Ielts Speaking Jason

SPEAKING Topic Card Practice
Topic Card Practice

Topic 1. Advertisement
Topic 2. Ambition
Topic 3. Animal
Topic 4. Artistic Skill
Topic 5. Book
Topic 6. Ceremonial Event
Topic 7. City
Topic 8. Computers
Topic 9. Controversial Issue
Topic 10. Cultural Event
Topic 11. Economic Activity
Topic 12. Education System
Topic 13. Environmental Problem
Topic 14. Exciting
Topic 15. Famous Person
Topic 16. Film
Topic 17. Friend
Topic 18. Game
Topic 19. Hobby or Interest
Topic 20. Holiday
Topic 21. Hotel
Topic 22. Ideal Home
Topic 23. Important Structure
Topic 24. Job
Topic 25. Learning English
Topic 26. Meal
Topic 27. Music or Song
Topic 28. News
Topic 29. Person Who Has Influenced You
Topic 30. Place You Have Visited
Topic 31. Public Transport
Topic 32. Restaurant
Topic 33. Scientific Development
Topic 34. Short Course
Topic 35. Something Dangerous
Topic 36. Something You Own
Topic 37. Sport
Topic 38. The Role Money
Topic 39. TV
Topic 40. Weather
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TOPIC 1
Advertisement
Tell me about an advertisement.

You should say:
what product or service is advertised
what the advertisement shows or showed
why you remember this advertisement in particular
and say whether you think the advertisement is/was effective
Q What kinds of advertising can you find in your everyday life?
Q Do you think that here is too much advertising in our lives?
Q Do you think that certain products are better advertised particular ways?
Q Many people find advertising informative. Others claim it just creates
demand for unnecessary products and services. What do you think?
Q What controls should there be on advertising?
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TOPIC 2
Ambition
Tell me about an ambition you have in life.

You should say:
what the ambition is
whether you really believe you will ever achieve it
what you must do in order to achieve it
and whether you will need any help.
Q What is your main ambition in life?
Q Do you think you will achieve your ambition?
Q Do you think that you are an ambitious person?
Q Are your friends/ family members ambitious?
Q Is it always good to be ambitious?
Q What do you see yourself doing in 5/10/20 years’ time?
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TOPIC 3
Animal
Tell me about an animal.

You should say:
what the animal is and where it lives
what the animal looks like and how it behaves
how this animal is special
and explain why you chose to talk about this animal.
Q Do you consider people in your country to be “animal lovers”?
Q Do you agree with using animals for experiments?
Q If you could keep any animal in the world as a pet, which would you
choose?
Q Do you think that we spend too much time and money in environmental
protection?
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TOPIC 4
Artistic Skill
Tell me about an artistic skill you wish you had or wish you could learn.
You should say:
what the skill is and where you could learn it
why you would like to have or learn it
how it might change you or your life
and explain how you would use your new skill.
Q Aside from those related to computing, what kind of skills do you think
will be most useful for getting a good job in the future?
Q Do you think that children should learn practical and artistic skills at
school?
Q Can having practical or artistic skills help develop people’s characters?
Q In the future, do you think that certain practical and artistic skills may be
lost?
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TOPIC 5
Book
Tell me about a book you have read,

You should say:
which book it was and when you read it
what feelings you had whilst reading it
if you have read other books by the same author
and how it influenced you, if at all.
Q What kind of books do people in your country like to read?
Q Do you think that people’s tastes in books changes as they get older?
Q Do men and women like to read the same types of books?
Q In the future, do you think that books printed on paper will disappear?
Q What do you think are the qualities of a good book?
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TOPIC 6
Ceremonial Event
Tell me about a ceremonial event that you either watched or attended,

You should say:
what the event was and where it took place
if it is a regular event or a ‘one-off’ how you felt a bout it
and explain why you think it is special.
Q How do people usually celebrate weddings in your culture?
Q Do people eat special food at wedding in your culture?
Q What gifts do people usually buy for the bride and groom?
Q Do people wear special clothes at the wedding?
Q Do the bride and groom usually go on a honeymoon after the wedding?
Q Which people are normally invited to a wedding?
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TOPIC 7
City
Tell me about a city you have visited.

