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1. Describe an outdoor sport 4.

Describe a sports event you


you would like to do would like to watch
You should say: You should say:
What it is What it is
When/where you would like to do it Who you want to watch with
With whom you would like to do it Why you want to watch it
And explain why you would like to do it And explain how you feel about it
1. What kinds of sports events are broadcast on TV or other
1. What are the differences between indoor sports and media in your country?
outdoor sports? 2. Do people in your country enjoy watching football
2. Which outdoor sports are popular in India? games?
3. Which sports are popular among elderly people?
4. Which outdoor sports are popular with children?
5. How does weather affect outdoor sports?
5. Describe a person's
6. Which sports can children do on rainy days? house/apartment that you think
is very good
2. Describe a film that made youYou should say:
Who this person is
laugh What the house/apartment is like
You should say: How often you visit there
What it is And explain why you think it's very good
When you watched it 1 What are the differences between buildings in the city
Who you watched it with and in the countryside?
And explain why it made you laugh 2 Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
1. Do people like comedy? 3 What safety risks are there in residential buildings in
2. Why do people of all ages like cartoons? cities?
3. Why do some people like to make others laugh? 4 Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the
4. Should teachers tell jokes in class? place where you live?

[Link] a place in your 6. Describe a time when you


country or part of your country forgot/missed an appointment
that you would like to You should say:
What the appointment was for
recommend to Who you made it with
visitors/travelers Why you forgot/missed it
You should say: And explain how you felt about the experience
What it is
Where it is 1. Is punctuality important to people?
What people can do there 2. What do you think is a good way to record things? Why?
And explain why you would like to recommend it to Which is more important, a work-related
visitors/travellers appointment or an appointment with a friend?
1. Is it important to take photos while traveling? Why?
2. Can you trust other people's travel journals on the If someone doesn't really like whom they are
Internet? going to meet, they may deliberately miss their
3. What factors affect how people feel about traveling? appointment. Is that true? Why?
4. Will you go to a foreign country to travel because of the Do you think people should remember family history?
distinct landscape? 6. How do people who are busy remember things they
5. How can tourists have a good travel experience? need to do?
6. What kinds of comments do travelers typically leave
online after a trip?
7. Describe a person who you 6. Do you think local sports teams can help increase
community connections?
think wears unusual clothes
You should say:
Who this person is [Link] a time when you
How you knew this person
What his/her clothes are like
saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g.
And explain why you think his/her clothes are in a park, on the beach, etc.)
unusual
What are the differences between clothes worn by You should say:
old people and those by young people? Where and where you saw the plastic waste
What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace? Why there were a lot of plastic waste
3. Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online? What you did after you saw them
4. Do you think young people wear unusual clothes more And explain what your thoughts were about this
than other age groups? 1. Do you think we should use plastic products?
5. Do you think that the style of the clothing is more 2. How can we reduce our use of plastic?
important than its comfort? 3. What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your
6. What factors affect people's decisions when buying country?
clothes? 4. Why do people like to use plastic products?
5. What can the government do to reduce plastic
pollution?
8. Describe your favorite place 6. Do you think we can do without plastic altogether in the
in your house where you can future?
relax [Link] a city you have
You should say:
Where it is
been to and would like to visit
What it is like again
What you enjoy doing there You should say:
And explain why you feel relaxed at this place When you visited
1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax? What you did there
2. What are the benefits of doing exercise? What is was like
3. Do people in your country exercise after work? And explain why you would like to visit it again
4. What is the place where people spend most of their time 1. What are the differences between the city and the
at home? countryside?
Do you think there should be classes for training 2. Some people say large cities are more suitable for old
young people and children how to relax? people. What do you think?
Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical 3. Do you think it is possible that all of the population
relaxation? move to cities?
9. Describe a popular place for 4. Do you think people in the countryside are friendlier
than people in the city?
sports (e.g. a stadium) that
you’ve been to [Link] an argument two of
You should say:
Where it is yours friends had
When you went there You should say:
What you did there When it happened
And explain how you felt about this place What it was about
1. Do young people like to play sports? How it was solved
2. What are the benefits of sports for children? Explain how you felt about it
3. Is it necessary to build public sports spaces? 1. Do you think arguments are important?
4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues 2. What do family members usually have arguments
forpoor children? about?
5. Is technology helpful in playing sports?
3. Is it easier for you to have arguments with your
family or with your friends? 1. What kind of competitions do people in your country
4. Do you think people should change the way they like to watch?
think when they having arguments?
5. When two people have an
argument, do you think they should find a
third party to ask for advice?
[Link] your first day at
6. What qualities make a good lawyer? school that you remember
You should say:
[Link] a person from a Where the school was
different cultural background How did you go there
What happened that day
with whom you enjoy spending And how you felt on that day
time How do parents prepare their kids to go to school on the
You should say: first day?
Who he/she is How do children socialize with each other?
Where he/she is from Is socialization important for children?
Where/how you knew him/her What are the reasons for a job change?
And explain how you feel about him/her Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
1. Is it easy to meet people from different cultural What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along
background in your country? with changing jobs?
2. What do people from different cultural background
usually talk about with each other?
[Link] a website that sells
3. Is it good to live in a multicultural society? second-hand items
4. What are the advantages of being friends with people You should say:
from different cultural background? What it is
5. Why do people choose to travel or live abroad? How you found out about it
6. What are the benefits of living in another country? What people can buy from it
And explain whether you like it.
[Link] a website you often
visit 1. Some people think it's a waste to buy too many clothes
You should say: for children. What do you think?
What it is about 2. How do people usually handle the clothes they don’t
How you found out about it want?
How often you visit it 3. Why do people buy second-hand clothes?
And explain why you often visit it 4. What problems will occur if people don’t recycle?
1. What are the most popular and least popular apps in 5. Should the government encourage people to recycle
India? items?
2. What’s the differences between the internet and How do people in your
television? country recycle various items
3. Why do some people like to read news on the they don’t want?
internet instead of getting it from TV?
4. Are libraries still necessary? Why? [Link] a program you like
5. What kinds of people would still go to the library to
read and study? to watch
What are the differences between old people and You should say:
young people when they use the internet? What it is
What is it about
[Link] a sports Who you watch it with
competition you watched And explain why you like to watch it
You should say: 1. What programs do people like to watch in your
What it was country?
When/where you watched it 2. Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV
Who you watched it with programs?
And explain whether you enjoyed it
3. What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos 2. What are the differences between shopping online
rather than visiting a zoo? and in-store?
4. Do teachers play videos in class in your country? 3. What problems do customers often have while
5. Do you think watching talk shows is a waste of time? shopping?
6. Do you think we can acquire knowledge from watching What do you think customers should do
TV programs? when there are problems with products
bought online?
5. Can customer complaints help improve product
[Link] a story or novel quality?
6. What do you think of people complaining when they
you have read that you found buy poor-quality goods at a low price?
interesting
You should say:
When you read it
[Link] a difficult thing you
What the story or novel was about did and succeeded
Who wrote it in
And explain why it was interesting You should say:
1. Do you prefer to read eBooks or printed books? What it was
2. What kinds of novels are suitable for a film How you overcame the difficulties
adaptation? Whether you got help
3. How does technology help people tell stories? And explain how you felt after you succeeded
4. Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
5. Is there any difference between the popular novels 1. Should people set goals for themselves?
now and those in the past? 2. How would you define success?
Why do some people prefer reading 3. How can we judge whether young people are
novels to playing computer games in successful nowadays?
this digital world?
4. Are successful people often lonely?
[Link] a person you have 5. What kinds of success can students achieve at
met who you want to school?
6. Should students be proud of their success?
work/study with
You should say: [Link] a time when you
Who this person is needed to search for
How you met this person
How long have you known him/her
information
You should say:
And explain why you want to work/study with
What information you needed to search for
him/her
When you searched for it
Where you searched for it
1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?
And explain why you needed to search for it
[Link] children choose their deskmates?
How can people search for information now?
3. What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
What information can people get from television?
4. Are good colleagues important at work?
Do you think libraries are still important in the digital
5. What kind of people are popular at work?
age?
6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?
Does the development of the Internet have any impact on
[Link] a problem you had some disadvantaged people?
while shopping online or in a How do people identify reliable information on the
Internet?
store Is it good if people could have more access to information
You should say: in the future?
When it happened
What you bought
What problem you had
And explain how you felt about the experience
1. What kind of customer service do you think is good?
[Link] a time when And how you felt about it
1. Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
someone gave you something 2. How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
that you really wanted 3. What activities can schools organize for children to keep
You should say fit?
What it was 4. What can governments do to improve people's health?
When you received it
Who gave it to you [Link] a beautiful sky you
And explain how you felt when the person gave it to
you enjoyed seeing
Should employees have their own goals? You should say:
2. How should bosses reward employees? Where you saw it
3. What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as Who you saw it with
rewards? What you saw
4. How should children spend their allowance money? And how you felt about it
5. Why do people like shopping more now than in the past? 1. What kind of people are interested in stars?
6. Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy? 2. Is high technology helpful for star watching?
3. Should kids know more about stars and planets?
[Link] a famous person
[Link] a time when you
you would like to meet
You should say: made a plan to do an activity
Who he/she is with a lot of people
How you knew him/her You should say:
How/where you would like to meet him/her What it was
And explain why you would like to meet him/ When and where you made it
her What the activity was
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a And explain how you felt about the plan
famous child? 1. What kind of plans do young people often make?
2. What can today's children do to become famous? 2. Why can't people always follow their plans?
3. What can children do with their fame?
4. Do people become famous because of their talent?
[Link] a photo you took
[Link] an intelligent
that you are proud of
person you know
You should say: You should say:
Who this person is When you took it
How you knew this person Where you took it
What this person does What is in this photo
And explain why you think this person is And explain why you are proud of it
intelligent 1. Why do some people like to record important things with
1. Why are some children more intelligent than others? photos?
Who do you think plays a more important role in a 2. What can people learn from historical photographs?
child's development, teachers or parents?
3. Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
Do you think smart people tend to be selfish?
4. Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?
4. Are smart people happier than others?
5. When do people take photos?
6. Why do some people like to keep old photos?
27. Describe an article on health
you read in a magazine or on [Link] an object that you
the Internet think is beautiful
You should say: You should say:
What it was What it is
Where you read it Where you saw it
Why you read it What it looks like
And explain why you think it is beautiful 1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from
childhood? Why or why not?
1. Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in 2. How important is childhood friendship to children?
the past? Why?
3. What do you think of communicating via social media?
2. What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
Do you think online communication
3. Why do you think people create beautiful things? through social media will replace
4. Where do you think people usually come into contact face-to-face communication?
with beautiful things? What’s the difference between having younger friends
5. Do people in your country prefer listening to music to and older friends?
appreciating paintings and literature? 6. Has technology changed people’s friendships? How?
Why do many people go to scenic spots in person
instead of just reading about them in books?
[Link] something you [Link] an impressive
had to share with others English lesson you had and
You should say enjoyed
What it was You should say
Who you shared it with What it was about
Why you had to share with others When you had it
And explain how you felt about it What the teacher did
1. Do you think kids like to share? Why? And why you enjoyed the lesson
2. How can parents teach their children to share? 1. Why do people learn foreign languages?
3. What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children? 2. What makes a good foreign language teacher?
4. Is there anything that parents persuade children to share 3. Do you think grammar is important when learning
with others? foreign languages?
5. How can governments encourage shared transport? 4. Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Why?
6. Why is it important to share food with others during 5. What is the impact of information technology on learning
celebration? foreign languages?
6. What effect will it have on the students if the teacher is
[Link] an advertisement impatient with them?
which introduced a product
you have seen [Link] a person who
You should say
When and where you saw the advertisement
inspired you to do something
What was the product interesting.
How you like the advertisement You should say:
And explain how you felt about it Who he/she is
How do you know him/her
1. Where do you often see advertisements? What interesting thing you did
2. What are the benefits of advertising? How he/she inspired you to do it
3. Are advertisements good or bad for children? What qualities make someone a role model?
4. How does advertising affect people? Why should children learn from role models?
Who can influence children more, teachers or parents?
What kind of international news inspires people?
[Link] a friend from Besides parents and teachers, who else can motivate
your childhood children?
You should say Can online teaching motivate students to learn? How?
Who she/he is
When and how you met each other
What you often did together [Link] a skill that you can
And explain what made you like him/her teach other people
What is it
When you learned it
How can you teach others
How do you feel about this skill [Link] a time when you
Should teachers be funny when they teach? received money as a gift.
What qualities should teachers have? You should say:
Which do you think are more important, practical When it happened?
skills or academic skills? Who gave you the money
Which age group is the best at learning new things? Why he/she gave you the money
And explain how he used the money

