1. Do you like advertisements?
2. Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
3. Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?
4. Are there many advertisements in your country
5. Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?
6. What are the various places where we see advertisements?
7. How do you feel about advertisements?
8. What kind of advertisement do you like?
9. Do advertisements (ever) influence your choice about what to buy?
10. Have you ever bought anything that you have not seen advertised?
11. Where can we (or, what are the various places where we can) see advertisements?
12. Do you like advertisements on TV?
13. Do you prefer advertisements on TV or those in magazines?
14. What do you think is the purpose of advertisements (or, advertising)?
15. Do you think advertising plays a very important role in today’s world?
16. What sorts of advertisements leave the deepest impression on people?
17. What do you think about the developments in advertising in your country today?
18. Why do you think companies advertise themselves (or, their products)?
19. (In your opinion), which is more effective, TV ads or newspaper and magazine ads?
20. Do you think there are too many advertisements?

1. Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
2. Do you want to learn more about art?
3. Do you like to go to an art gallery?
4. Do you like drawing?

Questions from the past:

• Do you enjoy visiting art galleries or museums? Why or why not?
• What type of art do you like most?
• Do you think art is important in society? Why?
• Have you ever tried creating your own art? What was it like?
• Do you have a favorite artist? Why do you admire their work?
• How does art influence your daily life?
• Do you think children should be encouraged to learn about art?
• What role does art play in your culture?
• How do you feel when you look at a beautiful piece of art?
• Do you think everyone can appreciate art, or is it subjective?
• 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?
• Have you ever been to an art gallery?
• (Similar to above) Do you often go to art galleries?
• Do you like going to art galleries?
• Do you think it would be exciting (or, interesting) to be an artist?
• Have you ever had any art classes?
• Are there any paintings on the walls of your home?
• (Possibly the question above is this) Are there any pictures on the walls of your bedroom?
• (Possibly) Do you think people should put paintings (or, pictures) on the walls of their home?

New Questions :

1. Did you have a bike when you were young?
2. Did you ride a bike when you were a child?
3. Do you have a bike now?
4. Do you often ride a bike now?
5.  Are bikes popular in Your country?

Questions from the past :

Bicycles and You

• Do you know how to ride a bicycle?
• (Similar to above) Do you ever ride a bicycle?
• (Similar to above) Do you often ride a bicycle? (Why?/Why not? Where? When?)
• How often do you ride a bicycle?
• Do you like riding a bicycle?
• What do you use a bicycle for?
• Did you ride a bicycle when you were a child?
• How old were you when you first learned to ride a bicycle?
• (Similar to above) How long have you ridden a bicycle? (= How many years have you known how to ride a bicycle?)
• Would you say it’s difficult to learn to ride a bicycle?

Bicycles and People in Your Country

• Are bicycles popular in your country?
• (Similar to above) Are bicycles popular in your city? (Why?/Why not?) [Note: ‘common’ & ‘popular’ are not always the same.]
• What are the reasons why people ride bicycles?
• What are the advantages (or, benefits) of riding a bicycle?
• (Similar to above) What benefits do you think children get from riding a bicycle?
• Do you think it’s important for children to learn how to ride a bicycle (a bike)?
• Do you think children should be taught cycling at school. as an extra-curriculum subject?
• What kinds of people ride bicycles?
• Do children also ride bicycles in your country?
• Why do children enjoy riding bicycles?
• Would you say bicycles are suitable for people of all ages?
• Can you think of any people who are not suited to riding a bicycle? (Hint: very young, very old and disabled people)
• (As above) Who is most suitable for riding a bicycle and who is least suitable?

Bicycles in Society

• Do you think there are more bicycles in your country today than there were in the past?
• Has the number of bicycle riders in your country changed much in the past few years?
• Do you think the number of people using bicycles (in your hometown/country) will change in the future?
• Would you say it’s still suitable to ride a bicycle in today’s society?
• (Similar to above) Do you think bicycles are suitable for present society?
• What do you think are the advantages (or, benefits) of riding a bicycle?
• What do you think are the advantages (and disadvantages) of bicycles compared to cars?
• Is it convenient to ride a bike in your country?

Safety

• Would you say it’s safe to ride bicycles in your hometown?
• (Similar to above) Would you say it’s safe to ride a bicycle in the city (or, in your country)?
• Would you say it’s safe for children to ride bicycles in your hometown?
• Where are the safe places to ride a bicycle in your hometown?

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

Questions from the past:

• Do you like reading? (Why?/Why not?)
• Do you like reading (books)? (Why?/Why not?)
• What sorts of things do you usually read?
• Do you prefer to read books, or magazines?
• Do you like to read newspapers?
• What’s the most recent magazine you have read?
• Is reading books important for you now?
• (Similar to above) Do you read a lot nowadays?
• How much time each day do you spend reading?
• (Similar to above) How often do you read?
• (Similar to above) How many hours a day would you say you spend on reading?
• Are you reading any books at the moment?
• How much reading do you do everyday?
• When did you learn to read?
• What (kinds of ) books do you like to read?
• (Similar to above) What (kinds of ) books do read for enjoyment?
• (Similar to above) What (kinds of ) books do you (like to) read for pleasure (or, enjoyment)?
• (Similar to above) What kinds of books (or, what kinds of things) do you usually read?
• (Similar to above) What kinds of things do you like reading?
• What types of things (books) do you dislike reading?
• (Similar to above) Are there any types of book you dislike reading?
• Where do you usually read?
• What books have you read recently?
• What’s the most recent book you’ve read?
• Do you do much reading at work?
• Since you started working, have you continued to read as much as you did when you were a student?
• (Similar to above) When you start working, do you think you’ll spend as much time reading as you do now?

Reading in General (Other People’s Reading Habits)

• In general, do adults today (in your country) like reading?
• What reading materials do different kinds of people like?
• What kinds of books do average (or, typical) adults in your country read?
• Do you think adults should read more?

Childhood Reading

• Did you like reading when you were a child? (What did you read then?)
• (Similar to above) Did you read much in your childhood?
• What kinds of things (or, books) did you read when you were a child?
• (Similar to above) What (kinds of) books did you like reading when you were a child?
• (Similar to above) When you were young, what books (or, what kinds of books) made the greatest impression on you?
• What reading materials do young people (e.g. aged 15 to 25) like to read?
• Do (young) children like reading books?
• (Similar to above) Do Chinese children (aged 4 to 12) (or, young people) today like reading? (Make Guesses: Why?/Why not?)
• (Similar to above) Do you think children like reading nowadays? (Why?/Why not?)
• What sorts of things do children like to read?
• (Similar to above) What sorts of things (or, books) do children (in your country) like to read?
• Do you think it’s important for children to read?
• Do you think children today should spend more time reading?
• What would you say is a suitable amount of time for children to spend reading each day?
• For children, what are the benefits of reading?
• (Possible) What do you think are the benefits of reading to children? (= someone else reading while the child listens)
• Do you think children should learn to read at an earlier age than they do now?