You should say:
where the city is and when you went there
what people can see and do in that city
why that city is special
and explain why your visit to that city was memorable.
Q Compare and contrast life in cities and the countryside in your country.
Q Do you think that people in the cities and in the countryside have
different personalities?
Q When you are older, do you think you would prefer to live in a city or in
the countryside?
Q In your country, are people moving to cities or from cities?
Q How do you think city(country) life will change in the future?
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TOPIC 8
Computers
Tell me about the role computers play in your life,

You should say:
how often you use computers and why
how they are important in your life
how you personally might use computers in the future
and say what new developments in computers you expect in the near
future.
Q How have computers changed every life?
Q What new developments in computers that are widely used in homes and
offices do you expect to see in the near future?
Q Do you think that use of computers should be restricted and how?
Q Do you think that people rely on computers too much?
Many people way that computer are making children less intelligent. Do you
agree?
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TOPIC 9
Controversial Issue
Tell me about a controversial issue in your country.

You should say:
what the issue is and why it is so controversial
what the arguments are on this issue
what most people think about it
and explain what your opinion on this issue is.
Q Which industries do you think will become more (or less) important in the future?
Q If your country wishes to attract more foreign investment, how can it do so?
Q How can companies improve conditions for workers and encourage them
to work harder?
Q What has been the most significant development in your country’s
economy during the last 10 years?
Q If you were in charge of your country’s economy, what main change(s)
would you make?
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TOPIC 10
A Cultural Event
Tell me about cultural event that you either saw on TV or went to.
You should say:
what the event was and where it took place
if it is a national event or only local / regional
if it attracted a wide range of people
and how you felt about it.
Q In your opinion, what are the most important cultural aspects of your
country/region?
Q Do you think that people’s cultural tastes changes as they get older?
Q Are cultural events an important part life in your country /region?
Q In the future, do you think that different cultures will come closer together
or remain distinct?
Q What aspects of other cultures interest people in your country?
Q How do you think that American culture is influencing life your country?
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TOPIC 11
Economic Activity
Tell me about an important economic activity in your country.

You should say:
what the activity is and where it takes place
how it is important in your life
how it has developed over the last 20 years
and explain why it is important to your country.
Q If you could have your own business, what products or service would you
offer?
Q What would be the best way to advertise your products or services?
Q On what basis would you choose your employees?
Q What are the characteristics of a good boss?
Q What benefits would you offer your employees?
Q Do you think that it is important for employees to spend time together
socially?
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TOPIC 12
Education System
Tell me about the education system in your country.

You should say:
at what ages students go to different schools
what the advantages and disadvantages of the system are
how the system is changing
and explain what changes you would like to see.
Q How has the education system in your country changed over the last 10
years?
Q How do you think the education system will changed in the near future?
Q What changes would you introduce into the education system?
Q Do you think that education should be free?
Q What do you think are the qualities of a good teacher /school?
Q Do you think that the government needs to focus more on educating
adults?
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TOPIC 13
Environmental Problem
Tell me about an environmental problem that is facing your country.

You should say:
what the problem is
how it arose
how it influences life in your country
and explain how this problem could be solved.
Q What measures should the government and individuals in your country
take to improve the environment?
Q Can our environment ever be truly clean?
Q What can we do protect endangered animals?
Q If we focus too much in the environment, won’t our economy be less
efficient?
Q Do you think that older people and younger people have different views of
the environment?
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TOPIC 14
Exciting
Tell me about something really exciting you have done in your life
You should say:
what it was and when you did it
whether you were alone or with other people
if you would like to do it again
and say whether you think your life is really exciting.
Q Do you often go to the theatre/the opera/ concerts/exhibitions?
Q Tell me a little about the last time you went to a cultural events
Q What kinds of cultural events do people like to go to in your city?
Q Is it expensive to go to such events?
Q Do you think that such events are important in people’s lives?
Have you ever participated in a cultural event ?
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TOPIC 15
Famous Person
Tell me about a famous person who you particularly admire

