IELTS - FORECAST SPEAKING Quý 2 - 2025
IELTS - FORECAST SPEAKING Quý 2 - 2025
PART 1
Topic 1: Work and studies
1. Do you work or study?
2. What do you like about your job ?
3. What do you do after work?
4. What subjects are you studying?
5. Do you like your subjects?
6. Why did you choose to study that subject?
7. Do you want to change your major?
8. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?
9. How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
10. Are you looking forward to working?
11. What technology do you use when you study?
12. What changes would you like to see in your school?
13. What work do you do?
14. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
15. Do you like your job?
Topic 2: Colours
1. What’s your favorite colour?
2. What’s the colour you dislike? Why?
3. What colours do your friends like most?
4. What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?
Topic 3: Stories
1. Do you love stories in your childhood?
2. Do you prefer listening to stories or reading them?
3. Did you ever write a story when you were a child?
Topic 4: Borrowing/lending
1. Have you borrowed books from others?
2. Have you ever borrowed money from others?
3. Do you like to lend things to others?
4. How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?
5. How do you feel about others borrowing things from you?
6. Have you ever lent a book to others?
7. Will you let others borrow your phone?
Topic 5: Send messages
1. Do you like to send messages?
2. When do you send messages?
3. Do you reply to messages in time?
4. Do you think it’s important to reply to emails immediately after you receive them?
5. In what way is making a phone call better than sending a text message?
Topic 6: History
1. Have you ever studied any history?
2. How do you learn history?
3. What are the benefits of learning history?
4. Do you think learning history is important?
Topic 7: Gifts
1. Are you good at giving gifts?
2. When do you usually give gifts to others?
3. What do you consider when choosing a gift?
4. Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Topic 8: Hats/caps
1. Is wearing hats popular in your country?
2. Where do you like to buy hats?
3. What kinds of hats do you have? 4. Do you like to wear hats?
Topic 9: Shopping
1. Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
2. Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
3. Do you compare prices when you shop? Why? 4. Do you like shopping?
Topic 10: Public gardens and parks
1. Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?
2. How are the parks today different from those you visited as a kid?
3. What do you like to do when visiting a park?
4. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?
Topic 11: Electronic devices/Technology
1. What kind of apps have you downloaded on your phone?
2. What technology do you often use, computers or cellphones?
3. What electronic devices have you bought lately?
4. Is there any technology you want to buy?
5. Is technology important in your life?
6. Is there any technology you don't like?
7. What do you think are the trends in technology today compared to when you were young?
Topic 12: Party
1. Do you prefer to go to small parties or big parties?
2. Have you been to a party recently?
3. Have you ever organized a party?
4. How often did you have a party when you were a kid?
5. Do you like parties?
Topic 13: Quiet/noisy places
1. Would you like to go to quiet or noisy places on weekends when you are free?
2. Do you like quiet or noisy places?
Topic 14: Young people
1. Do you know what the fashion trend among young people is like in your country?
2. What activities do young people like to do in your country?
Topic 15: App
1. What kind of apps do you spend money on?
2. What apps don't you use anymore?
3. What apps do you still use?
4. What kind of apps have you downloaded on your phone?
Part 3:
What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?
What’s the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?
Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future? 4. Do you think machines could replace
human workers in the future?
Part 3:
Is there anything special about the villages in Vietnam?
Why do people want to go to the countryside?
What do people usually do when they visit a village?
Do you think people will live in villages in the future?
Part 3:
Why do many people like shopping online
Do you think that advertisements should be strictly regulated
4. Describe a time when the vehicle you took broke down on your trip
You should say:
Where it happened
When it happened
Who you were with at that time
And what impacts this breakdown had
Part 3:
What do you think needs to be improved in public transport
Who likes to travel more, older people or younger people
Are there fewer people using private cars because of improved public transport
What are the advantages and disadvantages of private transport
Part 3:
What do you think of national identity?
Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other countries? Why?
How do people get information about other countries?
Part 3:
Did you ever tell anybody that you are interested in this subject?
Some children don't like to study science subjects in school, why?
Is it important to study science in school?
Part 3:
What kinds of jobs are difficult to do?
Do you think it would be beneficial to provide training to employees?
Do you think robots will replace human workers in the future?
Is it easy to find well-paid jobs in your country?
8 Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine
You should say:
What the change is
How you have changed the routine
Why you think it is a positive change
And explain how you feel about the change
Part 3:
What do people normally plan in their daily lives
Is time management very important in our daily lives
What changes would people often make
Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently
9. Describe a line(or a few words) that you remember from a poem or song
You should say:
What it is
Which song or poem it is from
How you knew it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3:
What can people learn from songs or poems?
Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than adults? Why?
Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs or poems? Why?
Are you good at memorizing things?
Part 3:
Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
Do most people keep their promises?
What kind of promises do people often make?
Do parents in your country often make promises to their children?
Part 3:
What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?
What kind of jobs receive a low income?
What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?
Do you think doctors should be well-paid?
12 Describe an unusual building that you think it is interesting
You should say:
where it is located
what it looks like
what you did when you visited it
And explain why you think this building is interesting.
Part 3:
Are there any unique or interesting buildings in Vietnam that attract tourists?
Why do some people prefer to design and build their own houses instead of buying a ready-made one?
Do you think unique architecture can make a city more attractive to tourists? Why or why not?
Can you give an example of a building that is both visually unique and practical?
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?
Part 3:
Do you think old buildings should be preserved?
Do you think a city’s buildings affect its vibe or atmosphere?
What factors do you consider when choosing a house or an apartment?
Why do some people choose to build houses by themselves?
18. Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
Who gave it to you
And explain how you felt when the person gave it to you
Part 3
Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
How should children spend their allowance money?
What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
How should bosses reward employees?
Should employees have their own goals?
19. Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your
hometown)
You should say:
Where it is
What the place is like
When you visited there
Who you went there with
And explain why you would recommend this place to others
Part 3
Why do many people choose to move to big cities?
What factors make a city liveable?
What are the benefits of living close to one’s workplace?
What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?
What should people prepare before they move to a different city?
Why do people move from one place to another?
20. Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your
hometown)
You should say:
Where it is
What the place is like
When you visited there
Who you went there with
And explain why you would recommend this place to others
Part 3
Why do many people choose to move to big cities?
What factors make a city liveable?
What are the benefits of living close to one’s workplace?
What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?
What should people prepare before they move to a different city?
Why do people move from one place to another?
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?
23. Describe a time that you showed something which was new to a person who was
younger than you
You should say:
When it was
What it was
Who you showed it to
How you showed it
Why you showed it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Is it possible for a person to achieve something without motivation?
How can young people be motivated to learn new things?
What skills do you think children should learn before going to school?
Why are some people not willing to ask help from others while studying?
What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?
What skills should children learn?
24. Describe a time you enjoyed a free day off work or school
You should say:
Where you were
What you did
Who you were with
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What can we do to stop working long hours?
Why is working extra hours common nowadays?
Do people nowadays have more free time than in the past?
What do people like to do when they are free in your country?
Do you think most people are able to manage their free time well?
What’s the difference between the things people did in their free time in the past and the things they do
nowadays?
25. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future
You should say:
What it is
Where you would like to try it
Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it
Part 3
What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
What do you think of the people who waste water?
What are the advantages of water transportation?
Why do people like to live near water?
What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
Part 3:
Do advertisements influence consumers' decisions?
Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions?
Do you think it’s necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as they can?
Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others?
Do you think young people are easily influenced by others when they make decisions? Why or why not?
What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?
Part 3:
What should a company do when receiving feedback about its products?
Should teachers give advice to children?
What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?
Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?
Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?
Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?
30. Describe a time that you showed something which was new to a person who was
younger than you
You should say:
When it was
What it was
Who you showed it to
How you showed it
Why you showed it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Is it possible for a person to achieve something without motivation?
How can young people be motivated to learn new things?
What skills do you think children should learn before going to school?
Why are some people not willing to ask help from others while studying?
What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?
What skills should children learn?
31. Describe a time you enjoyed a free day off work or school
You should say:
Where you were
What you did
Who you were with
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What can we do to stop working long hours?
Why is working extra hours common nowadays?
Do people nowadays have more free time than in the past?
What do people like to do when they are free in your country?
Do you think most people are able to manage their free time well?
What’s the difference between the things people did in their free time in the past and the things they do
nowadays?
Part 3
Is it necessary for students to learn art?
What photos do people often hang on the wall at home?
How do people keep their photos?
Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?
What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?
Why do people take photos?
Part 3
What kinds of jobs are not paid fairly?
What skills should be taught at school to improve students’ ability to find jobs?
Do you think younger people should be lower paid than older people?
What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
What are the changes in working conditions? 6. What jobs are well-paid?
Part 3
What kinds of free services should be provided by the government?
Will people be happy when they receive free things?
