50 topics part 1 is divided into 10 main groups
4 topics PART 2 and PART 3 with 42 specific topics
Check Part 1: Topic I -> V
Check Part 2: Topic V -> X
B. Speaking Part 2 – 3 (Topic 1 -28 )
TOPIC: PEOPLE
1. Describe a family member who you spend the most time with
You should say:
- Who this person is?
- What kind of person he /she is?
- What you usually do together?
- And explain why you spend most time with him/her?
Part 3
- What are the benefits of younger and older generations living together?
- How about the drawbacks?
- Which do you prefer, support from family members or friends ? Why ?
2. Describe a person who taught you something (knowledge or principles)
You should say:
- Who this person is?
- What he/she is like?
- What he/she taught you?
- And how you felt about him/her?
Part 3
- What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?
- Who do you think can learn better? Old people or youngsters?
- What do you think is the best age for children to go to school?
- Do you prefer to study by yourself or with your friends?
3. Describe a person on the news that you’d like to meet
You should say :
- Who this person is
- Where you knew him/her
- What he/she is like
- And explain why you want to meet him/her
Part 3
- What kind of people do you usually see in the news?
- Are stories about celebrities in the news always true?
- ls news often about famous people? Why?
- Could superstar bring positive influence to the public?
4. Describe a person you want to enjoy dinner with
You should say:
- Who you were with?
- When it was?
- What you ate?
- And explain why you enjoyed it?
Part 3
- Do you think the family meal is important?
- What do you think when many people don’t spend sufficient time for family dinners?
- What do you think when many generations are involved in making family meals?
- What changes do you want to make?
- Do you often have snacks?
- Who do you often have snacks with?
- Do you often buy takeaway snacks to bring home and share with your parents?
- Why is food vital for any situations?
5. Describe a friend who is a good leader
You should say:
- Who this person is?
- How you knew this person?
- How this person behaves?
- And explain why you think this person is a good leader?
Part 3:
- Who is the head of the family in your culture?
- Are men better at decision making in a family?
- Should a leader discuss with team members when making decisions?
- Do you think this (more men than women are leaders) will change in the future?
6. Describe your favorite actor/ actress or dancer.
You should say:
- Who he/she is?
- What type of actor/actress or dancer he/she is?
- What are some programs/movies he/she acted in?
Part 3
- Do you think these people deserve to earn so much money?
- Do many young people (or, children) try to imitate film stars (e.g., imitate their lifestyle, clothes, etc)? (If yes, how, why?)
- What forms of entertainment are most popular in your country?
- Do you think men and women have different tastes in entertainment?
- What kinds of entertainment do young people like?
- What kinds of entertainment do children like?
- Do you think children (or young people) can learn anything from entertainment?
TOPIC: PLACE
7. Describe a crowded place you have been to
You should say:
- When you went there ? Who you went there with ? Why you went there ?
- And how you felt about it ?
Part 3
- Do people like to go to crowded places? Why?
- How can the problem of traffic congestion be solved?
- Why do people still like to live in big cities even though there are severe traffic jams? What public facilities does your city have?
8. Describe a noisy place that annoys you
You should say:
- What place it is?
- Where it is?
- Why it is noisy?
- And explain whether you think it will be quieter and why?
Part 3
- Why do you think some people like noisy places?
- What harms does noise pollution bring?
- How to reduce the harm of noise?
9. Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution
You should say:
- Where it is ?
- When you visited this place ?
- What kinds of pollution you saw there ? And explain how this place was affected ?
Part 3 :
- Why people throw waste material on roads?
- How can the government encourage people to keep their City clean?
- What do you think it is a good idea or bad idea to Establish limited factories in a city? Whenever you visit this place, do you throw litter On-Road?
10. Describe an ideal house or apartment you would like to live in the future
You should say:
- What it is like ?
- Where it is ?
- When you want to live there?
- And explain why it is ideal to you ?
Part 3
- Where do people in VietNam like to live, in house or an apartment ?
- What are the benefits of living in a house ?
- Why do many people like to live in the city?
- Where do people like to live, in the city center or the suburbs?
11. Describe a city you have visited and want to come back
You should say:
- What city it is, and where it is?
- When you have visited this city?
- And explain why you want to come back?
Part 3
- What are the differences of cities between now and in the past ? What will cities be in the future?
- The advantages of living in cities and rural areas.
12. Describe a foreign country (culture) you want to know more about
You should say:
- What it is ?
- Where it is ?
- How you know it ?
- And explain why you want to know more about it ?
Part 3
- What do you think is the best way to learn foreign culture?
- What do ou think is the biggest problem to work in a foreign country?
- Some people say that reading is the best way to know about a culture, do you agree?
TOPIC: EXPERIENCE
13. Describe a performance you watched recently
You should say:
- What it was?
- When you watched it?
- Who you were with?
- And explain why you watched it?
Part 3
- What’s the difference between watching performance live and watching it on TV?
- Which do you prefer?
