BỘ ĐỀ IELTS SPEAKING QUÝ 2/2022

(THÁNG 5 ĐẾN THÁNG 9)

PART 1 - BASIC TOPICS:

Work or studies
1. What technology do you use at work?
2. What technology do you use when you study?
3. Describe your education
4. What subjects are you studying?
5. Why did you choose to study that subject?
6. Do you like your subject?
7. Is it very interesting?
8. What kind of school did you go to as a child?
9. What was your favourite subject as a child?
10. Do you think your country has an effective education system?
11. Are you looking forward to working?

Hometown
1. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
2. Please describe your hometown a little.
3. How long have you been living there?
4. Do you like your hometown?
5. Do you like living there?
6. What do you like (most) about your hometown’
7. Is there anything you dislike about it?

The area you live in

1. Where do you like to go in that area?
2. Do you know any famous people in your area?
3. What are some changes in the area recently?
4. Do you like the area that you live in?

Home & Accommodation

1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
2. Who do you live with?
3. How long have you lived there?
4. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
6. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
7. What part of your home do you like the most?
8. What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?
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 9. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

10.Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
11.Please describe the room you live in.

Work
1. What do you do?
2. What are your responsibilities?
3. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
4. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
5. Describe the company or organisation you work for
6. Do you enjoy your work?
7. What do you like about your job?
8. What do you dislike about your job
9. (Possibly)Do you miss being a student?

THEMED TOPICS:

Advertisement
1. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
2. Where can you see advertisements?
3. Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
4. What kind of advertisements do you dislike?
5. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?

Boring things
1 What kinds of things are boring to you?
2 What will you do when you feel bored?
3 What was the most boring thing you did when you were young?
4. Whom do you think get bored easily, the young or the old?
5. Do you think school is boring?

Computer
1 In what conditions would you use a computer?
2 When was the first time you used a computer?
3 What would your life be like without computers?
4 In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?

Evening time
1 Do you like the morning or evening?
2 What do you usually do in the evening?
3 What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
4 Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?

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 Meeting places
1 Where is your favourite place to meet with your friends?
2 Do you think there are some places more suitable for meeting with others?
3 Are there any differences between your favourite meeting places in the present and in your childhood?
4 Why are some meeting places better than others?

Sitting down
1 Where is your favourite place to sit?
2 Do you always sit down for a long time?
3 Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
4 When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?

Talents
1 Do you have a talent, or something you are good at?
2 Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
3 Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
4 Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?

Watches
1. How often do you wear a watch?
2. What was your first watch look like?
3. What type of watch do you prefer?
4. Did anyone give you a watch as a gift?
5. Why do people wear expensive watches?

Old buildings
1. What types of buildings are there in your city?
2. Do you prefer old or new buildings?
3. Are historical buildings important?
4. Would you like to live in an old building?

Collecting
1. Do you collect anything?
2. Why do you collect ....( that/those things )?
3. Are there any things you keep from childhood?
4. Where do you usually keep things you need?
5. Is collecting a popular pastime in Vietnam?
6 Do a lot of people in Vietnam collect things and what do they collect?

Finding and losing things

1. What kinds of lost things have you found in a public place?
2. What would you do if you found something valuable for example a phone? (Why/Why not?)

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 3. Have you ever lost something which was found by a stranger? (What was it/Why?)
4. Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?
5. Have you ever lost things?
6. Would you ever ask for help on social media to find something you’d lost? (Why/Why not?)

Mobile/ Cell phones

1. Do you like using a mobile/cell phones? (Why/Why not?)
2. Do you send many text messages? (Why/Why not?)
3. When did you first have a mobile/cellphone?
4. Are there any places where you would not use a mobile/cell phone? (Why?)
5. What was your first?
6. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
7. Will you buy a new one in the future?
8. How has your mobile phone changed your life?

Street market
1. What do people usually buy on the street market?
2. Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?
3. When was the last time you went to a street market?
4. Are there many street markets in Vietnam?
5. Do you like going to street markets when you’re on holiday/vacation? (Why/Why not?)

Cinemas
1. Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid?
2. Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends?
3. Do you prefer to go to the cinema/movies with friends or on your own? (Why/Why not?)
4. Do you still enjoy watching the movies you loved as a child?
5. Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?

Taking photos
1. Do you like taking photos?
2. How often do you take photos? Why/Why not?
3. Do you like taking selfies?
4. What is your favourite family photo?
5. Do you want to improve your photography skills?

Time management
1. How do you plan your time in a day?
2. Is it easy to manage time for you?
3. When do you find it hard to allocate time?
4. Do you like being busy?

