TOEIC Speaking QUESTION SETS

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Question Set 1
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In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. You will have 3 seconds to
prepare after you hear each question. You will have 15 seconds to respond in
Question 1 and 2, and 30 seconds to respond in Question 3.
Imagine that an American marketing firm is doing research in your country. You
have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about video games online.
Q1 When was the last time you played video games online? What did you
play?
Q2 Do you prefer to play video games online alone or with others?
Q3 Do you tend to read instructions before playing a video game online?
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In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific topic. Be sure to say
as much as you can in the time allowed. You will have 30 seconds to prepare. Then
you will have 60 seconds to speak.
Do you agree or disagree that good leaders are necessary for an

organization's success?
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Question Set 2
●Part 1
Imagine that a U.S. marketing firm is researching your country. You have agreed
to take part in a telephone interview about listening to songs.
Q1 Do you spend a lot of time listening to songs on a smartphone? Why?
Q2 Who is your favorite singer? Do you like to collect albums of your

favorite singer?
Q3 What kind of music do you like the most?

-classical music -rock music -dance music
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Do you prefer to listen to music or watch a movie when you are relaxing
after work? Why?
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Question Set 3
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to take part in a telephone interview about buying jackets or coats.
Q1 When did you go shopping to buy jackets or coats most recently? What
did you buy?
Q2 Would you consider giving jackets or coats to someone as a gift?
Q3 Do you think it is better to buy jackets or coats at a local retail store or

online?
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Would you prefer to learn about new fashion products through the Internet
or from a friend? Why?
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Question Set 4
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about watching shows on streaming
services.
Q1 What kind of shows do you like to watch the most on streaming

services?
Q2 How often do you watch a TV show? Who do you usually watch TV

shows with?
Q3 What is the most important thing you would consider when choosing a
TV show to watch?
-theme of the show -recommendation from friends -online reviews
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Do you agree or disagree that having a personal vehicle is a waste of

money for most individuals?
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Question Set 5
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about having time to relax.
Q1 When did you most recently have time to relax? Where did you enjoy it?
Q2 Do you wish to have more moments of relaxation during the day?
Q3 What kind of activity do you enjoy the most during your leisure time?
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Do you agree or disagree that college students must be really interested in

the subjects that they are learning in order to have higher academic
grades?
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Question Set 6
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about getting information on the internet.
Q1 How often do you use the Internet to search for the information you
need in your daily life? What kind of device do you use to do so?
Q2 When you search for information on the Internet, which sites do you
use most often?
Q3 What kind of information do you search for on the internet most often?
-job listings -discount information -weather forecast
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Do you agree or disagree that salary is more important than other work
conditions for high job satisfaction?
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Question Set 7
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about a musical instrument.
Q1 When did you last purchase a musical instrument? What did you buy?
Q2 Where do you usually purchase musical instruments?
Q3 Do you think it is a good idea to give a musical instrument as a gift to

someone?
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What is the biggest factor contributing to your feeling of happiness?

-satisfying work -regular exercise -good relationships
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Question Set 8
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to take part in a telephone interview about workplace preferences.
Q1 Would you like to have a job that involves frequent travel?
Q2 Are you more productive at work during the day or at night?
Q3 Do you think it is a good idea to be friends with your coworkers or

maintain a professional relationship with them?
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Do you think it's a good idea for elementary school students to learn
foreign languages and computer skills?
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Question Set 9
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about attending a party.
Q1 What kind of party have you attended recently? Where was it held?
Q2 How many hours did you spend at your most recent party? What kind
of food was served?
Q3 If you were to host a party, what kind of party would you like it to be?
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What are the benefits for high school students to perform in a musical?
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Question Set 10
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about tourist destinations.
Q1 How often do you visit a foreign tourist destination? Who do you go

with most often?
Q2 Do you enjoy visiting foreign tourist sites?
Q3 What do you see when you visit a tourist attraction in your area?
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Do you think that high school cafeterias should only serve healthy food?
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Question Set 11
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to take part in a telephone interview about school or company events.
Q1 When was the last time you attended a school or company event?
What was the party for?
Q2 What role did you play in the school or company event?
Q3 Which of the following are the most important things to consider when
organizing a school or company event?
-location -time -food
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Do you think that advances in technology will help improve relationships in

the future?
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Question Set 12
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about online ads.
Q1 How often do you see online ads? Where do you often see them?
Q2 When was the last time you received a text message for an online ad?
What was it about?
Q3 Do you think using online advertising is the best way to promote your
products or services?
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Which of the following is the most effective way to relieve stress?

