GE3 SPEAKING REVISION UNIT 1-5

TOPIC 1: ANIMALS
1. What’s your favorite animals? Why?
 Well, my favorite animal is the cat, I really really love cats. I don’t know why when I see
a cat I feel very happy. They are friendly, small and I think no animal is more adorable
than a cat.
2. Are people in your country fond of animals?
 Yes, of course. People in my country love animals. Many people keep animals as a pet.
You could easily find a dog or a cat in many houses.
3. What kind of animals as a pet do the people have in your country?
 In my country, most people have dogs to guard their houses. Some people also have a
cat, fish, hamster or a bird as their pet. People like being around them and caring for
them.
4. Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?
 In my opinion, I think cities are not suitable places for keeping a pet. Firstly, animals
love open space. Secondly, the air in the countryside is extremely fresh and peaceful,
this gives pets a healthier life. Finally, people who live in the city is too busy to take care
of their pet. The animal will feel lonely and maybe they will get sick.
5. What kind of animals do you think children like?
 I can’t say for sure. I think it really depends on their personality. Some children will like
dogs or cats, they can play with them and have a lot of fun. Some children, however,
adore birds because of their beautiful voices.
6. What was your favorite animal when you were a child?
 I was a big fan of birds. For me, they are beautiful and lovely creatures. They have a
beautiful voice also.
7. Did you have any pets when you were a child?
 Unfortunately, no. My parents didn’t allow me to keep a pet because they were
worried that I could be bitten by them.
8. What types of work can animals do?
 Let me see. First, it is entertainment, some animals can perform, do math,.. People
train dogs to find criminals or guard their houses
9. Are animals used for work in your country?
 Yes, they are. In my country, we train dogs to find criminals, that call police dogs. We
use buffalo to plough
10. Would you like to work with wild animals? Why / Why not?
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  My answer is no. I think it is really dangerous. Wild animals can hurt me and attack
people.
11. What are some advantages and disadvantages of working with wild animals?
 Advantages is wild animals are strong, fast they can carry heavy goods
 Disadvantages is they are really dangerous. Wild nimals that are born to live in a tough
aggressive environment so find it difficult to stay in this environment along with
humans. Wild animals can hurt attack people.

12. What could be some problems that animals face while being used for entertainment.?
 Animals just like human, can feel fear, stress, exhaustion and pain. They will miss their
natural habitat
13. Using animals for entertainment should be banned. Do you agree?
 From my point of view, I agree with that view, it is necessary to ban it. Animals just like
us, can feel fear, stress, exhaustion and pain. They need food and love.  Animal should
need the same right as humans, please don’t hurt them. They deserve better and need
better if you can't love your animals then you don't need them for entertainment so.

TOPIC CUE CARD:

1. Describe a wild animal 2. Talk about a pet that you or someone you know
You should say: once had.
what it looks like what kind of animal it was?
what it likes to eat or do what kind of care it needed?
where it lives what you liked or disliked about it
and explain why you like this animal. and explain why this is a popular type of pet.

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TOPIC 2: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
1. Which festivals are popular in your country?
2. Which festivals did you enjoy celebrating most when you were a child?
3. Which festival in another country would you like to go to?
4. When do you give gifts?
5. When was the last time you received a gift?
6. Have you ever received a gift you didn’t like?
7. How do you feel when you give or receive a gift?
8.. When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
9. What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?
10. What do you think are the purposes of gift-giving?
11. How has the gift-exchanging trend changed over the last few decades?
12 Which types of parties are popular in your country?
13. Why do you think some people like parties but others don’t?
14. How has party celebration changed over the last few decades?
15. How are weddings organised in your country?
16. What wedding gifts are popular in Vietnam?
17. What do you think of the perfect age for marriage?
18. How has the wedding celebration changed over the last ten decades?
20.  Do you have traditions in your country which celebrate the seasons (e.g. spring or autumn)?
21. What are some important traditions from your country?
22. How important it is to learn about other people’s cultures?
23. What cultural difficulties might people living in a foreign country experience?
24. Do you know any other interesting customs or traditions?
25. Do you think customs and traditions are changing these days?
26. Do you think celebrating festival is important in preserving a country’s culture?
27. Share about 1 most important festival in your country?
28. What’s the difference between festivals now and those in the past?
29. Do you think western festivals like Christmas are replacing traditional festivals in your country?
30.  Do you know any traditions from your grandparents’ time that have now disappeared?
31. It’s true that travelling to other countries helps us understand other cultures and their traditions.
32. How has modern technology changed the way we interact with each other? What are the positive
and negative aspects of this influence?
TOPIC CUE CARD:
Describe a tradition in your country. Describe a tradition in your country. 
You should say: You should say: 
what it is What is it
who takes part in it Who takes part in it
what activities there are What activities there are
and explain how you feel about it. And explain how you feel about it. 

