Speaking part 1

Work or studies (always in use) TV programs Getting up early

Your Hometown (always in
Singing Reading
use)
Your Country (always in use) Scenery (window views) Happiness
Your flat/house (always in use) BBQ Environmental Protection
Home decoration Sky and Stars Festivals
Farming Flowers Wallets
Trees Advertising Relax
Rest Special Costumes Car Trips
Maths Wild Animals Primary School
Museums Names New Year
  Holidays (Public Holidays)  

Occupation/Work

 Do you work or are you a student?

 Why did you choose this kind of work/to study this subject?
 What’s the most interesting part of being a …(manager/student)?
 What’s the most difficult part of being a …(manager/student)?
 What do you like/dislike about your work?
 What kind of work would you like to do in the future?

Accommodation

 Do you live in a house or an apartment/flat?

 What do you like about living there?
 Which is your favourite room in your home? Why?
 Would you change anything about your home? Why / why not?
 Would you like to move to a different home in the future?
 What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?

Hometown

 Do you like your hometown? Why?

 What do you like most about your hometown?
 Is your hometown a popular place for tourists? Why?
 Has your hometown changed much in recent years?
 Would you prefer to live somewhere else? (Why?)
 What kind of place is it?
  What’s the most interesting part of your town?
 Would you say it’s a good place to live? (Why?)

AGE

 Are you happy to be the age you are now?

 When you were a child, did you think a lot about your future?
 Do you think you have changed as you have got older?
 What will be different about your life in the future?

SONGS AND SINGING

 Did you enjoy singing when you were younger? [Why? / Why not?]
 How often do you sing now? [Why?]
 Do you have a favorite song you like listening to? [Why? / Why not?]
 How important is singing in your culture? [Why?]

PHOTOS

 What type of photos do you like taking?

 What do you do with photos you take?
 When you visit other places, do you take photos or buy postcards?
 Do you like people taking photos of you?

WALKING

 Do you like walking?

 Do you think walking is important?
 Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city?
 What could be done to improve the experience of walking in cities?

ART

 Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child?
 Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?
 When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition?
 What kind of pictures do you like having in your home?

FOOD AND COOKING

 What are some things that you can cook?

 Do you like cooking? How good are you at cooking?
 How often do you cook?
 What dish are you best at cooking?
 Do your parents know how to cook?
  Do you think that it’s important to know how to cook well?

WEEKENDS

 How often do you usually spend your weekends? [Why?]

 Which is your favourite part of the weekend? [Why?]
 Do you think your weekends are long enough? [Why? / Why not?]
 How important do you think it is to have free time at the weekends? [Why?]

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

 Do you use public transport? [Why? / Why not?]

 Which type of public transport do you prefer? [Why?]
 How good is the public transport where you live?
 Do you think people should use public transport more? [Why? / Why not?]

RAIN

 Do you like rain? Why / why not?

 Do you think that rain affects people's mood?
 Does it often rain where you live?
 Have you ever been caught in the rain without a coat or umbrella?

HEALTH

 Is it important to you to eat healthy food?

 If you catch a cold, what do you do to help you feel better?
 Do you pay attention to public information about health?
 What could you do to have a healthier lifestyle?

TELEVISION

 Do you like watching television?

 How much time do you spend watching TV programmes?
 What types of programmes do you prefer? Why?
 Do you think it's bad for children to watch television?

TELEVISION PROGRAMMES

 Where do you usually watch TV programmes/shows? [Why? / Why not?]

 What’s your favourite TV programmes/shows? [Why?]
 Are there any programmes/show you don’t like watching? [Why? / Why
not?]
  Do you think you will watch more TV or fewer TV programmes/show in the
future? [Why? / Why not?]

ROBOTS

 What do you think of robots?

 Did you watch any cartoons related to robots in your childhood?
 Do you like the idea of robots helping you at home or driving your car?

SHOES

 Do you like to buy expensive shoes?

 When you buy shoes, do you prefer convenience or style?
 Why do you think some people buy many pairs of shoes?
 Have you ever bought shoes online?

NUMBERS

 Do you have a favourite number or a number that is special to you?

 Do any numbers have special importance in your country?
 Are you good at remembering numbers? Why / why not?
 What numbers do people often have to memorise?