-exercising -listening to music -sleeping
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Question Set 13
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about movie theaters.
Q1 What is your favorite type of movie to watch in a movie theater? Why?
Q2 When was the last time you saw a movie in a movie theater? Which
movie theater was it?
Q3 Which of the following is most important to you when choosing a

movie to watch in the cinema?
-story-line -rating -cast
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Do you agree or disagree that parents should prevent their children from
considering social media celebrities as role models? Why?
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Question Set 14
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to take part in a telephone interview about aquariums.
Q1 When was the last time you went to an aquarium? What kind of
transportation did you use?
Q2 When you go to an aquarium, do you prefer to buy tickets online or

locally?
Q3 When you go to the aquarium, which of the following is most important

to you?
-interactive programs -special exhibits -dolphin shows
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Would you prefer to use public transportation when you go out for leisure?
Why or why not?
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Question Set 15
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to take part in a telephone interview about weekends.
Q1 Where do you like to go on weekends? How often do you go?
Q2 Do you think you have enough time to relax on weekends these days?
Q3 Do you like to read a book or go for a walk on the weekend?
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Would you rather have a job that requires you to travel frequently or a job
that requires you to work in an office all day?
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Question Set 16
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to take part in a telephone interview about long vacation.
Q1 When is your next long vacation? Where will you go?
Q2 Do you plan your trip during your long vacation, or do you think about
them on the spot? Why?
Q3 What sources do you prefer to get information from when planning a

trip?
-websites -friends -books
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Some people think allowing employees to dress freely will improve their
work efficiency. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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Question Set 17
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to take part in a telephone interview about household chores.
Q1 How often do you wash your dishes? What tools and utensils do you
use to do so?
Q2 Where do you usually buy products for washing dishes?
Q3 What kind of kitchen cleaning do you do on a regular basis?
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Of the following activities, what is the best way for high school students to
spend their vacation time?
-climbing mountains -volunteering -spending time with family
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Question Set 18
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to take part in a telephone interview about hobbies.
Q1 What are your hobbies? How do you enjoy your hobby?
Q2 Where and when do you enjoy your hobby? Do you have enough time
to enjoy your hobby?
Q3 Do you think you would enjoy your hobby more if you joined an online
community?
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What are some advantages of being employed by a company rather than

starting your own business?
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Question Set 19
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about restaurants and cafes.
Q1 How often do you go to restaurants and cafes? Who do you usually eat
out with?
Q2 Where is your favorite restaurant or cafe? How do you get there?
Q3 What are the advantages of eating at home over going to a restaurant?
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Why do you think so many college students work as interns before they
graduate?
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Question Set 20
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about going to the beach.
Q1 How often do you go to the beach? Is there a beach in your

neighborhood?
Q2 When do you usually go to the beach? What do you do there?
Q3 Which of the following factors are most important to you when you go
to the beach?
-nature -children's playground -boardwalk
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Do you think employees should talk with their colleagues in order to

increase productivity? Why or why not?
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Question Set 21
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about zoos.
Q1 Is there a zoo in your neighborhood? When was the last time you went
there?
Q2 Do you like to go to a zoo alone or with friends?
Q3 When you go to the zoo, which of the following factors are most
important to you?
-friendly guides -convenient transportation -special exhibits
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Do you think that watching videos on the Internet is a waste of time? Why
or why not?
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Question Set 22
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about digital devices.
Q1 How often do you visit an electronics store? Why?
Q2 What do you usually use your digital devices for?
Q3 What is most important to you when choosing a monthly plan for

communication services?
-unlimited data -unlimited text messages -unlimited calls
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What are the advantages of living in a rural town with lots of nature?
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Question Set 23
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to take part in a telephone interview about where to live.
Q1 Do you live in an apartment or a house? How many years have you

lived there?
Q2 What are the most convenient public facilities in your neighborhood?
Q3 Do you use the Internet when looking for a place to live? Why or why
not?
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Do you think that free admission to museums for children is a good use of
tax money?
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Question Set 24
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about exercise routine.
Q1 Do you exercise on a regular basis? Why?
Q2 Do you think it is important for everyone to exercise?
Q3 What do you think is an essential factor in maintaining good health?
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Do you think that people should take a long time to make good decisions?
Why or why not?
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Question Set 25
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to take part in a telephone interview about cooking.
Q1 How often do you cook at home? Do you like to cook?
Q2 What do you usually do to make tasty and uncomplicated dishes?
Q3 Do you prefer to learn recipes from friends or websites?
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What are some advantages of volunteering while you are still in college?
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Question Set 26
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to take part in a telephone interview about sweets.
Q1 When was the last time you ate sweets?
Q2 Do you eat several brands of sweets, or just one?
Q3 Where do you get information about sweets before buying them?

