Trọn bộ đề dự đoán IELTS Speaking quý 2/2025 (Part 2 & 3)

Kỳ thi IELTS Speaking luôn là một phần thử thách nhưng cũng đầy cơ hội để bạn thể hiện khả năng ngôn ngữ của mình. Để đạt được số điểm mong muốn, việc chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng và làm quen với đa dạng các chủ đề là vô cùng quan trọng. Thấu hiểu điều đó, ECE đã tổng hợp và biên soạn lại một cách khoa học tài liệu “Dự đoán đề thi IELTS Speaking Quý 2/2025” với hơn 100 chủ đề cho cả Part 2 và Part 3.

CHỦ ĐỀ 1: AN UNUSUAL BUT INTERESTING BUILDING YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an unusual but interesting building you would like to visit. You should say:

• Where it is
• What it looks like
• Why you think it is unusual and interesting
• And explain why you would like to visit it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think old buildings should be preserved?
• Do you think a city’s buildings affect its vibe or atmosphere?
• What factors do you consider when choosing a house or an apartment?
• Why do some people choose to build houses by themselves?

CHỦ ĐỀ 2: FAMOUS PERSON YOU WANT TO MEET / NGƯỜI NỔI TIẾNG BẠN MUỐN GẶP

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a famous person you would like to meet. You should say:

• Who he/she is
• How you knew him/her
• How/where you would like to meet him/her
• And explain why you would like to meet him/her

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do people become famous because of their talent?
• What can children do with their fame?
• What can today’s children do to become famous?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?

CHỦ ĐỀ 3: RECEIVING SOMETHING YOU WANTED / NHẬN ĐƯỢC MÓN ĐỒ BẠN MONG MUỐN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted. You should say:

• What it was
• When you received it
• Who gave it to you
• And explain how you felt when the person gave it to you

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think shopping is good for a country’s economy?
• Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
• How should children spend their allowance money?
• What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
• How should bosses reward employees?
• Should employees have their own goals?

CHỦ ĐỀ 4: NOISY PLACE / NƠI ỒN ÀO

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a noisy place you have been to. You should say:

• Where it is
• When you went there
• What you did there
• And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?
• How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
• Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
• What kinds of noises are there in our life?
• Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
• Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

CHỦ ĐỀ 5: IMPORTANT THING LEARNED OUTSIDE SCHOOL / ĐIỀU QUAN TRỌNG HỌC ĐƯỢC NGOÀI TRƯỜNG HỌC

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college). You should say:

• What it was
• When you learned it
• How you learned it
• And explain why it was important

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Can people acquire more knowledge now than before?
• Does the internet make learning easier or more difficult?
• How can people learn new things?
• Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
• Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
• What can children learn from parents?

CHỦ ĐỀ 6: RECEIVING MONEY AS A GIFT / NHẬN TIỀN LÀM QUÀ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say:

• When it happened
• Who gave you money
• Why he/she gave you money
• And explain how you used the money

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think it’s a good thing that more people are using digital payment?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards?
• Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
• Should parents reward children with money?
• When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
• Why do people rarely use cash now?

CHỦ ĐỀ 7: PERSON WHO LOVES GROWING PLANTS / NGƯỜI THÍCH TRỒNG CÂY

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.). You should say:

• Who this person is
• What he/she grows
• Where he/she grows them
• And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How do people grow plants in cities?
• What happened to the farmers’ income during the pandemic?
• What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
• What do you think of the job of a farmer?
• Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
• Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?

CHỦ ĐỀ 8: HEALTH ARTICLE / BÀI BÁO VỀ SỨC KHỎE

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet. You should say:

• What it was
• Where you read it
• Why you read it
• And how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What can governments do to improve people’s health?
• What activities can school organize for children to keep fit?
• How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
• Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?

CHỦ ĐỀ 9: INTELLIGENT PERSON / NGƯỜI THÔNG MINH

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an intelligent person you know. You should say:

• Who this person is
• How you knew this person
• What this person does
• And explain why you think this person is intelligent

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Are smart people happier than others?
• Do you think smart people tend to be selfish?
• Who do you think plays a more important role in a child’s development, teachers or parents?
• Why are some children more intelligent than others?

CHỦ ĐỀ 10: JOB USEFUL TO SOCIETY / CÔNG VIỆC CÓ ÍCH CHO XÃ HỘI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a job that is useful to the society. You should say:

• What job it is
• How you know about this job
• What types of people do this job
• And explain why you think this job is useful to the society

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think schools should provide career advice to students?
• Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people?
• Do you think doctors should be well-paid?
• What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?
• What kind of jobs receive a low income?
• What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 11: LIVABLE PLACE YOU VISITED AND RECOMMEND / NƠI ĐÁNG SỐNG BẠN ĐÃ ĐẾN VÀ MUỐN GIỚI THIỆU

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown). You should say:

• Where it is
• What the place is like
• When you visited there
• Who you went there with
• And explain why you would recommend this place to others

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why do many people choose to move to big cities?
• What factors make a city liveable?
• What are the benefits of living close to one’s workplace?
• What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?
• What should people prepare before they move to a different city?
• Why do people move from one place to another?

CHỦ ĐỀ 12: COUNTRYSIDE YOU VISITED / VÙNG QUÊ BẠN ĐÃ ĐẾN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a countryside that you have been to. You should say:

• Where it is
• When and why you went there
• Who you went there with
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What are the differences between the city and the countryside?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside?
• What kind of people would like to stay in the countryside?
• Do people go to the countryside to travel or to live?
• Do most people prefer to live in big cities or in the countryside?
• Do people in your country like to go hiking?

