Cập nhật IELTS Forecast Speaking Quý 3 2026 (tổng hợp từ nhiều nguồn)

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

1

The area you live in

• Do you like the area that you live in?
• Where do you like to go in that area?
• Do you know any famous people in your area?
• What are some changes in the area recently?
• Do you know any of your neighbours?
• Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly?
• Which town or city do you live in now?
• Are there any things you don't like about your area?
• Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time?
• Do you like living in the countryside?
• Do you live in a house or an apartment?
• What is your favourite room in your home?
• What things make your home pleasant to live in?
• What do you think of your neighbours?
• How do you get along well with your neighbours?
• Do you live in a noisy or a quiet area?

2

Life stages

• Do you enjoy being the age you are now?
• What did you often do with your friends in your childhood?
• What do you think is the most important at the moment?
• Do you have any plans for the next five years?
• At what age do you think people are the happiest?

3

Studying 

• What do you study?
• What subjects are you studying?
• Do you like your subject?
• Do you think that your subject is popular in your country?
• Do you have any plans for your studies in the next five years?
• What are the benefits of being your age?
• Do you want to change your major?
• Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
• How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
• What technology do you use when you study?
• What changes would you like to see in your school?
• Which subject do you find the most interesting?
• Why did you choose to study that subject?
• Do you miss being a student?
• What kind of school did you go to as a child?
• What was your favourite subject as a child?

4

Work

• Are you a student or do you work now?
• Are you looking forward to working?
• What would you like to do in the future?
• What are the benefits of being your age?
• What do you think is the most important thing at the moment?
• What work do you do?
• Why did you choose to do that type of work / that job?
• Do you like your job?
• Do you have any plans for your work in the next five years?
• Do you want to change to another job?
• Do you miss being a student?
• What technology do you use at work?
• Who helps you the most at work?
• What do you like best about your job?
• Do you prefer to work in the morning or afternoon?
• Have you changed your work before?
• Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon?

5

Travelling 

• Do you like travelling?
• Do you like travelling long distances?
• Would you like to travel long distances more often in the future?
• Do you often travel by plane?
• Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?
• What do you usually do during a long journey?
• Do you prefer travelling alone or with other people?
• Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?
• How long was the longest trip you took?
• Which country would you like to travel to in the future?
• Would you like to travel to space?
• Do you prefer to look at mountain views or ocean views?
• When you see a beautiful view, do you like to take a photo of it?
• Would you like to hang a beautiful view picture on the wall at home?

6

Collecting things

• Do you collect things?
• Are there any things you keep from your childhood?
• Would you keep old things for a long time?
• Where do you usually keep the things that you need?
• Do a lot of people in your country collect things?

7

Paper / Writing letters

• Do you often write things?
• Do you prefer to write by hand or write using a computer?
• When do children begin to write in your country?

8

Recycling and rubbish 

• Can you name products or materials that are commonly recycled?
• Do you always try to recycle things like paper and plastic?
• How do you feel when you see rubbish in the streets?
• 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?

9

Politeness 

• Who taught you to be polite?
• How do people in your country show politeness?
• How did you learn to be polite as a child?
• Do you think being polite is very important?
• Who taught you to be polite when you were young?

10

Keys

• Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
• Have you ever lost your keys?
• Do you often forget your keys and lock yourself out?
• Do you think it's a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?
• Have you ever locked yourself out?

11

Shoes

• How often do you buy shoes?
• Have you ever bought shoes online?
• Do you like to wear shoes that are comfortable or good-looking?
• Do people like to wear shoes that are comfortable or good-looking?
• What is your favourite type of shoes?
• How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
• Do you often buy shoes from famous brands?
• Do you know anyone who likes to buy a lot of shoes?

12

Names

• Does your name have any special meaning?
• How would you choose names for your next generation?
• Are there any differences between how Vietnamese name their children now and in the past?
• Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
• Are there any names that are more popular than others in your country?
• Is there any tradition about naming babies?
• Do you like your name?
• Is it difficult for you to remember people's names?
• How do you remember people's names?
• How do you feel when people can't remember your name?
• Do you often forget people's names?
• Is it easy for you to remember names?
• Will you forget other people's names if they forget your name?
• How can you strengthen your memory?

13

Advertisements / Commercials

• Do you often remember advertisements or commercials that you've seen?
• What do you usually do when an advertisement or commercial comes on TV or the internet?
• Have you ever seen advertisements or commercials that you really didn't like?

14

Social media

• Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
• Do your friends use social media?
• What do people often do on social media?
• When did you start using social media?
• Do you like to use social media?
• Do you think your friends use too much social media?
• Do you want to work in social media? Why?

15

Dreams

• Can you remember the dreams you had?
• Do you share your dreams with others?
• Do you think dreams have special meanings?
• Do you want to make your dreams come true?
• Do you think dreams will affect your life?
• Do you like hearing other people's dreams?
• How long can you remember your dream when you wake up?
• Do you often have dreams at night?
• Have you had a bad dream before?
• What was the strangest dream you have had?
• What do you usually dream about?

