IELTS SPEAKING PART 1

COMMON TOPICS
1. Let’s talk about mobile phones.
1. How often do you use your mobile phone?
Well, I use my cell phone every day in order to keep in touch with my
family and my friends. Besides, I also use it for surfing the internet or
for entertainment.
2. What was your first mobile phone?
I got my first mobile phone when I was 15. It is an Oppo and It was a
gift from my father when I finished one of my exams at school
3. How has your mobile phone changed your life?
My mobile phone has changed my life a lot. About my studying, I
participated in some groups to learn more about English and I could
find a lot of useful documents thanks to this phone. About
relationships with others, it helps me to easily make new friends and
keep in touch with them.

2. Let’s talk about holidays.

1. What do you do on holidays?
Sometimes, I travel around my hometown with my friends to enjoy
the beauty of my hometown. Sometimes I just stay at home with my
family and have a little get-together to celebrate the holidays.
2. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve been to?
Honestly, I haven't been to many places yet, but about the most
beautiful place I have been to, I would say that is SaPa. It has a lot of
beautiful scenery like Fansipan mountain or Cat Cat village.
3. Do you prefer travelling alone or in tour groups? Why?
Definitely, in a tour group. Because I think if you travel alone, it will
be a little bit lonely. And you know, the more the merrier.

3. Let’s talk about friends.

1. Do you have a lot of friends? Why/why not?
Actually, I'm an introvert, so it's so hard for me to make friends with
others. That's why I don't have a lot of friends.

2. How often do you meet your friends?

To be honest, when I was younger I used to meet my friends almost
every day. But now, because we live far from each other, I barely
meet them. I meet my close friends only on some weekends or
sometimes on video call.
3. What are some qualities that a good friend should have?
There are two main qualities of a good friendship: honesty and mutual
respect. This is because if we are not on the same level with our
friends, it would be very hard to achieve mutual understanding .
Moreover, mutual respect is really important since it makes both sides
feel fair and comfortable when talking to each other

4. Let’s talk about childhood.

1. Can you tell me about the happiest memory in your childhood?
It was the first time I saw snow. It was a winter vacation when I was
12. Because it was the first time, my brother and I were so excited.
Then we asked our parents for permission and went outside to play.
We started to make snowballs, snowmen and played very happily.
2. What was your favorite toy when you were a child?
My favourite toy, without a doubt, has to be my toy mobile. I love it
because it makes beeping sounds when I press the buttons. Best of
all, it had some of the same features as my parents' real phone. I used
to love pretending to call my parents when they were at work.
3. Do you still contact your childhood friends? Why/Why not?
Some of them, yes. I still get together with my best friends from
primary school, but just once every year or two because we all go to
university in different cities.

5. Let’s talk about travelling.

1. Do you like travelling? Why/ Why not?
Yes of course I love traveling. Traveling helps us discover many new
things, make more beautiful memories and gives us a lot of
experiences.
2. What kind of transport do you prefer for your holidays?
When it comes to the kind of transport that I prefer, I would say it is
motorbike. Because it is convenient and when riding a motorbike, I
can see all of the beautiful scenery
3. What are popular tourist destinations in your country?
In my opinion, the most popular tourist destination in my country is
the roof of Indochina-Fanxipan. It is located in Sa Pa and it is the
highest peak in Indochina with many beauties.

6. Let’s talk about seasons.

1. What is your favorite season of the year?
Spring is my favourite season of the year. In my opinion, it is the
most beautiful time of the year and I like to observe the spring nature.
Nature glorifies the arrival of spring. The air is filled with the fragrant
smell of the plants. I love that
2. What do you often do in that season?
Honestly, there are a lot of activities to do in spring. For me, I usually
hang out or travel somewhere with my family and my friends.
3. Is there anything you do not like about summer?
Yes of course, I don't like the heat of summer, the muggy and sticky
weather makes me feel uncomfortable.

7. Let’s talk about names.

1. Do you like your name? Why/Why not?
Yes of course, I do like the name my parents gave me. It’s not only a
part of my identity but also symbolizes the love from my beloved
parents.
2. Does your name have any special meanings?
Most Vietnamese names do, I suppose, but mine I'm not sure. I just
know that it is a common name in my hometown, and when people
hear my name they will know that I am the eldest.
3. In your country, who often chooses babies’ names?
Traditionally, in Vietnam, the names of new-born children are given
by one of their relatives, usually their grandparents. Sometimes, a
name is also given by a person who’s done a special favor for the
baby’s family, or a close relative.

8. Let’s talk about dancing.

1. Do you like dancing? Why /Why not?
To be honest, I would say I love dancing but I cannot dance because I
don't have gifted. But I love it because it is really interesting.
2. Would you like to learn how to dance in the future? Why /Why
not?
Yes, of course. Because I find dancing really interesting. And I also
want to learn new skills. It will help me improve and promote myself.
3. Do you prefer dancing alone or dancing in groups? Why?
Honestly, I love both equally. Alone, I can do my own choreography.
But it's fun to be a part of a project with other people also.

9. Let’s talk about nature and environment.

1. Do you love nature? Why /Why not?
Yes I do. I love nature because it's beautiful. When I look at rainbows,
oceans, flowers blooming and so on, I'm nothing short of amazed.
Moreover, nature provides us so much. And it is our responsibility to
care for nature in whatever small way that we can because nature is
the reason all of us are here.
2. Do you think the environment is a big problem nowadays? Why?
Yes, definitely. Because the environment is getting more and more
polluted. And that seriously affects our lives.
3. What can people do to protect the environment?
A lot of things...such as don't litter, try to buy environmentally
friendly goods whenever we can, try to save trees and plant trees. I
think so.

