IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST QUÍ 3/2023 (09 – 12/2023)

IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST QUÍ 3/2023 (09 – 12/2023)

IELTS WRITING PLUS

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Part 1:

New topics:

Fishing

1. Is fishing popular in your country?

2. Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?

3. Have you seen any movies featuring lots of fish?

4. Why do some people like fishing?

5. Do you like eating fish?

Cinema

1. Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a child?

2. Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?

3. Do you still like the same kinds of movies which you liked when you were a child?

4. What genres of films do you like?

5. Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?

Coffee or tea

1. Do you like to drink coffee or tea?

2. How often do you drink coffee or tea?

3. Do people like to drink coffee or tea in your country?

4. Do you prefer to use tea or coffee to serve your guests?

5. When was the last time you drank coffee or tea?

Robots

1. How do robots affect our lives?

2. Are you interested in robots?

3. Did you like any films about robots when you were a child?

4. Do you use robots in daily life?

5. Will you feel comfortable if you are in a car driven by a robot?

Noise

1. Do you like to stay in a noisy place?

2. Are there any quiet places where you live?

3. Do people have the right to make noise?

4. Do you like loud music?

Science

1. When did you start to learn science?

2. Is there any technology that you think is helpful in daily life?

3. Do you think science classes are important?

4. What is your favourite subject of science?

Geography

1. Have you ever studied geography at school?

2. Do you like geography?

3. Do you want to travel to a country because of its geographical conditions?

4. Do you want to be a geography teacher?

5. Do you think geography is useful?

Ice cream

1. Do you like eating ice cream?

2. Did you like ice cream when you were a child?

3. Are there any shops selling ice cream near the place where you live?

4. Can you make ice cream by yourself?

The area you live in

1. Do you like the area that you live in now?

2. Do you think the area you live in now is suitable for people of all ages?

3. Are people in your area friendly?

4. How has your area changed in recent years?

5. Do you know any famous people in your area?

6. Where do you like to go in your area?

Musical instrument

1. Do you know how to play a musical instrument?

2. Do you think students should learn to play musical instruments at school?

3. Have you taken any classes on musical instruments in school?

4. Which musical instrument do you like?

5. How easy would it be to learn to play a musical instrument without a teacher?

Gifts

1. What gifts do you want?

2. Are you good at choosing gifts?

3. Have you given other gifts made by yourself?

Helping others

1. Do you usually help the people around you?

2. How do you help the people around you?

3. Do your parents teach you how to help others?

4. What have you done to help the elderly?

Chatting

1. Do you often chat with friends?

2. Do you prefer to chat online or face to face?

3. Do you prefer group chats or individual chats?

4. What will you do if you have a disagreement with others?

Running

1. Do you like running?

2. Where do you run?

3. Which places do you think are perfect for running?

4. Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy?

Map

1. How often do you use maps on your phone?

2. Are you good at using maps?

3. Are there any maps in your home?

Clothes

1. How much time do you spend choosing clothes every day?

2. Do you prefer casual clothes or formal clothes?

3. Did you choose your own clothes when you were young?

Old topics:

Study

1. Do you work or are you a student?

2. What subject are you studying?

3. Why did you choose that subject?

4. What would you like to do in the future?

5. What are the most popular subjects in your country?

6. Do you think it's important to choose the subject that you like?

7. Are you looking forward to working?

8. Do you like your subject? (Why? / Why not?)

9. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

10. Is your subject interesting to you?

11. Is there any kind of technology you can use in study?

Work

1. What work do you do?

2. Why did you choose to do that type of job?

3. Do you like your job?

4. Do you miss being a student?

5. Is your job interesting?

6. Is there any kind of technology you use at work?

7. Can you manage your time well when you work?

8. Who helps you the most at work?

Accommodation

1. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

2. Do you live in a house or a flat?

3. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

4. Do you live alone or with your family or friends?

5. How long have you lived there?

6. What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

7. Which is your favourite room in your home?

8. What's the difference between where you are living now and where you lived in the past? (If you want to say you have not lived elsewhere)

