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4. Describe a famous person in your country (new) .................................................... 7
5. Describe a person that you admire (new) ................................................................ 8
6. Describe someone who has a great influence on you (new) ................................... 9
7. Describe a person who once moved to live with you .............................................. 9
8. Describe a leader you admire ................................................................................ 10
9. Describe someone you enjoy being together ......................................................... 10
10. Describe a person who once moved to live with you. ........................................... 11
II. PLACE.................................................................................................................... 12
11. Describe a tall building in your hometown you like or dislike (new) ................... 12
12. Describe a sport stadium that's important in your city (new) ................................ 12
13. Describe a place where you relaxed (new) ............................................................ 13
14. Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work (new) ............ 13
15. Describe a place you often visit (new) .................................................................. 14
16. Describe a garden you have visited (new) ............................................................. 15
17. Describe a big company you are interested in ....................................................... 15
18. Describe an interesting place in your city/town .................................................... 16
III. OBJECT................................................................................................................ 17
19. Describe your favorite movie (new) ...................................................................... 17
20. Describe a piece of equipment in your home (new) .............................................. 17
21. Describe a gift that you recently gave to others (new) .......................................... 18
22. Describe a wild animal (new) ................................................................................ 19
23. Describe a sport that you prefer to do and is a little expensive (new) .................. 19
24. Describe an interesting song (new) ....................................................................... 20
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25. Describe an area of subject that you are interested in (such as physics,
mathematics) (new) ...................................................................................................... 21
26. Describe a special meal you have had (new)......................................................... 22
27. Describe a team project for study or entertainment (new) .................................... 22
28. Describe an outdoor activity you like to do (new) ................................................ 23
29. Describe an advertisement you have seen recently (new) ..................................... 23
30. Describe a website you like to visit (new)............................................................. 24
31. Describe an interesting photo (new) ...................................................................... 25
32. Describe a small business you would like to have (new) ...................................... 26
33. Describe an APP in your computer or phone ........................................................ 27
34. Describe an item that you received and made you happy ..................................... 27
35. Describe an old thing that your family has kept for a long time ........................... 28
36. Describe a course that you want to learn ............................................................... 29
37. Describe an outdoor activity you like to do........................................................... 29
38. Describe an interesting tradition in your country .................................................. 30
39. Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in .............................. 31
40. Describe a method that helps you save money ...................................................... 31
41. Describe a good news you ever heard ................................................................... 32
42. Describe a good character or personality of yours ................................................ 33
43. Describe a mistake that you once made................................................................. 33
IV. EVENT .................................................................................................................. 34
44. Describe a time you needed to use imagination (new) .......................................... 34
45. Describe a time you were very busy (new) ........................................................... 35
46. Describe a time you made an appointment for something (new) .......................... 35
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47. Describe an interesting or unusual thing you did recently (new) .......................... 36
48. Describe a bicycle / motorbike / car trip that is interesting (new) ........................ 36
49. Describe a short journey that you disliked ............................................................ 37
50. Describe a wedding you have been to ................................................................... 38
51. Describe a situation that made you angry.............................................................. 38
52. Describe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for the first time .................... 39
53. Describe a positive change you have made ........................................................... 40
54. Describe a time when you share something with others ....................................... 40
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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?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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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?
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PART 2
I. PEOPLE
NEW
1. Describe a person / something that made you laugh (new)
You should say:
When this happened
Where this happened
Who were there
And explain why you laughed
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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;
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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?
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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
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And why you admire this person
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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?
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7. Describe a person who once moved to live with you
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Who the person is
When did he/she move
Why did he/she move
And how do you feel when live with him/her
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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?
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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
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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?
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II. PLACE
NEW
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
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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?
Should architects design buildings to be practical rather than beautiful?
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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?
14. Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work (new)
You should say:
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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
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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 wouldnt 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?
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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?
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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
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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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III. OBJECT
NEW
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
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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?
Do you like any particular film star? Why?
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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?
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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?
23. Describe a sport that you prefer to do and is a little expensive (new)
You should say:
What it is
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How much it usually costs
Who usually do it with
And explain why you like to do this activity
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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?
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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:
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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?
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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?
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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
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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.
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Whats the value of old things?
Do you think it necessary to preserve old things?
Do Vietnamese generally like visiting museums?
Do you think children should often visit museums?
Whats the difference between visiting museums and watching pictures of objects
online?
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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?
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Would you say people spend more time outdoors today than they did, say, 20 years
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?
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When you started to use it
How you knew it
And explain why it is helpful
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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
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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?
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How you did it
Why you did it
And how you deal with this mistake
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Do you agree that we learn best from our mistakes?
Whats 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 youd gain?
IV. EVENT
NEW
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
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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?
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What can schools do for students' creativity?
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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
And explain why you think it was interesting or unusual
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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.
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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
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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?
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49. Describe a short journey that you disliked
You should say:
When you took that journey
Who you went with
Where did you go
And explain why you disliked it
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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
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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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When it happened
What happened
How you felt
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Do you think its good to show your emotions when youre 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
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Whats 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?
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What are the advantages of sharing?
Whats the reason that children dont 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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