Tổng hợp ôn thi tiếng anh speaking topics cho học viên cao học

1.
Talk about something tourists like to do in your town/city.
You should say:
- how well-known it is
- why it is so popular
- what kinds of people like to do it
And say if you think it will become more or less popular, and why
The first thing tourist all over the world often love is to enjoy traditional
foods in Hanoi. They explain that traditional foods have good taste.
Secondly, sightseeing by pedicab is very exciting to them. Tourists often
travel by pedicab to old streets to enjoy foods. Vong grilled rice and Pho
are the most popular foods. Foreigners like to do these things most. In
recent years, Hanoi has become the most interesting place. So, I believe
that the traditional foods and pedicab-sightseeing will be more and more
popular.
2.
- Describe the biggest difficulty of living in the place where you are
living now
- You should say:
- what the problem is
- what the reasons for the problems are
- whether this problem is getting worse
- And say what you think can be done to solve this problem.
My big problem to live in Hanoi is traffic jam. It often takes place in the
early morning and in the late afternoon. The road is too crowded with a
lot of people and vehicles because people all go to work and come home
at that time. I think it is also because the road is too small. Recently, the
number of vehicles has been increasing day by day, so this problem will

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be able to get worse. To stop this problem, I think the government should
encourage people to use public transportation more and widen the roads.

3.
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Describe a recent item of news that you think is important
You should say:
what you heard about
what it was about
what your opinion about it is
And say why do you think it is important

What: increase in price of petro.
Where you get: on TV, ….
Why:
1.
I have to travel a lot in my job. ( teacher, consultant, researcher
….). I have to go to other provinces.
2.
Our children have to attend/ join different classes at school and
outside. We have to take them there and bring them home.
3.
There are many traffic jams. So you have to wait and you waste
petro a lot.
Our salary do not increase so difficult for our life if price of
petro increases.
I’ve just heard about the dangerous storm in Eastern Sea in radio this
morning. The broadcaster warned that the storm was just 50 kilometers

far from mainland. This is a very strong storm with the wind speed at
132km per hour. It is likely come to my hometown that makes me worry
a lot. I think such a strong storm can blew down many trees and a lot of
house to. An advance warning will help people prepare carefully to
protect their fortune and life better.

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4.
Talk about RADIO
You should say:
- what two advantages of radio are
- what two disadvantages of radio are
- how to overcome those disadvantages
And explain how radio affects your life.
Radio brings two benefits. First and foremost, the news on radio is more
updated. There are a lot of news programs on radio, so you can know how
the world is changing, what social events are happening…. Next,
listening to radio allows you to do other things. However, there are two
disadvantages of radio. First, you can not see what is presenting. Second,
the deaf cannot receive the news. I think there should be a visual radio
broadcast to solve these problems. The information on radio helps me a
lot get information in society and study as well.

5.
Talk about something you often do to help the environment
You should say:
- what you do
- how often you do it

- why you do it
And explain how that thing helps the environment.
I am interested in environment activities, so I have taken part in many
social actions to protect environment. I have joined a youth club to
persuade people to stop using of nylon bag or together with my friends to
clean the streets at weekend. The club only arranges the activities four or
six times a week, but we want to work more. All of us want to devote our
time and effort to develop our country. Our actions bring some results.

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The streets become cleaner and the number of nylon using is reducing a
lot.
6.
Talk about a household chore you often do in your house
You should say:
- what the chore is
- why it needs to be done
- how often you do it
And say if you get a feeling of satisfaction from doing this chore or
not.
In summer, my father often asks me to water the plants with him. My
house has a small garden in the front. So my parents decided to grow
some vegetables here because they say eating vegetables is very
important to our health. My father often says if we don’t water them only
a day, they will be faded and dead easily. We often take care of our
garden every day in the afternoon. When seeing the green vegetable
garden, I feel very happy about creating healthy meals for my family.
7.

