1. Tell me about one of your classmates.

You should say: who the classmate is /was and how

you met them
what the classmate is/ was like
whether you had a good relationship
and say whether other people in your class have
/had a similar opinion of this person.
2. Tell me about a controversial issue in your
country.
You should say: what the issue is and why it is so
controversial
what the arguments are on this issue
what most people think about it
and explain what your opinion on this issue is.
3. Tell me about a cultural event that you either
saw on TV or went to.
You should say: what the event was and where it
took place
if it is a national event or only local /regional
if it attracted a wide range of people
and how you felt about it.
4. Tell me about a famous person who you
particularly admire.
You should say: who the person is (was) and why
they are (were) famous
why you particularly admire them
how they contribute (d) to society
and say what question you would ask this person
if you met them.
5. Tell me about a character from a film or TV
programme.
You should say: who the character is/ was
how often you have watched him/her
what kind of person this character is/was
and explain what you think of this character.
6. Tell me about a happy person you know
You should say: who this person is
how you came to know him/her
whether you know him/her very well
and explain what makes this person such a happy
person.
7. Tell me about a hobby or an interest that you
have.
You should say: what the hobby or interest is
when and why you took up this hobby or interest
whether your expect to continue with this hobby
or interest
and explain how this hobby or interest affects the
other aspects of your life.
8. Tell me about a person who has greatly
influenced you
You should say: who the person is (was)
how you came into contact with this person
how they have influenced you and why
and say whether this person has also influences
other people.
9. Tell me about a person you would like to spend
a day with.
You should say: who the person is
what you would do together
what questions you would ask this person
and explain why you would choose to spend a
day with them in particular.
10. Tell me about a place of natural beauty that
you have visited.
You should say: where the place of natural beauty is
what the natural features of the place are
whether many people go to this place
and explain how you felt when you were there.
11. Tell me about a project or piece of work you
did as part of a team.
You should say: what the project or piece of work
was
how long it took you and your colleagues to do
whether you regularly work as part of a team
and explain how you feel when you work as part
of a team
12. Tell me about a positive experience you had
when you were a teenager.
You should say: what the experience was
why it was a good experience
whether many teenagers experience this
and explain how it influenced you as a teenager
13. Tell me about a restaurant that you have
either been to or heard about
You should say: what kind of restaurant it is
what special dishes are served there.
where it is located
and explain why this restaurant is special
14. Tell me about an important scientific
development.
You should say: what the development is and who
developed it
what the original idea behind the development
was
how it has developed in recent years
and explain how it might influence society in the
future.
15. Tell me about a short course you have taken or
would like to tale.
You should say: what the course is about
where you did it/could do it
what the exact content of the course was/ will be
and say how it has benefited or will benefit you.
16. Tell me about a project or piece of work you
did as part of a team.
You should say: what the project or piece of work
was
how long it took you and your colleagues to do
whether you regularly work as part of a team
and explain how you feel when you work as part
of a team
17. Tell me about a quiet place you know.
You should say: where the place is
how often you go there
how you discovered this place
and explain what you like about this place apart
from the quiet.
18. Tell me about a radio programme you have
listened to.
You should say: what the radio programme is /was
about
whether you listen to it regularly
whether you know other people who like
listening to it
and explain why you listen (ed) to it.
19. Tell me about a visit you received recently
You should say: who visited you
whether this person visits you often
why he/she/they visited you
and explain how you usually feel when people
visit you
20. Tell me about a website you have visited
You should say: what the website is about
whether it is a popular website
how often you go there
and explain what you like about it.
21. Tell me about a wedding you attended
You should say: who was getting married
who went to the wedding
whether you often go to weddings
and explain how you felt at this wedding
22. Tell me about an important economic activity
in your country.
You should say: what the activity is and where it
takes place
how it is important in your life
how it has developed over the last 20 years
and explain why it I important to your country.
23. Tell me about an elderly person you know.
You should say: who the person is
how well you know that person
whether they live near to you
and explain how good your relationship with this
person is.
24. Tell me about an environmental problem that
is facing your country.
You should say: what the problem is
how it has arisen
how it influences life in your country
and explain how this problem could be solved.
25. Tell me about an interesting exhibition you
have been to.
You should say: what the exhibition was about/of
how many people went to see it
where the exhibition was held
and explain how you felt at the exhibition