-internet reviews -magazine ads -family
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In your opinion, does talent have a significant impact on an artist's

success? Why or why not?
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Question Set 27
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about bags.
Q1 What kind of bag do you carry when you go to school or work? When
do you buy a new bag?
Q2 Have you ever thought of buying a bag on the Internet?
Q3 When you buy a new bag, which of the following three factors are most
important to you?
-color -brand -material
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Do you agree or disagree that it is inefficient to start working on a project

just before the deadline?
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Question Set 28
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about cleaning.
Q1 Do you clean often?
Q2 Do you like to clean alone or with others?
Q3 Do you usually clean yourself, or do you hire a cleaning service to do it

for you?
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Do you agree or disagree that teachers should have a sense of humor

when teaching children?
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Question Set 29
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about buying shoes.
Q1 What kind of shoes did you buy recently? Where did you buy them?
Q2 Who do you usually go shoe shopping with? Why?
Q3 Do you think it is better to buy cheap shoes or stylish shoes?
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Which do you think is a more effective means of communication, text

messaging or video chatting? Why?
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Question Set 30
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about buses.
Q1 When was the last time you took the bus? How far did you go?
Q2 Where is the closest point to catch a bus in your area?
Q3 If your friends came to your area, would you encourage them to take
the bus?
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Do you agree that it is crucial to get the consent of the entire team in
order to make a final decision in a company? Why or why not?
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Question Set 31
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about community activities.
Q1 How often do you participate in activities in your community?
Q2 How do you learn about the activities held in your community?
Q3 Which of the following activities would you like to learn about at your
community center?
-choir -video editing -gardening
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Do you think it is vital for companies to evaluate the work performance of

their employees regularly? Why or why not?
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Question Set 32
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about stationery stores.
Q1 Do you have a stationery store near your house? How often do you go
there?
Q2 What kind of stationery do you buy?
Q3 Which category of stationery do you find most useful?

-pencils -notebooks -colored pens
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Who do you prefer to work with out of the following two people? Someone
who is a good learner, or someone who has a lot of work experience.
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Question Set 33
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about casual clothes shopping.
Q1 When was the last time you went shopping for casual clothes? What
did you buy?
Q2 What kind of transportation do you use to go shopping for casual

clothes?
Q3 Do you have any suggestions for places to go to buy casual clothes?

Why?
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Do you think creativity is an essential trait for success in business? Why or

why not?
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Question Set 34
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about domestic trips.
Q1 How often do you travel inside your country? With whom do you go?
Q2 Where did you go on your domestic trip? What kind of transportation

did you use?
Q3 Where do you plan on going on your domestic trip? Where do you plan
to take the excursion, and what will you do there?
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Which of the following three do you think is the most important when
hiring an employee?
-past work history -recommendations from previous supervisors
-education history
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Question Set 35
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about amusement parks.
Q1 Which is your favorite season to go to an amusement park?
Q2 Is there an amusement park in your neighborhood? What do you think

about it?
Q3 Which of the following factors are most important to you when

choosing an amusement park?
-distance -rides -price
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Which of the following factors have the most significant impact on your
life satisfaction?
-location of home -location of work
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Question Set 36
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about listening to the radio.
Q1 How much time do you spend listening to the radio during a day?
Q2 What kind of radio programs do you usually listen to? With whom do
you listen?
Q3 In what cases would you consider changing your device for listening to
the radio? Why?
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Which of the following characteristics do you find most valuable in a

co-worker?
-good communication skills -friendliness -talent
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Question Set 37
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about buying sports gear.
Q1 When was the last time you purchased sports gear? Where did you buy
it?
Q2 What type of sports gear did you buy? Why did you buy it?
Q3 Which of the following three factors do you think are the most
important when buying exercise equipment?
-quality -recommendation from a website -atmosphere of the shop
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Which do you think has more of a positive influence on a person's career?

Having a variety of jobs, or having a lot of experience in one company?
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Question Set 38
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about subways.
Q1 How often do you ride the subways? And where do you take them?
Q2 Do you prefer to find out how to transfer to the subway in advance, or

ask at the information counter?
Q3 What are the most important factors for you when you ride the
subway?
-cleanliness -punctuality
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Do you agree or disagree with the statement that people read less these
days than they used to?
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Question Set 39
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about music players.
Q1 When was the last time you used a music player? What was it for?
Q2 How often do you use your music player? Why?
Q3 Do you prefer to listen to music on a smartphone rather than a music

player?
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What are the advantages of working for one company for a long time?
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Question Set 40
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about going abroad.
Q1 When was the last time you went abroad? Where did you go?
Q2 How many times a year do you go abroad? Why do you go?
Q3 What are the places in the city you live in now that foreign tourists can
visit and enjoy?
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Is the news on the Internet more or less accurate than the news you see
on TV? Why is that?
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Question Set 41
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about music.
Q1 Have you bought any music recently? How did you purchase it?
Q2 Do you use music subscription services to listen to music? Why?
Q3 Would you buy a CD album of your favorite singer if it was available for
pre-order?
●Part 2
Do you think that college students should be encouraged to participate in

community volunteer activities? Why or why not?
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Question Set 42
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about clothes shopping.
Q1 Where did you buy your clothes recently? What have you bought?
Q2 Do you know a good clothing store in your city? Do you enjoy going to
that store?
Q3 Would you like to go clothes shopping with your friends or family?

