PART 2: Social Interaction
Now let’s talk about Music.
- What kind of music do you like best?
- Who are your favorite singers?
- Do you prefer enjoying music alone or with other people? Why?
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Now let’s talk about Food.
- Do you eat healthy food? What do you eat every day?
- What is your favorite kind of food?
- Do you think that eating habits can significantly affect our health? How?
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Let's talk about your family.
- - Do you live in a big or small family?
- - What do you often do with your family?
- - Who often does the housework in your family?
Let’s talk about shopping.
- Do you like shopping?
- How often do you go shopping?
- Where is your favourite place to shop?
Let’s talk about animals.
- What animals do you like?
- What animals do people in your country keep as pets?
- Do you like dogs?
PART 3: Description
Please describe an object which is the best present you have
received.
- What is the present?
- Who gave it to you? On what occasion?
- Why do you like it best?
Follow-up questions
- On what occasions do people often give presents?
- What presents do people normally give?
Please describe a volunteer job that is popular with young
people in your country.
- What is the volunteer job?
- Where do the volunteers work?
- What are their duties?
Follow-up questions
- Do you do any volunteer work?
- Why do you think many people do volunteer work?
Please describe a part-time job you or your friends are doing
outside university.
- What is the part-time job?
- How long have you / your friends been doing it?
- What are your duties?
- How much do you earn?
Follow-up questions
- Why do many students want to work part-time?
- Are there any disadvantages?
Describe your childhood home.
You should say:
- Where this place is located.
- What type of house it is.
Follow-up questions
- Is there anything you don’t like about your childhood house?
- What is your ideal house?
Describe your favourite food.
You should say:
- What kind of food you like eating most.
- Why you like it.
- How often you eat it.
Follow-up questions
- Do you think it is easy to cook something?
- How can you learn to cook something?
Describe the person you admire.
You should say:
- Who he/ she is.
- What he/ she looks like.
- Why you admire him/ her.
Follow-up questions
- Do you think it is important for everyone to have an idol?
- Do you think famous people are more admired than others?
PART 4: Discussion
It is a good idea for children to take part in competitive sports.
Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Follow-up questions
- What qualities are needed for excellence in sports?
- What should the government do to encourage young people to do sport?
Follow-up questions
- What are some disadvantages of online learning?
- Do you prefer online learning or traditional classes? Why?
Watching TV is not a good free-time activity for children.
Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Follow-up questions
- What are some benefits of watching TV?
- What should parents do to prevent their children from watching too much TV?
College / University students should do part-time jobs.
Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Follow-up questions
- Do you think the most important reason for students to do part-time jobs is
to earn money?
- Are there any advantages / disadvantages of part-time jobs for students?
It’s important that children read regularly.
Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Follow-up questions
- What kinds of books should children read?
- What should parents do to encourage their children to read?
It’s a good idea to work from home.
Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Follow-up questions
- How has technology changed the way we work?
- Do you think people work more now than in the past?
