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

Advertisements

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

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?

Being Happy

  • What made you happy when you were little?
  • What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
  • When do you feel happy at work? Why?
  • Do you feel happy when buying new things?
  • Do you think people are happy when buying new things?
  • How would you define happiness?
  • What kinds of things make people in your country happy?
  • Do you think money can make people happy?
  • Are people in your country happier now than they were 30 years ago?
  • Why do some people say happiness never lasts (for) long?
  • What do you do when you feel unhappy?
  • Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?
  • What do you do to stay happy?
  • Can you stay happy all the time?
  • Is it important to be happy?

Birthdays

  1. Do you like birthdays?
  2. What do you usually do on your birthday?
  3. Do you think it is important to celebrate your birthday?
  4. Do people in your country celebrate birthdays? 
  5. How do Iranian people celebrate birthdays? 
  6. Whose birthday do you think is important to celebrate in your country?
  7. How how did you celebrate your birthdays when you were a child?
  8. Do you still feel that celebrating your birthday is important?
  9. Nowadays, how do young people in Iran celebrate their birthday?
  10. Which birthdays are especially important in Iranian culture?
  11. How do you like to celebrate your birthday? 
  12. What did you do on your last birthday?
  13. What did you do on your birthday when you were younger?
  14. Do you prefer birthday parties with your friends or with your family?
  15. Nowadays, how do young people in Iran celebrate their birthday? 
  16. Do people in Iran have birthday parties? (Why?/Why not?)
  17. Do you think it's important for people to celebrate birthdays? 
  18. Do you think it's important to remember people's birthdays?)
  19. Do you think it's important to give a special gift to someone on their birthday?
  20. Are birthdays more important for children or for adults? 
  21. Do children and adults celebrate birthdays the same way?
  22. What do children do when they have a birthday party?

Books and Reading

  • Do you like reading? 
  • Do you often read books? When?
  • Are your reading habits different than before?
  • Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
  • Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
  • What kinds of books do you usually read?
  • What kinds of things do you usually read?
  • (Similar to above, but different) What kinds of books do you like to read?
  • (Similar to above, but different) What kinds of things do you like to read?
  • Do you like E-books?
  • Do you ever read professional books? 
  • Have you ever lent or borrowed a book?

Some vocabulary:

Things to Read

Two main types: Fiction and Non-fiction

For News

Newspapers

News magazines

Company & organization newsletters

The internet. The internet includes copies of the printed newspapers and news magazines but also has news pages that are especially written for the internet. One important sub-group of internet news pages consists of independent journalists. These independent journalists usually include their commentary and opinion with their reporting of factual information.

Magazines

Fashion magazines

Movie magazines

Computer magazines

News magazines

Sports magazines

Hobbyist magazines

Technical & professional journals

Art magazines

Home decoration magazines

Women’s magazines

Literature

Autobiographies

Biographies

Novels (Historical novels, Thrillers, Mystery stories, Romance novels, Detective Stories, Science Fiction)

Poetry

Plays

Short Stories

Essays

Literary Criticism

Educational

Textbooks

Reference books

Encyclopedias

‘How-to’ books

'Self-help' books

 Entertainment

Comic books

Puzzle books

Personal Correspondence

Letters

Emails

Postcards

Faxes

Cell-phone text messages

On-line chatting

The Internet

The Internet now includes most of the examples above

Chocolate

  1. Do you like eating chocolate? Why/why not?
  2. How often do you eat chocolate?
  3. Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
  4. Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
  5. What's your favourite flavour?
  6. Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
  7. How often do you eat chocolate?
  8. Did you like it when you were child?
  9. Do you ever give chocolate as a gift? (If yes, on what occasions?)
  10. (Similar to above) Have you ever given chocolate as a gift?  (If yes, on what occasions?)
  11. Can you suggest why people all over the world like chocolate?

Collecting

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

Computers

  • Do you often use computers?
  • When did you start using computers?
  • (Similar to above) When was the first time you used a computer?
  • What do you use computers for?
  • 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?
  • (Possible) Do computers have much impact on your life?
  • What would your life be without computers?
  • In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
  • What effect do computers have on children?
  • How do you think parents could minimize (or avoid) the negative effects of computers on their children?
  • (Possible) What can you learn from computers?
  • What computer skill(s) would you like to learn?

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  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?

Daily Routine

General Questions

  • What do you usually do in the mornings? or
  • What is your morning routine?
  • What's your daily routine nowadays?
  • Do you think breakfast is important?
  • What time do you go to bed?
  • What time do you usually get up?
  • What do you usually do after you get up (or, in the morning)?
  • Do you like to get up early in the morning?
  • Did you have the same daily routine when you were a child?
  • Do you usually have the same routine every day of the week?
  • Do you want to change your daily routine in the future?
  • What are you usually doing at this time?
  • Do you do the same thing(s) every day?
  • Would you say you are busy?
  • What part of the day do you like best? (Why?)
  • What's usually your busiest time of the day; the morning, noon, or evenings? (Why?)
  • What part of the day do you like best? (Why?)
  • What's usually your busiest time of the day; the morning, noon, or evenings? (Why?)

