✅ IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topics
- Where You Live Now
- Work or Study
- House or Apartment
- Hometown
- The Area You Live In
- Snacks
- Weather
- Writing
- Puzzle
- Birthday
- Social Media
- Names
- Geography
- Travelling on Public Transport
- Patience
- Singing
- Internet
- Neighbours
- Morning Time
- Tidy
- Family & Friends
- Arts
- Music
- Staying Up
- Chocolate
- Jewelry
- Small Business
- Outer Space and Stars
- Schools
- Weekends
- Keys
- T-shirt
- Happy
- Library
- Machine
- Spending Time by Yourself
- Praising
- Being Busy
- Plan
- Saying ‘Thank You’
- Free Time
- Flowers
- Memory
- Making List
- Noise and Quiet Places
- Colours
- Borrowing and Lending
- Teenagers
- Stories
- Hats/Caps
- Giving Gifts/Presents
- Having Parties
- Apps
- Technology
- Housework and Cooking
- Sending Messages
- History
✅ IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Topics
- A person you know who enjoys dressing well
- Something important that you learned outside school
- A problem you had while shopping
- A popular place for sports
- A time when you received money as a gift
- A person from a different cultural background
- A disagreement you had with someone
- An outdoor activity in a new place
- A programme you enjoyed
- A photo you are proud of
- A movie you’d like to watch again
- A childhood friend
- The home of someone you often visit
- A time you saw a lot of plastic waste
- A time when you needed to search for information
- An object that you think is beautiful
- Something you had to share with others
- A story or novel you found interesting
- A place in your country you recommend to tourists
- A person who enjoys growing plants
- A time you made a decision to wait for something
- An impressive English lesson
- A time when you succeeded in a difficult task
- A person who inspired you
- A time when you missed or were late for a meeting
- A historical period you want to learn about
- Something you did with others
- A website you often visit
- A piece of technology you find difficult to use
- A place you would like to visit for a short time
- An unusual meal you had
- Your first day at school
- A time you missed or were late for a meeting (duplicate or variation)
- A sport you enjoyed as a child
- A person you met at a party and enjoyed talking with
- Your favourite place to relax at home
- A character in a film or TV show
- A time you taught a friend or relative something
- A time you heard good news about someone you know
- A place affected by pollution
- An interesting elderly person
- A gift you really wanted
- Something you did that made you proud
- A new development in your area
- A noisy place you have been to
- A person you want to work or study with
- Something you would like to learn
- An advertisement you don’t like
- A routine you enjoy
- A complaint you made and were satisfied with
- A person who wears unusual clothes
- An intelligent person you know
- A beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing
- A goal you tried to achieve
- A time you saw children behaving badly in public
- An argument between friends
- A person you disliked at first but became friends with
- A health-related article you read
- An impressive conversation you had
- A skill you can teach others
- A funny film
- A store you like visiting
- A time someone persuaded you to do something
- A sports event you want to watch
- A website that sells second-hand items
- An advertisement that introduced a product
- A time you planned something with others
- A joint decision you made with someone
✅ PART 1 TOPICS
- 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?
- Do you like living in the countryside?
- Work or Study
- Are you a student or do you work?
- What subject are you studying?
- Why did you choose that subject?
- Is there anything you don’t like about it?
- What would you like to do in the future?
- What are the most popular subjects in Vietnam?
- What are your favourite classes or subjects at school/university?
- Do you think it’s important to choose a subject you like?
- Why did you choose to do that type of job?
- Do you like your job?
- What do you like most about your job?
- Do you miss being a student?
- Do you prefer to work in the morning or in the afternoon?
- Have you ever changed your job before?
- House or Apartment
- What kind of housing do you live in?
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- Do you live alone or with your family?
- Could you please describe the place you live in?
- What did you like most about the house or apartment where you grew up?
- Which is your favourite room in your home?
- Is there anything that needs to be improved in your apartment?
- What can you see when you look out of the window of your room?
- Hometown
- Where do you come from?
- What is 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 in recent years?
- Would you say your hometown is a big city or a small town?
- What are the benefits of living in a big city?
- Do you think you will still be living in your hometown in the future?
- The Area You Live In
- Do you like the area where you live?
- What are some recent changes in your area?
- Do you know any famous people from your area?
- Where do you like to go in that area?
- Snacks
- What snacks did you eat when you were young?
- When do you usually eat snacks now?
- Do you think eating snacks is healthy?
- What kinds of snacks are popular in your country?
- Weather
- What’s the weather like where you live?
- Do you prefer cold weather or hot weather?
- Do you prefer dry weather or wet weather?
- Do you usually check the weather forecast?
- Writing
- Did you like writing when you were a child? Why/Why not?
- What kinds of things do you write during a typical day?
- Do you think the types of things you write will change in the future?
- Do you prefer typing or writing by hand? Why?
- Puzzle
- Did you do puzzles when you were a child?
- Do you like word puzzles or number puzzles more? Which is more difficult for you?
- When do you usually do puzzles – during a trip or when you’re bored?
- Do you think it’s good for elderly people to do puzzles?
