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OFFICIAL
PRACTICE
MANUAL FOR
SPEAKING

Third Edition

PREPARED BY
"ROOF Academic Training"

PRESENTED TO
Non-native English learners

Baku, Azerbaijan

September 20, 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
2

PREFACE
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PART 1
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PART 2 & 3
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INTRODUCTION
ROOF Academic Training is an education company specializing in preparation
for languages and international certificates. The company started its activity in the
summer of 2017. We help individuals and companies create the value they’re looking
for by delivering quality in General English, IELTS, SAT, Corporate English, “Study
Abroad”, French, GRE&GMAT, and TESOL + TKT services.

ROOF Academic Training is a regular member of the American Chamber of

Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham) which is a leading private, non-profit business
association supporting and promoting the interests of foreign and local businesses in
Azerbaijan. In addition, ROOF Academic Training has developed and implemented a
Quality Management System (QMS), and is ISO Certified Organization which uses ISO
9001:2015 as a framework that allows the organization to document and improve its
practices in order to better satisfy the needs and expectations of its customers,
stakeholders and interested parties.

In the mentioned services above, competent and skilled employees are the backbone
of the company's competitiveness and the success of the services substantially
depends on the personality and competence of the staff. ROOF Academic Training
pays high attention to the selection of its employees. Its experienced team consists of
professionals who have studied both within and outside the country, and own
international certificates. Apart from technical knowledge and expertise, the ability of
staff to organize and communicate, as well as full proficiency in English language
(at least, 7.5 overall IELTS band score) is of main interest.

PREFACE
This manual is the third edition for non-native candidates who are preparing for
IELTS exam. It is designed to help you use language in more advanced settings by
developing your speaking skills. The publication is released in accordance with the
recent official IELTS exam data. Learning to speak and think in English spontaneously
is crucial and will be encouraged throughout the handbook. Whether you want to
communicate with foreign friends, employees, partners or clients, better English
communication can help you achieve your language and professional goals.

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PART 1:
Work and studies:

Do you work or are you a student?

What work do you do? What subjects are you studying?
Why did you choose that job?
Why did you choose to study that subject?
Do you like your job?
Is there anything you dislike about your job?
What was your dream job when you were young?
Have you changed your mind on your dream job?
What do you like about your studies?
What do you dislike about your studies?
 

Country:

Tell me a little about your country.

Which part of your country do most people live in?
Where is your country located?
Tell me about the main industries in your country.
What are some of the good things and some of the bad things about living in your
country?
 

Home:

Can you describe the place where you live?

What kind of housing accommodation do you live in?
What do you like about your flat?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
What can you see from the windows where you live?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
What would you like to change in your flat?
What do you dislike about your flat?

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Hometown:

Please describe your hometown a little.

What is your town well-known for?
Do you like your home town?
Is that a big city or small place?
How long have you been living there?
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
How has your town changed over the last 20 years?
 

Voice:

Are there any situations when your voice changes?

Do you like listening to recordings of your voice?
Is your voice the same now as it was when you were younger?
 

Walking:

Do you like to walk?

Do you like to walk on your own or with friends?
Would you say your city is good place for walking?
Where do you usually walk?
Did you walk more in the past?
Will people walk more in the future?
Do you spend enough time walking?
 

Animals:

Have you ever seen wild animals?

What’s your favorite wild animal?
Do you like watching animals in the zoo?
Is it important to let children know about animals?
Is it important to protect wild animals?

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Concentration:

When is it hard to concentrate?

In what situations do you need to concentrate?
Is it easy for you to do two things simultaneously?
 

Countryside:

Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?

Have you ever lived in countryside?
Do you ever spend time in the countryside?
What is the difference between living in the countryside and the city?
What do people living in the countryside like to do?
What do you like to do in the countryside?
 

Friends:

Are friends important for you?

What do you value about your friends?
Do your friends think that you are a good friend?
What kind of friend do you want to meet in the future?
What kind of people do you like to have as friends?
Do you prefer to spend time with friends or alone?
Do you like to spend time with friends?
What do you and your friends do together?
Are friends more important than family?
 

Hair:

How often do you have a haircut?

Do you like going to a hairdresser’s (or barber’s)?
How long have you had this haircut?
Have you had a haircut that you didn’t like?
Do you want to change your hair color?

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Jeans:

Do you like wearing jeans?

How often do you wear jeans?
Why are jeans so popular?
Did you wear jeans at school?
Would you buy an expensive pair of jeans?
 

Language:

What foreign languages have you studied?

Would you like to learn any foreign languages?
Why did you choose to study that language?
How did you learn that language?
How long have you been learning that language?
Would you say it is a difficult language to learn?
 

Patience:

Are you patient?

Have you ever lost your patience?
What do you become impatient about?
Do you think patience is important?
What is your attitude to waiting?
Did you use to be more patient or less patient than you are now?
Do you think being patient is an important part of being polite?
What do you think patience is?
What do you usually do while waiting for something (a bus, taxi, flight)?
 

