【2023年1〜4月版】スピーキングトピック集

Describe a period of history you would like to learn about.

You should say:
- which period it is
- what happened during the peirod
- who first taught you about it
and explain you would like to learn about it.

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History

Do you think it's important to know about history?
What can we learn from history?
How do people get reliable historical information?
Do you think any famous historical figures can serve as models for young people today?

Museums

Do people in your country like to visit museums?
Who do you think likes to go to museums more, children or adults?
Do you think museums should be free of cost to enter?
Do you think local people and tourists should pay the same amount to enter a museum?
How do you think museums of the future might be different to those of today?

Describe a city you would like to stay in for a short time.

You should say:
- what city it is
- where it is
- what you would do there
and explain why you would like to stay in this city.

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Living in Cities

Why do many people want to live in cities?
How are cities in your country different to cities in the past?
In general, what types of people like to live in cities?
Which place do you think is better for children to live, a city or a rural environment?
Why do some people move from one city to another city to live?
What do you think are some of the results of urbanization on the lives of the people who move into big towns and cities from the countryside?

Describe a daily routine that you enjoy.

You should say:
- what it is
- when and where you do it
- who do you do it with
and explain why you enjoy it.

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Daily Routines

Do you think most people have their routines?
What are the advantages of having a routine?
Does having a routine make people feel more secure at work?
How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
What are some possible advantages of using time management app for your phone to help you plan your time?
What are the differences in people’s daily routines now and 15 years ago?

Teaching Routines to Children

Do you think children should have learning routines?
What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
Are there any downsides to children having a routine at school?
Do you think it is possible for children to learn how to manage their time?
What daily routines children in your country have at home?
Do you think children can still do their tasks if they don't plan them?

Describe a time when you taught a friend or your relatives?

You should say:
- who you taught
- what you taught
- why you taught it to this person
and explain how you felt after doing this.

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Teaching In General

Do you think a person needs to be especially trained in order to teach skills to other people?
What are some differences between good teachers and ordinary people?
Do you think a person needs to be motivated to learn a new skill?
Would you say most students are motivated to learn?
What do you think can be done to motive a person to learn something?
Do you think having curiosity is important when learning something new?

Teaching Skills to Children

Do you think it's important for children to learn new skills?
What skills do children should learn before they start school?
Who do you think is more important for the teaching of skills to children, teachers or parents?
Do parents and school teachers usually teach the same skills to children?
What can a parent or teacher do to make a child more interested in learning?

Describe a website you often visit.

You should say:
- what it is
- how you first found it
- how you use it
and explain why you often visit this website.

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The Internet

What are some popular websites in your country?
Do you think people of all ages use the internet in the same way?
How do you think the internet influences teenagers, and children?
What disadvantages do people who don't use the Internet suffer?
What are some websites that are used for entertaining people?
How do school teachers use the internet for teaching?

The Media in Your Country

What kinds of people prefer to read newspapers and what kinds of people prefer to use an electronic means of getting news and information?
Which of them do you think is more accurate and reliable in their presentation of news and information?
Do people in your country prefer to watch the news on TV, or to get the news from the internet?
Do young people and older people generally choose the same form of electronic media?
What are some websites that are used for entertaining people?
Would you say the internet is replacing television as people's main source of news and information?

Describe something you did with a group of people.

You should say:
- what you did
- who you did it with
- where you did it
and explain how you enjoyed it.

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Group Activities in Your Country

What are/were the most popular clubs at your school?
Other than sports, What are some group activities that people in your country engage in?
Do you think some people behave differently when they are in a group, compared to when they are alone?
What kinds of teams, clubs, organizations or groups do some people in your country join?
Do you think joining a group or a club is a good ways to make friends?
Why do some parents want their children to become members of a group?

Teamwork in the Workplace

What are some examples of people working as a group?
What are the pros and cons of working in a team?
Can you think of any examples where the results of group work are often not as good as the results of individual work?
Do you think problems can ever arise when people work as a group?
How do you suggest these problems could be solved?

Describe your favourite place in your home where you can relax.

You should say:
- where it is
- what you do there
- how often you go there
and explain why it is a relaxing place.

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How to Relax in Your Country

In your country, what do most people do to relax?
Do you think people nowadays have more ways to relax than in the past?
Would you say looking at natural scenery is more relaxing than engaging in indoor activities?
Do young and old people relax in the same ways?
Have science and technology changed the way that we relax?

Relaxing at School and Workplaces

Would you say students feel stressed at school?
What is the benefit of students and working people taking time to relax once in a while?
What are some things schools could do to give students opportunities to relax?
Are the surroundings an important factor in helping people to relax?
How can companies give employees opportunities to relax?
Do you think how the manager at work communicates to the employees contributes to a good working environment?

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with.

You should say:
- where you heard it
- who this news was about
- what it was about
and explain why you think it was good news.

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News in Your Country

Can you give any more examples of news that could be called, "good news"?
What kind of news are most people in your country most concerned about?
Do people in your country care much about foreign news?
Why do many people like to talk about bad news?
Would you say people are being given too much news nowadays?
How can people trust that the news they hear or read is true?

News at School

How do school-age people get news?
Do you think school children should be paying attention to the news?
Do you think they should hear bad news?
Do school teachers guide students to understand the news?

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your spare time when you were young.

You should say:
- what it waas
- where you did it
- who you did it with
and explain why you enjoyed it.

