Work or Studies

• WORK
• What work do you do?
• Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
• Do you like your job?
• Is it very interesting?
• Do you miss being a student?
• STUDIES
• What subject(s) are you studying?
• Why did you choose to study that subject/those subjects?
• Do you like your subject? Why/Why not?
• Is it very interesting?
• Are you looking forward to working?
• Do you prefer to study in the mornings or afternoons?

Home/Accommodation

• Do you live in a house or flat? Or What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
• What’s your favorite room in your home?
• What have you done to your room to make it look nice?
• Who do you live with?
• Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
• How long have you lived there?
• Do you plan to live there 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?
• What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?
• Are the transport facilities to your hometown very good?
• Do you plan to move?
• Would you like to move to another place to live? (Why/why not?)
• Are you prepared to move?

Hometown

• What’s (the name of) your hometown?
• Is it a big city or a small place?
• How long have you been living there?
• Do you like your hometown?
• Do you like living there?
• Would you say it’s an interesting place?
• What do you like (most) about your hometown?
• What’s your favorite part of your hometown?
• Is there anything you dislike about it?
• Do you think you will continue living there for long time?
• Are there any tourist attractions in your hometown?
• Did your friends also grow up in the same place as you?
• Would you like to live there in the future?

Buildings

• Are there tall buildings near your home?
• Do you take photos of buildings?
• Is there a building that you would like to visit?
• Do you want to live in a tall building?

Scenery

• Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
• Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
• Do you like to take scenery pictures?
• What are the most beautiful sights you have seen while travelling?

Reading

• Do you like reading?
• Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
• When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
• Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?

Sports Team

• Have you ever been part of a sports team?
• Are team sports popular in your culture?
• Do you like watching team games? Why?
• What are the differences between team sports and individual sports?

Typing

• Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
• Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
• When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
• How did you improve your typing?

Food

• What is your favourite food?
• What kind of food did you like when you were young?
• Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
• Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?

Hobbies

• Do you have any hobbies?
• Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
• Do you have a hobby that you’ve had since childhood?
• Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?

Gifts

• What gift have you received recently?
• Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
• Have you ever received a great gift?
• What do you consider when choosing a gift?

Day Off

• When was the last time you had a few days off?
• What do you usually do when you have days off?
• Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or friends?
• What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

Keys

• Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
• Have you ever lost your keys?
• Do you often forget your keys and lock yourself out?
• Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

Morning Time

• Do you like getting up early in the morning?
• What do you usually do in the morning?
• What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
• Are there any differences between your mornings now and in the past?
• Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on weekends and weekdays? Why?

Dreams

• Can you remember the dreams you have?
• Do you share your dreams with others?
• Do you think dreams have special meanings?
• Do you want to make your dreams come true?

Pets and Animals

• What’s your favourite animal? Why?
• Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
• Have you ever had a pet before?
• What is the most popular animal in India?

Mobile Phone

• What was your first mobile phone?
• Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calling?
• Will you buy a new phone in the future?
• How has your mobile phone changed your life?
• Have you ever lost your mobile phone?

Walking

• Do you walk a lot?
• Did you often go outside to have a walk when you were a child?
• Why do people like to walk in parks?
• Where would you like to take a long walk if you had the chance?
• Where did you go for a walk lately?

Rules

• Are there any rules for students at your school?
• Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
• Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
• Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?

Doing Something Well

• Do you have an experience when you did something well?
• Do you have an experience when your teacher thought you did a good job?
• Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?

Public Places

• Have you ever talked with someone you don’t know in public places?
• Do you wear headphones in public places?
• Would you like to see more public places near where you live?
• Do you often go to public places with your friends?

Staying with old people

• Have you ever worked with old people?
• Are you happy to work with people who are older than you?
• Do you enjoy spending time with old people?
• What are the benefits of being friends with or working with old people?

Growing vegetables/fruits

• Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits?
• Is growing vegetables popular in your country?
• Do many people grow vegetables in your city?
• Do you think it’s easy to grow vegetables?
• Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?

Going out

• Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out?
• Do you always take your mobile phone with you when going out?
• Do you often bring cash with you?
• How often do you use cash?

Quiet/noisy places

• Do you like quiet or noisy places?
• Do you like to go to quiet or noisy places on weekends when you are free?

Advertisement

• What kind of advertising do you like?
• Do you like advertisements?
• Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
• Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?

Crowded place

• Is the city where you live crowded?
• Is there a crowded place near where you live?
• Do you like crowded places?
• Do most people like crowded places?
• When was the last time you were in a crowded place?

Chatting

• Do you like chatting with friends?
• What do you usually chat about with friends?
• Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
• Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
• Do you argue with friends?

Friends

• Do you invite friends to your home?
• Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
• Do you often go out with your friends?
• Where do you often meet each other?
• Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
• What do you usually do with your friends?
• How important are friends to you?
• Why are some places suitable for a meeting while others are not?
• Is there a difference between where you meet friends now and where you used to meet them in the past?

Art

• Do you like art?
• Do you like visiting art galleries?
• Do you want to be an artist?
• Do you like modern art or traditional art?

Shoes

• Do you like buying shoes? How often?
• Have you ever bought shoes online?
• How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
• Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?

Museum

• Do you think museums are important?
• Are there many museums in your hometown?
• Do you often visit a museum?
• When was the last time you visited a museum?

Having a Break

• How often do you take a rest or a break?
• What do you usually do when you are resting?
• Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
• How do you feel after taking a nap?

Internet

• When did you start using the internet?
• How often do you go online?
• How does the internet influence people?
• Do you think you spend too much time online?
• What would you do without the internet?

Praise/ encouragement

• Have you had any achievements recently?
• How do you feel when you are praised?
• When was the last time when you praised someone?
• Do you think parents should often praise and encourage their children?
• Have you ever been praised or encouraged by your teacher?

Holidays

• Where did you go for your last holiday?
• Do you like holidays? Why?
• Which public holiday do you like the best?
• What do you do on holidays?
• Do you like to spend your day at home?
• Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday?

Library

• Do you often go to library?
• What do you usually in the library?
• Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
• Do Indian kids often go to the library?

Small business

• Do you know many small businesses where you live?
• Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
• Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
• Have you ever worked In small businesses?

Chocolates

• Do you like eating chocolates? Why or why not?
• How often do you eat chocolates?
• Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
• Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
• What yours favourite flavour of chocolate?
• Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?

