FORECAST SPEAKING QUÝ 3/2024

(dành cho các tháng 11 - tháng 12/2024)

PART 1 Quý 3/2024
Topic 1: River
1. Are there any big rivers in your city?
2. Do you consider rivers to be a place for picnics?
3. Are the rivers near where you live clean?
4. Is the river a popular destination for young people in your city?

Topic 2: Weather
1. What kind of weather do you like the most?
2. Does the weather affect your emotions?
3. What do you usually do when it is raining?
4. What kind of weather is suitable for a gathering?

Topic 3: Reading
1. Are you an intensive or extensive reader?
2. Have you ever read self-help books?
3. Are there any kinds of books that are not worth reading?
4. Do you think a good book has to have a good plot twist?
5. Do you often read books? When?
6. Do you read differently now than you did before?
7. Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
8. Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?

Topic 4: Photography
1. Do you like taking photos of yourself?
2. Would you prefer using a camera or a mobile phone to take a photo?
3. Do you have a favorite photo?
4. Are you better at taking photos of landscapes or people?
5. How often do you take photos? (Why/ Why not?)
6. Do you like taking photos of yourself? (Why/ Why not?)
7. Would you like to learn how to take better photos (Why/ Why not?)

Topic 5: Cafe
1. What do you usually order when going to a coffee shop?
2. Would you prefer going to the cafe alone or with friends?
3. What kind of cafe is popular in your city?
4. Are there any cafes that you want to take your friends to?

Topic 6: PC and laptops

1. Do you have a PC or a laptop?
2. Did it cost you much money?
3. Have you ever had to repair your laptop or PC?
4. What kind of issues have you faced while using your PC or laptop?

Topic 7: Internet
1. Do you think the Internet nowadays is reliable?
2. What websites do you usually go to while going online?
3. Do you have many social media accounts?
 4. Is there anything that you don’t want to see on the Internet?

Topic 8: Gardens
1. Do you want to live in a house with a garden?
2. Do you think it is easier to have a pet in a house with a garden?
3. What kind of plants do people in your country grow in their garden?
4. Does it take a lot of effort to grow a garden?

Topic 9: Pocket park

1. Are there many pocket parks in your country?
2. What activities are popular in pocket parks?
3. Do you prefer going to a pocket park or a large park?
4. Do you think pocket parks are convenient?

Topic 10: Music

1. What kind of music do you usually listen to?
2. Do you listen to the same type of music as when you were young?
3. Have you ever idolized a singer after listening to one of their songs?
4. Do you use any music apps on your phone?

Topic 11: Exotic cuisine

1. Are there any strange local dishes that you tried?
2. Would you recommend it to your foreign friends?
3. Does that dish have any traditional values?
4. Would you eat that dish again?

Topic 12: Numbers

1. Are you good at memorizing phone numbers?
2. Are people good at math better at memorizing phone numbers?
3. What kinds of numbers do you have to remember in your daily life?
4. Is it difficult for you to memorize math formulas?

Topic 13: Hosting events

1. Have you ever had to organize an event?
2. Do you think it is difficult to host an event?
3. What do you think makes a successful event?
4. Have you ever sought sponsors for events before?

Topic 14: Time management

1. What do you do to manage your time daily?
2. Is it difficult to manage time?
3. Have you ever missed a deadline before?
4. Would you prefer noting your timetable to your notebook or your phone?

Topic 15: Injury

1. Have you ever had a major injury before?
2. Did you have to go to the hospital?
3. Do you think people playing sports can be injured more?
4. Have you ever visited anyone in the hospital?

Topic 16: Kindle/ e-reader

 1. Have you ever used an e-reader before?
2. Have you ever used a book tag before?
3. Are e-readers expensive in your country?
4. Do you think it will be money-saving to buy an e-reader instead of traditional books?

Topic 17: Credit cards

1. Would you prefer using cash or banking transfer?
2. Have you ever bought something on your credit card?
3. Have you ever bought something that went over your budget?
4. Have you ever been in debt to somebody?

Topic 18: Seafood

1. Are you or do you know a person who is allergic to seafood?
2. What kind of seafood do you like to eat?
3. Are there any places in your country that are famous for seafood?
4. Have you ever tried any expensive seafood?

Topic 19: Listening

1. Are you good at listening to other people’s stories?
2. Do you think good listeners are calmer?
3. What noises do you have to hear daily?
4. Who do you want to listen to everyday?

Topic 20: Creativity

1. Do you want to work in an environment that requires creativity?
2. What kinds of work in your country require creativity?
3. Do you know anyone who is creative?
4. Are you a creative person?

Topic 21: Commercials

1. Do you think funny commercials are more effective?
2. Would you prefer watching commercials on TV or on the Internet?
3. Do you think hiring a famous person will help the commercial to be more well-known?
4. What do you like in a commercial?

Topic 22: Hugging

1. Do you think hugging a stranger is appropriate?
2. Do you like to hug your friends?
3. Do you know anyone who loves hugging?
4. Do you need a hugging pillow when you go to sleep?

Topic 23: Doing things by yourself

1. Do you have any hidden talent?
2. Are there any movies that you can only watch by yourself?
3. What do you usually do when you are alone?
4. Do you like the feeling of being alone?

Topic 24: Pets

1. Do you have any pets?
2. What kind of pets do you want to have in the future?
3. Is there any kind of animal that is banned as a pet in your country?
 4. Are you allowed to bring pets on the plane in your country?

Topic 25: Violent movies

1. Have you ever watched a violent movie before?
2. Do you think they should be banned?
3. Do you think these kinds of movies should be shown in cinemas?
4. Should violent movies be restricted to children?

Topic 26: Sales

1. Do you like to seek sales online?
2. Do you prefer buying items online or offline?
3. Do you think sales are more beneficial for buyers or sellers?
4. What kinds of items are most likely to be on sale?

Topic 27: Parking space

1. Is it difficult to find a parking space in your city?
2. Is it expensive to rent a parking space near where you live?
3. What kind of vehicle should be prioritized with a parking space?
4. Where should people park their personal vehicles?

