IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST (01/2021 – 04/2021)

Part 1:
New topics:
Tree:
1. What kind of trees do people usually plant in your country? How about your
hometown?
2. Have you ever planted a tree?
3. What kinds of trees do you plant?
4. Do you like planting trees? Why?

Farming:
1. Have you visited a farm?
2. What kind of farm do you like?
3. Do you think farming is important?
4. Did you do farm work when you were young?

New year:
1. How do you celebrate New Year?
2. Do you still remember a new year that you celebrated?
3. Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
4. Why do people think New year is a new beginning?

Decoration
1.What's the decoration like in your home?
2. What kind of decoration do you prefer?
3. Do Vietnamese people like redecorating their homes？
4. What's your favorite color when decorating your home?

TV program
1. Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cell phone?
2. What kind of TV programs do you like?
3. Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?
4. Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?

Maths
1. Do students learn maths in secondary schools in Vietnam?
2. Do you think maths is difficult?
3. What can people do with maths in their daily life？Why/why not?
4. Do you learn maths now? Why/why not?

Taking a test
1. How often do you take a rest?
2. What do you usually do when you are resting?
3. Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
4. How do you feel after taking a nap?

Being Happy
1. Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
2. What do you do to stay happy?
3. Can you stay happy all the time?
4. Is it important to be happy?

Getting up early
1. Do you often get up early in the morning?
2. What do you usually do when you get up early?
3. Do you get up early on weekends?
4. Which morning do you like best in a week?

Singing
1. Do you like singing?
2. When do you sing?
3. Will you take singing lessons in the future?
4. Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?

Reading
1. Do you like reading?
2. Do you like to read at home or in other places?
3. In what place do you think it is difficult to read?
4. Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?

Name
1. Is it easy for you to remember people's names?
2. How do you remember people's names?
3. How do you feel when people can' t remember your name?
4. Do you often forget people's names?

Window view
1. What scenery can you see from the window of your home/dormitory?
2. Do you like to watch the scenery from your window?
3. Do you want to live in a house with beautiful window views?
4. How do you feel when you can't see any beautiful view from your window?

Home country
1. Which part of your country do you want to live in?
2. What makes you feel proud of your country?
3. Do you know the history of your country well?
4. Will you stay in China in the future?
Old topics:
Text message
Do you like texting?
Do you prefer sending or receiving messages?
Have you ever received a confusing text message?
In what circumstances is making a phone call better than sending a text message?

Sport
What sports did you do when you were a kid?
What’s your favorite sport? Why?
Do you watch sports matches? Why?
Are you a fan of any sport teams? Why?

Recycle
Do you recycle now? Why?
Did you recycle when you were a kid?
Will you recycle in the future?
What kind of things do you recycle?

Picnic
Did you go on a picnic when you were a child?
How often do you go on a picnic now?
Where do you go on a picnic?
What is the difference between a picnic and cooking at home?

List
Do you make a list when you shop?
Do you make a list for your work? (does it work?)
Why don’t some people like making lists?
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?

Handwriting
Do you often write with a pen?
Can we tell someone’s personality from his or her handwriting?
What’s the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?
Is your handwriting easy to read for other people?

Furniture
Do you have a lot of furniture in your home?
Is there anyone who bought furniture for you?
What kind of furniture would you like to buy?
Which furniture do you like best in your home?

Concentration
When do you need to be focused?
What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?
What do you do to help you concentrate?
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

Clothes
What’s your favorite color of clothes?
What kind of clothes do you never wear?
What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
Do you wear the same style of clothes on weekdays and weekends?

Change
Have you changed a lot since your childhood?
What do you plan to change next year?
Do you like changes? Why?
Are there any changes in your hometown?

Weekend
What do you usually do on weekends?
Did you do anything special last weekend?
What will you do next weekend?
What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?

In a hurry
What do you always do in a hurry? Why?
What kind of things would you never do in a hurry?
Do you usually go out in a hurry?
Do you like to be in a hurry?

Work or study
What work do you do?
Do you enjoy the work? Why/Why not?
Would you like to continue with this type of work in the future? Why/Why not?
What subject are you studying?
Why did you decide to study …./this subject?
What will you do when you complete your course? Why?
Part 2:
New topics:
1. Describe a time when you watched a live sports event
You should say:
What it was
When you watched it
What it was like
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
Do you prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV?
Why do some people like to watch live sports?
What kinds of sports do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Do you think competition is good for students?

2. Describe an art exhibition you have visited (unconfirmed)

You should say:
When you went there
Where it was
What it was like
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
Do people have different opinions about art? Why?
Why are some artworks expensive?
Why do some people like to collect expensive paintings?
What can art bring to life?