[Link] a time you saw Why do people rarely use cash now?
children behave badly in public When do children begin to comprehend the value of
You should say money?
Where it was Should parents reward children with money?
What the children were doing Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
How others reacted to it What are the advantages and disadvantages of credit
And explain how you felt about it cards?
Do you think it’s a good thing that more people are using
What bad behavior do children usually have? digital payments?
How should parents stop their children from
behaving badly in public?
Are parents these days stricter than those in the [Link] an unusual but
past? interesting building you would
Whose influence on children is more? Friends or
parents?
like to visit.
[Link] a person who You should say:
persuaded you to do something Where is it
You should say: What it looks like
When it happened Why do you think it is unusual and interesting
What he/she persuaded you to do And explain why you would like to visit it
Why he/she persuaded you to do it
Whether you did it at last Why do some people choose to build houses by
themselves?
What impact does advertising have on children and their What factors do you consider when choosing a house or an
parents? apartment?
Do you think a city’s buildings affect its vibe or
atmosphere?
[Link] a person who likes
Do you think old buildings should be preserved?
to grow plants
Who the person is [Link] a person who
What he/she grows shows his/her feelings very
Where he/she grows them
Why does he/she enjoy growing plants
openly.
Are there many people growing their own
vegetables now? You should say:
Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant? Who he/she is
What do you think of the job of a farmer? How do you know him/her
What are the differences between traditional and Why do you think he/she is such a person
modern agriculture? And explain how you feel about him/her
What happened to the farmers’ income during the Do you think it’s good for people to show their feelings
pandemic? openly?
How do people grow plants in cities?
Who tends to show their feelings more openly, adults or [Link] an impressive
children?
Regarding showing emotions, are there any differences talk/conversation you had that
between men and women? you remember well
You should say
Who you talked to
[Link] a time you made a When and where you had the talk
decision to wait for something What you talked about
You should say And explain why you think it was impressive
When it happened
What you waited for 1. What topics do young people like to talk about?
Why you made the decision
And explain how you felt while waiting 2. Is it important to have good communication skills
at work?
What do people in your country often do while
waiting? [Link] a place you visited
Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
Is being patient good for people? Why? and enjoyed in the countryside
Are people less patient now than people in the You should say
past? Why? Where it was in the countryside
Why do people lack patience? What did you do there
And explain how you felt about the visit
How can people become more patient?
[Link] a shop/store you Where do people like to visit in the countryside?
often visit What are consequences of the decrease of population in
You should say the countryside?
What the shop’s name is
Where it is [Link] a photo that you
How often you visit it
And explain why you like to visit it enjoy looking at
Do people in your country go to the shopping mall You should say:
frequently? Who took it
How have people’s shopping habits changed in When and where was it taken
recent decades? What was the photo about
Do you think shops and shopping malls will 1.) Why do many people like to share photos on social
disappear in the future? media platforms?
What are the differences between shopping in 2.) On what occasions do most people like to take
street markets and big shopping malls? photographs?
What are the differences between shopping habits [Link] a place where you
of different age groups?
saw animals
[Link] a goal you set that You should say
you tried your best to achieve When you went there
You should say Who you went with
What it was What animals you saw there
When you set it And explain how you felt about the place
What you did to achieve it
And explain how you felt about it 1. Why do stories and movies for children always
Do people in your country set goals? feature animals?
Do people usually set long-term goals or short-term 2. How did animals help people in the past?
ones? 3. Do you think people are more interested in animals
Why is setting goals important in the workplace? now than they were in the past?
What is the difference between goals set by old
people and young people?
[Link] an unforgettable
experience that you [Link] a live performance
had you enjoyed watching
You should say: You should say:
When and where it happened Who performed in it
What happened What kind of performance it was
Who you were with When you watched it
And explain why it is unforgettable And explain why you enjoyed
What kind of party have you had so far?
Is the organisation of big events very important in your Do you think it is hard for people to perform in front of
country? their friends?
What do people usually do during big events? Is it easy to invite your friends to attend your party or your
Do most people prefer to take part in big events or in small performance?
activities? Is it expensive to watch a live performance in your country?
Why do many people prefer to watch a live performance
rather than watch it on TV?
[Link] something you
bought that you really wanted to [Link] a person who helps to
return protect the environment
You should say:
What it is You should say:
When and where you bought it Who this person is
Why you wanted to return it When this person does this
And explain whether you returned it in the end What has the person done
And explain why you think this is important
Why can recycling help the environment?
[Link] a kind of foreign food What have people done to damage the environment?
you like and you have had Do you think technology can improve environment-related
problems?
You should say:
What it is Is it important to teach students environmental protection
When and where you had it at school?
Why you like it [Link] a sport that you really
And explain how you feel about it
like
Do most people like to eat the food they are familiar with You should say:
or try new food? What it is
What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country? How often you do it
Do you like to cook at home? How you learned to do it
Is it expensive to eat out in your country? And explain why you like it
Are sports important for children?
What’s the difference between Indian food and Western How can we make children aware of the importance of
food? sports?

