IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST

THÁNG 9-12/2021
TỔNG HỢP: ĐỖ QUÂN
 
PART 1
 
ĐỀ CƠ BẢN
Home/ accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in
the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
 Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat? Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most ?
 
Study
Describe your education
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favourite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system? (Possibly)
Are you looking forward to working?
 
Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Describe the company or organization you work for
   Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job (Possibly)Do you miss being a student?
 
 
Wild animals
1.    Do you like watching TV programs about wild animals?
2.        Did you learn something about wild animals from school?
3.        Where can you see wild animals in Vietnam?
4.        In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?
 
Advertisement
What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
 Where can you see advertisements?
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
 Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
 
Flowers
1.    What kinds of flowers do you know?
2.        Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Vietnam?
3.        Have you planted any flowers?
4.        Have you sent flowers to anyone?
 
Barbecue
1.    Do Vietnamese people like barbecue?
2.        What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?
3.        Would you like to have a barbecue with your family or your friends?
4.        Did you have barbecue when you were a child?
 
 
 
Car trip
1.        Do you like to travel by car?
2.         When do you travel by car?
3.        Where is the farthest place you have travelled to by car?
4.        Do you like to sit in the front or back when travelling by car?
 
Relax
1.    What would you do to relax?
2.        Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
3.        Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax?
4.        Do you think students need more relaxing time?
 
Special costumes
1.    Do you like to wear special costumes?
2.        Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
3.        When was your last time wearing special costumes?
4.        Do you ever buy special costumes?
 
Museum
1.    Do you often visit museums?
2.        Did you visit museums when you were a child?
3.        Are there many museums in your hometown?
4.        When was the last time you visited a museum?
 

Getting lost
 1.        Have you ever got lost?
2.    How can you find your way when you are lost?
3.    Can you read a map when you get lost?
4.    Have ever helped someone who got lost?
 
Concentration
1.        Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
2.        What do you do to help you concentrate?
3.        What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?
4.        When do you need to be focused?
 
Pets and animals
1.    What is your favorite animal?
2.    What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?
3.    Have you ever kept an animal as a pet?
4.        Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
 
Public garden and parks
1.        Would you like to play in a public garden or park?
2.        What do you like to do when visiting a park?
3.        How have parks changed today compared to the time you were a kid?
4.        Would you prefer to visit a private garden or public garden?
 
Science
1.    Do you like science?
2.        When did you start to learn about science?
3.        Which science subject do you find interesting?
4.        Have you done anything interesting with science?
 
Shoes
1.    Do you like buying shoes?
2.        Have you ever bought shoes online?
3.        How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
4.        Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
 
Headphones
1.    Do you use headphones?
2.        What type of headphones do you use?
3.        When would you use headphones?
4.        In what conditions you won't be using headphones?
Handwriting
1.    Do you like to write by hand?
2.        Is your handwriting easy to read?
3.        Which do you prefer, writing by hand or typing?
4.        What is the difference between handwriting and typing?
 
 Mobile apps
1.    What mobile apps have you recently used?
2.        What kinds of mobile apps are you usually interested in?
3.        What was the first mobile app you used?
4.        What kinds of mobile apps would you like to use in the future?
 
Colours
1. What is your favorite colour?
2. What is the colour that you dislike?
3. What colours do you want to paint your house with?
4. What colour makes you feel uncomfortable in your room?
 
Weather
1.        What kind of weather do you like most?
2.        What is the weather like in your hometown?
3.        Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam?
4.        Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Holidays:
1.        Where did you go for your last holiday?
2.        Do you like holidays? Why?
3.        Which public holiday do you like best?
4.        What do you do on holidays?
 
Festivals:
1.    How do you celebrate festivals in your country?
2.        What special food and activities do you have for these festivals?
3.        How do you celebrate Spring Festivals?
4.        What is your favorite festival of the year?
 
Wallet
1.    Do you use a wallet?
2.        Have you ever lost your wallet?
3.        Have you ever bought someone a wallet as a gift?
4.        Do most of your friends use wallets?
 
Sky and stars
1.        Do you often look at the sky?
2.        Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
3.        Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
4.        Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
-> You know, since I live in a metropolis which is surrounded by a lot of skyscrapers, it
is really hard to do stargazing unless you live on the high floor of a tall
building…………..
5. Do you like to see the stars at night?
-> Absolutely, I find it romantic to see stars lighting up in the sky, especially when
the moon is reflected on a river or lake…..
 