HOLIDAYS

 Do you like holidays? [Why? / Why not?]

 Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holiday periods? [Why?]
 What do most people do during their holidays in your country? [Why?]
 When do you prefer to take your holidays? [Why?]

CHOCOLATE

 Do you like chocolate? [Why? / Why not?]

 What type of chocolate do you prefer? [Why?]
 When do you usually eat chocolate?
 Do people give chocolate as a present in your country? When?

YOUR NAME

 How did your parents choose your name?

 Does your name have any special meaning?
 Is your name common or unusual in your country?
 If you could change your name, would you?

CLOTHES

 Are clothes and clothing fashions important to you?

  What different clothes do you wear for different situations?
 Do you wear different styles of clothes now compared to 10 years ago?
 Do you think the clothes we wear say something about who we are?
 Where do you buy most of your clothes? [Why?]
 How often do you buy new clothes for yourself? [Why?]
 How do you decide which clothes to buy? [Why?]
 Have the kinds of clothes you like changed in recent years? [Why? / Why
not?]

FREE TIME AT HOME

 How much time do you spend at home?

 Do you prefer to spend your free time at home or outside the house?
 What do you do when you have some free time and you're at home?
 Would you like to have more spare time to spend at home in the future?

MUSIC

 Do you like music? Why / why not?

 What kind of music do you listen to? Why?
 Has the music that you listen to changed since you were young?
 Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
 What types of music do you like to listen to? [Why?]
 At what times of day do you like to listen to music? [Why?]
 Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were a child? [Why? /
Why not?]
 Do you think all children should learn to play a musical instrument? [Why? /
Why not?]

ANIMALS

 Are there many animals or birds where you live? [Why? / Why not?]
 How often do you watch programmes ar read articles about the animals?
[Why?]
 Have you ever been to a zoo or a wildlife park? [Why? / Why not?]
 Would you like to have a job working with animals? [Why? / Why not?]

PLANTS

 Do you like plants?

 Do you know a lot about plants?
 Have you ever had a plant?
 Would you give a plant as a present?
 Why do people like plants in their house?
 Do you have a garden?
  Do you know how to cultivate plants?

SNACKS

 Do you like snacks?

 How often do you eat snacks? What?
 Did you eat snacks when you were a child?
 What kinds of snacks are popular in your country?

DREAMS

 Do you often have dreams?

 Do you usually remember your dreams?
 Do you think we can learn something from dreams?
 Do you share your dreams with other people?
 Do you think dreams affect life?

FUTURE

 What job would you like to have 10 years from now?

 How useful will English be for your future?
 How much travelling do you hope to do in the future?
 How do you think your life will change in the future?

SCHOOL

 Did you go to secondary/high school near to where you lived? [Why? / Why
not?]
 What did you like about your secondary/high school? [Why?]
 Tell me anything you didn’t like at your school.
 How do you think your school could be improved? [Why? / Why not?]

SOCIAL MEDIA

 Which social media websites do you use?

 How much time do you spend on social media sites?
 What kind of information about yourself have you put on social media?
 Is there anything you don’t like about social media?

TRAVEL

 Do you enjoy travelling? [Why? / Why not?]

 Have you done much travelling? [Why? / Why not?]
 Do you think it’s better to travel alone or with other people? [Why?]
 Where would you like to travel in the future? [Why?]
TRAVEL HABITS

 What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?

 How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?
 What do you do while you are travelling?
 Do you ever have problems with transport?

NEIGHBOURS

 How well do you know the people who live next door to you?
 How often do you see them?
 Do you invite your neighbours to your home?
 Do you think you are a good neighbour?
 Has a neighbour ever helped you?
 What kinds of problem do people sometimes have with their neighbours?
 How do you think neighbours can help each other?

NEIGHBOURHOOD

 Do you like the neighbourhood you live in?

 What do you do in your neighbourhood in your free time?
 What new things would you like to have in your neighbourhood?
 Would you like to live in another neighbourhood in your town or city?

