IELTS Writing

& Speaking
Question Bank

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Writing Tests
BOTH pros and cons .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
COMPARE pros and cons .................................................................................................................................................. 3
BOTH views ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
AGREE or DISAGREE .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Wh- questions ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Speaking Tests
SPEAKING PART 1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
a) Work & Study ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
b) Teacher ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
c) Family ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
d) Celebrity .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
e) Walking .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
f) Books ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
g) Newspaper and magazine.................................................................................................................................... 6
h) Bags ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
i) Art .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
j) Chocolate ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
k) Photography ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
l) Advertisement .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
m) Noise....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
n) Bus or taxi ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
PART 2 + 3 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
I. PEOPLE ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
II. PLACE ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
III. OBJECT ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
IV. EVENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 31

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Writing Tests

BOTH pros and cons

1. In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high
school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people
who decide to do this.
2. Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pay some of or all of the
costs. Discuss both the pros and cons of the government doing this.
3. It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as south
pole. Discuss both the pros and cons of this trend.
4. People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same
company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and
disadvantages of each viewpoint?
5. It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives.Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.
6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a car.

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COMPARE pros and cons

1. Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the
community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and
individuals?
2. People look for some source of energy like gas and oil in the remote and untouched area. Do you
think its advantages outweigh their disadvantages?
3. Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others,
however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In
your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
4. More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a foreign country. Do
the benefits of studying abroad outweigh the drawbacks?
5. Increasing global trade has led to the use of many items, including everyday items, produced in
other countries which must be transported long distances. To what extent do the advantages of this
outweigh the disadvantages?
6. Some people think that good health is important to everyone, so medical services should not be run
by profit-making companies. Do the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the
disadvantages?

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BOTH views
1. Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people’s quality of life in
developing countries. However, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
2. Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should
have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3. Some people think success in life comes from hard work and determination. Others think money
and appearance are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
4. Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and poverty. Others think that crime
is a result of a bad person’s nature. Discuss and give your opinion.
5. Developments in technology has brought various environmental problems. Some believe that
people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe
technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 6. Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they
could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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AGREE or DISAGREE
1. Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important for children’s development as other
subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?
2. According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather
than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays
and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
3. Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically
proven to be bad for people’s health. Do you agree or disagree?
4. It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as squares and parks. Do
you agree or disagree with this statement?
5. Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having
these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about dangers of
committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?
6. It is better for people to be unemployed than people to be employed but they do not enjoy. Do you
agree or disagree?

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Wh- questions
1. Many young people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this
happen? What are the solutions?
2. Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school.What are the reasons? What
could be done?
3. In recent years, more and more people tend to live individually. What are the causes of this trend?
Does this have a positive or negative effect on society?
4. An increasing number of advertisements on TV aim at children. What are the effects of television
advertising? Should television advertising be controlled?
5. We have been living in the nuclear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs
were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the
planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of
medicine.
To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks
associated with its use?
6. Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay
the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which
approach do you prefer? Explain why.

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SPEAKING PART 1

a) Work & Study

What work do you do?

Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?

Do you like your job?

Is it very interesting?

(Possibly)Do you miss being a student?

Your Studies:

What subject(s) are you studying?

Why did you choose to study that subject? /

Why did you choose to Study those subjects?

Do you like your subject? (Why?/Why not?)

Is it very interesting?

(Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?

Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

b) Teacher
Do you often invite friends to visit your home?

Do you like visitors corning to your home?

Do people often visit you at your home?

How often do visitors come to your home?

When do visitors come to your home?

Do you prefer to have friends visit you, or relatives?

What do you usually do together with your visitors?

When someone visits you, how do you usual, show hospitality (or, entertain them)?

c) Family
How often do you meet with your family?

How do you spend the time with your family? Do you want to live with your family in

the future?

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Are you close to of your family members?

How has your family influenced you?

d) Celebrity
Who is your favorite celebrity in Vietnam?

Do you like any foreign celebrities?

Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?

Do you think we should protect famous people's privacy?

How do celebrities influence their fans in Vietnam?

e) Walking
Do you like walk?

Do you like to walk on your own or with others?