- Birthday
- What do you usually do on your birthday?
- What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
- Do you think it’s important to celebrate your birthday?
- Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Vietnam?
- Social Media
- Do you like using social media?
- Do you think your friends use social media too much?
- Would you like to work in social media? Why?
- What is the most popular social media platform in Vietnam? Why?
- Names
- Does your name have a special meaning?
- How do you choose names for the next generation in your family?
- Are there any differences between how Vietnamese people name their children now and in the past?
- Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
- Geography
- Have you ever studied geography at school?
- Do you like geography?
- Are you good at reading maps?
- Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
- Travelling on Public Transport
- Do you often travel by public transport? Why/Why not?
- Did you use public transport when you were a child? Why/Why not?
- Do many people in your country use public transport? Why/Why not?
- Will you use public transport more in the future? Why/Why not?
- Patience
- Are you a patient person?
- What makes you feel impatient?
- How do you feel when you have to wait for a long time?
- Does your job require you to be patient?
- Singing
- Do you like singing? Why?
- Have you ever learned how to sing?
- Who do you like to sing for?
- Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
- Internet
- When did you start using the internet?
- How often do you go online?
- Do you think you spend too much time on the internet?
- What would you do without the internet?
- Neighbours
- Do you think neighbours are important?
- How can people get along well with their neighbours?
- Do you think it’s important to have a good relationship with your neighbours?
- Morning Time
- Do you usually get up early in the morning?
- Do you have the same morning routine every day?
- Do you usually eat breakfast at home?
- Are there any differences between your morning routine now and in the past?
- Tidy
- 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?
- Family & Friends
- Do you have a large family or a small family?
- How much time do you spend with your family members?
- Do you have many friends? Why/Why not?
- Do you prefer to spend time alone or with friends?
- Arts
- Do you like drawing? Why?
- Do you want to visit an art gallery or museum?
- What are the differences between traditional and modern art?
- Would you like to be an artist?
- Music
- Do you like music? Why/Why not?
- What kind of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
- Has your taste in music changed since you were younger?
- Do older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
- Is there any music concert you would like to attend?
- Staying Up
- Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?
- What do you usually do when you stay up late?
- How do you feel the next day after staying up late?
- Do you think staying up late is a common habit among young people?
- What are some reasons people stay up late even when they’re tired?
- Chocolate
- Do you like eating chocolate?
- Have you ever given chocolate to someone as a gift?
- Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
- When was the first time you ate chocolate?
- Do you think people use chocolate differently now compared to the past?
- Is chocolate good for our health?
- Jewelry
- Do you often wear jewelry?
- What type of jewelry do you like to buy or wear?
- Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
- Is jewelry popular among men in your country?
- Do you think people wear jewelry for fashion or for sentimental reasons?
- Small Business
- Are there many small businesses where you live?
- Do you prefer to buy things from small businesses or large companies?
- What types of small businesses are common in your area?
- What are the advantages of shopping at small businesses?
- Do you think small businesses will become more or less popular in the future?
- Outer Space and Stars
- Did you learn about outer space and stars at school?
- Do you enjoy watching films about outer space and stars?
- Would you like to study more about space and astronomy?
- Would you like to travel to outer space in the future?
- Schools
- Where do you go to school?
- Do you think your school is suitable for every student?
- What changes would you like to make in your school?
- What subjects do you enjoy most at school?
- How do you usually get to school?
- Weekends
- Do you like weekends?
- How is your schedule different on weekends compared to weekdays?
- What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
- Do you make plans for your weekends?
- Keys
- Do you always carry a lot of keys with you?
- Have you ever lost your keys?
- What do you usually use your keys for?
- How do you keep your keys safe or organised?
- Do you prefer using traditional keys or digital locks? Why?
- T-shirts
- Do you usually wear T-shirts?
- Do you like T-shirts with pictures or designs?
- Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
- What kind of T-shirts are popular in your country?
- Do you prefer plain T-shirts or ones with designs?
- Happy
- What made you happy when you were little?
- What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
- What do you usually do when you feel unhappy?
- Do you think people today are happier than in the past?
- Can money bring happiness?
- Library
- Do you often go to the library?
- Did you go to the library when you were a child?
- Do Vietnamese children often go to the library?
- What do you usually do when you go to the library?
- Do you prefer reading books at home or at the library?
- Machine
- What is your favourite machine at home?
- Do you think washing machines and vacuum cleaners are important?
- Do you read the instructions before using a machine?
- Have you ever had problems using a machine?
- What machine would you like to buy for your home in the future?
- Spending Time by Yourself
- Do you usually spend time by yourself?
- How do you usually spend your time when you’re alone?
- What did you do the last time you were by yourself?
- Do you enjoy spending time alone or with others more?
- Do you think it is important to spend time alone?
- Praising
- Have you had any recent achievements?
- Do you think parents should praise their children often?
- What is the best way to praise someone?
- Do you prefer being praised in public or in private?
- Is praise more important for children or for adults?
- Being Busy
- Are you busier now than when you were a child?
- When was the last time you were very busy?
- How do you feel when you’re busy?
- Do you enjoy being busy?
- Do people in your country value being busy?