[Link] a place with a lot of [Link] a TV series you like


trees that you would like to visit You should say:
(e.g. a forest, oasis) What is the name of the TV series
You should say: When you watched it
Where it is What it is about
How you knew this place And explain why you like it.
What it is like Is it beneficial to insert advertisements within a TV series?
And explain why you would like to visit it
Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
Do you think that parents should limit their children from [Link] a noisy place you
watching television?
Would your family watch TV together? have been to
What are the differences in television viewing habits You should say:
between the elderly and young people? Where it is
When you went there
[Link] a plan that you What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place
had to change recently Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
You should say:
Should children not be allowed to make noise under
When this happened
any circumstances?
What made you change the plan
What kinds of noises are there in our life?
What the new plan was
Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the
And how you felt about the change
countryside?
Do people often change their plans?
How would people usually respond to noises in your
Would you tell others if you change your plan?
country?
Why do you think parents still make plans for their children
How can people consider others’ feelings when
nowadays?
chatting in public?
How does technology help people make plans?
[Link] a water sport you [Link] a disagreement you
would like to try in the future had with someone
You should say: You should say:
What it is Who you had the disagreement with
Where you would like to try it What the disagreement was
Whether it is difficult What happened
And explain why you would like to try it And explain how you felt about it
What do you do if you disagree with someone?
What do you think of the people who waste water? How can we stop an argument from escalating into
a fight?
What are the characteristics of goods transported by
Who do you think should teach children to respect
water?
their teachers?
Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
What disagreement do parents and children usually
What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
have?
Why do people like to live near water?
Why do some people avoid arguing with others?
What are the advantages of water transportation?
How do we show respect to others when we
disagree with them?
[Link] a time you enjoyed a [Link] a person you disliked
free day off work or school at first but ended up being friends
You should say:
Where you were
with
You should say
What you did
Who he/she is
Who you were with
How you knew him/her
And how you felt about it
Why you dislike him/her at first but changed
Why is working extra hours common nowadays?
your mind
What can we do to stop working long hours?
And explain how you feel about the experience
Do people nowadays have more free time than in the past?
What do you think of making friends online?
What do people like to do when they are free in your
Is it a good idea to make friends who are much older
country?
than you?
Do you think most people are able to manage their free
time well?
What’s the difference between the things people
did in their free time in the past and the things
they do nowadays?
[Link] a friend of yours who [Link] a rule that is
is well dressed and is good at important in your school or at
dressing up work
You should say You should say:
Who he/she is What the rule is about
How you knew him/her What happens when people break the rule
What his/her dressing style is Why do you think it is an important rule
And explain why he/she dresses this way And explain how you feel about the rule
Do most people in your country prefer to buy When people break rules, how would they be punished in
clothes online or at the street market? Why? your country?
Do you think young people know more about What are the reasons that cause people to break the rules?
fashion and are better at dressing up than
elderly people? What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public
Do you think people would use clothing to show places?
their identity? What rules should people follow when using public
transport?
On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don't
[Link] an important thing follow some rules?
you learned (not at school or What rules should children follow at home in your country?

