000 ielts speaking Questions (Updated 2023) Part ielts speaking Questions
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Part 2 IELTS Speaking Questions Advertisements Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product. You should say: What advertisement it was
A Challenging Thing You Did Describe a challenging thing you have done. You should say: when you did it why you did it how you handled this challenge and explain why you thought it was challenging. A Person You Know Describe an old person that you know. You should say: What your relationship is with this person How often do you see them What people think about this person Explain why you like them. Describe a child that you know and like a lot. You should say: Who the child is
Describe someone who has had an important influence on your life. You should say: Who the person is
Describe a person that you think is very interesting. You should say: Who is this person
Describe a (very) intelligent person you know. You should say: who is this person
Describe your favourite teacher from school. You should say: What school he/she taught at
Describe your favourite childhood friend. You should say: who he/she is
Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (vegetables, fruits, flowers). Please tell me: who is this person
Describe a present or gift you have given someone. You should say: Who you gave it to
Describe a present or gift someone gave you that you really liked. You should say: What kind of present it was
Describe a person who taught you something important. You should say: who this person was
Animal
Describe an interesting animal you have seen. You should say: What animal it was When and Where you saw it And explain how you feel about this animal and explain why you think this animal is interesting. Art
Talk about a painting you would like to have in your home. You should say: what is it how you know about it how much it would cost you and explain why you want to have it in your home. A Time When Someone Apologised To You Describe a time when someone apologised to you. You should say: when this happened what you were doing who apologised to you and explain why they apologised to you. Books
Talk about a book you are reading now or have read recently. You should say: How and why you got it How long it took you to read it, or how long you have been reading it What kind of book it is And say if you would like to read something else similar or not, and why Talk about a book you have never read but would like to read. You should mention: How well-known it is
Talk about a book or novel you recently read. Please tell me: Who wrote this
Buildings Describe a building that you particularly like. You should say: Where the building is What it looks like What you can do there Explain why you like this building. Business
Describe a small business you want to start. You should say: what business it would be when you want to start it why you have not started it yet and explain why you want to start this business. Describe a successful small business that you know about. You should say: what business/company it is
Change
Describe a positive change in your life. You should say: what the change was about when it happened describe details of the change that happened and describe how it affected you later in life. Clothes
Describe your favourite piece of clothing. You should say: Where you got it Do you often wear it When you wear it And explain why it is your favourite piece of clothing. Describe a uniform you have worn (such as a school or company uniform). You should say: what it looked like
City
Describe your favourite city or a city you have visited that you like very much. You should say: What is its name and where it is when you visited it. why you liked it And the major attractions in this city are Company
Describe an organisation or a company that you know. Please say How big is it? Do you find this company to be successful? Why? What can you say about the working environment there? And if you would like to work there. Daily Routine Describe your favourite part of the day. You should say: What time of day this is What you like to do at this time Who you are usually with Explain why this is your favourite part of the day. Decision
Describe an important decision you have made. You should say: what the decision was why you made that choice who helped you make the choice and explain why the decision was so important. Electronic Devices Describe a useful electronic device you would like to own. You should say: what it is how it would help your life if it would be expensive to buy and explain why you would like it. Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you have. You should say: what it is
Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say: what it is
Entertainment Describe a comedian that you think is very funny. You should say: Who the comedian is Where they usually perform Who likes to see the comedian Explain why you think this comedian is very funny. Describe a TV show that you enjoy. You should say: What type of show it is
Describe a performance you enjoyed watching. You should say: what the performance was
Environment Describe an environmental problem or event. You should say: What it is Where is it happening What problems it causes And what do you think will happen in the future regarding this event. Exercise
Describe a type of exercise that you like to do. You should say: What the exercise is When you do it Where you do it Explain why you like this particular exercise. Exciting Experience Describe an exciting experience you’ve had. You should say: when it was where you were what it was And explain what made this experience especially exciting. Family
Talk about the last time your whole family got together. You should mention: Where you met What you did together How long have you spent together And say if you would like to do the same thing again soon or not, and why Describe a family member that you get on well with. You should mention: What their personality is like
Describe one of your relatives. You should say: What that person looks like
Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with. You should say: who is this person
Food
Describe a famous food from your hometown or country. You should say: What it looks like What it tastes like When and how it is usually eaten And say why you think it is famous Describe a meal that you had that you remember well. You should say: Where the meal was
Describe a meal that you ate out. You should say: Where you went
Friends
Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life. You should say: How you met this person How long you have known him or her The kind of things you do or have done together And explain why this person has been important in your life Describe a friend you had in primary school. You should say: What that person was like
Furniture Describe a piece of furniture that you own. You should say: what it is where you bought it how you use it and explain why you like it. Garden
Describe a garden or park you enjoyed visiting. You should say: where it was what it looked like what you did (or were doing) there and explain why you liked it. Gifts
Describe a present that you gave someone. You should say: Who you gave it to Why you decided to give them a present Why you chose that present And say how that present compares to other presents you have given that person or other people. Health
Describe your (or your friend’s) experience with an illness or injury. You should say: What it was When it happened How you (or your friend) handled it and say how you feel about it now. Describe something healthy you enjoy doing. You should say: What you do
Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the Internet that could help people improve their health. You should say: when you read it
Help
Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: When you helped How you helped How you felt after helping And if you will help them in the future. History
Describe a historical place that you have visited. You should say: what kind of place it is where it is located what is the historical significance of the place is and describe your experience of the place. Hobbies
Talk about a leisure activity you did when you were a child. You should say: How you first became interested in it How long you did it, or have been doing it for Why you enjoyed doing it And say if you have become more or less interested in that hobby since you were a child, and why. Holiday
Talk about an activity you like doing when you are on holiday. You should say: Where do you usually do it Who do you do it with Why do you enjoy it And say whether you also enjoyed doing that when you were a child or not, and why Talk about somewhere you went on holiday. You should say: How you got there
Talk about your dream holiday. You should say: Where you would like to go
Talk about your plans for your next long vacation. You should say: Where do you want to go
Home
Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in. You should say: where it is / Where it would be what you would (like to) do there who you would (like to) live therewith and explain why you would like to live in this place. Hometown
Describe an important building in your hometown or city. You should say: where it is what it looks like what it is used for and explain why you think it is important. Describe a change that could improve your local area. You should say: what the change would be
Influence Describe someone who has had an important influence in your life. You should say: Who the person is How long you have known him or her What qualities this person has and explain why this person has had such an influence on you. Internet
Describe a website that you often use. You should say: what type of website it is how you found out about it what it allows you to do, and why you find it useful. And how it compares to other similar websites. Language
Talk about one method of learning a foreign language you have used. You should say: What you did How long have you used this method for How it compares to other methods of learning a language And say if you will use that same method in the future or not, and why Talk about an English language book you have read or used. You should say: Why you bought or used that book
Talk about a language test you have taken. You should say: Where you took the test
Lake/River Describe an important lake/river in your country. Please tell me: where it is located how big/long it is what it looks like explain why it is important Late
Describe a time you were late for something. You should say: when it was why you were late how people reacted to you being late and explain what happened because you were late. Machine
Describe the most useful household appliance that you have. You should say: What it is How it works How life would be without it And explain why it is so important to you. Memory
Describe an occasion when you forgot something important. You should say: what you forgot how important it was Some possible reasons why you forgot it And if you think this will happen again. Memories
Describe a happy childhood event. You should say: When it happened Who was involved How you felt at the time Explain why you remember this particular occasion. Mobile phone Describe a time when you couldn’t use your mobile phone. You should say: where it was what you were doing at this time when it was and explain why you were not able to use your mobile phone. Money
Describe what you would do if you received a very large amount of money. You should say: who you would share it with what you would buy what else you would do and explain how you would feel about getting so much money. Describe a special day out that cost you little money/did not cost you much. You should say: when the day was
Describe something (special) that you saved money to buy. You should say: what it was
Music
Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but have never tried. You should say: What the instrument looks like What it sounds like What kinds of people it is popular with And say if you think you will ever try to play that instrument or not, and why Describe your favourite song. You should say: What is the name of the song
News
Describe an interesting piece of news that you have recently read about or heard about. You should say: what the story was who was involved in the story where you read or heard about this story and explain why this news story was interesting to you. Describe some good news that you recently received. You should say: What the news was
Describe a person who is often in the news and who you would like to meet. You should say: who is this person is
Parenting Describe people that you know and believe to be very good parents. You should say: Who they are How you met them Why do you think they are good parents And explain what it requires to be good parents. Party
Describe the best party you have been to. You should say: whose party it was who was there what happened at the party and explain what made it so enjoyable. Talk about a birthday party you can remember well. You should say: How you celebrated
