توجه داشته باشید که سوالات و موضوعات اسپیکینگ در اولین ماه هر دوره پیش بینی سوالات (ژانویه، می،سپتامبر) دستخوش تغییرات میشود، و ممکن است سوالات و موضوعاتی اضافه و کم شوند. این تغییرات به مرور تا اواسط ماه بعد پیش بینی سوالات رفته رفته کم تر می شوند و پیش بینی ها دقیق تر میشوند. لذا توصیه می کنم به طور مداوم و منظم با سایت در تماس باشید تا در جریان آخرین تغییرات قرار بگیرید و در روز آزمون با سوال نا آشنا روبرو نشوید.

Part 1 Questions

Art

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

Bags

  1. Do you like bags?
  2. What types of bags do you like?
  3. Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?
  4. What types of bags do you use (in your everyday life)?
  5. What do you put in these bags?
  6. What sorts of bags do women like to buy?
  7. When you are buying a bag, what factors do you consider?
  8. When you buy a bag, which is more important for you, the price of the bag or the quality of the bag?
  9. Do you think the style of a bag is very important? (Why?/Why not?)
  10. Do you have a bag for special occasions? (Probably means a luxury handbag or an especially beautiful handbag.)
  11. Have you ever lost a bag?
  12. Do you usually take a bag when you travel?
  13. Do you think backpacks are useful (or, necessary, or, important) in life?
  14. Do you usually carry a bag?
  15. Do you change your bags often?
  16. What kind of bags would you use when travelling?
  17. Is a bag an ideal gift?
  18. Did you use a backpack when you were a child?

Chatting

1. Do you like chatting with friends?

2. What do you usually chat about with friends?

3. Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?

4. Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?

5. Do you argue with friends?

Clothes And Clothing

  • Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes? Do you like wearing T-shirts?
  • What color clothes do you like to wear?
  • Do you wear weird clothes?
  • What color clothes don’t you like to wear?
  • What color clothes don’t you wear at work or at rest/home?
  • What kind of clothes do people in your city wear?
  • Do people in your country like to wear bright colors?
  • What are the differences between men and women’s preference in color?
  • What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
  • What kind of clothes do you never wear?
  • Do you wear the same as kind of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
  • Do you wear the same clothes at school, at work and at home?
  • Will you change your clothes when you get home today?
  • Did you have any special clothes to wear when you wear a child?
  • Do you like (or, are you interested in) clothes?
  • How important are clothes to you?
  • What type of clothes do you usually wear?
  • (Similar to above) What is your favourite type of clothing?
  • Do you wear the same type of clothes on the weekends that you do during the week?
  • (Similar to above) Do you dress differently on weekends and on weekdays?
  • Do you wear the same (types of) clothes in all seasons?
  • Is there any particular colour of clothes that you prefer?
  • (Similar to above) Do you have different types of clothes in the same colour?
  • Will you continue to wear the same types of clothes (as you wear now) in the future?
  • Do you think you will you dress the same in your old age (as you do now)?
  • Do you think young people and elderly people like the same types of clothes?
  • Are there many clothing shops in your area?
  • (Possibly) What clothes do you wear on special occasions?
  • Do you think clothes represent the personality of a person? (How?)

The Importance of Clothes

  • Do you think it's important what clothes a person wears? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Is it important what clothes you wear at your job? (your company)
  • Do you think the clothes a person wears leaves an impression on others?
  • What kinds/styles of clothes do you like (or, prefer) to wear? (Why?)
  • Do you wear the same clothes both at work and after work?
  • Do / did you wear the same clothes at school and at home? (Past tense if you are no longer at school)
  • Do you wear the same kinds of clothes in winter and summer?
  • Do you ever go shopping for clothes with a friend?
  • Have you ever helped other people choose what clothes to buy?
  • Do your friends have the same tastes in clothes as you? (= Do your friends wear the same kinds of clothes as you? Or:  Do the people around you wear the same kinds of clothes as you?)
  • What kinds of (or, style of) clothes do people in your country like to wear?
  • Do you think you will still be wearing the same kinds of clothes when you are old? (You could include what you think you will be or won't be wearing when you are old.)
  • Did you have any special clothes to wear when you were a child?
  • Did you like them?
  • Do you prefer informal (= casual clothes = leisure clothes) or formal clothes? (Why?)
  • (similar to above) Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
  • Do you feel comfortable when wearing formal clothes? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Do you think formal clothes are important?
  • When do people wear formal clothes?
  • Do you think clothing today is very different to clothing in the past? (e.g., 10-30 yrs. ago)
  • Is the clothing that people wear in your country today very different to the traditional clothing of your country? ("Traditional" refers to something that is usually hundreds of years old.)
  • What (type of) clothes do you prefer, Western (or, foreign) clothes or clothes from your own country?

Fashion

  • Are you very interested in fashion (or, clothes fashions)?
  • Do you have a lot of nice clothes?
  • Do you think clothes are important to people? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Where do you think you can buy the most fashionable clothes?
  • What kinds of clothes are popular in your country?
  • What do you think of modern fashions?
  • Do you like to wear fashionable clothes?
  • Is the brand of clothes important to you? (Why?/Why not?)
  • What clothes materials do you like best? (Why?)
  • Are people's ideas about fashion (or, ideas about what is 'fashionable', or, fashion tastes) today the same as people's ideas in previous years?
  • What types of clothes are in fashion now?
  • Do many people (in your country) follow fashion?
  • What are the benefits of following fashion?
  • Do you think people pay too much attention to fashion?
  • Do you think your tastes in fashion will be the same when you are old?
  • Is there anything that you used to wear in the past that you don't wear now?

Different People Wearing Different Clothes

  • Do you think the clothes a person wears leaves an impression on others?
  • Do students and working people wear the same kinds of clothes?
  • What can you learn about a person from the clothes they wear?

Shopping for Clothes

  • How often do you go shopping for clothes?
  • Do you like shopping (for clothes)? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Do you spend a lot of money on clothes?
  • Would you say people spend too much (money) on clothes nowadays?
  • Where do you buy your clothes?
  • Where do you think you can buy the most fashionable clothes?
  • Have you ever bought clothes that you (now) don't like?
  • When was the last time you went shopping for clothes?
  • Do you like window-shopping for clothes? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Why do some people frequently go shopping (for clothes)?
  • Do you think some people pay too much attention to clothes?
  • Do you think some people spend too much time/money on shopping (for clothes)?
  • Do you think people spend too much time choosing their clothes?
  • Do men and women have the same ideas (feelings) about shopping for clothes?
  • Do you like buying clothes on the internet?
  • Do you like to try on clothes before you buy them? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Do you plan to buy any designer (or, name brand) clothes?