Why?
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What do you think are the advantages of working as a doctor or a nurse?
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Question Set 43
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about cafeterias at schools or workplaces.
Q1 How often do you have lunch in the cafeteria on weekdays? Is there

someone you always eat with?
Q2 Do you think it is a good idea to serve breakfast in school or work

cafeterias? Why or why not?
Q3 What advantages do you see in eating in the school or work cafeteria

instead of going to a nearby restaurant or cafe?
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Do you agree that high school students should be allowed to choose more
diverse subjects to study in school?
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Question Set 44
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about hair salons.
Q1 How often do you get your hair cut?
Q2 Before going to a hair salon, do you prefer to make an appointment or

go without an appointment? Why?
Q3 When choosing a hair salon, which of the following is the most

important factor?
-technique -price -atmosphere
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Which advice would you follow, your parents' advice or your friends'
advice?
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Question Set 45
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about concerts and recitals.
Q1 How frequently do you attend concerts and recitals?
Q2 How far are you willing to travel to attend concerts and recitals?
Q3 In your opinion, are indoor or outdoor concerts and recitals better?

Why?
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Are creative ideas more likely to come to you when you are working alone
or when you are working with others?
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Question Set 46
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about grocery shopping.
Q1 In your household, who usually does the grocery shopping? How many
times a week do they do the grocery shopping?
Q2 When was the last time you searched the Internet for information on
food discounts?
Q3 If a supermarket offered a food delivery service on the Internet, would

you use it?
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

“Students should be encouraged to participate in outdoor activities.”
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Question Set 47
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about bakeries.
Q1 When was the last time you visited a bakery? What did you buy on that
occasion?
Q2 When you shop at a bakery, do you use cash or a credit card?
Q3 What is important to you when you buy something at a bakery?

-distance from home -taste of the products -business hours
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When looking for an apartment, do you get information from a real estate
agent, or do you get information from your friends?
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Question Set 48
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to take part in a telephone interview about furniture.
Q1 When was the last time you purchased a bed, and what was it?
Q2 Would you consider buying a second-hand bed?
Q3 When you go to a furniture store, what factors are most important to

you?
-employee knowledge -price -design choices
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Do you agree or disagree that advertising encourages the purchase of

unwanted goods?
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Question Set 49
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about pharmacies.
Q1 How often do you go to the pharmacy? When was the last time you
went?
Q2 What kinds of things do you buy at the pharmacy?
Q3 What services do pharmacies offer near where you live?
●Part 2
Which of the following three factors do you think is most important when
hiring college student interns?
-grades -personality -recommendations
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Question Set 50
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about fast-food restaurants.
Q1 When was the last time you ate at a fast-food restaurant? What did you
eat?
Q2 Which do you prefer to eat at a fast-food restaurant: breakfast or

lunch?
Q3 In your opinion, which of the following is the most crucial factor for a
fast-food restaurant?
-taste of food -spacious seating -quick service
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In your opinion, is talking face to face or on the phone more effective

when talking with your colleagues? Why?
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Question Set 51
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about swimming pools.
Q1 When is the best time to swim near where you live?
Q2 Is there a public pool in your city? Do you need to pay to use it?
Q3 What are the most important things to consider when choosing a pool?
-distance from home -size -price
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Which has a greater impact on your well-being: the location of your home
or the location of your workplace?
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Question Set 52
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about shopping for bags.
Q1 How often do you go shopping for a bag?
Q2 If a new luxury department store opened near your home, would you
be willing to go there? Why?
Q3 Do you like to buy one brand of bags or several different brands of

bags?
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What traits do you think contribute more to being a successful team

leader?
-excellent organizational skills -ability to motivate other employees
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Question Set 53
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about shopping for furniture.
Q1 When was the last time you bought furniture? What kind of furniture
did you buy?
Q2 Do you plan on buying any furniture in the next six months? Why?
Q3 What do you think are the most important factors when buying
furniture?
-friendly service -wide selection -cost
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Which of the following abilities do you think is most important for an

employee?
-being good at teamwork -problem solving skills -fast learning skills
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Question Set 54
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about bookstore.
Q1 How often do you visit a bookstore?
Q2 What do you buy at bookstores besides books?
Q3 When you shop at a bookstore, do you go to one store or multiple

stores? Why?
●Part 2
During a job interview, do you need to demonstrate any of the following

characteristics?
-good communication skills -excellent time management
-passion for the industry
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Question Set 55
●Part 1
Q1 Do you usually cook, and if not, who does?
Q2 What type of cooking do you want to learn how to do?
Q3 Would you rather learn how to cook from your family or from the
Internet?
●Part 2
What influences you when choosing a job?