Appreciate the nature/ enjoy the magnificent beauty of sky
Give me peace of mind
Stargazing
Astronomy
Tranquility of the sky during the night
 
 
Cooperation
1.        Would you prefer to study alone or with others?
2.        Do you remember a time when you needed to cooperate with others?
 
New places
1.           Do you feel nervous when you travel to new places?
2.           Can you read a map when you travel to new places?
3.           Have you ever helped someone who got lost?
 
Weekend
1.            What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?
2.            What will you do next weekend?
3.            Did you do anything special last weekend?
4.            What do you usually do on weekends?
 
Technology in your work or Study
1.           What technology do you use at work?
2.           Do you use the Internet in your studies/work?
3.           Do you have your own computer?
4.           Can your school use technology equipment while studying?
5.           Why should not students use it while studying?
 
Primary school
1.        What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?
2.        How did you go to your primary school?
3.        How do you like your primary school?
4.        What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school?
 
Environmental protection
1.        Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection?
2.        How can we protect the environment?
3.        Do you think you’ve done enough to protect the environment?
4.        Is there education about environmental protection at school in your country?
PART 2 & PART 3
 
 
1.           Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your
mobile phone
You should say:
When it was
Where it was
Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3:
How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
 Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?
 
 
2.       Describe your favorite singer or actor
You should say:
Who he/she is
What his/her personality is like
What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to
And explain why you like him/her
 
Part 3:
What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What is the difference between popular music now and popular music in the past in
Vietnam?
Do Vietnamese parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?
 
3.       Describe a plan in your life that is not related
to work or study
You should say:
What it is about Why you make it
What you need to do first
And explain how you would feel if it is successful
 
Part 3:
Should parents make plans for children?
When should children start to make plans for themselves?
What things should be planned on a daily basis?
Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?
 
 
4.       Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc.)
you have played
You should say: What it is like
How easy or difficult it is
How long it takes you to solve
And how you feel about it
 
Part 3:
Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
Why are detective stories attractive to people?
Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?
 
5.       Describe a law on environmental protection
your country should have
You should say:
What it is
How you first learned about it
 Who benefits from it
And explain how you feel about this law
Part 3:
Are there laws about education in Vietnam?
 What kinds of rules do schools in Vietnam have?
What can teachers do to make students obey rules?
What should parents do to educate children about laws?
 
6.       Describe a town or city where you would like
to live in the future
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it What it is famous for
And why you would like to live there
Part 3:
Why do more and more people live in the city?
How does this affect the environment and nature?
What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
What are the differences between the young and the old in choosing where to live?
 
7.       Describe a piece of local news that people
were interested in
You should say:
What it was about Where you saw/heard it
Who was involved
And explain why people were interested in it
 
Part 3:
Do people read newspapers where you live?
Do people prefer local or international news
Do you think it is important to have a national identity?
How can people develop their national identity?
 
8.       Describe a place you visited on vacation
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you went there
Part 3:
What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?
Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why?
 What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?
How do people get to know a new place?
 
9.       Describe a businessperson that you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of business this person does
And explain why you admire this person
 
Part 3:
What do you think is the suitable retirement age for men and women?
What kinds of qualities do people need in order to run their own business?
Is it easy to establish and run a new business in your country?
What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business?
 
10.   Describe a time you were friendly to
someone you didn’t like
You should say:
When and where it happened Who he/she was
Why you didn’t like this person
And explain why you were friendly to him/her on this occasion
Part 3:
Why are people friendly with the person they don't like?
What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?
What are some qualities of a good friendship?
Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?
 
11.   Describe a person who solved a problem in a
smart way
You should say:
Who this person is
 What the problem was
How he/she solved it
And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way
 
Part 3:
Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
How do children become smarter at school?
Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing? Why does
modern society need talents of all kinds?
12.   Describe an exciting book that you enjoy
reading
You should say:
When you read it
What kind of book it is
What it is about
And explain why you think it is exciting?
 
Part 3:
What kinds of books do Vietnamese people like reading?
Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
Do you think it is important to read the book before watching the movie version of it?
What are the differences between reading a book and watching the movie version of
it?
 
13.   Describe a cafe you like to visit
You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of food and drinks it serves What you do there
And explain why you like to go there
 
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee?
Why do many people like to drink a cup of coffee before work?
What kind of people would like to go to a cafe to work or study?
Why do young people like studying in a cafe instead of at home?
 
