ee Speaking 1. Describe a place youu colours. 2. Whois your favorite 3. What made you 4. Tell me something rite famous person 5. How can you prox attifacts in your own country? 6 Tell something aba member that you want to work with in the near future. 7. What are the advan working in a large company & Do you enjoy hel r people? When was the last time you received help from others? 9. Did your parents: you to help others when you were a child? 20. Tell something ppy event with your family during your childhood days. 11, Does weather 's mood? 2 412. What sportis in your country? 13. When was the last time you watched basketball? Do you want to watch it live on or tv? 14. What sport would you like to learn in the future? 15. Tell something about a time in your life when you enjoyed if the most? 16. Why do you think young people today engage in marriage at early age? 17. Why do people celebrate 18” birthday? What is its significance? 18. Do you think your clothing preference will change as you get older? 19. What places would you recommend to visit in your place for a short time? 20. What can you say about people who love to travel in other country than their own country? 21. Do you think culture is necessary before travelling outside the country? 22. Tell something about an electronic device that you want to have. 23. What are the effects of trees to your mood? 24. How do people decide the color of their house? 25. Why do people in business world always wear dark colors? 26. How do colors affect advertisement? 27. What are the benefits of color to advertisement? 28. Do you think colorful advertisement enhances the city landscape? 29. Which do you prefer private car or public transportation? 30, What equipment or machine do you plan to buy in the future? 31. Disadvantages of using machines at home? 32, Did technology improve the quality of education? 33, What are the advantages and disadvantages of being children of a famous personality? 34, Do you think famous people in your country can make their country famous as well? 35. Describe a stage in your life you've enjoyed the most? 36, Why do you think it's important to celebrate National Holidays? 37. Do you think itis important to have a formal celebration when someone enters the stage of legal age? 38, Is there a legal age for a person to become responsible? 39, Describe a situation where a child made you laugh? Why did the child made you laugh? 40. At what age a person learns mathematics? 41, How will you apply math in your profession? 42. Where do you prefer to read a book? 43. Did you ever read a book where you find it inconvenient? 44, Describe a movie that you want to see again7. 78. 79. 81 82, 3, Why do you think holidays are important? Why do you think some people don’t go out on holidays? Do you like dancing? Do you like watching people dance? . Tell me about a novel that you've read . Describe an event wherein weather stopped you from doing something. ‘contribute success in the film industry? effects of films and books to the society? there are disadvantages of being in a family business? think are the reasons why a company is successful? sthe most common types of industries or companies near yaur place? cle are you planning to buy? of public transportation is available in your hometown? ta long car journey you can't forget the things that influenced men and women in their car preference current work will still be your work in the future? people in your country fond of swimming? earned how to swim? jimming important for children? ‘you been to any museum to learn about history? When was the last time you read a book about history? }you like history subject? Have you watched.non-fiction films about history? people your age wanted to receive handicraft products? Do people in your country want to make handicraft ucts? Give examples of handicraft products? ‘A memorable event you had in your childhood. Why is it memorable? Where did it happen? What do you like about your house? What do you do in the evening? What is the difference between weekday evenings and weekend evenings? What is your most unforgettable holiday? ~ What type of outdoor game da you play? . Describe your favourite patin the city/town? Describe the advantages of iingin the countryside . Why do people nowadays don’t use bicycles? : Explain the importance of weather in planning events. ‘What comes in your mind when you think about water? : How important water is to the society? Describe the event where in you need to communicate using a foreign language. When did it happen? And why important for children to learn more than one language? Describe an item of clothing that was given to you What age is most celebrated here in the Philippines? Why do Filipinos love music? Bo you think young generations are interested in history? ‘What is the most important thing to people? How museums are related to science and its importance What application on vour mobile ohone or computer do vou like?as, 86, a7, 28, 89, 90. 91. 92. 93, 95. 96. 97, 98, 99, 100, 101 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107, Do you think the elders should limit the use of phone and gadgets even for educating their children? Do you like photographs? What do you do with the captured photos? Describe a favourite food that you would like to eat in lunch or dinner? Will there be more small business in the future? What will happen if there are small and big business. Describe a way on how to save money? What natural resources you think is most wasted today? Water, oil or gas? Describe a positive change that happened in your life? What are the social changes you notice in the society today? Do you believe that children should engage in activities ike painting? Do you think everyone could be an artist? What do you think will happen if there will be no arts? Describe a time when you shared something with someone? Suggest ways in which children can learn sharing to others Do you think parents should allow their kids to spend more time on the internet? How people are affected by information technology ‘Whrat do you think is the most important technological invention over the past 50 years? Do you think that in the future, people would resort to adopting robots instead of having their own children? Do you like having visitors in your house? Do you use different bags for various occasions? How do you choose a bag? Describe an area in science that you are interested in Do you think science is used every day in our lives? 0 you think as normal person acknowledges the benefits of science to them? 100 years from now, with the existence of science, what can you predict to happen in the future? Do you think other countries are wasting their money for space exploration?October 2014 Speaking 1. Doyou like writing by hand? 2. Do other people find your handwriting difficult to read? 3. Can you determine what type of personality a person has just by merely looking at their handwriting? 4, Do you have a favorite teacher? 5. Are you stil in contact with your teachers? 6. Describe your home and can you say that itis child-friendly? 7. What weather you particularly like? &_Isthere a time that you and your friend talked about weather? 9. Do you want to travel in a country with extremes in temperature? 10. What is your favorite food? 11, How frequent do you eat your favorite food? 42, Can you tell something about the mobile phone that you first owned and how did it affect your life? 13, In the Philippines, at what age do parents give cellular phone to their children? 14. Why do people nowadays always use text messaging rather than calls? 415. Why smart phones are popular nowadays? What are the disadvantages of cellular phones? 16, How often do you buy shoes? What are your favorite shoes? 17, Which do you prefer? Comfort or style? 18. Do you shop online? : 19. What particular company did you experience satisfactory customer service? 20. Do employees need to attend trafnings to provide good service? 24. Describe a prize that you would like to win? 22. Discuss a friend’s success that you are proud of. What made him/her successful? Why did you felt proud of him/her? 23, One family member that you want to spend most of your time and yau would like to taik with? Why? 24, What indoor games you have played in the past? 25. What things have you shared? 26. What's the significance of living with an elderly? 27. Do you prefer that children should grow-up with grandparents? 28. Tell me about the culture of people in your community 29, What can you say about advertisement? Did you buy an item because of the influence of an advertisement? deans30, 31 32. 33, 34, 35. 36. 37. 38, 39, 40, 1 a2 43, 4s, 46. 