Questions related to work and study

  • What is your daily study routine?
  • Have you ever changed your routine?
  • Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?
  • (If you do not work) For you, what's the best time of day for studying?
  • When do you do most of your study?
  • (If you work) For you, what's the best time of day (or, day of the week) for working?

Evening Time

  • Do you like the morning or evening?
  • What do you usually do in the evening?
  • What did you do in the evening when you were a child?
  • Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?

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?

Haircuts

  • Do you like going to a hair dresser's (or barber's)
  • Do you like your current hair style?
  • How often do you have your hair cut?
  • How long have you had this haircut?
  • Have you had a haircut that you didn't like?
  • When was the last time you had your hair cut?
  • How much do you usually spend on a haircut?
  • Do you often (or, ever) change your hairstyle?
  • What's your favorite hairstyle?
  • Would you like to change the color of your hair?
  • On what occasions do people in your country usually get a haircut?

Note:

Some people, especially some Americans, say things like, "I cut my hair yesterday" when they did not really cut their hair themselves but actually "had their hair cut" or "got their hair cut". In the IELTS test, you should use one of those two forms, which are how educated people speak. It's the same as saying, "I'm going to get my car repaired today" or "I'm going to have my car repaired today". Those two correct statements mean that someone else is going to repair your car. If you say, "I'm going to repair my car today" it means that you are going to do it yourself.

 

:Vocabulary

  • Although individual hairs can be counted, the hair on a person’s head is considered to be a mass of hair and is not countable. Therefore, we say, “He has a lot of hair”, not “He has many hairs.”
  • A hairdresser – for females; a hair salon
  • A barber – for males; a barber’s shop
  • Bald
  • Curly hair
  • Straight hair
  • Long, straight hair
  • Short, curly hair
  • To trim; to get a trim
  • Split ends
  • A perm
  • Get (have) my hair dyed/ get (have) my hair tinted
  • Blonde; brunette, redhead
           

Housework and Cooking

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

Jewelry

  1. Do you often wear jewelry?
  2. What type of jewelry do you like to buy?
  3. Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
  4. What's your attitude toward jewelry?
  5. Why so many people choose to buy expensive jewelry?
  6. How often do you wear jewelry?

Keys

  1. Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
  2. Have you ever lost your keys?
  3. Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?
  4. Do you think it's a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

Libraries

  1. Do you often go to library?
  2. What do you usually do in the library?
  3. Did you go to library when you were a kid?
  4. Do Iranian kids often go to library?

Meeting Places

  1.  What is your favorite place to meet with your friends?
  2. Do you think there are some more places more suitable for meeting with others?
  3. Are there any differences between your favorite meeting places in the present and in your childhood?
  4. Why are some meeting places better than others?

Morning Time

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

Music

Main Questions

  • What's your favourite type of music?/What music do you like?
  • What music do you dislike?
  • Do you often listen to one type of music?
  • What music do your friends like? Do you enjoy the same type of music?
  • What's the most popular type of music where you live?
  • Which singer or musician would you like to see in person?
  • When do you listen to music?
  • Do you prefer to listen to music alone, or with others?
  • Has your preference in music changed since you were younger?

Possible Questions that may be asked

  • What kind(s) of music do you prefer?
  • When do you listen to music?
  • Do you like to listen to music while you work or study?
  • Did you like music when you are a child?
  • Have your preferences in music changed in recent years?
  • What’s the difference between the music you like now, and what you liked when you were younger (or, a child)?
  • When did you start listening to music?
  • Do you think your music preferences will change in the future?
  • Do you think people’s musical tastes change with age (= as they grow older)?
  • Do you prefer to download music from the internet, or buy CDs?
  • Do you think there'll (= there will) be any new forms of music in the future?

Names

  • Who gave you your name?
  • Does your name have any particular (or, special) meaning?  
  • Do you like your name?
  • Would you like to change your name?
  • Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
  • (Similar to above) Have you ever considered changing your name?
  • Is it easy to change your name in your country?
  • How would you choose names for your next generation?
  • Are there any differences between how Iranians name their children now and in the past?
  • (Similar to above) In your country, are there any problems that could occur if someone changed their name?
  • Who usually names babies in your country?  
  • Do you have any special traditions about naming children?
  • (Similar to above) What do people consider when they are giving a baby a name in your country?

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. Are there any sounds that you like?
  7. Where can you (= one) hear loud noise?
  8. Do you think there's too much noise in modern society?
  9. Are cities becoming noisier?
  10. Do you think there is more noise in people's lives today than in the past?
  11. Do you think that cities will become noisier in the future?
  12. What are some of the advantages of quiet places?
  13. 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?
  1. Where can you hear loud noise?
  2. (Possibly the question above is this) What noisy places are there in your hometown (or, where you are living)?
  3. Do you think that cities will become noisier in the future?

Old Buildings

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

Outer Space

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

Public transportation

  • What forms of public transport do you have in your hometown?
  • What forms of public transport do you usually use?
  • When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are travelling?
  • Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?
  • Did you take public transportation when you were a kid?
  • How often do you use public transport?
  • What's the farthest you have traveled using public transport?

Puzzles

  • Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
  • When do you do puzzles, during a trip or when you feel bored?
  • Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
  • Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

Schools

  1. Where do you go to school?
  2. Do you go to a good school?
  3. Do you like your teachers?
  4. Do you like your current learning atmosphere?
  5. What are the differences between your school and other schools?
  6. Is there anything you want to change about your school?