- Plan
- Do you like making plans?
- Are you good at planning things?
- Do you use paper or your smartphone to make plans?
- What are the benefits of making plans?
- Do you usually stick to your plans or change them?
- Saying ‘Thank You’
- Have you ever sent a thank-you card to someone?
- Do people in your country often say ‘thank you’?
- How do you feel when someone says thank you to you?
- In what situations do people usually say thank you?
- Do you think it’s important to teach children to say thank you?
- Free Time
- Do you often have free time?
- What do you usually do in your 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?
- Do you think people nowadays have less free time than in the past?
- Flowers
- Do you love flowers?
- Do you know anyone who loves flowers?
- Are there a lot of flowers where you live?
- Do you take photos of flowers in your daily life?
- Have you ever given flowers to someone?
- Memory
- Are you good at memorising things?
- Have you ever forgotten something important?
- What do you need to remember in your daily life?
- What techniques do you use to help you remember things?
- Do you think memory is more important for work or for study?
- Making Lists
- Do you make a list when you go shopping?
- Do you make a list for your work? Does it help?
- Why don’t some people like making lists?
- Do you prefer digital lists or handwritten ones? Why?
- What are the advantages of making a to-do list?
- Noise and Quiet Places
- Do you like quiet places or noisy ones? Why/Why not?
- What are some sounds you enjoy? Why?
- What kinds of noise do you hear in your daily life?
- Where is the noise louder—cities or the countryside? Why?
- How do you feel when you’re in a very noisy place?
- Colours
- What is your favourite colour? Why?
- Are there any colours that you dislike? Why?
- Would you decorate your room with bright colours? Why/Why not?
- Have you ever bought something just because of its colour?
- What colours are most common in your country’s traditional clothing?
- Borrowing and Lending
- Have you ever borrowed a book from someone? Why?
- Have you ever borrowed money from a friend? Why?
- Do you like lending things to others? Why/Why not?
- How would you feel if someone borrowed something from you and never returned it?
- What kind of things are people most likely to borrow?
- Teenagers
- Do you enjoy spending time with teenagers? Why/Why not?
- What are the best things about being a teenager?
- What would you do differently if you were a teenager again?
- Would you follow teenage fashion in the future? Why/Why not?
- Do teenagers today face more pressure than in the past?
- Stories
- Did you enjoy stories when you were a child? Why?
- What kinds of stories do you like? Why?
- Do you prefer listening to stories or reading them? Why?
- Did you ever write a story when you were a child? Why?
- Do you think stories are important for children?
- Hats/Caps
- Is wearing hats popular in your country? Why/Why not?
- Do you like wearing hats? Why/Why not?
- What kinds of hats do you have?
- Where do you usually buy your hats?
- On what occasions do people wear hats in your country?
- Giving Gifts/Presents
- Do you like giving gifts? Why/Why not?
- When do you usually give gifts to others?
- Have you ever given someone a handmade gift? Why/Why not?
- Do you think giving expensive gifts is a good way to show feelings? Why/Why not?
- What kind of gifts do you usually give to your friends?
- Having Parties
- Do you like having parties? Why/Why not?
- Is there anything you don’t like about parties?
- What do you usually do when you go to a party?
- How often did you have parties when you were a child?
- What kind of parties are most common in your country?
- Apps
- What apps do you often use on your phone or tablet?
- Do you have a favourite app? Why?
- How do you usually discover new apps?
- Have you downloaded any new apps recently?
- What kinds of apps are most popular in your country?
- Technology
- What types of technology do you use most often?
- Do you enjoy using technology? Why/Why not?
- Is there any new technology you would like to own? Why?
- What made you choose the last piece of technology you bought?
- What are the advantages of using modern technology in daily life?
- Housework and Cooking
- Did you do housework when you were young?
- What kind of housework do you like to do?
- Do you have breakfast at home every day?
- Would you like to learn how to cook better in the future?
- Do people in your country enjoy cooking at home?
- Sending Messages
- Do you like sending messages to your friends?
- What kinds of messages do you usually send?
- Do you prefer texting or making phone calls? Why?
- Have you ever had problems with delayed or undelivered messages?
- Do you think texting has replaced phone calls?
- History
- Have you ever studied history? Why/Why not?
- How do you usually learn history?
- What are the benefits of learning history?
- Do you think history should be a compulsory subject? Why/Why not?
- What’s one historical event that you find interesting?
✅ PART 2 & 3
✅ Topic 1: Dressing Well
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well.
You should say:
- Who the person is
- What job or studies the person does
- What sort of clothes the person wears
- And explain why you think this person enjoys dressing well
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
- Are you a person who likes to follow fashion?
- Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why or why not?
- Are women more fashionable than men? Why?
✅ Topic 2: Learning Something Important Outside School
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe something important that you learned (not in school or college).
You should say:
- What you learned
- How easy or difficult it was to learn
- How you learned it
- And explain why learning this was important to you
Part 3 Questions
- What can children learn from their parents?
- Do you think some children behave well because of their parents’ influence?
- Is it necessary for adults to continue learning new things?
- How can people learn new things effectively?
