speaking test (no. 1) part 1 (3 can you tell me … · can you tell me something about your...

SPEAKING TEST (No. 1) PART 1 (3 – 4 minutes)

Can you tell me something about your learning English. What is your future plan in 10 years’ time? What kind of music do you like? Do you prefer going out or staying at home in your free time? Why?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) PART 2 A Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a favourite restaurant. . Describe your favourite restaurant. You should say: Where it is What it is like How often you go there

and explain why you like that restaurant.

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about a favourite restaurant and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

What do you think about fast food? What is a balanced diet in your view? What kind of things do people eat that are not good for them? Why do people keep eating such things, if they are not good for them?


What subject did you find most interesting when you were at school? Apart from classes, what else did you enjoy at school? Do you think that you will stay friends with people from your school? What study or training would you like to do in the future?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) PART 2 A Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a holiday. . Describe a holiday you would like to go on. You should say: What place you would like to go How you would like to get there What you would like to do while you were there

and explain why you would like to go on this holiday.

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about a holiday and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

Which places in your country do you think visitors would enjoy visiting most? What are the benefits of going away on holiday? What kinds of benefits might a significant increase in tourists bring to a location? What might affect international travel in the future?


What sort of food do you enjoy eating most? Do you spend much time shopping for food? Which do you prefer, eating at home or eating in restaurants? Do you think people should be careful about what they eat?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) PART 2 A Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a town. . Describe a town you have enjoyed visiting. You should say: Why you went to the town Who you saw there What you did there

and explain why you enjoyed visiting the town.

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about a town and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

What are the kinds of things people like to do when visiting towns and cities? Why do many people prefer to live in cities rather than in the countryside? Can you identify some of the main problems of living in large cities? What measures could be taken to reduce problems of congestions in cities?


When did you start learning English? What do you enjoy about learning languages? Apart from classes, what are useful ways to practice a language? How do you plan to use your English in the future?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) PART 2 A Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a film. . Describe a film you found interesting. You should say: When you saw this film Why you decided to see this film What happened in the film

and explain why you found this film interesting.

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about a film and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

Which do you think is more enjoyable, watching films in the cinema or watching TV

programs? Do you think that cinema films should have an educational value? Is it important for governments to support film-making in their countries? In what way do you think that entertainment media may develop in the future?


Is your family large or small? What do the other members in your family do? What do you often do together at the weekends? Who is closest to you in your family? Why?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) PART 2 A Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a beautiful place. Describe a place in your country you have visited which is famous for its beauty. You should say: Where it is What it looks like Why it is important in your country

and explain why you have chosen this place.

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about a beautiful place and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

Do you think it is important to take regular holiday? How will city life change in the future? Can you compare public and private transport? Can you talk about the good and bad points of air travel?

SPEAKING TEST (No. 6) PART 1 (3 - 4 minutes)

What kind of food do you like to eat? What was the last meal you cooked? Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurants? Why? What do you like to do in your free time? What do you like about living in your hometown?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about an advertisement. Describe an advertisement that you have seen recently. You should say: What the advertisement was about Where you saw or heard the advertisement How effective the advertisement was

and explain how you felt about the advertisement.

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about an advertisement and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

Is there too much advertising on TV now? Do you think that advertisements for smoking and drinking alcohol should be banned? How might advertising change in the future? How has advertising contributed to globalization? What role does advertising play in your society?


What part of Vietnam are you from? Can you describe your hometown for me? Do you spend much time with your family? What is your favorite food? What do you do to relax in the evening?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a film, theater or TV performer you admire. Describe a film, theater or TV performer you admire. You should say:

What this person looks like What he / she does What you like about him / her

And mention a performance you particularly enjoy. PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about film, theater or TV performers and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

What would you do if you met that famous person? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of being famous? Do you think people are successful just because they are lucky? Famous actors often become role models for teenagers. What do you think about this?


Do you have a large family or a small family? Can you describe your own room to me? Do you get on well with your family? What do you like doing in your free time? Why? Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? Why?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a party you particularly remember. Describe a party you particularly remember. You should say: Why the party was held Who attended What happened

and explain what made it memorable. PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about parties and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

Would you like to have parties at home or at restaurants? What events in a person’s life are most celebrated in your country? How is the way we celebrate events such as birthdays and weddings changing? Do you think such changes are a good or a bad thing?