Describe an important year in your life
You should say:
- how old you were
- what important things you remember from that year
- where these things happened
And explain why you think that year is so important.
I still remember an important memory in my life when I was five years
old. That was the first year I started studying as a pupil. The moment I
have kept in my mind up to now was the first day in new school. My
school is quite small and quiet. But in that day, the atmosphere was really
exciting and warm. We were in the uniforms, handed a book and a pencil,
stood in queues, and waited to come to classes. To me, this is the
important turn in my studying and my life.
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8.
Describe what you think would be a perfect holiday
You should say:
- where it would be
- what activities you would do
- how long it would last
And explain why this holiday would be perfect for you.
My perfect holiday was when my classmates and I went to Thanh
Chuong Viet palace in summer. The palace is built by Thanh Chuong
artist in Soc son, Hanoi. It is a wonderful collection of old architecture in
Vietnam. We were all fond of walking in the fresh air and saw the art
products of the famous artist. We also took a lot of photographs. Our trip
lasted only two days but it were our perfect holiday. We talked and
shared a lot of interesting knowledge. So we understood each other more.

9.
Describe a conflict you once had
You should say:
- the nature of the conflict
- why the conflict occurred
- what you felt at the time of the conflict
And tell about what you had to do to resolve it.
Four years ago, my parents and I had a conflict about my choice of
university. I wanted to take part in an economics university, but my
parents preferred a teachers’ college. They tried to give reasons and
examples to advise me. But I did not want to obey them. Then, our
conflict became more serious. At that time, I was really disappointed and
tired. At last, I decided to meet my teachers and asked for advice. He said
I should follow my dream and promised to persuade my parents. Luckily,
my parents accepted my teacher’s idea.

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10.
Describe an ambition you had when you were young
You should say:
- how old you were
- what your ambition was
- what you did
And say why you had this ambition.
When I was sixteen years old, I used to love becoming a singer. I
wanted to stand on the stage and sang my favorite songs to audiences. I
think it would be so great and wonderful. To make my dream become
true, I asked my parents to take part in a music club for teenagers. I also

learned to play piano because I liked both singing and playing piano on
stage. At that time, my idol was Britney Spears. I thought she was a
beautiful and talented singer. So I wanted to be like her.
11.
Describe your favorite actor or actress
You should say:
- who he/she is
- what he/she looks like
- some films in which he/she is the main character
And explain why you like that actor or actress the most.
Jessica Alba is my favorite actress. She is a very pretty American
actress. She has a beautiful face and thin body. Besides, she has won a lot
of prizes of Hollywood for excellent roles in well-known films. For
examples, she used to act in the films Dark Angel, Honey, The Secret
World of Alex Mac. These films were presented in Vietnam and got a lot
of attentions. She is also a kind person. She has been taking part many
charity actions. I love her for her talent, kindness and beauty.
12.
Describe an accident or injury that has happened to you
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You should say:
- when and where it happened
- how it happened
- what happened afterwards
And explain how you felt about it.
A month ago, a serious traffic accident happened to me. When I was
going to my university, a motorbike crashed into me and ran away. I fell
down on the stress right away. My leg was broken. Many people ran to

me and took me to hospital. Someone took my mobile phone and made a
phone call to my parents. I was so frightened and painful at that time. The
doctor said to me that everything would go well. But I still scared that I
would lose a leg forever.
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Describe a memorable journey you have taken
You should say:
- where you went
- how long it took
- why you went on it
And explain why it was so memorable for you.
I still remember the journey to Tay Thien when I was a second year
student. Tay Thien is the name of the famous pagoda in Vinh Phuc. It is
on a high mountain, so tourists have to climb up hundred of steps to get
there. The journey was arranged by Youth Union in my university. It
lasted two days. So we had an exciting camping at night. We talked, sang
and danced around the fire. That night was really memorable for me. I
made a lot of friends. I also met my boyfriend now there.