Singing

• Do you like singing? Why?
• Have you ever learnt how to sing?
• Who do you want to sing for?
• Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

Outer space and stars

• Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
• Do you like science fiction movies? Why?
• Do you want to know more about outer space?
• Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

List

• Do you make a list when you shop?
• Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
• Why don’t some people like making lists?
• Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your mobile phone?

Housework and cooking

• Do you do some cooking or help your family cook at home now?
• Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
• Do you have breakfast at home every day?
• Do you want to learn how to cook well?
• Do you think your house is clean and tidy?
• What housework do you like or dislike doing?

Text Messages

Being busy

• Are you busier now than when you were a child?
• When was the last time you were very busy?

Puzzles

• Did you solve puzzles in your childhood?
• When do you solve puzzles, while travelling or when you feel bored?
• Do you like solving word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
• Do you think it is good for old people to solve puzzles?

Saying ‘thank you’

• Do people in your country often say, ‘thank you’?
• On what occasions do people often say, ‘thank you’?

Public transportation

• What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
• When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are travelling?

Names

• Does your name have any special meaning?
• How would you choose names for your next generation?
• Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
• Are there any differences between how Indians name their children now and in the past?
• Are there any names that are more popular than others in India?

Jewelry

• Do you often wear jewelry?
• What types of jewelry do you like?
• Do you usually buy jewelry?
• Why do you think some people like to wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

Geography

• Do you like geography?
• Do you think geography is useful?
• Have you ever learned geography?
• Do you want to be a geography teacher?
• Do you want to learn more about the geography of other countries?

Flowers

• Do people in your country often give flowers to others?
• Do you know anyone who loves flowers?
• Are there a lot of flowers where you live?

Birthday

• What do you usually do on your birthday?
• What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
• Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
• Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in India?

Plan/Schedule

• Do you like making plans?
• Do you use paper or your cellphone to make plans?
• What are the benefits of making plans?

Spare time

• Do you often have free time?
• What do you usually do in your free time?

Spending time by yourself

• Do you usually spend time by yourself?
• What did you do last time when you were by yourself?
• How do you usually spend time by yourself?
• Do you like spending time by yourself?

Writing

• Do you write a lot?
• What do you like to write? Why?
• Do you think the things you write would change in the future?
• Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?

Weather

• What’s the weather like where you live?
• Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
• Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
• Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
• What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
• Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?

Snacks

• When do you usually eat snacks now?
• Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
• Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
• What snacks do you like to eat?

Patience

• Are you a patient person?
• What is it that makes you feel impatient?
• How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time?
• Are you more patient now than when you were a child?

Machine

• What is the favorite machine in your home?
• Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?
• Do you read instructions before using a machine?
• Do you think it is important to read instructions?

Memory

• Are you good at memorising things?
• Have you ever forgotten something important?
• What do you need to remember in your daily life?
• How do you remember important things?

Hats/caps

• 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?

Borrowing/lending

• How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?
• Do you like to lend things to others?
• Have you ever borrowed money from others?
• Have you borrowed books from others?

Colors

• What color makes you uncomfortable in your room?
• What colors do your friends like most?
• What is the color you dislike? Why?
• What’s your favorite color?

Hobby

• Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
• Do you have a hobby that you’ve had since childhood?
• Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
• Do you have any hobbies?
• What’s the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
• Where do people in your country like to go swimming?
• Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
• Do you like swimming?

Advertisement

• What kind of advertising do you like?
• Do you like advertisements?
• Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
• Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?

Feeling bored

• Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?
• What do you do when you feel bored?
• When I’m bored, I usually read or watch something on TV. When would you feel bored?
• Do you often feel bored?

Friends

• Would you invite friends to your home?
• Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
• Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
• What do you usually do with your friends?
• Where do you often meet each other?
• Do you often go out with your friends?
• How important are friends to you?

Books and reading habits

• Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
• Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a movie?
• Are your reading habits now different than before?
• Do you often read books? When?
• Do you read more or less now than when you were younger?

Evening time

• What do you hate doing in the evening?
• Do you like the morning or evening?
• What do you usually do in the evening?
• What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
• Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?
• Do you spend your evenings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?

Sitting down

• Do you find it easy to fall asleep when sitting on a sofa?
• When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?
• Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
• Do you always sit down for a long time?
• Where is your favorite place to sit?

Computers

• What would your life be like without computers?
• When was the first time you used a computer?

Old buildings

• Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
• Do you prefer to live in an old building or a modern house?
• Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?
• Have you ever seen old buildings in the city?

Collecting things

• Where do you usually keep things you need?
• Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
• Are there any things you have kept from your childhood?
• Do you collect things?

Art/drawing

• Did you learn to draw when you were a kid?
• Do you want to learn more about art?
• Do you like to go to the gallery?
• Do you like drawing?

Talents

• Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
• Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
• Do you have a talent or something you are good at?

Watch.

• Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
• Why do some people wear expensive watches?
• Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
• Do you wear a watch?

Taking photos

• Do you want to improve your photography skills?
• What is your favorite family photo?
• Do you like taking selfies?
• Do you like taking photos?

Cars.

• Do you think car colors are important?
• What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
• Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
• What types of cars do you like?
• Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?

Lost and found

• Will you post on social media if you lose your item?
• Have you ever lost things?
• Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?
• What will you do if you find something lost by others?

Websites

• What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
• Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
• What is your favorite website?
• What kinds of websites do you often visit?

Street market

• Are there many street markets in India?
• When was the last time you went to a street market?
• Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?
• What do people usually buy on the street market?

Mobile phone

• How has your mobile phone changed your life?
• Will you buy a new one in the future?
• Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
• What was your first mobile phone?

Time management.

• Do you like to be busy?
• When do you find it hard to allocate time?
• Is it easy to manage time for you?
• How do you plan your time in a day?

Sports programs

• Have you ever watched a sports game in a stadium?
• Do you prefer to watch sports games alone or with a group of friends?
• What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
• Who do you like to watch sports games with?
• Do you like to watch live sports games?
• Do you like watching sports programs on TV?

Making Friends

• What do you often talk about with your new friends?
• Have you made any new friends recently?
• Did you make a lot of friends when you were a child?
• Do you like making friends?

Good View

• What is your favorite place? Why?
• Would you take photos when you see a good view?
• Have you seen an unforgettable and beautiful view or scenery?
• What is the view like around the place where you live?

Laughing

• When was the last time you laughed?
• Do you always laugh at funny things?
• Are you a person who often makes others laugh?
• Do you think you are a funny person?
• Do you enjoy watching interesting and funny movies?

Teamwork

• What do you dislike about teamwork?
• What do you learn from working in a team?
• Have you teamed up with someone else before?
• Do you like teamwork?