Is it necessary to provide free public transportation?
Why should everyone have access to basic ffffcare?
Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the future?
Part 3
Should developed countries provide technological help to developing countries?
Why is it important to help neighbors?
Do people in your country like to help neighbors?
What can you do to help your neighbors?
What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
Why is it necessary to do volunteer services?
36. Describe a time when you missed or were late for an important meeting/event
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
Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
Do you always avoid being late?
Do you think it is important to be on time?
Are you a punctual person?
37. Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in
and would like to learn more about
Part 3
Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
How do you get to know about scientific news?
Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
Is it important to study science at school?
Why do some children not like learning science at school?
38. Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has done
And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people
Part 3
Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?
What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
What qualities do famous people have?
Are there any differences between today’s famous people and those of the past?
Is it important for children to have a role model?
What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?
Part 3
Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?
What are the advantages of online learning?
Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
40. Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a medal)
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
What you did to receive it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?
Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?
What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?
What prizes should schools set for students?
Why should we set prizes for competitions?
Do you think competition is all about the prize?
41. Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident
You should say:
When and where it happened
What you did
Why it made you feel confident
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Why do so many people lack confidence these days?
Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?
What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
How can a person become more confident?
42. Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact 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
Why do we have to give up some old friends?
Why do people need to make new friends?
Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
Part 3
Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?
Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?
Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?
Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?
What do old people have strong opinions about?
What do young people have strong opinions about?
44. Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an
apartment)
You should say:
Where it would be
What it would look like
What special features it would have
Whether it would be big or small
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you
Part 3
What do you think buildings will be like in the future?
Why do some people choose to live in the city center?
Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?
What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places?
What are apartments like in your country?
45. 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
Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports?
What challenges would people face when learning new sports?
What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why?
Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
What do children often do when they face a challenge?
Part 3
Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?
Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?
Why do people go to crowded places?
Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
Which cities are overcrowded in your country?
47. Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something
You should say:
When it happened
Who you helped
How you helped
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
How do people know that their neighbours might need help?
Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
Should parents reward their children when they help others?
What can children learn by helping others?
Should parents always help their children with everything?
How can children help their parents at home?
Part 3
Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?
Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
Do Chinese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
What are the factors that make a successful movie?
What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
49. Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture)
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she makes
Why he/she likes to make things by hand
And explain how you feel about the person
Part 3
How does modern technology change the handicraft industry?
Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?
Are there any traditional handicrafts in your hometown?
Why do many children like to make things by hand?
What are the benefits for students to learn to make things by hand?
Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?
Part 3
On what occasions is it easy for people to run into friends?
52. Describe a competition (e.g. music, cooking, or sports competition) you took part in
You should say:
What the competition was
When and where it was held
What you did in the competition
And explain what you learned from the competition
Part 3
What qualities do competitive people share?
What kinds of contests do students like to take part in?
Why is it that some people do not want to be competitive?
How can a person become more competitive?
Do you think parents should encourage their children to take part in competitions?
What are the advantages of competition?
Part 3
Do most people prefer to take part in big events or in small activities?
What do people usually do during big events?
Is the organisation of big events very important in your country?
Part 3
What can parents do to help improve their children’s health awareness?
Do schools have the responsibility to provide health education?
Why can’t many people keep healthy?
55. Describe a person who likes to read a lot
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What he/she likes to read
And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot
Part 3
Do you think people of all ages need to read?
What are the differences between paper books and movies?
Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an early age?
56. Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a
doctor, a nurse)
You should say:
Who he/she is
What he/she does
Why he/she chose this career
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?
What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?
Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?
Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?
57. Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice
You should say:
Who this person is
Why people like to ask for his/her advice
What kind of advice he/she often gives
And explain how you feel about the person
Part 3
Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?
Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?
Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?
Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lawyer?
58. Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life
You should say:
Who this person is
Where he/she lives
What he/she has done in his/her life
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Do you think old people's life will improve with the development of technology?
Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?
What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?
Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?
Part 3
Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school?
Do you think technology can improve environment-related problems?
What have people done to damage the environment?
Why can recycling help the environment?
Part 3
Do you think it is easy to make friends on social media?
Do you think people will read paper newspapers and books in the future? Why?
Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
Part 3
Do you think it is important for us to get along with different kinds of people?
Do you think it's important to spend some time alone?
Do you like talking with older people? Why?
62. Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about
You should say:
Who he/she is
When you met him/her
Why you want to know more about him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
What should we not talk about when we meet a person for the first time?
What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?
Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
Part 3
How do people build relationships with local people in a new place?
