TOPICS FOR SPEAKING – (NGHE NÓI 6 – 3 TÍN CHỈ)
TEST 1
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 What city are you from?
 Where is it located exactly?
 Do you like living there?
 Tell me some interesting facts about it.
 Are there many large cities in your country?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Imagine that you are planning a week-long touring holiday with your partner around the country that
you're studying in. You want to see as much as possible but don't want to spend too much money on
transport. Which means of transport is the best choice: by car, by motorbike or by train?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
TRAVELLING
 Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday?
 Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn't go on so many holidays. What do
you think?
 Why do you think people like to go away on holiday?
 What do you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists?
TEST 2
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Do you work or study?
 What subject are you majoring in?
 Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
 Do you like reading books?
 What type of books do you like reading?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
You are the mayor of a town which wants to develop by tourism. The committee of the town is holding
a meeting to find ways to attract more tourists to come to your town? What can you do?

Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
WHERE YOU LIVE
 What can people do if they are going on a holiday in your country?
 What can a town do to develop economically?
 Would you prefer to live in a modern city or a city with lots of history?
 Are there advantages to living in a small town rather than in a big city?
 Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?
TEST 3
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Where do you live?
 Is it an apartment or a house?
 What is your favorite room in the house? [Why?]
 What is your favorite color? [Why?]
 Do your friends like the same color?

1 – VB2 – Hoàng Thị Minh


Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your friend has just moved to a new neighborhood. He wants to get to know people in this new area.
What can he do to make friends with new people?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
RELATIONSHIP
 How safe do you think it is to talk to people on-line and later meet them in real life?
 Why do you think people feel lonely in big cities?
 Do you have any friends you’ve known for a really long time? Have they changed in any way?
 How important is it to meet new people in your life?
 Do you think your spouse or life partner can be your best friend?
TEST 4

Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Where are you from?
 Are you working or studying at the moment?
 Are you fond of receiving gifts?
 What kinds of gifts do you like to receive most?
 What was the last gift you received?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your best friend wants to shop for a birthday present for her mother. Tell her some ideas that can help.
What is the present?
Why should he buy that present for his mother?
Where can he buy it? Is is expensive?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
SHOPPING
 What do people usually shop for?
 Some people say there will be no need for shops in the future because we'll buy everything online.
What do you think?
 Is it better to go shopping with friends or alone?
 Do you think that advertising encourages people to spend too much money?
TEST 5
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Are you a student or are you working?
 Do you have any hobbies?
 Do you like dancing?
 Is dancing a good hobby? [Why? / Why not?]
 Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema? [Why?]
 Do you like watching movies alone or do you prefer to watch them with someone else?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your friend wants to improve his English. He has asked for an amount of money from his father but he

isn’t sure what he should do with this money to improve his English. What should he do?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
STUDY
 Is it better to study English with a local teacher or with a native teacher?
 What are the main advantages of going to an English-speaking country to study English?
 What are the main disadvantages of going to an English-speaking country to study English?
 How can technology help the learning process? Is it always an advantage? Why/Why not?

2 – VB2 – Hoàng Thị Minh


TEST 6
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Where are you from?
 What is your hometown famous for?
 Do you still live in your hometown?
 What do you like about living there?
 Do you enjoy your study at university?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your best friend wants to buy a birthday present for her mother. Tell her some ideas that can help.
What is the present?
Why should she buy that present for her mother?
Where can she buy it? Is is expensive?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
GIVING PRESENT
 What do people usually give as presents in your country?
 On what occasions do people in your country give presents?
 Is present giving today different from it was in the past?
 How is present giving in your country different from other countries?

TEST 7:
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Do you work or study?
 Do you live in an apartment or a house?
 Do you like living in a big house? [Why?/Why not?]
 Do you prefer to use public transport or a car?
 In your country, do people use public transport a lot?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your friend finds an abandoned dog on her way home. She really wants to keep it and take care of it
but her mother doesn’t agree having a pet at home. What should she say to her mother to persuade her?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
ANIMAL
 What are the benefits of owning a pet?
 How important it is to protect the endangered species?
 Mistreating an animal is a criminal offence. What punishment would you serve to someone who’s
abandoned kittens in the forest?
 Should dogs be allowed to enter restaurants and pubs? Why? Why not?
TEST 8
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Do you like shopping?
 How often do you go shopping?
 What do you most like about the place where you live?
 What do you think is the best time of the year? Why?
 What do you usually do at the weekend?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Imagine that you are planning a week-long touring holiday with your partner around the country that
you're studying in. You want to see as much as possible but don't want to spend too much money on
transport. Which means of sport is the best choice: by car, by motorbike or by train?


