Health

Sources: NgocBach Q1 2024, NgocBach Q3

Part 1 — Questions (22 total)

Cakes and other sweet things

Source: NgocBach Q1 2024

Did you enjoy cakes and sweets when you were a child? (Why/ Why not?)
Have you ever made a cake yourself? (Why/Why not?)
On what occasions do people in your culture eat special cakes or other sweet food? (Why?)
Do you enjoy eating something sweet at the end of a meal? (Why/Why not?)

Tea or Coffee

Source: NgocBach Q1 2024

Do you prefer drinking tea or coffee? (Why/Why not?)
Do you remember the first time you tried drinking tea/coffee? (Why/Why not?)
Doyou ever give visitors to your home tea or coffee? (Why/Why not?)
Which is more popular in your country, tea or coffee? (Why?)

Cooking

Source: NgocBach Q3

Do you cook?
Why some people love to cook?
Do you usually eat at home or outside?
On what occasions do people choose to eat outdoors and on what occasions do people?
When was the last time you had a special meal at home?
How often do VN people cook at home?
Do schools have cooking classes in your country?
Do you think we should teach children how to cook?

Foreign Food

Source: NgocBach Q3

When did you eat foreign food first time?
Do you eat foreign food often?
Do you think the foreign will be popular in VN?
What foreign food have you eaten?
What kind of foreign food do you like most?
Is foreign food popular in VN?

Part 2 — Cue Cards (2 total)

Cue card 1

Source: NgocBach Q3

Describe a time that you took a medicine

You should say: - When it happened - Who gave it to you - Why you had it - How you felt about it

Part 3 follow-up questions: 1. Are medicines safe? Some people think all drugs are poisonous to some degree, do you? 2. Will you buy medicines on the internet? 3. Why do some people not like to take medicine? 4. Are there fake medicines? 5. What do you think of buying medicine online? 6. What do you think of fake medicine?

Cue card 2

Source: NgocBach Q3

Describe a time you were scared

You should say: - When it happened - Where it happened - Why you were scared - How you felt about it

Part 3 follow-up questions: 1. How to scare others? 2. Are VN people easily scared? 3. Do kids like to scare others? 4. Why some people more likely to be scared? 5. What can we do when we are scared? 6. Is it OK to frighten others?

Part 3 — Discussion Questions (12 total)

Are medicines safe? Some people think all drugs are poisonous to some degree, do you?
Will you buy medicines on the internet?
Why do some people not like to take medicine?
Are there fake medicines?
What do you think of buying medicine online?
What do you think of fake medicine?
How to scare others?
Are VN people easily scared?
Do kids like to scare others?
Why some people more likely to be scared?
What can we do when we are scared?
Is it OK to frighten others?

Generated Practice Questions

Additional IELTS-style questions for practice (generated from topic themes).

Part 1 (5 questions)

Do you try to eat healthily?
How often do you exercise?
Do you ever feel stressed?
Have you ever tried alternative medicine?
How important is sleep to you?

Part 2 — Cue Cards (1 cards)

Cue card 1

Describe something you do to stay healthy

You should say: - what it is - how often you do it - when you started doing it - and explain why it helps you stay healthy

Part 3 follow-up questions: 1. Whose responsibility is it to keep people healthy — individuals or governments? 2. What are the pros and cons of private healthcare? 3. Why do some people prefer alternative medicine? 4. How can people manage stress in modern life?

Part 3 — Discussion (3 questions)

Should governments ban junk food advertising?
How has modern lifestyle affected people's health?
Is mental health as important as physical health?

Sample Answers Band 6.5–7.0

Part 1 — Health

1. Are you interested in healthy lifestyles?

Yes, to some extent. I would not say I am an expert, but healthy lifestyles affects daily life, so I find it worth thinking about. For example, when I read news or talk with friends, this topic often comes up naturally.

2. Is healthy lifestyles important in your country?

Yes, definitely. In my country, healthy lifestyles matters because it influences families, young people, and the wider community. It may not be something people discuss every day, but it has a real impact on quality of life.

3. Has healthy lifestyles changed in recent years?

Yes, quite a lot. Technology, education, and modern lifestyles have changed the way people think about healthy lifestyles. Older people may have more traditional views, while younger people tend to be more open and practical.

4. Do young people care about healthy lifestyles?

I think many young people do care, especially when it affects their future directly. However, they may express interest through social media or online discussions rather than traditional conversations.

Part 2 — Cue card sample

A healthy activity i enjoy

I would like to talk about a healthy activity I enjoy, which is closely connected to healthy lifestyles.

I first became aware of it a few years ago, and since then it has stayed in my mind because it reflects both the positive and negative sides of modern life.

The positive side is that it shows the value of exercise, sleep, and balanced food. This is important because people often need practical examples, not just abstract ideas, to understand a topic clearly.

At the same time, it also reminds me of the problem of stress, fast food, and sedentary habits. That makes the topic more complex, because there is rarely a perfect solution.

Overall, I find it meaningful because it helps me think more deeply about society and my own choices. If I had to summarise my feeling, I would say it is both interesting and relevant to everyday life.

Part 3 — Discussion

1. Why is healthy lifestyles important?

It is important because it affects individuals and society at the same time. For example, exercise, sleep, and balanced food can improve peoples quality of life, while stress, fast food, and sedentary habits can create long-term problems. That is why this topic deserves more attention from both citizens and governments.

2. What are the advantages related to healthy lifestyles?

The main advantages are connected to exercise, sleep, and balanced food. If this area is managed well, people can benefit through better opportunities, more convenience, and a higher standard of living. It can also help communities become more organised and forward-thinking.

3. What are the disadvantages or risks?

The biggest risk is stress, fast food, and sedentary habits. If people ignore this issue, it can lead to social pressure, inequality, or environmental damage depending on the situation. In my view, the negative side should not be exaggerated, but it should be taken seriously.

4. What should governments do about healthy lifestyles?

Governments should create clear policies, invest in public education, and make sure rules are enforced fairly. For example, they can fund useful programmes and raise public awareness. However, government action alone is not enough; individuals also need to change their habits.

5. Do you think healthy lifestyles will change in the future?

Yes, I think it will continue to change, mainly because of technology, globalisation, and younger generations. People are becoming more aware of both benefits and risks. In the future, I expect more practical solutions rather than simple arguments for or against it.

6. Do older and younger people think differently about healthy lifestyles?

Yes, in many cases. Older people may value tradition, stability, and personal experience, while younger people are often influenced by online information and global trends. Neither side is completely right or wrong; the best approach is to combine experience with fresh ideas.