What traditional festivals does your country have?
How do people usually celebrate these events?
Are celebrations held differently today from the way they were held in the past?
What is needed for an event to be successful?
Do you think a celebration has to be carefully planned?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of very large events?
Do you think celebrating events is good for the economy?
Do people tend to spend more money during national holidays?
Can you think of any events that are celebrated internationally?
Why do some people dislike going to parties?
Is it better to celebrate with a large group or with only a few people?
旅と移動(Travel and Transport)
What means of transport do people in your country use most often?
How is transport today different from what it was a few decades ago?
What effects does transport have on the environment?
Why do more and more people prefer to travel by plane?
Do you think more people will use public transport in the future?
What kinds of problems do people run into when they travel?
What are the differences between travelling alone and travelling in a group?
What makes someone a good travelling companion?
What are the benefits of going to places you have never been to before?
What effects can large numbers of visitors have on a place?
Do you think tourism brings more benefits than drawbacks?
How do you think travel in your country will change in the future?
失敗、天気、計画(Mistakes, Weather and Planning)
What kinds of mistakes do children make at school?
Should parents correct every mistake their children make?
What should employers do when an employee makes a mistake?
Do you think employees should be penalised for mistakes at work?
Do people who use devices such as calculators make fewer mistakes?
What do you think are acceptable reasons for cancelling an appointment?
How do people usually arrange to meet each other?
What sorts of things do people need to plan for in their lives?
Do you think it is worth making a plan for each day?
Are there things in life that people simply cannot plan for?
What influence does the weather have on people's everyday lives?
Do you think a person's mood can be affected by the weather?
礼儀、助け合い、助言(Manners, Help and Advice)
Do you think politeness matters to people?
What are some typical situations in which a person needs to be polite?
How do people show politeness in your country?
Are people more polite today than they were in the past?
What is the difference between being polite and being friendly?
How can children be taught to be polite?
In what situations do you think people should apologise?
Can you tell when someone apologises without meaning it?
What means more to you, an apology in words or a change in behaviour?
How can neighbours help one another?
Why do many people not follow good advice?
Whose advice is more useful, advice from family or advice from friends?
出来事のPart 3には、ほかの分野より目立つ型が1つあります。しつけや処遇のように、誰かがどう対応すべきかを聞く型です。Should parents correct ... や What should employers do ... がこれにあたります。この型は正解を探すと止まります。どちらの対応にも根拠があるので、片方を選んで理由を述べ、行き過ぎたときに何が起きるかを添える形にすると収まります。