IELTS Speaking Part 1

Topics 2019 (January –

April) & Sample Answers

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics in 2019

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IELTS Speaking Actual Tests (January – April 2018) & Suggested Answers (Ebook)
 PART 1 TOPICS (JANUARY TO APRIL 2019)
Noise

1. What natural sound(s) do you like (the most)? (Why?)

2. What sounds do you dislike? (Why?)
3. What sounds remind you of your childhood?
4. What (kinds of) music do you like the most?
5. Does your school have any quiet places for studying?
6. What are some places where there is a lot of noise?
7. Do you mind noises? (Do any noises bother you?)
8. What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?
Science

1. Do you like science?

2. What science have you studied?
3. How do you study science?
4. What’s the most difficult part of studying science?
5. How has the science that you have studied helped you?
Pollutions

1. Is there anything being polluted in your hometown?

2. What are the common types of pollutions in the countryside?
3. What are the causes of those pollutions?
4. Have you ever done anything to help the environment?
Dream

1. How long can you remember your dream when you wake up?
2. Do you like hearing others dream?
3. Do you think dream will affect life?
4. Do you often have dream at night?
5. Have you had a bad dream before?
6. What was the strangest dream you have had?
7. What do you usually dream about?

Alone

1. When was the last time you were alone?

2. What do you like to do when you are alone?
3. Do you wish to have more time alone?
4. Is it important to have some time alone?
Efficiency
1. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?
2. Why do some people find it difficult to focus in the morning?
3. What do you do to improve your efficiency?
Street markets

1. Do you currently live in a house or a flat/ apartment?

2. Are street markets common in your country?
3. What is usually sold there?
4. Do you think people like street markets? Why?

PART 1 TOPICS (SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2018)

Study/ Work
Accommodation
Hometown 19. Rain
Morning 20. Travel
Season 21. Sports/ Physical exercise
Color 22. Music
23. Letters and Emails
School 24. Foreign food
Parents 25. Plants
Sunglasses 26. Maps
27. Teachers
10. Picture
28. Family activities
11. Technique 29. Save money
12. Holiday 30. Watch
13. Shoes 31. City
32. Dream Job
14. Cooking 33. Spare time/hobbies
15. Daily routine 34. Transportation
16. Being Bored 35. Park/Garden
17. Films
18. Punctuality
You can download these topics with model answers (PDF file)
here: Latest IELT Speaking Part 1 Topics with Sample

Study
What’s your major?

Do you like it?

How do you like your courses?

(if you do not have a major yet) Which major do you want to choose in college? Why?

Will you change it if you have the chance ?

Which major will you change it to?

Is it different from what you had in mind?

Why did you choose that major?

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Work /Job
Do you work or are you a student?

What work do you do?

What specific things do you do on your job?

Why did you choose that job?

What do you like most about your job?

Would you recommend that job to others?

What did you do on the first day of your job?

Do you think this job has a bright future?

What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?

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Rain
Does it always rain in your city?

In which season does it rain the most often?

What do you usually do on rainy days?

Have you ever forgotten to take the umbrella on a rainy day?

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Holiday

What is your favourite type of holiday?

What do you do on holidays?

Do you like short holidays or long holidays?

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Music
Do you often (like to) listen to music?
When do you listen to music?
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
What kinds of music do you like to listen to?
What’s your favorite kind of music?
Have you ever been to a concert before?
Do you like to listen to live music?
When did you start listening to this type of music?
Where do you listen to it?
How do you feel when you listen to this music?
Do you like listening to songs?
Have you ever been to a musical performance?
Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
Is music an important subject at school in your country ?
Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes give details.)
What kinds of music arc (most) popular in your country?

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Season/Weather

What’s the best season of the whole year?

What do people normally in that season?

What’s the weather usually like in your country (or, your hometown)?

How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?

Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working (or studying)?

Would you like to move to a place with different weather?

What sort of weather do you like the most?

What season (or weather) do you think is most suitable for work and/or study?

Has the weather in your country changed much in the past few years?

Do you prefer hot or cold weather?

Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?

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Money Saving

Is money important to you?

How do you save money?

Did you save money when you were young?

Why do people save money?

Have you ever given money to the children?

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Teacher

What kinds of teachers do you like best?

Who was your favorite teacher when you were young?

Would you want to be a teacher in the future?

Have you ever had bad teachers before?

Family

How often do you meet with your family?

How do you spend the time with your family?

Do you want to live with your family in the future?

Are you close to of your family members?

How has your family influenced you?

What activities did you do when you were young?

What is the difference in family activities when you were young and now?

What is the difference between family in ordinary times and on holidays?

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Accommodation/House
Do you live in a house or flat?
Do you like it? Does your family like it?
How would you change your apartment or house?
How long have you lived there?
Do you live with your family?
Is the transport around your home convenient?
What’s your neighborhood like?
What’s your favorite room?
Is there anything you want to change about this room?
Do you want to move?
What kind of place did you live in when you were little?
What kind of apartments or houses do you want to live in the future?
Do you want to live on the countryside?
Do you spend more or less time with your family than before?

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Transportation
What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
How often do you take buses?
Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Is driving to work popular in your country?
Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
What will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?

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Shoes
Do you like shoes?
How often do you buy shoes?
Do you like to wear shoes that are comfortable or good looking?
What is your favorite type of shoes?
Why do some people have too many shoes?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?

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Watches
Do you usually wear watch?
What was the first watch you like?
Do you think time is important?
Where did you get your watch?
What kinds of watches do you like to wear?
Why do you think some people like to wear expensive watches?
Are you ever late for anything?
If you could go back in time, what would you do?

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Mornings

Do you usually do the same things in the mornings?

Do you think breakfast is important?

Did you do the same morning routines in your early ages?

