Speaking

Test 1:
Part 1
1. Home/ accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most?

Part 2& Part 3:

1. Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy
You should say:
What it is
How often do you do it
Is it easy to stick to that routine
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What routine do people have at home?
2. What routine do the elderly have?
3. What are the benefits of having a routine for kids at school?
Test 2:
Part 1
Study
What kind of school do you go to?
What is your favourite subject?
Do you think your country has an effective education system?
Are you looking forward to working?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a time you made a complaint about
You should say:
When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
And explain why you make a complaint about

Part3:
1. What products or services do people in your country like to complain about?
2. Would you buy things in the shops which you have made complaints before?
3. Complaint online or in the shop? which is better? complaint by talk or writing
4. Do you think customers’ complaints will improve products or services?
5. Are there any disadvantages to set up customer service?
Test 3:
Part 1
Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Describe the company or organization you work for
Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store
You should say:
When it happened
What you bought
What problems you had while shopping online or in a store
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. What kind of service do you think is good?
2. What are the differences between shopping online and in stores?
3. What problems do customers ofter have while shopping?
4. What do you think customers should do when there are problems with the products
they bought online?
Test 4:
Part 1
Weather
1. What’s the weather like where you live?
2. Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
3. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
4. Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium or something)
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain how you felt about this place
Part 3
1 Do young people like to do sports?
2. What are the benefits of sports for children?
3. Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?
Test 5:
Part 1
Writing
1. Did you like writing when you were a child? Why/Why not?
2. What kinds of things do you write during a typical day? Why/Why not?
3. Do you think the kinds of things you write will change in the future? Why/Why not?
4. Do you prefer typing or writing things by hand? Why?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding)
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
1. Why do people rarely use cash now?
2. When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
3. Should parents reward children with money?
4. Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
Test 6:
Part 1
Puzzle
1. Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
2. Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
3. When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
4. Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with
You should say:
Who this person is
How you met this person
How long you have known him/her
And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