14.
Describe a memorable book you have read
You should say:

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- its name and the person/people who wrote it
- what it was about/what happened
- why you read it
And explain why it was so memorable for you.

What: Doremon
Author: Japanese writer
How about: A machine cat with a group of school friends. About their
school activities and their daily life.
Why:
1.
reduce stress/ feel relaxed
2.
they are interesting lessons. So I can learn from and teach my
children
3.
remind of my childhood

Jane Eyre is the novel that I memory most. It was written by Charlotte
Bronte in seventeenth century. The novel told about a hard life of a girl
called Jane Eyre. She was an ugly girl and had lost parents. In the
childhood, she was treated very badly. When she grew up, she had her
own happiness by her talent and kindness. The novel all are the precious
lesson for us. My teacher introduced me this book. It was so memorable
because I admired the effort of the girl in the novel and talent of the
writer.
15.
Describe your ideal house
You should say:
- how big it would be
- what it would look like
- what would be inside
And explain why it would be your idea house.

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My ideal house would have only two floors and a small garden. I would
plant a lot of my favorite flowers and grass in the garden. I like green, so
I would paint my house with green color. I think it would be very
beautiful. In first floor, there would be a sitting room and a kitchen. On
the second floor would be my bed room. I would build a balcony to stand
there and see the sunset. This house is really my ideal one because it
looks like the house in my dream.
16.
Card 1: The most interesting place
Talk about the most interesting place you have been to
You should say:
 Where it is
 When you went there
 What it looked like at that time
And explain why you think is the most interesting place you
have been to.
Card 2: City or town you know well
Describe a city, town or village you know well.
You should say:
 Where it is
 What it looks like
 What kind of people live there
And say if you think it is a good place to live or not, and why.
Now I am staying, studying and working in Hanoi and it is also the
place I know best. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. It’s famous for many
historical places and beautiful sightseeing such as Ba Dinh square, Hoan
Kiem lake, West Lake, and so on. Coming to Hanoi, you can sit in a café,
drink a cup of café and listen to songs about Hanoi. Today, a lot people

come to Hanoi to work and study, so the city becomes more crowded and
noisier. But all of them are kind, friendly and hospitable. I think Hanoi is
a good place to live because it provides good services for people’s living.
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17.
Describe your favorite restaurant.
You should say:
 Where the restaurant is and how you found it
 What type of food it serves
 How often you go there
And explain exactly why you like this restaurant so much.
My favorite restaurant is Mon ngon. It’s in the centre of Hanoi capital.
I knew it when my friend held her birthday party there. I love this
restaurant for some reasons. Firstly, there are a great variety of food in
this restaurant, both Vietnamese traditional food and modern food. You
can enjoy from pho cuon, banh duc to salad, Western beef and so on. All
of food here is very delicious and is prepared beautifully. Secondly, all
the servants in the restaurant are both warm and hospitable. All my
family love foods in Mon ngon, so at every weekend, I often take them
there.
18.
Card 1: An important item
Describe your favorite restaurant.
You should say:
 Where the restaurant is and how you found it
 What type of food it serves
 How often you go there
And explain exactly why you like this restaurant so much.

Card 2: An important technological item.

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Describe a technological item you have that is important to you.
 You should say:
 What it is
 When, where and how you got it
 How it helps you in life
And say what you would do if you didn’t have one of these.
The laptop is my important thing. I bought it from a computer shop last
month when this shop had a sale in its opening day. I really love my
laptop because of two reasons. Firstly, it helps me a lot in my work. With
laptop, I can search information on internet faster and more easily.
Besides, I can take some online English courses. That’s really helpful
because I need to improve my English immediately while I am so busy
with my work. Moreover, the laptop also provides a large source of
entertainment. When I am tired, I will listen to some favorite songs or
watch famous movies. So, I cannot live well if there is no laptop by my
side.