college) [Link] an area/subject of


You should say: science (biology, robotics, etc.)
What it was
When you learned it
that you are interested in and
How you learned it would like to learn more about
And explain why it was important You should say:
What can children learn from parents? Which area/subject it is
Do you think some children are well-behaved because When and where you came to know this
of the influence of their parents? area/subject
Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?How How you get information about this area/subject
can people learn new things? And explain why you are interested in this
Does the internet make learning easier or more area/subject
difficult? Should scientists explain the research process to the
Can people acquire more knowledge now than public?
before? How do you get to know about scientific news?
Should people continue to study science after graduating
from school?
[Link] a foreign country you Which science subject is the most important for children to
would like to visit in the future learn?
You should say: Is it important to study science at school?
What it is Why do some children not like learning science at school?
What you have known about it [Link] a time you made a
Who you would like to go there with
And explain why you would like to visit it promise to someone
What do you think makes countries different? You should say:
What the promise was
Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other To whom you made it
countries? Why? Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
How do people get information about other countries? And explain why you made it
How does travelling abroad affect young people? Is it useful to write down promises?
What are the advantages of working in an international Do you often keep your promises?
company? Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
What do you think of national identity? Do children keep their promises?
Do parents in India make promises to their children?
What kinds of promises do people often make? What it was
[Link] a line(or a few words) Who you received it from
Where you received it
that you remember from a poem And how you felt about it
or song What kinds of free services should be provided by the
You should say: government?
What is it? Will people be happy when they receive free things?
Which song or poem it is from Is it necessary to provide free public transportation?
How you knew it Why should everyone have access to basic healthcare?
And explain how you feel about it Why do customers like to receive free gifts from
1. What can people learn from songs or poems? companies?
2. Do you think it is easier for children to learn a songor Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the
poem than adults? Why? future?
3. Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs or
poems? Why?
[Link] a person who
4. Are you good at memorizing things? contributes to the society
[Link] an important decision You should say:
Who is this person?
that you made How you knew him/her
You should say: What type of work he/she does
What the decision was And explain why you think he/she contributes to the
How you made your decision society
What the results of the decision were What kinds of jobs are not paid fairly?
And explain why it was important What skills should be taught at school to improve students'
How do people usually make important decisions? ability to find jobs?
Do you think the influence of advertising is good? Do you think younger people should be lower paid than
Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions older people?
when shopping? What was the impact of the epidemic on the work
Who can children turn to for help when making a decision? environment?
What important decisions do teenagers need to make after What are the changes in working conditions?
graduation? What jobs are well-paid?
Do you think children sometimes have to make important [Link] an energetic person
decisions?
that you know
[Link] a time when you You should say:
helped a child Who is this person?
You should say: How you knew this person
When it was Why do you think this person is energetic?
How you helped him/her And explain how you feel about this person
Why you helped him/her Do you think machines could replace human workers in the
And how you felt about it future?
Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?
Should developed countries provide technological help to
What's the difference between the payment for physical
developing countries?
Why is it important to help neighbors?` work and that for mental work?
Do people in your country like to help neighbors? What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?
What can you do to help your neighbors? [Link] a job that is useful to
What can schools do to develop students' awareness of the society
volunteering? You should say:
Why is it necessary to do volunteer services? What job it is
[Link] something you How do you know about this job?
received for free What types of people do this job
And explain why you think this job is useful to the
You should say:
society
Do you think schools should provide career advice to
students? What are the differences between the city and the
Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older countryside?
people? What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the
Do you think doctors should be well-paid? countryside?
What kind of jobs deserve a high salary? What kind of people would like to stay in the countryside?
What kind of jobs receive a low income? Do people go to the countryside to travel or to live?
What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country? Do most people prefer to live in big cities or in the
countryside?
[Link] a place you have Do people in your country like to go hiking?
been to and would like to [Link] an invention that is
recommend others to live there useful in your daily life
(not your hometown) You should say:
You should say: What is the invention?
Where is it? What it can do How popular is it?
What the place is like Whether it is difficult or easy to use
When you visited there And explain why it is useful
Who you went there with
And explain why you would recommend this place Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments,
to others or private companies?
Why do many people choose to move to big cities? Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
What factors make a city liveable?
What inventions do you think should be improved?
What are the benefits of living close to one's workplace?
Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to
What qualities do inventors have?
live in?
What should people prepare before they move to a [Link] a difficult decision
different city? that you made and had a good
Why do people move from one place to another?
result
[Link] a time that something You should say:
changed your life in good ways What the decision was
You should say: When you made that decision
When and where it happened Why it was difficult to make
What happened And explain how you felt about the good result
How you felt about it Do advertisements influence consumers' decisions?
And explain how it changed your life in good ways Who do young people like to ask for advice when making
What are the disadvantages when people keep making decisions?
changes? Do you think it's necessary for kids to make as many
When things like getting married or moving decisions by themselves as much as they can?
home happen, what kinds of things would Do you think some people can make decisions without
you consider? asking for advice from others?
Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults? Do you think young people are easily influenced by
How do you adapt to changes in life? others when they make decisions? Why or why
not?
Why do some people quit and change jobs?
What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?
Do you like new things or changes in life?
[Link] a countryside area [Link] a time when someone
that you have been to asked for your opinion
You should say:
You should say: Who asked for your opinion
Where is it? Why he/she wanted to know your opinion
When and why you went there What opinion you gave
Who you went there with And explain how you felt when he/she asked for
And explain how you felt about it your opinion
What should a company do when receiving feedback about You should say:
its products? Who is he/she
Should teachers give advice to children? What do you like to talk about
Why do some people dislike giving their opinions? Why do you like to talk with him/her
Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about And explain how you feel about him/her
products or services? What are the differences between talking to a friend and
Why do people like to express their opinions on the talking to a stranger?
Internet nowadays? What makes a good listener?
What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the On what occasions do people talk with strangers?
Internet? Do you think people should be honest when talking with
friends?
What do young people talk about when they meet up?
[Link] a time you used your Where do young people like to meet?
cellphone/smartphone to do [Link] a time when you were
something important stuck in a traffic
You should say:
What happened
jam
You should say:
When it happened
When it happened
How important the cellphone/smartphone was
Where you were stuck
And explain how you felt about the experience
What did you do while waiting
Do you think it is too late to call others at 11 or 12 o'clock
And explain how you felt in the traffic jam
at night?
What can be done to stop cellphone addiction? Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?
Do you think there should be a law to stop people from Do you like to use public transportation?
making phone calls in public? What are good ways to manage traffic?
Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make Do you think the high ways will help reduce traffic jams?
phone calls or to read messages? Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic
What are the differences between young people and old jam problems?
people when using a cellphone? How can we solve the traffic jam problem?
What do you usually do with a cell phone?
[Link] a quiet place you like
[Link] a way/change that to go
helps you save a lot of time Where is it?
How you knew it
You should say: How often do you go there?
What is it? What do you do there?
How do you implement it? And explain how you feel about the place
How difficult is it? Why are there more noises made at home now than in the
And explain how you feel about the way/change past?
Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
What can schools do to help students learn time
Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
management?
How does technology affect the way people spend their
Is it necessary for children to learn time management?
leisure time?
Do people who can manage time well become successful
How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
more easily?
Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?
Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching
children to save time? [Link] something that
Does technology help people save time? How and why? surprised you and made you
What can people do to save time?
happy
You should say:
[Link] a friend you like to What it was
Who did this?
talk with How you found out about it and what you did
And explain why it surprised you and made you
happy
[Link] an occasion that you
What do people usually spend money on?
lost something in public
You should say:
Do men and women have different attitudes and feelings
What you lost
about shopping?
When and where you lost it
Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
What did you do to find it
How can people be happy?
Explain how you felt about it
Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
What do people often feel after losing things?
How do people express happiness in your culture?
What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?
[Link] a family member who What kinds of people may lose things often?
you want to work with in the Is it effective to offer rewards for finding lost things?
What will people do when losing things?