Science

  • Did you like your science classes at school?
  • What kinds of science did you learn (or, study) at school?
  • Do you think it’s important to study science?
  • (Similar to above) Do you think people should study science?
  • Do you like science? (How much? Why or why not?)
  • Does / did your high school offer any science-related classes?
  • Do you think all schools should have science classes available?
  • Do / did you enjoy your science classes at school?
  • What do you find most interesting about science?
  • What scientific fields are most popular in your country?
  • Is there anything about science that you don't like?
  • Do you like watching television (documentary) programs about science?
  • Do you find those programs to be useful?
  • Can you suggest why people like to watch science fiction programs?
  • Are science museums very popular in your country?
  • (Similar to above) Do people in your country often visit science museums?
  • Have you ever visited a science museum?
  • What future scientific developments do you think we will see?
  • Is there any scientific topic that you would like to learn more about?

Singing

  • Do you like to sing? Why?
  • Have you ever learnt how to sing?
  • Who do you like to sing for?
  • Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
  • How often do you sing?
  • Did you like to sing when you were a child?
  • Do you prefer to sing at home or at a place such as a karaoke bar (or KTV)?
  • Who's your favourite singer?
  • What's your favourite song?
  • Are the lyrics (= the words) of songs important to you?

Sitting Down

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

Small Businesses

  1. Do you know many small businesses where you live?
  2. Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
  3. Have you ever worked in a small business?
  4. Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Snacks

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

Social Media

  • Do you or your friends like using using social media?
  • Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
  • Do you like to work in social media?
  • What's the most popular social media in your country?

Social Media Websites

  • Which do you prefer (to use), an information app or a chat app?
  • Do you (often) use social media websites?
  • When did you first use one of these websites?
  • (Possibly the question above is this) How did you first find out about social media websites?
  • Is social media (or, are social media websites) very popular in your country?
  • Do you think social media will become more popular in the future?
  • In the future, do you think you will use social media more than you do now, or less?
  • Do you feel social media is more a positive thing, or more negative thing?
  • (Similar to above) What do you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of (using) social media websites?
  • Do you like to use Facebook?

Some vocabulary:

  • to maintain contact with friends / to keep in contact with friends / to communicate quickly with others
  • to broaden one’s range of social contacts / to broaden one’s social network (either in real-life or one’s “virtual” [= online] social network)
  • face-to-face communication
  • a substitute for real (real-life) relationships with others
  • better than feeling alone; to help overcome loneliness / to help overcome of sense of isolation
  • a sense of connectedness (to others/to the world)
  • sharing photographs
  • voice/ text messages
  • sending/receiving computer files
  • an avenue for expressing opinions / for exchanging information
  • to bring an issue to the attention of a wide audience
  • to spread the word
  • a marketing tool
  • If or when you name a particular social media platform, slow down a little and pronounce it especially clearly.

Sports Programs

  • What sports do you like?
  • Where did you learn how to do it?
  • Did you do some sports when you were young?
  • Do you think students need more exercise?
  • What sports do you like?
  • Where did you learn how to do it?
  • Did you do some sports when you were young?
  • Do you think students need more exercise?

Staying up

Staying Up Late

  • Do you often stay up late?
  • Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
  • What do you do when you stay up late?
  • What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?
  • Do you prefer to go to bed late, or early?
  • Have you ever stayed up late?
  • What did you do?
  • How did you feel the next day?
  • (Possibly) Did you sleep late the next day?
  • (Similar to above) Do you ever stay up late?
  • What do you do when you stay up late?
  • Would you like to sleep late every day?
  • Why do you think many young people like to stay up late?
  • Do you think children should stay up late?
  • When you were a child, did your parents (ever) let you stay up late?

T-shirts

  1. Do you like wearing T-shirts?
  2. How often do you wear T-shirts?
  3. Do you usually wear T-shirts?
  4. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
  5. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?

Talents

  1. Do you have a talent for something you are good at?
  2. Was it mastered recently or when you where young?
  3. Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
  4. Do you think anyone in your country has the same talent?

Technology

  • What are the benefits of using technology?
  • What technology do you often use, computers or cell phones?
  • What electronic devices have you bought lately?
  • Is there any technology you want to buy?
  • Is technology important in your life?
  • Do you like to use new technology?
  •  How has new technology changed people's lives?

The Weather

The Weather:

  • What's the weather like in your city?
  • Does the weather in your country change often?
  • Do you have a favorite type of weather?
  • Would you move to another city because of the weather?
  • Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When?/How?

The Seasons and Weather: 

  • Do you prefer a warm, or a cool climate?

  • Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

  • Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

  • Would you say most people prefer a warm climate?

  • Do you like it when it's raining?

  • Which season do you like best?

  • Are there four different (or, distinct) seasons in your hometown?

  • Do you feel the climate is changing?

  • Does the weather change often where you live?

  • Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?

  • Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that has four seasons?

  • Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?