9. What can you see when you look out of the window of your room?

10. Would you be willing to live in the countryside in the future?

Hometown

1. Has your hometown changed much these years?

2. Is your hometown a big city or a small place?

3. How long have you been living there?

4. For you, what benefits are there living in a big city?

5. Is there anything you dislike about your hometown?

6. What do you like the most about your hometown?

7. Where in your country is your hometown?

Part 2 & 3:

New topics:

1. Describe a photo that makes you happy

You should say:

What the photo is like

When and where you took this photo

How often you look at this picture

And explain why this photo makes you happy

Part 3

1. Do people take more photos now than in the past?

2. Do you think equipment is important to photography?

3. Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job?

4. Why do people like to take photos on special occasions?

2. Describe a foreigner who can speak your native language well

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you know him/her

Why he/she can speak your native language well

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3

1. When do students in your country start to learn foreign languages?

2. What qualities should a language teacher have?

3. Do you have any techniques for learning languages?

4. Compared with adults, do you think it is faster for children to learn languages?

5. How does technology influence language learning and teaching?

6. Why do some people seemingly better at learning languages than others?

3. Describe a person you know who likes to cook for others.

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she likes to cook

How this person learned to cook

And explain why this person likes to cook for others.

Part 3

1. Is cooking an essential skill in life?

2. Should children learn cooking in school?

3. What can parents do to teach their children how to cook?

4. Do you think women cook more often than men?

5. Do people cook less now than in the past?

6. Do you think in the future people will cook much less at home?

4. Describe an interesting person you have never met but you would like to know more about.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew about him/her

Why you think he/she is interesting

And explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3

1. Do you think because of social media, we know more people now than in the past?

2. Why are people easily influenced by the people they see online?

3. People often post about their accomplishments on social media for others to see. Do you think it is a

negative or positive influence on those who see these posts?

4. Should parents post pictures of their children on social media?

5. Describe a famous athlete you know.

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What he/she has achieved

And explain why he/she is famous

Part 3

1. What kinds of sports do people in your country like to do?

2. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?

3. Do you think P.E classes should be replaced by academic classes?

4. How can people know whether a child has talent for sports?

6. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.

You should say:

When and where it happened

What the problem was

How you solved the problem

And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3

1. How can people learn to use electronic devices?

2. Do you think social media platforms like YouTube are good places for people to learn to use electronic devices?

3. Do you think current electronic devices are better than those in the past?

7. Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting.

You should say:

Where it is

How you knew about it

What special features it has

And explain you are interested in it.

Part 3

1. Do different regions of your country have different cultures?

2. Do you think a great tourist city is a good place for living?

3. Why do some people believe that small towns are more suitable for living than big cities?

8. Describe a rule you like in school.

You should say:

What the rule is about

What will happen if people break the rule

Why you think it is important

And explain how you feel about the rule.

Part 3

1. What rules should people follow when using public transport?

2. Do parents in your country ask their children to obey the rules?

3. What kinds of rules should be made at home?

4. Should young children be punished if they break the rules that their parents give them?

9. Describe a park or garden in your city.

You should say:

Where it is

When you often go there

What you often do there

And explain if you like it or not.

Part 3

1. Do you think people should keep parks and gardens clean?

2. Are public parks or gardens popular among people who live in the city?

3. Why do some people like growing vegetables at home?

4. Do you think people of all ages like to go to the park?

5. What do old people like to do in parks?

10. Describe a painting you saw.

You should say:

When you saw this painting

Who the painter was

What the painting was about

And explain how you felt about this painting

Part 3

1. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?

2. Is teaching art in school necessary?

3. What benefits do museums and art galleries offer the public?

4. Do people care about art more now than in the past?

11. Describe a time when you waited for something special to happen.

You should say:

Where and when you waited

What you waited for

Why it was special

And explain how you felt while you were waiting.

Part 3

1. On what occasions do people usually need to wait?

2. Who behaves better when waiting, children or adults?

3. Do you think people find waiting harder now than in the past?

4. How can parents teach their children to be patient?

12. Describe one area of science (medicines, physics,etc.) that is interesting to you.

You should say:

What it is

When you knew it

How you knew it

And explain why it is interesting to you.