-books -parents -social media
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Question Set 56
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about eating out at shopping centers.
Q1 How often do you eat in shopping centers? Do you eat with someone
else?
Q2 Do you ever just eat or go to a cafe without shopping in a shopping

center?
Q3 When eating at a shopping center, which of the following factors do

you think is most important?
-variety of menu -price of food -convenient location
●Part 2
When choosing a place to work, which of the following factors do you

consider to be most important?
-benefits -salary -long-term career possibilities
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Question Set 57
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about food delivery.
Q1 When was the last time you ordered food for delivery? What did you
order?
Q2 If you order delivery, how long do you wait?
Q3 Do you prefer to cook at home or use delivery services?
●Part 2
How do you think companies can most effectively improve the health of
their employees?
-allowing time for daily exercise -providing healthy meals
-offering health workshops and training
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Question Set 58
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about cafes.
Q1 Are there many cafes near your home? How often do you visit them?
Q2 When do you think is the best time for a cafe to be open? Why?
Q3 When you go to a cafe, which of the following factors do you think is

most important?
-seating -location -variety of coffee
●Part 2
What do you think is the most important thing for employees working in a
startup company?
-responsibility -closeness to colleagues -opportunities for advancement
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Question Set 59
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about coffee shops.
Q1 When do you tend to eat sandwiches and other snacks?
Q2 Do you prefer to eat sandwiches or other snacks at a coffee shop or a

restaurant?
Q3 Which of the following three features do you think are the most
important for a coffee shop?
-variety of snacks on the menu -service -price
●Part 2
As an employee, which of the following methods do you think would be

more effective for learning new skills?
-reading books and manuals -taking online lectures
-learning from other colleagues
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Question Set 60
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about gym.
Q1 What time of day do you think is the most convenient for you to go to
the gym?
Q2 Do you think gyms should provide a break room for their members?
Why?
Q3 Which of the following factors most influences your choice of a gym?

-variety of exercise programs -reasonable prices
-state-of-the-art equipment
●Part 2
What improvements can salespeople make by reading product and service

reviews written by customers?
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Question Set 61
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about riding subways.
Q1 How often do you ride the subway, and where do you usually go?
Q2 Is there a subway station right next to your house?
Q3 Do you prefer to walk to the store or take the subway to the store?
●Part 2
Do you agree or disagree with the opinion that more business leaders
should pay attention to advertising in order to have a successful business?
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Question Set 62
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about reading a novel or essay.
Q1 When was the last time you read a novel or essay? What did you read?
Q2 What is your favorite novel or essay? Would you recommend that I read
it? Why?
Q3 When you buy a novel or essay, do you refer to Internet reviews? Why
or why not?
●Part 2
Do you think that online reputation is essential to the success of a

business? Why or why not?
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Question Set 63
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about playing online games.
Q1 When was the last time you played an online game? Where did you play
it?
Q2 On what device do you play online games? Why?
Q3 Do you prefer to play online games at home or a friend's house? Why?
●Part 2
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

“Children should participate in clubs outside of school.”
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Question Set 64
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about going to work or school.
Q1 What time do you go to work or school? How long does it take you to
get ready?
Q2 Where do you eat lunch at work or school? Do you eat with someone
else?
Q3 Where do you stop after work or school?
●Part 2
Do you agree or disagree with the statement that a positive relationship

with your boss is vital for success at work?
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Question Set 65
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about shopping for clothes.
Q1 What month of the year do you usually go shopping for clothes? Why?
Q2 Do you plan on buying clothes this month? Why?
Q3 Other than price, what would it take to get you to go to the clothing
store more often? Why?
●Part 2
When you next move, would you prefer to buy or rent a house?
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Question Set 66
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about cooking recipes.
Q1 When was the last time you cooked from a recipe on the Internet?
What did you cook?
Q2 When you make a new dish, do you look at recipes on the Internet? Do
you ask your family or friends to teach you?
Q3 Do you like to read magazines that have food recipes in them? Why or
why not?
●Part 2