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 Mirrors
1. Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
2. Have you ever bought mirrors?
3. Do you usually take a mirror with you?
4. Would you buy clothes without checking yourself in a mirror first? (Why/Why not?)
5. Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

Dreams
1. How often do you remember your dreams after you wake up?
2. Do you like hearing about other people’s dreams? (Why/ Why not?)
3. Would you like to learn more about the subject of dreams? (Why/ Why not?)
4. Can you remember the dreams you had?
5. Do you share your dreams with others?
6. Do you think dreams have a special meaning?
7. Do you want to make your dreams come true?

Emails
1. Do you often send emails?
2. When would you send emails to others?
3. Do you prefer to email people or speak to them on the phone? (Why/ Why not?)
4. Is sending emails popular in Vietnam?
5. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?

Art
1. Do you like drawing?
2. Do you like to go to the gallery?
3. Have you ever visited an art gallery? (Why/Why not?)
4. Do you like looking at drawings or paintings? (Why/Why not?)
5. Did you want to learn more about art?
6. Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
7. Would you like to learn more about art in the future?

Sports
1. Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
2. Do you like to watch live sports games?
3. Who do you like to watch sports games with?
4. Do you think it’s more enjoyable to watch sports alone or with other people?
5. What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
6. Do you like sports? Where did you learn how to do it?
7. Did you learn sports when you were a child?
8. Why is sport important?

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 9. Do you think students need more exercise?

Websites
1. What kinds of websites do you often visit?
2. What is your favourite website?
3. Are there any changes about the websites you often visit?
4. Do you prefer to get information from websites or books? (Why/Why not?)
5. What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
6. Which is more important to you , what a website looks like or how easy it is to use?( Why?)

Cars
1. Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
2. What types of cars do you like?
3. Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
4. What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
5. How important is the colour of a car to you? (Why/Why not?)
6. What type of car would you most like to have in the future? (Why/Why not?)

TV Program
1. What kinds of TV programs do you often watch?
2. Do you think kids are watching too much television?
3. What are the impacts of watching TV programs on children?
4. What kinds of TV programs do you think should be broadcast more?

Memory
1. Why do some people have good memories while others just don't?
2. Why do more people rely on cell phones to memorise things? Are you
good at memorising things?
3. Have you ever forgotten something that was important?

Daily routine
1. What do you usually do in the morning?
2. Do you prefer to go to bed early or late? (Why/Why not?)
3. Do you like to do the same things every weekend? (Why/Why not?)
4. Is your daily routine going to change in the future? (Why/Why not?)
5. What is your daily study routine?
6. Have you ever changed your routine?
7. Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study? What part
of your day do you like best?

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 History
1. Do you like to learn about history?
2. What historical event do you find interesting?
3. Do you think history is important?
4. Do you consider archaeology to be an important science?

Sweets & Cakes

1. Do you like to eat sweets?
2. Do you like sweets more or less now compared to when you were child?
3. Is there any sweet food in your country?
4. Do you eat cakes or sweets after a meal?

Handwriting
1. Do you like handwriting?
2. Do you think handwriting is important?
3. Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?
4. What’s the difference between handwriting and typing?

Stress
1. What stress do people usually face?
2. Why do people who work feel stressed and don’t just quit their jobs?

Books and Reading habits

1. Do you often read books? When?
2. Do you read differently now than you did before?
3. Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
4. Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?

Weekend
1. What do you usually do on weekends?
2. Did you do anything special last weekend?
3. What will you do next weekend?

Science
1. What did you learn in the science class?
2. Do you want to know more about science?
3. Do you watch the science tv program?

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 PART 2 & PART 3 (NEW TOPICS)

1. Describe an important river/lake in your country

You should say.
Where it Is located
How big/long it is
What it looks like
And explain why it is important

Part 3
1 How can rivers/lakes benefit local people?
2 Do you think rivers/lakes attract tourists?
3 How do rivers/lakes affect local tourism?
4 Are rivers/lakes good for transport? Why?

2. Describe an Interesting neighbour

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What you do together
And explain why he/she is interesting

Part 3
1 Do you think people are familiar with their neighbours?
2 How can people improve the relationship with neighbours in a community?
3 How do children build relationships with others in a community?
4 Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbours?
5. How can big business help local neighbourhood
6. Is it true that young people don’t get along with their neighbours?
7. What negative impact technology have on our community?

3. Describe a time you were very busy

When It happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy

Part 3
1 Are you often busy?
2 What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
3 Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
4 What kind of pressure people may experience at work?