Do you want to change your daily routines in the future?

Drink water

How often do you drink water?

What kinds of water do you like to drink?

Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines?

Cooking

Have you ever cooked?

How often do you cook?

Do you like cooking?

How good are you at cooking?

What dish are you best at cooking?

What cooking experience have you had?

Does anyone in your family like to cook?

Who taught you how to cook?

When you were a child, did you ever help your parents to prepare a meal?

Do you want to learn how to cook?

Who usually do the cooking in your home? Who is the best cook you know?

Foreign food

Have you ever tried foreign food?

Do you like to try new food?

How often did you eat foreign food when you were young?

Do you like any food from countries near yours?

Do people in your country like foreign food?

Will people eat more or less foreign food?

Being bored

Do you ever get bored?

What kinds of things are boring to you?

What will do when you feel bored?

When you were young, what would you do if you felt bored?

What do you do when you get bored?

Colors

What is your favorite color?

What color would you like to paint your bedroom?

Are there any colors you dislike?

Is color very important to you when you are buying something?

Do you prefer light or dark color?

Sunglasses

Do people in your country wear sunglasses?

Do you like to wear sunglasses?

Do you often wear sunglasses?

Where do you buy sunglasses?

Park/Garden

Do you like going to parks or public gardens?/Do you often visit public parks?

When was the last time you went to a park?

What do you usually do there?

Are there many parks or public gardens in your hometown?

Would you like to see more parks and gardens in your hometown?

Did you go to parks when you were a child?

Do you prefer to relax with your friends in a park or an indoor place?

Do you think you will go to parks more often in the future?

Why are parks an important part of many towns and cities?

What do you think could be done to make parks better?

Painting/Art/Pictures

Do you like painting?

What kinds of things do you like to draw?

Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child?

Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?

When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition?

What kind of pictures do you like having in your home?

What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

Cities

Do you like the city you are living in now?

Which city have you been to recently?

Do you prefer the city or the countryside?

What kinds of city do you like?

Which city do you want to go to?

On time/ Punctuality
How to you check the time?

Is it important to be on time?

What do you do when you arrive early?

Has people’s the sense of time gotten weaker now?

Is it less or more important to be on time today than in the past?

Colors

What colors do you like?

What’s the most popular color in your country?

Do you like to wear dark or bright colors?

What’s the different between men and women’s preference on colors?

Do colors affect your mood?

Daily Routine
When do you usually get up and go to bed?

Are your weekdays and weekends different?

What is your favorite part of a day?

What is your worst part of a day?

When do you do most of your study?

Would you like to change your daily routine?

How much time do you think people should spend on working per week?

Films

Do you like watching films?

What type of film you like watching?
How often do you watch films?
Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?
Would you like to be in a movie?
Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?
How often do you go to a cinema to watch a movie?
Do people in your country like to go to a cinema to watch a film?
What was the first film that you watched?
Do you like to watch movies alone or with your friends?

Emails & Letters

Do you think emails are useful?

Do you think it is a good thing that companies send out spam email for advertising purposes?

Do you think email can replace handwriting?

Do you often write something by hand?

Who do you usually write to and what do you write about?

What are the differences between handwriting and email?

What kind of letter is the hardest to write?

What kind of email do you receive and make you happy?

What do you usually use email for? Do you like using email or making a phone call?

Do you think email will still be popular in the future?

Hometown
Where’s your hometown?

Do you like it?

Is it a good place for children?

Good and bad points of it?

Are there any changes in your hometown in recent years?

Will you work in your hometown in the future?

Is transportation convenient in your hometown?

Will you find a boyfriend/girlfriend in your hometown?

Why do young people like to go to big cities?

What problems do big cities have besides bad traffic?

What do people take with them when they go out in big cities besides umbrellas?

What kind of customs do you have in your hometown?

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Plants

Do you like plants?

 What plants do you like?

Have you ever grown any plants?

Did you grow any plant when you were a child?

Do you think plant is a good gift? / Do people in your country send plants as gift?

Do you keep plants at home?

Do you know anything about growing a plant?

PART 1 TOPICS (MAY TO AUGUST 2018)

Transportation
1. What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
The most common vehicle in my hometown is the motorbike. As I’ve read in a current newspaper,
most adults have their own motorbikes. Moreover, I can easily catch sight of motorbikes whenever
I go outside.
2.Do you usually commute by public transport?
I take buses to go to school at least twice a day as I haven’t got my own vehicle yet. I also usually
use buses to visit my relatives or friends’ homes.
2. Is it easy to catch a bus in your country?
Yes, it’s easy as pie. Today, there are more and more bus lines so i dont have to wait for a long time
to get on bus.
3. Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Obviously, airplanes and trains have their own particular benefits for passengers. Regarding
planes, they have been the fastest means of passenger transport invented so far. They enable
people to travel all around the world in the shortest possible time. The biggest advantage of trains
is their impressive safety record. Accidents are rare, and so people can feel relaxed and just sit
back and admire the views from their comfortable seats.
4. Is driving to work popular in your country?
Yes. I’m pretty sure that private cars and motorbikes are the two most popular vehicles in my
country. Therefore, it is obvious that there are a large number of people who tend to drive to work.
5. Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Yes, I think so. There will be more drivers on the roads in the future due to the convenience of
motoring and the affordable prices of cars.
6. Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
Yes. As I’m a young person, I like to do energetic activities to help me keep fit, so I will give
priority to a job that is within cycling distance of my home.
7. Do you think what will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
Personally, I think the prevalence of motorbikes will continue to dominate due to their
advantages, namely they are great for getting around quickly, they are easy to park and economical
to run.
8. Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
Although owning a private vehicle has various advantages, I prefer using public transportation in
order to economize as well as to help protect the environment.
Other questions:
How did you get here today?
How do you usually go to school or work?
Which transportation do you usually use?