Part 1 Quý 2/2022

Topic 1: Home/ accommodation
1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
2. Who do you live with?
3. How long have you lived there?
4. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
6. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
7. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
8. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
9. What part of your home do you like the most?
Topic 2: Study
1. What is your area of specialization?
2. Why did you choose to study that major?
3. Do you like your major? (Why? /Why not?)
4. What kind of school did you go to as a child?
5. What was your favorite subject as a child?
6. Do you think your country has an effective education system?
7. Are you looking forward to working?
Topic 3: Finding and losing things
1. What kinds of lost things have you found in a public place?
2. What would you do if you found something valuable, for example a phone? (Why/Why not?)
3. Have you ever lost something which was found by a stranger? (What was it/Why?)
4. Would you ever ask for help on social media to find something you’d lost? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 4: Mobile/ Cell phones
1. Do you like using a mobile/cell phone? (Why/Why not?)
2. Do you send many text messages? (Why/Why not?)
3. When did you first have a mobile/cellphone?
4. Are there any places where you would not use a mobile/cell phone? (Why?)
Topic 5: Old Buildings
1. Have you ever seen some old building in the city?
2. Do you think we should keep old buildings in cities?
3. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
Topic 6: Mirrors
1. How often do you look at yourself in a mirror? (Why/Why not?)
2. Have you ever bought a mirror? (Why/Why not?)
3. Would you buy clothes without checking yourself in a mirror first? (Why/Why not?) 4. Do
you think mirrors are a good way to decorate a room? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 7: Dreams
1. How often do you remember your dreams after you wake up?
2. Do you like hearing about other people’s dreams? (Why/ Why not?)
3. Do you think dreams can have special meanings? (Why/ Why not?)
4. Would you like to learn more about the subject of dreams? (Why/ Why not?)
Topic 8: Drawing and Art galleries
1. Did you learn to draw or paint when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
2. Have you ever
visited an art gallery? (Why/Why not?)
3. Do you like looking at drawings or paintings? (Why/Why not?)
4. Would you like to learn more about art in the future? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 9: Daily Routine
1. What do you usually do in the morning?
2. Do you prefer to go to bed early or late? (Why/Why not?)
3. Do you like to do the same things every weekend? (Why/Why not?)
4. Is your daily routine going to change in the future? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 10: Email
1. Is email popular with everyone in .../ your country? (Why/Why not?)
2. Do you send a lot of emails? (Why/ Why not?)
3. Do you prefer to email people or speak to them on the phone? (Why/ Why not?)
4. Do you think people will use email more or less in the future? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 11: Websites
1. What kinds of websites do you use most often? (Why/Why not?)
2. Do you prefer to get information from websites or books? (Why/Why not?)
3. Does your favorite website look the same now as when you first used it? (Why/Why not?)
4. Which is more important to you, what a website looks like or how easy it is to use?( Why?)
Topic 12: Cinemas
1. Did you go to the cinema/movies a lot when you were a child? (Why/Why not?)
2. Do you still like the same films/movies that you liked when you were a child?
3. Do you prefer to go to the cinema/movies with friends or on your own? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 13: Watching Sports/Sports
1. Do you enjoy watching sport on TV? (Why/Why not?)
2. Have you ever been to watch a live sports event (e.g. in a stadium)? (Why/Why not?)
3. Is there a sports event you might like to watch in the future? (Why/Why not?)
4. Do you think it’s more enjoyable to watch sports alone or with other people?
5. Do you like sports?
6. Did you learn sports when you were a child?
7. Why is sport important?
Topic 14: History
1. Do you like to learn about history?
2. What historical event do you find interesting?
3. Do you think history is important?
 4. Do you consider archaeology to be an important science?
Topic 15: Sweets & Cakes
1. Do you like to eat sweets?
2. Do you like sweets more or less now compared to when you were child?
3. Is there any sweet food in your country?
4. Do you eat cakes or sweets after a meal?
Topic 16: Cars
1. Did you enjoy travelling by car when you were a child? (Why/Why not?)
2. Would you generally prefer to be a driver or a passenger in a car? (Why/Why not?)
3. How important is the colour of a car to you? (Why/Why not?)
4. What type of car would you most like to have in the future? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 17: Memory
1. Why do some people have good memory while others just don’t?
2. Why do more people rely on cellphones to memorize things?
3. Are you good at memorizing things?
4. Have you ever forgotten something that was important?
Topic 18: Handwriting
1. Do you like handwriting?
2. Do you think handwriting is important?
3. Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?
4. What’s the difference between handwriting and typing?
Topic 19: Advertisements
1. Where can you see advertisements?
2. Do you want to be shown in the advertisement?
3. What kind of advertisements do you dislike?
4. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
Topic 20: Boring things
1. What will you do when you feel bored?
2. What kind of things are boring to you?
3. Whom do you think get bored easily, the young or the old?
4. Do you think school is boring?
Topic 21: Stress
1. What stress do people usually face?
2. Why do people who work feel stressed and don’t just quit their jobs?
Topic 22: Talents
1. Do you have a talent, or a something you are good at?
2. Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work?
3. Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
Topic 23: Collecting things
1. Do you collect things?
2. Are there any things you keep from childhood?
3. Where do you usually keep things you need?
Topic 24: Watch
1. Do you wear a watch?
2. Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
3. Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Topic 25: Computers
1. In what conditions would you use a computer?
2. When was the first time you used a computer?
3. What will your life be like without computers?
4. In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
Topic 26: Sitting down
1. Where is your favourite place to sit?
2. Do you always sit down for a long time?
3. Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
4. When you were a kid did you usually sit on the floor?
Topic 27: Evening time
1. Do you prefer studying in the morning or in the afternoon?
2. What do you usually do in the evening?
3. What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
4. Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the
past?
Topic 28: Weekend
1. What do you usually do on weekends?
2. Did you do anything special last weekend?
3. What will you do next weekend?
Topic 29: Science
1. What did you learn in the science class?
2. Do you want to know more about science?
3. Do you watch the science tv program?
Topic 30: Shopping at Street markets
1. What are the best things to buy at a street markets in.../ your country? (Why?)
2. When was the last time you went to a street market? (Why/Why not?)
3. Do you like going to street markets when you’re on holiday/vacation? (Why/Why not?)
4. Which do you prefer shopping at a street market or shopping at a shopping centre/ mall?
Topic 31: Jobs
1. What jobs do you want to do in the future?
2. Why do you want to do that job?
3. Do your parents support your career choice?
4. Does your future job require any specific qualifications?
Topic 32: Social Media
1. Do you use any social media platforms?
2. What do you use them for?
3. Do you think social media nowadays is toxic?
4. Have you ever seen inappropriate content on social media?
Topic 33: Celebrations and festivals
1. What is your favorite festival or celebration?
2. How do people celebrate this festival in your country?
3. Do you think celebrations and festivals are important for society? Why or why not?
4. Do you think festivals and celebrations represent a nations’ identity?
Topic 34: Pets
1. Have you ever had any pets?
2. What kind of pets don’t you want to have?
3. Do you think snakes or spiders should be allowed as pets?
4. What kinds of pets are going to be popular in the future?

