40 Questions to Help You Prepare for the Speaking Test: because………

TRAVEL
Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday?

What do you think?

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Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn't go on so many holidays. What do
you think?

Why do you think people like to go away on holiday?

What do you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists?

WHERE YOU LIVE

What can people do to have a good holiday in your country?

What's good about living in cities in your country?s

Which is the best city for people to visit in your country?

If you could choose to visit a city you've never been to, which one would you choose?

Would you prefer to live in a modern city or a city with lots of history?

Are there advantages to living in a small town rather than in a big city?

Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?

HISTORY
What do you think makes a good museum?

How do you think the teaching of history in schools could be improved?

Do you agree that learning about our past is important for our future?

What was the most important moment in the history of the twentieth century?
What has been the most important moment in your life so far?

What items from our lives today will be in the history museums of the future?

LIFE AND LEISURE

If you could change one thing about your life, what would you change?

Many people say life's too busy these days. Why do you think they say this?

Many people want to become famous nowadays. Why do you think this is?

is it important to enjoy a job or do you think it's enough to be paid well?

How important is it to go on holiday every year?

Some people say we don't spend enough time talking to each other these days. What do you
think?

SHOPPING
Some people say there will be no need for shops in the future because we'll buy everything online.
What do you think?

Do you think it's true that we buy a lot of things we don't really need these days?

Do you think that out of town shopping centres are a good idea?

Is it better to go shopping with friends or alone?

Some people say that shopping ins a leisure activity nowadays. What do you think?

Do you think that advertising encourages people to spend too much money?

TV AND FILMS
Is watching TV the best way for people to spend their free time?

What kind of TV programmes do you like best?

Some people have more than one television in their home. Do you think this is a good idea?

Do you think children generally watch too much television in your country?

Is television the best way of following the news in the world?

Do you think watching TV is a good way to learn a language?

What sort of films do you never watch?

Are there any films that you’d like to see again?

Would you prefer to be in a film or behind the camera?

How important do you think it is to watch films in English?

It's not important at all, but I like movies and I like watching them in the

What can you learn about a country’s culture by watching films from that country?

In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ How many people are there in your family? (Who are they?)
▪ Which family member do you spend the most time with?
▪ Could you tell me about your family home?
▪ Do you like your neighbourhood?
▪ Is there anything you would like to change about your neighbourhood?

In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ Would you prefer to work indoors or outdoors? (Why?)
▪ Do you prefer working on your own or with other people? (Why?)
▪ What kind of work would you like to do in the future? (Why?)
▪ Is there a job you would never want to do? (Why?)
▪ What do you think would be the most difficult job to do? (Why?)
In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ Who do you spend your free time with?
▪ How much time do you spend at home?
▪ Is it easy to meet new people where you live? (Why? / Why not?)
▪ Where do you like to go to meet your friends?
▪ Have you got any plans for this weekend? (What are you going to do?)
In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ How do you find out what’s happening in the world?
▪ Do you have a favourite newspaper or magazine? (Why do you like it?)
▪ Do you use the Internet? (What sort of things do you use it for?)
▪ What’s the difference between reading the news in the newspaper or on the internet?
▪ Do you think computers will replace newspapers and TV in the future?
In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ How much TV do you watch in a week?
▪ How often do you go to the cinema?
▪ Tell us about a film you’ve seen recently.
▪ Would you rather go to the cinema or the theatre? Why?
 ▪ Have you ever been to a concert? (What did you see?)
In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ Which area of your country would you like to get to know better? (Why?)
▪ What’s the most interesting place you’ve ever visited? (Tell us about it.)
▪ Have you ever used your English on holiday? (What did you use it for?)
▪ Do you like to plan your holidays just before you go, or do you not plan in advance? (Why?)
▪ If you could go anywhere on holiday, where would you go? (Why?)
In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ What sort of music do you listen to? (Why do you enjoy it?)
▪ Do you like shopping? (What sort of things do you buy?)
▪ What’s your favourite food? (Why do you like it?)
▪ What do you like to do at the weekend?
▪ Tell us about a day you’ve really enjoyed recently
In this first part of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions about topics such as
family life, daily routines, or how you spend your free time.
▪ What sorts of books do you enjoy reading most?
▪ What is the most popular sport in your country?
▪ What do you do to exercise?
▪ Does anyone you know have an interesting hobby?
▪ If you could take up a new hobby, what would you do?