SET 1

Do you ever use a map?

When do you use a map?
How did you learn to use it?
Do you prefer to use electronic maps or those made of paper?
Do you prefer to use a map or ask people for directions?

Describe a park that you often visit

You should say:
Where it is situated
What type of people visit that place
How do you spend your time there

How do people spend their free time in Japan?

What do adults mostly do during holidays?
Where do you like to go when you have free time?
Do you think playing video games in your free time is a waste of time?
What is a constructive leisure activity?

SET 2
P1
Do you have a small or large circle of friends?
How often do you see your friends?
What things do you like doing together?
How important is it to have close friends?
What makes a good friend?

P2
Describe an occasion when someone visited your home. You should say:
Who the person was
What the occasion was
What you did during the visit
And explain how you felt about this person’s visit.

P3
Is it common in your country to visit people’s homes?
What is the best way of showing respect and making the guests feel at home in your country?
What are some of the most common food and drinks hosts serve to their guests in Japan?
Where do you prefer to hang out with your friends?

SET 3

P1
What do you think about the green house effect?
What are the most common problems brought about by weather conditions in your area?
Is it possible to predict the disaster to minimise the damage?
How has the weather changed recently in Japan?

P2
Describe how make something:
You should say:
what is it
what you need to make it for
what the steps are
and explain what important skills you need to do it well.

P3
Do many of your friends like handmade objects?
Is it easy to get material for making handmade crafts?
When was the last time you made something on your own?

SET 4
P1
What did you major in?
What did you like most about your studies?
Do you have any regrets about your education?
What was the most unforgettable experience in your college life?

P2
Describe a famous landmark or a building in your city:
You should say:
Where it is located
How old it is
What it is used for
And explain why you think it is important.

P3
Have there been a lot of changes in building styles in your town?
Are there any housing problems in your country?
Describe your dream house.

SET 5
P1
How often do you attend celebration parties?
What are the main reasons people in your life throw parties?
How are parties today different from those 20 years ago?
What are the most popular party time activities?
P2
Describe an important occasion like a wedding or a celebration that you have attended and enjoyed
You should say:
When the event took place
Who else attended
What happened
And explain why you enjoyed this event

P3
Is this type of celebration popular in your country?
Have you been to a similar celebration like this one?

SET 6
What do you do for fun?
How do you like to relax?
Do you like indoor or outdoor activities?
What activities are most popular with young people in Japan?

Describe a holiday you have taken recently:

You should say:
Where you went on your holiday
Why you went there
What you did and with whom
And why you enjoyed it.

How is spending holidays different now than 20-50 years ago?

What do you think are advantages and disadvantages spending holidays sightseeing?
Should people take long holidays or more short weekends?
How do you imgine your perect holiday?

Set 7
What would you do to make your city even safer?
Do people still have privacy in the modern world? Why or why not?
Do you think that video surveillance in cities represents an invasion of privacy? Why or why not?
P2:
Describe a type of clothes that you like.
You should say:
What It is
What it looks like
How often do you wear it
And explain why you like it so much.
P3:
Do many people in your country like that piece of clothing?
Is it easy to get this type of clothes?
Tell me about the importance Japanese people attach to clothing.
Are clothes a status symbol in Japanese society?
Do the clothes one wears reveal about the person’s personality?

Set 8
P1
How often do you watch TV?
What do you mostly enjoy watching on TV?
Do you think there is quality TV program in your country? Which TV show would you rate as quality?
Are there any educational TV programs that are worth watching in your opinion? Why or why not?

P2
Describe one of the most popular TV shows in your country:
You should say
What the program is called
Who it features or stars
What it is about
And discuss why it is so popular.

P3
Do many of your friends like this program?
What programs are the most popular with young people?
How important do you think is the invention of TV in the 20th century?
What are the benefits and possible dangers TV has brought to us?
Are we used to bad news on TV?

SET 9
What was your childhood hobby?
Did you have a favourite game when you were a child?
Do you like listening to music?
What kind of music do you enjoy most?

P2
Describe your most favorite Music Band.
• What's the name of the band and the band members
• How long do you listen their songs.
• Tell about some famous song of this band
• Why particularly you like this group.

P3
How often do you attend music concerts?
What of young people nowadays like to listen?
What do you think of your country's music scene?

SET 10
P1
Do you read comic books?
Do you watch action movies?
Who would be your favourite action movie character?
What do you think why people need super heroes?
P2
Describe your Childhood Hero.
• Who is he/she.
• Why he/she was your hero?
• Do you still consider him/her as a hero? why?
• What was his/her influences on you as a kid?

P3
What impressed you most when you were at university / college?
Do you still remember your school days?
What do you do for a living?Describe your job in detail.
Is your job important to you?

SET 11
Do you have a hobby?
Why have you chosen this hobby?
What are good hobbies, and what are bad hobbies?
Describe your favourite shopping centre.
You should say:
where it is
why you like it
how often you go there
and describe the facilities of this shopping centre.
Do you like / enjoy shopping?
What is your favourite brand?
What do you think about the brand quality in Japan?

