P6 Lesson 40 Oral Questions:

Personal Self

1. Do you have any bad habits? What bad habit do you think you ought to get rid of?

2. What good habits would you like to cultivate? Why is this so and how would you go about
cultivating it?

3. Would you prefer organising an activity or just participating in one? Why?

4. What skills do you think is required in order to organise an activity?

5. Do you have the habit of saving money? Why do you think it is important?
6. Do you consider yourself to be an organised person? How do you think you can be more
organised?

7. Do you have an ambition? Tell me about it.

8. Do you think it is important for us to have ambitions? Why / Why not?

9. What are you most fearful of? Tell me about it. Do you think there is anything you can do to
overcome such a fear?

10. Do you think having fears means you are not a brave person? Why or why not?

11. Do you have a fixed schedule to follow every day after school? Do you think it is needful?
Why or why not?
Food & Nutrition / Health / Diet / Dental Hygiene

12. What do you think consists of a healthy diet and do you think you have a healthy diet? Why
or why not?

13. What are some ways to keep us healthy besides having a healthy diet?

14. Would you prefer to drink a Can of Coca-Cola or a glass of water? Why?

15. Why is it important that we cut down on sugar drinks?

16. Do you take any vitamins or supplements? Do you think it is necessary? Why?

17. Would you consider yourself as someone with an active or sedentary lifestyle? Why?
18. What can you do to increase your energy levels? Tell me about it.

19. How do you usually keep fit and healthy?

20. What types of snacks do you eat when you are hungry. Do you think they are healthy?

21. Do you think smoking should be banned in Singapore? Why or why not?

22. Do you think it is hard to quit smoking? What kind of advice would you give to someone
who wants to quit smoking?

23. Do you think you get enough sleep every day? What can you do to improve your sleep
quality?
24. What would you consider as healthy food and what would you consider as unhealthy food?
Which do you eat more on a daily basis?

25. Do you think it is important to eat healthily from a young age? Why or why not?

26. Do you think the meals you’re eating at home is healthy? How do you think they can be
made healthier?

27. Do you like visiting the dentist? Why or why not?

28. How do you maintain a good oral hygiene? Tell me what you do on a regular basis.

29. Do you think blood donation is important? Why or why not?

30. Will you be interested to donate blood? Why?

31. Do you think it is important to learn life-saving skills like CPR? Why or why not?

32. Would you be interested to take part in a First-Aid Course. Why or why not?

School / Education / Excursion / Learning Journey / CCA / Workshops

33. What are some things you consider when choosing a secondary school?

34. Do you think it is helpful to visit open house events held by secondary schools? Why is this
so?

35. Do you think it is important for students to have a CCA? Why or why not?

36. How did you select your CCA in primary school? Do you like your CCA?
37. Do you think it is important for students to select the right CCA? Why?

38. Do you think CCAs are essential for a student’s growth and development? Why do you say
so?

39. Do you think you will be able to adapt to your new secondary school? Why or why not?

40. Your school has organised a writing workshop for budding writers. Would you be keen to

41. attend such a workshop? What do you think you would be able to learn from that
workshop?

42. What kind of enrichment activities do you usually engage in? Tell me more about it.

43. What is the purpose of having school rules? Why do you think we should obey school rules?
44. Do you think students who break the school rules should be punished? Why is this so?

45. Where did you go on your last learning journey with your school? Tell me about it?

46. What educational trip or excursion would you like your school to organise? Why?

47. Do you prefer online lessons to physical lessons? Why?

48. What are the pros and cons of having online lessons?

49. Do you think online learning can replace physical classroom learning? Why or why not?
50. Do you think a student who scores all ‘As’ for subjects mean he or she is a good student?
Why do you say no?