✅ Topic 3: A Problem You Had While Shopping
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store.
You should say:
- When it happened
- What you bought
- What problem you had while shopping
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- What kind of customer service do you think is good?
- What are the differences between shopping online and in stores?
- What problems do customers often have while shopping?
- What should customers do when they have problems with products they buy online?
✅ Topic 4: A Popular Place for Sports
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g., a stadium or gym).
You should say:
- Where it is
- When you went there
- What you did there
- And explain how you felt about this place
Part 3 Questions
- Do young people like to do sports?
- What are the benefits of playing sports for children?
- Is it necessary to build public sports facilities?
- What do you think of companies donating sports venues for children in need?
✅ Topic 5: Receiving Money as a Gift
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you received money as a gift (e.g., for your birthday or a wedding).
You should say:
- When it happened
- Who gave you the money
- Why he/she gave you the money
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- Why do people rarely use cash now?
- When do children begin to understand the value of money?
- Should parents reward children with money?
- Is it important to teach children to save money?
✅ Topic 6: A Person from a Different Cultural Background
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person you know who is from a different cultural background.
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- Where he/she is from
- How you got to know him/her
- And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3 Questions
- Where and how can we get to know people from different cultures?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
- How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?
- Do you think people today are more open to cultural differences than in the past?
✅ Topic 7: A Disagreement
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a disagreement you had with someone.
You should say:
- Who you had the disagreement with
- What the disagreement was about
- What happened
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- What would you do if you disagreed with someone?
- How can we stop an argument from turning into a fight?
- Who should teach children to respect their teachers?
- What disagreements do parents and children usually have?
✅ Topic 8: An Outdoor Activity in a New Place
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently.
You should say:
- What the activity was
- Who invited you to join it
- Whether you asked for help during the activity
- And explain what changes the activity brought to you
Part 3 Questions
- What outdoor activities do people in your country usually do?
- Why do some people dislike outdoor activities?
- Do you think outdoor activities are more beneficial than indoor ones?
- Why do some people like extreme sports?
- Do people who live in safe areas prefer extreme sports?
✅ Topic 9: A Programme You Enjoyed
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a programme that you enjoyed very much (e.g., on TV or the internet).
You should say:
- What the programme was about
- Where you watched it
- Who you watched it with
- And explain why you enjoyed this programme so much
Part 3 Questions
- What types of programmes do people in your country like to watch?
- Do people in your country enjoy foreign TV programmes?
- What are the benefits of letting children watch animal videos instead of going to zoos?
- Do you agree or disagree that game shows and talk shows are a waste of time?
✅ Topic 10: A Photo You Are Proud Of
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of.
You should say:
- Who or what you took a photo of
- When you took this photo
- What the photo is about
- And explain why you feel proud of it
Part 3 Questions
- Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
- What can people learn from historical photographs?
- Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
- Which is better: taking photos or keeping a diary?
✅ Topic 11: A Movie You’d Like to Watch Again
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again.
You should say:
- What it was about
- Where you watched it
- Why you liked it
- And explain why you would like to watch it again
Part 3 Questions
- Where do people usually watch movies?
- What are the differences between watching movies at home and in the cinema?
- Are actors and actresses important to a movie’s success? Why?
- Why are fewer people going to cinemas nowadays?
✅ Topic 12: A Childhood Friend
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a friend from childhood whom you remember very well.
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- Where you met each other
- What you often did together
- And explain what made you like him/her
Part 3 Questions
- Do you still keep in touch with your childhood friends? Why or why not?
- What do you think about online social media?
- Do you think online communication will replace face-to-face interaction?
- How important are childhood friendships for children?
✅ Topic 13: A Home You Often Visit
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit.
You should say:
- Whose home it is
- How often you go there
- What it is like
- And explain how you feel about that home
Part 3 Questions
- What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and those in the countryside?
- Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside? Why?
- What safety risks exist in residential buildings in cities?
- Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment where you live?
✅ Topic 14: Seeing Plastic Waste
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g., in a park or on a beach).
You should say:
- Where and when you saw the plastic waste
- Why there was a lot of plastic waste
- What you did after you saw it
- And explain what your thoughts were about this
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think we should continue using plastic products?
- How can we reduce our use of plastic?
- What kinds of plastic waste are commonly seen in your country?
- Why do people prefer plastic products?
✅ Topic 15: Searching for Information
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you needed to search for information.
You should say:
- What information you needed
- When you searched for it
- Where you searched for it
- And explain why you needed to search for it
Part 3 Questions
- How do people search for information nowadays?
- What information can people get from television?
- With the development of the internet, is the library still important?
- Does internet development affect disadvantaged people?
✅ Topic 16: A Beautiful Object
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an object that you think is beautiful.
You should say:
- What it is
- Where you saw it
- What it looks like
- And explain why you think it is beautiful
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
- What beautiful scenic spots are there in your country?
- Where do people usually encounter beautiful things?
- Why do people create beautiful things?
- Does Vietnam have many places of natural beauty?
- What are the benefits for people when they visit places of natural beauty in Vietnam?
✅ Topic 17: Sharing Something
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe something you had to share with others.