14.   Describe a time when you got up early
You should say:
When it was What you did
Why you got up early And how you felt about it
 
Part 3:
Why do people get up early?
Is it easier for older people to get up early than young people?
Why do young people tend to stay up late more often than old people?
What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?
 
15.   Describe a time when you waited for
something special that would happen
You should say:
What you waited for
Where you waited
Why it was special
And explain how you felt while you were waiting
 
Part 3:
On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
 Who behaves better when waiting, children or adults?
 
Do you think people are less patient now than they were in the past?
 What are the positive and negative effects of being patient on society?
 
16.   Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc)
you want to improve
You should say:
What it is
When you discovered it
How you want to improve it
And how you feel about it
 
Part 3:
Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents only?
Is it possible for us to know whether young children will become musicians or
painters when they grow up?
 Why do people like to watch talent shows?
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s
shows?
 
17.   Describe a tall building in your city you like
or dislike
You should say:
Where it is
What it is used for What it looks like
And explain why you like or dislike it
 
Part 3:
What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?
Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?
 
18.   Describe an occasion when many people
were smiling
You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What happened
And explain why many people were smiling
 
Part 3:
Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
Why do most people smile in photographs?
Do women smile more than men? Why?
Do people smile more when they are younger or older?
19.   Describe a time when you saw two of your
friends argued
You should say:
What they argued about
Why they argued with each other
 What happened at the end
How you felt about it
Part 3:
 
 
Do you think argument is important?
What do family members usually have arguments about?
Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?
 
20.   Describe a time you helped a friend
You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3:
How do people usually help each other?
How is online help different from real-life help?
Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate? What are the
differences between help from friends and help from family?
 
21.   Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea
that you want to try
You should say:
What it was
What you need to prepare
 How easy or difficult it is
And explain why you want to try it
 
 Part 3:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?
Why do people like spending time on the sea?
Why do children like the sea better than adults?
What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?
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22.   Describe a time when you shared something
with others
You should say:
What you shared
Who you shared it with Why you shared it
And explain how you felt about sharing it
 
Part 3:
Do Vietnamese people like to share things with others?
 What are the consequences if children don’t like to share?
Do you think students like to share accommodation with others on campus?
 How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?
 
23.   Describe an article on health you read on
magazine or the Internet
You should say:
What it was Where you read it
 
Why you read it
And how you felt about it
 
 Part 3:
Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
What activities can schools organize for children to keep fit?
What can governments do to improve people’s health?
 
24.   Describe an older person that you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What kinds of things you like to do together
 And explain how you feel about this person
 
Part 3:
What can young and old people learn from each other?
Has old people's quality of life improved when compared to the past?
 Why is there a generation gap between the young and the old?
What do old people usually do in their daily life?
 
25.   Describe your favorite film/movie
You should say:
When you watched it Where you watched it What it was about
And explain why you like it
 
Part 3:
What kind of movies do Vietnamese people like to watch?
 Are movie stars important to a movie?
Are foreign movies popular in Vietnam?
Is it important that a country has its own film industry?
 
26.   Describe a quiet place you like to spend your
time in
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it and how often you go there What you do there
And explain why you like the place
 
Part 3:
Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Why is it quieter in the countryside?
Why do people go to quiet places?
Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
 
 
27.   Describe a company where you live that
employs a lot of people
 
You should say:
What it does
How many people it employs
What kind of people work there
How you feel about it
 
Part 3:
Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?
 Should big companies donate more to charities?
What are the benefits of working for a big company?
What are the differences between big companies and small companies
 
28.   Describe a time you saw something
interesting on social media
You should say:
When it was Where you saw it What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting
 
Part 3:
Why do people like to use social media?
What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What do you think of making friends on social media?
 
29.   Describe an art and craft activity (e.g.
painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had
You should say:
What you made How you made it
What it looked like
And how you felt about the activity
 
Part 3:
What traditional handcrafts are popular in Vietnam?
What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
Do people in your country send handcrafts as a gift?
What are the benefits of making handcrafts?
 
30.   Describe a time you bought something from
a street (or outdoor) market
You should say:
When it was
Where the market was
 What you bought
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3:
What kinds of markets are there in Vietnam?
Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
What are the differences between shopping in street markets and in big shopping
malls?
 
31.   Describe a piece of equipment that is
important in your home
You should say:
What it is
How often do you use it
With whom you use it
And explain why it is important
 
Part 3:
What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?
What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards
machines?
What kinds of professions require people to use machines?
Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?
 