10. Let’s talk about books.

1. Do you like reading books? Why /Why not?
Yes I do. Because I find it really interesting, when I read books, I can
imagine that I'm talking to the writer. Furthermore, reading books
gives us a lot of knowledge.
2. What kind of books do you prefer?
Well I would say I'm a big fan of romantic novels. As soon as I
opened a romantic novel, I could dive into an appealing story that I
could hardly put it down. And another type is life skill books that
teach me important skills in life. Yeah
3. Do you think reading books is important? Why /Why not?
In my opinion, reading books plays an important role in our life.
Because it develops our thoughts, gives us endless knowledge and
lessons while keeping our minds active.

11.. Let’s talk about family.

1. Do you come from a small or a large family?
Honestly, I come from a small family. There are 5 people in my
family: my parents, my younger sister, younger brother and me.
2. Who is your closest family member?
Oh I think I am closest to my mother. Because she is the one who has
been with me the longest and the one who keeps me company. I can
share most of my thoughts with her and she always understands my
feelings and gives me the best advice.
3. What do you prefer: spending time with your family or your
friends? Why?
Oh it depends on a lot of things. Sometimes, I want to spend time
with my friends because we have a lot of things in common and it's
easy to find interesting topics to talk about. But when I'm with my
family, I can feel the love from them, which makes me feel safe and
comfortable.

12. Let’s talk about letters.

1. Do you like writing letters? Why/Why not?
Actually, I don't because I'm a little bit lazy to write and writing
letters takes a longer time to send. So I prefer texting to writing
letters.
2. How often do you use letters?

3. Is using emails more convenient than writing letters? Why /Why

not?
Yes, of course. Because writing letters will take a long time to send
but using email, we can immediately send it if we have the internet.

13. Let’s talk about school subjects.

1. What is your favourite subject?
Honestly, my favourite subject is Math because I love learning about
calculus and numbers.
2. Which subject do you find the most difficult? Why?
Even though my major is English, I find it is the most difficult.
Because it's not my first language and when learning English, I must
remember a lot of vocabulary and grammar and that is really hard for
me.
3. What are the subjects you would like to study in the future?
Oh the subject I would like to study in the future is Chinese, yah.
Because I love Chinese films, I want to learn Chinese to watch
Chinese films without subtitles.

14. Let’s talk about growing up.

1. Where did you grow up?
I was born and grew up in a small village, called Thanh Binh. It's just
a rural area in Lao Cai province but it gave me a lot of great
memories.
2. What kind of child were you?
Oh I was an active child. When I was in Elementary school, I was thể
monitor. So I took part in a lot of activity l performing arts, sports or
competitions

3. What do you remember most about your childhood?

Oh maybe it's about my friends when I was a child. Because in my
childhood, we had no internet and smartphones. So we always played
together and have a lot of great memories. I think that is the happiest
time of mine.

15. Let’s talk about vacations.

1. Do you like holidays? Why/ why not?
Yes I do, because they are great opportunities to relieve stress, get
away from it all and enjoy life.
2. When do you prefer to take your holidays?
I prefer to take my vacation in Autumn because it is the coolest time
of the year in my country, which makes it perfect for spending time
outside, doing sightseeing and visiting places.
3. Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holidays? Why?
Well it depends on the weather. If the weather is good, I will
definitely go outside because I love to visit new places and enjoy
breathtaking scenery. If the weather is bad, I would rather stay at
home and read books.
16. Let’s talk about houses.
1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in an apartment with my friends now. It has one main room
with an attached kitchen and a small restroom.
2. Could you tell me something about your favorite room?
Actually, my favourite room is the living room because all the
members of my family gather to watch TV and that is the time we all
catch up with each other.
3. Would you like to change anything about your home? Why/ Why
not?
If I have money I would redecorate my house by adding some new
furniture, painting the walls brightly and maybe I would grow the
flowers i love in our garden.
Now, the test begins. Let’s talk about clothes.
1. What type of clothes do you like to wear?
Well I prefer casuals because I feel comfy and flexible. I also wear a
pair of jeans on a regular basis as I can easily mix and match them
with a T-shirt and sneakers.
2. Are you a fashionable person? Why/ Why not?
Oh I think I'm not because I just wear what is comfortable to me and I
don't have money to be fashionable anyway.
3. Are clothes important or not important? Why/Why not?
In my opinion, it may not be very important because, no matter how
we dress, it's just our appearance, not representing anything. So I don't
care too much about that.

17. Let’s talk about our daily routine.

1. Do you have the same routine every day? Why/ Why not?
Pretty much yah, although there's a slight change on Sunday. I usually
wake up really late on Sunday and I don't have any coffee either. I just
want to spend my weekend in my warm bed.
2. What part of your day do you like best?
My favourite time of the day would be 7 which is when I gather
around the dinner table with my family. Seeing them after a long
hard-working day can help me feel recharged, so I look forward to
this time of the day the most.
3. Do you think it is important to have a daily routine? Why/ Why
not?
It's not something that a person cannot live without I think. It's
important to me but it doesn't mean that everyone should follow a
routine everyday. It's fun to have changes once in a while.