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Watches
1. Do you like to wear watches?
Well, I am more a cosmetics girl than clothing and accessories, hence, there are not many
watches and jewelries in my possession. However, I have nothing against wearing a beautiful
piece of art on my wrist and do own a few exclusive timepieces which suit perfectly with my
clothing on some special occasions, giving me a sense of identity and uniqueness.

Vocabulary

In someone’s possession: if something is in someone’s possession, they have it

Have nothing against: to dislike or not approve of someone or something for a particular
reason

On (special) occasions: from time to time; now and then

2. Why do people like expensive watches?

Just like any other accessories, the more luxurious a timepiece looks, the higher social
statusthe owner may hold. Watches are widely used by either gender and one of the
visual indicatorspresenting how professional, smart and attractive a person is. Therefore, if
one wants to be acknowledged and taken seriously, he/she will prefer a high-end watch
rather than a collection of low-end ones.

Vocabulary
 Timepiece (n): a clock or watch

Social status (n): a person’s standing or importance in relation to other people within a society

Indicator (n): a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing

Acknowledge (n): to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status

High-end (a): expensive and of high quality

Low-end (a): at the cheaper end of a range of similar products

Hometown
1. What’s (the name of) your hometown?
My hometown is ABC city where is located in the South of [your country]. It takes a 2 hour drive
from here.
2. Is that a big city or a small place?
Well, my hometown is a medium city with roughly 15 wards. The booming population and
economy have turned it into a promising land for many investors.
3. Please describe your hometown a little?
There are two words to describe my hometown, which are natural and dynamic. It
has picturesque scenery of mountains and beaches. On the other side of the coin, its industry is
growing fast; and a lot of industrial zones are being built there.
4. How long have you been living there?
I had spent a happy childhood in my hometown for 18 years until I left for study at university. It’s
5 years since the day I left, but the memory of my hometown is always in my mind.
5. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
I think it’s a peaceful and tranquil place, which always gives me peace of mind. The people in my
hometown also have a strong sense of community. They live close together and always give
others a hand when they are in need.
6. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
I think I will definitely go back to my hometown, find a job and settle down there, because I love
my hometown so much and it is also a safe, peaceful and worth-living place.
7. What do visitors like to go in your hometown?
I think most of them like to go to historical sites and the beautiful sunny beaches. Going there,
they can learn more about our fascinating history and colorful culture or have a whale of
time on the beach with crystal clear sky and turquoise sea.

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 House/Accommodation
1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a
lovely back garden. It’s not really a spacious house, but it’s just right for me and my family.
2. Do you usually spend time with your family?
We often spend quality time together on eating well-prepared meals by my mother, talking with
each other while enjoying our favorite delicious foods. It’s a precious time when we can
momentarily get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
4.What do your family usually do together?
My family often gathers around the table enjoying a cozy meal together, communicating and
sometimes busting into laughter because of my father’s humorous stories. We’re also particularly
into family game nights, when we huddle together to play cards or other family favorites.
5.Do you like it?
3. Does your family like it?
4. How would you change your apartment or house?
5. How long have you lived there?
6. Do you live with your family?
7. Do you want to live by yourself in the future?
8. Do you enjoy living with your family?
9. Is the transport around your home convenient?

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Newspapers and magazines

1. Do you often read newspapers?
Yes, I read the newspaper everyday to keep up to date with the latest news and see what the
hottest topic of the day is. I’ve been in the habit of doing this for a long time.
2. Do you prefer to read local news or international news?
Well, I suppose that I prefer/have an inclination towards international news, especially news
about relationships among countries around the world. This is probably because I really care
about diplomatic issues and want to keep track of what’s happening outside my country.
3. Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines?
Well, I think that people read newspapers more often than magazines, normally because
newspapers provide information that is relatively easy to understand for almost everyone. On the
other hand, magazines contain longer articles and specifically focus on a particular topic which
may be quite difficult or unfamiliar to some readers.
4. Do many people today read newspapers?
I guess… yes, maybe. Because every morning when I go to my office, I can see many people
reading the daily newspapers at pavement cafés. However, I think nowadays people are tending to
gradually change their habits and accessing the latest news online.
5. In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people?
I’m not really sure about this, but I suppose that there will be fewer people reading magazines in
the future. It’s probably because nowadays there are various sources of information, so people can
search if they want to find knowledge of any field, especially on the Internet… it’s easier and
 cheaper. Maybe in the future perhaps specialists will be the only ones who read the magazines
which relate to their own particular fields.
6. Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?
Well, honestly, I haven’t ever thought about that before, but I love my routine of reading
newspapers while drinking coffee every morning, it’s completely relaxing. So I’ll try to keep
reading newspapers as a regular habit as long as possible.
7. Do you prefer getting news online or from the newspaper?
8. How often do you talk about news with your friends?

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Wild Animal
What’s your favourite wild animal?
Do you like to see animals in the zoo?
Do you keep a pet?
Do you think it’s important to let kids know about animals?

