IELTS speaking topic bank

• · Where is your hometown?
• · Is that a big city or a small place?
• · Please describe your hometown a little.
• · How long have you been living there?
• · Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
• · Do you like your hometown?
• · Do you like living there?
• · What do you like (most) about your hometown?
• · Is there anything you dislike about it?
• · What's your hometown famous for?
• · Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
• · Are there many young people in your hometown?
• · Is your hometown a good place for young people to pursue their careers?
• · Have you learned anything about the history of your hometown?
• · Did you learn about the culture of your hometown in your childhood?

• · What work do you do?
• · Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
• · Do you like your job?
• · What requirements did you need to meet to get your current job?
• · Do you have any plans for your work in the next five years?
• · What do you think is the most important at the moment?
• · Do you want to change to another job?
• · Do you miss being a student?
• · What technology do you use at work?
• · Who helps you the most?And how?
• · What subjects are you studying?
• · Do you like your subject?
• · Why did you choose to study that subject?
• · Do you think that your subject is popular in your country?
• · Do you have any plans for your studies in the next five years?
• · What are the benefits of being your age?
• · Do you want to change your major?
• · Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
• · How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
• · Are you looking forward to working?
• · What technology do you use when you study?
• · What changes would you like to see in your school?

• · What kind of house or apartment do you want to live in in the future?
• · Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
• · Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment?
• · Please describe the room you live in.
• · What part of your home do you like the most?
• · How long have you lived there?
• · Do you plan to live there for a long time?
• · What's the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
• · Can you describe the place where you live?
• · What room does your family spend most of the time in?
• · Whats your favorite room in your apartment/house?
• · What makes you feel pleasant in your home?
• · Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?
• · Do you live in an apartment or a house?
• · Who do you live with?
• · What do you usually do in your apartment?
• · What kinds of accommodation do you live in?

• · Do you like the area that you live in?
• · Where do you like to go in that area?
• · Do you know any famous people in your area?
• · What are some changes in the area recently?
• · Do you know any of your neighbors?
• · Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly?
• · Do you live in a noisy or a quiet area?

• · What city do you live in?
• · Do you like this city? Why?
• · How long have you lived in this city?
• · Are there big changes in this city?
• · Is this city your permanent residence?
• · Are there people of different ages living in this city?
• · Are the people friendly in this city?
• · Is the city friendly to children and old people?
• · Do you often see your neighbors? 10)What's the weather like where you live? 11)Would you recommend your city to others?

• · Did you like going to parks as a child?
• · Do you still like going to parks now?
• · Would you like to see more parks in your city?
• · Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
• · Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?
• · How are the parks today different from those you visited as a kid?
• · What do you like to do when visiting a park?
• · Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

• · Have you ever learned about outer space and stars?
• · Do you like science fiction movies? Why?
• · Do you want to know more about outer space?
• · Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

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

• · Are there tall buildings near your home?
• · Do you take photos of buildings?
• · Is there a building that you would like to visit?
• · Do you want to live in a tall building?

• · What films do you like?
• · Did you often watch films when you were a child?
• · Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
• · Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
• · Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
• · How often do you watch films?
• · Do you prefer to watch films at home or in the cinema?

• · What kinds of websites do you often visit?
• · What is your favourite website?
• · Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
• · What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
• · Do you prefer getting information from websites or books?
• · Would you like to have your own website?
• · What have you learned from websites that help with your life or studies?

• · Do you like science?
• · When did you start to learn about science?
• · Which science subject is interesting to you?
• · What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
• · Do you like watching science TV programs?
• · Do Chinese people often visit science museums?

• · What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
• · Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
• · Do you like wearing T-shirts?
• · Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes
• · Do you wear clothes of different styles on weekdays and weekends?
• · What colors clothes do you like?

• · Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
• · What types of cars do you like?
• · Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
• · What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
• · Do you think car colors are important?
• · Will you buy an expensive car in the future?