Borrowing and lending things:

Have you ever borrowed books from others?

Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Do you like to lend things to others?
How do you feel when people don’t return things that they borrowed from you?

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Holidays:

Can you describe your perfect holiday?

Which do you prefer, to spend time on a beach or have excursions in a city?
What was the best holiday in your life?
 

Coffee and tea:

Are tea and coffee popular in your country?

Which is more popular in your country, coffee or tea?
Do you prefer to drink tea or coffee?
Do you like tea and coffee?
Do you often drink tea or coffee?
Do you usually offer tea or coffee when you have guests?
Do you remember when you drank tea or coffee for the first time?
 

Math:

When did you start learning math?

Do you like math?
Who taught you math?
Is math difficult for you to learn?
Do you like to use a calculator?
 

Music:

What kinds of music do you like to listen to?

What kinds of music are popular in your country?
When did you start listening to that type of music?
Do you often listen to music?
When do you listen to music?
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
How do you feel when you listen to it?
Have you ever been to a musical performance or concert before?
Have you ever learnt to play a musical instrument?

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Is music an important subject at school in your country?

Did you often listen to music when you were a child?
Do you like listening to music at work?
Do people prefer to buy CDs or download music online?
Do you prefer to listen to music when you are alone or when you are with others?

Perfumes:

Do you use perfume?

What kinds of perfume do you like?
What does perfume mean to you?
Do you give perfume as a gift?
How much do you spend on perfumes?
Do you have a lot of perfumes?
Do you have a favorite brand of perfume?
 

Playing:

Did you use to play indoors or outdoors?

Where did you like to play as a child?
How often did you play at your friend’s place?
ls it important for children to play outdoors?
 

Reading:

Do you like reading?

What books do you like to read?
What book have you read recently?
What did you learn from it?
What was your favorite book as a child?
Should reading be a compulsory activity for children at school?
Why do parents make children read books at an early age?

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Rubbish (Litter):

Why do people litter in public places?

How do you feel when you see rubbish in the streets?
Do you always try to recycle things like paper and plastic?
Would you like to help other people to keep your town or city tidy?
 
 
Smiling:

Do you like to smile?

When do people smile at others?
Do you smile when people take pictures of you?
Can you recognize a fake smile?
When was the last time when you saw people smiling?
 

Social networks:

Are you a social person?

What kind of social networking websites do you like to use?
What kind of people do you like to be friends with on those websites?
What kind of chatting apps or software do people in your country like to use?
Is it easy to find real friends on a social networking website?
 

Street markets:

Do many people go to street markets in your country?

Do you like going to street markets?
What do people usually like to buy at street markets?
Are there many street markets in your country?
What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?

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Time management and plans:

Do you make plans every day?

Are you good at managing your time?
How do you usually organize time?
What is the latest plan you made?
What is the hardest part about making plans?
 
 
Travelling:

Do you like travelling?

Do you like travelling long distances?
In which season do you prefer to travel?
Would you say your country is a good place for tourists to visit?
Do you often travel by plane?
Would you like to travel long distances more often in the future?
What was the most impressive travel in your life?
What was the first travel in your life?
Where do you plan to travel next?
 

Visiting relatives:

Do you often visit your relatives?

What do you do when visiting relatives?
When was the last time you visited a relative?
Why do people visit their relatives?
 

Weather:

Do you like hot weather?

What do you do in hot weather?
Would you like to visit a hot country?
Do you like wet weather?

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PART 2 & 3

Describe a product from your area:

You should say:

What the product is

When you tried it for the first time
Where you can buy it
How it is produced
Why it is popular

Part 3:

What makes famous international companies so successful?

Is it important for each region of your country to have some special food products?
What are some popular food products produced in different parts of your country?
Why do different regions in your country often produce different food products?
What are some goods that are imported into your country?
Is it good that nowadays the same goods are sold everywhere all over the world?
 
What do you think have been some of the most important inventions in the past 100
years of so?
Why do you think some inventions have not been successful in the marketplace?
Do you think it’s good that new inventions are appealing so often?
Do you think there will be any negative effects resulting from future technology?
Do you think there will be new inventions that will help to resolve global issues?

Describe a school you went to when you were a child:

You should say:

What type of school it was

What you remember about your teachers
What useful things you learnt
What you think about it now

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Part 3:

Do you think school lessons and teachers

are necessary for successful learning?
Do you think teachers will be replaced by computers?
Do you agree or disagree that schools and universities should only have courses that
prepare the students for jobs?
Do you think the purpose of education has changed?
Why do some students dislike studying at school?
What are the most important courses that people study today at universities or other
educational institutions?
Who should be responsible for education, parents or the government?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying online?
How can technology be used in classroom?
 
What types of schools are there in your country?
Do you think there is pressure on students to study too hard?
Do you think that nowadays teachers are more strict than in the past?

Describe an occasion when you heard a stranger speaking on the phone in public:

You should say:

When and where it was

What you were doing at that time
What they said
What you felt
 
Part 3:

Why do some people not care that their behavior disturbs people around them?
How do people learn to respect others, their needs and feelings?
Do you think people usually behave badly with those whom they know or with those
whom they don’t know?

