1. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future. You should say:
– what sport it is
– When and where would you do it
– What preparations and equipment you would need
and explain why you would like to try this sport
Part 3
- Can you suggest why many people like to be in a place near water?
- Why do think transport on water was developed?
2.Describe a friend or a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal. You should say:
– What this person is
– What this person encourage you to do
– What this person have help
And explain why this encouragement help you to achieve the goal
Part 3
- Is it important for teenagers to have goals?
- What do you think would encourage young children to learn more?
- How should we encourage children?
- How could we make children interested in things that they don’t have an interest?
3. Describe a singer that you like. You should say:
– Who he/she is
– Where and when you heard him/her sing for the first time
– What types of the song she/he sings
and explain why you like his/her music
Part 3
- Why do some people seem to be better at singing than others?
- Do you think there are benefits from being able to sing well?
- Do you think people need to learn how to sing (or is it a natural skill)?
- Do you think everyone (or anyone) can be trained to become a singer?
- Do you think women are better singers than men?
- What advice would you give someone if they wanted to learn to sing?
4.Describe a time that you got up early in the morning
– when it happened
– why you got up early
– who you were with
and explain how you felt about getting up early.
Part 3
- What effect would sleeping late have on one’s life?
- What do you think are the benefits of getting up early?
- What kinds of jobs require people to get up early?
- Do you think old people find it easier to get up early than young people?
- What time do people usually get to bed (in your country)?
- What do you think are the benefits of having a nap in the middle of the day?
5.Describe a quiz program or game show on TV you like. You should say:
– What it is
– How you know it
– What it is like
– Why you like it
Part 3
- Do people in your country like to watch TV?
- Why do some people like to watch TV on their computer?
- Are there any differences between the games children’s games and adults’ games?
6.Describe a time that you invited family or friends to have dinner at home or in a restaurant
– who organized this meal
– where you had it
– what you talked about during the meal
– what you ate and drank
and explain why you had this meal with your friends.
Part 3
- Do people in your country prefer to eat at home or in restaurants?
- What would you say are the benefits and drawbacks of eating in a restaurant?
- What do people usually cook for special festivals? FQ
- More and more people are having (or, getting) their meals delivered, so would people cook at home?
7. Describe a piece of information that you think is not correct. You should say:
- what information
- where you heard/read this information
- when you heard/read it
- and explain why you think it is incorrect.
Part 3
- What kind of job need giving information?
- How can someone tell if the information they receive is right or wrong?
- Would you say people trust the information that is found online?
8.Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions. You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know this person
- what interesting ideas/opinions he or she has
- and explain you think why his/her ideas are interesting.
Part 3
- At what age do you think (young) people begin to have their own ideas? (Why?)
- When do children start to have their own ideas?
- Who do you think has more influence on children’s ideas, their parents or their teachers?
- Can you suggest why children, as they grow older, have more and more disagreements with their parents about ideas?
9. Describe a historical building you have visited. You should say:
- where it was
- what it looked like
- what you learned there
- and explain why you visited this historical building
Part 3
- Are there any historical buildings in your hometown?
- Do people in your country often visit historical buildings?
- Do children like to go to that kind of place?
- Do you think people who damage historical relics should be put in prison?
- Would people in your country agree to using government funds to preserve historical buildings?
10. Describe a prize you would like to win/ Describe an award you would like to receive. You should say:
- what prize (or award) it is (or, would be)
- how you know about (or learned about) this prize/award
- what you would need to do to get it (or, how you would win it)
- and explain why you would like to win this prize (or, receive this award)
Part 3
- Is it good to have competition?
- Do you think it’s good to award prizes in school and/university?
- Do you think companies should give their employees prizes?
11. Describe a person you know who speaks a foreign language well. You should say:
- who this person is
- what language(s) they know
- what he/she uses this language (or, these languages) for
- and explain why you think they (he/she) learned it well.
Part 3
- Do you think if it’s possible to learn a language perfectly?
- Is learning a new language important?
- What benefits for one’s career does knowledge of foreign languages bring?
- Who do you think learns a language faster, children or adults?
- Do you think that English will become the most commonly used language in the world?
- Do you think foreigners will be learning your language in the future?
12. Describe a time when you used the internet to solve a problem. You should say:
- what problem it was
- when you did this
- how long it took you
- and explain why you used the internet to solve this problem.
Part 3
- What influence does the internet have on people (individually), and the society?
- Do you think libraries will disappear one day?
- What do people use the internet for?
- Would you say many people waste time “surfing the internet”?
- How do you think people will be using the internet in 10 years (time)?
13. Describe a time you received a call from someone you don’t know. You should say:
- when it was
- where you were when you received it
- what the call was about
- and explain how you felt (after) when you received this call.
Part 3
- Do you think it’s good to talk loudly on a bus?
- In your opinion, would it be a good idea to have laws prohibiting speaking loudly in public?
14. Describe a famous person (still living), not from your country, who you would like to meet. You should say:
- where this person comes from
- how you first learned about him or her
- why / how this person is famous
- and explain why you would like to meet this person
Part 3
- How do people become famous?
- Do you think there are any drawbacks from being famous?
15. Describe a person who helps others in his spare time. You should say:
- who he or she is;
- what he or she always does to help others;
- why he or she always helps others;
- and explain how you feel about this person.
- Describe a park or garden you visited and liked. You should say:
- where it was;
- what it looked like;
- what you did there;
- and explain why you liked it there.
Describe a time the vehicle you were travelling in broke down. You should say:
- where you were going;
- who you were with;
- how long it took to fix the vehicle;
- and explain how you felt about it.
- Describe something special you brought back home from a holiday. You should say:
- what it was;
- when and where you bought it;
- why you bought it;
- and explain how you felt about it.
