کلاس هوشمند – تعاملی آیلتس دوره 124
ویژگیهای دوره هوشمند – تعاملی آیلتس (جهت دوره های فشرده) 1. محتوای درسی دوره های هوشمند – تعاملی آیلتس مطابق دوره های حضوری بوده و
The Importance of Clothes
Fashion
Different People Wearing Different Clothes
Shopping for Clothes
Uniforms
The Colour of Clothes
Traditional Clothes
Men and Women
More Questions
Do you prefer to study/work in a quiet environment, or in a place that has some noises (or sounds)?
What do you do if there's too much noise (and you want to work / study)?
When (or, at what times) do you find it easiest to concentrate? (Why?)
(Similar to above) When you are studying/working, how long can you concentrate (or stay focused)?
How do you think a person could improve their ability to concentrate?
Do you think children can concentrate very well?
(Similar to above) Do you think children can concentrate better than adults?
(Similar to above) Could you concentrate when you were a child?
(Similar to above) Could you concentrate better when you were a child than you can now?
(Similar to above) Did you learn how to concentrate when you were a child?
Others
The word, "present" might be used instead of "gift
Do you make a list when you go shopping? 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 phone?
Note: "Mathematics" is used in both British & American English. Short forms - "maths" (Br. Eng), "math" (US. Eng.)
More possible questions from past test dates:
:Some vocabulary
Do like to try new activities? Why? What activities do you like to try? What activities did you do when you were a child? Do like to do new activities alone or with friends? As it was for people to try new things? Why are some people afraid of trying new things? What help do people need one they are trying new things? What are some of difficulties that the person might have when they try something new? You think it is better to have new experiences when you are young or when you’re older?
Did you go on a picnic when you were a child? How often go do you go on a picnic now? Where do you usually go on a picnic? What is the difference between a picnic and cooking at home?
Some vocabulary:
Things to Read
Two main types: Fiction and Non-fiction
For News
Newspapers
News magazines
Company & organization newsletters
The internet. The internet includes copies of the printed newspapers and news magazines but also has news pages that are especially written for the internet. One important sub-group of internet news pages consists of independent journalists. These independent journalists usually include their commentary and opinion with their reporting of factual information.
Magazines
Fashion magazines
Movie magazines
Computer magazines
News magazines
Sports magazines
Hobbyist magazines
Technical & professional journals
Art magazines
Home decoration magazines
Women’s magazines
Literature
Autobiographies
Biographies
Novels (Historical novels, Thrillers, Mystery stories, Romance novels, Detective Stories, Science Fiction)
Poetry
Plays
Short Stories
Essays
Literary Criticism
Educational
Textbooks
Reference books
Encyclopedias
‘How-to’ books
'Self-help' books
Entertainment
Comic books
Puzzle books
Personal Correspondence
Letters
Emails
Postcards
Faxes
Cell-phone text messages
On-line chatting
The Internet
The Internet now includes most of the examples above
Your Feelings About Shopping
Your Shopping Habits
Shopping for Your Family
Places for Shopping
Internet Shopping
Changes in Shopping in your country
People's Shopping Habits
Do you like sports? (Why?)
Do you have a favourite athlete?
What are some popular sports in your country?
Do you prefer individual or team sports?
Is there any sport that you would like to try in the future?
Would you like to attend the Olympic Games?
Exercise and Sport
Vocabulary
Staying Up Late
Others
Possibly this topic is simply, "Leisure Time"
Do you live in a house or a flat?
What kind of building do you live in?
Do you like your current accommodation?
Are there many (or, any) markets near your home?
Are there many public facilities near your home?
Have you lived there for a long time?
What do you do at home?
How long have you lived there?
What's your favourite room?
What kind of places would you like to live in (in the future)?
Which do you (or, would you) prefer living in, a house or a flat?
Main Questions
Possible Other Questions
YOUR WORK OR STUDY
Do you work or are you a student?