“Having a higher income leads to a happier life.”
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Question Set 67
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about buying souvenirs.
Q1 What kind of souvenirs do you like to buy when you travel? Why?
Q2 What factors do you consider when choosing a souvenir shop? Why?
Q3 Some stores sell souvenirs on the Internet. Would you buy them or
not?
●Part 2
For college students, which is more beneficial, living with their parents or
living alone?
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Question Set 68
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about technology.
Q1 Has technology made it easier for you to complete your tasks at work
or study at school?
Q2 What kinds of technology do you use regularly?
Q3 What new technologies do you think would make your work and study
easier?
●Part 2
Do you think it is essential for children to participate in sports and music

activities after school?
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Question Set 69
●Part 1
Q1 When was the last time you cooked and what did you cook?
Q2 Do you consider yourself to be a good cook?
Q3 Do you think that it's easier for people these days to cook?
●Part 2
Do you think that college students should have a more extended summer
vacation? Why or why not?
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Question Set 70
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about fashion.
Q1 Is fashion important or unimportant to you?
Q2 Do you prefer functional clothing or fashionable clothing?
Q3 Whose advice do you value regarding the design of the clothes you
wear?
-family -friends -social media
●Part 2
Do you think that elementary schools should teach students how to use
money?
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Question Set 71
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about language schools.
Q1 How close is the nearest language school to your home? Have you
ever attended it?
Q2 Do you plan to attend a language school in the future? Why or why

not?
Q3 If I were to attend a language school, which language would you

recommend that I learn?
●Part 2
When you travel, do you prefer to travel alone or join a group tour?
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Question Set 72
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about getting a massage.
Q1 When was the last time you got a professional massage?
Q2 What types of massage are popular in your country?
Q3 If a new massage salon opened in your area, which of the following

would make you want to go to that massage salon the most? Why?
-quality of service -size of the space -price
●Part 2
What are the advantages of working for a small company instead of a

large corporation?
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Question Set 73
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about city.
Q1 Do you prefer cities or the countryside? Which is better and why?
Q2 What is one thing you would change about your country's capital?
Q3 What are the characteristics of the best city to live in?
●Part 2
If you were to get a new car, what kind of car would you get?
-a luxury car -a sports car -an electric car
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Question Set 74
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about childhood.
Q1 What was the best part of your childhood?
Q2 Besides your parents, who else has had the greatest influence on your
childhood?
Q3 What do you think is the most important thing to having a happy

childhood?
●Part 2
Which of the following is the most important attribute a teacher should

possess?
-responsibility -patience -friendliness
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Question Set 75
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about charity work.
Q1 Do you do charity work or volunteer?
Q2 Who do you think is most in need of charity?
Q3 What do you think are the most important charities that people should
donate to?
●Part 2
Do you think parents should spend more time listening to their children?
Why or why not?
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Question Set 76
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about camping.
Q1 How many times have you gone camping? When was the last time you
went camping?
Q2 What is the most memorable activity you can do while camping?
Q3 What do you think are the three most important things to bring when
you go camping?
●Part 2
Do you agree or disagree with the idea that facing challenges can improve
a person?
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Question Set 77
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about book.
Q1 What was the last book you read?
Q2 Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?
Q3 Do you think that people read enough books these days?
●Part 2
What do you think are the most important attributes an employee should
possess to be successful at work?
-intelligence -a sense of humor -creativity
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Question Set 78
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about free-time activities.
Q1 When do you usually have a day off from work or study?
Q2 How do you typically spend your free time?
Q3 Do you prefer to spend your free time alone? Do you like to spend time
with friends or family?
●Part 2
Which of the following is the most important activity a parent can provide
for a child?
-listening to them -doing physical activities with them
-eating meals with them
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Question Set 79
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about neighbors.
Q1 When was the last time you had a conversation with your neighbors?
Q2 What do you always talk about with your neighbors?
Q3 What do you think are the three most important aspects of your
relationships with your neighbors?
-trust -privacy -greetings
●Part 2
Which of the following is the best way to get accurate information about
the latest news in the world?
-internet -newspapers -television
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Question Set 80
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about buying jewelry.
Q1 Who was the last person you gave a piece of jewelry to? What was the
occasion?
Q2 Do you buy jewelry online? Why or why not?
Q3 What do you think is most important when buying jewelry as a gift?

-design -brand -the recipient's preference
●Part 2
Which of the following is the most crucial quality of a good friend?

-personality -reliability -similarity in lifestyle
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Question Set 81
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about cellphone service.
Q1 How much is your monthly phone bill?
Q2 For what purposes do you usually use your cell phone?
Q3 What do you think are the most important factors to consider when
choosing a cell phone service?
-calling rates -customer service -internet speed
●Part 2
Which of the following is the essential skill that school teachers should
teach children?
-how to make friends -how to think creatively -how to manage money
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Question Set 82
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about TV.
Q1 When was the last time you watched TV? What programs did you
watch?
Q2 What type of TV do you have at home and when did you buy it?
Q3 Which of the following is most important to you when purchasing a TV?

