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May to August Speaking Questions

1. Do you like advertisements?
2. Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
3. Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?
4. Are there many advertisements in your country
5. Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?
6. What are the various places where we see advertisements?
7. How do you feel about advertisements?
8. What kind of advertisement do you like?
9. Do advertisements (ever) influence your choice about what to buy?
10. Have you ever bought anything that you have not seen advertised?
11. Where can we (or, what are the various places where we can) see advertisements?
12. Do you like advertisements on TV?
13. Do you prefer advertisements on TV or those in magazines?
14. What do you think is the purpose of advertisements (or, advertising)?
15. Do you think advertising plays a very important role in today's world?
16. What sorts of advertisements leave the deepest impression on people?
17. What do you think about the developments in advertising in your country today?
18. Why do you think companies advertise themselves (or, their products)?
19. (In your opinion), which is more effective, TV ads or newspaper and magazine ads?
20. Do you think there are too many advertisements?

• Have you ever had (or, raised) a pet?
• (Similar to above) Did you have any pets when you were a child?
• Do many people in your country have a pet?
• Is there any animal you would like to have as a pet?
• What animal(s) would you not like to have as a pet?

Questions about animals

• Do you like animals?
• What's your favourite animal? (Why?)
• What's your favourite wild animal? (Why?)
• Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
• What is the most popular animal in Iran?
• Are people in your country fond of animals?
• Do people keep animals in your country? -->What kinds of animals do people in in your county (or, hometown) keep?
• Compared with the past, have there been any changes concerning pets in your country/hometown?
• Do you think pets are important?
• Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?
• Compared with the past, have there been any changes concerning pets in your country/hometown?
• Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?

Children and Animals (or, Pets)

• Do children like animals?
• Did you ever visit a zoo when you were a child?
• Do you think it's important for children to visit a zoo?
• What was your favourite animal when you were a child?
• Do a have a pet? (or, Have you ever had a pet?)
• Did you have any pets when you were a child?
• What do you think are the benefits of a child having a pet?
• (Possibly the question above is this) What benefits did you get from having a pet?
• If you havechildren in the future, will you allow them to raise a pet?
• Why do (you think) some people have a pet?

Farm Animals

• What farm animals do you have in your country?
• Do you think farm animals are important?
• How are these animals used?
• Do you think raising farm animals is important?

Wild Animals

• What's the most famous wild animal from your country?
• What's your favourite wild animal (from your country)?

Apps

• Do you have many apps on your phone?
• Which do you prefer (to use), an information app or a chat app?
•  (Similar to above) Do you often use apps on your phone or computer?
• What kind of apps do you use the most?
• Do you like to chat with your classmates online?
• Do you think computer and mobile phone apps are helpful (or, useful)?
• What are some popular apps in your country?
• Are there any apps that you would like to have in the future?
• Would you like to create (your own) a mobile phone app one day?

Social Media

• When did you start using social media?
• Do you or your friends like using using social media?
• Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
• Do you like to work in social media?
• Do you think you spend too much time on social media? 
• What's the most popular social media in your country?
• Do your friends use social media?
• What do people often do on social media?

Social Media Websites

• Which do you prefer (to use), an information app or a chat app?
• Do you (often) use social media websites?
• When did you first use one of these websites?
• (Possibly the question above is this) How did you first find out about social media websites?
• Is social media (or, are social media websites) very popular in your country?
• Do you think social media will become more popular in the future?
• In the future, do you think you will use social media more than you do now, or less?
• Do you feel social media is more a positive thing, or more negative thing?
• (Similar to above) What do you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of (using) social media websites?
• Do you like to use Facebook?

Some useful vocabulary:

• to maintain contact with friends / to keep in contact with friends / to communicate quickly with others
• to broaden one’s range of social contacts / to broaden one’s social network (either in real-life or one’s “virtual” [= online] social network)
• face-to-face communication
• a substitute for real (real-life) relationships with others
• better than feeling alone; to help overcome loneliness / to help overcome of sense of isolation
• a sense of connectedness (to others/to the world)
• sharing photographs
• voice/ text messages
• sending/receiving computer files
• an avenue for expressing opinions / for exchanging information
• to bring an issue to the attention of a wide audience
• to spread the word
• a marketing tool
• If or when you name a particular social media platform, slow down a little and pronounce it especially clearly.

• Do you like art?
• Do you like visiting art galleries?
• Do you want to be an artist?
• Do you like modern art or traditional art?
• Have you ever been to an art gallery?
• (Similar to above) Do you often go to art galleries?
• Do you like going to art galleries?
• Do you think it would be exciting (or, interesting) to be an artist?
• Have you ever had any art classes?
• Are there any paintings on the walls of your home?
• (Possibly the question above is this) Are there any pictures on the walls of your bedroom?
• (Possibly) Do you think people should put paintings (or, pictures) on the walls of their home?

Asking for help

Part 1

1. Do you ask for help when you have a problem?

2. Why are teachers always willing to help students?

3. What kinds of help do you often ask for?

4. When was the last time you asked for help?

1. Do you like birthdays?
2. What do you usually do on your birthday?
3. Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Iran?
4. Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
5. Do you think it is important to celebrate your birthday?
6. Do people in your country celebrate birthdays? 
7. How do Iranian people celebrate birthdays? 
8. Whose birthday do you think is important to celebrate in your country?
9. How how did you celebrate your birthdays when you were a child?
10. Do you still feel that celebrating your birthday is important?
11. Nowadays, how do young people in Iran celebrate their birthday?
12. Which birthdays are especially important in Iranian culture?
13. How do you like to celebrate your birthday? 
14. What did you do on your last birthday?
15. What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
16. Do you prefer birthday parties with your friends or with your family?
17. Nowadays, how do young people in Iran celebrate their birthday? 
18. Do people in Iran have birthday parties? (Why?/Why not?)
19. Do you think it's important for people to celebrate birthdays? 
20. Do you think it's important to remember people's birthdays?)
21. Do you think it's important to give a special gift to someone on their birthday?
22. Are birthdays more important for children or for adults? 
23. Do children and adults celebrate birthdays the same way?
24. What do children do when they have a birthday party?

Breakfast

Part 1

1. What do you usually eat for breakfast?

2. Do you think breakfast is important?

3. Are there any differences between the mornings of your childhood and now?

4. Would you like to change your morning routine?

• Do you like to eat cakes or other sweet foods?
• Did you like to eat cakes as a child?
• Can you make cakes?
• Are there any traditional Iranian cakes?
• Do you like to have some desserts after meals?

• Celebrities :
• Who is your favourite celebrity in your country?
• Who is the most famous celebrity in your country (Iran)?
• Do you have a favourite celebrity in your country, (who,why)?
• Have you ever personally met a celebrity?
• Have you ever seen a celebrity in a public place?
• Would you like to be a celebrity?
• (Similar to above but different!) Do you want to be a celebrity?

News :

• Do you ever read about celebrities?
• What kind of famous people do you often see in the news?
• Do you pay attention to famous people in the news?
• Do you believe that the news about famous people in the media is true?
• Would you like to be a famous person in the news?