MONEY

 When you go shopping, do you prefer to pay for things in cash or by card?
[Why?]
 Do you ever save money to buy special things? [Why? / Why not?]
 Would you ever take a job which had low pay? [Why? / Why not?]
 Would winning a lot of money make a big difference you your life? [Why? /
Why not?]
 Speaking part 2
A time when you helped a friend
A time you saw 2 of your friends having an
argument
A time you used your imagination
Trip you often take, but dislike
A wild animal you have seen
A time you were pleased with your purchase
An interesting conversation you had
A skill you can teach others
A time you made a promise to someone
Live sports event
A home you liked/visited but did not want to live
in
An experience when you got bored when you were An art or craft (painting, woodwork) you made
with others at school
A time when your computer broke down
A time when it was important to tell your friend
the truth
A famous person you are interested in
An old object which your family has kept for a
long time
An ideal job you'd like to do in the future
A time when you advise someone
A polite person
A toy which you enjoyed the most in your
childhood
A  time when you tried a new food for the first
time
A time when you waited in a line for a long time
Person who wears unusual clothes
Application you use on your mobile phone
Activity in or near the sea
A tall building in your city you like or dislike
A law on environmental protection
A puzzle (jigsaw, crossword) you have played
An occasion when you saw a lot of people
smiling
A street market/an outdoor market you’ve
visited
A city where you want to live in the future
Your favourite singer/actor
Something interesting on social media
A plan in your life not related to work/study
Older person you admire 
A time when you were not allowed to use your
mobile phone
A time you shared something  with others
Article on health you read in a magazine or on
the Internet
A quiet place you like to spend time in
Your favourite film/movie
A time you saw smth interesting on social
media
An activity you do after work or studies
Natural talent you want to improve
Your favourite weather (weather you like)
Company that employs a lot of people
A time when you got lost Something that wasn’t successful
A time when you encouraged smb to do smth they
A piece of equipment
didn’t want to do
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Describe a happy childhood memory.

Describe a present that you received as a child.

Describe a kind of food you enjoyed eating when you were a child.

Describe a favourite toy that you had when you were a child.

Describe a game that you enjoyed playing as a child.

Describe an experience or situation that made you happy.

Describe an experience or situation that made you laugh.

Describe a café/restaurant that you have been to.

Describe an important event in the history of your country.

Describe an occasion when you spent some time with a child.

Describe a house/apartment that someone you know lives in.

Describe a writer you would like to meet.

Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect.

Describe a TV documentary you watched that was particularly interesting.

Describe an occasion when you did not have enough time.

Talk about a time when you had to complain and how the issue was resolved.

Describe an outdoor sport activity that you like doing.

Talk about a city you like.

Talk about a city you visited and consider beautiful.

Describe an exciting sport from your childhood.

Describe a time you gave advice to someone.

Describe a meal at a special event.

Describe a success your friend has had.

Describe an important decision you made with someone.

Describe a bad service you received.

Describe a person who has encouraged you recently.

Describe an outdoor sport you would like to try.

Describe an old person you met who inspired you.

Describe your ideal house.

Describe a plant/tree grown in your country.

Describe a TV advert you have never forgotten.

Describe a time when you invited a friend to eat a meal with you.

Describe a souvenir you bought.

Describe a party you recently attended.

Describe an item you lost that was found.

Describe a singer or a music band you like.

Describe a time you answered an anonymous phone call.

Describe an occasion you had to get up early in the morning.

Describe recent good news you read/heard.

Describe an item you bought but haven’t used much.

Describe an activity you do alone in your free time.

Describe a famous person from another country you would like to meet.

Describe a successful friend/member of your family/person.

Describe a period in history which has always interested you.

Describe a book you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.

Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.

Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or
studies.

Describe a website you have bought something from.

Describe someone you know who does something well.

You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What they do well
And explain why you think this person is so good at doing this.

Describe a website you use that helps you a lot in your work or studies.
You should say
- what the website is
- how often you use the website
- what information the website gives you
and explain how your work or studies would change if this website didn't exist.

Describe an educational television programme that you liked.

You should say:
- what the programme was about
- when and where you saw it
- how you found out about this programme
and why you liked it.
Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone or something to
arrive.
You should say:
- Who or what you were waiting for
- How long you had wait
- Why you had to wait a long time
And explain how you felt about waiting a long time.

Describe an interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money.
You should say:
- Who you had the discussion with
- Why you discussed this topic
- What the result of the discussion was
And explain why this discussion was interesting for you

Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their workplace.
You should say:
- Who you visited
- Where this person worked
- Why you visited this person’s workplace
And explain how you felt about visitind this person’s workplace.