Fishing

• Did you ever go fishing when you were a child?
• Do you like fishing?
• Do you like eating fish?
• Is fishing popular in your country?

Perfume

• Do you spend a lot of money on buying perfume?
• Do you send perfume to others as a gift?
• Where do you spray perfume?
• Do you use perfume?
• Do you like perfume?

Roads and Streets

• Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?
• What is the condition of the roads in your city like?
• How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
• Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?

Coins

• Did you use coins as a child?
• Do you use coins in your daily life?
• Is it convenient to use coins?
• Have you ever collected coins?
• Do you often carry coins with you?

Teachers

• Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
• Do you have a teacher from your past that you still remember?
• Are you still in contact with your primary school teachers?
• Do you have a favorite teacher?

Bikes

• Did you ride a bike when you were little?
• Are bikes popular in India?
• Do you often ride a bike now?
• Do you have a bike now?
• Did you have a bike when you were young?

Transport

• What are the advantages of using public transportation?
• Do most young people prefer to take public transport to school or to work?
• Which means of transportation is expensive?
• Which means of transport is convenient?

Challenges

• How do you usually deal with challenges in daily life?
• Do you like to live a life that has a lot of challenges?
• Do you like to challenge yourself?
• What subject do you think is the most challenging at school?

Asking for Help

• When was the last time you asked for help?
• What kinds of help do you often ask for?
• Why are teachers always willing to help students?
• Do you ask for help when you have a problem?

Childhood Memory

• Who did you like to play with as a child?
• Where did you go to play as a child?
• Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?
• What are your best childhood memories?
• Did you enjoy your childhood?
• What did you enjoy doing as a child?

Plants

• Do you keep plants at home?
• What plant did you grow when you were young?
• Do you know anything about growing a plant?
• Do Indian people give plants as gifts?

Exciting activities

• Have you ever tried any exciting activities?
• What do you think were exciting activities when you were a child?
• Has anything exciting happened to you recently?
• Would you like to try scuba diving and bungee jumping?

Staying at home

• Are you a person who likes to stay at home?
• What do you do when you stay at home?
• What is your favourite place at home?
• What did you often do at home as a child?
• Would you like to stay at home a lot in the future?

Sharing

• Did you share anything with others recently?
• Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
• What kind of things do you like to share with others?
• What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?

Morning Routine

• Do you often get up early in the morning?
• What do you usually do when you get up early?
• Do you get up early on weekends?
• Which morning do you like the best in a week?

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 Indian people like?
• What can you learn from western paintings?
• What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

Keys

• Do you always bring a lot of keys with you ?
• Have you ever lost your keys?
• Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?
• Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

Numbers

• What is your favorite number?
• Are you good at remembering phone numbers?
• Are you good at math?
• Do you usually use numbers?

Science

• Do you like science?
• When did you start to learn about science?
• Which science subject is interesting to you?
• What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?

News

• Are you interested in news?
• How do you usually find news?
• How do your friends get news?
• Have you read the news this morning?
• Do you often talk with your friends about the news?

E-books and paper books

• Which do you prefer, e-books or paper books?
• When do you usually read online?
• Will you read more online in the future?
• Do you think paper books will disappear in the future?

Holidays

• Where did you go for your last holiday?
• Do you like holidays? Why?
• Which public holiday do you like the best?
• What do you do on holidays?

Staying Up

• Do you often stay up late?
• Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
• What do you do when you stay up late?
• What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

Small business

• Do you know many small businesses where you live?
• Do you prefer buying things in big companies or small businesses?
• Have you ever worked in small businesses?
• Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Language

Happy things

• Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
• What made you happy when you were little?
• What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
• When do you feel happy at work? Why?
• Do you feel happy when buying new things?
• Do you think people are happy when buying new?

Pen or Pencil

• Do you prefer to use pen or pencil?
• When was the last time you bought pen or pencil?
• How would you react if someone sent you a pen as a gift?

Stages of life

• Do you enjoy your current stage of life?
• In what stage of your life were you the happiest?
• Which stage of your life do you think is the most important?
• What’s your plan for your next stage of life?

Library

• Do you often go to library?
• What do you usually do in the library?
• Did you go to library when you were a kid?
• Do Indian kids often go to library?

T-shirts

• Do you like wearing T-shirts?
• How often do you wear T-shirts?
• Do you like t-shirts with pictures or prints?
• Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
• Would you buy t-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

Weekends

• Do you like weekends?
• How do you usually spend your weekends? Do you study or work?
• In your country, do men and women usually do the same kind of things on weekends (or in their free time)?
• Do you plan for your weekends?
• When do you spend time with your family?
• What did you do last weekend?
• What do other people in your hometown (or in your country) usually do on weekends?
• What are you going to do next weekend?
• Is there anything new that you would like to do on weekends?
• Do you like working on weekends?
• Do you think employees should have to work on weekends?
• Do you think that weekends now are more important to you, than when you were a child?

Breakfast

• What do you usually eat for breakfast?
• Do you think breakfast is important?
• Are there any differences between the mornings of your childhood and now?
• Would you like to change your morning routine?

Video games

• Do you play video games?
• What kinds of video games do you play?
• Is it good for young people to play video games?

Sunglasses

• Do you often wear sunglasses?
• Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?
• Do you give sunglasses as a gii?
• Why do you wear sunglasses?

Social media

• When did you start using social media?
• Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
• Do your friends use social media?
• What do people often do on social media?

Cake

• Do you like eating cakes?
• Do you know how to bake a cake?
• When do usually eat cakes?
• What is your favorite kind of cake?
• Do you prefer to save money or spend money?
• How do you save money?
• What do you think about payment apps or mobile payments?
• Do you use a credit card to buy things?
• Do you think cash will still be popular in the future?

Losing things

• Do you often lose things?
• What can we do to avoid losing things?
• Why do some people tend to lose things more often than others?
• What will you do if you find something lost by others?

Colors

• What is your favorite color?
• Do you usually wear clothes in your favorite color?
• Are there any colors that have a special meaning in your country?
• Do you think different types of people like different colors?

Memory

• Why do more people rely on cell phones to remember things?
• Are you good at memorizing things?
• Have you ever forgotten something important?

Feeling bored

• Do you often feel bored?
• When would you feel bored?
• What do you do when you feel bored?
• Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?

Music

• Do a lot of people like music?
• What kind of music do you listen to?
• Is it easy to learn music?
• Did you have music lessons at school?