Some other questions:

  • Which season do you like best?
  • Are there four distinct seasons in your hometown?
  • Do you feel the climate is changing?
  • Does the weather change often where you live?
  • Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?
  • What kind of weather do you like (best)? (Why?)
  • What sort of weather do you least like?
  • Do you like sunny weather?
  • What do you usually do during your favourite weather (or season)?
  • What's the weather (usually) like in your hometown?
  •  (If doing the test away from your home country) How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?
  • Do you like that weather (or, that kind of climate)? (Why?/Why not?)
  • How often is the weather good in your hometown?
  • Are there any bad points about the weather in your city?
  • Have there been any changes in the weather over the past few years?
  • Have you ever been to any place where the weather is different to your hometown?
  • (If doing the test far from your hometown) Compare the weather in your hometown and the weather here.
  • Which city in your country (or, which part of your country) has the best weather?
  • Which city in your country (or, which part of your country) has the worst weather?
  • Does the weather ever affect what you do?
  • How does the weather affect people (or, you)? (If yes, how?)
  • How do you feel when the weather is cloudy?
  • Do you always (often/usually) pay attention to the weather forecast? Why?/Why not?
  • Can you give any examples of unusual weather?
  • In your country, are there ever any problems caused by the weather? (= caused by extreme weather?)
  • Do you like snow? (Why? / Why not?)
  • Would you prefer to live in a place that has just one, warm season that lasts the whole year or a place with different seasons?
  • Do you (or, do people in your country) do the same things in the different seasons of the year?
  • Do people (in your country) play the same sports in different seasons of the year?

Some vocabulary:

“Do you prefer a hot, or a cold climate?” – If this is the exact wording of the question, you are being asked to choose between two extremes. Hot is not warm, cold is not cool.

The meaning of that question is probably, “If you had to be/live in a place with a cold or a hot climate, which would you prefer?”

Only say, “I would prefer” if you also say something like, “if I had to choose between those two extremes”.

It’s possible to say, “I don’t like either of those” but still make a choice.

Always give at least one reason when answering a question about your likes, dislikes, preferences, favourite etc.

Reasons – 1) Your feelings of comfort; 2) the activities you prefer to do in different seasons or weather conditions; 3) certain aspects of the weather or of the seasons that you especially like or dislike such as flowers blooming in spring, the fact that rain damages your shoes, the clothes you wear etc.

Rainy days, wet days, wet weather, sunny says, a sunny day, ice, snow, slippery footpaths,

“When it’s raining” is not the same as “a rainy day”, which means a whole day, or most of it, that experiences rain.

to drizzle

sunny

A warm climate; warm weather. (or cool, or hot or cold weather). Notice that “climate” is a count-noun, “weather” is not.

Watches

  • Do you usually wear a watch?
  • Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
  • What kind of watch do you wear?
  • Do people still wear watches in your country?
  • What was your first watch like?
  • What kinds of watches do you like to wear?
  • Why do you think some people buy/wear expensive watches?
  • Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?

Weekends

  • Do you like weekends?
  • What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
  • What did you do last weekends?
  • Do you make plans for your weekends?
  • What do you usually do (or, like to do) on weekends?
  • Are there any places in your city that you like to go to on weekends for recreation?
  • Do you often (or ever) go to a cinema on weekends?
  • Do you prefer to go to the cinema alone, or in a group?
  • What do you plan to do next weekend?

Others

   Possibly this topic is simply, "Leisure Time"

    • What do you do in your spare time?
    • (Similar to above) What do you do for entertainment?
    • When do you spend time with your family?
    • What do you usually do on weekends? (
    • What did you do last weekend?
    • What do other people in your hometown (or, in your country) usually do on weekends?
    • What are you going to do next weekend?
    • (Similar to above) What do you plan to do next weekend?
    • (Similar to above) What do you think you might do next weekend?
    • Do you think it is important to make the most of your weekend?
    • Do you feel that weekends now are more important to you than when you were a child?
    • Do you think employees should have to work on weekends?
    • Are weekends important to people?
    • (Similar to above) Are weekends important to you?
    • What do people in Iran do on the weekends?
    • Is it important for people to have weekends off?
    • Do you think people should be paid more money if they work on weekends (or public holidays)?
    • Do you think working people need to rest on weekends?
    • (Possibly) What's your favourite part of the weekend? (Why?)
    • What did you do last weekend?
    • Who was there with you?
    • Do you (prefer to) plan your weekends ahead of time?
    • Do you mostly spend weekends on study or on leisure?

Writing

  • Do you write a lot?
  • Do you like to write a letters and cards?
  • What do you typically (or, usually) write?
  • What do you like to write? Why?
  • Do you think the things you write would change in future?
  • Did you like to write when you were a child?
  • On your birthday, do you prefer to receive a (handwritten) card (or letter), or an email?
  • Do you prefer to write by hand or to type (on a keyboard, or computer)?
  • Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?
  • Do you think handwritten letters and cards will be replaced by emails?
  • Do you think writing is important?
  • (Possibly the question above is this) Do you think handwriting is important?

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 City You Would Like To Stay For A Short Time

Describe a city you would like to stay for a short time

you should say:

where the city is

why you want to go there

who you will go there with

what you will do there

And explain why you will stay there for a short time

Part 3

  1. Why do people sometimes go to other cities or countries (to travel)?
  2. Why are historical cities popular?
  3. Why do places with historical sites develop tourism industry more actively?
  4. Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?
  5. Do most people like planned travelling?
  6. Why is the noise pollution worse in tourist cities than in other cities?