Part 3

1. Why do some children not like learning science subjects at school?

2. Should children be encouraged to learn science?

3. Should people be encouraged to learn science after graduation?

4. How do you get to know about scientific news?

5. Should scientists explain research results to the public?

13. Describe a period of time that changed your life.

You should say:

When it was

Who you were with

What happened during that period

And explain how it changed your life.

Part 3

1. Do you like changes in life?

2 Why do some people not like changes in their lives?

3. Do children like changing schools?

4. Is adapting to changes a good skill to learn?

5. Do you think people adapt to changes better now than in the past?

14. Describe an activity that made you feel tired.

You should say:

When it happened

Where it took place

What the activity was

And explain why it made you feel tired.

Part 3

1. When do people usually feel tired?

2. Do you think people have more responsibilities and tasks to take care of now than in the past?

3. What can people do to stay healthy physically and mentally?

4. Do you think modern lifestyle makes people more or less tired?

5. In the future, will technology help people have more energy and time?

15. Describe a party you enjoyed.

You should say:

When you went to this party

Where the party was held

What kind of party it was

And explain why you enjoyed this party

Part 3

1. Why do some people like parties while others don't?

2. Do you think music and dance are a must at a party?

3. What are the differences between a party at home and those held in public places?

4. Why do older people party less than the younger ones?

16. Describe a beautiful city you have visited.

You should say:

Where the city is

When you went there

Why you went there

And explain why it is beautiful.

Part 3

1. What are the things people can do when visiting a city?

2. What makes a city a tourist attraction?

3. What can the government do to attract more tourists to their cities?

4. Do you think young people prefer to travel to cities more than old people?

17. Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant or shop.

You should say:

When and where it happened

What happened

How you dealt with it

And explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3

1. How do most people respond to bad services?

2. Do most restaurants and shops provide better services now than in the past?

3. What qualities does a person who works in customer service need to have?

4. Do you think the way people treat service workers shows their personalities?

5. Should people work in the service industry when they are young?

18. Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What this person does

And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting.

Part 3

1. Should children have their own opinions or should they follow their parents?

2. How can we teach children creativity?

3. Should critical thinking be taught in school?

4. What are the benefits of having a critical mind?

19. Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful.

You should say:

Where you can see it

What it is about

Why you think it is useful

And explain how you feel about it.

Part 3

1. How do you feel about online advertising?

2. Do you think there is too much advertising in your daily life?

3. What are the benefits of advertising to the customers?

4. Do you think we have more advertisements now than in the past?

5.. In the future, will advertisements still be relevant in people's lives?

20. Describe a successful business person you admire.

You should say:

Who this person is

What kind of business this person does

Why this person is successful

And explain why you admire this person.

Part 3

1. Which one is more important? Being popular or being a good person?

2. What are the qualities of a good employer?

3. Is it important for business people to be of good moral character?

4. Is it easier to start a business now than in the past?

21. Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study and that you felt proud of.

You should say:

What the task was

How you completed it

Why the task was difficult

And explain why you were proud of the completion of this task

Part 3

1. What are the things that usually make people proud?

2. What challenges do most young people face today?

3. What can young people do to prepare them for dealing with difficult challenges later in life?

4. Do you think people nowadays have to face more challenges in their daily life than those in the past?

22. Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone.

You should say:

Who you gave the advice to

What the advice was

Why you gave the advice

And explain how he/she followed your advice.

Part 3

1. What advice should parents give their children?

2. Why do some children not follow their parents' advice?

3. Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends' advice?

4. What professions often give people advice?

5. Should people ask for advice from strangers online?

23. Describe an exciting activity you did with others.

You should say:

When it happened

What the activity was

Who you did it with

And explain why this activity was exciting.

Part 3

1. What exciting activities do young people like to do?

2. What are the advantages of doing activities with friends and family?

3. Why do old people not like to try dangerous and challenging activities?

4. How should people encourage children to try new activities?

24. Describe a successful person who you study or work with.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What makes him/her successful

And explain how you feel about studying or working with this person.