Describe a typical festival or celebration in your country. You should say: When it usually happens
Describe your favourite festival or celebration. You should say: What time of year it is
Describe a crowded place you’ve been to. You should say: when you go there
Plans
Talk about one thing you are going to do next weekend. You should mention: Where you are going to do it Who you are going to do it with Any equipment you need to do it And say whether you are looking forward to it or not and why Talk about one thing you are planning to do after you pass the IELTS test. You should say: When you think you will do it
Talk about a goal or ambition you have. You should say: When and why you first discovered you had that goal or ambition
Presents or Gifts Describe a photograph that you like. You should say: Who is in the photograph When the photograph was taken Where the photograph is Explain why you like the photograph. Products
Describe something which is produced in your country, such as food, a handicraft, or a car. You should say: what it is what it is used for how it is made or produced and explain why your country produces this thing. Reading
Describe your favourite book. You should say: When you read the book What the book is about Why did you read it Explain why this book is your favourite. Describe a website that you visit a lot. You should say: What is the website about
Restaurants Describe a restaurant or a cafe you often go to. You should say: Where it is What it looks like What kind of services are provided What kind of food do you like there/ What kind of food is famous? And say why you like it. Rules
Describe a traffic rule or law you know about. You should say: what it is how you know about it if you follow this rule or law and explain why this rule is important. Describe a rule you had to obey when you were in school. You should say: what the rule was
School
Describe a school that you are attending or attended in the past. You should say: What it looks like from the outside What it looks like inside What facilities it has And say if you think it is a good school building or not, and why Talk about a subject you would like to study in the future. You should say: Why do you want to study that subject
Science
Describe an area of science that you are interested in. You should say What it is What you can learn from it When you started becoming interested in it And explain how this area of science helps you Describe a scientific subject that you learned about in high school. You should say: what subject it was
Shopping
Describe a shopping street in your hometown. You should say: What things you can buy there What are the most popular shops Any changes there have been over the years And say if you think shopping there will become more or less popular in the future, and why. Describe a shop in your hometown or the place you are living now. You should say: Where it is
Social Problems Describe a problem in your city. You should say: what it is how serious it is what causes this problem and say what can be done to solve or reduce the effects of this problem. Something Difficult To Use Describe something you bought that was difficult to use at first. You should say: what it was why you bought it how you use it and explain why it was difficult to use at first. Sports
Talk about a sport you like doing or watching. You should say: How you first became interested in it Why you are interested in it What equipment and skills are needed for it And say if you think it is an easy sport to do or not, and why Talk about a sport many people enjoy, but you have never tried. You should say: What equipment is needed for it
Talk about a sport that interests you, but you have never tried. You should say: Where it is usually played
Describe a sporting event you attended. You should say: What kind of sport is was
Describe a sport that you would like to try. You should say: Which sport it is
Teachers
Describe the best teacher you have had. You should say: what subject the teacher taught when you studied with him or her what made that person a good teacher and explain why you think this person was the best teacher you’ve had. Text message Describe an important text message you received. You should say: who sent the message what was in the message why the person sent the message and explain why the message was important to you. Things
Describe something you own which is very important to you. You should say: where you got it how long you have had it what you use it to do And explain why it is important to you. Traditional Product Talk about a traditional product which is very popular in your country. You should say What the product is How it is made Why it is popular And if it is popular in other countries. Transportation Describe the transportation system in your hometown or the place you are living now. You should say: What kind of transportation there is Which kind of transportation do most people use What are the good points and bad points of the transportation system are And say if you think most people are happy with the transportation system or not, and why. Talk about one means of transportation that you often use. You should mention: Where you usually go by that means of transportation
Describe a trip you took by public transport. You should say: when it happened
Travel
Describe a journey you have been on. You should say: Where you went What kind or kinds of transport you used How long the journey took And say whether you think it was easy to take this journey or not, and why. Talk about something tourists like to do in your country. You should say: How well-known the activity is
Talk about a day trip you have been on. You should say: Where you went
Talk about a part of your country you have never been to but would like to visit. You should say: Why you have never been there before
Talk about a foreign country you have never been to but would like to visit. You should say: Why you have never been there before
Describe a country you would like to visit in the future that you haven’t been to yet. You should say: Which country it is
Describe a lake, a river or a sea you have visited. You should say: Where the lake is
Describe a holiday that you recently went on that you enjoyed. You should say: Where you went
