IELTS 2019

SPEAKING FORCAST
Tháng 9,10,11,12
 CO NT ENT S PART 1

01. Jeans 01
02. Bags 01
03. Makeup 01
04. Perfume 01
05. Haircut 01
06. Movie 01
07. Borrowing/ lending 01
08. Home/ Accommodation 02
09. Hometown 02
10. City 02
11. Transport 02
12. Study 03
13. Math 03
14. Concentration 03
15. Work 03
16. Plans and goals 03
17. Outdoor 04
18. Going out 04
19. Amusement park 04
20. Visit Relatives 04
21. Eating 04
22. Street market 04
23. Garbage 04
24. Holiday 05
25. Travelling 05
26. Social Networking 05
27. Weather 05
28. Sun 05
29. Forest 05
30. Island 05
31. Language 06
32. Voice 06
33. Smile 06
34. Tiredness 06
35. Trust 06
 CO NT ENT S PART 2 -3

01. Teaching an old person 07

02. A journey by car 07
03. Female leader 07
04. Software 08
05. Spending a lot of money 08
06. Online shopping 08
07. Visiting friends 09
08. Place where you read and write 09
09. A movie to share 09
10. Celebrating achievements 10
11. City 10
12. Technological products 10
13. Artificial intelligence 11
14. Home appliance 11
15. New public place 11
16. Winning prizes 12
17. Visiting parks 12
18. First time meeting 12
19. Receiving advice 13
20. Place full of colors 13
21. Getting bored 13
22. TV program 14
23. Free day 14
24. Special day 14
25. Interesting conversation 15
26. Traveling by plane 15
27. Borrowing 15
28. Good at jobs 16
29. Sky 16
30. Preparing gift 16
31. Indoor game 17
32. Toy of childhood 17
33. Childhood’s school 17
34. Staying awake 18
35. Leisure activity 18
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01. Jeans PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Do you wear jeans?
How often do you wear jeans?
Do you like wearing jeans, why?
Why do you think jeans are popular in Vietnam?

02. Bags
Do you use bags often?
What types of bags do you like?
Do you usually carry a bag when you go out
Do you have different bags for different occasions?

03. Makeup
Do you often wear makeup?
What does wearing makeup mean to you?
Do you give makeup as gifts?
What do you think when you see a man wearing makeup?

04. Perfume
Do you use perfume?
What kind of perfume do you like?
What does perfume mean to you?
Do you give perfume as a gift?

05. Haircut
What is your favorite hairstyle?
How often do you have your haircut?
How much do you usually spend on your haircut?
Do you often change your haircut?

06. Movie
Which movie do you like?
Do you friends like this movie?
Do you want to be a movie star?

07. Borrowing/ lending

Have you borrowed books from others?
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Do you like lending things to others?
How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?
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08. Home/ Accommodation PART 1 PART 2 - 3

What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most?

09. Hometown
What’s (the name of) your hometown?
Is that a big city or a small place?
How long have you been living there?
Do you like your hometown?
Is there anything you dislike about it?
What do you like(most) about your hometown?
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

10. City
Do you like the city you are living in now?
Which city do you want to go to?
Which city have you been to recently?
What kinds of city do you like?
Do you prefer the city or the countryside?

11. Transport
What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
How often do you take buses?
Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Is driving to work popular in your country?
Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
What will become the most popular means of transportation in Vietnam?
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
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12. Study PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe your education
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favourite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system?
(Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?

13. Math
Do you think mathematics is important?
Do you think it is difficult to learn mathematics well?
Are girls generally good at mathematics?
Do you often use a calculator?

14. Concentration
When do you need to focus?
What may district you when you are trying to stay focused?
What do you do to help you concentrate?
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

15. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Describe the company or organization you work for
Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job
(Possibly)Do you miss being a student?

16. Plans and goals

What is your plan for the future and when will you start?
How do you intend to achieve that?
If you go abroad, do you plan to live in the countryside or in a big city? (Why?)
Do you make plans every day?
Are you good at managing your time?
What is the latest plan you made?
What is the hardest part of making a plan?
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17. Outdoor PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors?
Did you like to go outside when you were young?
Did you often go over to your friends’ houses when you were young?
Is it important for children to play outdoors?