16

Mirrors

• Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
• Do you usually take a mirror with you?
• Have you ever bought mirrors?
• Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
• How often do you use a mirror?
• Do you use a mirror before buying clothing?
• What functions does a mirror have?
• Do you think a mirror is a good decoration?

17

Tiredness

• Do you often feel tired?
• When would you feel tired?
• What do you do when you feel tired?
• Do you think you get enough rest?

18

Music

• What music do you like?
• Do you often listen to one type of music?
• What music do your friends like?
• Do you enjoy the same type of music as your friends?
• Which singer or musician would you like to see in person?
• Do you prefer sad or happy music?
• Does happy music make you feel more excited?
• Do you like music?
• What kinds of music do you listen to?
• Is it easy to learn music?
• When do you listen to music?
• Did you learn any musical instruments?
• Did you have any music classes in school?
• How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
• What is your favourite kind of music?
• How do you feel when you listen to music?

19

Tidiness

• Are you a tidy person?
• Do you think people should be tidy all the time?
• Are you tidier at work or at home?
• How do you usually keep your place tidy?
• Do you like to keep things tidy?
• How do you keep things tidy?
• Do you think it is possible for people to be tidy all the time?
• Were you a tidy person when you were a child?
• Did you use to keep your room tidy as a child?
• What do you think of those who don't care about tidiness?
• What do you think of untidy people?
• What do you think of people who are overly tidy?
• Are all of your family members tidy?

20

Websites

• What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
• Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
• What is your favourite website?
• What kinds of websites do you often visit?
• Do you usually use websites?
• Do you want to create your own website in the future?

21

Watches

• Did you wear a watch when you were a child?
• Have you ever received a watch as a gift?
• Do you usually wear a watch now?
• Do you like to wear watches?
• Do you think a watch is important for you?
• What kind of watch do you have?
• What kind of watches do the people around you like to wear?
• Do people around you like wearing watches?
• What kind of watches do they usually like?
• How often do you wear a watch?
• What was your first watch like?
• What kind of watches do you like to wear?
• Did you receive any watches as a gift when you were a child?

22

Shopping 

• What's your favourite shop?
• Are there any shops near your house?
• What kinds of shops are there where you live?
• Do you like going to a supermarket or a store?
• Do you enjoy shopping?
• How often do you go shopping?
• Do you like going to shopping centres?
• What do you think about online shopping?
• Do you enjoy shopping at traditional markets?
• How much money do you spend on clothes?
• What types of clothes do you enjoy wearing?
• Do you prefer summer clothes or winter clothes?
• What would you wear to a formal event like a wedding?
• Are you a fashionable person?
• Do you compare prices when you shop?
• Do you prefer online or offline / in-store shopping?
• Do you shop online?
• Have you ever returned anything you bought online?
• Does shopping take you a lot of time?

23

Cars

• Did you enjoy travelling by car when you were a kid?
• What types of cars do you like?
• Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
• What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
• Do you think car colours are important?
• What colour car would you choose to buy?
• Are there a lot of cars on the roads in your city?
• Do you want to own a very expensive car?

24

Outer space and stars

• Have you ever learned about outer space and stars?
• Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars?
• Do you want to know more about outer space?
• Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
• Did you learn about outer space and stars at school?
• Do you enjoy watching films about outer space and stars?
• Have you ever taken a course about stars?
• Do you want to travel into outer space?
• What would you do if you had the opportunity?
• Do you like science-fiction movies set in space?

25

Headphones

• How often do you wear headphones?
• Do you think headphones are useful?
• Are headphones popular in your country?
• In what situations should people not wear headphones?
• Do you use headphones?
• In what situations would you use headphones?
• What type of headphones do you use?
• Is wearing headphones comfortable?

26

Singing

• Do you like singing?
• Does your school teach you to sing?
• Do many people in Vietnam know how to sing?
• Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?
• Have you ever learnt how to sing?
• Who do you want to sing for?
• Do you often sing?
• When do you like to sing?
• What kinds of music do you like to sing?
• Will you sing in the car?
• Do you like listening to other people sing?
• How well did you sing?
• Did you take music lessons?
• Do you want to be a singer?

27

Art 

• Do you like art?
• Do you like visiting art galleries?
• Do you want to be an artist?
• Do you like modern art or traditional art?
• Do you like drawing? Why?
• Do you want to visit an art gallery or museum?
• Have you ever visited an art gallery?
• Do you think it would be interesting for you to be an artist?
• Is there any artwork on the wall in your room?

28

Clothes 

• Do you prefer to wear comfortable, casual clothes or smart clothes?
• Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
• Do you like wearing T-shirts?
• What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
• Do you wear different clothes on the weekend?
• Do you usually wear T-shirts?
• Do you like to wear T-shirts with pictures and prints?
• What are the differences between men's and women's preferences in colour?
• What kind of clothes do you never wear?
• What's your favourite colour of clothes?
• What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
• Do you wear the same style of clothes on weekdays and weekends?

29

Sunglasses 

• Do you often wear sunglasses?
• Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?
• Do you give sunglasses as a gift?
• Why do you wear sunglasses?
• Do people in your country wear sunglasses?
• Where can you buy sunglasses?
• Do you like to wear sunglasses?