Would you say that your city is a good place for walking?

f) Books
How often do you read?

Do you have many books at home?

Do Vietnamese people do enough reading?

Do Vietnamese people like to read?

What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don't like reading very

much?

g) Newspaper and magazine

Do you often read newspapers?

Do you prefer to read local news or international news?

Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines?

Do many people today read newspapers?

In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer

people?

Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?

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h) Bags
Do you like bags?

What types of bags do you like?

Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?

What types of bags do you use (in your everyday life)?

Do you have different bags for different occasions (or, different purposes)?

What do you put in these bags?

What sorts of bags do women like to buy?

i) Art
Do you like art?

Do you think art classes are necessary? (Why?)

How do you think art classes affect children's development?

What kind of paintings do Vietnamese people like?

What can you learn from western paintings?

What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

j) Chocolate
How often do you eat chocolate?

What's your favorite flavor?

Is chocolate expensive in Vietnam?

When was the first time you ate chocolate?

Is chocolate popular in Vietnam?

k) Photography
Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)

Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?)

How long have you liked taking photographs?

How (why) did you become interested in photography?

How often do you take photographs?

In what situations do you take photographs?

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What kind of photos do you like to take? (Why?)

Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?

l) Advertisement
Are there many advertisements in your country?

Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?

What are the various places where we see advertisements?

How do you feel about advertisements?

m) Noise
Do you mind noises?

What types of noise do you come across in your daily life?

Are there any sounds that you like?

Where can you (= one) hear loud noise?

Do you think there's too much noise in modern society?

Are cities becoming noisier?

n) Bus or taxi
How often do you take the bus?

When was the first time you took a taxi?

What are the advantages of taking a taxi compared with buses?

Is it convenient to take the bus/taxi in your city?

PART 2 + 3

I. PEOPLE
1. Describe a person / something that made you laugh (new)

You should say:

When this happened

Where this happened

Who were there

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And explain why you laughed

Part 3

How would you definite happiness?

Do Vietnamese people like to watch comedy?

Who is the most popular comedian in Vietnam?

What do you do when you feel unhappy?

Why do children tend to be happier than adults?

2. Describe a person who you have met before and you want to know more

about (new)

You should say

Who this person is;

When and where you met;

What you did or talked about;

And explain why you would like to know more about this person

Part 3

How do Vietnamese people make friends?

Who is more important to you, friends or family?

Do you like to be friends with someone who is different from you?

Do you have any foreign friends?

Why is it easier to make friends on the internet than in reality?

3. Describe a creative inventor or musician (new)

You should say：

Who this person is

What this person does

How he knew this person

And explain why you think this person is creative

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Part 3

What creative activities did you like to do when you were young?

Why do people like to copy others' ideas these days?

What's the best way to cultivate children's creativity?

Do you think creativity can be learned?

Why does art help to nurture creativity?

4. Describe a famous person in your country (new)

You should say:

Who this person is

How I know this person

What this person is famous for

And explain why you like this person

Part 3

In general, how do people become famous?

What kinds of people become famous?

Do you think. to be famous, a person needs to have some special talent (or ability)?

What are some general qualities of famous people? Do they have any qualities that are

different from ordinary people?

Compare how people become celebrities today with how people became celebrities

years ago, for example, 30 or 50 years ago.

Can you give me some examples of celebrities in your grandfather's time (i.e.,about

50 years ago)?

Compare what kinds of people were famous in Vietnam in the past (e.g„ when your

grandfather was young) to the kinds of people who are famous today.

In your opinion, were the standards for judging who is famous before better than they

are now?

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5. Describe a person that you admire (new)

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew this person

What you like to do together

And why you admire this person

Part 3

What kinds of people can become role models?

What should schools teach to help students become better citizens?

What can we learn from old people?

What can parents do to give children correct guidance?

6. Describe someone who has a great influence on you (new)

You should say:

Who this person is

How she knew this person

What influence this person has on you

Any how you think of the influence

Part 3

What social values should parents teach children?

Many children misbehave at school what are the reasons?

Do you think mass media have a great impact on the young generation?

Why is it hard for adults to change?