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 4. Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future
You should say:
Who he/she is
Whether you worked together before
What kind of work you would like to do with him/her
And explain how you feel about this family member

Part 3
1 What kinds of family businesses are common in Vietnam?
2 Is it good to work with family members? Why?
3 Why do people want to do family business?
4 What benefits are there when working for big companies?

5. Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study

You should say
What it is
How it helps you concentrate
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1.Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?
2.Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate?
3.What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
4.Can exercise help people improve concentration?

6. Describe something that surprised you

You should say:
What it is
How you found out about it
What you did
And explain whether it made you happy

Part 3
1 How do people express happiness in your culture?
2 Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
3 How can people be happy?
4 Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?

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 7. Describe an important event you celebrated

You should say:
What the event was
When it happened
Who attended the event
And explain how you feel about the event

Part 3
1 Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?
2 What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
3 Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?
4 Do people often celebrate festivals with families?

8. Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

You should say
Who this person is
What he/she has done
Why he/she is popular
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3
1.What kinds of people are popular at work?
2.Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
3.Which one is more important, keeping a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
4.What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?

9. Describe a positive change that you made in your life

You should say:
What it is
Why you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you feel about the change

Part 3
1 Is it easier for young people to change?
2 Is it easy for old people to change?
3 How can people change their daily routine if they want to?
4 What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

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 10. Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam.

You should say:
When and where it happened
How long you were in the traffic jam
What you did while waiting
And explain how you felt when you were in that traffic jam.

Part 3:
1. Which vehicles are more likely to be in a traffic jam, cars or buses?
2. If you were in a traffic jam, would you prefer to be in a car or a bus?
3. What do you think of people who always drive their car, even when they could just as easily
use public transportation?
4. Do you feel that traffic congestion in your hometown is better, or worse than it used to
be?
5. Do you think only the government has the power to manage the problem of traffic jams?

11. Describe a special day out (A day out which does not cost too much)
You should say:
Where you went on that day.
What you did.
Who you went out with.
And explain why it was special to you.
Part 3
1. How do people spend their leisure time in Vietnam?
2. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
3. Do you think only old people have time for leisure?

12. Describe a quiet place you like to go to

Where it is
When you like to go there
What you do there
Why you like to visit there

Part 3:
1. Is it easy to find quiet places in your country Why?
2. Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
3. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
4. Which place is quieter, the city or the countryside?
5. What are the negative effects of noise pollution?

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 13. Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time

You should say:
What it is
How you implement it
How difficult it is
And explain how you feel about the way/change

Part 3
1 What can people do to save time?
2 Does technology help people save time? How and why?
3 Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
4 Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?

14. Describe a situation when something in your house was broken and then repaired
You should say:
What it was?
When it broke/stopped working? How you repaired it
And explain how did ou felt about it?

Part 3
1. What are the common home appliances that people use these days?
2. Do you think modern technology makes people lazier?
3. What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems?
4. When an electronic item of yours does not work, would you repair it or buy a new one?
5. Are you good at handling problems on your own?
6. Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

15. Describe a lesson that you remember well

You should say:
What the course was about
Where you had it
Why you remember it
And explain why it impressed you a lot

Part 3
1. Which can help you remember things better, words or photos?
2. Why do some people have better memory?
3. Why can some people remember some little things in life?

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 16. Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it
You should say:
What the gift was
When you got this gift
Where you had it
How you felt about it

Part 3:
1. Do you like giving gifts?
2. What gifts would parents give to children?
3. What factors do parents consider when choosing a gift for children?
4. What kinds of free gifts do they give? Why do people feel happy when they receive free gifts? 5. Do
you think our government should provide free gifts for our citizens?

17. Describe something you do that you think is important for keeping fit and healthy
You should say:
What you do
How often you do it
Where you do it
And explain how you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit.

Part 3:
1. How do people generally stay healthy in your country?
2. How can parents guide their children to build health?
3. Do you think it is the best for students to exercises several time a week? 4.
What do old people in your country do to keep fit?
5. What kinds of sports are popular in Vietnam?
6. Do you think young people should play dangerous sports?
7. What else people can do to keep fit besides sports?

18. Describe a competition (e.g. music, cooking, sport) you would like to take part in
You should say:
What the competition is about
Where the competition will take place
When it will be held
And explain why you would like to take part in
Part 3:
1. What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?
2. Why are competition shows popular?
3. What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
4. Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with others in companies?
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 19. Describe an invention which changed the world in a good way

You should say:
What it is
What benefits it has brought
How it influences people of different ages
And explain how it changed people’s lives

Part 3:
1. What it the most helpful innovation at home?
2. What household appliances make us lazy?
3. What kind of invention can be used at school?
4. Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?