The Importance of Reading

• What types of people like reading?
• Why do some people dislike reading?
• Do you think reading is important? (Why?/Why not?)
• What is the function of (the purpose of) reading?
• Would you ever give a book as a gift to one of your friends?
• Have you ever given a book as a gift to a friend?
• Do you think a ‘book club’ (where people discuss & exchange books) is a good idea? (Exact wording unclear)

Books

• Do you like receiving a book as a gift?
• (Perhaps the above question is this) Would you like to receive a book as a gift?
• (Perhaps the above question is this) How would you feel if someone gave you a book as a gift?
• Do you think it’s important to have public libraries?

Do you think the government has a responsibility to provide public libraries for everyone? *

1. What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
2. Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
3. What types of cars do you like?
4. Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?

Questions from the past:

• Do you like cars?
• Do you have a driver’s licence?
• Have you ever driven a car?
• Do you (or your family) have a car?
• Do you often drive it?
• (If you don’t have a car) Do you plan to buy a car in the future?
• If you wanted to buy a car, what kind of car would you choose?
• (Similar to above) If you were buying car, what kind of car would you choose?
• (Similar to above) What kind of car would you like to buy?
• (Possibly the question above is this) What model (= what brand) of car would you like to buy?
• What kinds of cars are most popular in your country?
• Do you like traveling by car?
• Who do you prefer to travel with?
• Do you like to take long trips in a (your) car?
• Is there anything you don’t like about cars?
• (Possibly the question above is this) Is there anything you don’t like about traveling in cars?

Driving a car

• Do you like traveling by car?
• When was the last time you traveled by car?
• (Possibly)  When was the last time you traveled by taxi?
• Do you prefer to travel by car or to use public transport?
• Do you think it would be good if everyone had their own car?

Do you think it’s important to have a driver’s license?

1. Do you use coins in your daily life?
2. Is it convenient to use coins?
3. Do you often carry coins with you?
4. Did you use coins as a child?
5. Have you ever collected coins?

1. Where do you usually keep things you need?
2. Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
3. Are there any things you have kept from your childhood?
4. Do you collect things?
5. Do you collect anything? If so, what do you collect?
6. How did you start your collection?
7. Why do you think people collect things?
8. Is there anything you would like to start collecting in the future?
9. What are the most popular items to collect in your country?
10. Do you think collecting things is a useful hobby? Why or why not?
11. Have you ever seen a really interesting or unusual collection?
12. How do you display or organize your collection?
13. Do you think it is important to keep your collection in good condition?

Questions from the past:

1. Why do some people like to collect things?
2. Where do they collect things?
3. Do you collect anything (as a hobby)?
4. Why do you collect ….(that/those things)?
5. 2. Are there any things you keep from childhood?
6. Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
7. Where do you usually keep things you need?
8. Have you ever collected anything?
9. Did you collect anything (such as stamps or CD’s) when you were a child?
10. Do you still collect them now?
11. Why do you like collecting things (or, these things)?
12. Do you think it’s good for children to collect something (as a hobby)?
13. Is collecting a popular pastime in your country?
14. What are some examples of things that some people collect (as a hobby)?
15. Does anyone in your home collect anything?
16. Do a lot of people in your country collect things and what do they collect?
17. Do people in your country like to collect things?
18. What are some examples of things that some people (in your country) collect (as a hobby)?
19. Why do you think people like collecting things?
20. Why do you like collecting things?
21. What are the benefits of collecting?
22. Do boys and girls usually collect the same things?
23. Do you think you will collect anything in the future?
24. If you had a lot of money, what would you like to collect?
25. Would you collect something that you think will have value in the future?
26. Do you think you will collect anything in the future?
27. If you had a lot of money, what would you liketo collect?
28. Would you collect something that you think will have value in the future?
29. Do you think you will collect anything in the future?
30. Would you collect something that you think will increase in value in the future?

1. In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
2. What would your life be like without computers?
3. When was the first time you used a computer?
4. In what conditions would you use a computer?
5. Do you use computers very much?
6. When do you use a computer?
7. What do you use the computer for?
8. What was your impression when you used a computer the first time?
9. How did you learn to use a computer?
10. Have computers changed your life in any way (if yes, how)?
11. Are computers used much in your country?
12. Do you think computers are useful in everyday life (how)?
13. Computers are now used a lot in education. What do you think of this?

Questions from the past:

Note: ‘Computers’ and ‘the internet’ are not exactly the same thing. But it is possible that questions about both “computers” and the internet are asked under the same topic.

Your Computer-Using Habits

• Do you use computers very much?
• (Similar to above) Do you often use computers?
• How often do you use a computer?
• When do you use a computer?
• What do you use computers for?
• Which websites do you often visit?
• (Similar to above) What part do computers play in your life?
• What are the benefits (for you) of using a computer?
• How much have computers changed your life?
• (Possibly) How often do you use a computer for work / study?
• What computer skill(s) would you like to learn?
• Do you like using computers?

Your First Computer Usage

• When did you start using computers?
• (Similar to above) When was the first time you used a computer?
• (Similar to above) When did you learn how to use a computer?
• What was your impression (or feeling) when you used a computer the first time?
• How did you learn to use a computer?

The Value of Computers

• Would you say computers are important?
• (Similar to above) Would you say computers are important in your life?
• (Similar to above) How important are computers to you?
• Do computers have much impact on your life?
• Have computers changed (= influenced) your life in any way? (If yes, how?)
• Are computers used much in your country?
• Do you think computers are useful (or important) in everyday life? (How?)
• (Similar to above) Do you find computers very useful in your everyday life?
• (Similar to above) What role do computers play in modern life?
• (Similar to above) Do you think computers are important in everyday life?
• (Similar to above) How are computers useful to people?
• (Similar to above) What do you think are the benefits of (using) a computer?
• Do you think computers have changed our lives for the better? (How? Compare today & our lives in pre-computer times.)
• Do you think computers have helped improve people’s lives?
• (Similar to above) Do you think the invention of computers has helped improve people’s lives?
• Do you think a computer can give you (or, one) better access to knowledge?
• Do you think there there are any disadvantages (or, drawbacks) to using computers?
• (Possible) What can you learn from computers?
• How ‘computer literate’ are you?
• What computer skill(s) would you like to learn?

 Children and Computers/Computers in Education

• Do you think computers are useful for the education of children?
• (Similar to above) Computers are now used a lot in education. What do you think of this?
• (Similar to above) In your country, when do children at school use a computer?
• (Similar to above) Computers are now used a lot in the education of children. What do you think are the advantages of this?
• (Similar to above) Do you think computers are good or bad for children?
• (Similar to above) What effect do computers have on children?
• (Similar to above) Do you think it’s a good or a bad thing to teach children how to use a computer?
• Do you think there should be restrictions on (or, controls on) the use of computers/the internet by children?
• How do you think parents could minimize (or avoid) the negative effects of computers on their children?

