PART 1 

1. COMPULSORY FRAMES 

1. Where you live now Let's talk about where you live now 

• Which town or city do you live in now? 
• Are there any things you don't like about your area? (What are they?) 
• Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? (Why? Why not?) 
• What are some changes in the area recently? 
• Do you live in a house or an apartment? 
• What is your favourite room in your home? (Why?) 
• What things make your home pleasant to live in? (Why?) 
• Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly? 
• Do you know any of your neighbours? 
• Do you know any famous people in your area? 

2. Work/Study Let's talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student? (Work) 

• What kind of work do you do? 
• What do you find most interesting about your work? (Why?) 
• Which is more important to you the people you work with or the work you do? (Why?) 
• Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?) (Study) 
• What do you study? 
• What do you find most interesting about your studies? (Why?) 
• Which is more important to you - the teachers or the other students on your course? (Why?) 
• How much time do you spend studying every week? 
• How do you usually travel to the city where you study? 
• Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?) 
• Have you always wanted to study this subject/ these subjects? (Why? Why not?) 

II. SPECIFIC TOPICS 

1. Food 

• What was your favourite food when you were a child? 
• Has the kind of food you like changed as you've got older? 
• Do you eat different food at different times of the year? 
• Do you like to eat with others? 
• In your country, is it very important to eat with other people? 

2. Pets and animals 

• Did you want to have a pet when you were a child? 
• Would you like to have pets in the future? 
• Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors? 
• Do you see many birds and animals where you live? 
• Have you ever been to a zoo? 
• What kind of animals is famous in your country? 

3. Typing 

• How often do you type on a keyboard? 
• Did you learn how to type at school when you were younger? 
• When did you learn how to type on a keyboard? 
• Which do you find easier: typing on a keyboard or writing by hand? 
• Do you like to improve your typing skills? 

4. Stage of life 

• 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? 
• At what age do you think people enjoy their lives most? 
• What do you want to do five years later? 

5. Long walk 

• Did you go for long walks when you were a child? 
• How often do you walk to the shops now? 
• Are there many parks near where you live? 
• Do people enjoy walking in parks in your country? 
• Where would you want to go for a long walk if you have a chance? 

6. Reading carefully 

• 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? 

7. Morning Routine 

• Do you get up early in the morning? 
• Did you get up early in the morning when you were younger? 
• What do you do every morning? 
• What's your favourite morning of the week? 

8. Gifts 

• What kinds of gifts do you like to receive? 
• What kinds of gifts did you like when you were younger? 
• Have you received any gifts recently? 
• Do you enjoy giving people gifts? 
• Do you think buying gifts online is a good idea? 

9. Team sport 

• Have you ever played a sport in a team? 
• Is your sport team famous? 
• Are team sports popular in your country? 
• Would you like to try a new team sport in the future? 
• Do you enjoy watching team sports? 

10. Building 

• What is the tallest building in your city? 
• Are there many tall buildings where you live? 
• Have you ever taken a photo of a building? 
• What kind of building would you like to live in? 
• Is there a famous building that you would like to have a visit? 

11. Travelling 

• When you're travelling, do you usually look at the view? 
• Did you ever travel to a faraway place when you were a child? 
• 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? 

12. Free time activities 

• What's your favourite free-time activity when you were a child? 
• What activities do you enjoy doing in your free time now? 
• 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? 

13. Memory 

• Do you think it easy to remember people's names? 
• Do you remember things easily when you're studying or working? 
• Would you like to have a better memory? 
• Have you forgotten something that was very important? 

14. Singing 

• Did you like singing when you were a child? 
• Do you like singing now? 
• Will you sing in the car? 
• Do you like listening to other people sing? 
• How well did you sing? 
• Did you take music lessons? 

15. Music 

• 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? 

16. Watch 

• Do you wear a watch in your daily life? 
• What kind of watch do you have? 
• Has anyone ever given you a watch as a gift? 
• What kind of watch do the people around you like to wear? 
• Do you wear a watch? 
• Do people around you like wearing watches? 
• What kind of watches do they usually like? 