CHỦ ĐỀ 13: USEFUL INVENTION / PHÁT MINH HỮU ÍCH

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life. You should say:

• What the invention is
• What it can do
• How popular it is
• Whether it is difficult or easy to use
• And explain why it is useful

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?
• Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
• Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
• What inventions do you think should be improved?
• Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
• What qualities do inventors have?

CHỦ ĐỀ 14: ASKING FOR OPINIONS / HỎI Ý KIẾN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion. You should say:

• Who asked for your opinion
• Why he/she wanted to know your opinion
• What opinion you gave
• And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What should a company do when receiving feedback about its products?
• Should teachers give advice to children?
• What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?
• Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?
• Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?
• Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?

CHỦ ĐỀ 15: DIFFICULT DECISION WITH GOOD RESULT / QUYẾT ĐỊNH KHÓ KHĂN CÓ KẾT QUẢ TỐT

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result. You should say:

• What the decision was
• When you made that decision
• Why it was difficult to make
• And explain how you felt about the good result

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do advertisements influence consumers’ decisions?
• Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions?
• Do you think it’s necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as they can?
• Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others?
• Do you think young people are easily influenced by others when they make decisions? Why or why not?
• What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?

CHỦ ĐỀ 16: USING PHONE FOR SOMETHING IMPORTANT / DÙNG ĐIỆN THOẠI LÀM VIỆC QUAN TRỌNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important. You should say:

• What happened
• When it happened
• How important the cellphone/smartphone was
• And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think it is too late to call others at 11 or 12 o’clock at night?
• What can be done to stop cellphone addiction?
• Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?
• Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls or to read messages?
• What are the differences between young people and old people when using a cellphone?
• What do you usually do with a cellphone?

CHỦ ĐỀ 17: METHOD/CHANGE TO SAVE TIME / PHƯƠNG PHÁP/THAY ĐỔI TIẾT KIỆM THỜI GIAN

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• What can schools do to help students learn time management?
• Is it necessary for children to learn time management?
• Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
• Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
• Does technology help people save time? How and why?
• What can people do to save time?

CHỦ ĐỀ 18: FRIEND YOU LIKE TALKING WITH / NGƯỜI BẠN THÍCH TRÒ CHUYỆN CÙNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a friend you like to talk with. You should say:

• Who he/she is
• What you like to talk about
• Why you like to talk with him/her
• And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What are the differences between talking to a friend and talking to a stranger?
• What makes a good listener?
• On what occasions do people talk with strangers?
• Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
• What do young people talk about when they meet up?
• Where do young people like to meet?

CHỦ ĐỀ 19: TRAFFIC JAM / TẮC ĐƯỜNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam for a very long time. You should say:

• When it happened
• Where you were stuck
• What you did while waiting
• And explain how you felt in the traffic jam

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?
• Do you like to use public transport?
• What are good ways to manage traffic?
• Do you think the highways will help reduce traffic jams?
• Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
• How can we solve the traffic jam problem?

CHỦ ĐỀ 20: POSITIVE ADVICE ABOUT WORK/STUDY / LỜI KHUYÊN TÍCH CỰC VỀ CÔNG VIỆC/HỌC TẬP

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study. You should say:

• Who the person is
• What he/she said
• How the advice/suggestion affected you
• And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think people care about others’ comments about them?
• Which is more important for adults in the workplace, positive feedback or negative feedback?
• Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?
• Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback? Why?
• Should parents always encourage their children?
• When should parents encourage their children?

CHỦ ĐỀ 21: FAMOUS PERSON IN YOUR COUNTRY / NGƯỜI NỔI TIẾNG Ở NƯỚC BẠN

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?
• Are there any disadvantages if a child is popular at school?
• What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
• Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
• Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
• What kinds of people are popular at work?

CHỦ ĐỀ 22: VERY BUSY EXPERIENCE / TRẢI NGHIỆM RẤT BẬN RỘN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time you were very busy. You should say:

• When it happened
• Where you were
• What you did
• And explain why you were busy

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Does technology distract people?
• How does technology help with time management?
• What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
• Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
• Are you often busy?

CHỦ ĐỀ 23: INVENTION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD / PHÁT MINH LÀM THAY ĐỔI THẾ GIỚI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
• What kinds of inventions can be used at school?
• What household appliances make us lazy?
• What is the most helpful innovation at home?

CHỦ ĐỀ 24: TRADITIONAL PRODUCT / SẢN PHẨM TRUYỀN THỐNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a traditional product in your country. You should say:

• What it is
• When you tried this product for the first time
• What it is made of
• And explain how you feel about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Where should children learn about culture, at school or at home?
• Do you think people should be proud of their own culture? Why?
• Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?
• What are some traditional Chinese products?
• Do you think traditions are important for a country? Why?
• Why are traditional products important?

CHỦ ĐỀ 25: IMPROVING CONCENTRATION / CẢI THIỆN SỰ TẬP TRUNG

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• What can people do to improve their ability to concentrate?
• Is it important for children to concentrate on their studies? Why?
• Can exercise help people improve concentration?
• What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
• Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate?
• Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?

CHỦ ĐỀ 26: COMPETITION YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN / CUỘC THI BẠN MUỐN THAM GIA

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in. You should say:

• What the contest/competition is about
• Where the contest/competition will take place
• When it will be held
• And explain why you would like to participate in it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think the ability to compete is natural or learned?
• What kinds of people like to take part in competitions?
• Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with one another in companies?
• What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
• Why are competition shows popular?
• What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?