future What kinds of things do people usually lose?
You should say:
Who is he/she [Link] a special day out that
Whether you worked together before cost you little money/didn't cost
What kind of work would you like to do with
him/her you much
Explain how you feel about this family member You should say:
What do people need to do to change their jobs? When the day was
Where you went
Why do people want to change their jobs?
How much you spent
What benefits are there when working for big companies?
Explain how you feel about the day
Why do people want to have a family business?
Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still
Is it good to work with family members? Why?
want to do it?
What kinds of family businesses are common in India?
Why do people like to have days off?
Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your
[Link] a job that one of your country?
grandparents did
What was the job about
Was this only the one job she or he did
[Link] a contest/competition
How you felt about it you would like to participate in
You should say:
[Link] something you do to What the contest/competition is about
keep fit and healthy Where the contest/competition will take place
You should say: When it will be held
What is it? Explain why you would like to participate in it
When you do it Do you think the ability to compete is natural or learned?
Who do you do it with What kinds of people like to take part in competitions?
Why is it important to keep fit and healthy Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to
Explain why it can help you keep fit and healthy compete with one another in companies?
Should schools provide physical education to students? What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
Why and how? Why are competition shows popular?
How can we use technology to keep fit? What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?
Do you think it is good for governments to
utilize popular celebrities to help build [Link] something you do
health awareness?
How can parents help and guide their children to keep that can help you concentrate on
healthy? work/study
What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in You should say:
your country? What is it?
How do children and old people keep fit and healthy? How it helps you concentrate
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it
What can people do to improve their ability to Do you think children should learn through playing games
concentrate? or under pressure?
Is it important for children to concentrate on their What are the advantages and disadvantages when people
studies? Why? keep busy?
Can exercise help people improve concentration? Are you often busy?
What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work? [Link] a popular/well-
Do you think technology will harm children's ability to
concentrate? known person in your country
Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate You should say:
nowadays than in the past? Who is this person?
What he/she has done
[Link] a traditional product Why he/she is popular
in your country And explain how you feel about this person
You should say: Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular
What is it? adults?
When you tried this product for the first time Are there any disadvantages if a child is popular at
What it is made of school?
Explain how you feel about it What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
Where should children learn about culture, at school or at Which one is more important, maintaining a
home? good relationship with colleagues or doing well
at work?
Do you think people should be proud of their own Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
culture? Why? What kinds of people are popular at work?
Why is it important for children to learn about traditional
products? [Link] an occasion when
What are some traditional Indian products? someone gave you positive advice
Do you think traditions are important for a country?
Why?
or suggestions about your
Why are traditional products important? work/study
[Link] an invention that has You should say:
Who is the person?
changed the world in a positive What he/she said
way How the advice/suggestion affected you
You should say: And explain how you felt about the
What is it? advice/suggestions
Do you think people care about others' comments
What benefits it has brought
How it influences people of different ages about them?
Which is more important for adults in the workplace,
And explain how it changed people's lives
positive feedback or negative feedback?
Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
Why is negative feedback as important as positive
What kinds of inventions can be used at school?
feedback at work or in study?
What household appliances make us lazy?
Do you think negative feedback is more important
What is the most helpful innovation at home?
than positive feedback? Why?
[Link] a time you were very Should parents always encourage their children?
busy When should parents encourage their children?
You should say: 102. Describe an interesting
When it happened
Where were you? neighbor
What did you do? You should say:
And explain why you were busy Who is he/she
Does technology distract people? How you knew him/her
How does technology help with time management? What do you do together
And explain why he/she is interesting
What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
1. How do people build relationships with local people in a
new place?
2. Why do many people in big cities not know their 4. Does everything need to be well prepared?
neighbors? 5. On what occasions do people need to be organized?
3. Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors? 6. How can parents help children to be organized?
4. How do children build relationships with others in a [Link] a skill that you
community?
5. How can people improve the relationship with neighbors
learned from older people
You should say:
in a community?
What is the skill?
6. Do you think people are familiar with their neighbors?
Who you learned it from
103. Describe an important How you learned it
event you celebrated And how do you feel about it
You should say: 1. Do you think many old people in your country feel
What the event was lonely?
When it happened 2. What new skills can old people learn?
Who attended the event? 3. What knowledge can children learn from their
And explain how you felt about the event grandparents?
1. Do most people like to share their good news with 4. What skills can young people learn from older people?
others? 5. What kind of help do you think older people need?
2. Why is it important to celebrate festivals? 6. What can children learn from their parents?
3. Do people often celebrate festivals with families? [Link] a long walk you ever
4. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of
people or just a few people?
had
You should say:
5. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
When this happened
6. Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?
Where you walked
104. Describe an ambition that Who were you were with
you haven't achieved And explain how you felt about this long walk
You should say: 1. Do you think that walking is not as helpful as playing
What is it? other sports for our health?
Why haven't you achieved it 2. What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?
What are you doing about it now 3. Do women have more leisure time than men?
And how do you feel about it 4. Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
1. What are the traits of ambitious people? 5. What are the differences between the outdoor activities
2. Why do some people like to be the manager in the children did in the past and now?
workplace? 6. What outdoor activities do people like?
3. How do people balance work and life? [Link] something that you
4. Why don't some people have dreams?
5. Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
can't live without (not a
6. What ambitions do children usually have? computer/phone)
[Link] a time when you You should say:
What is it?
organized a happy event What do you do with it
successfully How it helps you in your life
You should say: And explain why you can't live without it
What the event was Do you think it is good for a child to always take
his or her favorite toy with them all the time?
How you prepared for it
Why do all children like toys?
Who helped you to organize it
And explain why you think it was a successful event 3. What do you think influences people to buy new things?
1. Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just 4. Is the way people buy things affected? How?
take part in an activity? 5. Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things
2. How would you feel when you were not well prepared (such as clothes)?
for something? 6. Why are children attracted to new things (such as
3. Do people need others' help when organizing things? electronics)?
[Link] a person you only [Link] someone you
met once recently and want to really like to spend time with
know more about You should say:
Who is this person?
You should say:
Who is he/she How you knew him/her
When you met him/her What you usually do together
And explain why you like to spend time with
Why do you want to know more about him/her
him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her
1. Do you think it is important for us to get along with
1. What should we not talk about when we meet a person
different kinds of people?
for the first time?
2. Do you think it's important to spend some time alone?
2. What can we do to leave a good impression on people
3. Do you like talking with older people? Why?
we meet for the first time?
4. Do people have time for themselves nowadays?
3. What qualities make true friends?
5. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
4. Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests
6. What kinds of people are easy to get along with?
when making friends?
5. On what occasions do people like to make friends? [Link] a special cake you
6. How do people make friends in India? received from others
110. Describe a course that You should say:
impressed you a lot When it happened
Where it happened
You should say:
Who you got the cake from
What the course was about
And explain why it's a special cake
Where you took the course
1. What do you think of people using their mobile phones
What did you do during the course
during a meal?
And explain why it impressed you a lot
In your country, do people nowadays cook at home
1. What can we learn from history?
as frequently as people did in the past?
2. What do people need to remember in their daily lives?
Do you think it's good to communicate when eating with
3. Can technology help people remember things better?
your family?
How?
4. Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money
4. Which can help people remember things better, words
on meals on special days?
or photos?
5. Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special
5. Do people like things of memorial significance?
times or on special occasions?
6. Why do some people have a better memory than others?
6. What are the differences between special food in India
[Link] something that and other countries?
was broken in your home and 114. Describe an interesting
then repaired song
You should say: You should say:
What is it? What is the song?
How was it broken What story the song tells
How you got it repaired Whether the song is popular
And how you felt about it And explain why you think it is interesting
1. What kinds of things are easily repaired? 1. Are foreign songs popular in your country?
2. Do you think luxury products are of better quality? 2. Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?
3. Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired 3. What are the differences between live concert and
in specialized stores? online concert?
4. What kinds of things do people like to repair by 4. What kinds of people like traditional music?
themselves? 5. What kinds of music do young people like?
5. Is the quality of products worse than before? 6. Why are many music competitions popular in India?
6. Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?
[Link] an interesting [Link] can people do on social media?