• · Do you have a favorite teacher?
• · Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
• · Do you have a teacher from your past that you still remember?
• · Are you still in touch with your primary school teachers?
• · In what way has your favourite teacher helped you?
• · Do you like your primary school teachers more than your high school teachers?

• · Have you ever posted anything on social media?
• · When did you start using social media?
• · Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
• · Do your friends use social media?
• · What do people often do on social media?

• · Do you use headphones?
• · What type of headphones do you use?
• · When would you use headphones?
• · In what conditions would you not use headphones?
• · Is wearing headphones comfortable?

• · Do you wear a watch?
• · Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
• · Why do some people wear expensive watches?
• · Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?

• · Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
• · Have you ever bought mirrors?
• · Do you usually take a mirror with you?
• · Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

• · Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
• · Have you ever received a great gift?
• · What do you consider when choosing a gift?
• · Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?
• · What gift have you received recently?

• · What's your favourite animal? Why?
• · Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
• · Have you ever had a pet before?
• · What is the most popular animal in China?

• · What is your favourite food?
• · What kind of food did you like when you were young?
• · Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
• · Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?

• · Have you ever been part of a sports team?
• · Is team sports popular in your culture?
• · Do you like watching team games? Why?
• · What are the differences between team sports and individual sports?

• · Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
• · Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
• · Do you like to take scenery pictures?
• · What are the most beautiful sights you have seen while travelling?

• · Do you like taking pictures of different views?
• · Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
• · Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
• · Have you seen an unforgettable and beautiful view or scenery?

• · What were your favourite activities?
• · What were your favourite activities when you were a child?
• · Did you prefer to do activities alone or with a group of people when you were a child?
• · Are there any differences between the activities you liked when you were a child and those you like now?

• · Do you like singing? Why?
• · Have you ever learned how to sing?
• · Who do you want to sing for?
• · Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
• · Do you like listening to others singing?
• · Have you ever take a singing class?

• · Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
• · Do you like to watch live sports games?
• · Who do you like to watch sports games with?
• · What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
• · Do you prefer to watch sports games alone or with a group of friends?
• · Have you ever watched a sports game in a stadium?

• · Are you good at telling jokes?
• · Do your friends like to tell jokes?
• · Do you like to watch comedies?
• · Have you ever watched a live show?
• · Are comedy shows popular in your country?

• · Do you like shopping?
• · How often do you go shopping?
• · Do you prefer online shopping or in-store shopping?
• · Have you ever returned anything you bought online?

• · What did you often do with your friends in your childhood?
• · What do you think is the most important at the moment?
• · Do you have any plans for the next five years?
• · How do people remember each stage of their lives?
• · Do you enjoy being the age you are now?
• · At what age do you think people are the happiest?

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

• · Do you like reading?
• · Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
• · When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
• · Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?

• · Do you walk a lot?
• · Did you often go outside to have a walk when you were a child?
• · Why do people like to walk in parks?
• · Where would you like to take a long walk if you had the chance?
• · Where did you go for a walk lately?

• · Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
• · Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
• · When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
• · How do you improve your typing?

• · 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 little? Why?
• · Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?
• · Do you spend your evenings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?
• · What do you hate doing in the evening?

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

• · Have you ever been to historical museums?
• · Do you like history?
• · When was the last time you read about history?
• · Did you like history when you were young?

• · Do you like to keep things tidy?
• · Did you use to keep your room tidy as a child?
• · How do you keep your work or study space tidy?
• · Do you think it is necessary to be tidy?

• · What do you do right after getting up in the morning?
• · Is breakfast important?
• · What is your morning routine?
• · Do you like to get up early in the morning?

• · Do you prefer sad or happy music?
• · Does happy music make you feel more excited?
• · Have you taken any music classes?
• · Do you listen to music while doing other things?

• · 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?

• · Do you have any hobbies?
• · Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
• · Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
• · Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?

