“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,

but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”

BỘ ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN IELTS SPEAKING QUÝ 3/2024
1. Where you live now
• Let’s talk about where you live now
• Which town or city do you live in now?
• Are there any things you don’t like about your area? (What are they?)
• Do you think you will continue to live there for a long time? (Why? Why not?)
• What are some changes in the area recently?
• Do you live in a house or an apartment?
• What is your favourite room in your home? (Why?)
• What things make your home pleasant to live in? (Why?)
• Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly?
• Do you know any of your neighbours?
• Is the place where you live quiet or noisy?
2. Study
• What is your favourite place to study?
• Do you prefer to study at home or in the library? (Why?)
• What part of your school do you like the most?
• What do you find most interesting about your studies? (Why?)
• Which is more important to you - the teachers or the other students on your course?
• (Why?)
• How much time do you spend studying every week?
• How do you usually travel to the city where you study?
• Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
• Have you always wanted to study this subject/ these subjects (Why/ Why not?)
3. Work
• What kind of work do you do?
• What do you find most interesting about your work? (Why?)
• Which is more important to you – the people you work with or the work you do?
(Why?)
• Do you work best in the morning or the afternoon? (Why?)
• Would you like to change the place you work? (Why?)
• Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace (Why?)

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
PART 1
4. Riding a Bicycles
• Do you like riding a bicycle?
• Are there many young people riding bicycles in VietNam?
• Would you cycle more in the future?
• Do you think bicycles would do well in your city?
6. Making people laugh
• Do you like watching movies that make you laugh?
• Do you find it easy to make others laugh?
• Do you think it’s a good thing if you always make others laugh?
7. Coins
• Do you often carry coins with you?
• Have you ever collected coins?
• Do you think it’s convenient to use coins?
8. Streets and Roads
• Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?
• How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
• How is the condition of the roads in your city?
• Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?
9. Fish and Fishing
• Do you like fish or fishing?
• Is fishing popular in your country?
• Did you like eating fish when you were a child?
• Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
• Have you watched the TV program about fish?
10. Teacher
• Do you have a favourite teacher?
• How has she/he helped you?
• Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
• Who was your favourite teacher in elementary school? Why?
11. Beautiful Views
• Where can you enjoy beautiful views in where you live?
• What ‘s the best view that you have ever enjoyed?
• Do you take photos of good views?
• Do you book rooms that have good views when you go travelling?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
12. Relax
• What would you do to relax?
• Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
• Do people like to listen to music to relax?
• Do you think students need more relaxing time?
13. Perfume
• Do you like perfume?
• What kind of perfume do you like?
• Would you buy perfume as a gift?
• Do you think it is expensive?
14. Make friends
• Do you like making friends? ( Why/ Why not?)
• How often do you meet new people? ( Why/ Why not?)
• Who is your latest new friend?
• Do your friends think you are calm?
• When you meet someone for the first time, do you know if you like them?( Why/
Why not?)
15. Teamwork
• Do you like teamwork?
• Have you ever worked with others in a team?
• Have you ever worked in a group in junior high school?
• Are you currently working in a group?
• Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
16. Free time
• What do you like to do in your free time?
• What kinds of activities do you often do in your spare time?
• How do you often relax yourself on weekends?
17. Music
• Do you like music?
• What kind of music is there in VietNam?
• What type of music do you like to listen to when you are alone? Why?
• How do you think music will appear in the future?
• Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
• Is there any music concert that you want to go to?
18. T-shirts
• Do you usually wear T-shirts?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
• Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
• Have you ever bought a T-shirt as a souvenir from a holiday/vacation?
19. Sports
• Did you do any sport when you were younger? (Why/Why not?)
• Have you ever supported a sports team? (Why/ Why not?)
• Do you enjoy watching sports? (Why/Why not?)
• Do you think there is too much sport on television in your country? (Why/Why not?)

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
PART 2&3

1. Describe an online video where you learned something new

You should say
• When and Where you watched it
• What it was
• Why you watched it
And explain what you have learned from it
Part 3:
• What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
• Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
• Do you think people spend too much time on watching short videos? Why?
• Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
• What are the advantages of online learning?
• Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?

2. Describe a person who always has strong opinions

You should say:
• Who this person is
• How you knew him/her
• Why you think he/she is an opinionated person
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3:
• What aspects do young people have strong opinions about?
• What aspects do old people have strong opinions about?
• Do you think parents should educate their children to have strong opinions?

4. Describe a time that answer phone call from person who you don't know in public
place
You should say:
• Where it happened
• What he/she said
• How you corresponded
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3:
• Do most people mind people talking on the phone in public places
• What are the differences between sitting beside a person who keeps talking on the
phone
• and a person who keeps talking to you?
• Why do some people not care what they do in public places?
• Do you think parents should teach their children not to behave badly in public
places?

5. Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:
• Who he/she ís
• How you knew he/she

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• What does he/she read
And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot
Part 3:
• Do you like reading?
• Is reading important for teenagers?
• Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an
early age?
• What content do people prefer to spend time watching?
• Do people spend more time watching entertainment or learning content?

6. Describe something in your study/work that has made you feel confident
You should say:
• When it happened
• What it was
• Why it made you feel confident
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
• What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
• How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them
for studying?
• What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
• Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
• Why do so many people lack confidence these days?

7. Describe an old friend you have lost touch with and got in touch with again
You should say
• Who he/she is
• How you knew each other
• Why you lost contact
• How you got in contact again
And explain how you felt after getting in contact again
Part 3:
• Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
• Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
• Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
• Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
• Why do people need to make new friends?
• Why do we have to give up some old friends?

8. Describe a movie you watched recently

You should say:
• When and where you watched it
• Who you watched it with
• What it was about
And explain why you chose to watch this movie
Part 3:
• What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• Do Vietnamese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
• Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
• Why do many movies starred by famous actors or actresses fail to achieve good
results?
• Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

9. Describe a public park or garden

You should say:
• When you often go there
• Where it is
• Who you often go there with
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3:
• Do young people like to go to parks?
• What do old people like to do in parks?
• What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
• Why do some people like planting flowers?

12. Describe a crowded place you went to

You should say:
• When you went there
• Who you went there with
• Why you went there
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3:
• Which cities are crowded in your country?
• Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
• Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?

14. Describe a room you have been to in someone else's house

You should say:
• Whose room it is
• When you went there
• How you felt about it
And explain why you have been to that person’s room
Part 3:
• Will you go to someone else’s house during the spring festival? Why?
• Why do people invite others to their house?
• Do young people or old people prefer to stay at home?

15. Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult
You should say:
• What it was
• When and where you faced it
• Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
And explain how you felt at the time
Part 3:

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
• What do children often do when they face a challenge?
• Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
• Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?

16. Describe a person who other people often asked advice for
You should say:
• Who this person was
• Why you asked for the advice
• What the advice was
And explain how you felt about the advice
Part 3:
• Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?

17. Describe the ideal home( [Link] or apartment) that you would like to live in
You should say:
• Where it would be
• What it would look like
• What special features it would have
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you
Part 3:
• What’s the difference between home in the past and nowadays?
• Why are apartments welcome in some places while not in other places?
• What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an
apartment?
• Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?

18. Describe something you lost which is important

You should say:
• What you lost
• Where you lost it
• How you felt after losing it
And explain why it is important to you
Part 3:
• What important things do people tend to lose in daily life?
• How do they solve the problem of losing these things?
• Why do some people lose things easily?
• How should parents teach their children?
• Is organisation important for a child?

19. Describe the most expensive item you have ever bought
You should say:
• When and Where you bought it
• What it was
• What you used it for
And explain how you liked it
Part 3:
• Do people spend too much time shopping these days? Why?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”
20. Describe an occasion when your family asked you for help
You should say:
• When it happened
• Who you helped
• How you helped
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3:
• How can children help their parents at home?
• Should parents always help their children with everything?
• What can children learn by helping others?
• Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
• How do people know that their neighbours might need help?

21. Describe a time you missed an important appointment for something

You should say:
• When and where it happened
• What the appointment was for
• What happened when you missed it And explain how you felt about the appointment.
Part 3:
• How often do you make appointments?
• Is it important to be punctual in your country?
• Is it easy to make an appointment in VietNam?

22. Describe a place in your hometown that you would like to take your parents/friends
You should say:
• What the place is
• Where it is
• When you would like to visit there
And explain why you would like to take your parents or friends there
Part 3:
• Where do people from your hometown usually like to go?
• What are the differences between the places that young people and old people go?

23. Describe a person who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a
nurse)
You should say:
• Who the person is
• What profession they chose
• Why they decided to work in this field.
And explain how you feel about their choice
Part 3:
• Why do some people choose to work in the medical field?
• How does working in a medical-related profession impact a person's life?
• Do you think medical professionals are valued in society?
• In your opinion, which profession is more important: doctors or nurses?
• How can technology influence medical-related professions in the future?
• What qualities are essential for someone to succeed in a medical profession?

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“Failing a few times doesn't mean you're a failure,
but you're a failure when you accept to give up.”

26. Describe a gift you have received that was important to you
You should say:
• Who gave it to you and for what occasion
• What it looks like
• How you use it
And explain why it is important to you.
Part 3:
• Why do we usually give gifts to children to praise their studies, but not to children
for sports awards?
• In what situations do you think it is good or bad to give gifts to children?

27. Describe an experience on good service in a store

Follow up Q: Do you often go shopping You should say:
• What the service was
• When it happened
• Where you received the service And explain why you think it was good service.
Part 3:
• Do people still like to go shopping?
• What are the differences between large shop services and small store ones?

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