18. Let’s talk about computers.

1. Do you use a computer for studying?
Of course, yes, but just sometimes. Because I don't have a personal
laptop, I can just borrow it from my friends.
2. What are some advantages of using a computer?
Using computer have a lot of advantages such as improve your
abilities, Increase your productivity and help you learn and keep you
informed
3. Do you think it is important to know how to use a computer? Why/
Why not?
I think definitely yes. Everything in today’s world is digital and
online. Starting with there are so many jobs being offered online,
universities offering online courses and with the coming of google
and other efficient search engines, it has become a lot easier to get
knowledge and a job. Even banks and other government services can
now be easily availed online. I believe with so much happening, it
does makes sense to learn how to use computers

19. let’s talk about weather.

1. What is your favourite season?
Oh when it comes to my favourite season, off the top of my head, I
would say it's Autumn. Just because of a very simple reason, I love
the changing of the leaves.
2. What do you like doing when it’s sunny?
On a sunny day, I like to wake up early and take a walk around my
neighborhood to enjoy the warmth of the sunshine when the
temperature is not too high. And then I want to hang out with my
friends because, you know, sunny days are the best time to do some
outdoor activities.
3. Does weather affect your mood? Why/ Why not?
To be honest, the weather affects me a lot. My mood can change
according to the change of weather. If the weather is nice, I can go out
and do as many interesting activities as I can. This makes me excited.
But when the weather is bad, I often stay at home and feel very bored.

20. Let’s talk about music.

1. Do you like music? Why/ Why not?
To be honest, I really love music. Listening to music is a part of my
daily activities and I cannot imagine my life without music. Listening
to music is an excellent way to unwind after a long working day.
2. What kind of music do you listen to?
I'm a big fan of Chinese music. I like to listen to sad Chinese songs
because I feel that I can relate to them. My life has not worked
according to the plan and I have been sad for most part of my life. So
I think that those songs are made for me.
3. Which instrument would you like to take up in the future?
To be honest, I haven't thought about that. But I find piano quite
interesting. So I think, if I can, I will try to learn more about piano.

21. Let’s talk about working out.

1. What do you do to keep fit?
Keeping fit and staying healthy are the goals of a lot of people. There
are a lot of activities for us to stay healthy. For me, I usually go
jogging around my neighborhood. I often go jogging with my father
every afternoon.
2. Are there any kinds of exercise that you want to try? Why?
I want to try yoga because I heard that yoga is very effective. Besides,
it also makes our body more flexible.
3. Is working out important to your health?
In my opinion, working out is very important to our health. Because it
will help you be stronger, improve your health a lot and reduce our
risk of cancer.

22. Let’s talk about newspapers and magazines.

1. How often do you read the newspapers?
Well, I don't read newspapers very often. I think the Internet is a
relatively quicker source of information. It takes time to print
newspapers.
2. What do you prefer reading: newspapers or magazines?
I’ll go for reading magazines in my spare time because they have in-
depth information on specific topics and my go-to choice is
entertainment
3. Have you ever read a newspaper or a magazine in a foreign
language?
I do read newspaper in English because I think reading newspaper in
English can help me to improve my English skills

23. Let’s talk about eating out.

1. How often do you eat out?
Well, not very often. Sometimes on special occasions such as
birthdays or wedding anniversaries my family and I go to restaurants,
but normally we have meals at home.
2. Where do you like to eat out?
I like to eat out at many different places. I'm not quite a foodie and so
I don't have to spend too much time searching and choosing where to
go.
3. Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant? Why?
Oh, I think eating out is great sometimes. But a meal at home is often
my first choice because it's the time for the family to be together and
it's also safe for our health.
We don't have to worry about food quality.
24. Let’s talk about haircut.
1. What is your favourite hair style?
I don’t actually have a favorite hairstyle these days but in the past, I
used to be a big fan of long hair with or without layers. I find long
hair very beautiful and gorgeous.
2. How often do you change your haircut?
Once in a blue moon, perhaps twice or three times a year I think and
besides I often do it before Lunar New Year’s Day because I love to
look refreshed and different to start the new year.
3. What is the most interesting haircut you have ever seen?
I think the most interesting haircut I have seen would be singer Hoa
Minzy’s haircut when she was on a TV show, I don’t remember the
name of this TV show, but I am really impressed with her hairstyle.
Her hair has a blue color with a light layer that makes her look really
beautiful. I wondered if she was a fairy
25. Let’s talk about the Internet.
1. What do you usually do on the Internet?
I do a ton of things on the Internet. I usually use it to read local as
well as national news headlines. I also use it for checking my emails,
chatting with my friends and playing games online at times
2. Have you ever done shopping on the Internet?
Yes of course, I've done a lot. I've done shopping on shopee or
Lazada. I find that very convenient because we don't have to go to the
store. So we can save a lot of time.
3. Do you think that the Internet brings many benefits? Why/ Why
not?
In my opinion, the internet brings many benefits. Because the internet
is considered as a source of information. Moreover, we can do a lot of
things at home thanks to the internet.
26. Let’s talk about the sea.
1. Have you ever been to the seaside?
To be honest, I haven't been to the seaside. But I wish, one day, I will
have an opportunity to visit there. I think it will be very interesting.
2. Do you like living near the sea? Why/ Why not?
For sure, I would like to try to live near the sea one day. Because I
have never been to the sea before, so I want to try once in a while
3. What kind of activities can people do by the sea?
Oh a lot of things, outdoor activities like sunbathing, swimming, and
sandcastle help us feel relaxed after stressful work or study.

