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IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST (Tháng 9-12/2022)

Contents
PART 1 OLD TOPICS QUY 3 2022 .............................................................................................. 4
1. Work (chi danh cho nguoi di lam) ........................................................................................ 4
2. Study (chi danh cho cac ban students) ................................................................................. 4
3. Home .................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Living area ............................................................................................................................ 5
5. Hometown ............................................................................................................................ 5
OLD PART 1 QUY 3 2022 ............................................................................................................. 5
1. Advertising ........................................................................................................................... 5
2. Getting bored ........................................................................................................................ 5
3. Gifts ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Watch .................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Collecting things ................................................................................................................... 6
6. Going out / hanging out ........................................................................................................ 6
7. Talents .................................................................................................................................. 6
8. Books – Reading................................................................................................................... 6
9. Computers & tablets ............................................................................................................. 6
10. Old buildings..................................................................................................................... 7
11. Sitting down ...................................................................................................................... 7
12. The evening....................................................................................................................... 7
13. SCIENCE .......................................................................................................................... 7
PART 1 NEW TOPICS QUY 3 2022 ............................................................................................. 7
1. Electronics ............................................................................................................................ 7
2. Housework ............................................................................................................................ 7
3. Snacks ................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Car ........................................................................................................................................ 8
5. Writing by hand/ typing........................................................................................................ 8
6. Your name ............................................................................................................................ 8
7. Birthday ................................................................................................................................ 8
8. Sports & exercise .................................................................................................................. 8
9. Public transport ..................................................................................................................... 9
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10. Geography & maps ........................................................................................................... 9

11. Singing .............................................................................................................................. 9
12. Puzzles .............................................................................................................................. 9
13. Weather ............................................................................................................................. 9
14. Social media ...................................................................................................................... 9
15. Morning routine .............................................................................................................. 10
1. An English class you enjoyed ............................................................................................. 10
2. A person who loves growing plants/ trees .......................................................................... 10
3. A time you did something difficult and succeeded ............................................................ 11
4. A time you received money (on your birthday/ New year…) ............................................ 11
5. A place you go to for outdoor activities ............................................................................. 11
6. A beautiful object (art, painting…) .................................................................................... 12
7. A time you met people from different cultures .................................................................. 12
8. An important lesson you learned (not at school or university)........................................... 12
9. A novel you’ve read ........................................................................................................... 13
10. A time you forgot an appointment .................................................................................. 13
11. A person who enjoys dressing well ................................................................................ 14
12. Your favorite TV program .............................................................................................. 14
13. A childhood friend .......................................................................................................... 14
14. A problem you had when shopping in a store or online ................................................. 15
15. A home of someone you know (not your own home) .................................................... 15
16. A place for sports you’ve been to (a stadium…) ............................................................ 16
17. A movie you’ve watched and still want to watch again ................................................. 16
18. A person whose work is useful to society....................................................................... 17
19. A photo you took that you are proud of .......................................................................... 17
20. A time you searched for information on the Internet ...................................................... 17
21. A place with a lot of plastic waste you saw .................................................................... 18
22. A time you argued with someone ................................................................................... 18
23. A time you shared something with others ...................................................................... 19
24. A time someone inspired you to do something interesting ............................................. 19
25. A place in your country you’d like to introduce to foreign tourists ............................... 19
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25 OLD TOPICS PART 2 &3 ....................................................................................................... 20

1. A friend you like talking with ............................................................................................ 20
2. A time you used your mobile phone for an important purpose .......................................... 20
3. Describe a traditional product in your country ................................................................... 21
4. A famous person in your country ....................................................................................... 21
5. Something you do that helps you save time ....................................................................... 21
6. A day outing you enjoyed that did not cost much .............................................................. 22
7. A time you helped a child ................................................................................................... 22
8. An important event you celebrated ..................................................................................... 23
9. An interesting neighbor ...................................................................................................... 23
10. A time someone asked you for your opinion .................................................................. 24
11. A time you were busy ..................................................................................................... 24
12. A competition you’d like to participate in ...................................................................... 24
13. An important river in your country ................................................................................. 25
14. A family member you’d like to work with ..................................................................... 25
15. Something you do to stay healthy ................................................................................... 25
16. A traffic jam you experienced / a time you were stuck in a traffic jam .......................... 26
17. A tough decision you made and had a good result ......................................................... 26
18. A change in your life that had positive impacts .............................................................. 27
19. A quiet place you often visit ........................................................................................... 27
20. Something you do to concentrate on work/ study........................................................... 28
21. A time something surprised you and made you happy ................................................... 28
22. An invention that has changed the world for the better .................................................. 28
23. A time you lost something in a public place ................................................................... 29
24. A new place you visited and want to live there (not your hometown) ........................... 29
25. A time someone encouraged/ praised your work ............................................................ 30
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PART 1 OLD TOPICS QUY 3 2022

