Speaking Part 3

01an interesting traditional story

• What kind of stories do children like?
• What are the benefits of listening to stories before bed?
• Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
• What can children learn from stories?
• Do all stories for children have happy endings?

02a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit

• Are natural views better than city views?
• Do all people need some nature?
• Are people hard-wired to protect the environment?
• Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
• Why is it important to have parks in the city?

03a successful sportsperson you admire

• Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
• What qualities should an athlete have?
• Is talent important in sports?
• Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
• What is the most popular sport in your country?

04an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you

• 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?

05a talk you gave to a group of people

• What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
• Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
• What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
• What qualities do people need to speak in public?
• How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?

06a good habit your friend has and you want to develop

• What habits should children have?
• What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
• What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
• Why do some habits change when people get older?

07a time you saw something interesting on social media

• Why do people like to use social media?
• What kinds of things are popular on social media?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
• What do you think of making friends on social network?

08a natural talent (sports, music, etc.) you want to improve

• Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents?
• become musicians and painters when they grow up?
• Why do people like to watch talent shows?

09a toy you liked in your childhood

• What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
• How do advertisements influence children?
• Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
• in the past?

10a time when you told your friend an important truth

• Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
• How do you know when others are telling lies?
• Sometimes people should tell lies. Do you agree?
• Do you think it’s more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?

11the time when you first talked in a foreign language

• At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
• Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?
• at English?
• Do you think minority languages will disappear?

12a book you read that you found useful

• What are the types of books that young people like to read?
• people?
• What's the difference between paper books and e-books?
• young age to succeed. Do you agree?

13an occasion when you lost your way

• Is a paper map still necessary?
• How do people react when they get lost?
• Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
• Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
• new places?

14a time when someone apologized to you

• On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?
• Do people in your country like to say "sorry"?
• Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?
• Why do some people refuse to say "sorry" to others?

15a water sport you would like to try in the future

• What do you think of the people who waste water?
• What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
• Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
• What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
• Why do people like to live near water?

16a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed

• Spring Festival?
• the Mid-autumn Festival?
• 3 Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals?
• 4 Is it a hassle to prepare a meal at home?
• 5 What do people often talk about during meals?

17an exciting activity you have tried for the first time

• 1 Why are some people unwilling to try new things?
• 2 Do you think fear stops people from trying new things?
• 3 Why are some people keen on doing dangerous activities?
• 4 Do you think that children adapt to new things more easily than adults?
• 5 What can people learn from doing dangerous activities?

18a time when the electricity suddenly went off

• 1 Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
• 2 Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future?
• 3 Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars?
• 4 How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world?
• 5 Is it difficult for the government to replace all the petrol cars with electric cars?

19an important decision made with the help of other people

• 1 What kind of decisions do you think are meaningful?
• 2 What important decisions should be made by teenagers themselves?
• 3 Why are some people unwilling to make quick decisions?
• 4 Do people like to ask for advice more for their personal life or their work?

20a good friend who is important to you

• How do children make friends at school?
• How do children make friends when they are not at school?
• casual friends?
• other people, like parents or other family members?
• What are the differences between friends made inside and outside the workplace?

21an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time

• What kind of old things do people in your country like to keep?
• Why do people keep old things?
• young people keep?
• the things that people kept in the past?
• What can we see in a museum?

22a long journey you had and would like to take again

• Do you think it is a good choice to travel by plane?
• What are the differences between group travelling and travelling alone?
• What do we need to prepare for a long journey?
• Why do some people like making long journeys?
• Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country?

23a wild animal that you want to learn more about

• Why should we protect wild animals?
• Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
• Do you think it’s important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
• Why do some people attach more importance to protecting rare animals?
• Should people educate children to protect wild animals?

24a person you know who enjoys working for a family business

• Would you like to start a family business?
• Would you like to work for a family business?
• Why do some people choose to start their own company?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of family businesses?
• What family businesses do you know in your local area?

25a creative person

• Do you think children should learn to play musical instruments?
• How do artists acquire inspiration?
• Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important?
• What can we do to help children stay creative?
• How does drawing help to enhance children’s creativity?

26a popular person

• Why are some students popular in school?
• Is it important for a teacher to be popular?
• Do you think good teachers are always popular among students?
• What are the qualities of being a good teacher?
• Is it easier to become popular nowadays?

27a trip you would like to take again.

• exploring new destinations?
• 2 How has tourism changed compared to the past in your country?
• 3 Do you think traveling frequently makes people wiser? Why or why not?

28a family member whom you are proud of.