Outdoor activities
1.Do you like outdoor activities?
Sadly I must say no. Since getting outdoor involves choosing clothes, meeting people and
sometimes standing the weather, so most of the times I’d prefer staying inside. If I’m free I can
invite some friends to come over. We can still have fun without going out.
2. What outdoor activities do you like to do?
The outdoor activity I like to do best is my photography tour, especially when the weather is
perfectly fine. I would walk around campus to find inspiration. It could be a flower, a sunshine
or the road I walk everyday.
3.How often do you do that?
For the past few weeks I’m too busy that I hardly have time to go on my photography tour.
Previously I get outside three times a week and depending on the weather condition that I could
go out more or less often than that.
4. What outdoor sports do you like? (Why?)
Definitely swimming, especially during the summer. Not only is swimming good for my health,
it also helps me get in shape. Besides, I sometimes go jogging to enjoy fresh air.
5. How much time do you spend outdoors every week?
As I’ve already mentioned, I’m quite busy these days for any physical exercises. If going to the
supermarket or go window-shopping are also considered as ‘getting outdoors’ then yeah, I guess
I get outdoor once a week.
6. How often do you do outdoor activities?
I’m afraid not too often. I mean it’s not in my favor now. These days I’m so busy that most of the
time I get outdoor is to go to school. Although I still hang out with friends, but basically we
prefer having drink and a little chit chat instead of doing some sports.
7. What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country?
I think sports is particularly popular nowadays, as keeping fit is becoming more demanding. Or
other street activities such as skateboarding, street-performing also are growing more and more
popular among the young generation.
Other questions:
Do people in your country prefer to spend time indoors or outdoors?
Do you like to watch sports on TV?
What’s the most popular sport in your country?
What kinds of sports would you like to try in the future?
Have you ever tried any dangerous sports?

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Dictionary
Do you use dictionary?
How often do you use dictionary?
Do you prefer paper or electronic dictionary? What are the differences?
Do you think the dictionary is useful?
Will you like it if someone give you a dictionary as a gift?

Ideal job
What kinds of job did you want to do in your childhood?
What’s your ideal job now?

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Sleep
How much sleep do you think people need to stay healthy?
Do old people sleep more or less than young people?
Have you done anything to improve your sleep quality?
How long do you sleep every day?

Leisure time
What’s your favorite way to relax?
Do the old like to do the same activities ?
Do you have enough time to relax ?
Do you think it’s important to have leisure time?
Apps
What apps do you often use?
Do you want to develop an app yourself?
Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
Do you want to make your own app?
What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?

Name
What’s your full name?

How should I call you?

What does your name mean?

Who gave you the name?

Why did they give you this name?

Is it a common name in your country?

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Work /Job
Do you work or are you a student?

What work do you do?

What specific things do you do on your job?

Why did you choose that job?

What do you like most about your job?

Would you recommend that job to others?

What did you do on the first day of your job?

Do you think this job has a bright future?

What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?

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Boat
Have you ever taken a ride on a boat?

Do you like traveling by boat?

What are the advantages of travelling by boat?

Do people in your country like to travel by boat?

Will it get more popular in the future?

Teenagers
Do you spend a lot of time with teenagers?

What do teenagers like to do in your country?

Do boy teenagers and girl teenagers like different things?

Do they like to stay with people of their own age?

What’s the best part of being a teenager?

Study
What’s your major?

Do you like it?

How do you like your courses?

(if you do not have a major yet) Which major do you want to choose in college? Why?

Will you change it if you have the chance ?

Which major will you change it to?

Is it different from what you had in mind?

Why did you choose that major?

Advertisements
Do you like watching advertisements?

Will you buy something because of the advertisement?

How do you feel when you see pop-up advertisement on the internet?

Do you like funny or serious advertisements?

What makes a good advertisement?

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Rain
Does it always rain in your city?

In which season does it rain the most often?

What do you usually do on rainy days?

Have you ever forgotten to take the umbrella on a rainy day?

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Band 8.0+ Sample Answer

Friends
Do you still remember your friends from primary school?

Who’s your best friend at that time?

What did you always do together?

Did you always study together with your best friend at that time?

Do you still keep in touch with those friends now?

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Band 9 Sample Answer

On time/ Punctuality
How to you check the time?

Is it important to be on time?

What do you do when you arrive early?

Has people’s the sense of time gotten weaker now?

Is it less or more important to be on time today than in the past?

Family
Do you like spending time with your family?

Do you prefer spending time with your family indoors or outdoors?

What different things do you do with your family when you are indoors and outdoors?

Do you spend your vacation with your family?

Do you do different activities with your family on vacations compared with when you are not on
vacations?

Sports/Physical exercise
Do you often exercise?

How do you exercise?

Will you do exercise in the future?

Do you know anyone who exercises?

Do people around you like to exercise?

Writing / handwriting
Do you like writing

Did you like writing when you were little?

Do you prefer writing by hand or typing?

What kind of things do you need to write by hand?

Will people still write by hand in the future?

Gift
When do you send gifts?

When was the last time you received a gift?

Have you received a gift you didn’t like?

How do you feel when you receive a gift?

Do people in your country send gifts to show their generosity?

Travel
Do you like travelling?

Where have you travelled to before?

Do you like travelling by plane?

Do you want to travel to the space?

Music
Do you often (like to) listen to music? Or Do you like listening to songs?

So far I haven’t met anyone who dislike music. However, when the workload is too heavy that
requires me to stay highly focus, music is a huge distractor. Unlike many people who likes
listening to instrumental music because it highly benefits for their concentration and study, in
my case the music makes me feel instantly sleepy.

When do you listen to music?

Well, music is essential to human in the whole world so I’m no exception. I usually listen to
cheerful music when I need motivation while sad music is my go-to choice during emotional
days.
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?

As I’ve mentioned I prefer working in silence, or to put it simple, no music is allowed during my
working hours. After a long day at school, I probably want to chill for like half an hour with
music to help me stay energetic so I can get back to work later.

What kinds of music do you like to listen to? Or What’s your favorite kind of
music?

My music taste varied widely from West to East and from the 90s to modern EDM. But if
Korean pop is considered as a kind of music, then yeah, that’s my favorite of all time. More than
half of my playlists are Korean songs and I’m always keep myself updated with the news related
to Korean showbiz.

Have you ever been to a concert before? Or Have you ever been to a musical
performance?