Uniforms

  1. Do you think employees in a company should wear a uniform?
  2. Are you (would you be) willing to wear a uniform at work?
  3. What kinds of people wear a uniform? (Hint: soldiers, policemen, most school students, etc.)
  4. In your country, are students allowed to wear different clothes to other students?

The Colour of Clothes

  1. Do people care about the colour of their clothes? (Why?/Why not?)
  2. How about you - do you care about the colour of your clothes? (Why?/Why not?)
  3. What's your favourite clothes colour? (Why?)
  4. When you buy clothes, how do you choose the colour?
  5. Do any colours have special meaning in your culture?
  6. Do you think colour(s) is (are) important in daily life?

Traditional Clothes

  1. Do any people in your country still wear the traditional clothing of your country?
  2. Do you ever wear traditional Iranian clothes? (When?)
  3. Why do you think traditional clothes are popular (with some kinds of people)?
  4. How (much) is traditional Iranian culture being affected by foreign clothes styles?

Men and Women

  1. Do you think men and women think (or, feel) the same about clothes?
 

clothing

What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?

Do you like wearing T-shirts?

Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?

Concentration

  • Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?
  • Is it easy to stay focused in a noisy environment?
  • Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
  • Are you a focused person? (FQ)
  • What do you do to improve concentration?
  • What do you do to help you concentrate?
  • How do you stay focused? (FQ)
  • When is it hard to concentrate?
  • What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?
  • In what situations do you need to concentrate?
  • When do you need to be focused?
  • Is it easy for you to do two things simultaneously?

Day Off

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

Dreams and Ambitions

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

Films / Movies

 
  • Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
  • Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
  • Did you often watch films when you were a child?
  • Do you like to watch movies? (Why?)
  • (Similar to above) Do you watch many movies (films)?
  • (Similar to above) Do you often watch a movie (a film)?
  • Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
  • What types of films do you like to watch?
  • How often do you go to a cinema?
  • Do you prefer to (or usually) watch a film alone or with others?
  • Has your taste in movies changed since you were younger?
  • Do you have a favourite movie star?
  • Are any foreign movie stars famous in your country?
  • Have you ever seen a movie star in real life?
  • Do you think you could be a movie star?
  • (Similar to above) Would you like to be a movie star?

More Questions

  • Did you like (or watch) the same kinds of films when you were a child (or, when you were younger)?
  • (Possibly) When was the last time you watched a film in a cinema?
  • Do you prefer to watch films from your own country, or foreign films?
  • If you had a chance to make a movie, would you do it?

Some vocabulary:

British English mostly uses the word, "film" but "movie" is also used in British English.

American English mostly uses the word, "movie" but "film" is also used in American English.

Action films

Adventure films

Animated Cartoons

Comedy films

Horror films

Martial Arts films

Musicals

Romance films

Romantic Comedy films

Science Fiction films

Silent movies

(Suspense) Thrillers

Teen Movies

War Movies

Disaster Films

Westerns

Documentary films

Fishing

  • Is fishing popular in your country?
  • Do you like eating fish?
  • Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
  • Have you seen any movies with lots of fish?

Fixing Things

  • Can you fix things?
  • Did anybody teach you to fix things when you were a child?
  • Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?
  • What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?

Friends

  • How important are friends to you?
  • Do you often go out with your friends?
  • Where do you often meet each other?
  • What do you and your friends do togrther?
  • Do you have a friend you have known for a long time
  • Are friends important to you?
  • Do you have many friends?
  • Do you prefer one friend or many friends?
  • What kind of friend you would like to meet in future?
  • What kind of people do you like to have as friends?
  • Do you prefer to spend time with friends or alone?
  • Do you like to spend time with friends?

Geography

  • Do you like geography?
  • Did you study geography at school?
  • Are you good at reading maps?
  • Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
  • Do you think Geography is useful?
  • Have you ever learned Geography?
  • Do you want to be a Geography teacher?
 

Gifts

The word, "present" might be used instead of "gift3. How to choose a gift?

  • Have you ever received an unforgettable gift?
  • Have you ever given a handmade gift?
  • (similar to above) Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
  • What kind of gift do you give to other people?
  • Are you good at buying (or, choosing) a gift?
  • What kind of gift do you usually buy?
  • Do you often give gifts to people?
  • Have you ever received a great gift?
  • Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?
  • What do you consider when choosing a gift?
 
  • Do you like giving presents to people?
  • What type of presents do you like to give?
  • Do you prefer giving gifts, or receiving them?
  • How do you choose what gifts to give?
  • Do you find it difficult to choose a gift?
  • On what occasions do people give gifts to others in your country?
  • Do you think that parents should give gifts to their children as a reward?
  • Do you ever give a gift that you made yourself?
  • Do people care whether you give them an expensive or cheap gift?
  • (Similar to above) Do you prefer to choose expensive rather than cheap things when you are buy a gift?

Health

  • How do you keep healthy?
  • What are your favorite sports?
  • Are there health classes in your school?
  • What sports keep people healthy?
  • Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

Helping Others

  • Do you ever give help to other people?
  • How important do you think it is to help others?
  • Do you (ever) help other people in your neighbourhood?
  • What kind of help do you give them?
  • When you were a child, did your parents teach you (or, encourage you) to help others?
  • When you were a child, did you ever help your parents at home?
  • How important do you think it is to help others?
  • How do you think helping others affects our (or, people's) lives?
  • When was the last time you received help?
  • Do you think (most) teachers give much help to their students?

Ice Cream

  • Do you like ice cream?
  • Do you eat ice cream a lot?
  • Did you eat ice cream as a child?
  • Are there shops selling ice cream near where you live?
  • Would you like to make your own ice cream?

Languages

What is your mother tongue?

What other languages can you speak?

Will you learn other languages in the future?

(Similar to above) Do you intend to learn other languages in the future?

(Similar to above) What languages would you like to learn in the future?

Would you say it’s difficult to learn a new language?

How do you learn a foreign language?

How are languages taught and learned in your school?

This topic was last used in May 2014.

What languages do you speak?

Which language do you use the most?

How did you learn English? (Or, How do you study English?)

Do you think that English is difficult to learn?

How long have you been studying English?

Do you think learning languages is important?

(Similar to above) Do you think there is any need for (some) people to learn another language?

Is there any other language you would like to learn? (Why?)

(Similar to above) Is there any other language you want to learn? (Why)?

Maps

  • Do you (ever) use a map?
  • When do you use a map?
  • How often do you use a map?
  • (similar to above) Do you often use maps?
  • (similar to above) How often do you use maps on your phone?
  • Who taught you how to use a map?
  • (Similar to above) How did you learn to use (or read) a map?
  • Do you prefer to use electronic, or paper maps?
  • Do you ever ask other people (or, strangers) for directions?
  • Do you often use maps?
  • Do you use paper maps?
  • Do you have maps at home?