Describe an interesting house or apartment that you have visited.

You should say:
- Where the house or apartment was
- Who lived there
- What it looked like on the outside and/or inside
and explain why you found this house or apartment interesting.

Describe a quiet place that you visited.

You should say:
- Where it was
- When you went there
- What you did there
and explain why it was so quiet

Describe a time when you were scared.

You should say:
- When it happened
- Where you were
- Why you were frightened
and explain how you felt after this experience
Describe something that a friend has done but you haven't done.
You should say:
- What your friend did
- Where and when your friend did this
- How you felt about your friend's experience
and explain why you would (or wouldn't) like to do what your friend did

Describe a photograph of you that you like.

You should say:
- Where the photo was taken
- What you were doing when it was taken
- Who took it
and explain why you like the photo.

Describe someone you know who has started business.

You should say:
- Who this person is
- What work this person does
- Why this person decided to start a business
And explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person.

Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies.

You should say:
- What the subject of this discussion was
- Who you discussed the subject with
- What opinions were expressed
and explain why you found this discussion interesting

Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new
computer or phone).
You should say:
- What device you started using
- Why you started using this device
- How easy or difficult it was to use
And explain how helpful this device was to you.

Describe a time you travelled by public transport.

You should say:
- What type of public transport you used
- Where you travelled from and to
- What you did during the journey
and explain how you felt about travelling in this way.
Describe a plant, flower or tree that is famous or important in your country.
You should say:
- What type of plant, flower or tree it is
- Where it grows or is usually seen
- How it is used in your country
and why it is famous or important

Describe a plant, flower or tree that you like.

You should say:
- what type of plant, flower or tree it is
- where it grows or is usually seen
- when you first saw it
and why you like it

Describe a place of entertainment (e.g. theatre, cinema, sports centre) that you would
like to have where you live.
You should say:
- What this place would be
- Where it should be
- Whom it would be for, or who would use it
and why you think this place of entertainment is needed

Describe an enjoyable day out in the countryside that you had.

You should say:
- Where you went on this day out
- Who you were with
- What you did
and explain why you enjoyed the day

Describe a television programme that you enjoyed watching.

You should say:
- What type of TV programme it was
- Where you watched this programme
- What the programme was about
and why you enjoyed watching it

Describe a time when you received good service in a restaurant or cafe.

You should say:
- when this was
- what kind of restaurant or cafe you were in
- why you were there
and why you thought the service was good
Describe a time when you were really busy.
You should say:
- when this was
- why you were so busy
- how you managed the situation
and explain how you felt at the time.

Describe something you did that made you feel proud of yourself.
You should say:
- what you did
- when you did it
- why you felt proud of what you had done
and explain how you felt when this happened.

Describe a piece of clothing that you like wearing.

You should say:
- what the item of clothing is
- where and when you bought it
- when you wear it
and explain why you like wearing it.

Describe a time when you had to do something in a hurry.

You should say:
- what you were doing
- when this was
- why you had to hurry
and explain how you felt at that time

Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimesuse.

You should say:
- What sorts of product or service it sells
- What the shop looks like
- Where it is located
And explain why you use this shop.

Describe a child that you know:

You should say:
- Who this child is and how often you see him or her
- How old this child is
- What he or she likes
And explain what you feel about this child.

Describe something you don’t have now but would really like to own in the future.
You should say:
- What this thing is
- How long you have wanted to own it
- Where you first saw it
And explain why you would like to own it.
 Speaking part 3:

Buildings,
Mobile Phones/Apps Activities/rest by the sea
Architecture
Music/Musical
Jobs that require physical
Learning and young children Instruments
energy
Learning in school Music in everyday
Physical energy at all ages
The value of knowledge life
Mental energy in modern life
The arts and society
Puzzles Laws and Rules Smiling

Working in another country

Helping people
Things which are expensive Working for an international
Receiving help
Money and the individual company
Reasons for giving
Wealth and society International companies in
help
the future

Street Markets News Public places

Shopping National Identity Cities
Arguments Truth and lies Boredom
Travelling Careers Politeness
Famous
Important things Giving Advice
people/Celebrities
Equipment/Computers Toys Visiting others
Home Electric Appliances Children and ads (adverts) Accommodation
Animals Food and cooking Conversations
Waiting Promises Clothes
Making Plans Getting lost, maps Older people
Health Films Quiet Places
Keeping fit and the Internet Film Industry Noise
Large Companies Sharing things Talents
Social Media Successes/Goals Extreme Sports
Friends on Social Media Happiness Free time Activities
Sports Events/Competition Handicrafts/Traditional Art Imagination
Skills and abilities
Example questions:
What skills and abilities do people most want to have today? Why?
Which skills should children learn at school? Are there any skills which they should
learn at home? What are they?
Which skills do you think will be important in the future? Why?