You should say:
who the person is (was) and why they are (were) famous
why you particularly admire them
how they contribute(d) to society
and say what questions you would ask this person if you met them.
Q Do famous people have special responsibilities to society?
Q Some famous people are very rich. Is this fair?
Q What kinds of people are famous (or “admired”) in your country?
Q Should the private lives of famous people be made public?
Q Do you think that monuments to famous people are a waste of money?
Q In Britain, for example, certain famous people receive honours and titles.
What do you think of this?
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TOPIC 16
Film
Tell me about a film you have seen.

You should say:
what the title of the film was and where you saw it
what the story (plot) involves
whether you have seen other films by the same director
and explain how you feel about this film.
Q To what extend do you think that most films are realistic?
Q Do you think that people’s tastes in films changes as they get older?
Q Do men and women like to watch same types of films?
Q Are American films similar to films produced in your country?
Q What do you think are the qualities of a good film?
Q What qualities does a good actor or actress need to have?
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TOPIC 17
Friend
Tell me about one of your friends.

You should say:
who the friend is and how you first met him I her
what you enjoy doing together
what he / she is like and looks like
and explain why your friendship is so special.
Q What are the most important qualities in friend?
Q How are friendships different from /similar to other relationships, e, g ,
with family or colleagues?
Q Do men and women do similar kinds of things with their friend?
Q Do you think that discuss different things with their friend?
Q How can friendships change as people get older?
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TOPIC 18
Game
Tell me about a game that you have played.

You should say:
what the game was and what you need to play
if it is widely played in your country
how it is played
and say why you think it is a good way to spend time.
Q Do you often play games with your family or friend?
Q Which is your favourite game?
Q Does the winner get a prize?
Q Are these games popular in your country?
Q Do people in your prefer different games?
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TOPIC 19
Hobby or Interest
Tell me about a hobby or an interest that you have.

You should say:
what the hobby or interest is
when and why you took up this hobby or interest
whether you expect to continue with this hobby or interest
and explain how this hobby or interest affects the other aspects of your life.
Q Do you think that men and women usually have different hobbies and
interests?
Q Do you think that people’s hobbies and interests changes as they get older?
Q If you took up a new hobby or interest, what would you take up?
Q In the future, do you think that people will have more time to spend on
their hobbies and interest?
Q What do you think our hobbies and interests tell other people about our
personality?
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TOPIC 20
Holiday
Tell me about a holiday you have taken,

You should say:
when and where you went on the holiday
if it is a popular holiday destination
what you did on the holiday
and what was special about it.
Q What Kind of places do people in your country/region like to go on holiday
to and what do they usually do there?
Q Do you think that where people go on holiday and what they do on holiday
is related to their income?
Q How are people’s holidays different to 20years ago and how they still
similar?
Q In the future, what kind of holidays do you think will become popular?
Q What are the advantages and disadvantages of going on a “package
holiday” where everything is prepared for you by a travel agency?
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TOPIC 21
Hotel
Tell me about a hotel

You should say:
where the hotel is and what it is called
what the hotel looks like
what facilities the hotel has
and say whether you often stay in hotels.
Q Have you ever stayed in a really nice / expensive hotel?
Q Do people in your country often stay in hotels?
Q What services and facilities are usually available in hotels in your country?
Q How much does a hotel room in your town /city cost per night?
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TOPIC 22
Ideal Home
Tell me about your ideal home.