• Should parents reward children? Why and how?
• Is it a good thing to reward children?
• What can a child do to make their parents proud?
• When was the last time in your life that you felt proud of yourself?
• On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?

29an occasion where you were not allowed to use a mobile phone.

• Do young and old people use phones in the same way?
• message on a cell phone?
• any examples of that?
• Do you prefer face-to-face or phone conversations?

30an occasion when most people were smiling.

• Why do people smile?
• Do you think people who smile more are more friendly?
• What's the difference between a fake smile and a genuine smile?
• Why do people smile when they take photos?
• Who smiles more, men or women?
• Do you think people should control their moods?
• Do you think people who smile more are more friendly?

31an interesting decision that you and your friend made together.

• At what age do you think children can make decisions by themselves?
• What decisions can children make by themselves?
• What decisions do you often discuss with your friend?
• How do you feel about seeking advice from friends?

32a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about

• Do you believe movie reviews?
• What are the different types of films in your country?
• Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
• successful films?
• Why are Japanese animated films so popular?
• Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?

33your favorite place in your house where you can relax

• Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
• What are the benefits of doing exercise?
• Do people in your country exercise after work?
• What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?
• children how to relax?
• Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

34something that you can’t live without

• Why do all children like toys?
• them all the time?
• Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
• Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
• Is the way people buy things affected? How?
• What do you think influences people to buy new things?

35a friend of yours who is good at music/singing

• What kind of music is popular in your country?
• What kind of music do young people like?
• in music?
• What are the benefits of children learning a musical instrument?
• Do you know what kind of music children like today?
• Do you think the government should invest more money in concerts?

36an environmental problem that you think is most disturbing.

• Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
• Is advertising really necessary in modern society?
• Is there any advertising that can be harmful to children?
• How do people in your country feel about art?
• How has art changed in the past few decades in your country?
• Do you think children should study art in school?
• Do people read more nowadays?
• What is one example of traditional literature in your country?
• Do you like reading the traditional literature of your country?
• Do you think change is good?
• In what ways have changes in technology changed people's lives?
• Why do old people not accept change?
• In your opinion, what makes a city a good one to live in?
• What are the advantages of living in a city?
• In your opinion, what are the negative aspects of crowded cities?
• Why do some companies ask their staff to wear uniforms?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of having uniforms at work?
• Do you think people are treated differently when they are in uniform?
• How has education changed in your country in the last ten years?
• Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl?
• How well do you think schools prepare young people for working life?
• In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years?
• Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family?
• What responsibilities do parents have towards their children?
• Do you think history is important?
• What do you think we can learn by studying history?
• Do you think people can learn history from films or TV programs?
• Why do people go on holiday?
• How important is it for families to go on holiday together?
• Why do some people go on holiday alone?
• Do people these days rely on books or on the internet to find information?
• Is online information reliable?
• What kind of information do people trust more?
• What is the general attitude towards arriving somewhere late in your country?
• your country?
• Can you suggest some ways to make sure you are not late for anything?
• What things do young people like to buy in your country?
• Is it a good idea to save money?
• Do you think that people are happier if they have money?
• What are the best ways to keep fit?
• Do you think most people consider exercise a chore or do they find it fun?
• Do you think people in your country are less healthy than they used to be?

37Movies

• Are actors and actresses important to movies?
• films?
• Are historical films popular in your country?
• Why are Japanese animated films so popular?
• Do you believe movie reviews?
• What kinds of movies are popular in your country?
• Should actors be paid more?
• Should famous actors and actresses be paid a lot of money?

38Being proud

• On what occasions would adults feel proud of themselves?
• Is it a good idea to reward children for doing homework or housework?
• What would children do to make their parents proud?
• What did you do to make your parents proud when you were young?
• What advantages of yours make you proud?
• When was the last time that you felt proud of yourself?

39Jobs

• What kind of jobs do children like?
• How can people find a perfect job?
• What factors should people take into account when choosing a job?
• Which is more important when choosing a job, high salary or interest?
• Is salary the main reason people choose a certain job?

40Mobile phones

• Do young and old people use phones in the same way?
• What positive and negative effects do mobile phones have on friendship?
• Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
• examples of that?
• Do you think there should be laws on the use of mobile phones?

41Fame and children

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
• What can children do with their fame?
• What can today's children do to become famous?
• Do people become famous just because of their talent?

42Having a rest, doing exercise

• Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
• relax?
• Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?
• Do people in your country exercise after work?
• What are the benefits of doing exercise?