You should say:

• · Where it is located
• · How big/long it is
• · What it looks like
• · And explain why it is important

You should say:

• · Where it is
• · Who you went there with
• · What you did there
• · And explain why you think it is a boring place

You should say:

• · What it is used for
• · Where it is
• · What it looks like
• · And explain why you like/dislike it

You should say:

• · What it is
• · Where it is
• · What you saw and did there
• · And explain why you would like to recommend it to others

You should say:

• · Where it is
• · What it is like
• · Why you like to visit it
• · And explain why you would not like to live there

You should say:

• · Where it is
• · What you will do there
• · How long you will stay there
• · And explain why you would like to visit it

You should say:

• · Where it is
• · What it looks like
• · What function it has
• · And explain why you think it is interesting

You should say:

• · Where it is
• · What it is famous for
• · How you knew this city
• · And explain why you think it is very interesting/famous

You should say:

• · Where it is
• · When you visited it
• · How long you stayed there
• · What you did there
• · And explain why you enjoyed visiting it

You should say:

• · Who he/she is
• · Where and how you met each other
• · What you often did together
• · And explain what made you like him/her

You should say:

• · Who this person is
• · What plants he/she grows
• · How he/she grows the plants
• · And explain why he/she loves growing plants

You should say:

• · Who this person is
• · How you got to know him/her
• · Why and how he/she started the business
• · What business he/she does
• · And explain why you think the business is successful

You should say:

• · How you got to know him/her
• · How he/she learns a new language
• · What languages he/she can speak
• · And explain how you feel about him/her

You should say:

• · When you knew him/her
• · When he/she started to think about that
• · What he/she would like to do
• · And explain why he/she would like to choose this career

You should say:

• · Who he/she is
• · What he/she does in the company
• · What business the company does
• · And explain why you think it is a successful company

You should say:

• · Who this person is
• · What difficulties he met
• · How he overcame the difficulties
• · And explain how you feel about him

You should say:

• · Who he/she is
• · How you knew him/her
• · What plans he/she makes
• · And explain how you feel about this person

You should say:

• · Who he/she is
• · How/when you knew him/her
• · How often he/she draws/paints
• · And explain why you think he/she loves drawing/painting

You should say:

• · Who he/she is
• · What he/she learned
• · Why he/she learned this
• · And explain whether it would be easier to learn from a teacher

You should say:

• · Who he/she is
• · How you knew him/her
• · How/where you would like to meet him/her
• · And explain why you would like to meet him/her

You should say:

• · Who this person is
• · How often he/she helps others
• · How/why he/she helps others
• · And how you feel about this person

You should say:

• · Who this person is
• · What the problem was
• · How he/she solved it
• · And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way

You should say:

• · Who this person is
• · What he or she does
• · How he or she does it
• · How often he or she does it
• · And explain how you feel about this person

You should say:

• · What law it is
• · What changes this law brings
• · Whether this new law will be popular
• · How you came up with the new law
• · And explain how you feel about this new law

You should say:

• · Who the person is
• · Where you can see it
• · What the advertisement is about
• · And explain how you feel about the advertisement

You should say:

• · When it happened
• · Where it happened
• · Who you got the cake from
• · And explain why it's a special cake

You should say:

• · What animals are in it
• · What the story/book is about
• · Why you read the story/book
• · And explain what you think of this story/book

You should say:

• · When this happened
• · What made you change the plan
• · What the new plan was
• · And how you felt about the change

You should say:

• · When and where you watched it
• · What it is about
• · Why you watched it
• · And explain how you feel about it

You should say:

• · What it is
• · How you first learned about it
• · Who benefits from it
• · And explain how you feel about this law

You should say:

• · What it is
• · What the special event/occasion is
• · How it is cooked/made
• · And explain why people eat it on that special occasion/event

You should say:

• · What law it should be
• · Why people should follow the law
• · Whether the law will be popular
• · And explain how you feel about this law

You should say:

• · When and where you watched it
• · Who you watched it with
• · What it was about
• · And explain why you watched this movie

You should say:

• · What it is
• · How much it costs
• · How you knew it
• · And explain why you would like to own it

You should say:

• · What it is
• · When your family had it
• · How your family got it
• · And explain why it is important to your family

You should say:

• · What it is
• · How you knew it
• · What you need to learn to get the job
• · And explain why you think it is your perfect job