Computer Games

• Do you play computer games?
• How often do you play computer games?

Problems

• What do you do when your computer has problems?
• Do you think there are any disadvantages (or, downsides) from using (or, working on) computers?

The Future of Computers

• Do you think computers are perfect now or do they still need to be improved

Learning about Computers

• (Unconfirmed question) How ‘computer literate’ are you?
• Do you think it’s important to learn to use a computer?
• Would you like to learn more computer skills?
• (Similar to above) Is there any particular computer skill that you would like to learn? (Why?)

Computers in Society

• In what ways do people use computers in your country?
• How much have computers changed people’s lives in the past few decades?

1. What sports do you like?

2. Where did you learn how to do it?

3. Did you do some sports when you were young?

4. Do you think students need more exercise?

5. Do you know any people who are good at sports?

6. Do you think it is important for people to exercise?

7. Should schools encourage young students to take more physical exercise?

1. Do you want to make your dreams come true?
2. Do you think dreams have special meanings?
3. Do you share your dreams with others? (or are you interested in others’ dreams?)
4. Do you often remember your dreams?
5. What was the most memorable dream you’ve ever had?
6. Do you think dreams have meanings? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever had a recurring dream? What was it about?
8. Do you discuss your dreams with other people? Why or why not?
9. Do you think dreams can influence your mood for the day?
10. Have you ever had a dream that seemed to predict the future?
11. Why do you think people dream?
12. Do you prefer to have vivid dreams or no dreams at all?

1. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
2. Is sending emails popular in  Iran?
3. When would you send emails to others?
4. Do you often send emails?
5. Do you often write emails? Why or why not?
6. Do you prefer emailing or texting when communicating with friends?
7. What do you usually write about in your emails?
8. How do you feel about receiving emails from unknown senders?
9. Do you think email is still an important form of communication today? Why?
10. How has email changed the way we communicate?
11. Do you find it easy to organize your emails?
12. How often do you check your email?
13. Have you ever had any issues with email spam?

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

Questions from the past:

• What do you (like to) do in the evenings?
• (Similar to above) What do you usually do in the evenings?
• (Possible question) What did you do yesterday evening (or, last night)? *
• Do you do the same things every night?
• What do you usually do before you go to bed?
• What did you generally do in the evenings when you were a child?
• Is there much (or, any) difference between what you do in the evenings and in the daytime?
• Do you usually do the same things on week nights and on weekend evenings?
• What do you usually do on Saturday night?
• Do you go out much in the evenings?
• What do you (like to) do when you go out in the evenings?
• Who do you go out with?
• (Similar to above) Do you like to go out in the evenings with your friends?
• (Similar to above) Do you often go out with your friends in the evening?
• Do you prefer to go out with a large group of friends or just a few friends?
• When was the last time you went out with your friends? (Include what you did.)
• What are some special occasions when people go out in the evening?
• What sorts of night-time activities are available in your hometown?
• Do people (or, do you) do different things in the evenings in different seasons?
•  Is there anything you don’t like to do in the evenings?
• Are you willing to (or, would you like to) work in the evenings?
• What do you think are some of the good and bad points about working in the evenings?

• Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?
• When would you feel bored?
• Do your often get (or feel) bored?
• What makes you feel bored?
• What do you do when you’re bored?
• Did you easily get bored when you were younger?
• Do your get bored more often now than when you were young?
• Do you think it’s easier for people to become bored as they grow older?

1. Do you like fishing?
2. Did you ever go fishing when you were a child?
3. Is fishing popular in your country?
4. Do you like eating fish?

1. How important are friends to you?
2. Do you often go out with your friends?
3. Where do you often meet with each other?
4. What do you usually do with your friends?
5. Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?

Questions from the past:

• Do you have many close friends?
• How often do you meet with your friends?
• What do you and your friends usually do together?
• How did you meet your best friend?
• Do you prefer spending time with a large group of friends or with a few close friends?
• Do you stay in touch with friends from your childhood?
• What qualities do you think are important in a friend?
• Do you think it’s easy to make new friends?
• How do people in your country usually make friends?
• Do you think friendship is important? Why?

1. What is your favourite place? Why?
2. Would you take photos when you see a good view?
3. Have you seen an unforgettable and beautiful view or scenery?
4. What is the view like around the place where you live?

1. Do you live in an apartment or a house?
2. Who do you live with?
3. What part of your home do you like the most?
4. What is the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
5. What kind of house or apartment do you want to live in in the future?
6. What room does your family spend most of their time in?
7. What do you usually do in your apartment?
8. What kind of accommodation do you live in?
9. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
10. Can you describe the place where you live?
11. Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment?
12. Describe your bedroom?
13. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
14. What’s your favorite room in your apartment or house?
15. What makes you feel pleasant in your home?
16. How long have you lived in your place/there?
17. Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?

1. Do you know anything about the history of your hometown?
2. Did you learn about the culture of your hometown in your childhood?
3. Where is your hometown?
4. Is that a big city or a small place?
5. Do you like your hometown?
6. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
7. Is there anything you dislike about it?
8. How long have you been living there?
9. Do you like living there?
10. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
11. Please describe your hometown a little.
12. What is your hometown famous for?
13. Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
14. Are there many young people in your hometown?
15. Is your hometown a good place for young people to pursue their careers?

1. Do you laugh very often?
2. Do you always laugh at funny things?
3. In what situations do people laugh?
4. Are you a person who often makes others laugh?
5. Do you like to make people laugh?
6. Do you think you are a funny person?
7. (Similar to above) Would you say you are good at making others laugh?
8. When was the last time you laughed? (Why?)
9. Do you think it’s important for friends to have the same sense of humour?
10. (Possibly the above Q is this)  Do you think it’s important for friends to laugh together?
11. Do you enjoy watching interesting and funny movies?

Questions from the past :

1. In what situations do people smile?
2. Do you smile when you are having your picture taken?
3. Can you sense (or feel, or tell)  if someone’s smile is fake?
4. Do you like watching funny TV shows?

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

Questions from the past:

1. Have you ever lost something important?
2. What did you lose and how did you feel about it?
3. What steps did you take to try to find the lost item?
4. Did you manage to find it in the end?
5. What will you do if you find something lost by others?
6. Do you think it’s important to report lost items to the police? Why or why not?
7. Would you post about a lost item on social media? Why or why not?
8. What do you think is the most common item people lose?
9. How do you think people can prevent losing their belongings?
10. Have you ever found something valuable? What did you do with it?