1. Can you tell me about your family? 2. Can you describe your hometown for me? 3. What do you like about living in Hanoi? 4. Are there any countries would you like to visit? Why? 5. What do you enjoy about traveling?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about your favorite clothes. Describe your favorite clothes. You should say: What your favorite clothes are now How your tastes in clothing have changed Kinds of clothes you dislike

and say whether clothes are important to you or not PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about clothes and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

What should you do with your old clothes to prevent waste? Do you judge others by the way they dress? Do you think young people are more concerned about clothes than older people? Why /

Why not? Should schools allow students to wear whatever they want?

SPEAKING TEST (No. 10)

PART 1 (3 – 4 minutes)

Could you tell me something about your family? What do you like doing in your free time? Why? What qualities do you think you need to have to be a successful student? What would foreign visitors find interesting about your hometown? What is your future plan?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Do you understand? Here is your card. I’d like you to talk about a personal possession which means a lot to you. Describe a personal possession which means a lot to you. You should say: What the item is What it looks like Where you keep it

and explain why it is important to you. PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) We’ve been talking about personal possessions and I’d like to discuss with you some questions related to this. Let’s consider.

What are important possessions to young people in your culture these days? What kind of possessions shows status in your country? Do you think it was different for your grandparents? Do you think modern people are too concerned about money and social position?


1. Why are you studying English? 2. What kind of exercise do you do regularly to keep yourself physically fit? 3. What do you like about living in Hanoi? 4. What would foreign visitors find interesting about your hometown? 5. What is your future plan?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) PART 2 A Now I’m going to give you a card with some information about family member. You will have one minute to read the card and then I’d like you to talk about family member for one or two minutes. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to.

Describe a member of your family who you are very close to. You should say: Who the family member is How you are like that person How you differ from that person

and explain why you are very close to him / her. PART 2 B What’s the best thing about spending time with your family? What’s the worst thing? PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) 1. What’s the most important thing that you have learned from your parents or your siblings? 2. Do you think parents nowadays are too permissive toward their children? 3. Do you think it’s important for parents to discipline their children? Why / why not?

SPEAKING TEST (No. 12) PART 1 (3 - 4 minutes) 1. Do you like traveling? 2. Do you like travel alone or with your friends? 3. What do you usually do with your friends? 4. Is the time you spend with your friends as much as that you spend with your famiy? 5. Do you like music?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a card with some information about favorite photograph . You will have one minute to read the card and then I’d like you to talk about favorite photograph in one or two minutes. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to. Describe your favorite photograph 1) Where was the photo taken? 2) Who took the photo? 3) What can be seen from the photo? 4) Explain why it is the favorite photograph for you. PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes) 1. How to take good photo? 2. When do people use camera? 3. How can the new technology put cinema’s skill advanced?


1. What journey do you make every day? 2. Do you sometimes have problems with transport? 3. What is your favourite form of transport? 4. Do you like English? Why or why not? 5. What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? Why?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a card with some information about a conversation. You will have one minute to read the card and then I’d like you to talk about a conversation for one or two minutes. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to.

Describe a conversation you had which was important to you. You should say: When the conversation took place Who you had the conversation with What the conversation was about

and explain why the conversation was important to you. PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes)

1. What differences are there when using channels of communication (face-to-face, telephone, writing)?

2. To what extent do you think films and TV influence how people communicate with each other?

3. Do you think there are differences in the way men and women communicate? 4. Do you agree that education has a strong and positive effect on people’s ability to

communicate effectively? 5. What impact do you think the growth of technology might have on communication in the

future?


1. Why do you take the IELTS test? 2. What are you planning to do in the next five years? 3. What are you planning to do in the next ten years? 4. What is the first thing you will do when you arrive at the new place? 5. Why do so many people like traveling nowadays?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a card with some information about a teacher. You will have one minute to read the card and then I’d like you to talk about a teacher for one or two minutes. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to.

Describe a teacher from your past that you remember You should say: What class the teacher taught you and how old you were What the teacher’s special qualities and characteristics were Why you remember this teacher

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes)

1. What kind of person makes a good teacher? 2. Why do people choose to become teachers? 3. Do you think education will change in the future? How? 4. How does technology affect education?

SPEAKING TEST (No. 15) PART 1 (3 - 4 minutes) Do you usually have any influence on family matters? What is the fondest memory of the closest person? How much money do you spend on clothes a year? Do you think that it is important for people to follow fashion? Why/ Why not? Why does fashion change so fast in Vietnam?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) Now I’m going to give you a card with some information about A PLACE. You will have one minute to read the card and then I’d like you to talk about A PLACE for one or two minutes. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to.