CHỦ ĐỀ 27: DAY OUT THAT COST LITTLE MONEY / NGÀY ĐI CHƠI TỐN ÍT TIỀN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much. You should say:

• When the day was
• Where you went
• How much you spent
• And explain how you feel about the day

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still want to do it?
• Why do people like to have days off?
• Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
• How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
• How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
• Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 28: EXPERIENCE OF LOSING SOMETHING / TRẢI NGHIỆM LÀM MẤT ĐỒ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an occasion that you lost something in public. You should say:

• What you lost
• When and where you lost it
• What you did to find it
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What do people often feel after losing things?
• What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?
• What kinds of people may lose things often?
• Is it effective to offer rewards to find lost things?
• What will people do when losing things?
• What kinds of things do people usually lose?

CHỦ ĐỀ 29: WAY TO KEEP HEALTHY / CÁCH GIỮ GÌN SỨC KHỎE

Part 2: Cue Card Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy. You should say:

• What it is
• When you do it
• Who you do it with
• Why it is important to keep fit and healthy
• And explain why it can help you keep fit and healthy

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Should schools provide physical education to students? Why and how?
• How can we use technology to keep fit?
• Do you think it is good for governments to utilize popular celebrities to help build health awareness?
• How can parents help and guide their kids to keep healthy?
• What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in your country?
• How do children and old people keep fit and healthy?

CHỦ ĐỀ 30: FAMILY MEMBER YOU WANT TO WORK WITH / THÀNH VIÊN GIA ĐÌNH BẠN MUỐN LÀM VIỆC CÙNG

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• What do people need to do to change their jobs?
• Why do people want to change their jobs?
• What benefits are there when working for big companies?
• Why do people want to have a family business?
• Is it good to work with family members? Why?
• What kinds of family businesses are common in China?

CHỦ ĐỀ 31: SURPRISING THING THAT MADE YOU HAPPY / ĐIỀU BẤT NGỜ KHIẾN BẠN VUI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe something that surprised you and made you happy. You should say:

• What it was
• Who did this
• How you found out about it and what you did
• And explain why it surprised you and made you happy

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What do people usually spend money on?
• Do men and women have different attitudes and feelings about shopping?
• Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
• How can people be happy?
• Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
• How do people express happiness in your culture?

CHỦ ĐỀ 32: QUIET PLACE / NƠI YÊN TĨNH

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a quiet place you like to go. You should say:

• Where it is
• How you knew it
• How often you go there
• What you do there
• And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
• Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
• Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
• How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
• How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
• Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?

CHỦ ĐỀ 33: INTERESTING NEIGHBOR / NGƯỜI HÀNG XÓM THÚ VỊ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an interesting neighbor. 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: Discussion Questions

• How do people build relationships with local people in a new place?
• Why do many people in big cities not know their neighbors?
• Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors?
• How do children build relationships with others in a community?
• How can people improve the relationship with neighbors in a community?
• Do you think people are familiar with their neighbors?

CHỦ ĐỀ 34: EVENT YOU CELEBRATED / SỰ KIỆN BẠN ĐÃ KỶ NIỆM

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an important event you celebrated. You should say:

• What the event was
• When it happened
• Who attended the event
• And explain how you felt about the event

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do most people like to share their good news with others?
• Why is it important to celebrate festivals?
• Do people often celebrate festivals with families?
• Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?
• What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
• Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?

CHỦ ĐỀ 35: AMBITION NOT YET ACHIEVED / THAM VỌNG CHƯA ĐẠT ĐƯỢC

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved. You should say:

• What it is
• Why you haven’t achieved it
• What you are doing about it now
• And how you feel about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What are the traits of ambitious people?
• Why do some people like to be the manager in the workplace?
• How do people balance work and life?
• Why don’t some people have dreams?
• Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
• What ambitions do children usually have?

CHỦ ĐỀ 36: ORGANIZING A HAPPY EVENT / TỔ CHỨC SỰ KIỆN VUI VẺ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully. You should say:

• What the event was
• How you prepared for it
• Who helped you to organize it
• And explain why you think it was a successful event

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?
• How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?
• Do people need others’ help when organizing things?
• Does everything need to be well prepared?
• On what occasions do people need to be organized?
• How can parents help children to be organized?

CHỦ ĐỀ 37: SKILL LEARNED FROM OLDER PEOPLE / KỸ NĂNG HỌC ĐƯỢC TỪ NGƯỜI LỚN TUỔI

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think many old people in your country feel lonely?
• What new skills can old people learn?
• What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?
• What skills can young people learn from older people?
• What kind of help do you think older people need?
• What can children learn from their parents?

CHỦ ĐỀ 38: LONG WALK / CHUYẾN ĐI BỘ DÀI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a long walk you ever 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think that walking is not as helpful as playing other sports for our health?
• What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?
• Do women have more leisure time than men?
• Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
• What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
• What outdoor activities do people like?

CHỦ ĐỀ 39: SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT / THỨ KHÔNG THỂ SỐNG THIẾU

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think it is good for a child to always take his or her favourite toy with them all the time?
• Why do all children like toys?
• What do you think influences people to buy new things?
• Is the way people buy things affected? How?
• Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
• Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?

CHỦ ĐỀ 40: PERSON MET ONCE AND WANT TO KNOW MORE / NGƯỜI GẶP MỘT LẦN VÀ MUỐN TÌM HIỂU THÊM

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about. You should say:

• Who he/she is
• When you met him/her
• Why you want to know more about him/her
• And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What should we not talk about when we meet a person for the first time?
• What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?
• What qualities make true friends?
• Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
• On what occasions do people like to make friends?
• How do people make friends in China?