17. Parks and Gardens 

• What kind of parks and gardens did you like when you were a child? 
• Do you enjoy visiting parks and gardens now? 
• Do you think there should be more parks and gardens in your city? 
• Is there a famous park or garden that you want to visit? 
• Was there a park near your home that you liked to go to when you were a child? 
• What did you do there? 

18. Tidiness 

• Were you a tidy person when you were a child? 
• Are you a tidy person now? 
• 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? 

19. 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? 

20. Websites 

• Do you usually use websites? 
• Which website do you usually use? 
• Do you prefer to search for information through websites or books? 
• Do you want to create your own website in the future? 

21. Telling 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? 

22. Science 

• Did you study science when you were at primary /elementary school? 
• Do you think everyone should study science at school? 
• How does knowing about science help you in your everyday life? 
• Did you learn much about science at school? 
• How do you learn about science in daily life? 

23. Teachers 

• Do you have a favorite teacher? 
• Which teacher do you prefer, the one from primary school or the one from junior high school? 
• Do you still keep in touch with your former teachers? 
• Is it easy to remember your teachers in elementary school? 
• Did you want to be a teacher when you were young? 
• Do you think teachers are different now than when your parents were at school? 

24. Social Media 

• Do your friends and family use social media? 
• Do you think people in your country find social media useful? 
• Do you spend too much time on social media? 
• When did you start using social media? 

25. Cars 

• 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? 

26. Clothes 

• What kind of clothes do you like to wear? 
• Do you wear different clothes on the weekend? 

27. Shopping 

• Do you often go shopping? 
• Do you prefer online or offline shopping? 
• Do you compare prices before making a purchase? 

28. Space Travel 

• 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? 

29. Feeling bored 

• 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? 

30. Dream and ambition 

• When you were a child, what job did you dream of doing? 
• Do you think you are an ambitious person? 
• What kind of job do you want to do in the future? 
• Do you have any dreams or hopes for your life? 

31. Talking to elderly people 

• Do you often talk to elderly people? 
• Do you enjoy spending time with elderly people? 
• How do you feel about getting old? 

32. Mirrors 

• Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often? 
• Have you ever bought mirrors? Do you usually take a mirror with you? 
• Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

IELTS SPEAKING PART 2,3

DESCRIBE A PERSON

1. Describe a time when you felt very proud of something a family member did

You should say:
• Who the family member was
• What he/she did
• Where and when this happened
• And explain why you felt so proud of what your family member did

Part 3
• What kinds of behaviors of young children can make their parents feel proud?
• Why do giving academic prizes or rewards help promote children's progress?
• Do you think it is good for parents to give children too many prizes or rewards?
• Does any job bring people a sense of pride?
• Have the things that people are proud of changed compared to the past?
• When do adults feel proud of themselves?

2. Describe a famous person who you would like to meet

You should say:
• Who he/she is and what he/she does
• What he/she is famous for
• How long this person has been famous
• And explain why you would like to meet this famous person

Part 3
• What kinds of famous people are often in the news in your country?
• Why do children want to become famous?
• Are there more celebrities in the news now?
• Do you agree that everyone enjoys reading news about celebrities?
• Do people like these packaged celebrities or those with genuine talent?
• Is it possible for people to become famous without talent?
• Would people still want to become famous if they knew what they are going to face?

3. Describe a person you know who enjoys helping other people

You should say:
• Who this person is
• What this person does to help others
• How often this person helps others
• And explain why you think this person likes to help other people

Part 3
• What kinds of machines do people usually use at home to help them?
• What is your opinion on whether parents should teach their children to help with housework?
• How can children help their parents at home?
• Do you agree that it's important for everyone in a family to help at home?
• Should students do community service? Why?
• What kinds of help do people need when they start a new job?
• Is it necessary for employees to ask their manager for help?
• Do you agree or disagree that many people will lose their jobs because of AI?