19.
Card 1: An important friend
Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your
education.
You should say:
 Where you met him/ her
 What subject he/ he taught

 What was special about him or her
And explain why this person influenced you so much.
Card 2: An influenced teacher

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Describe a person who has played an important part in your life.
You should say:
 how you met this person
 how long have you known him or her
 the kind of thing you do or did with him or her
And explain why this person has been important in your life.
My mother is the person who has a big effect on my life. She is not
only a big friend but also my teacher. My mother teaches me both
knowledge and the way to behave in life. When I started my school, my
mother taught me the first lessons. Whenever I had some problems or
difficulties in life, she gave me useful advices to overcome and become
an independent person. My mother is also a thoughtful one, so I often
share with her everything. She’s really a big close friend to me. Now, I
still ask for her advices and really want to be like her. I am so proud of
having such a good mother.
20.
Card 1: A favorite day
Talk about your favorite day of the year.
You should say:
 When that day is
 What you like about it
 What you usually do on that day
And say if most people your age in your country feel the same way

about that day.
Card 2: An important day

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Talk about an important day in your life.
You should say:
 When this day was
 Where you were
 What happened
And explain why this day was important to you.
Card 3: Family together
Talk about last time your whole families were together.
You should say:
 Where you were
 What you did
 How long you were together
And say if you think your family will get together again soon or not, and
why.
I think the important day in my life is my father’s birthday. On that day,
my whole family often gathers and holds an exciting party. My brother
and I prepare special gift for him while my mother and my mother and
my sister-in-law prepare to cook special dishes. After the meal, my father
cuts his birthday cake with happy laugh. This is the important day
because all my family can sit together to share all happiness and
difficulties we have. Besides we can show our respect to our parents and
make us get closer. I look forward to holding his birthday party this year.
21.
Card 1: School subject you’ve learnt.

Talk about a school subject you liked when you were younger.
You should say:
 What the name of the subject was
 What topics you studied as part of that subject
 Why you liked it
And say why you think some people didn’t like that subject as much

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as you did.

Card 13: School subject you’ll learn.
Talk about a school subject you would like to learn in the future.
You should say:
 What you need to study as part of that subject
 Where you can study it
 What you think the most difficult things about that subject
would be
And say if you think studying that subject will be useful or not, and
why?
English is my favorite school subject when I was young. Today
English has been so popular in the world, so there are many famous
songs, newspaper, exciting movie and game shows in English. I think I
must know English to understand them. But learning pronunciation is
really difficult for me because I can not pronounce some sounds. Now I
become older and have a job, I still love studying English. Because I
know that English will help me a lot in successfully communicating with
many foreigner. In other words, it will help me broaden my business. I
think that for the rest of my life, I will still improve my English.

22.
Describe a TV program that you like.
You should say:
 What kind of program it is
 What you like about it
 How first became interested in the program
And say how that program is different from other TV program.

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I love Daily news program. It’s shown at 7o’clock every morning.
This program tells about a lot of kinds of news, from national to
international. There are news of social events, economy, sports and
weather forecast. I like watching Daily news because I can get
information about almost everything. I can know what is happening in the
world. Besides, when watching daily news, my family often stays
together and discuss about different hot problems. That’s a good thing
and I love it. I think it’s the most helpful and interesting program.
23.
Describe the difficulties of living in the place where you are living
now.
You should say:
 What the problem are
 What the reasons for those are
 Whether those problems are getting worse or better
And say what you think can be done to solve those problems.
I am living at one of the main streets in the city centre of Hanoi now.
Everyday I get a lot of troubles from the living here such as noise, water,
and so on. My house is located near the street side, so I have to hear much

noise from motorbike, car, bus…all day and night. Besides, water is also
a big problem. Sometimes it is dirty and its price is higher and higher. I
think that the authority should ban the drivers making noise from 0 a.m to
6 a.m and test the quality of water more regularly. If the problems can be
solved, everyone will love living there more.

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