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2020

IELTS JOURNAL @ieltsjournalchannel

IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST

2020


Part 1

Bags

Do you use bags often?

What types of bags do you like?

Do you usually carry a bag when you go out?

Do you have different bags for different occasions?

Trust

Who do you trust most?

Have you ever lost truth in someone?

What kind of people do you trust?

Do you trust artificial intelligence?

Tiredness

What things make you tired?

What do you do when you feel tired?

Who do you prefer to talk to when you feed mentally tired, your families or friends?

Do you want to talk to strangers when you feel mentally tired?

Make-up

Do you often wear makeup?

What does wearing make-up mean to you?

Do you give makeup as gifts?

What do you think when you see a man wearing makeup?

Forest

When was the last time you went to a forest?

Do you like going to a forest if you are free?


Eating

How often do you eat with your family?

Do you like eating healthy food?

Do you eat out a lot?

Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?

Jeans

Do you wear jeans?

How often do you wear jeans?

Do you liking wearing jeans? Why?

Why do you think jeans are popular?

Haircut

Have you ever had an unhappy haircut experience?

How long have you had your current haircut?

How often do you have a haircut?

Do you like having your hair cut?

Languages

Will you learn other languages in the future?

Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?

What language can you speak?

Why you learn English?

Walking

Where do you usually have a walk?

Do you think people will walk more or not in the future?

Do you walk more often than in the past?

Do you walk a lot?

Concentration

Why do you need to be focused?


What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?

What do you do to help you concentrate?

Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

Animals

Have you ever kept pets?

Do you like to go to the zoo?

Have you ever seen any wild animals before?

What wild animal do you like most?

Voices

Has your voice ever changed?

Do you enjoy recording your voice and listening to it?

Do you like your own voice?

Does your voice sound similar to your parents’?

Island

Have you ever been to an island?

Are there any islands in your country?

Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?

What do you like to do when you are on an island?

Plan

Do you make plans every day?

Are you good at managing your time?

What is the latest plan you made?

What is the hardest part about making plans?

Garbage

Why do some people throw garbage on the street?

What do you do with garbage when you are on the street?

How do you feel when you see people throw garbage on the street?

Do you think your city is clean or not?


Part 2 & 3

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person does

E you know him

And explain why you think his ideas and opinions are interesting

Part 3:

When do children begin to have their own ideas?

Why are there more and more differences between children and their parents?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting rules for children?

Is there someone with good ideas that has changed many people’s lives?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a time you solved a problem through the Internet

You should say:

What the problem was

How you solved this problem

How long it took to solve this problem

And how you felt about it


Part 3:

What do people do online in their free time?

What impacts does the internet have on schools?

Do you think many people waste their time online?

What can people do with the Internet in the future? And how?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an experience that you went out with your friends and had a good

time

You should say:

Where you went

When you went out

What you did

And explain you had a good time

Part 3:

Who should people spend more time with? Family or friends?

What is the difference between staying with friends and staying with family?

Do you prefer being with a large group of people or with a few friends?

Do science and technology improve the relationship between people?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe someone who speaks a foreign language well

You should say:

Who this person is

What kind of foreign language he/she speaks

Why he/she learns this foreign language

And explain why you think he/she speaks this foreign language well


Part 3:

Is learning a foreign language important?

What benefits can a foreign language bring to one’s career?

Do you think English will be the mainstream language of the world in the future?

When learning a foreign language, which part is easier? Speaking or Writing?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a person who encouraged and helped you to achieve a goal

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person encouraged you to do

How this person helped you

And explain why this encouragement helped you to achieve the goal

Part 3:

Why is it important for teenagers to set goals

What will encourage children to learn more?

Do parents and teachers punish children physically nowadays?

Who do you think has the greater influence on the goal-setting of children? Teachers or parents?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an advertisement you remember well

You should say:

Where you saw it

What it was about

What it was like

Why you remember it well


Part 3:

Why do some people hate advertisements?

Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisements?

Is music useful in advertising?

What are the advantages of TV advertisements? How about internet advertisements?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a game show or a quiz program you watched on TV or online

You should say:

Where you watched it

What it was like

How often you watched it

And explain why you liked/ disliked it

Part 3:

Why do people like to watch TV shows?