Part 3

1. Do you think the definition of being successful has changed in recent years?

2. Do you think students who do well in academic study will become successful later in life?

3. Do you think being rich is considered being successful?

4. Do you think it is easier for people to become successful nowadays than in the past?

5. What do people need to sacrifice in order to be successful?

Old topics:

1. Describe a place you have been to where there were a lot of people

You should say:

Where it is

Who you were with

What people were doing there

And explain why there were a lot of people

Part 3:

What are some places with a lot of people in your country?

Why do some people dislike crowded places?

Why do some people like to live in crowded cities?

Do you think the world will become more crowded in the future?

2. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

You should say:

What it is

Where you will do it

Whether it is easy or difficult

And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3:

What are the most popular water sports in your country?

Do you think swimming should be taught in school?

What are the advantages of water sports compared to other kinds of sports?

What are the disadvantages of water sports compared to other kinds of sports?

3. Describe an important decision you have made

You should say:

What it is

When you took this decision

What the result of the decision was

And explain why the decision was important.

Part 3:

What can parents do to teach children how to make good decisions?

What are the most important decisions someone can make in their life?

Do you think people nowadays have to make more decisions than those in the past?

Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?

4. Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give someone.

You should say:

What it is

How much it will cost you

When you would like to give that gift

And explain why you want to give the person that expensive gift.

Part 3:

Should parents give children allowances?

Should parents teach children how to save money from a young age?

Do you think young people nowadays struggle to save money more than those in the past?

Do you have any suggestions for people to save more money?

5. Describe a sports program you like to watch.

You should say:

What it is

Who you like to watch this program with

How often you watch this program

And explain why you like to watch this program.

Part 3:

Which sports do people in your country like to do?

Which one do people prefer, playing sports or watching sports programs?

What are the benefits of playing sports?

Do you think children today do enough sports?

How can children be encouraged to play sports from a young age?

6. Describe a traditional festival in your country

You should say:

What it is

When it is often celebrated

How it is celebrated

And explain what you feel about this festival

Part 3:

Why do people celebrate traditional festivals?

Is it important for children to learn about traditional festivals of their own country?

Why is music often an essential part of traditional festivals?

Do you think traditional festivals will disappear in the future?

How can people preserve the traditional festivals of their country?

7. Describe an ideal house or apartment where you want to live.

You should say:

What it is like

How big it would be

Where it would be located

And explain why you would like to live there.

Part 3:

What is the difference between living in an apartment and living in a house?

What do people in your country prefer to live in, an apartment or a house?

Is it expensive to buy a house or an apartment in your country?

Do you think people should buy or rent their accommodation?

8. Describe a job you think is interesting

You should say:

What it is

How you knew it

What skills it requires

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3:

What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?

What are the factors that affect how young people choose a job?

What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?

What can people do to get a well-paid job?

9. Describe someone you know who often helps others.

You should say:

Who he/she is

How often he/she helps others

How he/she helps others

And explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3:

How can children help their parents at home?

Should children volunteer at a young age?

Do you think community service should be required for all students?

Why are some people willing to help others?

10. Describe an adventure you would like to take in the future

You should say:

What the adventure is

Where you would go

Who you would be with

And explain why you would like to take the adventure

Part 3:

When travelling, do you prefer to relax or take an adventure?

Do you think old people like relaxing vacations while young people like adventures?

What kind of personality should people have in order to love going on adventures?

What are the benefits of taking adventures?

11. Describe a car journey you had.

You should say:

Where you went

What you did on the journey

Who you had the journey with

And explain how you felt about the journey

Part 3:

What do Vietnamese people prefer to use while commuting, private cars or public transport?

What are the benefits of using public transport?

How can people be encouraged to take public transport?

What qualities does a good driver need to have?

Should the minimum legal age for driving be raised?

12. Describe a book that you have read many times.

You should say:

What the book is

What it is about

How many times you have read it

And explain why you read it many times

Part 3:

What kinds of books do children in your country like to read? Why?