28. Let’s talk about work/study.

1. Do you work or study?
Actually, I'm a freshman, I am studying at Thuong Mai university and
my major is business English.
2. Why did you choose that major or job?
Actually, at first I didn't like anything so I didn't know what major to
choose then I just chose randomly. But Fortunately, when I started to
study about it, I found that it's really interesting and then I decided to
follow this major. Although my English is not very good, I will try
my best.
3. What is the most difficult thing about your study or job?
Because my major is English, the most difficult thing is how to study
English well. To be honest, learning English is very difficult for me.
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose. But then I still keep going.

29. Let’s talk about home.

1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
Actually I live in a house with my family in a small village called
Thanh Bình. It is in the countryside in Lào Cai province.
2. Do you often invite friends to visit your home? Why/ Why not?
Yes, I like to invite friends to visit my home. Sometimes we get
togethers at home and sometimes when we have to study or make a
project, I invite my friends over.
3. How do you expect your future house to be?
If I had to talk about my ideal house, it would be a beautiful house by
the seaside in a peaceful country setting.I love the idea of having a
two-storey house because I think it would be enough for a small
family to live comfortably. It would have to be painted blue, which is
my favourite colour, and the ceiling would be beautifully decorated
with star and moon ornaments.

30. Let’s talk about art.

1. Do you like art? Why/ Why not?
Yes I do. It is a great way to escape from the busy daily life. Some
forms of art that are worth mentioning are painting, dancing, singing
and even writing, out of which painting is probably the most
enjoyable activity for me.
2. What kind of paintings do you prefer?
I don't have lots of knowledge about painting but I enjoy what people
draw themselves. For example, we sometimes keep our first drawings
from first grade as a reminder. When we grow up, we have less time
for activities like painting or drawing so we usually just buy them to
decorate our houses.
3. Do you think art is an important part of life? Why/Why not?
As I mentioned before, the busier life is, the more necessary it is to
get lost in an artistic activity. I personally believe that modern people
should learn to balance their lives between materialistic and spiritual
values. Everybody should go to art class once in a while.

31. Let’s talk about birthdays.

1. Do you enjoy birthday parties?
Just the same as everybody else, I do enjoy birthday parties. It is a
chance to celebrate your birthday and let friends gather together
2. How do you usually celebrate your birthdays?
I don't like noise, so every birthday, I usually have a small party and
invite my close friends to attend.
3. What kinds of birthday gifts would you like to receive?
Actually, I really enjoy receiving books as gifts because reading is my
favourite habit. When I was a little girl, I received a wide variety of
gifts that I really liked, such as books, stationery, teddy toys and so
on.

32. Let’s talk about evenings.

1. Do you often work or study in the evenings?
Yes, certainly. I’m a college student with a heavy workload, so I
frequently devote my evenings to studying.
2. Do you do the same thing in the evenings every day? Why/ Why
not?
I don't always follow the same schedule but I like listening to my
favourite tune unless I have some pending work. However, if I have
free time in the evening, I enjoy spending it with my friends over
evening tea and snacks.
3. What are popular activities for young people in your country in the
evenings?
Well, people in my country, both young and older, enjoy going for
walks in the park and performing some outdoor activities. During the
weekends families always go to the theatre or park.
33. Let’s talk about happiness.
1. What kinds of things make you happy?
People might have different kinds of pleasures but my happiness
simply is a tasty delicious meal well-spent with my beloved. After a
long hard day at work, nothing puts a smile on my face unless it’s a
wonderful meal prepared by my top-chef mom. This is what money
cannot buy I suppose.
2. What do you like to do when you are happy?
Whenever I am happy I will give my parents and my sister a call and
share my happiness with them. I play my favourite song and sing very
happily.
3. Is this easy to be happy for you?
It’s really easy peasy for me. To be honest, I’m not a really
demanding person or materialistic. Therefore, most of the time I feel
contented and value everything I have. Simple things in life such as a
good meal, nice shoes and great friends are enough to uplift my
spirits.

34. Let’s talk about colour.

1. What is your favourite colour?
To be honest, I like all the colors. But blue is the colour I like the
most. Because it is the color of sky and represents the freedom that
makes me feel at peace whenever I see blue
2. Do you usually wear clothes in your favorite colour?
Even though I really love blue, but I'm not wear blue clothes very
often. Because it doesn't go well with my skin tone.
3. Were colour important to you when you were a child? Why/ Why
not?
They were definitely more important to me than they are now. When I
was small, I used to judge objects by their colour, like pink stuff was
for girls, while blue things were for boys. As I grew up, I realized that
things are a lot more complicated, and that colours don’t matter that
much.
35. Let’s talk about the weekends.
1. How do you usually spend your weekends?
Well, I usually stay home on a weekend, and sometimes I go out in
the evening to hang out with friends. Since my weekdays are
normally packed, I try to stay home on weekends and refresh myself
to take challenges of the upcoming weekdays
2. Do you like working on weekend? Why/ Why not?
Absolutely I don't. The reason I don't like it is because I only have the
weekend for the rest. So I want to enjoy my weekend and relax after a
long hard-working day.
3. Do you think weekends are necessary for everyone? Why/ Why
not?
In my opinion, weekends are necessary but not very important. I
think after a long working day, people should have some free time to
relax and recharge and get ready to face the challenges of the next
week.
36. Let’s talk about outfits.
1. What type of clothes do you like to wear?
Well, I prefer casuals because I feel comfy and flexible. I also wear a
pair of jeans on a regular basis as I can easily mix and match them
with a T-shirt and sneakers.
2. Where do you usually purchase your outfits?
I buy most of my clothes from regular shops in regular markets
where clothing items are affordable. However, when it comes to
buying some special clothes for special occasions, I try to buy them
from shopping malls where I can choose some clothes from a large
collection of clothing items
3. Do you think the clothes you wear say something about who you
are?
Well I believe that what we wear reflects our personalities and
characteristics. If you are a slave of fashion, you totally have tendency
to buy must-have items because you want to follow the latest fashion
trend and take a pride in your appearance when you go out. By
contrast, if you prefer being simple you tend to choose casual clothes
which give you flexibility and comfort even at home or at work.