30

Jokes 

• Do you like to tell jokes?
• Do you often joke with your friends?
• Do you have friends who love telling jokes?
• What are some common comedy shows in your country?
• Do you like being joked about?
• Are you good at telling jokes?
• Do you like to watch comedies?
• Do you find it easy to make others laugh?
• Do you think it's a good thing if you always make others laugh?

31

Evening / Morning time 

• What do you usually do in the evening?
• Do you prefer mornings or evenings?
• Do you usually go out in the evening?
• What did you do yesterday evening?
• Do you like getting up early in the morning?
• What do you usually do in the morning?
• What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
• Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
• Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?

32

History 

• Do you like history as a subject in your school?
• When was the last time you read a book about history?
• Have you visited any history museums?
• Do you like watching documentaries or movies related to history?
• What historical event do you find most interesting?
• Do you think history is important?
• Do you like to watch programs on TV about history?
• Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history?
• Have you ever studied history?
• How do you learn history?
• Do you like to learn about history?

33

Old buildings 

• Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
• Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
• Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?
• Have you ever seen old buildings in the city?
• How do old buildings affect the appearance of a place?

34

Films 

• What films do you like?
• Did you often watch films when you were a child?
• Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
• Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
• Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
• What kinds of movies do you like best?
• How often do you go to a cinema to watch a movie?
• Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid?
• What was the first film that you watched?
• Do you like to watch movies alone or with your friends?
• Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?
• Which is more popular in your country, going to the cinema or watching movies at home?
• How often do you watch films?
• Do you prefer to watch films at home or in the cinema?

35

Hometown 

• Where is your hometown?
• Is that a big city or a small place?
• Please describe your hometown a little.
• How long have you been living there?
• Do you like your hometown?
• Do you like living there?
• What do you like the most about your hometown?
• Is there anything you dislike about it?
• What's your hometown famous for?
• Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
• What's the most attractive part of your hometown?
• What's the weather like in your hometown?
• Do you know much about the history of your hometown?
• Has your hometown changed much these years?
• Would you say your hometown is a big city or a small town?
• What benefits are there to living in a big city?
• Do you think you will still be living in your hometown in the future?
• Have you learned anything about the history of your hometown?
• Are there many young people in your hometown?
• Is your hometown a good place for young people to pursue their careers?
• Did you learn about the culture of your hometown in your childhood?
• Is that a big city or a small place?
• Do you like your hometown?
• What do you like (most) about your hometown?
• Is there anything you dislike about it?
• How long have you been living there?
• Do you like living there?
• Please describe your hometown a little.

36

Sports 

• What sports do you like?
• Where did you learn how to do it?
• Did you do any sports when you were young?
• Do you know anyone who is good at sports?
• Do you think it is important for people to exercise?
• Have you ever supported a sports team?
• Do you enjoy watching sports?
• Have you ever been part of a sports team?
• Are team sports popular in your culture?
• Do you like watching team games? Why?
• What are the differences between team sports and
• individual sports?

37

Sports programs 

• Have you ever watched a sports game in a stadium?
• Do you prefer to watch sports games alone or with a group of friends?
• What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
• Who do you like to watch sports games with?
• Do you like to watch live sports games?
• Do you like watching sports programs on TV?

38

Computer and tablet

• What do you often use a computer or a tablet for?
• Can you remember when you first started using a computer or tablet?
• Do you sometimes find computers or tablets difficult to use? ( Why/Why not?)
• How would your life be different if there were no computers?
• Is it difficult for you to use a computer?
• Who taught you how to use a computer?
• How often do you use a computer? 
• What kinds of computers are popular in your country?
• Would you like to use a computer or tablet?
• In what situations would you use a computer?
• When was the first time you used a computer? 
• In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?

39

Food 

• What is your favourite food?
• What kind of food did you like when you were young?
• Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
• Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
• What kinds of food are most popular in your country?
• Is there any food you don't like?
• Has the kind of food you like changed as you've got older?
• Do you like to eat with others?
• What kinds of meals do you like?
• Do you often have dinner with your family or friends?
• When do you usually eat dinner?
• Are there any fruits or vegetables you don't like? Why?

40

Free time / Days off 

• What do you usually do in your free time?
• Do you prefer spending your free time alone or with others?
• What did you do the last time you had a few days off?
• Do you usually have enough free time?
• When was the last time you had a few days off?
• What do you usually do when you have days off?
• Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends
• What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

41

Team sports / Exercise 

• Have you ever played a team sport?
• Are team sports popular in your country?
• Do you often do physical exercise?
• What kind of exercise do you do to keep fit?
• What sports are popular with young people today?

42

Walking

• Do you walk a lot?
• Did you often go outside to have a walk when you were a child?
• Why do people like to walk in parks?
• Where would you like to take a long walk if you had the chance?
• Where did you go for a walk lately?