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Do you think silence is important for creativity?

Do you think that nowadays people spend less time in silence because of technology?
Why do some people feel uncomfortable when they need to spend time in total
silence?

What is your attitude to people who speak on the phone in public?

Can you compare speaking on the phone and speaking face to face?

Describe a picture or photo in your family that you like:

You should say:

What is the picture

Where this picture is in your home
Who took this picture
Why this picture is meaningful
 
Part 3:

How do artists nowadays attract public attention to their works of art?

What is good about learning to draw as an adult?
Do you think everyone can learn to draw or paint?
Do you think private individuals should be allowed to buy works of art by most famous
artists in a country?
What types of art do people on your country like?
What kinds of art are the most valuable in terms of monetary value?
Why do some paintings have higher value than others?
Are art classes important in schools?
Should all children learn to draw?
Would you say art is important?
 
What kinds of devices do people like to use for taking photos?
Has the way people take photos changed?
What is good and bad about taking photos with a smartphone?
Do you think it’s necessary for schools to open photography classes?
Would you take photography classes in the future?
Do people in your country like to take photos of themselves?

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Why do some people like to keep photos?

Why do some people like to delete photos?
Why do some think that old photos are more valuable than new ones?
What’s the most interesting photo you’ve ever taken?
Why do some people think that photography is not art?
Do you think being a photographer is a good job?

Describe a place that you went to that was full of color:

You should say:

What place it was

Why you went there
What you did there
Why you remember this place
 
Part 3:

What color would you choose to decorate your home?

Do you think colors in a room can have an impact on people’s mood?
Do you think bright ads improve the appearance of cities?
Do you think coursebooks should contain pictures and photos?
Do you think nowadays people attach too much importance to the appearance of things
they possess?
Can you think of some situations when colors are important for things that people buy?
Why do business people seldom wear bright colors?
Is color important in advertising?

Describe a place where it was easy for you to read and write:

You should say:

Where it was
When you went there
What you studied there
Who you went with
Why you liked to read and write there

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Part 3:

Is it important for work to be a good writer?

Which helps to understand news better, visual aids or written aids?
When do children start learning to read and write in your country?
Who should teach children to read and write, parents or teachers at school?
Do you think it is more difficult to learn to read and write when you are a child or when
you are an adult?
Is it better to read and write at home or in a public place?
Where can people read and write?
Is it important to read and write in a quiet place?
Nowadays, which Is more important, to be a good reader or writer?
 
 

Describe a situation when a child made you laugh:

You should say:

Who the child was

What the child did
When and where it was
Why you laughed at it
 
Part 3:

Is the process of growing up now the same as in the past?

At what age should children be considered adults?
To what extent should children be independent from their parents?
Do you think parents should be trained to be able to bring up their children?
How can governments ensure children’s welfare?
What do children need nowadays?
For parents, what is important when bringing up a child?
Is sweet a good thing to reward them?
Do you think mothers and fathers have different roles to play in bringing up a child?
Do you think hiring children is sometimes necessary for discipline?

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Describe a film that you saw and wanted to discuss with friends:

You should say:

What the film was about

When and where you watched it
Whether you liked or disliked it
Why you wanted to discuss it
 
Part 3:

What kinds of movies are popular in your country?

Do people in your country still like to go to a cinema?
Why do people spend so much money on producing films?
Do you prefer computer or real movies?
Do you think people in your country enjoy violent movies?
Do you think in the future stars will be replaced by robots?
Why don’t old people like cartoons?
What makes an actor a famous movie star?
Why are people so interested in lives of movie stars?
Do you think that people in the film industry are paid too much?
Do you think watching films is a good way to have a rest?
 
Do you think having a film industry has an impact on a country’s reputation?
Do you think the government should fund a country’s film industry?
Do you think people rely too much on the film industry instead of making their pastime
more interesting themselves?

Describe a leisure activity you liked doing with your family:

You should say:

What activity it was

When and where you did it
Which family members you did it with
Why you liked doing it

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Part 3:

What leisure activities do old and young people prefer?

Do you think that leisure activities should not only entertain people, but educate as
well?
 
Why do people like live performances?
How do performers benefit from giving live performances?
What is the difference between watching live performances indoors and outdoors?
 
What makes it difficult for people from entertainment industry to make a living?
Does a countries entertainment industry have any impact on a country’s international
reputation?
Do you think the entertainment industry is important for a country’s economy?
 

 
Describe your favorite piece of clothing:

You should say:

What it looks like

How often you wear it and how you got it
Why it is your favorite piece of clothing
 
Part 3:

What kinds of clothes do people wear after work?

What clothes do you like?
What kinds of clothes should people wear at work?
Do you think students need to wear school uniforms?
Where do people in your country buy clothes?
Does personality affect how people choose what to wear?
When should people wear formal clothes?
Do people wear formal clothes more often than before?
What clothes do university students wear for their graduation ceremony?