Describe a special event (e.g. festival, carnival or Describe your favorite family tradition.
other celebration) that takes place in your You should say:
country. what the tradition is
-when the event takes place when it occurs
-why it takes place what you do
- what people do and explain why it is your favorite tradition
and explain what why the event is special.
TOPIC 3: HISTORY
1. What historical place would you like to visit?
2. Why would you like to go there?
3. What famous historical places can people visit in your country
4. Do you like learning history?
5. Did you like history when you were young?
6. What history event do you find interesting?
7. Do you think history is important?
8. What can we learn from the events in history? 
9. How did you learn history when you were young?
10. What are some benefits of learning history?
11. What is the effective way of learning history, by reading books or watching videos?
12. What can we learn from the events in history?
13. Do you think historical museums should be opened for free?  
TOPIC CUE CARD:
Describe a historical figure that you find the Describe a historical building you know
most impressive. You should day:
You should say: -  What it is and where it is
- Who the historical figure is -  When it was built
- How do you know him/her -  What kind of building it is
- His/her achievement and explain why you like to talk about it
And say why you find him/her the most
impressive
* Describe a museum that you have visited.
You should say:
- when you visited the museum
- describe the museum
- how you felt after going there
and describe your experience of the visit.
TOPIC 4: TRANSPORTATION
1. What are the problems with modern forms of transport?
2. How has transport changed in your country in the last 50 years?
3. What do you think is the future of transport?
4. Do you know anyone with a phobia?
5. What are some of the reasons that people cycle in a big city?
6. What are the advantages of cycling to work?
7.  What are some of the disadvantages?
8. What kinds of public transport are there where you live?
9. Do you prefer public transport or private transport?
10. Do you think people should use public transport more? Why / Why not?
11. Are there any public transport problems in your country?
12. How would you improve the public transport system in your country?
13.  Is a bicycle a good means of transport?
14. How do you think people will travel in the future?
15. What can be done to stop drivers eating while driving?
TOPIC CUE CARD:

Describe a time you travelled by public transport. Describe a time when you missed a bus/ train/
You should say: airplane. You should say:
what type of public transport you used when it happened
where you travelled from and to where you were supposed to go
what you did during the journey how you missed it
- and explain how you felt about travelling in this way. and explain what you did after you missed it.

Describe your favorite means of transport. Describe an uncomfortable way that you have
You should say: travelled. You should say:
what it is what kind of transport it was
when and how often you use it who you were travelling with
why you use it why you were travelling that way
and explain why it is your favorite transport. and what was uncomfortable about it

Describe your journey to school or work.

You should say:
- what type of transport you use;
- how long it takes;
- whether it is enjoyable or not;
and explain how you would make your journey more pleasant if you could.
TOPIC 5: ENVIRONMENT

1. Name some alternative sources of energy.

2. Are they common in your country?
3. What are the pros and cons of alternative sources of energy?
4.  What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of eating organic food?
5. What is genetically modified (GM) food? Can you give some examples?
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of GM food?
7. What are some advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy?
8. Do you think noise pollution is a big problem nowadays?
9. Do you and your family take steps to help the environment?
10. Have you ever participated in any environmental events?
11 . Do you think we should protect the natural environment? Why/ why not?
12. Do most people in your country care about the environment?
13. How do people care for the environment in your country?
14. What kinds of pollution problems do you have in your country?
15. What kinds of natural disasters have you heard of? Give details.
16. Do you think it is the responsibility of governments alone to protect the environment?
17. What measures can individuals take to protect the environment?
18. How can we teach children about the importance of protecting the environment?

TOPIC CUE CARD:

Describe an alternative source of energy Describe an activity you have done to help
(energy from solar, wind, water) in your protect the environment.
country.You should say: You should say:- what you have done;- how
-  what source of energy it is; often you do it;- how it helps protect the
-  how widely it is used now; environment;
-  how helpful it is; and explain why you and explain whether you would like to do it
think it should be used more in your alone or with someone else.
country.
Describe an environmental problem that has occurred in your country. You should say:
The cause of the problem
What effect it has had on your country
The steps, if any, that have been taken to solve this
and explain why you think this problem is so important to solve