Describe a part of the world you would like to visit You should say: Where it is How and what you know about it What you would like to do there

and explain why you would like to visit this part of the world. PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes)

1) Why do people want to visit other countries? 2) What makes some places very attractive to tourists? 3) Are there any drawbacks of tourism? 4) Does tourism help to promote international understanding? 5) Is tourism an industry? Why / why not?


1) How big is your family? 2) How much time do you spend together? 3) What are the popular forms of entertainment in Vietnam? 4) Do you think TV is educational? Is it good for children to watch TV? 5) What is the most popular sport in your country? What are the reasons?

PART 2 (4 -5 minutes) PART 2 A Now I’m going to give you a card with some information about A PROPERTY. You will have one minute to read the card and then I’d like you to talk about A PROPERTY for one or two minutes. You can make some notes to help you if you wish to.

Describe something you bought that you were not happy with. You should say:

What you bought Why you were not happy with it What you did with it

and explain how you felt about the situation. PART 2 B

Would you buy other things from the same shop? Do you enjoy shopping?

PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4 -5 minutes)

1. Do people buy products from their own countries or from other countries? 2. How could governments protect the rights of consumers? 3. Is advertising important in business? Why?

SPEAKING TEST (Version 17) Describe one of your neighbours

When did you become neighbours? Do you often meet? State whether your neighbour is a good one and why?

SPEAKING TEST (Version 18) Describe an important letter

When did you receive the letter? From whom did you receive the letter? Explain the reasons why it is important

SPEAKING TEST (Version 19) Describing a friend in your school time/ you like most. You should say:

Who he/she is? When did you become friends? Why do you like him/her or why do you think that he/she is important to you? How he/she influences you.

SPEAKING TEST (Version 20) Describing an interesting building. You should say:

Where it is located. What it looks like. What services are provided? How you like it.

SPEAKING TEST (Version 21) Describing a letter. You should say:

When you received it. Who sent it to you? What it is about? Whether it is important to you? Why?

SPEAKING TEST (Version 22) Describing a kind of extreme weather. You should say:

What it is. When did it happen? Where you were. How you felt at that time.

SPEAKING TEST (Version 23) Describe an environmental problem. You should say:

What it is? How long it has existed. What effect it has brought to people’s life./ What it happens? What we can do to solve it.

(V17) Follow-up: What is the difference between neighbours and friends? Why do people like to watch TV serials in their houses? How do you think of the relationship in the city? How to improve the neighbourhood? (V18) Follow-up: What is the significance of handwriting? Does your country have handwriting lesson now? Compare the handwriting now and past With the popularity of computers and Internet, will people lose their ability to write letters? (V19). Discussion: 1. What are the differences between adults and children in terms of making friends? 2. Can adults make friends with children? 3. What do you think are the most important factors when making friends? 4. What are the possible factors that cause the break-up of friendship? 5. Why is it difficult for adults to make friends? 6. What will the friendship become like when getting old? (V20). Discussion: What role do old buildings and new buildings play in modern society? What changes have taken place in architecture in the past two decades? Do you think it necessary to protect old buildings? (V21). Discussion: 1. What is the difference between letter and e-mail? 2. Do you often keep diaries? 3. What is the difference between diary and letter? 4. What is the difference in the past and at the present as regards communications? 5. What is the role of letter 50 years ago and at the present? 7. What do you think of creative writing? 8. Would post office disappear 50 years later? 9. What role does computer play in our society? 10. What changes have been brought by the computer? What is professors’ attitude? (V22). Discussion: 1. What should you do in a bad weather? 2. Will bad weather mould or change people’s personality? 3. What is the relationship between weather and culture? 4. The climate has changed these 50 years. Have you noticed the changes? 5. What changes do you predict in the following years? 6. Are the people interested in gathering the weather information in your place? 7. How does weather influence people’s personalities in your country?

(V23). Discussion: 1. What causes environmental problems?

2. What should the government do to protect the environment? 3. What should we do to protect the environment?

4. What other measures can you think of to protect the environment?

5. How should we educate children to protect environment?

6. What’s the difference between the old and the young as regards environmental protection?

SPEAKING TEST (Version 24)

Describe a person that you met recently and liked. You should say:

- who this person is - what you were doing at the time - how you met him / her

Explain why you liked this person

SPEAKING TEST (Version 25) Describe a TV or radio programme you enjoyed when you were a child You should say:

- what the programme was about - when it was on - where you watched or listened to it

Explain why you enjoyed this programme when you were a child.

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