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speaking Questions sep 2022

The document consists of a series of questions and prompts designed for speaking practice, where individuals describe personal experiences or opinions on various topics. Each question includes a part for a two-minute speech and a part for discussion topics with example questions. Topics range from disagreements and sports to volunteering and personal achievements.

Uploaded by

shaima alhosni
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QUESTION:1

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time you had a disagreement with someone. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
Who was the person? what you are
Why did you have the disagreement ? going to say. You
can make some
Was the issue resolved? If yes, how? notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
If there is a disagreement, what do you do?

How can we disagreements from escalating into a fight?

Who do you think should teach children to respect- teachers or parents?

What do you do when you have a disagreement with your parents?


QUESTION:2

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a popular sport in your country. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
what sport it is? what you are
what equipment is needed for this sport? going to say. You
can make some
How it is played/ notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
What types of sports are popular in your country?
What are the benefits of playing a sport?
Do you think the types of sport that are popular will change in the future?
How can sports bring people from different countries closer together?
QUESTION:3

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time when you received money as a gift. topic for one to
two minutes. You
When did you receive it? have one minute
to think about
What did you do with it? what you are
How did you feel about it? going to say. You
can make some
notes to help you
if you wish.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
In your country, do parents give children money for doing housework?

Is it important for children to have a right attitude towards money?

What do you think of the saying; love of money is the root of all evil?

Why do people rarely use cash now?


QUESTION:4

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a volunteering experience you have had topic for one to
two minutes. You
What it was? have one minute
to think about
Where it was? what you are
Why you volunteered? going to say. You
can make some
How you felt about it? notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
What qualities are required for being a volunteer?

What type of personality does a volunteer has?

How can companies engaging in volunteering help our society?

Do you think people nowadays should participate more in volunteering?


QUESTION:5

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe something that helps you concentrate. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
what it is? what you are
how it helps you to concentrate? going to say. You
can make some
how you use it? notes to help you
if you wish.
and explain when you discovered it is the?
best method for you?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
Is there any other way to concentrate more except for doing physical exercise?

Is it important for children to learn how to concentrate?

Were you taught at your primary school or KG school to learn how to concentrate?Was
it effective?

Tell me about some works or jobs which need high concentration.


QUESTION:6

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe something that surprised you. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
What it is? what you are
How you found out about it? going to say. You
can make some
What you did? notes to help you
if you wish.
And explain whether it made you happy?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
How do people express happiness in your culture?

Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?

How can people be happy?

Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?


QUESTION:7

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say have one minute
to think about
What it was? what you are
How did you complete it? going to say. You
can make some
Why it was difficult? notes to help you
if you wish.
And how you felt about doing it?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?

On what occasions should children be encouraged? How?

How do you help children stay focused?

What challenges do young people face today?


QUESTION:8

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a photo that you took and are proud of topic for one to
two minutes. You
When did you take this photo? have one minute
to think about
Where you took it? what you are
What is the photo about? going to say. You
can make some
Why you feel proud of the photo? notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
Why do some people like to use photographs to document important things?

What can one learn from photographs taken throughout history?

Are photographs the best way to remember something?

Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?


QUESTION:9

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
topic for one to
Describe a childhood friend two minutes. You
have one minute
You should say: to think about
what you are
Who this person is? going to say. You
can make some
How you became friends with this person?
notes to help you
What kinds of things you like to do with this person? if you wish.
Explain why you like him/her?

PART 3
Discussion topics
People
Example questions:

How do people make new friends?

What do you think makes people have a long friendship?

Does it make things easier in a friendship if you have similar interests?

How do people make friends now?


QUESTION:10

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a story someone told you and you remember. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say:
have one minute
What the story was about? to think about
Who told you this story? what you are
Why you remember it? going to say. You
can make some
And how you feel about it?
notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics
Things
Example questions:
Has story telling changed over a period of time?

Which way is better, traditional storytelling or the use of technology in storytelling?

Do you think that generally most of the people are good at storytelling?

What makes storytelling effective?


QUESTION:11

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for topic for one to
two minutes. You
something have one minute
to think about
You should say: what you are
When it happened going to say. You
can make some
What you waited for notes to help you
if you wish.
Why you made the decision
And explain how you felt while waiting

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
What do people in your country often do while waiting?

Why do some people like a slow-paced life?

Is being patient good for people? Why?

Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?
QUESTION:12

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Talk about an important/Special event you celebrated topic for one to
two minutes. You
What was it? have one minute
to think about
You should say: what you are
When did you celebrate? going to say. You
can make some
Where did you celebrate? notes to help you
if you wish.
Who was with you?
Why was It special?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
How do people in your country celebrate events?

What events do Indian people like to celebrate?

Why do you think celebration is important?

Do you prefer big or small celebrations?


QUESTION:13

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Talk about a special day which was not that expensive or topic for one to
two minutes. You
on which you didn’t have to spend a lot of money
have one minute
You should say: to think about
what you are
What was the occasion? going to say. You
can make some
Where you went?
notes to help you
Who did you celebrate with? if you wish.

Why it didn’t cost you much?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
Do teenagers spend much more money than before?

How can people save money as much as possible?

Did you ever have bad shopping experience?

Why is online shopping so popular these days?


QUESTION:14

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Talk about a TV show you like to watch topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
What is the program about? what you are
When do you watch it? going to say. You
can make some
Who do you watch it with? notes to help you
if you wish.
Why do you like to watch it?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
What do Saudi Arabian people like to watch?

Do you like watching foreign countries’ TV shows?

Do you think watching TV shows can be educational for children?

What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos than visiting zoo?
QUESTION:15

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe an activity you do to keep fit topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
What the activity is? what you are
When and where you usually do it ? going to say. You
can make some
How you do it? notes to help you
if you wish.
Explain why it can keep your fit?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
What do old people in your country do to keep fit?
What kinds of sports are popular in Saudi Arabia?

What else people can do to keep fit besides sports?

Do you think young people should play dangerous sports?


QUESTION:16

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time when you organized a happy event topic for one to
two minutes. You
successfully
have one minute
You should say: to think about
what you are
What the event was? going to say. You
can make some
How you prepared for it?
notes to help you
Who helped you to organize it? if you wish.

And explain why you think it was a successful event

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
How can parents help children to be organized?

On what occasions do people need to be organized?

Does everything need to be well prepared?

Do people need others' help when organizing things?


QUESTION:17

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a city you would recommend as a nice topic for one to
two minutes. You
place to live (not your hometown) have one minute
to think about
You should say: what you are
What it is? going to say. You
can make some
Where it is? notes to help you
if you wish.
What you know about this place/
And explain why you recommend it as a nice place

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Places
Example questions:
Where do people like to live in your country?

Why do many people move to the city?

What are the advantages of living close to the workplace?

What kinds of places do older people prefer to live in?


QUESTION:18

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time when someone asked for your topic for one to
two minutes. You
opinion have one minute
to think about
You should say: what you are
going to say. You
Who asked for your opinion?
can make some
Why he/she wanted to know your opinion? notes to help you
if you wish.
What opinion you gave?
And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your
opinion

PART 3
Discussion topics:
people
Example questions:
Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?

Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?

Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?

What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?


QUESTION:19

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a positive change in your life topic for one to
two minutes. You
What the change was? have one minute
to think about
When it happened? what you are
How it happened? going to say. You
can make some
And explain why it was a positive change notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
Is your country changing rapidly?

How is your country changing?

Do you think change is good?

Do you believe that the changes your country went through are positive?
QUESTION:20

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time you visited a new place topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
Where the new place is? what you are
going to say. You
When you went there?
can make some
Why you went there? notes to help you
if you wish.
And explain how you feel about the place.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
What measures should be taken to deal with damage on public facilities?

What are the differences between old facilities and new facilities?

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

What is the difference between facilities in the countryside and the ones in the cities?
QUESTION:21

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time when you helped a child topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
When it was? what you are
going to say. You
How you helped him/her?
can make some
Why you helped him/her. notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
Do you like helping others?

Should parents teach helping others to their children?

Will you help others in the future?

How do you encourage children to help others?


QUESTION:22

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe an occasion when you lost something topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
What you lost? what you are
going to say. You
When and where you lost it What you did to find it?
can make some
And explain how you felt about it . notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:

What kinds of things do people usually lose?

What do people often do when losing things?

Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things?

What kinds of people may lose things often?


QUESTION:23

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe someone you really like to spend time with topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
Who this person is? what you are
going to say. You
How you knew him/her?
can make some
What you usually do together? notes to help you
if you wish.
And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

PART 3
Discussion topics:
People
Example questions:

How many generations usually live together in Saudi Arabia?

Is it important to visit family members?