You should say:

• · Where it is
• · How you know of it
• · What the job is
• · And explain why you want to do it

You should say:

• · What it is
• · How often you use it
• · When/how you use it
• · When/how you found it
• · And explain how you feel about it

You should say:

• · What it is
• · How much you spent on it
• · Why you bought it
• · And explain why you think you spent more than expected

You should say:

• · What language you learned
• · What you did
• · How it helped you learn the language
• · And how you felt about it

You should say:

• · How long you have had this goal/ambition
• · What it is
• · How you will achieve it
• · And explain why you set it

You should say:

• · What the decision was
• · How you made your decision
• · What the results of the decision were
• · And explain why it was important

You should say:

• · What the problem was
• · When and where you faced it
• · How challenging it was
• · And explain how you solved it

You should say:

• · When the day was
• · Where you went
• · How much you spent
• · And explain how you feel about the day

You should say:

• · When it was
• · What you did
• · Why you got up early
• · And how you felt about it

You should say:

• · What the event was
• · How you prepared for it
• · Who helped you to organize it
• · And explain why you think it was a successful event

You should say:

• · What it was
• · When and where you watched it
• · Who you watched it with
• · And explain why you liked it

You should say:

• · What you did
• · Who you worked with
• · What problems you faced
• · And explain why you worked in the group

You should say:

• · Who you sent it to
• · What the message/email was about
• · Whether you finally received the reply
• · And explain how you felt about the experience

You should say:

• · When it happened
• · Where you were stuck
• · What you did while waiting
• · And explain how you felt in the traffic jam

You should say:

• · When you changed your opinion
• · What the original opinion was
• · Why you changed it
• · And explain how you felt about the experience

You should say:

• · Who the person is
• · What the problem was
• · How he/she helped you
• · And explain how you felt about the experience

You should say:

• · When it happened
• · Who the person is
• · What the person did
• · And explain why you felt proud of him/her

You should say:

• · When it was
• · Why you needed to use imagination
• · How difficult or easy it was
• · And explain how you felt about it

You should say:

• · When it happened
• · Who you were with
• · What happened
• · And explain why most people were smiling

You should say:

• · When it was
• · Where it was
• · Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
• · And how you felt about it

You should say:

• · When it was
• · To whom you gave the advice
• · What the advice was
• · And explain why you gave the advice

You should say:

• · What it was
• · Who you went with
• · Why you decided to go there
• · And explain why you didn't enjoy it

You should say:

• · Who he or she is
• · What you encouraged him/her to do
• · How he/she reacted
• · And explain why you encouraged him/her to do it

You should say:

• · Who you would like to go with
• · Where you would like to go
• · When you would like to go
• · And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car

• · Are rivers and lakes important to a country?
• · What are the popular water sports in your country?
• · Are rivers and lakes good for transport? Why?
• · How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
• · Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
• · How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?

• · Why do most children think education is boring?
• · Why aren't young people willing to listen to the experiences of older people?
• · What can people do when they feel bored?
• · Why are some teachers' classes boring?Are there any solutions?
• · Why do some young people feel bored when talking with old people?
• · Do most people think news about celebrities is boring?

• · Are there many tall buildings in your country?
• · What are the differences between those tall buildings in your country?
• · Why are different places laid out and designed differently?
• · What are the advantages of living in tall buildings?
• · Why do some people like to remodel and decorate their homes themselves?
• · What kind of interior design style do most people like?

• · Where do people in your country often go for holidays?
• · What is the ideal length for a holiday?
• · How do people usually plan holidays?
• · Is it important to plan a holiday ahead?
• · Why do many countries try to attract people to visit?
• · How do people decide when to travel?

• · Do Chinese people like to visit others' homes?
• · What do Chinese people do when they visit others?
• · What kind of place do people in your country like to live in?
• · What's the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
• · What kind of gifts do people usually bring when they visit others?
• · How often do you visit your relatives or friends?

• · Why do you think some people choose not to travel abroad?
• · Do you think a gap period in life is important?