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Leisure Activities

What do people in your country like to do on a free day?
Do men and women generally do the same kinds of things?
What do children usually do on a free day?
Does everyone usually go to the same places in their free time, or do different people tend to go to different places?
In general, do parents arrange what their children do, or do the children chose what to do themselves?
Do you think children are able to manage their own free time?

Holidays & Free Days

Do you have many public holidays in your country?
What's your favourite public holiday?
Do people in your country today have more free days than they did in the past?
Why do you think people are still so busy today?
In the future, what do you think young people will be doing in their free time?
When people have limited free time, how do they choose whether to spend time with the family, or on their own interests?

Describe something you did that made you feel proud.

You should say:
- what you did
- how you did it
- how difficult it was
and explain why you felt proud of it.

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Feeling Proud

What are some situations when people feel proud of themselves?
When are adults proud of their work?
Do you think people are always proud of their jobs, no matter what job they do?
How important do you think it is for people to feel proud of their work?
What do children do to make their parents proud?
Do you think children are under pressure to make their parents proud?

Giving Prizes and Rewards

In your opinion is it a good idea to give prizes to children?
Do you think parents reward their children too much nowadays?
What prizes or rewards do schools give to children?
Which do you think is better to give to children as a reward, money or honour?
Do you think prizes and rewards really influence children to improve themselves?

Describe an old person you met who was interesting.

You should say:
- who this person was
- when and where you met this person
- what you did then
and explain why you thought this old person was interesting.

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Young-Old Relationships

What are the main differences between young people and old people?
Do you think old people and young people can become friends?
Can you give any examples of interests or hobbies that some young people have in common with some old people?
Why do you think many young people do not find old people to be interesting?
What do you think leads to a person understanding another person?
Would you say young people today are more polite towards old people than in the past?

Teaching Each Other

What do you think are the main difference between the elderly and young people when learning new things?
Do you think it's possible for young people and the elderly to teach each other things?
What skills do you think they can teach each other?
Do you think elderly people could learn to play computer games?
Can you explain why not many young people teach old people about the latest pop music?

Describe a person you met at a party who enjoyed talking with.

You should say:
- what party it was
- how you met this person
- what you talked about
and explain why you enjoyed talking with this person.

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Communication in Society

Would you say people in your country are talkative?
Do you think communication is important?
In what situations is it most important to be communicative?
How do you think someone can improve their communication skills?
Can you give me some examples of some types of jobs that require people to talk a lot?
What skills do you think a person needs when speaking to a group of people?

Children's Communcation Skills

Why do you think some children like talking while others don't like to talk so much?
Do you think talkative children have talkative parents?
Who do you think is more talkative, boys or girls?
Do you think it's important for parents to encourage their children to talk?
Do you think parents should teach their children how to communicate properly?
What are some examples of what parents can teach their children about good communication?

Describe a new development (e.g. shopping mall, park or road) that appeared in your town or city.

You should say:
- what development it is
- where it is happening
- what its features and benefits are
and explain how you feel about this development.

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Development in Cities

Do you think city development requires planning?
Do you know any city that was planned in advance before it was built?
Is the geographic location a city a factor in how well the city develops?
What would you say are the advantages and the disadvantages of living in a city?
Do cities usually have traffic problems?
Do you it's think good to have advertisements on buildings?

Living in Cities as Opposed to Living in the Countryside

Can you explain why many people choose to live in a city?
Would you like to live in the countryside?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside?
In the future, do you think more people will be moving from rural areas to city areas, or will they be moving in the opposite direction?
Is there much difference between public places in cities and in rural environments, such as in villages?
What do you think are the differences between shopping in urban areas, compared to rural areas?

Describe something you would like to learn in the future.

You should say:
- what you would like to learn
- where you would learn it
- how you would learn it
and explain why you would like to learn about it in the future.

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Studying and Learning

What new things do people in your country want to learn?
What are some major differences between the way people used to learn new things in the past, and the way they do it today?
Do you think reading books is the most efficient way to learn or study?
Which do you think is more reliable, learning things on the internet or learning things from books?
How do you think the internet has changed the way people learn things?
Who do you think can learn something easier, a young person or an old person?

Further Education

Do you think everyone should continue learning new things, even after they finish school or graduate from university?
Are there any courses for adults in your country?
Do you think most adults have the time to continue learning?
Do you think elderly people should also continue learning?
Do you think the government should provide courses for old people to learn new things?
Who do you think should pay for such courses, the government or the people attending the courses?

Describe an advertisement you don't like.

You should say:
- when you saw it
- where you saw it
- what it is about
and explain why you don't like the advertisement.

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Advertising in General

Are there many advertisements in your country?
Do you find them to be helpful?
Where do you commonly see advertisements?
What are the differences between ads on a smartphone and those on a computer?
Do you think every product needs to be advertised?
Should companies be allowed to advertise products that are harmful to people’s health?

How Advertising Works

In what ways do companies attract people to their products or services?
Many advertisements have celebrities in the advertisement. Why do you think that is?
Do you think photography plays a big role in advertising?
What factors need to be considered when creating advertisements?
Which advertisements do you think are more effective, those on TV or those on the internet?
Do you think companies becomes more successful after using advertising?

Describe a technological product you own that you feel difficult to use.

You should say:
- what it is
- where you bought it
- what features it has
and explain why you feel difficult to use the product.

