Below is the list of most probable cue cards that could be asked in your upcoming IELTS speaking cue card from September to December 2022. Remember that you will be given only one topic for your speaking exam. However, you must prepare various topics well for the day ahead.
Now we are providing you with a list of IELTS speaking Forecast Sept-Dec 2022. You can drop a message in the comment section to share your experience concerning how this list assisted you in clearing your IELTS examination.
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IELTS Speaking Forecast Part 1 September to December 2022
1. Home/ Accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you live now and where you have lived in the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat? Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most?
2. Study
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favourite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system?
Are you looking forward to working?
3. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job (Possibly)
Do you miss being a student?
4. Birthday
What do you usually do on your birthday?
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in VietNam?
5. Social Media
Do you like to use social media?
Do you think your friends use social media too much?
Do you want to work in social media? Why?
What’s the most popular social media in VietNam? Why?
6. Names
Does your name have a special meaning?
How do you choose names for your next generation?
Are there any differences between how Vietnamese name their children now and in the past?
Does anyone in your family have the same as you?
7. Geography
Have you ever studied geography at school? Do you like geography?
Are you good at reading a map?
Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
8. Travelling on public transport
What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?
Did you take transportation when you were a kid?
When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are travelling?
9. Housework and Cooking
Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
Do you have breakfast at home every day?
Do you want to learn how to cook well?
10. Singing
Do you like singing? Why?
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Who do you want to sing for?
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
11. Technology
What technology do you often use, computers or mobile phones?
What electronic devices have you bought lately?
Are there any technology you want to buy?
What’s the benefit of technology?
12. Neighbor
Do you think neighbors are important?
How can we get along with our neighbors?
Do you think it’s important to have a good relationship with one’s neighbors?
13. Snacks
What snacks did you eat when you were young?
When do you usually eat snacks now?
Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
14. Hair salon
Do you often go to the hair salon?
Would you like to have your hair dyed/colored?
15. Advertisements
Where can you see advertisements?
Do you want to be shown in the advertisement?
What kind of advertisements do you dislike?
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
16. Boring things
What will you do when you feel bored?
What kind of things are boring to you?
Whom do you think get bored easily, the young or the old?
Do you think school is boring?
17. Talents
Do you have a talent, or something you are good at?
Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
18. Books and Reading Habits
Do you often read books? When?
Do you read differently now than you did before?
Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
19. Meeting places
Where do you usually meet your friends?
Do you think there are some places more suitable for meeting with others?
Have the meeting places changed now from when you were young?
Why are some meeting places better than others?
20. Collecting things
Do you collect things?
Are there any things you keep from childhood?
Where do you usually keep things you need?
Why do you collect… ( that/those things )?
Is collecting a popular pastime in Vietnam?
Do a lot of people in Vietnam collect things, and what do they collect?
21. Watch
Do you wear a watch?
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
22. Computers and Tablet
In what conditions would you use a computer?
When was the first time you used a computer?
What will your life be like without computers?
In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
23. Old Buildings
What types of buildings are there in your city?
Do you prefer old or new buildings?
Are historical buildings important?
Would you like to live in an old building?
24. Sitting down
Where is your favourite place to sit?
Do you always sit down for a long time?
Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?
25. Evening time
Do you prefer to study in the morning or the afternoon?
What do you usually do in the evening?
What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?
26. Doing sports
What sports do you like?
Where did you learn how to do it?
Did you do some sports when you were young?
Do you think students need more exercise?
27. Weekend
What do you usually do at weekends?
Did you do anything special last weekend?
What will you do next weekend?
28. Science
What did you learn in the science class?
Do you want to know more about science?
Do you watch the science tv program?
29. Noise
Do you think the city is noisy?
What makes the city noisy?
What types of noise do you come across in your daily life?
30. Daily Routine
What is your daily routine?
Do you usually have the same routine every day?
What part of your day do you like best?
31. Weather
What’s the weather like where you live? Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast?
32. Writing
Do you write a lot?
What do you like to write? Why?
Do you think the things you write would change?
Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?
33. Puzzle
Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
34. Morning time
Do you like getting up early in the morning?
What do you usually do in the morning?
What did you do in the morning when you were little?
Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
35. Time management
How do you plan your time in a day?
Is it easy to manage time for you?
When do you find it hard to allocate time?
Do you like being busy?
IELTS Speaking Forecast Part 2 + 3 September to December 2022
Below is a forecast list of cue cards IELTS speaking September to December 2022 cue cards list. We will regularly update the list so you can follow our Facebook page for more updates.