• · What types of buildings are popular in your country?
• · Is it worth spending a lot of money on the exterior appearance of a building?
• · Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
• · Why do people like to visit historical sites?
• · Do you think it’s reasonable to charge an entry fee for visiting interesting buildings?
• · Is it better to live in a new building or an old one?

• · What advantages can tourism bring to a city?
• · Why do some young people like to live in cities?
• · Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?
• · Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?
• · What are the benefits of urbanization?
• · Do you think the big cities in China today will become even larger in the future?

• · What kinds of facilities do big cities have?
• · Do you think modern cities are suitable for young people or old people?
• · Before you travel to a city, what factors would you consider?
• · What are the disadvantages of living in a very famous city?
• · Do you prefer to visit well-developed cities or cities with a long history?
• · For those who live in cities, is it because they want to or have to?

• · Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
• · How important is childhood friendship to children?
• · What do you think of communicating via social media?
• · Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?
• · What's the difference between having younger friends and older friends?
• · Has technology changed people's friendships? How?

• · What are the advantages of growing vegetables or flowers at home?
• · Do many people grow vegetables or flowers at home in your country?
• · Is it easy to grow plants at home?
• · Why do people like to grow plants?
• · Why do some people prefer to grow their own fruits and vegetables instead of buying them from the market?
• · Do you think students should learn to grow plant?

• · Why do some people start their own business?
• · Should governments provide financial support to start-ups?
• · Do most people prefer shopping at big stores or small stores?
• · What makes a business successful?
• · What makes a business fail?
• · Is it easy to set up a new business in your country?

• · Are there many people who can speak foreign languages in your country?
• · Does speaking other languages help at work?
• · Do people learn any languages other than English?
• · Why is it easier for children to learn new things than for adults?
• · How do people learn new things?
• · What is the most important thing for learning a language well?

• · Do you think being a doctor is easy or difficult?
• · Do you think learning biology is interesting for children?
• · Why do some children want to become doctors?
• · Do you think governments should put a large amount of money into medical research?

• · Do you think governments should provide financial support to companies?
• · Do you think companies should donate money to help society?
• · Do you think customer satisfaction is important for a company?

• · In your country, what industry is it easier to be successful in?
• · What's the difference between ordinary people and successful people?
• · What are the factors leading to people's success?

• · Do you think it's important to plan ahead?
• · What activities do we need to plan ahead?
• · Do you think children should plan their future careers?
• · Should children ask their teachers or parents for advice when making plans?
• · Is making study plans popular among young people?
• · Do you think choosing a college major is closely related to a future career?

• · What is the right age for a child to learn drawing?
• · Why do most children draw more often than adults do?
• · Why do some people visit galleries or museums instead of viewing artworks online?
• · Do you think galleries and museums should be free of charge?
• · How do artworks inspire people?
• · What are the differences between reading a book and visiting a museum?

• · Is it necessary to keep learning after graduating from school?
• · Should teachers make learning in their classes fun?
• · Do you think there are too many subjects for students to learn?
• · Is it better to focus on a few subjects or to learn many subjects?
• · Do you think enterprises should provide training for their employees?
• · Do you think it is good for older adults to continue learning?

• · What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
• · What can today's children do to become famous?
• · What can children do with their fame?
• · Do people become famous because of their talent?
• · Is it easy to become famous in your country?
• · Do you want to be a famous person?

• · What can children do to help their parents?
• · Should children help their parents with household chores?
• · What kind of help do people need when looking for a new job?
• · Who should people ask for help, colleagues or family members?
• · Do you think schools should teach children to do household chores?
• · Why are employees reluctant to ask their managers for help?

• · Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
• · How do children become smart at school?
• · Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
• · Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?
• · Do you think smart children are happier than other children?
• · Is it important for schools to identify and develop each student’s talents?

• · Do you think parents should teach their children how to protect the environment?
• · What laws about the environment are effective in your country?
• · Which do you think people prefer, rewards or punishment, when it comes to government intervention in environmental protection?
• · Is it easy for children in cities to get close to the natural world?
• · What can people do to protect the natural world?
• · Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school?