20. Describe a time when you helped a child

You should say:
When it was
Why you helped him/her
How you helped him/her
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
1. Do you often help kids? How?
2. Do you think people will do a lot of volunteering to help their neighbors?
3. Who benefit more from the volunteer services, the volunteers or the people helped?
4. What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?

21. Describe an occasion when you lost something in a public place

You should say:
What you lost
How you lost it
Where you lost it
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
1. What kinds of things do people usually lose?
2. What do people often do when losing things?
3. Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things?
4. What kinds of people may lose things often?

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 22. Describe a traditional product made in your country which you like
You should say:
What the product is?
When did you try this product for the first time?
What it is made of?
And explain how you feel about it?

Part 3:
1. Why do traditional products attract tourists?
2. What different types of traditional products are produced in your country?
3. Why do people like to buy imported products?

23. Describe a time when you use your mobile phone for something
You should say:
When you use it
How you use it
What you use it for
And explain how you felt when you use your mobile phone for something

Part 3:
1. What do people generally do with their mobile phones?
2. Is it good to call late in public?
3. Is calling the most important function of a mobile phone?

24. Describe a friend you enjoy talking with

You should say:
Who is he/she
How long you two are friends
What you do together
And explain why she/he is your best friend

Part 3:
1. Is it better to communicate face to face or online? Why?
2. Do you think it is impossible to make real friends on the internet?
3. Why is it hard to maintain friendships for some people?
4. What do you think it takes to become friends?
5. What do you talk about with your friends?
6. Do you think you can be friends with strangers?
7. How should you treat a stranger?

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 25. Describe a difficult decision you made that had a very good result
You should say:
What decision it was
What difficulties you faced how you made the decision
And explain why it was a difficult decision.

Part 3:
1. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
2. Which is easier making a decision by your self or making a decision after group discussion?
3. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’s advice?

26. Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion
You should say:
When she/he asked you
How she/he felt while listening to your opinion
And explain why she/he needed your opinion

Part 3:
1. Have you ever asked someone for his/her opinion?
2. Why do some people react impolitely when listening to someone’s story?

27. Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live
You should say:
Where it was
How you felt when you were there
And explain why you would love to live there

Part 3
1. If you had a chance to live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
2. What are good qualities of a good place?

28. Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did
You should say:
Who it was
What work it was
When she/he told you that
And explain how you felt when hearing it
Part 3:
1. Will you be affected when hearing a number of negative stories?
2. How will you react when someone pays you a compliment?
3. Why are negative feedbacks as important as positive feedbacks at work?

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 29. Part 2: Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved

You should say:
What it is
Why you haven’t achieved it
What you did
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
What ambitions do children usually have?
Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
Why don’t some people have dreams?
How do people balance work and life?

30. Part 2: Describe a long walk you had

You should say:
When this happened
Where you walked
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk

Part 3:
What outdoor activities do people like?
What are the differences between the outdoor activities that children did in the past and now?
Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
Do women have more leisure than men?

31. Part 2: Describe a thing you did to learn another language

You should say:
What language you learned
What you did
How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
What difficulties do people face when learning a language?
Do you think language is important? Why?
Which is better, to study alone or to study in a group? Why?
What’s the best way to learn a language?

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 32. Part 2: Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend
You should say:
What the discussion was about
What opinions you and your friends had
What the conversation was about
And explain why you think it was interesting

Part 3:
When do children normally form their own views?
Do children have strong opinions?
Should parents request their kids to obey them?
In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?

33. Part 2: Describe an interesting song

You should say:
What the song is
What story the song tells
Whether the song is popular
And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3:
Why are many music competitions popular in Vietnam?
What kinds of music do young people like?
What kinds of people like traditional music?
What are the differences between live concerts and online concerts?

34. Part 2: Describe a famous city you think is very interesting

You should say:
What it is
What it is famous for
How you knew this city
And explain why you think it is very interesting

Part 3:
What advantages can tourism bring to a city?
Why do some young people like to live in cities?
Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?
Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?

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 35. Part 2: Describe a course that impressed you a lot

You should say:
What the course was about
When you took the course
What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot

Part 3:
Why do some people have better memory?
Do people like things of memorial significance?
Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
Can technology help people remember things better? How?

36. Part 2: Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about
You should say:
Who he/she is
When you knew him/her
Why you want to know more about him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3:
How do people make friends in Vietnam?
On what occasions do people like to make friends?
Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
What qualities make true friends?

37. Part 2: Describe a time you visited a new place

You should say:
Where the new place is
When you went there
Why you went there
And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3:
Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?
How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
How do young and old people react differently to new things?
Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?