Traditional Product Describe a traditional product in your country. You should say: what the product is when you tried this product for the first time what it is made of and explain how you feel about it. TV Describe a TV programme that you often watch. You should say: What kind of programme it is Why you watch it When and why you first started watching it And say if you think that programme is better than other TV programmes that are on at the same time or not, and why Vegetables Describe a plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with. You should say: Where it grows Why is it important What you like or dislike about it And explain why it is important for your country. Weather
Describe a time when the weather prevented you from doing something. You should say: what your plan was what weather you were hoping for what happened and explain how you felt when you had to change your plans. Work
Describe your dream job. You should say: What kind of things you would do in that job What the working conditions would be like What kind of workplace you would work in And say if you think you will be able to get a job like that or not, and why. Describe your dream workplace. You should say: What it would look like
Talk about a job you have done or know about. You should say: What people do in that job
Talk about a job someone in your family does.You should say: How long that person has been doing that job
Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about.You should say: What the building looks like
Describe a job you would like to do in the future.You should say: How and when you first became interested in that job
Part 3 IELTS Speaking Questions A Challenging Thing You Did 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 people need to be challenged? A Member of A Team In a team, is it more important to pursue individual development or to achieve team targets? Do you think it’s important for children to join teams to learn to cooperate with others? Do you think disagreements among team members have a great influence on teamwork? Can you suggest how teamwork could be cultivated in classes at school? Advertisements What are popular types of advertising in today’s world? What type of media advertising do you like most? Do you think advertising influences what people buy? What factors should be taken into account when making advertisements? Is advertising really necessary in modern society? Let’s move on from types of advertising to the impact of advertising on children. How does advertising influence children? Is there any advertising that can be harmful to children? Animals Why do people like to keep pets ? What should we do to protect endangered animals ? Do you support doing experiments on animals ? Why do some people refuse to eat animals ? What would happen when some species disappear on earth ? Do you think that aquatic animals are dangerous ? What is it like to be a professional athlete? A lot of animals are getting extinct these days. What do you think about this? Why is it happening? Earlier people used animals for their work. Now, what do people use to do their work? Research is being conducted on animals; is this a good idea? Art How do people in your country feel about art? Do people in your country prefer music over art? What are some traditional art forms in your country? How has art changed in the past few decades in your country? Let’s move on from art in your country to art education. Do you think children should study art in school? How can children benefit from learning about art? Do you think the government should provide support for art and cultural activities? How could art exhibitions attract more visitors? Are art exhibitions popular in your country? Do you think people should have to pay to visit art exhibitions? How will art exhibitions change in the future? What can you do to support an artist? Books Do people read more nowadays? Do you read before going to bed? In your opinion, how will e-books affect paper books? What’s the difference between films and books? Let’s move on to the topic of traditional literature in your country. What is one example of traditional literature in your country? Do you like reading the traditional literature of your country? Do you prefer books or movies? Do you think it is important to read the book before watching the movie version of it? Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books? What kind of books do Indian people like to read? Business In your opinion, do business people have to work long hours? How do business people relax? Let’s move on to the topic of small businesses. How can a small business grow big? In your opinion, what kind of small businesses will young people have in the future? In your opinion, what skills are required to start a small business? Finally, let’s talk about globalisation. What are the impacts of globalisation on small and large businesses? What qualities are required to become a company leader (or CEO or manager)? In general, what factors do you think to determine whether a small company will become successful or not? Do you think the latest technology plays an important role in a company’s development? What do you think of charitable organisations? Which do you think is better, to start your own business or to work for someone else? Change Do you think change is good? What are some of the major changes that occur to people throughout their lives? Is your country changing rapidly? In what ways have changes in technology changed people’s lives? Why do old people not accept change? City In your opinion, what makes a city a good one to live in? What are the advantages of living in a city? Let’s move on from the positive aspects of cities to the negative aspects of cities. In your opinion, what are the negative aspects of crowded cities? How can governments improve living standards in crowded cities? What about air quality? What can people do to improve the air quality in the city? What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in tall buildings ? Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future? Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside? Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays? Is it true that tall buildings are more beneficial than small buildings? Why do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places? Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city? Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or recreational) facilities? Why do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite certain problems)? How do you think cities overseas are different from those in your country? Would you say urban planning is important? Clothes Can clothing tell you much about a person in your country? Do people still wear traditional clothing in your country? How has clothing fashion changed in your country over the last few decades? Why do some companies ask their staff to wear uniforms? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having uniforms at work? For which jobs are people required to wear a uniform in your country? Do you think people are treated differently when they are in uniform? Where do people from your country buy clothes? What’s the difference between men and women’s choices of clothes? Do clothes affect people’s mood? What do people consider when buying clothes? What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? In your country, do schools provide similar uniforms to their students? What kinds of professionals need to wear uniforms? Do you think people wear clothes that reflect their personality? Do you think women’s clothes show more variety than men’s clothes? Company What is the difference between big companies and small companies? Are there many big companies in your country? What are the good things about working for a big company? Should big companies be punished more seriously than small companies? Why do some people choose to work at an international company? Let’s move on to the topic of companies’ services. How can a company maintain the quality of the service that it gives to the public? Do you think it’s important for a company to provide after-sales service? Daily Routine What are a few things that make you happy? Do you believe that engaging in artistic activities might make people happier? (Why/Why not) Do you think people who have more talent are happier than others? (Why/Why not) Do you think money makes people happy? Are the things or events that make people happy today the same as several decades ago? What are the benefits of getting up early? Why do some people like to stay up late? Do you think it is important to be punctual? What kind of situations need people to arrive early? Why do children and youngsters generally wake up late? Do you know anyone who likes to get up early? Decision Why do some people find it hard to make decisions? How important is it to get advice from other people when making decisions? Why is it sometimes difficult to accept advice? What are some of the most important decisions young people have to make? Do you agree that parents should make important decisions for their children? Is it better to make a decision thinking about what you want or thinking about what other people want? Desired Change to Local Area Why do old people not like changes? Do you think it’s important for people to socialise with their neighbours? How do people socialise with their neighbours? Eating habits Tell me about the types of food that people eat in your country. How are the eating habits now in your country different from eating habits in the past? How healthy is your country’s food? Why do you think different cultures have different table manners? How may eating habits change in coming decades? Let’s move on to diet and eating habits. Do you think our diet is important? What is a balanced diet? How might eating habits change in the coming decades? Education How are education priorities today different from those in the past? What is your opinion on the way languages are taught in schools? How can the type of school you go to affect career success? What changes do you think will happen in the classroom in the near future? Electronic Devices What are the most popular electronic devices in today’s world? What devices do you think will be popular in the future? Let’s move on to the role of electronic devices in today’s society. Do you think people spend too much money on electronic devices? In what ways can electronic devices make our lives harder? What would the world be like without computers? Should children be taught to use computers at school? Entertainment Do you think traditional performances are important? What do you think is the difference between watching a live performance and watching it on TV? How do you think watching a dance performance or a stage play influences children? Environment What are some of the main environmental problems in your county? Why should people be concerned about the environment? Is water pollution a problem in your country? What are some of the causes of water pollution? Do you think problems with the cleanliness of water will improve in the future? How can people protect the environment? Do you think money should be spent on protecting animals? Do you think more should be done to protect natural scenic spots in your country? What can individuals do to try and ensure water is kept clean? Events What rewards can children get from school? Should parents push their children to get prizes? Is it good for children to compete for prizes at school? What kinds of rewards can companies offer to their outstanding employees? Is it good to have competition? What are the most common resolutions in your country? How difficult would it be for you to save money this year? How difficult would it be for you to get fit this year? What do you think this year will be like for you? Do you personally think that resolutions help us achieve our goals? What are the benefits of taking New year resolutions? Describe an event that you attended recently. Describe an important choice you had to make in your life. Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing. Describe an interesting discussion you had related to your work or studies. Exciting Experience Can you compare some exciting activities people do now with activities people did 20 years ago? Why do some people enjoy doing dangerous sports? Do you think some dangerous activities should be banned? Let’s move on from exciting activities to people doing new things in general. Should people try doing new things? What problems can people have when they try new activities for the first time? Do you think it’s best to do new things on your own or with other people? Do people in your country spend a lot of money on celebrating birthdays? Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money on holding a party? Do people in your country usually go out to celebrate traditional festivals with others? Family Is family important in your country? Who should be responsible to care for the elderly? Should it be the family or the government? How has the size of the average family changed in your country in the last few decades? How do you think families will change in the future? Let’s move on to the roles of different family members. Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family? What role do grandparents play in the family in your country? What qualities does a person need to have to take care of old people? Do you think old people should be taken care of at home? How can people in the neighbourhood help the elderly during an epidemic? Do you see this kind of help occurring in your neighbourhood? Do you think teenagers must indulge in building a community for elderly? What kind of jobs need physical activity? Can physical workers have higher salaries in the future? Do you think machines could replace manual labour in the future? What’s the difference between payment for physical work and payment for mental work? How can a person’s energy affect others? Do you think children are born smart or do they learn to become smart? How do children become smart at school? Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing? Why does modern society need talent of all kinds? How can we assist youngsters in realising their potential? Who is the head of the family in your culture? Are men better at decision-making in a family? How do you see leadership qualities now and in the future? Do you think that in the future there will be more women leaders? Should a leader discuss with team members when making decisions? What are the advantages of strong family relationships? How many generations are usually living under one roof in your country? What are the benefits, and drawbacks of a family of several generations living together? Do both parents have equal responsibilities in taking care of their children? Festival What is the importance of traditional festivals? What is the difference between festivals that are celebrated now and in the past? Do you think festivals like Christmas are replacing traditional festivals in your country? Do you think it is wrong for children to not celebrate traditional festivals? Do you think teens should learn about traditions? Do you think the traditions in your country are restricted, especially for women in any sense? Food What are the types of food that people eat in your country? What about foreign food? What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country? In your country, is it important to have a meal together with your family? Is food now better than in the past? What kind of people would like to go to a cafe? Why do young people like studying in a cafe instead of at home? Do older people like to drink coffee? Do Indian people like to drink coffee? Does the taste of coffee vary by country? Friends What is the importance of friends? Would you like to have a few very good friends or a lot of just friends? If you had a problem, would you go to your friends or family? Why? Do you think it is always better to talk to your friends about such a problem? Is it important to have friends from other countries? Furniture In what situations do people in your country buy furniture? In families in your country, who usually decides what furniture to buy for the home? How do people in your country decide what furniture to buy for the home or office? Do people in your country prefer traditional or modern styles of furniture? Health How can people improve their health? Do elderly people exercise much in your country? Do you think all illnesses can be prevented? Do you think that illnesses will be less common in the future? Do you think healthcare should be free? What makes someone a good doctor? Why is it that different people want to see different magazines? What type of magazines do teens prefer to read? What is the distinction between information on TV and information in magazines? Do folks like to read the information on the World Wide Web? Do people still purchase magazines in their own country? Do you feel that people now are healthier than people previously? Do you think we have to restructure our lifestyle to improve our health? How do you think people could become healthier? Are there any differences between the way old people and young people try to stay healthy? Do schools in your country have any special activities to enhance the fitness of students? Do you think people in the future will be doing more exercise and eating healthier than they are today? Help Do you like helping others? Do you think people are less willing to help others these days compared to the past? Do people today trust others as much as they used to in the past? How do people in your community help each other? Let’s move on to the topic of educating children to help people. In your view, should children be taught to help others? In your opinion, how can we encourage children to help others? What about students? How can students, such as high-school students, help each other? History Do you think history is important? Do you like to learn about history? What do you think we can learn by studying history? Let’s move on to different ways of learning about history. In your opinion, how can people learn about history? Do you think people can learn history from films or TV programs? Do you think the internet is a good place to learn about history? What is the effect of technology on how people learn about history? Holiday First of all, why do people go on holiday? How important is it for families to go on holiday together? Why do some people go on holiday alone? How have holidays changed over the past few decades? What kind of holidays will be popular in the future? Let’s move on to talk about taking holidays in a foreign country. Do you think is it better to take a holiday in your own country or in a foreign country? What problems can people have on holiday in a foreign country? Home Why do people move to a new home? What problems do people face after moving to a new place? What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same place? Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why? Do you think it’s better to rent or to buy a place to live in? How easy is it to find a place to live in your country? Do you agree that there is a right age for young adults to stop living with their parents? What options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your country? What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves? Influence What types of people influence the young in your country? What type of people, such as parents, teachers, or friends, are best to influence young people’s behaviour? Why is it important for young people to have role models? What do you think young people will be influenced by the most in the future? Why is it important to have role models? Do you think the education system in your country influences young people’s behaviour? What type of person (parents, teachers, friends etc) are best to influence young people’s behaviour? What do you think young people will be most influenced by in the future? Internet How do you think the Internet will change people’s buying habits in the future? What are the pros and cons of shopping online? Is the Internet important for education? Do you think parents should supervise their children’s use of the Internet? What’s the best age for children to use the Internet? Why do children start using the Internet very early nowadays? Let’s move on to what people do on the Internet. What do you think people do on the Internet? What about elderly people? Do elderly people use the Internet very much? What can people do on social media? Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software? Do older people spend much time on social media? Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media? Job How do you think AI (artificial intelligence) will affect people’s work? What would you say are the important factors to consider when choosing a career? That technology will make some people lose their jobs. How do you think this problem should be handled? Would you ever move to work and live in another city? Is it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of work? When young people choose their jobs, which do you think is usually more important, the salary or their interest in the work? Late What is the general attitude towards arriving somewhere late in your country? What is an example of a time when it is very important for people to arrive on time in your country? Can you suggest some ways to make sure you are not late for anything? Let’s move on to how modern technology influences the way that people manage time. Do you think computers make it easier or more difficult to manage time? How can modern technology help people arrive early? Do you think it is easy to manage your time in the modern world? Leisure activities What types of leisure activities are popular in your country? Why is it important for people to have time for leisure activities? Why are some activities more popular than others? Are the types of leisure activities that are popular today the same as those that were popular when your parents were young? What types of leisure activities may become more popular in the future? Do you think (watching) films have (has) any educational benefits? In what ways are documentary films and films only for entertainment different? Why do you think documentary films are not so popular? How are movies and real life different? Do men and women watch the same kind of films? Do different age groups like the same kind of films? Do you like any particular film star? Why? Do you like movie stars who were treated like God? Machine What kinds of machines are used for housework in modern homes in your country? How have these machines benefited people? Are there any negative effects of using them? Do you think all new homes will be equipped with household machines in the future? Why? Let’s move on to technology. Do you think people rely too much on technology? Do you think men and women view technology differently? Finally, let’s talk about the impact of technology on employment. How have developments in technology affected employment in your country? Some people think that technology has brought more stress than benefits to employed people nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Memory Do you think it’s important to have a good memory? Why do sometimes people forget things? Which do you think is more important to remember, a business meeting or a meeting with a friend? Are there any things that are especially important for people to memorise? Let’s move on from memory to family history. Why do people want to remember their family history? What can you do to learn more about your family history? Mobile phones Do you think there should be regulations on the use of mobile phones? What do you think of primary school students owning a mobile phone? What (minimum) age do you think is appropriate for owning a cell phone? Money Is money important to you? What is the relationship between money and power? Let’s move on to teaching children about money. How do you think parents can teach the value of money to their children? Do you think it is important to teach children money skills? Should we let children buy whatever they want with money they’ve saved? Music What kind of music is popular in your country? How does pop music now compare to when you were growing up? Is foreign music or music from your country more popular with people your age? Let’s move on to the role of government on music. Do you think is it necessary for the government to require all children to learn music? Do you think the government needs to do more to preserve traditional music? What could they do? Finally, let’s talk about illegal downloading of music. There’s a lot of pirated music. Do you agree that we should support official music? What are some possible advantages and disadvantages of being stricter about the illegal downloading of music? Do you think CDs will have any role in the music industry in the future? Do singers play an important role in your country? Do you think celebrities have a lot of income? In your country, do people prefer to listen to traditional music or foreign music? Do you prefer live performances? What do you think about the role of singers on the national level? What types of songs are the most popular among today’s young generation in India? Why do you think pop music is so popular? News How do people get their news in today’s society? How do you think people will get their news in the future? How does modern technology affect the delivery of news? Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Let’s move on to the topic of good news. In your opinion, when do people share good news? How do people share good news? What is the difference between new media and old media? Do you think the contents in the newspapers are reliable? Do you think it’s necessary for people to watch foreign news? How has social media changed how we consume news? What kinds of (famous) people are usually in the news in your country? Parenting For parents, what is important when bringing up their children? Do you think mothers and fathers have different roles to play in bringing up a child? Let’s move on to the education of children. Do you think hitting children is sometimes necessary for discipline? Do you think sweets are a good thing to reward children with? Do you think parents spend too much on buying toys for their children? Yüklə 36,79 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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