You should say:
- What it was
- Who you shared it with
- Why you had to share it
- And explain how you felt about sharing it
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think children like to share? Why?
- How can parents teach their children to share?
- What are the benefits of sharing for children?
- Is there anything that parents should encourage children to share?
✅ Topic 18: A Story or Novel You Found Interesting
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting.
You should say:
- When you read it
- What the story or novel was about
- Who wrote it
- And explain why you found it interesting
Part 3 Questions
- How does technology help people tell stories?
- Do you prefer reading e-books or printed books? Why?
- Why are mystery novels so popular these days?
- What kinds of novels are suitable for film adaptations?
✅ Topic 19: A Place in Your Country You Recommend to Tourists
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a place in your country that you would recommend to visitors or tourists.
You should say:
- What it is
- Where it is
- What people can do there
- And explain why you would recommend it
Part 3 Questions
- Is it important to take photos while traveling?
- Can we trust travel blogs and online travel reviews?
- What factors affect how people feel about traveling?
- What are the pros and cons of travelling alone vs. with a group?
- How can tourism benefit local communities?
✅ Topic 20: A Person Who Enjoys Growing Plants
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person you know who loves growing plants (e.g., vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc.).
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What he/she grows
- Where he/she grows them
- And explain why he/she enjoys it
Part 3 Questions
- What do you think of the job of a farmer?
- Are many people growing their own vegetables these days?
- Is it good for children to learn how to plant? Why?
- What are the differences between traditional and modern farming?
✅ Topic 21: Missing an Appointment
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you forgot or missed an appointment.
You should say:
- What the appointment was for
- Who you made it with
- Why you forgot it
- And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3 Questions
- How do busy people remember things they need to do?
- Do you think people should remember their family history?
- What do you think about using calendars and reminders to manage schedules?
- Why do some people often forget important dates or appointments?
- Is it better to manage your schedule digitally or on paper? Why?
✅ Topic 22: An Impressive English Lesson
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed.
You should say:
- What it was about
- When you had it
- What the teacher did
- And explain why you enjoyed the lesson
Part 3 Questions
- Why are some children better at English than others?
- What personal qualities make someone a good teacher?
- Why do some parents want their children to be good at foreign languages?
- What do you think about the state of English learning in Vietnam?
✅ Topic 23: Succeeding in a Difficult Task
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult.
You should say:
- What the difficult task was
- When you succeeded
- How you overcame the difficulties
- And explain how you felt when you succeeded
Part 3 Questions
- Is it easy to become a successful person?
- Would you do charity work after becoming successful?
- Is there a lot of competition among people trying to achieve the same goal?
- Do young people today face a lot of difficult decisions?
- What factors influence people’s choices when making difficult decisions?
- How do people usually make difficult decisions?
✅ Topic 24: A Person Who Inspired You
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.
You should say:
- Who the person was
- When he/she inspired you
- What he/she inspired you to do
- And explain why this person inspired you
Part 3 Questions
- What types of people become role models in your society?
- Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
- What happens when young people lack good role models?
- What kind of behaviour should teachers model for students?
✅ Topic 25: Waiting for Something
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something.
You should say:
- When it happened
- Who you were with
- What you were waiting for
- And explain how you felt about the decision
Part 3 Questions
- Do people in your country like to take public transportation?
- Why do some people enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle?
- Is being patient good for people? Why?
- Are people less patient now than in the past? Why?
✅ Topic 26: A Historical Period You Want to Learn About
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a historical period you would like to learn more about.
You should say:
- When it was
- What you are interested in
- What you already know about it
- And explain why you would like to learn more
Part 3 Questions
- Should everyone learn history?
- In what ways can children learn about history?
- Is it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?
- Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?
- Will museums be replaced by technology someday?
✅ Topic 27: Doing Something with Others
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe something you did with one or more people.
You should say:
- What it was
- Who you did it with
- How long it took
- And explain why you did it with other people
Part 3 Questions
- What kinds of jobs require teamwork?
- How do you get along with your neighbours?
- What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
- How can children improve their social skills?
✅ Topic 28: A Website You Often Visit
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a website you often visit.
You should say:
- How you found it
- What it is about
- How often you visit it
- And explain why you like to visit it
Part 3 Questions
- What are the most and least popular apps in Vietnam?
- What’s the difference between the internet and television?
- Why do people prefer reading news on the internet instead of watching it on TV?
- Is the library still necessary? Why?
- What kinds of people still go to the library to read and study?
✅ Topic 29: A Piece of Technology You Find Difficult to Use
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use.
You should say:
- When you got it
- What you got it for
- How often you use it
- And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 Questions
- What types of technology do people use nowadays?
- Why do big companies frequently introduce new products?
- Why are people so keen on buying new iPhones, even if they are similar to the previous versions?
- Do you think older people find it harder to adapt to new technology? Why?
- How has technology changed the way we live and work?
✅ Topic 30: A Place You Would Like to Visit for a Short Time
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a place you would like to visit for a short time.