47, Tell me something about a project that you have done and finish? What would you prefer school education or home schooling? What are the positive and negative effects of it? ‘What habit do you admire from a friend? Why would you want to learn it? What habits do children need to learn? Why do countries have different cultures? Discuss the effects of globalization towards culture. Describe a schoo! you've been to when you're younger? Describe your classroom. Would you still go back and visit your school Describe a typical house in the Philippines? Describe a place where you want to settle. What do you prefer in taking pictures, camera or smart phone? Why do you think people prefer to live in Makati? What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in an old house? ‘What's your take with the current ebola virus? Tell me something about a cellular phone application program that you are using now. What interesting conversation that you had in the past. What are the advantages of conversing personally and thru a medium like phone and email? is street market popular in your area November 2014 Speaking, i‘ : 1. Describe your school, classroom and teachers when you were a child, 2. What are the advantages of big schools form small schools and vice versa. 3. Whats the best way to appreciate nature? 4. Have you been in a camping before? Either in a sea or forest? 5. Why is it important to appreciate nature? ina 6. Why do you think itis better to live in countryside? es 7. Describe an activity that you have tried yet but want to do in the future, 8. What skill do you think that is being taught at home but notin school? 9. Do you think parents are in much better position than their teachers in teaching their children? 10. Whats the importance of handwriting? cee . Describe a shop where you bought something. What have’ . What do you think about your handwriting? With the advent of technology, what can you say about your own handwriting? = -where you will you use the item and how was the service at the shop.14, 15. 16. v7. 18, 19, 20. What key qualities should government personnel possess? Tell something about a person you helped. Why do people living in the city doesn’t know their neighbors? How do you help your country and other countries? Describe a habit you would want to acquire from a friend. 5 Tell me a decision that you have made with the help of someone. What is the decision? How did they help you? Is it ok to give advice? How do you accept advise? December 2014 Speaking 1. Name a person with an interesting job. Why is it interesting? 2. Compare big companies to small ones. 3, What are the effects of companies abroad migrating here to families? 4, Doyou like the place you live in? 5. Do you'like street markets? 6 What are the things that children don’t want to share? 7. How can parents teach children to share things? 8. Do you use facebook? 8. Do you think people share too much information on thi 10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of researchers sharing information? 11. Tell me something about an activity that you've done? ternet? 12. When was the last time you went’shopping? 13. What tome do you prefer to shop? 14, Do adults need to separate children of the opposite gender while playing? 15. How did you celebrate your birthday? 16. Do you think internet is a good source of historic information? 17. Whats the importance of sending communication through email? 18. What can you say about the power of writing? 19. Describe on particular landscape here in the Philippines. 20. Compare urban landscapes to rural ones. 21. Do you think landscapes in urban areas can be beautiful as those in rural places? 22 How would you compare the coping mechanism of the old and young generation? 23, Social implication of online shopping. 24. What can the government do to improve the penalty system to protect the endangered animals? ° 25, Do you think shelters or z00s are suitable places for endangered species? 26: Do you agree with animals used hauling farms? inn . a27. Which do you prefer street market or supermarket? 28, Which do you prefer electronic or traditional map? 29. Describe a certain situation where you were given a good advice. 30. January 2015 Speaking TV programs that you usually watch. ‘The importance of maps Why people rely too much on technology? ‘Was there a time you got lost in place you don’t know and how you handled the Describe a smart phone application that you like. Explain what it makes enjoyable |s it beneficial to use technology in everyday life? 's it easier to teach technology in older people than to younger ones? Do you like shopping? Describe a habit that children need to develop Describe an elderly you respect the most What are the effects of technology to the elderly What suggestions can you give about what subjects to remove in schools and why What are some common prizes that teacher usually give to their students |. Most comfortable clothes that you have . Advantages of home study program \s sending a homework form of cheating? Importance of nutritious food Describe a person you know thats good with cooking Describe a happy childhood event in the family February 2015 Speaking u Nowe ‘Where do you usually check weather forecasts? nants tthe responsibility of the school to inform their students about the nutritious food that’s being. sold in their canteen? Aer He ‘Consumers should know the nutritional content of the food that they usually buy. Discuss your opinion What would you like to buy in the future? What can you say about the advertising style in the Philippi \Whiat did you do last weekend? {s sleeping in the afternoon benefits you?10, 11 12, 2B. 14, 45. 16, Who among you family members that you would like to work in the future? What type of business do you find hard to establish? Do you have a friend who you think is a good leader? What are their qualities? Who’ the best cook in your opinion? What made you say that the person was the best? What did the person prepare that made him/her the best? Is it necessary to teach cooking in schools? Describe a smart phone application that you've recently downloaded from the internet. Why do people keep on upgrading their mobile phones? Does technology help people make their task easier? And can people survive without these technologies? Handwriting can determine the personality of an individual, what are your thoughts about it? March 2015 Speaking 10. 11 12, 33. 14. 15, 16. 1. 18, 19, 20. 21 2 23, 24, How can students learn outside the ciassroom? Describe a homework or a project you did What's your favorite toy? Who gave it to you and is it important to you? Is itnecessary to buy toys for children and how can it contribute to their development? Describe a singer or band that you love to listen to. ‘What's the importance of having a good singing voice? ‘What are the qualities of a good speaker? Describe some relaxation techniques to ease the tension before a speech. If given the chance, would you like to plan the activities on weekend? How would you deal with face to face confrontations? Describe a time when you need tolbe friendly to a person you don't like. i Describe a meal that you prepared at home, ‘What are the traditional celebrations here in the Philippines. ‘Where do you want to watch advertisements? Television or over the internet? Do you prefer watching ty shows without commercials? Describe how food is prepared from then and now. Do you believe climate affects food production? Describe a sport person who did well in an event. Have you bought something because you were influenced by an advertisement? Describe a habit by your friend that you want to adopt, Describe a routine-based activity. Can you say that people who have routine are not creative? Tell me about a time when you did wait for someone and what did you do while waiting ‘What can you say about people who prefer to wait for some documents to be snail mailed? Special thing that you want to buy in the future, * Why teenagers spend a lot of time shopping for clothes?25. What event surprised you the most? 26. What type of work can be done efficiently with groups? 27. What's the difference between being civil and friendly? 28, Describe a mode of communication that you find difficult 29. Why do teachers give homework and what values can children learn from having homework? 