Musical Instruments

Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most?

Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?

Do you think music education is important to children?

Noise

  1. Which do you think makes louder noise, in cities or in the countryside?
  2. What noise do we have in cities?
  3. What kind of noise do cars make?
  4. Do you mind noises? (Do any noises bother you? / Are you ever bothered by noise? )
  5. What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?
  6. (similar to above) What kinds of noises are there in the area where you live?
  7. Are there any sounds that you like?
  8. Where can you (= one) hear loud noise?
  9. Do you think there's too much noise in modern society?
  10. Are cities becoming noisier?
  11. Do you think there is more noise in people's lives today than in the past?
  12. Do you think that cities will become noisier in the future?
  13. What are some of the advantages of quiet places?
  14. Would you like to work in a noisy place? (Why?/Why not?)
  1. Do you prefer a quiet environment or an environment with some sounds?
  2. Do you prefer a quiet environment or a noisy environment?
  3. What naturalsound(s) do you like (the most)? (Why?)
  4. Are you ever bothered by noise?
  5. What sounds do you dislike? (Why?)
  6. What sounds do you like?
  1. What sounds remind you of your childhood?
  2. What (kinds of) music do you like the most?
  3. How do you feel when you hear your national anthem?
  4. Where can you hear loud noise?
  5. (Possibly the question above is this) What noisy places are there in your hometown (or, where you are living)?
  6. Do you think that cities will become noisier in the future?
  7. Do you like to stay in a place with a lot of noise?
  8. Do you think there is too much noise in today's world?
  9. Is making noise one of people's rights?
  10. Do you want to move to a quieter place?

Rain

  • Do you like rainy days?
  • Do you like wet weather?
  • Do you prefer wet or dry weather?
  • Does it rain much in your city?
  • Is there any part in your country where it doesn't rain much?
  • What do you usually do when it starts to rain and you are outside?
  • Would you like to live in a dry or wet place?
  • Do you think rain is good?
  • How does rain affect life in your country?
  • Would you change your plan if it rained?
  • Have you ever had to change your plans because if the rain?

Robots

  1. Are you interested in robots?
  2. Do you want a robot to work in your home?
  3. Do you want a car that has a robot as the driver?
  4. Did you like to watch cartoons about robots when you were a child?
  5. Do you think robots help humans?
  6. What do you think robots can do?
  7. Are robots important?
  8. Would robots affect people's lives?
  9. Have you ever watched a movie about robots?
  10. Should we let a robot drive for us for long journeys?
  11. What can robots do for you at home?

Running

 
  • What do you think of running as a form of exercise?
  • Do you go running a lot?
  • Do you like running?
  • Where do usually go (for) running?
  • How often do you go running for exercise?
  • Have you ever run a long distance?
  • Do you like watching running races on TV?
  • When was the last time you went running?
  • What do you think of running as a sport?

Tea & Coffee

   
  • Do people like tea and coffee nowadays?
  • Do you usually buy your coffee in a coffee shop?
  • Do you prefer to use tea or coffee to serve your guests?
  • Do you prefer to drink tea, or coffee?
  • When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?
  • When you go out do you most often drink tea, or coffee?
  • (similar to above) When was the last time you had a cup of coffee or tea?
  • (Similar to above) When people in your country go out do they most often drink tea, or coffee?
  • Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or drinking coffee?
  • (Possible question) Do people in your country ever give tea as a gift? 
  • When people (in your country) entertain others (or guests) do they usually drink tea, or coffee?
  • (Similar to above) Do people in your country usually offer tea, or coffee to guests who visit them at home?

Vocabulary:

  • Caffeine, a stimulant, a habit, be addicted, an addict
  • Tea bag, tea leaves
  • Medicinal qualities (of tea)
  • Green tea, black tea, milk tea
  • Herbal tea (not from the traditional tea plant)
  • A kettle, to boil water, an electric jug
  • Instant coffee
  • Black coffee (no added milk or cream)
  • Decaffeinated coffee
  • Percolated coffee, roasted coffee beans, grinder, a percolator, coffee grounds
  • Ice(d) tea, ice(d) coffee
  • A coffee shop, a tea house
  • It makes me (feel) more alert, It helps me wake up, It energizes me, It’s my “heart starter” (after waking up), It refreshes me, It stimulates me
  • The aroma, the taste
  • My morning “cuppa” (usually tea)
  • Morning tea, afternoon tea

Teachers

  • Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
  • Do you remember one of your teachers?
  • What were your primary school teachers like?
  • Do you have a favorite teacher?
  • Do (or did) you have a favorite teacher?
  • In what ways can (or, do) teachers help their students?
  • What makes a good teacher?
  • Do you think teachers can help students to learn (in) ALL subjects?
  • Do you think teachers should be strict? 
  • In what ways do you think teachers and parents are different when teaching young people?
  • Would you like to be a teacher?   
  • Have you ever thought of being a teacher?
  • (Similar to above) What do you think of teaching as a job/career/line of work?
  • What do you think of teachers? 
  • Did you (do you) like your high school teachers? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Do school students in China like their teachers?
  • Are teachers in China very strict? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Do you think there are any benefits from teachers being strict with the students?
  • What qualities should a good teacher have?
  • Are you an extroverted or an introverted type of person?
  • When you were in school (primary school or high school) did any of your teachers have a (strong) influence on you? 
  • Which teacher (or, teachers) have influenced you? 

Your Opinion/Feelings about Teachers

  • What do you think of teachers? 
    • (Similar to above) What's your opinion of teachers?
  • Did you (do you) like your high school teachers? (Why?/Why not?)
  • Did you like your primary school and high school teachers?
  • (Similar to above) Who is your favourite teacher? (Why?)
  • Do you think it's important to like your teachers?

The Influence of Teachers on You

  • When you were in school (primary school or high school) did any of your teachers have an (a strong) influence on you?
  • (Similar to above) Did any teachers in your high school have a big influence on you?
  • Which teacher (or, teachers) influenced you?

Teachers in Your Country, in General

    • Do school students in your country like their teachers?
    • Are teachers in your country very strict? (Why?/Why not?)
    • Were (are) your high school teachers very strict?
  • Do you think there are any benefits from teachers being strict with the students?
  • What qualities should a good teacher have?

Working as a Teacher

  • Have you ever thought of being a teacher?
  • (Similar to above) What do you think of teaching as a job/career/line of work?
  • (Similar to above) (If you had the opportunity) would you like to be a school teacher? (Why?/Why not?)
  • What kind of teacher do students most like?
  • What sort of personality do teachers need to have?
  • (Similar to above) What sort of character do teachers need to have?
  • Are you an extroverted, or an introverted type of person?