A Daily Routine That You Enjoy

Describe a daily routine that you enjoy

you should say:

what it is

where and when you do it

who you do it with

And explain why you enjoy it

Part 3

  1. Should children have learning routines?
  2. What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
  3. Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?
  4. How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
  5. What daily routines do people have at home?
  6. What are the differences between people’s daily routines now and in the past 15 years?

A Difficult Thing You Did And Succeeded

Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded

you should say:

What it was

How you overcame the difficulties

Whether you got help

And explain how you felt when you succeeded

Part 3

  1. Should people get goals for themselves?
  2. How do you define success?
  3. How do we judge whether young people are successful?
  4. Are successful people lonely?
  5. What kind of success can students achieve at school?
  6. Should students be proud of their success?

A Film Character Played by an Actor or Actress You admire

Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire

you should say:

Who this actor or actress is

When you saw the film

What the character was like in this film

And explain why you admire this actor or actress

Part 3

  1. Are actors or actresses very interested in their work? Why?
  2. Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?
  3. What can children learn from acting?
  4. Why do children like special costumes?
  5. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?
  6. What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?

A Friend From Your Childhood

Describe a friend from your childhood

you should say:

Who he/she is

Where and how you met each other

What do you often did together

And explain what made you like him/her

Part 3

  1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
  2. How important is childhood friendship to children?
  3. What do you think of communicating via social media?
  4. Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?
  5. What's the difference between having younger friends and older friends?
  6. Has technology changed people's friendships? How?
  7. What can children learn from their peers?
  8. Do young people generally choose to listen to their parents or friends? Why?
  9. Why do people have less contact with their childhood friends?

A Gift You Received

Describe a gift you received

you should say:

What it was

How you got it

What you did

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. Should employees have their own goals?
  2. How should bosses reward employees?
  3. What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
  4. What rewards do children want to get?
  5. What are children usually rewarded for at school?
  6. What rewards can children get from school?
  7. What rewards can companies offer to outstanding employees?

A Historical Period/Moment You Would Like To Learn More About

Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about

you should say:

What you are interested in

When it happened

What you know about it

And why you would like to learn more

Part 3

  1. Should everyone know history?
  2. In what ways can children learn history?
  3. What are the differences between learning history from books and from videos?
  4. Is it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?
  5. Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
  6. Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?
  7. why people don’t learn history anymore?
  8. How can teachers make history lessons more interesting?
  9. why should we protect historical buildings?
  10. What is difference between historical buildings and old buildings?
  11. What do historical buildings mean to us?

A New Development In The Area Where You Live

Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping mall, park...)

you should say:

What the development is

When/where you noticed it

How long it took to complete it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

  1. What transportation do you use the most?
  2. Is public transportation popular in Iran?
  3. What can be improved in public transport services?
  4. What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
  5. Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?
  6. How is the subway system developing in your country?

A Noisy Place You Have Been To

Describe a noisy place you have been to

you should say:

where it is

when you went there

what you did there

And explain why you feel it's a noisy place

Part 3

  1. Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
  2. Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
  3. What kinds of noise are there in our life?
  4. Which area is exposed to noise more? the city or the countryside?
  5. How would people usually respond to noise in your country?
  6. How can people consider others' feelings when chatting/talking in public?

A Person Who Inspired You To Do Something Interesting

Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting

you should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What interesting thing you did

And explain how he/she inspired you to do something interesting

Part 3

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

A Person Who Likes To Dress Fashionably

Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably/well

you should say:

Who he/she is

What job he/she does

What kind of clothes he/she wears

And explain why he/she likes fashion

Part 3

  1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
  2. Why is fashion very important to some people?
  3. Are older people as fashionable as young people?
  4. Are women more fashionable than men?
  5. What kinds of people need to know fashion well?
  6. Does being fashionable mean spending more money on clothes?

A Person You Have Met And You Want To Work/Study With

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

you should say:

who this person is

how you met this person

how long you have known him/her

And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

Part 3

  1. Why sohld children be kind to their classmates?
  2. Can children choose their deskmates?
  3. What matters most about a colleagues personality?
  4. Are good colleagues important at work?
  5. What kind of people are popular at work?
  6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

A Person You Know Who Is From A Different Culture

Describe a person you know who is from a different culture

you should say:

Who he/she is

Where he/she is from

How do you know him/her

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

  1. Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
  3. How can traditional cultures and modern cultures coexist?
  4. Which Iranian traditions are disappearing?
  5. Do people who live in a multicultural place tend to forget their own culture?
  6. Do you think language is a problem when you are with foreigners?
  7. Is it easy to meet people from other cultures where you live?
  8. What are the benefits of communicating with people from different cultural regions?
  9. How do people in multicultural regions protect their own culture?
  10. Are multicultural regions conducive to business development?

A Person You Know Who Loves To Grow Plants

Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.)

you should say:

Who this person is

What he/she grows

Where he/she grows them

And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants

Part 3

  1. What happened to farmers' income during Covid 19 pandemic
  2. How do people grow plants in cities?
  3. Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
  4. Do you think it's good to let kids learn how to grow plants?
  5. What do you think of the job of a farmer?
  6. What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?

