• Do you like teamwork?
• Have you ever worked with others in a team?
• Have you ever worked in a group in junior high school?
• Are you currently working in a group?
• Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
16. Free time
• What do you like to do in your free time?
• What kinds of activities do you often do in your spare time?
• How do you often relax yourself on weekends?
17. Music
• Do you like music?
• What kind of music is there in VietNam?
• What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
• How do you think music will appear in the future?
• Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
• Is there any music concert that you want to go to?
18. T-shirts
• Do you usually wear T-shirts?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
• Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
• Have you ever bought a T-shirt as a souvenir from a holiday/vacation?
19. Sports
• Did you do any sport when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
• Have you ever supported a sports team? (Why/ Why not?)
• Do you enjoy watching sports? (Why/Why not?)
• Do you think there is too much sport on television in your country? (Why/Why not?)

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
PART 2&3

1. Describe an online video where you learned something new

You should say
• When and Where you watched it
• What it was
• Why you watched it
And explain what you have learned from it
Part 3:
• What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
• Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
• Do you think people spend too much time on watching short videos? Why?
• Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
• What are the advantages of online learning?
• Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?

2. Describe a person who always has strong opinions

You should say:
• Who this person is
• How you knew him/her
• Why you think he/she is an opinionated person
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
• What aspects do young people have strong opinions about?
• What aspects do old people have strong opinions about?
• Do you think parents should educate their children to have strong opinions?

4. Describe a time that answer phone call from person who you don't know in public
place
You should say:
• Where it happened
• What he/she said
• How you corresponded
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3:
• Do most people mind people talking on the phone in public places
• What are the differences between sitting beside a person who keeps talking on the
phone
• and a person who keeps talking to you?
• Why do some people not care what they do in public places?
• Do you think parents should teach their children not to behave badly in public
places?

5. Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:
• Who he/she ís
• How you knew he/she

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• What does he/she read
And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot
Part 3:
• Do you like reading?
• Is reading important for teenagers?
• Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an
early age?
• What content do people prefer to spend time watching?
• Do people spend more time watching entertainment or learning content?

6. Describe something in your study/work that has made you feel confident
You should say:
• When it happened
• What it was
• Why it made you feel confident
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
• What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
• How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them
for studying?
• What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
• Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
• Why do so many people lack confidence these days?

7. Describe an old friend you have lost touch with and got in touch with again
You should say
• Who he/she is
• How you knew each other
• Why you lost contact
• How you got in contact again
And explain how you felt after getting in contact again
Part 3:
• Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
• Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
• Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
• Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
• Why do people need to make new friends?
• Why do we have to give up some old friends?

8. Describe a movie you watched recently

You should say:
• When and where you watched it
• Who you watched it with
• What it was about
And explain why you chose to watch this movie
Part 3:
• What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
• Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
• Why do many movies starred by famous actors or actresses fail to achieve good
results?
• Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

9. Describe a public park or garden

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 parks?
• What do old people like to do in parks?
• What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
• Why do some people like planting flowers?

12. Describe a crowded place you went to

You should say:
• When you went there
• Who you went there with
• Why you went there
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
• Which cities are crowded in your country?
• Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
• Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?

14. Describe a room you have been to in someone else's house

You should say:
• Whose room it is
• When you went there
• How you felt about it
And explain why you have been to that person’s room
Part 3:
• Will you go to someone else’s house during the spring festival? Why?
• Why do people invite others to their house?
• Do young people or old people prefer to stay at home?

15. Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult
You should say:
• What it was
• When and where you faced it
• Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
And explain how you felt at the time
Part 3:

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• What do children often do when they face a challenge?
• Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
• Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?

16. Describe a person who other people often asked advice for
You should say:
• Who this person was
• Why you asked for the advice
• What the advice was
And explain how you felt about the advice
Part 3:
• Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?

17. Describe the ideal home( e.g.house or apartment) that you would like to live in
You should say:
• Where it would be
• What it would look like
• What special features it would have
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you
Part 3:
• What’s the difference between home in the past and nowadays?
• Why are apartments welcome in some places while not in other places?
• What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an
apartment?
• Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?

18. Describe something you lost which is important

You should say:
• What you lost
• Where you lost it
• How you felt after losing it
And explain why it is important to you
Part 3:
• What important things do people tend to lose in daily life?
• How do they solve the problem of losing these things?
• Why do some people lose things easily?
• How should parents teach their children?
• Is organisation important for a child?

19. Describe the most expensive item you have ever bought
You should say:
• When and Where you bought it
• What it was
• What you used it for
And explain how you liked it
Part 3:
• Do people spend too much time shopping these days? Why?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
20. Describe an occasion when your family asked you for help
You should say:
• When it happened
• Who you helped
• How you helped
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3:
• How can children help their parents at home?
• Should parents always help their children with everything?
• What can children learn by helping others?
• Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
• How do people know that their neighbours might need help?

21. Describe a time you missed an important appointment for something

You should say:
• When and where it happened
• What the appointment was for
• What happened when you missed it And explain how you felt about the appointment.
Part 3:
• How often do you make appointments?
• Is it important to be punctual in your country?
• Is it easy to make an appointment in VietNam?

22. Describe a place in your hometown that you would like to take your parents/friends
You should say:
• What the place is
• Where it is
• When you would like to visit there
And explain why you would like to take your parents or friends there
Part 3:
• Where do people from your hometown usually like to go?
• What are the differences between the places that young people and old people go?

23. Describe a person who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a
nurse)
You should say:
• Who the person is
• What profession they chose
• Why they decided to work in this field.
And explain how you feel about their choice
Part 3:
• Why do some people choose to work in the medical field?
• How does working in a medical-related profession impact a person's life?
• Do you think medical professionals are valued in society?
• In your opinion, which profession is more important: doctors or nurses?
• How can technology influence medical-related professions in the future?
• What qualities are essential for someone to succeed in a medical profession?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”

26. Describe a gift you have received that was important to you
You should say:
• Who gave it to you and for what occasion
• What it looks like
• How you use it
And explain why it is important to you.
Part 3:
• Why do we usually give gifts to children to praise their studies, but not to children
for sports awards?
• In what situations do you think it is good or bad to give gifts to children?

27. Describe an experience on good service in a store

Follow up Q: Do you often go shopping You should say:
• What the service was
• When it happened
• Where you received the service And explain why you think it was good service.
Part 3:
• Do people still like to go shopping?
• What are the differences between large shop services and small store ones?

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