Topic 35: Dining out

1. How often do you dine out?
2. Do you prefer dining out with your friends or family?
3. What kind of restaurant do you want to eat at?
4. Have you ever had a bad dining experience?
Topic 36: Fashion
1. How would you describe your fashion style?
2. Do people in your country have any specific clothing styles?
3. Do you prefer buying clothes online or at the store?
4. Do you think a good sense of fashion will create a better image of yourself?

Topic 37: Sunglasses

1. When do you wear sunglasses?
2. Do you think a good pair of sunglasses is expensive?
3. Do you think a pair of sunglasses will make the person who wears it look better?
4. Do you bring sunglasses while you go traveling?

Topic 38: Being alone

1. Have you ever stayed at home by yourself for a long time?
2. Do you like being alone?
3. Do you have any friends who like being alone?
4. Are there any kinds of jobs in your country that require working alone?

Topic 39: Geography

1. Are you good at geography at school?
2. Can you recognize a country by its flag?
3. Is it difficult to learn geography?
4. Do you think it is important to know about geography?

Topic 40: Social activities

1. What kind of social activities do you enjoy participating in?
2. How often do you engage in social activities with your friends or family?
3. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor social activities? Why?
4. Can you name a social activity that is popular in your culture or community?
5. What do you think are the benefits of participating in social activities?

Part 2+3 Quý 3/2024

Topic 1: Feeling guilty
Describe a time you do something guilty to a person in your family
You should say:
- When did it happen?
- What did you do?
- How did you feel about it?
- How did that person feel?

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PART 3
1. Why do people often feel guilty after making a mistake?
2. Do you think feeling guilty can help people improve their behavior? How?
3. Can feeling guilty have any negative effects on a person's mental health?
4. How can someone deal with feelings of guilt in a healthy way?
5. Do you believe that guilt is a useful emotion in personal relationships? Why or why not?
 6. Are there any cultural differences in how people deal with feelings of guilt? How might this vary
from one culture to another?

Topic 2: Feeling regret

Describe a party that you regretted going to
You should say:
- When did that happen?
- Whose party was it?
- Why did you go there?
- Why did you regret going there?

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PART 3
1. Why do people often feel regret about their past decisions?
2. Do you think regret can motivate someone to make positive changes? How?
3. Can feeling regret have any negative effects on a person's well-being?
4. How can someone learn from their regrets without letting them hold them back?
5. Is it important to talk about feelings of regret with others? Why or why not?
6. Do different cultures view regret in different ways? Can you give an example of how this might
vary?

Topic 3: Fields of study

Describe a field of study that you feel interested in
You should say:
- What field is it?
- Why are you interested in it?
- Do you think you will pursue that field?

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PART 3
1. How do people usually choose their field of study?
2. Do you think it's important for people to study something they are passionate about?
3. How can studying a particular field help someone in their future career?
4. Are there any fields of study that you think are more important in today's world?
5. How do educational institutions support students in exploring different fields of study?
6. Do you believe that the choice of field of study affects a person's social status?

Topic 4: Memorable experience

Describe a memorable experience that you had with your classmates
You should say:
- What was that experience?
- When did it happen?
- How did you feel about it?
- How did your friends feel about it?

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PART 3
1. What makes an experience unforgettable to a person?
2. How can a memorable experience affect an individual's identity?
3. Can a special memory influence the decisions someone makes? How?
4. Why do people often share their memorable experiences with others?
5. How can memorable experiences differ from one person to another?
6. What can individuals do to create more memorable experiences in their lives?

Topic 5: Popular public place

Describe a public place that you used to visit a lot but do not anymore
You should say:
- What place is it?
- Why did you used to visit that place a lot?
- Why don’t you visit it anymore?
- Will that change in the future?

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PART 3
1. What makes a public place popular among people?
2. How can the design of a public place influence its popularity?
3. In what ways do popular public places impact the community?
4. Why might some public places become less popular over time?
5. How can authorities ensure that popular public places are well-maintained?
6. What role do events and activities play in making a public place popular?

Topic 6: Important technology device

Describe a piece of technology you have that is very important.
You should say:
- What is it?
- When did you have it?
- How often do you use it?
- Why is it very important?

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PART 3
1. What makes a technology device important in daily life?
2. How has the importance of technology devices changed over time?
3. In what ways do important technology devices affect a person’s work or study?
4. Why might some people rely more on certain technology devices than others?
5. How can the widespread use of important technology devices impact society?
6. What should be considered when choosing a technology device for personal use?

Topic 7: Traveling
Describe a journey/travel you were looking forward to but it was delayed
You should say:
- Where did you plan to travel to?
- Why were you looking forward to it?
- Why did it have to be delayed?
- How did you feel about the experience?

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PART 3
1. What are the main means of transport in your country?
2. Do you think traveling was better in the past than it is now?
3. Has it improved? How?
4. Are there any ways to enhance transportation efficiency in your country?
5. How can transportation in rural areas be developed?
6. Do you think that tourist attractions help people learn about new cultures?
7. Do you think technology makes traveling more difficult?
8. What can the government do to improve transport in your country?

Topic 8: Team working

Describe a great team member you worked with.
You should say:
- Who is this person?
- When did you work together?
- What project did you work on?
- Why do you think he/ she is a good team member?