37. Let’s talk about fruits and vegetables.

1. Do you eat fruits and vegetables every day?
I do eat fruits and vegetables every day. In fact, they are part of our
daily diet because it’s easy to eat and good for our health.
2. What kind of fruit do you enjoy most?
There are many kinds of fruits that I have on a daily basis but I prefer
eating tangerines the most because it’s easy to peel and carry along
with. Especially, it has a sweet flavor that I like.
3. Do you prefer to eat fruit or vegetables? Why?
It depends on the need. For us, we have more vegetables than fruits in
the daily menu. But when talking about des’sert or snacks, we prefer
fruits. Another plus factor for fruit is when I am on a diet, watermelon
and papaya are my companions at the lunch table although I
sometimes buy vegetable salad. Especially during summer, fruits are
abundant in the market so we usually buy them.

38. Let’s talk about games.

1. Do you play any games?
I can play some kinds of games such as chess and badminton. When I
was young, my father taught me to play them. Playing badminton can
help me enhance my health and chess can improve my memory.
2. What games are popular in your country?
Badminton and football are two kinds of popular games in my
country. Tourists can see people usually play badminton in the park
and play football in the yard any time.
3. Do you think it’s important for people to play games?
Playing games is essential for people at any time for 3 main reasons.
Firstly, people play games to relax and get rid of stress. Secondly,
games can improve memory and health. Last but not least, games can
connect people and people together. People can make friends or even
create many relationships while playing games.

39. Let’s talk about exams.

1. Do you like exams?
I don't hate exams, but I don't like them either. They are good for me,
as they challenge me. But I usually have to prepare myself for exams,
studying and all that. If it's a big exam, it puts a lot of stress on me,
because I get worried about the results.
2. What is the most difficult exam you have taken?
I have passed a lot of exams but the most difficult exam I have taken
is the National High School Graduation Competition. I had to study a
lot of subjects such as math, biology, physics, English …because the
amount of knowledge was too much so it was really difficult for me.
3. Are exams the best way to test students? Why?
In my opinion, exams are necessary but not the best way to test
students. Because students have to learn a lot of subjects but the
amount of knowledge is very very much so they can't remember all
the information. That makes them nervous and then they will can not
show their best.

40, Let’s talk about party.

1. What types of party do people normally have?
People have parties to celebrate special occasions like birthdays,
weddings, or the beginning of a new year. I think it's important to
celebrate these things because they are landmarks in our lives. Parties
are a good way to bring people together.
2. Is this important do hold a birthday party?
I think it is important to hold a birthday party. In my opinion,
birthdays are a day that has a special meaning. So having a birthday
party will make a lot of good memories. Besides, it also brings us
together.
3. Why do you think some people like parties, but some others hate
them?
The fact that some people like parties and some others hate it may be
due to their different personalities. Some people are very outgoing,
they are talkative and really enjoy social engagement. Typical party
goers will always try to spend some time around other people, even if
it is only on the weekend. Nevertheless, there are some people who
like being alone to spend their time instead of attending parties. These
people are very introverted and don't like being a crowd. They even
avoid small talk because they deem it unnecessary.

41. Let’s talk about dream.

1. Do you often have dream?
Yes I do. I have quite vivid dreams about things that are going on in
my life at the time and I even have nightmares sometimes.
2. Do you usually remember your dream?
Well You spend nearly one-third of your life asleep, so remembering
your dream is such a challenge. Honestly, I hardly recall any of my
dreams after waking up. Sometimes, I manage to visualize a dream in
graphic detail just because that dream does bring some strong
emotions after I wake up.
3. Why are dreams so important?
Well, this is an interesting question. I think we are all aware of how
important dreams are. Dreams motivate us to move forward,
overcome obstacles to fulfill ourselves. Dream is something out of
reach only when people have no passion and patience, as well as life
purposes. Honestly, I feel pity for whoever lives without a dream as
they’ll never know what they can do and how dreams can shape them.

42. Let’s talk about jewelry.

1. Do you like jewelry?
I love collecting tiny pieces of art like jewelry since they are not only
accessories but perfect complements to your whole look. There are
thousands of types and designs of jewelries for you to choose from so
I bet everyone, regardless of genders, can find at least one item they
love, from earrings, bracelets, necklaces to watches
2. How often do you wear jewelry?
Once in a while, especially when there is a special event. On that
occasion, I often have my bracelet or necklace on so that I can feel
more confident in myself.
3. Why some people wear a jewelry for a long time?
I suppose each has their own reasons. In most cases, if people get
attached to a certain piece of jewelry, there might be a story behind it.
It could be a family heirloom that has been passed down generations
to generations so it has a special meaning to the owner. Or it may
belong to someone they hold dear such as their spouse, parent or soul
mate which can explain why they don’t want to take it off.