How to help young people to develop good habits?

7. Describe a person who once moved to live with you

You should say:

Who the person is

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When did he/she move

Why did he/she move

And how do you feel when live with him/her

Part 3:

Do you like to live with people about your age or older than you?

What would you do if your neighbors are noisy all the time?

What are the advantages of living with old people?

Should young adults live on their own?

8. Describe a leader you admire

You should say:

Who the leader is

How you got to know this person

What kind of person he or she is

And explain why you admire this person

Part 3:

In your culture, what kinds of people can be leaders?

Has there been a change in the characteristics that leaders should have?

Many women are earning more money now, does it mean that they can be leaders?

9. Describe someone you enjoy being together

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you know about this person

What kind of person he/she is

And explain why you enjoy being with him/her

Part 3:

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How do you usually spend your spare time?

Why do some young people dislike living with old people?

What do you usually do when you hang out with your friends?

Do you like to spend time on your own or with your family/friends?

10.Describe a person who once moved to live with you.

You should say:

When and where this person moved in

How you know this person

How you got along with this person

And how you feel about living with this person

Part 3

Do you like to live with people about your age or older than you?

What would you do if your neighbor are noisy all the time?

What are the advantages of living with old people?

Should young adults live on their own?

II. PLACE
11.Describe a tall building in your hometown you like or dislike (new)

You should say:

Where it is

What it is used for

What looks like

And explain why you like or dislike it

Part 3

Are there many tall buildings where you live?

Why are there tall buildings in so many places?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in tall buildings?

How much is architecture influenced by the local climate?

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Should architects design buildings to be practical rather than beautiful?

12.Describe a sport stadium that's important in your city (new)

You should say:

Where it is

How often you go there

What people do there

And explain why you think it is important

Part 3

Which sports are popular in your country and why?

Do you think that more people play sports nowadays than in the past?

Do you think that advertising at national and international sport events should be

discouraged?

Who should pay for national sport teams – the government or private businesses?

What are the benefits to a country of holding a major international event like the

Olympic Games?

13.Describe a place where you relaxed (new)

You should say:

Where it is

What usually do there

How often you go there

And explain why it relaxes you

Part 3

What are the most popular ways of relaxing in your country?

Do men and women choose to relax in similar ways?

What are the dangers of having no regular relaxation?

What are the main causes of stress that people experience where you live?

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Do you think people’s lives are more stressful now than in the past?

What changes in lifestyle and work practices might help to reduce stress?

14.Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work (new)

You should say:

Where I would like to go

What kind of work / job you would like to have

When you would like to go

Why you want to work in that place

Part 3

Why do people want to go abroad for an extended period of time?

What should these people do before going abroad?

What would you miss most if you went abroad for an extended period of time?

Which country or part of the world wouldn’t you like live in?

What are a few of the problems of living abroad and how can people overcome them?

Why do foreigners stay in your country for extended period of time?

What kinds of problems do foreigners living in your country experience?

15.Describe a place you often visit (new)

You should say:

Where this place is

When you like to visit this person

What I like to do

And explain why you often visit this place

Part 3

What kind of places of interest do people in your country often like to visit?

Do you think that a person’s age affects what they consider to be “a place of interest”?

What modern-day place do you think that people in the future will consider

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interesting?

Do you think that places of interest often also have some educational value?

What more can we do to protect places of interest?

16.Describe a garden you have visited (new)

You should say:

Where it was

What it looked like

What you did there

And explain why you liked it there

Part 3

Do you think it is important to have a garden attached to your house, if you have one?

Why do people go to public open spaces?

What makes some public spaces attractive while others are not?

How could growing cities ensure they continue to have public open spaces?

17.Describe a big company you are interested in

Where this company is

How you know it

What is it business

And explain why you like this company

Part 3:

Do you want to work in a big company or a small company?

Why does someone choose big companies or small companies?

What are the differences between big companies and small companies?

Is city important for the development of career?

In which city do you want to work?

Is it good for young people to work in different regions?

What type of jobs do Vietnamese prefer?