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Technology in Modern Life

What are some examples of the technological products that people use today in the home
In what ways do you think these have changed people's lives, compared to people's lives in the past?
Can you compare what kitchen work at home was like before modern kitchen appliances and what kitchen work is like using modern appliances?
Would you be able to live without using any technological product at all?
Do young people and the older generations usually use the same types of technological products?
What sorts of technological products do you think people's homes will have in the future?

Robots

Would you like to have a robot in your home one day?
How are robots used today?
What do you think are the differences between the work that robots do and the work that people do?
Do you think that robots might one day replace people in the workplace?
Can you explain why many companies choose to replace human workers with robots?
What tasks do you think are especially suitable for robots to do?

Describe a person you have met who you want to work or study with.

You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know this person
- what you would do together
and explain why you would like to like to work or study with this person.

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Education in Your Country

What do children study at school in your country?
Do you think school boys and girls should sit together in the classroom?
How important would you say it is that school children study with people who they like?
Do you think it's good for a child to study alone?

Work in Your Country

What kinds of people do you like to work with?
In a workplace, do you think the personality of the employees is important?
Which would be more important for you, developing your work-related skills, or being being recognized by your supervisor?
Do you think managers can be friends with their subordinates?

Describe an actor you admire.

You should say:
- who the actor is
- what kind of character this actor plays
- how you first knew about the actor
and explain why you like this actor.

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Films in General

What kinds of films are popular in your country?
Do young people and old people like to watch the same kinds of films?
Do you think the way people watch movies today has changed, compared to how they watched them in the past?
In the future, do you think there will be fewer people choosing to watch films?
Do you think cinemas will disappear in the future?
Would you say watching movies is a good way to relax?

Film Stars

Are there many famous film actors in your country?
What do you think an actor has to do, to become famous?
Do you feel it's fair for movie stars to make so much money?
Why do you think movie stars’ personal lives are exposed to the public?
Can you suggest why many people are so interested in everything about their favourite actors?
How does movie production help a country?

Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted.

You should say:
- what it was
- who gave it to you
- when it was given to you
and explain why you wanted it so much.

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Buying Things

What are some examples of things that young people in your country typically buy?
When it comes to buying something, are you ever influenced by other people?
In your opinion, is peer pressure good or bad?
What do you think parents should do when their children ask them to buy something because their friends have that thing?
Do you think consumption is important for a country?
Does the government in your country do anything to encourage consumption?

Social Services

In your country, what are some examples of free services that people receive from governments?
Do you think government should provide free services to its citizens?
Do you think free, or nearly free public transport is an obligation of the government?
Do you think medical services and education should be free?

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

You should say:
- where the place was
- when you visited the place
- why the air was polluted
and explain how you felt about the place.

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Pollution in Your Country

Besides your example, what other examples of pollution are there in your hometown?
What are the reasons for these kinds of pollution?
How do suggest this problem should be tackled?
In general, would you say there is more pollution today than several decades ago?
What can we do to reduce pollution?
How much do you think government is responsible for doing something about pollution, and how much do you think it is an individual responsibility for everyone?

Perceptions about Pollution

In general, would you say that most people in your country are concerned about the environment?
Do you think different people have different perceptions about pollution?
Can you explain why some people are concerned about pollution while others are not?
Can you suggest why some people are not interested in protecting the environment?
Why do some people think they can do nothing to protect the environment?
Would you say that children and young people today are more aware of pollution than the older generations?

Describe a noisy place you have been to.

You should say:
- where the place was
- when you visited the place
- what you did there
and explain why you felt it was a noisy place.

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Noisy Places

Can you explain why some people like to be in noisy places?
Are young and old people different when they are in noisy situations?
Why do some people not have a good feeling in quiet places?
Which do you think is more dangerous - air pollution or noise pollution?
What are the sources of noise in large cities?
Would you say noise is harmful to people's health?

Earphone / Headphone Usage

What do you think of people who listen to music while they are walking or cycling?
What do you think are the advantages, and the disadvantages of listening to music while you are walking?
What do you think of people who turn the volume up very loud on their headphones when they listen to music?
Why do they make the volume so loud?
Do you think these people are damaging their hearing by doing that?
Do you think schools should teach the dangers of excessively loud noise?

Describe the first day at school that you remember.

You should say:
- when it was
- where the school is
- what happened on that day
and explain why you still remember the experience.

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Schools in Your Country

What type of schools are there in your country?
Can everyone afford to go to private schools?
How has the education system in your country changed in recent years?
Do you think studying online is a good development?
Do you think school students nowadays like using computers?
Do you think school students today study harder than previous generations?

Teachers

Do you think school teachers are strict enough today?
Do you think "fun" teachers are more helpful?
What kinds of preparation do you think teachers might need to do before teaching a class?
Do you think teachers need to be trained in a professional way?
What kinds of personal traits do you think teachers should have?
What do you think the government or schools can do to alleviate the stress school teachers are feeling?

Describe time when you had an unusual meal.

You should say:
- when you had it
- where you had it
- who you had the meal with
and explain why it was unusual.

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Food in Your Country

What food do people in your country typically eat?
Is that the same as what people ate in the past?
Are there differences between the food from different parts of your country?
Can you give me some examples of traditional food in your country?
Is fast food very popular in your country?
Do you think it will become even more popular in the future?

Eating out and Cooking at Home

Do people in your country usually eat at home, or eat out?
What's the difference between eating in a restaurant and eating at home?
Why do people go to restaurants?
Would you say people are eating in restaurants more today than they did in the past?
In your country, have there been any changes in restaurants in the past few years?
Do you think cooking at home is the same as it used to be, or have there been some changes?