4. Describe a person who learned something new without a teacher

You should say:
• Who he/she is and how you know him/her
• What he/she learned
• Is it easy to learn this skill
• And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3
• What can children learn from parents?
• What subjects do children often enjoy studying at school?
• Do you agree or disagree that children have to study too many subjects at school?
• Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
• Does a good teacher make learning more interesting?
• What are the benefits for adults of returning to studying after leaving full-time education?
• Might it ever be a good idea for retired people to go back to full-time education?
• Do you agree that companies should provide regular training courses for their employees?

5. Describe a person who you think is good at planning things

You should say:
• Who he/she is and how you know him/her
• What does this person usually plan
• What this person does to plan things
• And explain why you think this person is good at planning things

Part 3
• What types of plans do people often make with friends and family?
• Is it important for people to plan special events, such as weddings?
• Why don't some people like to plan their social life in advance?
• What are the advantages for young people of planning their future careers?
• Should young people ask for advice about career planning, for example from teachers or family?
• Do you agree or disagree that it is only possible to have a successful career if it has been carefully planned?

6. Describe a child you know who enjoys painting or drawing

You should say:
• Who he/she is and how you know him/her
• What kinds of things this child paints or draws
• How often this child paints or draws
• And explain why you think this child likes painting or drawing

Part 3
• At what age do children usually start to paint and draw?
• Should children have art lessons or classes at school?
• Why do children often paint and draw more than adults do?
• Why do many people enjoy going to galleries and museums to see art?
• Should entry to galleries and museums be free for everyone?
• Do you agree or disagree that when people look at art in galleries or museums, they can learn a lot about life in general?

7. Describe a person who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. doctor, nurse, vet)

You should say:
• Who this person is
• What does this person do
• Why this person chose medical career
• And explain how you felt about this person

Part 3
• Why do some people choose to work in the medical field?
• Do you think doctors and nurses are respected in society? Why?
• What qualities should a person have to work in healthcare?
• Is working in the medical field more stressful than other jobs? Why?
• Should medical workers receive higher salaries?
• Why or why not?
• Do you think young people today are interested in becoming doctors?
• Why do some people want to be doctors?
• Do you think it is difficult to become a doctor?
• Do you think studying biology at school makes students healthier?

8. Describe a person you know about who runs a successful business

You should say:
• How you knew him/her
• What business does this person do
• How long has this person run his/her business
• And explain why you think his/her business is successful

Part 3
• What qualities make someone a successful businessperson?
• Do you think starting a business is risky? Why?
• Why do some businesses succeed while others fail?
• Is it better to work for a company or run your own business?
• Do young people today prefer entrepreneurship? Why?
• How important is customer service in business success?
• Do you approve of the business model of small shops / small retail stores?

9. Describe a person you know who enjoys growing plants

You should say:
• How you know this person
• What plants this person enjoys growing
• Where this person grows plants
• And explain why you think this person enjoys growing these plants

Part 3
• Why do some people enjoy gardening?
• Do you think growing plants is popular among young people?
• What are the benefits of growing plants at home?
• Should schools teach children how to grow plants? Why?
• How can plants improve people's quality of life?
• Is gardening easier now than in the past? Why?
• Do you have a favourite type of plant to grow?
• What preparations do you need for planting?
• Do you think planting is easy or difficult?
• What do you gain after solving problems in planting?

10. Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well

You should say:
• Who the friend is
• How you met him/her
• What you used to do together
• And explain why you remember this childhood friend so well

Part 3
• Why are childhood friendships special?
• Is it easy to maintain friendships as people get older?
• Do children make friends more easily than adults?
• What qualities are important in friendship?
• Can online friendships replace real-life friendships?
• How do friendships influence people's development?

11. Describe a person you know who successfully achieved something difficult

You should say:
• Who it is
• What he/she had achieved
• How difficult it was
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
• 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?