You should say:
where it would be and how much it might cost
what rooms it would have
how it would change your lifestyle
and say whether you think you will ever have a home like this.
Q Do you currently live in a flat / an apartment / a house / a dormitory?
Q Could you describe your flat / apartment / house / dormitory?
Q What main items of furniture. or appliances, do you have in each

room?
Q Is it a typical flat /apartment / house for people in your city?

Do you pay rent or does your home belong to you / your family?
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TOPIC 23
Important Structure
Tell me about an important structure in your city or country.

You should say:
what the structure is and what it is used for
what the structure is made of and what it looks like
how it has changed the area around it
and say what you thought of the structure the first time you saw it.
Q Compare and contrast the residential buildings and the buildings where
people work in your town or city.
Q How do you think the design of buildings has changed over the last 50 years?
Q How do you think buildings of the future will differ from today’s buildings?
Q In what ways do you think that the buildings in which people live and
work influence them?
Q Some students are designed for artistic purposes rather than practical ones,
what do you think do this?
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TOPIC 24
Job
Tell me about a job that you have never had, hut would like to haves
You should say:
what the job is and why you want to do it
if it requires any special skills or abilities
how it would change your personal life
and explain how you might get this job in the future.
Q How long have you been doing your job?
Q What exactly does your job involve?
Q Tell me about our boss / colleagues.
Q Are you satisfied with your job?
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TOPIC 25
Learning English
Tell me about your experience of learning English.

You should say:
when you started learning English and why
how you have learnt English and with which people
how it has changed your life so far
and say why you think it will be useful to you in the future,
Q What do you think is the best way to learn a foreign language?
Q Do you think that the education system in your country focuses enough on
foreign languages?
Q If you had the opportunity to learn another foreign language, which would
you choose?
Q In the future, do you think that English will become so important and
dominant that other languages begin to die out?
Q Would it be a good idea for people all over the world to learn a single,
artificial language, such as Esperanto?
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TOPIC 26
Meal
Tell me about a meal that you either cooked or ate.

You should say:
what the meal consisted of and who made it
if it was for a special occasion
where you cooked it or ate it
and explain why the meal was so special.
Q What kind of food do people in your country like to eat?
Q Do you thin that most people in your people in your country/region eat
healthily?
Q Do older people and younger people prefer the same kinds of food?
Q What kinds of food do you think will be more popular or less popular in the future?
Q Is food an important aspect of cultural life in your country/region?
Q If you were preparing a special dinner for 6-8 people , what would you
need to do and what food would you prepare or order?
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TOPIC 27
Music or Song
Tell me about a piece of music or a song that you particularly enjoy.

You should say:
what the music/song is and where/when you first heard it
who wrote it or sings it
if it is popular with other people
and explain your feelings when you hear this music or song.
Q What role does music play our lives?
Q Do you think that children should learn to play musical instruments?
Q In what ways can music affect our feelings?
Q Compare modern music with more traditional music
Q Is “foreign” music more popular than “domestic” music in your country?
Q Do people of different ages prefer different kinds of music?
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TOPIC 28
Cews
Tell me about a piece of news you heard or read recently.

You should say:
what the news was and where you heard or read it
if it was significant for many people
how it has changed, or will change, people’s lives
and explain how you felt when you heard or read this news.
Q What do you think of capital punishment (the death penalty)?
Q Do you think that prison is an effective way to punish criminals?
Q What are the alternatives to putting criminals in prison?
Q Do you think that increased violence on TV is related to increased crime?
Are the police sufficiently trained and equipped to deal with crime?
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TOPIC 29
Person Who Has Influenced You
Tell me about a person who has greatly influenced you.

You should say:
who the person is (was)
how you came into contact with this person
how they have influenced you and why
and whether this person has also influenced other people.
Q How would you like other people to view you ?
Q Do you think that people are often influenced by material things(e.g,
money, cars)?
Q Some scientists say that people are products of their environment. How far
do you agree?
Q What do you think are the most important qualities a person should have?
Q Older people often tell younger relatives to “lead a good life”. What do you
think they mean?
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TOPIC 30
Place You Have Visited
Tell me about a place you have visited.

