SPEAKING & WRITING TOPICS

UNIT 01
1. Are you an optimist or pessimist or realist?
I am an optimist. (noun)/ I am optimistic. (adjective)
 I always believe that good things will happen. (give examples)
I am a pessimist. (n)/ I am pessimistic. (adj)
 I always expect that bad things will happen. (give examples)
I am a realist. (n)/ I am realistic. (adj)
 I accept that life isn’t always perfect and deal with problem practically. (give examples)

2. Describe your personality. (talk about your 3 personality traits)

I’m …(noun/adj)…
I (don’t) see/ consider myself as …(noun/adj)…
I tend to be ….(adj)…..
I seem to like doing something.
…because/ as/since…

Example: I see myself as talkative. I talk a lot even

in class. I also like chatting with my friends on
phone for hours. Moreover, I’m an outgoing
person because …

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3. Discuss someone’s behavior

You may use these ways to start your sentences:

• She/he is really …
• She/he always …
• She/he never …
• She/he is such …
• She/he is not at all …

4. Your perspectives on a world problem = Your outlook and attitude about a global problem. (Writing practice)
World problems:
- epidemics
- terrorism
- poverty
- crime
- global warming
- war
- racism
- corruption
- public sanitation

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 UNIT 02
5. Who is the most musically talented person you know? Describe that person’s personality, abilities, and accomplishments.

6. Describe your interests and personality.

Some ideas:
- Some people think I am moody, pessimistic and cautious, because I sometimes worry about the future. However, this is very
surprising to me. What I think is that I have always been passionate, positive, and optimistic. The fact that I love traveling, meeting
new people, and learning about new places proves that I don't have a pessimistic outlook. Most of my friends find me to be
energetic and imaginative.
- What energizes and relaxes me is painting, cooking great meals, and playing my guitar.
- I like traveling because I enjoy seeing new places, having new experiences, and making new friends.

UNIT 03
7. What are your spending habits?
I see/ consider myself a big spender/ a spendthrift/ a cheapskate. For example, If I like a book or a CD, ….
Also, If I want to have a state-of-the-art smartphone but I don’t have the money right now,… Moreover, if I’m invited to a birthday
party, …

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 UNIT 04
8. What are your personal style (page 38)?
9. Describe some negative images or messages in the media that might affect the self-esteem of a specific group of people
(young women, the handicapped, etc.). Why do you think these images and messages are harmful?
10. Compare the styles that you wear now with the styles that your mother or father wore when they were your age.

UNIT 05
11. What are some of your pet peeves?

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12. Suggest ways to avoid becoming a victim of urban crime (Reading – page 56)

13. Write a formal letter:

Write a formal letter of complaint to a manager about a negative experience you had at a store or restaurant. Use standard
formal language in your letter.

14. Imagine that some students have approached you about starting a community service project in your area.
Write two paragraphs giving them some advice. Consider their questions below.
• What do you think are the biggest problems in your community? Why?
• What kinds of activities would be helpful?
• How would the community service project improve your community?

UNIT 06
15.

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16. The pros and cons of certain pets

UNIT 07
17. Describe an advertisement that really annoyed you. Describe another advertisement that persuaded you to buy something.

18. Talk about signs of shopaholics and give them advice. (Reading page 80)

UNIT 08
19. Talk about some parent-teen issues. Advice for parents and teenagers

Languages:
Set curfews
Make rules for teen behavior
Ground teenagers if they don’t shape up
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20. In what ways is your generation the most different from your parents’ generation? What do you like best and respect the
most about your parents’ generation?

21. What are three ways in which your own childhood was different from that of either your mother or father?
- Use of technology
- Time of study and playing
- Family responsibility

UNIT 09
22.

UNIT 10
23. Ways to reduce stress

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24. How do mobile devices affect us?

25. Are you a small T or a big T?

I’m a small T/ I’m a person with a “small T” personality. I don’t like thrills but certainty and routine. For example,…
I’m a big T/ I’m a person with a “big T” personality. I like thrills and taking risks to challenge myself. For example,… Also, I loves
doing new things. For instance,…