CHỦ ĐỀ 41: IMPRESSIVE COURSE / KHÓA HỌC ẤN TƯỢNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a course that impressed you a lot. You should say:

• What the course was about
• Where you took the course
• What you did during the course
• And explain why it impressed you a lot

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What can we learn from history?
• What do people need to remember in their daily lives?
• Can technology help people remember things better? How?
• Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
• Do people like things of memorial significance?
• Why do some people have a better memory than others?

CHỦ ĐỀ 42: SOMETHING BROKEN AND REPAIRED / ĐỒ VẬT BỊ HỎNG VÀ ĐÃ ĐƯỢC SỬA

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• What kinds of things are easily repaired?
• Do you think luxury products are of better quality?
• Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?
• What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
• Is the quality of products worse than before?
• Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

CHỦ ĐỀ 43: PERSON YOU LIKE SPENDING TIME WITH / NGƯỜI BẠN THÍCH DÀNH THỜI GIAN CÙNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe someone you 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think it is important for us to get along with different kinds of people?
• Do you think it’s important to spend some time alone?
• Do you like talking with older people? Why?
• Do people have time for themselves nowadays?
• How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
• What kinds of people are easy to get along with?

CHỦ ĐỀ 44: RECEIVING A SPECIAL CAKE / NHẬN ĐƯỢC CHIẾC BÁNH ĐẶC BIỆT

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?
• In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as people did in the past?
• Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?
• Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
• Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
• What are the differences between special food in China and other countries?

CHỦ ĐỀ 45: INTERESTING SONG/MUSIC / BÀI HÁT/BẢN NHẠC THÚ VỊ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a song or a piece of music that you think is interesting. You should say:

• What the song/music is
• What story the song/music tells
• Whether the song/music is popular
• And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Are foreign songs popular in your country?
• Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?
• What are the differences between live concert and online concert?
• What kinds of people like traditional music?
• What kinds of music do young people like?
• Why are many music competitions popular in China?

CHỦ ĐỀ 46: INTERESTING DISCUSSION / CUỘC THẢO LUẬN THÚ VỊ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend. You should say:

• What the discussion was about
• What opinions you and your friend had
• Why you think the discussion was interesting
• And how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why do some young people refuse to communicate with others?
• Should parents consider their children’s opinions on everything? Why?
• In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
• Should parents require their kids to obey them?
• Do children have strong opinions?
• When do children normally form their own views?

CHỦ ĐỀ 47: LANGUAGE LEARNING / HỌC NGÔN NGỮ

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Some people think that technology has made it unnecessary to learn languages. What do you think?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language?
• What’s the best way to learn a language?
• Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it in a group? Why?
• Do you think language learning is important? Why?
• What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

CHỦ ĐỀ 48: PERSON YOU FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA / NGƯỜI BẠN THEO DÕI TRÊN MẠNG XÃ HỘI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person who you regularly 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think it is easy to make friends on social media?
• Do you think people will read paper newspapers and books in the future? Why?
• Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
• Do older people spend much time on social media?
• Do older people and younger people use the same kinds of social media apps?
• What can people do on social media?

CHỦ ĐỀ 49: RULE YOU DISLIKE AND WANT TO CHANGE / QUY TẮC BẠN KHÔNG THÍCH VÀ MUỐN THAY ĐỔI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a rule you dislike and would like to change in the future. You should say:

• What it is
• What it is for
• Why you don’t like it
• And explain why you would like to change it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you know anyone who has broken the law? How?
• When is it okay to break the rules?
• How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?
• What rules should children follow at home?
• Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
• What are the rules students should follow at school?

CHỦ ĐỀ 50: CLOTHES SOMEONE GAVE YOU / QUẦN ÁO NGƯỜI KHÁC TẶNG BẠN

Part 2: Cue Card 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 you the clothing

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What influences the way people dress in today’s society?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform at school?
• Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
• Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?

CHỦ ĐỀ 51: INTERESTING/FAMOUS CITY / THÀNH PHỐ THÚ VỊ/NỔI TIẾNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a city that you think is very interesting/famous. You should say:

• Where it is
• What it is famous for
• How you knew this city
• And explain why you think it is very interesting/famous

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think the big cities in China today will become even larger in the future?
• What are the benefits of urbanization?
• Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?
• Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?
• Why do some young people like to live in cities?
• What advantages can tourism bring to a city?

CHỦ ĐỀ 52: NEW PLACE YOU VISITED / NƠI MỚI BẠN ĐÃ ĐẾN

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Why do many people enjoy visiting a new place?
• Do you think it’s important to get as much information as possible before going to a new place?
• How do young and old people react differently to new things?
• Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?
• How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
• Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?

CHỦ ĐỀ 53: STORY SOMEONE TOLD YOU / CÂU CHUYỆN NGƯỜI KHÁC KỂ CHO BẠN

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Which do you think is better, paper books or e-books?
• Will smart devices affect the relationship between children and parents?
• Why do children like stories?
• How do people tell stories to children?
• How has technology changed storytelling?
• Do young children like the same stories as older children?

CHỦ ĐỀ 54: GIFT FOR A FRIEND / MÓN QUÀ CHO BẠN BÈ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend. You should say:

• How you knew your friend
• How long you have known him/her
• How you would choose a gift for him/her
• And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy as gifts in your country?
• What do people usually consider when buying gifts?
• Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts?
• Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
• Is it hard to choose a gift?
• When do people normally send gifts to others?

CHỦ ĐỀ 55: TOY LIKED IN CHILDHOOD / MÓN ĐỒ CHƠI YÊU THÍCH THỜI THƠ ẤU

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
• What’s the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
• Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
• What’s the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
• Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
• How do advertisements influence children?