What kinds of TV shows do people like to watch?

What is the difference between the games people play now and those people played in the past?

Why do some people watch TV shows online?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an occasion when you got up early

You should say:

When you got up

What you did


Why you got up early


Part 3:

What kind of people usually get up early? And why?

Is it easier for older people to get up early than young people?

What are the benefits of getting up early

What effects does sleeping late have on a person’s life patterns?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an experience that the vehicle you took broke down in your travel

You should say:

Where it happened

When it happened

Who you were with at that time

And what impacts this breakdown had

Part 3:

Who likes to travel more? Older people or younger people?

Are there fewer people using private cars because of improved public transport?

What do you think needs to be improved in public transport?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of private transport?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information

You should say:

Why you got it


When you got it

How you got it

How you found it was incorrect


Part 3:

What kinds of professions are related to giving information to others?

What is the difference between giving information by phone and by email?

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

Do people trust the information online?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a person who often helps others

You should say:

Who this person is

How often this person helps others

How this person helps others

Why this person helps others

And how you feel about this person

Part 3:

Do people nowadays help others more than in the past?

Who should teach children to help others? Parents or teachers?

In what kinds of professions do people help others more?

Why are some people willing to help others?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an unusual experience of travelling

You should say:

Where you went

When you went there

Who you were with

What you did there

And explain why it is unusual

Part 3:

What are some popular attractions that people like to visit?

Why do many people like to travel abroad?

What do people usually do during long holidays?

Do you think there will be more ecotourism in the future?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a time that you gave advice to others

You should say:

Who you gave advice to

What the advice was

Why you gave advice

And how you felt about the advice

Part 3:

What kinds of advice do parents give to their children?

How do experts give advice to others? (e.g: doctor give advice to his patients)

What advice do parents give to teenagers about making friends?


Whose advice is more helpful? Parents’ or friends’?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a prize you want to win

You should say:

What this prize is

How you knew about it

What you will do to win it

And explain why you want to win it

Part 3:

What rewards can children get from school?

Should parents push their children to get prizes?

Is it good for children to compete for prizes at school?

What kinds of rewards can companies offer to their outstanding employees?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a time when you visited a park

You should say:

When you visited it

Who you went there with

What you did there


Part 3:

Is it important to keep parks clean?

Why should we keep parks clean?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a time when you first met someone

You should say:

Where you met him or her

When you met him or her

What you talked about


Part 3:

How do people in your country make new friends?

Do you think it is strange to make friends online?

Why do some people have few friends?

Which is more important, new friendships or old ones?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a historical building you have been to

You should say:

Where it is

What it looks like

What it is used for now

What you learned there

And how you felt about this historical building

Part 3:

Do Vietnamese people like to visit historical buildings?

Why do people visit historical buildings?

Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?


Do most people agree to the government’s funding to protect historical buildings?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an occasion when you invite your family or friends to dinner

You could say:

When you invited them

Where you had the dinner

Why you invited them

And how you felt about this dinner

Part 3:

Where do people in your country usually eat? At restaurants or at home?

Why do more and more people like to eat at restaurants rather than at home?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at restaurants?

Do you think it is possible that everyone will eat at restausrants instead of at home in the future?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an experience that you received a call from someone you do not

know in the public place

You should say:

When you received this call

Where you received this call

What you were doing at that time

What the call was about

And how you felt about this call


Part 3:

Why do you think some people talk aloud on public transport?

Should people be banned from talking aloud in public places?

Is it bad to talk on phone in public places?

Why do some people always break rules in public places?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a person who made you laugh happily when you were a child

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person did to make you laugh

Why this person made you laugh


Part 3:

What can make children laugh?

What do you think is the best age for people to have a child?

Do you think people should be trained before becoming parents?

Do you think childhood is the most important stage in one’s development?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a foreign celebrity you want to meet in person

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew about this person

What this person does

Why you want to meet this person

Part 3:

How can people become famous?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a celebrity?

What influences can famous people have on the society?

Why can some celebrities stay famous for a long time while some cannot?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe something special you took home from a tourist attraction

You should say:

What it was

When you bought it

Where you bought it

What it was like

And explain why you think it was special

Part 3:

What souvenirs would people buy from tourist attractions?