Describe a time when you made a complaint and you were satisfied with the result.

You should say:
- when it happened
- who you complained to
- what you complained about
and explain why you were satisfied with the result.

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Complaining in General

Would you say people in your country often complain about things, or are they reluctant to complain?
What do people in your country generally complain about?
Who would you say complains more, young people or old people?
Do you think complaining works?
Which do you think is better, to make a face-to-face complaint, or to complain by letter?

Customer Service

Do you think that businesses are good at handling complaints?
Do you think businesses should respect their customers?
Do you think companies should respond to customer complaints quickly?
Do you think it's important for companies to have a customer service department?
What do you think are the benefits of having such a department in a company?
How do you think businesses can benefit from collecting information about their customers' complaints?

Describe a time when you missed or were late for an important event.

You should say:
- when it happened
- where it happened
- what made you miss or late for that event
and explain how you felt about this experience.

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Punctuality

Do you think it's important to be on time?
Do people in your country accept excuses for being late?
Do you think there's any difference between being late for work and being late to meet up with a good friend?
Who do you think are usually more punctual, elderly people or young people?
Do you think different cultural groups have different ideas about punctuality?
Why do you think some cultures have a much more easy-going attitude towards punctuality than other cultures?

Being Busy

What makes people busy?
Are there any disadvantages to being busy?
What would make people less busy?
How does it affect a person's family and friends if that person is extremely busy?
Do you think people will become busier in the future than they are now, or less busy?
Do you think elderly people and young people have the same concept of time?

Describe a person you know who is from a different culture.

You should say:
- who the person is
- where this person is from
- how you knew this person
and explain how you feel about this person.

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Learning About Foreign Cultures

How do people learn about other cultures?
Do you think the ways people learn about other cultures today are different to the ways people used to get knowledge decades ago?
Do you think it's always necessary to leave your country in order to become familiar with another culture?
Do you think one can learn about a foreign culture by watching films from that country?
Do cultural differences ever lead to problems or controversies?

Describe a person who is fashionable.

You should say:
- who the person is
- how you know this person
- what kind of dresses this person wears
and explain why you think this person is fashionable.

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Fashion in General

Do you follow fashion trends?
Which would you prefer to wear, fashionable clothes or comfortable clothes?
How do you think the fashion industry influences trends in fashion?
What’s the difference between the dress style of young people and that of old people?
Do you wear different clothes in different seasons?
On what occasions do people in your country wear formal clothes?

Uniforms

Can you explain why some companies require their employees to wear uniforms?
What do you think are the benefits of wearing a uniform at school?
Do you think students like to wear uniforms?

Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables, fruits, flowers etc.)

You should say:
- who the person is
- what fruit, vegetables or flowers the person grows
- where the person grows them
and explain why you think this person loves to grow plants.

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Growing Plants

Do people in your country like growing fruit and vegetables?
Where do they usually grow fruit and vegetables?
What are the benefits from letting a child grow something?
Can you explain why some people grow their own fruit and vegetables?
What do you think are the differences between vegetables that someone buys and vegetables that they grow themselves?
In the future, do you think more people will grow their own vegetables, or fewer people?

Farming

How important is agriculture for the economy of your country?
What types of farming do you have in your country?
If you had a farm, how would you sell your produce?
What difficulties do you think you would have if you had your own farm?
Do you think enough young people in the future will still be interested in becoming farmers?
How do you think more young people could be encouraged to become farmers?

Describe your favorite childhood friend.

You should say:
- where you first met this preson
- how long you were friends
- what you did together
and explain why you remember this person.

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Friends

Which do you think is better, to have a large number of friends, or just a few close friends friends?
Do you think friends can help each other in their careers?
Do you think young people are influenced more by their parents, or by their friends?
Would you say it's easier for young people to learn things from each other than to learn things from their parents?
How would you maintain a friendship with a person who was richer than you?
Do people in your country prefer going out alone, or with friends?

Communicating with Friends

How do people in general keep in touch with their friends?
Does you think using technology helps people to build their relationships?
Do you think all internet relationships are good?
In what ways are children influenced by their friends?
Do you think children should have lots of friends?
Is it good for a child to have a multi-cultural friend?

Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.

You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know this person
- what interesting ideas this person has
and explain how this person inspired you.

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Ideas and Knowledge

What kinds of ideas are respected in your country?
Can you give an example of a famous person whose ideas have changed people’s lives?
Would you prefer to be a person who knows something about a wide range of subjects, or an expert in just one field?
Can you suggest why the media places so much emphasis on science?

The Nature of Intelligent People

Do you think very intelligent people have certain characteristics that are different to those of average people?
Do you think they are usually socially awkward?
Do you think more intelligent people are happier than average people?
Do you think highly intelligent people are ever bullied because of their intelligence?
Would you say highly intelligent people are proud of their intelligence?
Do you think it's possible for people with average (or, low) intelligence to become highly intelligent?

Describe a photo you took that you are proud of.

You should say:
- what is in the photo
- where this photo was taken
- what this photo means to you
and explain why you are proud of this photo.

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Photography

What are the major differences between taking pictures using a traditional camera, compared to using a digital camera?
Do you think mobile phones are good for taking photos?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of taking photos with a mobile phone?
What's your opinion about people who take photos of everything?
What types of people would you say are best at taking photos?
Can you suggest why photography gives people pleasure?