43

Home / Accommodation 

• What part of your home do you like the most?
• What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
• What kind of house or apartment do you want to live in
• in the future?
• What room does your family spend most of the time in?
• What do you usually do in your apartment?
• What kinds of accommodation do you live in?
• Do you plan to live there for a long time?
• Can you describe the place where you live?
• Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment?
• Please describe the room you live in.
• What’s your favorite room in your apartment or house?
• Who do you live with?
• Do you live in a house or an apartment?
• What is your favourite room in your home?
• What things make your home pleasant to live in?
• What do you think of your neighbours?
• How do you get along with your neighbours?
• Is there anything which needs to be improved in your apartment?
• What can you see when you look out the window of your room?
• What makes you feel pleasant in your home ?
• How long have you lived there?
• Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment ?

44

Social relationships / Friends 

• Do you spend a lot of time with your friends?
• Where do you usually meet your friends?
• Do you prefer having a few close friends or many friends?
• What do you usually do with your friends?
• How important are friends to you?

45

Pets and Animals

• What’s your favourite animal? Why?
• Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
• Have you ever had a pet before?
• What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?

46

Typing

• Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
• Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
• When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
• How do you improve your typing?

47

Public gardens and parks

• Did you like going to parks as a child?
• Do you still like going to parks now?
• Would you like to see more parks in your city?
• Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
• Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?
• What do you like to do when visiting a park?
• Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

48

Hobby

• Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
• Do you have a hobby that you’ve had since childhood?
• Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
• Do you have any hobbies?

49

Reading

• Do you like reading?
• Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
• When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
• Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?

50

View

• Do you like taking pictures of different views?
• Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural
• areas?
• Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
• Have you seen an unforgettable and beautiful view or scenery?

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1

Achievement & Challenges

Describe a person you know who successfully achieved something difficult.

Describe a person you know who did something difficult and was successful.

• Why do some people succeed while others give up?
• Is determination important for success?
• Should parents teach children not to give up easily?
• Can failure help people become successful?
• What motivates people to achieve difficult goals?
• Do successful people always work harder than others?
• Why do some people enjoy doing difficult things?
• What qualities do people need to succeed in difficult tasks?
• Do young and older people deal with difficulties differently?
• Should parents encourage children to try difficult things?
• Does money equal success? Is it difficult to do business in today's world?

2

Technology & Electricity

Describe an occasion when the electricity suddenly went off.

Describe a problem using an electronic device.

Describe a challenging technological problem you faced.

• Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
• Will electric bicycles replace ordinary bicycles?
• Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars?
• How did people live without electricity in the past?
• Why do power cuts happen?
• How do power cuts affect daily life?
• Do people depend too much on electricity?
• How should people prepare for power cuts?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of AI?
• Should people learn about AI?
• Should children learn to use AI?
• How can AI help our lives?
• Are students overly reliant on AI?
• What can teachers do about students relying too much on AI?

3

Cities & Travel

Describe a city you enjoyed visiting.

Describe a very interesting or famous city.

Describe your favourite city you have visited.

Describe a city that you have been to and would like to visit again.

• What is the difference between living in the city and countryside?
• Do you prefer city or countryside life?
• Are large cities suitable for elderly people?
• Could the whole population move to cities?
• Will people continue living in the countryside?
• Are countryside residents friendlier?
• What should governments do to improve citizens' safety?
• What changes usually take place in cities?
• Why do tourists choose certain cities?
• What facilities do big cities have?
• What factors should people consider before travelling to a city?
• What are the disadvantages of living in a famous city?
• Do people prefer well-developed or historical cities?
• Do people live in cities because they want to or have to?
• What benefits does tourism bring to cities?
• Can tourism negatively affect local people?
• What are the benefits of urbanization?
• Will big Vietnamese cities become larger?

4

Gifts

Describe a special cake you received from others.

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend.

• When do people normally give gifts?
• Is it difficult to choose a gift?
• Do expensive gifts make people happier?
• What do people give during traditional festivals?
• What do people consider when buying gifts?
• Are there things people should not give as gifts?
• Why can choosing gifts be difficult?
• Is the price of a gift important?
• Why do people give gifts?
• Do people prefer practical or sentimental gifts?

5

Friendship & People

Describe a person you met only once and want to know more about.

Describe a friend from your childhood.

• How do people make friends?
• On what occasions do people make friends?
• Do friends need the same hobbies and interests?
• What qualities make a true friend?
• How can people leave a good first impression?
• What should people avoid talking about when meeting someone for the first time?
• What do you think about making friends online?
• Are friendships with people of different personalities beneficial?
• Should people make friends only with similar people?
• Do childhood friends remain important as people grow older?
• Will social media replace face-to-face communication?
• Has technology changed friendship?

6

Education & Learning

Describe a course that impressed you a lot.

Describe a person who taught you a new skill.

Describe a person who learned something without a teacher.

Describe a new skill you learned when you were a child.

Describe a person who learns history and loves history.

• Why do some people have better memories than others?
• What do people need to remember every day?
• What can people learn from history?
• Which helps people remember better: words or photos?
• Can technology improve memory?
• Why should children learn new skills?
• Where can children learn new skills?
• How can parents and teachers teach new skills?
• How do adults learn new skills?
• What are the differences between teacher-led and self-directed learning?
• Why is self-discipline important?
• Should children learn history from an early age?
• Is it important to learn how people lived in the past?
• Should people learn ancient history before modern history?