It was like once in a lifetime, since in our country the ticket price for foreign artists’ concerts is
so out of my reach that I can only stay home and watch online. It was 2014 that I finally did go
to a concert on my own, obviously it was a Korean concert. It was absolutely mind-blowing and
unforgettable for me.

Do you like to listen to live music?

Unless it’s live at a coffee shop, whereby literally only you and the music, then yeah I would love
to go enjoy myself. But I would change my mind if it’s a concert. That place is too crowded and
too messy that most of the case I end up having serious dizzy and headache.

When did you start listening to this type of music?

Since the day a friend of mine introduced her favorite group to me. She couldn’t help herself
talking on and on about them that I thought I somehow needed to catch up with her. And the
more I know about Korean pop, the more passionate I’ve become.

Where do you listen to it?

Almost everywhere, except for classroom. It’s the golden era of mobility so everyone carries
earphone and phone with them all the time, music therefore is on their fingertips.

How do you feel when you listen to this music?

Well I’m a type of person whose moods are easily affected by what I’m listening to, thus as the
music changes, my mood also fluctuate. But most of the time listening to some music helps me
relax and chill a bit.
 Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

I learned to play the organ when I was in kindergarten. It was quite funny because I started out
as one of the performers, then my teacher told my mom that I had better play the organ instead
of performing, so I became her trainee and it continued for around 4 to 5 years until I was 10.

Is music an important subject at school in your country?

Music is one of the compulsory subjects for primary and secondary students. However, mainly
singing is focused. We can also add some movements to make the songs more lively. Only those
who are selected for the big performances can use musical instruments.

Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes give details.)

Since my parents are music-lovers and they also have very good tastes, I was exposed to the old
kinds of music at a very young age. Although I just can’t get the message at that time, my mom
said that I was quite enjoyable.

What kinds of music are (most) popular in your country?

Besides pop music, the young generation nowadays expose to a number of different types of
music. It is indeed difficult to tell which is the most popular, since from my point of view each
type has roughly the same popularity. But I guess our pop music is the most popular. At least
with the people I’ve met so far, all of them have listened or have known by heart a traditional
song.

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PART 1 TOPICS (JAN – APRIL)

House/Accommodation
1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a
lovely back garden. It’s not really a spacious house, but it’s just right for me and my family.
2. Do you usually spend time with your family?
We often spend quality time together on eating well-prepared meals by my mother, talking with
each other while enjoying our favorite delicious foods. It’s a precious time when we can
momentarily get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
4.What do your family usually do together?
My family often gathers around the table enjoying a cozy meal together, communicating and
sometimes busting into laughter because of my father’s humorous stories. We’re also particularly
 into family game nights, when we huddle together to play cards or other family favorites.
5.Do you like it?
3. Does your family like it?
4. How would you change your apartment or house?
5. How long have you lived there?
6. Do you live with your family?
7. Do you want to live by yourself in the future?
8. Do you enjoy living with your family?
9. Is the transport around your home convenient?

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Handwriting & keyboards

1. Do you usually handwrite?
Yes for sure. Since I need to improve my writing skill for this IELTS exam, I use my pen for essay a
lot like 2 hours everyday. I also have to work with my assignments.
2. Where are keyboard usually used?
Normally, we can easily catch a sight of keyboard on laptops, phones and smart devices. It’s one of
the most indispensable part of these things.
3. Is there any difference between mobile phone & computer keyboards?
In my opinion, they are similar to each other. The main function of keyboard is to allow the users
to give commands to the computer in a simple way by pressing keys. The keys on a keyboard are
typically labeled with their input function, ranging from letters of the alphabet to numbers and
symbols.

Book
1. How often do you read?
As a student, I often spend 1 to 2 hours per day reading books. The ideal time and place for
reading is in the afternoon at the library, where it is quiet so that I can concentrate on reading
without any disturbance from outside.
2. Do you like reading books? Why?
Yes, I’m really into reading because I believe that reading can be both entertaining and
educational. Reading broadens my knowledge by opening up the whole world to me. While I’m
reading, I can be visiting another country or a different time period, or traveling through space. I
can find out how people solve problems or think up new ideas.
3. Do you have many books at home?/ What kinds of books do you like to read?
Not so many. I own a collection of fantasy marketing books written by Philip Cotler. Besides
academic books, I’m also keen on cook books and travel books. “Journey of MasterChef” is the
favourite one on my shelf.
4. Do people in your country like to read?
In my opinion, most people like reading very much as we were told to do so since they were at
school. Pupils are taught to love reading and how to keep their books clean, and this is also one
way to evaluate the pupils’ behavior and attitude to their studies.
5. What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don’t like reading very much?
Well, I think people who are involved in outdoor activities generally do not like reading very much,
and people who do research or work at schools or universities tend to like reading. However, this
depends on other factors, so it’s hard to generalize.
6. Do children read books?
It’s kind of hard to say but young children that I know around me tend to read fairy tales to
enhance their mental development, but maybe for others, they just want to watch TV and play
toys.
7. What are the benefits of reading?
I believe if you want your children to be smart, they have to acquire a love for reading, which has
numerous benefits. Reading opens the door to child’s early academic success and leads to higher
grades in every subject. Besides, reading can help children improve linguistic/communicational
skills in the form of a richer vocabulary, correct grammar. On top of that, books teach children
about relationships, situations, personalities, and what is good and what is bad in the world he
lives in.

Season
What’s the best season of the whole year?
What do people normally in that season?
What’s the weather usually like in your country (or, your hometown)?
How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?
Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working (or studying)?
Would you like to move to a place with different weather?
What sort of weather do you like the most?
What season (or weather) do you think is most suitable for work and/or study?
Has the weather in your country changed much in the past few years?
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?