Art Classes

Would you say that art such as painting and drawing is important?
Do you think people can learn to paint and draw or is it an inborn talent?
In your opinion, what benefits could an adult derive from attending art classes?
Do you think schools should include art in their syllabuses?
What do school children learn in art classes at school?
Would you say photography is an art form?

Describe an object that you think is particularly beautiful.

You should say:
- where the object is
- how it is made
- what it looks like
and explain why you find it particularly beautiful.

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Beauty in the Natural World

Which do you think is more beautiful, a city or a natural place?
What are some examples of natural beauty?
What are some of the characteristics of a beautiful natural scene?
Why do people feel that certain things in the natural world are beautiful?
Do you think a desert can ever be described as, "beautiful"?
Do you think man-made scenery, such as in a city can ever be as beautiful as natural scenery?

Expressing Beauty

What do you think are the best ways of communicating one's feelings about beauty to other people?
Which do you think is more suitable for expressing the idea of beauty, words or a picture?
Would you say that the people in your country have an understanding of the beauty of nature?
Do you think words, or poetry can adequately describe the beauty of nature?
How do people write poetry to express beauty?

Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again.

You should say:
- what it was
- when you saw it
- what it was about
and explain why you would lke to watch it again.

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Films in General

What kinds of films are popular in your country?
Do young people and old people like to watch the same kinds of films?
Do you think the way people watch movies today has changed, compared to how they watched them in the past?
In the future, do you think there will be fewer people choosing to watch films?
Do you think cinemas will disappear in the future?
Would you say watching movies is a good way to relax?

Film Stars

Are there many famous film actors in your country?
What do you think an actor has to do, to become famous?
Do you feel it's fair for movie stars to make so much money?
Why do you think movie stars’ personal lives are exposed to the public?
Can you suggest why many people are so interested in everything about their favourite actors?
How does movie production help a country?

Describe a program you like to watch.

You should say:
- what kind of program it was
- what it was about
- when you watched it
and explain why you enjoyed watching the program.

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Types of TV Programs

What do you think is the most popular type of TV program in your country?
What makes a TV program popular, in your opinion?
Do you think there's a big difference between the TV shows that men like, and those that women like?
Do old people and young people like the same kinds of TV programs?
Among young people, are there other forms of entertainment today that are starting to replace TV?
Would you say watching talk shows is a waste of time?

Television in Schools

Many people feel that watching TV is not good for children. Do you agree?
Do schools in your country have TVs in their classrooms?
How is television used as an educational tool?
Do you think it would be suitable to use, in the classroom, the most popular TV program in your country as a example of a TV program?
HDo you think it's useful to use video programs to teach history?
Do you think educational programs should be more entertaining? F

Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or university).

You should say:
- what it is
- when you use the skill
- how easy or difficult it was to learn
and explain why you think the skill is important.

Part 3

Skills in General

Do you think that the skills that were important in the past are still important today?
Do you think teamwork and communicative skills are important?
What skills do you think are important in business?
What would you say are some of the most important skills that one needs to have in order to be successful?
What skills do you think will be most important in the future?
In your opinion, what kinds of skills are the most difficult to learn?

Social Skills and Work Skills

Can you give any examples of what can be described as "social skills"?
What are some of the skills that involve patience?
Would you say that elderly people are more patient than teenagers?
Some people are not willing to learn new skills. Would you agree?

Describe a story or a novel that you have read and you found interesting.

You should say:
- what kind of story or novel it was
- why you read it
- what the story was about
and explain what you liked or disliked about the story.

Part 3

Reading in General

Do adults in your country read much?
What do adults in your country generally read?
Do you think people with different reading levels should read the same materials?
Do children and adults generally read the same kinds of materials?
Do men and women generally read the same kinds of materials?
Do you think it's a good idea to read a novel before watching a film that is based on that novel, or is it better to watch the film first and read the novel later?

Children's Reading

What kinds of books do children in your country read?
Do you think it's suitable for children to read books written for adults?
Do parents in your country guide their children on their reading habits?
Do you think children should be encouraged to read?
How do you suggest that could be done?
Who do you think is best suited to teaching a child to read, the parents or a school teacher?

Describe a popular place for doing sports (e.g. stadium).

You should say:
- what type of place is it
- where it is
- who uses it
and explain how important this place is.

Part 3

Sport and Exercise Facilities

Besides what you just said, what other sport and exercise facilities are there in your area?
Do you use these facilities yourself?
Do you think there should be more sport centres in your city?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of having stadiums?
Can you explain why certain sporting events attract (so) many spectators?
Are there many organized sports events in your area?

International Sports Events

Do you think the Olympic Games are interesting?
Would you say international sports events are important?
Can you explain why people participate in international sports events, such as the Olympic Games?
What do you think are the benefits of hosting such an event?
Would you say the benefits outweigh the costs of hosting such events?
Can you explain why people like to watch the Olympics?

Describe the home of someone you know well and you often visit.

You should say:
- whose home it is
- how often you visit the person's home
- where it is
and explain why you often visit this person's home'.

Part 3

Hospitality in Your Country

How do people in your country greet a guest who has come to visit them in their home?
Have there been any changes in recent years in how people entertain?
Can you explain why people are somewhat formal when they visit another person's home?
Would you say visits to people's homes are generally more informal today than they were in the past?
Who are the more formal when they have guests and visit others, young people or older people?
Do guests usually bring a present when they visit someone?