7

Language Learning

Describe something you did to learn another language.

Describe a person who is good at learning and speaking new languages.

• What difficulties do people face when learning languages?
• Is language learning important?
• Is studying alone or in a group better?
• What is the best way to learn a language?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of language learning?
• Has technology made language learning unnecessary?
• Why do people learn foreign languages?
• What can people do to learn a foreign language?
• Are many people able to speak foreign languages in Vietnam?
• Does speaking other languages help at work?
• Do people learn languages other than English?
• Why do children learn new things more easily than adults?

8

Shopping & Services

Describe an occasion when you received good service from a company or shop.

Describe a shopping place you often go to.

• Do people still enjoy shopping?
• What are the differences between large-shop and small-shop services?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
• What are the differences between online and in-store shopping?
• Why do some people dislike small shops?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of small shops?
• Why are shopping malls popular in Vietnam?
• Can consumption drive economic growth?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of consumerism?

9

Food & Special Occasions

Describe a special cake you received from others.

Describe a food people eat on special occasions/events.

• Why are special foods associated with special occasions?
• What differs between everyday and festival food?
• How does food today differ from food in the past?
• Why are people increasingly unwilling to cook?
• Do people cook at home as frequently as in the past?
• What are the differences between special food in Vietnam and other countries?
• Is there food that is only eaten on special occasions?
• Why do people spend more on meals on special days?
• Is it good to communicate while eating with family?
• Should people use mobile phones during meals?

10

Environment & Nature

Describe a person who looks after the natural world.

Describe a law on environmental protection that you would like to introduce.

Describe an environmental law you would like your country to introduce.

• Why is environmental protection important?
• What environmental problems are common in cities?
• Should governments or individuals take more responsibility?
• How can schools teach environmental protection?
• Are environmental laws effective?
• Should companies be punished for pollution?
• What can people do to protect nature?
• Is it easy for city children to get close to nature?
• Should parents teach children to protect the environment?
• Are rewards or punishment more effective?
• How does technology affect environmental law?
• What environmental laws already exist in your country?

11

Gardening & Plants

Describe a person who loves growing plants.

Describe a person who loves to grow plants at home or in the garden.

• What are the advantages of growing vegetables or flowers at home?
• Do many people grow their own vegetables?
• Is it easy to grow plants at home?
• Why do people enjoy gardening?
• Why grow your own fruit and vegetables rather than buy them?
• Should children learn how to plant?
• What do people think about farming as a career?
• What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
• How do people grow plants in cities?
• Why is farming important?

12

Work & Career

Describe a short-term job you want in a foreign country.

Describe a perfect/dream job you would like in the future.

Describe a person who wants a career in medicine.

Describe a person who works in a successful company.

• What jobs do young people do abroad?
• What challenges do young people face when working abroad?
• What are the benefits of working for an international company?
• What skills are required to work internationally?
• Why are some people unwilling to work abroad?
• What is a dream job?
• What jobs do children want to do?
• Do ideal jobs change with age?
• What should people consider when choosing a job?
• Is salary the main reason for choosing a job?
• What jobs are popular in Vietnam?
• Should companies support employee training?
• Should governments provide financial support to companies?

13

Home & Living Places

Describe a home you like to visit but do not want to live in.

Describe a place you would recommend others live in, not your hometown.

Describe someone else's room you enjoy spending time in.

Describe the home of someone you know well and often visit.

• Do Vietnamese people like visiting other people's homes?
• What do people do when visiting others?
• What kind of place do people like to live in?
• What is the difference between city and countryside homes?
• Is it better to live in an apartment or a house?
• Are old buildings valuable?
• Should all old buildings be demolished?
• What makes a home comfortable?

14

Advice & Helping Others

Describe a time when you gave advice to others.

Describe a person who often helps others.

Describe a person others like to ask for advice.

Describe a person who gave you useful advice.

• Should people prepare before giving advice?
• Is it good to ask strangers online for advice?
• What qualities should professional advisers have?
• What problems arise when people ask too many people for advice?
• Why might people ask friends rather than parents?
• When might older people ask younger people for advice?
• Why are employees reluctant to ask managers for help?
• What help do people need when looking for a job?
• Should children help with household chores?
• Who should people ask for help: colleagues or family?

15

Music

Describe an event where you did not enjoy the music.

• Why do people listen to music while exercising?
• What differs between listening to music at home and at live concerts?
• What music events are popular today?
• Should children receive musical education?
• How do young and older people's music preferences differ?
• What music events are common in Vietnam?
• Why do some people dislike certain types of music?

16

Self-directed Learning & Lifelong Learning

Describe a friend who learned something without a teacher.

• Is it necessary to keep learning after graduation?Should teachers make learning fun?
• Are there too many subjects at school?
• Is it better to focus on a few subjects or learn many?
• Should companies provide training?
• Is continued learning beneficial for older adults?
• Can people learn effectively without teachers?

17

Devices & Apps

Describe a piece of technology, not a phone, that you would like to own.

Describe a program or app on your computer or phone.