WORK
:Main Questions
:Possible Other Questions
STUDY
Main Questions:
Possible Other Questions:
Describe a time when you saw a child behave badly in public
You should say:
where it was
what the child was doing
how others reacted to it
and explain how you felt about it
Part 3
A Childhood Toy
Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
You should say:
what kind of toy it was
when you received it
how you played with it
And how you felt about it
Part 3
How do advertisements influence children?
What is the difference between the toys that kids play now and those they played in the past?
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
(Similar to about have) Do you think it is appropriate for parents to buy a lot of toys but spend less time with them?
Do parents in your country spend a lot on buying their kids toys?
What kind of toy is popular in your country?
What strategies do toy companies use to attract children to buy toys?
What toys are popular with boys and girls in your country now?
Do you think advertising that targets children should be banned?
How do ads influence children?
Do you agree that the fact that children are targeted by many companies as potential consumers spores their childhood?
Describe a conversation topic that you were not interested in
You should say:
What the topic was
who you talked with
when it was
and explain why you weren’t interested in it
Version A
Describe an important decision that you made.
You should say:
what the decision was
how you made your decision
what the results of the decision were
and explain why it was important.
Version B
Describe a good decision you or someone you know made.
You should say:
who made the decision
what the decision was
what the results of the decision were
and explain why you think it was a good decision.
Part 3
Decisions in General
Decisions and Children
Sources of Advice
Describe the family (not your own) which you like are you happy to know
You should say:
where this family lives
who the members of the family are
how you know them
what each person in this family does in life (student/work/retired etc.)
and explain why you like this family.
Possible follow-up questions:
Part 3
Families in Your Country
Grandparents
Parents
Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh.
You should say:
what film or TV program it was
what the film or TV program was about
who the actors were
and explain why (or how) it made you laugh.
Part 3
Laughter
Humour
Happiness
Describe a home that you visited but did not want to live in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
Why you visited it
And explain why you would not like to live there
Part 3
Do Iranian people like to visit others’ homes?
Do you like to invite you friends?
How will you entertain friends in your home?
Why do some people prefer not to entertain guests at home?
(Similar to above) Do Iranian people often visit relatives and friends?
Do they bring gifts?
Are there any special gifts they bring?
Why do they bring gifts when they visit others?
What do Iranian people do when they visit others?
Where do you prefer to visit others, at home or outside?
Do you think a friend’s unplanned visit to your house is an interruption?
What kind of place do people in your country like to live in?
What do people need to consider when choosing where to live?
Why do people in cities and villages live differently?
Is it better to live in the country than in the city?
What is the difference between urban and rural dwelling types?
(Similar to above) What is the difference between urban and rural housing structure?
What's the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
Do most people in your country live in a flat warehouse?
What are the benefits of living in a house?
Describe a kind of weather you like
You should say:
What it is
Where you go in this weather
What you do in this weather
And explain why you like it
Part 3
What do people wear in different weather?
How does weather influence people's life?
What are people's opinions on weather forecast?
Are there any festivals about seasons?
What is the impact of weather on people’s lives?
Do people in your country read/listen to the weather forecast?
Questions from past test dates:
The Weather
The Seasons
Clothing for Different Types of Weather
Describe a line (or a few words) that you remember from a poem or song
You should say:
What line it is
which song or poem it is from
how you know about it
and explain how you feel about it
A Live Sport Match
Describe a live sport match that you have watched
You should say:
What it was
When you watched it
What it was like
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Do you prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV?
What is the difference between watching sports events at home and at the stadium?
Why do some people like to watch live sports?
What kinds of sports do Iranian people like to watch?
(similar to above)Why do people like to watch games on the spot?
Do people (in your country) like to watch sports on TV or do they spend money to go to the scene?
What is the difference between the sports activities that people liked in the past and the present?
What are the sports that people didn’t watch in the past and watch them now?
Do you think competition is good for students?
Describe a part of a/your city or town you enjoy spending time in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you do there
And explain why you enjoy spending time there
Part 3
what are the purposes of public places in towns and cities?
What interest in public places are there in your hometown?
