Part 1 - Câu hỏi Part 1
1. Home/Accommodation:
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
2. Study
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favorite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system?
3. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Can you please describe your typical day at work?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job?
Can you describe the company or organization you work for?
Who would you ask for help if you have any problems at work?
4. Bags
Do you use bags often?
What types of bags do you like to use when traveling?
Do you usually carry a bag when you go out?
Do you think a bag is an ideal gift?
Did you use a backpack when you were a child?
5. Living place
Do you live in a house or a flat?
What can you see from the windows of your home?
Are you satisfied with the place where you focus on living?
6. Wild animals
Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?
Where can you see wild animals?
In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?
7. Week
What is your favorite day of the week?
What is your least favorite day?
What is the busiest day of the week for you?
Is there anything that you do every day?
What do you usually do on weekends?
Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?
8. Concentration
What do you need to be focused on?
What might distract you when you are trying to stay focused?
What do you do to help you concentrate?
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
9. Teachers
Do you remember one of your teachers?
Do you still keep in touch with your teachers?
Do you want to be a teacher?
What were your school primary teachers like?
Do you have a favorite teacher?
10. Days Off
What do you do on your day off?
Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
When was the last time you had a few days off?
What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?
11. Friends
Do you have many close friends?
Do you often hang out with your friends?
What kind of people do you like to have as friends?
Where do you often meet each other?
What do you and your friends do together?
Do you have a friend that you have known for a long time?
12. Language learning
Will you learn other languages in the future?
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?
What language can you speak?
How are languages taught and learned in your country?
13. Dreams and ambitions
What did you want to do when you were a child?
What do you want to do in the future?
What are your career ambitions or goals?
What were your ambitions when you were a child?
Do you think you are an ambitious person?
14. Favorite Day
Which day is your favorite day?
How do you usually spend your time?
15. Wild animals
Are there many wild animals in your country?
Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
Do you often see animals in the zoo or in the wild? Which one do you prefer? Why?
Have you seen any TV programs about wild animals recently?
16. Schools
Where do you go to school?
Do you think your school is good for every student?
What changes do you want to make in your school?
17. Arts
What forms of visual art are popular in your country?
Is there any difference between the art in your country and the art in Western countries?
Do you want to be an artist?
18. Music
Do you like listening to music?
When do you listen to music?
Did you learn instruments?
Did you have any music classes in school?
Do you think it is necessary for children to have music classes?
What do you think of Vietnamese traditional music?
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
What is your favorite kind of music?
19. Staying up
Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?
What do you do when you stay up late?
How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before?
20. Chocolate
Do you like eating chocolate?
Why do you think it’s so popular?
Is chocolate good for our health?
21. Jewelry
Do you often wear jewelry?
What type of jewelry do you like?
Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
22. Small business
Are there many small businesses in the place where you live?
Do you prefer to buy things from a small business or a large company?
23. Outer space and stars
Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars?
Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
24. Weekends
What do you usually do on weekends?
Would you say weekends are important to us?
Do you often go to the cinema on weekends?
25. Volunteer (Charity)
Have you ever given money to charity?
Why do you think people volunteer?
Is volunteering worth the time it takes?
Would you volunteer to help people outside your community?
26. T-shirt
Do you usually wear T-shirts?
Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
27. Happy
Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
What do you do to stay happy?
Can you stay happy all the time?
Is it important to be happy?
28. Library
Do you often go to the library?
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Do Vietnamese kids often go to the library?
29. Ice-cream
Do you love ice cream?
Do you eat ice cream a lot?
Did you often eat ice cream when you were a child?
Are there shops selling ice cream near the place where you live?
Would you like to make your own ice cream?
30. Noise
Do you like to stay in a place with a lot of noise?
What kinds of noises are there in the area you living in?
Do you want to move to a quieter place?
Do you think there is too much noise in today’s world?
Is making noise one of people’s rights?
31. Fix things
Do you like to fix things? (Why/Why not?)
Have you ever been taught to fix things when you were a child?
What do you think is broken and cannot be repaired?
Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?
32. Robots
Do you know something about robots?
Did you enjoy movies about robots when you were a child?
Do you use robots in your daily life?
Will you be comfortable if you are in a car driven by a robot?
33. Geography
How do you feel about geography?
Do you think learning geographic knowledge is useful for you?
Have you ever studied geography at school?
Do you want to be a geography teacher in the future?
Are you good at reading a map?
34. Helping others
Do you usually help people around you?