Transport

Main Questions

  • What kind of transport do you most often use?
  • What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
  • How do you go to school / work?
  • How long does it take to travel to school / work?
  • How far is it from your home to work/school?
  • What means of transport do you use when going for a trip from your workplace/school?
  • How did you go to school when you were a child?
  • Do you prefer to use public, or private transportation?
  • Do you think you'll use public transport more in the future?
  • Do you think people will drive more in the future?
  • Is driving to work popular in your country?

The following questions might also be asked

  • Do you know how to drive?
  • Do you think everyone should get a drivers' licence? 
  • Do you think driving skills are important?
  • Do you have a car?
  • Do you drive your car very often?
  • How often do you hire a taxi? 
  • When was the last time you travelled by taxi?
  • What kind of transportation did you use to come to (= get to) the test centre today?
  • How do you usually go to school / work?
  • How much time do you spend each day travelling to school / work? (How long does it take to travel to school / work?)
  • What do you do while you are travelling (= commuting) to school / work?
  • Do you prefer to travel (commute) by bus, or the metro (= the subway = 'the underground')?  
  • Do you prefer to use public, or private transportation?
  • Do you think you'll use public transport more in the future?

Travelling

1. Do you like travelling?

2. How often do you go travelling?

3. Where do you usually travel?

4. How do you feel when you are travelling?

Week

  • What is your favorite day of the week?
  • What is your least favorite day?
  • What is the busiest day of the week for you?
  • Is there anything that you do every day?
  • What do you usually do on weekends?
  • Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?

Wild Animals

  • Are there wild animals in your country?
  • Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
  • Have you ever seen a wild animal?
  • What is the animal you would like to see in the wild?
  • Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?
  • Whats your favourite wild animal?
  • where can we see wild animals?
  • Do you like watching animals in the zoo?

Your Home/Accommodation

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?

Your Hometown

  • Where is your hometown?
  • Are there any interesting places near (or, in) your hometown?
  • Is your hometown famous for anything?
  • Please describe your hometown.
  • How many years did you live there?

Your Living Area

Main Questions

  • Where are you living (where do you live) at the moment?
  • Have you lived there for a long time?
  • Do you like it?
  • (Similar to above) Do you like the environment around where you are living?
  • Are there good facilities in your area, such as shops?
  • What are some of the most popular (recreational) activities that people do in your community?
  • Where do people in your community usually gather for social activities?
  • Are there many people living around you?
  • What do you like about the area around where you live?
  • Is there anything you dislike about your city/local area?
  • Where do you like to go to in your area?
  • Who do you live with?
  • Do you know the people (or, many people) living around you (living nearby)?
  • Do you have many friends there?
  • Are you planning to move to another area to live?
  • What changes have you seen in this area (since you have been living there)?
  • What changes (= what improvements) would you like to see in this area?
  • (Different to above) What changes are you expecting (to see) in this area?

Possible Other Questions

  • Is that far from here (the test centre)?
  • Please describe the area you live in.
  • Would you say it's a good place to live?
  • Is this place famous for anything?
  • Are there any interesting places near (or, in) this area?

YOUR WORK OR STUDY

YOUR WORK OR STUDY

Do you work or are you a student?

WORK

:Main Questions

  • What work (or job) do you do?
  • Do you enjoy that work?
  • Why did you choose to do that type of work (or,/that job)?
  • Would you recommend this job to other people? Do you like your job?
  • What do you do in this job?
  • What do you find interesting about your work?
  • (Similar to above) What's the most interesting part of your work?
  • What are your responsibilities at work?
  • Where do you work? 
  • What is your work environment like? 
  • How much (how many hours) do you work every week (or, every day)? 
  • Are you satisfied with the place where you work? 
  • Would you say that's a good place to work? 
  • Would you like to change the place where you work?  
  • (The question above might be this) Would you like to make (or see) any changes to the place where you work?
  • (Similar to above) How do you think your workplace could be improved?
  • What's the most important part of your work? 
  • Do you do anything that especially helps you in your work? 
  • How do you think you could improve your efficiency at work? 
  • What work do you plan to do in the future?
  • What’s your dream job like?
  • (Similar to above) What is (or, would be) your ideal job?
  • Have you (ever) changed your job? 
  • Do you prefer to work in the morning(s), or the afternoon(s)?
  • Do you prefer to take long breaks from work, or short breaks? 
  • How do you take a break during your working hours?

:Possible Other Questions

  • Is that what you wanted to do when you were a child?
  • Do you work part-time, or full-time?
  • What do you do in that job? (= What are your responsibilities in that job?)
  • What does that company do?
  • How long have you been working?
  • What did you do to get your first job?  *
  • Did you enjoy your first day at work?
  • (Similar to above) How did you feel on your first day at work?
  • Are you friends with the people you work with with?
  • (Similar) Have you made many (or any) friends at work?
  • Do you think it's important to be friends with the people you work with?
  • What time of the day do you work the best?
  • (Similar to above) Do you work better in the morning, or in the afternoon?
  • Did you have any training for this job?
  • Would you like to have some (or, more) training in the future?
  • Will you always do this job? ( = Will you continue to do this job / this type of work?)

STUDY 

Main Questions:

  • What subject are you studying?
  • Why did you choose to study that?
  • Do you like it (your subject)?
  • What do you do/learn in this subject?
  • What's the most enjoyable part of your studies? 
  • Is it (your subject) interesting?
  • Would you say your studies (or, your subject) is what you expected it to be? 
  • What's your favourite subject? (for high school stds)
  • (Similar to above) What classes do you like the most?
  • Do you like to study? (= Do you like studying?) 
  • How much study do you do every week?   
  • What would you say is the most important part of your studies? 
  • Where do you usually study?  
  • (Possible question) Where did you do your studying yesterday? 
  • Do you do anything that especially helps you to study? 
  • How do you think you could improve your efficiency as a student?  
  • What school/university do (or, did) you study at? (= Where do you study?)
  • Do you like your school university?  
  • What do you like most about your school / university? 
  • Why did you choose to study at that school/university?
  • How do you think your school/university could be improved? 
  • Would you like to change your school (or university)?  
  • What will you do (or, what do you plan to do) after you graduate from university finish secondary school?
  • Do you prefer strict teachers, or fun teachers?
  • Do you like your teachers and classmates?
  • Who do you think are the more important in a school, the students or the teachers?
  • Would you say that communication is important when/for studying?
  • Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?

Possible Other Questions:

  • Do you think it (your subject) will be helpful for you in the future?
  • Is that a popular choice among your friends?
  • Do you plan to (or, will you) continue your studies in the future?
  • Do you plan to (or, will you) continue studying this subject?
  • Have you made many (or any) friends at school/university?