TOPIC PART 1 CỐ ĐỊNH:
1. Work (chi danh cho nguoi di lam)
Do you work or study?
Do you like your job?
Do you have a daily routine at work?
Do you have difficulty managing time for work?
Is there anyone who helps you at work?
Do you use technology at work?
Why did you choose that job?
Would you like to change your job?

2. Study (chi danh cho cac ban students)

Do you work or are you a student?
What is your major ? Can you find a good job with that major? (sinh vien dai hoc only)
What kinds of subjects do you like?
Who helps you with your study?
Is it easy for you to manage time to study?
Do you use technology in your study?
Do you prefer to study in the morning or at night?
Do you prefer to go to bed early or late?
Do you find it hard to manage your time to study?
What would you do after you graduate?

3. Home
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
Can you describe your room?
What can you see from your windows?
What kind of house would you like to live in the future?
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4. Living area
Where do you live?
Is this a good place to live?
Is this a good place to raise children?
Have you ever lived in the countryside?
Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?
5. Hometown
Where did you grow up?
Is this a good place to grow up?
Do you know much about the history of your hometown?
What is your hometown famous for?
Do you prefer living in the countryside or in the city?
Would you like to return to your hometown and live there in the future?
OLD PART 1 QUY 3 2022
1. Advertising
Do you like watching advertisements?
What kinds of advertisements do you dislike?
Do you often watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
Have you ever bought something because of advertisements?
Have you talked to anyone about an advertisement?
Would you like to work in advertising?
2. Getting bored
Do you often get bored?
When do you often feel bored?
Did you get bored at school?
What do you do when you get bored?
3. Gifts
Do you like receiving gifts?
Do you prefer giving gifts or receiving gifts?
What kinds of gifts are often chosen in Vietnam?
What was the last time you received a gift?
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4. Watch
Do you have a watch?
Have you received a watch as a gift?
Do you think watches are important now?
Why do people wear expensive watches?
Would you like to buy an expensive watch?
5. Collecting things
Do you like collecting things?
What do you often collect?
Did you have a collecting hobby when you were a kid?
Do you still keep childhood items?
6. Going out / hanging out
Do you like going out with friends?
Do you like going out with one friend or a group of friends?
Where do you often hang out with your friends?
Did you hang out at the same places when you were a child?
Do Vietnamese people often hang out?
7. Talents
Do you have any talents?/ What are you good at?
Were you good at it when you were a child?
Is there anyone in your family who has the same talent?
Would you like to develop a career based on this talent?
8. Books – Reading
Do you like reading?
Did you read more when you were a child?
Do you often buy books?
Have you watched a movie adapted from a book ?
9. Computers & tablets
Do you often use a computer or a tablet? Is it easy for you to use one?
When did you first get/ use a computer?
What do you often do on a computer?
How would your life be without computers?
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10. Old buildings