CHỦ ĐỀ 56: IMPORTANT RIVER/LAKE / SÔNG/HỒ QUAN TRỌNG

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Are rivers and lakes important to a country?
• What are the popular water sports in your country?
• Are rivers and lakes good for transport? Why?
• How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
• Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
• How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?

CHỦ ĐỀ 57: MEETING A FRIEND BY SURPRISE / TÌNH CỜ GẶP BẠN BÈ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you met a friend by surprise. You should say:

• When and where you met him/her
• Who he/she was
• What you did together
• And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• On what occasions is it easy for people to run into friends?

CHỦ ĐỀ 58: COMPETITION YOU TOOK PART IN / CUỘC THI BẠN ĐÃ THAM GIA

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a competition (e.g. music, cooking, or sports competition) you took part in. You should say:

• What the competition was
• When and where it was held
• What you did in the competition
• And explain what you learned from the competition

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What qualities do competitive people share?
• What kinds of contests do students like to take part in?
• Why is it that some people do not want to be competitive?
• How can a person become more competitive?
• Do you think parents should encourage their children to take part in competitions?
• What are the advantages of competition?

CHỦ ĐỀ 59: UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE / TRẢI NGHIỆM KHÓ QUÊN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an unforgettable experience that you had. You should say:

• When and where it happened
• What happened
• Who you were with
• And explain why it is unforgettable

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do most people prefer to take part in big events or in small activities?
• What do people usually do during big events?
• Is the organisation of big events very important in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 60: SOMETHING YOU WANTED TO RETURN / MÓN ĐỒ BẠN MUỐN TRẢ LẠI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe something you bought that you really wanted to return. You should say:

• What it is
• When and where you bought it
• Why you wanted to return it
• And explain whether you returned it in the end

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think physical stores will disappear in the future?
• What do you think of advertisements?

CHỦ ĐỀ 61: FOREIGN FOOD / MÓN ĂN NƯỚC NGOÀI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a kind of foreign food you like and you have had. You should say:

• What it is
• When and where you had it
• Why you like it
• And explain how you feel about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What’s the difference between Chinese food and Western food?
• Is it expensive to eat out in your country?
• Do you like to cook at home?
• What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
• Do most people like to eat the food they are familiar with or try new food?

CHỦ ĐỀ 62: PLACE WITH MANY TREES YOU WANT TO VISIT / NƠI CÓ NHIỀU CÂY BẠN MUỐN ĐẾN THĂM

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis). You should say:

• Where it is
• How you knew this place
• What it is like
• And explain why you would like to visit it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?

CHỦ ĐỀ 63: GRANDPARENT’S JOB / CÔNG VIỆC CỦA ÔNG BÀ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe one of your grandparents’ job. You should say:

• What it was
• How long he or she had this job
• How he or she got the job
• What skills this job needs
• And whether you would like to have this job in the future

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What role can robots play in the car manufacturing process?
• Do you think robots can replace human beings in every industry?
• What are the differences between difficult jobs and easy jobs?
• Do you think difficult jobs deserve higher salaries?
• What qualities do people need to do difficult jobs?
• What jobs do you think are rather difficult?

CHỦ ĐỀ 64: LIVE PERFORMANCE / BUỔI BIỂU DIỄN TRỰC TIẾP

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a live performance you enjoyed watching. You should say:

• Who performed in it
• What kind of performance it was
• When you watched it
• And explain why you enjoyed watching it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why do many people prefer to watch a live performance rather than watch it on TV?
• Is it expensive to watch a live performance in your country?
• Is it easy to invite your friends to attend your party or your performance?
• Do you think it is hard for people to perform in front of their friends?
• What kind of party have you had so far?

CHỦ ĐỀ 65: ENVIRONMENTALIST / NGƯỜI BẢO VỆ MÔI TRƯỜNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person who helps to protect the environment. You should say:

• Who this person is
• When this person does this
• What has the person done
• And explain why you think this person does this

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school?
• Do you think technology can improve environment-related problems?
• What have people done to damage the environment?
• Why can recycling help the environment?

CHỦ ĐỀ 66: FAVORITE SPORT / MÔN THỂ THAO YÊU THÍCH

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a sport that you really like. You should say:

• What it is
• How often you do it
• How you learned to do it
• And explain why you like it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How can we make children aware of the importance of sports?
• Are sports important for children?

CHỦ ĐỀ 67: FAVORITE TV SERIES / BỘ PHIM TRUYỀN HÌNH YÊU THÍCH

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a TV series you like. You should say:

• What is the name of the TV series
• When you watched it
• What it is about
• And explain why you like it.

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What kind of TV series are popular in your country?
• How has technology changed the way people watch television?
• What are the differences in television viewing habits between the elderly and young people?
• Would your family watch TV together?
• Do you think that parents should limit their children from watching television?
• Is it beneficial to insert advertisements within a TV series?

CHỦ ĐỀ 68: RECENTLY CHANGED PLAN / KẾ HOẠCH THAY ĐỔI GẦN ĐÂY

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a plan that you had to change recently. You should say:

• When this happened
• What made you change the plan
• What the new plan was
• And how you felt about the change

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How does technology help people make plans?
• Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?
• Would you tell others if you change your plan?
• Do people often change their plans?

CHỦ ĐỀ 69: FOREIGN COUNTRY YOU WANT TO VISIT / ĐẤT NƯỚC BẠN MUỐN ĐẾN THĂM

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future. You should say:

• What it is
• What you have known about it
• Who you would like to go there with
• And explain why you would like to visit it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What do you think makes countries different?
• Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other countries? Why?
• How do people get information about other countries?
• How does travelling abroad affect young people?
• What are the advantages of working in an international company?
• What do you think of national identity?