12. Describe a person who has not replied to your messages for a long time

You should say:
• Who he/she is
• What message you sent him/her
• Did he/she finally reply you
• And explain how you felt about him/her

Part 3
• Why do people sometimes ignore messages?
• Is online communication better than face-to-face communication?
• Do young people communicate differently from older people?
• How has technology changed communication?
• Is it rude not to reply to messages? Why?
• Can texting damage relationships?

13. Describe a person who is good at learning languages

You should say:
• Who it is
• How you knew him/her
• What languages he/she has learnt
• And explain why you think he/she is good at learning languages

Part 3
• Why are some people better at learning languages than others?
• Is it easier for children to learn languages?
• What is the best way to learn a foreign language?
• Why do people learn foreign languages?
• Can technology help language learning?
• Should schools teach more foreign languages?

DESCRIBE AN OBJECT

1. Describe an app or software you often use on your phone or computer

You should say:
• What it is
• How long you have used it
• How you use it
• And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
• What kinds of programs or apps are popular in your country?
• Why do some people not like to use programs or apps?
• What are the differences between the kinds of apps and programs young people and old people use?
• Is it necessary for parents to limit the time their children spend on apps or computer programs?
• What are the benefits of using apps as a tool for education?

2. Describe a movie you enjoyed watching

You should say:
• Where and when you saw it
• Who you saw the movie with
• What the movie was about
• And explain why you enjoyed watching this movie

Part 3
• In your country, what kinds of movies do people like to watch?
• Do people like to watch movies at home or in the cinema?
• Why don't some people enjoy watching movies?
• What qualities do people need to be good actors?
• Which is more important for an actor, acting skills or appearance?
• Do you agree or disagree that being an actor is a difficult job?
• How important are famous actors to the success of a movie?

3. Describe a piece of technology you would like to own in the future

You should say:
• What it is
• How you knew about it
• What you would use it for
• And explain why you would like to own it

Part 3
• What are the different types of technology that young people often use?
• Do you agree or disagree that technology has a positive effect on young people's lives?
• How healthy is it for young people to spend a lot of time online?
• What are the differences between talking to people online and talking to them face to face?

4. Describe a TV or online programme that you enjoy watching

You should say:
• What it is about
• How often you watch it
• Which country the programme comes from
• And explain why you enjoy watching this TV or online programme

Part 3
• What types of TV or online programmes or shows are popular in your country?
• Do younger and older people enjoy watching similar programmes or shows?
• Why do some people spend so much time watching TV and online programmes or shows?
• Do you agree or disagree that there are too many programmes/shows for people to choose from these days?
• What do you think of the view that parents should choose what programmes or shows their children watch?

5. Describe a kind of food that you ate at special occasions

You should say:
• What it is
• What occasion it was
• Why you would like to eat it
• And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
• Why is food important during special occasions in your country?
• What kinds of food do people usually eat during festivals or family celebrations?
• Do you think young people prefer traditional food or fast food? Why?
• How have people's eating habits changed compared to the past?
• Do you think eating together helps strengthen family relationships? Why?
• Is it better to cook at home or eat at restaurants on special occasions?
• What is special about the way this food is made?

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

You should say:
• What it was about
• Where you saw/heard it
• Who was involved
• And explain why people were interested in it

Part 3
• How do people usually get local news nowadays?
• Do you think local news is more important than international news? Why?
• Why are some news stories more popular than others?
• Do social media affect the way people receive news?
• Can news influence public opinion? How?
• Do you think all news is reliable nowadays? Why or why not?
• Do many people talk about local news?
• Do young people or old people care more about local news?
• Do people pay more attention to local news or national news?

7. Describe a problem of technology you have encountered, like a computer or a cell phone

You should say:
• What it was
• When and where you had this problem
• How the problem was solved
• And explain how you felt when you had this problem

Part 3
• What kinds of technological problems do people often face?
• Do older people have more difficulty using technology than young people?
• How has technology made people's lives easier?
• Do you think people depend too much on technology nowadays?
• What should people do when technology fails?
• Will technology become more reliable in the future?