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PART 3
What are the key benefits of working as a team?
How can individuals contribute effectively to a team’s success?
Why might some people prefer working alone rather than in a team?
What challenges can arise when working in a team, and how can they be overcome?
How can team working skills be developed and improved?
In what ways can team working impact the outcome of a project or task?

Topic 9: Living in foreign country

Describe a foreign country that you want to live in for a short time.
You should say:
- What country is it?
- Why do you want to live there?
- Who do you want to live there with?
- Why do you want to live there only for a short amount of time?

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PART 3
1. What are some advantages of living in a foreign country?
2. How can living in a foreign country affect a person's personal growth?
3. What challenges might someone face when living in a foreign country, and how can they be
addressed?
4. Why might some people choose to move back to their home country after living abroad?
5. How can living in a foreign country influence one’s perspective on life?
6. What role does cultural adaptation play in the experience of living in a foreign country?

Topic 10: Internet platforms

Describe a video that you saw on the Internet that made you laugh.
You should say:
- What was that video about?
- When did you see it?
- Why did you think it was funny?
- Did you watch it again?

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PART 3
1. What are some benefits of using internet platforms for communication?
2. How can internet platforms influence people’s opinions and beliefs?
3. What are some challenges or risks associated with using internet platforms?
4. How do internet platforms affect the way people access information?
5. Why might some internet platforms become more popular than others?
6. What role do internet platforms play in business and marketing today?

Topic 11: Tourist destinations

Describe a tourist spot that you would not recommend others to visit.
You should say:
- Where is it?
- How do you know about it?
- Why wouldn’t you recommend it to others?
- How can it be improved?

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PART 3
1. What factors contribute to a location becoming a popular tourist destination?
2. How can tourism impact the local community and environment of a destination?
3. Why might some tourist destinations attract more visitors than others?
4. What are the benefits of visiting less well-known tourist destinations?
5. How do cultural attractions play a role in attracting tourists to a destination?
6. What can local governments do to manage the effects of tourism on popular destinations?

Topic 12: Musical instrument

Describe a musical instrument that you think you can learn in the future.
You should say:
- What musical instrument is it?
- When did you first know about it?
- Why do you think you can learn it in the future?
- Do you think it will be difficult?
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PART 3
1. What are some benefits of learning to play a musical instrument?
2. How can playing a musical instrument influence a person’s creativity?
3. Why might some people choose to learn multiple musical instruments?
4. What role does a musical instrument play in different cultural traditions?
5. How can access to musical instruments impact music education in various communities?
6. What are some challenges people might face when learning to play a musical instrument?

Topic 13: Celebrity

Describe a celebrity that you think should not be famous.
You should say:
- Who is that?
- How do you know about him/her?
- Why do you think he/ she should not be famous?
- How do you feel about him/her?

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PART 3
1. What are some reasons people admire or follow celebrities?
2. How can a celebrity’s behavior influence public opinion or trends?
3. What impact can fame have on a celebrity’s personal life?
4. How do celebrities contribute to social or charitable causes?
5. What are some potential negative effects of celebrity culture on society?
6. How can the media's portrayal of celebrities affect their image?

Topic 14: Advices

Describe a time you think an advice from another person is not good for you.
You should say:
- When did it happen?
- What was the advice?
- Who did you get it from?
- Why did you think it was not good for you?

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PART 3
1. What are some common reasons people seek advice from others?
2. How can receiving advice from others influence decision-making?
3. Why might someone choose to follow or ignore advice given by others?
4. What are the benefits of listening to different viewpoints when making a decision?
5. How can the quality of advice vary between different sources?
 6. What role does trust play in accepting advice from others?

Topic 15: Preparation

Describe a trip that you had to prepare a long time ahead.
You should say:
- When was that?
- Why did you have to prepare a long time ahead?
- What did you prepare?
- How was the trip?

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PART 3
1. What are some effective strategies for preparing for an important event or task?
2. How can preparation impact the outcome of a project or goal?
3. Why might some people struggle with preparing adequately for certain situations?
4. What role does planning play in the preparation process?
5. How can preparing in advance help reduce stress or anxiety?
6. What are the benefits of being well-prepared compared to being unprepared?

Topic 16: Online materials

Describe a task that you had to find a lot of online materials to complete.
You should say:
- What was the task?
- When did you have to do it?
- Why did you have to find a lot of materials online?
- What was the result?

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PART 3
1. What are the advantages of using online materials for learning or research?
2. How can the quality of online materials vary, and what should be considered when evaluating
them?
3. Why might some people prefer using online materials over traditional sources like books or
libraries?
4. How can online materials impact the way information is shared and accessed?
5. What are some challenges associated with relying on online materials?
6. How do online materials contribute to self-directed learning and personal development?

Topic 17: Eating experience

Describe a time you ate something delicious at a restaurant that was recommended for you.
You should say:
- What did you eat?
- Who did you go there with?
- Who recommended you?
- Will you go there again

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PART 3
1. What factors contribute to a memorable eating experience?
2. How can the environment or setting influence the enjoyment of a meal?
3. Why might some people prefer dining at certain types of restaurants over others?
4. How can sharing a meal with others impact the eating experience?
5. What role do cultural traditions play in shaping eating experiences?
6. How do personal preferences and dietary restrictions affect one’s eating experiences?

Topic 18: Embarrassment

Describe a time you were embarrassed in public by a person you know.
You should say:
- When did it happen?
- Who embarrassed you?
- How did you feel about it?
- How did you feel about that person?

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PART 3
1. What are some common situations that can cause embarrassment for individuals?
2. How can experiencing embarrassment affect a person's self-confidence?
3. Why might people try to avoid situations where they might feel embarrassed?
4. How can one manage or overcome feelings of embarrassment?
5. How can laughing at oneself help with feeling embarrassed?

Topic 19: Deadlines

Describe a time you missed an important deadline.
You should say:
- When was that?
- How late were you?
- What assignment was that?
- How did you feel about it?
PART 2:

PART 3
1. Why are deadlines important in work or study?
2. How can meeting deadlines affect a person’s performance?
3. What are some common challenges people face with deadlines?
4. How can people manage their time better to meet deadlines?
5. What happens if someone misses a deadline?
6. How can setting personal deadlines help with achieving goals?