-size -price -picture quality
●Part 2
Which of the following is the best way for you to get information about
your job?
-newspapers -internet -magazines
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Question Set 83
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about electronic gift cards.
Q1 When was the last time you sent an electronic gift card?
Q2 If you received an electronic gift card, which store would you prefer it
to be from?
Q3 Do you prefer to give someone an electronic gift card rather than

buying them a gift?
●Part 2
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

“Eating less is the most effective way to lose weight.”
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Question Set 84
●Part 1
question 11 and
Question and 2,
2, and
and 30
30 seconds
seconds to
to respond
respond in
in question
Question3.3.
to take part in a telephone interview about electric cars.
Q1 Would you like to drive an electric car?
Q2 What are the advantages of electric vehicles?
Q3 Are electric cars popular in your country? Why or why not?
●Part 2
Do you agree that people from large families are more likely to be
successful than those from small families?
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Question Set 85
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about bicycle.
Q1 Do you ride your bicycle often? When do you ride?
Q2 Are there many people who ride a bicycle in your country?
Q3 Are there more advantages to riding a bicycle than riding a car?
●Part 2

“Your parents ate healthier than you did when they were your age.”
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Question Set 86
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about music classes.
Q1 When you were in school, what was your favorite activity in music
class?
Q2 What did you not like about your music class?
Q3 Do you think it is necessary to take music classes in high school?
●Part 2
Do you agree or disagree that giving employees higher compensation is a

good incentive to work hard?
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Question Set 87
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about holding an international event.
Q1 Where is the best place to hold an international event in your city?
Q2 What are the essential characteristics of a place holding an

international event?
Q3 What are the disadvantages of attending an international event held in

your city?
●Part 2
Do you think it is crucial to be passionate about what you do in order to be

successful? Why or why not?
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Question Set 88
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about visiting a museum or art gallery.
Q1 How many times have you been to a museum or art gallery in the past
six months?
Q2 What kinds of exhibits do you usually like to see in museums?
Q3 What are the advantages for high school students to learn about
cultural heritage in museums?
●Part 2
Is a college education essential to leading a successful life in today's

society? Why or why not?
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Question Set 89
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about watching sports.
Q1 How often do you watch sports? What kind of sports do you like to
watch?
Q2 When was the last time you watched a sports game?
Q3 When you watch a game, do you watch it on TV, or do you go to the

game in person?
●Part 2
Which do you prefer, trying something new or continuing something that is

already working well, and why?
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Question Set 90
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about taking a flight.
Q1 How often do you take a flight in a year?
Q2 When you fly, do you prefer to sit in the aisle or window seat? Why?
Q3 What do you think are the most important factors when you buy an
airplane ticket?
-price -service -convenience
●Part 2
Which do you think is more effective for studying: taking an online lecture
or receiving face-to-face tutoring?
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Question Set 91
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about your sleep.
Q1 What time do you usually go to bed? Do you use an alarm to wake you
up in the morning?
Q2 Do you think you are getting enough sleep in order to maintain your
health?
Q3 What do you think are the best ways to get a good night's sleep?
●Part 2
If you could go back in time and give yourself advice, what would you say
to your younger self?
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Question Set 92
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about using the Wifi.
Q1 Where do you usually use Wifi?
Q2 What activities do you usually do with your wifi internet connection?
Q3 Do you think you need Wifi in your home? Why or why not?
●Part 2
Do you prefer to make friends with a large number of people or to build

deeper friendships with a few close friends, and why?
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Question Set 93
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about exercising for health.
Q1 What kinds of activities do people in your country do to stay healthy?
Q2 Do most people in your country use gyms or fitness centers?
Q3 What kinds of programs are popular in gyms and fitness centers?
●Part 2
Do you think desktop computers will become less popular in the future? If
so, what do you think will replace them?
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Question Set 94
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about using online banks.
Q1 Do you use a savings account at a bank? Why did you choose that
bank?
Q2 What are the advantages of having a savings account with an online

bank?
Q3 Do you have an online bank account using the Internet? Why or why
not?
●Part 2
Would you rather have a higher salary and longer working hours, or a
lower wage and shorter working hours?
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Question Set 95
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about writing letters and postcards.
Q1 How often do you write and send letters and postcards?
Q2 What is your purpose for writing letters and postcards?
Q3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing letters and

postcards?
●Part 2
Which of the following is the most important factor a company should