Challenges

Part 1

1. What subject do you think is the most challenging at school?

2. Do you like to challenge yourself?

3. Do you like to live a life that has a lot of challenges?

4. How do you usually deal with challenges in daily life?

Childhood memory

Part 1

1. What did you enjoy doing as a child?

2. Did you enjoy your childhood?

3. What are your best childhood memories?

4. Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?

1. Do you like eating chocolate? Why/why not?
2. How often do you eat chocolate?
3. Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
4. Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
5. What's your favourite flavour?
6. Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
7. How often do you eat chocolate?
8. Did you like it when you were child?
9. Do you ever give chocolate as a gift? (If yes, on what occasions?)
10. (Similar to above) Have you ever given chocolate as a gift?  (If yes, on what occasions?)
11. Can you suggest why people all over the world like chocolate?

Classmate

Part 1

1. Can students choose their deskmates in your country?

2. Is it good for children to play with their classmates?

1. Why do some people like to collect things?
2. Where do they collect things?
3. Do you collect anything (as a hobby)?
4. Why do you collect ....(that/those things)?
5. 2. Are there any things you keep from childhood?
6. Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
7. Where do you usually keep things you need?
8. Have you ever collected anything?
9. Did you collect anything (such as stamps or CD's) when you were a child?
10. Do you still collect them now?
11. Why do you like collecting things (or, these things)?
12. Do you think it's good for children to collect something (as a hobby)?
13. Is collecting a popular pastime in your country?
14. What are some examples of things that some people collect (as a hobby)?
15. Does anyone in your home collect anything?
16. Do a lot of people in your country collect things and what do they collect?
17. Do people in your country like to collect things?
18. What are some examples of things that some people (in your country) collect (as a hobby)?
19. Why do you think people like collecting things?
20. Why do you like collecting things?
21. What are the benefits of collecting?
22. Do boys and girls usually collect the same things?
23. Do you think you will collect anything in the future?
24. If you had a lot of money, what would you like to collect?
25. Would you collect something that you think will have value in the future?
26. Do you think you will collect anything in the future?
27. If you had a lot of money, what would you liketo collect?
28. Would you collect something that you think will have value in the future?
29. Do you think you will collect anything in the future?
30. Would you collect something that you think will increase in value in the future?

• What's your favourite colour?
• What's the colour you dislike? Why?
• What colours do your friends like most?
• What colour makes vou uncomfortable in your room?
• What colour car would you choose to buy?
• Do you think colour is important when you decide which clothes to buy?
• What is the most popular colour in your country?
• Do you think colours influence you?
• Do you think colour is important when you decide which clothes to buy?
• (Similar to above) What colours do you like to wear?
• Are colours important to you?
• Were colours important to you when you were a child?
• (Similar to above) Were any colours important to you when you were a child?
• Is colour very important to you when you are buying clothes?
• Do you prefer light or dark (or, bright) colours?
• (Similar to above) Do you prefer to wear light or dark (or, bright) coloured clothes?
• Do people in your country like to wear bright colours?
• What are the differences between men and women's preference in colour?
• What colour would you never use in your home?
• If you were to paint the walls of your room, what colour would you choose?
• Is there any colour you would not want your walls to be? (Why?)

Vocabulary:

Note:In English, when talking about the colours, especially the basic colours (e.g., red, blue, green, white, black, yellow etc.) we just say, “red” not “red colour”. However we do say something is “coloured red” and, “the colour red” etc.

• Lavender, purple, violet, turquoise, grey = gray, beige, scarlet (deep red), olive green, pastel, mauve, tan, pink, crimson (a type of red), auburn
• A “dark colour” e.g., dark blue, dark green; a “light colour”; a “bright colour”.
• Other adjectives that are commonly used to describe colours – "cool", "warm", "soft"
• Grey (gray) is sometimes described as a "bland" colour.
• Multi-coloured
• To dye, a dye, e.g., cloth, hair
• A faded colour
• Other uses of colours (besides decoration, art and for clothes) – Colours are often used symbolically, to represent something. The best example is traffic lights where red means "stop", green means "go" and orange (or yellow) means, "prepare to stop soon".

Another example is the use of colours to represent different things in graphs. For example, the different sectors of a pie chart are often shown with different colours to make the pie chart easier to read. Yet another example is the use of colours to represent a group, such as people in a club or organization all wearing the same colour. This is similar to people wearing a uniform. Look on the internet for "Colour Revolution" (or, "Color Revolution") when people who were engaged in a revolution all wore a certain colour to show their solidarity as a group.

• What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are living now)?
• Do you like (to go to) crowded places?
• (Similar to above) How do you feel in crowded places?
• Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people?
• When was the last time you went to a crowded place (or, were in a crowded place)?
• Would you say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when they are in a crowd?
• Is the city where you live crowded?
• Is there a crowded place near where you live?
• Do most people like crowded places?
• When was the last time you were in a crowded place?

Some vocabulary:

• “Crowded” refers to many people in one relatively small space. It is not suitable to refer to a road being “crowded with cars”.
• Places –  A stadium; major train stations; the airport; on a bus or train; some shopping centres; restaurants or shops; cinemas; the stairs at your high school after classes have just finished; in an elevator (a lift), . . .
• Feelings – Negative: annoyed (e.g. if your clothes are being crushed by other people pressing against you or if you dislike the smell of others), scared, unsafe (e.g., worried about pickpockets or other thieves), worried about safety (e.g., being crushed)
• Feelings – Positive:  excited, a sense of being part of a group
• to stand in line = to queue up; long lines
• “packed in like sardines”
• cramped
• to squeeze in
• full
• huddled
• jam-packed
• loaded
• packed
• teeming
• brimming with
• close
• compact
• crammed
• packed
• crushed
• overflowing
• stuffed
• swarming
• brimful
• chock-full
• elbow-to-elbow
• filled to the rafters (a room)
• standing room only (in an audience)
• tight
• wall-to-wall

General Questions

• What do you usually do in the mornings? or
• What is your morning routine?
• What's your daily routine nowadays?
• Do you think breakfast is important?
• What time do you go to bed?
• What time do you usually get up?
• What do you usually do after you get up (or, in the morning)?
• Do you like to get up early in the morning?
• Did you have the same daily routine when you were a child?
• Do you usually have the same routine every day of the week?
• Do you want to change your daily routine in the future?
• What are you usually doing at this time?
• Do you do the same thing(s) every day?
• Would you say you are busy?
• What part of the day do you like best? (Why?)
• What's usually your busiest time of the day; the morning, noon, or evenings? (Why?)
• What part of the day do you like best? (Why?)
• What's usually your busiest time of the day; the morning, noon, or evenings? (Why?)

Questions related to work and study

• What is your daily study routine?
• Have you ever changed your routine?
• Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?
• (If you do not work) For you, what's the best time of day for studying?
• When do you do most of your study?
• (If you work) For you, what's the best time of day (or, day of the week) for working?