A Person You Met At A Party Who You Enjoyed Talking With

Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with

you should say:

What party it was

Who this person is

What you talked about

And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

Part 3

  1. On what occasions would people be willing to get to know new people?
  2. Where would people get to know new people?
  3. How do people start a conversation?
  4. Is it difficult for Iranian people to communicate with people from other countries?
  5. Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?
  6. Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?

A Photo You Took That You Are Proud Of

Describe a photo you took that you are proud of

you should say:

When you took it

Where you took it

What is in this photo

And explain why you are proud of it

Part 3

  1. When do people take photos?
  2. Why do some people like to keep old photos?
  3. Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
  4. What can people learn from old photographs?
  5. Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
  6. Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?
  7. Do you think taking photos will affect the travel experience?

A Piece Of Good News That You Heard About Someone You Know Well

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well

you should say:

What it was

When you heard it

How you knew it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. Is it good to share something on social media?
  2. Should the media only publish good news?
  3. How does social media help people access information?
  4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
  5. Do most people like to share good news with others?
  6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

A Piece Of Technology You Own That You Feel Is Difficult To Use

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

you should say:

when you got it

what you got it for

how often you use it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

  1. What technology do people currently use?
  2. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
  3. Why are people so keen on buying iphones even though they haven't changed much from one iphone to the next?
  4. Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?
  5. What changes has the development of technology brought about to our lives?
  6. Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?
  7. Do you think modern technologies are difficult to use?
  8. In your country, what technology do you think is necessary in the lives of people?
  9. Why do you think old people have difficulty using the mobile phones or computers?
  10. Do you think manufacturers should be responsible to make their technology easier to use?

A Place In Your Country Or Part Of Your Country That You Would Like To Recommend To Visitors/Travelers

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

you should say:

What it is

Where it is

What people can do there

And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers

Part 3

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

A Place You Visited Where The Air Was Polluted

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted

you should say:

Where the place is

when you visited this place

why the air was not good

And explain how you felt about the place

Part 3

  1. Is there more pollution now than the past?
  2. Do you think the city is leaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?
  3. What can factories and plants do to reduce pollutants?
  4. Do you think the wind has any effect on pollution? Why?
  5. In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?
  6. Do you think many companies are forced to reduce pollutants?
  7. Do you ever go to places where the air is polluted?
  8. Do you think air pollution is the same in different parts of Iran? What's the reason?
  9. Do you think air pollution is serious?
  10. What can individuals do to reduce air pollution?

A Popular Place for Sports You Have Been To

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

you should say:

Where it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain how you felt about this place

Part 3

  1. Is technology helpful for people to do sports?
  2. Do you think local sports teams can help increase community connections?
  3. Do young people like to do sports?
  4. What are the benefits of sports for children?
  5. Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
  6. What do you think of the companies donating sports venues for poor children?
  7. Do you think school students should be given physical exercise?
  8. Why are so many people no longer doing physical activity these days?
  9. Why do people who don't exercise regularly feel tired?
  10. Do you think teenagers should learn about sports stars?

A Problem You Had While Shopping Online Or In A Store

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

you should say:

When it happened

What you bought

What problem you had

And Explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

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

A Program You Would Like To Watch

Describe a program you would like to watch

you should say:

What it is

What it is about

Who you would like to watch it with

And explain why wyou would lioke to watch this program

Part 3

  1. Do you think watching talk shows is a waste of time?
  2. Do you think we can acquire knowledge from watching TV programs?
  3. What programs do people like to watch in your country?
  4. Do people in your country like to watch foreign tv programs?
  5. What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos over visiting zoos?
  6. Do teachers play videos in class in your country?

A Story Or Novel You Have Read That You Found Interesting

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

you should say:

When you read it

What the story or novel was about

Who wrote it

And explain why it was interesting

Part 3

  1. Do you prefer to read - box or printed books?
  2. What kinds of novels are suitable for a film adaptation?
  3. How does technology help people tell stories?
  4. Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
  5. Is there any difference between the popular novels now and those in the past?
  6. Why do some people prefer reading novels to playing computer games in this digital world?

A Time When Someone Gave You Something That You Really Wanted

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

you should say:

what it was

when you received it

who gave it to you

And explain why you wanted it so much

Part 3

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

A Time When You Forgot/Missed An Appointment

Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment

you should say:

What the appointment was for

Who you made it with

Why you forgot/missed it

And explain how you felt about experience

Part 3

  1. How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?
  2. Do you think people should remember family history?
  3. If someone doesn't really like the person they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that right? why?
  4. Which is more important, a work-related appointment or an appointment with a friend? Why?
  5. What do you think is a good way to record things? Why?
  6. Is punctuality important to people?

A Time When You Helped A Child

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 how you felt about it

Part 3

  • Do you often help kids? How?
  • Why is it necessary to do volunteer services?
  • What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
  • Who benefit more from the volunteer services, the volunteers or the people helped?

A Time When You Made A Complaint And Were Satisfied

Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with the result

you should say:

When it happened

Who you complained to

What you complained about

And explain why you were satisfied with the result

Part 3

  1. When are people are more likely to make complaints?
  2. What do people often complain about?
  3. Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
  4. Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
  5. How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?
  6. How do people often respond to poor customer service?
  7. why it is important for a company to listen to customers' complaints?
  8. Do you think it is important for a company to listen to their employees' complaints?