Part3:
1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?
2. Can children choose their deskmate?
3. What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
4. Are good colleagues important at work?
5. What kind of people are popular at work?
6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?
Test 7:
Part 1
Names
1. Does your name have a special meaning?
2. How do you choose names for your next generation?
3. Are there any differences between how Vietnamese name their children now and in the
past?
4. Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a festival or national holiday in your country
You should say:
When the festival occurs
What you did during it
What you like or dislike about it
And explain why this a festival or national holiday is important
Part3:
1. How do people in Vietnam value traditional festivals?
2. What’s the difference between the ways festivals are celebrated now and in the past?
Test 8:
Part 1
Geography
1. Have you ever studied geography at school?
2. Do you like geography?
3. Are you good at reading a map?
4. Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently
You should say:
What the activity is
Who invited you to participate in it
Whether you asked for help in the activity
And explain what change you had in the activity
Part 3
1. What outdoor activities do people in your country usually do?
2. Why do some people do not like doing outdoor activities?
3. Do you think that outdoor activities are more beneficial than indoor activities?
4. Why do some people like doing extreme sports?
5. Do you think that people living in safe places prefer extreme sports?
Test 9:
Part 1
Travelling on public transport
1. Do you often travel on public transports? Why/Why not?
2. Did you use public transport when you were a child? Why/Why not?
3. Do many people use public transport in…/your country? Why/Why not?
4. Will you use public transport more in the future? Why/ Why not?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a programme that you enjoyed very much (e.g. on TV or the internet)
You should say:
What the programme was about
Where you watched this programme
Who you watched it with
And explain why you enjoyed this programme so much
Part 3
1. What programs do people like to watch in your country?
2. Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?
3. What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos than visiting zoos?
4. (agree/disagree) game shows and chat shows are a waste of time
Test 10:
Part 1
Housework and Cooking
1. Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
2. Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
3. Do you have breakfast at home every day?
4. Do you want to learn how to cook well?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of
Who/What did you take photo of?
When did you take this photo?
What is the photo about?
Why you feel proud of the photo?
Part 3
1. Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
2. What can people learn from historical photographs?
3. Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
4. Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?
Test 11:
Part 1
Happy
- What made you happy when you were little?
- What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
What it was about
Where you watched it
Why you like it
And explain why you would like to watch it again
Part 3
1. Where do people normally watch movies?
2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
3. Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
4. Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?
Test 12:
Part 1
Library
- Do you often go to library?
- Did you go to library when you were a kid?
- Do Vietnamese kids often go to library?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where you met each other
What you often did together
And explain what made you like him/her
Part 3
1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
2. What do you think of online social media?
3. Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
4. How important is childhood friendship to children?
Test 13:
Part 1
Noise
1. Which do you think makes louder noise, in cities or in the countryside?
2. What noise do we have in cities?
3. What kind of noise do cars make?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
You should say:
Whose home it is
How often you go there
What it is like
And explain how you feel about the home
Part 3
1. What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and in the
countryside?
2. Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
3. What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
4. Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?
Test 14:
Part 1
Morning Time
1. Do you get up early in the morning?
2. Do you have the same morning routine everyday?
3. Do you usually eat breakfast at home?
4. Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in
the past?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on a beach
etc.)
You should say:
Where and when you saw the plastic waste
Why there were a lot of plastic waste
What you did after you saw them
And explain what your throughts were about this
Part 3
1. Do you think we should use plastic products?
2. How can we reduce our use of plastic?
3. What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
4. Why do people like to use plastic products?
Test 15:
Part 1
Tidy
1. Are you a tidy person?
2. Do you think people should be tidy all the time?
3. Are you tidier at work or at home?
4. How do you usually keep your place tidy
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a time when you needed to search for information
You should say:
What information you needed to search for
When you searched for it
Where you searched for it
And explain why you needed to search for it
Part 3
1. How can people search for information now?
2. What information can people get from television?
3. With the development of the Internet, is the library still important?
4. Does the development of the Internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people?
Test 16:
Part 1
Family & Friends
1. Do you have a large family or small family?
2. How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
3. Do you have many friends? Why? Why not?
4. Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe an object that you think is beautiful?
You should say:
What it is
Where you saw it
What it looks like
And explain why you think it is beautiful
Part 3
1. Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
2. What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
3. Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
4. Why do you think people create beautiful things?
5. Does Vietnam have many places of natural beauty?
6. What are the benefits for people when going to places of natural beauty in Vietnam?
Test 17:
Part 1
Arts
- What forms of visual art are popular in your country?
- Are there any difference between the art in your country and the art in Western
countries?
- Do you want to be an artist?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe something you had to share with others
You should say:
What it was
Who you shared it with
Why you had to share it with others
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
1 Do you think kids like to share? Why?
2 How can parents teach their children to share?
3 What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
4. Is there anything that parents would persuade children to share with others?
Test 18:
Part 1
Music
- Do you like music? Why / Why not?
- What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
- Has the music that you listen to changed since you were young?
- Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
- Is there any music concert that you want to go to?
- Have you got any hobbies or interests?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting
You should say:
When you read it
What the story or novel was about
Who wrote it
And explain why you read it
Part 3
1. How does technology help people tell stories?
2. Do you prefer to read e-books or paper books?
3. Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
4. What kinds of novels are suitable for film adaptation?
Test 19:
Part 1
Music
- Do you like music? Why / Why not?
- What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
- Has the music that you listen to changed since you were young?
- Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
- Is there any music concert that you want to go to?
- Have you got any hobbies or interests?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What people can do there
And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers
Part 3
1. Is it important to take photos while traveling?
2. Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the Internet?
3. What factors affect how people feel about travel?
Test 20:
Part 1
Staying up
- Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?
- What do you do when you stay up late?
- How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.)
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she grows
Where he/she grows them
And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants
Part 3
1. What do you think of the job as a farmer?
2. Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
3. Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
4. What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
Test 21:
Part 1
Chocolate
- Do you like eating chocolate?
- Did you give chocolate to someone as a gift?
- Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
- When was the first time you ate chocolate?
- Why do you think it’s so popular?
- Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?
- Is chocolate good for our health?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment
You should say:
What the appointment was for
Who you made it with
Why you forgot it
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
1. How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?
2. Do you think people should remember family history?
3. What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of thing?
Test 22:
Part 1
Jewelry
- Do you often wear jewelry?
- What type of jewelry do you like to buy?
- Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed
You should say:
What it was about
When you had it
What the teacher did
And why you enjoyed the lesson
Part 3
1. Why are some kids better at English than others?
2. What human qualities do you think would a good teacher?
3. Why do some parents want their children to be good at foreign languages?
4. What do you think about the situation of learning English in Vietnam?
Test 23:
Part 1
Small business
- Are there many small businesses in the place where you live?
