Topic Set 1
PART 1. Do you wear a watch? Have you ever gotten a watch as a gift? Why do some people wear expensive watches? Do you think it is important to be on time?
PART 2. Describe a person who is good at making things by hand.
PART 3. Does art, like music or theater, have an impact on society? Is it good to have creative people in a team? Do children these days still like doing arts and crafts? Why do some children enjoy making things by hand?
Topic Set 2
PART 1. Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid? What types of cars do you like? Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger? What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
PART 2. Describe an enjoyable evening you had with your friends.
PART 3. What are the differences between young people’s leisure time activities and those of old people? What can we do to bring family members closer together? How do people get along in a big family?
Topic Set 3
PART 1. Do you prefer sad or happy music? Does happy music make you feel more excited? Have you taken any music classes? Do you listen to music while doing other things?
PART 2. Describe an activity you do regularly that you think is a waste of time.
PART 3. Why do some people refuse to abide by rules? What kinds of things make people feel pressured? Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time?
Topic Set 4
PART 1. Do you like to watch comedies? Are comedy shows popular in your country? Do your friends like to tell jokes? Are you good at telling jokes?
PART 2. Describe a crowded place you went to.
PART 3. Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities? Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places? Why do people go to crowded places?
Topic Set 5
PART 1. Do you use headphones? What type of headphones do you use? When would you use headphones? In what conditions would you not use headphones?
PART 2. Describe a person who learns history and loves history.
PART 3. Besides big historical events, what else is important when learning history? Do you think people should learn ancient history before learning modern history?
Topic Set 6
PART 1. Do you like the area that you live in? Where do you like to go in that area? What are some changes in the area recently? Are the people in your neighbourhood nice and friendly?
PART 2. Describe a person who taught you a new skill.
PART 3. Why is self‑discipline important when learning a new skill? What are the differences between learning from a teacher and learning by oneself? How do adults learn a new skill?
Topic Set 7
PART 1. Do you like shopping? How often do you go shopping? Do you prefer online shopping or in‑store shopping? Have you ever returned anything you bought online?
PART 2. Describe your least favourite movie.
PART 3. Can movies help people better understand the cultural background of a country? Are movies more likely to help people become more creative than books? What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
Topic Set 8
PART 1. Do you like to keep things tidy? How do you keep your work or study space tidy? Do you think that it is necessary to be tidy? Did you keep your room tidy as a child?
PART 2. Describe a popular person.
PART 3. Why do people want to be popular? Is it easier to become popular nowadays? Do you think good teachers are always popular among students? Why are some students popular in school?