CHỦ ĐỀ 70: RECENT CHANGE IN DAILY ROUTINE / THAY ĐỔI GẦN ĐÂY TRONG THÓI QUEN HÀNG NGÀY

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine. You should say:

• What the change is
• How you have changed the routine
• Why you think it is a positive change
• And explain how you feel about the change

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?
• Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?
• Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
• What changes would people often make?
• Is time management very important in our daily lives?
• What do people normally plan in their daily lives?

CHỦ ĐỀ 71: OLD PERSON WITH INTERESTING LIFE / NGƯỜI GIÀ CÓ CUỘC SỐNG THÚ VỊ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life. You should say:

• Who this person is
• Where he/she lives
• What he/she has done in his/her life
• And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think old people’s life will improve with the development of technology?
• Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?
• What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?
• Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?
• Why do some people live with old people?
• What do old people often do in their daily lives?

CHỦ ĐỀ 72: SHOPPING SERVICE / DỊCH VỤ MUA SẮM

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store. You should say:

• Where the shop is
• When you went to the shop
• What service you received from the staff
• And explain how you felt about the service

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Can consumption drive economic growth?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
• What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
• Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
• Why are shopping malls so popular in China?

CHỦ ĐỀ 73: CULTURAL PLACE / ĐỊA ĐIỂM VĂN HÓA

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a cultural place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. a library, museum, theatre). You should say:

• Where it is
• How you knew this place
• What it is like
• And explain how the place is related to culture

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Does the culture of the past have an impact on today’s culture?
• Which is more important in terms of culture, literature or music?
• How do young people learn about different cultures?
• What kind of culture is popular among young people?
• How is a culture formed?
• How does the internet affect culture?

CHỦ ĐỀ 74: PARK/GARDEN / CÔNG VIÊN/VƯỜN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a public park or garden. You should say:

• Where it is
• What it is like
• How often you go there
• What you often do there
• And explain how you feel about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How can we encourage young people to go to parks more often?
• What tourist attractions are popular in China?
• Why do people like to visit tourist attractions?
• What are the differences between a garden and a natural area?
• What facilities are needed in a park?
• Is it necessary to have public parks in cities?

CHỦ ĐỀ 75: PLACE YOU ENJOY VISITING WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS / NƠI BẠN THÍCH ĐẾN THĂM CÙNG GIA ĐÌNH/BẠN BÈ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your parents/friends. You should say:

• Where it is
• What it is like
• What you often do there
• Who you often go there with
• And explain why you think it is different

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What factors attract people to go to visit other places other than their hometown?
• Do you think it is necessary to visit the same place many times?
• What do young people like to do in their leisure time?
• What are the differences between the places young people like to go and the places old people like to go?
• Where do people in your hometown like to go?
• What are the differences between big cities and small cities?

CHỦ ĐỀ 76: PERSON WHO GIVES ADVICE / NGƯỜI HAY CHO LỜI KHUYÊN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice. You should say:

• Who this person is
• Why people like to ask for his/her advice
• What kind of advice he/she often gives
• And explain how you feel about the person

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?
• Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?
• Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?
• Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lawyer?
• Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?
• Do you follow the advice of your family members?

CHỦ ĐỀ 77: PLACE TO SEE WILDLIFE / NƠI XEM ĐỘNG VẬT HOANG DÃ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a place you know where people can see a lot of wildlife (e.g. animals, birds, insects). You should say:

• Where it is
• What kinds of wildlife people can see there
• Whether people like to go there
• And explain how you feel about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Which is the better way to see wildlife, watching documentaries or going into the wild?
• What impacts does only seeing wild animals in zoos have on children’s understanding of these animals?
• Are there many wildlife documentaries produced in your country?
• Are wild animals easy to spot in your country?
• Should parents take their children to the zoo to see wild animals?
• Why are most children interested in wild animals?

CHỦ ĐỀ 78: SOMEONE ELSE’S ROOM / PHÒNG CỦA NGƯỜI KHÁC

Part 2: Cue Card Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in. You should say:

• When you visited there
• Whose room it is
• What it is like
• What you can do in it
• And explain why you enjoy spending time there

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think old people will be able to keep up with the pace of technology in 50 years?
• Who likes to stay at home more, young people or old people?
• What are the most enjoyable parts of having a meal together with your family?
• Why do people often take gifts with them when they visit others’ homes?
• Do most people visit other people’s houses during the Spring Festival?
• Do you like to invite your friends to your home?

CHỦ ĐỀ 79: ANSWERING STRANGER’S CALL IN PUBLIC / TRẢ LỜI ĐIỆN THOẠI NGƯỜI LẠ NƠI CÔNG CỘNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place. You should say:

• When and where it happened
• Who called you
• What he/she said
• How you responded
• And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?
• Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?
• Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?
• Why do some people not care about their actions in public?
• What are the differences between sitting next to someone who talks on the phone and sitting next to people who talk to each other while traveling by train?
• Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?

CHỦ ĐỀ 80: FOOD FOR TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL / MÓN ĂN CHO LỄ HỘI TRUYỀN THỐNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country. You should say:

• What it is
• At which festival/event you eat it
• How it is made
• And explain why you like it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones during a meal?
• Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?
• Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at home?
• Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in cities?
• What plants can people grow in cities?
• Do people in your country grow plants at home?

CHỦ ĐỀ 81: PERSON IN MEDICAL FIELD / NGƯỜI LÀM TRONG LĨNH VỰC Y TẾ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse). You should say:

• Who he/she is
• What he/she does
• Why he/she chose this career
• And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?
• What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?
• Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?
• Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
• Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
• Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?