How can parents encourage their children to read books?

Do you think people read books less nowadays compared to those in the past?

Do you think printed books will disappear in the future?

13. Describe a time when you had to talk to a group of people.

You should say:

Who you talked to

What you talked about

Why you talked to them

And explain how you felt about the speech.

Part 3:

Is public speaking skill important?

Why are some people scared of speaking in public?

What are the benefits of having a good public speaking skill?

How can people improve their public speaking skills?

14. Describe a game you played in your childhood.

You should say:

What the game was

When you played it

Who you played it with

And explain how you felt about playing the game.

Part 3:

What games do young children in your country like to play?

What is the difference between the games children play now and what they played in the past?

What are the benefits of playing games to children?

Should parents limit the time their children play games?

15. Describe a film you watched recently that you felt disappointed about.

You should say:

What the movie was

When you watched it

Why you decided to watch it

And explain why you felt disappointed about it.

Part 3:

What are the most popular types of films in your country?

What are the factors that affect how people choose a film to watch?

Do you think films need to have famous actors or actresses to be successful?

Is music an essential part in making a movie successful?

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Part 3:

What kinds of shops are popular where you live?

Do you think location is a key factor that attracts customers?

Which ones are more popular with young people today, online shops or traditional shops?

Do you think online shopping will replace traditional shopping in the future?

Is there any problem with online shopping?

17. Describe an important invention in human history.

You should say:

What the invention is

How you use this invention

Whether it is difficult to use

And explain how you feel about this invention.

Part 3:

What is the most helpful invention in your home?

Do you think modern inventions make people lazy?

Do you think AI will replace a lot of jobs in the future?

Who should fund research, governments or private companies?

18. Describe a popular person in your country

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she is like

Why you think this person is popular

And explain how this person influences the public

Part 3:

Do you think famous people should contribute to society more than others?

Do you think famous people are generally happier than ordinary people?

What are the necessary qualities to become famous?

Do you think it is easier for people to become famous nowadays compared to those in the past?

19. Describe a happy experience in your childhood

You should say:

What it is

Who you were with

What you did

And explain why you felt happy.

Part 3:

Do you think childhood is the best time in a person's life?

In your opinion, what makes a happy childhood?

Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?

Do you think children nowadays do not have a happy childhood because they are on their phones or

computer most of the time?

Why do adults often feel attracted to things that remind them of their childhood?

20. Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place

You should say:

Who he/she is

What the new place is like

Why he/she moved to a new place

And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact

Part 3:

Why do some young people keep moving?

What are the differences between living alone and living with roommates?

What are the benefits of living alone to young people?

What are the skills that people need to start living independently?

21. Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information.

You should say:

When you got it

How you got it

How you found it was incorrect

And how you felt about it.

Part 3

Do you think there is a lot of fake news nowadays?

How can people check whether a piece of information is correct or not?

How can we keep children safe when surfing on the Internet?

22. Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young child.

You should say:

Who this child was

When you spent time with this child

What you did together

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

How do children in your country spend their free time?

Is it necessary for children to play with their friends in their free time?

Why do some parents not want to spend time with their children?

Do you think children should be free to choose what they do in their free time?

What kind of activities can children and parents do together?

23. Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often

You should say:

What it is

How often you wear it

What it is like

And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Part 3:

What are the differences between the way the old people and the young people dress?

Do you think people spend more on clothes now compared to those in the past?

When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?

What can you tell about a person based on what they wear?

24. Describe an occasion when you got lost.

You should say:

Where you were

What happened

How you felt

And explain how you found your way.

Part 3:

What should people do when they get lost?

Why do some people have a better sense of direction than others?

Is map reading still a necessary skill today?

What do people in your country use to find a way when they are in a new place?

25. Describe a place away from your home and you want to visit in the future

You should say:

Where you would like to go

When you would like to go

Who you want to go with

And explain why you want to visit the place.

Part 3:

Why do people feel homesick when travelling or living far away from home?

What are the benefits of travelling abroad?

Do you think people should learn the language of the place they want to travel to?