- Traditional performance or concert?
- Should government provide financial support to promote traditional performance?
- ls learning drama or dancing helpful for children?
14. Describe an exciting event you’ve had
You should say:
- Where you had it?
- When you had it?
- Why you had this event?
- And explain why you felt excited?
Part 3
- What is the advantages of joining a public event?
- Why do companies often sponsor public events?
- What are the problems when public events are sponsored by companies?
- What personal events do people usually celebrate?
- How do people celebrate their personal events?
- How much time do people need to prepare for celebrations?
15. Describe a difficult challenge you met
You should say:
- What it was?
- When you met it?
- Where you met it?
- And explain why you think it is a challenge?
Part 3
- Do you think parents should give kids challenges?
- What challenges do you think children might have to face up to?
- What is the most challenging thing for kids?
- Can parents reduce the challenges that kids have? Why?
16. Describe a time when someone apologized to you
You should say:
- When it was?
- Who this person is?
- Why he or she apologized to you? And how you felt about it?
Part 3
- On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?
- Do people in your country like to say “sorry”?
- Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?
- Why do some people refuse to say “sorry” to others?
17. Describe an important journey that has been delayed
You should say:
- When it was?
- Why it was important? How it was delayed?
- And how you felt about it?
Part 3
- Do people still drive a car if public transportation is free of charge?
- How can transportation in rural areas be developed?
- How do people usually go travelling?
- In what ways can traffic condition in a city be improved?
18. Describe an occasion when weather prevented your activity
You should say:
- When it was?
- Why it prevented your activity?
- What you did?
- And how you felt about it?
Part 3
- Does weather have any impact on people’s daily activities?
- Why do people do different kinds of sports in different weather?
- What kind of weather do Vietnamese people like?
- Do Vietnamese people talk about weather when they meet for the first time?
19. Describe an achievement when you put great effort to gain (Describe a goal you set and achieved.)
You should say:
- What it was?
- Why you set this goal?
- Whether it was difficult to achieve this goal?
- And explain how you felt about achieving this goal?
Part 3
- Is a career plan important?
- Is a career plan necessary or under high pressure when studying at high school? Should parents help their children set up a career plan?
- Should parents teach their children deal with the failure? Why?
- How can we measure success?
20. Describe a time you wouldn’t use the mobile phone
You should say:
- When it was?
- Where it was?
- Why you could not use your mobile phone? And how you felt about it?
Part 3
- Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?
- How do you like children having mobile phones?
- At what age should children have mobile phones?
21. Describe an occasion you helped your family members
You should say:
- When it was?
- Who asked you for help?
- How you helped?
- And explain how you felt about it?
Part 3:
- What can children help parents with?
- What are the benefits of children helping their parents?
- Should parents reward their children when they help others?
- Do parents help children because they need their children to help them when they are old?
22. Describe a time you took risk, you thought that bad things happened but still took it because you believed it had positives
You should say:
- What bad things were?
- When you took risks?
- And explain why it had positive results?
Part 3 :
- Who usually takes risks, why?
- Why do young people take risks more often than the elderly?
- Why do boys take risks more often than girls?
- Should we read about dangerous situations, why?
- What should parents give advice for children to avoid taking risks?
23. Describe an occasion you got lost that you didn’t know
You should say:
- When you got lost?
- Where you got lost?
- And explain why you got lost?
Part 3
- Were maps more important in the past? Are map reading skills important?
- What is the role of technology?
24. Describe something difficult you would like to succeed in doing
You should say:
- What it is?
- Why it is difficult?
- How you would like to prepare for it?
- And explain why you would like to be successful in doing it?
Part 3
- In your country, how is success defined or measured?
- What goals do most people in your country have in life?
- How can people reach these goals?
25. Describe an occasion you wore the best clothes
You should say:
- When it was?
- What you wore?
- What it looked like?
- And explain why you wore it?
Part 3
- Do you think people need to wear formally in the workplace?
- Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?
- Will traditional clothes disappear in the future?
- Do old people change their style of dressing?
26. Describe a time when you offered to help someone
You should say:
- Where you helped him or her? Why you helped?
- How you helped?
- And how you felt about it?
Part 3
- Should parents help their kids in their homework?
- What kind of advice should parents give to their children?
- Should parents give children advice? Why?
- Can kid provide any help to parents?
27. Describe an experience when you travelled by public transport
You should say:
- Where you went?
- What means of transportation you took? Who you were with?
- And explain how you felt about the trip?
Part 3
- Why more and more people prefer to have travel by taking plane?
- What transportation for you to have travel in…? Why?
- What price for transportation in your country?
- What difficulty for taking transportation ? Why?
28. Describe a time when you missed an appointment
You should say:
- When it was?
- Who you made it with? Why you missed it?
- And how you felt about it?
Part 3
- Is it important to have a daily plan?
- What kind of things do people need to plan carefully?
- Is there anything that can’t be planned?
- Do you think it is important to have a work-life balance?