CHỦ ĐỀ 82: PERSON WHO LIKES MAKING THINGS BY HAND / NGƯỜI THÍCH LÀM ĐỒ THỦ CÔNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture). You should say:

• Who this person is
• What he/she makes
• Why he/she likes to make things by hand
• And explain how you feel about the person

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How does modern technology change the handicraft industry?
• Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?
• Are there any traditional handicrafts in your hometown?
• Why do many children like to make things by hand?
• What are the benefits for students to learn to make things by hand?
• Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?

CHỦ ĐỀ 83: PERSON WHO LIKES READING / NGƯỜI THÍCH ĐỌC SÁCH

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person who likes to read a lot. You should say:

• Who this person is
• How you knew him/her
• What he/she likes to read
• And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think people of all ages need to read?
• What are the differences between paper books and movies?
• What reading topics are popular in your country?
• Is reading for fun or for work?
• Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an early age?
• Why are many people so keen on reading?

CHỦ ĐỀ 84: MOVIE WATCHED RECENTLY / BỘ PHIM XEM GẦN ĐÂY

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently. You should say:

• When and where you watched it
• Who you watched it with
• What it was about
• And explain why you watched this movie

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
• Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?
• Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
• Do Chinese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
• What are the factors that make a successful movie?
• What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 85: LOSING VALUABLE ITEM / LÀM MẤT ĐỒ QUÝ GIÁ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item. You should say:

• When and where it happened
• What it was
• How important and valuable it was
• How you lost it
• And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Is it important for students to be organized?
• Are there any good ways to remind us not to forget or lose things?
• What should parents do to teach their children not to lose things?
• What do people often do after losing things?
• What are the reasons why people often misplace or lose things?
• What are some common items that people tend to lose easily?

CHỦ ĐỀ 86: HELPING A RELATIVE / GIÚP ĐỠ NGƯỜI THÂN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something. You should say:

• When it happened
• Who you helped
• How you helped
• And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How do people know that their neighbours might need help?
• Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
• Should parents reward their children when they help others?
• What can children learn by helping others?
• Should parents always help their children with everything?
• How can children help their parents at home?

CHỦ ĐỀ 87: CROWDED PLACE / NƠI ĐÔNG ĐÚC

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a crowded place you went to. You should say:

• Where it was
• When you went there
• Who you went there with
• What you did there
• And how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?
• Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?
• Why do people go to crowded places?
• Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
• Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
• Which cities are overcrowded in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 88: FACING A DIFFICULT CHALLENGE / ĐỐI MẶT VỚI THỬ THÁCH KHÓ KHĂN

Part 2: Cue Card 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: Discussion Questions

• Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports?
• What challenges would people face when learning new sports?
• What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why?
• Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
• Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
• What do children often do when they face a challenge?

CHỦ ĐỀ 89: IDEAL HOUSE / NGÔI NHÀ LÝ TƯỞNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment). You should say:

• Where it would be
• What it would look like
• What special features it would have
• Whether it would be big or small
• And explain why it would be an ideal place for you

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What do you think buildings will be like in the future?
• Why do some people choose to live in the city center?
• Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?
• What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
• Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places?
• What are apartments like in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 90: PERSON WITH STRONG OPINIONS / NGƯỜI CÓ CHÍNH KIẾN MẠNH MẼ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person who has strong opinions. You should say:

• Who this person is
• How you knew him/her
• What kinds of strong opinions this person has
• And explain why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?
• Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?
• Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?
• Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?
• What do old people have strong opinions about?
• What do young people have strong opinions about?

CHỦ ĐỀ 91: RECONNECTING WITH OLD FRIEND / KẾT NỐI LẠI VỚI BẠN CŨ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact 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: Discussion Questions

• Why do we have to give up some old friends?
• Why do people need to make new friends?
• Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
• Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
• Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
• Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?

CHỦ ĐỀ 92: SOMETHING THAT MADE YOU CONFIDENT / ĐIỀU KHIẾN BẠN TỰ TIN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident. You should say:

• When and where it happened
• What you did
• Why it made you feel confident
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why do so many people lack confidence these days?
• Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
• What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
• How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?
• What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
• How can a person become more confident?

CHỦ ĐỀ 93: RECEIVING A PRIZE / NHẬN GIẢI THƯỞNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a medal). You should say:

• What it was
• When you received it
• What you did to receive it
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?
• Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?
• What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?
• What prizes should schools set for students?
• Why should we set prizes for competitions?
• Do you think competition is all about the prize?

CHỦ ĐỀ 94: ONLINE VIDEO LEARNED SOMETHING NEW FROM / VIDEO TRỰC TUYẾN HỌC ĐƯỢC ĐIỀU MỚI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an online video in which 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: Discussion Questions

• Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?
• What are the advantages of online learning?
• Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
• Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
• Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
• What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 95: ROLE MODEL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE / HÌNH MẪU CHO GIỚI TRẺ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people. You should say:

• Who he/she is
• How you knew him/her
• What he/she has done
• And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?
• What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
• What qualities do famous people have?
• Are there any differences between today’s famous people and those of the past?
• Is it important for children to have a role model?
• What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?

CHỦ ĐỀ 96: IMPORTANT RULE AT SCHOOL/WORK / QUY TẮC QUAN TRỌNG Ở TRƯỜNG/NƠI LÀM VIỆC

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work. You should say:

• What the rule is about
• What happens when people break the rule
• Why you think it is an important rule
• And explain how you feel about the rule

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?
• What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?
• What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?
• What rules should people follow when using public transport?
• On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don’t follow some rules?
• What rules should children follow at home in your country?