30. Why do some parents prefer home schooling? Tell me something about a recent good news you have received and how did you learn about it. gigho o“Speaking Task One Task Cards * State your name basis of yourname ¢ - is there a story behind your name are there certain ways of naming babies here in the Philippines ‘* what are the influences of giving names in the Philippines «how does culture affect the way people are named a 7 ee pnancteen * compare your hometown before and now: © how did your hometown change over the years * Do you like living in your hometown, 2. Be yeu tases nya ie Genet ee tomy pmaeb ecg Oe ok Tourist spot if your hometown ‘Hows FIESTA celebrated in your hometown? ‘+ Products and shops in your hometown + Shopping mall in your hometown * What sports does your province offer Do people in your hometown love swimming? How frequent do they go swimming? ‘© Tell me about the nearest swimming pool in ‘your hometown, * Inyour hometown, what do your neighbors, prefer to plant in their gardens? 1 (oon HOUSE where do you live: flat or house © describe your house © type of house you have ‘traditional house in the Philippines ‘do many houses here in the Philippines have gardens * Do you have a garden in your house? Bo you personally take care of thase plants? * Describe a hole in your house. Whét can you see through that hole? '* Window in youir house. What do you see when you look out the window? + portrait or photo posted in the wall of your house ‘© what's displayed on your wall do you consider Having a balcony at your house, why? * How can you improve your home? Pets at home ‘What do you think of the reward system in your, house and in your workplace? What is the striking room in your house? Favorite place in the house Advantages/Disadvantages of renting/owning 2 house, Where do you live, in a flat or house? What kind of house do you want? Tell something about a house or apartment you like but owned by other people Different type of house in the city and countryside = a are you studying or working what's your field of profession describe your job would you recommend your work to others Is it possible that the boss and his/her employee will have @ good relationship Explain why you think you are good at your job What are the forms of unpaid wark being dane at home advantages/ disadvantages af working at home What are the advantages of working at fiome from working in the office ‘What job will you pursue in which you will be working at home Difficulty you encounter at work People are busy working nowadays, do you think they stilt have time to relax Qualities of young/ald employees Who should take care of retired employees Company with many employees Types of companies ‘Will working envy affect feelings of employees ‘Work vs. school Difculties of working in a hot environment ‘Are you in favor of wearing uniforms at work? How to‘avoid chaos or trouble among = employers a Page 1 of 2er Speaking Task One Task Cards ‘= Why's uniform important in a certain workplace? Job satisfaction + Job opportunities Do you think it's fair for companies to ask employees to work on weekends Do you think employees who work on ‘weekends should be paid more? Do you enjoy working at night Why is itimportant for some companies to require employees to work at graveyard shift? # Success at work Rewards given to an employee who is successful at work Setting goals and achieving goals Have you ever been given reward in your work? Which do you prefer working in a big or small group? Advantage and disadvantage of working small and big group © Importance of unpaid or volunteer medical services Whatis so special about nursing profession? Tell me about seminars included in your profession? What will be the profession that is in demand in the future? © Is your profession difficult to study? * _ Aprofession which you think possesses ANALYTICAL skills a ‘* What is your dream profession aside from being anurse? FAMILY Describe your family ‘© What are the two types of families What is the predominant type of family here in the Philippines Say something about extended families Family event you enjoyed Describe samieone nat in your family whom you think is important to you > person you know who is close to your family Describe a family you know (not your own family) Is it right for parents to choose for their children, someone who looked after you while you were still young besides your mather Family relations Extended families Reason why majority of couple have only few children Do families still have time to spend quality time with family despite their busy schedule? fs that realistcally/ideally speaking Member of the family you spend time the mast Role of father and mather to child? Do you think they should share equal responsibility in raising their child? How can the head of the family help the couple raising the kids? Reason why majority of couple have only few children? What can the government do to ‘encourage them to have more children? Why do you think parents are prohibiting their children to-be ip a group well in fact they experienced being in a group too? Page 2 of 2s SPEAKING TASK CARDS (2013 4th quarter to 2014 1st quarter} COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY + Do you think internet is a good source of historic information? Why? + How do you use your phone? What are the usual things that you do with your phone? + Are you satisfied with your current phone? Would you like to change it? + Online shopping + Networking sites ENTERTAINMENT * Place where people go to listen to music © Music and technology ‘+ How technology affects music today * Howto solve piracy Do you love to sing? How frequent? © Doyou listen to music? ‘© What type of music do you listen to? © How is music important to a culture? * Do the words of the music more important than the melody? © Describe a performance or show you watched. '* Do you think itis important that children should learn to play one musical 4 instrument? Describe a book recommended to you ‘+ What did you learn from the book? TELEVISION '* Do you like watching international television programs? "What other shows do you watch to make you relax? ‘+ What TV program made you laugh? ‘© Good and bad effects of television to children ‘+ Significance of good and bad persons to every story * Do stories always have happy endings? MEDIA ‘© Preferred source of news ‘© Objectivity of newspaper ‘© Compare information you get from TV news and papers ‘* Do you see many advertisement in your country? Where do you want to see advertising, in ‘newspaper or tv? * Have you bought a product because of advertisement? * Describe a radio programme you found interesting = Do you think there is a need to havea national radio station in our country? © {sitimportant for a country to have a national radio station? © What kind of programmes are more popular in television and on the radio? © Compare young and old individuals about their views about the news and current events they watch, PEOPLE AND SOCIETY RANDOM Describe a person whom you met for the first and yet became elose to you. = How do you welcome visitors or new acquaintance? ‘© Why do people go abroad? ‘* Isthere an effect to the society if they will not go back to their country? © International relations, How can we achieve it, What are its benefits ‘© What is the situation of healthcare here in the Philippines? © What are the important elements of a healthy society? ‘Describe an interesting person you met. * Adult behavior before and today ‘© Competition you want to be part of'* Would you encourage competition in children? * How would you explain the concept of losing? ‘+ Who receives public recognition? * Letter you received which is very important toyou, * Group / team you joined, When did you join, What is your role, Why do you enjoy being in the group © Basis/story of your name = How does culture affect babies’ name Whats the thing that you can't live without besides cellphone and computer? ‘+ Anunforgettable conversation you had with someone you did not know ‘+ Why do you think that less people are eating at home and opt to eat in fast food restaurants instead? ‘+ Isthere a difference in eating habits of medical professionals from ordinary people / non medical professionals? + Someone you know who is very intelligent Interesting person ‘* Would you know the personality of a person from the first time you meet him/her? FAMILY/FRIENDS. + Describe a parent you know. a ‘+ How did you meet them? How do they handie their children? ‘+ What do you think is the effect if relatives are the ones to take care of the children? * Do you think there is a problem if nannies are the ones tasked to take care of the children of the family? © Role of family to a growing child ‘* Value formation in the first 10 years of life * {5 family important for Filipinos in general? # Is being polite for the Filipinos different now than before? ‘* Which affects the personality of children more, family or friends? ‘THE ELDERLY + D0 you agree/disagree that children have a