8. Describe an interesting video you watched in social media

You should say:
• When and where you saw it
• What it was about
• Why you think it is interesting
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
• Why do people spend so much time watching videos online?
• What types of videos are popular nowadays?
• Do social media videos influence people's opinions?
• Are online videos educational? Why or why not?
• Do you think social media has more advantages than disadvantages?
• Should children's use of social media be controlled?

9. Describe a story you knew that involves an animal (like in a movie or a book)

You should say:
• What the movie or book is about
• When and where you watched it
• Are there any other animals in the movie or book
• And explain how you felt about this movie or book

Part 3
• Why do children enjoy stories about animals?
• What can people learn from animal stories?
• Do films influence how people view animals?
• Why are animals often used in stories?
• Should children learn about animals at school?
• Do people care more about animal welfare nowadays?

10. Describe a piece of advertisement which is about a famous person

You should say:
• What the advertisement is about
• When and where you saw it
• What the famous person does in the advertisement
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
• Why do companies use celebrities in advertisements?
• Do celebrity advertisements influence consumers?
• Are advertisements more creative nowadays?
• What makes an advertisement effective?
• Do children get influenced by advertisements easily?
• Should there be stricter control of advertising?

11. Describe a traditional product made in your country which you like

You should say:
• What this product is
• When you first tried this product
• How this product is made
• And explain why you like this traditional product

12. Describe a special cake you received from others

You should say:
• When it happened
• Where it happened
• Who you got the cake from
• And explain why it's a special cake

Part 3
• What are the differences between special food in China and other countries?
• Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
• Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
• Do you think it's good to communicate when eating with your family?
• In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as they did in the past?
• What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?

DESCRIBE A PLACE

1. Describe a place you enjoyed visiting that was very quiet

You should say:
• When you went there
• Where this place is and why you wanted to visit it
• What you will do when you go there
• And explain why you enjoyed visiting this place

Part 3
• In your country, what quiet places do people like to go?
• Why do some people don't like quiet places?
• Are there more or fewer quiet places now than in the past?
• Can a place ever be completely quiet?
• Can people listen to music while doing something else?
• What are the benefits of quietness for people of all ages?
• Do you agree or disagree that people today feel uncomfortable if there is no noise?

2. Describe a shopping place you often go to

You should say:
• Where it is
• How often you go there
• What you usually buy there
• And explain why you think this place you go to is so good for shopping

Part 3
• What places do people like to go shopping in your country?
• Has shopping become a hobby for many people?
• Do you agree or disagree that most people waste too much time shopping?
• Do you agree or disagree that people often buy things that they don't really need?
• Does buying things really make people happy?
• How much influence does advertising have when people are buying things?

3. Describe a city that you have been to and enjoy visiting

You should say:
• Where the city is
• What you did there
• How many times you have been there
• And explain why you really enjoyed visiting this city

Part 3
• Why do tourists choose to visit certain cities?
• Are modern cities more interesting for tourists than historical ones?
• Are cities that tourists like to visit also good places to live?
• Why do many people choose to live in cities?
• Does living in cities have more advantages for younger or older people?
• Do you agree or disagree that cities lose their individual character as they grow in size?

4. Describe a place you have visited that you think is a good place to live

You should say:
• Where it is
• What you know about this place
• What people can do there
• And explain why you would recommend this place as a good place to live

Part 3
• What factors make a place suitable for living?
• Do young people and older people have different preferences about where to live?
• Is it better to live in the city or in the countryside? Why?
• How important is public transportation in a place to live?
• Do you think people move more often nowadays? Why?
• What can governments do to make cities better places to live?

5. Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike

You should say:
• Where it is
• What it is used for
• What it looks like
• And explain why you like or dislike it

Part 3
• Why do cities build more tall buildings nowadays?
• Do tall buildings make cities look more attractive?
• What are the advantages of living or working in tall buildings?
• Are there any disadvantages to having too many tall buildings?
• Do you think modern buildings are better than old buildings? Why?
• Should cities preserve old buildings instead of replacing them?
• Have you ever lived in a high-rise building?
• What impact do you think climate has on architectural design?
• Why do you think many Chinese people now live in high-rise buildings?
• In the future, will Chinese people prefer high-rise buildings or houses?
• Why do you think some people design their own homes?