discussion you had with your [Link] a rule you dislike


friend and would like to change in the
You should say: future
What the discussion was about You should say:
What opinions you and your friend had What is it?
Why do you think the discussion was interesting? What is it for?
And how you felt about it Why don't you like it
1. Why do some young people refuse to communicate with And explain why you would like to change it
others? Do you know anyone who has broken the law? How?
2. Should parents consider their children's opinions on When is it okay to break the rules?
everything? Why? How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?
3. In what industries do you think communication is a What rules should children follow at home?
necessary skill? Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
4. Should parents require their children to obey them? What are the rules that students should follow at school?
5. Do children have strong opinions? [Link] an item of
6. When do children normally form their own views?
clothing that someone gave you
[Link] a thing you did to You should say:
learn another language What the clothing was
You should say: Who gave it to you
What language have you learned? When you got it
What did you do? And explain why this person gave you the clothes
How it helped you learn the language What influences the way people dress in today's society?
And how you felt about it What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a
Some people think that technology has made it uniform at school?
unnecessary to learn languages. What do you Why do people from different countries wear different
think?
clothes?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing
language?
uniforms at work and school?
3. What is the best way to learn a language?
Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress
4. Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it
formally at work?
in a group? Why?
Have you ever given clothes to others?
5. Do you think language learning is important? Why?
6. What difficulties do people face when learning a [Link] a city that you
language? think is very interesting/famous
[Link] a person who you You should say:
Where is it?
follow on social media What it is famous for
You should say: How you knew this city
Who is he/she And explain why you think it is very
How you knew him/her interesting/famous
What he/she posts on social media Do you think the big cities in India today will become even
And explain why you follow him/her on social media larger in the future?