sifferent perspective from the elderly about tourist attractions? * Do elders prefer going to historical places? + Do these places help the students and how? ‘+ Describe an old person you know. Haw do you know this person? What and why is he/she special? Why do you respect this person? ‘+ How do you think elderly people in your home may help you? * Da you think hiring elderly will bring more benefits when it comes to work? * Do you think elderly people would learn fram the younger generation? * Do you think a person should retire when they reach their retiring age or is an early retirement better? + Should government allot more budget on home care? CHILDREN AND THE GENERATION TODAY © Personality of children and family © Do you agree/disagree that children have a different perspective from the elderly about tourist attractions? + Do you think children should visit historical sites? Why? Decisions of teenagers © Are teachers the best people to decide for teenagers? ‘* Decisions regarding health and sexuality of teenagers ‘Decisions of parents for their children ‘* Would you recommend that children at schoo! should create artwork and paintings in traditional way * Would you encourage competition in children? Sen: * How would you explain the concept of losing? + Who receives public recognition? © Doyou nt that children, should ‘one musical instr . * What you playin yourSchoo! rule, What kind of school rule, Did you agree or disagree with the rule What is the punishment if the rule is not obeyed? acriviry SPORTS outdoor activity that you would like to do in the future Where do you want to do the activity and why? What kind of gears and materials will you need for the activity? Do you think it is expensive to do it? What do people get in watching team sports Give examples of extreme sports Describe the benefits of physical activities to people. Do you think today people are engaging themselves to physical activities in everyday life? What are the disadvantages of outdoor activities to families? EXERCISE / HEALTH / FOOD Who cooks in your house? What was the first dish you cooked? Would you consider to have take lesSons in cooking? Bo you like watching cooking shows? Meal you want to prepare, When and where you want to have it, To whom do you want to Serve it What kinds of food do you like and explain, what makes it special Quality of food Difference between quality of food prepared at home and at the restaurant, Role of the government regarding quality of food especially for the children Why do you think that less people are eating at home and opt to eat in fast Food restaurants instead? = |s there a difference in eating habits of medical professionals from ordinary people /non medical professionals? RELAXATION * _ |srelaxation important to you? Do you think ‘eople nowadays get time to relax? How do you relax? ‘© What affects your concentration? When can you concentrate more? At what time you find it hard to concentrate? Discuss a book that you read because it was recommended by someone, ‘TRANSPORTATION + Public transportation that you enjoy + Do you prefer public or private transportation? * Future innovations for public transportation + Do you like travelling by boat? * Do you want to owna boat? + How often do people in your country travel by boat? ‘+ What are the risks and dangers of travelling goods by boat? ‘+ Do you know how to ride a bicycle? Do you think there will still be bicycles by 2020? WORK / BUSINESS : © What are the causes of stress in my work? + Job that you would like to have in the future © Time of the day when you work best + 00 you think your job is important? * Do you find your job difficult? + What do you do after work? * Do you think it isa tong term job? © Name a successful business venture, How dic it became successful, Where did you find that info, Who are the main consumers of that business + Advantages and disadvantages of having a business with family members + Import of goods a * What! ;why workers lose in 2 + What ws ‘them motivated?‘© Which is more important, material things or honor? + Why do police officers have not enough salary? + Why does the government allot very little funds to the policemen even though they have a tough job? * Describe a person you know who has an important job, + Do you think itis important to make friends in your workplace? ‘+ Why do you think same people rely too much on their work? ‘SHOPPING / FASHION / CONSUMERISM ‘+ What color/kind of clothes do you wear? * Do you choose the clothes you wear when you were small? + Would you help a friend choose a dress? ‘+ What da you look for in choosing/buying your clothes? ‘+ Whatis the first electronic equipment you bought for your home? ‘+ Whatis the reason for buying this equipment? * How does it change/atfect your life? ‘+ Why do you think people spend much on the things they do not need? ; ‘+ Do you think media has a big influence on buyer's choice? + What advice can we give tothe children regarding buying the things they do not need? Costumes / Attire during special occasion * Informal and formal dresses ‘+ Importance of uniform, How can it affect the company and the individual * Do you think the employer should be strict in implementing wearing such dress? ‘+ What can you say about your parents not getting used to wearing semi/formal dresses? GIFT-GIVING © Favorite gift © Significance of giving gifts RANDOM Occasion that you had visitors at your home. What was the occasion, who were there, what did you do and how do you feel about it ‘talk you've heard, Who was the speaker? When? Where? What did he/she talk about? 4n event in your life that made you happy, What is it, When and where, Who was with you, Explain why you were happy Happiness vs Money Differentiate happiness now and during the ofd days Happiest momentin your life Memorable occasion Describe a picnic you have been to, What is the occasion, Where is it held, What are the food served BIRTHDAYS How did you celebrate your birthday as a kid? How about naw? Best age for celebration ARTS AND CULTURE CULTURE Cultural relation in giving names Do you think there isa cultural influence in your name? How is musicimportant to a culture? Do you think:it isimportant that children should learn to play one musical instrument? What particular eultural performance is famous in our society? ‘Who are the people who watch these performances? ‘What performances can the masses watch? Why do you think rich people also enjoy performances watched by the masses?© What are the advantages of having a painting inside the house? ‘© What is the difference between a painting and a picture? HISTORY + Do you think children should visit historical sites? Why? © Describe an event in history that you like. When did it happen? How did you learn about it? Why is it important? PHOTOGRAPHY ©. Do you like taking pictures? ‘© Whatis the difference between a painting, and a picture? uBRARY ¢ What do you like or dislike about libraries? ‘+ How important is it to people? ‘+ What the government needs to do on public libraries? ‘+ What should the library do to compete with the Internet? ABSTRACT IDEAS RANDOM, ‘+ What was the decision that took a long time for you to make? How long did it take before you finalized your decision? What is this decision? Who helped you in making that decision? What makes you think of this dacision? What happened after you made the decision? * Decisions of teenagers ‘© Are teachers the best peaple to decide for teenagers? ‘* Decisions regarding health and sexuality of teenagers * Decisions of parents for their children © What do you think are the two more important decisions in life of a young adult? ‘= Describe your plans for your future, What is it, When was it made, Why is it your plan * Do you forget things / dates? What specific thing or date? What happened? What did do? What is the effect of forgetting that thing or date? Do you think itis essential to have a good memory for you to acquire a specific skill? © Instance when you were polite © When and where do you have to be polite * How do Filipinos show politeness + Who taught you to be polite when you were young? ‘oney important to make people happy? TIME «Work and time management + Atime when you got late at work PLACES CITY/TOWN / COUNTRY ‘© What country do you find most interesting © What are the influences of this country? © Why do you like this country? What sets it apart from the rest? Where did you get the information about this country? ‘+ Staying with friend in city or in province ‘+ Staying with friends or hotel ‘TOURIST SPOTS / TOURISM / TRAVEL, © Tourist attraction you have visited, Why and when did you visit, Why do you like the place, What did you