18. Going out

Do you often go out in the evening?
Who do you usually go out with?
Do you prefer to go out with your friends or your family?
What do you usually do when you go out?

19. Amusement park

Do you like amusement parks?
How often do you go to amusement parks?
What do you usually do at amusement parks?

20. Visit Relatives

Do you often visit your relatives?
What do you do when visiting relatives?
When was the last time you visited a relative?
Why do people visit relatives?

21. Eating
How often do you eat with your family?
Do you like eating healthy food?
Do you eat out a lot?
Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?

22. Street market

Do you currently live in a house or a flat/ apartment?
Are street markets common in your country?
What is usually sold there?
Do you think people like street markets? Why?

23. Garbage
Why do some people throw garbage on the street?
What do you do with garbage when you are on the street?
How do you feel when you see people throw garbage on the street?
Do you think your city is clean or not?
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24. Holiday PART 1 PART 2 - 3

What kinds of places do you like to go to on holiday?
Who would you like to go on a holiday with?
Where you plan to go for holidays in the future?

25. Travelling
Do you like to travel?
Do you often travel by air?
How long was the longest trip you took?
Which country would you like to travel to in the future?
Would you like to travel to space?

26. Social Networking

How often do you use social networking applications?
Why do you use social networking applications?
What are the disadvantages of social networking applications?
Do you think it is good to make friends online?

27. Weather
What kind of weather is typical in your hometown?
What’s your favorite season?
What kind of weather do you like most?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

28. Sun
Do you like sunshine?
What do you do on sunny days?
Have you ever used sunscreen?

29. Forest
When was the last time you went to a forest?
Do you like going to a forest if you are free?

30. Island
Have you ever been to an island?
Are there any island in your country?
Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?
What do you like to do when you are on an island?
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31. Language PART 1 PART 2 - 3

How many languages can you speak? What are they?
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?
Will you learn another language in the future?

32. Voice
Has your voice ever changed?
Do you enjoy recording your voice and listening to it?

33. Smile
Do you like to smile?
When do people smile at others?
Do you smile when people take pictures of you?
Can you recognize a fake smile?

34. Tiredness
What things make you tired?
What do you do when you feel tired?
Who do you prefer to talk to when you feel mentally tired, your friends or your family?
Do you want to talk to strangers when you feel mentally tired?

35. Trust
Who do you trust most?
Have you ever lost trust in someone?
What kind of people do you trust?
Do you trust artificial intelligence?
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01. Teaching an old person PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a time when you taught something to an old person
You should say:
When it happened
Who you taught
What you taught
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 questions
- Do you think old people know more things than young people?
- Is it easy for old people to use new technology?
- Why do some old people refuse to use new technology?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages for old people to use smart phone?

02. A journey by car

Describe a journey that you went on by car
You should say
When it was
Where you went
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about the journey
Part 3 questions:
- Do you think cars are a daily necessity?
- What will cars look like in the future?
- Is driving a skill that everybody must learn?
- What are the downsides of having a car?

03. Female leader

Describe a female leader you would like to meet
You should say
Who she is
What she does
What she is like
And explain why you would like to meet her
Part 3 questions:
- Do women have more responsibility for taking care of children?
- Do you think there is equality in the workplace for men and women nowadays?
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04. Software PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a piece of software you use often
You should say
What it is
What it is used for
How you knew about it
And explain why you use it often
Part 3 questions:
- What are the advantages of using instant messengers?
- Will instant messengers replace email?

05. Spending a lot of money

Describe a time that you spend a lot of money on something
You should say
When you spent the money
What you bought
Where you bought it
And explain why you spent a lot of money on it
Part 3 questions:
- Why do people save money?
- Do you think rich people are happier than those who are not rich?
- Do you think children should learn money management?
- Why do many people apply for credit cards nowadays?