32.   Describe a time you tried to do something
but was not very successful
You should say:
When it was
What you tried
Why it was not very successful
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3:
 What things do children try to succeed in?
How much pressure do Vietnamese parents put on their children to be successful?
Which do you think is more important for people to become successful, hard work or
opportunities? Do you think people will be happy if they don’t have any goals to
achieve?
 
33.   Describe an activity that you do after
school/work
You should say:
What it is
When and where you do it
Who you do it with
And how you feel about it
 
Part 3:
Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?
Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women?
What are the most popular outdoor activities in Vietnam?
What do young people usually do in groups?
 
34.   Describe a habit your friend has and you
want to develop
You should say:
Who your friend is What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit
Part 3:
What habits should children have?
 
What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
Why do some habits change when people get older?
 
35.   Describe a foreign person who you have
heard or known that you think is interesting
You should say:
Who the person is
How you know him/her
What kind of person he/she is
And explain why you think he/she is interesting
 
Part 3:
Do you think having foreign friends is a good way to know other countries?
Do you think it is important to know the culture and language before going to another
country?
Why do many people like to work in international companies?
What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?
 
36.   Describe a difficult decision that you once
made
You should say:
What the decision was
When you made your decision
How long it took to make the decision
 And explain why it was difficult to make
 
Part 3:
What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group
discussion?
Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?
 
37.   Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you
would like to go
You should say:
Who you would like to go with Where you would like to go
When you would like to go
And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorbike/car
 
Part 3:
Which form of vehicle is the most popular in your country?
Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect
the environment?
What are the differences between transportation systems in urban areas and the ones
in rural areas?
 
 
38.   Describe a famous athlete you know
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has archived
And explain why he/she is famous
 
Part 3:
What kinds of exercises do Vietnamese people like?
What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
Why are there so few top athletes?
What’s the best way to become a top athlete?
 
39.   Describe a creative person whose work you
admire
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What creative things he/she has done
And explain why you think he/she is creative
 
Part 3
Do you think you are a creative person?
Is it good for children to learn arts?
What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?
 
40.   Describe a good service you received
You should say:
What the service was
When you received it
Who you were with
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3
Is it important for companies to have a good relationship with their customers?
What kind of services do people expect to receive from a big company?
What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?
 
41.   Describe a difficult thing you did
You should say:
What is was
How you did/completed it Why it was difficult
And how you felt about doing it
 
Part 3
What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?
How important is being confident in work?
Which one do you think is more important? Confidence or knowledge?
How do you help children stay focused?
 
42. Describe a course you like
You should say:
What course it is
Who teaches it
And explain why you like it
 
Part 3
Why should we study the course that we are interested in?
Should teachers be trained carefully?
What courses should university students learn for good jobs?
 
43. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member
You should say:
When it happened
Who the person is
What the person did
And explain why you felt proud of him/her
 
Part 3
When would parents feel proud of their children?
Should parents reward children? Why and how?
Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?
 
44. Describe a time you had to do something and
had a positive result
You should say:
When it happened
 What it was
How you achieved a positive result
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3
What kind of things do children usually find very hard to do?
How can parents encourage children to do something difficult?
 
45. Describe a person who impressed you most
when you were in primary school
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
Why he/she impressed you most And how you feel about him/her
 
Part 3
Why do people always miss their childhood?
Are kids happier than adults? Why?
Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school?
What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?
 
46. Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school
You should say: When you moved
 
Where you moved Why you moved
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3
Why do people move to a new home?
What problems will people face after moving to a new place?
How do people solve these problems?
Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why?
 
47. Describe an item on which you spent more than expected
You should say:
What it is
How much you spent on it
Why you bought it
And explain why you think you spent more than expected
 
Part 3
Do you often buy more than you expected?
What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
Do people buy things they don't need?
 
48. Describe a skill that was difficult for you to
learn
You should say:
When you learned it Why you learned it How you learned it
How you felt when you learned it
 
Part 3
What skills do students need to master?
Is it hard for students to learn skills?
Is it hard for old people to learn new skills?
Is a good teacher very important for students' learning experience? Why?
 
49. Describe an activity you usually do that
wastes your time
You should say:
What it is
When you usually do it Why you do it
And explain why you think it wastes your time
 
Part 3
How do you balance life and work?
Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of
time?
What kinds of things make people feel pressured?
Why do some people refuse to abide by rules
 
 
 50. Describe a goal you set that you tried your
best to achieve
You should say:
what it was;
why you set this goal;
whether it was difficult to achieve this goal;
and explain how you felt about achieving