Morning routines

Part 1

1. What do you do in the mornings?

2. Is breakfast important?

3. What is your morning routine?

4. Do you like to get up early in the morning?

Doing sports

Part 1

1. What sports do you like?

2. Where did you learn how to do it?

3. Did you do some sports when you were young?

4. Do you think students need more exercise?

5. Do you know any people who are good at sports?

6. Do you think it is important for people to exercise?

7. Should schools encourage young students to take more physical exercise?

E-books and paper books

Part 1

1. Which do you prefer, e-books or paper books?

2. When do you usually read online?

3. Will you read more online in the future?

4. Do you think paper books will disappear in the future?

Exciting activities

Part 1

1. Have you ever tried any exciting activities?

2. What do you think were exciting activities when you were a child?

3. Has anything exciting happened to you recently?

4. Would you like to try scuba diving and bungee jumping?

• Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?
• When would you feel bored?
• Do your often get (or feel) bored?
• What makes you feel bored?
• What do you do when you’re bored?
• Did you easily get bored when you were younger?
• Do your get bored more often now than when you were young?
• Do you think it’s easier for people to become bored as they grow older?

1. What kinds of flowers do you know?
2. Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Iran?
3. Have you planted any flowers?
4. Have you sent flowers to others?
5. Do you like flowers? (Why?)
6. What flowers do you like? (Why?)
7. Which/What is your favorite flower?
8. Do you think flowers are important?
9. On what occasions are flowers important?
10. Do people in your country ever use flowers for special occasions?
11. In your country, do people (ever) give flowers as a gift?
12. What are the occasions when people give or receive flowers?
13. When was the last time you gave (or, possibly, sent) flowers to someone?
14.  When was the last time you yourself bought flowers?
15. When was the last time you bought flowers for yourself?
16. Where did you buy these flowers?
17. What meaning do flowers (= does giving flowers) have for people in your country?
18. What flowers have special meaning in your country?
19. Do you like to have flowers in your home?
20. Do you (ever) grow flowers at home? (Give details)
21. Do many people in your country grow flowers at home?
22. Do people in your country like growing flowers?
23. Does anyone in your family like growing flowers?
24. Do old people in your country like gardening?

Happy things

Part 1

1. Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?

2. What made you happy when you were little?

3. What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?

4. When do you feel happy at work? Why?

5. Do you feel happy when buying new things?

6. Do you think people are happy when buying new things?

• Where did you go for your last holiday?
• Which public holiday do you like best?
• What do you do on holidays?
• Do you like to spend your day at home?
• Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday?
• Do you like holidays? Why?
• Which (type of) holiday is your favorite, a public or personal holiday?
• Does your country have many public holidays?
• Do you have a favorite holiday?
• What public holidays do you have in your country?
• (If you don't say this in answer to above) Why do you have those holidays?
• Would you say most people in your country know why you have those holidays?
• What do you usually do during a holiday?
• Which would you prefer, a city break or a beach holiday?
• Which do you prefer, a long holiday or a short one?
• (Similar to above) Which do you prefer, long holidays or a short ones?
• What kinds of places do you want to travel to on holiday?
• (Similar to above) What kinds of places would you like to travel to on holiday?
• Do you think holidays are important?
•  Do you think holidays are becoming more and more important?
• Do you think there should be more public holidays?  (public holidays)
• (Similar to above) Do you think people should have more holidays? (personal holidays)
•  Are there many tourists in your country?
•  What do most people do during their holidays in your country?
•  Do you prefer to travel alone or in group?

Internet

Part 1

1. When did you start using the internet?

2. How often do you go online?

3. How does the internet influence people?

4. Do you think you spend too much time online?

5. What would you do without the internet?

1. Do you often wear jewelry?
2. What type of jewelry do you like to buy?
3. Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
4. What's your attitude toward jewelry?
5. Why so many people choose to buy expensive jewelry?
6. How often do you wear jewelry?
7. Do you usually buy jewelry?

1. Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
2. Have you ever lost your keys?
3. Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?
4. Do you think it's a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

What is your mother tongue?

What other languages can you speak?

Will you learn other languages in the future?

(Similar to above) Do you intend to learn other languages in the future?

(Similar to above) What languages would you like to learn in the future?

Would you say it’s difficult to learn a new language?

What kinds of difficulties would you have if you want to learn a new language?

How do you learn a foreign language?

How are languages taught and learned in your school?

This topic was last used in May 2014.

What languages can you speak?

Which language do you use the most?

How did you learn English? (Or, How do you study English?)

Do you think that English is difficult to learn?

How long have you been studying English?

Do you think learning languages is important?

(Similar to above) Do you think there is any need for (some) people to learn another language?

Is there any other language you would like to learn? (Why?)

(Similar to above) Is there any other language you want to learn? (Why)?

1. Do you often go to library?
2. What do you usually do in the library?
3. Did you go to library when you were a kid?
4. Do Iranian kids often go to library?

Life stages

Part 1

1. What did you often do with your friends in your childhood?

2. What do you think is the most important at the moment?

3. Do you have any plans for the next five years?

4. How do people remember each stage of their lives?

• What do you need to remember in your daily life?
• How do you remember important things?
• Why do some people have good memory while others just don't?
• Why do more people rely on cellphones to memorize things?
• Are you good at memorizing things?
• Have you ever forgotten something that was important?
• How often do you need to remember something?
• Do you find it easy to remember things?
• (Similar to above) Would you say you have a good memory?
• Do you forget things sometimes?
• (Similar to above) Do you remember to do everything that you plan to do in a day?
• What are some things that you sometimes forget?
• Have ever you forgotten anything important to do?
• Do you think (having a good) memory is important?
• How do you memorise things?
• Do you find it to be a good system (or, method)?
• What do you need to remember in your daily life?
• How do you remember important things?

Cell-Phones (Mobile Phones) & Mobile Devices (e.g. smart phones)

• Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
• What was your first mobile phone?
• Will you buy a new one in the future?
• How has your mobile phone changed your life?
• Do you have a mobile phone (= "a cell phone")?
• (Similar to above) Do you use a cell phone?
• When did you start using mobile devices?
• Is your cell phone important (or useful) for you in your daily life?
• What do you use it for?
• How often do you use it?
• When do you use it?
• When did you get it?
• (Similar to above) When did you get your first mobile phone?
• How did you get your first mobile phone?
• How did you feel when you got your first mobile phone?
• What feature (or, function) of your cell phone do you like the best?
• (Similar to above) What features are (most) important for you in a mobile phone pr mobile device?
• Is there anything you dislike about using cell phones?
• Do you ever turn off your mobile phone or device?
• Do you think people should turn off their phones in public places (or, in meetings)?
• Have you ever had any problems using your your mobile phone while traveling?
• Do you usually use your mobile phone to call people or to send text messages?
• (Similar to above) Do you prefer to use your mobile phone to call people or to send text messages?
• Who do you usually call/send text messages to?
• (Possibly) Do you prefer to chat, or play games on your phone?
• Are mobile phones very popular in your country?
• Do you think you will be using your mobile phone more often (than you use it now) in the future?
• Have mobile phones developed (or changed) in the past few years?
• Do you like to replace your phones often? (Why?/Why not?)
• (Similar to above, but different)  Would you like to change your mobile phone?
• (Similar to above) Would you like to swap (or, replace, or exchange) your mobile device (or, mobile phone) for the latest one?
• How do you think mobile phones will develop (or change) in the future?

• Do people in your country give money as a gift to children?
• Do parents in your country give pocket money to their children for helping with the housework?
• Did you save money when you were a child?
• How can parents teach their children to save money?
• Do you prefer to save money or spend money?
• How do you save money?
• What do you think about payment apps or mobile payments?
• Do you use a credit card to buy things?
• Do you think cash will still be popular in the future?