51. Do you think learning in school is stressful? Why or why not?

52. What kind of qualities should a person have to take on leadership responsibilities in school?
Tell me about them.

53. Have you gone outdoor camping before? Did you like the experience? Tell me about it.

54. Do you prefer indoor or outdoors school excursions? Why?

55. Do you think it is easy being a teacher? Why or why not?

56. What kind of teacher do you like the most? Why?

57. Do you think teachers are the only people whom we can learn from ? Why or why not?

58. Do you think teachers are the only one responsible for your success in school? Why or why
not?

Environment – Recycling / Going Green / Food

59. Why is it important to practise the 3 Rs?

60. Have you participated in an activity organised by you school or your community where you
need to reuse or recycle used items? Tell me about it.

61. Why is it important for us to save the environment?

62. What sort of waste do you think your family can cut down on? How do you think you can cut
down on them?
63. Do you think it is important for schools to educate students on the importance of reducing
food wastage? Why / Why not?

64. Students are too young to help save the environment. Do you agree with this statement?

65. You chanced upon a poster about a beach clean up event. Would you be interested in
participating in this event? Why or why not?

66. How can students play a part in reducing plastic pollution?

67. Do you think single-use plastics such as straws and plastic bags should be banned? Why or
why not?

68. Why is water conservation important? How can we do our part to conserve water?

69. What do you think are the effects of littering? What will happen to our environment if
people leaves their rubbish lying around?
Road Safety

70. Why is it important for schools to educate students on road safety? Tell me about it.

71. How do you practise road safety as a student?

72. Have you ever witnessed a traffic accident? Tell me about it and how you felt.

73. How can we play our part in keeping the roads safe?

74. Do you agree that we should not walk while using our mobile phones at the same time?
Why or why not?

Dengue / Pandemic / Sickness

75. Do you think staying at home during the pandemic boost family bonding and relationships?
Why / why not?

76. How can we stop the spread of Dengue?

77. Have you contracted dengue before or know of anyone who has contracted dengue? Tell me
about it.

78. How can we create awareness of Dengue in schools? Explain your suggestions.

Community / Nation / Public Transport / Social Responsibilities / Consideration /

79. Why is it important that we are considerate and gracious while aboard an MRT Train?

80. Do you like taking the public transport such as the MRT trains or buses? Why?

81. Do you think public transport should allow the consumption of food and drinks? Why or why
not?
82. What other public places do we need to show consideration and graciousness towards
others?

83. Have you come across anyone being inconsiderate? Tell me more about it.

84. A Community walk is being organised in your neighbourhood estate. Would you like to take
part in it. Why or why not?

85. Have you watched the National Day Parade before? What is your favourite memory of it?
Tell me about it?

86. How do participating in community events bring us closer together as a nation?

Sports

87. If you have the opportunity to learn any sports, what sports would you like to pick up? Tell
me about it.

88. What is a sports event you’ve taken part in? Did you enjoy the experience?

89. Do you think sports competitions should reward winners with cash? Why or why not?

Volunteer

90. Do you agree that every Singaporean should volunteer at least once in their lifetime? Why
or why not?

91. What do you think are some challenges a student might face when volunteering at elderly
nursing homes?
92. Have you volunteered before? Share your experience. How did you feel about it?

93. Why is it important to help those who are in need?

94. If you were considering to help the needy, what would you do?

Social / Bullying / Addiction

95. Do you know of anyone who has experienced bullying? Tell me about it.

96. Do you think that bullying is a serious problem in school? Why?

97. What do you think we can do when we are being bullied by someone?
98. Do you know of anyone who is addicted to video games? Tell me about it and how you feel.

99. How do you think digital addiction can be overcome?

100. Why do you think cyber bullies attack their victims online?

101. Do you think cyber bullying is worse than face-to-face bullying? Why do you say so?

Technology / Online activities

102. Do you think a robot that can help with household chores would be a good robot to
have at home? Why or why not?

103. What are the pros and cons of having a robot?

104. What is a robot that you’ve come across recently. Tell me about it.

105. Do you think students be using ChatGPT for their school assignments? Why or why not?

106. Do you use any Social Media platform? Which do you use and why?

107. Do you think it is difficult for the elderly to learn how to use phones and computers?
Why or why not?

108. What do you usually use the internet for? Do you think the internet is a good tool to pick
up a new skill?

Friends / Family / Gifts / Pets / Household chores

109. How do you usually spend time with your family during the weekends?
110. Do you prefer to spend time with your friends or family members? Why?