Salaries for skilled people

Example questions:
Which kinds of jobs have the highest salaries in your country? Why is this?
Are there any other jobs that you think should have high salaries? Why do you think
that? Some people say it would be better for society if everyone got the same salary.
What do you think about that? Why?

The internet

Example questions:
Why do some people find the internet addictive?
What would the world be like without the internet?
Do you think that the way people use the internet may change in the future?
Social media websites

Example questions:
What are the ways that social media can be used for positive purposes?
Why do some individuals post highly negative comments about other people on social
media?
Do you think that companies' main form of advertising will be via social media in the
future

Arriving early

Example questions:
In what kinds of situations should people always arrive early?
How important it is to arrive early in your country?
How can modern technology help people to arrive early?

Being patient

Example questions:
What kinds of jobs require the most patience?
Is it always better to be patient in work (or studies)?
Do you agree or disagree that the older people are, the more patient they are?

Watching films/movies
Example questions:
What are the most popular types of films in your country?
What is the difference between watching a film in the cinema and watching a film at
home?
Do you think cinemas will close in the future?

Theatre

Example questions:
How important is the theatre in your country’s history?
How strong a tradition is it today in your country to go to the theatre?
Do you think the theatre should be run as a business or as a public service?

Money and young people

Example questions:
Why do some parents give ...their. children money to. spend .each week? Do you
agree that schools should teach children how to manage money?
Do you think it is a good idea for students to earn money while studying?

Money and society

Example questions:
Do you think it is true that in today's society money cannot buy happiness?
What disadvantages are there in a society where the gap between rich and poor is very
large?
Do you think richer countries have a responsibility to help poorer countries?

Different kinds of workplaces

Example questions:
What things make an office comfortable to work in?
Why do some people prefer to work outdoors?
Do you agree that the building people work in is more important than the colleagues
they work with?

The importance of work

Example questions:
What would life be like if people didn’t have to work?
Are all jobs of equal importance?
Why do some people become workaholics?

Choosing work
Example questions:
What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country?
Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or partents? Is
money always the most important thing when choosing a job?

Work-Life balance

Example questions:
Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and
take less holiday?
What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance?
Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to
ensure people have a good work-life balance?

Discussing problems with others

Example questions:
Why is it good to discuss problems with other people?
Do you think that it's better to talk to friends and not family about problems?
Is it always a good idea to tell lots of people about a problem?

Communication skills at work

Example questions:
Which communication skills are most important when taking part in meetings with
colleagues?
What are the possible effects of poor written communication skills at work?
What do you think will be the future impact of technology on communication in the
workplace?

Technology and education

Example questions:
What is the best age for children to start computer lessons?
De you think that schools should use more technology to help children learn?
Do you agree or disagree that computers will replace teachers one day?

Technology and society

Example questions:
How much has technology improved how we communicate with each other?
Do you agree that there are still many more major technological innovations to be
made?
Could you suggest some reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of
technology?

Local business

Example questions:
What types of local business are there in your neighbourhood? Are there any
restaurants, shops or dentists for example?
Do you think local businesses are important for a neighbourhood? In what way?
How do large shopping malls and commercial centres affect small local businesses?
Why do you think that is?

People and business

Example questions:
Why do some people want to start their own business?
Are there any disadvantages to running a business? Which is the most serious?
What are the most important qualities that a good business person needs? Why is that?

Relationships between parents and children

Example questions:
How much time do children spend with their parents in your country? Do you think
that is enough?
How important do you think spending time together is for the relationships between
parents and children? Why?
Have relationships between parents and children changed in recent years? Why do you
think that is?

