•     What about your time management ability?
•     Is it easy to manage time for you?
•     Do you like planning things?
•     Why can’t you make plans?
•     Do you like doing things step by step or making a long-term plan?
•     Are you good at making plans?
•     Do you use paper or your smartphone to make plans?
•     What are the benefits of making plans?
•     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?
•     Were you a tidy person as a child?
•     Are you a tidy person now?
•     What do you think of untidy people?
•     What do you think of people who are overly tidy?
•     Are there any rules for students at your school?
•     Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
•     What rules did your teacher tell you when you were a child?
•     Did any teacher require you to strictly follow these rules?
•     Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
•     Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
•     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?
•     Do you often feel bored?
•     Did you ever find school boring when you were a child?
•     What sort of things do you find most boring now?
•     What do you do to stop yourself feeling bored?
•     How often do you feel bored?
•     Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
•     Have you ever lost your keys?
•     Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?
•     Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbor?
•     Have you ever locked yourself out?
•     Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
•     Do you remember one of your teachers?
•     What were your primary school teachers like?
•     Do you have a favorite teacher?
•     How has she/he helped you?
•     Who was your favourite teacher in elementary school? Why?
•     Do you often talk to elderly people?
•     Do you enjoy spending time with elderly people?
•     How do you feel about getting old?
•     How often do you talk to elderly people?
•     What was your childhood dream?
•     Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?
•     What is your dream job?
•     Do you think you are an ambitious person?
•     What was your dream job when you were young?
•     Have you changed your mind on your dream job?
•     How do people remember each stage of their lives?
•     At what age do you think people are the happiest?
•     Do you enjoy being the age you are now?
•     What did you often do with your friends in your childhood?
•     Do you have any plans for the next five years?
•     What do you think is the most important thing at the moment?
•     Are you satisfied with your age now?
•     What did you enjoy most about your childhood?
•     What’s the most important thing you’ve done so far?
•     Did you like history when you were young?
•     When was the last time you read about history?
•     Do you like history?
•     Have you ever been to historical museums?
•     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?
•     What’s the most popular social media in Vietnam? Why?
•     How often do you use social media?
•     Do you like using websites?
•     Do you prefer searching for information on websites or in books?
•     Do you plan to create your own website?
•     What kinds of websites do you often visit?
•     What is your favourite website?
•     Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
•     What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
•     How often do you use your favorite websites?
•     Do you use headphones?
•     What kinds of headphones do you use?
•     When would you use headphones?
•     In what situations would you not use headphones?
•     Do you like music?
•     What kinds of music do you listen to?
•     Do you prefer sad or happy music?
•     Does happy music make you feel more excited?
•     Is it easy to learn music?
•     Do you learn music lessons at school?
•     Would you prefer fast or slow pace music?
•     Did you sing when you were a child?
•     How well did you sing?
•     Do you like singing?
•     Did you take music lessons?
•     Are you good at singing?
•     Have you ever learnt anything about space and the stars when you were at school?
•     Would you like to know more about space and the stars?
•     Do you like science-fiction movies set in space?
•     Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
•     Did you learn much about science at school?
•     How do you learn about science in daily life?
•     Do you like quiet or noisy places?
•     What are some sounds you like?
•     What kinds of noise do you hear in your daily life?
•     Where is the noise louder, in cities or the countryside?
•     Would you like to go to quiet or noisy places on weekends when you are free?
•     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?
•     How are the parks today different from those you visited as a kid?
•     What do you like to do when visiting a park?
•     How often do you go to the park?
•     Do you live in a noisy or a quiet area?
•     Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly?
•     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?
•     Have you learned anything about the history of your hometown?
•     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.
•     What’s your hometown famous for?
•     Are there many young people in your hometown?
•     Is your hometown a good place for young people to pursue their careers?
•     Who do you live with?
•     Do you live in an apartment or a house?
•     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?
•     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?
•     What’s your favorite room in your apartment or house?
•     What makes you feel pleasant in your home?
•     Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?
•     Are there tall buildings near your home?
•     Do you take photos of buildings?