You think there should be more for public places?
How do public places change in towns or cities?
What public places do old people usually visit?
Why do young people like to go to public places?
Will more people move to cities in the future?
Describe a person who shows his or her feelings openly
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
why you think this person is open
and explain how you feel about this person
1. Is it difficult for people in your country to express feelings?
2. What’s the difference between males and females in terms of expressing their feelings?
3. Why do you think people nowadays are not as open as those in the past?
4. Who talks more, children or grown-ups?
5. Are you talkative?
6. Are people in your country talkative?
7. Should children be encouraged to talk more?
Describe a person who wears unusual clothes
You should say:
Who is he
How you know him
What kind of clothes he wears
And explain why you consider that his clothing choices are weird
Part 3
Where do Iranians normally buy clothes?
The difference between men's and women's choices of clothes?
What is the general dress code for working people (in your country)?
What are the different dressing styles for different ages in your country?
What is the dressing style of young Iranian people? Why do young people like it cool?
Do you think it is import for people to wear smart?
What factors do you think are more important when buying clothes?
Do clothes affect people's mood?
What do people consider when buying clothes?
Describe a piece of international news you recently heard
You should say:
What it was about
Where and when you heard it
What you were doing when you heard it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
How do Iranian people usually get news?
Which kind of news is more popular, domestic news or international news?
Do you think children should pay more attention to the news?
How have the news media changed recently?
Describe a polite person you know
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she is like
And explain why you think he/she is polite
Part 3
Are you polite?
How do Iranians show politeness and respect for others?
Are people today as polite as people were in the past?
Is there a country whose people are particularly known to be polite?
Do you think politeness is different in different countries and parts of the world?
Are there any differences between urban and rural people concerning politeness?
(Similar to above) Who are more polite, people from cities or those from the countryside?
Are people more polite with non-family members then they are with the parents?
Should schools require need teachers to respect others?
(Similar to above) Should school teachers be polite?
Why do you need to respect your neighbors?
What's the standard of being polite?
What behavior is regarded as impolite?
What do you think make people polite?
How do children learn to be polite?
Are urban people more polite than before?
Why do some people think that young people have become impolite?
How do Iranian people in cities and rural areas show politeness in?
Why do different regions behave differently?
Can American TV series cause problems in other regions?
Describe a prize that you received
You should say:
what the prize was
when you received it
what you needed to do to get it
and explain how you felt about it
1. What rewards can children get from school?
2. Is it good for children to compete for prizes at school?
3. What rewards can companies offer to outstanding employees?
4. What rewards do children want to get?
5. Is it a good idea to reward children for doing homework or housework?
6. Should parents push their children to get prizes?
7. Should students get the same prize in sports and academics?
8. Why should people be awarded?
9. Are awards always good for the winners?
Describe a time you made a promise to someone
You should say:
What the promise was
To whom you made it
Whether it was easy or difficult to keep
And explain why you made it
Part 3
What kinds of promises do people often make?
(Similar to above) What kinds of promises do (Iranian) people often make?
Do Iranian people generally break their promise?
Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
(Similar to above)Why do people break their promise?
Do you think it is important to keep a promise?
When is it good to break the promise?
When do you break your promise?
Do parents in your country make promise to their children?
What kind of promise do you think parents make to children?
Is it important for parents to keep promises to children?
What happens if parents fail to keep their promises.
Why parents like to make promise?
Do children keep their promises?
What promises do children usually make?
Should children be rewarded for keeping promises?
Describe restaurant that you like to go to with your family or friends. You should say:
what restaurant it is when you go there (or, how often you go there) what kind of food they serve there (or, what service they provide) who you usually go there with
and explain why you like to eat at this place.