- Do you prefer to buy things from a small business or large company?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult
You should say:
What the difficult task was
When you succeeded
How you overcame the difficulties
And explain how you felt when you succeeded
Part 3
1. Is it easy to become a successful person?
2. Would you do charity when you succeed?
3. Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals?
4. Do young people today face a lot of difficult decisions?
5. What factors influence people's choices about difficult decisions?
6. How do people make difficult decisions?
Test 24:
Part 1
Outer space and stars
- Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
- Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars?
- Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting
You should say:
Who it was
When he/she inspired you
What she could do to inspire you
And explain why he/she inspired you
Part 3
1. Which types of people become role models in your society?
2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
3. What happens when young people lack good role models?
4. What standards of behaviour should teachers set?
Test 25:
Part 1
Schools
- Where do you go to school?
- Do you go to a good school?
- What changes would you like to see in your school?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something
You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What you were waiting for
And explain how you felt about the decision
Part 3
1. Do people in your country like to take public transportation?
2. Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
3. Is being patient good for people? Why?
4. Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?
Test 26:
Part 1
Weekends
- Do you like weekends?
- What did you do last weekends?
- What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
- Do you make plans for your weekends?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a historical period you would like to know more
You should say:
When it was
What you are interested in
What you have known
And explain why you would like to know more
Part 3
1. Should everyone know history?
2. In what ways can children learn history?
3. Is it hard to protect historical building?
4. How do museums teach people history?
5. Will museums be replaced by technology someday?
Test 27:
Part 1
Keys
- Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
- Have you ever lost your keys?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe something that you did with one or more people
You should say:
What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it with one or more people
Part 3
1. What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?
2. How do you get along with your neighbors?
3. What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
4. How can children improve their social skills?
Test 28:
Part 1
T-shirt
- Do you usually wear T-shirts?
- Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
- Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a website you often visit
You should say:
How you found it
What it is about
How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it
Part3
1. What are the most popular and least popular apps in Vietnam?
2. What’s the difference between the Internet and television?
3. Why do people like to read the news on the Internet instead of on TV?
4. Is the library still necessary? Why?
5. What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
Test 29:
Part 1
Singing
1. Do you like singing? Why?
2. Have you ever learnt how to sing?
3. Who do you want to sing for?
4. Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use
You should say
When you got it
What you got it for
How often you use it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
1. What technology do people currently use?
2. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
3. Why are people so keen on buying Iphones even though they haven’t changed much
from one to the next?
Test 30:
Part 1
Technology
1. What technology do you often use, computers or mobile phones?
2. What electronic devices have you bought lately?
3. Are there any technology you want to buy?
4. What’s the benefit of technology?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time
You should say
Where is that place
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there
And explain why you would like to visit for a short time
Part 3
1. Do people prefer planned travel?
2. Why do places with historical attractions develop tourism more aggressively?
3. Why do you think people usually travel?
4. Why does living in tourist cities experience more noise?
Test 31:
Part 1
Neighbor
1. Do you think neighbors are important?
2. How can we get along with our neighbors?
3. Do you think it's important to have a good relationship with one's neighbours?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe an unusual meal you had
You should say
When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain why it was unusual
Part 3
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
2. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
3. Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
4. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
5. Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days,
compared to the past?
Test 32:
Part 1
Birthday
1.What do you usually do on your birthday?
2.What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
3.Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
4.Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Viet Nam?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe the first day you went to school that you remember?
You should say
When it happened
Where the school is
How you felt about the experience
And explain why you still remember the experience
Part 3
1. What are the reasons for job change?
2. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?
4. What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
5. How do children socialise with each other?
6. Is socialisation important for children?
Test 33:
Part 1
Social Media
1.Do you like to use social media?
2. Do you think your friends use too much social media?
3. Do you want to work in social media? Why?
4. What’s the most popular social media in Viet Nam? Why?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting
You should say:
What happened
When it happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain what happened later and how you felt about it
Part 3
1. Are you a punctual person?
2. Do you think it is important to be on time?
3. Do you always avoid being late?
4. Why are people often late for meeting or appointments?
5. Why do people miss important events?
6. Are people in your country often late for meetings?
Test 34:
Part 1
Snacks
1. What snacks did you eat when you were young?
2. When do you usually eat snacks now?
3. Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?
2. What sports do young people like to do now?
3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
Test 35:
Part 1
Travelling on public transport
1. Do you often travel on public transports? Why/Why not?
2. Did you use public transport when you were a child? Why/Why not?
3. Do many people use public transport in…/your country? Why/Why not?
4. Will you use public transport more in the future? Why/ Why not?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with
You should say:
What party it was
How you met this person
What you talked about
And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her
Part 3
1. Under what circumstances do people meet new people?
2. Where do you think people meet new people?
3. Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to communicate with Viet Nam people?
Test 36:
Part 1
Housework and Cooking
1. Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
2. Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
3. Do you have breakfast at home every day?
4. Do you want to learn how to cook well?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you enjoy doing there
And explain why you feel relaxed at this place
Part 3
1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?
3. Do people in your country exercise after work?
4. What is the place where people spend most of their time in their home?
Test 37:
Part 1
Morning Time
1. Do you get up early in the morning?
2. Do you have the same morning routine everyday?
3. Do you usually eat breakfast at home?
4. Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in
the past?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a character in a film or TV show
You should say:
What character it is
Who acted the character
When you saw the film
And explain whether you like this character
Part3:
1. Is it interesting to be an actor/actress?
2. What can children learn from acting?
3. Why do children like special costumes?
4. What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn
little?
5. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?
Test 38:
Part 1
Family & Friends
1. Do you have a large family or small family?
2. How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
3. Do you have many friends? Why? Why not?
4. Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something
You should say:
Who you taught
What you taught
How the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part3:
1. What pratical skills can young people teach old people?
2. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
3. How can young people teach old people skills?
4. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
Test 39:
Part 1
Staying up
- Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?
- What do you do when you stay up late?
- How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before?
Part 2& Part 3:
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with
You should say:
What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it
And explain how you felt about it
Part3:
1. Is it good to share something on social media?
2. Should the media only publish good news?
3. How does the social media help people access information?
4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
5. Do most people like to share good news with others?
6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?
Test 40:
Part 1
Schools
- Where do you go to school?
- Do you go to a good school?
- What changes would you like to see in your school?

Part 2& Part 3:

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by air pollution (or not clean)
You should say:
Where it is
When you visited this place
What kinds of pollution you saw there
And explain how this place was affected
Part 3:
1. How much air pollution in your country?
2. Different about pollution in countryside and city? Why?
3. How can the government encourage people to keep their city clean?