Note: The word, “meet” can mean “meet someone for the first time” or, “get together with someone such as a friend”. It is possible that both of these different meanings are used here, in different questions. For example, “Where did you meet your friends?” means “Where and how did you first meet them?” but “Where do you meet your friends?” means, “Where do you usually (or habitually) get together with your friends?” So, some of the questions here might be wrong. For example, “Where do you go to meet (or make) new friends?” does not seem correct because most people don’t habitually or frequently go somewhere in order to find new friends. (If they did, it would mean that they can’t find or can’t keep friends!) It is not too clear what some of these questions are, so pay close attention to the exact words of the examiner.

New Questions :

1. Do you enjoy talking to new people?
2. Where can you meet new people?
3. Do you like meeting new people?
4. What do you often talk about with your new friends?
5. Have you made any new friends recently?
6. Did you make a lot of friends when you were a child?
7. Do you like making friends?

Questions from the past

• Do you have many friends?
• Do you like meeting new people? (Why?)
• Where do you usually meet new people?
• Where did you meet new people when you were a child?
• What do you usually do with your friends?
• Where did you (first) meet your friends?
• Do you often make new friends?
• Where do you go to make new friends?
• Do you often meet people who you do not know? (If yes, where & what sorts of people?)
• How do young people meet others in order to make new friends?
• (Similar to above) Where do young people go to make new friends?
• What do they do there?
• Where do old people go to meet others (other old people)?
• Where do children (i.e., aged 4 to 12) make new friends?
• Do you ever meet any foreigners where you live?
• Where can you (go to) speak to foreigners in your country?

1. Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
2. Do you usually take a mirror with you？
3. Have you ever bought mirrors?
4. Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
5. Do you often look at yourself in the mirror?
6. How many mirrors do you have at home?
7. Why do you think mirrors are important in daily life?
8. Have you ever bought a mirror? What kind?
9. Do you think mirrors can reflect one’s personality? Why or why not?
10. Do you use mirrors only for grooming purposes?
11. Have you ever seen an unusual or artistic mirror?
12. How do you feel about mirrors in public places?
13. Do you believe in any superstitions related to mirrors?

1. How has your mobile phone changed your life?
2. Will you buy a new one in the future?
3. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
4. What was your first mobile phone?
5. How often do you use your mobile phone?
6. What do you usually do on your mobile phone?
7. When did you get your first mobile phone?
8. Do you think people spend too much time on their mobile phones?
9. What are some of the advantages of using a mobile phone?
10. Can you describe any disadvantages of mobile phones?
11. How have mobile phones changed the way we communicate?
12. Do you think mobile phones have improved our lives? Why or why not?
13. What apps do you use most frequently on your mobile phone?
14. How do you feel about children having mobile phones?

Questions from the past:

• Cell-Phones (Mobile Phones) & Mobile Devices (e.g. smart phones)
• Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
• What was your first mobile phone?
• Will you buy a new one in the future?
• How has your mobile phone changed your life?
• Do you have a mobile phone (= “a cell phone”)?
• (Similar to above) Do you use a cell phone?
• When did you start using mobile devices?
• Is your cell phone important (or useful) for you in your daily life?
• What do you use it for?
• How often do you use it?
• When do you use it?
• When did you get it?
• (Similar to above) When did you get your first mobile phone?
• How did you get your first mobile phone?
• How did you feel when you got your first mobile phone?
• What feature (or, function) of your cell phone do you like the best?
• (Similar to above) What features are (most) important for you in a mobile phone pr mobile device?
• Is there anything you dislike about using cell phones?
• Do you ever turn off your mobile phone or device?
• Do you think people should turn off their phones in public places (or, in meetings)?
• Have you ever had any problems using your your mobile phone while traveling?
• Do you usually use your mobile phone to call people or to send text messages?
• (Similar to above) Do you prefer to use your mobile phone to call people or to send text messages?
• Who do you usually call/send text messages to?
• (Possibly) Do you prefer to chat, or play games on your phone?
• Are mobile phones very popular in your country?
• Do you think you will be using your mobile phone more often (than you use it now) in the future?
• Have mobile phones developed (or changed) in the past few years?
• Do you like to replace your phones often? (Why?/Why not?)
• (Similar to above, but different)  Would you like to change your mobile phone?
• (Similar to above) Would you like to swap (or, replace, or exchange) your mobile device (or, mobile phone) for the latest one?
• How do you think mobile phones will develop (or change) in the future?

1. Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
2. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house？
3. Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities？
4. Have you ever seen old buildings in the city？

Questions from the past:

• Are there many old buildings in your hometown?
• Do you like to visit historical buildings? Why or why not?
• What can people learn from visiting old buildings?
• Have you ever visited a famous old building? Which one?
• What is your opinion about preserving old buildings?
• Do you think old buildings are important for tourism?
• How do old buildings in your country compare to those in other countries?
• What challenges do people face in maintaining old buildings?
• Do you think the government should spend more on preserving old buildings?
• How do old buildings contribute to the culture of a place?

1. Do you like perfume?
2. Do you use / wear perfume?
3. How much money do you spend on perfume?
4. Have you ever given perfume as a gift?
5. Would you ever give perfume as a gift?
6. Do you spend a lot of money on buying perfume?
7. Do you give perfume to others as a gift?
8. Where do you spray perfume?

New Questions :

1. Do you like taking photos?
2. Where do you like to go to take photos?
3. On what occasions (= when) do you take photos?
4. Do you like to take photos when you travel?
5. When your travel, do you prefer to take photos, or to record videos?
6. Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?

Question from the past :

• Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)
• (Similar to above) Do you like taking photographs? (When you ‘take a photograph’ you are the person using a camera, that is, standing behind the camera, not the person standing in front of the camera!)
• (Similar to above) Do you like photography (= taking photographs/taking pictures)? (Why?/Why not?)
• What do you like to photograph?
• (Similar to above) What do you take photos of?
• On what occasions (= when) do you take photos?
• Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?)
• When was the last time you took a photo?
• How long have you been taking photographs?
• (Similar to above) How long have you liked taking photographs? (Include ‘since’ or ‘for’ in your answer. E.g., “… since I was about ten years old” or “… for about 5 years”.)
• How (why) did you become interested in photography?
• How often do you take photographs? (You should include an approximate time, such as ‘about once every 2 or 3 months.’)
• In what situations (or, when) do you take photographs?
• Do you like to take photos when you travel?
• When your travel, do you prefer to take photos, or to record videos?
• What kind of photos do you like to take? (Why?)
• In what environment (or, where) do you prefer to take photos?
• Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?
• Who do you take photos of?
• What do you do with the photos you take?
• Where (or how) do you keep your photos?
• Do you keep your photographs on your computer?
• Do you ever delete (or, if on paper, throw away) any of your photos?
• Do you enjoy looking at photographs?
• What kinds of photographs do you most like to look at?
• Have you ever been to a place that had a lot of photographs?
• Do you have any favourite photos?
• Do you have a favourite family photograph?
• What kinds of photographs do you most like to look at?
• Do you ever take photos of yourself?
• (Similar to above) Do you like to take photos of yourself?  (e.g., “selfies”)
• Do you use a self-timer (when you take a picture of yourself)?
• Do you have any photos from your (or, of your) childhood?
• Are there any photos on the walls of your home?
• Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos? (If yes, which? & why?)
• Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?) (Or: As a souvenir of a place that you visit, do you prefer to buy a postcard or take a photograph yourself?)
• (Similar to above) Which do you think is better to send to someone, a postcard that has a photograph on it or a photograph you took yourself? *
• Would you like to work as a professional photographer?
• (Possibly the question above is this) Would you like to take photos like a professional photographer?
• Would you like to improve your knowledge of photography?
• (Similar to above) Would you like to learn how to take better photos?

