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SPEAKING PART 1 Let’s talk about your studies

• What subject are you studying?

• Why did you choose this subject?

• What do you like about your studies?

• Do you prefer studying in the morning or afternoon? Why?

Let’s talk about free time

• How much free time do you have?

• What do you like doing in your free time?

• What are you going to do this weekend?

• Do you prefer to spend time with friends or with your family?

Let’s talk about your hometown

• Is your hometown a big or a small place?

• What do you like about your hometown?

• How has your hometown changed in the last ten years?

• What types of transport do people use in your hometown?

Let’s talk about learning English

• How long have you been learning English for?

• What do you enjoy about studying English?

• Is there anything you find difficult about learning English?

• Is English a popular language to study in your country?

Let’s talk about meeting new people

• Do you enjoy meeting new people?

• Do you like to shake hands when you first meet someone?

• Have you ever met anyone online or through an app?

• What are some good places to meet new people?

• How well do you know your neighbours?

Let’s talk about the weather

• Do you prefer hot or cold weather?

• Would you like to live in a country with cold weather?

• Do you often check the weather forecast? Why?

• Is the weather the same in different parts of your country?

• Does the weather affect your mood? How?

Let’s talk about sunshine

• Do you like sunshine? Why/why not?

• What do you like doing when it is a sunny day?

• Do you enjoy going to places with a lot of sun?

• Do most people in your country like the sun?

Let’s talk about rain

• Does it rain a lot where you live?

• What time of year has the most rain?

• Do you enjoy spending time outdoors when it is raining?

• Is there a part of your country that does not get much rain?

Let’s talk about snow

• Have you ever visited a place with a lot of snow?

• What type of sports are popular in snowy places?

• Would you like to live in a country with snowy weather?

• Why do children often like the snow more than adults?

Let’s talk about health and exercise

• Do you have a healthy lifestyle? Why/why not?

• What type of things do you do to keep fit?

• Do people take as much exercise now as in the past?

• Would you say people in your country eat a healthy diet?

Let’s talk about food

• Do you enjoy cooking?

• How often do you eat junk food?

• Do you prefer to eat out or stay at home to eat?

• Is the food in your country healthy? Why/why not?

Let’s talk about parks

• Do you like spending time in parks?

• How often do you visit parks?

• Are there many public parks near where you live?

• Do people in your country prefer to exercise in parks or at the gym?

Let’s talk about sport

• What sports do you like to take part in?

• Do you like to watch sport on television? Why/why not?

• What sports are popular in your country?

• Do you play more sport now or when you were a child?

Let’s talk about work

• Are you working at the moment?

• What job would you like to do in the future?

• What is the most interesting thing about this job?

• Is this a popular job in your country?

Let’s talk about money

• How important is money to you?

• Do you find it easy to save money? Why/why not?

• Is it important for you to have a well-paid job in the future?

• What jobs in your country receive a high salary?

Let’s talk about housework

• How much housework do you do each week?

• What kind of household work do you find the most interesting?

• Do you think children should help out with household work?

• In the future, do you think machines will replaces humans in doing housework?

Let’s talk about offices

• Would you like to work in an office? Why/why not?

• Do you think it is better to work for a big company or a small company?

• Would you like to have your own business?

• In the future do you think more people will work from home?

Let’s talk about housing

• Do you live in a house or an apartment?

• How long have you lived there?

• Which is your favourite room in your home?

• Is there anything you would like to change about where you live?

Let’s talk about historical buildings

• Would you prefer to live in an old or modern building?

• Are there many old buildings near where you live?

• Have you ever visited a historical building?

• Do visitors to your country like to visit old buildings?

Let’s talk about your neighbourhood

• How long have you lived in your home?

• Is it a good place for young people to live?

• Do you know many of your neighbours?

• In the future, will you continue to live in the same place? Why/why not?

Let’s talk about modern places

• Is your hometown a modern place to live?

• How has it changed in the last ten years?

• Are there many tall buildings where you live?

• Do people in your country prefer to old or new houses?

Let’s speak about cooking

• Can you cook?

• Who usually does the cooking in your family?

• What kind of meals do you like?

• Are there any types of food that you don’t enjoy cooking?

Let’s speak about food

• Do you always eat dinner with your family?

• How much does lunch usually cost you?

• Do you eat rice every day?

• Do you like food from other countries? If yes, which do you like the most?

• Do you prefer to drink hot or cold drinks?

• Do you like to eat at fast food restaurants?

• Do you like to try new food and drinks?

• What is one dish that you can cook well?

• Do you prefer vegetarian or non-vegetarian food?

Let’s talk about museums

• Do you often visit museums?

• Are there many museums near where you live?

• How can we encourage more people to visit museums?

• Do tourists visiting your country like to go to museums?

Let’s talk about history

• Are you interested in history?

• Did you enjoy history lessons at school?

• Do you know a lot about the history of your country?

• Do you enjoy watching films about historical events? Why/why not?

Let’s move on to talking about singing

• Do you enjoy singing?

• Would you say you are a good singer?

• Do you think singing is a natural talent or can it be taught?

• How important is singing in your culture?

Let’s talk about public transport

• How often do you use public transport?

• Which types of public transport are popular where you live?

• How can public transport in your country be improved?

• Do you think people should use public transport more? Why/why not?