Part 2 & 3 Questions

A Bad Service You Received In A Restaurant/Shop

Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant/shop

You should say:

what goods or services you bought

When and where it happened

What happened

How it was solved

How you reacted

And explain how you felt about the experience

who you were with when you were served

why you went there

and explain how you felt about the service.

or

and explain what you did after receiving this bad service.

Notes

  • For this usage (this meaning), the word "service" is a non-count noun. So it is not correct to say, "I received a bad service" because "a" means, "one", which is counting. The correct wording is, "I received some bad service" or simply, "I received bad service". "Services" (plural) is used in English but not for this usage, where "service" is a general type of behaviour. (Similarly, "advice", which is a general type of language or communication, is non-count.)
  • English speakers often use the term, "poor service"  (= poor-quality service) although "bad service" is also used. "Bad service" is worse than "poor service". If your example is not so bad, adapt your language to include the term, "poor service", which is more or less the same and is still answering the question.

Part 3

Service in Your Country

  • Would you say that the service that people receive in your country is generally good, or generally bad?
  • Can you explain what the words, "bad service" mean?
  • Besides the example you just spoke about, can you think of any other examples of bad service that people experience?
  • What would you say are the most common places where people are given bad service?
  • Please compare good service and bad service in a restaurant.
  • Why do some people give bad service to others?
  • In general, how do you think people can give good service to others?
  • How do you feel about the word "service"? 
  • Would you say good service is important?
  • How do most people respond to bad services?
  • Do you think services are better now than in the past?

        Reacting to Bad Service

  • If a person receives bad service from a business (or organization) in your country, what do they usually do?
  • Are people in your country used to complaining when they receive bad service?
  • Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive bad service?
  • Who do they complain to?
  • How do the employees who give bad service usually react when a customer complains?
  • If you complain about bad service, do the businesses or organizations usually address your complaint?
  • Who should be responsible for bad service?
  • What kind of services are bad services?f

Improving Service

  • How could service in your country be improved?
  • What can employers do to improve the service that their employees provide?
  • (Similar to above) If you were managing a business, what would you do to avoid (or, prevent) your employees giving bad service?
  • Can you suggest why some businesses that give poor service don’t do anything about it?

A beautiful city

Describe city that you think is beautiful.

               You should say:

what city it is

where the city is

how you knew this city

What buildings the city has

What it is famous for

And explain why you think this city is beautiful

And explain what it is famous for

Part 3

Tourism (to historical locations)

  • Do people in your country like to visit historical sites (or, places)?
  • What sorts of problems, or challenges are there in maintaining historical sites?
  • How do you think these problems can be managed?
  • Do you think it's good if too many tourists go to a historical site?
  • What can be done to prevent damage to historical locations by tourists?  
  • Do you think it's a responsibility of the government to maintain and protect historical places?
  • Why do some people like to visit historical sites?
  • How can people preserve historical buildings?
  • How can people preserve historic cities andhistoric buildings?
  • Is it the government's responsibility to preserve historic cities and historic buildings?
  • Does historic preservation contradict economic development?
  • What do you think will happen to historic places or buildings in the future? Why?

Living in Cities

  • Why do so many people want to live in modern cities?
  • Do people in the cities of your country mostly live in single houses or do they mostly live in apartments?
  • Some people say that modern cities all look the same. Do you agree?
  • What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?

A Book That You Have Read Many Times

Describe a book that you have read many times

You should say:

What the book is about

How often you have read this book

Why you read it

And explain what effect the book has had on you

Part 3

  1. What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?
  2. What can kids learn from books?
  3. Do people prefer to read e-books or print books in your country?
  4. Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?
  5. Do you think reading books can make people happier?
  6. Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?

A Car Journey That You Remember Well

Describe a car journey that you remember well

You should say:

Where you went

What you did

Who you had the car journey with

And explain how you felt about the journey

Part 3

  1. What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
  2. Is it too late for people to get the driver licence at the age of 18?
  3. What qualities does a driver need to have?
  4. Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?
  5. Which jobs require people to be good at driving?
  6. Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?

A Difficult Task That You Completed At Work/Study That You Felt Proud Of

Part 2

Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of

You should say:

What the task was

How you completed it

Why the task was difficult

Why you were proud of the completion of the task

Part 3

1. What are the things that make people feel proud of?

2. Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?

3. What challenges do young people face today?

4. How do young people handle difficult or challenging tasks?

5. What kinds of rewards do people receive from work?

6. What are the most difficult jobs that people do?

A Drawing/Painting That You Like

Part 2

Describe a drawing/painting that you like

You should say:

When you first saw this painting

What the painting is about

Who drew/painted it

And explain why you like this drawing/painting

Part 3

1. What are the differences between painting and drawing?

2. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?

3. How does building style affect people's lives?

4. Should children learn to draw and paint? Why?

5. How do young people share arts with others?

6. Do you think the objects we use in our daily lives should be beautifully designed?

A Famous Person That You Are Interested in

Describe a famous person that you are interested in
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew about him/her
What he/she was like before he/she became famous
And explain why you are interested in him/her
 
Part 3
  1. Why are some kids popular at school?
  2. Why do some people become popular and famous?
  3. Why do some people become famous but not successful?
  4. What sorts of people are famous in your country?
  5. How do people become famous?
  6. Are there any differences between the people who were famous a few years ago (eg. 10 - 15 years ago and the people are famous today?
  7. What kind of celebrities do you think will be remembered forever?
  8. Do you think you can be famous by being beautiful? 
  9. Which one do you think is important for becoming famous, talent or hard work?
  10. What do you think is necessary to become a celebrity?  
  11. Do you think celebrities should have privileges? 
  12. Do you think people will change their favorite celebrities with time?
  13. Do you think famous people ever have a negative influence on ordinary people?
  14. Through what kind of media can these people be famous?
  15. What qualities do famous people have in common?
  16. What do you think about nepotism amongst the famous people?
  17. Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?
  18. Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
  19. What are the differences between famous people
  20. today and those in the past?
  21. What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
  22. Why are some kids popular at school?
  23. Why do some people become famous but not successful?

A Foreigner Who Speaks Persian Well

Part 2

Describe a foreigner who speaks Persian well

You should say:

Who this person is

Where he/she is from

How he/she learns Persian

And explain why he can speak Persian well

Part 3

1. What foreign languages do Persian children learn?

2. Why do Persian children learn English?

3. Why are so many people learning English?

4. How can you help children learn English?

5. Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?