Why do people like to take photos when travelling?

Is it good that the locals sell things to tourists?

What are the pros and cons of taking professional cameras when travelling?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe your favourite band or singer

You should say:

Who your favourite band/ singer is

What his/her personality is

What kind of style his/her music belongs to

And explain why he/she is your favourite singer

Part 3:

What kind of music do people like at different ages?

What kind of music is popular in your country now and what will be in the future?

Do people learn to sing nowadays?

Do you think the most popular singer is the best one?

Cue Card (Part 2):

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

You should say:

What it is

Where you would like to try it

How difficult it is

And why you would like to try it

Part 3:

What is the difference between outdoor sports and indoor sports?

What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?

Why should we develop water sports?


Do you think it is necessary for everyone to learn to swim?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a practical skill you learned

You should say:

What it was

When you learned it

Why you learned it


Part 3:

What is the most important practical skill in modern society?

What kinds of skills are difficult to learn?

What kinds of professions require practical skills?

What are some special skills that people can learn?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a piece of clothing you enjoy wearing

You should say:

Where you bought it

How often you wear it

What it is like

And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Part 3:

What’s the difference between the dressing style of you people and that of old people?

Do the people living in South Vietnam wear different clothes from the people living in the north?


Do you think students like to wear uniforms?

When do people wear formal clothes?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a journey that you went by car

You should say:

When it was

Where you went

Who you were with

And how you felt about the journey

Part 3:

Do you think care are a daily necessity?

What will cars look like in the future?

Is driving a skill that everybody must learn?

What are the downsides of having a car?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a piece of software you use often

You should say:

What it is

What it is like

And explain why you see it often

Part 3:

What are the advantages of using instant messengers?


Will instant messengers replace email?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a female leader you would like to meet

You should say:

she is

What she does

What she is like

And explain why you would like to meet her

Part 3:

Do women have more responsibility for taking care of children?

Do you think there is equality in the workplace for men and women nowadays?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a time that you spent a lot of money on something

You should say:

When you spent money

What you bought

Where you bought it

And explain why you spent a lot of money on it

Part 3:

Why do people save money?

Do you think rich people are happier than those who are not rich?

Do you think children should learn money management?

Why do many people apply for credit cards nowadays?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a time when you taught an older person something new

You should say:

When it happened

Who you taught

Why you taught this person


Part 3:

Do you think old people know more things than young people

Is it easy for old people to use new technology?

Why do some old people refuse to use new technology?

What are the advantage and disadvantages for old people to use smart phone?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a city you once went to with your family

You should say:

What the city was

Why you went there

What the city was like


Part 3:

What kind of city do you like?

What are the advantages of living in a city?

Why do many people nowadays prefer living in suburbs?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an important technological product you bought

You should say:

What it is

How you use it

Why you bought it

And why you think it is important

Part 3:

What do you think is the most important equipment in the workplace?

Which technological product do you think is most useful at home?

Do you think there will be no teachers to teach in schools in the future?

Do you think some technological products make people lazier? Why?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a product or application which is based on artificial intelligence

You should say:

What it is

What it is used for

How it is used

And what you think of it

Part 3:

How will artificial intelligence affect our lives?

Will artificial intelligence have emotions in the future?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a good experience of online shopping

You should say:

When it happened

What you bought

Why you bought

And explain why you think it was a good experience

Part 3:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?

Do you think it is safe to shop online?

Do you think government should impose more control on online shopping?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a useful home appliance that you use often

You should say:

What it is

What it is like

How often you use it

And explain why you think it is useful

Part 3:

How has technology changed the way people do housework?

Some people say people will not need to do chores in the future. What do you think?

What are the benefits of doing housework?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a film you would like to share with your friends

You should say:

Where you watched it

What it was about

Who you watched it with

And why you want to share it with friends

Part 3:

Are drama series popular in Vietnam?

Do you think TV dramas reflect what happens in the real world?

Do you think people will change their preference of TV when getting older?

What is the difference between foreign dramas and ones in your country?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a place where you read and write (not your home)

You should say:

Where it is

How often you go there

Who you go there with

And explain how you feed about this place

Part 3:

Which is more important, reading or writing?