• · What rules should students follow at school?
• · Do people in your country usually obey the law?
• · What kinds of behavior are considered as good behavior?
• · Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
• · What are the benefits for people to obey rules?
• · How can parents teach children to obey rules?

• · What are the advantages and disadvantages of advertisements?
• · Why are many advertisements endorsed by celebrities? How useful are they?
• · What is the most important factor in an advertisement?
• · Why are some advertisements boring?
• · Is advertising important for a company? Why?
• · Which is more effective, online advertising or offline advertising?

• · What are the differences between special food in China and other countries?
• · Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
• · Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
• · Do you think it's good to communicate when eating with your family?
• · In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as people did in the past?
• · What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?

• · Should schools teach children about animals?
• · Some people think pets should not be kept in cities. What do you think?
• · Many people regard pets as members of their family. What do you think?
• · Do many people keep pets in your country?
• · What are the advantages of keeping a pet?
• · Why do people always tell children stories with animals?

• · Do people often change their plans?
• · Would you tell others if you change your plan?
• · Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?
• · How does technology help people make plans?
• · What kind of plans do people often make?
• · Do you think people like the process of making plans more,or the moment pf carrying them out?

• · What kind of videos do people in your country like to watch?
• · Which is more helpful, watching videos or reading books?
• · What skills can people learn from watching videos?
• · Are there any differences between the videos that young people and old people like to watch?
• · Are there any differences between the videos that young men and young women like to watch?
• · What makes a video go viral online?

• · What kinds of rules do schools in China have?
• · Do you think school rules are important?
• · Are children unhappy with the school rules?
• · How can parents and teachers help children understand and follow rules?
• · What are the rules people should obey at work?
• · What is the purpose of punishment?

• · Why are there special foods on special occasions or events?
• · What are the differences between everyday food and festival food?
• · Are there any differences between the food people eat today and the food people ate in the past?
• · Do people today prefer eating at home or in a restaurant?

• · How does technology affect the law?
• · What kinds of rules do schools in China have?
• · Will there be a law that is universally accepted?
• · What environmental laws does your country already have?

• · What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
• · What are the factors that make a successful movie?
• · Do Chinese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
• · Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
• · Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?
• · Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

• · What are the differences between the technology of the past and that of today?
• · What technology do young people like to use?
• · What are the differences between online and face-to-face communication?
• · Do you think technology has changed the way people communicate?
• · What negative effects does technology have on people's relationships?
• · What are the differences between making friends in real life and online?

• · What things do families keep for a long time?
• · What's the difference between things valued by people in the past and today?
• · What kinds of things are kept in museums?
• · What's the influence of technology on museums?
• · What are the benefits of technology for learning history?
• · Why do people visit museums?

• · What kind of job can be called a 'dream job '?
• · What jobs do children want to do when they grow up?
• · Do people's ideal jobs change as they grow up?
• · What should people consider when choosing jobs?
• · Is salary the main reason why people choose a certain job?
• · What kind of jobs are the most popular in your country?

• · What short-term jobs do young people do in other countries?
• · What challenges do young people face when working abroad?
• · What are the benefits of working for an international company?
• · What personal skills are required to work in an international company?
• · What kind of work can young people do in foreign countries?
• · Why are some people unwilling to work in other countries?

• · What are the differences between old and young people when using apps?
• · Why do some people not like using apps?
• · What apps are popular in your country? Why?
• · Should parents limit their children's use of computer programs and computer games? Why and how?
• · Do you think young people are more and more reliant on these programs?
• · What do you think about some countries banning children from using social media?

• · Do you often buy more than you expected?
• · What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
• · Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
• · Do people buy things they don't need?
• · Do you think it is the rich people's responsibility to donate money to people in need?
• · What kind of things are people happy to pay a high price for?

• · What difficulties do people face when learning a language?
• · Do you think language learning is important? Why?
• · Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it in a group? Why?
• · What's the best way to learn a language?
• · What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language?
• · Some people think that technology has made it unnecessary to learn languages. What do you think?