Part 3
Eating in Your Country
Restaurants "Eat out" = eat in restaurants (i.e., out of the home) • What are some reasons why people eat out? • Does it give people more status to eat in a restaurant rather than eat at home? • Do people now go to restaurants more than before? (Why?/Why not?) • (Similar to above) Do you prefer to eat in a restaurant or at home? • What's the difference between eating at home and eating in a restaurant? • Is there any difference between home-cooked food and food in restaurants? • (Similar to above) What are the differences between eating at home and eating in restaurants? • Which food do you think is healthier, restaurant food or home-cooked food? • Do you like to go to foreign (or, Western) restaurants? • In the future, do you think more people will be eating in restaurants than is the case now?
Your National Diet • How would you introduce a foreigner to the food and the food culture in (from) your country? • Do you think there will be any changes in the future concerning what food most people in your country eat?
A Healthy Diet • In your opinion, what is a "healthy diet"? • What are some examples of unhealthy food? • Would you say the people in your country usually eat healthy food? • How could you avoid eating "fast food"? • Do you think schools should give information to school children about healthy food? • How do you think schools could encourage their students to eat a healthy diet?
Cooking • Who does more of the cooking in homes in your country, the husband or the wife? • Who prefers to cook, men or women? • Do you think men should learn how to cook? • Who do you think is better at cooking, men or women? • Do you think women sometimes feel under pressure when they are cooking at home? • How (or when) do people learn to cook? • Do you think children should learn to cook? • How should (or, could) a person teach a child to cook? • Do you think cooking should be taught at school?
Buying Food • If you do your own cooking, do you think it's important to know how to select the raw ingredients (the uncooked food) in the shops? • How do people choose what to buy when they are going to prepare (or, cook) a meal? • Where do people in your country generally go to buy their food? • Why do you think supermarkets are becoming more popular than traditional food markets? • When buying food (such as in a supermarket or food market), what do you think people (need to) pay attention to? • Do you think children should receive information in school about the sources of food?
Describe a risk you have taken which had a positive result
You should say:
What it was
Why you took it
what the result was
and explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Describe a short trip you often take but do not like
You should say:
where you travel from and to
how often you make this trip
why you make this trip
And explain why you do not like the trip
Part 3
What is the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
How do people (in your country) travel to work?
Which mode of transport is more popular in your country, a bicycle or car?
What it means of transport do people use when traveling in your country?
Do like to travel on your own or with your family?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling alone and traveling with friends?
Do you like to visit popular places or less-known places?
Why do people travel longer trips now?
Do Iranian people like travelling abroad?
(Similar to above) Why do people travel abroad?
Some people don’t like to travel abroad. Why?
Do people prefer long trips or short trips?
How much time do you think people should be spent on a trip abroad?
What kind of problems do people have when traveling?
Is travelling to other countries important?
Who prefers travelling abroad more, the young or the old?
Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books about it?
Questions from past test dates:
How do most people in your country travel to work?
Can you explain why many people in big cities choose to live in the suburbs?
(Similar to above) People in cities used to like living downtown but now they prefer to live in the suburbs. Can you explain why
Do you think people will be living further away from work places in the future?
What would you say is the impact of vehicles on people’s lives?
Do you prefer to walk or take a car for short trips? (e.g., less than 1km)
(Similar to above) Do people in your country prefer to walk or take a car for short trips
Do you think there are any connections between transportation and the environment?
How can big cities deal with the problem of having many people crowded into the same place?
What do you think could be done to help people travel less (or, spend less time travelling)?
Long Trips
What are some examples of long trips that people make?
International Travel
Do people from your country like to travel abroad?
What are the most common foreign destinations for travellers from your country?
Can you suggest why some people (from your country) go abroad to work?
What would you say are the benefits, and the downsides, of travelling abroad?
Describe a short-term job you want to have in a foreign country
You should say:
What the job is
Where you want to do it
How you knew it
And explain why you want to do it
Part 3
What jobs can people do abroad for short time?
Why might people not want to work abroad?
What are the difficulties that people might face why working abroad?
Will it be beneficial for young people to work for an international company?
How do people get to know about international jobs?
Is it difficult for people to get a job at an international company?
Is it good that now people have an opportunity to live and work abroad?
Why do people like to work abroad?