Where Guests Stay

If a guest has traveled from far away to visit someone, do they usually stay at the home of the people they are visiting, or do they usually stay in a hotel?
What do you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of visitors staying in a hotel?
Would you say a visitor generally receives more hospitality when they stay in a hotel, or when they stay in their friend's or relative's home?
What sort of training do you think hotel staff need to have?

Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to travelers.

You should say:
- what country it is
- what this country is like
- what you would recommend them to do in this country
and explain why you would like to recommend this country.

Part 3

Going Abroad

What are the main reasons why people from your country travel abroad?
Why do you think some people are not interested in travelling abroad?
How would you compare being a tourist in your own country and being a tourist in a foreign country?
What foreign countries are most popular for people from your country to visit, and why do people choose those countries?
What are the differences between studying in your home country and studying abroad?
Do you think globalization is resulting in more people travelling abroad?

The Tourism Industry

Concerning your country, in what ways do you think tourism today is different to tourism a few decades ago?
Why do foreign tourists come to your country?
How do these foreign tourists travel in your country?
Do you think there are any negative impacts from people travelling abroad?
What effects can long-distance travel have on the environment?
What do you think could be done to make touring your country more convenient for foreign tourists?

Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store.

You should say:
- what problem it was
- when it happened
- how long it took you to solve the problem
and explain how you solved the problem.

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Online Shopping

What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops?
Why has online shopping become so popular in many countries?
What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops?
Do you agree that the prices of all goods should be lower on internet shopping sites than in shops?
Will large shopping malls continue to be popular, despite the growth of internet shopping?
Do you think that some businesses (e.g. banks and travel agents) will only operate online in the future?

Future Shops

Do you think smaller shops can survive in the current business system?
What are the characteristics of shopping malls and small shops and their difference?
What is the trend of future shopping centres?
Do you think it will always be convenient to buy things online in the future?

Describe a time when you made a decision to wait for something.

You should say:
- what the decision was
- how you made your decision
- what the results of the decision were
and explain if you think the advice was good and if you think the decision was right.

Part 3

Decision Making in General

Why do you think some people take a long time to make a decision?
Would you say young people take longer to make a decision than old people?
What are some examples of the more important decisions that people make in their lifetimes?
What are some of the important decisions that teenagers have to make?
What are some examples of the decisions that people make almost daily?
Who would you say is more likely to make bad decisions, men or women?

Seeking Advice

Why do people sometimes need help to make decisions?
What decisions do you think people especially need the help or advice of others before they make a decision?
Do you ever ask for advice when trying to make a decision?
Can you suggest why some people people refuse to ask for help?
Do you think it's a good idea to listen to the advice of others before making an important decision?
Do you think we can trust the advice of people we don't know?

Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

You should say:
- who gave it to you
- what the occasion was
- how you felt
and explain what you did with the money.

Part 3

Money as a Gift

On what occasions in your country do people give money as a gift?
Would you prefer to receive money or something else as a gift from a friend?
How important do you think it is to save money?
Do you agree with the saying that, "Money is the root of all evil"?

Children and Money

Do children in your country often receive a gift of money?
Do many parents give their children pocket money in your country?
Do parents in your country give their children pocket money for doing housework?
Do you think there are any benefits from giving children money for doing housework?
Would you say it's important for children to develop good attitudes about money?
Do you think it's important for parents to teach their children how to manage their money?

Describe a time you had disagreement with someone.

You should say:
- what the disagreement was about
- why you disagreed
- what happened after that
and explain how this feel about it now.

Part 3

Conflict Resolution and Avoiding Conflict

How do you usually feel when others have a disagreement with you?
What do you think are the differences between "a disagreement" and "an argument"?
If you see two people arguing, do you think it is a good idea to intervene?
Why do you think many adults avoid conflict with other adults?
In your culture, what are some things that people do in order to have harmonious relations with others?
Do you think if two friends have a disagreement then the friendship will be damaged or even completely broken?

Children and Disagreements

What sorts of disagreements do children most commonly have with other children?
Why, in your opinion, do many young peopl, especially teenagers, have disagreements with their parents?
How do you think these disagreements could be resolved?
Do you think that as these young people grow older, they will have more disagreements with their parents, or fewer disagreements?
Can you suggest how parents and their children, including teenagers and people in their twenties, can best get along with each other?
In your culture, what are some ways that children are taught to co-operate with others and to live harmoniously with others?

Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently.

You should say:
- what it was
- where you did it
- how easy or difficult you think it was
and explain why you did this activity in that place.

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Outdoor Sports

Do people in your country have many opportunities to engage in outdoor sports?
What kinds of outdoor sports do people in your country do?
What are the major differences and similarities between indoor sports and outdoor sports?
Which do you think is more exciting, indoor sports or outdoor sports?
Do you think outdoor sports are closer to nature?
Do you think schools should cancel outdoor sports on days when the weather is extreme?

Exercise and Physical Fitness

Would you say that people today are doing more physical activity than they used to do, say 20 or 30 years ago?
Why are people today less physically active than people were in the past?
How important is it for a person to be physically fit?
Do you think it's necessary to be outdoors to do physical exercise?
When people who own a car have to travel a short distance, say about a kilometer or a few hundred meters, do they usually walk or drive their car?
How do you think people could be encouraged to be more physically active?

Describe a time when you missed an appointment.

You should say:
- where it happened
- what it was about
- why you missed it
and explain how you felt after missing the appointment.