•     Is there a building that you would like to visit?
•     What is the tallest building in your city?
•     What kind of building would you like to live in?
•     Do you like to go to the cinema/movies at weekends?
•     Who do you go with? Alone or with others?
•     What do you enjoy doing most on weekends?
•     Are you planning to do anything special next weekend?
•     What kinds of activities do you often do in your spare time?
•     How do you often relax yourself on weekends?
•     How do your surrounding friends relax?
•     Do you often have free time?
•     Which day do you have more free time on, Saturday or Sunday?
•     Would you like to have more free time in the future?
•     What free time activities are popular with people in your country?
•     Who do you usually spend your spare time with?
•     What’s your favourite free-time activity when you were a child?
•     Do you prefer to do free-time activities alone or with other people?
•     Is there an activity you would like to try in the future?
•     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?
•     Are you a fashionable person?
•     Do you compare prices when you shop?
•     Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
•     Do you prefer online or offline shopping?
•     Are you good at telling jokes?
•     Do your friends like to tell jokes?
•     Do you like to watch comedies?
•     Have you ever watched a live show?
•     Would you like to be the driver or the passenger?
•     Is there a lot of cars on the roads in your city?
•     Do you want to own a very expensive car?
•     Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
•     Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
•     Do you like to take scenery pictures?
•     What are the most beautiful sights you have seen while travelling?
•     What kinds of things do you have to read carefully in your language?
•     Do you like to read things carefully or quickly in daily life?
•     Do you read things more carefully on paper or on a screen?
•     Why do you think some people don’t read messages very carefully?
•     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?
•     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?
•     Why do you think some people enjoy wearing expensive watches?
•     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 watch do the people around you like to wear?
•     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?
•     What gift have you received recently?
•     Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
•     Have you ever received a great gift?
•     What do you consider when choosing a gift?
•     Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?
•     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?
Describe a friend from your childhood
Part 2
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where and how you met each other
What you often did together
And explain what made you like him/her
Part 3
Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
How important is childhood friendship to children?
Why do some people make friends more easily than others?
What is the difference between friendships between children and adults?
Do you think friendships formed in childhood can last a lifetime?
Has technology changed the way people make friends? How?
Describe a person who is good at learning and speaking a new language
Part 2
You should say:
How you got to know him/her
How he/she learns a new language
What languages he/she can speak
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Are there many people who can speak foreign languages in your country?
Does speaking other languages help at work?
Do people learn any language other than English?
Why is it easier for children to learn new things than adults?
How do people usually learn new things?
What are the advantages of being able to speak more than one language?
Why are some people better at learning languages than others?
Describe a person who works in a successful company
Part 2
You should say:
Who he/she is
What he/she does in the company
What business the company does
And explain why it is successful
Part 3
Do you think governments should provide financial support to companies?
Do you think companies should donate money to help society?
Do you think customer satisfaction is important for a company?
What makes a company successful?
What qualities should successful business leaders have?
Do you think small companies can compete with large companies? Why?
Describe a person who helps others (or helped you)
Part 2
You should say:
Who the person is
How they helped you/others
When it happened
And explain how you felt
Part 3
Why do some people like helping others?
Should parents teach children to help others?
What kinds of people need help in society?
Do you think people help others more now than in the past?
Should governments or individuals be responsible for helping people?
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Describe a person who loves growing plants
Part 2
You should say:
Who the person is
What plants they grow
How they grow them
And why they like it
Part 3Â
What are the advantages of growing vegetables or flowers at home?
Do many people grow plants at home in your country?
Why do some people enjoy gardening?
Is gardening popular among young people?
Do you think children should learn how to grow plants?
What can people learn from growing plants?
Describe a person you admire
Part 2
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know them
What they have done
And explain why you admire them
Part 3
What kind of people do young people admire nowadays?
Are famous people always good role models?
Why do people admire celebrities?
Do people usually admire successful people? Why?
Who has more influence on children, parents or famous people?
Do you think admiration can motivate people to improve themselves?