3 – VB2 – Hoàng Thị Minh


Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
TRAVELLING
 Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday?
 Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn't go on so many holidays. What do
you think?
 Why do you think people like to go away on holiday?
 What do you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists?
TEST 9
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Where is your home town?
 What do you like about your hometown?
 Would you like to live there in the future?
 Do you like to take photographs?
 What is the latest photograph you have taken?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your grandfather wants to buy a new TV but he doesn’t know what brand is the best. Suggest him the
brand that you think is the most suitable for him.
What is the brand?
Why should he buy that brand?
Where can he buy it? Is is expensive?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
WATCHING TV
 Is watching TV the best way for people to spend their free time?
 Some people have more than one television in their home. Do you think this is a good idea?
 Do you think children watch too much television in your country?

 Is television the best way of following the news in the world?
 Do you think watching TV is a good way to learn a language?
TEST 10
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Where are you from?
 Tell me something about your family.
 What did you enjoy most when you were at primary school?
 Do you have any plans for a holiday this year?
 Do you play any musical instruments?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your cousin is writing an article about free time activities among young people in your countries. He
doesn’t know so he asks for your advice. How youngsters spend their free time in your country?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
FREE TIME
 In your country, is travelling a typical activity people do in their free time?
 Do people have less free time now than in the past? [Why?]
 What do children do in their free time in your country?
 Do you think children should be doing these kinds of things in their free time? [why?/Why not?]
 Should there be the same amount of free time for women and men? [Why?/Why not?]

4 – VB2 – Hoàng Thị Minh


TEST 11
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 What city are you from?
 Where is it located exactly?
 Do you like living there?

 Tell me some interesting facts about it.
 Are there many large cities in your country?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Imagine that you are planning a week-long touring holiday with your partner around the country that
you're studying in. You want to see as much as possible but don't want to spend too much money on
transport. Which means of transport is the best choice: by car, by motorbike or by train?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
TRAVELLING
 Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday?
 Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn't go on so many holidays. What do
you think?
 Why do you think people like to go away on holiday?
 What do you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists?
 Do the young people travel in the same way as the old people?
TEST 12
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Do you like shopping?
 How often do you go shopping?
 What do you most like about the place where you live?
 What do you think is the best time of the year? Why?
 What do you usually do at the weekend?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
You are the mayor of a town which wants to develop by tourism. The committee of the town is holding
a meeting to find ways to attract more tourists to come to your town? What can you do?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
WHERE YOU LIVE
 What can people do if they are going on a holiday in your country?
 What can a town do to develop economically?
 Would you prefer to live in a modern city or a city with lots of history?

 Are there advantages to living in a small town rather than in a big city?
 Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?
TEST 13:
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Do you work or study?
 Do you live in an apartment or a house?
 Do you like living in a big house? [Why?/Why not?]
 Do you prefer to use public transport or a car?
 In your country, do people use public transport a lot?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your friend has just moved to a new neighborhood. He wants to get to know people in this new area.
What can he do to make friends with new people?

5 – VB2 – Hoàng Thị Minh


Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
RELATIONSHIP
 How safe do you think it is to talk to people on-line and later meet them in real life?
 Why do you think people feel lonely in big cities?
 Do you have any friends you’ve known for a really long time? Have they changed in any way?
 How important it is to meet new people in your life?
 Do you think your spouse or life partner can be your best friend?
TEST 14
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Where is your home town?
 What do you like about your hometown?
 Would you like to live there in the future?

 Do you like to take photographs?
 What is the latest photograph you have taken?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your best friend wants to shop for a birthday present for her mother. Tell her some ideas that can help.
What is the present?
Why should he buy that present for his mother?
Where can he buy it? Is is expensive?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
SHOPPING
 What do people usually shop for?
 Some people say there will be no need for shops in the future because we'll buy everything online.
What do you think?
 Is it better to go shopping with friends or alone?
 Do you think that advertising encourages people to spend too much money?
TEST 15
Part 1 (10 points): Social interaction
The examiner asks the candidate some questions related to his/her life.
 Where are you from?
 Tell me something about your family.
 What did you enjoy most when you were at primary school?
 Do you have any plans for a holiday this year?
 Do you play any musical instruments?
Part 2 (20 points): Solution discussion
Your friend finds an abandoned dog on her way home. She really wants to keep it and take care of it
but her mother doesn’t agree having a pet at home. What should she say to her mother to persuade her?
Part 3 (20 points): Topic development
ANIMAL
 What are the benefits of owning a pet?
 What are the disadvantages of owning a pet?
 How important it is to protect the endangered species?

 Mistreating an animal is a criminal offence. What punishment would you serve to someone who’s
abandoned kittens in the forest?
 Should dogs be allowed to enter restaurants and pubs? Why? Why not?

6 – VB2 – Hoàng Thị Minh