Crowded place

• Is the city where you live crowded?
• Is there a crowded place near where you live?
• Do you like crowded places?
• Do most people like crowded places?
• When was the last time you were in a crowded place?

Celeberity

• Who is your favourite celebrity in your country?
• What kind of famous people do you often see in the news?
• Do you pay attention to famous people in the news?
• Do you believe that the news about famous people in the media is true?
• Would you like to be a famous person in the news?

Advertisement

• Do you like advertisements?
• What kind of advertising do you like?

Running

• Do you go running a lot?
• Where do you usually go running?
• When was the last time you went running?
• What do you think of running as a sport?

Chatting

• Do you like chatting with friends?
• What do you usually chat about with friends?
• Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
• Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
• Do you argue with friends?

Helping others

• Do you usually help people around you?
• How you should how do you help people around you, such as neighbors’ family, and friends?
• Do your parents teach you how to help others?
• Did your parents help you a lot when you were young?
• What have you done to help the elderly?

Maps

• Do you often use maps?
• Do you use paper maps?
• How often do you use maps on your phone?
• Do you have maps at home?

Clothing

• What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
• Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
• Do you like wearing T-shirts?
• Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?

Musical Instruments

• Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
• What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most?
• Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
• Do you think music education is important for children?

Noise

• Do you like to stay in a place with a lot of noise?
• What kinds of noises are there in the area where you live?
• Do you want to move to a quieter place?
• Do you think there is too much noise in today’s world?
• Is making noise one of people’s rights?

Tea and Coffee

• Do people like tea and coffee nowadays?
• Do you prefer to use tea or coffee to serve your guests?
• When was the last time you had a cup of coffee or tea?
• Do you usually buy your coffee in a coffee shop?

Robots

• Are robots important?
• Do robots affect people’s lives?
• Have you ever watched a movie about robots?
• Should we let a robot drive for us for long time?
• What can robots do for you at home?

Gifts

• Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
• Have you ever received a great gift?
• What do you consider when choosing a gift?
• Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?

Geography

• How do you like geography?
• Do you think geography is useful?
• Have you ever learned geography?
• Do you want to be a geography teacher?

Films

• What films do you like?
• Did you often watch films when you were a child?
• Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
• Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
• Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?

Ice Cream

• Do you love ice cream?
• Did you often eat ice cream when you were younger?
• Are there shops selling ice cream near the place where you live?
• Can you make ice cream yourself?

Concentrate

• Can you concentrate for a long time?
• Could you concentrate for a long time when you were younger?
• Is it easy for you to concentrate in a noisy place?
• How do you stay focused?

Fixing Things

• Do you often fix things?
• Did you learn to fix things when you were younger?
• What do you do when one thing is broken and cannot be fixed?
• Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?

HEALTH

• How do you keep healthy?
• What is your favourite sport?
• Are there health classes in your school?
• Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

DREAM

• What was your childhood dream?
• Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?
• What is your dream job?
• Do you think you are an ambitious person?

FRIENDS

• How important are friends to you?
• Do you often go out with your friends?
• Where do you often meet each other?
• What do you usually do with your friends?

FAVOURITE DAY

• Which day is your favourite day?
• Which day is your least favourite day?
• How do you usually spend your time?

RAIN

• Do you like rainy days?
• Would you like to live in a place that is dry or wet?
• Would you change your plan if it rained?

DAY OFF

• When was the last time you had a few days off?
• What do you usually do when you have your days off?
• Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
• What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

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)?
• (Similar to above) 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?
• Is a bag an ideal gift?
• Did you use a backpack when you were a child?
• What kind of bags would you use when travelling?
• Do you change your bags often?

WILD ANIMALS

• Are there wild animals in your country?
• Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
• What is the animal you would like to see in the wild?
• Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?
• What’s the most famous wild animal from your country?
• What’s your favourite wild animal (from your country)?
• Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?
• Did you learn something about wild animals at school?
• Where can you see wild animals?
• In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?

School

• Where do you go to school?
• Do you go to a good school?
• Do you like your teachers?
• Do you like your current learning atmosphere?
• What are the differences between your school and other schools?
• Is there anything you want to change about your school?
• Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
• Do you like science fiction movies? Why?
• Do you want to know more about outer space?
• Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

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?
• 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?
• Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
• Is music an important subject at school in India?
• Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes, give details.)
• What kinds of music are (most) popular in India?
• Which singer musician you would like to see in person?

Technology

Social Media

Snacks

Puzzles

Public transportation

• What kind of public transportation do you usually take?

High school

• Are you still in contact with your friends from high school?
• What is your high school like?
• What happened on the first day of high school?
• Did your parents choose your secondary school (= high school) for you?
• What subjects did you study in secondary school (= high school)?
• What was your favourite subject ( = class) in secondary school? (= high school)
• And which class (= subject) did you like the least? (Why?)
• Which secondary school subject do you think is most useful for people in adult life?
• What part of your secondary school education did you enjoy most? OR Did (do) you like your
• How do you feel about your high school (secondary school)?
• Why did you choose to attend (= to go to) that particular school?
• Which class did (do) you enjoy the most? (Why?)

Emails

• Do you often write (or, send) emails?
• What do you write about?
• Do you think emails are useful?
• What kinds of emails do you send and receive?
• Do you think it is a good thing that some companies send out letters/spam emails for the purpose of advertising?
• How often do you write letters?
• What do you write about?
• On what occasions do you write letters?
• Do you like writing letters to your relatives and friends? (why/why not?)
• Do you and your friend keep in touch by (handwritten) letter?
• How do you keep in touch with your friends and relatives (by email, letter, by phone or by any other way)?

RAINY DAYS

• Does it rain much in India? (Where? When?)
• Does it rain much in your hometown? (Include how often)
• In what season does it rain the most? OR When (in what month/season) does it rain most in
• What about the other parts of India? OR In which season does it rain most in other parts of
• Would you prefer to have, more rain or less rain (in your hometown)?
• Do you like rainy days? OR How do you feel on rainy days? ORDo you feel sad on rainy days?
• How does rain affect different people’s moods? OR How does rain affect people’s lives?
• Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?
• What do you do on rainy days (or, on a rainy day)?
• What do you usually do when it rains (or, when it starts to rain) and you are outside?
• Do you think rain is good? (Why?)
• How does rain affect (life in) your country?
• Is there any part of India where it doesn’t rain much? (Where?) OR Is there an even
• What effects can a shortage of rain (a drought) have on people’s lives?
• Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown?