You should say:
- Where it is
- Who you would go there with
- What you would do there
- And explain why you would like to visit that place
Part 3 Questions
- Do people prefer planned travel or spontaneous trips? Why?
- Why do places with historical attractions develop tourism more actively?
- Why do people usually travel?
- Why do tourist cities experience more noise?
✅ Topic 31: An Unusual Meal You Had
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an unusual meal you had.
You should say:
- When you had it
- Where you had it
- Who you had it with
- And explain why it was unusual
Part 3 Questions
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
- Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea? Why?
- Do young people prefer spending time with family or friends?
- What are the benefits of having meals together?
- Are people nowadays less willing to cook for themselves than in the past?
✅ Topic 32: Your First Day at School
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe the first day you went to school that you remember.
You should say:
- When it happened
- Where the school was
- How you felt about the experience
- And explain why you still remember it
Part 3 Questions
- What are the reasons people change jobs?
- Are big companies better to work for than small ones? Why?
- What are the pros and cons of changing jobs?
- What should parents prepare for their children’s first day at school?
- How do children socialise with one another?
- Is socialisation important for children? Why?
✅ Topic 33: Being Late or Missing a Meeting
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting.
You should say:
- What the meeting was about
- When it happened
- Why you missed or were late for it
- And explain what happened afterwards and how you felt
Part 3 Questions
- Are you a punctual person? Do you think it is important to be on time? Why?
- Do you try to avoid being late? How?
- Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
- Why do people miss important events?
- Are people in your country often late for meetings?
✅ Topic 34: A Sport You Enjoyed as a Child
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young.
You should say:
- What it was
- Where you played it
- Who you played it with
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- Is it important to take breaks during work or study?
- What sports do young people like to play nowadays?
- Are there more recreational activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
- Do adults and children have enough leisure time nowadays?
✅ Topic 35: Someone You Enjoyed Talking to at a Party
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person you met at a party and enjoyed talking with.
You should say:
- What party it was
- How you met this person
- What you talked about
- And explain why you enjoyed the conversation
Part 3 Questions
- On what occasions are people more willing to meet new people?
- Where do people usually get to know new people?
- How do people start conversations?
- Is it difficult for Vietnamese people to talk to foreigners?
- Why are some people unwilling to start conversations?
- Is it difficult for adults to talk to children?
✅ Topic 36: Your Favourite Place to Relax at Home
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.
You should say:
- Where it is
- What it is like
- What you enjoy doing there
- And explain why you find it relaxing
Part 3 Questions
- Why is it hard for some people to relax?
- What are the benefits of doing exercise?
- Do people in your country exercise after work?
- Which area of the house do people usually spend the most time in?
✅ Topic 37: A Character in a Film or TV Show
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a character in a film or TV show.
You should say:
- What character it is
- Who played the character
- When you saw the film or show
- And explain whether you liked this character
Part 3 Questions
- Is it interesting to be an actor or actress? Why?
- What can children learn from acting?
- Why do children like wearing special costumes?
- What are the differences between well-paid and low-paid actors?
- What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?
✅ Topic 38: Teaching a Friend or Relative Something
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something.
You should say:
- Who you taught
- What you taught
- How it turned out
- And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3 Questions
- What practical skills can young people teach the elderly?
- What other things besides technology can young people teach older people?
- How can young people teach older people effectively?
- How can people find the best way to learn something new?
✅ Topic 39: Hearing Good News About Someone You Know
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.
You should say:
- What it was
- When you heard it
- How you found out about it
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- Is it good to share news on social media?
- Should the media focus only on good news?
- How does social media help people access information?
- What types of good news do people usually share in communities?
- Do most people enjoy hearing good news from friends?
✅ Topic 40: A Place Affected by Pollution
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a place you visited that was affected by air pollution (or was not clean).
You should say:
- Where it was
- When you visited it
- What types of pollution you saw there
- And explain how the place was affected
Part 3 Questions
- How serious is air pollution in your country?
- What are the differences between pollution in the countryside and in cities?
- How can governments encourage people to keep cities clean?
- What role do individuals play in protecting the environment?
- Do you think environmental education should be part of the school curriculum?
✅ Topic 41: An Interesting Elderly Person
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an elderly person you have met who you found interesting.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- Where or when you met him/her
- What you did together
- And explain why you think this person is interesting
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think older and younger people can share common interests?
- What can elderly people teach young people?
- Are there any benefits when one person is genuinely interested in another?
✅ Topic 42: A Gift You Really Wanted
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when someone gave you a gift that you really wanted.
You should say:
- What it was
- How you received it
- What you did after receiving it
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- Should employees set their own goals?
- How should employers reward their employees?
- What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
- Do you think giving gifts is a good way to show appreciation? Why or why not?
- Are expensive gifts always better than simple ones? Why?
✅ Topic 43: Something You Did That Made You Proud
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe something you did that made you feel proud.
You should say:
- What it was
- How you did it
- How difficult it was
- And explain why you felt proud of it
Part 3 Questions
- Which is more important: personal goals or work goals?
- Have your goals in life changed since childhood?
- Does everyone set goals for themselves?
- Do you think material rewards are more important than non-material ones at work?
- What makes people feel proud of themselves?