You should say:
where the place is and why you went there
if it is a popular place for people to go to
how it has changed or may change
and explain how you felt when you went there for the first time.
Q What kind of places of interest do people in your country often like to
visit?
Q Do you think that a person‘s age affects what they consider to be “a places
of interest ”?
Q What modern-day places do you think that people in the future will
consider interesting?
Q What more can we do to protect places of interest?
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TOPIC 31
Public Transport
Tell me about the public transport system in your town or city.

You should say:
what forms of public transport are available
whether you use the public transport system often
how it is developing
and explain how the public transport system in your town or city could
be improved.
Q Compare trains and buses as forms of transport in your country.
Q Which types of transport do you think are better for short journeys and
which are better for long ones?
Q Is flying a common form of transport in your country?
Q How do people in your country usually travel when they go on holiday?
Q Do you think that use of cars should be limited by law?
Q In what ways do modern transportation methods make our lives easier?
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TOPIC 32
Restaurant
Tell me about a restaurant that you have either been to or heard about,
You should say:
what kind of restaurant it is
what special dishes are served there
where it is located
and explain why this restaurant is special.
Q Do you often go to restaurants?
Q What kinds of restaurants are near your home?
Q What do you think of fast food restaurants?
Q How good is the service in restaurant where you live?
Q Do you prefer restaurant food or “home cooking”?
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TOPIC 33
Scientific Development
Tell me about an important scientific development.

You should say:
what the development is and who developed it
what the original idea behind the development was
how it has developed in recent years
and explain how it might influence society in the future.
Q What kind of person do you think makes a good scientist?
Q Do you think that modern scientific inventions have really improved our
lives?
Q Do we really need people like historians, philosophers and sociologists in
the modern scientific world?
Q What new scientific developments do you expect to see in the next ten or
twenty years?
Q Medical science is consistently helping people to live longer. Do you think
that is a good morning?
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TOPIC 34
Short Course
Tell me about a short course you have taken or would like to take.
You should say:
what the course is about
where you did it / could do it
what the exact content of the course was I will be
and say how it has benefited or will benefit you.
Q What do you study?
Q Tell me something (more) about the school/ university on attend.
Q Tell me something (more) about your teachers / professors.
Q What courses do you study?
Q How improve your courses/ school?
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TOPIC 35
Something Dangerous
Tell me about something you think is dangerous

You should say:
what it is and why you think it is dangerous
whether other people also think it is dangerous
whether this dangerous thing has any good points
and say if you think you are good at handling dangerous situations and
things.
Q Is crime a problem in your city?
Q Which kind of crime do you think is the biggest problem in your country?
Q How you ever witnessed a crime?
Q What do you do to protect yourself and your home from thieves?
Q Do you often read newspaper articles about crime?
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TOPIC 36
Something You Own
Tell me about something you own which is useful or important to you.

You should say:
what the thing is and how you got it
why it is useful or important to you
if it is also important or useful to others
and say how your life would be harder without this thing.
Q Do most people in your country(region)have telephones?
Q How often do you use telephone?
Q Are mobile phones common in your country(region)?
Q For what reasons do people use mobile phones?
Q Are there places/ situations where mobile phones shouldn’t be used?
Q What features can be found on mobile phones?
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TOPIC 37
Sport
Tell me about a sport that you either watch or play.

You should say:
what the sport is and why you like it
if it is popular with other people in your family /city/country
where and when you play or watch it
and say how you feel when you play or watch this sport.
Q What kinds of sports are popular in your country now, but were not
popular 20 years ago?
Q Do you think that young people spend too much time studying, watching
TV, and playing on computers rather than getting exercise and playing
sports?
Q How can playing sports help us in other aspects of our lives?
Q Which sports do you think will become more (less) popular in the future?
Q If you could be really good at sport, which sport would you choose?
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TOPIC 38
The Role Money
Tell me about the role money plays in your life.