A Time When You Missed Or Were Late For An Important Meeting/Event

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

you should say:

when it happened

what happened

why you missed/were late for it

And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3

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

A Time When You Needed To Search For Information

Describe a time when you needed to search for information

you should say:

What information you needed to search for

When you searched for it

Where you searched for it

And explain why you needed to search for it

Part 3

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

A Time When You Received Money As A Gift

Describe a time when you received money as a gift

you should say:

When it happened

Who gave you money

Why he/She gave you money

And explain how you use the money

Part 3

  1. Why do people rarely use cash now?
  2. When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
  3. Should parents reward children with money?
  4. Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
  5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards?
  6. Do you think it is a good thing that more people are using digital payment?

A Time When You Show A Lot Of Plastic Waste

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

you should say:

Where you saw the plastic waste

When you saw the plastic waste

What did you after you saw them

And explain what your thoughts were about this

Part 3

  1. Do you think we should use plastic products?
  2. How can we reduce our use of plastic?
  3. What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
  4. Why do people like to use plastic products?
  5. What can the government do to reduce plastic pollution?
  6. Do you think we can do without plastic altogether in the future?
  7. Who is responsible for managing plastic waste?
  8. What are the impacts of plastic waste on ocean or lakes?

A Time When You Taught A Friend/Relative Something

Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something

you should say:

Who you taught

What/how you taught

What the result was

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

  1. What practical skills can young people teach old people?
  2. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
  3. How can young people teach old people skills?
  4. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
  5. Do you think 'showing' is a better way than 'telling' in education?
  6. Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?

A time you had a disagreement with Someone

Describe a time you had a disagreement with someone

you should say:

Who you had the disagreement with

What the disagreement was

What happened

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. What do you do if you disagree with someone?
  2. How can we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
  3. Who do you think should teach children to respect their teachers?
  4. What disagreements do parents and children usually haqve?

A Time You Made A Decision To Wait For Something

Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something

you should say:

When it happened

What you waited for

Why you made the decision

And explain how you felt about the decision

Part 3

  1. Do people in your country like to take public transportation?
  2. Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
  3. Hey is being patient good for people? Why?
  4. Are people with less patient now than people in the past? Why?
  5. Why do children lack patience?
  6. How can people become more patient?

A Time You Received Positive Feedback

Describe a time you received positive feedback

you should say:

What you did

Who gave you the feedback

Why he/she gave you the positive feedback

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. Do children need encouragement as they grow up? Why?
  2. Which kind of feedback do people tend to believe, positive or negative feedback?
  3. Do you think public recognition is important for people nowadays?
  4. Do you think those who have received public recognition should take on more social responsibilities?
  5. Do you think positive feedback is more useful than negative feedback?
  6. Should bosses give positive feedback to employees? Why?

A Way/Change That Helps You Save A Lot Of Time

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 1

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

An Activity You Enjoyed In Your Free Time When You Were Child

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were younger/a child

you should say:

What it was

Where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3

  1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?
  2. What sports do young people like to do now?
  3. Are there more activities for young people than 20 years ago?
  4. Can most people balance work and life in Iran?
  5. What (free time) activities do children and adults do nowadays?
  6. Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

An Actor Or Actress Whom You Admire

Describe an actor or actress whom you admire

you should say:

who he/she is

what he/she looks like

what kind of movies he/she appears in

And explain why you admire this actor/actress

Part 3

  1. Are actors or actresses very interested in their work? Why?
  2. Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?
  3. What can children learn from acting?
  4. Why do children dress up like superstars?
  5. What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
  6. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?
  7. Do you want to be an actor/actress?

An Advertisement You Don’t Like

Describe an advertisement you have seen that you didn’t like

you should say:

Where and when you saw it

What type of advertisement it was

What product or service it advertised

And explain why you didn’t like it

Part 3

  1. What are the most advertised products in your country?
  2. Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?
  3. What are the benefits of advertising?
  4. What do you think of celebrity endorsement in advertising?
  5. Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don’t need?
  6. What role does social media play in advertising?
  7. Do you think children should learn how to distinguish advertisements?
  8. what kinds of product are suitable to advertise in news papers?
  9. Is a famous star who drinks alcohol suitable for advertisement?

An important river/lake in your country

Describe an important river/lake in your country

You should say:

How long the river is

Where it is

What it looks like

And explain why it is important

Part 3

  • Do people like that river in your country?
  • How can rivers/lakes benefit local people?
  • Do you think rivers/lakes attract tourists? Why?
  • How do rivers/lakes affect local tourism?
  • Are rivers/lakes good for transport? Why?
  • Do you like any activities on water?
  • Is it necessary for everyone to learn swimming?
  • Do people in your country go swimming in their spare time?

An important thing you learned (not at school or college)

Describe An Important Thing You Learned (Not At School Or College)

you should say:

What it was

When you learned it

How you learned it

And explain why it was important

Part 3

  1. What can children learn from parents?
  2. Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
  3. Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
  4. How can people learn new things?
  5. Does the Internet make learning easier or more difficult?
  6. Can people acquire more knowledge now than before?