Describe a child who loves drawing/painting

• What is the right age for a child to learn drawing?
• Why do most children draw more often than adults do?
• Why do some people visit galleries or museums instead of viewing artworks online?
• Do you think galleries and museums should be free of charge?
• How do artworks inspire people?
• What are the differences between reading a book and visiting a museum?

Describe one of your friends who learned something without a teacher

• Is it necessary to keep learning after graduating from school?
• Should teachers make learning in their classes fun?
• Do you think there are too many subjects for students to learn?
• Is it better to focus on a few subjects or to learn many subjects?
• Do you think enterprises should provide training for their employees?

Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone.

• What kind of advice do parents give to their children?
• What advice do parents give to teenagers about making friends?
• Whose advice is more helpful? Parents’ or friends’?

Describe a person who often helps others

• Do you think schools should teach children to do household chores?
• Why are employees reluctant to ask their managers for help?
• What can children do to help their parents?
• Should children help their parents with household chores?
• What kind of help do people need when looking for a new job?
• Who should people ask for help, colleagues or family members?

Describe a piece of technology (not a phone) that you would like to own

• What are the differences between the technology of the past and that of today?
• What technology do young people like to use?
• What are the differences between online and face-to-face communication?
• Do you think technology has changed the way people communicate?
• What negative effects does technology have on people’s relationships?
• What are the differences between making friends in real life and online?

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone

• What is the impact off the cell phone?
• What is the smartphone used the most for?
• What is your opinion about selfies?
• How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
• What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
• Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
• Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?

Describe a program or app on your computer or phone

• What are the differences between old and young people when using apps?
• Why do some people not like using apps?
• What apps are popular in your country? Why?
• Should parents limit their children’s use of computer programs and computer games? Why and how?
• Do you think young people are more and more reliant on these programs?

Describe a natural place (e.g. parks, mountains, etc.)

• What kind of people like to visit natural places?
• What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
• Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
• What can people gain from going to natural places?
• Are there any wild animals in the city?
• Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?

Describe an occasion when many people were smiling

• Why do people smile when they take photos?
• Who smiles more, men or women?
• Do you think people should control their moods?
• Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
• Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

Describe an item on which you spent more than expected

• Do you often buy more than you expected?
• What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
• Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
• Do people buy things that they don’t need?

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way

• Do you think children are born smart or do they learn to become smart?
• How do children become smart at school?
• Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
• Why does modern society need talent of all kinds?

Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination

• Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
• Do you think imagination is necessary for scientists?
• What kind of jobs need imagination?
• What subjects are helpful for people’s imagination?

Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sports music

• Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents?
• Is it possible for us to know the children who are 3 or 4 years old will become musicians or painters when they grow up?
• Do you think parents feel guilty for putting too much pressure on their children?
• Why people like to watch talent shows?
• Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous peoples or ordinary people’s show?

Describe a time when you’re waiting for something special that would happen

• On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
• Who behaves better when waiting children or adults?
• Compared to the past are people less patient now, why?
• What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society?

Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do someone to do something that he/she didn’t want to do

• How could leaders encourage their employees?
• When should parents encourage their children?
• What kind of encouragement should parents give?
• Do you think some people are better at persuading others?

Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t like the music played

• Why do so many young people spend a lot of money on concerts?
• Do you think older people like the same music as young people?
• Do you think music concerts are suitable for old people to attend?
• Why do shopping malls often have background music?

Describe an unusual meal you had.

• Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
• Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
• What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
• Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared to the past?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
• What fast foods are there in your country?
• Do people eat fast food at home?
• Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
• Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
• Do people in your country value food culture?

Describe an interesting building

• What types of buildings are popular in your country?
• Is it worth spending a lot of money on the exterior appearance of a building?
• Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
• Why do people like to visit historical sites?

Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future

• Do you think you want to take up this job?
• Which occupation should be given a better pay?
• Is being rich a good thing?
• Do you think people should save for the future?
• What makes a person choose a job apart from the pay it offers?

Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go on.

• Which form of vehicle is most common in your country, bikes, car or motorcycle?
• Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
• Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment?
• How are transportation systems in rural and urban systems different?

Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store

• Can consumption drive economic growth?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
• What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
• Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
• Why are shopping malls so popular in India?

Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer/phone)

• Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
• Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
• Is the way people buy things affected? How?
• What do you think influences people to buy new things?
• Why do children like toys?
• Do you think it is good for a child to always take his or her favourite toy with them all the time?

Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine

• Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?
• Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?
• Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
• What changes would people often make?
• Is time management very important in our daily lives?
• What do people normally plan in their daily lives?

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member

• 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 themselves?

Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about

• Do you believe movie reviews?
• What are the different types of films in your country?
• Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
• Do you think films with famous actors or actresses are more likely to become successful films?
• Why are Japanese animated films so popular?
• Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?

Describe a person who makes plans a lot and is good at planning

• Do you think it’s important to plan ahead?
• Do you think children should plan their future careers?
• Is making study plans popular among young people?
• Do you think choosing a college major is closely related to a person’s future career?

Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit

• Do you think the location is a key factor in where people choose to live?
• What is the role of plants in home decoration?
• What are the differences between buildings in the city and in the countryside?
• Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
• What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
• Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

Describe an interesting traditional story

• What kind of stories do children like?
• What are the benefits of listening to stories before bed?
• Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
• What can children learn from stories?
• Do all stories for children have happy endings?
• Is a good storyline important for a movie?

Describe a successful sportsperson you admire

• Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
• What qualities should an athlete have?
• Is talent important in sports?
• Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
• What is the most popular sport in your country?
• Why are there so few top athletes?

Describe a talk you gave to a group of people

• What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
• Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
• What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
• What qualities do people need to speak in public?
• How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?
• What kinds of people often give speeches?

Describe a good habit your friend has, and you want to develop

• What habits should children have?
• What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
• What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
• Why do some habits change when people get older?

Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media

• Why do people like to use social media?
• What kind of things are popular on social media?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
• What do you think of making friends on social media?

Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth

• Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
• How do you know when others are telling lies?
• Sometimes people should tell lies. Do you agree?
• Do you think it’s more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?

Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language

• At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
• Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?
• Does a person still need to learn other languages if he or she is good at English?
• Do you think minority languages will disappear?

Describe a book you read that you found useful

• What are the types of books that young people like to read?
• What’s the difference between the reading habits of old people and young people?
• What’s the difference between paper books and e-books?