What are the benefits of urbanization?


1. Do you think it is easy to make friends on social media?
Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative
2. Do you think people will read paper newspapers and
effects on local people?
books in the future? Why?
Do most elderly people live in the city or in the
3. Are non-social media like television and newspapers still
countryside?
useful?
Why do some young people like to live in cities?
4. Do older people spend much time on social media?
What advantages can tourism bring to a city?
5. Do older people and younger people use the same kinds
of social media apps?
121. Describe a time you visited 124. Describe a toy you liked in
a new place your childhood
You should say: You should say:
Where the new place is What kind of toy it is
When you went there When you received it
Why did you go there? How you played it
And explain how you feel about the place And how you felt about it
What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern
Why do many people enjoy visiting a new place? toys?
Do you think it's important to get as much information as What's the difference between the toys boys play with
possible before going to a new place? and girls play with?
How do young and old people react differently to new Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids
things? or spend more time with them?
Why do some people want to go to college far away from What's the difference between the toys kids play now and
home? those they played in the past?
How do young children react when they go to school for Should advertising aimed at children be prohibited?
the first time? How do advertisements influence children?
Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a 125. Describe an important
tourist?
[Link] a story someone river/lake in your country
You should say:
told you and you remember Where is it located
You should say: How big/long it is
What the story was about What it looks like
Who told you this story And explain why it is important
Why do you remember it? Are rivers and lakes important to a country?
And how do you feel about it What are the popular water sports in your country?
Which do you think is better, paper books or e-books? Are rivers and lakes good for transportation? Why?
Will smart devices affect the relationship between How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
children and parents? Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
Why do children like stories? How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?
How do people tell stories to children? Do people like that river in your country?
How has technology changed storytelling? Do you like any activities on water?
Do young children like the same stories as older children? Is it necessary for everyone to learn swimming?
Do people in your country go to swim in their spare time?

[Link] a gift you would


like to buy for your friend [Link] an old person you
You should say: know who has had an
How you knew your friend
How long have you known him/her?
interesting life
You should say:
How would you choose a gift for him/her
Who is this person?
And explain why you would choose that gift for
Where he/she lives
him/her
What he/she has done in his/her life
Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy And explain how you feel about him/her
as gifts in your country?
Do you think old people's life will improve with the
What do people usually consider when buying gifts?
development of technology?
Which do people give on traditional festivals, red
Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?
envelopes or other kinds of gifts?
What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?
Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each
Is it difficult to choose a gift?
other when they live together?
When do people normally send gifts to others?
Why do some people live with old people?
What do old people often do in their daily lives? 5. Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
[Link] a time when you 6. Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?