Describe a childhood friend
Part 2
You should say:
Who they are
How you met
What you did together
And why you liked them
Part 3
Why are childhood friends important?
Do children need many friends?
How do children make friends nowadays?
Is it easier to make friends online or in real life?
What qualities make someone a good friend?
Why do some friendships end?
Describe a time you made new friends
Part 2
You should say:
When it happened
How you met them
What you did together
And how you felt
Part 3
Where do people usually make new friends?
Is it difficult for adults to make new friends?
What are the differences between making friends at school and at work?
Do you think social media helps people make friends?
Why do some people prefer having a small group of close friends?
Are friendships important for people's happiness?
Describe a place you travelled to and recommend
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What you saw and did
And explain why you would recommend it
Part 3
Where do people in your country often go for holidays?
What kind of places do people usually recommend to others?
Why do some people prefer travelling to popular tourist destinations?
What are the benefits of recommending places to others?
Do you think people should travel domestically or internationally? Why?
How do people usually plan their holidays nowadays?
Is it important to plan a holiday before travelling?
What factors should people consider when choosing a travel destination?
Describe a place you would like to visit
Part 2
You should say:
Where it is
What you will do there
How long you will stay
And explain why you want to go
Part 3
Why do people like travelling to new places?
What are the advantages of travelling abroad?
Why do some people prefer not to travel abroad?
Do you think young people should travel more?
What kinds of places are popular among tourists?
How has technology changed the way people travel?
Do you think travelling is more enjoyable alone or with others?
What can people learn from travelling?
Describe a place where you were not allowed to use your phone
Part 2
You should say:
Where it is
What you did there
Why phones were not allowed
And explain how you felt
Part 3
Why do some places ban the use of mobile phones?
What are the advantages of spending time without phones?
Do people rely too much on mobile phones nowadays?
Should schools prohibit students from using phones?
What problems can excessive phone use cause?
Are people able to live without smartphones today?
Do you think people communicate better because of mobile phones?
Should restaurants and public places have phone-free areas?
Describe a crowded place you went to
Part 2
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did
And explain how you felt
Part 3
What kinds of places are usually crowded in your country?
Why do people like going to crowded places?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in crowded cities?
Why are cities becoming more crowded nowadays?
Do you think governments should control population growth in big cities?
What problems can overcrowding cause?
Are crowded places suitable for children?
Why do some people prefer crowded places while others prefer quiet places?
Describe a quiet place you like
Part 2
You should say:
Where it is
When you go there
What you do there
And explain why you like it
Part 3
Why do some people prefer quiet places?
Are quiet places important in modern cities?
Where can people find quiet places nowadays?
Why do some people enjoy spending time alone?
Do young people like quiet places?
What are the benefits of having a peaceful environment?
Should cities build more parks and green spaces?
What is the difference between places young people like and places old people like?
Describe a time you got up early
Part 2
You should say:
When it was
What you did
Why you got up early
And how you felt
Part 3
Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?
Why do some people prefer getting up early?
What are the benefits of waking up early?
What kinds of occasions require people to arrive early?
Why do some people stay up late?
Do young people usually have good sleeping habits?
Is it important to have a regular sleep schedule?
How can people develop good sleeping habits?
Describe a time you worked in a group
Part 2
You should say:
What you did
Who you worked with
What problems you faced
And why you worked together
Part 3
Why do some people prefer working alone?
What are the advantages of working in a group?
What problems can happen when people work in teams?
What qualities should a good team member have?
What should a leader do to make team members work effectively?
Should students learn how to work in groups at school?
Are group projects popular in schools in your country?
Is teamwork important in the workplace?
Describe a difficult decision you made
Part 2
You should say:
What the decision was
Why it was difficult
How long you took to decide
And what you chose
Part 3
What kinds of decisions do people make every day?
What important decisions do young people need to make?
Who can people ask for advice when making decisions?
Are young people good at making decisions?
Should parents make decisions for their children?
Why are some people afraid of making decisions?
Do advertisements influence people's decisions?
Is it better to make decisions quickly or carefully?
