PART 1 – INTRODUCTION & INTERVIEW
1. Work or Studies
- What technology do you use at work?
- What technology do you use when you study?
- What subjects are you studying?
- Why did you choose to study that subject?
- Do you like your subject?
- Is it very interesting?
- Are you looking forward to working?
- Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
- Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
- Do you like your job?
- Is it very interesting?
- Do you miss being a student?
- What work do you do?
2. The Area You Live In
- Where do you like to go in that area?
- Do you know any famous people in your area?
- What are some changes in the area recently?
- Do you like the area that you live in?
3. Hometown
- Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
- Please describe your hometown a little.
- How long have you been living there?
- Do you like your hometown?
- Do you like living there?
- What do you like most about your hometown?
- Is there anything you dislike about it?
- Where is your hometown?
- Is that a big city or a small place?
4. Home & Accommodation
- What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?
- 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?
- How long have you lived there?
- Do you plan to live there for a long time?
- What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you lived in the past?
- Can you describe the place where you live?
- What room does your family spend most of the time in?
5. Street Market
- What do people usually buy in the street market?
- Do you prefer shopping in malls or in street markets?
- When was the last time you went to a street market?
- Are there many street markets in Vietnam?
6. Cinemas
- Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid?
- Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends?
- Do you still enjoy watching the movies you loved as a child?
- Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?
7. Taking Photos
- Do you like taking photos?
- Do you like taking selfies?
- What is your favorite family photo?
- Do you want to improve your photography skills?
8. Time Management
- How do you plan your time in a day?
- Is it easy to manage time for you?
- When do you find it hard to allocate time?
- Do you like being busy?
9. Lost and Found
- What will you do if you find something lost by others?
- Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?
- Have you ever lost things?
- Will you post on social media if you lose your item?
10. Mirrors
- Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
- Have you ever bought mirrors?
- Do you usually take a mirror with you?
- Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
OLD TOPICS – PART 1
1. Dreams
- Can you remember the dreams you had?
- Do you share your dreams with others?
- Do you think dreams have a special meaning?
- Do you want to make your dreams come true?
2. Emails
- Do you often send emails?
- When would you send emails to others?
- Is sending emails popular in Vietnam?
- Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
3. Art
- Do you like drawing?
- Do you like to go to galleries?
- Did you want to learn more about art?
- Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
4. Sports
- Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
- Do you like to watch live sports games?
- Who do you like to watch sports games with?
- What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
5. Mobile Phones
- What was your first mobile phone?
- Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
- Will you buy a new one in the future?
- How has your mobile phone changed your life?
6. Websites
- What kinds of websites do you often visit?
- What is your favorite website?
- Are there any changes in the websites you often visit?
- What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
7. Cars
- Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
- What types of cars do you like?
- Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
- What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
8. TV Programs
- What kinds of TV programs do you often watch?
- Do you think kids are watching too much television?
- What are the impacts of watching TV programs on children?
- What kinds of TV programs do you think should be broadcast more?
9. Memory
- Why do some people have good memories while others don’t?
- Why do more people rely on cell phones to memorize things?
- Are you good at memorizing things?
- Have you ever forgotten something that was important?
10. Daily Routine
- What is your daily study routine?
- Have you ever changed your routine?
- Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?
- What part of your day do you like best?
PART 2 + 3 – LONG TURN & DISCUSSION
1. Ambition
Part 2:
Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved.
You should say:
- What it is
- Why you haven’t achieved it
- What you did
- And how you felt about it
Part 3:
- What ambitions do children usually have?
- Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
- Why don’t some people have dreams?
- How do people balance work and life?
2. Leisure Time
Part 2:
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 it
Part 3:
- What outdoor activities do people like?
- What are the differences between outdoor activities in the past and now?
- Is leisure time important to everyone?
- Do women have more leisure time than men?
3. Learning Languages
Part 2:
Describe a thing you did to learn another language.
You should say:
- What language you learned
- What you did
- How it helped you learn
- And how you felt about it
Part 3:
- What difficulties do people face when learning a language?
- Do you think language is important?
- Which is better, to study alone or in a group?
- What’s the best way to learn a language?
4. Discussion
Part 2:
Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend.
You should say:
- What it was about
- What opinions you and your friend had
- And explain why it was interesting
Part 3:
- When do children form their own views?
- Do children have strong opinions?
- Should parents make kids obey them?
- In what industries is communication essential?
5. Song
Part 2:
Describe an interesting song.
You should say:
- What the song is
- What story it tells
- Whether it’s popular
- And explain why it’s interesting
Part 3:
- Why are music competitions popular in Vietnam?
- What kinds of music do young people like?
- Who likes traditional music?
- Differences between live and online concerts?