6. What are the benefits of the Internet for people's learning?

A game you enjoyed playing when you were younger

Describe a game you enjoyed playing when you were younger

You should say:

What the game was

Where you played it

Who you played it with

And explain why you enjoyed playing the game

Part 3

 
  1. What games do kids like to play now?
  2. Do boys and girls play different games?
  3. Are outdoor sports important for kids?
  4. Why do children in kindergartens play games?
  5. Should games only be interesting or only to learn sth?
  6. Why do people play different games now than before?
  7. Is winning important in games?
  8. Is it more satisfying to win in a team then as an individual?
  9. Why are some people bad losers?
  10. Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

A Good Advertisement That You Think Is Useful

Part 2

Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful

You should say:

Where you can see it

What it shows

Why you think it is useful

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

1. What do you think of online advertising?

2. Are there any great online advertisements?

3. What do people usually buy?

4. Why do buying new things make people happy?

5. Do people watch useless advertising in this day and age?

6. Do you think there is too much advertising in our daily lives?

A Happy Experience In Your Childhood

Describe a happy experience in your childhood

You should say:

What happened

When and where it happened

Who you were with

And explain why it was a happy experience

Part 3

  1. Why do you think some people have better memory than others?
  2. What kinds of things do people prefer to remember nowadays?
  3. What do you think we shouldn't forget?
  4. Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
  5. What can people do to improve their memory?
  6. What is your earliest memory that you can still remember now?

A Movie You Watched Recently That You Felt Disappointed About

Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about

You should say:

When it was

Why you didn't like it

Why you decided to watch it

And explain why you felt disappointed about it

Part 3

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

A New Shop Recently Opened In Your City

Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your city/town

You should say:

Where the shop is

What it sells

Who goes to this shop

And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

Part 3

  1. What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
  2. Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?
  3. Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?
  4. What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop?
  5. How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behaviour?
  6. Why is cheap fashion so popular?

A Painting

Part 2

Describe a painting

You should say:

When you first saw this painting

What the painting is about

Who the painter is

And explain how you feel about this painting

Part 3

1. What are the differences between painting and drawing?

2. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?

3. How does building style affect people's lives?

A Park Or A Garden In Your City

Part 2

Describe a park or a garden in your city

You should say:

When you often go there

How often you go there

Where it is

Who you often go there with

What it is like

And explain what it is like

Part 3

1. Do young people like to go to parks?

2. What do old people like to do in parks?

3. What benefits can parks bring to a city?

4. What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?

5. Why do some people like planting flowers?

6. Would you say people should help maintain public parks and gardens?

A Party That You Enjoyed

Part 2

Describe a party that you enjoyed

You should say:

When and where the party was held

Who attended the party

What kind of party it was

What you did in the party

And explain why you enjoyed this party

Part 3

1. Why do people like parties?

2. Why do some people not like going to parties?

3. Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?

4. What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour's party?

5. What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?

6. Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?

A Period Of Time That Changed Your Life

Part 2

Describe a period of time that changed your life

You should say:

When it was

Who you were with

What happened

And explain why it changed your life

Part 3

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

2. Why do some people quit and change jobs?

3. How to adapt to changes in life?

A Person Who Always Has Interesting Ideas Or Opinions

Part 2

Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person does

How you knew him/her

And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting

Part 3

1. When do you think children start to have their own opinions?

2. Are children's opinions influenced by their parents?

3. Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?

4. How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?

5. Are there only old ideas from books or previous writers?

6. What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?

7. Who are likely to influence smart children?

8. Do you think ideas from books or writers in the past are all outdated?

A Person Who Enjoys Cooking For Others

Part 2

Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others

You should say:

Who this person is

What he/she likes to cook

Who he/she cooks for

And explain why he/she enjoys cooking

Part 3

1. Have you ever cooked for others?

2. What do we need to prepare when we need to cook?

3. Do you agree that food is an important part of Chinese festivals?

4. Which dishes are a must at festivals?

5. Should students learn to cook at school?

6. Do you think cooking should be a compulsory or a selective course? Why?

7. Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?

A Photo That Makes You Feel Happy

Part 2

Describe a photo that makes you feel happy

You should say:

When and where you took the photo

What the photo is like

How often you watch the photo

And explain why it makes you feel happy

Part 3

1. Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?

2. Do you think equipment is important for photography?

3. Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job? Why?

4. Do you think people are taking too many photos these days?

5. Why do some people like to post their photos on social media?

6. Do you think people are taking too many photos these days?

7. What kinds of photos do people like to take?

A Piece Of Clothing You Wear Most Often

Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often

You should say:

What it is

When and where you got it

How often you wear it

And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Part 3

  1. Do you like buying clothes?
  2. What kind of clothes do most people wear in your country?
  3. Under what circumstances will people in your country wear formal clothes?
  4. What is the difference between the dress of the elderly and the young in Iran?
  5. When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
  6. Does the climate affect what people wear?

A Piece Of Good Advice That You Gave To Someone

Part 2

Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone

You should say:

Who you gave the advice to

What the advice was

Why you gave the advice

And explain how he/she followed your advice

Part 3

1. Do you think parents should give their children advice?

2. Should teachers give students advice?

3. Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends' advice?

4. How to give young people and old people advice?

5. What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice?

6. Have you ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher?

7. Who are more willing to listen to advice? And who are less willing?

A Place In Your Country That You Are Interested In

Part 2

Describe a place in your country that you are interested in

You should say:

Where it is

How you knew it

What special features it has

Why you are interested in it

Part 3

Do you travel a lot?

Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?

What causes the differences between different regions of your country?

Do youngsters like to try new things, or do people of your parents age also like to try new things?

Is a great tourist destination also a good place to live?

Why do people go to live in small towns and think that they are more interesting than the big cities?

A Place You Have Been To Where There Were Lots Of People

Describe a place you have been to where there were lots of people

You should say:

Where it is

Who you were with

What people were doing there

And explain why there were lots of people

Part 3

  1. Where do young people like to go?
  2. Are people happy living in crowded apartments?
  3. Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
  4. What are the advantages of living on a high floor?
  5. What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
  6. What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour?

A Place You Plan To Travel To That Is Far Away From Your Home In The Future

Describe a place you plan to travel to that is far away from your home in the future

You

Where it would be

When you would like to go

How you would like to go there

What you would do there

Who you would go with

And explain why you would like to visit the place

Part 3

  1. Where do people usually travel on holidays?
  2. Why do some people think it is enjoyable to stay at home on holidays?
  3. How do students who have taken a gap year differ from other students?
  4. Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?
  5. What do you think is the most desirable place for people to visit during the holiday?
  6. What does tourism have to do with cultural exchange?

A Rule That Is Important In Your School Or At Work

Part 2

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

You should say:

What the rule is about

What happens when people break the rule

Why you think it is an important rule

And explain how you feel about the rule

Part 3

1. What rules should children follow at home in your country?

2. On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don't follow some rules?

3. What rules should people follow when using public transport?

4. What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?

5. What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?

6. When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?

A Science Subject (Biology, Robotics, etc.) That You Are Interested In

Part 2

Describe a science subject (Biology, Robotics, etc.) that you are interested in

You should say:

Which subject it is

When and where you came to know this subject

How you got information about this subject

And explain why you are interested in this subject

Part 3

1. Why do some children not like learning Science at school?

2. Is it important to study Science at school?

3. Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?