SET 12
P1
Which part of your country do most people live in?
Are there any areas in your country where very few people live?
What is the largest city in your country? What is it famous for?
How has the countryside changed in recent years in your country?
P2
Talk about your favourite actor/actress.
You should say:
who he/she is
what is his/her best film is
what he/she looks like
and explain what you like most about
P3
In your opinion, in what ways docs art enrich life?
Do you think art needs to be described? Do you think art always has to be beautiful?
Does something have to be original to be art? Can a forgery or copy be art?
What criteria should be considered to call something a work of art?
What issues do you think an artist should consider when creating work for a public place?

SET 13
P1
What was the most difficult aspect of obtaining your university degree?
How do you keep up with new developments in your university field?
What impact has attending university had on your relationships with others?
What changes would you like to make in your overall campus life?
Describe your most rewarding university experience.

P2
Describe the most important thing you learned at college.
You should say:
• what it was
• when and where you learned it
• how you were taught
• and explain why you consider it so important.

P3

What issues in education are of greatest concern to you? Why?

What role does education play in improving personal life?
What is the role of education in shaping and enriching society?
To what extent does education promote and preserve cultural values?
What role does education play in the development of countries?

SET 14

When people from other countries think about your culture, what do they usually think of?
What is the most important thing your culture has given to the world?
If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition,
what would you choose? Why?
What kinds of social events are most popular in your country?

Describe a useful website that you have visited.

You should say:
• what it was
• how you found the address
• what it contains
• and explain why it was lis useful to you.
In your opinion, what is the most important feature of the Internet?
In what sense has the internet revolutionised the life of modern man?
How would you account for the popularity of the internet?
In what ways does the Internet influence the avail ability of information?

SET 15
P1
Do traffic jams occur in your hometown or the city that you live?
If you could, how would you improve the public transport system of your city?
Is there any environmentally-friendly transport in your country?
ls there anything special that you don 't like about your hometown?
What are the major social problems in your hometown?

P2 (topic card 91)

Talk about your earliest memory of learning English
You should say:
when it was
who your teacher was
whether you found it easy or difficult when learning
and explain how you feel about it now,

P3
What role does education play in improving personal life?
To what extent does education promote and preserve cultural values?
What role does education play in the development of countries?

SET 16
P1
What personal factors do you consider most important when evaluating yourself or your success?
How have your dreams and goals changed through your life?
How would you compare yourself today and yourself with five years ago, in what ways are you the same
or different?
How would you feel if you failed to achieve any of your goals?

P2
Describe a product that you buy regularly.
You should say:
• where you usually buy it from
• how you would describe it
• what you do with it
• and explain what makes it different from other products.

P3
What is important to you when you shop?
Do you think that the price determines quality?

SET 17

P1
Tell me about some of your recent goals, and what you did to achieve them?
Describe the most significant success that you had in the last two years.
Tell me about something you did that now you wish you had not done .

P2
Describe the happiest person you know.
You should say
• how you know him/her
• how he/she looks like
• how would you describe his/her character
• and explain why you consider him/her as
the happiest person you know.
P3
Do you think happiness is more caused by nature or nurture?
Do you think happiness is a skill that can be taught?
How do you define 'true happiness'?

SET 18

P1
Is there anyone in your family who is not related but considered part of the family anyway?
Do you have any 'black sheep' in your family? (A person who is strongly disapproved)
What do you like best about your family?
Do you share your personal secrets with your family?
P2
Talk about your personality.
You should say:
• what are you most frequently criticized for
what your greatest strength is
• how would a close friend describe you
• and explain what things about vo"~elfwould you most like to improve.
P3
Which do you think has a greater effect on a person's personality; heredity or environment?
Would you say that people's names can affect their character?
Do you agree personality traits affect mental health? If so, how?

SET 19
What is the scariest film you have ever seen?
What is the funniest film you have ever seen?
What do you think about documentaries and do yu watch them?

Describe the happiest day of your life.

You should say:
• when it was
• who was there
• what happened exactly
• and explain what made it such a happy day
How would you define happiness?
What thins make you happy?
How has the notion of happiness changed throughout your life?

SET 20
P1
Describe your workplace. What kind or place is it? How long have you been doing this job?
How do you like the environment of your present job?
How did you become interested in the type of work you do?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career'?
Did you take any training courses before being employed?P2

P2
Describe a school which you went to.
You should say:
• when you went there, and how long you spent there
• what the school was like
• how many students it had
• and explain what you liked or disliked about it.
P3
'A child's education is mainly the school's responsibility.' How far do you agree or disagree?
In your opinion, why do people choose to become teachers?
What are the reasons for the poor relationships between students and their teachers?
What are the characteristics of a good student?

SET 21
P1
Which one would you prefer, one long holiday or several short holidays in a year?
How do you like taking a self-catering holiday?
Do like tours organized by travel agencies? Have you ever take all a package holiday?
What is the most interesting gift or souvenir you bought while you were on a journey?

P2
Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.
You should say:
what the occasion was for
who was at the meal
what was served, and you ate
and explain why you found the meal so enjoyable

P3
In what ways has the availability of fast-food restaurants affected people's eating habits?
What are the pros and cons of vegetarianism?
Do you think that quality of food is better now or not so good as in the past?
How can nutrition education be publicly promoted?

