- Think about who your role model is.
- Explain how you have come to know this person.
- Describe this person's character. Why do you admire these character traits?
- In what ways would you have to change your own lifestyle in order to become more likethis person?
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- They say that a sound mind is in a sound body.
- How far do you agree with this proverb?
- What is the best way to stay fit and healthy?
- What do you personally do to stay fit and healthy?
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- Do you agree or disagree with the idea that all students should study computer science and be able to code in modern school. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
- What is the role of new technologies in modern society?
- What skills should young people acquire at school?
- To what extent are you computer-literate?
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- The earth climate nowadays is changing very rapidly. As a result, the climate changes are affecting our lives psychologically, physically and emotionally.How far do you agree?
- What are the presumable causes of climate change?
- What are the effects of climate change?
- Can natural disasters be averted in any way?
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- What is the place of music in your life? Is it important to learn to play music? Should everyone learn to play a musical instrument?
- Speak about your musical tastes and preferences
- Is it enjoyable to play a musical instrument?
- What is talent? Are people born with it or is it acquired?
- What are the benefits of having a hobby?
- Speak about your hobby. Do you spend money on it?
- Would you like to take up a new hobby?
- What hobbies are popular with your peers?
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- What do you think is the best age to be? Why?
- What would you do if you were the perfect age?
- Youth is a state of mind. Do you agree?
- What age do you want to live to?
- Do you think people in your country eat better or worse than they did 50 years ago?
- What kind of food do people eat?
- Do you eat healthy food?
- Share the recipe of your favourite dish.
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- Is it better to live in a house or an apartment? Why?
- Where would you like to live?
- What facilities would you need?
- What makes a house a home?
- Which is more important, increasing people’s standard of living, or protecting the environment?
- Think of a situation in your area involving this issue.
- What are the most important problems facing the environment today?
- What can we do to make this world a better place?
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- Most people say that the book is better than the movie. Is this true for you? Give an example.
- What is the longest book you have read? How long did it take you to read it?
- What factors are important for you when choosing a book to read?
- Do you have any ideas for a story (a book) for you to write?
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- Should cell phones be banned in schools?
- What are the advantages of cell phones in schools?
- What are the disadvantages of cell phones in schools?
- How can technology be efficiently used in the classroom?
- What is the best thing about the Internet?
- Do you think that the Internet is making people more impatient?
- Is it better to buy online or go to the shop? Why?
- Have you ever taken online courses?
- What qualities do you look for in your friends?
- Do they have to be reliable and honest, amusing and good company or something completely different?
- Describe one of your closest friends.
- Are you a good friend?
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- “You have to be strict to be a good parent” Do you agree with this statement?
- What is your idea of an ideal parent?
- How much control do teenagers need?
- Imagine having your own children. What kind of parent would you be?
- Describe a school trip that you went on.
- When was it and where did you go?
- What did you see and learn?Did you enjoy the trip?
- Why is it important to have school trips?
- How do you feel about school uniforms?
- Did/do you have a school uniform?
- Describe your old school uniform.
- Do you have any ideas of how to improve school uniforms?
- Some people believe that certain subjects shouldn’t be studied at school. Do you feel there are such subjects in your school curriculum?
- What would you like to change in your school curriculum?
- Would you like to introduce any new courses?
- What would you suggest to make your school better?
- Describe a minor accident that you had in your past.
- How did it happen?
- What did you do about it?
- How long did it take you to recover? How did you feel about it?
- Describe a film that you particularly like.
- What type of film is it and what is it about?
- Who are the main characters?
- What sort of people do you think will enjoy the film?
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- Describe something that you have written (or achieved in some other way) that you are proud of?
- What was it? Where and when did you do it?
- Why did you do it? What was your motivation?
- Why were you particularly proud of it?
- How did you first learn to read? Why is reading an important skill?
- What did you prefer reading as a child?
- Have your reading habits changed ever since?
- Is there any book you can recommend?
- What is the role of computers in the modern life?
- When did you first use a computer?
- Do you think computers are bad for your health?
- Which computer software do you use most? What purpose did you last use a computerfor?
- Some people claim that the number of people who speak more than one language will decline in future. The main reason for this is that technology is going to make it easier to communicate in different languages. Do you agree?
- How many languages do you know or are learning at the moment?
- Does technology help you learn foreign languages? How?
- Can you give some advice to those who want to start learning a new foreign language?
- Learning a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think and see the world. Do you agree?
- Give an example if you agree.
- Why is it important to learn about the culture?
- What can you tell foreigners about the Ukrainian culture?
- What do you think about keeping animals in captivity?
- Describe your last visit to the zoo.
- What were the conditions the animals were kept in?
- What can people do to protect endangered species?
- What are the benefits of owning a pet?
- Do you have a pet? Describe it.
- Can you remember some story about your pet?
- Why do people have pets?
- Why do people take photos? What is your attitude to photography?
- Do you like taking pictures? What kind of pictures?
- Are you camera-shy or do you like taking photos of yourself?
- Should pictures be posted on the Internet without permission?
- Do you agree that cinema will soon be the thing of the past?
- Do you often go to the cinema?
- Describe the last film you have watched.
- What else can the movie industry do to impress us?
- Do you think music is important and how does it affect different people?
- Who is your favourite singer or group?
- Describe your last visit to a concert.
- How does music make you feel?
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