4. Should people continue to study Science after graduating from school?

5. How do you get to know about scientific news?

6. Should scientists explain the research process to the public?

A speech That You Gave In Public

Describe a speech that you gave in public

You should say:

Who you gave the speech to

What the speech was about

Why you gave the speech

And explain how you felt about the speech

Part 3

  1. What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
  2. Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
  3. What qualities does a person need to have to be a communicator?
  4. What qualities do people need to speak in public?
  5. What kinds of people often give speeches?
  6. How important it is to be a good listener in communication?

A sports program you enjoy watching

Describe a sports program you enjoy watching

You should say:

What it is

where you watch it

Who you like to watch this program with

And explain why you like to watch this program

Part 3

  1. Which sport do you think most people like to do? And why?
  2. Do children need exercise?
  3. What are the benefits of exercise?
  4. What can be done to get children into sport?
  5. What sports programs do people like to watch in your country?
  6. What's the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it live?

A Sportsperson You Admire

Part 2

Describe a sportsperson you admire

You should say:

Who he/she is

What you know about him/her

What he/she is like in real life

What achievement he/she has made

And explain why you admire him/her

Part 3

1. Should students have physical education and do sports at school?

2. What qualities make an athlete?

3. Is talent important in sports?

4. Is it easy to identify children's talents?

5. What is the most popular sport in your country?

6. Why are there so few top athletes?

A Successful Businessperson You Know (e.g. Running A Family Business)

Part 2

Describe a successful businessperson you know (e.g. running a family business)

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What business he/she does

And explain why he/she is successful

Part 3

1. What factors lead to success?

2. What do people need to sacrifice for success?

3. Is it easy for people to succeed in the national test in your country?

4. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?

5. Which family businesses do you know?

6. How do you think of family businesses?

7. Which is more likely to be successful, family businesses or large corporations?

8. Can you provide some examples of family businesses in your country?

9. What qualities should be considered when recruiting employees?

A Successful Person Who You Once Studied Or Worked With

Describe a successful person who you once studied or worked with

You should say:

Who this person is

When you studied/worked with this person

What you did together

What this person did to become successful

And explain how you felt about studying or

working with this person

Part 3

1. Is money the only measure of success in your country?

2. How do you define whether one is a successful person?

3. What is the standard of success in your country?

4. Is there a contradiction between success and happiness?

5. Is it easy to succeed in the national tests in your country?

6. What are the factors that influence students grades at school?

A Successful Person You Know

Part 2

Describe a successful person you know

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What business he/she does

And explain why he/she is successful

Part 3

1. What factors lead to success?

2. What do people need to sacrifice for success?

3. Is it easy for people to succeed in the national test in your country?

4. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?

5. Which family businesses do you know?

A Time That Something Changed Your Life In Good Ways

Part 2

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?

A Time When You Had A Problem With Using The Computer

Part 2

Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer

You should say:

When it happened

Where it happened

What the problem was

And explain how you solved the problem at last

Part 3

1. What do people use computers for?

2. Should students be allowed to use computers at school?

3. What do you think of people who are addicted to playing computers?

4. Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?

5. Why do people often have problems when using new products?

6. Why do people often have problems when using new products?

7. How do people use digital devices to help them with their studies?

8. Do people spend too much time looking at digital screens? Why?

9. Do you think that parents should limit the time that their children spend using the mobile phones?

10. What do people do with mobile phones?

11. What do you think of people who are addicted to playing computers?

A traditional celebration (a festival or ceremony) in your country that you enjoy

Describe a traditional celebration (a festival or ceremony) in your country that you enjoy

You should say:

What it is

What you do to celebrate it

Who you celebrate it with

And explain why you enjoy it

Part 3

  1. Is it important for children to learn traditional festivals at school?
  2. Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?
  3. Why do people hold events to celebrate?
  4. Are traditional festivals disappearing?
  5. Is music important in traditional festivals?
  6. Do you think good food and drinks are important for celebrations?

A Water Sport You Would Like To Try In The Future

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

You should say:

What it is

Where you would like to try it

Whether it is difficult

And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3

  1. What is the most popular water sport in your country? And why?
  2. What are the advantages of water transportation?
  3. What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
  4. What are the advantages of water transportation?
  5. Why do people like to live near water?
  6. What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
  7. Do you think it is good to teach swimming in schools?
  8. What do you think of the people who waste water?

An Activity That Made You Feel Tired

Part 2

Describe an activity that made you feel tired

You should say:

When and Where it took place

Why you took part in it

What the activity was

And explain why it made you feel tired

Part 3

1. Does studying and learning make people tired today?

2. When do people usually feel tired?

3. What do you think about striving for learning and striving for sports?

4. How much free time do you think office workers should have?

5. Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?

6. What are the differences between feeling tired after studying and after exercising?

7. How can people solve the problem that old people easily get tired?

An Area Of Science (Biology, Robotics, Etc.) That You Are Interested In And Would Like To Learn More About

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

        You should say:

which area it is

when you started to have an interest in it

how you first learned about it

When and where you came to know this area

How you got information about this area

and explain why you are interested in this area

Part 3

Science in Our Daily Lives

  • What are some ways we use science in our daily lives?
  • (Similar to above) What role do you think science plays in our daily lives?
  • How has technology changed our lives?
  • Would you say that is a change for the better?
  • Do you think people sometimes need to take a break from modern technology?
  • Would you agree that science has developed fast in the past 100 years?
  • Have these developments all been positive developments, or do you think there have been some negative developments?
  • What would you say is the most important scientific advancement (or, event, or invention) in the past 100 years?
  • What do you think might be the next major technological advancement (in the future)?

Science Museums

  • Would you say that the general public are interested in science?
  • Does your country have many science museums?
  • Do young people (and / or children) in your country like to go to science museums?
  • What do people learn when they go to science museums?
  • How do these museums show science to the public?

Science in Education

  • Do you think there is a need to study science?
  • (Similar to above) Why should people study science?
  • Do you think everybody should study science?
  • Are scientific subjects important in schools (and universities)?
  • What are the differences between science courses and liberal arts courses?
  • Are (were) scientific subjects popular in your school?
  • What science do students in your country generally study at school?
  • Can you suggest why some people dislike studying science?
  • Why do some people find it difficult to study science? = (Why do they find science to be hard to learn?)
  • Are there students who are especially interested in science?
  • Why do you think these people like science?
  • Why do some children not like learning science at school?
  • Is it important to study science at school?
  • Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
  • Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
  • How do you get to know about scientific news?
  • Should scientists explain the research process to the public?