✅ Topic 44: A New Development in Your Area
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g., a shopping mall, a park, etc.).
You should say:
- What the development is
- When and where it was built
- How long it took to complete
- And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 Questions
- What type of transport do you use most often?
- Is public transportation popular in Vietnam?
- What improvements could be made to public transport?
- What types of leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
- Do young people in your country like going to the cinema?
✅ Topic 45: A Noisy Place You Have Been To
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a noisy place you have been to.
You should say:
- What the place was
- When you went there
- What you did there
- And explain why you found it noisy
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think it’s okay for children to make noise?
- Should children be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
- What kinds of noise do people hear in daily life?
- Where is noisier, cities or the countryside? Why?
- How do people usually react to noise in your country?
- How can people be more considerate about noise when talking in public?
✅ Topic 46: A Person You Want to Work or Study With
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person you have met whom you want to work or study with.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you met him/her
- How long you have known him/her
- And explain why you want to work or study with him/her
Part 3 Questions
- What are the characteristics of a good co-worker?
- What are the benefits of being surrounded by good colleagues?
- What happens if co-workers don’t get along?
- Is it beneficial for managers to build strong relationships with their team members?
- Is it good for companies to provide sports facilities for their employees?
- Are knowledgeable people respected in the workplace?
✅ Topic 47: Something You Would Like to Learn
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe something you would like to learn in the future.
You should say:
- What it is
- How you would like to learn it
- Where you would like to learn it
- And explain whether you think it’s difficult to learn
Part 3 Questions
- What is the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
- At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
- What influences young people more when choosing a major — income or interest?
- Do young people listen to their parents when choosing a major?
- Besides parents, who else can give useful advice to young people?
- Why do some people prefer to study alone?
✅ Topic 48: An Advertisement You Don’t Like
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an advertisement that you don’t like.
You should say:
- What kind of advertisement it is
- What product or service it promotes
- Where and when you saw it
- And explain why you don’t like it
Part 3 Questions
- What kinds of products are advertised most in your country?
- Which is more effective: newspaper advertisements or online advertisements?
- How do people usually react to annoying or repetitive ads?
- Do you think advertisements influence people’s buying decisions?
- Should there be stricter rules about advertising to children?
✅ Topic 49: A Routine You Enjoy
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a routine in your life that you enjoy.
You should say:
- What it is
- How often you do it
- Whether it’s easy to stick to
- And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 Questions
- What routines do people usually have at home?
- What kinds of routines do elderly people follow?
- What are the benefits of having a routine for children at school?
- How do routines help people manage stress or anxiety?
- Do you think people’s routines are different on weekdays and weekends? Why?
✅ Topic 50: A Complaint You Made and Were Satisfied With
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a complaint you made and were satisfied with the result.
You should say:
- When it happened
- Who you complained to
- What the complaint was about
- And explain why you were satisfied with the result
Part 3 Questions
- What products or services do people in your country often complain about?
- Would you buy something again from a store you complained to? Why or why not?
- Which is better for making a complaint — talking directly or writing?
- Do customer complaints help improve products or services?
- Are there any disadvantages to setting up customer service departments?
✅ Topic 51: A Person Who Wears Unusual Clothes
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person you know who wears unusual clothes.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What his/her clothes are like
- And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think what people wear affects their mood?
- Do you think it’s a good idea to buy clothes online?
- What kinds of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
- How do the clothes of older people differ from those of younger people?
✅ Topic 52: An Intelligent Person You Know
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an intelligent person you know.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What this person does
- And explain why you think he/she is intelligent
Part 3 Questions
- Are intelligent people happier than others?
- Do you think intelligent people tend to be more selfish?
- Who plays a more important role in a child’s development — teachers or parents?
- Why are some children more intelligent than others?
✅ Topic 53: A Beautiful Sky You Enjoyed Seeing
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing.
You should say:
- Where you saw it
- Who you were with
- What you saw
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- Should children learn more about stars and planets?
- Is advanced technology helpful for stargazing?
- What kinds of people are interested in stars and astronomy?
- Why do some people enjoy watching the sky at night?
- Do you think light pollution affects people’s ability to enjoy the night sky?
✅ Topic 54: A Goal You Tried to Achieve
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve.
You should say:
- What the goal was
- When you set it
- What you did to achieve it
- And explain how you felt when you achieved (or tried to achieve) it
Part 3 Questions
- Do people in your country often set goals?
- Do people usually set short-term or long-term goals?
- Why is goal setting important in the workplace?
- How do the goals of young people differ from those of older people?
✅ Topic 55: A Time You Saw Children Behaving Badly in Public
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you saw children behave badly in public.
You should say:
- Where it was
- What the children were doing
- How others reacted
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- What kinds of bad behaviour do children usually show?
- How should parents deal with children who behave badly in public?
- Are parents nowadays stricter than in the past?
- Whose influence is more important for children — their parents or their friends?
✅ Topic 56: An Argument Between Friends
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an argument between two of your friends.
You should say:
- When it happened
- What it was about
- How it was resolved
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- Do you think arguments are important? Why or why not?