Have you visited an old building?
Do you prefer living in an old building or a new building?
Are there any old buildings you would like to visit?
Should old buildings be preserved?
11. Sitting down
Do you often sit down for a long time?
Where do you prefer to sit?
Did you sit on the floor a lot when you were a child?
Do you feel sleepy when you sit down for a long time?
12. The evening
Are you more productive in the morning or in the evening?
What do you often do in the evening?
Did you do the same things in the evening when you were little?
Do you do different things in the evening during weekdays and weekends?
13. SCIENCE
Do you like science subjects?
Which science subject do you like?
When did you start studying science subjects?
Have you applied science in real life?
PART 1 NEW TOPICS QUY 3 2022
1. Electronics
 Do you often buy electronic products?
 Where do you often buy them?
 What was the last time you bought an electronic product?
 What electronic device would you like to buy?
2. Housework
 Do you often do housework?
 Do you like cooking?
 Who taught you to do housework?
 Did you do housework when you were a child?
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3. Snacks
 Do you often eat snacks?
 Did you eat snacks when you were a child?
 When do you often have snacks?
 What kinds of snacks do you like? Is it healthy to eat snacks?
4. Car
 Do you often travel by car?
 Did you travel by car a lot when you were a child?
 Do you prefer a front seat or a back seat?
 What type of car would you like to buy?
5. Writing by hand/ typing
 Do you often write by hand? What do you write ?
 Do you prefer writing by hand or typing?
 Did you write a lot when you were young?
 Do you think you would write by hand more or less in the future?
6. Your name
 Do you like your name?
 Who gave you your name?
 Are there people in your family with the same name?
 Does your name have a special meaning?
 Would you like to change your name? What name would you like to give your children?
7. Birthday
 What do you often do on your birthday?
 What part of your birthday do you like the most?
 Did you have a special birthday in the past?
 Is there anything special you’d like to do on your birthday?
8. Sports & exercise
 Do you often play sports?
 What sports did you like/ play as a child?
 Do you think children should exercise more?
 What kind of sports would you like to try in the future?
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9. Public transport
 Do you often use public transport?
 What kinds of public transport do you like/ use?
 Did you often use public transport as a child?
 Will more people choose public transport to travel in the future?
10. Geography & maps
 Do you like geography?
 When did you learn geography?
 Are you good at reading maps?
 Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
11. Singing
 Do you like singing?
 Did you learn to sing as a child?
 Who do you often sing to?
 Can singing bring happiness to people?
 Would you like to take a singing course?
12. Puzzles
 Do you like playing puzzles? when?
 Did you play puzzles when you were a kid?
 Which is more difficult, word puzzles or picture puzzles?
 Do people play puzzles when they are bored?
13. Weather
 Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
 Tell me about the weather in your hometown?
 Would you move to another city because of the weather?
 Do you think the climate is changing?
14. Social media
 Do you use social media?
 When did you start using social media?
 Do you think you use social media too much?
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 Would you like to work in a social media company?

15. Morning routine
 Do you have a morning routine?
 Is it the same on weekdays and weekends?
 Has your morning routine changed?
 What part of your morning routine would you like to change?
ART 2& 3 NEW TOPICS QUÝ 3 2022
1. An English class you enjoyed
 When
 What the teacher did
 Why you enjoyed it
And explain how you felt
PART 3
 What are the benefits of being a foreign language teacher?
 What makes a good foreign language teacher?
 What are the benefits of learning a foreign language?
 Will computers replace language teachers?
 Why do children learn foreign languages faster than old people?
 Do you think grammar is important in language learning?
 What is most difficult in learning a foreign language?
2. A person who loves growing plants/ trees
 Who & his/ her job
 How you knew this person
 What plants he/ she grow
 How do you feel about her/him:
PART 3
Do people in Vietnam like growing trees?
What kinds of trees and plants do people in Vietnam often grow?
How has farming changed in Vietnam?
What are the disadvantages of modern farming?
Do you think pesticides and other chemicals used in agriculture should be banned?
Is there any special plant or tree in Vietnam?
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Do you think it’s important for children to learn how to grow trees?
3. A time you did something difficult and succeeded
 When & what you did
 Why it was difficult
 The result & how you felt
PART 3
What factors are important to success?
Why do some people work hard but not succeed?
What are the pros and cons of being successful?
Do you think successful people are happy or lonely?
Who should teach children to set goals?
What challenges do children often have?
Should parents help children tackle these challenges?
What challenges are facing the world? & Who should solve them?
4. A time you received money (on your birthday/ New year…)
 When & who gave it to you
 What you did with it
 How you felt
PART 3
When do people often give children money in Vietnam?
Do you think it’s good to give children money?
Is using cash popular in Vietnam? Has it always been the same?
Why are credit cards more popular than cash now?
Do you think it’s important to teach children about money (use, save, earn, invest..)?
5. A place you go to for outdoor activities
 Where & How you knew
 How often you go
 Why you choose this place
 What you often do there
PART 3
What outdoor activities do young people in Vietnam like to do?
Do you think people in Vietnam now like outdoor activities more than they did?
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Are outdoor activities better than indoor activities?