Why do many people in big cities not know their neighbors?
How do children build relationships with others in a community?
64. Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future
You should say:
Who he/she is
Whether you worked together before
What kind of work you would like to do with him/her
And explain how you feel about this family member
Part 3
What do people need to do to change their jobs?
Why do people want to change their jobs?
Why do people want to have a family business?
Part 3
Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?
What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work
Part 3
What are the differences between talking to a friend and talking to a stranger?
What makes a good listener?
On what occasions do people talk with strangers?
Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
68. Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g.vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.)
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
How do people grow plants in cities?
What happened to the farmers' income during the pandemic?
What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
Part 3
Has technology changed people's friendships? How?
What's the difference between having younger friends and older friends?
Do you think online communication through social media will replace faceto-face communication?
Part 3
What can parents do to help improve their children’s health awareness?
Do schools have the responsibility to provide health education?
Where can people find information about keeping healthy?
Why can’t many people keep healthy?
Is it difficult to keep healthy?
How do today’s people keep healthy?
Part 3
Do people become famous because of their talent?
What can children do with their fame?
What can today's children do to become famous?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
Part 3
How can people consider others' feelings when chatting in public?
How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
What kinds of noises are there in our life?
Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
73. 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
Can online teaching motivate students to learn? How?
Besides parents and teachers, who else can motivate children?
What kind of international news inspires people?
Who can influence children more, teachers or parents?
Why should children learn from role models?
What qualities make someone a role model?
Part 3
Can people acquire more knowledge now than before?
Does the internet make learning easier or more difficult?
How can people learn new things?
Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
What can children learn from parents?
Part 3
How can people become more patient?
Why do children lack patience?
Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?
Is being patient good for people? Why?
Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
What do people in your country often do while waiting?
Part 3
Do you think it's a good thing that more people are using digital payment?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards?
Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
Should parents reward children with money?
When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
Why do people rarely use cash now?
77. Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
What type of movie it was
What it was about
Where you watched it
And explain why you would like to watch it again
Part 3
Why do people of different ages like different types of movies?
What makes a movie a blockbuster?
Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays?
Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
Where do people normally watch movies?
Part 3
What is the impact of information technology on learning foreign languages?
What effect will it have on the students if the teacher is impatient with them?
Why do people learn foreign languages?
What makes a good foreign language teacher?
Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?
Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Why?
79. Describe a photo you took that you are 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
When do people take photos?
Why do some people like to keep old photos?
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?
Part 3
Do people in your country prefer listening to music and appreciating paintings and literature?
Why do many people go to scenic spots in person instead of just reading about them in books?
Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
Why do you think people create beautiful things?
Where do you think people usually come into contact beautiful things?
81. Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.)
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
How do people grow plants in cities?
What happened to the farmers' income during the pandemic?
What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
What do you think of the job of a farmer?
Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
Part 3
Why is it important to share food with others during a celebration?
How can governments encourage shared transport?
Is there anything that parents should persuade children to share with others?
What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
How can parents teach their children to share?
Do you think kids like to share? Why?
Part 3
How do we show respect to others when we disagree with them?
Why do some people avoid arguing with others?
What disagreements do parents and children usually have?
Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?
How can we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
What do you do if you disagree with someone?
84. Describe a skill that you think you can teach 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
Which age group is the best at learning new things?
Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?
What qualities should teachers have?
Should teachers be funny when they teach?
85. Describe a time when you saw children behave badly in public
You should say:
Where it was
What the children were doing
How others reacted to it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Whose influence on children is more important? Friends’ or parents’?
Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?
How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?
What bad behavior do children usually have?
86. Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve
You should say:
What it was
When you set it
What you did to achieve it
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Do people in your country set goals?
Do people usually set long-term goals or short-term ones?
Why is setting goals important in the workplace?
What is the difference between goals set by old people and young people?
Part 3
Should kids know more about stars and planets?
Is high technology helpful for star watching?
What kind of people are interested in stars?
Part 3
What can schools do to help students learn time management?
Is it necessary for children to learn time management?
Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
Does technology help people save time? How and why?
What can people do to save time?
89. Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam for a very long time
You should say:
When it happened
Where you were stuck
What you did while waiting
And explain how you felt in the traffic jam
Part 3
Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?
Do you like to use public transport?
What are good ways to manage traffic?
Do you think the high ways will help reduce traffic jams?
Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
How can we solve the traffic jam problem?
90. Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about
your work/study
You should say:
Who the person is
What he/she said
How the advice/suggestion affected you
And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions
Part 3
Do you think people care about others’ comments about them?