• · Why should children have ambitions?
• · What do you think of people going after high positions?
• · Why are some young people keen on being fans of superstars?
• · Is it good for a person to be ambitious?
• · Do you think it is necessary to be ambitious when working in a team in a company?
• · Should parents support their children in pursuing their ambitions?

• · Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
• · What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
• · Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
• · Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
• · Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
• · How do people usually make important decisions?

• · What are the advantages and disadvantages ofAI?
• · Do you think people today should learn aboutAI technology?
• · Should children learn to useAI?
• · How canAI help in our lives?
• · Do you think students are overly reliant onAI?
• · What can teachers do to stop students relying too much onAI?

• · Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?
• · How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
• · How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
• · Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
• · Why do people like to have days off?
• · Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still want to do it?

• · Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?
• · Why do people get up early?
• · What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?
• · Why do some people like to stay up late?
• · Is it good to arrive early in any situation?
• · What kind of people like getting up early?

• · How can parents help children to be organized?
• · On what occasions do people need to be organized?
• · Does everything need to be well prepared?
• · Do people need others' help when organizing things?
• · How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?
• · Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?

• · Why do some people like to watch sports events?
• · Where do people normally watch sports events?
• · What are the advantages of watching sports events online?
• · What sports matches are suitable for children to attend?
• · Why do some people spend a lot going to other countries to watch sports events?
• · What sports games are popular in your country?

• · Why do some people prefer to work by themselves?
• · What should a leader do to make team members want to follow him or her?
• · Should students learn to do group work?
• · What group tasks are there in schools?
• · What advantages are there for students experiencing teamwork in school?
• · How can you tell if a person is a good leader?

• · In what situations do people spend a long time responding to others' messages?
• · In what situations do people not respond to messages at all?
• · What would you do if you did not receive a reply after sending out a message?
• · Why do some people prefer sending a message instead of making a call?
• · How do you show your respect in your messages?
• · Why do some people feel angry when others don't reply to their message?

• · How can we solve the traffic jam problem?
• · Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
• · Do you think the high ways will help reduce traffic jams?
• · What are good ways to manage traffic?
• · Do you like to use public transport?
• · Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?

• · When do most children begin to have their own opinions?
• · Whose opinions are more important to children, their parents or teachers?
• · Do children communicate more with teachers or with parents?
• · Who do young people like to share opinions with?

• · How important is it for schools to help children become smarter?

• · When would parents feel proud of their children?
• · Should parents reward children? Why and how?
• · Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
• · On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?
• · Do rewards help a child become better?
• · What do you think about children working hard just for grades?

• · Do you think adults can have lots of imagination?
• · Do you think imagination is essential for scientists?
• · What kinds of jobs need imagination?
• · What subjects are helpful for children's imagination?
• · What games help develop children's imagination?
• · How important is imagination to children?

• · Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
• · Why do most people smile in photographs?
• · Do women smile more than men? Why?
• · Do people smile more when they are younger or older?
• · Is smiling important in your culture?
• · Are there any occasions when people need to pretend to smile?

• · How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
• · What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
• · Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
• · Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?
• · What are examples of good and poor phone manners?
• · How does the internet benefit people?

• · Should people prepare before giving advice?
• · Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
• · What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
• · What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
• · Why do some people think it is better to ask for advice from friends than from parents?
• · When would old people ask young people for advice?

• · What kind of music events do people like today?
• · Do you think children should receive some musical education?
• · What are the differences between old and young people's music preferences?
• · What kind of music events are there in your country?
• · Why do many people like listening to music while doing sports?
• · What are the differences between listening to music at home and at a live concert?

• · How can leaders encourage their employees?
• · When should parents encourage their children?
• · What kind of encouragement should parents give?
• · Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
• · Should children do everything their parents ask them to do?
• · How can employers encourage their staff?

• · Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes, cars or motorcycles?
• · Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
• · Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment?
• · How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas different?
• · Why do more people own and drive private vehicles now?
• · What do you think of the future of electric cars?