Topic 20: Going on vacations

Describe a person that you want to go on a vacation with.
You should say:
- Who is that?
- How do you know him/her?
- Why do you want to go on a vacation with him/her?
- What will you do together

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are some benefits of going on vacation?
2. How can vacations help people relax and reduce stress?
3. Why might some people prefer certain types of vacations over others?
4. What are common challenges people face when planning a vacation?
5. How can going on vacation affect relationships with family or friends?
6. What role does budgeting play in planning a vacation?

Topic 21: Social events

Describe a social event that you want to attend in the future.
You should say:
- What event is it?
- When is it hosted?
- Where is it hosted?
- Why do you want to attend?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What makes a social event enjoyable for people?
2. How can social events help people connect with others?
3. Why might some people feel nervous about attending social events?
4. What are some common types of social events people attend?
5. How can planning a social event carefully improve the experience for everyone?
 6. What are the benefits of attending social events regularly?

Topic 22: 24/7 service

Describe a place you know that opens all day and night.
You should say:
- Where is that place?
- How do you know about that place?
- Is that place popular?
- How often do you come there?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are the benefits of a place being open 24 hours a day?
2. How does having a place open all day and night affect customers?
3. What types of places are commonly open all day and night?
4. How might the staff feel about working at a place that’s open 24/7?
5. Why might some businesses choose to be open all day and night?
6. What are some challenges of running a place that is open all day and night?

Topic 23: A.I

Describe a time you used A.I to complete a task
You should say:
- What task was it?
- Why did you use AI?
- How was the result?
- Was it effective?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are some tasks that A.I. can do?
2. How can using A.I. make work easier or more efficient?
3. What are the benefits of using A.I. for daily tasks?
4. What are some challenges or problems with relying on A.I. for tasks?
5. How can A.I. impact job opportunities for people?
6. Why might some people be cautious about using A.I. for tasks?

Topic 24: Academic websites

Describe a website that you find effective to help you with your field of study.
You should say:
- What is your field of study?
- What website is it?
- How can it help?
- How often do you use that website?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are some benefits of using academic websites for research?
2. How can academic websites help students with their studies?
3. What types of information can be found on academic websites?
4. How can one find reliable information on academic websites?
5. Why might academic websites be more useful than general websites for learning?
6. What are some challenges people might face when using academic websites?

Topic 25: Team work

Describe something you did with someone that you felt proud of the result.
You should say:
- What did you do?
- How was the result?
- Who did you do it with?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are some benefits of working as a team?
2. How can teamwork improve the outcome of a project?
3. What are common challenges people face when working in a team?
4. How can team members contribute effectively to a group effort?
5. Why might some people prefer working alone instead of in a team?
6. How can teamwork skills be developed and improved over time?

Topic 26: Childhood shows

Describe a childhood show that you still watch today.
You should say:
- What is the childhood show?
- How did you find out about that show?
- Who did you watch it with?
- When do you watch it?

PART 2:
PART 3
1. How have childhood shows evolved over the past few decades?
2. What impact can childhood shows have on a child's development and learning?
3. In what ways do childhood shows reflect the cultural values of a society?
4. How do educational childhood shows differ from entertainment-focused ones in terms of content?
5. What role do childhood shows play in shaping a child’s social skills and behavior?
6. How might access to global childhood shows influence children's perspectives on different
cultures?

Topic 27: Childhood figure

Describe a childhood figure that you still look up to today.
You should say:
- Who is the childhood figure?
- How did you know about him/her?
- What made you admire him/her?
- What impact has he/she made on your life?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What qualities are important in a positive childhood figure for a child’s development?
2. How do childhood figures, such as family members or teachers, influence a child’s future goals
and ambitions?
3. In what ways can media representations of childhood figures impact children’s perceptions of
success and role models?
4. How do the roles and expectations of childhood figures vary across different cultures?
5. What are some potential effects on children who lack strong, supportive childhood figures in their
lives?
6. How might the presence of a childhood figure in educational settings contribute to a child's
learning experience?

Topic 28: Insecurity

Describe a feature on the body that you are insecure about.
You should say:
- What is the body feature?
- Why are you insecure about it?
- How did you feel when you first noticed it?
- How many people do you know who are also insecure about that body part?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are some common reasons people feel insecure during their teenage years?
2. How can insecurity affect a person's relationships with others?
 3. What can society do to help people who feel insecure?
4. How might feeling insecure affect someone's job or career?
5. How does having a good self-esteem help with dealing with insecurity?
6. What can schools do to support students who feel insecure?

Topic 29: Friendship

Describe a friend that you consider to be part of your own family.
You should say:
- Who is that person?
- How did you first meet him/her?
- What made you become close to each other?
- Why do you consider him/her to be part of your family?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are the key qualities that make a friendship strong?
2. How do friendships change as people grow older?
3. What role do friends play in helping people during difficult times?
4. How can people maintain long-distance friendships?
5. Why is it important to have friends with different interests and backgrounds?
6. How can someone resolve conflicts or disagreements in a friendship?

Topic 30: Sentimental value

Describe an item you own that is cheap but for you it is priceless.
You should say:
- What is the item?
- Who bought it for you?
- How did you feel when you received it?
- Why do you consider it to be priceless?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What makes an item have sentimental value to a person?
2. How do objects with sentimental value impact a person's emotions and memories?
3. Why might someone keep old items even if they are no longer useful?
4. How can sentimental value influence the way people view and preserve family traditions?
5. In what ways can sentimental items be passed down through generations?
6. How does sentimental value differ from practical or monetary value?

Topic 31: Lies

Describe a time when you decided to lie to protect someone else.
You should say:
- What was the occasion?
- Who was the person that you wanted to protect?
- What did you come up with?
- How did you feel after lying to protect him/her?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are the common reasons people tell lies?
2. How can lies affect trust in relationships?
3. Are there any situations where telling a lie might be justified?
4. How does society view lying in different contexts, such as personal versus professional
situations?
5. What are the potential long-term effects of lying on an individual?
6. How can people learn to address and correct dishonesty in their lives?

