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For each question, you will be given 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to speak your response.

1. Talk about an interesting tourist attraction you have been to. Describe it and say
why it was interesting.

2. School is planning to change the cafeteria’s menu with aims of offering healthier,low-calorie foods. Describe the advantage and disadvantage.

3. The school is planning to build a coffee shop in the campus library. Describe theadvantages and disadvantages.

4. Who would you like to go on a trip abroad with? Describe this person and say
why he/she would be a good travel companion for you?

5. Which person are you most likely to go with a personal problem? Describe thisperson and say, in particular, why you would go to him/her.

6. Who is the most intelligent person you know? Describe the person and say why
you think he/she is intelligent.

7. Describe a person from your country’s history. Why do you think this person isimportant?

8. Name a famous or influential figure that has inspired you. Describe this personand say why he/she has been inspirational to you.

9. Who has been your favorite teacher so far in your life? Use reasons and details tosupport your answer.

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10. Talk about a teacher who had a positive influence on you. Describe this personand explain why he or she was so influential to you.

11. Describe your favorite teacher and explain why he or she inspired you. Include
details and examples.

12. Whom do you feel close to in your family (or extended family)? Describe thisperson and say why you feel close to him/her.

13. Talk about something you and your family enjoy doing together. Describe it andexplain why you all enjoy it.

14. What is your happiest childhood memory? Describe it and give reasons to
explain why it is your happiest memory.

15. Talk about an event from the past that you would like to relive. Describe theoriginal event and say why you would like to relive it.

16. When have you been happily surprised by something? Describe the experienceand say why the surprise was a happy one for you.

17. Talk about a positive experience with learning or using English. Describe theexperience and say why it was a positive one.

18. Talk about a situation that enabled you to realize you had a certain strength or
weakness that you did not know about before and how you dealt with this newfinding.

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19. Talk about and experience in your life that made you feel embarrassed. Describeit and say why it was embarrassing.

20. Talk about a difficulty you have overcome in your life. Describe the experienceand say why it was difficult to overcome.

21. Talk about a time when you experienced success. Describe the experience andsay why it was a success for you.

22. What was your favorite subject at school? Describe it and explain why thissubject was your favorite one.

23. Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class wasimportant to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.

24. What is your most important possession? Describe it and say why it is so
important.

25. What is your favorite style of clothing? Describe it and explain why it is yourfavorite.

26. Tell me about a time when you sued a resource to help you do something better
than before. Describe it and explain why it was helpful to you.

27. What is your favorite place to visit on weekends? Describe it and explain why it isyour favorite place to go.

28. Where would you like to go to spend a vacation? Describe this place and say why
you would like to go there.

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29. Which place has fond memories for you? Describe this place and explain why it
is memorable to you.

30. Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful. Describe it and explain
why it is relaxing and peaceful for you.

31. Where is a good place to have fun in your city or town? Describe this place andexplain why it is fun.

32. Where would you most like to live? Describe this place and explain why you
would like to live there.

33. Name a place in your country you would recommend to others to visit. Describe
this place and explain why you would recommend it.

34. What is your favorite free time activity? Use reasons and details to support youranswer.

35. What is your favorite recreational activity? Describe it and say why you enjoy
doing it.

36. What is your favorite movie or movie genre? Use reasons and details to support
your answer.

37. Describe a particular TV show that you think is excellent. Include details andexamples in your answer.

38. What is your favorite style of music? Use reasons and details to support youranswer.

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39. What is your favorite book? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

40. What is your most useful study aid? Describe it and explain why it is useful inhelping you to study.

41. Where is your favorite place to study? Describe this place and say why it is agood place for you to study.

42. If you could visit any place in the world for just 24 hours, where would you
choose to go? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

43. What is your favorite form of transportation for getting around? Describe it andexplain why it is your favorite means of transportation.

44. Where would you most like to go eat out? Describe this place and why you like it
most.

45. What is your favorite kind of food? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite.

46. What is your favorite season of the year? Describe the season and explain why
you like it so much.

47. Talk about an important national holiday in your home country. Describe it andexplain why it is important.

48. Talk about your country’s national anthem or flag. Describe it, then say, where it
is used and where it can be found today? Include details and examples to support

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your response.

49. Name a person whom you truly admire. Describe the person and say why you
admire him/her.

50. What do you think your life will look like after retirement? Use reasons anddetails to support your response.

51. Do you think that people will read fewer books in the future than today? Givedetails and examples to support your response.

52. What would you suggest to somebody if he was planning to come to your country
to study? Give details and examples to support your response.

53. Is it important to interact with other people in a good manner? Give details andexplanations to support your response.

54. Give one recommendation for the school you have recently attended.

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