What are the benefits of working abroad?
What kind of work can young people do in foreign countries ?
(Similar to above) What jobs do Iranian people do abroad and what kind of companies do they enter?
What are the difficulties and benefits of working in an international company?
Do young people in your country go abroad to work after graduation?
Is it easy for young people in your country to find a job in an international company?
What skills do you need to work in an international company?
What can you get from working abroad and what impact will it have on your future career/life?
Is it good for young people to have the experience of living in other countries?
Why are some people unwilling to work in other countries?
What's the difference between working in an international company and working in a domestic one?
Describe a special hotel you have stayed in
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
Why you went there
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Do the ratings of hotels influence people’s choices?
How do people reserve hotel rooms?
What can influence people’s choices of hotels?
What's the difference between the hotels in your country and those abroad?
Questions from past test dates:
Types of Hotels
Hotel Facilities and Service
The Tourism Industry
Describe a thing that you bought and felt pleased with
You should say:
What you bought
Where you bought it
What it is for
And explain why you felt pleased about it
Part 3
Where do you buy things?
How often do people in your country go shopping?
What are the most popular ways to buy things?
What kinds of places are popular for shopping in your country?
It’s shopping popular in your country?
Why is online shopping so popular these days?
Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in reality?
What do you think is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
Why do some people go shopping in the mall?
Why do some people dislike shopping in the mall?
Do you think online shopping is safe?
How can we distinguish between good and bad things sold online?
Why is online shopping popular?
How should sellers set prices for their products?
Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
Are there any differences between online shopping and shopping in mall?
How do young and old people feel about shopping online?
Why do foreigners prefer to go shopping in the mall, and why don’t they shop online?
Describe a time when you changed your opinion
You should say:
What the original opinion was
when it was
why you changed it
and explain how you felt about it
Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn't want to do
You should say:
Who he or she is
What you encouraged him/her to do
How he/she reacted
And explain why you encouraged him/her
Part 3
How can leaders encourage their employees?
When should parents encourage their children?
What kind of encouragement should parents give?
Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
Do you often encourage people to do things?
Do Iranian parents generally encourage their children to do something?
Should parents encourage children with money?
How can companies encourage workers?
(Similar to above)What kind of encouragement methods do you think is good for company employees?
How can leaders encourage employees?
For what kind of things do children need to be encouraged
Do you think some people are better at persuading other people?
How do (Iranian) parents encourage their children?
Should parents encourage their children when they refuse to do something?
Why should we encourage others to do things they don’t want to do?
When should parents encourage their children?
Describe a time when you felt bored
You should say:
when it was
who you were with
what you were doing
And explain why you felt bored
Part 3
When do people feel bored?
Do you often feel bored?
Do you follow a strict routine every day?
Do people nowadays often feel bored?
What can people do when they feel bored?
Do people get bored about daily routines ?
What occupations are boring.
What should people do if their job is bored?
Which one is more likely to get bored, young people or the old?
Do you think people should often change their routine?
Describe a time when you gave advice to others
You should say:
When it was
To whom you gave the advice
What the advice was
And explain why you gave the advice
Part 3
Do you often ask others for advice?
Do you often seek advice from your parents or friends?
Why do old people sometimes ask young people for advice?
Do others often ask for your advice?
What do you think of a person who often asks different people for advice?
What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
Is it a good thing to seek advice from many people before making a decision?
When do you ask a friend for advice instead of asking your parents for advice?
Do the elderly often seek advice from young people?
Will you think carefully before giving advice to others?
In general, what kind of person is more suitable for giving advice to others?
When somebody gives you some advice, do you usually follow this advice or do you usually insist on your own opinion?
You prefer advice from your family or your friends?
Who do young people turn to for advice?
Which you think is better, advice from young people or advice from old people?
Why do so many young people not accept the advice of older people?
Some people find it easier to accept advice that other people do. Why do you think there is this difference?
Should people prepare before giving advice?
Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
When do older people seek advice from young people?
In what situation do young people ask their families for advice?