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Describe an interesting conversation that you had with someone:

You should say:

Who this person was

Where you met this person
What you talked about
Why this conversation was interesting
 

Part 3:

Do you prefer chatting face to face or texting?

Do you think women chat more than men?
Why do some people prefer to tell secrets to strangers?
Why are social networking websites so popular nowadays?
Do you think that many children nowadays don’t want to communicate with children of
the same age?
Do you agree that shy parents will have shy children?
Why do you think it is important to communicate with others?
What communication skills are important?
Are you talkative?
Are people in your country talkative?
What jobs need employees to be talkative?
Should children be encouraged to talk more?
Do men and women talk about the same things?
Do you think that it is polite to agree with another person during a conversation if you
have another opinion?
What is the difference between speaking with people on the phone and face-to-face?
 
Why do people feel nervous when they are giving speeches to others?
How can people improve their public speaking skills?
Can you suggest any methods that would help reduce nervousness?
Why do you think it’s hard to talk to school children?
Is it good for people to visit schools and give a talk to children about different things?
What type of person is best suited to give a talk to a group of students?
How can one become a good speaker?

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Are visual aids important in delivering speeches or presentations?

Is it good to tell jokes and use humor in presentations and speeches?
In what situations can public speaking be useful in our life?
Does media have any influence on public speaking?

Describe a day that you remember well because you had a special event:

You should say:

What happened
Where you were
How you felt
Why you remember this day
 

Part 3:

Do you think technology helps people remember past events?

What memories are most important for people?
Is it possible that technology will replace human memory?
What childhood memories do people usually have?
Why do people remember very little about things that happened to them in early
childhood?

Why is it difficult for some people to remember things?

Do you think keeping a diary can lead to creating false memories?
Can people rely on their memory when recalling events from the past?

Which is better for keeping childhood memories, photos or videos?

What can people do to help themselves remember information for their everyday
needs?
In what situations is it important to remember information as well?

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Describe a day which you think would make you happy:

You should say:

Where you would spend it

Who you would spend it with
What you would do
Why you would be happy

Part 3:

Do you think money can make people happy?

Are people in your country happier now than they were 30 years ago?
How would you define happiness?
What kinds of things make people in your country happy?
Why do some people say happiness never lasts long?
What do you do when you feel unhappy?
Why are some people more positive than others?
Is it important to have goals in life in order to feel happy?
Do you agree that real happiness comes from making other people happy?
Do you think failures help people feel happiness?
 
How do people celebrate special occasions in your country?
Do you think that people spend way too much money on celebrating special occasions
such as weddings or birthdays?
Are there any public events in your country that make people feel happy?
 
 

Describe a dinner that you had with your friends:

You should say:

Who organized this dinner

Where you had it
What you ate and drank
Why you had this meal with your friends

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Part 3:

Will you choose a café or restaurant when you meet others?

What are the differences between a café and a restaurant?
 
Is there any difference between the way food is produced nowadays and the way it
was done in the past?
How will technological and scientific improvements affect food production?
Do you think climate change is influencing food production in any way?
 
What are the benefits of having dinner together with your family and friends?
Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
Do people in your country like to eat at home?
What’s the difference between having meals at home and at a restaurant?
How often do people in your country like to eat out?
Why do some people like to eat alone?
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Describe a person you know who is good at their job:

You should say:

Who this person is

Where this person works
What job this person does
Why this person is good at their job

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Is your country changing rapidly?

Do you think change is good?
Why do companies nowadays need to be good at adapting to changes?
Do you think employees must want to constantly learn new things?
Are there any dangers to a country’s economy if it relies on just a few industries?
What are some of the major changes that occur to people throughout their lives?
In what ways have changes in technology changed people’s lives?

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How do university students make their career plans in your country?
How can people learn to do a new job?
What difficulties do people usually face when they start a new job?
 
Is it possible for managers to be friends with their workers?
What are the qualities of a good manager?
When should managers be strict with their staff?
 
 
Describe a time when you lost something and then got it back:

You should say:

What it was
Where you lost it
How you found it
How you felt when you found it
 
Part 3:

What things do people usually find?

What should people do if they find something?
Why is it that some people find things more easily than others?
Is it OK to keep an item that you found?
What should people do to find what they lost?
Why do many cultures have tales about finding treasure?
 
What things do people often lose?
Is it easy to lose something?
Why do some people lose things easily?
How can parents teach children to be organized?
Is it important for children to be organized?
If you lost a phone how can you find it?
How can we avoid losing things?
Why do some people worry more than others when they lose things?
Can you give me some examples of traditions that are lost or forgotten when a
society develops and modernizes?
Do the advantages of modernization outweigh the disadvantages?

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Describe a time when you were looking at a beautiful sky:

You should say:

Where you were

What you did
Who you were with
What you saw
How you felt
 
Part 3:

Do you think money spent on space exploration is a complete waste?

How can humans benefit from space research in the future?
Should children learn about stars and space at school?
Why are some people so interested in astronomy?
 