What have you done to help the elderly?
How do you help people around you, such as neighbors, family, and friends?
Do your parents teach you how to help others?
Did your parents help you a lot when you were young?
35. Gift
Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
What do you consider when choosing a gift for your friends?
Can you share an experience of giving a special gift to someone?
36. Fish and Fishing
Is fishing popular in your country?
Do you like eating fish?
Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
Have you watched the TV program about fish?
37. Films
What kinds of films do you like?
Did you often watch films when you were a child?
Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
38. Tea or Coffee
What do you prefer, tea or coffee?
Do you often buy your coffee in a coffee shop?
What do you usually prepare for your guests, tea or coffee?
When was the last time you drank coffee or tea?
39. Musical instruments
Have you ever played a musical instrument?
Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
How easy would it be to learn to play an instrument without a teacher?
40. Quiet place
Are there many quiet places in your city?
Why do people sometimes prefer to be alone?
Is there much noise around your home?
Does this noise affect you in any way?
41. Science
When did you start to learn science?
What is your favorite science subject?
Is there any technology that you think is helpful in daily life?
Do you think science classes are important?
42. Public transport
What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
How often do you take buses?
Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Is driving to work popular in your country?
43. Chatting
Do you often chat with friends?
Do you prefer to chat online or face-to-face?
Do you prefer group chat or individual chat?
44. Running
Do you go running a lot?
Where do you usually like to run
What do you think of running?
What do you think of running as a form of exercise?
45. Map
Do you often use maps?
What is the difference between mobile maps and paper maps?
Who taught you how to use maps?
46. Health
How do you keep healthy?
What are your favorite sports?
Are there health classes in your school?
What sports help people stay healthy?
Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?
47. Rain
Do you like rainy days? Why?
Does it rain much in your city?
Would you like to live in a dry or wet place?
Do you like going out when it is raining?
Would you be satisfied to change your plan if it rained?
48. Riding a bike
Did you have a bike when you were young?
Did you ride a bike when you were little?
Did you ride a bike to school?
Do you ride a bike when you go out now?
49. Vacation
What do you often do in your holidays?
Who do you usually spend the holiday with?
Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group?
50. Hometown
Where is your hometown?
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
Please describe your hometown a little?
How long have you been living there?
Do you like your hometown?
Is there anything you dislike about it?
Is that a big city or a small place?
What’s your hometown famous for?
Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
51. The area you live in
What city do you live in?
Do you like this city? Why?
How long have you lived in this city?
Are there big changes in this city?
Is this city your permanent residence?
Are there people of different ages living in this city?
52. The area you live in
Do you like the area that you live in?
Where do you like to go in that area?
Do you know any famous people in your area?
What are some changes in the area recently?
Do you know any of your neighbors?
Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly?
Part 2 và 3 - các chủ đề Part 2 và follow up questions
1. Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied the result
You should say:
When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
Why you were satisfied with the result
2. Describe an advertisement you don't 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 are advertised most in your country?
Is Newspaper advertising or online advertising more effective?
3. Describe an invention that changed people's lives
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:
What is the most helpful innovation at home?
What household appliances make us lazy?
What kind of invention can be used at school?
Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
4. Describe the type of clothes that you usually (like to) wear.
You should say:
What type (or style) of clothes
Where you usually buy these clothes
How often you buy them
How you choose what to buy
And explain why you like this style of clothes.
Part 3:
Does everyone like to go shopping for clothes?
Why do you think some people don't like shopping for clothes?
Why do you think some people don't like shopping for clothes?
Do you think it's important (or, good) to follow the current fashions in the clothes you wear?
Why do many young people feel it's important to wear clothes that are "in fashion"?
5. 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
Explain why you are interested in this person
6. Describe a traditional festival
You should say:
When the festival occurs
What you did during it
What you like or dislike about it
And explain why this a festival or national holiday is important
Part 3:
How do people in Vietnam value traditional festivals?
What’s the difference between the ways festivals are celebrated now and in the past?
Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?
Is music important to traditional festivals?
7. Describe a game you played in your childhood
You should say:
What the game is
When you played it
Who you played with
How you feel about the game
8. Describe a time when you spend time with a child
You should say:
When it was
Why you helped him/her
How you helped him/her
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Do you often help kids? How?
Do you think people will do a lot of volunteering to help others?
Who benefit more from the volunteer services, the volunteers or the people helped?