Photography and People in General

• Is photography a popular hobby in your country?
• Is taking photographs very popular in your country? (Why?/Why not?)
• Why are more and more people taking photographs today?
• Do you think people are taking too many photographs?
• Why do (you think) some people do not like taking photographs?
• (Similar to above) What types of people don’t like taking photographs?
• What is the value of taking photographs?
• Why do you think some people like taking photographs when they visit another place?
• Do people in your country like to visit photograph exhibitions? What kind of photos do they like to look at?
• Do you think being a photographer would be a good job? (Why?/Why not?)
• Why don’t some people like having their photo taken?
• (Similar to above) Why do some people dislike having themselves photographed?
• What factors make a good photograph?
• Do you think taking photos today is the same as it was in the past?
• What advantages and disadvantages do you think using a camera gives to students?
• What do you think are the advantages, and the disadvantages, of taking photos with a mobile phone (or, smart phone)?

1. Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
2. Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace?
3. What part of your school do you like the most?
4. What is your favourite place to study?
5. Do you prefer to study at home or in a library?

1. What is the condition of the roads in your city like?
2. How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
3. Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?
4. Are there any famous roads or streets in your country?
5. Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?

1. When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?
2. Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
3. Do you always sit down for a long time?
4. Where is your favorite place to sit?

1. Do you like shopping at street markets? Why or why not?
2. What types of products are commonly sold at street markets in your area?
3. How do street markets compare to shopping malls or supermarkets?
4. Can you describe a memorable experience you’ve had at a street market?
5. Are street markets popular in your country?
6. Do you think street markets are an important part of the local culture? Why?
7. What are the advantages of shopping at street markets?
8. Do you prefer to buy fresh produce from street markets or supermarkets?
9. How do you feel about the prices at street markets compared to other places?
10. Are there many street markets in  Iran?
11. When was the last time you went to a street market?
12. Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?
13. What do people usually buy on the street market？

1. What’s the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
2. Where do people in your country like to go swimming?
3. Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
4. Do you like swimming?

Questions from the past

• Do you know how to swim? (= Can you swim?)
• (If you know how to swim) How (or when) did you learn to swim?
• Do you like swimming?
• Have you ever tried to learn to swim?
• Did you learn to swim when you were a child?
• (Similar to above) Did you learn to swim when you were young?
• When did you learn to swim?
• (Similar to above) How old were you when you learned to swim?
• Who taught you to swim?
• How did you learn to swim?
• Do you think it’s hard to learn to swim?
• Where do (or can) people go swimming in your hometown (or, near your home)?
• (Similar to above) Where do you go swimming?
• (Similar to above) Where do you swim?
• How often do you swim?
• Do you prefer to swim in the sea or in a swimming pool?
• Is swimming very popular in your country?
• (Similar to above) Do many people in your country (like to) go swimming?
• Why do many people like swimming?
• Do you think it’s important to know how to swim?
• Do you think it is better to learn to swim as a child or as an adult?
• Do you think it’s important (for children) to learn how to swim?
• What do you think are the benefits of swimming (or, the benefits of knowing how to swim)?
• (Similar to above) What do you think are the advantages of swimming? (= or, knowing how to swim)
• (Similar to above) What do you think are the benefits of swimming?
• What do you think are the benefits of swimming for children?
• How do most people in your country (those who learn to swim) learn to swim?
• Do you think swimming should be taught in school?
• How do (or, how can) children learn to swim?
• Should it be a compulsory for children to learn to swim when they are at school?
• Do you think it’s good to have compulsory swimming lessons for children?
• (Similar to above) Should it be a compulsory for children to learn to swim when they are at school?
• Would you like to teach children how to swim?
• If you had a child, would you teach him or her to swim?

1. Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
2. Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
3. Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
4. Do you have a talent or something you are good at?
5. What talents do you have, and how did you discover them?
6. Do you think everyone is born with a talent?
7. Have you ever tried to develop a new talent? What was it?
8. How important do you think it is to nurture one’s talents?
9. Can you share a talent you wish you had?
10. Do you enjoy watching talent shows or competitions? Why or why not?
11. Do you believe that some talents are more valuable than others? Why?
12. How can people find out what their talents are?
13. What role do schools play in helping students discover and develop their talents?
14. Have you ever been impressed by someone else’s talent? What was it?

1. Do (or did) you have a favourite teacher?
2. In what ways can (or, do) teachers help their students?
3. What makes a good teacher?
4. Do you think teachers can help students to learn (in) ALL subjects?
5. Do you think teachers should be strict?
6. In what ways do you think teachers and parents are different when teaching young people?
7. Would you like to be a teacher?
8. Do you have a teacher from your past that you still remember?
9. Are you still in touch with your primary school teachers?

10. Do you want to be a teacher in the future?

1. Do you like teamwork?
2. Have you teamed up with someone else before?
3. What do you learn from working in a team?
4. What do you dislike about teamwork?

1. Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly?
2. Do you like the area that you live in?
3. Where do you like to go in that area?
4. Do you know any famous people in your area?
5. What are some recent changes in the area?
6. Do you know any of your neighbors?

1. Do you like being busy?
2. When do you find it hard to allocate time?
3. Is it easy to manage time for you?
4. How do you plan your time in a day?
5. How do you usually plan your day?
6. Do you think you manage your time effectively?
7. What tools or methods do you use to organize your time?
8. Are you good at meeting deadlines?
9. How do you prioritize your tasks?
10. Have you ever missed an important deadline?
11. Do you find it difficult to balance work and personal life?
12. What do you do if you have too many tasks to complete?
13. How do you deal with distractions when trying to focus?
14. Do you think it’s important to have a daily schedule? Why?

1. Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
2. Why do some people wear expensive watches?
3. Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
4. Do you wear a watch?

Questions from the past:

• Do you have a watch?
• (Similar to above) Do you wear a watch?
• (Similar to above) Do you like to wear a watch?
• Did you wear a watch when you were a child?
• Why do some people wear a watch?
• Have you ever received a watch as a gift?
• (Similar to above) Did anyone ever give you a watch as a gift?
• Why do you think some people buy expensive watches?
• (Similar to above) Why do you think some people like wearing an expensive watch?
• What would you say is different about watches today, compared to the past?
• (Similar to above) Can you tell me why many people don’t wear a watch nowadays?