Describe a time when someone apologized to you

• On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?
• Do people in your country like to say “sorry”?
• Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?
• Why do some people refuse to say “sorry” to others?

Describe an occasion when you lost your way

• How do people feel when they get lost?
• Are some people better at orienting themselves?
• Are young people more reliant on their phones than older people to find their way?
• Are young people gradually losing their ability to orient themselves?
• With mobile phones and these electronic products with navigation, is it difficult for people to get lost?
• What kind of problems do old people have when they get lost?
• Some people like to walk around without navigation, is there any problem?
• How can people find their way when they are lost?
• Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
• Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
• Is a paper map still necessary?
• Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
• How do people react when they get lost?

Describe a time when you saw something in the sky (e.g. flying kites, birds, sunset, etc.)

• Would people be willing to get up early to watch and enjoy the sunrise?
• When would people watch the sky?
• Do many people pay attention to the shapes of stars?
• What do people usually see in the sky in the daytime?
• What are the differences between things people see in the sky in the daytime and at night?
• Why do some people like to watch stars at night?

Describe a place you went to and an outdoor activity you did there

• What sports do young people like?
• What kind of people do extreme sports?
• Why are some people willing to try dangerous extreme sports?
• Should people take more into account the risks that extreme sports may bring?
• Why do people keep inventing new and slightly dangerous sports?
• What risks are there in extreme sports, and who takes these consequences?

Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in

• Do you think old people will be able to keep up with the pace of technology in 50 years?
• Who likes to stay at home more, young people or old people?
• What are the most enjoyable parts of having a meal together with your family?
• Why do people often take gifts with them when they visit others’ homes?
• Do you like to invite your friends to your home?

Describe a singer whose music/songs you like

• Can anyone learn how to sing?
• What should the government do to help people with musical talent?
• What kind of music do people like at different ages?
• What kind of music is popular in India now and what will be in the future?
• Do Indian parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
• Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use

• What technology do people currently use?
• Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
• Why are people so keen on buying iPhones even though they haven’t changed much from one iPhone to the next?
• What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
• Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?

Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off

• Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
• Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future?
• Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars?
• How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world?
• Is it difficult for the government to replace all the petrol cars with electric cars?
• Do people use more electricity now than before?

Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time

• Why are some people unwilling to try new things?
• Do you think fear stops people from trying new things?
• Why are some people keen on doing dangerous activities?
• Do you think that children adapt to new things more easily than adults?
• What can people learn from doing dangerous activities?

Describe an important decision made with the help of other people

• What kind of decisions do you think are meaningful?
• What important decisions should be made by teenagers themselves?
• Why are some people unwilling to make quick decisions?
• Do people like to ask for advice more for their personal life or their work?
• Why do some people like to ask others for advice?

Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed

• Do people prefer to eat out at restaurants or eat at home during festivals?
• What food do you eat on special occasions, like during festivals?
• Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals?
• Is it a hassle to prepare a meal at home?
• What do people often talk about during meals?

Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing

• What kind of music is popular in your country?
• What kind of music do young people like?
• What are the differences between young people’s and old people’s preferences in music?
• What are the benefits of children learning a musical instrument?
• Do you know what kind of music children like today?
• Do you think the government should invest more money in concerts?

Describe a good friend who is important to you

• How do children make friends at school?
• How do children make friends when they are not at school?
• Do you think it is better for children to have a few close friends or many casual friends?
• Do you think a child’s relationship with friends can be replaced by that with other people, like parents or other family members?
• What are the differences between friends made inside and outside the workplace?
• Do you think it’s possible for bosses and their employees to become friends?

Describe an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time

• What kind of old things do people in your country like to keep?
• Why do people keep old things?
• What are the differences between the things old people keep and those young people keep?
• What are the differences between the things that people keep today and the things that people kept in the past?
• What can we see in a museum?
• What can we learn from a museum?

Describe a time when you broke something

• What kind of things are more likely to be broken by people at home?
• What kind of people like to fix things by themselves?
• Do you think clothes produced in the factory are of better quality than those made by hand?
• Do you think handmade clothes are more valuable?
• Is the older generation better at fixing things?
• Do you think elderly people should teach young people how to fix things?

Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about

• Why should we protect wild animals?
• Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
• Do you think it’s important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
• Why do some people attach more importance to protecting rare animals?
• Should people educate children to protect wild animals?
• Is it more important to protect wild animals or the environment?

Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business (e.g. a shop, etc.)

• Would you like to start a family business?
• Would you like to work for a family business?
• Why do some people choose to start their own company?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of family businesses?
• What family businesses do you know in your local area?
• What makes a successful family business?

Describe a long journey you had and would like to take again

• Do you think it is a good choice to travel by plane?
• What are the differences between group travelling and travelling alone?
• What do we need to prepare for a long journey?
• Why do some people like making long journeys?
• Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country?
• Why do some people prefer to travel abroad?

Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, an architect, etc.) you admire

• Do you think children should learn to play musical instruments?
• How do artists acquire inspiration?
• Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important?
• What can we do to help children stay creative?
• How does drawing help to enhance children’s creativity?
• Do you think you are a creative person?
• Is it good for children to learn arts?
• What kind of jobs require people to be creative?
• Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

• Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?
• Are there any disadvantages if a child is popular at school?
• What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
• Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
• Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
• What kinds of people are popular at work?

Describe an outdoor sport you would like to do

• What are the differences between indoor sports and outdoor sports?
• Which outdoor sports are popular in India?
• Which sports are popular among elderly people?
• Which outdoor sports are popular with children?
• How does weather affect outdoor sports?
• Which sports can children do on rainy days?

Describe a film that made you laugh

• Do people like comedy?
• Why do people of all ages like cartoons?
• Why do some people like to make others laugh?
• Should teachers tell jokes in class?

Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers

• Is it important to take photos while traveling?
• Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the Internet?
• What factors affect how people feel about traveling?
• Will you go to a foreign country to travel because of the distinct landscape?
• How can tourists have a good travel experience?
• What kinds of comments do travelers typically leave online after a trip?

Describe a sports event you would like to watch

• What kinds of sports events are broadcast on TV or other media in your country?
• Do people in your country enjoy watching football games?
• Does encouragement and applause from the audience have an impact on athletes?

Describe a person’s house/apartment that you think is very good

• What are the differences between buildings in the city and in the countryside?
• Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
• What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
• Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment

• Is punctuality important to people?
• What do you think is a good way to record things? Why?
• Which is more important, a work-related appointment or an appointment with a friend? Why?
• If someone doesn’t really like whom they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that true? Why?
• Do you think people should remember family history?
• How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?

Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes

• What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and those by young people?
• What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
• Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?
• Do you think young people wear unusual clothes more than other age groups?
• Do you think that the style of the clothing is more important than its comfort?
• What factors affect people’s decisions when buying clothes?

Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax

• Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
• What are the benefits of doing exercise?
• Do people in your country exercise after work?
• What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?
• Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?
• Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to

• Do young people like to play sports?
• What are the benefits of sports for children?
• Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
• What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?
• Is technology helpful in playing sports?
• Do you think local sports teams can help increase community connections?

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.)

• Do you think we should use plastic products?
• How can we reduce our use of plastic?
• What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
• Why do people like to use plastic products?
• What can the government do to reduce plastic pollution?
• Do you think we can do without plastic altogether in the future?

Describe a city you have been to and would like to visit again

• What are the differences between the city and the countryside?
• Some people say large cities are more suitable for old people. What do you think?
• Do you think it is possible that all of the population move to cities?
• Do you think people in the countryside are friendlier than people in the city?

Describe an argument two of yours friends had

• Do you think arguments are important?
• What do family members usually have arguments about?
• Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?
• Do you think people should change the way they think when they having arguments?
• When two people have an argument, do you think they should find a third party to ask for advice?
• What qualities make a good lawyer?

Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time

• Is it easy to meet people from different cultural background in your country?
• What do people from different cultural background usually talk about with each other?
• Is it good to live in a multicultural society?
• What are the advantages of being friends with people from different cultural background?
• Why do people choose to travel or live abroad?
• What are the benefits of living in another country?

Describe a website you often visit

• What are the most popular and least popular apps in India?
• What’s the differences between the internet and television?
• Are libraries still necessary? Why?
• What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
• What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the internet?

Describe a sports competition you watched

• What kind of competitions do people in your country like to watch?

Describe your first day at school that you remember

• How do children socialize with each other?
• Is socialization important for children?
• What are the reasons for a job change?
• Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?

Describe a website that sells second-hand items

• How do people usually handle the clothes they don’t want?
• Why do people buy second-hand clothes?
• What problems will occur if people don’t recycle?
• Should the government encourage people to recycle items?
• How do people in your country recycle various items they don’t want?

Describe a program you like to watch

• Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?
• What’s the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos rather than visiting a zoo?
• Do teachers play videos in class in your country?
• Do you think watching talk shows is a waste of time?
• Do you think we can acquire knowledge from watching TV programs?

Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting

• What kinds of novels are suitable for a film adaptation?
• How does technology help people tell stories?
• Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
• Is there any difference between the popular novels now and those in the past?
• Why do some people prefer reading novels to playing computer games in this digital world?

Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with

• Why should children be kind to their classmates?
• Can children choose their deskmates?
• What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
• Are good colleagues important at work?
• What kind of people are popular at work?
• Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store

• What kind of customer service do you think is good?
• What are the differences between shopping online and in-store?
• What problems do customers often have while shopping?
• What do you think customers should do when there are problems with products bought online?
• Can customer complaints help improve product quality?
• What do you think of people complaining when they buy poor-quality goods at a low price?

Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded in

• How would you define success?
• How can we judge whether young people are successful nowadays?
• Are successful people often lonely?
• What kinds of success can students achieve at school?
• Should students be proud of their success?

Describe a time when you needed to search for information

• How can people search for information now?
• What information can people get from television?
• Do you think libraries are still important in the digital age?
• Does the development of the Internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people?
• How do people identify reliable information on the Internet?
• Is it good if people could have more access to information in the future?

Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted

• Should employees have their own goals?
• How should bosses reward employees?
• What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
• How should children spend their allowance money?
• Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
• Do you think shopping is good for a country’s economy?

Describe a famous person you would like to meet

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
• What can today’s children do to become famous?
• What can children do with their fame?
• Do people become famous because of their talent?

Describe an intelligent person you know

• Why are some children more intelligent than others?
• Who do you think plays a more important role in a child’s development, teachers or parents?
• Do you think smart people tend to be selfish?
• Are smart people happier than others?

Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet

• Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
• How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
• What activities can schools organize for children to keep fit?
• What can governments do to improve people’s health?

Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing

• What kind of people are interested in stars?
• Is high technology helpful for star watching?
• Should kids know more about stars and planets?

Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people

• What kind of plans do young people often make?
• Why can’t people always follow their plans?

Describe a photo you took that you are proud of

• Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
• What can people learn from historical photographs?
• Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
• Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?
• When do people take photos?
• Why do some people like to keep old photos?

Describe an object that you think is beautiful

• Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
• What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
• Why do you think people create beautiful things?
• Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
• Do people in your country prefer listening to music to appreciating paintings and literature?
• Why do many people go to scenic spots in person instead of just reading about them in books?

Describe something you had to share with others

• Do you think kids like to share? Why?
• How can parents teach their children to share?
• What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
• Is there anything that parents persuade children to share with others?
• How can governments encourage shared transport?
• Why is it important to share food with others during celebration?

Describe an advertisement which introduced a product you have seen

• Where do you often see advertisements?
• What are the benefits of advertising?
• Are advertisements good or bad for children?
• How does advertising affect people?

Describe a friend from your childhood

• Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
• How important is childhood friendship to children?
• What do you think of communicating via social media?
• Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?
• What’s the difference between having younger friends and older friends?
• Has technology changed people’s friendships? How?

Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed

• Why do people learn foreign languages?
• What makes a good foreign language teacher?
• Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?
• Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Why?
• What is the impact of information technology on learning foreign languages?
• What effect will it have on the students if the teacher is impatient with them?

Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.

• What qualities make someone a role model?
• Why should children learn from role models?
• Who can influence children more, teachers or parents?
• What kind of international news inspires people?
• Besides parents and teachers, who else can motivate children?
• Can online teaching motivate students to learn? How?

Describe a skill that you can teach other people

• Should teachers be funny when they teach?
• What qualities should teachers have?
• Which do you think are more important, practical skills or academic skills?
• Which age group is the best at learning new things?

Describe a time you saw children behave badly in public

• What bad behavior do children usually have?
• How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?
• Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?
• Whose influence on children is more? Friends or parents?

Describe a person who persuaded you to do something

• What impact does advertising have on children and their parents?

Describe a person who likes to grow plants

• Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
• Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
• What do you think of the job of a farmer?
• What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
• What happened to the farmers’ income during the pandemic?
• How do people grow plants in cities?

Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

• Why do people rarely use cash now?
• When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
• Should parents reward children with money?
• Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards?
• Do you think it’s a good thing that more people are using digital payments?

Describe an unusual but interesting building you would like to visit.

• Why do some people choose to build houses by themselves?
• What factors do you consider when choosing a house or an apartment?
• Do you think a city’s buildings affect its vibe or atmosphere?
• Do you think old buildings should be preserved?

Describe a person who shows his/her feelings very openly.

• Do you think it’s good for people to show their feelings openly?
• Who tends to show their feelings more openly, adults or children?
• Regarding showing emotions, are there any differences between men and women?

Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something

• 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?
• Why do people lack patience?
• How can people become more patient?

Describe a shop/store you often visit

• Do people in your country go to the shopping mall frequently?
• Do you think shops and shopping malls will disappear in the future?
• What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?
• What are the differences between shopping habits of different age groups?

Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve

• Do people in your country set goals?
• Do people usually set long-term goals or short-term ones?
• Why is setting goals important in the workplace?
• What is the difference between goals set by old people and young people?

Describe an impressive talk/conversation you had that you remember well

• What topics do young people like to talk about?
• Is it important to have good communication skills at work?

Describe a place you visited and enjoyed in the countryside

• Where do people like to visit in the countryside?
• What are consequences of the decrease of population in the countryside?

Describe a photo that you enjoy looking at

• ) Why do many people like to share photos on social media platforms?
• ) On what occasions do most people like to take photographs?

Describe a place where you saw animals

• Why do stories and movies for children always feature animals?
• How did animals help people in the past?
• Do you think people are more interested in animals now than they were in the past?

Describe an unforgettable experience that you had

• Is the organisation of big events very important in your country?
• What do people usually do during big events?
• Do most people prefer to take part in big events or in small activities?

Describe something you bought that you really wanted to return

• What do you think of advertisements?
• Do you think physical stores will disappear in the future?

Describe a kind of foreign food you like and you have had

• Do most people like to eat the food they are familiar with or try new food?
• What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
• Do you like to cook at home?
• Is it expensive to eat out in your country?
• What’s the difference between Indian food and Western food?

Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis)

• Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?

Describe a live performance you enjoyed watching

• What kind of party have you had so far?
• Do you think it is hard for people to perform in front of their friends?
• Is it easy to invite your friends to attend your party or your performance?
• Is it expensive to watch a live performance in your country?
• Why do many people prefer to watch a live performance rather than watch it on TV?

Describe a person who helps to protect the environment

• Why can recycling help the environment?
• What have people done to damage the environment?
• Do you think technology can improve environment-related problems?
• Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school?

Describe a sport that you really like

• Are sports important for children?
• How can we make children aware of the importance of sports?

Describe a TV series you like

• Is it beneficial to insert advertisements within a TV series?
• Do you think that parents should limit their children from watching television?
• Would your family watch TV together?
• What are the differences in television viewing habits between the elderly and young people?

Describe a plan that you had to change recently

• Do people often change their plans?
• Would you tell others if you change your plan?
• Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?
• How does technology help people make plans?

Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

• What do you think of the people who waste water?
• What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
• Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
• What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
• Why do people like to live near water?
• What are the advantages of water transportation?

Describe a time you enjoyed a free day off work or school

• Why is working extra hours common nowadays?
• What can we do to stop working long hours?
• Do people nowadays have more free time than in the past?
• What do people like to do when they are free in your country?
• Do you think most people are able to manage their free time well?
• What’s the difference between the things people did in their free time in the past and the things they do nowadays?

Describe a noisy place you have been to

• Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
• Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
• What kinds of noises are there in our life?
• Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
• How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
• How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?

Describe a disagreement you had with someone

• What do you do if you disagree with someone?
• How can we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
• Who do you think should teach children to respect their teachers?
• What disagreement do parents and children usually have?
• Why do some people avoid arguing with others?
• How do we show respect to others when we disagree with them?

Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with

• What do you think of making friends online?
• Is it a good idea to make friends who are much older than you?

Describe a friend of yours who is well dressed and is good at dressing up

• Do most people in your country prefer to buy clothes online or at the street market? Why?
• Do you think young people know more about fashion and are better at dressing up than elderly people?
• Do you think people would use clothing to show their identity?

Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)

• What can children learn from parents?
• Do you think some children are well-behaved because of the influence of their parents?
• Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
• How can people learn new things?
• Does the internet make learning easier or more difficult?
• Can people acquire more knowledge now than before?

Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future

• What do you think makes countries different?
• Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other countries? Why?
• How do people get information about other countries?
• How does travelling abroad affect young people?
• What are the advantages of working in an international company?
• What do you think of national identity?

Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work

• When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?
• What are the reasons that cause people to break the rules?
• What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?
• What rules should people follow when using public transport?
• On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don’t follow some rules?
• What rules should children follow at home in your country?

Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about

• Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
• How do you get to know about scientific news?
• Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
• Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
• Is it important to study science at school?
• Why do some children not like learning science at school?

Describe a quiet place you like to go

• Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
• Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
• Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
• How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
• How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
• Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?

Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend

• Why do some young people refuse to communicate with others?
• Should parents consider their children’s opinions on everything? Why?
• In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
• Should parents require their children to obey them?
• Do children have strong opinions?
• When do children normally form their own views?

Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
• What’s the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
• Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
• What’s the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
• Should advertising aimed at children be prohibited?
• How do advertisements influence children?

Describe an important river/lake in your country

• Are rivers and lakes important to a country?
• What are the popular water sports in your country?
• Are rivers and lakes good for transportation? Why?
• How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
• Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
• How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?
• Do people like that river in your country?
• Do you like any activities on water?
• Is it necessary for everyone to learn swimming?
• Do people in your country go to swim in their spare time?

Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life

• Do you think old people’s life will improve with the development of technology?
• Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?
• What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?
• Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?
• Why do some people live with old people?
• What do old people often do in their daily lives?

Describe a movie you watched recently

• Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
• Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?
• Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
• Do Indian people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
• What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?

Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment)

• What do you think buildings will be like in the future?
• Why do some people choose to live in the city centre?
• What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
• What are apartments like in your country?

Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people

• How do you get along with your neighbors?
• How do neighbors help each other?
• Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?
• How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
• Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?
• Do you think it’s important for children to learn about cooperation?

Describe a time when missed or were late for an important meeting/event

• Are you a punctual person?
• Do you think it important to be on time?
• Do you always avoid being late?
• Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
• Are people in your country often late for meetings?
• Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?