What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
9. Describe a place you want to visit with you friends or family in the future
You should say:
Where it would be
How you would like to travel there
What you would do there
And explain why you would like to go there
Part 3:
Do you think modern life gives people enough time for leisure?
What’s the most important factor for a tourist attraction?
Do you think that we should have more public holidays?
What do people need before travelling to another country?
Is there any difference between young tourists and old tourists?
Do you think tourism will harm the Earth?
Which method of travel do you consider safest?
In 20 or 30 years’ time, how do you think travelling will be different from what it is today?
10. Describe a person who just moved into your community and brought a
positive influence
You should say:
Who this person is
When and where this person moved to your community
How you know this person
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3:
What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
What skills do you think young people need to learn in order to live independently?
How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?
11. Describe a long car journey you went on
You should say:
Where you went
What you did at this place
Who you went there with
And explain why you went on that journey by car
Part3:
What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
Is it too late for people to get a driver’s license at the age of 18?
What’s the difference between men’s and women’s preference for cars?
What are the differences between bicycles and private cars?
12. Describe a new store/shop that just opened in your area.
You should say:
What shop it is
What it sells (or, what you usually buy there)
When you first started going to this shop (or, how you came to know about
this shop)
And explain why you like (to go to) this shop
Part3:
What types of shops would you recommend a visitor to your country should go
to? (Why?)
Do you ever buy anything on the internet?
What do you think are the advantages of buying things on the internet?
In your country, how has shopping changed in the past few decades?
13. Describe a crowded place you have been to
You should say:
When you went there
Who you went there with
Why you went there
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do people like to go to crowded places? Why?
How can the problem of traffic congestion be solved?
Why do people still like to live in big cities even though there are severe traffic jams?
What public facilities does your city have?
14. Describe a book you want to read again
You should say:
- what it is
- who wrote the book
- what the book is about
- and explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
Do you think parents should continue reading?
Do you prefer paper books or E-books?
Do you think printed books will continue to exist?
What kind of books do children read?
15. Describe an interesting talk or speech
You should say:
Who gave the speech
What the topic of the speech was
Whether it impressed you or not
and explain why did you like / dislike the speech.
Part 3:
How to achieve public speaking skills.
What do you think is a good speech?
What is the importance of public speaking skills?
Why are some people afraid of talking in the public?
16. Describe a sport you enjoyed watching
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you felt about 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?
17 Describe a perfect house you saw
You should say:
• What it is like
• Where it is
• When you want to live there
• And explain why it is ideal to you
Part 3:
Where do people in Vietnam like to live, in a house or an apartment?
What are the benefits of living in a house?
Why do many people like to live in the city?
Where do people like to live, in the city center or the suburbs?
18. Describe an expensive gift that you want to give someone if you save a lot of
money
You should say:
What the gift was
Who you gave it to
Why you gave it
And explain whether this person liked the gift or not
Part 3:
Is it easy for people to save money to buy expensive items?
How do you choose presents for others if you don’t know what they like? Is it difficult to buy the right present?
What do you think about people giving money to charity organizations?
19. 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
Why you would like to try it
20. Describe a movie you watched that made you feel depressed
You should say:
What it was
When you watched it
Who you watched it with
Why you didn’t like it
And explain why you felt disappointed
Part 3:
Do you believe movie reviews?
What movies do people like to watch in your country?
Are historical films popular in your country?Why?
Do you think films with famous actors or actresses are more popular?
21. Describe an occasion when you got lost
You should say:
When and where you got lost
And explain why you got lost
Part 3:
Do people get lost more than in the past?
What should we do if one of our family members gets lost?
22. Describe an occasion when you received incorrect information
You should say:
Where you got the information
What was it about
And explain how you felt about it
23. Describe an exciting adventure you would like to go on
You should say:
Where you would like to go to
Who you would like to go with
Why it is a great adventure
How the adventure is
And explain why it is a great adventure
Part3:
What kind of personality should a person have to be able to take risks?
Will a lot of adventures expand your horizons?
Why do they like to read adventure stories instead of experiencing them?
24. Describe an important decision
You should say:
What the decision was
When you made your decision
How long it took to make the decision
And explain why it was difficult to make
Part 3:
What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group discussion?
Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?
25. Describe a job you think is interesting
You should say:
Where you want to work
What the job is
How you can have the job
And explain why you want that job in that country
26. Describe a historical period you would like to know more
You should say:
When it was
What you are interested in
What you already knew
And explain why you would like to know more
Part 3:
Should everyone know history?