06. Online shopping

Describe a good experience of online shopping
You should say
When it happened
What you bought
Why you bought it
And explain why you think it was a good experience
Part 3 questions:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
- Do you think it is safe to shop online?
- Do you think governments should impose more control on online
shopping?
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07. Visiting friends PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a time when you visited a friend
You should say
Who you visited
What you did
Why you visited him or her
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- What social skills can you learn from the communication with other people?
- Do you prefer hanging out with a small group of friends or a big group of
friends?

08. Place where you read and write

Describe a place where you read and write (not your home)
You should say
Where it is
How often you go there
Who you go there with
And explain how you feel about this place
Part 3 questions:
- Which is more important, reading or writing?
- Who needs to have good writing skills?
- Where can people get more information, words or pictures?

09. A movie to share

Describe a movie you would like to share with your friends
You should say
Where you watched it
What is was about
Who you watched it with
And why you want to share it with friends
Part 3 questions:
- What kind of films are popular in Vietnam?
- Do people usually watch movies at home or at the cinema?
- Why do some people prefer watching movies alone?
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10. Celebrating achievements PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a time when you celebrate your achievement
You should say
What you did
When you celebrated it
Who you celebrated it with
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- How do Vietnamese people celebrate their family events? Is there anything different
from other countries?
- Why is it important for sports fans to celebrate when their favorite team wins?
- Do people prefer winning in a team or on their own?

11. City
Describe a city you once when to with your family
You should say
What it city was
Why you went there
What the city was like
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- What kinds of city do you like?
- What are some advantages and disadvantages of living in a city?
- Why do many people nowadays prefer living in suburbs?

12. Technological products

Describe an important technological product you bought
You should say
What it is
How you use it
Why you bought it
And why you think it is important
Part 3 questions:
- What do you think is the most important equipment in the workplace?
- Which technological product do you think is most useful at home?
- Do you think there will be no teachers to teach in schools in the future?
- Do you think some technological products make people lazier? Why?
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13. Artificial intelligence PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a product or application which is based on artificial intelligence
You should say:
What it is
What it is used for
How it is used
And what you think of it
Part 3 questions:
- How will artificial intelligence affect our lives?
- Will artificial intelligence have emotions in the future?

14. Home appliance

Describe a useful home appliance that you use often
You should say
What it is
What it is like
How often you use it
And explain why you think it is useful
Part 3 questions:
- How has technology changed the way people do housework?
- Some people say that people will not need to do chores in the future. What do you think?
- What are the benefits of doing housework?

15. New public place

Describe a new public place you would like to visit
You should say
Where it is
What it is like
How you knew this place
And why you would like to visit it
Part 3 questions:
- Do people prefer living in a new house or old house? Why?
- Should old buildings be rebuilt? Why?
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16. Winning prizes PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe an experience that you won a prize
You should say
What the prize was
When you won it
How you won it
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- What rewards can children get from school?
- Should parents push their children to get prizes?
- What kinds of rewards can companies offer to their outstanding employees?

17. Visiting parks

Describe a time when you visited a park
You should say
When you visited it
Who you went there with
What you did there
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- Is it important to keep parks clean?
- Why should we keep parks clean?

18. First time meeting

Describe a time when you first met someone
You should say
Where you met that person
When you met that person
What you talked about
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- How do Vietnamese people make new friends?
- Do you think it is strange to make new friends online?
- Why do some people have few friends?
- Which is more important, new friendships or old ones?
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19. Receiving advice PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe an advice you received on your subjects or work
You should say
What it was
Who you received it from
What you did after receiving it
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- Why do so many young people choose communication and media studies as their
major?
- Why do young people find it hard to make career choices?

20. Place full of colors

Describe a place you remember well that is full of colors
You should say
Where it is
What it is like
What it is used for
And explain why you remember it well
Part 3 questions:
- Is color important for clothing?
- Should coursebooks be colorful?

21. Getting bored

Describe an experience that you got bored when you were with others
You should say
When it was
Who you were with
What you did
And explain why you were bored
Part 3 questions:
- Why do people get bored?
- Why are people less interested in reading books nowadays?
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22. TV program PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a TV program you liked when you were little
You should say
What it was
When you watched it
How you knew it
And explain why you liked it
Part 3 questions:
- What is the difference between children’s games nowadays and the
past ones?
- What are the advantages that children can get from playing games
nowadays?