IELTS Speaking Forecast Topic 1: Describe A Person
1. Describe a person you know who is from a different culture
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you knew him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Where do people usually meet people from a different culture?
Is it important to know the differences between cultures?
Do you think travellers should learn about the country they visit before their trip?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
2. Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably/well
You should say:
Who he/she is
What job he/she does
What kind of clothes he/she wears
And explain why he/she likes fashion
Part 3
Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
Why is fashion very important to some people?
Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
Are women more fashionable than men? Why?
3. Describe a friend from your childhood
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where and how you met each other
What you often did together
And explain what made you like him/her
Part 3
Which one is more important, old friendships or new ones?
How important is childhood friendship to children?
Do you think the development of social media affects friendships nowadays?
Do you think social media will replace face-to-face communication?
4. Describe a person you know who loves to grow vegetables/fruits
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she grows
Where he/she grows them
And explain how you feel about this
Part 3
Do people in your country like growing plants by themselves
Where do people grow plants?
What do you think is the most important plant in your country?
Do you want to be a farmer in the future?
5. Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What interesting thing you did
And explain how he/she inspired you to do it
Part 3
What qualities make a role model?
Which types of people become role models in your society?
Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
What happens when young people lack good role models?
What standards of behaviour should teachers set?
6. Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future
You should say:
Who he/she is
Whether you worked together before
What kind of work would you like to do with him/her
And explain how you feel about this family member
Part 3
What kinds of family business are common in Vietnam?
Is it always good to work with family members? Why?
Why do people want to build their own family business?
What benefits are there when working for big companies?
7. Describe an interesting neighbor
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her What you do together
And explain why he/she is interesting
Part 3
Do you think people nowadays are close to their neighbors?
How can people improve their relationship with neighbors in a community?
How do children build relationships with others in a community?
Is it beneficial to get along with neighbors?
8. Describe a popular/well-known person in your country
You should say:
Who this person is What he/she has done
Why he/she is popular
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3
What kinds of people are popular at work?
Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
Which one is more important, keeping a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
9. Describe a friend you like to talk with
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you like to talk about
Why you like to talk with him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Where do young people like to meet?
What do young people talk about when they meet up?
Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
When do people talk with strangers?
IELTS Speaking Forecast Topic 2: Describe An Object
1. Describe an object that you think is beautiful
You should say:
What it is
Where you saw it
What it looks like
And explain why you think it is beautiful
Part 3
Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past?
What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
Why do you think people create beautiful things?
2. Describe a photo you took that you are proud of
You should say:
When you took it
Where you took it
What is in this photo
And explain why you are proud of it
Part 3
Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
What can people learn from historical photographs?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking photos with mobile phones?
3. Describe a traditional product in your country
You should say:
What it is
When you tried this product for the first time
What it is made of
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
What are some kinds of traditional products in Vietnam?
Why are traditional products important?
Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?
Do you think tradition is important for a country? Why?
4. Describe something that surprised you
You should say:
What it is
How you found out about it
What you did when you found out about it
And explain whether it made you happy
Part 3
How do people express happiness in your culture?
Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
How can people become happier in life?
Do you think sometimes being unhappy is good for people? Why?
5. Describe a special cake you received from others
You should say:
When it happened,
Where it happened
Who you got the cake from
And explain why it was a special cake.
Part 3
Do you think it is good to communicate when eating with your family?
Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
What are the differences between special food in your country and other countries?
6. Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way
You should say:
What is it
What benefits it has brought
How it influences people of different ages
And explain how it changed people’s lives
Part 3
What do you think is the most helpful household appliance?
What household appliances make people lazy?
What kind of invention can be used at school?
Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
IELTS Speaking Forecast Topic 3: Describe An Event
1. Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store
You should say:
When it happened
What you bought
What problem you had
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
What are the factors of a good service?
What are the differences between shopping online and shopping in stores?
What problems do customers often have while shopping?
What do you think customers should do when there are problems with the products they bought online?
2. Describe a disagreement you had with someone
You should say:
Who you had the disagreement with
What the disagreement was
What happened during the disagreement
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
What kind of topics do people usually argue about today?
What are the ways to prevent an argument from escalating into a fight?
Who do you think should teach children to respect others?
What disagreements do parents and children usually have?
3. Describe a special day out that cost you little money/ didn’t cost you much
You should say:
When the day was Where you went
How much you spent
And explain how you feel about the day
Part 3
Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?
How do Vietnamese people like to spend their leisure time?
How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
4. Describe an occasion when you lost something and then got it back
What you lost
When and where you lost it
What you did to find it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
What kinds of things do people usually lose?
What do people often do when losing things?
Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things?
What kinds of people may lose things more often than others?
5. Describe an important event you celebrated
You should say:
What the event was
When it happened
Who attended the event
And explain how you feel about the event
Part 3
What kinds of events do people in your country usually celebrate?
What kind of activities do Vietnamese people do to celebrate important events?
Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?
Who do people like to celebrate important events with, family or friends?
6. Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study
You should say
Who the person is
What he/she said
How the advice/suggestion affected you
And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions
Part 3
When should parents encourage their children?
What can parents do to encourage their children?
Should parents always encourage their children by giving the rewards
Do you think negative feedback is sometimes more important than positive feedback? Why?
7. Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result
You should say:
What the decision was
When you made that decision
Why it was difficult to make
And explain how you felt about the good result
Part 3
What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?
Do you think young people are easily influenced by others while making decisions?
Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others?
Do you think it is necessary for kids to make as many decisions as they can?
8. Describe a time when you needed to search for information
You should say:
What information you needed to search for
When you searched for it
Where you searched for it
And explain why you needed to search for it
Part 3
How can people search for information now?
What information can people get from television?
Do you think libraries are still important in the digital age?
Does the development of the Internet have any impact on disadvantaged people?
9. Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment
You should say:
What the appointment was for
Who you made it with
Why you forgot/missed it
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
How do busy people remember things they need to do?
What are the things that busy people often forget?
Is time management an important skill for everyone?
How can parents teach their children time management skills?
10. Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something
You should say:
When it happened
What you waited for
Why you made the decision to wait
And explain how you felt about the decision
Part 3
Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
What is making life in cities more and more fast-paced?
Is being patient good for people?
Do you think people are less patient now than they were in the past?
11. Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g in a park, on the beach etc.)
You should say:
Where are when you saw the plastic waste
Why there were a lot of plastic waste
What you did after you saw them
And explain what your thoughts were about this
Part 3
What are the benefits of using plastic products?
How can people reduce their use of plastic?
What kind of plastic waste is often seen in Vietnam?
What are the problems when there is too much plastic waste?
12. Describe a time when you received money as a gift
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you used the money
Part 3
Why do people rarely use cash now?
When do children begin to know the value of money?
Should parents reward children with money?
Is it important for children to learn about saving money?
13. Describe something you had to share with others
You should say:
What it was
Who you shared it with
Why you had to share it with others
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Do children like to share?
How can parents teach their children to share?
What are the benefits of sharing for children?
Is there anything that parents would persuade children to share with others?
14. Describe a time when you overcame difficulties in doing something and succeeded
You should say:
What the task was
How you overcame the difficulties
Whether you got help
And explain how you felt when you succeeded
Part 3
Should people set personal goals?
Do you think success means the same thing for everyone?
How can you define a successful young person?
Do you think successful people are often lonely?
15. Describe a time you were very busy
You should say:
When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy
Part 3
Are you often busy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
What kind of pressure do people may experience at work?
16. Describe a positive change that you made in your life
You should say:
What it is
Why you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you feel about the change
Part 3
Is it easier for young people to change?
Is it easy for old people to change?
How can people change their daily routine if they want to?
What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
17. Describe a time when you helped a child
You should say When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What are things adults can help kids with?
Why is it necessary to do voluntary services?
What can school do to develop student’s awareness of volunteering?
Who benefits more from the volunteer service, the volunteers or the people receiving help?
18. Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved
You should say:
What it is
Why you haven’t achieved it
What you did
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What ambitions do children usually have?
Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
Why don’t some people have dreams?
How do people balance work and life?
19. Describe an occasion when you got stuck in a traffic jam
You should say:
When it happened
Where you were stuck
What you did while waiting
And explain how you felt in the traffic jam
Part 3
What are the causes of traffic jams?
What are the ways traffic jam problems can be solved?
Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
What are the good ways to manage traffic flows in cities?
20. Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important
You should say:
What happened
When it happened
How important the cellphone/smartphone was
Part 3
What are the occasions when people are not allowed to use smartphones?
What are the differences between the way young people and old people use a cellphone?
What is more common, using a cellphone to make calls or to send messages?
Do you think a law should stop people from making phone calls in public?
IELTS Speaking Forecast Topic 4: Describe An Activity
1. Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently
You should say:
What the activity is
Who invited you to participate in it
Whether you asked for help in the activity
And explain what change you had in the activity
Part 3
What outdoor activities are popular in Vietnam?
Why do some people like dangerous sports?
Should young people try as many new activities as possible?
Do you think older people are less likely to change their lifestyles?