3. Describe a skill you have that you think you would be good at teaching other
people
You should say:
What it is
When you learned it
How you can teach others
And how you feel about this skill

Part 3:
SHould teachers be funny when they teach?
What qualities should teachers have?
Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?
Which age group is best at learning new things?

4. Describe a time when it was important for you to tell a friend the truth
You should say:
Who your friend is
What the truth was
What your friend’s reaction was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth

Part 3:
Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
How do you know when others are telling lies?
Do you think it is more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?
Do you agree sometimes people should tell lies?

5. Describe a piece of international news you recently heard (unconfirmed)

You should say:
What it was about
Where and when you heard it
What you were doing when you heard it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
How do Vietnamese people usually get news?
Which kind of news is more popular? Domestic news or international news?
Do you think children should pay more attention to the news?
How is the news media changing recently?

6. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination

You should say:
When it was
Why you needed to use imagination
How difficult or easy it was
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
What kinds of jobs need imagination?
What subjects are helpful for children’s imagination?

7. Describe the most polite person you know

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she is like
And explain why you think he/she is polite

Part 3:
What’s the standard of being polite?
What behavior will be regarded as impolite?
Who are more polite? People from the cities or those from the countryside?
What do you think makes people polite?

8. Describe a time when you made a promise to someone

You should say:
What the promise was
To whom you made it
Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
And explain why you made it

Part 3:
What kinds of promises do people often make?
Do parents in Vietnam make promises to their children?
Do children keep their promises?
Why do some people fail to keep their promises?

9. Describe a special hotel you have stayed in (unconfirmed)

You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
Why you went there
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
Do the ratings of hotels influence people’s choices?
How do people reserve hotel rooms?
What can influence people’s choices of hotels?
What is the difference between the hotels in your country and those abroad?

10. Describe a favorite toy you played as a child

You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it

Part 3
1.How do advertisements influence children?
2.Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
3.What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the
past?
4.Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with
them?

11. Describe a short journey you often make that you really do not like
You should say:
Where you go;
When you go there;
Why you go there;
And explain why you do not like the trip;

Part 3
1.Do Vietnamese people like travelling abroad?
2.Who prefer travelling abroad? The young or the old?
3.How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad?
4.Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books about
it?

12. Describe the first day of your school (unconfirmed)

You should say:
When it was;
Where you were;
What happened;
And how you felt during that day;

Part 3
1.Do you think students should be taken to school by parents or go by themselves?
2.Should children rely on their parents or be independent?
3.How can children become more independent?
4.What’s the influence if parents interfere with children’s life too much?

13. Describe a famous person that you are interested in

You should say:
Who he/she is;
How you knew about him/her;
What he/she was like before he/she became famous;
And explain why you are interested in him/her;

Part 3
1.What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
2.What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
3.Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields？
4.Do you think the media are putting too much attention on famous people?

14. Describe a person who wears clothes that you think are unusual
You should say:
Who this person is;
How you knew this person;
What his/her clothes are like;
And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual;

Part 3
1.Do you think what people wear can influence their mood?
2.Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?
3.What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
4.What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and that by young
people?

15. Describe the perfect job for you

You should say:
What it is;
How you knew it;
What it is like;
And explain why you think it is perfect;
Part 3
1.What kind of job do children like?
2.Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents?
3.Will people regret their career choices when they become older?
4.What should people consider when choosing jobs?

16. Describe a person’s home you visited that you liked, but would not want to
live in
You should say:
Where it is;
What it is like;
Why you visited it;
And explain why you would not like to live there;

Part 3
1.Do Vietnamese people like to visit others’ homes?
2.What do Vietnamese people do when they visit others?
3.What kind of place do people in your country like to live in?
4.What's the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?

17. Describe a situation when you came close to a wild animal

You should say:
Where you were;
What the animals were doing;
Who you were with;
And what your reaction was;

Part 3
1.What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?
2.Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals?
3.Why are people keen on keeping pets?
4.How can the increase of human population influence wild animals?

18. Describe an unforgettable bike trip you had (unconfirmed)

You should say:
When it was;
Where you went;
Who you were with;
And explain why you think it was unforgettable;

Part 3
1.Do you think biking is a good way of exercise?
2.Do you think children should learn biking？
3.Do people in your country often travel by bike?
4.Which is more convenient? Biking or driving?
19. Describe a situation when you gave advice to someone
You should say:
When it was;
To whom you gave the advice;
What the advice was;
And explain why you gave the advice;

Part 3
1.Should people prepare before giving advice?
2.Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
3.What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
4.What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?

