1. A House or Apartment You Would Like to Live In
Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in. · where it is / Where it would be · what you would (like to) do there |
· Do you think it’s better to rent or to buy a place to live in?
· How easy is it to find a place to live in your country?
· Do you agree that there is a right age for young adults to stop living with their parents?
· What options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your country?
· What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves?
2. An Interesting Animal You Have Seen
· What kind of animals do people have in their homes?
· Earlier people used animals for their work. Now, what do people use to do their work?
· Researches are being conducted on animals, is this a good idea?
3. A Successful Small Business
Describe a successful small business that you know about. · how you know about this business and explain why you think this business/company is successful. |
· What qualities are required to become a company leader (or, CEO or, manager)?
· Do you think the latest technology plays an important role in a company’s development?
· What do you think of charitable organizations?
· Which do you think is better, to start your own business or to work for someone else?
4. A Crowded Place You Went To
Describe a crowded place you’ve been to |
· Why do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places?
· Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city?
· Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or recreational) facilities?
· Why do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite certain problems)?
· How do you think cities overseas are different from those in your country?
· Would you say urban planning is important?
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5. A Family Member You Spend Time With
Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with · what you usually do together |
· What are the advantages of strong family relationships?
· How many generations are usually living under one roof in your country?
· What are the benefits, and drawbacks of a family of several generations living together?
· Do both parents have equal responsibilities in taking care of their children?
Describe a person who is often in the news, and who you would like to meet. |
· What is the difference between new media and old media?
· Do you think the contents in the newspapers are reliable?
· Do you think it’s necessary for people to watch foreign news?
· How has social media changed how we consume news?
· What kinds of (famous) people are usually in the news in your country?
7. The Desired Change to Your Local Area
Describe a change that could improve your local area. · how this change could be made |
· Why do old people not like changes?
· Do you think it’s important for people to socialize with their neighbours?
· How do people socialize with their neighbors?
8. A performance you enjoyed watching
Describe a performance you enjoyed watching. · when and where you watched the performance |
· Do you think traditional performances are important?
· What do you think is the difference between watching a live performance and watching it on TV?
· How do you think to watch a dance performance or a stage play influences children?
Describe an important text message you received. |
· Why do some people dislike using text messages?
· Have the ways that people communicated with each other, changed much in the last few decades?
· Why do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls?
· Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication?
Describe a uniform you have worn, (such as a school or company uniform). You should say: |
· What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
· In your country, do schools provide similar uniforms to their students?
· What kinds of professionals need to wear uniforms?
· Do you think people wear clothes that reflect their personality?
· Do you think women’s clothes show more variety than men’s clothes?
11. A Time When Someone Apologized to You
Describe a time when someone apologized to you. You should say: |
· What kinds of people are most likely to say sorry?
· In what situations do you think people need to (or, should) apologize?
· What do you think of those people who don’t apologize very often?
12. An Article to Help People Improve Their Health
and explain why (you think) it could improve people’s health. |
· How do you think people could become healthier?
· Are there any differences between the way old people and young people try to stay healthy?
· Do schools in your country have any special activities to enhance the fitness of students?
13. A Trip by Public Transport
Describe a trip you took by public transport. You should say: · what means of transport you took |
· Do you think traffic jams would be reduced if people could travel on public transport for free?
· Why do you think more and more people prefer to travel by plane?
14. A Challenging Thing You Did
Describe a challenging thing you have done. You should say: |
· What challenges do young people face today?
· How do (young people) handle difficult or challenging tasks?
· Do you think people need to be challenged?
Describe a person who taught you something important. You should say: |
· In what ways can we encourage others to accept new ideas and things (accept innovation)?
· Can you suggest how we could make children more interested in learning?
· Who would you say is more important to the education of a child, the parents or teachers?
Describe a member of a team that you know about. You should say: |
· In a team, is it more important to pursue individual development or to achieve team targets?
· Do you think it’s important for children to join teams to learn to cooperate with others?
· Do you think disagreements among team members have a great influence on the teamwork?
· Can you suggest how teamwork could be cultivated in classes at school?
15. A Job You Would Not Like to Do
Describe a job you would not like to do. You should say: |
· How do you think AI (artificial intelligence) will affect people’s work?
· What would you say are the important factors to consider when choosing a career?
· Would you ever move to work and live in another city?
· Is it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of work?
16. Something Exciting You Did
Describe something exciting that you did/ Describe an exciting experience you have had. |
· Do people in your country spend a lot of money on celebrating birthdays?
· Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money on holding a party?
· Do people in your country usually go out to celebrate traditional festivals with others?
17. Not Allowed to Use Mobile Phone
Describe a time when you couldn’t use your mobile phone. You should say: |
· Do you think there should be regulations on the use of mobile phones?
· What do you think of primary school students owning a mobile phone?
· What (minimum) age do you think is appropriate for owning a cell phone?
Describe a time when the weather prevented you from doing something. You should say: |
· What types of weather do people (in your country) prefer, cold or hot weather?
· What kinds of people care most about the weather?
· Would you say weather forecasts are usually accurate?
19. Something Difficult to Use
Describe something you bought that was difficult to use at first. You should say: |
· Do you often buy new things?
· Do you think old(er) people have difficulties using some things that young people do not?