6. Describe a home that you like to visit but did not want to live in

You should say:
• Where it is
• What it is like
• What you visited it for
• And explain why you would not like to live there

Part 3
• What makes a home comfortable to live in?
• Do people's housing preferences change as they get older?
• Is it better to live in a house or an apartment? Why?
• What factors do people consider when choosing a home?
• Do modern homes differ from homes in the past?
• How important is location when choosing a home?

7. Describe a place you went to on holiday that you would recommend

You should say:
• Where you went
• Why you went to this place
• What you did
• And explain why you would recommend this place for a holiday

Part 3
• Why do people enjoy traveling?
• What makes a place attractive to tourists?
• Do people prefer traveling alone or with others? Why?
• How has tourism changed in recent years?
• What are the benefits of traveling?
• Can tourism have negative effects on local communities?
• Where do people prefer to travel to?
• Is it difficult for young people to choose a travel destination?
• How do people decide on their travel dates?

8. Describe a place you have been to and felt bored

You should say:
• Where it was
• When you went there
• What you did there
• And explain why you think it is boring

Part 3
• Why do some people get bored easily?
• What kinds of places do young people enjoy visiting?
• Do people have different ideas of what is interesting?
• How can tourist attractions become more appealing?
• Is it important to try new experiences?
• Do people today have less patience than in the past?
• On what occasions do people feel bored?
• Why do students find their teachers' lessons boring?
• How to avoid feeling bored?
• Why do some people find playing on their phones boring?

9. Describe an interesting building that you would like to visit

You should say:
• Where this interesting building is
• How you know about this building
• What you already know about it
• And explain how you would feel if you visited this interesting building.

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

You should say:
• Which wild animal it is
• What you already know about it
• How you would like to learn more about it
• And explain why you would like to learn more about this wild animal.

11. Describe a place which is far away that you would like to visit in the future

You should say:
• Where it is
• How you would travel there
• What you would do there
• And explain why you would really like to visit this place

12. Describe a place in another country where you would like to work for a short time

You should say:
• Where it is
• How you know about it
• What you would like to do there
• And explain why you want to work there for a short period of time

Part 3
• What jobs can people do in another country for a short time?
• Why might some people not want to work in another country?
• What are the advantages of working for an international company?
• What personal skills do people need in order to work for an international company?
• Do you agree or disagree that practical experience is more useful than qualifications when working in an international company?

DESCRIBE AN EVENT / ACTIVITY

1. Describe a car, motorbike or bicycle trip that you think would be interesting

You should say:
• Where you want to go
• Who you want to go with
• How easy or difficult the trip would be
• And explain why you think using a car, motorbike or bicycle for this trip would be interesting

Part 3
• Are bicycles and motorbikes popular in your country?
• Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes, cars or motorcycles?
• What is the best thing about public transport in the area you live?
• Do you agree that more and more people want to buy cars these days?
• How do people travel today in cities and in the countryside?
• Do city planners consider the needs of pedestrians enough?
• What impact can an inadequate transport or transportation system have on a country?

2. Describe an event you took part in but it had some music that you didn't like

You should say:
• What it was
• When it was
• Who you went with
• And explain why you didn't like its music

Part 3
• What kinds of music events are popular in your country?
• What do people enjoy about going to large music events?
• Why might younger and older people not enjoy the same music events?
• Should children have music lessons or classes at school?
• Why is music often played when people are doing physical exercise?
• Do you agree or disagree that playing music in shops or stores is an effective way of selling more products?

3. Describe a live sport match you have ever watched

You should say:
• What it was
• When you watched it
• What it was like
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
• Why do many people enjoy watching sports?
• Do you think watching live sports is better than watching on TV? Why?
• How can sports events benefit a city or a country?
• Why do some people become passionate sports fans?
• Do international sports events help bring people together?
• Should children be encouraged to play sports regularly? Why?
• What are the advantages of watching sports events online?
• What kinds of sports activities are suitable for children in China?