Why do people who like to do adventurous activities are more likely to succeed?
6. A beautiful object (art, painting…)
 What & How you knew it
 How it looks
 Why it’s beautiful
PART 3
Why do people love beautiful objects?
Do you think there were more beautiful things in the past or now?
What makes a good piece of art? (a poem, a painting, a song…)
Do you think the beauty of a building is more important than its function?
Do you think there are many beautiful scenic spots in Vietnam?
Do you think Vietnam has more beautiful scenic spots than other countries?
7. A time you met people from different cultures
 When & where
 What you did
 How you felt
PART 3
Where can people in your country meet foreigners?
Is it easy or difficult to communicate with people from different cultures?
What are the advantages of cultural diversity?
What are the disadvantages of cultural diversity?
Do you think cultural identity is important to a country?
How can traditional (native/ indigenous) culture and multiculturalism coexist in a country?

8. An important lesson you learned (not at school or university)

 When & what you learned
 How you learned
 Why it was important
 Do you like learning new things
PART 3
Do you think young people can learn new things faster than old people?
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Is it easier to learn new things now than before?

What can children learn from their parents?
How can people learn new things?
Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
How can the government encourage older adults to continue learning?
9. A novel you’ve read
 What & When you read it
 What it was about
 Why you like it
PART 3
What kinds of novels are popular in Vietnam & why? Has it always been the same?
Which is better: reading a novel or watching a movie adapted from it?
What kinds of novels are suitable for film adaptations?
Is reading e-books different from reading paper books?
Is it important to teach literature at school?
What kinds of novels should children read?
Should children read entertaining books or educational books?
How to encourage children to read more?
10. A time you forgot an appointment
 When & What appointment
 Why you forgot it
 What you did about it & How you felt
PART 3
What kinds of appointments are important?
Why do some people forget their appointments?
What should people do to remember such things?
Do you think technology can help people remember things better?
Do you think technology can replace humans in remembering things?
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11. A person who enjoys dressing well

 Who & what is his/ her job
 what clothes does he/she wear
 why he/she likes fashion
PART 3
What kinds of people are often interested in fashion?
Do you think it’s important to follow fashion / to dress well? Who should dress well?
Do you think young people or old people like fashion more?
Do you think fashion or comfort is more important?
Do people in Vietnam often buy clothes online or in physical stores?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying clothes online?
Will online shopping replace brick-and-mortar stores?
Why will people buy clothes online or offline in the future?

12. Your favorite TV program

 What & what it’s about
 Why you enjoy it
 Is it popular in VN
PART 3
What kinds of TV programs do Vietnamese people like to watch?
Do you think people liked the same programs in the past?
Do Vietnamese people like watching imported TV programs?
What programs should and should not be broadcasted more on TV?
What is more important to TV programs: being entertaining or being educational?
Do you think watching live events is the same as watching them on TV?
Do you think children in VN are watching TV too much?

13. A childhood friend

 Who he/she is
 How you met him/her
 What you did together
 Whether you still keep in touch with him/her
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PART 3
Do people in VN often keep in touch with their friends from childhood & why?
Why do people often remember their childhood friends?
Do you think it’s more important to make new friends or keep old friends?
What makes a good friend?
Is it better to have a few close friends or have a lot of friends?
Do you think children should have close friends?
How has the way people make friends changed?
What do you think of making friends and staying in touch with friends on social media?
Do you think social media will replace face-to-face communication?

14. A problem you had when shopping in a store or online

 When
 What you bought
 What the problem was
 How it was dealt with
PART 3
What kinds of problems do people usually have when shopping online?
How is shopping online different from shopping in physical stores?
What should people do if they have a problem with a product they purchased?
What makes good customer service?
Do you think businesses in Vietnam now offer better customer service than they used to?
How can they improve their customer service?

15. A home of someone you know (not your own home)

 What home
 How often you visit it
 How it looks
 Why you like or dislike it
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PART 3
Do people in Vietnam prefer buying or renting a house?
What kinds of houses are common in Vietnam?
What are the advantages & disadvantages of living in high-rise buildings?
Why do people want to live in the city?
Do you think owning a house is better than renting one?
How do Vietnamese people decorate their house? Is it costly to furnish a house in Vietnam?
Do you think people should spend a lot of money to renovate their house?