- What do family members usually argue about?
- Is it easier to have arguments with family or with friends?
- Should people change their opinions when involved in arguments?
✅ Topic 57: A Person You Disliked at First but Became Friends With
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a person you didn’t like at first but later became friends with.
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- How you met him/her
- Why you disliked him/her at first
- And explain how you became friends
Part 3 Questions
- What do you think about making friends online?
- Is it a good idea to befriend people who are much older than you?
- Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not?
- Do you think friendship is important?
- Why do some people find it hard to make friends?
✅ Topic 58: A Health-Related Article You Read
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an article related to health that you read in a magazine or on the internet.
You should say:
- What it was about
- Where you read it
- Why you read it
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- How do people maintain their health these days?
- Is it difficult to stay healthy nowadays? Why?
- Where can people get reliable information about health?
- Do schools have a responsibility to provide health education?
✅ Topic 59: An Impressive Conversation You Had
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an impressive conversation you had that you remember well.
You should say:
- Who you talked to
- When and where you had the conversation
- What you talked about
- And explain why it was impressive
Part 3 Questions
- What topics do young people like to talk about?
- Is good communication important at work? Why?
- How can people improve their communication skills?
- Do people today prefer texting or talking face to face? Why?
- How does culture influence the way people communicate?
✅ Topic 60: A Skill You Can Teach Others
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a skill that you can teach other people.
You should say:
- What it is
- When you learned it
- How you would teach others
- And explain how you feel about this skill
Part 3 Questions
- What are the differences between online and face-to-face learning?
- What can be done to improve modern teaching methods?
- Should teachers be humorous while teaching?
- What qualities should a good teacher have?
- Which is more important: practical skills or academic knowledge?
✅ Topic 61: A Funny Film
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a film that made you laugh.
You should say:
- What it was
- When you watched it
- Who you watched it with
- And explain why it made you laugh
Part 3 Questions
- Do people enjoy watching comedies?
- Why do people of all ages like cartoons?
- Why do some people enjoy making others laugh?
- Should teachers tell jokes in class?
✅ Topic 62: A Store You Like Visiting
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a shop or store you enjoy visiting.
You should say:
- What the store’s name is
- Where it is
- How often you visit it
- And explain why you like visiting it
Part 3 Questions
- Do people in your country go to shopping malls frequently?
- How have shopping habits changed over the decades?
- Will physical stores and malls disappear in the future?
- What are the differences between shopping at street markets and in large malls?
- How do shopping habits differ among age groups?
✅ Topic 63: Being Persuaded to Do Something
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when someone persuaded you to do something and you were happy about it.
You should say:
- When it happened
- What they persuaded you to do
- Why they persuaded you
- And explain whether you eventually did it and how you felt
Part 3 Questions
- What do parents often persuade their children to do?
- Who do children listen to more — parents or teachers?
- How does advertising influence both children and their parents?
- What qualities make someone persuasive?
- Is it easier to persuade someone close to you or a stranger? Why?
✅ Topic 64: A Sports Event You Want to Watch
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a sports event you would like to watch.
You should say:
- What it is
- Who you want to watch it with
- Why you want to watch it
- And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 Questions
- What types of sports events are broadcast in your country?
- Do people in your country enjoy watching football?
- Does encouragement from the audience affect athletes? How?
- Why do some people prefer watching sports on TV rather than going to the stadium?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of hosting international sports events?
✅ Topic 65: A Website That Sells Second-Hand Items
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a website that sells second-hand items.
You should say:
- What it is
- How you found out about it
- What kinds of things people can buy from it
- And explain whether you like it or not
Part 3 Questions
- Some people say buying many clothes for children is wasteful. Do you agree?
- What do people usually do with clothes they no longer wear?
- Why do people buy second-hand clothes?
- What problems can happen if people don’t recycle?
- Should the government encourage recycling?
- How do people in your country recycle unwanted items?
✅ Topic 66: An Advertisement That Introduced a Product
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an advertisement that introduced a product you have seen.
You should say:
- When and where you saw the advertisement
- What the product was
- What the advertisement was like
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 Questions
- Where do people often see advertisements?
- What are the advantages of advertising?
- Are advertisements good or bad for children?
- How do advertisements influence people’s choices?
✅ Topic 67: Making a Plan With Others
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a time when you and other people made a plan to do something together.
You should say:
- What the plan was
- When and where you made it
- What the activity was
- And explain how you felt about the plan
Part 3 Questions
- What kinds of plans do young people often make?
- Why do people sometimes fail to follow their plans?
- Why do people like to make plans?
- Why do some people prefer not to plan at all?
- Are there people who never make plans?
✅ Topic 68: A Joint Decision You Made
Part 2 Cue Card
Describe an interesting decision that you and a friend made together.
You should say:
- When and why you made the decision
- What the decision was about
- Why you made the decision together
- And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3 Questions
- At what age do children start making their own decisions?
- What kinds of decisions can children make by themselves?
- Do you think it’s better to make important decisions alone or with others? Why?
- How do cultural values affect the way people make decisions together?
- Are group decisions usually more effective than individual ones? Why or why not?