SET 22

P1.
1. Tell me something about the customs in your hometown.
2. What do you think are the problems of your hometown?
3. What are the major social problems of your hometown and how can they be solved?
4. Can you tell me something about architecture in your hometown?
5. How does your hometown compare with….?

P2.
Describe an excursion you have taken recently (or a field trip )
You should say:
Where you went
Who went with you
What happened
And explain what the most interesting part of the trip was.

P3
Do you often have trips like this?
What are the most popular destinations for excursions in your area?
What is the most popular tourist destination for Japanese people?
Compare a package tour with a self-catering tour.
How has tourism changed Japan?
How can places of interest be protected in Japan?
Will Japan be one the most popular tourist destinations in 20 years? Why or why not?

SET 23
P1
How do you feel about animals and do you have a favourite animal?
DO you visit zoos and what is your opinion on zoos?
Are you familiar with the bad conditions of animals in zoos?
Do you think zoos can help in preserving endangered species?

P2
Describe a wild animal that can be found in your country
You should say:
What it looks like
Where it lives
What you like /don’t like about it
And explain how people in your country generally feel about it

P3
Do you think animal testing should be considered on a case by case basis? If so, under what
circumstances and to what extent should it be allowed?
Do you think animal testing for cosmetics and household products should be banned?
Do you favour or oppose the use of animal organs (such as hearts or kidneys) as transplants in
humans when human organs are not available? Explain.
Why do you think animal cloning is such a controversial issue? Should it be allowed or not?

SET 24

P1
How have people's attitudes towards weddings changed in Japan?
What are people’s attitudes towards divorce?
At what age are people allowed to get married in Japan?

P2
Describe a piece of furniture in your house or flat:
You should say:
What is it
When you got it
What you use it for
And explain what is special about it.

P3
How has the housing style changed in Japan?
Is it expensive to buy furniture?
How often do you replace furniture?
What housing style is popular in Japan?

SET 25
P1
What's the weather in your country?
Does the weather affect your mood?
Do you like rainy days?
What is your favourite season?
Do you like winters?
P2
Describe your favourite weather. You should say:

 What the weather is like

 Why do you like it
 Where you can exprerience such weather conditions.

P3

Does air pollution affect the weather?

Do you think that weather affects people's behaviour?

SET 26
Do you have any unhealthy habits?
What do you do to stay healthy?
In your opinion, what is more important, eating healthy food or doing exercises?
P2
Describe your (or your friend's) illness or injury experience. You should say:
What was it
When did it happen
How did you (or your friend) handled it
and say how do you feel about it now.
P3
How can people be encouraged to stay healthy?
What is the best way of helping people with an addiction?
Do you think people start worrying more about their health as they become older?

SET 27
P1
Do you enjoy reading?
Do you like watching movies?
What is the last book you read? And did you like it?
How often do you go to the cinema with your friends?

P2
Describe a book or a film that had a strong impact on you. You should say:

 What was it
 When you read or saw it
 How it influenced you

And say if you liked it and why

P3
Why do you think cinemas are still popular nowadays, even though people can watch movies
in their homes?
What do you think about e-books?

SET 28
P1
What kinds of meals do you like?
Do you often dinner with your family or friends?
When do you usually eat dinner?
Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like? Why?
And what is your favourite cuisine?
P2
Describe a place you like to eat at. You should say:
Where is it
What kind of food it serves
Why do like its food
and how often do you eat there.
P3
How can we make people eat healthier food?
Do you think people enjoy what they eat on a regular?
Do you think that cooking is a pleasure a burden for most people?

SET 29
P1
How safe is traffic in Taiwan/in your area?
How could traffic be safer in your opinion?
Do you have a driver’s license? If yes, how often do you drive? If not, do you plan to get one?
P2
Describe an accident you saw: You should say: Where the accident occured
Where you were then
How the accident affected you
and give detailed information about the accident
P3
What should be done to reduce the road accident?
Who should be responsible for the accidents?
What losses do you think occur when an accident happen?

SET 30
How would you define creativity?
Would you say you are creative?
Who are some of the most creative people you know?
P2
Describe a time you needed to use imagination
You should say:
what the situation was;
why you needed to use imagination;
what the difficulties were;
and explain how you felt about it.

P3
Why do we need creativity?
Describe some of the most creative works you know.
How does lack of imagination make you feel?
How can we boost our imagination?

SET 31
P1
What are the criteria according to which you assess quality?
What is worth doing in your opinion?
How do you assess if your work is good?
P2
Talk about something you were disappointed about.
You should say:

 what it was about

 when it happened
 why it disappointed you
and explain how you felt about it.
P3
Why are we disappointed in people?
What do you find unforgiving when it comes to friends?

SET 32
P1
How much free time do you have in a day?
How much free time do people in Taiwan have?
How do people in your country spend free time?

P2
Describe a place where you go to relax
You should say
Where it is
How often you go there
What you usually do there
And explain why it relaxes you

P3
Is it important to have a hobby? / Why is it important for people to have free-time activities?
Is it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby?
What free-time activities would you like to try in the future?