News

Part 1

1. Are you interested in news?

2. How do you usually find news?

3. How do your friends get news?

4. Have you read the news this morning?

5. Do you often talk with your friends about the news?

Main Question

• What's your favorite number?
• Are you good at math?
• Do you often use numbers to do something?
• Are you good at memorizing numbers?
• Are you good at remembering phone numbers? (similar to above)
• Can you memorize phone numbers?
• (Possibly the question above is this) Do you usually memorize phone numbers?
• Do you have a favourite number?
• Would you say you are good at using numbers (= good at maths/ good at arithmetic)?
• Would you like to have a  job dealing with numbers?

Previous Questions

• In your country, do any numbers have special meaning?
• How do numbers help your life?
• (Are there any numbers or dates that you think are (especially) important to remember?
• What important numbers have you memorized?
• How often do you need to memorize a number?
• How do you remember a number (or, numbers)?
• Which do you think are easier to remember, names or numbers?
• Which do you think are easier to memorize, names or numbers?

1. Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
2. Do you like science fiction movies? Why?
3. Do you want to know more about outer space?
4. Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

• What do you usually use for writing, a pen, or a pencil?
• (Similar to above) Which do you prefer to use for writing, a pen or a pencil?
• When was the last time you bought some pens or pencils (or, a pen or pencil)?
• If someone gave you some pens/pencils as a gift, how would you feel?
• (Similar to above)  How would you feel if someone gave you a pen as a gift?
• Would you ever give a pen (or pencils) to someone as a gift?
• What do you think if someone gives you a pen or pencil as a present?

• What do you do to relax?
• Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
• Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax?
• Do you think students need more relaxing time?

Schools and workplaces

Part 1

1. Where is your school?

2. Do you like your school?

3. Do you think your school is a good place to study?

4. What is the environment like at your school?

5. What do you think could be improved in your school?

6. How important is interest in study?

7. Which subject do you find challenging?

8. Do you like your job?

9. Do you currently have a good work environment?

10. What do you think could be improved at your workplace?

11. Have you ever thought about changing jobs?

12. Is there a place in your company that makes you feel relaxed?

13. What are the advantages of a company having a relaxation room?

14. What do you think would be challenging when you start working in the future?

• When did you start to learn about science?
• Which science subject is interesting to you?
• Do Persian people often visit science museums?
• What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
• Do you like watching science TV programs?
• Did you like your science classes at school?
• What kinds of science did you learn (or, study) at school?
• Do you think it’s important to study science?
• (Similar to above) Do you think people should study science?
• Do you like science? (How much? Why or why not?)
• Does / did your high school offer any science-related classes?
• Do you think all schools should have science classes available?
• Do / did you enjoy your science classes at school?
• What do you find most interesting about science?
• What scientific fields are most popular in your country?
• Is there anything about science that you don't like?
• Do you like watching television (documentary) programs about science?
• Do you find those programs to be useful?
• Can you suggest why people like to watch science fiction programs?
• Are science museums very popular in your country?
• Have you ever visited a science museum?
• What future scientific developments do you think we will see?
• Is there any scientific topic that you would like to learn more about?

• Do you like to share things with your friends?
• Is there anything that you would not share with others?
• Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?
• Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
• What kind of things do you like to share with others?
• What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
• Do you have anything to share with others recently?
• How do you think parents could encourage their children to share?
• Do you think there will be a car sharing in the future?
• (Possible question) Would you be willing to share your job (your work) with others?

Some vocabulary:

• In common, joint, common
• To save money
• A personal possession
• Generous, generosity
• Fair, fairness
• Kind, kindness
• Stingy
• Greedy
• Selfish, unselfish
• To split the cost
• Communal
• Cooperation, to cooperate
• Car pooling

• Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
• Are there many shops near your home?
• What (sorts of) things do you buy the most?
• What do you usually go shopping in a shopping mall, or in small, local shops?
• Do you usually make a shopping list before going shopping?
• Do you usually compare prices before buying something (= making a purchase)?
• Do you think expensive items are always better quality than cheaper items?
• (Similar to above) Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
• (Similar to above) Do you think the price of an item always reflects the quality of that item?

• When do you usually go shopping?
• Where do you usually go shopping?
• When did you last go shopping?
• Do you ever buy things you see on television?
• What time of day do you prefer to go shopping?
• Do you prefer to buy things in big shops, or in small shops?
• Is there any kind of shopping that you don’t like?
• Do you prefer to go shopping alone, or with friends?

Your Feelings About Shopping

• Do you like (going) shopping? (Why?/Why not?)
• (Similar to above) How do you feel about (going) shopping? 
• (Similar to above) Do you like to go shopping? (Why?/Why not?)
• What do you think is the most difficult (or, unpleasant) part about shopping? 
• Is there anything you don't like (or, dislike) about shopping? 
• What don't you like about shopping? 
• (Similar to above) What thing(s) do you least like buying?

Your Shopping Habits

• Do you prefer to buy things yourself or to have your parents buy things for you?
• Do you often go shopping?
• (Similar to above) How often do you go shopping?
• (Similar to above) How often do you buy something (in a shop)?
• Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?
• Who do you (usually) go shopping with?
• Do you prefer to go shopping with family members, or with friends?
• What do you usually buy when you go shopping?
• (Similar to above) What do you like buying?
• (Similar to above) What (kinds of things) do you usually buy when you go shopping?
• When was the last time you went shopping?  (Include what you bought.)
• (Similar to above) When did you last go shopping?
• What did you buy?
• What was the most recent thing you bought? (Include when)
• What are the most fashionable things to buy?
• When do you prefer to go shopping?
• Do you have a regular time to go shopping?
• (Similar to above) When do you usually go shopping?
• (Similar to above) What time of the day do you prefer to go shopping?
• (Similar to above) When do you think is the best time to go shopping?  (I.e., what day of the week / what time of the day)
• Which day of the week do you usually go (or, do you like to go) shopping?
• Do you like to go window-shopping? (Why?/Why not?)
• When was the last time you went shopping?
• In what ways do you think people's present and past shopping habits are different?
• Would you like to work in a shop?

Shopping for Your Family

• Who usually does the shopping in your home?
• (Similar to above) Who does most of the shopping in your family?

Places for Shopping

• Where do you like to shop?
• (Similar to above) Where do you usually go shopping?
• Are there many shops near your home? (What kind?)
• (Similar to above) What places for shopping are there near your home?
• What type(s) of shop do you prefer to go to? (Why?)
• (Similar to above) What kind of shops do you most like?
• Do you enjoy shopping in big shopping malls (big shopping centres)?
• Do you prefer to buy things in big shops, or in small shops?
• (Similar to above) Do you prefer shopping in small shops, or big supermarkets and department stores? (Why?)
• (Similar to above) What are the pros and cons of buying things in big shops compared to buying things in small shops?
• What do you buy in big shopping centres?
• Would you say the people who work in those shops (the people who serve you) provide good service?
• (Similar to above) Do these shops provide good service?
• Do you think it's good that there are more and more big shops nowadays?
• What type(s) of shop would you recommend a visitor to your country go to? (Why?)
• (Similar to above) What places for shopping in your hometown would you recommend to foreigners (or, recommend to visitors to your hometown)?