For which situations do people need to give careful advice?
Describe a time when you got close to a wild animal
You should say:
Where you were
What the animals were doing
Who you were with
And what your reaction was
Part 3
What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?
Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals?
Why are people keen on keeping pets?
How can the increase of human population influence wild animals?
Would you share your experience of seeing animals with others?
Why do many people think zoo is important?
Should parents take their children to the zoo?
What can children learn from visiting zoos?
What do you think some people oppose zoos?
What do you think if scientists develop artificial meat which will reduce the number of people killing animals?
What are the differences between animals in the zoos and the wild?
Is it popular to go to zoos in your country?
Is it okay to keep pets at home?
Some people kill animals to make clothing. Is this good?
Are zoos good places for wild animals?
What is the difference between zoos and the wild?
Do animals cause more problems in the countryside than in the cities?
How are pets and now different from those in the past?
Is there any difference between the way animals were used for work in the past and nowadays?
What problems will keeping pets bring?
Is it safe for animals to live in cities?
Why do some people refuse to eat animals?
Why do more and more people become vegetarians?
Do you support experimentation on animals?
Why has human activity affected some kinds of animals more than others?
Why do you think wild animals should be protected?
You think animals are important?
What should we do to protect endangered animals?
What will happen when some species disappear on earth?
Describe a time when your computer broke down
You should say:
When it was
What you were doing
What you did about it
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What do people use computers for?
Should students be allowed to use computers at school?
What do you think of people who are addicted to computers?
Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
Describe a time when you got lost.
You should say:
where it was
who was with you
how you felt
and explain how you eventually found your way.
Part 3
Becoming Lost
Exploration
Describe a time you needed to use your imagination
You should say:
When it was
Why you needed to use imagination
How difficult or easy it was
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Do you think adults can have lots of imagination ?
Do you think imagination is essential for scientists ?
What kinds of jobs need imagination?
What subjects are helpful for children's imagination ?
Do children need imagination when playing games?
Are children more imaginative when they play alone or when they play with a group?
Do teachers need imagination when they teach?
Is imagination the most worthwhile recruitment criterion that employers should be concerned about?
What kinds of games helps children develop imagination?
How can teachers help children develop imagination?
Which one can improve children's imagination, reading stories or watching cartoons?
Is it important for children to learn imagination?
Questions from past test dates:
Imagination in General
Imagination in the Workplace
Developing the Power of Imagination in Children
Describe a book you read that you found useful
You should say:
What the book was
what it was about
when you read it
and explain why you think it was useful
1. What is the difference between paper books and e-books?
2. What is the difference between reading habits of young people and old people?
3. Who do you think read more books, young people or old people?
4. What are the benefits of reading books?
5. What kind of books do people of your age read?
6. Do you think parents should encourage their children to read?
7. Do you think the Internet and browsing the web discourages people from going to the library?
8. Do you think local governments should encourage constructional of libraries?
9. Some people say that it’s easier for children who started reading at a young age to succeed. Do you agree?
10. Are libraries important nowadays?
11. What books do children like to read?
12. Do you think paper books will disappear?
13. Do people read more nowadays?
14. Do you read before going to bed?
15. How will e-books affect paper books?
16. What is the difference between films and books?
Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time
You should say:
what the goal is
what you will do to achieve it
when you will achieve it
and explain why you want to achieve it
Describe an area of science that you are interested in.
You should say:
what area it is
when you started to have an interest in it
how you first learned about it
and explain why you are interested in it.
Part 3
Science in Our Daily Lives
Science Museums
Science in Education
Describe an art exhibition you have visited
You should say:
When you went there
Where it was
What it was like
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Do people have different opinions about art? Why?
Why are some artworks expensive?
Why do some people like to collect expensive paintings?
What can art bring to life?
Describe an energetic person that you know
You should say:
Who this person is
how you know this person
why you consider this person energetic
and explain how you feel about this person
Describe a meal (or dinner) that you especially enjoyed. *
You should say:
where it was (and when)
what you ate
who you were with
and explain why you enjoyed it so much.