16. A place for sports you’ve been to (a stadium…)

 What stadium & when you went there
 Why you went
 What you did there & whether you’d like to com back
PART 3
What kinds of sports are popular in your country & why?
What kind of exercise/ sports do you think is most important for health?
Should children exercise or play sports?
How can parents encourage their children to exercise?
Do you think team sports are better than solo (individual) sports?
Do you think a city should have more than one football team?.
17. A movie you’ve watched and still want to watch again
 What movie you watched & with whom
 What it is about
 Why you like it
PART 3
Where do people usually watch movies in Vietnam?
What is the difference between watching a movie at home and watching it in a theater?
Do you think fewer people go to the cinema now than in the past?
What kinds of movies are popular in Vietnam?
What makes a good movie?
Are actors important to a movie?
How has movie making changed?
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Do you think the government should invest in the movie industry?

18. A person whose work is useful to society
 Who he/ she is
 What he/ she does
 How you knew her/ him
 Why you think he/ she is useful to society
 Does that person love their job?
Part 3:
What kinds of jobs offer a high salary in Vietnam?
What kinds of jobs get paid the least in Vietnam?
What should teachers do to increase their income?
What skills should be taught at highschools to make students become contributing members of
society?
Should high schools teach their students how to plan for their careers? & How?
19. A photo you took that you are proud of
 What photo
 When & where you took it
 Why you’re proud of it
PART 3
Why do some people like taking photos?
What do you think is a good photo?
Do you think being a photographer is a good career?
Do you think photographers will no longer be needed in the future?
Why do some people like to use photographs to document important things?
What can one learn from photographs taken throughout history?
Are pictures the best way to remember something or words?
20. A time you searched for information on the Internet
 When & what you searched
 Why you searched
 How you felt about the result
PART 3
When do people often search for information on the Internet?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of searching for info on the internet?
Do you think children should be allowed to use the Internet and why?
What are some dangers on the Internet?
Who should teach children how to use the Internet safely?
Do you think the Internet will develop further?

21. A place with a lot of plastic waste you saw

 Where & when
 Why there was a lot of plastic waste there
 How you felt
PART 3
Is there a lot of plastic waste in Vietnam? & why? Has it always been the same?
Do you think plastic pollution is a big problem in VIetnam?
Has the Vietnamese government done something about this problem?
What should be done to reduce plastic waste?
Do you think plastic products should be banned?

22. A time you argued with someone

 When
 With whom
 Why you argued
 How you felt
PART 3
When do people often argue with each other?
Is it important to argue with others or should people avoid doing so?
How to prevent arguments escalating?
What do children often argue with their parents?
How can parents teach their children to respect others’ opinions?
Is it easier to have arguments with family or friends?
Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?
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23. A time you shared something with others

 What & when you shared
 Why you shared
 How you felt
PART 3
What do people/ children often share with others?
Do you think sharing is important?
Why do you think some people don't like to share things with others?
What do you think people should not share with others?
Do you think it’s important to teach children to share / What they shouldn’t share ?
Who should teach them to share?
24. A time someone inspired you to do something interesting
 Who
 How you knew him/her
 What they inspired you to do
 Why you did it
PART 3
Who often inspires young people in Vietnam? Has it always been the same?
Do you think it’s important for young people to have a role model?
What makes a good role model?
Who will be good role models for young people in the future?
Who are better role models for children: Parents or teachers?
25. A place in your country you’d like to introduce to foreign tourists
 What place & How you knew it
 Why you want to introduce it
 What you’d like to recommend to tourists about the place
PART 3
What is the most important thing about a destination for tourists?
What usually affects the experience of tourists?
How can people get to know about a destination in advance?
Are online travel reviews and advice useful?
Do you think it’s important to make travel plans?
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PART 2 & 3 - 50 TOPICS

25 OLD TOPICS PART 2 &3
1. A friend you like talking with
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What you often talk about
Why you like talking to her/him

Part 3
What kinds of topics do young people in VN often talk about?
How has the way people chat changed?
Do you think men and women enjoy talking about the same topics?
What makes a good conversation?
On what occasions/ When do people need to talk to strangers?
How is talking to friends different from talking to strangers?
Why do some people dislike talking to strangers?