 Internet Shopping

• Do you like shopping for clothes or other goods on the internet?
• What do you think are the advantages of buying things on the internet?
• Do you think there are there any disadvantages (or dangers) from buying on the internet? (What?)
• Would you say the things you buy (or, can buy) on the internet are good quality?
• How can someone judge the quality of goods for sale on the internet?

Changes in Shopping in your country

• How do you think shopping has changed in your country since you were born?
• (Similar to above) In your country, how has shopping changed in the past few decades?
• (Similar to above) In your hometown, what has been the biggest change in shopping in the past few years?
• Have any (new) shops recently opened near where you live? (If yes, what?)

People's Shopping Habits

• Do you think people spend too much time (or money) on shopping? (Why?/Why not?)
• (Similar to above) Do you think that some people spend too much time or money on shopping?
• Why do you think they do that?
• What kinds of people spend an excessive amount of time or money on shopping?
• Why do you think (some) young people like shopping so much?
• What are some differences between men and women and shopping?

• Do you like singing? Why?
• Have you ever learnt how to sing?
• Who do you like to sing for?
• Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
• How often do you sing?
• Did you like to sing when you were a child?
• Do you prefer to sing at home or at a place such as a karaoke bar (or KTV)?
• Who's your favourite singer?
• What's your favourite song?
• Are the lyrics (= the words) of songs important to you?

1. Do you know many small businesses where you live?
2. Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
3. Have you ever worked in a small business?
4. Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Staying at home

Part 1

1. Are you a person who likes to stay at home?

2. What do you do when you stay at home?

3. What is your favourite place at home?

4. What did you often do at home as a child?

5. Would you like to stay at home a lot in the future?

Staying Up Late

• Do you often stay up late?
• Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
• What do you do when you stay up late?
• What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?
• Do you prefer to go to bed late, or early?
• Have you ever stayed up late?
• What did you do?
• How did you feel the next day?
• (Possibly) Did you sleep late the next day?
• (Similar to above) Do you ever stay up late?
• What do you do when you stay up late?
• Would you like to sleep late every day?
• Why do you think many young people like to stay up late?
• Do you think children should stay up late?
• When you were a child, did your parents (ever) let you stay up late?

• Do you like to wear sunglasses?
• Do you often wear sunglasses?
• Have you ever lost your sunglasses?
• Have you ever bought expensive sunglasses?
• Do you give sunglasses as gifts?
• Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?
• Where can you buy sunglasses?
• Do many people in your country wear sunglasses?

1. Do you like wearing T-shirts?
2. How often do you wear T-shirts?
3. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
4. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
5. Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

• Do you play video games?
• Would you watch others play video games?
• Do you think people spend too much time playing video games?
• Do you prefer playing video games alone or with others?

The Weather:

• What's the weather like where you live?
• Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/How often?
• What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
• Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
• Does the weather in your country change often?
• Do you have a favorite type of weather?
• Would you move to another city because of the weather?
• Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When?/How?

The Seasons and Weather: 

• Do you prefer a warm, or a cool climate?

• Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

• Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

• Would you say most people prefer a warm climate?

• Do you like it when it's raining?

• Which season do you like best?

• Are there four different (or, distinct) seasons in your hometown?

• Do you feel the climate is changing?

• Does the weather change often where you live?

• Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?

• Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that has four seasons?

• Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?

Some other questions:

• Which season do you like best?
• Are there four distinct seasons in your hometown?
• Do you feel the climate is changing?
• Does the weather change often where you live?
• Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?
• What kind of weather do you like (best)? (Why?)
• What sort of weather do you least like?
• Do you like sunny weather?
• What do you usually do during your favourite weather (or season)?
• What's the weather (usually) like in your hometown?
•  (If doing the test away from your home country) How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?
• Do you like that weather (or, that kind of climate)? (Why?/Why not?)
• How often is the weather good in your hometown?
• Are there any bad points about the weather in your city?
• Have there been any changes in the weather over the past few years?
• Have you ever been to any place where the weather is different to your hometown?
• (If doing the test far from your hometown) Compare the weather in your hometown and the weather here.
• Which city in your country (or, which part of your country) has the best weather?
• Which city in your country (or, which part of your country) has the worst weather?
• Does the weather ever affect what you do?
• How does the weather affect people (or, you)? (If yes, how?)
• How do you feel when the weather is cloudy?
• Do you always (often/usually) pay attention to the weather forecast? Why?/Why not?
• Can you give any examples of unusual weather?
• In your country, are there ever any problems caused by the weather? (= caused by extreme weather?)
• Do you like snow? (Why? / Why not?)
• Would you prefer to live in a place that has just one, warm season that lasts the whole year or a place with different seasons?
• Do you (or, do people in your country) do the same things in the different seasons of the year?
• Do people (in your country) play the same sports in different seasons of the year?

Some vocabulary:

“Do you prefer a hot, or a cold climate?” – If this is the exact wording of the question, you are being asked to choose between two extremes. Hot is not warm, cold is not cool.

The meaning of that question is probably, “If you had to be/live in a place with a cold or a hot climate, which would you prefer?”

Only say, “I would prefer” if you also say something like, “if I had to choose between those two extremes”.

It’s possible to say, “I don’t like either of those” but still make a choice.

Always give at least one reason when answering a question about your likes, dislikes, preferences, favourite etc.

Reasons – 1) Your feelings of comfort; 2) the activities you prefer to do in different seasons or weather conditions; 3) certain aspects of the weather or of the seasons that you especially like or dislike such as flowers blooming in spring, the fact that rain damages your shoes, the clothes you wear etc.

Rainy days, wet days, wet weather, sunny says, a sunny day, ice, snow, slippery footpaths,

“When it’s raining” is not the same as “a rainy day”, which means a whole day, or most of it, that experiences rain.

to drizzle

sunny

A warm climate; warm weather. (or cool, or hot or cold weather). Notice that “climate” is a count-noun, “weather” is not.

• Do you like weekends?
• What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
• What did you do last weekends?
• Do you make plans for your weekends?
• What do you usually do (or, like to do) on weekends?
• Are there any places in your city that you like to go to on weekends for recreation?
• Do you often (or ever) go to a cinema on weekends?
• Do you prefer to go to the cinema alone, or in a group?
• What do you plan to do next weekend?

Others

   Possibly this topic is simply, "Leisure Time"

• • What do you do in your spare time?
  • (Similar to above) What do you do for entertainment?
  • When do you spend time with your family?
  • What do you usually do on weekends? (
  • What did you do last weekend?
  • What do other people in your hometown (or, in your country) usually do on weekends?
  • What are you going to do next weekend?
  • (Similar to above) What do you plan to do next weekend?
  • (Similar to above) What do you think you might do next weekend?
  • Do you think it is important to make the most of your weekend?
  • Do you feel that weekends now are more important to you than when you were a child?
  • Do you think employees should have to work on weekends?
  • Are weekends important to people?
  • (Similar to above) Are weekends important to you?
  • What do people in Iran do on the weekends?
  • Is it important for people to have weekends off?
  • Do you think people should be paid more money if they work on weekends (or public holidays)?
  • Do you think working people need to rest on weekends?
  • (Possibly) What's your favourite part of the weekend? (Why?)
  • What did you do last weekend?
  • Who was there with you?
  • Do you (prefer to) plan your weekends ahead of time?
  • Do you mostly spend weekends on study or on leisure?