Topic 32: Different opinions

Describe an argument that you have a different opinion from other people.
You should say:
- What is the argument?
- What is your opinion?
- How did you feel when you found out it was different from other people?
- Why do you think you have a different opinion on that matter?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. Why do people often have different opinions on the same issue?
2. How can having different opinions lead to constructive discussions?
3. What role do cultural and personal experiences play in shaping different opinions?
4. How can disagreements over opinions be resolved peacefully?
5. Why is it important to listen to and understand opinions that differ from one’s own?
6. How can people learn to handle situations where they strongly disagree with others?

Topic 33: Appearance and personality

Describe a time when you meet someone whose personality is different from their appearance.
You should say:
- Who is the person?
- What vibe does he/she send out initially?
- What is he/she actually like?
- How do you feel about his/her personality?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. How does someone’s appearance affect how others see them at first?
2. Why is a person’s personality often more important than their appearance?
3. How can what society thinks about appearance affect a person’s confidence?
4. Why might people judge others by how they look instead of who they are?
5. How do appearance and personality influence a person’s relationships?
6. How can someone show their personality through their appearance?

Topic 34: Songs and lyrics

Describe a song that you can listen to on repeat for a long period of time.
You should say:
- What is the song?
- When was it released?
- What is special about the song?
- What do you feel when listening to it?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. How can lyrics in a song affect a listener’s emotions?
2. Why do some people prefer songs with meaningful lyrics?
3. How do different cultures use songs to express their values and traditions?
4. What role do lyrics play in making a song memorable?
5. How can songs with simple lyrics still have a strong impact on listeners?
6. In what ways can songs be used to tell stories or share messages?

Topic 35: Planning ahead

Describe a time when things did not go according to your plan.
You should say:
- What event did you plan?
- What caused the event to not go according to plan?
- How did that event affect the plan?
- How did you feel about it?
PART 2:

PART 3
1. Why is it important for people to plan ahead for their future?
2. How can planning ahead help with achieving personal goals?
3. What are some common challenges people face when trying to plan for the future?
4. How can individuals balance planning for the future with living in the present?
5. In what ways can planning ahead benefit someone in their career?
6. How do different cultures approach planning for important life events?

Topic 36: Internet trends

Describe an old trend on the Internet that you think should be brought back.
You should say:
- What is the trend?
- When did the trend become popular?
- What did you think about the trend at the time?
- Why do you think the trend should be brought back?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. How do internet trends often start and become popular?
2. Why are some internet trends short-lived while others last longer?
3. How can following internet trends affect people’s daily lives?
4. What impact can internet trends have on how people communicate?
5. How do internet trends reflect changes in society or technology?
6. What are some positive and negative effects of internet trends on young people?

Topic 37: Conversation

Describe a way that you find effective in starting in a conversation with a stranger.
You should say:
- What is the way?
- Where did you learn that way?
- How often do you use it?
- Why do you think it is effective?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What makes a conversation enjoyable for most people?
2. How can effective communication skills improve conversations?
3. Why is it important to listen carefully during a conversation?
4. How do cultural differences affect the way people have conversations?
5. What role does body language play in a conversation?
 6. How can people handle disagreements or misunderstandings during a conversation?

Topic 38: Hidden talent

Describe a time when you were amazed by someone’s talent.
You should say:
- Who is the person?
- What is his/her talent?
- Why were you amazed by his/her talent?
- How many people do you know now that also have that talent?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What does it mean to have a hidden talent?
2. How can discovering a hidden talent benefit a person’s confidence?
3. Why might some people keep their talents hidden from others?
4. How can hidden talents be revealed in everyday life?
5. What role do hidden talents play in personal or professional development?
6. How can people support others in discovering and using their hidden talents?

Topic 39: International event

Describe an international event that you want to be held in your country.
You should say:
- What is the international event?
- When does the international event happen?
- How did you know about that event?
- Why do you think it should occur in your country?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. What are the main reasons countries decide to host international events?
2. How can international events influence the culture of a host country?
3. What are the economic benefits of hosting an international event?
4. What challenges do cities face when preparing to host an international event?
5. How can international events promote understanding and cooperation between different
countries?
6. What impact do international sporting events have on athletes and their careers?

Topic 40: Online friends

Describe an online friend that you haven’t got a chance to meet face to face.
You should say:
- Who is the person?
- What online platform did you meet him/her on?
- How did you become close to him/her?
- Why have you not gotten the chance to meet him/her face to face?

PART 2:

PART 3
1. Why are more and more people making friends online?
2. How are online friendships different from real-life friendships?
3. What are the good things about having online friends?
4. What problems can people have when they make friends online?
5. How have social media sites changed the way people make friends?
6. Can online friends help people feel better when they are not happy?

Part 2+3 Quý 2/2022

Topic 1: Describe a positive change that you made in your life

You should say:

What it is

Why you did it

Who you did it with

And explain how you feel about the change

Part 3

1 Is it easier for young people to change?

2 Is it easy for old people to change?

3 How can people change their daily routine if they want to?

4 What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

Topic 2: Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time

You should say:

What it is
How you implement it

How difficult it is

And explain how you feel about the way/change

Part 3

1 What can people do to save time?

2 Does technology help people save time? How and why?

3 Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?

4 Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?

Topic 3: Describe a famous city that you think is interesting

You should say:

Where it is

What the city is famous for

Why it is interesting

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:

1. What advantages can tourism bring to a city?

2. Why do some young people like to live in cities?

3. Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?

4. Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects in local people?

Topic 4: Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved

You should say:

What it is

Why you haven’t achieved it What you did

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:

1. What ambitions do children usually have?

2. Why care some people very ambitious in their work?

3. Why don’t some people have dreams?

4. How do people balance work and life?

Topic 5: Describe a place in the countryside that you visited

You should say:

Where it is

When you visited this place

What you did there

And explain how you feel about this place

Part3:

1. Is there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam?

2. What do people usually do when going to the countryside?

3. Do you think people will live in the countryside in the future?

Topic 6: Describe a situation when something in your house was broken and then repaired

You should say:

What it was?

When it broke/stopped working? How you repaired it

And explain how did ou felt about it?