An Exciting Activity That You Experienced With Someone Else

Part 2

Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else

You should say:

What the activity was

Who you were with

When and where it happened

Why you went for it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. What kinds of activities do young people like to do?

2. Why do some young people like adventurous activities?

3. Do you think old people would like to have changes?

4. Why can exciting activities relieve people's stress?

5. Can you give some (other) examples of adventurous or risky activities?

6. What skills do people need to take part in adventurous activities?

An exciting adventure you would like to take in the future

Describe an exciting adventure you would like to take in the future

You should say:

What the adventure is

Where you would go

Who you would go with

What you would do

And explain why you would like to take the adventure

Part 3

  1. Who likes to read adventure books?
  2. Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?
  3. Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an adventure?
  4. Who doesn't like to take adventures?
  5. What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of adventure?
  6. Will experiencing adventures broaden people's horizons?

An Expensive Gift That You Would Like To Give Someone

Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give someone when you save a lot of money

You should say:

What the gift is

Who you will give the gift to

How long it will take you to save the money

And explain why you would like to give the gift to this person

Part 3

  1. What do young people like to save money for?
  2. Is it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?
  3. Should children have pocket money? Why?
  4. Should children learn how to use money at school or from their parents?
  5. How do people save money?
  6. Why can't some people save money?

An Important Decision That You Made

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

Part 3

  1. Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
  2. What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
  3. Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
  4. Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
  5. Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
  6. How do people usually make an important decision?

An interesting job that you want to have in the future

Describe an interesting job that you want to have in the future

You should say:

What it is

How you can find this job

What skills it requires

And explain why it is an interesting job

Part 3

  1. What is the proper time for young people to plan their future career seriously
  2. What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?
  3. What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
  4. When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
  5. Which jobs have the highest salaries?
  6. Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
  7. Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer career advice to students?

Further Questions:

Work in Your Country

  • What are some of the most popular job choices (or career choices) among young people in your country today?
  • Do many young people want to get a government job?
  • What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
  • What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
  • When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
  • Which jobs have the highest salaries?
  • Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
  • Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer careers advice to students?
  • Is it hard to get an interesting job in your country?
  • What are some examples of high-paying jobs in your country?
  • What are some examples of low-paid jobs in your country? 
  • Why are some jobs highly paid while other are low-paid jobs?
  • Can you think of any jobs that used to exist in your country that no longer exist?
  • What kinds of jobs do you think will probably disappear in the future?
  • At what age do people usually retire in your country?
  • (Similar to above) How many years do you think people are fit for work, before they retire?

Changing Jobs

  • Is it common for people in your country to stay in the same job for a long time?
  • (Similar to above) Do people in your country often change their jobs?

Choosing a Career

  • When do students begin to seriously consider their future career?
  • How do teenagers get information about jobs?
  • Did your high school have counsellors to give you advice about your future career?
  • Do you think high schools should give career guidance to their students?
  • What preparations do you think a person should do before going to a job interview?

An Interesting Person That You Have Not Met In Person And Would Like To Know More About

Part 2

Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to know more about

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What interesting things he/she has done

And explain what you would like to know more about him/her

Part 3

1. Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?

2. Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?

3. Where and how can people get to know new people?

4. Can clothing tell and reveal a person's personality?

5. Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities?

6. How does society influence a person's personality?

An Invention That is useful in your daily life

Describe An Invention That is useful in your daily life

You should say:

What the invention is

What it can do

How you use this invention

Whether it is difficult or easy to use

And explain whether it is difficult to use it

Part 3

  1. What qualities do inventors have?
  2. Are there inventions that have changed the world? How?
  3. What are the qualities of a scientist?
  4. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
  5. Do you think people who have not been educated in school can invent things?
  6. Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
  7. Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments or private companies?
  8. What inventions do you think should be improved?
  9. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?

An Occasion When You Got Incorrect Information

Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information

You should say:

When you got it

How you got it

How you found it was incorrect

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. Why don't people trust information on the Internet?
  2. What jobs provide information to others?
  3. What's the difference between e-mail and phone in terms of providing information?
  4. Which do you think is the better way to provide information, by phone or by email?
  5. How do people judge the accuracy of information?
  6. How do people make sure they're getting the right information?

An occasion when you lost your way

Describe an occasion when you lost your way

You should say:

Where you were

What happened

How you felt

And explain how you found your way

Part 3

  1. How do people react when they get lost?
  2. Why do some people have a good sense of direction?
  3. Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
  4. Is a paper map still necessary?
  5. Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
  6. How do people react when they get lost?
  7. How can people find their way when they are lost?
  8. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?

an occasion when you spent (quite some) time with a young child

Describe an occasion when you spent (quite some) time with a young child

You should say:

Who this child was

When you spent time with this child

What you did together

Why you spent time with this child

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. Do you think children should have a lot of toys?
  2. Where do children usually play?
  3. Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow, whether at school or at home?
  4. Do you think children should follow all the rules?
  5. Do you think it's necessary for parents to make decisions for their children?
  6. Do you think it is good for parents to help their children choose friends?

An Occasion When You Waited Aa Long Time For A Nice Thing

Part 2

Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing

You should say:

When it happened

What the nice thing was

How long you waited

Why you waited for a long time

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

  1. On what occasions do people have to wait for a long time?
  2. What do people do while waiting?
  3. Are most people patient while waiting?
  4. Do you like like to wait for a long time? Why?
  5. Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?
  6. Do people queue consciously while waiting for the subway train?

Someone You Don’t Know But Would Like To Know More About

Part 2

Describe someone you don't know but would like to know more about

You should say:

Who this person is

What interesting things he/she has done

Why you want to know more about him/her

Part 3

1. Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?

2. Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?

Someone You Know Who Has Recently Moved To A New Place

Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place

You should say:

Who he/she is

What the new place is like

Why he/she moved to a new place

And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact on you

Part 3

  1. Why do some young people keep moving?
  2. What's the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
  3. Is it positive for young people to live by themselves?
  4. Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
  5. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
  6. How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?

Someone You Know Who Often Helps Others

Describe someone you know who often helps others

You should say:

What he/she is like

How he/she helps others

Why his/her help is beneficial

And explain why he/she helps others

Part 3

  1. How can children help their parents at home?
  2. Should children be taught to help others?
  3. What makes children help each other at school?
  4. Should students do community service? Why?
  5. Do students in your country do volunteer work?
  6. Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?

The Ideal House You Would Like To Have

Describe the ideal house you would like to have

You should say:

Where it would be

What it would look like

What special features it would have

And explain why it would be your ideal house

Part 3

  1. What are the most common architectural styles in Iranian cities?
  2. What's the difference between an apartment and a house?
  3. What's the difference between living in the country and living in the city?
  4. What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?
  5. What difficulties do people living in the city have ?
  6. What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?