2. A time you used your mobile phone for an important purpose

When, where it happened
What you did
Why it was important
How you felt
Part 3:
What do Vietnamese people often do with their mobile phones?
Do you think the way young people and old people use mobile phones are different?
Do you think children should use a mobile phone? At what age should they have one?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones?
In what situations using a cellphone might be harmful?
Do you think using cellphones in public should be banned?
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3. Describe a traditional product in your country

What it is
Where & How it is made
Do many people like it & Why
Part 3
What are other traditional products in Vietnam?
Should students learn about traditions at home or at school?
Do you think traditional products are better than modern products? Why?
Do Vietnamese people prefer traditional products over modern products?
Do you think traditions should be preserved ( / are important)?
Do you think it is important to tell foreigners about traditions in VN?
How can we preserve traditions?

4. A famous person in your country

Who this person is
How you knew him/ her
Why he/ she is popular
How you feel about him/ her

Part 3:
What are the advantages of being popular at school/ at work?
What are the disadvantages of being popular at school/ work?
What kinds of people often become popular at school/ work?
Should managers be friendly with their employees?
Which is more important, keeping a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?

5. Something you do that helps you save time

What it is
How difficult it is
How it helps you save time
How you feel about it
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Part 3:
Do you think people have more free time nowadays than in the past? Why?
What can people do to save time?
Do you think technology helps people save time?
Why are time management skills important?
Do you think parents should teach their children to manage their time?
Should parents manage their children’s time?

6. A day outing you enjoyed that did not cost much

When
What you did
How much you spent
Why you enjoyed that day
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to spend their leisure time outdoors?
How do people spend their leisure time in Vietnam?
How has technology changed the way people enjoy their leisure time?
Do you think old people have more leisure time than young people?
Do you think men have more leisure time than women?

7. A time you helped a child

Who was this child
Where was it
What you did
How you felt
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people often offer help?
Do you think it is in human nature to help others?
How can people help others?
Who often need help?
Who need more help, young people or old people?
Who are often willing to help others?
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Is it necessary for young people to do volunteer work?

How can schools/ parents encourage children to help others/ volunteer?
Who benefit more from volunteering, those who volunteer or those who are helped?

8. An important event you celebrated

When
What event
why you celebrated it
How you felt

PART 3
What kinds of events are often celebrated in Vietnam? / What occasions do Vietnamese people
usually celebrate?
How do Vietnamese people celebrate important events? (weddings/ festivals/sporting success)
Do you think Vietnamese people are spending too much money on parties?
What are the benefits of these celebrations?
What are the differences between celebrating at home and celebrating at a restaurant?

9. An interesting neighbor
Who
How you knew him/ her
What you often do together
Why he/ she is interesting
PART 3
What make a good neighbor?
Do you think Vietnamese people are close to their neighbors?
Do you think nowadays people are less friendly to their neighbors than before? Why?
Is it important to get along well with neighbors?
How can people improve their relationship with their neighbors?
What can the government do to build strong communities?
What can businesses do to help building their local communities?
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10. A time someone asked you for your opinion

When
What opinion you gave
Why they asked for your opinion
How they felt
PART 3
When do people often ask for others’ opinions? (product reviews, career choice/ job),
Why do you think some people don't like to share their opinions?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of asking for opinions online?
What topics do people often discuss on the Internet?

11. A time you were busy

When
Why you were busy
What you did
How you felt
Are you often busy?
PART 3
Do you think people nowadays are busier than they were in the past? why
What are the advantages & disadvantages of being busy?
What kinds of pressure do children often have?
What kinds of pressure do people often have at work?

12. A competition you’d like to participate in

What
When & where it will take place
Why you want to participate in it
PART 3
What kinds of competition/ contest shows are popular on TV in Vietnam?
Who like to participate in such competitions/ contests?
What kinds of people are unwilling to participate in them?
What kinds of jobs need competitive skills?
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What are the disadvantages of competition?

Do you think people in the same company should compete with each other?
Will it make the relationship between employees bad?
Do you think people can learn to be competitive or born to be?
Do you think children should learn to compete at school?