What are the values of family in your country?

Why is family bonding necessary for happiness in life?


QUESTION:24

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a popular/well-known person in your country topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
Who this person is? what you are
What he/she has done? going to say. You
can make some
Why he/she is popular? notes to help you
if you wish.
And explain how you feel about this person

PART 3
Discussion topics:
People
Example questions:

What are the qualities of being popular?

Do you know any popular star who likes helping other people?

Do you think children should imitate their idols?

What influence do popular stars have on teenagers


QUESTION:25

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time when you felt proud of a family Member. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
When it happened? what you are
going to say. You
Who is this person?
can make some
What the person did? notes to help you
if you wish.
And explain why you felt proud of him/her.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
When would parents feel proud of their children?
Should parents reward children? Why and how?
Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
On what occasions would adults be proud of them selves
QUESTION:26

PART 2
You will have to talk
Describe a difficult decision that you once made. about the topic for one
to two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute to
think about what you
What the decision was? are going to say. You
can make some notes
When you made the decision?
to help you if you
How long did it take you to make the decision? wish.

And explain why it was a difficult decision to make.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
What decisions do people generally make in their daily life?
Which is easier, making a decision by oneself or making a decision after a group
discussion?
Why are many young people unwilling to listen to their parent’s advice?
Why do middle-aged people tend to second guess their decision?
QUESTION:27

PART 2
You will have to talk
Describe a toy you liked in your childhood about the topic for one
to two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute to
think about what you
What kind of toy it is? are going to say. You
can make some notes
When you received it?
to help you if you wish.
How you played it?
And how you felt about it

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:

What is the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys?

Does modern technology have an influence on children’s toys?

Have we lost our hand skills such as sewing?

Do you think toys really help in children’s development?


QUESTION:28

PART 2
You will have to talk
Describe a person you follow on social media. about the topic for
You should say: one to two minutes.
You have one
Who he/she is? minute to think
about what you are
How do you know him/her? going to say. You
can make some
What he/she posts on social media?
notes to help you if
And explain why you follow him/her on social media. you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
People
Example questions:
What can people do on social media?
Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media
software?
Do older people spend much time on social media?
Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
QUESTION:29

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe a rule you did not like in school. one to two minutes.
You should say: You have one
what it was? minute to think
about what you are
how others thought about this rule?
going to say. You
have you ever violated this rule?
can make some
and explain why you did not like this rule.
notes to help you if
you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
Why do schools make rules?
What’s the importance of obeying law?
What can parents and teachers do to help children follow rules?

Is it a good thing to break rules sometimes?


QUESTION:30

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Talk about your best friend. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
Who is he/she? to think about
When did you both meet for the first time? what you are
What do you usually do together? going to say. You
Explain why you consider her as your best friend can make some
notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
People
Example questions:
Describe another traditional product from your country (apart from what you spoke
about)
What are the benefits of traditional products to locals?
Do you think the government should help in the promotion of traditional products?
Do you think because of globalization countries are adopting each other traditions
QUESTION:31

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam. You topic for one to
two minutes. You
should Say:
have one minute
When and where it happened? to think about
what you are
How long you were in the traffic jam? going to say. You
can make some
What you did while waiting?
notes to help you
And explain how you felt when you were in that traffic if you wish.
jam.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
Are traffic jams common in Saudi Arabian cities?

Why are cities today facing serious traffic issues?

What can be done to improve traffic conditions in cities?

Can developing public transport help resolve traffic issues in cities?


QUESTION:32

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live topic for one to
two minutes. You
in.
have one minute
You should say: to think about
what you are
What it is like? going to say. You
can make some
Where it would be? notes to help you
if you wish.
Why you would like to live in this house/apartment?
And how you feel about this house/apartment?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Places
Example questions:
Do most Saudi Arabian people live in an apartment or house?
Do young people in your country like to live with their parents or by themselves?
Would you live in a foreign country in the future?
How is modern home design in your country different to that of the past?
QUESTION:33

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a pleasant surprise you had. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
When and where it happened? what you are
going to say. You
Why you were surprised?
can make some
Who gave this surprise to you? notes to help you
if you wish.
Why you felt about it afterwards

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
Why do friends meet up?
Are there any meetings that people need to plan in advance?
Are there any jobs related to unexpected things?
Do unexpected things lead to progress in our society?
QUESTION:34