do * isitnecessary to have tourist guides in Visiting tourist spats? © Do you agree/disagree that children have a : different perspective from the elderly about tourist attractions, ? ‘+ Effect of tourism in the country ‘+ Benefits of tourism except for the dollars + House vs Hotel ‘+ _ Difference between visiting a place and actually living im it, ‘+ Have you been toa park when you were ‘young? Why do you think people like to go to parks? ‘+ Should more parks be builtin the future? + Describe a seaside place. + Describe a place near a body of water. * Do you! st locals in a certain tourist spot: ‘pay in touring their local place? a‘+ Do foreigners contribute in destroying the tourists spots? HOUSE / HOME ‘* Are you planning to have your own house? © Moving into a new home ‘* Would you consider to move fram your home? © What are the advantages of having a Painting inside the house? © What is your favorite part of the house? ‘© Whats the first electronic equipment you bought for your home? NATURE / ENVIRONMENT / WEATHER + Dopeopie like to go to a place with trees/ woods/ forest? © Looking after the plants ‘* Plants and gardens © Trees and-environment = Sunlight © Doyou love sunshine © Doyou enjoy sunny days Activity you like and dislike to do when the sun is bright ‘* Describe the weather of your country. ‘Different natural resources found in different regions of the Philippines anctheir differences as to geographical characteristics a © Importance of sea * How to conserve water ‘© Describe a garden that you visited © Volcanoes ‘+ What place have you visited for a holiday with alittle sunlight? ‘* How does sunlight changes the skin or how does sunlight changes affect the skin? ‘+ Name an activity that is not usually done when there is too much sunlight. » Do you like staying outside when it is sunny? EDUCATION SCIENCE * Science and Technology ‘+ Biology and Chemistry, When was it learned, What are the topics learned, What are some activities you did + How early do you think science should be taught in school? + Bo you think English language should be taught prior to science subject? ‘+ What do you think can you suggest or contribute to science? ‘How dic you learn science in school, When, where and what lesson did you like or dislike, How was it taught + Should learning science be taught only at home or at school? * What are.the important areas of scientific research these days? LEARNING. + |sitimportant to tearn another language and how did it help you? * Do you need to go to a different country to learn foreign language? * Subject that you did not enjoy, de you think it should be taught in native language? + Do you think English language should be taught prior to science subject? * Do you think you need to enroll in an English school to learn another language? Why is English the dominating language? + What are the benefits of learning languages? ‘+ Giving lots of assignments to students. ‘+ Was history your favorite subject in school? What are the impacts of history that are evident in our present day? FAVORITES Favorite singer Favorite color Favorite tw program Favorite cafe i Favorite roam in our house Favorite toy Favorite Favorite FavoriteRECENT SPEAKING TASKS COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY ‘TECHNOLOGY ‘© Health issues related to computers. © What kind of gadgets do you like to own? Give tts specific use. ‘© How can students and teachers learn from technology in school? ‘+ Doyou use computer? How did you learn to use the computer? How often da you use a computer? ‘* Whatis the most useful gadget for you? What about computers? Isn't there are lot more to offer than cell phones? ‘¢ What do you think should he technologically improved in the future? What do you thinkeis its advantage? Are you in favor in a robot ta do your thing or net? ‘The most helpful website that you are using, who introduced it to you and why was it helptul. ‘+The difference on how: ali age groups use the internet How does the internet affect the society? The difference between those wha frequently use the web and those who don't, ‘+ Give an example of benefits of technology and haw does it do so. ‘+ What ure the skills that you need to have to create an equipme! ‘+ Give an equipment/machine(not a computer) that ‘you fine useful. Why is itusefial? * Do you think using an equipment make people lazy? Give the advantages and disadvantages at using an equipment at home. a ENTERTAINMENT Violent movies for children Do you think celebrities should have a pleasing personality? Do they need talent? Why do they engage in bad publicity? ‘© Showbiz personalities running tor position in upcoming election. ‘© What is the most popular cinema that is available in your area? ‘+ Describe an entertainment area near your place. ‘© What entertainment would you like your place to have in the future? * Givea book ora movie that you can relate in the future, * What was the recent film you watched? Who are the characters in the film? What was it about? ‘Why do you like the film? Will you recommend the movie? MEDIA Give your opinion movies based on true stories, Do vou consider them accurate? ve cartoons acceptable today? ‘tims rated and categorized? Why do children prefer movies like Harry Potter 1nd Star Wars nowadays? Do you think movies like Harry Potter and Star Wars will happen in the luture? A recent book/mavie you read/watched about the future, When and where did yau read /watch it? Where and when did that event happen? What is it about and how do you feel about it? Why do you think film makers make movies about the tuture? Why do you think most of the people watch movies that are about the end of the world? Do you think people who watch those movies are pessimistic ar optimistic? Book about a real person VISION What TY program de you watch regularly? What is ies good effect? Describe a character ina TV program or film. Give a TV program that you enjoyed watching, What is your favorite show? When is it shown? Who are the characters and why do you like it? Violence on tv and gossip shows Is watching TV just a waste of time? Give your opinion, Do you think that people who live alone should watch TV? In what ways can TV help in bringing good education to children? Censorship of the government on TY shows. Advantage and disadvantage af watching TV. Children wateh a lot on television, do you think it is important that the parent should be there while the child is watching television? Acivantages and disadvantages of television to children Do vou thinic the media have the responsibility to educate pegple about science? Do you think media play an important role on being popuiar? Descrihean advertisement you saw. Whatis that advertisement? Where did you see or hear thatRECENT SPEAKING TASKS. Pe Way is tabloid popular here in the Philippines? * Importance of objectivity to viewers ‘+ Doyou prefer reading the news in newspaper or in the internet? Give the difference of learning the news thraugh television and newspapers. * What do you want to read first, the fecal or the world news? COMMUNICATION + Means of communication used then and now + Type of communications like text messaging, phone call, letter and email What is the importance of good communication? fective means of communications. Compare face to face communication and phone communication, + Is powerpoint helpful and an effective too! for communication? ‘+ What are the characteristics of a person with good communication skilis? Are good communication skills needed in jobs? What kind of jobs require good communication skills? ‘+ What do you like to receive, a postcard or an email? ‘© When was the last time you receive cards or postcards? * How can you teach a baby to talk? + PEOPLE AND SOCIETY FAMILY/FRIENDS + How would you describe the way mothers speale to their children? © Recent good news from your family A relative that is important to you, Tel me abauta friend you have not seen for so Jong. Qualities of a frend, * Doyou havea lot of friends? How do your friends find you as a person? How often de you see your friends? When do you see your friends and what do you do? ‘+ Whatis something important that you learned trom a family member? Who taught you this? Why do you consider this as important? How do you use it in your daily ite? + Person you have not seen fora tong time that you would like to see again ‘+ Describe a parent that you know who you. How do the parents today take care of their child? Do you think there is an advantage if your parents Were married at an ald age? ideal to How do family friends influence young children? + Doyou havea family member with the same name 48 yours! What would you name your kid? + Describe the person you inet for the first tinie and »ecame your close friend. * Who is the parent that you.look up to? + How to raise your own child ‘+ Opinion on having a nanny to raise child + Whatis the difference between having a meal with your tamily anda meal outside where you are «i? How important is it to eat together with your family? + {both parents are working, how do they manage ‘9 prepare meals for their children? Do you think food chains or fast toad can cause any health prodlems? How would you promote public awareness about these issues? = How do parents affect their children in choosing. ‘whicl career/course they will chase? + Why parents wants to go abroad and it's societal PEOPLEA - + Name couple that you know that just got married, How long have they been married? Why ddo you like this couple? What do you like about this couple? Where do they spend time together? + Describea happy couple you know. ‘+ Name an interesting person you met. When did you meet? Where did you meet her? What is interesting about this person? ‘+ Describe the htappiest person you know. + Person you enjoy talking to, Who is that person? How often do you tall? What do you talk about? Explain why you enjoy talking to that person. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES + Famous person that you know. When did you ‘know him, st did he do before he became famous? 4 © What are celebrities? the past and present. is a famous celebrity? you know, when did he old? Page 20f 8RECENT SPEAKING TASKS. Why do older generations donotive younger eee Do you thin inthe province? Interesting old person that you mest ‘What can you say sbout continuing education for elderly people? How do you show respect othe eleriy? 's beneficial for older peaple to live ‘Where do you think is better for young people to live in? In the village or the city? Why do young people go to the city? What is the most difficult problem the young people face today? What do you think is the solution for it? What kind of toys do you play in your childhond? Toys before and now Parents giving toys now. What is your favorite toy when you were a child? Do you prefer playing alone or with friends? What toy wil you give to a child now? At what age do ‘you thinka child learns to appreciate politics? Do you think spanking a child could help giving discipline to the child? Up to what extent should a teenager get support trom parents? ‘What is the game you enjoyed playing when you werea child? Difference of raising children and teenagers. How do younger people treat older people in your country? Bo you think children oF today enjoy thet 5 childhood than children in the past? A teenager you know. How do you know him/her. What kind of person he/she is? RANDOM, Give an instance when you were polite. What happened? What did you do? When and where do you have to be polite? Give an instance, Difference between being polite and friendly Is politeness part of ovr culture? Do you know any person who is very polite? In ‘what way he/she shows politeness? How do Filipinos show politeness? How can you tell a foreign person his or her negative attitude in a polite manner? How are children taught not to say how they feel? + Group or cub you joined before. Why did you join the group? Who influenced you to join the group? Whavare the benefits of joining a group? + Feetings in getting older. + luncizor dinner, big meats oF small frequent + Why is breakfast the most important meal of the + Say something about a person who likes talking. shout her past. What can you say about those who ike to keep pictures of thetr lives past events? + What are the difficulties in life that you encountered? What did you do? * Relate the economic "brain drain” to your profession? What is likely to happen if this situation continues (brain drain)? + Whois the person you enjoyed talking to? When {do you talk? What are the things you talked about? why do you enjoy talking to that person? ‘+ Whatisa recent change in your life? Related to changes, do you think that children who are ready. for change is more developed than those who are © Say something about government planning. ACTIVITY SPORTS Name some dangerous sports pive some sports you like and play port What water activity do you enjoy? What are the usual water activities? + What is the most popular sport in the Philippines? Are you playing that sport? Whatare the health benefits of sports? + Describes sporting event that you enjoyed watching + Describe an event where you played or saw a sport: When wasiitheld? What happened in that event? + Influence of eulture to the interest of Filipinas in sports + Sports being a partof a schoo! curriculum + Ifyou hada chanee to try another sport, what would ite? + Name a sports event you recently watched. What sports? When did you watch it? What are you ‘Sing wlatting te spre? + What ate the criteria for possible players? cit i time to shift to Football? Page 3 of 8RECENT SPEAKING TASKS ‘What is the best exercise that people prefer? Where and when do they do it? Do you exercise? What exercise at home can you recommend? What are the most common diseases that seafarers contact? Does psychological incapacity in a way play a rol with their vulnerability to disease conditions? What is its role? What do you do ta become healthy? What do you want to do in the future to become healthy? What did you learn in school to become healthy? RELAXATION © How do you relax? © Importance of relaxation # Favorite way of relaxing What leisure activity do you do? When do you do it? With whom? What are the reasons why you enjoy it? Why do peopile need to relax? Do you find it hard to relax? What are your forms of relaxation? What are the forms of relaxation? Wyou are doing nothing, is that a form of relaxation? What are the activities that you do during weekends? How many hours of sieep do you nees!? Ideal hours of sieep ‘TRANSPORTATION / TRAVEL {TOURISM 4 Dream car Do you like buying souvenirs from places you visit? What is the best age for children to travel? Do you drive? What type of car do you use? What are the things you do not like as a driver? ‘Transportation and journey Do you think itis important to travel by water? What vehicle do you want to buy? What is the public utility vehicle you take most of the time? Do you prefer public or private transportation? ‘Whats the most common type of car in the Philippines? What type of car do you like to own? ‘Whatcan you do to improve public transportation? Do you believe that vacation shi expensive? always be ‘Does tourism contribute to economy? What is, ‘ourism in general? do you think are tourists looking for in a own or city? Describe a town or city where you went 4s a tourist. What are the disadvantages of tourism in the economy? To the people? escribe public transportation in your hometown. How could it be improved? What are the advantages of owning a vehicle? When and how will you obtain your dream car? Give the advantages and disadvantages of owning 3 car and public transportation? ‘What should the government do to encourage people to use public transportation? + Why is acara status symbol? ‘+ What do you do to improve your transportation? ‘+ Do you recommend public transportation? + What are the activities near the sea? + What are the disadvantages/advantages of sea Have you experienced riding a boat? Do you want to own a boat? + Do you think people nowadays still ride a boat? WORK ‘+ What is the frst thing to do on the first day of your course or job? ‘+ What are the difficulties in your job? * Unusual job you will take or want to do ‘+ Problems encountered from work ‘+ Team project you have taken at work/ in schoo! / for leisure, Who was with you? When did it take place and what are the aims of the project? + Give the importance of teamwork. Is it important fora group to have a leader? Is it more creative to work alone in doinga project? : ‘+ Should employers require employees to work on weekends? What type of jobs would require employees to work on weekends? Should they be y work on weekends? : ‘your job? Will you recommend . farmer is an interesting job? mers earn big income? What are fers have low income? Do people's belief that there are are about plants/crops? How do rs help the economy of a country? forward to after work? . out a group/team project you ‘school/ work/community. Why Page 4 of 8RECENT SPEAKING TASKS: ‘were you part of it? When was this? What was this? ‘What is the effect of spending tao much time at work in the society? Do you spend too much time for work now than hefore? Describe a person who has an important job. Who is this person? What is her job? Why is it important? SHOPPING / FASHION /, CONSUMERISM What kind of