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18.Describe an interesting place in your city/town

You should say:

Where this place is

What it is like

Why it is famous

And explain why you are interested in this place

Part 3:

What kind of places of interest do people in your country often like to visit?

Do you think that a person’s age affects what they consider to be “a place of interest”?

What modern-day place do you think that people in the future will consider

interesting?

Do you think that places of interest often also have some educational value?

What more can we do to protect places of interest?

III. OBJECT
19.Describe your favorite movie (new)

You should say

When and where you saw it

What type of film it was

What the film was about

And explain why it is your favorite film

Part 3

Do you think (watching) films have (has) any educational benefits?

In what ways are documentary films and films only for entertainment different?

Why do you think documentary films are not so popular?

How are movies and real life different?

Do men and women like to watch the same kinds of films?

Do different age groups like the same kinds of films?

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Do you like any particular film star? Why?

20.Describe a piece of equipment in your home (new)

You should say:

What it is;

How often you use it;

Who usually use it with;

And explain why this item is important to you

Part 3

Have (the item you chose to talk about) changed much over the years?

Do you think that (the item you chose to talk about) are important to society? (How?)

Do you think everyone needs to know how to use the item you chose to talk about?

What kinds of electrical appliances are most used in the home, besides the telephone

and computer?

What are some examples of electronic or electrical equipment that are used for

communication?

21.Describe a gift that you recently gave to others (new)

You should say:

When it happened

Who gave it to

What gift gave to the person

And explain why you gave this gift to others

Part 3

In Vietnam, when (on what occasions) do people give gifts to Others?

What sorts of things do they give?

Do people today still give the same kinds of gifts that people used to give, many years

ago?

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Why do people like to receive gifts?

What are some of the possible different reasons why give gifts to other people?

Do you think it's suitable to give money as a gift?

Do you think it's a good idea for people who are doing business with each other to

exchange gifts?

Why do some people not give gifts to others very often?

22.Describe a wild animal (new)

You should say:

What looks like

Where you can see it

What likes to eat or do

And why you like it

Part 3

DO you think animals have feelings and rights? (Why? /Why not?)

Some people breed animals such as dogs for money. How do you feel about that?

Do you think there should be laws to protect the welfare of pets and farm animals?

(For example, laws against cruel treatment.) Why? /Why not?

Are there any wild animals in Vietnam that are not found in any other country?

Are there any animal reserves in Vietnam where wild animals can live in protection?

How do Vietnamese people feel about the protection of wild animals?

What do you think are some of the benefits to humans from protecting wild animals?

23.Describe a sport that you prefer to do and is a little expensive (new)

You should say:

What it is

How much it usually costs

Who usually do it with

And explain why you like to do this activity

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Part 3

what sports are popular in your country?

What are the major differences between extreme sports' and ordinary sports?

What do you think of expensive sports?

Why do you think some people strongly dislike playing sports?

Do you think people should be encouraged to try some of these extreme sports?

Do you like (or, would you like) to do a rather dangerous sporting activity?

Why do you think some people like to do these dangerous activities?

24.Describe an interesting song (new)

You should say:

What kind of song it is

How found it

What it is about

And explain why it is interesting to you

Part 3

What do old people like to listen to?

How would your grandfather feel if you gave him some hip hop music to listen to?

Why do you think old people like old songs?

Why do you think people of different age groups have different favourite songs?

What kinds of music do (small) children in Vietnam like to listen to?

What are the differences between popular music and the music that (young) children

like to listen to?

Why do some people like to play music (= play a musical instrument) in the open?

25.Describe an area of subject that you are interested in (such as physics,

mathematics) (new)

You should say:

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What it is

When it started to become interested in it

What we have learned from it

And explain why you have interest in it

Part 3

What is your opinion of modern education (in school)?

What school subjects do you think are most important (in primary school or high

school)? (Why are they important?)

What subject or subjects do you think will be most important in the future?

What school subject do you think will be the most useful in adult life (or, most useful

for society)?

Which subjects do you think should be optional and which should be compulsory?

What are the advantages of studying computing in high school?

In the west, (upper) high school students are allowed to choose many of the subjects

they study. Do you think that would be a good idea in Vietnam?