Let’s to talk about travel

• Do you enjoy travelling?

• Do you prefer to travel by bus or train for long journeys?

• What are trains like in your country?

• How do visitors in your country like to travel around?

Let’s talk about taxis

• Do you often take taxis?

• When was the last time you took a taxi?

• Are taxis in your country cheap or expensive?

• How have taxis in your country changed in the last few years?

Let’s talk about riding bicycles

• Do you know how to ride a bicycle?

• Is bicycling popular in your country?

• What are the benefits of riding a bike?

• Is it safe to ride a bike in your neighbourhood?

SPEAKING PART 2 AND PART 3 Describe a famous musician from your country

You should say:

• What kind of music they make

• How long they have been working

• How they are different to other artists

And say whether you like this person’s work or not

Part 3: Famous people

1 In your opinion, why are famous people not always happy?

2 Is it difficult for famous people to have a private life?

3 Are there more advantages or disadvantages to being a celebrity?

Describe one of your best friends

You should say:

• What this person looks like;

• When and where you met this person;

• What you do when you are together

And explain why he/she is your best friend

Part 3: Friends

4 How important is it to have friends?

5 Where do people make new friends in your country?

6 What qualities are important in a friend?

7 Do people in your country spend more time with friends or family?

Describe your favorite teacher

You should say:

• What this teacher looks like

• What sort of person this teacher is

• What this teacher helped you to learn

And explain why this teacher is your favorite

Describe something you often do in the summer

You should say:

• Where you do it

• How often you do it

• Why you do this when it is the summer

And say whether you also do this during other seasons

Part 3: Climate

1 What do you understand by the term climate change?

2 How has climate change affected the country where you live?

3 Do you believe everything that politicians say about climate change?

4 What steps can one individual to do help save the planet?

5 Does your country suffer from the effects of too hot or too cold weather?

6 How has the weather changed in your country in recent years?

7 Is flooding becoming more of a problem now than in the past?

8 How do you think the weather will change in the next ten years?

9 What are the dangers of spending too much time outside in hot weather?

10 Should environmental protection be taught to children when they are at school?

Describe a typical day when you are not studying or working

You should say:

• Where you go

• What you do

• Who you spend time with

And explain why this day is different to your usual routine

Part 3: Lifestyle

1 Why is it important for people to have a healthy lifestyle?

2 What type of things contribute towards an unhealthy lifestyle?

3 What changes can people make to their diet to improve their health?

4 Is obesity a problem where you live?

5 What can be done to encourage children to be more physically active?

6 Should parents restrict the time children spend using mobile phones?

7 Would you say people in your country are more become more or less stressed?

8 What should people do to reduce stress levels?

9 Do you think living in a city or in the countryside offers the best lifestyle?

10 How important is money to have a good lifestyle?

Describe a place in your home where you like to spend free time

You should say:

• What the place is like

• What you do there

• How often you spend time there

And say if there is anything you would like to change about the place

Describe a place you remember well

You should say:

• Where it is and when you lived there

• What there was to do there

• What was good about it

and what was not so good about it

Describe a job you would like to do in the future

You should say:

• What the job is

• What it involves

• Why you chose it

And explain why you are interested in this job

Part 3: Jobs

1 At what age do people usually begin working in your country?

2 What are the advantages of having a part time job as a student?

3 Is it common for men and women to do the same jobs in Vietnam?

4 What type of jobs do people do in your hometown?

5 Do you think it is better to work indoors or outside?

6 Which types of jobs would you say are the most difficult?

7 Do many people in your country work go overseas to work?

8 Is it easy to start your own business in your country?

9 What are some problems people face finding a job in Vietnam?

10 What type of jobs might be done by robots in the future?

Describe a shop near where you live

You should say:

• How to get there from your house or flat

• What things they stock

• What things most people buy there

And say how often you go shopping there

Part 3: Building

1 Do people in your country prefer houses or apartments?

2 How can we protect old buildings where you live?

3 Do you think men and women like the same type of homes?

4 Is housing affordable for young people where you live?

5 Should the government help people buy their first house?

6 What parts of your city face problems from overcrowding?

7 How would you compare buildings in your country to neighbouring countries?

8 Is it popular for people to build their own home in Vietnam?

9 How can houses be more environmentally friendly?

10 In your opinion, is it better to live alone or with people?

Describe your favourite restaurant

You should say:

• Where it is

• What it looks like inside and outside

• What kind of food they serve

And say how often you eat at this place

Part 3: Fast food

1 What is fast food?

2 Does fast food taste good or bad? Why?

3 How has fast food changed in your country?

4 How is your country’s fast food different from other countries’ fast food?

Describe a common type of transport in your city

You should say:

• What kind of transport it is

• What types of people use it

• How convenient it is

And explain whether you like it or not

Part 3: Transportation

1 What types of transport are popular where you live?

2 How can people be encouraged to use public transport more?

3 What suggestions can you make to improve public transport?

4 Is there more traffic congestion in your hometown now that in the past?

5 What can be done to reduce traffic congestions?

6 Would you consider not owning your own care to help save the environment?

7 How would you compare transport in your country to neighbouring countries?

8 Is travelling by air popular in your country?

9 What are the advantages and disadvantages of air travel?

10 What changes do you predict for the airline industry in the next five years?