Describe a time you helped someone
Part 2
You should say:
Who you helped
How you helped
Why you helped
And how you felt
Part 3
Why do people help others?
Do people help strangers nowadays?
Should children be taught to help others?
What kinds of people need help most?
What are the benefits of helping others?
Do you think people help more now than in the past?
Should governments take responsibility for helping disadvantaged people?
Is volunteering important for young people?
Describe a time you solved a problem
Part 2
You should say:
What the problem was
How you solved it
Who helped you
And what you learned
Part 3
What kinds of problems do people usually face in daily life?
Are young people good at solving problems?
Should schools teach problem-solving skills?
Do people usually solve problems alone or ask for help?
What skills are important for solving problems?
How does technology help people solve problems?
Are problems important for personal growth?
Why do some people avoid dealing with problems?
Describe a time you were late
Part 2
You should say:
When it happened
Why you were late
What happened
And how you felt
Part 3
Why are some people often late?
Are people less punctual nowadays?
Is being on time important in your country?
What are the consequences of being late?
Why do some people have better time management skills than others?
Should employers punish employees who are often late?
How can people avoid being late?
Are young people usually punctual?
Describe a time you were surprised
Part 2
You should say:
What happened
When it happened
Why it was surprising
And how you reacted
Part 3
Why do people like surprises?
Are surprises always positive?
Do people in your country often give surprise gifts?
Why do some people dislike surprises?
Are children more easily surprised than adults?
What kinds of events usually surprise people?
Is it better to plan surprises or make them spontaneous?
Describe a time you made a mistake
Part 2
You should say:
What the mistake was
When it happened
What you did after
And what you learned
Part 3
Do people learn from their mistakes?
Why do some people find it difficult to admit mistakes?
Should parents allow children to make mistakes?
Are mistakes important for learning?
What kinds of mistakes do young people often make?
How should people deal with failure?
Do successful people make fewer mistakes?
Should companies punish employees for making mistakes?
Describe a time you were very busy
Part 2
You should say:
When it happened
Why you were busy
What you did
And how you felt
Part 3
Why are people busier nowadays than in the past?
Do people have enough free time today?
What makes people feel stressed?
How can people manage their time effectively?
Is being busy always a good thing?
Why do some people enjoy having a busy life?
Should people work less and spend more time relaxing?
How can technology help people save time?
Describe a story or book with animals in it
Part 2
You should say:
What animals are in it
What the story/book is about
Why you read the story/book
And what you think of this story/book
Part 3
Should schools teach children about animals?
Why do children like stories about animals?
Are books about animals popular in your country?
Do people learn anything from animal stories?
Should people keep pets as family members?
What are the advantages of keeping pets?
Why do some people think pets should not be kept in cities?
Are children responsible enough to take care of animals?
Describe a special cake you received
Part 2
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Who gave it to you
And why it was special
Part 3
Do people in your country usually give cakes as gifts?
On what occasions do people usually buy cakes?
Why do people like giving food as gifts?
Do you think homemade food is better than food bought from shops?
Do people cook more at home now compared with the past?
Why do some people spend a lot of money on special meals?
What kinds of food are popular for celebrations in your country?
Do you think traditional food will disappear in the future?
Describe a useful item you use every day
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
How you use it
How long you have used it
And why it is useful
Part 3
What household appliances are commonly used nowadays?
How have electronic devices changed people's lives?
Do people rely too much on technology?
What are the disadvantages of using electronic devices too much?
Why do people like buying new electronic products?
Are expensive products always better than cheaper ones?
What products do young people usually buy?
How will technology change people's lives in the future?
Describe something you bought that you like
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
Where you bought it
Why you bought it
And why you like it
Part 3
What kinds of things do people usually buy online?
Why has online shopping become popular?
Do people spend too much money on shopping nowadays?
What factors influence people's buying decisions?
Do advertisements affect people's shopping choices?
Do young people and older people shop differently?
Is it better to buy expensive products or cheap products?
Will traditional shops disappear because of online shopping?