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Appointments

How can people remember to keep appointments?
Do you think people forgot appointments more in the past than they do now?
How did people remember things such as appointments before the age of mobile phones?
Who do you think are more likely to forget their wedding anniversary, men or women?
Can you explain why some people forget appointments or important dates?
Would you say people forget about appointments because they don’t care?

Punctuality

In your opinion, how important is it to be on time?
Do people in your country accept excuses for being late?
In your country, is it important to be on time for work?
o you think there's any difference between being late for work and being late to meet up with a good friend?
Who do you think are usually more punctual, elderly people or young people?
Why do you think some cultures have a much more easy-going attitude towards punctuality than other cultures?

Describe a time when you shared something with others.

You should say:
- what you shared
- who you shared it with
- why you shared it
and explain how you felt about sharing it.

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Sharing in Society

What are some things that people don't usually share with others?
What are the benefits, and possible disadvantages, of sharing?
Do people in your country generally prefer to live alone, or do they prefer to share accommodation with others?
Do you think it's good to share a dorm room with others?
Do you think the benefits of living with someone else outweigh the disadvantages?
When eating with others, why do some people pay more attention to their mobile phones than to the people they are eating with?

Children and Sharing

Do you think young children naturally share things?
How do children learn to share with others?
How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?
How do children benefit by sharing with others?
Do you think there are things that children have difficulty sharing with others?
How can we judge what to share and what not to share?

Describe a time when you needed to search for some information.

You should say:
- when it was
- what you searched for
- how long it took you
and explain why you searched for this information.

Part 3

Information in General

Do you think it is important to retrieve information?
What are the various ways to get information?
Has the way people get information changed in the past few decades?
How can people who can't access the internet get information?
What information can be found in a library?
Can you explain why some people spend a lot of time in a library?

Information on the Internet

What kinds of information can we find on the internet?
Which would you say is better, searching for information on the internet or searching for it in a library?
Is there any information on the internet that is not usually available in libraries?
How would you assess the quality of the information on the internet?
Do you think the information on the Internet is credible?
How can people distinguish between false information on the internet and true information?

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach etc.).

You should say:
- where and when you saw the plastic waste
- why there was a lot of plastic waste
- what you did do after you saw it
and explain what your thoughts were about this.

Part 3

Plastic Products

Do you think we should use plastic products?
How can we reduce the use of plastic?
What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
Why do people like to use plastic products?
What are the possible consequences if people continue to use simlair amounts of plastics?
Do you think individuals can change the trend, or only governments can do so?

Perceptions about Pollution

In general, would you say that most people in your country are concerned about the environment?
Do you think different people have different perceptions about pollution?
Can you explain why some people are concerned about pollution while others are not?
Why do some people think they can do nothing to protect the environment?
Would you say that children and young people today are more aware of pollution than the older generations?

Describe a time when you enjoyed an impressive English lesson.

You should say:
- what was taught in the lesson
- where you had this lesson
- what happened in the lesson
and explain why you enjoyed it.

Part 3

Learning Foreign Languages

Why do people learn foreign languages?
Can you suggest why some people choose to learn minor languages?
What would you say is the ideal age for learning a language?
Why do you think some people learn a foreign language faster than others?
What would you say is the most important aspect of learning English?
How important would you say grammar is when learning a foreign language?

An International Language

Do you think there is a relationship between one's language and one's sense of national identity?
Do you think it would be good to have one main international language?
Which language would you say is the dominant language in the world today?
Do you think English should be made the official international language?
In the future, what language do thing will be the most prevalent in the world?
Do you think languages other than English such as Chinese should be made an international language?

Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded.

You should say:
- what it was
- how you did it
- why it was difficult
and explain how you felt after you did it.

Part 3

Challenges and Difficulties

What challenges do young people face today?
How do young people handle difficult or challenging tasks?
Which do you think is better, to face these difficulties and challenges alone or to seek the help of others?
Do you think there's much difference between the challenges that young people face today in your country and those that young people face in other countries?
Why is there intense competition in some situations?
Do you think people need to be challenged?

Ambition

Do you think it's good to be ambitious?
Do you think children should be taught to be ambitious?
What aspirations do most young people have today?
Some people who are highly ambitious never let anything stop them from reaching their goal, even if it includes hurting other people. What is your opinion?
Some people say that ambitious people are never satisfied with their achievements. Would you agree?

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy.

You should say:
- what you do
- when you started doing this
- how much time you spend doing this
and explain what benefits you get from this activity.

Part 3

People's Health

Would you say people in your country have a healthy lifestyle today?
What factors influence whether or not a person has a healthy lifestyle?
Many people say they don't have enough time for exercise. How would you respond to that?
Why do you think more and more people are become obese?
How do you think these people could improve their diet?
Can you suggest why many people lead a sedentary lifestyle?

Health Education

Do you think people can learn about having a healthy lifestyle?
Do you think health education is useful for children?
Do schools in your country give information to children about health?
In what ways can schools give guidance to children about health?
Do you think the media has a place in educating the public about health?
How do parents educate their children about having a healthy lifestyle?

Describe something that surprised you and made you happy.

You should say:
- what the surprise was
- who made you the surprised
- why you were surprised
and explain why it made you feel happy.

Part 3

Surprises

Do people in your country usually like surprises?
Do people in your country always get excited by surprises?
In what ways do people in your country like to surprise others?
On what occasions do people receive surprises?
Do you think it is acceptable to lie to some extent to surprise someone?