Part 2

Describe a child that you know

You should say:

Who this child is

How often you see this child

What this child is like

And explain how you feel about this child

Part 3

1. In your country, who takes more care of children? Parents or grandparents?

2. What do you think about old people taking care of children?

Part 2

Describe a historical building you have been to

You should say:

Where it is

What it looks like

What it is used for now

What you learned there

And how you felt about this historical building

Part 3

1. Why do people visit historical buildings?

2. Do Persian people like to visit historical buildings?

3. Do most people agree to the government's funding to protect historical buildings?

4. Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?

5. What factors do people often consider when buying a house or an apartment?

6. What are the differences between today's houses and those in the past?

Part 2

Describe a kind of car you would like to buy in the future

You should say:

What it is like

Where you can buy it

How you can buy it

Part 2

Describe a kind of foreign food you have had

You should say:

When you had it

Where you ate it

What it was

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Is there a relationship between food and health?

Part 2

Describe a movie/film that you felt strongly about

You should say:

What it is about

When you watched it

Where you watched it

And explain why you felt strongly about it

Part 3

1. Do most people prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema? Why?

2. What are the advantages of going to the cinema with friends?

3. Is going to the cinema still popular?

4. What kind of movies do you think need to be seen in the cinema to be fully appreciated?

5. What can cinemas do to attract more audiences?

6. Do you think people can learn new cultures through movies?

Part 2

Describe a natural place (e.g. parks, mountains)

You should say:

Where this place is

How you knew this place

What it is like

And explain why you like to visit it

Part 3

1. What kind of people like to visit natural places?

2. What are the differences between a natural place and a city?

3. Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?

4. What can people gain from going to natural places?

5. Are there any wild animals in the city?

6. Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?

Part 2

Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping mall, park...)

You should say:

What and where the development is

What it was like before

How long it took to complete it

How people feel about it

And explain how it has improved the area you live in

Part 3

1. Is public transportation popular in Iran?

2. What can be done to improve public transport services in your hometown?

3. What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?

4. Do you think young people in your country like going to the cinema?

5. How is the subway system developing in your country?

6. What transportation do you use the most?

Part 2

Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country

You should say:

What law it is

What changes this law brings

Whether this new law will be popular

How you came up with the new law

And explain how you feel about this new law

Part 3

1. What rules should students follow at school?

2. Do people in your country usually obey the law?

3. What kinds of behavior are considered as good behavior?

4. Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?

5. What are the benefits for people to obey rules?

6. How can parents teach children to obey rules?

Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your city/town

You should say:

Where the shop is

What it sells

Who goes to this shop

And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

Part 3

1. What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
2. Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?
3. Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?
4. What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop?
5. How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behaviour?
6. Why is cheap fashion so popular?

Part 2

Describe a newly built public facility (such as parks, cinemas etc.) that influences your city

You should say:

Where this facility is

When it was built

What people can do there

What influence this facility has

Part 3

1. What facilities do young people and old people like in your country?

2. What are the differences between old facilities and new facilities?

3. What measures should be taken to deal with damage to public facilities?

4. What's the difference between facilities in the countryside and the ones in the cities?

Part 2

Describe a noisy place you have been to

You should say:

Where it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you feel it's a noisy place

Part 3

1. Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

2. Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?

3. What kinds of noises are there in our life?

4. Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?

5. How would people usually respond to noises in your country?

6. How can people consider others' feelings when chatting in public?

Part 2

Describe a painting

You should say:

When you first saw this painting

What the painting is about

Who the painter is

And explain how you feel about this painting

Part 3

1. What are the differences between painting and drawing?

2. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?

3. How does building style affect people's lives?

Part 2

Describe a park or a garden in your city

You should say:

When you often go there

How often you go there

Where it is

Who you often go there with

What it is like

And explain what it is like

Part 3

1. Do young people like to go to parks?

2. What do old people like to do in parks?

3. What benefits can parks bring to a city?

4. What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?

5. Why do some people like planting flowers?

6. Why do some people prefer planting vegetables to flowers?

7. Would you say people should help maintain public parks and gardens?

8. In winter, is going to parks a good choice?

9. In winter, what do people usually do when going to parks?

Part 2

Describe a party that you enjoyed

You should say:

When and where the party was held

Who attended the party

What kind of party it was

What you did in the party

And explain why you enjoyed this party

Part 3

1. Why do people like parties?

2. Why do some people not like going to parties?

3. Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?

4. What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour's party?

5. What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?

6. Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?

Part 2

Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person does

How you knew him/her

And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting

Part 3

1. When do you think children start to have their own opinions?

2. Are children's opinions influenced by their parents?

3. Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?

4. How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?

5. Are there only old ideas from books or previous writers?

6. What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?

7. Who are likely to influence smart children?

8. Do you think ideas from books or writers in the past are all outdated?

Part 2

Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal

You should say:

Who the person is

How he/she encouraged you

What goal you achieved

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3

1. Do you think children are more likely to achieve their goals if they are encouraged?

2. What should parents do if their children don't want to study?

3. Who do you think should set goals for children?

4. Who plays a more important role in children's education, parents or teachers?

5. Is money the only motivation for people to work hard?

6. Which is more important, competition or cooperation?

Part 2

Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she likes to cook

Who he/she cooks for

And explain why he/she enjoys cooking

Part 3

1. Have you ever cooked for others?

2. What do we need to prepare when we need to cook?

3. Do you agree that food is an important part of Chinese festivals?

4. Which dishes are a must at festivals?

5. Should students learn to cook at school?

6. Do you think cooking should be a compulsory or a selective course? Why?

7. Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?

Part 2

Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

How he/she makes you feel welcome

And explain why you think he/she is good at welcoming visitors/guests

Part 3

1. Do people in your country often invite others to their homes? Why?

2. What kind of people do you think are more likely to invite others to their homes?

3. Who are more likely to invite others to their homes, people in the countryside or people in the city?

4. Are tourist attractions in the countryside more welcome than those in the cities?

5. What facilities are there in the tourist attractions in your country?

6. Why making people feel welcome is important?

7. What do you think of serving food to visitors?

Part 2

Describe a person who likes to buy goods with low prices

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person likes to buy

Where this person likes to buy things

And explain why this person likes cheap goods

Part 3

1. What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?

2. Which is more commonly visited in Iran, shopping malls or street markets?

3. Is advertising important?

4. What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?

5. How do you buy cheap products?

6. Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?

Part 2

Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What music he/she likes

Why he/she thinks music is important

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

1. What do you think about playing music for children in class?

2. Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?

3. Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?

4. Would people's shopping behaviour be affected in

a shop with music?

5. What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?

6. Why are musical movies so popular?

Part 2

Describe a person who you are happy to know

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know this person

What he or she is like

And explain why you are happy to know him/her

Part 3

1. How can children feel happy?

2. What's the difference between adults' and children's happiness?

3. Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?