Part 3
Special Meals
National / Traditional Foods
Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally
You should say:
What activity it is
when /where you do it
who you do it with
and explain why you enjoy doing it
Describe a (very) intelligent person you know.
You should say:
who this person is
when and where you (first) met them (him or her)
what this person does in life (e.g., work/ study)
and explain why you think this person is intelligent.
Part 3
The Nature of Intelligent People
The Nature of Intelligence
The Intellectual Development of Children
I suggest you use the words, "intellectual development" rather than, "education" except in those cases when the examiner actually uses the word, "education" in a question.
Questions you might be asked:
Highly) Intelligent People
Teachers
If the examiner uses the word "education", it mostly (but not totally) means "academic education", not education in such things as learning how to be polite or learning the value of helping others. But you can adapt your answer, after answering the question as it is asked.
The Development of Intelligence in a Child
The Importance of Intelligence and Talent
Artificial Intelligence
The Education of Highly Intelligent Children
The Education of Children with Different Levels of Intelligence
The Development of Intelligence in Children
Children's Play (and Intelligence)
Describe an interesting conversation you had
You should say:
Who you spoke with
Where you were
What the conversation was about
And explain why you think it was interesting
Part 3
Do people communicate more when they talk face to face?
How do people maintain a good conversation?
Does good conversation matter?
Do you prefer to have conversations with your friends face to face or use your mobile phone?
(Similar to above) How do you like to communicate with your friends?
What do young people have conversations about?
(Similar to above) Do Young people and older people talk about different topics?
Do people have conversations more or less than they did in the past ?
Do you think we need to be good at communication at work?
Do you think a boss listen to employees’ opinions?
Does distance affect friendship?
What personal qualities are important for communication?
How important is body language for communication?
What is the difference between real-person/face-to-face communication and online communication?
Describe an interesting tradition in your country
You should say:
What the tradition is
When do you celebrate it
How you celebrate it
and explain why it is interesting
Part3
Describe an occasion when you forgot something important
You should say:
What you forgot
why you forgot it
when it was
and explain how you felt about it
Describe an old friend that you got in contact with again
You should say:
Who this person is
what this person is like
how you got in contact
and explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Describe an unforgettable bike trip you had
You should say:
when it was
where you went
who you were with
And explain why you think it was unforgettable
Part 3
Do you think biking is a good way of exercise?
Do you think children should learn biking ?
Do people in your country often travel by bike?
(Similar to above) Is it popular to ride bicycles in your country?
Which is more convenient? Biking or driving?
How often do you ride a bike?
Do you think a bicycle is very convenient for people to use?
Will you teach your child to ride a bicycle?
You think that children should learn the skills of riding a bike since childhood?
Is it difficult to learn to ride a bicycle?
When was the last time you used your bicycle?
(Similar to above) when was the last time you rode a bicycle?
Describe your first day at school
You should say:
When it was
Where you were
What happened
And explain how you felt during that day
Part 3
Do you think students should be taken to school by parents or go by themselves?
Should children rely on their parents or be independent?
How can children become more independent?
What's the influence/what happens if parents interfere with children’s life too much?
Describe a piece of good news you heard (e.g., from TV or the internet)
You should say:
where you heard it
when you heard it
what it was about
and explain why you think it was good news.
Part 3
The News in Your Country
School Students and the News
Describe a photograph of you that you like
You should say:
when you took this photo
how this photograph was taken
where the photo was taken
and explain how you feel (or felt) about this photo
Part 3
Personal Photography
The Uses of Photographs
Photographic Technology
Describe a person you know who helps others in their spare time.
You should say:
who it is
how you know them (= him or her)
what they do to help others
and explain how you feel about this person.
Part 3
The topic of "Help" is often in the test.
"You helped someone"
"Someone helped you"
Helping Others in General
The Helping Professions
Children and Helping
Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time
You should say:
What it is
When your family had it
How your family got it
And explain why it is important for your family
Part 3
What are some other things that people keep in their family for a long time?