Children
Do you often come into contact with children? (Where? When?)
What do you do when you are with these children?
How often do you play with children?
What activities do children do when they get together?
Is it difficult to raise children?

Volunteer work
Have you taken any volunteer works?
Why did you do the volunteer works?
Do you know any volunteers?
How do you define volunteer work?

Computer

Do people often use computers these days?

Will people continue to use computers in the future?

Do you use computer?

What do you use it for?

Did you use computer when you were little?

Staying at home

Do you spend more time at home or outside?

How long do you usually stay at home?

Do you like staying at home?

What do you usually do when you stay at home?

Did you always stay at home when you were little?

Meal

When do you usually eat meal?

Do you prefer eating at home or outside?

Do you like ordering food delivery?

Who do you eat it with?

Do you eat meals differently now compared with when you were little?

Training

Is it important to have trainings during work?

What kind of training have you had during your work?

Have you had any training that makes you familiar with the company?

What have you learnt from those trainings?

How do you use what you have learnt in your work?

High school

Who’s your favorite teacher in high school?

What’s your favorite subject in high school?

Do you still remember what happened on your first day of high school?

Do you still keep in touch with your friends from high school?

Do you miss your life in high school?

Birds
 How do you feel about birds?
Are there any birds near your home?
Have you seen many different kinds of birds?

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Old topics in 2017

Patience
What do you think is patience?
Do you think patience is important?
Do you think you are an patient person?
Have you ever lost your patience?

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Politeness
Are you a polite person?
Who taught you to be polite?
Is it important to be polite?
What would you do if others are not polite to you?

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Mirror
1. Do you often look at yourself in the mirror?
Yes very often, at least three times a day. Every morning after finishing personal hygiene, I always
look at the mirror to check my hair and clothes for the last time before I go out.
2. Do you often buy mirror?
Well I’m a boy so as you can guess I barely buy mirrors. However I can always go with my mom or
sister to give them advices on choosing kinds of mirror.
3. Do you think mirrors are necessary ornaments?
Absolutely yes. Mirror is one of the most indispensable/important things in houses. Besides
personal purpose, mirrors are also used for decorations. For example, in some architectural
designs like churches, they use mirror to make church mysterious and ancient.
4. Do you often buy clothes without looking in mirror?
Never. I always go to fitting room to put the clothes on and check carefully if it fits me and looks
good on me. I just wanna make sure I pay for the right things.

Musical instruments
1. Do you play any kind of instruments?
Unfortunately, I had not learned to play any type of musical instrument when I was a little boy. I
remembered that in schools, teachers always told us to put all energy into studying and preparing
exams. The music lessons, along with physical exercises and paintings, were not so important as
the schools claimed to be. I really felt pity when I grew up.
2. What can children benefit by learning a musical instrument at school?
I think playing musical instrument would be beneficial for children’s mental health. Moreover, it
could stimulate the capability of creativity and concentration. A research showed that children
listened to music before the exam got higher scores than others.

Television
1. Did you often watch television when you were a child?
oh yes, I was really a couch potato when i was a little boy. On weekends, when my parents went
out to do other things, I was left alone at home with TV all day long. So i was deeply obsessed with
various TV programs. It’s still fresh in my mind that Tom and Jerry is my favourite cartoon which
went along through my childhood.
2. Do you often watch TV recently?
Very often. I turn on the TV to watch Hollywood movies. I’m a big fan of Star Movies and HBO
channels. So I check them like once few hours to catch the good films to watch. It’s awesome to see
Hollywood stars with spectacular scenes.
3. What kind of TV programmes do you like most?
I really enjoy watching reality shows like The Voice or America’s Next Top Model. In those fierce
competitions, I can see my idols who have acquired an established reputation as supermodels.
Moreover, I can witness the maturity of each contestant through each episode.

Robots
1. Are you interested in robots? Why?
Yes, sure. I’m a big fan of Transformers. That movie is about robots from another planet. I like
robots because personally, they represent the technological advancements.
2. Do you like robots to work at home?/ What kind of robots do you like to have?
Yes, why not. Robots would help the elderly and retired people with their daily life activities like
cooking and cleaning. Moreover, robots could do normal jobs quickly unlike human beings with
24 hours a day.
3. Do you want to take a car which robot is the driver?
Well, it’s a bit scary but i would trust them completely. I think human would program them well
and exactly with many tests before releasing them.
4. Will robots replace human being in the workplace completely?
I’m afraid that we will see the replacement of human teachers by artificial intelligence. However,
there are some specific jobs that they can never replace human. For example, as a decision maker,
we are capable to analyze the risks and predict the consequences while robots don’t have ability to
do this.

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Shoes
1. Do you like shoes?
Yes for sure. I’m owning a lot of pairs of sneakers. I’m a fan of Nike and Adidas because they are
the most prestigious and top brands all over the world. So, I wear them everyday to anywhere.
2. Which do you prefer, comfortable ones or fashionable ones?
Well, it really depends on the situation. For going gym or doing exercise, i would like to wear
comfortable pairs which can help me more flexible. But for going out or to special events like
birthday and wedding parties, i would choose the fashionable ones which make me look cool and
attractive. However, most of the times, i wear the comfortable ones.
3. Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?
Yes. I could afford it, i’d love to have one. Expensive shoes are definitely nice and durable. So i
think i can wear them for a long time.

Bring things
1. What will you bring when you go out?
It is definitely my iPhone which is the inseparable thing whenever I go. Another the thing is my
wallet. You know we can’t just go out without money and ID card.
2. Did you ever forget to bring things?
Well I’m a forgetful one. So, as you can guess, I did forget to bring my stuffs sometimes and I used
to get some troubles with that. For example, one time when I went to supermarket and I realized
that I forgot bringing my wallet. So, I couldn’t pay the bill and had to leave everything there.
3. Will you bring different things in the daytime or at night?
I’m a boy so I don’t really have much belongings to bring with. Whenever I go out, my mask and
jacket are very important to me. No matter day or night time, mask protects my lungs the polluted
air, and jacket keeps my arms away from the sunshine and makes me warm at night.