1. What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
2. Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
3. What is your favourite website?
4. What kinds of websites do you often visit?

Questions from the past:

1. How often do you visit websites?
2. What types of websites do you visit most frequently?
3. Do you have a favorite website? Why do you like it?
4. How do you find new websites to visit?
5. Have you ever created a website? If so, what was it about?
6. What features do you think make a website user-friendly?
7. Do you prefer reading news on websites or in newspapers? Why?
8. How do you ensure the websites you visit are safe and secure?
9. Do you think websites will eventually replace physical stores? Why or why not?
10. How have websites changed the way people learn new information?

Studies

1. What subject are you studying?
2. Do you like your subject?
3. Why did you choose to study that subject?
4. Do you think that your subject is popular in your country?
5. Is your subject very interesting?
6. Do you have any plans for your studies in the next 5 years?
7. What are the benefits of being your age?
8. Do you want to change your major?
9. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
10. How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
11. Are you looking forward to working?
12. What technology do you use when you study?
13. Is it very interesting?
14. What changes would you like to see in your school?

Work

1. What work do you do?
2. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)
3. Do you like your job?
4. What requirements did you need to meet to get your current job?
5. Do you have any plans for your work in the next 5 years?
6. What do you think is the most important at the moment?
7. Do you want to change to another job?
8. Do you miss being a student?
9. What technology do you use at work?
10. Who helps you the most? And how?

Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult

You should say:

What it was

When and where you faced it

Why you thought it was a difficult challenge

And explain how you felt at the time

Part 3

1. Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports?
2.  What challenges would people face when learning new sports?
3.  What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why?
4.  Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
5.  Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
6.  What do children often do when they face a challenge?

Describe a city that you think is very interesting

You should say:

Where it is

What it is famous for

How you knew this city

And explain why you think it is very interesting

Part 3

1. Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?
2. Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?
3. Why do some young people like to live in cities?
4. What advantages can tourism bring to a city?

Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in

You should say:

What the contest/competition is about

Where the contest/competition will take place

When it will be held

And explain why you would like to participate in it

Part 3

1. Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with one another in companies?
2. What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
3. Why are competition shows popular?
4. What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?

Describe a countryside that you have been to

You should say:

Where it is

When and why you went there

Who you went there with

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Do people in your country like to go hiking?
2. Do most people prefer to live in big cities or in the countryside?
3. Do people go to the countryside to travel or to live?
4. What kind of people would like to stay in the countryside?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside?
6. What are the differences between the city and the countryside?

Describe a course that impressed you a lot

You should say:

What the course was about

Where you took the course

What you did during the course

And explain why it impressed you a lot

Part 3

1. Why do some people have a better memory than others?
2. Do people like things of memorial significance?
3. Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
4. Can technology help people remember things better? How?

Describe a crowded place you went to

You should say:

Where it was

When you went there

Who you went there with

What you did there

 And how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Which cities are overcrowded in your country?
2. Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
3. Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
4. Why do people go to crowded places?
5. Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?
6. Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?

Describe a cultural place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. a library, museum, theatre)

You should say:

Where it is

How you knew this place

What it is like

And explain how the place is related to culture

Part 3

1.  How does the internet affect culture?
2.  How is a culture formed?
3.  What kind of culture is popular among young people?
4. How do young people learn about different cultures?
5. Which is more important in terms of culture, literature or music?
6. Does the culture of the past have an impact on today’s culture?

Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result

You should say:

What the decision was

When you made that decision

Why it was difficult to make

And explain how you felt about the good result

Part 3

1. Do you think it’s necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as they can?
2. Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others?
3. Do you think young people are easily influenced by others when they make decisions? Why or why not?
4. What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?

Describe a difficult decision that you once made

You should say:

What the decision was

When you made your decision

How long it took to make the decision

And explain why it was difficult to make

Part 3

1. Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?
2. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
3. Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group discussion?
4. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?

Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future

You should say:

Who he/she is

Whether you worked together before

What kind of work you would like to do with him/her

And explain how you feel about this family member

Part 3

1. What benefits are there when working for big companies?
2. Why do people want to have a family business?
3. Is it good to work with family members? Why?
4. What kinds of family businesses are common in Iran?

Describe a friend you like to talk with

You should say:

Who he/she is

What you like to talk about

Why you like to talk with him/her

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

1. On what occasions do people talk with strangers?
2. Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
3. What do young people talk about when they meet up?
4. Where do young people like to meet?

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend

You should say:

How you knew your friend

How long you have known him/her

How you would choose a gift for him/her

And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

Part 3

1. When do people normally send gifts to others?
2. Is it hard to choose a gift?
3. Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
4. Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts?

Describe a job that is useful to society

You should say:

What job it is

How you know about this job

What types of people do this job

And explain why you think this job is useful to the society

Part 3

1. What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?
2. What kind of jobs receive a low income?
3. What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?
4. Do you think doctors should be well-paid?
5. Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people?
6. Do you think schools should provide career advice to students?

Describe a long walk you ever had

You should say:

When this happened

Where you walked

Who you were with

And explain how you felt about this long walk

Part 3

1. Do women have more leisure time than men?
2. Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
3. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
4. What outdoor activities do people like?

Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently

You should say:

When and where you watched it

Who you watched it with

What it was about

And explain why you watched this movie

Part 3

1. What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
2. What are the factors that make a successful movie?
3. Do Iranian people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
4. Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
5. Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?
6. Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice

You should say:

Who this person is

Why people like to ask for his/her advice

What kind of advice he/she often gives

And explain how you feel about the person

Part 3

1. Do you follow the advice of your family members?
2. Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?
3. Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lawyer?
4. Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?
5. Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?
6. Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?

Describe a person who contributes to society

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What type of work he/she does

And explain why you think he/she contributes to society

Part 3

1. Do you think younger people should be lower paid than older people?
2. What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
3. What are the changes in working conditions?
4. What jobs are well-paid?

Describe a person who has strong opinions

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What kinds of strong opinions this person has

And explain why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions

Part 3

1. Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?
2. Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?
3. Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?
4. Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?
5. What do old people have strong opinions about?
6. What do young people have strong opinions about?

Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture)

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she makes

Why he/she likes to make things by hand

And explain how you feel about the person

Part 3

1. How does modern technology change the handicraft industry?
2. Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?
3. Are there any traditional handicrafts in your hometown?
4. Why do many children like to make things by hand?
5. What are the benefits for students to learn to make things by hand?
6. Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?

Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What he/she likes to read

And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot

Part 3

1. Why are many people so keen on reading?
2. Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an early age?
3. Is reading for fun or for work?
4. What reading topics are popular in your country?
5. What are the differences between paper books and movies?
6. Do you think people of all ages need to read?