Describe a food eaten on special occasions
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
What occasion it is for
How it is made
And explain why people eat it
Part 3
Why are there special foods on special occasions?
What are the differences between everyday food and festival food?
Are there differences between the food people eat today and the food people ate in the past?
Why do people associate food with memories?
Do people cook more traditional food during festivals?
Why are some traditional foods becoming less popular?
Should schools teach children about traditional food?
Is food an important part of culture?
Describe a new law you would like to introduce
Part 2
You should say:
What law it is
What changes it brings
How it would affect people
And how you came up with it
Part 3
What rules should children follow at school?
Do people in your country usually obey the law?
What kinds of behaviour are considered good behaviour in society?
Why do some people break laws?
Do you think punishment is the best way to reduce crime?
Should laws be stricter nowadays? Why?
How can governments encourage people to follow laws?
Should children learn about laws at school?
Who should be responsible for teaching children about rules, parents or schools?
Do you think laws should change as society develops?
Describe a challenging technological problem
Part 2
You should say:
What the problem was
When it happened
How difficult it was
And how you solved it
Part 3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern technology?
What technological problems do people often face nowadays?
Why do people rely heavily on electronic devices?
What impact do electronic devices have on people's lives?
Why are people interested in buying new electronic devices?
Should people learn basic technology skills?
What should people do when they have problems with technology?
Do you think technology makes people's lives easier or more complicated?
Will technology replace many jobs in the future?
How can people protect themselves from technological problems?
Describe a time you used AI or technology to solve a problem
Part 2
You should say:
What you used
What problem it solved
How you used it
And whether it was effective
Part 3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of AI?
How can AI help people in their daily lives?
Do you think people today should learn about AI technology?
Should children learn how to use AI?
Do you think students are becoming too dependent on AI?
Will AI replace teachers in the future?
What jobs are most likely to be affected by AI?
Should there be rules controlling the use of AI?
What are the risks of using AI?
How can people use AI responsibly?
Describe a place with tall buildings
Part 2
You should say:
Where it is
Whether there are tall buildings near you
What building you like
And explain why
Part 3
Are there many tall buildings in your country?
Why do people like living in tall buildings?
What are the advantages of living in a high-rise building?
What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?
Why are more and more tall buildings being constructed in cities?
Do you think cities should build more skyscrapers?
What kinds of buildings do people usually like?
Are old buildings more valuable than modern buildings?
What makes a building attractive?
Do you think buildings will become taller in the future?
Describe a building you would like to visit/live in
Part 2
You should say:
What building it is
Where it is
Why you want to go there
And what you would do there
Part 3
What kinds of buildings are popular among young people?
What makes a building comfortable to live in?
Should governments preserve old buildings?
Why do some people prefer modern buildings?
What facilities should a good building have?
How can architects design environmentally friendly buildings?
Do you think the appearance of buildings is important?
Who should be responsible for designing public buildings?
What is the difference between buildings in cities and rural areas?
How will buildings change in the future?
Describe something you read carefully
Part 2
You should say:
What it was
When you read it
Why you read it carefully
And how you felt
Part 3
What kinds of things do people need to read carefully in daily life?
Do people prefer reading quickly or carefully nowadays?
Why do some people not read messages carefully?
Do people read more on paper or on screens nowadays?
What information needs more careful reading?
Is reading ability important for students?
Do young people read enough nowadays?
How can schools encourage students to read more?
What are the differences between reading books and reading online information?
Will people continue reading books in the future?
Describe a time you received a message you did not reply
Part 2
You should say:
What message it was
Why you didn’t reply
What happened
And how you felt
Part 3
In what situations do people take a long time to reply to messages?
Why do some people not reply to messages at all?
What would you do if someone did not reply to your message?
Why do some people prefer sending messages instead of making phone calls?
How do people show respect when sending messages?
Do people communicate more through messages nowadays?
What are the advantages of text messages compared with phone calls?
What problems can online communication cause?
Are young people too dependent on messaging apps?
Will face-to-face communication become less common in the future?