Which is more important for adults in the workplace, positive feedback or negative feedback?
Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?
Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback?
Why?
Should parents always encourage their children?
When should parents encourage their children?
Part 3
Does technology distract people?
How does technology help with time management?
What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
Are you often busy?
92. Describe invention that has changed the world in a positive way
You should say:
What it is
What benefits it has brought
How it influences people of different ages
And explain how it changed people’s lives
Part 3
Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
What kinds of inventions can be used at school?
What household appliances make us lazy?
What is the most helpful innovation at home?
93. Describe a traditional product in your country
You should say:
What it is
When you tried this product for the first time
What it is made of
And explain how you feel about it
94. Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study
You should say:
What it is
How it helps you concentrate
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
What can people do to improve their ability to concentrate?
Is it important for children to concentrate on their studies? Why?
Can exercise help people improve concentration?
What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate?
Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?
95. Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in
You should say:
What the contest/competition is about
Where the contest/competition will take place
When it will be held
And explain why you would like to participate in it
Part 3
Do you think the ability to compete is natural or learned?
What kinds of people like to take part in competitions?
Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with one another in companies?
What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
Why are competition shows popular?
What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?
96. Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you 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
Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still want to do it?
Why do people like to have days off?
Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?
97. Describe an occasion that you lost something in public
You should say:
What you lost
When and where you lost it
What you did to find it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
What do people often feel after losing things?
What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?
What kinds of people may lose things often?
Is it effective to offer rewards to find lost things?
What will people do when losing things?
What kinds of things do people usually lose?
Part 3
Do most people like to share their good news with others?
Why is it important to celebrate festivals?
Do people often celebrate festivals with families?
Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?
What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?
103. Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved
You should say:
What it is
Why you haven't achieved it
What you are doing about it now
And how you feel about it
Part 3
What are the traits of ambitious people?
Why do some people like to be the manager in the workplace?
How do people balance work and life?
Why don't some people have dreams?
Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
What ambitions do children usually have?
104. Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully
You should say:
What the event was
How you prepared for it
Who helped you to organize it
And explain why you think it was a successful event
Part 3
Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?
How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?
Do people need others’ help when organizing things?
Does everything need to be well prepared?
On what occasions do people need to be organized?
How can parents help children to be organized?
105. Describe a skill that you learned from older people
You should say:
What the skill is
Who you learned it from
How you learned it
And how you feel about it
Part 3
Do you think many old people in your country feel lonely?
What new skills can old people learn?
What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?
What skills can young people learn from older people?
What kind of help do you think older people need?
What can children learn from their parents?
106. Describe a long walk you ever had
You should say:
When this happened
Where you walked
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk
Part 3
Do you think that walking is not as helpful as playing other sports for our health?
What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?
Do women have more leisure time than men?
Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
What outdoor activities do people like?
107. Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer/phone)
You should say:
What it is
What you do with it
How it helps you in your life
And explain why you can’t live without it
Part 3:
What do you think influences people to buy new things?
Is the way people buy things affected? How?
Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
108. Describe a course that impressed you a lot
You should say:
What the course was about
Where you took the course
What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot
Part 3
What can we learn from history?
What do people need to remember in their daily lives?
Can technology help people remember things better? How?
Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
Do people like things of memorial significance?
Why do some people have a better memory than others?
109. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired
You should say:
What it is
How it was broken
How you got it repaired
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What kinds of things are easily repaired?
Do you think luxury products are of better quality?
Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?
What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
Is the quality of products worse than before?
Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?
110. Describe a special cake you received from others
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Who you got the cake from
And explain why it’s a special cake
Part 3 1. What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?
In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as people did in the past?
Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?
Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
What are the differences between special food in China and other countries?
111. Describe a song or a piece of music that you think is interesting
You should say:
What the song/music is
What story the song/music tells
Whether the song/music is popular
And explain why you think it is interesting
Part 3 1. Are foreign songs popular in your country?
Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?
What are the differences between live concert and online concert?
What kinds of people like traditional music?
What kinds of music do young people like?
Why are many music competitions popular in China?
112. Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend
You should say:
What the discussion was about
What opinions you and your friend had
Why you think the discussion was interesting
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
Should parents require their kids to obey them?
Do children have strong opinions?
When do children normally form their own views?
113 Describe a thing you did to learn another language
You should say:
What language you learned
What you did
How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
What's the best way to learn a language?
Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it in a group? Why?
Do you think language learning is important? Why?
What difficulties do people face when learning a language?