In your culture, what sorts of things do people pass down from generation to generation?
Which do you think is better, old things or new things?
Do Iranian people keep old things?
What old things Iranian people like to keep?
What's the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
What's the difference between old people and young people in keeping things?
(Similar to above) What is the difference between the most important things for people in the past and people now?
Do museums help to understand the past?
What kinds of things are kept in museums?
What’s the influence of technology on museums?
How technological developments help people to learn history?
Do museums help us to understand the past?
Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time.
You should say:
What you ate
When you ate it
Where you were
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
Do like to try new food?
What are young people’s opinions about new food?
Do you like to cook at home?
More and more people are unwilling to cook. Why is this happening?
Is it expensive to be In your country?
What are young people's opinions on new food? How about old people?
What food do/don’t Iranians like to eat?
What factors do you think determine which restaurant people should choose to eat at?
Why do people like their local food?
Why do young people like to try new foods?
Do you think parents should teach their children about food?
Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?
(Similar to above) Who should teach children about food, parents teachers?
What if children don't like healthy food?
What is the difference between what the elderly and children eat?
What changes happen to what people eat from childhood to adulthood/as they grow older?
Do you think is important to educate children about eating?
Why do children’s tastes change?
Questions from past test dates:
Diet and Food Preferences
Eating New Foods / Foreign Food
Eating Out
Describe the first time you used a foreign language to communicate
You should say:
Where it happened
When it happened
Who you talked to
And explain how you felt about the conversation
Describe the kind of bag you want to own
You should say:
what kind of bag it is
where you can buy it
how much it will cost you
And explain why you want to buy this kind of bag
Part 3
Why do you think women like to buy bags?
Is the backpack practical in life?
Why are some people willing to buy expensive bags?
In the future, what changes will bags have?
Why do children need to carry a uniform schoolbag?
Describe a time you had to wait in line (queue up) for a long time
You should say:
When it was
Where/why you were
What you did
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Do Iranian people often have to wait in line?
In what situations do people usually need to line up?
What do people do when they line up?
Do you think it was difficult/boring to queue up in the past or now?
(Similar to above) Do you think people queued up more patiently than in the past?
Is there any way to avoid queuing?
Do you think the development of technology has reduced the time people spend on waiting?
What do you think of those who cut in line or jump the queue?
How do you feel about being cut in the line?
How can companies improve their customer service?
Do you think customer service is important?
What do you think is the most important factor in customer service?
Do you think those who provide customer service should be trained?
Describe an event you experienced in which you didn't like the music played
You should say:
where it was
what the event was
what the music was like
and explain why you didn’t like the music
Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth
You should say:
Who your friend is
What the truth was
What your friend's reaction was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth
Part 3
Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
Do you always tell the truth?
Sometimes people should tell lies. Do you agree?
(Similar to above) do you think there are times when it is suitable to tell a small lie, a lie with good intentions (a white lie)?
Are there any situations when it is polite to tell the truth?
Will you tell the truth that hurts your friend?
Under what circumstances do Iranian people usually tell the truth?
While truth is more important, why people don’t tell the truth, in sports?
How do you know when others are telling lies?
Do you think it’s more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?
(Similar to above) Which one is more important, truth or medals?
Are sports rules important?
What's the harm of lying?
Is being a truthful person important?
Can the police recognize lies?
Describe a time when you worked in a group
You should say:
when it was
what you did
who you worked with
And explain why you worked in the group
Part 3
Do you think it is important for kids to join a team?
Is the role of a leader important in a group?
What personalities should a good leader have?
Can everyone become a leader?
Is the role of a leader important in the group?
You think teamwork is important?
Is it important to encourage children to play team sports?
What are the qualities of a good leader?
(Similar to above) what personality should a good leader have?
How do people become leaders?
Can everyone become a leader?
What qualities do you think a good team member should have?
How do you think a team should be organized?
You think it is important for children to have experiences doing things in a team?
(Similar to about) You think it is important for kids to join a team?