Who needs to have good writing skills?

Where can people get more information, words or pictures?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an experience that you visited a friend

You should say:

Who you visited

What you did

Why you visited him or her


Part 3:

What social skills can you learn from commuting with other people?

Do you prefer hanging out with a big or small group of friends?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a situation when you celebrated your achievement

You should say:

What you did

When you celebrated it

Who you celebrated it with


Part 3:

How do Vietnamese people celebrate their family events? Is there anything different from other countries?

Why is it important for sports fans to celebrate when their favourite team wins?

Do people prefer winning in a team or on their own?

Cue Card (Part 2):


Describe a new public place you would like to visit

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

How you knew this place

And why you would like to visit it

Part 3:

Do people prefer living in new houses or old houses and why?

Should old buildings be rebuilt? Why?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an advice you received on your subjects or work

You should say:

What it was

Who you received it from

What you did after receiving it


Part 3:

Why do so many young people choose communication or media studies as their major?

Why do young people find it hard to make career choices?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a toy you got in your childhood

You should say:


What it was

When you got it

How you got it


Part 3:

How do advertisements influence children?

Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a place you remember well that is full of colors

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

What it is used for

And explain why you remember it will

Part 3:

Is color important for clothing?

Should coursebooks be colorful?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an experience that you got bored when you were with others?

You should say:

When it was

Who you were with

What you did

And explain why you were bored


Part 3:

Why do people get bored?

Why are people less interested in reading books nowadays?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a TV program you liked when you were little

You should say:

What it was

When you watched it

How you knew it

And explain why you liked it

Part 3:

What is the difference between children’s games nowadays and the past?

What are the advantages of the children’s games nowadays?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a free day when you did not need to study or work

You should say:

When it was

What you did

Who you were with


Part 3:


Do people have more free time than those in the past?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a special day that made you happy

You should say:

When it was

Who you were with

What you did

And explain why it made you happy

Part 3:

Do people spend too much money on their birthday party and wedding?

How much should people spend on their birthday party and wedding?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a school you went to in your childhood

You should say:

Where it was

What it was like

What you learned there


Part 3:

What are the difference between the present and the past teachers?

What are the difference between being taught by teachers and being taught by AI?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an interesting conversation you had with a stranger

You should say:

Who this person was

What the conversation was about

Why you had this conversation


Part 3:

What are the difference between face-to-face conversation and phone conversation?

Which one do you prefer? Face-to-face conversation and phone conversation?

Are there any disadvantages of face-to-face conversation?


Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a person who often travels by plane

You should say:

Who he/she is

Where he/she goes to

Where he/she feels about it

Part 3:

What are the advantages of traveling by plane?

Why do some people prefer to travel by train?

What are the disadvantages of living near an airport?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe something you borrowed from others

You should say:

What it was

When you borrowed it

Who you borrowed it from

And explain why you borrowed it

Part 3:

What kinds of things do people borrow from each other?

What are the things that people do not choose to lend to others?

Cue Card (Part 2):


Describe a person who is good at his/ her job

You should say:

Who this person is

What his/her job is

How he/she likes the job

And explain why this person is good at the job

Part 3:

How should young people perform on their first jobs?

Who can people improve their job performance?

What skill set should a manager have?

Do you think what you learn in university is going to help you in your future job?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe a sky you would like to see

You should say:

Where it is

Who you would like to see it with

What you would like to see

And explain why you would like to see it

Part 3:

Should kids acquire knowledge about stars?

Is high technology helpful for star watching?

What kinds of people are interested in stars?

Cue Card (Part 2):


Describe a gift that took you a lot of time to prepare

You should say:

What it was

Who you have it to

How you prepared it

And explain why you spent a lot of time preparing it

Part 3:

How do people usually choose gifts?

Why do some people find it hard to choose gifts?

Do you think useful gifts are always more suitable than those useless ones?

Cue Card (Part 2):

Describe an experience that you enjoyed an indoor game

You should say:

What the indoor game was

Who you played it with

Where you played it


Part 3:

What indoor games do children like to play nowadays?

What qualities should a team leader have?

Is teamwork important to individuals?

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