consider when interviewing a job candidate?
-work history -personality -educational background
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Question Set 96
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about eating lunch.
Q1 What time do you usually have lunch? Who do you usually enjoy lunch
with?
Q2 What do you do for lunch when you are busy working or studying?
Q3 Would you consider making and bringing your own lunch to save
money?
●Part 2
Which of the following are the most important things parents should teach
their children?
-kindness -diligence -honesty
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Question Set 97
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about moving.
Q1 How many times have you moved before?
Q2 Where do you look for information about renting a house?
Q3 If you were moving to a different city, would you consider using a

packing service?
●Part 2
Some people argue that for a company or store to be successful, it needs

to have excellent customer service. Do you agree or disagree with this
opinion?
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Question Set 98
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about having snacks.
Q1 How many times a week do you eat snacks?
Q2 When you are tired, what do you like to eat for a snack?
Q3 Do you prefer to eat every day at a specific time, or only when you are
hungry?
●Part 2
Do you agree or disagree that children's use of the Internet should be

under parental supervision?
-98-
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Question Set 99
●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about wearing formal suits.
Q1 How often do you wear a formal suit?
Q2 If you were to buy a formal suit, what budget would you need?
Q3 What do you consider when you buy a formal suit?

-price -brand -design
●Part 2
In the past, it was normal to talk to strangers. Do you think it is a good

idea to talk to strangers?
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Question Set 100

●Part 1
to take part in a telephone interview about eating out.
Q1 When do you go out to eat with your friends?
Q2 What kind of food do you like to eat when you eat out with your
friends?
Q3 What do you pay attention to when choosing a restaurant when eating

out with friends?
●Part 2
To advance your career, would you prefer to change jobs regularly or stay
with one company?
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Q2 Do you prefer to play video games online alone or with others?

Q3 Do you tend to read instructions before playing a video game online?

Do you agree or disagree that good leaders are necessary for an

Q1 Do you spend a lot of time listening to songs on a smartphone? Why?

Q2 Who is your favorite singer? Do you like to collect albums of your

Q3 What kind of music do you like the most?

Q2 Would you consider giving jackets or coats to someone as a gift?

Q3 Do you think it is better to buy jackets or coats at a local retail store or

Q1 What kind of shows do you like to watch the most on streaming

Q2 How often do you watch a TV show? Who do you usually watch TV

Do you agree or disagree that having a personal vehicle is a waste of

Q2 Do you wish to have more moments of relaxation during the day?

Do you agree or disagree that college students must be really interested in

Q2 Where do you usually purchase musical instruments?

Q3 Do you think it is a good idea to give a musical instrument as a gift to

What is the biggest factor contributing to your feeling of happiness?

Q1 Would you like to have a job that involves frequent travel?

Q2 Are you more productive at work during the day or at night?

Q3 Do you think it is a good idea to be friends with your coworkers or

Q1 How often do you visit a foreign tourist destination? Who do you go

Q2 Do you enjoy visiting foreign tourist sites?

Q2 What role did you play in the school or company event?

Do you think that advances in technology will help improve relationships in

Which of the following is the most eﬀective way to relieve stress?

Q1 What is your favorite type of movie to watch in a movie theater? Why?

Q3 Which of the following is most important to you when choosing a

Q2 When you go to an aquarium, do you prefer to buy tickets online or

Q3 When you go to the aquarium, which of the following is most important

Q1 Where do you like to go on weekends? How often do you go?

Q3 Do you like to read a book or go for a walk on the weekend?

Q1 When is your next long vacation? Where will you go?

Q3 What sources do you prefer to get information from when planning a

Q2 Where do you usually buy products for washing dishes?

Q3 What kind of kitchen cleaning do you do on a regular basis?

Q1 What are your hobbies? How do you enjoy your hobby?

What are some advantages of being employed by a company rather than

Q2 Where is your favorite restaurant or cafe? How do you get there?

Q3 What are the advantages of eating at home over going to a restaurant?

Q1 How often do you go to the beach? Is there a beach in your

Q2 When do you usually go to the beach? What do you do there?

Do you think employees should talk with their colleagues in order to

Q2 Do you like to go to a zoo alone or with friends?

Q1 How often do you visit an electronics store? Why?

Q2 What do you usually use your digital devices for?

Q3 What is most important to you when choosing a monthly plan for

Q1 Do you live in an apartment or a house? How many years have you

Q2 What are the most convenient public facilities in your neighborhood?

Q1 Do you exercise on a regular basis? Why?

Q2 Do you think it is important for everyone to exercise?

Q3 What do you think is an essential factor in maintaining good health?

Q1 How often do you cook at home? Do you like to cook?

Q2 What do you usually do to make tasty and uncomplicated dishes?

Q3 Do you prefer to learn recipes from friends or websites?

Q1 When was the last time you ate sweets?

Q2 Do you eat several brands of sweets, or just one?

Q3 Where do you get information about sweets before buying them?

In your opinion, does talent have a signiﬁcant impact on an artist's