CHỦ ĐỀ 97: INTERESTING SCIENCE SUBJECT/FIELD / MÔN/LĨNH VỰC KHOA HỌC THÚ VỊ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about. You should say:

• Which area/subject it is
• When and where you came to know this area/subject
• How you get information about this area/subject
• And explain why you are interested in this area/subject

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
• How do you get to know about scientific news?
• Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
• Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
• Is it important to study science at school?
• Why do some children not like learning science at school?

CHỦ ĐỀ 98: BEING LATE / VIỆC ĐẾN MUỘN

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you missed or were late for an important meeting/event. You should say:

• When it happened
• What happened
• Why you missed/were late for it
• And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?
• Are people in your country often late for meetings?
• Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
• Do you always avoid being late?
• Do you think it is important to be on time?
• Are you a punctual person?

CHỦ ĐỀ 99: HELPING A CHILD / GIÚP ĐỠ MỘT ĐỨA TRẺ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time when you helped a child. You should say:

• When it was
• How you helped him/her
• Why you helped him/her
• And how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Should developed countries provide technological help to developing countries?
• Why is it important to help neighbors?
• Do people in your country like to help neighbors?
• What can you do to help your neighbors?
• What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
• Why is it necessary to do volunteer services?

CHỦ ĐỀ 100: FREE ITEM / ĐỒ MIỄN PHÍ

Part 2: Cue Card Describe something you received for free. You should say:

• What it was
• Who you received it from
• Where you received it
• And how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What kinds of free services should be provided by the government?
• Will people be happy when they receive free things?
• Is it necessary to provide free public transportation?
• Why should everyone have access to basic healthcare?
• Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
• Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the future?

CHỦ ĐỀ 101: PERSON WHO CONTRIBUTES TO SOCIETY / NGƯỜI ĐÓNG GÓP CHO XÃ HỘI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a person who 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 you think he/she contributes to the society

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What kinds of jobs are not paid fairly?
• What skills should be taught at school to improve students’ ability to find jobs?
• Do you think younger people should be lower paid than older people?
• What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
• What are the changes in working conditions?
• What jobs are well-paid?

CHỦ ĐỀ 102: PROMISE MADE / LỜI HỨA ĐÃ ĐƯA RA

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time you made a promise to someone. You should say:

• What the promise was
• To whom you made it
• Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
• And explain why you made it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Is it useful to write down promises?
• Do you often keep your promises?
• Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
• Do children keep their promises?
• Do parents in China make promise to their children?
• What kinds of promises do people often make?

CHỦ ĐỀ 103: A PICTURE/PHOTOGRAPH / MỘT BỨC ẢNH/BỨC TRANH

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like. You should say:

• Where it was taken/drawn
• When it was taken/drawn
• Who took/drew it
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Is it necessary for students to learn art?
• What photos do people often hang on the wall at home?
• How do people keep their photos?
• Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?
• What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?
• Why do people take photos?

CHỦ ĐỀ 104: ENERGETIC PERSON / NGƯỜI NĂNG ĐỘNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an energetic person that you know. You should say:

• Who this person is
• How you knew this person
• Why you think this person is energetic
• And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Do you think there was more physical labour in the past than there is now?
• Do you think you are an energetic person?
• Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?
• Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?
• What’s the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?
• What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?

CHỦ ĐỀ 105: WATER SPORT / MÔN THỂ THAO DƯỚI NƯỚC

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future. You should say:

• What it is
• Where you would like to try it
• Whether it is difficult
• And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
• What do you think of the people who waste water?
• What are the advantages of water transportation?
• Why do people like to live near water?
• What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
• Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?

CHỦ ĐỀ 106: FREE DAY OFF WORK/SCHOOL / MỘT NGÀY NGHỈ LÀM/NGHỈ HỌC

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time you enjoyed a free day off work or school. You should say:

• Where you were
• What you did
• Who you were with
• And how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• What can we do to stop working long hours?
• Why is working extra hours common nowadays?
• Do people nowadays have more free time than in the past?
• What do people like to do when they are free in your country?
• Do you think most people are able to manage their free time well?
• What’s the difference between the things people did in their free time in the past and the things they do nowadays?

CHỦ ĐỀ 107: SHOWING SOMETHING NEW TO YOUNGER PERSON / CHO NGƯỜI NHỎ TUỔI HƠN XEM THỨ GÌ ĐÓ MỚI

Part 2: Cue Card Describe a time that you showed something which was new to a person who was younger than you. You should say:

• When it was
• What it was
• Who you showed it to
• How you showed it
• Why you showed it
• And explain how you felt about it

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• Is it possible for a person to achieve something without motivation?
• How can young people be motivated to learn new things?
• What skills do you think children should learn before going to school?
• Why are some people not willing to ask help from others while studying?
• What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?
• What skills should children learn?

CHỦ ĐỀ 108: IMPORTANT DECISION / QUYẾT ĐỊNH QUAN TRỌNG

Part 2: Cue Card Describe an important decision that you made. You should say:

• What the decision was
• How you made your decision
• What the results of the decision were
• And explain why it was important

Part 3: Discussion Questions

• How do people usually make important decisions?
• Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
• Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
• Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
• What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
• Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?

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Đoàn Nương

Tôi là Đoàn Nương - Giám đốc trung tâm ngoại ngữ ECE. Tôi hiện đang là giảng viên của khoa ngôn ngữ các nước nói tiếng Anh - Trường Đại Học Quốc Gia Hà Nội. Tôi đã có 19 năm kinh nghiệm giảng dạy IELTS và 15 năm là giảng viên Đại Học. Tôi mong muốn đưa ECE trở thành trung tâm ngoại ngữ cho tất cả mọi người, mang tới cho học viên môi trường học tập tiếng Anh chuyên nghiệp và hiệu quả.