item have you bought that die not satisfy you? Where did you buy it? Why did you buy it? Why do consumers want to buy on-line shopping? Why do consumers want products abroad? What do consumers consider in buying, quality or price? Describe the clothes you wear. Whatis your fashion sense? What are your most comfortable elothes? Are they expensive? Does the young generation today save money for cell phones, gadgets or lor fashion? Different kinds of bags, reasons why you use bags, specifications when you buy a bag Do you like bags? Do you carry a bag with you each time you go? What qualities do you took for in a bag? Do you have a variety of bags tor different occasions? Describe the quality of bag, here and abroad. : EVENTS GIET-GIVING Reaction of the recipient Occasions when you give gifts other than Christmas and birthdays (On what occasions do most Filipinos give presents? Pressure in gift giving Describe a present yor give to someone and to whom did you give It What kind of gifts do you want to receive? Do you ‘want it to be bought from a store or homemade? What kind of gifts do you think children want to receive? Electronics or traditional? WEDDING AND MARRIAGE How do you celebrate weddings in the Philippines? ‘pare weddings before and now. Traditions before, after and during a wedding. What is the right age for marriage? Who should be er, the husband or the wife? What are the roles of spouses? Do you think women should work? Name a couple you know whase marriage is cesslul, Where do they live? When did they Why do you think their marriage is, ssful? Who are the people normally invited during the weddings? What is the importance of weddings? Married couple that you admire, How long have ney been tagether? Where do they spend time HOLIDAY Where do you spend your holidays? Why do you spend your holiday in that pi BIRTHDAYS How are birthdays celebrated? Compare the birthday celebration with family and with friends. ‘What is the difference of adult birthday to kid's birthday? Do you celebrate your birthdays? How? Do your friends remember your birthday? RANDOM Describe an exciting experience that you had What isthe tet the day that you lke? Describe what aeciston you would ike to organize inthe Fume ‘ell somethingabout a specst meal When was ‘his? Where did you eat? Who were with you? What wa so special about this meat? ARTS AND CULTURE to culture nal clothing Filipinas often wear? Page 5 of 8RECENT SPEAKING TASKS ‘* What jeweiry do you often wear? + Discuss one Filipino culture ar tradition ‘National anthem and patriotism * Famous band in the country ‘+ Should music subject be imposed in the regular: curriculum and why? + Filipino traditions and festivities. Traditions whieh are now vanishing. ‘+ Name some traditional dances, Des: traditional dances nowaday * Have you watched a cultural show? Where is it usually held? What are the cultural skills that are popular in your country? Are cultural performances important? Do you think the government should allot funds for cultural shows? Should cultural skill be taught in schools? What are the things that there cout learn from it? + Do you thinis that culture should he funded by the government? Should children be encouraged to perform? + What should be the quality ofa multi-national neighborhood? ‘+ Cultural shows, types of cultural shows, ellect of television on cultural shows and effect of Blobalization on cultural shows ibe the ARTS. + Describe a painting/artwork/sculpture you have seen. + Importance of arts to kids Should kids still learn how ta draw or paint? What kinds of arts did you de when you were a child? . ‘+ What is more important, being precise ar being, creative? ‘ ‘+ Isartimportant? * What are the benefits of drawing for children and adults? Dance, music, film industry, arts and galleries Greeting cardsand a HISTORY ‘+ Givean eventin history that is important. PHOTOGRAPHY ‘© Your view on photography. + Do you like taking photographs? Do you think people nowaciays take too much photo? When dil You last take a photo? Do you have a family phato? ABSTRACT IDEAS TIME + What cin Etipthos think about being on time? nere any possible instance that you are allawed to be late? ‘+ Do you always come on time? How do you fee! when you are waiting? Is t okay to be late on a given appointment time? When was the last time you were fate? Value of time tor adults and young persons RANDOM What is happiness for Filipinos? + When was the last time you laughed, why and Where and with whom? * What is the most difficult problem you have dealt with in the past? When was it? Why did you do it? ‘were the preparations you made? ‘+ Isbeing ambitious healthy? + Ityou havea tot of money, what will you buy? + What would happen ta people who had a lot of :mbitions? How about those who had few ambitions? ‘+ Ityou have enough money, what would you buy? Why? + Why do people want ta be rich? ‘+ Overpopulation in the Philippines. Whose Fault is ‘that? What is its effect to the country? Chitairen are God's blessing, Do you believe that the more children couples have, there will be more dlessings? Women’s productivity Asa woman anda nurse, what ean you do to prevent overpopulation? + What is a difficult period in your life in which you did well? * Braindrain Page 6 of 8RECEN SPEAKING TASKS Discuss a city in your country. Compare government facilities in the city and province, eg, hospitals, fire station. Would you prefer to live in the city or province? Describe the street that yau like in your town/city. Explain why you like the street, Give a street in your village, town or city. Describe the street in your village, town or city, Who are the people living or working there? Mow cana city be developed into a tange city? Countryside vs City Describe a city or town that you visited as a tourist. Why do some people live in the city rather than in the countryside? Describe your hometown, Do you recommend your hometown? Describe your hometown back then. Is your place an exciting place to live in? Do you think you will stay there in the future? ‘Type of community where you live 41s your neighborhood okay to live in? Why? Do you want to live in your neighborhood in the Future? Why? How often do you visit the countryside? HOUSE Describe your house. What is your favorite part af the house? Describe the architectural structure of your house, Type of house Favorite part of the house Doyou tind your house a nice place to rest? Is rest important t0 us? Do w like living in your house? What is your ideat house in the future? Do you prefer to live ina house or in an apartment? why? Kind of house Do you want to ive in your house in the future? What is yur dream house? Describe a room where you spend a latin Do you prefer a small room or a large room? Why do people preter a single room? NATURE / ENVIRONMENT / WEATHER What is a place of natural beauty that interests ‘What river or sea can you stiggest to be visited by Give 9 wild animal, Weather in the Philippines? What is your preterred weather? Which menth of the year do you like most? Do you like nature? Have you been toa countryside? Garden that you have visited. What activities can you do there? Parks and its use to people from different ages, from children to teenagers and adults Linportance of growing plants and knowing where your food come from Do you usually go toa park when you were young? Do you still go toa park? ‘What co you think is the importance of going to a paris? A fanious plant in the country. Why isit famous? An important plant (vegetable, fruits, flowers, tree) that grows in your country. Where can you see this plant? What is this plant? Like and dislike pout this plant Why do you think this plant Important to your EDUCATION SCIENCE Describe your science studies in secondary or high school. What is the subject all about? How you feel bout the subject? Activities you did during that clas. How the setences kelp Filipinos help in daily tives? Who do you thinkchas the responsiblity to : ‘ecucate peopleabont science? Importance of studying science in schools Describe your science teacher. How can science teachers improve their way of teaching? How can science affeet your everyday life? IFyou did sselence before, how is It now nat you ‘ursing? How can old people How do seientiss help our modern society? MATH Math learned at grace schoo! that is usefui ikds start learning math? Is it you most? math with technology? ‘What do you think about laws protecting the environment? § + Riveror lake. = 2 Page 7 of 8RECENT SPEAKING TASKS ‘+ What type of courses did your high school classmates take? + Opinion if music subject should he impos regalar curriculum and why Should adult education be made available