received good service in a 130. Describe a person who


shop/store likes to read a lot
You should say:
You should say:
Who this person is
Where is the shop?
How you knew him/her
When you went to the shop
What service you received from the staff What he/she likes to read
And explain how you felt about the service And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot
Can consumption drive economic growth? 1. Do you think people of all ages need to read?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of online 2. What are the differences between paper books and
shopping? movies?
What are the differences between online shopping and in- 3. What reading topics are popular in your country?
store shopping? 4. Is reading for fun or for work?
Why do some people not like shopping in small shops? Do you think parents should help their children
develop the reading habit from an early age?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping
Why are many people so keen on reading?
in small shops?
Why are shopping malls so popular in India? [Link] a time when you
[Link] a positive change lost an important and valuable
that you have made recently in item
your daily routine You should say:
When and where it happened
You should say:
What it was
What the change is
How you have changed the routine How important and valuable it was
Why you think it is a positive change How you lost it
And explain how you feel about the change And explain how you felt about the experience
Who should get more promotion opportunities in the 1. Is it important for students to be organized?
workplace, young people or older people? 2. Are there any good ways to remind us not to forget or
Who do you think would make changes more often, young lose things?
people or old people? 3. What should parents do to teach their children not to
Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently? lose things?
What changes would people often make? 4. What do people often do after losing things?
Is time management very important in our daily lives? 5. What are the reasons why people often misplace or lose
What do people normally plan in their daily lives? things?
[Link] a person you 6. What are some common items that people tend to lose
easily?
know who has chosen a career
[Link] a time when you
in the medical field (e.g. a
answered a phone call from
doctor, a nurse)
You should say: someone you didn’t know in a
Who he/she is public place
What he/she does You should say:
Why he/she chose this career When and where it happened
And explain how you feel about him/her Who called you
1. Can a hospital function effectively without nurses? What he/she said
2. What are the differences between the work of a doctor How you corresponded
and a nurse? And explain how you felt about the experience
3. Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills? 1. Should people be banned from talking loudly in public
[Link] you think that doctors and nurses are not paid places?
enough? 2. Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?
3. Should parents teach their children to behave well in What it was about
public? And explain why you watched this movie
4. Why do some people not care about their actions in Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
public? Do you think successful movies should have well-
[Link] are the differences between sitting next known actors or actresses in leading roles?
to someone who talks on the phone and sitting Do you think only well-known directors can create the
next to people who talk to each other while best movies?
traveling by train? Do Indian people prefer to watch domestic movies or
6. Do most people mind others talking on the phone in foreign movies?
public places? What are the factors that make a successful movie?
[Link] your favourite What kinds of movies do you think are successful in
your country?
food at a traditional festival or a
[Link] an occasion when
special event in your country
You should say: you helped a family
What it is member/relative with something
At which festival/event you eat it You should say:
How it is made When it happened
And explain why you like it Who you helped
1. Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones How you helped
during a meal? And explain how you felt about the experience
2. Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional [Link] do people know that their neighbours might
festivals or big events? need help?
3. Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the [Link] neighbours often help each other in your country?
supermarket or grown at home? [Link] parents reward their children when they
4. Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in helpthers?o
cities? [Link] can children learn by helping others?
5. What plants can people grow in cities? [Link] parents always help their children with
6. Do people in your country grow plants at home? everything?
134. Describe a party that you [Link] can children help their parents at home?
enjoyed [Link] a person who
You should say:
When and where the party was held
likes to make things by hand
Who attended the party (e.g. toys, furniture)
What kind of party it was You should say:
What you did in the party • Who this person is
And explain why you enjoyed this party • What he/she makes
1. What are the differences between holding a party at • Why he/she likes to make things by hand
home and in a public place? • And explain how you feel about the person
2. What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbor's 1. How does modern technology change the handicraft
party? industry?
3. Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party? 2. Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade
Do you think those who tend to stay at home things?
are less healthy than those who often attend 3. Are there any traditional handicrafts in your
parties? hometown?
[Link] do some people not like going to parties? 4. Why do many children like to make things by hand?
6. Why do people like parties? 5. What are the benefits for students to learn to make
135. Describe a movie you things by hand?
6. Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?
watched recently
You should say:
When and where you watched it
Who you watched it with
[Link] a time that you 2. Do you think we should only say something after
thinking it through?
showed something new to 3. Which is more important, listening to others or
others persuading others?
You should say: 4. Are there many young people who have strong
When it was opinions in our lives?
What it was 5. What do old people have strong opinions about?
Who you showed it to 6. What do young people have strong opinions about?
How you showed it [Link] a prize you have
And explain how you felt about it
How can young people be motivated to learn new things?
received recently (e.g. money,
What skills do you think children should learn before going something valuable, a medal)
to school? You should say:
What skills should children learn? What it was
Why are some people unwilling to ask for help from others When you received it
while studying? What you did to receive it
What are the differences between the things adults learn And explain how you felt about it
and the things that children learn? 1. Why do some companies encourage employees to
What qualities should a good learner have? compete with each other?
[Link] an online video in 2. Why do many companies offer prizes to their
customers?
which you learned something 3. What criteria should be set for students to win a
new particular prize?
You should say: 4. What prizes should schools set for students?
When and where you watched it 5. Why should we set prizes for competitions?
What it was 6. Do you think competitions are all about the prize?
Why you watched it 142. Describe a crowded place
And explain what you have learned from it
1. Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face
you have visited
When you went there
learning?
With whom you went there
2. What are the advantages of online learning? And explain how you felt about being there?
3. Why are so many young people obsessed with short
videos? Or a place with a lot of people (PRESENT TENSE)
4. Do you think people spend too much time watching
short videos? Why? Describe a place with a lot of people
5. Are there many people who watch online videos a Where is it
lot? Who do you go with
6. What kinds of videos are most popular in your What do people do there
country? Why are there so many people
140. Describe a person who has Do you think it is a good trend to have
more big cities?
strong opinions Do you think there are some people who
You should say: enjoy crowded places?
Who this person is Why do people go to crowded places?
How you know him/her Will people use bikes more or less in cities in
Why you think he/she is a person who has strong the future?
opinions Will there be more or less green space in cities
What kinds of strong opinions this person has in the future?
And explain how you feel about his/her opinions Which cities are overcrowded in your
country?
1. Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?
143. . Describe a challenge you You should say :
Who he/she is
faced that you thought was How you knew each other
rather difficult Why you lost contact
You should say: How you got in contact again
What it was And explain how you felt after getting in contact again
When and where you faced it Why do we have to give up some old
Why you thought it was a difficult challenge friends?
And explain how you felt at the time Why do people need to make new friends?
Why do some people enjoy doing extreme Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
sports? Do you think you are good at maintaining good
What challenges would people face when relationships with others?
learning new sports? Would having just a few friends limit your
What activities do you think would make horizons?
children feel challenged? Why? Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few
Do most people choose to face a challenge friends?
alone or with others?
Is it easy for children to overcome a [Link] something you
challenge? did in your study/work that has
What do children often do when they
face a challenge? made you feel confident
You should say:
When and where it happened
What you did
Why it made you feel confident
And explain how you felt about it
[Link] an ideal and
perfect place where you would Why do so many people lack confidence these
days?
like to stay (e.g. a house, an Do you think that children of confident parents are
apartment) also confident?
What can teachers do to make studying more
You should say:
interesting?
Where it would be
How can teachers help their students become more
What it would look like
confident by rewarding them for studying?
What special features it would have What can teachers do to help their students
Whether it would be big or small become more confident?
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you How can a person become more confident?

What do you think buildings will be like in the


[Link] a
future? picture/photograph of you that
Why do some people choose to live in the city you like
centre? You should say:m@kkar|ielts
Do different people have different Where it was taken/drawn
preferences for houses or apartments? When it was taken/drawn
What would people normally consider
Who took/drew it
when they rent or buy a house or an
apartment? And explain how you felt about it
Why are apartments popular in some places 1. Why do people take photos?
while not in other places? 2. What do people use to take photos these days, cameras
What are apartments like in your country? or phones?
[Link] an old friend you 3. Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good
photos?
had lost touch with and got in 4. How do people keep their photos?
contact with again 5. Do Indian people like to take photos of themselves?
6. Why do some people like to delete photos? Do you always avoid being late?
7. Why do some people like to keep photos? Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
8. Has the way people take photos changed? Are people in your country often late for meetings?
[Link] something that Do you think people are born with time management skills
or they can develop them?
you did with someone/a group
of people
You should say:
What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it together
How do you get along with your neighbors?
How do neighbors help each other?
Do you think neighbors help each other more often
in the countryside than in the city?
How do children learn to cooperate with each
other?
Do you think parents should teach children how to
cooperate with others? How?
Do you think it's important for children to learn
about cooperation?

[Link] someone (a
famous person) that is a role
model for young people
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has done
And explain why he/she can be a role model for
young people
1. What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for
teenagers?
2. Is it important for children to have a role model?
3. Are there any differences between today's famous
people and those of the past?
4. What qualities do famous people have?
5. What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
6. Do people tend to choose the best people as their role
model?
[Link] a time when
missed or were late for an
important meeting/event
You should say:
When it happened
What happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain how you felt about this experience
Are you a punctual person?
Do you think it important to be on time?

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