• What are the differences between technology in the past and today?
• What technology do young people like?
• Has technology changed communication?
• What are the differences between online and face-to-face communication?
• What negative effects does technology have on relationships?
• What apps are popular?
• Why do some people dislike using apps?
• Should parents limit children's use of apps and computer programs?
• Are young people increasingly reliant on technology?

18

Buildings & Architecture

Describe a tall building you like or dislike.

Describe an interesting building.

Describe a public building you enjoy visiting.

• Are there many tall buildings in your country?
• Why are places designed differently?
• Is it reasonable to charge an entry fee?
• Is it better to live in a new or old building?
• What types of buildings are popular?
• Is exterior appearance worth spending a lot on?
• Is the exterior or interior more important?
• Why do people visit historical sites?
• Are old buildings valuable?
• Should all old buildings be demolished?

19

Films & Cinema

Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently.

Describe your least favourite movie.

• What kinds of movies are successful in Vietnam?
• What makes a successful movie?
• Do Vietnamese people prefer domestic or foreign movies?
• Can only famous directors create successful movies?
• Should successful movies have famous actors?
• Why do people prefer cinemas?
• What qualities do actors need?
• Is acting skill or appearance more important?
• Is being an actor difficult?
• Can movies help people understand other cultures?
• Are movies more likely than books to stimulate creativity?

20

Money & Consumer Behaviour

Describe something you cannot live without, not a computer/phone.

Describe an item you spent more than expected on.

Describe a time when you saved money to buy something special.

• Why do children like toys?
• Should children always carry their favourite toys?
• Why are children attracted to new things?
• Why do adults keep old things?
• How does buying behaviour change?
• What influences people to buy new things?
• What are people willing to pay high prices for?
• Is saving money important?
• What do young people spend money on?
• Should schools teach money management?
• Should parents encourage saving or spending?

21

Family & Pride

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member.

• When do parents feel proud of their children?
• Should parents reward children?
• Is it good to reward children too often?
• When do adults feel proud of themselves?
• Have the things people are proud of changed over time?
• Does academic recognition motivate children?

22

Problem-solving & Ability

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way.

Describe a person who is good at making things by hand.

Describe a natural talent you have that you want to improve.

• Are smart children happier?
• Are children born smart or do they learn to become smart?
• How do children become smart at school?
• Why are some people good at one thing but not another?
• Why does society need different kinds of talent?
• Should schools identify and develop students' talents?
• What skills are difficult to learn?
• Should children learn practical skills?

23

Emotions & Happiness

Describe an occasion when many people were smiling.

Describe a happy person you know.

• Do people smile more when young or old?
• Are people who smile more friendly?
• Why do people smile in photographs?
• Do women smile more than men?
• When are people happiest?
• Can teachers identify unhappy children?
• How can art spread positive emotions?

24

Mobile Phones

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone.

• How do young and old people use phones differently?
• What positive and negative effects do phones have on friendship?
• Is taking pictures with phones a waste of time?
• Are laws on mobile-phone use necessary?
• When should parents allow children to have phones?
• Are people addicted to mobile phones?
• Should schools restrict phone use?

25

Encouragement & Motivation

Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something they didn't want to do.

• Should children do everything their parents ask?
• How can employers encourage staff?
• How can leaders motivate employees?
• When should parents encourage children?
• What kind of encouragement is useful?
• Are some people better at persuading others?

26

Imagination & Art

Describe a time you needed to use your imagination.

Describe a child who loves drawing or painting.

• Can adults have a lot of imagination?
• Is imagination important for scientists?
• What jobs require imagination?
• What subjects help develop children's imagination?
• What games develop imagination?
• How important is imagination to children?
• What is the right age to learn drawing?
• Why do children draw more than adults?
• Why visit galleries and museums instead of viewing art online?
• Should museums and galleries be free?
• How can artworks inspire people?

27

Quiet, Crowded & Noisy Places

Describe a boring place.

Describe a place you enjoyed visiting that was very quiet.

Describe a crowded place you went to.

Describe a noisy place you have been to.

• Why do people get bored?
• What can people do to fight boredom?
• Do young people get bored more quickly?
• Is having a routine boring?
• Why are some classes boring?
• Why do people like crowded places?
• Which cities are overcrowded?
• Will cities have more or less green space?
• Will people use bikes more in cities?
• Why are some places noisy?
• Is noise more common in cities or the countryside?
• How should people respond to noise in public?

28

Decisions & Opinions

Describe an important decision that you made.

Describe a time you made an important decision and were happy with the result.

Describe a time when you changed an important decision.

Describe a time when you changed an important opinion of yours.

• When do children start making their own decisions?
• What decisions do teenagers make after graduation?
• Who can children ask for help?
• How do people make important decisions?
• Why do some people find decision-making difficult?
• Is it better to decide alone or ask for advice?
• Should decisions be made quickly or slowly?
• What small decisions do people make every day?
• Can advertisements influence decisions?
• Who influences children's opinions: parents or teachers?
• When do children develop their own opinions?

29

Planning & Organization

Describe a person who is good at planning.

Describe a plan you had to change recently.

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully.

Describe a person you know who is very organized.