to the public? ‘+ Isivimportant for the children to be happy in learning? + Describea lesson or training Tall about what you di, What did the trainer do? What did you learn sand what did you most enjay ia the trainingy/lesson? + Ba,you tke writing? What sil do you usually use in writing? How often do you write? What do you uuswally write? inthe + Whatare the kinds of writing you were asked to do in secondary school? Do you consider writing 4 book? How much do you write every day? ‘+ Arecent training you were able to attend to ‘+ What is a language, except English, that you would like to start learning? Why? What impact does learning a foreign ‘anguage have on a person? FAVORITES + Favorite flower + Do you like flowers? What kind af flawers do you like and why? © Favorite color ‘+ Favorite color when you were young ‘* Favorite colors when you were a child? ‘+ What are your friends’ favorite color? + Favorite street in your home town * Describe your favorite room and why? Do you think itis pleasant to live there and why? + Favorite toy * Favorite toy when you were a child * Whats your favorite food? When and where do you eat it?Speaking Task Two and Three Task Cards (By Topic) E . = 1. COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY ‘RANDOM = What can you say about piracy? ‘* Do you think piracy can happen by just downloading music over the net? + Possible problem in playing video games and computer ‘+ WHY IS IT CALLED “BOOS TUBE” IF THEY CAN BE USED FOR EDUCATION? ‘+ How do you update yourself on current events ‘Mass media and society ‘what is the future form of communication Importance of journalism Do you think using visual aid presentation is important? How can you be a good conversationalist? Tell me about an important conversation? Advantages and disadvantages of media ‘+ technological vs. manual packaging of food '» Robotics ‘+ Human and animal communication How do you search for information? IS THERE SUCH A THING AS ABSOLUTE FREEDOM IN ‘MEDIA? saneuace what Is language ‘= What language aside from English do you want to learn + @ ISITIMPORTANT TO LEARN THE CULTURE TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE '= What isthe influence of other countries in the language of the Philippines 5 ‘+ Why do most Filipinos equate a person's eloquence in English with inteligence? 1 ‘© What do you think is the global language ‘+ HOW CAN TWO PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT LANGUAGES COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER? ‘+ what are other ways once can communicate to the people of a non-English speaking country ‘+ How can Filipino express their language? ‘+ Modes of learning English for Filipinos ‘+ to what extent can you do in learning and understanding 3 foreign language ‘= how did you learn a second language '* Do you think its good for children to be taught anew language 1» how did 2 foreign language help you «Is itimportant to learn foreign language? ‘= Common educational TV channels or programs where one can learn and practice Engtish += Do you believe that children can easily speak English ‘+ What are the problems of learning 2 new language? _w un La} pea SPEECH + Sample speech topic for children + What speech would be best for children? fe a sample top for public speaking. Who is the speaker ‘you want to choose? + Teli me something about the best speech you've ever had. + IF you'll be the one to grade a speech, what will be your + Speech that made a big impact in your life, + Name a public speaking event that you have attended. + What are the characteristics of a good speaker? += CITE A SPEECH GIVEN BY A FORMER WORLD LEADER, WHY {IS IT IMPORTANT TODAY ‘* BEST SPEECH YOU'VE HEARD News ‘= do all peopie in your country believe the news # Why ist important for you to know about the news + how de you update yourself an current events ‘= Does the young generation of today read/ watch the news what's the advantage of international news from local + do you think TV news is beneficial Which is more factual news? an TV or newspaper what news medium do you prefer Which is more effective in news reporting, TV or radio # What isthe difference of newspaper from TV news? «Latest news you've heard + current events that are important to you + do you think that television is more powerful than newspapers ‘+ What is the responsibility of the news provider to the public? ‘= What group is more interested in news, older or younger? ~ += Source of news and information * Interesting news ‘© What is your opinion regarding gossips and news NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES + WHAT MAKES NEWSPAPER MORE MEMORABLE THAN TV + Why do newspapers inchide or use photography «= Why are newspaperseliable source of information? + Two types of newspapers + Do you love reading newspapers ‘+ What is your favorite section of the newspaper ‘+ 00 you agree always with the editors opinion, why? ‘+ D0 majority of people read newspaper + tabloids vs broadsheets “newspapers (compare it fram rural to urban place) citferentiate a newspaper from other reading material discuss anaticie read in a newspaper \What do publishers do to sell more copies of newspapers? Page 1 of 14«Is reading newspapers @ common practice among Filipinos « tell something about an interesting topic you've read in the newspaper * Discuss an article you've read on a newspaper '* Newspaper article that has an impact on you * Types of newspaper and importance ‘© Which do you prefer to read jocal/international newspapers? + difference between magazines and newspapers * Do majority of people read newspaper? ‘+ Newspapers (compare it fram rural to urban place} + Do you think newspapers help in learning the English language? + describe a magazine you've read what kind of magazines do people love to read 1+ Negative effects of magazine on teenagers ‘= Describe a magazine you've read * Tabloids vs. broadsheets um * Film you've watched recently + Compare the films you watched when you were a child and movies children love to watch now # Mechanics of making a film + What is your favorite movie + what movie/show made an impression with you im you've watched recently + Movie ana Television + differentiate a movie from a book + Ae films for entertainment only What isthe advantage of documentary films in your country + Difference of other films with documentaries: : + Opinion on documentaries and commercial movies, Which 0 you prefer * Local versus international films + Which do you prefer watching movies at home or in movie houses? + Significance of movies to life and country «= Significance of movies in education ‘+ What are the moral lessons that students can learn from movies? + Significance of movies to life and country + What are the popular movies in the Philippines? + What can you say about international movies + Should international mavies be promoted here * WHY DO YOUTTHINK MOVIES ABOUT WIZARDS, VAMPIRES AND WITCHES ARE ADMIRED BY PEOPLE? Speaking Task Two and Three Task Cards (By Topic) «+ importance of TV : + why oo people watch TV + tell about something you watched on TV = What is your favorite television shaw? «+ How will you discuss with your family the television show you like? + Show that you recently watched « Favorite variety show + ATWSHOW THAT YOU DISLIKE «+ DIFFERENTIATE COMEDY TV PROGRAM HERE AND ABROAD + how does TV affect family relationship + Advantages and disadvantages of watching TV + 0 you think people nowadays watch too much TV + Effects of watching TV on children «+ Effect of TV in society + What should parents do to prevent children from watching too much TV + Why do advertisers choose TV over newspapers even though people tend to change channels during commercials? + What are the most commen commercials on TV today? + What is the advantage of television over radio? + Have you tried buying product that you've seen on TV? + Are the uses of television maximized? + What do you expect about TV in the future + How to limit watching TV + Radio or TV program that commonly discussed with fernily and friends + How should the television shows in the Philippines be improved? + 0 you think chilean shows are the same before and atter? + Do you learn something from the noontime show? + Give a TV show that you find interesting + Does the government need to have control over TV programs? + TV shows you love watehing with fiends + Filipino adaptation of reality shows ‘+ Improvements in broadcasting «+ Types of TV shows you enjoy watching when you were young + What should parents de to prevent children from watching 10 much TV + DO YOU THINK THERE IS A DEVICE THAT CAN BE INVENTED IN THE THAT |S EASIER TO OPERATE THAN TV/OR Vv saiyhe ps _ Page 2 of 14