 

Describe a time when you were tired but had to stay awake:

You should say:

Why you were tired

Why you had to stay awake
What you did not to fall asleep
What did you think about having to
stay awake
 
Part 3:

Do you agree that social media increases pressures of modern life?

Do you agree that nowadays people work too much?
Do you think that pressures of modern life will be even stronger in the future?
Does technology help to improve a life-work balance?
Do you think that nowadays the only way for people to get personal fulfillment is at
work?
Do you agree that people cannot be successful both in their career and personal life?

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Do you think nowadays people get enough sleep?

Are there any situations when people are tired but have to stay awake?
What can a person do not to fall asleep?

Describe a toy that you liked when you were a child:

You should say:

What the toy was

Who gave it to you
How you used this toy
Explain how you felt when you got this toy
 

Part 3:

What toys are popular with boys and girls in your country now?
What factors do parents consider when they choose a gift for children?
What is the value of giving presents?
Why do people give presents?
What factors do people consider when buying a gift for friends?
Do children nowadays like the same toys as children in the past?
Is it good that some parents buy many toys for their kids instead of spending quality
time with them?
 
How can children benefit from playing?
How can children benefit from playing team sports?
How can children benefit from playing online games?
 
Do you think there is pressure on children to conform with their friends?
Do you think advertising that targets children should be banned?
Do you agree that the fact that children are targeted by many companies as potential
customers spoils their childhood?

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Describe an unusual experience during your holidays:

You should say:

What holiday it was

Who you were with
What you did there why it was unusual
 
Part 3:

What are some popular attractions that people like to visit?

Some people don’t like to travel abroad. Why?
What do you need to do before you travel?
How can people benefit from travelling?
Do you like to travel on your own or with your family?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling alone and travelling with
friends?
Do you like to visit popular places or less-known places?
Do people prefer long trips or short trips?
What kind of problems do people have when travelling?
When travelling on a long journey, what do you think people need to pay attention to?
Which mode of transport is more popular in your country, a bicycle or car?
Why are more and more young people going on long trips nowadays?
Why do people need holidays?
 
Do you think there will be more ecotourism in the future?
Do you think tourists damage the environment?
Do you think we should be strict with tourists?

Describe a time when you met someone for the first time:

You should say:

Where it was
Who this person was
What you talked about
Why you remember meeting this person for the first time

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Is it possible for a boss or manager to be friends with their workers?

What do you think makes someone a good colleague?
Do you think having good colleagues is the most important thing at work?
What difficulties can people face if they decide to do business with people from other
cultures?
What can a company do to welcome new workers?
 
Do you think people are hospitable because of their personal qualities or cultural
norms?
What are the ways to show hospitality to other people?
As travelling all over the world becomes more popular, is being tolerant to other
traditions and customs more important now than in the past?
 
How and where do people in your country make friends these days?
Do you trust friends that you meet on the internet?
Does the internet help build relationships?
Why is it hard to maintain friendships for some people?
Would you only make friends with people who are similar to you?
Do you like to have many friends?
Is it necessary for kids to have some close friends?
Does making friends have educational value?
How do you get along with people you don’t like?
Which is more important, to maintain old friendships or make new friends?
 
 

Describe a gift that took long time to choose:

You should say:

What the gift was

Whom you gave it to
Why you gave it
Explain whether the person liked it or not

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Do you like giving gifts?

Why do people give gifts?
What gifts would parents give to children?
What factors do parents consider when choosing a gift for children?
Why do companies give free gifts to people?
Have you ever received anything that was made by the giver?
When receiving a gift, do you prefer something that was self-made or something
bought in stores?
Is the price of a gift important?
Is gift-giving important for economy of a country?
Do men and women have the same attitude to giving gifts?
Is it better to give practical gifts?
What gifts are popular in your country?
Why is it sometimes difficult to buy a gift for someone?
Do you think parents are made to give too many gifts nowadays?
 
 

Describe a new public building you know that you want to visit:

You should say:

What building it is
How you know about it
What the building looks like
Why you want to visit it

Part 3:

What are the most important things when designing a public building?
Are buildings important for a country’s tourist industry?
Which is better, to repair old public buildings or build new ones?
Do buildings reflect culture?
Do you think people should always be able to use public buildings free of charge?
Are there any interesting public buildings in your country?

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Why are taller and taller building being constructed nowadays?

Do you think urban sprawl should be limited and controlled?
Do you think that people’s lifestyles will have an impact on the way buildings are
designed?

Describe an occasion when you lied to your friend:

You should say:

When and where this happened

Who this friend was
Why you lied
How you felt about lying to your friend
 
Part 3:

Can you suggest why people tell lies?

Should friends be honest with each other all the time?
Do you think there are times when it is suitable to tell a small lie, a lie with good
intentions?
What can parents do if children tell lies?
 
Are there any situations when it isn’t polite to tell the truth?
Is it necessary to always tell the truth to achieve success in life?
Why is it sometimes easier to be honest to strangers than to close friends?
Can we trust news on the internet?
Do you think people don’t care about truth if they are entertained?
Do you agree that many people exaggerate how good their lives are because of social
media?
 