• Is it important to plan ahead?
• Should children plan future careers?
• Are study plans popular among young people?
• Is choosing a college major related to future career?
• Do people often change their plans?
• Would you tell others if you changed your plan?
• Why do parents make plans for children?
• How does technology help people make plans?
• Why is organization important?
• Should children learn to be organized?
• Are organized people more successful?
• How can people become more organized?
• Should managers be well organized?

30

Rules & Laws

Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country.

• What rules should students follow?
• Do people usually obey the law?
• What behaviours are considered good?
• Can children learn about laws outside school?
• What are the benefits of obeying rules?
• How can parents teach children to obey rules?
• What rules exist at school and work?
• What is the purpose of punishment?
• Is encouragement or punishment more effective?

31

Time Management & Daily Routine

Describe a time when you got up early.

Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time.

• Is it good to arrive early?
• Why do people get up early?
• Why do some people stay up late?
• What occasions require people to arrive early?
• Is time management important for children?
• What can schools do to teach time management?
• What can people do to save time?
• Does technology help people save time?
• Should parents teach time management?
  Do good time managers become more successful?

32

Family Traditions & Old Things

Describe something important kept in your family for a long time.

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

• What things do families keep for a long time?
• Why do people keep old things?
• What things were valued in the past but not today?
• What things are kept in museums?
• What can we learn from museums?
• Do young people care about old things?
• How has technology changed museums?
• Why are some objects emotionally valuable?

33

Nature & Wildlife

Describe somewhere near a natural place that you have been to.

Describe a natural place in your city that you enjoy visiting.

Describe a wild animal that you would like to learn more about.

• What natural attractions are worth visiting?
• Should cities include more natural spaces?
• Do people living close to nature protect it more?
• Should governments prioritize environmental protection or economic development?
• Why do people enjoy natural places?
• Why should children learn about animals?
• Do people care more about animal welfare nowadays?
• Why do people keep pets?
• What are the benefits of having pets?

34

Rivers, Lakes & Water

Describe an important river or lake in your country.

Describe an important river, lake or area of water in your country.

• What water sports are popular?
• Why do people enjoy spending time near water?
• Should children have swimming lessons at school?
• What jobs are associated with rivers?
• Are rivers important for tourism?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of river transport?
• What is the impact of pollution on oceans?
• Why are oceans relatively unexplored?
• Should oceans have greater commercial use?
• Are rivers and lakes important to a country?

35

Transportation & Traffic

Describe a bicycle, motorcycle or car trip you would like to take.

Describe an occasion when you were stuck in a traffic jam for a very long time.

Describe a short trip you often take but do not like.

• Which vehicle is most popular: bikes, cars or motorcycles?
• Do people prefer cars?
• Should transportation change to protect the environment?
• Does vehicle traffic cause most air pollution?
• Would you rather be in a car or bus during a traffic jam?
• Do people like public transport?
• How can traffic jams be solved?
• Can better public transport reduce traffic?
• Will highways reduce congestion?
• What needs to be improved in public transport?
• What is the difference between urban and rural transport?

36

Sports

Describe a live sports event you watched and liked.

• Why do people like watching sports?
• Is watching live sports better than watching on TV?
• Where do people normally watch sports?
• What are the advantages of watching sports online?
• How can sports events benefit a city or country?
• Why do people become passionate sports fans?
• Should children play sports regularly?
• What sports are suitable for children?
• Why do some people dislike major sports events?

37

Business & Entrepreneurship

Describe a person with a successful business.

Describe a person you know who has a successful business.

• Why do people start their own businesses?
• What qualities make a successful businessperson?
• Is starting a business risky?
• Why do some businesses succeed while others fail?
• Is it better to work for a company or run your own business?
• Do young people prefer entrepreneurship?
• How important is customer service?
• Should governments support start-ups?
• What do businesses need to succeed?
• Is it easier to start a business today than in the past?
• What is more important to a company besides making money?

38

Advertising & Celebrities

Describe an advertisement featuring a famous person.

Describe an advertisement with a famous person in it.

Describe a famous person you would like to meet.

Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed.

Describe a famous person in your local area.

Describe a popular person.

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of advertising?
• Why are celebrities used in advertisements?
• How useful are celebrity endorsements?
• What is the most important factor in an advertisement?
• Why are some advertisements boring?
• Is advertising important for companies?
• Which is more effective: online or offline advertising?
• Why do children want to become famous?
• Is it easier to become famous nowadays?
• Why do people want to be popular?
• Is being popular at school always positive?
• What qualities make someone popular?

39

News & Media

Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.

• How do people get local news nowadays?
• Is local news more important than international news?
• Why are some news stories more popular?
• Does social media affect how people receive news?
• Can news influence public opinion?
• Is all news reliable?
• Do people talk about local news?
• Do young or older people care more about local news?
• Do people pay more attention to local or national news?
• Do people still read newspapers?

40

Leisure & Free Time

Describe a special day out which didn't cost very much.

Describe an enjoyable evening you had with your friends.

Describe an activity you do regularly that you think is a waste of time.