Housework
1. Do you do housework at home?
Yes but not really often. I sometimes help my mom and sister to clean the house before big
holidays like Christmas and Lunar new year.
2. What kind of housework do you often do?
Normally, I give my mom a hand in washing dished, swiping the floor and taking out the trash. I
find it easy as pie and doesn’t take much energy.
3. Did you do housework when you were a child?
Yes absolutely. I was a good kid. I used to help mom to put away the toys of my brother. He was so
active and mischievous.
4. Do you think that children should do housework?
Yes definitely. I think they should have some responsibilities for housework. It also expresses that
they are helpful and a good kid. Besides that, Housework can be lessons for them like how to
organize things and what should be done. For example, they will know how clean the dishes
should be washed and what to put on the cupboard first to save the room for the next ones.

Indoor activities
1. Do you like indoor activities?
Sure! I think indoor activities do wonders for our mental and physical health.
So I usually spend my leisure time playing sports or taking a walk around the stadium.
2. The activities in your home (most) want to do?
Well, I enjoy many activities such as bowling, playing cards and tennis but I’m particularly keen
on swimming. It is relaxing and easy to do, you know. Moreover, swimming helps me to get
energized and ward off feelings of stress.
3. What indoor sports do you like? (Why?)
I’m really into playing badminton. It’s quite popular in my country so I can play it with my friends,
my family members or my next-door neighbor and strengthen the bond with them. Moreover,
badminton develops my quick reflexes as well, so I do think it’s a fantastic sport.

Dream
1. What’s your dream?
Recently, I dreamt about something happened in the past. It was my last birthday and graduation
ceremony. But the latest one is my dream job which is working in Apple Company as a marketing
manager.
2. Why are dreams so important?
Scientists showed that dreams are taken shape from memories. So I think it’s the good way to
remember things. Furthermore, some dreams let us see the future.
3. Do you remember you dream when get up?
Well, you know, actually I cant remember exactly what happened in my dreams although I try to
think about it. However there are some which are still fresh in my mind. For example, last night I
dreamt about a devil trying to catch me and tie me up. But I was waken up by the bark.
4. Do you like to hear other’s dreams?
Yes it’s fun to listen to those who just had a dream. I find it thrilling, scary and sometimes
ridiculous because some of them are very weird.
5. Do you think dreams affect our lives?
Yes I believe so. Someone firmly believe in their dreams and think it is a prediction or a sign about
their future. Then they could be nervous and worried about what would happen going forward/ in
the future
 Photography
1. Do you like photography?
Yes, I’m a big fan of photography. I often travel around to stunning natural scenery with my
camera. I have been in the habit of doing this for 3 years.
2. Were you taken some photos when you were a child?
Well, my mom used to show me pics of me when i was a little kid. Although the quality of the pics
are not good, I still see me with my family at many different places. They are good moments which
I will never forget.
3. Do you like taking photos or videos?
I prefer to have a video. Because it allows us to add sounds and to have more time to act. For
photos, we have one one second to capture the moment and we have to pose before taking photos.
4. Do you take photos when travelling?
Yes, sure. I always take lots of pics to save my moments everywhere I have been to. Additionally, I
like to tell my friends about my trips by photos. It’s easy for them to imagine about what it’s like
and what’s going on there.

Chocolate
1. Do you like sweets or chocolate?
Well, you know, I don’t really have a sweet tooth, so neither of them is really my cup of tea. But if I
were to choose, I’d go with chocolate. I think candies are too sweet for my taste.
2. What’s your favorite flavor?
I don’t know a whole lot of flavors, but I prefer dark chocolate. The bitterness balances well
against the sweetness, in my opinion. I think milk chocolate is too rich, but I know it is a favorite
for many, especially young kids.
3. How often do you eat chocolate?
Not too often, as you can guess. It is sort of a treat on special occasions. For example, on
Valentine’s Day, a box of truffles or toffees can make anyone’s day.
4. Is chocolate popular in your country?
Well, I would say that it is. Chocolate-flavored drinks are kind of the in-thing right now. Moreover,
the number of chocolate consumers has risen dramatically, especially in young consumers.
5. Is chocolate good for our health?
It depends largely on the variety. Milk chocolate is definitely unhealthy, as it’s got a ton of fats and
sugar . I would keep off that if I were on a diet. But dark chocolate is a different matter entirely. It
is beneficial for the heart and blood pressure in small quantities.

Used Topics in 2016

Visitors
Do you often invite friends to visit your home?
Do you like visitors coming to your home?
Do people often visit you at your home?
How often do visitors come to your home?
When do visitors come to your home?
Do you prefer to have friends visit you or relatives?
What do you usually do together with your visitors?
When someone visits you. how do you usual, show hospitality (or. entertain them)?

Celebrity
Who is your favorite celebrity?
Do you like any foreign celebrities?
Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?
Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy?
How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?

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Computer
I low often do you use computer?
What kinds of computers are popular in your country?
What do you usually use your computer for’?
Who taught you how to use a computer’?
Do you think computers have changed your life a lot?

Bags
Do you like bags?
What types of bags do you like?
Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?
What types of bags do you use (in your everyday life)?
Do you have different bags for different occasions (or, different purposes)?
What do you put in these bags?
What sorts of bags do women like to buy?

Art
Do you like art?
Do you think art classes are necessary? (Why?)
How do you think art classes affect children’s development?
What kind of paintings do people in your country like?
What can you learn from western paintings?
What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby’?