20. Describe an occasion when you ate something for the first time
You should say:
What you ate;
When you ate it;
Where you were;
And how you felt about it;

Part 3
1.What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
2.What are young people's opinions on new food? How about old people?
3.Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?
4.Why do people like their local food?

21. Describe something you bought that you were very pleased with
You should say:
What you bought;
Where you bought it;
What it is for;
And explain why you felt pleased about it;

Part 3
1.How often do people in your country go shopping?
2.Why is online shopping popular?
3.How should sellers set prices for their products?
4.Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
22. Describe something important to you that your family has had for a long time
You should say:
What it is;
When your family had it;
How your family got it;
And explain why it is important for your family;

Part 3
1.What things do families keep for a long time?
2.What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
3.What kinds of things are kept in museums?
4.What’s the influence of technology on museums?

23. Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line of people/queue
You should say:
When it was;
Where you were;
Why you were there;
And how you felt about it.

Part 3
1.Do Vietnamese people often wait in line?
2.Do you think the development of technology has reduced the time people spend on
waiting?
3.What do you think of those who cut in line or jump the queue？
4.How can companies improve their customer service?

24. Describe an interesting conversation that you remember well

You should say:
Who you spoke with;
Where you were;
What the conversation was about;
And explain why you think it was interesting;

Part 3
1.Do people communicate more when they talk face to face?
2.What do young people have conversations about?
3.Do people have conversations more or less than they did in the past ?
4.Do you think we need to be good at communication at work?

25. Describe a time when you felt very bored

You should say:
When it was;
Who you were with;
What you were doing;
And explain why you felt bored;

Part 3
1.When do people feel bored?
2.What can people do when they feel bored?
3.Do people get bored about daily routines？
4.Is it easier for the young people to feel bored than for the old?

26. Describe a time when you had a problem using a computer

You should say:
When it was;
What you were doing;
What you did about it;
And how you felt about it;

Part 3
1.What do people use computers for?
2.Should students be allowed to use computers at school?
3.What do you think of people who are addicted to computers?
4.Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?

27. Describe the part of a town or city that you enjoy spending time in
You should say:
Where it is;
What it is like;
What you do there;
And explain why you enjoy spending time there;

Part 3
1.How do public places change in towns or cities?
2.What public places do old people usually go?
3.Why do young people like to go to public places?
4.Will more people move to cities in the future?

28. Describe your favourite kind of weather

You should say:
What it is
Where you go in this weather
What you do in this weather
And explain why you like it

Part 3:
What do people wear in different weather?
How does weather influence people’s life?
What are people’s opinion on weather forecasts?
Are there any festivals about seasons?

29. Describe a time when you encouraged somebody to do something that he/she didn’t
want to do
30. Describe a time when you got lost in a town or city

Old topics:
1. Describe an intelligent person you know
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What this person does
And explain why you think this person is intelligent

Part 3
Do you think smart people tend to be selfish?
Who do you think plays a more important role in a child’s development, teachers or
parents?
Why are some children more intelligent than others?
Are smart people happier than others?

2. Describe a person who often helps others

You should say:
Who this person is
How he/she helps others
Why he/she helps others
And how you feel about this person

Part 3:
Why are some people willing to help others?
In what kinds of professions do people help others more?
Who should teach children to help others? Parents or teachers?
Do people nowadays help others more than in the past?

3. Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally

You should say
What it is
Who you do it with
Why it is expensive
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
What kinds of expensive things do people like to buy?
What’s the difference between women and men in buying things?
What are the advantages and disadvantages about being rich?
Why are some sports expensive? Are they for everyone?

4. Describe a family (not your own) which you like and are happy to know
You should say
Who they are
Where they live
How you knew them
And explain why you like them

Part 3:
Who is usually the leader in a Vietnamese family?
How do grandparents take care of grandchildren?
What’s the most important quality of parents?
How can new parents learn about parenting?

5. Describe a person who shows their feeling openly

You should say
Who this person is
How you knew this person
Why you think this person is very open
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3:
Is it difficult for Vietnamese people to express their feelings?
Who do you think talks more? Children or grown-ups?
What’s the difference between males and females in terms of expressing their feelings?
Why do you think people these days are not that open compared to those in the past?

6. Describe a conversation topic that you were not interested in

You should say
Who you talked with
When you had the conversation
What the topic was
And explain why you were not interested

Part 3:
What topics do young people in Vietnam talk about?
What’s the difference between the topics popular now and those in the past?
How do you know if others are not interested in your conversation?
What’s the influence of modern technology, such as the internet and emails, on our
communication?