43. Let’s talk about teamwork.

1. When was your last time worked with a team?
it was last week
We were divided into groups to discuss and present some topics of
philosophy.
2. Do you like to work or study with others or just by yourself?
That’s a tough question… I like the combination of the two. It’s great
working in teams while getting and sharing ideas with each other, but
it’s also nice to sit at your desk and work hard productively. I like to
do both so it’s hard to choose one over the other.
3. What is the most important thing for teamwork?
To my mind, the key point for successful teamwork is leadership. I
think it's the most important thing ever to have either one person or a
group of people who are in charge and who can take control of the
situation and make things work.
44. Let’s talk about school.
1. Can you describe about one of your old schools?
Well, I will talk about My primary school. It was a small school and
located only 5 minutes away from my house, so I was never late for
class.
2. Have you ever returned to see your old school again?
Well, in all honesty, ever since I graduated from primary school, I
never had a chance to go back. My old school has been reconstructed,
so it might be significantly different now from the one I knew.
However, I’m planning to visit it in the near future with some old
friends, and I bet that will be amazing.
3. What part of your secondary school education did you enjoy most?
I enjoyed my secondary school education a lot. There is no one part
that I liked more than the other. I liked the fact that our school had an
equal focus on extra curricular and physical activities, and not just on
the academics.

45. Let’s talk about the television.

1. Do you often watch TV?
Not very often, I actually prefer surfing the internet than watching TV
so I just spend maybe nearly 2-3 hours per week
2. What’s your favourite TV programme?
Definitely music channels such as MTV or V-channel. These
channels offer a wide variety of music everyday. In addition, they also
interact with their audience by allowing them to vote for the Top 20
songs of each week or to play the songs they requested.
3. What programmes did you watch when you were a child?
Like other children, I watched a number of cartoons and music
programs for children when I was a child. Tom and Jerry, Barbie, and
the Disney series are my favorites which still get me excited
whenever I see them on TV now. My mom said I also was kinda
attracted to music programs for children that I focused on them
completely while eating.
46. Let’s talk about being alone.
1. Do you like to be alone?
Yes, I’d like to stay alone for some period of time if I have to do
something without interruption. But if I have spare time, I would
prefer to stay with my friends to enjoy the free time.
2. What do you like to do when you are alone?
I really enjoy being alone on weekend mornings, reading some books
and playing computer games. During that time, I can do something I
am interested in, and don’t have to think about how to brace for the
coming problems.
3. Do you like to spend time with your friends or just stay at home on
your own?
Well, if I were to choose between the two, I would probably go with
hanging out with my close friends because you need to be sociable in
the society and friendship really adds spice to my life; whereas, you
know, spending too much being alone is really boring and terrible
I think it has to depend on the situation as well. When it comes to
some spare time after work or study, I’d rather just stay at home. But
on other occasions, I believe that hanging out with a group of friends
can be great fun. You know, the more the merrier.
47. Let’s talk about science.
1. Do you like science?
To be frank with you, I’m not exactly a big fan of science ‘cause it’s
always been a closed book to me. Though I know it helps me to
acquire an in-depth understanding of the world, I always find it
perplexing.
2. How often do you watch TV program about science?
Actually, I'm not a big fan of watching TV programs about science so
I rarely watch it unless they are already bored to tears.
3. Are science museum popular in your country?
I think that Museums in Vietnam are quite diverse, and they cover
almost every field. However, museums are not so appealing to the
young, which is unfortunate, they could have been much more
educational.

48. Let’s talk about websites.

1. What kinds of websites do you like to use?
Well, as for me, my favourite social networking website is Facebook,
because it is much easier to find someone from any country and help
me up-to-date with what’s happening in their lives.
2. What kind of people do you like to be friends with on websites?
I’d like to meet someone who is very honest and sincere because if
someone who is on the other side of the internet likes to tell lies, that
would make no sense and would be a waste of time to talk to that guy.
3. Is this easy to find real friends on a social networking website?
Well, honestly, I don’t think it’s easy to find true friendship on the
internet because nowadays people like to mask themselves and
pretend to be a nice person. Some online close friends have never met
each other face-to-face, so it’s very easy to be deceptive on social
media.

49. Let’s talk about street market.

1. Have you ever visited a street market?
Actually I haven visited a lot of street markets, visiting some street
markets is my cup of tea. I really love the whole experience of seeing
people selling their products, as well as I believe that the freshest
produce comes from there.
2. What is the most enjoyable market with you?
The farmers’ market in my neighborhood, which is a type of open-air
market I really enjoy going to. The reason I enjoy it is because the
atmosphere is quite relaxing. All the vendors are locals and they treat
everyone nicely. I also feel they are honest people and would never
try to trick you when selling you something. In fact, we bought
oranges, apples, and different kinds of vegetables, and everything was
indeed quite fresh.
3. What does the market sell?
I’d say the most common items are fresh fruits and vegetables, maybe
even meats or fish as well. However, the farmer’s markets in my town
tend to only sell fruits, vegetables, and local products such as honey
from their bee farming.