• Why do people spend leisure time outside?
• What do people do in their free time?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of going out compared with staying home?
• What makes a day out enjoyable?
• Does weather affect outdoor activities?
• Is spending money necessary for enjoyable leisure?
• Has technology increased leisure opportunities?
• Can older people enjoy active leisure?
• How have leisure expectations changed?

41

Handicrafts & Creativity

Describe a person who is good at making things by hand.

• Is handmade work valuable?
• Do children enjoy making things by hand?
• Is traditional craftsmanship important?
• What handmade things did children make in the past?
• What can handmade products bring to tourism?
• How does technology affect handicrafts?
• Is it reasonable to charge more for handmade products?
• What traditional handicrafts exist in Vietnam?
• Why should students learn practical crafts?

42

Photography

Describe a person you know who really likes taking photos.

• Why do people like taking photos?
• What photos do people usually take?
• Is it acceptable to take photos everywhere?
• Why do tourists take so many photos?
• What should people do if someone enters their photo?

43

Communication & Messages

Describe a time when you sent a message or email to someone but received no reply for a long time.

• Why do people sometimes ignore messages?
• How quickly should people reply to messages?
• Is instant communication always beneficial?
• How has online communication changed relationships?
• Do people communicate better face-to-face or online?

44

Animals & Stories

Describe a story you knew that involves an animal, such as in a movie or book.

• Why do children enjoy animal stories?
• What can people learn from animal stories?
• Do films influence people's attitudes toward animals?
• Why are animals commonly used in stories?
• Should children learn about animals at school?
• Do people care more about animal welfare nowadays?
• Why do people keep pets?
• Do children love animals more than older people?

45

Books & Reading

Describe a book you read that made you happy.

Describe a person who learns history and loves history.

• Why do people read books?
• What can books teach people?
• Are books still important in the digital age?
• What can people learn from history?
• Why do some people remember information better than others?
• Is reading better than watching videos for learning?

46

Health & Fitness

Describe a person whose health and fitness you have helped to improve.

• Why is physical fitness important?
• How can people develop healthy habits?
• Should schools teach children about health and exercise?
• How can friends and family influence healthy behaviour?
• What prevents people from exercising regularly?
• Can technology help people maintain fitness?

47

Older People & Experience

Describe someone who is older than you that you admire.

Describe an old person that you know and respect.

• Why aren't young people always willing to listen to older people's experiences?
• What can young people learn from older people?
• Do young and older people have different interests?
• Should older people continue learning?
• How can society help elderly people remain active?
• Do older people prefer cities or countryside?

48

Personal Change & Goals

Describe a change that you made recently.

Describe a long-term goal/ambition you would like to achieve.

Describe a time when you changed an important opinion of yours.

• Is it good to change one's daily routine?
• Is changing jobs beneficial?
• Is getting a promotion important?
• Do people plan around regular routines?
• Who changes routines more, young or old people?
• When do children develop their own opinions?
• Who influences children's opinions most?

49

Talent & Ability

Describe a natural talent you have that you want to improve.

• Do you have any special talents?
• What skills would you like to improve?
• Is talent similar among family members?
• Is talent useful for work or study?
• Can talent be developed through practice?
• Should schools focus more on individual strengths?

50

Dreams & Ambitions

Describe your dream/perfect job.

Describe a long-term goal/ambition you would like to achieve.

• Is ambition important?
• What is a dream job?
• Do children's dreams change as they grow up?
• What influences career ambitions?
• Is financial success important?
• Can people achieve their dreams without careful planning?
• Should young people set long-term goals?

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1. Làm quen với đề forecast

Nắm các nhóm chủ đề và dạng câu hỏi

Đọc toàn bộ topic; phân loại theo Part 1, Part 2, Part 3; đánh dấu những chủ đề quen thuộc và những chủ đề còn thiếu ý tưởng.

2. Xây dựng nền tảng ý tưởng & từ vựng

Có đủ “nguyên liệu” để trả lời

Tạo vocabulary bank (ngân hàng từ vựng) và idea bank (ngân hàng ý tưởng); chuẩn bị từ/cụm từ có thể tái sử dụng, ví dụ cá nhân và một số câu chuyện cho Part 2.

3. Luyện phát triển câu trả lời

Tăng khả năng mở rộng và kết nối ý

Luyện Part 1 theo hướng Answer → Reason → Example (Trả lời → Lý do → Ví dụ); Part 2 theo trình tự trên cue card; Part 3 tập trung vào quan điểm → giải thích → ví dụ → mở rộng hoặc điều kiện.

4. Luyện phản xạ & paraphrase

Hạn chế phụ thuộc vào câu hỏi forecast

Tự diễn đạt lại câu hỏi bằng từ ngữ của mình, luyện trả lời nhiều cách cho cùng một topic và tập xử lý những câu hỏi không giống hoàn toàn với câu đã chuẩn bị.

5. Mô phỏng phòng thi & rà soát lỗi

Kiểm tra khả năng vận dụng thực tế

Luyện Part 1 trong thời gian ngắn; Part 2 với 1 phút chuẩn bị và tối đa 2 phút nói; Part 3 với các câu hỏi mở rộng. Ghi âm và rà soát độ trôi chảy, từ vựng, ngữ pháp và phát âm.