In what ways can children learn history?
Is it hard to protect historical buildings?
How do museums teach people history?
Will museums be replaced by technology someday?
27. Describe something that you did with one or more people
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it and who you did it with
And explain why you think it was enjoyable
Part 3:
What kinds of job need people to work in a team?
What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
How can children improve their social skills?
What are the benefits of boys and girls playing together?
28. Describe a website you often visit
You should say:
When you found it
What it is about
How often you visit it
Why you like this website
29. Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use
You should say:
What is this technology?
How did you learn about it?
How often do you use it?
And explain what differences it brings to your life
30. Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time
You should say:
Where is that place
What you will do there
And explain why you would like to visit for a short time
Part 3:
Do people prefer planned travel?
Why do places with historical attractions develop tourism more aggressively?
Why do you think people usually travel?
Why does living in tourist cities experience more noise?
31. Describe an unusual meal you had
You should say:
When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain 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?
32. Describe the first day you went to school that you remember?
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 are the reasons for job change?
Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?
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?
33. Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting
You should say:
What happened
When it happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain what happened later and how you felt about it
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 meeting or appointments?
Why do people miss important events?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
34. Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you felt about 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?
35. Describe a person you met at a party who 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?
36. Describe your favorite place in your house where you can 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?
37. Describe a character in a film or TV show
You should say:
What character it is
Who acted the character
When you saw the film
And explain whether you like this character
Part 3:
Is it interesting to be an actor/actress?
What can children learn from acting?
Why do children like special costumes?
What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?
38. Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something
You should say:
When and where it happened
Whom you taught
What you taught him/her
How that person felt about it
Part 3:
Why do you think some people like doing new things?
What problems can people have when they try new activities for the first time?
Do you think it’s best to do new things on your own or with other people? Why?
What kinds of things do children learn to do when they are very young? How important are these things?
Do you think children and adults learn to do new things in the same way? How is their learning style different?
Some people say that it is more important to be able to learn new things now than it was in the past. Do you agree or disagree with that? Why?
39. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar
with
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?
40. Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution (or not
clean)
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:
How much air pollution in your country?
Different about pollution in countryside and city? Why?
How can the government encourage people to keep their city clean?
41. Describe an interesting old person you met
You should say:
Who this person is
Where/when you met this person
What you did
And explain why you think this person is interesting
Part 3:
Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
What can old people teach young people?
Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
42. Describe a time someone give you a gift that you really want
You should say:
What it is
How you got it
What you did
And explain how you felt about it
43. Describe something you did that made you feel proud
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?
What makes people feel proud of themselves?
44. Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g shopping mall,
park,...)
You should say:
What is this development
How could it help people
What benefits it could bring
And explain whether it changes your life or not
45. Describe a noisy place you have been to
You should say:
What place it is
When it is
Why it is noisy
And explain whether you think it will be quieter and why
Part 3:
Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones? Why do
you think some people like noisy places?
Why do you think some people like noisy places?
What harm does noise pollution bring?
How to reduce the harm of noise?
46. Describe a person you from know who is from a different cultures
backgrounds
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you knew him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?
47. Describe something you would like to learn in the future
You should say:
What it is
How you would learn it and where you would learn it
And why you want to learn the language
Part 3:
What are the difficulties of learning a new language?
What can people do to learn a second language?
What’s the best way to learn a new language?
Is it popular to learn English in your country?
48. Describe a person you know who likes to help others (or, who often helps
others)
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know them (= him or her)
When you knew or when you first met this person
Where this person lives
What kind of person he or she is
And explain why this person (likes to help) helps others.
Part 3:
Do people in your country like helping others?
Why do some people not like to help others?
What are some ways that neighbors can help each other?
Do you think community spirit has increased (or improved) compared to years ago, or has it decreased?
How can people have good relations with their neighbours?
What do you think are the advantages of having good relations with one's neighbours?
49. Describe a routine you have in your life 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 routine do people have at home?
What routine do the elderly have?
What are the benefits of having a routine for kids at school?
50. Describe a happy experience in your childhood that you remember well
You should say:
When and where it happened
Who you were with
What you saw or did
And explain why you remember it so well.
(When and where it happened)
(Who you were with)
Part 3:
What do you think is the most important memory for children?
What should adults remember?
How can we improve our memories?
What can help us to remember our childhood memories?
Why do you think some people can remember things easily?