50. Let’s talk about diet.

1. What kinds of meal do you like?
Oh, I adore different meat plates… My mouth is watering whenever I
see roast beef, grilled chicken or pork chops… However, I don’t like
to cook… That's why I often eat ready meals and take-aways.
2. Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like? Why?
Yes, there are… I’m not a fussy eater, but I really hate onions and
seafood… I try to avoid meals that might contain these products…
3. What is your favourite cuisine?
As I mentioned before, I’m not a fussy eater and I eat and enjoy
almost anything but I get my very favorite would be Chinese. For me,
my palates are highly inclined towards savory and spicy foods. For
this reason, I loooove Chinese food.

51. Let’s talk about shopping.

1. Do you like shopping?
Yes, I love shopping but I don't splurge on buying worthless items.
Before buying something, I always have to ask myself if that’s
necessary because sometimes I can be impulsive and purchase
anything that I want.
2. How much do you spend when you go shopping?
I think if you compare my shopping to everyone, it would seem like I
don’t spend a lot on clothing
3. Do you prefer to go shopping alone?
I prefer shopping with my close friends because they can give me
advice on choosing clothes that really fit me and it’s also more fun.
But I sometimes enjoy going alone if I want to spend more time in a
certain store.

52. Let’s talk about festivals.

1. Which festival do you like most? Why?
Well, I don't really think I have a favorite holiday. I love all of them
the same because they all mean no work and lots of quality time for
myself or my family.
2. What do you often do at festivals?
If the holiday is long, I usually consider visiting my family because I
study away from home and can't see them as often as I'd like to. But if
the holiday is short, I will just catch up on my sleep or hang out with
friends.
3. Who do you often go to festivals with?
I love celebrating festivals with all my loved ones. I’d usually hang
out with my friends during the day, and night is family time, with my
significant other joining us.

53. Let’s talk about sports.

1. What is your favorite sport?
Well, I think I’m a big fan of sports. Although I’m not good at it, my
favorite one is swimming. You know I can often meet new people and
make friends when I do sports. And as I think that, you know,
practicing a sport regularly does wonders for my health.
2. How often do you attend a sport event?
Actually, I'm not very often attend sports events very often. Because
you know I'm not good at sports so I just want to enjoy watching
about them
3. What sport would you like to take up if you have more free time?
I will take up football, which is the type of sport that I have always
wanted to try. I’ll start by practicing controlling the ball with my legs,
and then I will find a friend who plays semi-professionally and ask
him to teach me in more detail. If I do well with it, maybe I will join a
local football club.

54. Let’s talk about animals.

1. What kinds of animals do you think children like?
In my opinion, children are very curious. So I think they love all kinds
of animals
2. If you have children in the future, will you allow them to raise a
pet? Why/why not?
Yes, of course. I suppose keeping a pet is beneficial to a child’s
development. By living side by side with them, pets can become their
friend and give them emotional support.
3. Do you think we should keep wild animals in the zoo? Why/why
not?
From my own point of view, we should not keep all wild animals in
the zoo but just keep the animals which are endangered and on the
verge of extinction.
55. Let’s talk about food.
1. What is your favorite food?
I like eating all sorts of spicy food, and one of my favourite foods is
fruit salad. I like this food because it is healthy and tasty. Well it is
probably the only healthy snack that I like. And it is best to eat fruit
salad when the weather is hot.
2. How often do you cook?
Pretty much every single day, I cannot afford to eat out at all.
Cooking is much cheaper and a lot of times much healthier plus you
know what is going into your food since you are the one making it.
3. Do you think fast food is good for people? Why/Why not?
I don't think fast food is good for people because it is oily and
contains a lot of fat, they may contain preservatives or non nutritive
artificial sweeteners.

56. Let’s talk about swimming.

1. Do you like swimming? Why/Why not?
Yes of course I like swimming because it's a physical activity in
which anyone can participate at any time of the year if there is an
indoor pool available or temperatures are mild. Swimming isn't just a
fun way to cool off during the summer. It is one of few sports or
activities that doesn't cost lots of money or require any equipment.
2. Where can people go swimming in your city?
It may sound strange, but people in my hometown often swim in the
Red River which makes them feel close to nature. It is a popular
outdoor activity and people do this on a daily basis, even though they
may possibly drown.
3. Is swimming popular in your country?
Yes you know, Vietnam has a very long coastline, so Vietnamese
people often learn how to swim when they are small. However they
are not trained professionally at school, they just learn from
mimicking their father or siblings. This leads to the tragic fact that
thousands of children drown each year.

57. Let’s talk about cooking.

1. What are some things that you can cook?
I am not a skilled cook, I only know the basics, like fried egg and
boiled veggies. The sad thing is, I can’t even make these dishes very
well. Most of the time, they would be either undercooked or burnt.
2. Does anyone in your family like cooking?
My mom is very keen on cooking. She loves experimenting with new
ingredients and collecting recipes on the internet. Her home-cooked
meals are not only full of nutrition, but also appetizing. My brother
and I like her cooking so much that we rarely eat out.
3. Who is the best cook that you know?
I don’t know much about this field, so I can’t name any famous chefs.
To me, the best cook is no one other than my mom. She knows the
recipes for almost all dishes like the back of her hand, and her food is
always so tasty.