Children’s free-time activities

Example questions:
What are the most popular free-time activities with children today?
Do you think the free-time activities children do today are good for their health? Why
is that? How do you think children’s activities will change in the future? Will this be a
positive change?

Owning things

Example questions:
What types of things do young people in your country most want to own today?
Why is this?
Why do some people feel they need to own things?
Do you think that owning lots of things makes people happy? Why?
Salaries for skilled people

Example questions:
Do you think television and films can make people want to get new possessions? Why
do they have this effect?
Are there any benefits to society of people wanting to get new possessions?
Why do you think this is?
Do you think people will consider that having lots of possessions is a sign of success
in the future? Why?

Do you think people worry more about their health as they get older?
Do you think people have become more health conscious in recent years?
Why do some people think that modern lifestyles are not healthy?
Why do you think some people continue bad habits when they know that they are
damaging to their health?
Why do some people choose to live unhealthy lives?
How can children be encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits?
How important is it for people to do some regular exercise?
Should individuals or governments be responsible for making people’s lifestyles
healthy?
What could be done to encourage people to live in a healthy way?

When is it very important that people arrive on time?

What is the attitude towards arriving late in your country?
Can you suggest some ways to make sure you are not late for anything?
How easy is it to manage your time in the modern world?
Do you think computers makes it easier or more difficult to manage time?
How much free time do you think people will have in the future?

Do you think sense of humor is important? Why? Why not?

Is humor easy to translate from one language to other?
Can humor be useful in learning another language? In what way?
Do you think that when people laugh it is always genuine or sometimes people even
fake it?
How do you think can laughter be used in a negative way?
Do you think that the less the people laugh, the older they get?

Let’s talk about cities in general.

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?

  What changes have you seen in your city in the past 5 years?
 Why do you think many people prefer to live in the city instead of in the
country?
 Would you agree that people living in the country have fewer problems than
people living in cities?

Reasons for daily travel

 Why do people need to travel every day?

 What problems can people have when they are on their daily journey to work or
school for example? Why is this?
 Some people say that daily journeys like these will not be so common in the
future. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Keeping fit and healthy

 What do most people do to keep fit your country?

 How important is it for people to do some regular physical exercise?

Health and modern lifestyles

 Why do some people think that modern lifestyles are not healthy?
 Why do some people choose to lead unhealthy lives?
 Should individuals or governments be responsible for making people lifestyles
healthy?
 What could be done to encourage people to live in a healthy way?

Attitudes to newspapers

 In what ways are newspapers better for learning about the news than listening to
the radio or watching television?
 Do you think newspapers should be completely free to say whatever they want?

Tastes in reading

 What do people enjoy reading in your country?

 Do you think it is important for people to read a lot? Why (not)?

Public and private lives

 What sort of stories do newspapers and magazines publish about well-known or

famous people in your country?
 Do you think the media should be allowed to publish stories about the private
lives of public figures?
The importance of gifts

 Do you think that present giving plays an important role in daily life? Why?
 On what occasions do people in your country usually give presents?
 Do people who receive a present usually open it straight away, or do they open
it later? Why / Why not?
 What is the role of advertisements in the gifts industry?

Attitudes to education

 How has education changed in your country in the last ten years?
 Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?

The focus of education

 How well do you think schools prepare young people for working life?
 Do you think schools should teach subjects like art, music and dancing? Why
(not)?

Education and technology

 How important is it for schools to have computers for their students?

 Is the Internet a valuable educational tool?

Attitudes to family

 In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years?

 Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family? Why (not)?

Family or friends

 Which are more important to you: your family or your friends?

 What conflicts can arise between a person's family and a person's friends?

TV and radio

 In your country, which do people prefer: watching TV or listening to the radio?

Why?
 What kind of programmes are most popular?
 Do men and women tend to like the same kind of programmes?

The effects of TV

 Some people think that watching TV can be a negative influence. Would you
agree?
  What benefits can TV bring people?
 What programmes will there be in the future?

Friends and friendship

 Is friendship important in your culture?

 Are friends more important than family?
 What are the qualities of a good friend?

Let’s talk about technology in general

 Why do you think so many people want to have the latest technology?
 Why do you think mobile phones are so popular?
 Do you think we are becoming too dependent on technology?
 How has the way people use mobile phones changes over the years?