7. Describe a prize that you received

You should say
What it was
When you received it
What you did for it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
What kind of prizes do students get?
Should students get the same prize in sports and academics?
Why should people be awarded?
Are awards always good for the winners?
8. Describe an area of science (physics, biology, psychology, etc.) that interests
you
You should say:
What it is
When you knew it
How you learned it
And explain why you are interested

Part 3:
What’s the best invention in the past one hundred years?
What’s the influence of science on human life?
What can individuals do for scientific research?
What influence can international cooperation in science bring about?

9. Describe a time when you first communicated in a foreign language

You should say:
Where you were
Who you were with
What you talked about
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?
Does a person still need to learn other languages, if he or she is good at English?
Do you think minority languages will disappear?

10. Describe a time when you saw children behave badly in public
You should say
Where it was
What the children were doing
How others reacted to it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
What bad behavior do children usually have?
How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?
Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?
Whose influence on children is more important? Friends’ or parents’?

11. Describe a time when you received good news

You should say:
What the news was
Who told you the news
When you knew it
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Where do people get news?
What kind of news do people like to read? Why?
How can companies tell the public their news? On the Internet or through press
conferences?
What do you think of the news on social media?

12. Describe a book you read that you found useful

You should say:
What it is
When you read it
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
What are the types of books that young people like to read?
What’s the difference between the reading habits of old people and young people?
What’s the difference between paper books and e-books?
Do you think it is easier for children who start reading from a young age to succeed?

13. Describe an occasion when you forgot something important

You should say
When it was
What you forgot
Why you forgot it
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
What kinds of things do people forget easily?
What kinds of people are more forgetful?
How can people improve their memory?
What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of things?

14. Describe a time when you had to learn the words of something and then say
or sing it from memory
You should say
Where you were
Who was listening to you
What you had to say or sing
How you felt about saying or singing something you had learnt

Part 3:
Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs and poems? Why?
Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than adults? Why?
What can people learn from songs or poems?
15. Describe an energetic person that you know
You should say
Who this person is
How you knew this person
Why you think this person is energetic
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3:
What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?
What’s the difference between the payment for physical and that for mental work?
Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?
Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?

16. Describe a good decision you made recently

You should say:
What it was
When you made it
What the result was
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
What decisions do people make everyday?
Why do people sometimes make wrong decisions?
Can children make decisions on their own?
When do people change their decisions?

17. Describe a place in a foreign country where you want to work for a short time
You should say
What the job is
Where you want to do it
How you knew it
And explain why you want to do it

Part 3:
What kind of work can young people do in foreign countries?
Is it good for young people to have the experience of living in other countries?
Why are some people unwilling to work in other countries?
What’s the difference between working in an international company and working in a
domestic one?

18. Describe a film that made you laugh

You should say
What it is
When you watched it
Who you watched it with
And explain why it made you laugh

Part 3:
Do people like comedy?
Why do people of all ages like cartoons?
Why do some people like to make others laugh?
Should teachers tell jokes in class?

19. Describe an event you experienced which you didn’t like the music played
You should say
What the event was
Where you were
What the music was like
And explain why you did not enjoy the music

Part 3:
Why do many young people spend a lot of money on music concerts?
Do you think older people like the same music as young people?
Do you think music concerts are suitable for old people to attend?
Why do shopping malls often have background music?

20. Describe an old friend that you got in contact again

You should say
Who he or she is
What he or she is like
How you got in contact with him or her again
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
What’s the influence of social media on friendship?
Why do people lose contact with their friends after graduation?
Do people in your country like to make new friends?
Do you think old friends are more important to the old generation or the young
generation?

21. Describe a photograph of you that you like

You should say
Where it was taken
When it was taken
Who took it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
Why do people take photos?
What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?
Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?
How do people keep their photos?

22. Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time
You should say
What it is
What you did for it
When you can achieve it
And explain why you have this ambition

Part 3:
What kinds of ambitions do people have?
Why should parents encourage children to have ambitions?
Should parents interfere with children’s ambitions?
Is there any difference between children’s ambitions and those of grown-ups?

23. Describe an interesting tradition in your country

You should say
What it is
Who take part in it
What activities there are
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
How do people value traditional festivals?
What’s the difference between festivals now and those in the past?
Do you think western festivals like christmas are replacing traditional festivals in your
country?
Do you think it is wrong for children not to celebrate traditional festivals?

24. Describe a time you worked with a group of people

You should say
When and where you worked with them
What the group was doing
How successful the group was
And explain how you felt working with the group

25. Describe a time you changed your opinion about something important
You should say:
When you changed your opinion
What your opinion was before you changed it
Why you changed it
Explain the result of changing your opinion

Part 3:
Do children like to change opinions?
When do people change opinions?
Who do young people turn to for advice?
Do people like giving opinions about politics?