Topic Set 1
PART 1. Do you like fruits and vegetables? How often do you eat fruit and vegetables? Where do you usually buy fruit and vegetables? Were there any fruits you disliked as a child?
PART 2. Describe a time you made an important decision and were happy with the result.
PART 3. Is it better to make decisions quickly or slowly? What little decisions do people make every day? What if people in a group have different opinions on a decision?
Topic Set 2
PART 1. Do you recycle things? Did you recycle when you were a kid? Is waste sorting common in your country? What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
PART 2. Describe a happy person you know.
PART 3. When do you think people are happiest? Do you think teachers are able to spot the unhappy children? What would make a student happy at school?
Topic Set 3
PART 1. Do you carry paper and pens with you when you go out? Do people still keep handwritten letters today? What did you like to do with paper as a child? Have you made any crafts with paper?
PART 2. Describe a person you know who is very organized.
PART 3. Do you think it is important for managers to be well‑organized? Should parents teach their children to be organized? What can people do to become more organized?
Topic Set 4
PART 1. Do you often forget people’s names? How do you remember people’s names? Is it easy for you to remember people’s names? How do you feel when people can’t remember your name?
PART 2. Describe a natural place in your city that you enjoy visiting.
PART 3. Which is more important, protecting the environment or developing the economy? Do you think staying in a natural place would help change people’s mood? Do you think there should be many natural places in cities?
Topic Set 5
PART 1. Is there anything you miss about your secondary school? What was your favourite subject at secondary school? Were there any subjects that you found difficult? Do you remember your first day at secondary school?
PART 2. Describe a time when you saved money to buy something special.
PART 3. What kind of things do people usually save money for? Is it easier to spend money or save money? Should parents teach their children to spend money freely or to save money?
Topic Set 6
PART 1. What do you do when you feel tired? When would you feel tired? Do you often feel tired? How do you relax after long-term work or study?
PART 2. Describe a new skill you learned when you were a child.
PART 3. Is it important for everyone to have a specialized skill? Can a child learn skills from another child? Do you think it is easier for children to learn new skills than for adults?
Topic Set 7
PART 1. Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes? How much money do you usually spend on shoes? Have you ever bought shoes online? Do you like buying shoes?
PART 2. Describe a time when someone talked about something you were not interested in, but you kept listening.
PART 3. How can we tell if a listener is listening carefully? What would happen if the listener didn’t listen carefully? What kind of topics do young people like to talk about today?
Topic Set 8
PART 1. On what occasions should we be polite? What did you do to show your politeness as a child? Do you think being polite is very important? How did you learn to be polite as a child?
PART 2. Describe a time when you received good service in a shop or store.
PART 3. Can consumption drive economic growth? What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online? What are the differences between online shopping and in‑store shopping?