- Describe a piece of clothing you often wear. You should say:
- what it looks like;
- how often you wear it;
- where you got it;
- and explain why you like it.
- Describe a time you gave advice to others. You should say:
- who you gave the advice to;
- what advice you gave;
- why this person needed your advice;
- and explain how useful the advice was.
- Describe something a child did that made you laugh. You should say:
- who the child was;
- how old he or she was;
- what he or she did;
- and explain why it made you laugh.
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22. Describe a practical skill you learnt. You should say:
- what the skill was;
- who you learnt it from;
- how you learnt it;
- and explain how useful it was.
- Describe an impressive advertisement you remember well. You should say:
- when and where you saw it;
- what was advertised;
- what the contents of the advertisements were;
- and explain why you remember it well.
- Describe an unusual vacation you had. You should say:
- when and where you went;
- who you went with;
- what you did there;
- and explain why it was unusual.
- Describe a regular thing you do every day. You should say:
- what you do;
- when and where you do it;
- how long you spend doing it;
- and explain why you always do this thing.
- Describe a person you know who is beautiful or handsome. You should say:
who this person is;
when and where you first met;
what personality he or she has;
and explain why you think this person is beautiful or handsome.
- Describe someone you would like to work or study with. You should say:
- who this person is;
- what you would like to work on with this person;
- whether you’ve worked together before;
- and explain why you would like to work with this person.
- Describe an intelligent person you know. You should say:
- who the person is;
- how old this person is;
- what he does;
- and explain why you think he or she is intelligent.
- Describe an interesting old person you met. You should say:
- who this person was;
- how you met this person;
- what you did or talked about;
- and explain why you think this person was interesting.
- Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you were growing up. You should say:
- who the person was;
- how you got to know this person;
- what impressed you most about this person;
- and explain why you wanted to be like this person.
- Describe a new public facility, such as a road, a park, or a shopping center, which improves your local area. You should say:
- what facility it is;
- where it is located;
- who uses this public facility;
- and explain how it improves your local area.
- Describe a perfect house you saw. You should say:
- when and where you saw it;
- what it looked like;
- what special features it had;
- and explain why you liked it.
- Describe a kind of food people eat on special occasions. You should say:
- what it is;
- how it is cooked
- why people eat it;
- and explain how you feel about this kind of food.
- Describe something you bought but don’t use very often. You should say:
- what it is;
- when and where you bought it;
- why you bought it;
- and explain why you don’t use it very often.
- Describe a time you found something someone lost. You should say:
- what it was;
- when and where you found it;
- what you did after you found it;
- and explain how you felt about finding it.
- Describe a friend s success that you were proud of. You should say:
- what he or she did;
- why he or she did this;
- what difficulties he or she had to overcome;
- and explain why you were proud of his or her success.
- Describe a time you received bad service at a shop or a restaurant. You should say:
- what goods or services you bought;
- who you were with
- when you were served;
- and explain how you felt about the service.
- Describe an outdoor sport you would like to try for the first time. You should say:
- what sport it is;
- how you got to know it;
- whether it is difficult to do;
- and explain why you would like to try it.
- Describe an activity you do to stay healthy. You should say:
- what you do;
- when you started doing it;
- how much time you spend doing it;
- and explain how this activity helps you stay healthy.
- Describe a period of time in the history of your country that you want to know more about. You should say:
- when it was;
- what happened during that period of time;
- who played an important role in this period of time;
- and explain why you want to know more about the time period
- Describe a subject you didn’t like before but have interest now. You should say:
- what it is;
- when you studied the subject;
- why you didn’t like it before;
- and explain why you have an interest in it now.
- Describe a time you enjoyed a free day off work or school. You should say:
- when it was;
- what you did;
- how long the free time lasted;
- and explain how you felt about it.
- Describe something you want to do but don’t have time for. You should say:
- what it is;
- why you would like to do it;
- how easy or difficult it is to do it;
- and explain why you don’t time for it.
- Describe a job your grandparent did. You should say:
- what job it was;
- when and where your grandparent did the job;
- how long he or she did the job;
- and explain how you think about this job.
- Describe something you do that helps your work or study. You should say:
- what it is;
- how you do it;
- when and where you usually do it;
- and explain how it helps your work or study.
- Describe a party you enjoyed. You should say:
- when and where it took place:
- who held the party;
- what people did at the party;
- and explain why you enjoyed it.
- Describe a piece of good news you recently heard on TV or the Internet. You should say:
- what the news was about;
- when you got this news;
- where you got this news from;
- and explain why you think it was a good piece of news.
- Describe an important decision you made with the help of others. You should say:
- what it was about;
- who helped you make this decision;
- what happened after the decision was made;
- and explain how you felt about the decision.
- Describe a time you changed your plan. You should say:
- what the plan was;
- why you changed it;
- what you did instead;
- and explain how you felt about changing the plan.
- Describe a good law in your country. You should say:
- what the law is;
- how you first learned about it;
- who the law affects;
- and explain why you think this is a good law.
- Describe a place you plan to travel to that is far away from your home. You should say:
- where it would be;
- how you would like to go there;
- what you would do there;
- and explain why you would like to go there.
- Describe a game that you played in your childhood. You should say:
- What the game was
- When you played it
- Who you played it with
- How you felt about the game
- Describe a time you taught a young person how to do a thing. You should say:
- what you taught;
- who you taught it to;
- why you taught it to this person;
- and explain how you felt about it.
- Describe an important plant in your country. You should say:
- What it is
- Where you see it
- What it looks like
- Why it is important
- Describe a situation that others didn’t tell you the whole truth. You should say:
- what the situation was;
- who was involved;
- why they didn’t tell you the whole truth;
- and explain how you felt when you found out you were not told the whole truth.
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