111. Do family bonding help to bring family members closer? Why?

112. Do you agree that it is always the thought that counts when giving gifts? Why or why
not?

113. What do you do if you’ve received a gift that you do not like? Tell me why.

114. What is a gift that you’ve received that you treasure the most. Tell me about it.

115. Do you think we should adopt a pet or buy a pet? Why?

116. Would you like a pet? If you could have a pet, what would you choose? Why?

117. What are the pros and cons of keeping a pet?

118. Do you think you will be a good pet owner? What character traits do you think you have
that will make you an ideal one?

119. Do you help to do the house chores at home? Why or why not?

120. Do you think it is important for every child to help out with the household chores at
home? Why or why not?

121. What are some important skills you can pick up by helping out with the househore
chores?
122. Many Singaporean children do not know how to do household chores. Do you agree
with this sentence? Why or why not?

123. Is it important for us to show filial piety to our elderlies? Why do you think so?

124. What do you think are important traits of a good friend? Tell me about it.

125. Have you worked together in a team before? What have you learnt from the experience?

126. Who do you go to whenever you meet a problem? Why do you go to this person?

127. Would you prefer sharing your personal experiences with others or keep them to
yourself? Why?
128. What do you think is the best way to solve an argument between you and your family
member? Why?

129. Do you think that in every argument, there must be a winner and loser? Why or why
not?

Hobbies / Skills / Leisure / Holidays

130. What do you like to do during your free time? Tell me about it.

131. Do you think every student should have a good balance of studies and hobbies? Why or
why not?

132. What are some outdoor activities you like to engage in? Tell me about it.

133. How do you usually spend your holidays? What is the most meaningful thing you have
ever done during the holidays?
134. If you have a chance to pick up something new, what would it be? Why?

135. Do you love reading? Tell me about a book you enjoy reading and why you like it so
much.

136. Do you prefer a physical story book or e-books? Why is that so?

137. Why do we need to keep our houses clean and tidy?

138. What can we do to keep pests away from our homes?

139. Do you enjoy taking photographs? Why or why not?

140. What do you think is the best way to preserve memories? Why?
Performing Arts / Arts

141. Your school is organising a choir for Teacher’s Day. Would you be keen to take part in it?
Why or why not?

142. Do you think graffiti (street art drawing) is a form of art or vandalism? Why?

143. What performances have you watched in school and which is the most memorable one?
Tell me about it.

Singapore / Places of Attractions

144. Do you think the Singapore Zoo is an interesting place to visit? Why or why not?

145. Which local attractions have you visited recently? Tell me about them.
146. Your friend is coming to Singapore for a short visit. Which of our local attractions would
you recommend to him for a truly Singapore experience. Why is that so?

147. Your mother wants to take the family to the Art-Science Museum. Do you think you will
enjoy the experience? Why or why not?

148. Have you visited any museum before? What did you like about your visit?

149. Do you enjoy visiting our local hawker centres? Why or why not?

150. What do you think are some areas we can improve on in our hawker centres?

151. Do you think Singapore food is unique and defines Singapore? Why or why not?
Crime

152. Do you think Singapore has a low crime rate? Why or why not?

153. What can we do to avoid being a victim of crime? Tell me about it.

154. Do you think Singaporeans have a part to play in preventing crime? Why?

155. We usually sympathise with victims of crimes. Criminals, however, do turn over a new
leaf. Do you believe ex-offenders should be given a second chance at life?

156. How can we prevent people from falling into scams?

157. Why do you think people shoplift? Do you think these are valid reasons?