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 38. Part 2: Describe a skill that you learned from older people
You should say:
What the skill is
Who you learned it from
How you learned it
And how you feel about it

Part 3:
What can children learn from their parents?
What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?
What kind of help do you think older people need?

39. Part 2: Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in

You should say:
What it is like
Where it would be
Why you would like to live in this house/apartment
And how you feel about this house/apartment

Part 3:
What kinds of apartments are the most popular?
What are the differences between houses that young people and old people like?
What are the differences between apartments and houses?
Do people usually rent or buy a house? Why?

40. Part 2: Describe someone you really like to spend time with
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What you usually do together
And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Part 3:
What kinds of people are easy to get along with?
How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
Do people have time for themselves nowadays?
Do you like talking with older people? Why?

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 41. Part 2: Describe a place in the countryside that you visited

You should say:
Where it is
When you visited this place
What did you there
And how you feel about this place

Part 3:
Is there anything special about the villages in Vietnam?
Why do people want to go to the countryside?
What do people usually do when going to a village?
Do you think people will live in the village in the future?

42. Part 2: Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
What’s the difference between the toy kids play now and those they played in the past?
Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
How do advertisements influence children?

43. Part 2: Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:
What gift you would like to buy
Who you would like to give it to
Why you would like to buy a gift for him/her
And explain why you choose that gift

Part 3:
When do people normally send gifts to others?
Do people give gifts or red packets on traditional festivals?
Is it hard to choose a gift?
Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?

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 44. Part 2: Describe a special cake you received from others

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

Part 3:
What are the differences between special food in Vietnam and other countries?
Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?

45. Part 2: Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer/phone)
You should say:
What it is
What you do with it
How it helps you in your life
And explain why you can’t live without it

Part 3:
Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
Is the way people buy things affected? How?
What do you think influences people to buy new things?

46. Part 2: Describe a person who you follow on social media

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she posts on social media
And explain why you follow him/her on social media

Part 3:
What can people do on social media?
Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software?
Do older people spend much time on social media?
Are any non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?

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 47. Part 2: 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:
What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?
As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company?
What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?

48. Part 2: Describe a time when you organised a happy event successfully
You should say:
What the event was
How you prepared for it
Who helped you to organise it
And explain why you think it was a successful event

Part 3:
How can parents help children to be organised?
On what occasions do people need to be organised?
Does everything need to be well prepared?
Do people need others’ help when organising things?

49. Part 2: Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired
You should say:
What it is
How it was broken
How you got it repaired
And how you felt about it
Part 3:
Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?
Is the quality of products worse than before?
What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialised stores?

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 50. Part 2: Describe a person whose job contributes to the society

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What type of work he/she does

And explain why thin he/she contributes to the society

Part 3:
What jobs are well-paid?
What are the changes in working conditions?
What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
Do you think younger people should be lower-paid than older people?

51. Part 2: Describe a rule that you don’t like

You should say:
What it is
Why you don’t like it
How others feel about the rule
And explain whether you’ve followed the rule

Part 3:
What are the rules students should follow at school?
Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
What rules should children follow at home?
How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?

52. Part 2: Describe a story someone told you and you remember
You should say:
What the story was about
Who told you this story
Why you remember it
And how you feel about it

Part 3:
Do young children like the same stories as older children?
How has technology changed storytelling?
How do people tell stories to children?
Why do children like stories?

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 53. Part 2: Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

You should say:
What the clothing was
Who gave it to you
When you got it
And explain why this person gave the clothing

Part 3:
Have you ever given clothes to others?
Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?

54. Part 2: Describe a thing you cannot live without except cell phone or computer
You should say:
What it is
Why you can’t manage without it
How long you have had it for
And explain how you felt when you were without it?

Part 3:
1. Why do you think teenagers always want to have the latest devices such as the iPhone?
2. Why do they often buy a new one even though they already have one? 3. What do they
do with the old one after buying a new one?
4. How hard is it for parents to convince their children not to buy an expensive phone?

55. Part 2: Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person
You should say:
What it is
Why the skill can be learned from older people
How you will learn the skill from older people
And explain how you will feel if you master the skill

Part 3:
1. What can children learn from their parents or grandparents?
2. From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents?
3. What kind of help do you think older people need?

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 56. Part 2: Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What you usually do together
And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Part 3:
1. What kinds of people are easy to get along with?
2. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
3. Do people have time for themselves nowadays?

57. Part 2: Describe a change you made in your daily life that saved you a lot of time
You should say:
What the change was
When it happened
How it happened
And explain why it saved you a lot of time

Part 3:
1. What can people do to save time?
2. Does technology help people save time? How and Why?
3. Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save
time?
4. Do people who can manage time well can become successful more easily?

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