Chocolate
How often do you eat chocolate?
What’s your favorite flavor’.’
Is chocolate expensive in your country?
When was the first time you ate chocolate? Is chocolate popular in your country?

Flowers
Do you like flowers? (Why?)
What flowers do you like? (Why?)
Which/What is your favorite flower?
Do you think flowers are important?
(Similar to above) Are flowers important in your culture? (Give examples)
On what occasions are flowers important?
Do people in your country ever use flowers for special occasions?
In your country, do people (ever) give flowers as a gift?
What are the occasions when people give or receive flowers?

Hats
Do you like to wear hats?
What kinds of hats do you have?
Where do you like to buy hats?
Is wearing hats popular in your country?

Gifts
How often do you buy others gifts?
Do you like to send expensive gifts?
What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?
Why do people send gifts?

Noise
Do you mind noises?
What types of noise do you come across in your daily life?
Are there any sounds that you like?
Where can you hear loud noise?
Do you think there’s too much noise in modem society*?
Are cities becoming noisier?

Bus or Taxi
How often do you take the bus?
When was the first time you took a taxi?
What are the advantages of taking a taxi compared with buses?
Is it convenient to take the bus/taxi in your city?

Hometown
What’s (the name of) your hometown ?
Is that a big city or a small place?
Please describe your hometown a little. How long have you been living there?
Do you like your hometown?
Do you like living there?
What do you like (most) about your hometown?
Is there anything you dislike about it?
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

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Work & study

What work do you do?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
Do you like your jobs?
Is it very interesting?
(Possibly)Do you miss being a student?

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Your Study
What subject(s) are you studying?
Why did you choose to study that subject?
Why did you choose to study those subjects?
Do you like your subject? (Why?/Why not?) Is it very interesting?
(Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?
Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

Teacher
What kinds of teachers do you like best?
Who was your favorite teacher when you were young?
Would you want to be a teacher in the future?
Have you ever had bad teachers before?

Family
How often do you meet with your family?
How do you spend the time with your family?
Do you want to live with your family in the future?
Are you close to of your family members?
How has your family influenced you?

Singing
Do you often like sing?
When do you like to sing?
How much time do you spend in singing every day ?
What kinds of music do you like to sing?
Is it difficult to sing well?
Do you want to be a singer?

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Walking
Do you like walk?
Do you like to walk on your own or with others?
Would you say that your city is a good place for walking?

Books
How often do you read?
Do you have many books at home?
Do people in your country like to read?
What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don’t like reading very much?

Newspaper and magazine

Do you often read newspapers?
When do you like to sing?
Do you prefer to read local news or international news?
Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines?
Do many people today read newspapers?
In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people?
Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?

Activity near water

What activities would you do if you were spending some leisure time at a beach or near the
ocean?
Why do some people like water sports?
Do you think the government should invest money in developing facilities for water sports?
Do you think that human activity is posing a threat to the oceans of the world? What do you
think are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling on the ocean?
Do you think it’s important for children to learn how to swim?
Do you think it’s best for a child to be taught to swim by a parent or by someone else?

Photography
Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)
Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?)
How long have you liked taking photographs?
How (why) did you become interested in photograph/?
How often do you take photographs?
In what situations do you take photographs?
What kind of photos do you like to take? (Why?)
Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?
Who do you take photos of?
How do you keep your photos?
Do you keep your photographs on your computer?
Are there any photos on the walls of your home?
Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos? yes, which?& why?)
Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?)

Colors
What colors do you like?
What’s the most popular color in your country?
Do you like to wear dark or bright colors?
What’s the different between men and women’s preference on colors?
Do colors affect your mood?

Music
Do you often (like to) listen to music?
When do you listen to music?
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
What kinds of music do you like to listen to?
What’s your favorite kind of music?
Have you ever been to a concert before?
Do you like to listen to live music?
When did you start listening to this type of music?
Where do you listen to it?
How do you feel when you listen to this music?
Do you like listening to songs?
Have you ever been to a musical performance?
Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
Is music an important subject at school in your country ?
Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes give details.)
What kinds of music arc (most) popular in your country?

Handcrafts
Do you like collect things made by hand?
Did you ever take handcrafts lessons at school?
Are handcrafts popular in your country?
Do you think children should learn more about handcrafts?
Do you think handcrafts are meaningful activities?

Birthday
How do children celebrate birthdays in your country?
How did you celebrate your last birthday?
What kinds of birthday gifts do you like to receive?
Is there a difference between the way you celebrate your birthday in the past and in the present?

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Transportation
What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
How often do you take buses?
Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Is driving to work popular in your country”?
Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
What will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?

Weekends
What do you do in your spare time?
When do you spend time with your family?
What do you usually do on weekends? What did you do last weekend?
What do other people in your hometown (or in your country) usually do on weekend?
What are you going to do next weekend?
Do you think is important to make the most of your weekend?
Do you feel that weekends now are more important to you than when you were a child?
Sunny days
Do you like sunny days?
What do you like to do when it’s a sunny day?
Would you like to stay at home or go outside when the weather is great?
Are there many sunny days in your hometown?

Outdoor Activities
What do you do in your spare time?
Do you like outdoor activities?
What outdoor activities do you (most) like to do?
How often do you do that?
What outdoor sports do you like? (Why?)
How much time do you spend outdoors every week?
How often do you do outdoor activities?
What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country?

Painting
Do you like painting or drawing?
How often do you visit art galleries?
What kinds of things do you like to draw?
Is it easy to learn how to draw?

Home/ Accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Do you live in a house or a flat?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
Do you plan to live there for a long time? (If you answer you haven’t lived there long)
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
Can you describe the place where you live?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
Please describe the room you live in.
What parts of your home do you like the most?