Describe a person who you follow on social media

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What he/she posts on social media

And explain why you follow him/her on social media

Part 3

1. Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
2. Do older people spend much time on social media?
3. Do older people and younger people use the same kinds of social media apps?
4. What can people do on social media?

Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse)

You should say:

Who he/she is

What he/she does

Why he/she chose this career

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

1. Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?
2. Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
3. Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
4. Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?
5. What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?
6. Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?

Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about

You should say:

Who he/she is

When you met him/her

Why you want to know more about him/her

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

1. How do people make friends in Iran?
2. On what occasions do people like to make friends?
3. Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
4. What qualities make true friends?

Describe a place in your city you have been to where you can see wildlife (e.g. animals, birds, insects, plants)

You should say:

Where it is

When you went there

What wildlife you can see there

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. Why are most children interested in wild animals?
2. Should parents take their children to the zoo to see wild animals?
3. Are there many wildlife documentaries produced in your country?
4. Are wild animals easy to spot in your country?
5. What impacts does only seeing wild animals in zoos have on children’s understanding of these animals?
6. Which is the better way to see wildlife, watching documentaries or going into the wild?

Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your parents/friends

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

What you often do there

Who you often go there with

And explain why you think it is different

Part 3

1. What are the differences between big cities and small cities?
2. Where do people in your hometown like to go?
3. What are the differences between the places young people like to go and the places old people like to go?
4. What do young people like to do in their leisure time?
5. Do you think it is necessary to visit the same place many times?
6. What factors attract people to go to visit other places other than their hometown?

Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown)

You should say:

Where it is

What the place is like

When you visited there

Who you went there with

And explain why you would recommend this place to others

Part 3

1. Why do people move from one place to another?
2. What should people prepare before they move to a different city?
3. What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?
4. What are the benefits of living close to one’s workplace?
5. What factors make a city livable?
6. Why do many people choose to move to big cities?

Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she has done

Why he/she is popular

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3

1. What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
2. Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
3. Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
4. What kinds of people are popular at work?

Describe a public park or garden

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

How often you go there

What you often do there

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. Is it necessary to have public parks in cities?
2. What facilities are needed in a park?
3. What are the differences between a garden and a natural area?
4. Why do people like to visit tourist attractions?
5. What tourist attractions are popular in your country?
6. How can we encourage young people to go to parks more often?

Describe a quiet place you like to go

You should say:

Where it is

How you knew it

How often you go there

What you do there

And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3

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

Describe a rule you dislike and would like to change in the future

You should say:

What it is

What it is for

Why you don’t like it

And explain why you would like to change it

Part 3

1. How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?
2. What rules should children follow at home?
3. Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
4. What are the rules students should follow at school?

Describe a skill that you learned from older people

You should say:

What the skill is

Who you learned it from

How you learned it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. What can children learn from their parents?
2. What kind of help do you think older people need?
3. What skills can young people learn from older people?
4. What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?

Describe a special cake you received from others

You should say:

When it happened

Where it happened

Who you got the cake from

And explain why it’s a special cake

Part 3

1. Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?
2. Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
3. Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
4. What are the differences between special food in Iran and other countries?

Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much

You should say:

When the day was

Where you went

How much you spent

And explain how you feel about the day

Part 3

1. Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
2. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
3. How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
4. Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?

Describe a special meal that someone made for you

You should say:

Who did it

When and how he/she cooked

What and why he/she cooked for you

And explain how you felt about the meal

Part 3

1. Should students learn to cook at school?

2. Do you think people’s eating habits would change as they get older?

3. Do people in your country like to learn to cook from TV programmes?

4. What kinds of fast food are popular in Iran?

5. Are there any people who wouldn’t eat meat for their whole lives?

6. What do you think about vegetarians?

Describe a story someone told you and you remember

You should say:

What the story was about

Who told you this story

Why you remember it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. Why do children like stories?
2. How do people tell stories to children?
3. How has technology changed storytelling?
4. Do young children like the same stories as older children?

Describe a thing you did to learn another language

You should say:

What language you learned

What you did

How it helped you learn the language

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. What’s the best way to learn a language?
2. Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it in a group? Why?
3. Do you think language learning is important? Why?
4. What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways

You should say:

When and where it happened

What happened

How you felt about it

And explain how it changed your life in good ways

Part 3

1. Do you like new things or changes in life?

2. Why do some people quit and change jobs?

3. How do you adapt to changes in life?

4. Who can adapt better to changes, children o adults?

5. When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things would you consider?

6. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person

You should say:

When it happened

What you taught

Who you taught

Why you taught this person

And explain how you felt about the teaching.

Part 3

1. How does a good learner learn something new?
2. What skills should children learn before entering school?
3. What are the skills that you wanted to learn?
4. What can children learn from teachers and parents?
5. How can people be motivated to learn new things?
6. What skills do adults need to have?

Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion

You should say:

Who asked for your opinion

Why he/she wanted to know your opinion

What opinion you gave

And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion

Part 3

1. What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?
2. Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?
3. Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?
4. Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?

Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place

You should say:

When and where it happened

Who called you

What he/she said

How you corresponded

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

1. Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?
2. What are the differences between sitting next to someone who talks on the phone and sitting next to people who talk to each other while traveling by train?
3. Why do some people not care about their actions in public?
4. Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?
5. Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?
6. Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?

Describe a time when you helped a child

You should say:

When it was

How you helped him/her

Why you helped him/her

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
2. Why is it necessary to do volunteer services?
3. What can you do to help your neighbors?
4. Do people in your country like to help neighbors?
5. Why is it important to help neighbors?
6. Should developed countries provide technological help to developing countries?

Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item

You should say:

When and where it happened

What it was How important and valuable it was

How you lost it

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

1. What are the reasons why people often misplace or lose things?
2. What do people often do after losing things?
3. What should parents do to teach their children not to lose things?
4. Are there any good ways to remind us not to forget or lose things?
5. Is it important for students to be organized?
6. What are some common items that people tend to lose easily?

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully

You should say:

What the event was

How you prepared for it

Who helped you to organize it

And explain why you think it was a successful event

Part 3

1. Do people need others’ help when organizing things?
2. Does everything need to be well prepared?
3. On what occasions do people need to be organized?
4. How can parents help children to be organized?

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

You should say:

Where the shop is

When you went to the shop

What service you received from the staff

And explain how you felt about the service

Part 3

1. Can consumption drive economic growth?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
3. What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
4. Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
6. Why are shopping malls so popular in Iran?

Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam

You should say:

When it happened

Where you were stuck

What you did while waiting

And explain how you felt in the traffic jam

Part 3

1. What are good ways to manage traffic?
2. Do you think the highways will help reduce traffic jams?
3. Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
4. How can we solve the traffic jam problem?

Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important

You should say:

What happened

When it happened

How important the cellphone/smartphone was

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

1. What do you usually do with a cellphone?
2. What are the differences between young people and old people when using a cellphone?
3. Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls or to read messages?
4. Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?