58. Let’s talk about learning.

1. What is the subject that you find most difficult? Why?
I find English to be the most difficult. Because it’s not my first
language and when learning English, I must remember a lot of
vocabulary and grammar and that is really hard for me.
2. Do you think learning online is better than learning in traditional
classes? Why/why not?
From my own point of view, learning online is better than learning in
traditional classes. For instance, we can be flexible in learning,
distance education allows access to classes whenever and wherever
you want.
3. If you have more time in the future, is there anything you want to
learn about?
I would like to learn taekwondo which is a historical Korean martial
art and also is an excellent method of keeping fit and getting toned.
This activity has been on my bucket list and I’ve been dreaming of
doing this for so long.

59. Let’s talk about languages.

1. In your opinion, what is the best way to learn languages?
For me, the best way to learn languages is to communicate with a
native speaker. So we can imitate and learn quickly.
2. How do you keep in touch with your friends?
Nowaday there are a lot of ways to keep in touch. But for me, I'm
keen on keeping in touch by texting and calling. I love to text or
message it to them whenever I come across something I think they’ll
like to let them know.
3. Is this important for a country to learn a foreign language?
I think it is important for a country to learn a foreign language.
Because Speaking a foreign language gives me a better understanding
of the country’s culture. I can interact with people more freely
providing a greater scope of meeting new people, making new
friends, more fun, and enjoyment.
60. Let’s talk about news.
1. Are you interested in knowing the latest news? Why/Why not?
Yes, I’m really fond of getting news from various sources because I
just want to make myself better informed about the world. It’s very
important for me to know what happened in the domestic and
international events.
2. What sort of news are you most interested in?
I love reading international news about 'politics, the wars in Syria,
Iraq, and so on. Also, I read a lot of news about Vietnam's economy
and stock market
3. Do you prefer to get news from newspapers or from watching TV?
To me, watching TV is more convenient, because on TV there are
more sources of news than in the newspaper. Besides, when reading
newspaper sometimes makes my eyes tired, I listen to the radio and
let my eyes rest

61. Let’s talk about keeping fit.

1. Are you keen on keeping fit? Why/why not?
Yes, I am very keen on keeping fit. I like to play sports, especially
volleyball, and this is very good exercise to keep fit.
3. How can we encourage children to exercise more?
Actually, there are a lot of ways to encourage children to exercise
more. But for me, one of the best ways is using exercise as
transportation. We can walk kids to school, bike to visit friends or
roller skate to the park. Besides, kids like to have fun, so they’re more
likely to keep exercising if they’re doing an activity they enjoy.
2. Which one would you prefer in order to keep fit: go to the gym or
exercise at home? Why/why not?
I always prefer working out in the gym and only do workout in the
gym. There are several reasons for me to choose gym over home
workout. But the most important reason is Exercising in the gym gave
me better results and more motivation to workout hard every day.

62. Let’s talk about keeping pets.

1. Is it common to have pets in your country?
From my own point of view, it is quite common to have pets in my
country. And we tend to keep dogs and cats as companions. This is
because these animals are tame and easy to live with humans.
2. Have you ever had a pet before?
I used to have a dog. You know, it was a present from one of my
relatives. I had had it for more than a year before it was stolen. Since
then, I have never wanted to have any pet again as the feeling of
losing something you love dearly is terrible.
3. In your opinion, what are some benefits of keeping pets?
There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase
opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking
or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure as well as cholesterol
levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us
companionship.

63. Let’s talk about outdoor activities.

1. What is your favorite outdoor activity?
My favorite outdoor activity is playing volleyball. It is a good sport. I
can play in a public place with my friends and have a lot of fun.
Besides, I can exercise, meet people, maintain my shape, and relax as
well
2. How much time do you spend outdoors per week?
Although my study is quite busy, I don't have too much free time, I
always spend 3-4 hours outdoor per week
3. If there is more time in the future, what activity else would you like
to take up?
If I have more time in the future, I really want to take up playing
badminton. It’s such a very exciting sport. This activity have been on
my bucket list and I’ve been dreaming of doing this for so long

64. Let’s talk about nature.

1. Do you take an interest in nature?
Yes, I’m very interested in nature. That is the reason why my house is
surrounded by many trees. I love wild animals and taking walks in the
forests and mountains near my home.
2. What do you think are your country’s most important natural
resources?
From my own point of view, water is the most important natural
resource for the existence of life. Fresh water is considered a
renewable resource, but most of the water humans drink comes from
groundwater sources that are being depleted faster than they can be
replenished.
3. In which way can local people do to preserve these natural
resources?
There are many ways to preserve these natural resources. Using less
water by Taking shorter showers or turning off the faucet while
brushing your teeth can reduce water waste in your home as well.

65. Let’s talk about going out.

1. Which one would you prefer: Going out or staying at home?
Why/Why not?
I’m not really an outgoing person, so whenever I have spare time I
just stay at home and chill. Most of the time I just sit in front of the
box, ordering some takeaways and enjoying myself. I would say that
I’m quite a bit of a couch potato, to be honest.
2. Who do you often go out with?
I usually go out with my close friends, because you know, I don’t
have too many friends so my best friend is always my first choice.
3. What do you often do when you go out?
If I have to go out, I would definitely call my best friend up and ask
her to go somewhere with me, like the movies for example. When we
feel flush, we might treat ourselves to a spa day to release all the
stress from our enormous schoolwork.