26.Describe a special meal you have had (new)

You should say:

Where you would like to have it

Who you would like to have it with

What you would like to eat

And explain how you would feel about the meal

Part 3

What kind of food do people in your country like to eat?

Do people of different age groups have different diet habit?

What’s your opinion about people on diet?

What do you think is a balanced meal?

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27.Describe a team project for study or entertainment (new)

You should say:

When you did it

Who you did it with

How you did it

And why you liked it or disliked it

Part 3

What are the benefits of working with other people?

Compare these with the advantages of working alone.

How important is co-operation in your future?

How can children learn to co-operate with each other?

In which areas could businesses and schools co-operate for the benefits of students?

28.Describe an outdoor activity you like to do (new)

You should say:

What it is

Where I like to do it

How do it

And explain why you like to do it

Part 3

What are the most popular outdoor activities where you live?

What are benefits of doing things outdoors?

Do older people and younger people enjoy the same kinds of outdoor activities?

What effects do climate and the environment have on what people do outdoors?

Which jobs involve a lot of working outdoors?

Compare working outdoors with working in an office.

Do people in your country prefer to work outdoors or not?

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29.Describe an advertisement you have seen recently (new)

You should say:

When and where you saw it

What was advertised

What the contents of the advertisements were

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

What are the different kinds of advertising?

What kind of advertising is most common in Vietnam?

What are the ways in which advertisements catch the attention of viewers?

Do big companies prefer to advertise on TV or in some other ways? (Why?)

What are the good and bad points of advertisements?

Is advertising on the internet very influential?

Are any kinds advertising in Vietnam considered illegal?

Do you trust advertisements? (Why? /Why not?)

How do you feel about false advertising?

30.Describe a website you like to visit (new)

You should say:

When found it

What it is about

How often you visit it

And why you like this website

Part 3

What are some of the different reasons why people use the internet?

Some people say that different age groups have different tastes on internet content.

What do you think?

What influence can (or, does) the internet have on children? And what about

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teenagers?

Do you think parents should control what internet sites their children visit on the

internet?

What do you think of people who have a computer and what do you think of those

who don't have one?

Compare the types of people who don't use the internet with those who do.

What (kinds of) people don't use the internet and what are the disadvantages that these

people suffer because they don't use the internet?

31.Describe an interesting photo (new)

You should say.

Who took it

Who was the photo

When the photo was taken

Why it was interesting

Part3

What are the occasions when people take photographs?

Why do people like to take many photos when they are travelling?

If a friend asked you to take at some photos he had taken, for example, some photos of

his holiday, how would you feel?

Do you think photographs can really help people remember past events in their lives?

What is the value/importance of photographs?

Do you think it's good to take photos?

Do you think photographs are more important for adults or for children?

Why do you think it is important to take photos (or videos) of one's family?

32.Describe a small business you would like to have (new)

You should say:

What it would be

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What you need to prepare for it;

Where you would have this business;

And explain why you would like to do this business

Part 3

What challenges and difficulties do people face when they try to have a successful

small business?

What should be the government's role in how small businesses are run?

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of small businesses compared to

large companies?

How can small businesses benefit the people in the community where the businesses

are located?

What kinds of small business are most popular in Vietnam?

Why do some people open their own business?

What qualities does a small business owner need to have?

33.Describe an APP in your computer or phone

You should say:

What this APP is

Why you know this APP

Why you choose this APP

And do you like using it

Part 3:

How much time do you spend on these APPs?

Do you use free APPs or the ones that you need to pay for?

Do you like to look for new APPs or just keep using the old ones?

Do you think high-tech products such as computers are naturally more useful in your

daily life?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of technology?

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What is the impact of technology on people’s life?

34.Describe an item that you received and made you happy

You should say

When you received it

What the item was

Who gave you it

And explain why you felt happy

Part 3

What type(s) of shop would you recommend a visitor to Vietnam go to? (Why?)

Do you ever buy anything on the internet?

What do you think are the advantages of buying things on the internet?

Are there any disadvantages (or dangers) from buying on the internet? (What?)

Do you like window shopping? (Why? /Why not?)