4. Some people say that living in a happy city is boring. What do you think?

5. Which do you think is more important in the workplace, happiness or high salaries?

6. How can companies improve employee happiness?

Part 2

Describe a person who you think is good at welcoming visitors

You should say:

Who he/she is

When and how you met him/her

How he/she welcomes visitors

And explain why you think he/she is good at welcoming visitors

Part 3

1. What do you think of using food to treat visitors?

Describe a person you are happy to know.

            You should say:

                        who this person is

                        how long have known this person

                        what you usually do with this person

            and explain why you are happy to know this person.

Part 3

Happiness in General

• What do you think are some of the differences between adults’ happiness and children’s happiness?
• How can children feel happy?
• What's the difference between adults' and children's happiness?
• Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?
• Some people say that living in a happy city is boring. What do you think?

Happiness in the Workplace

• Would you prefer to do a job with a low salary but one that brings you lots of happiness, or a boring job but with a high salary?
• Can you suggest how a boss could make his or her employees happy (as happy as possible) at work？

Part 2

Describe a person you know who is talented

You should say:

Who this person is

How and where you knew this person

Why you think he/she is talented

And explain how you found out that he/she is talented

Part 3

1. How do you think schools should help children develop their talents?

2. What do you think of talented people and Al?

3. Have you ever had any experience with things related to Al?

4. Do you think Al will replace human beings?

Part 2 Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew this person

What he/she usually talks about

And explain how you felt about him/her

Part 3

1. What communication skills does a talkative person have?

2. Is it good to be talkative?

3. How should parents encourage their children to talk more?

4. How should people encourage children to express themselves when being asked questions that they are afraid to answer?

5. On what occasion do you think a child should talk less than usual?

6. What jobs need employees to be talkative?

Part 2

Describe a person you really enjoy studying/working with

You should say:

Who this person is

When you often study/work together

What you study/work together

And explain why you enjoy studying/working with him/her

Part 3

1. Should children be encouraged to learn from their peers?

2. What difficulties or problems would introverted people face in work or study?

3. How can a person be a good co-worker?

4. What makes a good employee?

5. How can people improve their collaboration skills?

6. Do you think it is more important for an employee to keep good relationships with colleagues than just focus on the work?

Part 2

Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like

You should say:

Where it was taken/drawn

When it was taken/drawn

Who took/drew it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Why do people take photos?

2. What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?

3. Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?

4. How do people keep their photos?

5. What photos do people often hang on the wall at home?

6. Is it necessary for students to learn art?

Part 2

Describe a place (city/town) that is good for people to live in

You should say:

Where it is

How you knew this place

What it is like

And explain why it is better than other places to live in

Part 3

1. What are the differences between cities and towns?

2. What has happened to towns and villages in recent years in your country?

3. What are the differences between big cities and small ones?

4. What factors will contribute to whether a place is good to live in or not?

5. What are the major changes that have happened in your city?

6. How different is life in the countryside to life in the city?

Part 2

Describe a place where you have taken photos more than once

You should say:

Where the place is

When you took the photos

What special features the photos taken there have

And explain why you have been there more than

once to take photos

Part 3

1. Do you like to take photos?

2. Where do people often like to take photos?

3. Who would like to take photos more often, young people or older people?

4. Would you pay a lot of money to hire a photographer?

5. Do you think being a photographer is a good job?

6. On what occasions do people need formal photos?

Part 2

Describe a place you have been to where things are expensive

You should say:

Where the place is

What the place is like

Why you went there

What you bought there

And explain why you think things are expensive there

Part 3

1. Why do some people still use cash?

2. Will the payment be paperless in the future?

3. What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?

4. Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?

5. How important is it to have a variety of payment option?

6. Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?

Part 2

Describe a public event you have attended

You should say:

What the event was

When you went there

Whom you went there with

And explain why you enjoyed this event

Part 2

Describe a small store where you often buy things

You should say:

Where it is

When you usually go there to buy things

What it is like What you often buy there

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. What are the differences between small stores and shopping malls?

2. What are the differences between the shopping habits of young and old people?

Part 2

Describe a special meal that someone made for you

You should say:

Who did it

When and how he/she cooked

What and why he/she cooked for you

And explain how you felt about the meal

Part 3

1. Should students learn to cook at school?

2. Do you think people's eating habits would change as they get older?

3. Do people in your country like to learn to cook from TV programmes?

4. What kinds of fast food are popular in Iran?

5. Are there any people who wouldn't eat meat for their whole lives?

6. What do you think about vegetarians?

Part 2

Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself

You should say:

What it is

When you watched it

Where you watched it

Who you watched it with

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. What kinds of sports would you like to play in the future?

2. Why are there many athletes in advertisements?

3. What are the features of people who watch sports games online, such as gender or age?

4. What's the most popular sport in your country?

5. What kinds of sports are popular now but not popular 50 years ago?

6. Do you think there are too many sorts of sports games on TV?

Part 2

Describe a successful person you know

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What business he/she does

And explain why he/she is successful

Part 3

1. What factors lead to success?

2. What do people need to sacrifice for success?

3. Is it easy for people to succeed in the national test in your country?

4. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?

5. Which family businesses do you know?

Part 2

Describe a time that you showed something new to others

You should say:

When it was

What it was

Who you showed it to

How you showed it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. What qualities should a good learner have?

2. What skills should children learn?

3. What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?

4. Why are some people not willing to ask help from others while studying?

Part 2

Describe a time when some people near you made a lot of noise

You should say:

When and where it happened

Who made the noise

How you reacted to the noise

And explain how you felt about the noise

Part 3

1. What kinds of places should be noise-free?

2. On what occasions do people need to be quiet?

3. Can people bring children to these noise-free places?

4. Why can't people make noise in places like libraries and museums?

5. What public morals should people follow in your country?

6. Do you think we should allow children to make noise in public places?

Part 2

Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person

You should say:

When it happened

What you taught

Who you taught

Why you taught this person

And how you felt about the teaching

Part 3

1. What skills do adults need to have?

2. How can people be motivated to learn new things?

3. What can children learn from teachers and parents?

4. What are the skills that you wanted to learn?

5. What skills should children learn before entering school?

6. How does a good learner learn something new?

Part 2

Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting

You should say:

What the place is

What people can see there

Why only very few people visit there

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3

1. Why do people visit tourist attractions?

2. What makes a tourist attraction famous?

3. Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?

4. Do you think tourism causes environmentaldamage?

5. How can people prevent the environmental damage caused by tourism?

6. Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?

Part 2

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young

You should say:

What it was

Where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3

1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?

2. What sports do young people like to do now?

3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?

4. Can most people balance work and life in Iran?

5. What activities do children and adults do nowadays?

6. Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

Part 2

Describe an advertisement you have seen but you did not like

You should say:

Where and when you saw it

What the advertisement was for

What you could see in the advertisement

And explain why you did not like the advertisement

Part 3

1. What role does social media play in advertising?

2. Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don't need?

3. What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?

4. What are the benefits of advertising?

5. Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?

6. What are the most advertised products in your country?

Part 2

Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport

You should say:

Where you went

Who you were with

What you did

And how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Why do people choose to travel by public transport?

2. Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?

3. Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?