Describe a person you know about who often travels by plane:

You should say:

Who this person is and how you know them

Where this person travels to

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Why this person often travels by plane

Whether this person likes to travel by plane so often

Part 3:

Do you think it is good to work at an airport?

What is good and bad about living near the airport?
Do you think expansion of airports should be controlled or not?
 
What is good and bad about travelling by plane?
Do many people in your country travel by plane inside the country?
Is air travel important for expanding commerce nowadays?
Which is more important for people travelling by plane, comfort or price?
How does air travel influence the environment?
Do you think air travel for leisure should be restricted by the government?
 
 
Describe a time when you were with other people and you were bored:

You should say:

Where it was
Who you were with
What you did
Why you were bored
 
Part 3:

Are there any jobs that you find boring?

Do you think all the boring jobs will be done by robots in the future?
Why do some people get bored faster than others?
Why do people agree to do boring jobs?
Some people say that it is good to feel bored sometimes. What do you think?
Do you agree that it is impossible to feel bored in our today’s world?
 
Do you think our life has become more or less interesting due to technology?
Do you think the most interesting thing in life is relationships with other people?
Do you think people should take responsibility for making their lives more
interesting?

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Describe a time when you celebrated an achievement:

You should say:

What achievement it was

Who you celebrated it with
How you celebrated it
How you felt about this achievement
 
Part 3:

Why is it that for some people achievements of their favorite team are important?
Do you think people feel proud when some representatives from their country
achieve success in international sporting events?
Are sports people more satisfied when they win in a team sport or in an individual
one?
 
 
Describe some good advice about choosing a job or subject:

You should say:

What the advice was

Who gave you this advice
What you thought about this advice
What you did after you received it
 
Part 3:

What professions are most popular with young people in your country?
What factors do young people consider when they choose a profession?
Why is it difficult for young people to choose a profession?
Do you think colleagues’ support plays a role in developing a person’s career?
Do you think long-term planning is a must if a person wants to have a successful
career?
How can people contribute to society after they retire?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of continuing to work after retirement?
Do you think the retirement age should be raised?

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Describe an advertisement you remember well:

You should say:

What type of advert it was

What it advertised
Where you saw or heard it
How it influenced you
 
Part 3:

How do ads make us buy what we don’t need at all?

Do you think advertising on TV is more efficient than advertising in magazines?
Is it a good idea to make ads controlled by government?
How does advertising influence children?
What are popular types of advertising?
What type of media advertising do you like most?
Is there any advertising that can be harmful to children?
What factors should be taken into account while making advertisements?
 
Does living in a consumer society improve people’s quality of life?
Does consumerism have any impact on the environment?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of consumerism for a country’s economy?
 

 
Describe a time when you gave advice to others:

You should say:

Who you gave advice to

What the situation was
What advice you gave
What the result was

Part 3:

What advice do parents usually give to their children?

Should parents give advice to help you decide what friends you make?

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Do you prefer advice from your family or your friends?

Which do you think is better, advice from young or older people?
Why do so many young people not accept the advice of older people?

When somebody gives you some advice, do you usually follow this advice or do you
usually insist on your own opinion?
In general, what kind of person is most suitable for giving advice to others?
Some people find it easier to accept advice than other people do. Why do you think
there is this difference?
 
 

Describe a time you borrowed something from your friends or family

You should say:

What it was
When you borrowed it
Whom you borrowed it from
Why it was useful
Why you borrowed it
 

Part 3:

What do people in your country usually borrow?

Do you think it is better to buy things than borrow them?
Why do people like to borrow things?
What is the acceptable duration of borrowing and return time of an article?
Why do people dislike borrowing valuable items?
How do you feel about others borrowing ideas for business?

Why do most people feel embarrassed to ask someone for money?

What do you do if you don’t want to lend something to others?
What would you do if friends didn’t give back what they borrowed from you?
In what situations does borrowing something cause arguments?
Is it important to ask a permission before borrowing some item?

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Describe a historical building:

You should say:

What it is
What it looks like
What it is used for now
Why you want to visit it
 
Part 3:

Should old buildings be preserved?

How do people in your country feel about old buildings?
What is interesting about old buildings?
What aspect of culture do old buildings reflect?
How do old buildings affect the appearance of a place?
Do old and young people in your country have the same attitudes towards old
buildings?
Does the design of the building influence people’s mood?
What impact do the climate and the environment have on the design of buildings in
different parts of the world?
 
 

Describe an occasion when you got up extremely early:

You should say:

When this happened

What you needed to do on that day
Who you were with
How you felt about it
 
Part 3:

Who usually gets up early, young people or old people?

Will working late at night influence the next day’s productivity?
Do young people in your country stay up late at night?
Is it easy to get up early?

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What do you do to guarantee a good sleep?

Can you sleep well if there’s noise around?

What are the benefits of napping?

Does a person’s age influence the amount of sleep they need?
Does working at night have an impact on a person’s sleep patterns?