In Vietnam, how has shopping changed in the past few decades?

Do you think people spend too much time (or money) on shopping? (Why? /Why

not?)

What kinds of people spend an excessive amount of time or money on shopping?

35.Describe an old thing that your family has kept for a long time

You should say

What the object is

Where it came from

How long it has been in your family

And why your family has kept it.

Part 3:

What’s the value of old things?

Do you think it necessary to preserve old things?

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Do Vietnamese generally like visiting museums?

Do you think children should often visit museums?

What’s the difference between visiting museums and watching pictures of objects

online?

Do you think it good for museums to sell tickets to the public?

What are the problems in the museums of your city?

How can museums attract more people?

36.Describe a course that you want to learn

You should say:

What this course is

When you want to learn it

Where you can learn it

And explain why you want to learn it

Part 3

Should schools teach both arts and science?

What kinds of courses are useful for university students?

Why do some students dislike studying at school?

What school activities are good for schoolchildren?

37.Describe an outdoor activity you like to do

You should say:

What it is

Where you like to do it

How you do it

And explain why you like to do it

Part 3

Would you say people spend more time outdoors today than they did, say, 20 years

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ago?

What are the benefits of doing things outdoors?

Are there any outdoor activities that many people used to do (but which most people

don't do now)?

What are the most popular outdoor activities in Vietnam?

What sorts of activities do children like to do outdoors?

Do boys and girls like to do the same kinds of things outdoors?

Do old people and young people like doing the same kinds of things outdoors?

38.Describe an interesting tradition in your country

You should say:

What it is

When you know it

Do you like it

And is it suitable in modern society

Part 3:

Why is it important to protect traditions?

What’s the most important tradition in your country?

What kinds of traditions have disappeared in your country?

Why should children learn about traditions?

What can government do to protect traditions?

39.Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in

You should say:

What the news was about

When and how you got the news

What people were mentioned in this news

And explain why this news was interesting

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Part 3:

What are the good characteristics of good newspaper?

How can a newspaper attract readers?

What are the differences of newspapers and magazines?

How do Vietnamese generally get news?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet?

Do you think newspapers and magazines will disappear with the popularity of the

Internet?

What qualities do you think a good journalist should have?

What do you think of the violence in news broadcast?

Do you think that the media can report the news about celebrities?

What do you think of the future of the media?

40.Describe a method that helps you save money

You should say:

What the method is

When you started to use it

How you knew it

And explain why it is helpful

Part3

What can parents do to teach children to save money?

Why do young people tend to waste money?

What kinds of things do people like to buy in your country?

Do schools in Vietnam teach anything about financial management?

What is it necessary to teach teenagers to manage money?

How do parents give pocket money in your country? present

41.Describe a good news you ever heard

You should say:

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What the news was about

When I got this news

Where they got this news from

And explain why you think it was a good piece of news

Part 3:

How do people share good news?

How does modern technology affect the delivery of information?

When do people share good news?

What kind of good news have you received before?

Do you believe everything you read in the newspapers?

How do most people get their news in your country?

How do you think people will get their news in the future?

42.Describe a good character or personality of yours

You should say:

What is it

Is it a common personality

How it is helpful to you

Part 3:

What are the qualities that a person need to succeed in life?

To what extent do you think successful people are happy people?

Do people choose friends and partners with similar personalities to their own?

What personalities traits are considered to be typical of your culture?

Which aspects of modern life have a bad effect on people’s personalities?

Which personalities traits might be most valuable to society in the future?

Are some characteristics more typical of men than women?

How can a person’s upbringing affect his/her personality?

How much can events change the personality we are born with?

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43.Describe a mistake that you once made

You should say:

What it was

How you did it

Why you did it

And how you deal with this mistake

Part 3:

Do you agree that we learn best from our mistakes?

What’s the best way to gain experience in life?

Can we gain life experience from books and movies?

Which is more important, experience or potential?

What experience do you wish you’d gain?

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44.Describe a time you needed to use imagination (new)

You should say:

What the situation was

Why needed to use imagination

What the difficulties were

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Why do most children have a wild imagination?