4. What are the disadvantages of traveling by public transport?

5. What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?

6. What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?

Part 2

Describe an important achievement you have made

You should say:

What you achieved

When and where you did it

Why it was an important achievement

And explain how you earned it

Part 3

1. Should people set goals under any circumstances?

2. Should employers reward employees with money?

3. Is it important for employees to keep fit at work?

Describe an important plant in your country (such as a vegetable, fruit or flower).

            You should say:

                                what plant it is

                                what it looks like 

                                where it grows

              and explain why it is important.  

Part 3

Plants in Your Country

• Can you give me any more examples of the plants that grow in your country?  
• How are those plants used? (= What are those plants used for?, What is the role of those plants?)
• Why did people in the past use plants as medicine?

Living in the Countryside

• What are the features of living in the countryside?
• Would you say plants are more important in the countryside, or in the city?
• Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?  
• Why is there air pollution in the cities?
• Who do you think prefers living in the countryside, young people or old people?  
• How do you think the countryside might (or, will) change in the future?

Green Cities

• Have new kinds of plants been grown in your city recently?
• Are there many trees and green areas in the city where you live?
• Would you say it's important to have plants growing in cities?
• What do you think are the benefits of growing things (or, trees) in a (the) city?   

Growing Plants at Home

"At home" can be considered to include, "at the office".

• Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
• Do people in your country like growing plants at home?
• (different to above) Do many people in your country grow plants at home?  
• Can you explain why people like to put plant in their home or office?  
• (Similar to above) Why do some people attach importance to greening their living (or working) environment?  
• What kinds of plants do they grow?
• How (or where) do people who live in cities (or, in apartments) grow plants?  
• Are there any differences between the plants that people grow indoors compared to those that are grown outdoors?
• What would you say are the benefits of having indoor plants?
• What kind of people like to plant flowers at home?  
• Who do you think likes growing plants more (= "prefers growing plants"), old people or young people?  
• Why do old people like to grow plants at home?
• Have you ever grown any plants?

Education about Plants

• Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
• Do schools in your country teach children about growing (or, how to grow) plants?
• Do you think schools should teach children about growing plants?  
• (Similar to above) Do you think schools should teach children how to grow plants?  
• (Similar to above) Do you think children should study agriculture at school? 
• What benefits can children get from growing plants?

Farming

• What are some examples of the crops that are grown in your country?
• Can you explain why some people enjoy working as farmers?
• Would you like to be a farmer?
• How is farming in your country today different to farming in the past?  
• (Similar to above) How has farming in your country changed over the past few decades (or, generations)?
• What's the difference between the social status of farmers today and their status in the past?
• Where (or how) do people today learn about farming?
• (Similar to above) Where (or how) do students today study agriculture?
• How do you think farming might change in the future? 
• Do you think more people will be growing their own food in the future?
• Do you think children should do farm work?
• In what ways do you think the environment affects the growing of crops?

Part 2

Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

When you go there

What you study there

And explain why you would like to study in this place

Part 3

1. Do you like to learn on your own or with others?

2. What's the difference between learning face-to face with teachers and learning by yourself?

3. Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?

4. What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?

5. Do most people like to study in a noisy place?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with other people?

Part 2

Describe an interesting old person you have met

You should say:

Who this person is

When/where you met this person

What you did with this person

And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3

1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?

2. What can old people teach young people?

3. Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?

4. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?

5. Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?

6. What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

Part 2

Describe an interesting place you have been to with a friend

You should say:

What and where the place is

Who you went with

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3

1. Why do people need friends?

2. How do you communicate with friends?

3. Why don't some people like to socialise?

4. Can talking with people improve social skills?

5. Does technology help people communicate better with others?

6. Do you prefer to go out with a group of friends or just with a few close friends?

Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes (or, clothing)

               You should say:

 when it was

 what you wore

 what they looked like

Why you wore it

 and explain why you wore your best clothes.

Part 3

• Do you think people really need to dress formally in the workplace?
• Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?
• Will traditional clothes disappear in the future?
• Why do some people like to wear expensive clothes?
• Do you think people change the style of clothes they wear as they get older?
• Do old people change their style of dressing?
• Who would wear formal clothes more often, young people or old people?

Part 2

Describe 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

Part 3

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?

Part 2

Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently

You should say:

Who he/she is

When he/she made the decision

What decision he/she made

Why it was a good decision

And explain how you felt about the decision

Part 3

1. Should parents make decisions for their children?

2. Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children's education?

3. At what age do you think children can be allowed to make decisions by themselves?

4. Why do most children find it difficult to make decisions?

5. Should parents interfere in children's decision making?

6. How should parents help their children make decisions?

Part 2

Describe something that 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

Part 3

1. How do you get along with your neighbors?

2. How do neighbors help each other?

3. Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?

4. How do children learn to cooperate with each other?

5. Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?

6. Do you think it's important for children to learn about cooperation?

Part 2

Describe something you did that made you feel proud

You should say:

What it was

How you did it

What difficulty you had

How you dealt with the difficulty

And explain why you felt proud of it

Part 3

1. Which one is more important, personal goals or work goals?

2. Have your life goals changed since your childhood?

3. Does everyone set goals for themselves?

4. What kinds of rewards are important at work?

5. Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?

6. What makes people feel proud of themselves?

Describe something you have that would like to replace.

               You should say:

 what it is

Where it is

 how long you have had it

 why you want to replace it

and explain how easy it would be to replace it

                  or

and explain how easy it will be to replace it.

Part 3

Replacing Things

• Does consumption have any impact on the environment?
• Why do people always want to buy new things to replace old ones?
• Why do you think some people replace things more often than others?
• Why do young people change things more often than old people?
• Why do some people like to buy expensive things?
• Why do some people prefer to buy things in the supermarket rather than online?
• Are there other things you'd like to replace? *
• (Similar to above) Can you tell me any more things that you would like to replace? *
• What kinds of things do people usually replace?
• How often do people replace something?
• Why do some people like to replace things sooner (or, more often) than other people?
• Can you tell me how a person decides when to buy something new to replace something older?
• Who would you say replaces things more, old people or young people? *
• Do you think old people like to hoard things?  
• What kinds of things do your parents sometimes replace?
• In general, what would you say are the differences between a new thing and an old thing?
• Who do you think wants new things more, children or old people? *
• How much does changing (or replacing) something actually change a person's life?
• Can you think of any things that people replace very often, even every day sometimes?  
• What's your opinion of people who always change to the newest product?
• Do you think changing/replacing things can have an effect on the environment?
• How often do you change your cell phone? *
• Can you explain why so many young people like to change to the newest mobile phone all the time? *
• Years ago, more people than today fixed broken things rather than buy a new one. Why do you think this is the the case?.
• What do you think is the difference between fixing something and buying a new one?  

Part 2

Describe your first day at school that you remember

You should say:

Where the school was

How you went there

What happened that day

And how you felt on that day

Part 3

1. What would parents prepare when their kids go to school on the first day?

2. How do children socialize with each other?

3. Is socialization important for children?

4. What are the reasons for job change?

5. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?

Part 2

Describe your favourite climate

You should say:

What kind of climate it is

Where the climate occur

How hot or cold the climate is

And explain why you like this type of climate

Part 3

1. Do you prefer a climate with distinct four seasons or a changeable climate?

2. What are the differences between people living in cold places and those living in hot places?