Describe a time you visited a new place

You should say:

Where the new place is

When you went there

Why you went there

And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3

1. How do young and old people react differently to new things?
2. Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?
3. How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
4. Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?

Describe a time you were very busy

You should say:

When it happened

Where you were

What you did

And explain why you were busy

Part 3

1. Does technology distract people?
2. How does technology help with time management?
3. What kind of pressure may people experience at work?
4. Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy？
6. Are you often busy？

Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

You should say:

What kind of toy it is

When you received it

How you played it

And how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
2. What’s the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
3. Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
4. How do advertisements influence children?

Describe a traditional product in your country

You should say:

What it is

When you tried this product for the first time

What it is made of

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?
2. What are some traditional Chinese products?
3. Do you think traditions are important for a country? Why?
4. Why are traditional products important?

Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time

You should say:

What it is

How you implement it

How difficult it is

And explain how you feel about the way/change

Part 3

1. Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
2. Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
3. Does technology help people save time? How and why?
4. What can people do to save time?

Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved

You should say:

What it is

Why you haven’t achieved it

What you are doing about it now

And how you feel about it

Part 3

1. What ambitions do children usually have?
2. Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
3. Why don’t some people have dreams?
4. How do people balance work and life?

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

You should say:

Where it would be

What it would look like

What special features it would have

Whether it would be big or small

And explain why it would be an ideal place for you

Part 3

1. What do you think buildings will be like in the future?
2.  Why do some people choose to live in the city center?
3.  Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?
4.  What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
5. Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places?
6. What are apartments like in your country?

Describe an important event you celebrated

You should say:

What the event was

When it happened

Who attended the event

And explain how you felt about the event

Part 3

1. Do people often celebrate festivals with families?
2. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?
3. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
4. Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?

Describe an important river/lake in your country

You should say:

Where it is located

How big/long it is

What it looks like

And explain why it is important

Part 3

1. Are rivers and lakes good for transport? Why?
2. How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
3. Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
4. How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?

Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend

You should say:

What the discussion was about

What opinions you and your friend had

Why you think the discussion was interesting

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
2. Should parents require their kids to obey them?
3. Do children have strong opinions?
4. When do children normally form their own views?

Describe an interesting neighbor

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What you do together

And explain why he/she is interesting

Part 3

1. Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors?
2. How do children build relationships with others in a community?
3. How can people improve the relationship with neighbors in a community?
4. Do you think people are familiar with their neighbors?

Describe an interesting song

You should say:

What the song is

What story the song tells

Whether the song is popular

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3

•  Why are many music competitions popular in Iran?
•  What kinds of music do young people like?
•  What kinds of people like traditional music?
•  What are the differences between live concert and online concert?

Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

You should say:

What the invention is

What it can do

How popular it is

Whether it is difficult or easy to use

And explain why it is useful

Part 3

1. Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?
2. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
3. Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
4. What inventions do you think should be improved?
5. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
6. What qualities do inventors have?

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

You should say:

What the clothing was

Who gave it to you

When you got it

And explain why this person gave you the clothing

Part 3

1. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
3. Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
4. Have you ever given clothes to others?

Describe an occasion that you lost something

You should say:

What you lost

When and where you lost it

What you did to find it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. What kinds of people may lose things often?
2. Is it effective to offer rewards to find lost things?
3. What will people do when losing things?
4. What kinds of things do people usually lose?

Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study

You should say:

Who the person is

What he/she said

How the advice/suggestion affected you

And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions

Part 3

1. Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?
2. Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback? Why?
3. Should parents always encourage their children?
4. When should parents encourage their children?

Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something

You should say:

When it happened

Who you helped

How you helped

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

1. How can children help their parents at home?
2. Should parents always help their children with everything?
3. What can children learn by helping others?
4. Should parents reward their children when they help others?
5. Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
6. How do people know that their neighbours might need help?

Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again

You should say :

Who he/she is

How you knew each other

Why you lost contact

How you got in contact again

And explain how you felt after getting in contact again

Part 3

1. Why do we have to give up some old friends?
2.  Why do people need to make new friends?
3.  Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
4.  Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
5.  Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
6.  Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?

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

You should say:

Who this person is

Where he/she lives

What he/she has done in his/her life

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

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

Describe an online video in which you learned something new

You should say:

When and where you watched it

What it was

Why you watched it

And explain what you have learned from it

Part 3

1. Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?
2. What are the advantages of online learning?
3. Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
4. Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
5. Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
6. What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?

Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in

You should say:

When you visited there

Whose room it is

What it is like

What you can do in it

And explain why you enjoy spending time there

Part 3

1. Do you like to invite your friends to your home?
2. Do most people visit other people’s houses during the Spring Festival?
3. Why do people often take gifts with them when they visit others’ homes?
4. What are the most enjoyable parts of having a meal together with your family?
5. Who likes to stay at home more, young people or old people?
6. Do you think old people will be able to keep up with the pace of technology in 50 years?

Describe someone you really like to spend time with

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What you usually do together

And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Part 3

1. What kinds of people are easy to get along with?
2. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
3. Do people have time for themselves nowadays?
4. Do you like talking with older people? Why?

Describe something that surprised you and made you happy

You should say:

What it was

Who did this

How you found out about it and what you did

And explain why it surprised you and made you happy

Part 3

1. Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
2. How can people be happy?
3. Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
4. How do people express happiness in your culture?

Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired

You should say:

What it is

How it was broken

How you got it repaired

And how you felt about it

Part 3

Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?

What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?

Is the quality of products worse than before?

Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

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

You should say:

What it is

What you do with it

How it helps you in your life

And explain why you can’t live without it

Part 3

1. What do you think influences people to buy new things?
2. Is the way people buy things affected? How?
3. Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
4. Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?

Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident

You should say:

When and where it happened

What you did

Why it made you feel confident

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Why do so many people lack confidence these days?
2. Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
3. What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
4. How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?
5. What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
6. How can a person become more confident?

Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study

You should say:

What it is

How it helps you concentrate

When you do it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. Can exercise help people improve concentration?
2. What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
3. Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate?
4. Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy

You should say:

What it is

When you do it

Who you do it with

Why it is important to keep fit and healthy

And explain why it can help you keep fit and healthy

Part 3

1. Do you think it is good for governments to utilize popular celebrities to help build health awareness?
2. How can parents help and guide their kids to keep healthy?
3. What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in your country?
4. How do children and old people keep fit and healthy?

Describe something you received for free

You should say:

What it was

Who you received it from

Where you received it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
2. Is it good or bad for people to have free education in the future?
3. Why should everyone have access to basic healthcare?
4. Is it necessary to provide free public transportation?
5. Will people be happy when they receive free things?
6. What kinds of free service should be provided by the government?

Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country

You should say:

What it is

At which festival/event you eat it

How it is made

And explain why you like it

Part 3

1. Do people in your country grow plants at home?
2. What plants can people grow in cities?
3. Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in cities?
4. Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at home?
5. Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?
6. Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones during a meal?