Expected Topics April 2019 to June 2019
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Talk about an instance when you have lost something. Please say
– What was it?
– When and where did you lose it?
– How did you feel about it?
Discussion
– What did you do after you found what you lost?
– Is being organised essential for a student?
– Some say being messy relates to being a genius or a creative person, do you agree?
– Why is it so?
– Do you think people naturally seek order?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of an extremely organised society?
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Talk about a place or country that you want to go to in the future. Please say
– What is it?
– How will you get there?
– What would you like to do there?
Discussion
– Do you think tourism is good?
– How does it affect a country that is visited by many tourists?
– What are some positive and negative aspects of tourism?
– What are the main things a person should know before visiting any country?
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Talk about a song that is important to you. Please say
– What song is it?
– What is it about?
– When and where did you hear it for the first time?
Discussion
– Is music important?
– What kind of music is more popular now?
– Do you think people in the past used to listen to the same music as now?
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Talk about a trip that you made by public transport. Please say
– Where and when did you go?
– Who did you go there with?
– How did you feel about using public transport?
Discussion
– Do you prefer to travel by yourself or with friends?
– What is the main problem of public transport?
– How can the government fix traffic problems?
– Is it necessary to limit the use of cars?
– Should the government encourage people to use public transport?
– What is the most common mode of transportation in your country?
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Talk about an interesting thing that your friend did, that motivated you to do the same. Please say
– What was it?
– How did your friend feel about it?
– Why would you like to do it?
Discussion
– Did people have enough facilities in the past compared to now?
– Are young people more influenced by family or friends?
– Why do young people like to try new experiences?
– Why don’t old people like to try new things?
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Talk about an interesting discussion or conversation you were involved in. Please say
– What and when was it?
– Who were you talking with?
– How did you feel after that?
Discussion
– Is it important to be a good listener?
– What is the best way to remember the main idea of a discussion?
– What professions require experience in public speaking?
– Is confidence the most important trait for public speaking?
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Talk about an item you received via mail, that arrived damaged. Please say
– What and when was it?
– Why was it damaged?
– How did you feel about it?
Discussion
– How important was the item to you?
– Did you try to get in contact with the sender?
– Did you try to repair the item?
– What happened in the end?
– How did you feel about it?
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Describe an occasion suitable for giving money to children, in your opinion. Please say
– What is the purpose?
– When and where?
– How does money affect the attitude of children?
Discussion
– Why do some people say that having more money creates power?
– Do you think that there is a relationship between money and power?
– Give an example of that.
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Talk about a recent event that made you happy. Please say
– What was it?
– Where and when did it take place?
– How did you feel about it later?
Discussion
– Who was there with you?
– What makes you happy?
– When does an employee feel happy?
– Can money buy happiness?
– Do you think money and happiness are related?
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Talk about a website you regularly visit. Please say
– What website is it?
– What content does it have?
– How did you come to know about this website?
Discussion
– What do people use the Internet for mostly?
– How does the Internet affect our life?
– What websites are the most visited by young people in your country? Why?
– Why are some websites visited more frequently than others?
– What do you use in your leisure time, TV or the Internet? Why?
– Why do you think entertainment websites are po?
– Is the Internet important in schools in your country?
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Talk about an item of clothing you wore that was different from your normal clothes. Please say
– What was it?
– When and where did you wear it?
– What was so special about it?
Discussion
– What was the occasion?
– What did others say about it?
– Do you have a picture of you wearing those clothes?
– Why do you think people like to dress formally?
– Do people dress more formally now than in the past in your country?
– Is it good to dress formally?
– There are so many clothing brands nowadays, why?
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Talk about a language that you would like to learn soon, other than English. Please say
– What is the language?
– Why do you want to learn it?
– How can you do it?
Discussion
– Is it important to learn other foreign languages? Why?
– Do you think language is related to culture?
– How can you learn a foreign culture?
– How can we differentiate one’s culture from their language?
– Do you think your mother tongue is influenced by other languages?
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Talk about a place or country that you really want to go to in the future. Please say
– What is it?
– How will you get there?
– What would you like to do there?
Discussion
– Do you think tourism is good?
– How does it affect a country that is visited by many tourists?
– What are some positive and negative aspects of tourism?
– What are the main things a person should know before visiting any country?
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Describe a part of your country that you find interesting. Please say
– What and where is it?
– How do you know about it?
– What activities do people usually do there?
Discussion
– Why do you think this place is interesting?
– Why do people love to visit some parts of the country?
– Why do people want to settle in certain places?
– What are the main differences between places to visit and to live in?
– Why are people different in different parts of the same country?
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Describe a beautiful city that you have visited recently. Please say
– Where and what is it?
– What did you see there?
– Would you like to visit this place again?
Discussion
– Why do people like to visit historical places?
– Are all historical buildings well maintained and managed?
– Do you think the government generates funds from tourism?