What kinds of books can boost people's imagination?

Do you like to watch movies about the future?

What can schools do for students' creativity?

45.Describe a time you were very busy (new)

You should say:

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When it happened

Where you were

What you did

And explain why you were that busy

Part 3

Do you like the fast pace of modern life?

How do you feel when you are really busy?

What's the best way to deal with stress?

What kind of lifestyle is suitable to people in modern society?

What relaxation techniques do you usually use?

46.Describe a time you made an appointment for something (new)

You should say:

When and where it happened

What the appointment was for;

What happened when you made it;

And explain how you felt about the appointment

Part 3

How often do you make appointments?

Is it important to be punctual in your country?

Is it easy to make an appointment in Vietnam?

47.Describe an interesting or unusual thing you did recently (in your free

time) (new)

You should say:

What you did

When and where you did it

Who you did it with

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And explain why you think it was interesting or unusual

Part 3

How do people in Vietnam spend their leisure time, for example, after school, after

work or on weekends?

Compare how adults spend their leisure time with how children spend their leisure

time.

What kinds of things do families in Vietnam do together in their leisure time?

Would you say that people have enough leisure time today?

How do you think science and technology has changed people's lives in Vietnam in

the past few years?

Compare the way men spend their leisure time and the way women spend their leisure

time.

48.Describe a bicycle / motorbike / car trip that is interesting (new)

You should say:

Where you would like to go

How you would like to go there

Who I would like to go with

And explain why you would like to go there by car, motorbike or bike

Part 3

Do Vietnamese people prefer to travel by car or by train?

What are the advantages of travelling with a group of people?

Should young people travel abroad?

Where do Vietnamese people like to travel?

Is international trip popular with people in your country?

49.Describe a short journey that you disliked

You should say:

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When you took that journey

Who you went with

Where did you go

And explain why you disliked it

Part 3:

Where do Vietnamese like to take a trip?

Is t troublesome to take a trip?

Can you experience a local culture from a short trip?

Which one you prefer, several short trips and one long trip?

Can you know a place thoroughly in one or two days?

50.Describe a wedding you have been to

You should say:

When it was

Who got married

What happened at the wedding

And how you feel about this wedding

Part 3:

What kinds of wedding presents do people usually give in your country?

Compare the advantages of having a big wedding and small wedding.

Why do people enjoy celebrating events such as wedding?

Do you think that there is an ideal age for getting married?

Do you think that men and women have different attitudes to getting married in your

culture?

How should family and work responsibilities be shared in a marriage?

How much interest do people show in the marriages of famous people?

How important is marriage for a society?

Do you think that attitudes to marriage change in the future?

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51.Describe a situation that made you angry

You should say:

When it happened

What happened

How you felt

Part 3:

Do you think it’s good to show your emotions when you’re angry?

In your opinion, do women show their emotions more than men?

Why do you think men tend to show their emotions less than women?

52.Describe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for the first time

You should say:

When it happened

What did you eat

How was it

And do you still eat this kind of food

Part 3:

What’s the main food in Vietnam?

Have the eating habits of Vietnamese changed over the years?

Do you think your eating habit changed?

What is the healthy diet?

What do you think is healthy food?

What do you think of fast food?

What do you think of buying food in the supermarkets?

53.Describe a positive change you have made

You should say:

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What the change was

When it happened

Where it happened

And explain how you have benefited from this change

Part 3:

Do you think young people are more adaptive to changes?

What benefits do changes bring to society?

Do people like to change jobs?

Are there any advantages of changing jobs?

Why people change jobs, for higher salary or for promotion?

Is it due to the differences between young people and old people?

Is it easier for young people or ole people to adapt to environment?

54.Describe a time when you share something with others

You should say:

What you shared

When you shared it

Who you shared it with

And explain why you shared it or how you felt when you shared it

Part 3:

What are the advantages of sharing?

What’s the reason that children don’t like to share with others?

What kinds of things do children share?

How do parents teach their children to share with others?

Should people share food in parties? Why?

Should people share transportation tools?

What methods should be taken to enable people to share their transportation tools in

cities?

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