You should say:
how important money is in your life
what you spend money on and how much you save/invest
if you spend money in the same ways as most other people
and say whether you consider money to be the most important thing in
life.
Q Do most people in your country prefer to spend any extra money have or
save it?
Q Do you think that money is the most important thing in modern society?
Q Do you think that people of different ages spend their money on different
things?
Q If you had one million dollars, what would you do with it?
Q Do people who have a lot of money use it wisely?
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TOPIC 39
TV
Tell me about the role TV plays in your life or your family life
You should say:
how much TV the people in your family watch
whether you enjoy the same types of programmes
how its role in your family has changed over time
and compare its role to other forms of leisure activity.
Q How much do you think that TV influences our lives?
Q Do you think that children watch too much TV?
Q Do you think that there is too much advertising on TV?
Q Compare the kinds of programs that young and old people watch
Q Is there too much violence on TV in your country?
Q Are many foreign TV programs shown in your country?
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TOPIC 40
Weather
Tell me about the weather in your city.

You should say:
what the weather is usually like in the different seasons
whether people often discuss the weather in your town or city
what people think of the weather in your town or city
and say whether you think the weather in your town or city is better or
worse than in other places.
Q What it your favorite time of the year?
Q Do you do different things in summer and in winter
Q What do you do when the weather is wet?
Q What kind of clothes do you wear in the spring/summer/autumn/

winter?
Q Is it often very hot/cold in your country /region/city?
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SPEAKING Topic Card Practice

Topic Card Practice

Tell me about an advertisement.

and say whether you think the advertisement is/was effective

Q What kinds of advertising can you find in your everyday life?

Q Do you think that here is too much advertising in our lives?

Q Many people find advertising informative. Others claim it just creates

demand for unnecessary products and services. What do you think?

Q What controls should there be on advertising?

Tell me about an ambition you have in life.

and whether you will need any help.

Q What is your main ambition in life?

Q Do you think you will achieve your ambition?

Q Do you think that you are an ambitious person?

Q Are your friends/ family members ambitious?

Q Is it always good to be ambitious?

Q What do you see yourself doing in 5/10/20 years’ time?

Tell me about an animal.

and explain why you chose to talk about this animal.

Q Do you consider people in your country to be “animal lovers”?

Q Do you agree with using animals for experiments?

and explain how you would use your new skill.

will be most useful for getting a good job in the future?

Q Can having practical or artistic skills help develop people’s characters?

Tell me about a book you have read,

and how it influenced you, if at all.

Q What kind of books do people in your country like to read?

Q Do men and women like to read the same types of books?

Q What do you think are the qualities of a good book?

Tell me about a ceremonial event that you either watched or attended,

and explain why you think it is special.

Q How do people usually celebrate weddings in your culture?

Q Do people eat special food at wedding in your culture?

Q Do people wear special clothes at the wedding?

Q Do the bride and groom usually go on a honeymoon after the wedding?

Q Which people are normally invited to a wedding?

Tell me about a city you have visited.

and explain why your visit to that city was memorable.

Q In your country, are people moving to cities or from cities?

Q How do you think city(country) life will change in the future?

Tell me about the role computers play in your life,

Q How have computers changed every life?

offices do you expect to see in the near future?

Q Do you think that use of computers should be restricted and how?

Q Do you think that people rely on computers too much?

Tell me about a controversial issue in your country.

and explain what your opinion on this issue is.

Q What has been the most significant development in your country’s

economy during the last 10 years?

Q If you were in charge of your country’s economy, what main change(s)

would you make?

and how you felt about it.

Q Are cultural events an important part life in your country /region?

Q What aspects of other cultures interest people in your country?

Tell me about an important economic activity in your country.

and explain why it is important to your country.

Q What would be the best way to advertise your products or services?

Q On what basis would you choose your employees?

Q What are the characteristics of a good boss?

Q What benefits would you offer your employees?