2. Describe something you do to keep fit and stay healthy
You should say:
What it is
When you do it
Who do it with you
And explain why you think this method is important
Part 3
How do children and old people keep fit and stay healthy?
What do Vietnamese people usually do to maintain their health?
How can parents help and guide their children to stay healthy?
How can governments take care of the health of their people?
3. Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study
You should say:
What it is
How it helps you concentrate
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?
Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate
What kinds of jobs require a high level of concentration?
Can exercising help people improve concentration?
4. Describe a change you made in your daily life that saved you a lot of time
You should say:
What it is
How you implement it
How difficult it is
And explain how you feel about the change
Part 3
What can people do to save time on daily activities?
Does technology help people save time? How and why?
Do you think parents should be the one to teach children to save time?
Do people with good time management skills become successful more easily?
5. Describe a long walk you had
You should say:
When this happened Where you walked
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk
Part 3
Do women have more leisure time than men?
Is leisure time important to everyone?
What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
What outdoor activities do people like?
IELTS Speaking Forecast Topic 5: Describe A Place
1. Describe a popular place for sports (e.g a stadium) that you have been to
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain how you felt about this place
Part 3
Do young people today do enough sports?
What are the benefits of playing sports for children?
Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?
2. Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
You should say:
Whose home it is
How often you go there
What it is like
And explain how you feel about the home
Part 3
What are the differences between buildings in the city and the ones in the countryside?
What do young people in Vietnam prefer, living in the city or in the countryside?
What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in Vietnam?
3. Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What people can do there
And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers
Part 3
Is it important to take photos while traveling?
Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the internet?
What factors affect how people feel about travel?
4. Describe a quiet place you like to go to
You should say:
Where it is
When you like to go there
What you do there
Why you like to visit there
Part 3
Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?
Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
Why do people like to use noises as background sound when they are working or studying?
5. Describe an important river/lake in your country
You should say.
Where it Is located
How big/long it is What it looks like
And explain why it is important
Part 3
Are there many lakes/rivers in your country?
How can rivers/lakes benefit local people?
Who should be responsible for water pollution in many parts of the world? Individuals, businesses or the government?
What can individuals and the government do to solve water pollution problems?
6. Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in
You should say:
What it is like
Where it would be
Why you would like to live in this house or apartment
And how you feel about this house or apartment.
Part 3
Do people usually rent or buy a house? Why?
What are the differences between houses and apartments?
What are the differences between houses that young and old people like?
What kinds of apartments are the most popular?
IELTS Speaking Forecast Topic 6: Describe Your Favorite
1. Describe a program you like to watch
You should say:
What it is
What it is about
Who you watch it with
And explain why you like to watch it
Part 3
What programs do people in Vietnam like to watch?
Do people in Vietnam like to watch foreign TV programs?
Which one is better for children, watching animal videos or visiting the zoo?
What are the values of using videos in teaching?
2. Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What people can do there
And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers
Part 3
Is it important to take photos while travelling?
Are all travel journals on the Internet reliable?
What factors affect people’s travelling experience?
Why do people want to travel to a new place?
3. Describe an impressive English lesson you enjoyed
You should say:
What it was about
When you had it
What the teacher did
And why you enjoyed the lesson
Part 3
Why do people learn foreign languages?
What are the qualities of a good foreign language teacher?
Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?
How can a foreign language teacher make their lessons interesting?
4. Describe an important thing you learnt (not at school or college)
You should say:
What it was
When you learnt it How you learnt it
And explain why it was important
Part 3
What can children learn from parents?
Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
Do you think it is easier for children to learn new things than adults?
5. Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
What type of movie it was
What it was about
Where you watched it
And explain why you would like to watch it again
Part 3
Where do people in Vietnam normally watch movies?
What are the differences between watching movies at home and at the cinema?
Are famous actors or actresses important for a movie to be successful?
Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays?
6. Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting
You should say:
When you read it
What the story or novel was about
Who wrote it
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3
How does technology help people tell their stories?
Which one is more popular in Vietnam, ebooks or paper books?
Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
What kinds of stories do children in Vietnam enjoy reading?
7. Describe a song/a piece of music you like
You should say:
Which country the song/music is from
What story the song/music is about
Whom you knew the song/music from
And explain why you like it
Part 3
What music is popular in your country?
What kind of music do people listen to at a club?
What kind of music do young people like? Why?
What are the differences between the music preferred by girls and boys?
8. Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in
You should say:
What the contest/competition is about
Where it will take place
When it will be held
And explain why you would like to participate in it
Part 3
What are the popular contests on TV programs?
Why are competition shows popular?
What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with others in companies?
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