4. Describe an occasion when you felt excited about trying an activity for the first time

You should say:
• What activity you did
• Where and when you did this
• How easy or difficult it was to do
• And explain what was exciting about trying this activity for the first time.

5. Describe a tradition in your country

You should say:
• What it is
• When it will happen
• What people need to do
• And explain how you feel about it

DESCRIBE AN OCCASION / SITUATION

1. Describe a time when you were not allowed to use your phone

You should say:
• Where you were
• Why you couldn't use it
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
• In your country, which places are not allowed people to use phones?
• Do you think it is important to introduce new rules for using mobile phones?
• Why do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
• When should parents allow their children to have mobile phones?
• Do you agree that the social rules in the past were stricter than those of today?
• Is it quite prevalent that people are addicted to mobile phones?

2. Describe an occasion you remember when you saw a lot of people smiling

You should say:
• Where you were and when it happened
• Who you were with
• What happened
• And explain why you remember this occasion when people smiled

Part 3
• Why do people smile?
• Do children tend to smile more frequently than adults?
• Why do people usually smile when taking photos?
• Do elderly older people have better control over their feelings compared to young people?
• When is it important for people not to show their emotions?
• Do you agree or disagree that people might be motivated more by their emotions than by logical thinking?
• Is it a good thing for people to be driven by emotions?

3. Describe a time you needed to use your imagination

You should say:
• What you needed to do
• Why you had to use your imagination
• Was it easy or difficult to do this
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
• What kinds of games do children need to use imagination to play?
• Is it very important for teachers to encourage children to use their imagination?
• Do you think reading stories needs more imagination or watching cartoons?
• What are some jobs that require a good imagination?
• Do scientists need to use their imagination?

4. Describe a time you gave advice to someone

You should say:
• When and who you gave the advice to
• What the advice was
• Why you gave it
• And explain how this person felt about the advice you gave

Part 3
• When is it better to ask friends for advice rather than family?
• Why do older people sometimes ask younger people for advice?
• What problems can someone have when they ask lots of different people for advice?
• In what situations is it important to think carefully before giving advice to someone?
• What kinds of personal qualities do people need to give good advice?
• Do you agree or disagree that anyone can learn how to give advice effectively?

5. Describe a time when you had to pay more than you expected for something

You should say:
• What you bought
• How you felt when you saw the price
• What you did about it
• And explain why you think you had paid more than you expected

Part 3
• What kinds of things do young people like to spend money on?
• Why do some people spend money on things they don't really need?
• How important is saving money for the future?
• How important is it to teach children about giving money to support people in need?

6. Describe a difficult decision you made that had a good result

You should say:
• What the decision was
• Why it was difficult to make the decision
• What helped you to decide
• And explain why the decision you made had a good result

Part 3
• Why do some people find it difficult to make important decisions?
• Do young people make decisions differently from older people?
• Who do people usually ask for advice when making important decisions?
• Do you think people should always think carefully before making decisions?
• Can difficult decisions help people grow as individuals? Why?
• Do you prefer making decisions alone or with other people's advice?

7. Describe a time when you encouraged somebody to do something that he/she didn't want to do

You should say:
• Who this person is
• What you encouraged him/her to do
• How he/she reacted
• And explain when you encouraged him/her to do this

Part 3
• In what situations do parents need to encourage their children to do something?
• What ways can parents use to encourage children to do things they don't want to do?
• Why do children often not want to do what their parents ask?
• How can employees be encouraged to work hard?
• Do you agree or disagree that the most important role of a boss is to encourage employees?
• Are people at work more motivated by praise or money?