23. Free day

Describe a free day when you did not need to study or work
You should say
When it was
What you did
Who you were with
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- Do people have more free time nowadays than in the past?
- How do people in your country usually spend their free time?

24. Special day

Describe a special day that made you happy
You should say
When it was
Who you were with
What you did
And explain why it make you happy
Part 3 questions:
- Do people spend too much money on their birthday party and wed-
ding?
- How much should people spend on their birthday and wedding?
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25. Interesting conversation PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe an interesting conversation you had with a stranger
You should say
Who this person was
What the conversation was about
Why you had this conversation
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- What is the difference between face-to-face conversation and phone
conversation?
- Which one do you prefer? Face-to-face conversation or phone conversa-
tion?
- Are there any disadvantages of face-to-face conversation?

26. Traveling by plane

Describe a person who often travels by plane
You should say
Who he or she is
Where he or she does
Why he or she travels by plane
And how you feel about it
Part 3 questions:
- What are the advantages of disadvantages of travelling by plane?
- Why do some people prefer to travel by train?
- What are the disadvantages of living near an airport?

27. Borrowing
Describe something you borrowed from others
You should say:
What is was
When you borrowed it
Who you borrowed it from
And explain why you borrowed it
Part 3 questions:
What kinds of things do people borrow from each other?
What are the things that people don’t choose to lend to others?
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28. Good at jobs PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a person who is good at his or her job
You should say
Who this person is
What his or her job is
How he or she likes the job
And explain why this person is good at the job
Part 3 questions:
- How should young people perform on their first jobs?
- How can people improve their job performance?
- What skill set should a manager have?
- Do you think what you learn in university is going to help you in your future
job?

29. Sky
Describe a sky you would like to see (Describe a time you looked at the sky)
You should say
Where it is
Who you would like to see it with
What you would like to see
And explain why you would like to see it
Part 3 questions
- Should kids acquire knowledge about stars?
- Is high technology helpful for star watching?
- What kinds of people are interested in stars?

30. Preparing gift

Describe a gift that took you a lot of time to prepare
You should say
What it was
Who you gave it to
How you prepared it
And explain why you spent a lot of time preparing it
Part 3 questions:
- How do people usually choose gifts?
- Why do some people find it hard to choose gifts?
- Do you think useful gifts are always more suitable than those useless ones?
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31. Indoor game PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe an experience that you enjoyed an indoor game
You should say
What the game was
Who you played it with
Where you played it
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- What indoor games do children like to play nowadays?
- What qualities should a team leader have?
- Is teamwork important to individuals?

32. Toy of childhood

Describe a toy you got in your childhood
You should say
What it was
When you received it
Who gave it to you
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 questions:
- What should be considered when buying toys for children?
- How have toys changed compared to the past?
- Why do parents buy a lot of toys for their children?
- Is it good for children to play with toys?

33. Childhood’s school

Describe a school you went to in your childhood
You should say
Where it was
What it was like
What you learned there
And how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- What is the difference between the present and the past teachers?
- What is the difference between being taught by teachers and being taught by artificial intelligence?
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34. Staying awake PART 1 PART 2 - 3

Describe a time you were sleepy but had to stay awake

You should say
When it was
Why you had to stay awake
How you kept yourself awake
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3 questions:
- What are some advantages of getting enough sleep?
- How people in your country keep track of their sleep?
- How to avoid falling asleep when you are at the meeting?

35. Leisure activity

Describe a leisure activity you and your family do together
You should say
What it is
When you do it
Where you do it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3 questions:
- Do men and women enjoy the same leisure activities?
- What types of leisure activities are popular in your country?
- Why is it important for people to have time for leisure activities?
- Why are some activities more popular than others?
- Are there types of leisure activities that are popular today the same as
those that were popular when you parents were young?
- What types of leisure activities may become more popular in the
future?
- What is the relationship between leisure and the economy?
How does the economy benefit from people’s leisure activities?