Happiness

How do people in your country express happiness?
Are there any differences between old people and young people in how they show happiness?
If you met an unhappy person, what would you do?
Some people say that attitude is an important factor in being happy. Do you agree?
What do you think are the most important sources of happiness for people?
Do you think happiness tends to promote good health?

Describe something that helps you to concentrate on study/work.

You should say:
- what it is
- when you do it
- when you started doing it
and explain how it helps you concentrate.

Part 3

Concentrating

What are some occupations that require a high degree of concentration?
What can employers do to help their employees stay focused on their work?
Why is it sometimes hard for people to concentrate?
Do you think it's good to concentrate for a long time?
What sorts of things can distract the attention of young people?
Do you think people who wear headphones to listen to the music can focus on what they are doing?

Children and Concentration

Do you think it's easy for children to concentrate on one thing, or are they easily distracted?
Can you think of any reasons why some school students can't concentrate in class?
How important is it for children to learn to concentrate?
Do you think using electronic devices helps develop a child's ability to concentrate?
Who do you think can concentrate better, boys or girls?
Do you think children should concentrate on sport?

Describe a story someone told you and you remember.

You should say:
- who told you the story
- what the story was about
- what characters were in the story
and explain how you felt about this story.

Part 3

Types of Stories

Do many parents in your country read or tell bedtime stories to their children?
Can you explain why children like to listen to stories?
How do you think children benefit from listening to their parents tell them stories?
What are the differences between the stories primary school and high school students read?
Do boys and girls generally prefer the same types of stories?
Why do you think boys like adventure stories?

The Technology of Storytelling

Compared to the past, what is different today about the ways people have access to stories?
Do you listen to many stories on the internet?
Do you think using the internet is a good way for children to listen to stories?
What would you say are the benefits for children in having this modern technology for listening to stories?
Would you say animated cartoon films are a good way to tell stories to children?
What's the advantages of using animated cartoon characters to tell a story?

Describe a city you would recommend as a nice place to live in (not your hometown).

You should say:
- what city it is
- where it is
- how you know about this city
and explain why you would recommend this city.

Part 3

Living in Modern Cities

Why do so many people choose to live in cities?
What are the main differences between the cities and the rural areas in your country?
Where can people experience a higher quality of life, in a city or in a rural area?
Some people say that modern cities all look the same. Would you agree?
What are some of the negative results of having many people living in a city?
How do you think developments in engineering and technology have helped the building of tall buildings?

Historical Locations

Do people in your country like to visit historical sites?
What problems are there in maintaining historical sites?
How do you think these problems can be managed?
Do you think it's good if too many tourists go to a historical site?
What can be done to prevent damage to historical locations by tourists?
Do you think it's a responsibility of the government to maintain and protect historical places?

Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion.

You should say:
- what the situation was
- who you gave your opinion to
- what the opinion was
and explain how this opinion was useful to that person.

Part 3

Giving Advice

Do you often give advice to others?
Do you like giving advice to others?
Do people in your country often get advice from elderly people?
Would you say that people usually listen to the advice that others give them?
Why do you think some people don't follow good advice?
Would you give advice to your friends when they didn’t ask for it?

Professional Advice-Givers

What are some examples of people who give advice as their work?
How do these experts give advice to others?
When these people give advice, what should they pay particular attention to?
What kind of skills do people need to have in order to give advice to others?

Describe a time when someone gave you positive advice on your work.

You should say:
- what the situation was
- who gave you the advice
- what the advice was
and explain how this advice was useful to you.

Part 3

Giving Advice

Do you often give advice to others?
Do you like giving advice to others?
Do people in your country often get advice from elderly people?
Would you say that people usually listen to the advice that others give them?
Why do you think some people don't follow good advice?
Would you give advice to your friends when they didn’t ask for it?

Professional Advice-Givers

What are some examples of people who give advice as their work?
How do these experts give advice to others?
When these people give advice, what should they pay particular attention to?
What kind of skills do people need to have in order to give advice to others?

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Part 1

Study or Work

Study

Work

Hometown / The Area You Live in

Accommodation

Chocolate

Staying Up Late

Stars / Outer Space

Library

Jewellery

T-shirts

Weekends

Happiness

Music

Sports

Small Businesses

Art

Keys

Schools

Snacks

Birthday

Social Media

Names

Weather

Singing

Public Transport

Housekeeping and Cooking

Writing

Puzzles

Geography

Morning Routine

Taking Photos

Technology

Part 2&3

Describe a period of history you would like to learn about.

Part 3

History

Museums

Describe a city you would like to stay in for a short time.

Part 3

Living in Cities

Describe a daily routine that you enjoy.

Part 3

Daily Routines

Teaching Routines to Children

Describe a time when you taught a friend or your relatives?

Part 3

Teaching In General

Teaching Skills to Children

Describe a website you often visit.

Part 3

The Internet

The Media in Your Country

Describe something you did with a group of people.

Part 3

Group Activities in Your Country

Teamwork in the Workplace

Describe your favourite place in your home where you can relax.

Part 3

How to Relax in Your Country

Relaxing at School and Workplaces

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with.

Part 3

News in Your Country

News at School

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your spare time when you were young.

Part 3

Leisure Activities

Holidays & Free Days

Describe something you did that made you feel proud.

Part 3

Feeling Proud

Giving Prizes and Rewards

Describe an old person you met who was interesting.

Part 3

Young-Old Relationships

Teaching Each Other

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