Describe an experience when you went out with your friends and had a good time:

You should say:

Where you went

When you went out
What you did
Why you had a good time
 
Part 3:

Do science and technology improve the relationship between people?

Will the development of science and technology give people more free time?
What is the difference between staying with friends or family?
Do people prefer being with large group or friends or with a few friends?
Who should people spend more time with, family or friends?
How do you spend spare time?
Why do some young people dislike to live with older people?
What do you usually do when you hang out with your friends?
Do you like to spend time on your own or with your friends?
 
What priorities do many people have nowadays?
Why do people usually have different priorities at different stages of life?
Do you think nowadays people have a better work-life balance than in the past?
Do you think now people have the wrong priorities?
 
Do you agree that all people are sociable by nature?
How can people’s social skills be affected by the increased use of technology?
What social skills can people acquire due to spending time with others?

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Describe a time when you played an indoor game:

You should say:

What the game was

Who you played it with
When and where you played it
How you played it
Why you liked it
 
Part 3:

What kinds of games do children play these days?

Do you think it’s good for children to play games?
How do you think children can benefit from playing games?
Which do you think are better, indoor or outdoor games?
How do people learn to play games?
How important would you say it is to develop a sense of competition in children?
Do people of all ages play games, or is it only children?
Do you think writing is the most important goal for playing games?
Do parents in your country encourage children to play games?
 
Do you think our life has become more or less interesting due to technology?
Do you think the most interesting thing in life is relationships?
Do you think people should take responsibility for making their lives more
interesting?
 
 

Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information:

You should say:

What information it was

Where you got it
How you found out it was incorrect
What happened after you found it out

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What professions are related to giving information to others?

What’s the difference between giving information by phone and by email?
How can people check whether a piece of information correct or not?
Do people trust information online?
What are the ways of getting information nowadays?
 
 

Describe a park or garden you like:

You should say:

What park it is
Where it is
When you go there
Why you like it
 
Part 3:

Should people help clean public gardens?

Why is it important to have parks in the city?
What benefits can a park bring to a city?
How often do you visit parks?
Should people visit parks every week?
Do we need big parks or small parks in the city?
What kinds of things should a park offer to visitors?
 
How do school teach students to grow plants?
Do old people in your country grow plants?
Do people in your country like to grow plants?
How do people feel when they eat vegetables that they grew on their own?
 
What kinds of pollution are serious in your country?
What individuals do to protect our environment?
Do you think individuals should be responsible for pollution?
Why is there a need to involve government in environmental protection?

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Describe a famous person you would like to meet:

You should say:

Who this person is

How this person became famous
How you know this person
Why you think this person is interesting
 
Part 3:

What sorts of people are famous in your country?

How do people become famous?
Are there any differences between the people who were famous a few years ago and
the people who are famous today?
What qualities do famous people have in common?
Do you think famous people ever have a negative influence on ordinary people?
Through what kind of media can they be famous?
 

Describe a person who has interesting ideas and opinions:

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person does
How you know this person
Why you think his or her ideas are interesting
 
Part 3:

When do children begin to have their own ideas?

Do you think children will always have ideas and opinions similar to those of their
parents?
How can teachers help children develop their ideas and opinions?
Whose ideas and opinions are widely respected in your country?
How useful is it to watch TV shows where famous people discuss ideas and opinions?
What encourages people to come up with new ideas or inventions?

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Why are some people reluctant to change their ways of thinking?

Do you agree that people should spend more time reading about the ideas of famous
thinkers of the past?
What important changes in popular ideas and opinions have taken place recently?

Describe a person you know that often helps others:

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know the person
How this person helps others
How you feel about what this person does
 
Part 3:

Do you like helping others?

In your view, should children be taught to help others?
How can we encourage children to help others?
Do you think people are less willing to help others these days compared to the past?
Do people today trust others as much as they used to in the past?
How do people in your community help each other?
How do students, such as high-school students, help each other?

How can charitable organizations help people?

What are some examples of such organizations in your country?
What do you think are the benefits of having unpaid volunteer workers?
How do you think the volunteers themselves benefit?
Should professionals be hired rather than using volunteer workers?

Do you think international aid is important?

Can you give any examples of international aid?

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Describe someone who speaks a foreign language well:

You should say:

What languages this person speaks

How often they use it
How they use it
How they learned it
 
Part 3:

Do you think English will be the mainstream language of the world in the future?
When learning a foreign language, which part is easier, speaking or writing?
Is it popular to learn English in your country?
Why do people learn foreign languages?
Is learning a foreign language important?
Why do some people learn languages so quickly?
What are the difficulties of learning a new language?
What can people do to learn a new language?
What qualities should a good teacher have?
Do you think grammar is important?
What do you think of children?
Why are you some language classes boring?
What’s the best way to learn a foreign language?
Some students hate to learn foreign languages, what can teachers do to develop their
interest?
Some people travel for learning a foreign language, what do you think?
Why can some people learn languages fast while others learn slowly?
Does one’s age affect their language learning?

