Part A questions

1) Today I'd like you to talk about… your free time. Do you prefer spending your
free time indoors or outdoors? Explain. What do you like to do when you are
there? Give an example.
2) Today I'd like you to talk about… your free time. What do you like to do in your
free time? Do you like to spend your free time by yourself or with others?
Explain.
3) Today I'd like you to talk about… social media. Do you think social media is
good for friendships or does it stop people from becoming close? Explain.
What might be the dangers of using social media such as Instagram or
Facebook? Explain and give an example.
4) Today I'd like you to talk about… games. What kind of games do you like to
play? Explain. Do you think playing some kinds of games can affect your
behavior? Explain and give an example.
5) Today I'd like you to talk about… games. Do you prefer playing games with
friends or with family? Explain. Do you think playing games with other people
brings you closer together? Explain and give an example.
6) Today I'd like you to talk about… games. Do you like participating in
competitive games? Explain. How do you feel when you lose a game? Explain
and give an example.
7) Today I'd like you to talk about… games. Do you prefer playing digital games
or non-digital games? Explain. Do you think playing some kinds of games can
affect your behavior? Explain and give an example.
8) Today I'd like you to talk about… studying at home. How has distance
learning affected the way you study? Do you think it's better for you to keep
your camera on during an on-line lesson? Explain.
9) Today I'd like you to talk about… the weather. What is your favorite kind of
weather? Explain. How does the weather affect what you choose to eat?
Explain and give an example.
10)Today I'd like you to talk about… studying during Corona. Do you prefer
studying at school or studying from home? What are the advantages of
studying from home? Explain.
11)Today I'd like you to talk about… studying outside. What are the advantages
of having a lesson outside the classroom for example, in the school yard or in
the park nearby? Are there any school subjects that students could benefit
from studying outside rather than in the classroom? Explain.
12) Today I'd like you to talk about… food. Describe your favorite meal of the
day. What makes it your favorite meal? Explain and give an example.
13) Today I'd like you to talk about… the Corona crisis. How did you feel when it
first started? What are the positive changes that occurred in your life during
this crisis? Explain and give an example.
14) Today I'd like you to talk about… different activities. How do you spend a
typical day in the summer? What is your favorite summer activity? Explain and
give an example.
15) Today I'd like you to talk about… different activities. How do you spend a
typical day in the winter? What is your favorite winter activity? Explain and
give an example.
16) Today I'd like you to talk about… friends who come to visit you. Where would
you take a friend who came to visit you? Explain. Which one of your family
celebrations would be the most interesting for your friend to see? Explain and
give an example.
17) Today I'd like you to talk about… friendship. What qualities do you look for in
a friend? Explain. What is the best way to make new friends? Explain and
give an example.
18)Today I'd like you to talk about… friendship. Describe a close friend. Do you
prefer to have many friends or just a few close ones? Explain and give an
example.
19) Today I'd like you to talk about… seasons of the year. What is your favorite
season? Explain. What do you enjoy doing during this season? Explain and
give two examples.
20) Today I'd like you to talk about school. What is your major in school and why
did you choose it? How can this major help you in the future? Explain.
21) Today I'd like you to talk about… using cellphones. What are the advantages
and disadvantages of using cellphones? Explain. Would you rather text your
friends or call them? Explain.
22) Today I'd like you to talk about your qualities. Tell me about a job you'd like
to have in the future. Explain why. What qualities do you have that would
make someone hire you for this job? Explain.
23) Today I'd like you to talk about presents. What do you like better, to give or
receive a present? Explain why. What is the best present you have ever given
or received? Explain. Today I'd like you to talk about a day in your life.
Describe a day you will never forget. Why was it so unforgettable? Explain.
24) Today I'd like you to talk about … someone you admire. Who do you admire?
Explain why. Would you like to be more like this person? Explain.
25) Today I'd like you to talk about … habits. What are some of your habits?
Explain. Have you ever adopted a good habit? Explain and give at least one
example.
26) Today I'd like you to talk about … being a teenager. What are some of the
important things teenagers should learn? What is the best advice you could
give another teenager? Explain.
27) What are some positive things about being a teenager? Give two examples.
What is one problem teenagers face today? Explain.
28) Today I'd like you to talk about … humor. What makes you laugh? Explain
and give at least one example. Do you like telling jokes? Explain.
29) Today I'd like you to talk about … the days of the week. What is your favorite
day of the week? Explain. What is your favorite time of the day? Explain and
give at least one example.
30) Today I'd like you to talk about … responsibilities. What are some of the
things you are responsible for at home? Explain. If you could have a robot
take over some of your responsibilities, which ones would you choose?
Explain.
31) Today I'd like you to talk about … books. Do you prefer reading a book or
watching television? Explain. Do you think the internet and TV will eventually
make books disappear? Explain.
32) Today I'd like you to talk about … advertisements. Do you buy products
because celebrities advertise them? Explain and give an example. What
makes you remember an advertisement? Explain and give at least one
example.

33) What makes a good advertisement? Explain and give at least one example.
Do you think advertisements influence what you or your friends buy? Explain.
34) Today I'd like you to talk about … friends who come to visit you . Where
would you take a friend who came to visit you? Explain. Which one of your
family celebrations would be the most interesting for your friend to see?
Explain and give an example.
35) Today I'd like you to talk about … your classroom . Where do you prefer to sit
in the classroom? Explain. What are the benefits of having the students
choose where to sit in the classroom? Explain.
36) Today I'd like you to talk about … food . Describe your favorite meal of the
day. What makes it your favorite meal? Explain and give an example.
37) Today I'd like you to talk about … photography. Do you think it's important to
take pictures? Explain. Where do you think people like to take pictures?
Explain and give at least one example.
38) Do you think it's important to take pictures? Explain. What can you learn
from a photograph? Explain and give at least one example.
39) What role do teachers play in motivating students? Explain and give at least
one example. In what ways can you help motivate your friends or
someone in your family? Explain.
40) Do you think fruits and vegetables are healthy for you? Explain. What do
you think about being a vegetarian? Explain and give at least one example.
41) Is your classroom a nice place to study in? Explain. In what ways would
you change your classroom to make it more pleasant? Explain and give at
least one example.
42) Where do you prefer to sit in the classroom? Explain. What are the
benefits of having the teacher tell you where to sit in the classroom? Explain.
43) Do you think tests are important? Explain. Do you think there are other
ways to show what you learned? Explain and give at least one example.
44) Do you think tests reflect what you know? Explain. Do you think there are
other ways to show what you learned? Explain and give at least one example.
45) Do you prefer buying your own clothes or having someone else buy them for
you? Explain. Describe your favorite piece of clothing.
46) Do you think English is a difficult language to learn? Explain. Do you
enjoy studying English? Explain and give at least one example.
47) What does your community do to help the environment? Explain. What
can you do at home to help the environment? Explain and give at least one
example.
48) Do you prefer going shopping by yourself or with someone else? Explain.
Do you like to check different stores before you decide what to buy? Explain.