13. An important river in your country

What
Where
How you knew it
Why it is important
PART 3
What are the benefits of water bodies like rivers and lakes?
Why do people like visiting famous rivers, lakes? What do they do there?
What kinds of water sports are common in Vietnam?
Why do people like living near rivers and lakes?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of water transport?
What kinds of jobs people living near a river or sea often have?

14. A family member you’d like to work with

Who
Whether you have worked with him/her before
Why you want to work with him/ her
How you feel about him/her
PART 3
What kinds of family businesses are common in Vietnam?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a family business?
Do Vietnamese people like working for a family business?
Why do people want to work for big companies?

15. Something you do to stay healthy

What it is
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How long you’ve been doing it

Why it keeps you healthy
How you feel
PART 3
How do people improve their health in Vietnam?
Do you think it’s easier to keep a healthy lifestyle now than in the past? why
Should health care service be free?
Is employees’ health important to an employer?
What should employers do to improve employees’ health?
What can the government do to encourage healthy living/ eating?
Should children/students learn about health at school?

16. A traffic jam you experienced / a time you were stuck in a traffic jam
When
Where
What you did while waiting
How you felt
Part 3
Why are there a lot of traffic jams in cities?
How can traffic problems in cities be solved?
What are some measures to manage/ control the traffic?
Do you think public transport development can ease traffic jams in VN?
Do you think building more motorways/ railways will reduce traffic jams?
Why do some people dislike public transport?
Why do many people want to live in the cities despite traffic jams?

17. A tough decision you made and had a good result

When
What the decision was
Why it was tough
How you felt about the result
PART 3:
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What kinds of decisions do people make every day?

What kinds of decisions are hard to make for young people? Why
Is it easier for young people or old people to make decisions?
Who often influences young people when they make decisions?
How can people learn to make better decisions?
Who should teach young people how to make good decisions?

18. A change in your life that had positive impacts

What
When
What the impacts are
How you feel
PART 3:
What kind of change do people often experience?
Do you think young people or old people are more likely to accept changes?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of change? (job, school, home…)
What if people change their jobs frequently?
Do you think change is good or bad?
Why do some people not want to accept change?

19. A quiet place you often visit

Where & how you knew it
How often you visit
What you do there
How you feel
PART 3
Is it easy to find quiet places in your country?
Do you think quiet places are absolutely quiet?
Who likes quiet places?
Why do the elderly prefer to live in a quiet place more than the young?
Do you think there is more noise now than in the past? Why?
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Why are there more noises at home now?

Why do some people prefer some background noise when they’re working/ studying?

20. Something you do to concentrate on work/ study

What
How you do it
How long have you implemented it
How you feel
PART 3:
When do you think people need to concentrate?
Do you think technology can impair a child's attention?
What jobs need good concentration ability?
How can people improve their concentration ability (at school/ at work)?
Is it more difficult for children to concentrate today than in the past? Why
Who is responsible for teaching children to concentrate, parents or teachers?

21. A time something surprised you and made you happy

What the surprise was
When, where & with whom
Why it made you happy
PART 3
What often make people happy?
Do you think money can make people happy?
Do you think happiness is important?
Can people be happy all the time?
Do you think children nowadays are happier than those in the past?

22. An invention that has changed the world for the better
What
When
Why it has changed the world
How you feel about it
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PART 3
What kinds of inventions are helpful at home?
What are disadvantages of advanced household appliances?
What kinds of inventions can be used at school?
Do you think AI will replace human teachers?
What kinds of inventions will be popular in the future?

23. A time you lost something in a public place

What
When & where
Have you found it
How you felt
PART 3
What kinds of people tend to lose things?
What do people often do when they lose things?
What kinds of items are often lost?
Will it be easier if they pay those who find them?
Why do some people want to find things that are not expensive?

24. A new place you visited and want to live there (not your hometown)
When & where
How you felt
Why you’d like to live there
PART 3
Where do Vietnamese people prefer to live?
Why do people like living in the city?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a new place?
What make a place worth living?
Do you think there will be more people living in cities?
How can city life be improved?
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25. A time someone encouraged/ praised your work

Who & when they encouraged you
What they said
How you felt
Part 3:
When should we encourage children?
How to encourage employees?
Why do some people encourage others even though they know that others have done something
bad?
What occupations need self-confidence?
How can parents and teachers help children solve difficult things?
Is it important for children to develop self-confidence from an early age?