Describe a person who encouraged and helped you to achieve a goal:

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person encouraged you to do
How this person helped you
Why this encouragement helped you to achieve a goal

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What will encourage children to learn more?

Do parents and teachers punish children nowadays?
Who has the greater influence on goal-setting of children, parents or teachers?
Should parents set goals for children?
When do young children start setting goals for themselves?
What kinds of goals are not realistic?
Why do people set goals?
Why is it important for teenagers to set goals?
What would you feel if you couldn’t achieve your goals?
 
What can people do to stay motivated?
Why are some people more motivated than others?
Do you agree that most people are, first of all, motivated by the desire of approval
from other people?
Do you think money is the most important motivating factor at work?
How can employers motivate their staff?
Do you think workers are motivated when they compete against each other?
How can parents and teachers motivate children to study more?
Who motivates children more, teachers or parents?
 
 

Describe a prize you want to win

You should say:

What the prize is

What you need to do to get it
How you know about it
Why you want it
 
Part 3:

What rewards can children get from school?

What rewards do children want to get?
Should parents push their children to get prizes?
Is it a good idea to reward children for doing homework or housework?

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Is it good for children to compete for prizes at school?

What kinds of rewards can companies offer to their outstanding employees?
 
What problems may being too focused on winning cause?
Do professional athletes and amateurs have the same attitude to winning?
Are international sporting competitions important for the world?
 
 

Describe a game show or a quiz program you watched on TV or online:

You should say:

What game show it is

How often you watch it
Who takes part in it
Whether you liked it or disliked it
And explain why you liked/disliked it
 
Part 3:

Why do some people watch TV shows online?

What TV shows do people like to watch?

Why do people like to watch TV shows?

Do you think game shows are waste of time?
What’s the most interesting tv show you have ever watched?
What is the difference between the games people play now and those people played
in the past?
 
Do you play any indoor games?
Do you like playing indoor games?
Do you think playing computer games is a waste of time?
How can children benefit from playing team games?
Why are mobile games so popular nowadays?
What makes a good team captain?
What makes team members want to play at their best?

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Describe a singer or band:

You should say:

Who this singer is or what the band is

When and where you listen to their songs
What kind of music they perform
Why you like them
 
Part 3:

Is it necessary for the government to require all children to learn music?

There’s a lot of pirated music. Do you agree that we should support official music?
There’s a saying: “music is like math”. Do you agree?
 
When do people in your country sing songs together?
What types of songs do young children like to listen to?
Why are some singers so popular in the world?
Do people in your country listen to songs from other countries?
Where do people in your country go to sing?
Is music an important subject at school?
 
 

Describe a skill you learned:

You should say:

What this skill was

When you learned it
How you learned it
Why it was important

Part 3:

Where can we learn practical skills?

What kinds of communication skills are important?
What age will make it difficult for people to master new skills?

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Who would you learn a skill from, friends, teachers or parents?

What’s the difference between children learning and adults learning what they have
to learn?

Describe a time you solved a problem through the Internet

You should say:

What the problem was

How you solved this problem
How long it took to solve this problem
And how you felt about it
 
Part 3:

What can people do with the Internet in the future? And how?
Do you think many people waste their time online?
What do you do on the internet?
What do people do online in their free time?
Is the internet important for education?
What impacts does the Internet have on schools?
Can you compare studying online and having one-to-one classes with a teacher?
Do elderly people use the internet very much?
What do you think are the pros and cons of online shopping?
Do you think parents should supervise their children when the children use the
internet?
What’s the best age for children to use the internet?
Why do children nowadays start using the internet very early?
Will libraries be replaced by the internet?
 

 
Describe something you brought from a trip:

You should say:

What it was
When it was

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Where you brought it from

Why you brought it

Part 3:

What souvenirs do people usually bring from trips?

Why do people buy souvenirs?
Why do local people sell souvenirs?
Do you think people will be happy when they receive gifts like key rings?
 

 
Describe a water sport you want to try:

You should say:

What the sport is

Whether it will be easy or difficult
What you would have to do for it
Why you want to do it
 
Part 3:

What water sports are popular in your country?

Do you think it is important to learn to swim?
What occupations are associated with water?
Do you think having a river has an impact on tourism in the city?
 
Is water an important resource?
Do you think that water gets more and more valuable as resource?
Do you think that scientists will always find solutions to any global problem?
Do you think trying to save water in your daily life is a waste of time?
 
Is travelling by water as important now as it was in the past?
What are the pluses and minuses of transporting foods on water?
Do you think cruise trips will become more popular in the future?

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Describe an occasion when the vehicle you took broke down in your travel:

You should say:

Where you were going

Who was with you
Whether it took long to repair it
What impact this breakdown had
 
Part 3:

Will there be fewer people using cars because of improved public transportation?
What needs to be improved in public transport?
In what ways can we fix traffic problems?
Is it fair to limit the use of private cars?
Should governments encourage people to use public transportation?
What’s the most popular means of transportation in your country?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of private transport?

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