Part3:

1. What are the common home appliances that people use these days?

2. Do you think modern technology makes people lazier?

3. What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems?

4. When an electronic item of yours does not work, would you repair it or buy a new one?

5. Are you good at handling problems on your own?

6. Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

Topic 7: Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event

You should say:

What the event was

Where you had it

Who helped you to organize it

And how you feel about it

Part3:

1. How can parents help children to get organized?

2. On what occasions do people need to be organized?

3. Does everything need to be well prepared?

4. Do people need others’ help when organizing things?

Topic 8: Describe a lesson that you remember well

You should say:

What the course was about

Where you had it

Why you remember it

And explain why it impressed you a lot

Part3:

1. Which can help you remember things better, words or photos?

2. Why do some people have better memory?

3. Why can some people remember some little things in life?

Topic 9: Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

You should say:

What the clothing was

Who gave it to you?

When you got it

And explain why this person gave you the clothing

Part3:

1. Have you ever given clothes to others?

2. Why do people dress casually everyday but dress formally at work?

3. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?

Topic 10: Describe a person you only met once 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

Part3:

1. How do people make friends in Vietnam?

2. On what occasions do people like to make friends?

3. Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?

4. What qualities make true friends?

Topic 11: Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend

You should say:

When it happened

What gift it was

Who you gave it to

And explain why you chose that gift

Part3:

1. When do people normally send gifts to others?

2. Do people give gifts or red packets on traditional festivals?

3. Is it easy to choose clothes as gifts?

4. Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?

Topic 12: 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

Part3:

1. What are the differences between the special food in Vietnam and foreign countries?

2. Do people usually cook special food in Vietnam?

3. Should special food be easily available?

Topic 13: Describe a story someone told you and you remember

You should say:

What the story was about

Who told you this story

Why you remember it

And how you feel about it

Part3:

1. Do young children like the same stories as older children?

2. How has technology changed storytelling?

Topic 14: Describe a thing you cannot live without except cell phone or computer

You should say:

What it is

Why you can’t manage without it

How long you have had it for

And explain how you felt when you were without it?

Part3:

1. Why do you think teenagers always want to have the latest devices such as the iPhone? 2.

Why do they often buy a new one even though they already have one?

3. What do they do with the old one after buying a new one?

4. How hard is it for parents to convince their children not to buy an expensive phone?

Topic 15: 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

Part3:

1. What outdoor activities do people like?

2. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now? 3. Is

leisure time important to everyone? Why?

4. Do women have more leisure time than men?

Topic 16: Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person

You should say:

What it is

Why the skill can be learned from older people

How you will learn the skill from older people

And explain how you will feel if you master the skill
Part3:

1. What can children learn from their parents or grandparents?

2. From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents?

3. What kind of help do you think older people need?

Topic 17: Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language

You should say:

What it is

What language you learned

How it helped you learn the language

And how you felt about it

Part3:

1. What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

2. Do you think language learning is important? Why?

Topic 18: Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in near future

You should say:

What it would look like

How big it would be

Where it would be located

And explain how feel about this apartment or house

Part3:

1. What kinds of apartments are most popular?

2. What are the differences between houses that young people and old people like?

3. What are the differences between apartments and houses?

Topic 19: Describe a time you visited a new place

You should say:

Where the new place is

When you went there

Why you went there

And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3

1 Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?

2 How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?

3 How do young and old people react differently to new things?

4 Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?

Topic 20: Describe a rule (in school or work) that you don’t like

You should say:

What it is

Why you don’t like it

How others feel about the rule

And explain whether you’ve followed the rule

Part3:

1. What are the rules students should follow at school?

2. Are the rules at school good or bad?

3. Do people often violate the rules in VietNam?

4. What rules should children follow at home?

Topic 21: Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What you usually do together

And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Part3:

1. What kinds of people are easy to get along with?

2. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?

3. Do people have time for themselves nowadays?

Topic 22: Describe a toy that you often played with as a child

You should say:

What the toy was?

How old you were when you had it?

Did you play with the toy by yourself or with other kids?

And explain how you felt about this particular toy.

Part 3:

1. What kind of toys was famous in your childhood? How about these days?

2. Do you think parents should buy more toys their children or they should spend more time with

them instead?

3. Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?

4. How do advertisements influence children?

Topic 23: Describe a song that you think is interesting

You should say:

What the song is

What story the song tells

Whether the song is popular

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part3:

1. Why are music competitions popular in VietNam?

2. What kinds of music do people like?

Topic 24: Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it

You should say:

What the gift was

When you got this gift

Where you had it

How you felt about it

Part3:

1. Do you like giving gifts?

2. What gifts would parents give to children?

3. What factors do parents consider when choosing a gift for children?

4. What kinds of free gifts do they give? Why do people feel happy when they receive free gifts?

5. Do you think our government should provide free gifts for our citizens?

Topic 25: Describe a change you made in your daily life that saved you a lot of time

You should say:

What the change was

When it happened

How it happened

And explain why it saved you a lot of time

Part 3:

1. What can people do to save time?

2. Does technology help people save time? How and Why?

3. Do you think parents should be responsibe for teaching children to save time?

4. Do people who can mannage time well become successful more easily?
Topic 26: Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in traffic jam

You should say:

When it was

Where you were going

How long you had to wait

And explain how you felt about this

Part3:

1. Which vehicles are more likely to be in a traffic jam, cars or buses?

2. If you were in a traffic jam, would you prefer to be in a car or a bus?

3. What do you think of people who always drive their car, even when they could just as easily

use public transportation?

4. Do you feel that traffic congestion in your hometown is better, or worse than it used to be?

5. Do you think only the government has the power to manage the problem of traffic jams?

Topic 27: Describe something you do that you think is important for keeping fit and
healthy

You should say:

What you do

How often you do it

Where you do it

And explain how you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit.

Part3:

1. How do people generally stay healthy in your country?

2. How can parents guide their children to build health?

3. Do you think it is the best for students to exercises several time a week?

5. What kinds of sports are popular in VietNam?

6. Do you think young people should play dangerous sports?

7. What else people can do to keep fit besides sports?

Topic 28: Describe a family member you might like to work with in the future

You should say:

Who the member is

What kind of work you want to do with him or her

What he or she did impressed you most

And explain why you would like to work with him or her

Part3:

1. What kinds of family business are common in VietNam?

2. Why do people want to do family business?

Topic 29: Describe a special day out which didn’t cost very much

You should say:

When was the day

Where you went

How much you spent

And explain how you feel about the day

Part 3

1. How do people spend their leisure time in VietNam?

2. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?

