M13 Speaking - Topics

Travel

1 Where would you like to go on holiday this summer?

2 What are advantages and disadvantages of package holiday?

3 'Travel broadens the mind'. Do you agree? Why? Why not?

4 Describe transportation in your town/city and suggest ways of improving it.

5 What is the difference between a tourist and a traveller?

6 What were the greatest achievements of world-famous travellers and explorers?

7 What is voluntourism? Would you be interested in doing it? Why?/Why not?

8 Would you rather go on a normal holiday or try a travel challenge?

Well-being

1 What is most important to your well-being?

2 What do you think are 'the secrets of true happiness'?

3 How do you improve your mood when you feel down in the mouth?

4 What does 'healthy lifestyle' mean to you?

5 How would you describe a real friend?

6 Which trends are now getting more popular in the field of healthy living (sports, diets, …)

7 How can you measure progress in your own life and how in the world?

8 Are you generally optimistic or pessimistic about the near future?

Media

1 What are various ways of obtaining information? Describe their advantages and disadvantages.

2 Adverts are dishonest. They should be banned. Do you agree?

3 What's the most thrilling book/film/play you've ever read/seen?

4 Some people spend a lot of time on social media - can it have negative effects? Why?

5 The IT specialists advise people to think more about securing their data online - do you agree? Why?

6 What is the power of social media in setting the trends?

7 Artists, musicians and singers should be paid for their work so downloading music for free is not OK.
Do you agree? Why/Why not?

8 Do you think celebrities have the right to a private life? Why?/Why not?