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a skill that you learned from older people. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
What the skill is? what you are
going to say. You
Who you learned it from?
can make some
How you learned it? notes to help you
if you wish.
And how you feel about it?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
people
Example questions:
What can children learn from their parents?
What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?
What kind of help do you think older people need?
What skills can young people learn from older people?
QUESTION:35

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe something important that you lost. topic for one to
two minutes. You
You should say: have one minute
to think about
What it was? what you are
going to say. You
How you lost it?
can make some
Why was it important to you? notes to help you
if you wish.
How you felt when you lost it?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:
What kinds of people may lose things often?
What can we do to prevent losing important things?
What would you do if you saw something valuable but didn’t belong to you on the
street?
hat kinds of things have you lost so far?
QUESTION:36

PART 2
You will have to
talk about the
Describe a competition you would like to take topic for one to
two minutes. You
part in have one minute
to think about
What kind of competition it is? what you are
going to say. You
What would you do in this competition?
can make some
Why does this competition interest you? notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:

What kinds of people are competitive?

What kind of activities/competitions people like to take part in?

What kinds of competitions are popular in your hometown?

Why do you think there are many competition programs on TV today?


QUESTION:37

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe your approach to time management one to two minutes.
You have one minute
You should say: to think about what
you are going to say.
Why you take time management seriously? You can make some
notes to help you if
How you manage your time?
you wish.
What problems you face?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:

How do you organize your time?

Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?

Are you ever late for anything?

How do you feel when you are late for an appointment?


QUESTION:38

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe a special day that you remember well. one to two minutes.
You have one minute
You should say: to think about what
you are going to say.
Where you were? You can make some
notes to help you if
Who you were with?
you wish.
What you did?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:

Do people spend too much money on their birthday parties or weddings?

How much do you think someone should spend on a birthday party or wedding?

Are photos and videos the best way to remember an event?

What can a forgetful person do to better remember things?


QUESTION:39

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe a time when you missed an appointment one to two minutes.
You have one minute
You should say: to think about what
you are going to say.
When and where it happened? You can make some
notes to help you if
What the appointment was for?
you wish.
What happened when you missed it?
And explain how you felt about the appointment?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:
Which events in your country do most people forget?

Do you think it is a good idea to use electronic devices for putting reminders?

How can modern technology help you keep good memories?

Is human memory important nowadays?


QUESTION:40

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe a time when someone gave you positive one to two minutes.
You have one minute
advice/suggestion about your work/study
to think about what
You should say you are going to say.
You can make some
What you did? notes to help you if
you wish.
When was it?
Why you got positive feedback? How you felt about it?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Events
Example questions:

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?
QUESTION:41

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe a popular place of sports that you’ve been to one to two minutes.
You have one minute
You should say:
to think about what
Where it is? you are going to say.
You can make some
When you went there? notes to help you if
you wish.
What you did there?
And explain how you felt about this place

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Places
Example questions:

Are outdoor activities better than indoor activities?

What outdoor activities do young people like to do?

Do you think that people who like to do adventurous activities are more likely to succeed?

What are the benefits of sports for children?


QUESTION:42

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe old thing that your family has kept for a long one to two minutes.
You have one minute
time.
to think about what
You should say: you are going to say.
You can make some
What it is? notes to help you if
you wish.
How or when your family got this thing How long your
family has kept it?
And explain why this thing is important to your family?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:

Why do some people still keep old things?

What’s the value of old things?

Do you think it necessary to preserve old things?

What do you think are the main differences between old people and young people?
QUESTION:43

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe a family business you know about. one to two minutes.
You have one minute
You should say: to think about what
you are going to say.
what type of business it is? You can make some
notes to help you if
who owns this business
you wish.
what activities are involved in this business
and explain your idea of this business.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Things
Example questions:

What kinds of family businesses are common in your country?

What do you think about family business?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?


Should family members be treated in the same way as other employees? Why?
QUESTION:44

PART 2
You will have to talk
about the topic for
Describe a person who likes to grow plants one to two minutes.
You have one minute
You should say: to think about what
you are going to say.
Who the person is? You can make some
notes to help you if
How do you know the person?
you wish.
What types of plants does he/she grow Why does
he/she enjoy growing plants?

PART 3
Discussion topics:
People
Example questions:

What kind of plants do people like to grow in their homes?

Do people in Saudi Arabia like to gift plants?


Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
Do you think it's good to let kids learn how to plant?

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