3. Do you think only old people have time for leisure?

Topic 30: Describe an important event in your life that you celebrated

You should say:

What the event was

When it happened

Who attended the event

And explain how you feel about the event

Part3
1. Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?

2. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?

3. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?

4. Do people often celebrate festivals with families?

Topic 31: Describe a neighbour you are interested in

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know this person

What this person likes to do

And explain why you think this neighbour is interesting.

Part3

1. Do you think people are familiar with their neighbours?

2. How can people improve the relationship with neighbours?

3. How do children build relationships with others in a community?

4. Is it beneficial to get along well neighbours?

5. How can big business help local neighbourhood

6. Is it true that young people don’t get along with their neighbours?

7. What negative impact technology have on our community?

Topic 32: Describe an important river/lake in your country

You should say:

Where it is located

How big/long it is

What it looks like

And explain why it is important

Part3:

1. Do people like that river in your country?

2. What kind of water sports do you like?

3. Do you think children should learn to swim?

4. How do rivers/lakes affect local tourism?

5. Why people felt relax beside river?

Topic 33: Describe a quiet place you like to go to

You should say:

When you like to go there?

Where it is?

What you usually do there?

How quiet that place is?

Why you like to visit there?

Part3:

1. Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?

2. Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?

3. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?

4. Which place is quieter, the city or the countryside?

5. What are the negative effects of noise pollution?

Topic 34: Describe something that surprised you and made you happy.

You should say:

When it was

Who/ what surprised you

Where you were then

And explain why this surprise made you happy.

Part3:

1. How do people express happinessin your culture?

2. Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?

3. How can people be happy?

4. Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?

Topic 35: Describe a competition (e.g. music, cooking, sport) you would like to take part in

You should say:

What the competition is about

Where the competition will take place

When it will be held

And explain why you would like to take part in

Part3:

1. What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?

2. Why are competition shows popular?

3. What kinds of industries need competition? Why?

4. Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with others in companies?

Topic 36: Describe an invention which changed the world in a good 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

Part3:

1. What it the most helpful innovation at home?

2. What household appliances make us lazy?

3. What kind of invention can be used at school?

4. Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?

Topic 37: Describe a time when you helped 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

Part3:

1. Do you often help kids? How?

2. Do you think people will do a lot of volunteering to help their neighbors?

3. Who benefit more from the volunteer services, the volunteers or the people helped?

4. What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?

Topic 37: Describe an occasion when you lost something in a public place

You should say:

What you lost

How you lost it

Where you lost it

And explain how you felt about it.

Part3:

1. What kinds of things do people usually lose?

2. What do people often do when losing things?

3. Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things?

4. What kinds of people may lose things often?

Topic 38: Describe a traditional product madee in your country which you like

You should say:

What the product is?

When did you try this product for the first time?

What it is made of?

And explain how you feel about it?

Part3:

1. Why do traditional products attract tourists?

2. What different types of traditional products are produced in your country?

3. Why do people like to buy imported products?

Topic 39: Describe something you do that can help you to concentrate in work or study

You should say:

What it is

How often you do it

When you start doing it

And explain how it helps you concentrate

Part3:

1. Is it important for children to learn how to concentrate?

2. What can employers do to help employees concentrate?

3. What kinds of jobs require higher concentration at work?

4. Have you ever felt difficult to concentrate?

5. What kinds of distractions are bothering you in your life?

Topic 40: Describe a time when you use your mobile phone for something

You should say:

When you use it

How you use it

What you use it for

And explain how you felt when you use your mobile phone for something

Part3:

1. What do people generally do with their mobile phones?

2. Is it good to call late in public?

3. Is calling the most important funcition of a mobile phone?

Topic 41: Describe a time when you were very busy

You should say:

When it happened

Where you were

What you did

And explain why you were busy

Part3:

1. Do you like to be always busy?

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?

3. Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?

4. What kind of pressure people may experience at work?

Topic 42: Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she has done

Why he/she is popular

And explain how you feel about this person

Part3:

1. What kinds of people are popular at work?

2. Are bosses more popular than employees at work?

3. Which one is more important, keeping a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at

work?

4. What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?

Topic 43: Describe a friend you enjoy talking with

You should say:

Who is he/she
How long you two are friends

What you do together

And explain why she/he is your best friend

Part3:

1. Is it better to communicate face to face or online? Why?

2. Do you think it is impossible to make real friends on the internet?

3. Why is it hard to maintain friendships for some people?

4. What do you think it takes to become friends?

5. What do you talk about with your friends?

6. Do you think you can be friends with strangers?

7. How should you treat a stranger?

Topic 44: Describe a difficult decision you made that had a very good result

You should say:

What decision it was

What difficulties you faced how you made the decision

And explain why it was a difficult decision.

Part3:

1. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?

2. Which is easier making a decision by your self or making a decision after group discussion?

3. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’s advice?

Topic 45: Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion

You should say:

When she/he asked you

How she/he felt while listening to your opinion

And explain why she/he needed your opinion

Part 3
1. Have you ever asked someone for his/her opinion?

2. Why do some people react impolitely when listening to someone’s story?

Topic 46: Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to
live

You should say:

Where it was

How you felt when you were there

And explain why you would love to live there

Part 3

1. If you had a chance to live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

2. What are good qualities of a good place?

Topic 47: Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work
that you did

You should say:

Who it was

What work it was

When she/he told you that

And explain how you felt when hearing it

Part 3:

1. Will you be affected when hearing a number of negative stories?

2. How will you react when someone pays you a compliment?

3. Why are negative feedbacks as important as positive feedbacks at work?

Topic 48: Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What type of work he/she does

And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society

Part 3

1. What jobs are well-paid?

2. What are the changes in working conditions?

3. What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?

Topic 49: Describe a person you follow regularly on social media or other media

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What he/she posts on social media

And explain why you follow him/her on social media

Part3:

1. What can people do on social media?

2. Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media

software?

3. Do older people spend much time on social media?

4. Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?