8. Describe a time when someone you know found a clever solution to a problem

You should say:
• Who the person is
• What the problem was
• How he/she solved it
• And explain why you think this was a clever solution to the problem

Part 3
• Do you think children are born clever, or do they learn to be clever?
• How important are schools in helping children become more clever?
• Do you agree or disagree that very clever children are usually happy?
• Why may a person be very good at one thing, but not another?
• Why does society need people with different types of intelligence?
• Do you think people can become very good at anything if they try hard enough?

9. Describe a time when you had to get up very early

You should say:
• Where you were
• What time you had to get up
• Why you had to get up so early
• And explain how you felt about getting up very early

Part 3
• Why do some people prefer waking up early?
• Do young people and older people have different sleeping habits?
• Is it healthier to wake up early? Why?
• What jobs require people to wake up very early?
• How can people develop good sleeping habits?
• Do modern lifestyles affect people's sleep?

10. Describe a time that you had to change your plan / you changed your mind

You should say:
• When this happened
• What made you change the plan
• What the new plan was
• And how you felt about the change

Part 3
• Why do people sometimes change their plans?
• Is it important to be flexible in life?
• Do young people change plans more often than older people?
• How do people feel when their plans suddenly change?
• Can changing plans sometimes lead to better results?
• How can people deal with unexpected changes?

11. Describe a time you changed your opinion

You should say:
• When it was
• What was your opinion
• Why you changed your opinion
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
• Why do people change their opinions?
• Is it easy for people to admit they were wrong?
• Do older people change their opinions less often than young people?
• Can other people influence our opinions? How?
• Is it important to listen to different viewpoints?
• Should people always stick to their own opinions?

12. Describe a law of environment protection that you would like to introduce

You should say:
• What it is
• How you first learned about it
• Who benefits from it
• And explain how you feel about this law

Part 3
• Why is environmental protection important?
• What environmental problems are common in cities?
• Should governments or individuals take more responsibility?
• How can schools teach children about environmental protection?
• Do you think environmental laws are effective?
• Should companies be punished for pollution?

13. Describe a time when you had to make an important decision

You should say:
• What decision you had to make
• How you made the decision
• Why this decision was important
• And explain whether you think it was a right decision

Part 3
• What kinds of decisions do young people usually make?
• Why do some people find decision-making difficult?
• Do men and women make decisions differently?
• Is it better to make decisions alone or ask for advice?
• Can technology help people make decisions?
• How can experience improve decision-making?

14. Describe a time when you had to wait for something special to happen

You should say:
• What this special thing was
• Why you had to wait for it
• What you did while you were waiting
• And explain how you felt about waiting for this special thing to happen.

15. Describe an occasion when the electricity suddenly went off

You should say:
• When and where it happened
• What you were doing
• How long the electricity went off for
• And explain how you felt when the electricity suddenly went off.

16. Describe a time when something in your home broke and you tried to repair it

You should say:
• What thing broke
• Why this thing broke
• What you did to try to repair it
• And explain how successful you were at trying to repair this thing

17. Describe a time when you changed a decision

You should say:
• What decision you made
• Why you changed the decision
• Is it a good result
• And explain how you felt about it

TOPIC KHÁC

1. Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future

You should say:
• What the job is
• How you knew it
• What skills you need for this job
• And explain why it would be the perfect job for you

Part 3
• What types of jobs do children usually want to do?
• What are the dream jobs of people in your country?
• Why do some jobs attract more people than others?
• Why do people choose the job they mentioned as their dream job?
• Why do people change their dream jobs as they grow older?

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

You should say:
• Which wild animal it is
• What you already know about it
• How you would like to learn more about it
• And explain why you would like to learn more about this wild animal.

3. Describe an ambition you have had for a long time

You should say:
• What it was
• How you got the desire to want to achieve it
• What you have to do to achieve it
• And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
• Why is it important for people to have ambitions?
• Do young people have different ambitions from older people?
• Can ambition help people become successful? Why?
• What can stop people from achieving their ambitions?
• Should parents influence their children's ambitions?
• Is it easier to achieve ambitions nowadays?

4. Describe a tradition in your country

You should say:
• What it is
• When it will happen
• What people need to do
• And explain how you feel about it