An Impressive English Lesson You Had And Enjoyed

Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed

you should say:

What it was about

When you had it

What the teacher did

And explain why you enjoyed the lesson

Part 3

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

An Interesting Old Person You Met

Describe an interesting old person you met

you should say:

Who this person is

When/where you met this person

What you did

And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3

  1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
  2. What can old people teach young people?
  3. Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
  4. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person?
  5. Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?
  6. What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

An Object That You Think Is Beautiful

Describe an object that you think is beautiful

you should say:

What it is

Where you saw it

What it looks like

And explain why you think it is beautiful

Part 3

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

An Outdoor Activity You Did In A New Place Recently

Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently

you should say:

What the activity was

Who invited you to participate in it

Whether you asked for help in the activity

And explain what change you had in the activity

Part 3

  1. What outdoor activities or popular in your country?
  2. Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
  3. Do you think it is better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?
  4. Should young people Try as many new activities as possible?
  5. What kinds of places are good for outdoor activities?
  6. Do young people do the same outdoor activities as older people do nowadays?

An Unusual Meal You Had

Describe an unusual meal you had

you should say:

When you had it

Where you had it

Whom you had it with

And explain why it was unusual

Part 3

  1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
  2. What fast food restaurants are there in your country?
  3. Do people in your country eat fast food at home?
  4. Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
  5. Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
  6. Do people in your country value food culture?
  7. Can you introduce an Iranian traditional food?
  8. Why do people like to eat out?
  9. Is eating out expensive in your country?
  10. Do you like fast food?
  11. is what people eat now different from the past?
  12. Why some people don't like fast food?
  13. What are the differences between eating at a restaurant and cooking at home?
  14. Why some people don't like to eat in restaurants?
  15. What’s the difference between food in Northern Iran and southern Iran?

Describe A Website You Often Visit

Describe a website you often visit

you should say:

what it is about

how you found about it

how often you visit it

And explain you you often visit it

Part 3

  1. What are the most popular and least popular apps in your country?
  2. What's the difference between the Internet and television?
  3. Why do some people like to read the news on the Internet instead of getting it from TV?
  4. Is the library still necessary? Why?
  5. What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
  6. What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the Internet?

Describe Something You Would Like To Learn In The Future

Describe something you would like to learn in the future

you should say:

how you would like to learn it

where you would like to learn it

why you would like to learn it

And explain whether it's difficult to learn it

Part 3

  1. what's the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
  2. At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
  3. Which influences young people more when choosing a course, income or interest?
  4. Do young people take their parents' advice when choosing a major?
  5. Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
  6. Why do some people prefer to study alone?

Something That You Did With Someone/A Group Of People

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

you should say:

What it was

Who you did it with

How long it took you to do this

And explain why you did it together

Part 3

  1. How do you get along with your neighbors?
  2. How do neighbors help each other?
  3. Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?
  4. How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
  5. Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?
  6. Do you think it's important for children to learn about cooperation?

Something That You Had To Share With Others

Describe something you had to share with others

you should say:

What it was

Who you shared it with

Why you had to share it with others

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

  1. How can governments encourage shared transport?
  2. Why do you think it is important to share food with others during a celebration?
  3. Do you think kids like to share? Why?
  4. How can parents teach their children to share?
  5. What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
  6. Is there anything that parents should persuade their children to share with?
  7. Is it easy for children to share things?
  8. Do you think sharing can help the development of society?
  9. What kind of things is suitable for sharing in a party?

Something You Did That Made You Feel Proud

Describe something you did that made you feel proud

you should say:

What it was

How you did it

How difficult it was

And explain why you felt proud of it

Part 3

  1. Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?
  2. Have your life goals changed since your childhood?
  3. Does everyone set goals for themselves?
  4. What kinds of rewards are important at work?
  5. Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
  6. What makes people feel proud of themselves?
  7. What do you think is the ideal life for young people nowadays?
  8. Do you think it is a good thing to have ideals in life?
  9. Some people say that life is harder if you have a wrong dream, do you agree?
  10. What do you think the company should do if someone is doing really well at their job?
  11. do you think it is okay if the company just says thank you?

The First Day You Went To School

Describe the first day you went to school that you remember

you should say:

When it happened

How you felt about the experience

Where the school is

And explain why you still remember the experience

Part 3

  1. What are the reasons for job change?
  2. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
  3. What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?
  4. What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
  5. How do children socialise with each other?
  6. Is socialisation important for children?

The Home Of Someone you Know well And Often Visit

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

you should say:

Whose home it is

How often you go there

What it is like

And explain how you feel about this home

Part 3

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

The Movie You Watched Recently And Would Like To Watch Again

Describe the movie you watched recently and would like to watch again

you should say:

What type of movie it was

What it was about

Where you watched it

And explain why you would like to which it again

Part 3

  1. Where do people normally watch movies?
  2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in the cinema?
  3. Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays?
  4. Are actors and actresses important to movies? Why?
  5. What makes a movie a blockbuster?
  6. Why do people of different ages like different types of movies?

Your Favorite Place In Your House Where You Can Relax

Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax

you should say:

where it is

what it is like

what you enjoy doing there

And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

Part 3

  1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
  2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?
  3. Do people in your country exercise after work?
  4. What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?
  5. Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?
  6. Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?
  7. Do you ever stay at home for a long time?
  8. Do people need a special place to relax their body and mind?